NHÓM LUYỆN GIẢI ĐỀ THI 2021

BÀI TẬP CỦNG CỐ TUẦN 3

(Từ ngày 1/2/2021 ->7/2/2021)
Compiled by Mrs Trang Anh
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BÀI TẬP LÀM THÊM NGÀY 01/02/2021

1. Nitrogen is __________ into nitrates in the soil which plants can then use.

A. changed B. transformed C. converted C. altered

2. My grandmother, as usual, lamented the decline ________ moral standards in today's society.
A. in B. for C. on D. out
3. Our confidence in the team has been seriously ________ by their recent defeats.
A. subsided B. undermined C. weakened D. loosened
4. After all of her family members died, the elderly woman felt ____________ alone and absolutely
isolated.
A. utterly B. uselessly C. mainly D. generally
5. The author's wife was a good editor, _________ being a great writer herself.
A. apart B. beside C. besides D. addition
6. After being given ____________warnings for disrupting class, Thomas was finally sent to the
principal’s office.
A. numerate B. numerous C. numerical D. numbered
7. Before being quick to judge someone for their actions, you should always try to put yourself in
their ________. Everyone is human, after all.
A. bag B. shoes C. jeans D. trousers
8. I'm giving you a mild sedative to help you calm down—it should wear _______ in about an hour.
A. out B. into C. on D. off
9. George saw the monitor black out and then a few words ______ in.
A. faded B. moved C. taken D. come
10. Human beings have driven rare animals and plants to the ___________ of extinction in the past 100
years.
A. verge B. pavement C. point D. side
11. It's a shame the candidate allowed himself to __________ the handle like that during the debate,
since it undermines a lot of the really solid arguments he'd been making up to that point.
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A. turn off B. put off C. go off D. fly off
12. Whenever Lisa is around the house, everyone has to walk on __________ around her in order not
to get her annoyed.
A. icebergs B. ribbons C. eggshells D. petals
13. The boss was really hot _________ the collar when you told him you lost the contract.
A. under B. over C. into D. above
14. She _________a good chance of passing her exam if she works hard.
A. makes B. keeps C. undertakes D. stands
15. Ireland has a greater reliance __________ oil for electricity generation than most other EU
countries.
A. of B. on C. for D. with
16. Currently, investors do not always have access to _________ information when they need it.
A. dependant B. reliant C. reliable D. independent
17. All three of them shared the task of carrying water in _________.
A. turn B. line C. order D. stage
18. Volunteers will come around and hand out pamphlets before the lecture. (CLOSET)
A. distribute B. attribute C. contribute D. implement
19. I managed to draw a __________ on the enemy sniper, but had to wait until I received the order to
fire.
A. drop B. bead C. pearl D. ball
20. She was taken to hospital after being __________ in an icy river for 45 minutes.
A. submerged B. subsided C. substituted D. subtitled
21. Albeit expensive, the house was huge and located in one of the best neighborhoods in the city.
(CLOSET)
A. Because of B. On account of C. Even though D. Owing to
22. John wore a pathetic look of heartbreak when his wife handed him divorce papers. (CLOSET)
A. pitiful B. grateful C. regretful D. meaningful
23. In a troubled economy like this one, a recession is inevitable and expected within the next
three months. (OPPOSITE)
A. avoidable B. certain C. stable D. inexorable
24. Her knowledge and experience would make her a priceless _________ to the team.
A. liability B. nuisance C. impediment D. asset
25. Some poisonous gases can enter the body by ___________ through the skin.
A. assortment B. ingestion C. absorption D. absolute

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26. Most teenagers go through a rebellious ______________ for a few years but they soon grow out of it.

A. stint B. span C. duration D. phase

27. We can __________ with four computers at the moment, but we'll need a couple more when the
new staff arrive.
A. get over B. get by C. get off D. get in
28. The company has evolved over the years __________ a multi-million dollar organization.
A. to B. into C. upon D. at
29. The future of the company will ____________ on how their consumers respond.
A. turn B. put C. confide D. rely
30. The search for the missing men was _____________ in poor weather conditions.
A. carried on B. carried out C. turned up D. turned out
BÀI TẬP LÀM THÊM NGÀY 02/02/2021
1. Ellen was sent to a finishing school to learn how to be ____________ and sociable.
A. courteous B. impolite C. saucy D. insolent
2. After five days of deliberations, the jury decided on a _________ of not guilty.
A. contract B. verdict C. indenture D. engagement
3. Because William did not think the terms of the contract were legitimate, he spoke to his lawyer
before signing the agreement. (CLOSET)
A. legal B. useful C. pointless D. compulsory
4. We are asking people to _________ goods from companies that use child labour.
A. unite B. transact C. boycott D. collaborate
5. We try to do what is best for our customers in _____________ of the quality of our products.
A. terms B. marks C. points D. deals
6. Stocks in the company have ____________ for the third straight week in a row.
A. broken down B. cut down C. settled down D. gone down
7. Due to an error in the filing of evidence by police, the suspect ending up ________________ scot-free.
A. giving away B. getting away C. throwing away D. putting away
8. I know you're scared, but if you're determined to learn to drive, you'll be able to do it—mind over
______________.
A. matter B. difficulty C. problem D. strain

9. Joe's been walking with a spring in his ________ ever since he found out he was getting a
promotion.

A. footfall B. pace C. step D. stair

10. They only publish novels which cater __________ the mass market.
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A. for B. with C. to D. on

11. At our new office, we will have dental, dermatological, and primary health care all under one
roof! (CLOSET)

A. a house with one roof

B. a house with the roof the same as the wall

C. in the same building

D. under the house

12. I don't think you should go to the ________ of renting a hot air balloon when your girlfriend has
said she just wants a quiet Valentine's Day at home.

A. consumption B. expense C. payment D. cost

13. Food production, processing and marketing are different _________ in the chain from farmer to
consumer.

A. connections B. links C. acquaintances D. contacts

14. We have a wide range of craft beers _______ offer, including some from our own in-house
microbrewery.
A. over B. for C. on D. with
15. I was so nervous about meeting Samantha's parents for the first time, but her dad immediately
broke the ice by asking about my car, and everything went great after that. (CLOSET)
A. made friends B. attracted people's attention
C. made people feel more relaxed D. established a relationship
16. After years of being seen as nothing more than a __________ violet, Christine decided to overcome
her fears and start talking to strangers.
A. lessening B. shrinking C. reducing D. diminishing
17. It was an innocent remark, I didn't mean to _________ his feelings.

A. destroy B. damage C. devastate D. hurt

18. War, famine and oppression have forced people in the region to _____ from their homes.
A. flee B. release C. liberate D. escape
19. Charles Darwin first described his theories of __________ in detail in his work entitled “The Origin
of Species by Means of Natural Selection ”.
A. evolve B. evolution C. evolutionist D. evolutionary
20. The Athletics Federation has banned the runner from future races for using ______________ drugs.
A. prescribed B. subscribed C. proscribed D. described
21. She refused to answer questions that infringed ________ her private affairs.
A. on B. about C. off D. through
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22. For a man in ___________danger of losing his job, he appeared quite unruffled.
A. distant B. imminent C. furthest D. outlying
23. My little daughter would spend an inordinate amount of time in the shop, deciding which
goods she was going to buy. (OPPOSITE)
A. excessive B. moderate C. required D. abundant
24. The urgency of his voice _______________ them into action.
A. encouraged B. motivated C. stimulated D. galvanized
25. The US has not embargoed grain exports since 1980, but dwindling supplies and soaring prices
are feeding fears it could happen again. (CLOSET)
A. boycotted B. authorized C. entitled D. empowered
26. Who would be the best person to preside _________ the public enquiry?
A. on B. over C. for D. into
27. The Central Bank _________ in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
A. interfered B. ingratiated C. intervened D. included
28. What is the _____________ of men to women in the department?
A. percentage B. ratio C. rate D. proportion
29. Without effective long-term protection, tigers could disappear from their natural __________
within the next decade.
A. house B. habitat C. accommodation D. residence
30. In March of 1995, 182 countries attended a United Nations social summit, where they pledged
to take action to ____________ out global poverty.
A. wipe B. find C. get D. figure
BÀI TẬP LÀM THÊM NGÀY 03/02/2021
1. Under the _____________ eye of his mother, the toddler took his first few steps.

A. watchful B. alert C. vigilant D. aware

2. We're trying to raise _____________ about the environment in general and air pollution in particular.

A. awareness B. notion C. thought D. observation

3. I'd like to put you at your ease and assure you that there will be no layoffs, so please do not
listen to the rumors going around. (CLOSET)

A. depress B. deter C. reassure D. intimidate

4. I have to credit my trainer _______ getting me back in shape for this season.
A. about B. in C. for D. with
5. Our neighbours are very inconsiderate - they're always playing loud music late at night.
(CLOSET)
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A. reckless B. thoughtless C. relentless D. heartless
6. Maria is usually nervous before getting on stage, but once she goes out there and does her _______,
she's great—everyone always loves her presentations.
A. stuff B. object C. piece D. slice
7. On ____________, a person’s income is highest when they are in their mid-50s.
A. total B. sum C. whole D. average
8. Providing _____________ from the rain and predators, the sturdy oak served as a home for many
small animals.
A. scenery B. shelter C. ground D. landscape
9. Rumours that they are about to marry have been dismissed as pure __________.
A. speculation B. investigation C. inspection D. prediction
10. It is deemed bad manners in some cultures to speak with your mouth full of food. (CLOSET)
A. consoled B. consolidated C. considered D. consisted
11. I found myself forcing ________ tears during the play because the acting was just so good.
A. down B. back C. into D. up
12. I'm so nervous to fly the ________ and start college this fall because I've never lived on my own
before.
A. nest B. habitat C. atmosphere D. element
13. Not feeling comfortable as the center of attention, I prompted someone else to start talking and
then merged into the ______________.
A. foundation B. background C. substructure D. base
14. I love watching the birds and squirrels come up to the feeder throughout the day to snack
__________ seeds.
A. apart B. with C. on D. away
15. The lonely senior citizens are very appreciative of the students who visit them. (CLOSET)
A. grateful B. elegant C. courteous D. graceful
16. Graduates are encouraged to gain professional ____________.

A. qualifications B. diplomas C. ambitions D. qualities

17. Be sure to keep the medication behind a locked door that is out of ______ of any children.
A. order B. stock C. practice D. reach
18. She told herself __________ for not being attentive enough, for not finding the right words to
encourage him to go on.
A. away B. off C. apart D. across

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19. Hoping to become wealthy, the man came up with an invention that he could sell for a lot of
money. (CLOSET)
A. well-off B. well-built C. well-behaved D. well-ordered
20. A: "I just can't seem to get the rhythm of this song quire right."

B: "Keep at it—practice makes____________!"

A. perfect B. sufficient C. advance D. successful

21. Some officials think the law is too harsh and inflexible, and they argue it should be changed.
(OPPOSITE)
A. obstinate B. established C. adaptable D. stable
22. The famous painter gifted his most beautiful painting to his wife, saying that it was a
______________ of love and was not for sale.

A. employee B. labour C. council D. professor

23. You got here in the nick of _________ - we're just about to start the show.
A. time B. second C. minute D. hour
24. The runway lights flashed on, and the first models emerged ___________ behind the stage set.

A. from B. above C. over D. with

25. I make it a point never to get involved ________ other people's personal affairs.

A. of B. in C. with D. from

26. The criminal struggled ___________ the two police officers as they led him away to the squad car.

A. again B. into C. against D. upon

27. Melville managed to _______________ a small amount of money.

A. get away with B. get by on C. get along with D. get up to

28. Jim's _________ the wagon again, so he doesn't want to go to the bar with us tonight.

A. into B. on C. from D. over

29. My sister _______________ asking me question after question.

A. took after B. kept on C. turned off D. passed away

30. He wasn't able to cope __________ the stresses and strains of the job.

A. to B. for C. of D. with

BÀI TẬP LÀM THÊM NGÀY 04/02/2021

1. She lives in a tower block on a (n) ____________ in London.
A. estate B. belongings C. item D. baggage
2. A: "Have you told the boss about this plan?"
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 B: "It's better that he stay in the dark about this. What the eye doesn't see, the heart doesn't
_________________."
A. rumor B. enquire C. grieve D. investigate
3. Her hopes of success in the race ____________ last night as the weather became worse.
A. exterminated B. dwindled C. eradicated D. relieved
4. The ______________ man donated half of his yearly salary to local charities.
A. compassionate B. heartless C. brutal D. savage
5. We had lots of good applicants for the job, but one ________ from the rest.
A. ate out B. stood out C. tried out D. pointed out

6. After years of not speaking, Janie finally made _________ with her sister.

A. equal B. peace C. balance D. stability

7. Last time he ____________ a trip with 63 members of a family who were re-uniting from all over the
world.

A. undiscovered B. undertook C. underwent D. understood

8. If our staff can't ___________ this problem, we're going to have to hire a consultant.

A. run out B. leave out C. work out D. wear out

9. I’ll ___________ going to Scotland until you’re well enough to look after yourself again.

A. put on B. put off C. put away D. put out

10. Television has an important ___________to play in popularizing new scientific ideas.
A. position B. task C. character D. role
11. The detective made an important _______________ when he noticed the broken glass was outside
the window.

A. observation B. observe C. observatory D. observer

12. Bob seems to have a(n) _______________ for knowing which products will sell.
A. extinct B. distinct C. instinct D. indistinct
13. For years he had successfully repressed the painful memories of childhood. (CLOSET)
A. control B. confirm C. convene D. convince
14. A Since Miriam has a strong _____________ sense, we have decided to hire her as our landscaper.
A. pathetic B. aesthetic C. authentic D. magnetic
15. Ever since the blizzard last year, Dad has had a ___________ in his bonnet about moving to a
warmer climate.

A. bee B. bull C. ant D. bug

16. I tried to ________in my speech how grateful we all were for his help.

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A. convey B. carry C. deliver D. transfer

17. Just because you are having a bad day doesn't mean you should disseminate negative energy
onto me. (CLOSEST)

A. send out B. run out C. turn out D. die out

18. The game _____________ a great balance between accessibility for younger players and a
rewarding challenge for veterans of the genre.

A. attacks B. struggles C. strikes D. fights

19. I think we need to tackle that part of the problem __________________________.

A. Odds and ends B. First and foremost

C. Wear and tear D. Right and left

20. I was in kind of a strange ______ of mind for the first couple of years after I graduated college, just
wandering through life without any major goals or ambitions.
A. sense B. state C. feeling D. conscious
21. If you find yourself at a loose end, you could always clean the bathroom.

(OPPOSITE)

A. empty B. occupied C. free D. qualified

22. She was in a lather when I left because she couldn't find her ticket.

(OPPOSITE)

A. nervous B. calm C. fearful D. easygoing

23. I use stretching exercises to loosen my muscles and increase _____________.

A. responsibility B. sensibility C. flexibility D. disability

24. I've been looking for a new stereo system for my car, and this is just the _________.

A. job B. work C. occupation D. career

25. The hospital ____________ the headlines when a number of suspicious deaths occurred.

A. hit B. struck C. reached D. took

26. Of course I'm coming since I don't want to _______________ on all the fun!

A. take out B. get out C. miss out D. catch up

27. The software filters _______ internet sites whose content is not suitable for children.

A. out B. off C. on D. from

28. Doctors say that children need to increase their _____________ of fruit and vegetables.

A. consumption B. interest C. revenue D. expenditure

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29. I decided to ______________ all the decorations right after the party so I didn't have to do it the next
day.

A. pass away B. put out C. put away D. pass for

30. There is increasing demand for the United Nations to _________ in trouble spots throughout the
world.

A. intervene B. interact C. interchange D. interlink

BÀI TẬP LÀM THÊM NGÀY 05/02/2021

1. This software may not be _________with older operating systems.
A. comparable B. equal C. compatible D. similar
2. The busy housewife tried to ____________ her life by making a schedule and hiring outside help.

A. certify B. classify C. simplify D. verify

3. Brown bears need to eat a lot in the summer and fall in order to build up sufficient fat __________
for surviving the winter.

A. savings B. reserves C. reductions D. restoration

4. Local authorities should be publicly accountable ____________ the communities they serve.
A. with B. on C. at D. to
5. The recruiter was told to _________ preference to any alumni who apply for the job.
A. take B. provide C. give D. form
6. The first part of his plan was to _____________ himself with the members of the committee.
A. immigrate B. emigrate C. ingratiate D. integrate
7. The thieves soon _____________ in with the crowd and got away.

A. mixed B. combined C. blended D. comprised

8. A: "It might take a while for this to finish up."

B: "Don't worry about me, I can ____________ myself with a book."

A. inhabit B. reside C. live D. occupy

9. The book shows only a superficial understanding of the historical context. (CLOSET)

A. casual B. comprehensive C. indifferent D. inadequate

10. His poor standard of play fully justifies his _______ from the team for the next match.

A. ban B. exception C. rejection D. exclusion

11. The general gave orders to surrender as soon as he saw the battle was a lost ___________.

A. cause B. reason C. motivation D. purpose

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12. After trying their hand in the mobile market for just a few years, the company is already
throwing in the ________ after finding very little success.
A. fabric B. towel C. leather D. cloth
13. The social worker has taken countless kids under his ______ over the years, and many of them
stay in contact with him years later.
A. roof B. house C. wing D. nest
14. My dad was pretty strict when we were growing up, but he turned into a real soft ________________
when he got older.
A. touch B. link C. acquaintance D. contact

15. The company ____________ fire after a newspaper reported allegations of the CEO's
misappropriation of funds.

A. went under B. laboured under C. buckled under D. came under

16. If we speed up, we might be able to ________________ the car ahead of us!
A. catch up with B. go down with
C. lose touch with D. come up with
17. At first, Polly and Luna didn't ________very well, but now they are great friends.

A. take on B. get along C. get by D. take over

18. You can go out to play __________ that you finish your homework first.

A. unless B. or C. otherwise D. provided

19. ________________ the entire company, I would like to thank you for all your work.
A. On account of B. With a view to C. For the sake of D. On behalf of
20. Garry’s dog is very mischievous so don’t be thrown off by its cute smile. (CLOSET)
A. naughty B. obedient C. compliant D. flexible
21. She could clearly discern a figure walking up towards the house. (CLOSET)
A. run out B. work out C. make out D. figure out
22. The label on the pesticide container gives ________ instructions on what one should do in case of
accidental consumption.
A. illicit B. explicit C. implicit D. distinctive

23. Brown bears need to eat a lot in the summer and fall in order to build up sufficient fat __________
for surviving the winter.

A. savings B. reserves C. reductions D. restoration

24. It's the sort of work that ________________ a high level of concentration.

A. calls for B. calls out C. calls back D. calls up

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25. The program lets you shut down, restart, or __________ Windows at specific times and dates.

A. bring up B. come across C. log off D. dress up

26. I've been over the moon ever since I got engaged—I just can't stop looking at my ring!
(OPPOSITE)
A. happy B. contented C. miserable D. unsuccessful
27. I was told not to breathe a word, but I knew I had to tell someone about such serious
allegations. (OPPOSITE)
A. reveal B. conceal C. expose D. vanish
28. If you don't call the recruiter back right away, you're going to miss the __________.

A. harbour B. yacht C. ferry D. boat

29. I dropped the idea like a(n) ____________ when the big boss said he didn't like it.

A. carrot top B. apple polisher C. couch potato D. hot potato

30. But before taking any action, consider getting ____________ and trustworthy advice.

A. melody B. sound C. tune D. noise

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