PART 1.

WORD FORMATION
Exercise 1: Supply the correct form of the words given in the brackets.
1. The act of _________ should be prohibited under any circumstances. Everyone all has equal rights to
vote. (FRANCHISE)
2. The boss ordered his staff to be ________ with each other in dealing with the company's end-of-year
burden. (LABOR)
3. It is such a _________ story that the mom lost her child when her family immigrated from Africa
into Europe. (LUCK)
4. The mayor was determined that he would do everything in his power to _________ the murder case.
(MYSTERY)
5. The government stressed it was not abandoning its tough __________ policies. (INFLATE)
6. The woman detected her ________ conditions soon after she felt ill in her body. (CANCER)
7. I cast my eyes ________ and saw the geese flying in V-line. (HEAVEN)
8. ________ programs are offered to those who want to do professional training while being paid to work.
(SERVICE)
9. It is inhumane to sell ________ limbs of the animals, such as rhinoceros or elephants, in the market place.
(MEMBER)
10. He was regarded as a _______ winner as he beat his opponents in three straight sets. (RUN)
Exercise 2: Supply the correct form of the words given in the brackets.
1. Although some hold out hope for a sea wall and land reclamation programme, it is admittedly
nothing more than a mere ________ (STOP)
2. A(n) ________ is implanted in the body to prop up the heart. (MAKE)
3. She is ________ gorgeous in that gown. (DIE)
4. His behavior at the party was _________, which went beyond everyone's expectations. (ERR)
5. The advent of computers was one of the _________ milestones in the mankind's history. (NOTE)
6. His condition was so serious _________ as he had to stay in hospital for a month. (MUCH)
7. Pending the _________ of KFC, the manager had to catch up on a huge number of backlogs. (TAKE)
8. It is __________ to be waken up by the noisy music from the neighbor's house. (IRK)
9. Like many other __________ of my age, I dread to use hi-tech gears. (TECHNICAL)
10. Bacteria derived from __________ disease can be contagious among people having reciprocal contact.
(MENINGES)
11. The woman is getting older. She is now in the __________ year of her age. (LIGHT)
12. Chemicals are easily __________ if they are laid open in the atmosphere for a long time. (ACTION)
Exercise 3: Supply the correct form of the words given in the brackets.
1. The spectators booed as the referee did not disallow the _______ goal. (SIDE)
2. The government must work at full tilt to promote the economy and reduce the ________.
(EFFICIENT)
3. The Earth is experiencing a major ________ in the climate. (HEAVE)
4. My ________ is the unique thing that distinguishes me from others. (MARK)
5. Children who grow up in peace tend to be more ________ than those who grow up in war. (ADAPT)
6. My mother ________ me a great deal of encouragement after I got bad grades in my exam. (VOUCH)
7. He is a(n) ________ man. He does not gain any ground in his family. (WILL)
8. You can look at the ________ of this Chinese book to see the elucidation of these new words. (ADD)
9. The reaction that occurs within the cell is called _________ reaction. (CELL)
10. He was ________ from the hustle and bustle of life since he moved to this rural area. (TANGLE)
11. I ________ over whether to go abroad or not. (SHALL)
12. Many people nowadays want to indulge themselves in ________ industries such as finance and the like.
(KNOW)
13. Please accept this ________ as a reminder of your stay here. (REMEMBER)
14. A(n) ________ is the one who turns into wolf during full moon. (WOLF)
15. Nitrogen oxide is a(n) ________ compound of oxygen and nitrogen. (ATOM)
16. The story broadens the horizon of the children about their _______. (BEAR)
17. I met my old friend at the supermarket this morning, which was quite ________. (FORTUNE)
18. The mall has intrigued a great number of visitors since it was ________ last month. (GRAND)
19. She cast her eyes ________ and saw a mysterious man looking at her. (STREET)
20. The girl excelled herself at the exam and came ________ to the two boys. (THREE)
Exercise 4: Supply the correct form of the words given in the brackets.
1. Scientists from Russia, America and Japan have recently filled the periodic table’s seventh row
with four _________ chemical elements. (HEAVE)
2. It is a misconception that _________ human blood is blue. (OXYGEN)
3. The house is painted in such a(n) _________ style. (SAVOUR)
4. In this modern day, you have to keep yourself _________ so as not to lag behind others. (DATE)
5. This book is _________. You can find information about the varieties of plants around the world
here. (EMBRACE)
6. The little rainfall ________ a poor crop for farmers in this village. (BODE)
7. That word is such a(n) ________. It is not easy to pronouce at all. (JAW)
8. _________ and disinfectants are widely used in hospital to kill the bacteria. (SEPTIC)
9. Due to the prolonged _________, the goods arrived later than we had expected. (CONTENT)
10. Found in ________ condition, the house is intended to be demolished. (DOWN)
11. ________ of violence has been possible by means of television. (DOCTRINE)
12. He laid his desk _________. It is untidily filled with all kinds of stuff. (HEAP)
13. It is ________ that he will press ahead with his project. Nothing can prevent him. (ODD)
14. X-rays, known as a form of ________, are widely utilized nowadays to diagnose medical
conditions. (RADIAL)
15. His misunderstanding of the situation resulted in his _________. Everyone could make out the
embarassing remarks on his face. (COMPOSE)
16. The minister _________ the fight against hunger in his opening speech. (ACCENT)
17. Even the most _________ equipment cannot replace the role of the teachers in the future. (ART)
18. America is considered one of the biggest _________ in the world. (POWER)
19. The water ________ in the building is of great concern. It can damage the walls if not managed
properly and timely. (FILL)
20. He took off his hat and a pigeon flew out. It was ________ a trick. (GUILE)
21. In a _________ manner, he stepped into the room and shouted at the top of his voice. (DOUBT)
22. You should not assess a situation from such a(n) ________ side. (LATERAL)
23. The homless woman pleaded for a shelter from the rain in a(n) _________ tone. (PASSION)
24. The man reported than he had seen a(n) _________ object, which might well be a UFO. (EGG)
25. The coal cellar needs to be equipped with _________ system in order to prevent suffocation.
(VENT)
26. The advent of Internet is an important __________ in human history. (MARK)
27. His face showed the remark of _________ even when we were talking about seriously. ( FLIP)
28. What you know is rather __________. And it is unfair to judge just through a cursory glance.
(FACIES)
29. Moving _________ is moving in a direction opposite to the direction the hands of the clock moves.
(CLOCK)
30. Reta is studying animal __________ at the Oxford university. (GENE)
31. The crews fortuitously dicovered a __________ in the ship’s cool chamber. (STOW)
32. The man was _________ on a medal for bravely taking a child out of the burning house. (STOW)
33. The report has _________ the cause of global warming in the past decades. (POINT)
34. It may take more than a month to deliver our car from Germany to VietNam as it is _________.
(SHIP)
35. “Titanic” is an example of _________ romance. (SHIP)
36. The machine cannot work properly as a direct result of _________. (ALIGN)
37. There used to be a __________ in Quang Tri, whose remains now become a historical site. (HOLD)
38. Andy was ___________ from the volunteer group due to his poor attitude. (COMMUNICATE)
39. I was so ____________ that even a spider scared me. (KNEE)
40. The government ____________ its responsibility in the leakage of confidential information.
(NEGATE)
41. Try not to be ___________ even if you are tremendously successful. (VAIN)
42. Bob is a(n) ___________ of an intelligent student. (TYPE)
43. The goverment’s policy to soothe the anger among people was ___________. It should have
happened earlier. (CHRONOLOGY)
44. Tom’s collection is such a(n) ___________. There is no connection between things. (MASH)
45. I was completely ___________ by the fact that he was going to get married. (MUSE)
46. Sleeping during day and working when night comes sounds seemingly __________. (SCIENCE)
47. I question whether a spectacle so fantastic and impressive was ever dealt with, even in the pages
_______________ fiction. (SCIENCE)
48. Adam’s gait is a(n) __________ for his strong personality. (WORD)
49. The apricot blossom __________ during spring. (GERM)
50. In an ______________ world, people have to change to get into the swing of the environment.
(EVOLVE)
51. I ____________ the distance from my house to the Ann’s hospital and arrived there rather late.
(RECK)
52. Harry Porter’s personality is successfully ___________ by J.K.Rowling throughout her series.
(LINE)
53. Your __________ saying last night could hurt other people’s feelings although you might not
intend to say so. (SENSE)
54. What Thuy Minh said has provoked violent _________ from critics as well as celebrities. (BLAST)
55. You are becoming a(n) ___________. Just go outside and see what happens. (LAY)
56. A ___________ is an instrument that separates light into a frequency spectrum and records the
signal using a camera. (SPECTRUM)
57. Cindy showed ___________ support at Josh’s project. She always believes him. (FALTER)
58. Securing a ___________ job is most people’s dreams. (CLERK)
59. This place is an ___________ zone, which is restricted to people who work in the Parliamentary
House only. (EXCLUDE)
60. He was ___________ by the darkness and got lost in the forest. (NIGHT)
61. He was ___________ with intelligence but he tried hard to make up for it. (ENDOW)
62. Any ___________ gimmicks are forbidden in this competition. (MALICE)
63. Surely all women must have ___________ instinct or the human race would die out. (MOTHER)
64. Putting up with noise coming from the neighbor is probably the most ____________ thing. (TO)
65. The leader was taken into custody, which brought an end to the _____________. (SURGE)
66. The spectacular view of Sa Pa has _____________ many visitors. (RAPTURE)
67. Andy has received such _____________ fame after he tried himself in the school’s play. (WONT)
68. The aridity in that area _____________ a poor crop. (TOKEN)
69. Some people argue that money has _____________ football. (BASE)
70. This remote village bore the _____________ of the storm. (PREDATOR)
71. “People” is a ____________ word. (SYLLABLE)
72. The young boy was ___________ by the two men who then asked the innocent for money. (WAY)
73. Taking that old lady for a ride is _____________. (CONSCIENCE)
74. To achieve the _____________ logic, you have to employ certain techniques of using connectives
like ‘and’, ‘or’ in the right place within the sentence. (SENTENCE)
75. This chair is almost too ____________, so replace it with a new one! (ANNUAL)
76. Underground nuclear _____________ are believed to have been carried out. (TONE)
77. The opponents of nuclear power may object to the scheme for some ____________ reasons.
(MENTION)
78. Every point in his speech is _____________, which allows the audience to follow easily. (PERSPEX)
79. The ______________ is used to measured the smallest things! (MICRO)
80. His ______________ talking annoys the teachers a lot. (TERMINAL)
81. Many ______________ policies have come into force to boost the economic development.
(BUSINESS)
82. A(n) _____________ schedule assists me in passing the day smoothly. (ARRANGE)
83. Allowing yourself anything you like makes you a ____________ figure. (INDULGE)
84. Mary ______________ with her husband about his budget this month. (POSTULATE)
85. It is impossible to _______________ his excellence at work. (SAY)
86. People in coastal area live mainy on the ______________, which allows them to earn a great deal of
money from the sea products (CULTURE)
87. People felt a great pity for the time spent to see such a(n) _____________ film. (ABYSS)
88. Every book has a ______________ including what the authors say about their masterpiece. (WORD)
89. I cannot imagine why there are such ______________ people in this world. Don’t they feel any
sympathy for the homeless? (HEART)
90. I will bring my unbrella along on the _____________ that it rains. (CHANCE)
91. The dramatic decrease in the ________________ of this factory can be a direct result of
underpayment. (PUT)
92. The contaminated drinking water in Flint, Michigan can cause ____________ consequences. (LIFE)
93. It is a ___________ fact that the vegeterian sausages were invented during World War I. (KNOW)
94. His recent unpredictable mood ____________ him from his friends. (STRANGE)
95. I was ______________ and fell in love with her immediately at first sight. (LOVE)
96. The camera must be clean with a soft ____________ cloth. Otherwise, the water will permeate and
cause damage. (WRING)
97. His recent ups and downs made the criminal more ____________ than ever. (BITE)
98. John Cena used to be in his _____________ in WWE but since his dislocation, he had to leave for
operation and it would take him a long time to make a full recovery. (DAY)
99. Bats use ______________ to navigate in the dark when hunting prey. (LOCATION)
100. He was lying, indicated by the _______________ sign that his hands were shivering. (TELL)
101. Thanks to the _____________ at the bottom of the page, the Chinese-VietNamese poem becomes
more accessible. (NOTE)
102. The dog seems rather _______________; it must not have been fed for days. (SEE)
103. ________________ injection is the most common way to inject drugs. (VEIN)
104. _________________ medication brings about a quick relief but it is not recommended for long-
term treatment. (ACT)
105. Ivan’s camera now _____________ because he carelessly dropped it into the pool. (FUNCTION)
106. Mary told the doctor about her stomach’s ______________. It didn’t seem to work properly.
(FUNCTION)
107. A cock roach can continue to live for a few days even if it is ________________. (CAPITA)
108. Their house is decorated in such a ____________ way so that it fit in with other houses.
(DESCRIBE)
109. _____________ people are strong and healthy ones who can make a living on their own. (BODY)
110. I spent the whole evening _______________ my messy house. (CLUTTER)
111. Remember to read every ____________ in the contract because it can be a trap for the unwary.
(PRINT)
112. I did my project in my own way, not in a ________________ one. (TREAD)
113. From six o’clock _______________, I’m home! (ON)
114. Some of the ________________ and __________________ regions in Somalia have adopted
distinctive symbols, including flags, while others continue to use the Somali flag.
(DEPEND/AUTONOMY)
115. A(n) ____________ disease is one that will gradually deteriorate the functioning of any one part in
your body. (GENERATE)
116. It is widely known that judges have _________________ powers. (DISCRETION)
117. The little boy left his hand-made boat _______________ on the river. (DRIFT)
118. The students are ________________ seperated into 3 differnt classes. (QUALIFY)
119. He suffered from headaches as an _______________ of his accident. (AFFECT)
120. The renown that Michael Jackson gained for himself is almost ________________. (SUPERIOR)
121. Viet Nam used to be ________________ into two seperate areas, with the border being Gianh
river. (MASS)
122. The walls were _________________ with colors, which make it so beautiful. (STRIPE)
123. A bottle of cooled water had __________________ effects on us after a long walk. (VIGOR)
124. Hand ________________ is accused of including BBA, which can cause many health problems.
(SANITARY)
125. Their trouble is __________________. They themselves made the situation worse. (INFLICT)
126. The _________________ inside our bodies is a complex system. (MUSCLE)
127. I do not understand why Adriana was so ________________ at last night’s party. She is usually
clever and tactical when meeting people. (ADROIT)
128. Viet Nam went through _________________ process and became an independent country.
(COLONY)
129. Most findings about the universe are ________________ because of the lack of evidence.
(DETERMINE)
130. A(n) __________________ is used to measure the level of alcohol in one’s blood from a breath
sample. (BREATH)
131. Laptops nowadays have ___________________ cameras, which makes it even more convenient for
the users. (BUILT)
PART II. PREPOSITIONS AND
PHRASAL VERBS.
Exercise 1. Fill each blank with the correct preposition/ particle:
1. Small children should be watched ________________ carefully.
2. The crowd rejoiced ________________ hearing the record was broken.
3. Would you give up your country cottage ________________ a town flat?
4. He’ll inherit the money when he comes ________________ age.
5. The performance on the first night came ________________ pretty well.
6. These ridiculous rules and regulations should have been done ________________ with years ago.
7. I was just talking to Jan, when Dave cut ________________.
8. I didn’t want to take sides because I didn’t want to get drawn ________________ their arguments.
9. Don’t make a mountain ________________ of a molehill.
10. It suddenly dawned ________________ me what the word “freebie” meant.
Exercise 2. Read the following passage and fill each blank with the correct preposition/ particle:
Looking at this little old lady, it is hard to believe that she has spent 20 of her 76 years in prison. Her
crime has been pick-pocketing. Just a short while ago, she was caught practicing her trade in Harrods,
a favorite hunting ground (1) _________ the pickpocket as it is frequented by the well-off. Her fingers
aren’t as quick as they once were. And she was spotted by a sharp-eyed store detective more used (2)
_________ catching shoplifters.
Luckily (3) _________ her, the judge let her (4) _________. All the same, crime certainly hasn’t paid
(5) _________ Rose Jones. She lives (6) _________ a damp, uncomfortable basement bed-sit (7) _________
no heating and no company except for her dogs and cats and the TV. Nevertheless, she believes that it
is better there than in prison. During her many spells in prison, she met Ruth Ellis, the last woman to
be hanged (8) _________ Britain, and the notorious murderess, Myra Hindley, who could have certainly
followed Ellis (9) _________ the scaffold if hanging hadn’t been abolished. Instead, she was given life
imprisonment. Rose blamed her life of crime (10) _________ her childhood and harsh upbringing.
Exercise 3: Put one or two suitable prepositions in the blank of each following sentence.
1. Ann was released from prison and now she is …………… probation.
2. The police have charged her …………… driving without due care and attention.
3. Football fans went …………… the rampage in the centre of Norwich last night.
4. It’s like banging your head …………… a brick wall.
5. …………… the devil and the deep blue sea.
6. Most musicians spend their lives striving …………… perfection.
7. An orchestra’s programme is usually dictated …………… public tastes and the conductor’s
preferences.
8. Withdrawal …………… government funding meant the South African National Orchestra had to
disband.
9. This lead …………… the criticism that the music they played was no longer relevant to today’s South
Africans.
10. Non-musicians are often surprised to discover that orchestra members do not always have very
much respect …………… conductors.
Exercise 4: Complete the following sentences by filling in the blanks with suitable phrasal verbs.
1. They play …………… quite a lot of criticism when it first opened.
2. Frankly, I don’t know how he …………… on the small amount he earns.
3. He did seem a bit short-tempered, I agree. I …… it …….. to overwork.
4. Could you give me some advice, please? I’d like to know how to …………… claiming a tax allowance.
5. The jacket fits you very well round the waist, sir, but if you fell it’s too long, we can easily arrange for
it to be …………… .
6. On the very first day of the holiday he …………… in a rash.
7. The job itself is well paid and interesting, but commuting to the City every day really ……………
me…………… .
8. If your sister can ……… me ……… it’ll save the cost of a hotel room for the night.
9. Don’t’ …………… any fireworks too near to the house, will you?
10. Thank you for that explanation of union views but there is one point I ‘d like to ………… you
………… on, if I may. Is it really true to say…?
Exercise 5: Choose the option that best fits the blank of each sentence.
1. The speaker failed to get his message ….. to his audience.
A. around B. in C. across D. out
2. He’s been to the USA, Australia and India this year. He certainly gets ….. !
A. on B. around C. out D. away
3. Politicians frequently ….. a lot of criticism.
A. come out in B. catch up with C. come in for D. get up to
4. You’ll lose marks if you don’t ….. in all the gaps.
A. send B. fill C. fit D. join
5. He gambled ….. his life’s savings before starting on his wife’s.
A. across B. around C. out D. away
6. Did you notice Bob trying to ….. doing the washing-up?
A. get up to B. break out of C. get out of D. get along with
7. To beat the holiday traffic, we’ll have to ….. out at dawn.
A. set B. go C. move D. drive
8. I could probably ….. out the answer if I had a pencil, come paper and calculator.
A. think B. study C. hand D. work
9. As the years passed, Joe’s memories of his terrible experience ….. away, and he began to lead a normal
life again.
A. faded B. backed C. passed D. got
10. This is a big decision to make. Think it ….. before you give me your final word tomorrow.
A. over B. upon C. carefully D. on
Exercise 6. Choose the appropriate verb form those given in brackets.
1. George says his marriage is a mess. He and his wife are considering (piling / messing / wrapping /
splitting) up.
2. The rider was killed when his motorbike (crushed / piled / heaped / broke) up against a tree.
3. He wrote a lot of good books in his youth but as a writer he’s now (torn / wiped / washed / shut) up.
4. Let’s (round / gang / sweep / heap) up a few friends tonight and have a party.
5. The archaeological party (swept / ploughed / dug / raked) up evidence of a previously unknown
civilization.
6. The evidence of the accused’s guilt was slowly (gathering / heaping / rounding / piling) up.
7. Some of the children volunteered to stay after school and (brush / paint / sweep / wash) up the
classroom.
8. Joan was very rude to me. I was giving her some advice and she told me to (close / tighten / belt /
buckle) up.
9. Don’t let Bill make the arrangements for the picnics as he’ll only (mess / wipe / bundle / pile) them up
again.
10. It takes along time for an actress to (scrub / tidy / tog / make) herself up before going on stage.
Exercise 7. Complete each of the following sentences by using either off, out, over, through, about, or
around.
1. This lid is jammed on and I can’t get it …………….. .
2. I hear that the car company are getting …………….. a new model this year.
3. There is a story going …………….. that the P.M is going to resign.
4. Let’s go and sign the agreement. I like to get these matters …………….. with.
5. Laura had a row with Paul last night. She told him to get …………….. and never come back.
6. Before he entered the deserted building, the detective got …………….. his pistol.
7. Jonathan has never got …………….. his wife’s death in that car accident.
8. Barbara’s a nice girl but I don’t think she’s very bright I just can’t get …………….. to her.
9. “Did you manage to ring New York?” – Yes, I got …………….. at midnight.
10. My father was very active as a young man but he doesn’t get …………….. very much now.
Exercise 8: Use the verbs and particles to make up phrasal verbs which replace the definitions
underlined in the sentences
VERBS : brush, come, do, explain, go, let, pick, settle, stand, think
PARTICLES: away, down, for, into, over, on, out, round, up, without
1. Please be quiet and pay attention, everybody!
2. I’d like to improve my French.
3. She agreed to consider his suggestion and tell him her decision the next day
4. Do you think there is enough food to feed everybody ?
5. I don’t think the people will tolerate another increase in taxes.
6. A tall person is always easy to find a crowd.
7. If we cannot get any bread, we’ll just have to manage.
8. All my brother’s knives and forks have got “Hotel Excelsior, Cairo” staped on them. I don’t know
how he is going to convince people that there is nothing wrong with this situation.
9. Please don’t say anything to the children a out the party: I want it to be a surprise
10. I believe that Diana has recently inherited a lot of money.
Exercise 9: Using the verbs and particles given, make up phrasal verbs which complete the sentences.
You have to use the correct tenses of the verbs:
VERBS : pass come butt tip fall split go bring run touch throw show
PATICLES: through out into off in up down by over away on
1. I do wish you wouldn’t _________, Charles. I’m trying to talk to your father
2. When my grandmother died, I _____quite a lot of money.
3. I see they’re going to ________a book of Peter’s poems in the autumn.
4. I look as if Diana and her husband ________ again; they’re not speaking to each other.
5. Some people are so nervous that they _______ at the sight of blood.
6. When you know that something bad is going to happen, and you warn someone about it, we say
that you _____him ______.
7. If two lovers decide to separate, we say that they _______.
8. “ I thought you liked country and western music”
“ Well, I used to, but I’ve really _______ it lately”
9. Mark was sure that he had picked up his key, but when he _____his pockets, he couldn’t find it
anywhere.
10. Did you know that a camel can ________ water for thirty days?
Exercise 10: Complete the following sentences, using the appropriate verbs and adverbial particles.
1. After the accident at the nuclear power station, the authorities tried to _________ the danger to the
public from radioactive waste.
2. The new employees are slow workers, but they will _________ ________ as they learn more.
3. Steve was so upset that nothing could _____ him ________.
4. This couch _______ _______ too much space in the living room.
5. Carolina _____ me ______ when she found out I was gossiping about her date with Martin.
6. These laborers are _______ _______ with their sowing slowly.
7. A number of them were brought before him and he was asked to ___________ the one who had
robbed him.
8. They will ________ this building ______ a hotel.
9. After surfing all day, I was completely ______ _______.
10. The child’s situation has become serious. We should __________ a doctor immediately.
Exercise 11: The following extract is from an article about a holiday disaster which appeared in the
Travel section of a newspaper. Add the correct preposition to complete each phrase.
Demand for adventure holidays in exotic places is (1) ………. the increase and I was very taken
by the idea of going on one. So (2) …………... the very last minute, I decided to join a group on a
walking holiday in the mountains of northern Spain. From reading the brochure, I was
(3)…………….the impression that it would be quite easy and not too tiring. It said that for each stage
of the trip, your luggage was sent on (4)………….advance, so you weren’t expected to carry it. It
sounded ideal-but it all went horribly wrong. My backpack, containing everything I needed for the
holiday, was put on a flight to Cairo (5)…………mistake. The tour guide wasn’t (6)………..fault, and
he was (7)…………..hand to deal with the situation, but all his efforts to retrieve my luggage were
(8)………….no avail. I had to start the trek with only the clothes I stood up (9)…………., and, worst of
all, without my walking boots. After the first day’s hike, wearing light canvas shoes, I was
(10)…………..agony.
Exercise 12: Use a suitable phrasal verbs or a preposition in the box to complete the sentences.
Stand up, bring about, come off, take in , set about, come into, take over , put off, pull
through, part with, fall out, hold up, made for, hold out, look upon, by, look into, bring round.
1. He was completely …………………. by the thief’s disguise.
2. Old Mr. Brown’s condition looks very serious and it is doubtful if he will……….
3. He was so mean that he couldn’t bear to …………………. the smallest sum of money for the charity
appeal.
4. Not knowing he had …………….. with his girlfriend, I made the mistake of inviting them both to the
party.
5. The completion of the new Town Hall has been …………. owing to strike
6. When he realized the police had spotted him, the man …………… the exit as quickly as possible
7. The cook does not …………… himself as a servant, but as a skilled workman.
8. He has the pleasure of spending money …………….. proxy
9. Armed terrorists are reported to have …………………. the Embassy.
10. As a result of his father’s death, he ………………. A lot of money
11. The unpleasant smell in the restaurant ……….. me ………. my dinner
12. If he loses consciousness, give him a sip of brandy to …… him ………….
13. We have ………………… your claim of wrongful dismissal but can’t find nothing to support it is.
14. He pretend to be an English man, but his foreign accent ………. him ……….
15. Nobody ……….. much hope of finding the missing climbers alive
16. Computer technology will …………….. a revolution in business administration
17. He was very …………………… by her aggressive attitude
18. Hardly had the van turned the corner when one of the back wheels …………
19. A washing machine of this type will certainly …………. to normal domestic use.
20. How exactly did you ………….. training the horses to work so well together?
Exercise 13: Fill in each gap with a suitable preposition or particle.
1. They sat down at the kitchen table to plan ……………….. the meal.
2. Before logging ……………… for the day, remember to copy your completed file to the backup disk.
3. Listeners are invited to phone ……………… their questions to “Good Evening” program from six
o’clock this evening.
4. The only disagreement we had was what to do when we knocked the room …………
5. If he offered me a job sweeping out the theatre I’d jump …………. it.
6. We shall hold firmly ………………. what has already been agreed.
7. They headed ……………. Turkey the following day
8. John had his light-hearted face ……………….. again.
9. She no longer hangs ……………… from people. She is quite open and friendly now.
10. It often happens that a girl who in her early teens has been very close to her mother suddenly grows
………………. from her as she makes new friends and her horizons widen.
11. He attempted to get revenge ……………….. his enemy
12. Don’t let these children get too wild. Keep them ……………. Control.
13. ………………… the whole, Flora was content with her life.
14. Susan is ………………. far the best student in my class.
15. Her secret, all-devouring passion was reading-novels …………….. particular.
16. You’ll have to tell me the truth. Stop trying to pull the wool ……………… my eyes.
17. That’s rather unfair. You’re hitting …………… the belt.
18. She is ………………. suspicion. Nobody would ever suspect her.
19. I understand you will be eligible ………………. promotion soon.
20. She’s convinced ……………….. the justice of her case.
Exercise 14: Complete the sentences with a suitable preposition.
1. We were lucky that the floodwater didn’t get __________ the second floor
2. These steps have ice on them, so hang ___________ to my arm.
3. It’s important to start your day _____________ with a good breakfast.
4. Ann cut her hair in the bathroom, and she clogged the sink _________ with hair
5. Don’t let the baby get __________ the table-he might fall off.
6. Throwing _____________ all that junk in the garage made a lot more room.
7. As Jerry was getting __________ the train, he realized that he had forgotten his ticket.
8. The trail to the top of the mountain starts _________ level, but then it gets steeper and steeper.
9. That stock I bought really paid _________. It went up nearly 100 percent in only three months.
10. After the new manager takes ____________ next month, you can expect a lot of changes.
11. Will you kids keep your voices _________, please? I’m on the phone.
12. I told you to stop. If you keep __________ doing that, I’m going to get pissed off.
13. If you kids go outside to play, keep _______ from that pile of junk – it’s full of broken glass.
14. I need to talk to Jerry about his bad breath, but I’m nervous about bringing it ________.
15. Dan is so sad about what happened that he can’t keep ________ crying.
16. When I went to the car rental office, they had already rented all the good cars, and they stuck me
_________ a beat-up piece of junk.
17. The legislature passed a tough new law designed to keep drunken drivers _________ the streets.
18. When you’re depressed you should talk to people about what’s troubling you, not keep it __________
yourself.
19. I’m broke – do you think you could help me __________ till payday?
20. I can’t believe that my daughter would steal money from me. That awful boyfriend of hers must
have put her ______________ it.
Exercise 15. Fill each gap with a suitable preposition.
 Unlikely as it may seem, there has now been expert confirmation that wild pumas and lynxes are (1)
………... large in parts of Britain, rather than being the figments of some wild imaginations. Previous
sightings (2) ………. Such large jungle cats had been put down (3) …………. Exaggeration. After all, the
argument went, some people are prone (4) ………….. seeing flying saucers and Loch Ness monsters,
particularly when under the influence of one drink too many. Some newspapers were suspected of
having made (5) ………… stones such as that of the Beast of Exmoor, an animal which is responsible for
the deaths of hundreds of sheep over the past ten years. But experts have now come up with proof that
such stories were (6) …………. earnest after all. The animals are (7) ………. all likelihood pets which
have escaped from small zoos, or been abandoned by their owners. Because the keeping of such animals
is severely restricted (8) ……… the Dangerous Wild Animals Act of 1976, owners of unlicensed animals
might not reort an escape for fear of prosecution. Britain’s only surviving native feline species, the wild
cat, is confined (9) …………. Scotland. After examining hair samples, experts now say that the Beast of
Exmoor in the South of England is (10) ……… the shadow of a doubt a puma or lynx, both of which
animals are normally native to the Middle East and Asia.
Exercise 16: Fill each gap with a phrasal verb and a suitable particle from the lists given. Put the verbs
in the correct form.
Verbs: back bargain bear come drop fall go hang keep look
Particles: about down for into off (2) on onto out up
1. The witness’s evidence ………………….. what Peter had said.
2. When David started speaking everyone …………………. laughing.
3. Unfortunately my plan didn’t quite ………………….
4. Last night I ………… at 11:30 until 7:00 this morning.
5. At first Tim insisted he was right, but then began to …………….
6. When I took over the business I got more than I ……………
7. The manager promised to ………… the matter.
8. …………….. the tickets, we’ll need them later.
9. The team couldn’t ……………. the pressure in the second half.
10. Something odd is ……………. Behind my back.
Exercise 17: Complete the text with suitable prepositions or particle.
Many great inventions are greeted ____1 ___ ridicule and disbelief. The invention of the airplane was
no exception. Although many people who heard ___2___ the first powered flight on December 17, 1903,
were excited and impressed, others reacted with peals ____3___ laughter. The idea of flying an aircraft
was repulsive ____4___ some people. Such people called Wilbur an Orville Wright, the inventors of the
first flying machine, impulsive foods. Negative reactions, however, did not stop the Wrights. Impelled
by their desire to succeed, they continued their experiments ____5___ aviation.
Orville and Wilbur Wright had always had a compelling interest in aeronautics and mechanics. As
young boys they earned money by making and selling kites and mechanical toys. Later, they designed
a newspaper-folding machine, built a printing press, and then set ___6___ a bicycle-repair shop. In 1896,
when they read _____7____ the death of Otto Lilienthal, the brother’s interest in flight grew _____8____
a compulsion.
Lilienthal, a pioneer in hang – gliding, had controlled his gliders by shifting his body ____9___ the
desired direction. This idea was repellent _____10 ___ Wright brothers, however, and they searched for
more efficient methods to control the balance of airborne vehicles. In 1900 and 1901, the Wrights tested
numerous gliders and developed control techniques. The brother’s inability to obtain enough lift power
___11___ the gliders almost led them to abandon their efforts.
After further study, the Wright brother came ____12___ a conclusion that the published tables of air
pressure on curved surfaces must be wrong. They set up a wind tunnel and began a series of
experiments with model wings. Because of their efforts, the old tables were repealed _____13___ time
and replaced by the first reliable figures for air pressure on curved surfaces. This work, ____14__ turn,
made it possible for them to design a machine that would fly. In 1903 the Wrights built their first
airplane, which cost less than one thousand dollars. They even designed and built their own source
____15___ propulsion – a lightweight gasoline engine. When they started the engine on December 17,
the airplane pulsated wildly before taking ____16___. The plane managed to stay aloft ___17___ twelve
seconds, however, and it flew one hundred twenty feet.
By 1905 the Wrights had perfected the first airplane that could turn, circle, and remain airborne for
half an hour ____18___ a time. Others had flown in balloons or in hang gliders, but the Wright brothers
were the first to build a full-size machine that could fly ____19 ____ its own power. As the contributors
of one of the most outstanding engineering achievements ____20____ history, the Wright brothers are
accurately called the fathers of aviation.
Exercise 18: Choose the best answer.
1. The police were baffled by the attack as there seemed to be no apparent ………..
A. design B. principle C. motive D. plot
2. You’ll have to go for an interview tomorrow, but don’t worry. It’s just a ……….
A. form B. format C. formation D. formality
3. The consultant called in by the firm brought a …………….. of experience to bear on the problem.
A. wealth B. realm C. bank D. hoard
4. This new glue is very useful for small repairs as it ……………… very rapidly.
A. thickens B. stiffens C. sets D. fixes
5. We’ve bought some …… chairs for the garden so that they are easy to sore away.
A. adapting B. adjusting C. bending D. folding
6. Demand for the product is expected to peak five years from now and then to ……..
A. taper off B. fall down C. set back D. drift away
7. I was …….. in the book I was reading and didn’t hear the phone.
A. engrossed B. submerged C. gripped D. distracted
8. Several passengers received minor injuries when the train unexpectedly came to a ….
A. delay B. stand C. brake D. halt
9. The tour guide had a brightly-colored company badge pinned to the …… of her jacket.
A. lapel B. border C. edge D. hem
10. John refused to put his career in ….. by opposing his boss.
A. jeopardy B. hazard C. risk D. stake
Exercise 19: Choose the best answer.
1. He decided to make a claim …….. damages to his car.
A. for B. on C about D. in
2. We lay in the sun until our bodies felt saturated…………….. the heat
A. up B. with C upon D. within
3. Some very important issues was taking ……… all his attention.
A. up B. on C. out D. within
4. He ……………….…… by pointing out the dangers involved in rock climbing.
A. started on B. started off C. started up D. started out
5. She …. Till the early hours listening to pop music.
A. held me up B. caught me up C. kept me up D took me up
6. Old Mr. Brown’s condition looks very serious and it is doubtful if he will …………..….
A. pull through B. pull up C. pull back D. pull out
7. I’m so tired that I can’t take ………….…. What you’re saying
A. up B. out C. in D. on
8. Lack of sleep over the last few months is finally …….…… Jane.
 A. catching up with B. getting on with C. coming over D. putting on
9. Marianne seemed to take …………... at my comments on her work.
A. annoyance B. insult C offence D. indignation
10. I didn’t set ………………. to start an argument, it just happened.
A. off B. out C. about D. up
Exercise 20: Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition or adverb.
1. He drank so much that he brought his dinner………….in the toilet.
2. If everyone chips…….., we can get the kitchen painted by noon.
3. The woman came…………with her husband’s finger prints.
4. I think you’re barking……the wrong tree by blaming Matt for the missing money.
5. I tried to get my point………to the judge, but she refused to listen.
6. Jason always gets…………………with cheating in his math tests.
7. It was so hot in the church that an eldrely lady passed………..
8. The workforce felt that they had been bullied…………accepting the new contract by the management.
9. The rain seems to have set………….for evening.
10. Just before closing, the barman asked the customers to drink………………
11. Do your coat…………..before going out. It’s very cold outside.
12. If my Dad finds out I had a party, I’ll be ……. The creek.
13. After a week on the run, he gave himself….to the police
14. Don’t let your enthusiasm carry you………….
15. The students were slow to catch………., but gradually they began to understand.
16. I didn’t have a speech prepared. Everything I said was…….the cuff.
17. according to a recent survey, most people are………..good terms with their neighbors.
18. A capacity for growth is inherent…………..all people
19. The tenant is liable………….damages.
20. The second draft was an improvement…………….the first.
Exercise 21: Fill each gap with a suitable preposition or adverbial particle.
1. Robert resembles his grandfather ______________ many respects.
2. His betrayal was brought ___________________ our knowledge only recently.
3. Everybody must have noticed how embarrassed she was _______ the unexpected question.
4. He spoke _____________ such assurance that we couldn’t but believe him.
5. I asked him to repeat his request. I couldn’t make ______ what it was.
6. We all knew that when the old man was out of temper, we’d better keep from him.
7. I’ve away found his attitude ________ me rather puzzling.
8. the train is due at five, which leaves us twenty minutes _____________ a quick meal.
9. See what the sign reads: ”Entrance _____________ request”.
10. He wasn’t sure ____ the effect it might have on the man’s heart.
11. The girls listened _____ fascination as the story unfolded.
12. Larhe areas of countryside have been swallowed _________ town.
13. Last night she was reunited _____ her children.
14. she contributes a number of articles __________ the magazine.
15. When is the book coming out _________________ papaerback?
16. She seemed totally absorbed ________ her book.
17. She wrote the book _________ collaboration with one of her students.
18. A child’s vocabulary expands_________ reading.
19. I remember the book __________ all my students.
20. Do you have any information __________ train time?
Exercise 22: Complete each gap in the following passage with a suitable preposition:
 The inventor of the instant camera is Edwin Land. He had been the head of Polaroid Corporation
(1) …………… decades (2)……………… that time he provided a lot of ideas leading (3) …………….. the
development of many innovative products.
The first Polaroid hand camera was marketed in 1948. It proved to be popular. About five million
dollars worth (4) …………….. cameras were sold in the first year. (5) ……………… then, these cameras
have been improved and refined. Altogether, more than a hundred million Polaroid cameras have been
bought (6) ……………. the public.
Land first started Polaroid in 1937 with financial backing (7) ……………… Wall-Street investors.
The company did well (8) ……………. World War II as cameras (9) …………….. military applications
were (10) …………… great demand.
Exercise 23. Fill in each of the blanks with a suitable particle.
11. He rushed forward to help. Irrespective ………… the consequences.
12. We’re all very obliged …………… you.
13. Without a fridge, fresh food will go …………… very quickly.
14. When we fly to Tokyo, we are going to stop …………… in Beijing to visit our aunt.
15. The library called ………….. all overdue books.
16. The government appeals ……………. Help for the flood victims.
17. Sometimes, in bad situations, there may be still some good things. Try not to “throw out the baby
…………….. the bath water.”
18. Which is easier, to take a watch ………….. or put it together again?
19. Gases become liquid …………. Pressure.
20. Don’t judge a man …………. his clothers.
Exercise 24. Complete each sentence with the correct form of one of the verbs given. Use each verb once
only. There are more phrasal verbs than necessary.
Bottle up cheer on come out crop up inform on
Let out measure out pull up screw up shoot up
Tighten up work on take after pull up work out

1. I won’t be able to go out tonight because a problem has just ___________.

2. You have got to be very accurate when you do this. ____________ the powder carefully or mixture
will be too strong.
3. It’s a very bad stain. Are you sure this stuff will make it _____________.
4. As I had put on weight, my dress was too tight so I had to _____________ it ____________ especially
around the waist.
5. The weather has been so bad that the price of strawberries has ____________.
6. I can tell you’re upset. Don’t _____________ your feelings. It’ll only make things worse.
7. The champion had a crowd of supporters to ____________ her _____________.
8. Maggie has been _____________ her game and you can see a definite improvement.
9. The car suddenly came towards us. It ____________ in front of the store and Andre Agassi got out.
10. The police will have to ___________ security for the President’s visit.
11. One of the gangs ____________ their leader and he was arrested.
12. She ___________ her face in a look of intense disapproval.
Exercise 25. Fill in each blank with an appropriate preposition.
1. The council decided to pull __________ the building as it was unsafe.
2. When Steve wouldn’t help, I felt rather let __________ by him.
3. I haven’t heard ____________ Mandy since she wrote in July.
4. I put her temper _________ _________ pressure of work.
5. The enemy fire was so intense that the troops had to fall _________.
6. A severe frost may set ________ my roses _____ by several weeks.
7. The delegate touched ___________ a number subjects during her speech.
8. Tourists complain of being ripped __________ by local cab drivers.
9. When the wound has healed __________ you can remove the plaster.
10. How long will it take for this cut to heal ____________?
Exercise 26. Fill in the blanks with the most suitable preposition/ particle:
1. We’re going …………………..Tom’s car tomorrow.
2. The car stopped ……………the traffic lights and wouldn’t start again.
3. I opened Mary’s letter ………………mistake.
4. The car skidded ………….. the tree
5. I’m really tired ………………… the end of the day.
6. It seems to be your boss who is ………………… fault in this case.
7. We are …………. no obligation to change goods which were not purchased here.
8. The company is committed …………….improving conditions.
9. Diana showed a complete disregard ……………..her own safety.
10. This is one of the exceptions ……………….the rule.
11. The weather was fine, and everyone was making …………. the coast.
12. I was passing their house, so I dropped ………………. Claire and Michael.
13. Jack has decided to cut ……………. The time he spends watching television.
14. After the quarrel, we kissed and made……….
15. I’ve just been offered a new job! Things are looking …………….
16. The question of salary increases will come …………… at the next meeting.
17. She called ……….. for a few minutes to return a book.
18. We must get the roof mended before the wet weather sets ……………
19. The sea has gone ……………. considerably since last night’s gale.
20. She makes a little extra money by taking …………….. paying guests.
Exercise 27: Fill in each blank with suitable preposition or particle.
1. He is intent ……….1………..joining………….2………..just because he wants to follow
………..3………… his father’s footsteps. He enlisted……4…………a soldier at the age of 18.
2. The Democratic party came ………..5…………. power this year.
3. Latin used to be the universal language, but then it feel ………….6……………..disuse.
4. The hotel’s size made it ideal………7…………..large conferences.
5. Could someone help me lift the lawn-mower…………….8……the pick-up truck?
6. It has been preying……….9……… my mind all week, but I still haven’t made up my mind.
7. There was nothing else that I could do ………10…………sit and wait.
8. The boy left no stone unturned……..11………….his attempt to find his biological parents.
9. She’s always be lacking………12………tact.
10. Mike and Ann haven’t spoken to each other since they fell ……13…. Two months ago.
11. When Jake saw Many hanging ……14……. …….15……. Tom, he bristled…….16……. anger.
12. Because it was late, I ended…….17………walking.
13. I have to win the race if I am to live…..18………… …….19……….. my reputation.
14. The guide rounded ………20……….. the party of tourists and led them to the cathedral.
Exercise 28: Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition.
1. Tom’s absorption _______ his studies means he has no social life.
2. Eating too much fat and sugar is detrimental ________ your health.
3. The amount of water absorbed ________ cotton wool is greater than that ________ paper.
4. The bank wrote to me to advise me _________ their new overdraft facilities.
5. If you need advice ________ exam techniques, any of our trained staff will help you.
6. He cared ________ the environment and gave an inspiring speech _________ the issue.
7. At the Chinese restaurant we started ________ spare ribs, then had chicken chop suey and coconut
ice cream to finish.
8. The doctor advised us _________ traveling to Egypt without having the proper inoculations first.
Exercise 29: Fill in each space with a suitable preposition or adverbial particle.
1. The customs knew all about the drug smugglers because they had been tipped ________ in advance
by a member the gang.
2. When people demand something for example, a change in the law, we say that they call ________ a
change.
3. (On the telephone) “please don’t hang up ________ until I have had a chance to tell you how sorry I
am.
4. Durint the second War World, most messages were sent ________ code.
5. He’s not lying. Everything he’s told us so far is _______ the level.
6. The goods were not sold openly but were available ________ the counter.
7. I’m sorry but Dr. Salmon sees patients ________ appointments only.
8. It is much easier to take a clock ________ than to put it together.
9. With prices so high I will have to do ________ a new suit this year.
10. He kept bothering her and final she told him to cut it _________.
11. Her husband was courteous ________ her.
12. You should comply ________ the school rules.
13. Be calm and don’t make a fuss __________ such trifles.
14. John’s is very good _________ his hands.
15. The knows how to get ________ her father to buy her a new car.
16. The police are looking ________ the past record of the suspect.
17. When she heard the news of the crash, she broke _______ and cried.
18. She always sides ________ her son against her husband.
19. In the warm sun, the grass dries _________ quickly.
20. You shouldn’t look down on the people who aren’t as well ________ as you are.
Exercise 30: Complete each sentence with one suitable preposition.
1. It’s talking me longer to get ____________ the operation than I thought.
2. When the princess kissed the frog, it turned _____________a handsome prince.
3. I really like Joe’s dad but I don’t get ______________with his mother at all.
4. You shouldn’t stay at home so much. Get _____________ and make new friend.
5. It’ll take me years to save _____________ enough money to travel round the country.
6. As soon as she came ____________after the operation, she asks for drink of water.
7. Bary has come ____________ with some good suggestions for raising the money we need.
8. The milk went ______________because it hadn’t been put back in the fridge.
9. We had to turn ________________ their invitation to lunch as we had a previous engagement.
10. The company was so successful that it took ____________500 new employees in six months.
Exercise 31. Complete the passage with suitable prepositions.
An old man was walking (1) ____________ the market. He had two baskets of straw hats which
he wants to sell. It was very hot and soon he grew tired. He put (2) __________ his baskets and sat down
under a tree. Before long he fell asleep.
At the same time, an old monkey brought a troop of small monkeys out to play. It saw the old
man asleep against the tree. Is crept softly up to him, picked up a straw hat and put it (3)
_________________. When the small monkeys saw this, they copied what the old one had done. Then
they all climbed (4) ____________ the tree and screamed and laughed till that woke the old man up (5)
___________ their noise.
 The old man opened his eyes. Good gracious! Where had hic hats gone? He jumped to his feet
and hunted high and low. The naughty monkeys found this very funny and burst (6)
______________laughing. The old man looked up and saw the monkeys wearing his hats.
‘You mischievous monkeys ! give me (7) ___________ my hats at one!” the old man shouted
angrily.
When the monkeys saw how cross he was, they screamed even louder. The old man shook his
fists and stamped his feet at the monkeys; they imitated him bit did not give him back the hats.
The old man did not know what to do next. He took (8) ___________ his hat and scratched his
head. The monkeys copied him again. “ I know! I know !” the old man thought. He threw his hat on the
ground as hard as he could and said. “ Ah! This is really too much!”
When the monkeys saw this, they all threw down their hats (9) ___________the top of tree.
The old man quickly picked up the hats. He put them (10) ___________his baskets and
immediately went on his way to the market, this time without stopping to rest.
Exercise 32. Put in a suitable preposition.
1. he said there were troubled schools………. rural areas and on edges of large towns as well.
2. He added that schools should be drugs and weapons-free and their discovery….. pupils should lead
to permanent exculsion.
3. Four years earlier, he was a relatively unknown 19 year-old as he won gold……… Busan 2002.
4. Solar energy technologies harness the sun’s energy…….. practical ends.
5. Most commonly, biomass refers……… plant matter grown for use as biofuel, but it also includes plant
or animal matter used for production of fibres, chemicals or heat
6. He was recently divorced, and had not asked a woman………for over seventeen years
7. I wanted to see that movie but never got……….. to it.
8. Our kids kept begging us to take them to the beach, and finally we gave……….
9. What you’re asking me to do goes…… everything I believe in.
10. He was a real friend to see me…. my long illness
Exercise 33: Read the following passage and fill the gaps with appropriate prepositions.
The hazards of extreme weather conditions discourage most walkers (1) …….. venturing into the hills
in water. The mere thought of having to contend (2) …….. snow and ice on mountain slopes, or even
being confronted (3) …….. an avalanche is enough to dampen the spirits of even the most experienced
of climbers. For those few adventurous souls who do insist on climbing in winter, however, a course in
winter mountaineering skills lessens the dangers.
John White’s Mountain School in Cumbria offers in short course which introduces beginners (4) ………
winter climbing. Anyone is eligible (5) …….. the Winter Walking Skills course, provided they are good
in health. Those who participate in the sessions are taught basic navigation skills, winter skills (such as
how to dig a snow hole), the use of ice-axes and crampons, and mountain first aid. This last subject, of
course, is (6) …….. particular importance. The necessity of learning how to recognize and deal with
hypothermia and frostbite effectively, for example, is impressed (7) …….. all the students who enroll
(8) …….. the course. More advanced courses are also (9) ……... offer at John White’s school. The Winter
Mountaineering course, for example, is geared (10) …….. who are experienced in climbing.
PART III. COLLOCATIONS
I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. “How was your exam?” “A couple of questions were tricky, but on the _____ it was pretty
easy.”
A. spot B. general C. hand D. whole
2. If you practice regularly, you can learn this language skill in short _______ of a time.
A. period B. aspect C. arrangement D. activity
3. Students can _______ a lot of information just by taking an active part in class.
A. concern B. install C. appear D. memorize
4. A few years ago, a fire _____ much of an overcrowded part of the city.
A. battled B. devastated C. mopped D. developed
5. I have learned a lot about the value of labour form my _______ at home.
A. credit B. energy C. chores D. pot plants
6. Although he tried to hide it, it was ______that Peter didn’t like his birthday present.
A. foolish B. basic C. obvious D. vigorous
7. Environmental groups try to stop farmers from using harmful ________ on their crops.
A. economy B. agriculate C. investments D. chemicals
8. If you ______ too much on study, you will get tired and stressed.
A. concentrate B. develop C. organize D. complain
9. Good heath and methods of study are very necessary, or _______ for success in college.
A. available B. dependable C. essential D. efficient
10. In order to _______ their goals in college, students need to invest the maximum amount of time,
money, and energy in their studies.
A. manage B. catch C. establish D. achieve
II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. Before choosing a job, you should take into consideration several_______ including the supply
and demand for professionals in any particular field.
A. turns B. factors C. remarks D. sides
2. The Business Advisory Council has been specially designed for those in ________ of advice
about setting up new businesses.
A. absence B. duty C. want D. need
3. The city has ________ of young consumers who are sensitive to trends, and can, therefore, help
industries predict the potential risks and success of products.
A. a high rate B. a high proportion C. a high tendency D. a great level
4. Don’t ________ to conclusions, we don’t yet know all the relevant facts.
A. hurry B. jump C. rush D. run
5. I wonder if you could _______ me a small favour, Tom?
A. bring B. make C. give D. do
6. Scientists warn that many of the world’s great cities are _______ flooding.
A. being B. at risk C. in danger of D. endangered
7. The boy’s strange behavior aroused the ______ of the shop assistant.
A. thought B. consideration C. expectations D. suspicions
8. The young should _____themselves in social activities.
A. determine B. serve C. involve D. promote.
9. I know from ________that everything will be all right.
A. conscience B. experience C. wisdom D. care
10. Your second essay ______improvement on the first one.
A. showed B. made C. cast D. presented
 III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
1. The Women’s World Cup is _______ in popularity.
A. competing B. establishing C. advancing D. growing
2. Our class team has won four ______ football matches.
A. successful B. unsuccessful C. success D. successive
3. We interviewed a number of candidates but none of them _______ us.
A. enlivened B. encouraged C. delighted D. impressed.
4. ___________ to British universities depends on examination results.
A. Admission B. Admittance C. Permission D. Permit
5. I prefer _______jobs because I don’t like keep on moving and changing all the time.
A. demanding B. challenging C. tough D. secure
6. The investment has had _______ on the development of our project.
A. results B. progress C. interruptions D. effects
7. In China, there are still a lot of ____ families sharing the same house.
A. extent B. extension C. extended D. extensive
8. The deadline is coming, and we still have a lot of _______ problems.
A. unsolving B. unsolved C. insolved D. solving
9. He received a medal in _________ to his bravery.
A. turns B. response C. favour D. reward
10. He left the country _______ arrest if he returned.
A. in fear that B. with fear of C. under threat of D. with threat of
IV. Choose the best adverb or adverbial phrase from the table below to go with the verbs and
complete the sentences.
hotly blatantly stiffly wholeheartedly extensively impassively
loudly on impulse hastily distinctly narrowly seriously
1. I suggested he invest in the new company and he agreed __________________ with me.
2. My mum is normally very good with money, but the other day, she saw this wonderful vase and
decided to buy it __________________.
3. How can you __________________ claim that you deserved that promotion when you have only been
here for six months?
4. I think the reasons for the government's defeat at tonight's election will be __________________
debated for many years.
5. Bob __________________ escaped serious injury when his car caught fire. Luckily, he wasn't wearing
his seat belt and got out of the car in seconds.
6. I think I must have offended Elena at some point as she greeted me very __________________ when I
saw her this morning.
7. I can't hear what they are saying very __________________ but I think she asked him for a divorce!
8. Did you not hear what I said or are you just __________________ ignoring me?
9. Everyone jumped when, just before midnight, someone knocked __________________ at the door.
10. Police today said they were shocked not only by the attack on the metro but by the fact that the other
passengers in the carriage looked on __________________ without trying to help.
11. We packed __________________ for the trip and both of us forgot our passports!
12. The composition is good Stephen, but I feel you have quoted too __________________ from the
original work. You need to write more yourself.
V. Choose the best adverb or adverbial phrase from the table below to go with the verbs and
complete the sentences.
gently accurately meticulously amicably scarcely repeatedly
verbatim vividly deliberately by heart lavishly strictly

1. He was so happy at the news that he was _________________ able to contain his excitement.
2. Pressure is growing on the government to _____________ control wage demands to help control
inflation.
3. The most wonderful aspect of his latest novel is how he _________________ depicts what life must
have been like back in the Middle Ages for the ordinary person.
4. She went home on her own accord. I may have _________________ encouraged her, but there was
certainly no obligation.
5. Scientists are now using the latest technology to _________________ gauge volcanic activity on the
bottom of the sea.
6. This is a long list of names, but you need to learn them _________________ before the weekend.
7. Judge Perkins became furious when the defence lawyer tried to _____________ mislead the witness.
8. We will have to prepare this round-the-world trip _________________ if we are not to fail!
9. As the two parties set out their grievances, Margaret sat taking notes, recording _________________
what every person said.
10. Even though both sets of lawyers were pressing for a trial, the neighbours decided to settle the
case _________________ out of court.
11. Seeing as Carol is my only child, I see no problems in spending _________________ on her
wedding. It has to be the most perfect day in her life!
12. If you ask her that _________________, she'll just lose her patience and get angry with you.
VI. Choose the best adverb or adverbial phrase from the table below to go with the verbs and
complete the sentences.
swiftly heartily hard gladly indefinitely cruelly
reluctantly securely idly subtly frankly drastically
1. If you really want to give me a hand with my homework, I will _______________ accept your help.
2. After explaining, point by point, the advantages of my plan over his, he ___________ acknowledged
that his was inferior.
3. Foreign debt is a problem which causes some countries to have to _______________ cut domestic
spending.
4. Coming home from a long day's work, Harold ate a large dinner _______________, had a long bath
and went to bed.
5. Make sure you fix that picture to the wall _______________. It would be terrible if it fell and broke.
6. I didn't understand everything the manager was saying but I think he was
_______________ implying that there will be a pay cut next year.
7. Martin felt very embarrassed about the story and tried to move _______________ onto another
subject.
8. I know you will _______________ mock me when I tell you this, but I thought that film was
wonderful! I don't know why you all hated it so much.
9. Relations between the two leaders deteriorated to such an extent that the trade conference planned
for August was postponed _______________.
10. If we want to be able to afford that cruise on the Nile, we will have to save ______________
between now and the end of the year.
11. It must be so hard for Anne not to have a job at the moment, but I wish she wouldn't spend her
time so _______________ sitting around the house.
12. It is so important that we get on well from the start if we are sharing the same room, so don't
worry about talking _______________ about any problems you may have.
VII. Choose the best verb or adjective from the table below to go with the nouns and complete the
sentences.
booming calling for resulted in lasting grave grainy restore
blissful struck born delicate caught broke heavy
1. Many people have recently been _______________ the abolition of circuses as they are seen as cruel
to animals.
2. The management and the workers _______________ a bargain which led to the strike ending
peacefully.
3. Both armies suffered _______________ casualties in the battle and the results was indecisive.
4. There is _______________ danger that the situation may degenerate into war.
5. The _______________ economy in Singapore is the result of low interest rates and taxation.
6 Poor planning at the initial stages of the project _______________ failure.
7. I'm not sure what colour his jacket was as I only _______________ a glimpse of him.
8. He has no idea what he wants to do for a job but seems satisfied living in _____________ ignorance.
9. He would lie to his own mother. He is a _______________ liar.
10. The secret to a _______________ marriage is honesty on both sides.
11. The TV stations _______________ the news of the president's death at around 9pm.
12. After the riots, military police were brought into the area to _______________ order.
13. The photographer was miles from the yacht and the light was poor and that is why it is such a
_______________ photo.
14. She's feeling pretty _______________ at the moment but should be well enough to eat later on.
VIII. Choose the best verb or adjective from the table below to go with the nouns and complete the
sentences.
caught overnight sheer imposed fill deprived living
labor-saving call stamp out grants break checkered social
1. If the local council _____________ permission, building work can begin immediately.
2. The child came from a very _____________ background and many of his problems at school could
be understood.
3. Police said they were surprised that the bank robbers allowed themselves to be _____________ on
camera during the robbery.
4. Modern houses today are filled with _______ devices such as the washing machine and food mixers.
5. With recent opinion polls showing the government doing well, many expect them to
_____________ a quick election.
6. After the release of her first record, she achieved _____________ fame and her life was never the
same again.
7. His life has been a mix of personal misery and huge business success. All in all, he can be said to
have a very _____________ history.
8. Trying to keep up with the constant changes and irregularities in a _____________ language can be
difficult for both students and native speakers.
9. There is no way you can quit your job just because you don't like getting up early!! That is
_____________ nonsense!
10. If we want to _______ this post by the start of the month, we have to start advertising immediately.
11. Despite many attempts to _____________ racism in the workplace, it still exists unfortunately.
12. The international community _____________ sanctions on South Africa in the 1980s in an attempt
to bring about political change.
13. The industrial revolution began in Britain and caused great _____________ upheaval, especially in
the form of urbanization.
14. One of my favourite sounds of summer is the sound as waves _____________ on the beach.
IX. Choose the best verb or adjective from the table below to go with the nouns and complete the
sentences.
abandon burned out waive open honour secret evade
utter overcome alleviate canvassing broke out ducking blatant
1. I got a letter off a ______________ admirer! I have no idea who it is, but I would like to!
2. This decision will be by ______________ ballot. Everyone will know how everyone else voted.
3. I think we should ______________ caution and get married straight away!
4. The Ebola epidemic ______________ in parts of Africa.
5. I had to ______________ a lot of hardships before the company finally succeeded.
6. Why did John say he was seeing Julie this evening? That was a ______________ lie - I have just seen
Julie out with her mother.
7. The lawnmower motor has ______________. I guess the grass was just too long!
8. Two new prisons are being built in the south of the area to ______________ overcrowding at the
existing ones.
9. I have asked you three times where you were yesterday evening. Are you _________ the question?
10. Because this is a private party and we all know each other, I think we should ______________ the
rule about having to smoke outside. What does everyone else think?
11. I want absolute silence during this exam. Nobody ______________ a single sound!
12. The famous singer moved to an island in Africa to ______________ taxes.
13. You said you would invest in the company and I think you should __________ that undertaking.
14. The Prime Minister was in the capital today, ______________ for votes in the upcoming election.
X. Choose the best verb or adjective from the table below to go with the nouns and complete the
sentences.
broken in eloquent negligible ushered in spread breaking
impartial issued covered major lightning overlooked
1. Police have ________________ an appeal for anyone who saw a blue Mercedes in the area at about
10pm to contact them.
2. Scientists have announced a ________________ breakthrough in the search for a cure for AIDS.
3. The murderer escaped without conviction because the police had ________________ a very
important clue in the house where the murder took place.
4. The start of rock and roll music at the end of the 1950s ________________ a new era, both musically
and socially.
5. Wild horses have to be ________________ before they can be used for horse-riding.
6. Is this accident ________________ by the insurance that you have?
7. If you purposely evade taxes, you will be ________________ the law and you could be charged with
tax evasion.
8. The Swiss diplomat was invited to the meeting so that he could act as an
________________ observer.
9. Graham was stopped by the police who thought he was drunk, but only a
________________ quantity of alcohol was found in his blood and they allowed him to go.
10. Rumours ________________very fast in an office environment.
11. The former Prime Minister is such an ________________ speaker that she is often paid large
amounts of money to address conferences.
12. We did a ________________ tour of Europe. Seven countries in five days. Now, I am exhausted!
PART IV. TRIO – GAPPED SENTENCES
T1.
1. Take necessary precautions when travelling on public transport. Somebody may pick your
…………………….
2. He reached into the inside ……………………….. of his jacket to produce his passport, but it was gone.
3. The whole town was his. Even the mayor was in his……………………… In fact, nobody could
challenge his position.
T2.
1. The story has it that the shipwrecked survivor made it to a ………………….. island.
2. A group of vultures were circling over his head as he was making his way through the
........................................
3. I love you so much that I will never ……………………… you for another woman, honey. My love is
unshakeable.
T3
1. He was exempt from military ……………………… on grounds of his poor health.
2. Our network of garages makes it a point to ……………………… all cars regardless of where they
come from.
3. The food is excellent here, but the ……………………… leaves much to be desired.
T4
1. Claire was visibly shaken by the assault and it took a while before she managed to
……………………… down and tell him what had happened.
2. The genocide was described as totally unexpected, but it shouldn't have. Experts had warned that the
relatively peaceful atmosphere was only the ……………………… before the storm.
3. Ricky took pleasure in going to the park which, for him, was an oasis of ……………………… in his
hectic and tumultuous life.
T5
1. I'm really worried about our father. He's getting old fast and now he seems to be in
……………………… health.
2 ……………………… old Mike finds it hard to rub shoulders with his peers. No wonder his parents
feel genuinely sorry for him.
3. If I were you, I wouldn't buy it. Look at this material. It's obvious it's of ……………………… quality.
T6
1. His father took pains to inculcate a ……………………… of duty in his heart. Later he came to be a
responsible person.
2. It's not intelligence that you need to choose friends. It's common ……………………… that can
safeguard you against certain individuals.
3. Entering this old deserted German bunker, visitors can ……………………… the atmosphere of
conspiracy that prevailed in the place during the last days of Nazi regime.
T7
1. Can you lend me some money right now? I'm stone ……………………… at the moment.
2. With the support of his family he eventually ……………………… his smoking habit for good.
3. The curtain went down and the audience ……………………… the silence with thunderous applause.
T8
1. The local community was appreciative of the businessman's generous gesture to improve the state of
the school. He really ……………………… the day by donating more than 100,000 dollars.
2. The working day was drawing to a close. He ……………………… all the documents he'd made so far
by clicking the icon and left the office.
3. She ……………………… enough money to enjoy life to the full without having to work for the rest of
her days.
T9
1. 'I've got something to tell.' 'Fire away. I'm all ……………………… '
2. His pleas for more money spent on education fell on deaf ……………………… The issue was simply
ignored.
3. I'm afraid I can't see you tomorrow. I'm up to my ……………………… in work.
T10
1. When the management refused to bow down to the workers' demands, they ……………………… a
general strike.
2. Realizing that the situation was getting out of hand the president ……………………… in troops to
restore order in the capital.
3. He pulled up his lorry in the middle of the road, got out and ran to the damaged car. Fortunately, the
driver, a young woman, was still alive. He immediately ……………………… an ambulance.
T11
1. Anyway, that's all for now. I have to go ……………………… to the post. Do drop me a line soon.
2. The animal is very elusive, but if you want to a glimpse ……………………… of it, there is no better
place than our nature reserve.
3. Most businessmen work long hours and don't get enough rest during the week, so when the weekend
comes they often ……………………… up on sleep.
T12
1. I know what may cheer you up. Let's see a good comedy. It'll certainly ……………………… you in a
good mood.
2. Little children with their unpredictable behaviour always ……………………… my patience to the
test.
3. 'George, don't you think that I've ……………………… on some weight recently?' 'Honey, I love you
anyway.'
T13
I. Miranda was flabbergasted when she saw her signature on the dotted ……………………… She can't
have been that stupid to sign the document.
2. The unemployed were standing in a long ……………………… for their turn to take free soup from
the charity.
3. Hurry up, Mr Lazy. The President is on the ……………………… and wants to talk to you.
T14
1. Scientists were astounded when the volcano, which had been dormant for the last 200 hundred years,
became ……………………… again endangering the lives of the inhabitants of the island.
2. The captain died on ……………………… service in the Vietnam War somewhere in the dense jungles
of the south.
3. Despite her advanced age, she was very ………………………, still on the go pottering round in the
garden and going jogging every other day.
T15
1. Have you got a TV ……………………… ? I want to know what's on telly tonight.
2. The tourist ……………………… was a 56 year-old lecherous man making eyes at elderly German
female tourists.
3. When you press the Enter button, instructions on the screen will ……………………… you through
the installation process.
T16
1. I can't understand your optimism. Prices are rising, jobs are scarce, our welfare system going to the
……………………… and you say life is good.
2. I'm not going anywhere in such weather. It's raining cats and ………………………
3. We should let sleeping ……………………… lie and avoid bringing up the issue.
T17
1. After a thorough examination the inspector decided to ……………………… down the building as it
posed a threat to the dwellers' safety.
2. Be a man, Luke ……………………… yourself together and stop crying. The girls are looking at you.
3. Sally hated sitting at the first table in the classroom. The boys behind made it a point to
……………………… her long plaits and it hurt a lot.
T18
1. The paparazzi denied that he had ……………………… the privacy of the rock star. He claimed he
didn't feel guilty whatsoever.
2. When Poland was ……………………… by German troops, most of the European nat just looked on.
3. Hundreds of thrilled fans ……………………… the pitch soon after the final whistle was blown.
T19
1. Smuggling drugs in some countries may ……………………… a maximum penalty of death.
2. The law firm thought that Mr Bykowski could ……………………… out his threats and sue the
multinational corporation for damages.
3. They are expanding their fleet by adding new planes that can ……………………… up to 200
passengers.
T20
1. There was credible intelligence information that the chemical ……………………… might be targeted
by environmental groups.
2. Their efforts to ……………………… a bomb on a transatlantic flight were thwarted by the SWAT
team.
3. In an attempt to boost the town's image as the greenest town in the region they intend to
……………………… 2,000 seedlings in the centre.
T21
1. Now, without anybody to turn to, he had to ……………………… the biggest challenge in his life.
2. You're in love with her. Don't deny it. It's written all over your ………………………
3 The acne on his ……………………… didn't want to disappear no matter how often she went to the
solarium.
T22
1. Holmes was sitting in his favourite chair with his pipe in his mouth ……………………… in thought.
2. She looks and talks tough, but ……………………… down she's a very sensitive person that can be
easily offended.
3. Everybody, take a ……………………… breath. The roller coaster ride is about to begin.
T23
1. You really want me to cheat my clients? Come on! We've ……………………… a reputation for being
fair and trustworthy.
2. Josh is said to have ……………………… a small fortune selling second-hand goods and fake jewellery.
3. I was not going to get rid of my car. Though old, it still ……………………… its keep.
T24
1.His ideology was shaped by a bunch of clerics giving speeches in a local ……………………… of
worship.
2. Don't ……………………… too much emphasis on grammar. Vocabulary is more important.
3. After the last orders were taken and the pub closed for the night, he took her to his
……………………… to finish their fabulous night with a glass of champagne.
T25
1. The new system ensuing fair treatment of all the people will come into ……………………… next year
under the auspices of the United Nations.
2. Headquarters are planning to carry out a major ……………………… to take the insurgents off the
streets.
3. He underwent a major bypass ……………………… when his heart started to send worrying signals.
T26
1. Despite unforeseen difficulties, he made it a ……………………… of seeing her when his ship called
at New York.
2. The infamous interrogator used to ……………………… his gun at prisoners to make them talk.
3. I think you've missed the ……………………… I didn't say I want the car. I said I like it.
T27
1. The jury didn't ……………………… a unanimous decision due to a lack of sufficient evidence.
2. It has been reported that a 10-year old child was seriously mauled when she tried to
……………………… out her hand to touch the lion.
3. Keep all the detergents out of ……………………… of children. They might drink them by mistake.
T28
1. After a frantic fight for his life, the musician ……………………… away in the morning. The music
scene is in mourning.
2. The new operating system was such a success that a few glitches in the software ………………………
largely unnoticed.
3. Archeologists have put forward the theory that a broad street must have ……………………… through
the town centre.
T29
1. The press described the event as a peaceful ……………………… No damage was reported and the
people behaved properly.
2. During the mating season males often stage a ……………………… of strength by showing their big
fangs.
3. Because some customers wanted to see the appliance in action, he gave a quick ………………………
to show how it worked in the kitchen.
T30
1. With poor follow-up service, the firm doesn't ……………………… a chance of keeping their
customers happy.
2. On his hind legs the animal may ……………………… 1 metre high.
3. 'What does this abbreviation ……………………… for?' 'Unidentified Flying Object.'
T31
1. In the not too ..................... future many of the diseases we suffer from today will be eradicated.
2. I'm a little worried about Steve lately as he seems so ..................... and in a world of his own.
3. The story follows the hero as he travels to .................... galaxies in search of other life forms.
T32
1. I am writing with ...................... to our recent meeting on 21st May.
2. I think students in other countries seem to have more .................... for teachers than they do here.
3. The match has been cancelled out of ..................... for the death of our previous Manager.
T33
1. They are planning to postpone their house-warming ............................ till the spring when the
weather is nicer.
2. There is little support within the ............................. for a change of leadership and most politicians
seem happy to support the Prime Minister.
3. The restaurant got very busy when a coach ......................... arrived full of people travelling to the
coast.
T34
1. Before we close the meeting I'd like to raise the ........ of punctuality in the office.
2. The press are calling into ........ Government claims that the crime rate has fallen and point to latest
research figures as evidence that this isn't true.
3. The company claim there is absolutely no ........ of making anybody redundant as business has never
been better.
T35
1. I'm driving into town and can ........ you off at the station if you need a lift.
2. Can we just ........ the subject and talk about something else, please.
3. Gardeners be warned that temperatures are likely to ........ to below freezing tonight.
T36
1. Before any major fight the champ trains in the gym every day for 4 hours without ...............................
2. You are too kind to me. I don't know what to say. Words …………………. me!
3. …………… to understand why he's so nasty most of the time. He can be nice when he
wants.
T37
1. This pastry is disgusting. I wouldn't even recommend that you …………………….. it. I think it
might have gone off.
2. To tell you the truth, you have bad ………………….. in clothes. Why don't you read some fashion
magazines? They might teach you something.
3. Red cars are a bit too extravagant for my ……………………. I prefer blue or light green.
T38
1. He planned to stay in the box with 1000 scorpions for three months, an act which was supposed to
put all the other entertainers in the ……………….
2. When the sun reached its zenith, they wanted to find some …………………. to escape from its
scorching rays.
3. The artist uses a combination of light and ………………….. in his drawing to highlight certain
recurring cycles in our lives.
T39
1. After a short period of severe winter, plants came to …………………. again displaying their
gorgeous flowers.
2. Moving west gave her a new lease of …………………… The climate was better and the people were
more hospitable.
3. Lisa's parents were unaware that she was leading a double ………………… Actually, nobody knew
she had become a drug addict.
T40
1. Yes, you're right. I shouldn't have reacted the way I did. I …………………….. you a sincere apology.
2. Don't forget you still …………………….. me 5 pounds. You won't get away with this.
3. They always feel extremely grateful for his kind help and support. In fact, they think they ……….....
everything to him.
T41
1. Praise and your tender loving care can …………………… up your child's self-esteem and help him
become a responsible person.
2. Let me think, officer. The man was in his late thirties, dark, and of muscular ……………………, with
a tattoo on his left arm.
3 Now that tension and racial hatred is out of the way, we need to ………………….. bridges between
the two communities.
T42.
1. I'm wondering if I could buy a …………………….. of first class stamps here.
2. We strongly recommend that you don't hesitate and ……………………….. now because this
destination is highly popular with passengers.
3. The enforcement officials were particularly careful to do everything by the …………………. while
searching his house. They wanted to avoid a lawsuit.
T43
1. The night before she was to get married to a Vietnamese immigrant, her female friends organized a
hen ………………….
2. Having waited two days, the police decided to send out a search ……………….. to scour the forest
where the man had been last seen.
3. As the newly elected ………………….. leader he vowed to beat the Conservatives in the next elections,
an old cliche, but quite effective at that time.
T44
1. Living under a totalitarian ………………………. is always very difficult for free-thinking individuals.
2. If you go on feasting on junk food, it's going to have a devastating effect on your digestive ……………
3. The question whether there are intelligent living forms outside our solar ……………………. has
always perplexed scientists as well as philosophers.
T45
1. Take necessary precautions when travelling on public transport. Somebody may pick your
.…………
2. He reached into the inside …………………. of his jacket to produce his passport, but it was gone.
3. The whole town was his. Even the mayor was in his ………………… In fact, nobody could challenge
his position.
T46
1. The story has it that the shipwrecked survivor made it to a ………………… island.
2. A group of vultures were circling over his head as he was making his way through the ………………
3. I love you so much that I will never …………….. you for another woman, honey. My love is
unshakeable.
T47
1. He was exempt from military …………………. on grounds of his poor health.
2. Our network of garages makes it a point to …………………… all cars regardless of where they come
from.
3. The food is excellent here, but the ………………. leaves much to be desired.
T48
1. Claire was visibly shaken by the assault and it took a while before she managed to …………… down
and tell him what had happened.
2. The genocide was described as totally unexpected, but it shouldn't have. Experts had warned that the
relatively peaceful atmosphere was only the ………………….. before the storm.
3. Ricky took pleasure in going to the park which, for him, was an oasis of ………………. in his hectic
and tumultuous life.
T49
1. I'm really worried about our father. He's getting old fast and now he seems to be in ………………..
health.
2 …………………. old Mike finds it hard to rub shoulders with his peers. No wonder his parents feel
genuinely sorry for him.
3. If I were you, I wouldn't buy it. Look at this material. It's obvious it's of ……………………. quality.
T50
1. His father took pains to inculcate a …………………… of duty in his heart. Later he came to be a
responsible person.
2. It's not intelligence that you need to choose friends. It's common ……………….. that can safeguard
you against certain individuals.
3. Entering this old deserted German bunker, visitors can ………………. the atmosphere of conspiracy
that prevailed in the place during the last days of Nazi regime.
T51
1. Can you lend me some money right now? I'm stone ……………… at the moment.
2. With the support of his family he eventually ………………….. his smoking habit for good.
3. The curtain went down and the audience ………………. the silence with thunderous applause.
T52
1. The local community was appreciative of the businessman's generous gesture to improve the state of
the school. He really …………………. the day by donating more than 100,000 dollars.
2. The working day was drawing to a close. He ………………… all the documents he'd made so far by
clicking the icon and left the office.
3. She ………………… enough money to enjoy life to the full without having to work for the rest of her
days.
T53
1. 'I've got something to tell.' 'Fire away. I'm all ……………………
2. His pleas for more money spent on education fell on deaf …………………. The issue was simply
ignored.
3. I'm afraid I can't see you tomorrow. I'm up to my ………………. in work.
T54
1. When the management refused to bow down to the workers' demands, they ……………….. a
general strike.
2. Realizing that the situation was getting out of hand the president …………….. in troops to restore
order in the capital.
3. He pulled up his lorry in the middle of the road, got out and ran to the damaged car. Fortunately, the
driver, a young woman, was still alive. He immediately ………………….. an ambulance.
T55
1. Anyway, that's all for now. I have to go to ………………….. the post. Do drop me a line soon.
2. The animal is very elusive, but if you want to …………………… a glimpse of it, there is no better place
than our nature reserve.
3. Most businessmen work long hours and don't get enough rest during the week, so when the weekend
comes they often ……………………… up on sleep.
T56
1. I know what may cheer you up. Let's see a good comedy. It'll certainly ……………………. you in a
good mood.
2. Little children with their unpredictable behaviour always …………………….. my patience to the test.
3. 'George, don't you think that I've ………………………. on some weight recently?' 'Honey, I love you
anyway.
T57
1. Miranda was flabbergasted when she saw her signature on the dotted …………………… She can't
have been that stupid to sign the document.
2. The unemployed were standing in a long ……………………. for their turn to take free soup from
the charity.
3. Hurry up, Mr Lazy. The President is on the ……………………. and wants to talk to you.
T58
1. Scientists were astounded when the volcano, which had been dormant for the last 200 hundred years,
became ……………………. again endangering the lives of the inhabitants of the island.
2. The captain died on …………………… service in the Vietnam War somewhere in the dense jungles
of the south.
3. Despite her advanced age, she was very …………………….., still on the go pottering round in the
garden and going jogging every other day.
T59
1. Have you got a TV…………………….. ? I want to know what's on telly tonight.
2. The tourist ……………………… was a 56 year-old lecherous man making eyes at elderly German female
tourists.
3. When you press the Enter button, instructions on the screen will ……………………… you through the
installation process.
T60
1. I can't understand your optimism. Prices are rising, jobs are scarce, our welfare system going to the
…………………….. and you say life is good.
2. I'm not going anywhere in such weather. It's raining cats and …………………….
3. We should let sleeping …………………… lie and avoid bringing up the issue.
T61
1. After a thorough examination the inspector decided to down ………………….. the building as it posed
a threat to the dwellers' safety.
2. Be a man, Luke. ……………………….. yourself together and stop crying. The girls are looking at you.
3. Sally hated sitting at the first table in the classroom. The boys behind made it a point to
……………………….. her long plaits and it hurt a lot.
T62
1. The paparazzi denied that he had ……………………… the privacy of the rock star. He claimed he
didn't feel guilty whatsoever.
2. When Poland was ……………………….. by German troops, most of the European nat
just looked on.
3. Hundreds of thrilled fans ………………………… the pitch soon after the final whistle was blown.
T63
1. Smuggling drugs in some countries may ………………….. a maximum penalty of death.
2. The law firm thought that Mr Bykowski could ………………….. out his threats and sue the
multinational corporation for damages.
3. They are expanding their fleet by adding new planes that can ……………………. up to 200 passengers.
T64
1. There was credible intelligence information that the chemical ……………………… might be targeted
by environmental groups.
2. Their efforts to …………………………… a bomb on a transatlantic flight were thwarted by the SWAT
team.
3. In an attempt to boost the town's image as the greenest town in the region they intend to
………………….. 2,000 seedlings in the centre.
T65
1. Now, without anybody to turn to, he had to …………………… the biggest challenge in his life.
2. You're in love with her. Don't deny it. It's written all over your ……………………
3. The acne on his ……………………. didn't want to disappear no matter how often she went to the
solarium.
T66
1. Holmes was sitting in his favourite chair with his pipe in his mouth ……………… in thought.
2. She looks and talks tough, but ………………. down she's a very sensitive person that can be easily
offended.
3. Everybody, take a …………………….. breath. The roller coaster ride is about to begin.
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Exercise 1: Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 1: The restaurant entices more and more customers with its cozy interior and special daily
events.
A. attract B. free C. refuse D. convince
Question 2: My head teacher has grave doubts as to whether I would pass my university entrance
examination. I myself feel so worried.
A. personal B. serious C. private D. specific
Question 3: A US man with a large online following in Vietnam has caused widespread anger, and faces
possible criminal charges, over a Facebook post thought to have insulted a military hero.
A. embarrassed B. offended C. confused D. depressed
Question 4: Jack persisted in attempting to convince his employers to use more technology and fewer
people.
A. endured B. remained C. repeated D. insisted
Question 5: Computer models help to determine whether a particular area is likely to flood.
A. make up B. take over C. put up D. find out
Question 6: Let’s wait for her; I’m sure she’ll turn up before long.
A. enter B. arrive C. visit D. return
Question 7. Students are expected to always adhere to school regulations.
A. question B. violate C. disregard D. follow
Question 8. A number of programs have been initiated to provide food and shelter for the underprivileged
in the remote areas of the country.
A. rich citizens B. active members C. poor inhabitants D. enthusiastic people
Question 9: Tet marks the beginning of spring and, for agrarian people who depend on the lunar
calendar to manage their crops, the start of the year.
A. traditional ones B. minority people C. farmers D. old people
Question 10: The government decided to pull down the old building after asking for the ideas from the
local resident.
A. renovate B. purchase C. maintain D. demolish
Question 11: The discovery of the new planet was regarded as a major breakthrough in astronomy.
A. promised B. doubted C. considered D. refused
Question 12: Mary has finally managed to get round her strict parents to let her go on a three-day
excursion with her classmates.
A. permit B. persuade C. offer D. support
Question 13: Thanks to highly sophisticated technology, scientists have made many important
discoveries in different fields.
A. accessible B . confusing C . effective D . advanced
Question 14: It is firmly believed that books are a primary means for disseminating knowledge and
information.
A. classifying B . distributing C . adopting D . inventing
Question 15: Everyone is hoping and praying that lasting peace will eventually come to the area.
A. Durable B. Ongoing C. Temporary D. Enduring
Question 16: Before you begin the exam paper, always read the instructions carefully.
A. Orders B. Answers C. Rules D. Directions
Question 17: We do not whistle or clap our hands to get the person’s attention. That is considered
impolite and even rule.
A. offensive B. polite C. informal D. terrific
Question 18: Could you take care of our children while I go away?
A. look like B. look after C. look for D. look at
Exercise 2: Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 1. Driver are advised to get enough petrol because filling stations are few and far between on
the highway.
A. easy to find B. difficult to access C. unlikely to happen D. impossible to reach
Question 2. We managed to get to school on time despite the heavy rain.
A. earlier than a particular moment B. later than expected
C. early enough to do something D. as long as expected
Question 3: Mr. Smith’s new neighbors appear to be very friendly.
A. hostile B. inapplicable C. futile D. amicable
Question 4: My first impression of her was her impassive face.
A. respectful B. emotional C. solid D. fractious
Question 5: The doctor asked John to exhale slowly.
A. inhale B. move in C. enter D. breathe in
Question 6: The soldier was demoted for improper behavior.
A. promoted B. lowered C. resigned D. let off
Question 7: My neighbors are really tight with money. They hate throwing away food, don’t eat at
restaurant, and always try to find the best price.
A. to spend money too easily B. to not like spending money
C. to not know the value of money D. to save as much money as possible
Question 8: We were all in a good mood because the weather was good and we were going on holiday
the next day.
A. relaxed and comfortable B. at ease and refreshed
C. upset and disappointed D. sad and depressed
Question 9: Traffic congestion in big cities deters many people from using their private cars at peak
hours.
A. prohibits B. protects C. encourages D. limits
Question 10: These days, many people only read printed newspapers once in a while as they tend to
access information online.
A. regularly B. attentively C. occasionally D. selectively
Question 11: With price increases on most necessities, many people have to tighten their belt for fear
of getting into financial difficulties.
A. dress in loose clothes B . spend money freely
C. save on daily expenses D . put on tighter belts
Question 12: Today the number of start-ups in Vietnam is mounting as the government has created
favourable conditions for them to develop their business.
A. peaking B . varying C . decreasing D . rising
Question 13: He is over the moon about his examination result.
A. stressed B. very sad C. very happy D. satisfied
Question 14: The only means of access to the station is through a dark subway.
A. arrival B. admission C. outlet D. output
Question 15: When being interviewed, You should focus on what the interviewer is saying or asking
you.
A. to pay no attention to B. be interested in
C. be related D. express interested in
Question 16: They've always encouraged me in everything I've wanted to do.
A. unpardoned B. misconstrue C. discouraged D. impaired
Exercise 3: Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 1: He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.
A. complain B. exchange C. explain D. arrange
Question 2: The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.
A. effects B. symptoms C. hints D. demonstrations
Question 3: I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic.
A. reasonable B. acceptable C. pretty high D. wonderful
Question 4: I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry.
A. hopeless B. hopeful C. successful D. unsuccessful
Question 5: Carpets from countries such as Persia and Afghanistan often fetch high prices in the
United States.
A. Artifacts B. Pottery C. Rugs D. Textiles
Question 6: Though many scientific breakthroughs have resulted from mishaps it has taken brilliant
hinkers to recognize their potential.
A. accidents B. misunderstandings C. incidentals D. misfortunes
Question 7:The shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customer's behavior.
A. disgusted B. puzzled C. angry D. upset
Question 8:He didn't bat an eyelid when he realized he failed the exam again.
A. wasn't happy B. didn't want to see C. didn't show surprise D. didn't care
Question 9:RalphNader was the most prominent leader of the U.S consumer protection movement.
A. casual B. significant C. promiscuous D. aggressive
Question 10:Tourists today flock to see the two falls that actually constitute Niagarafalls.
A. come without knowing what they will see B. come in large numbers
C. come out of boredom D. come by plane
Question 11:Around 150 B.C. the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars
according to brightness.
A. record B. shine C. categorize D. diversify
Question 12:She is always diplomatic when she deals with angry students.
A. strict B. outspoken C. firm D. tactful
Question 13:Roget's Thesaurus , a collection of English words and phrases, was originally arranged by
the ideas They express rather than by alphabetical order.
A. restricted B.as well as C. unless D. instead of
Question 14:With the dawn of space exploration, the notion that atmospheric conditions on Earth may
be unique In the solar system was strengthened.
A. outcome B. continuation C. beginning D. expansion
Question 15:Let's wait here for her; I'm sure she'll turn up before long.
A. arrive B. return C. enter D. visit
Question 16:This tape stry has a very complicated pattern.
A. obsolete B. intricate C. ultimate D. appropriate
Question 17:During the Great Depression, there were many wanderers who traveled on the railroads
and Camped along the tracks.
A. veterans B. tyros C. vagabonds D. zealots
Question 18:We decided to pay for the furniture on the installment plan.
A. monthly payment B. cash and carry C. credit card D. piece by piece
Question 19:The last week of classes is always very busy because students are taking examinations,
making applications to the University, and extending their visas.
A. hectic B. eccentric C. fanatic D. prolific
Question 20:The drought was finally over as the fall brought in some welcome rain.
A. heat ware B. harvest C. summer D. aridity
Question 21:When their rent increased from 200 to 400 a month, they protested against such a
tremendous increase.
A. light B. huge C. tiring D. difficult
Question 22: In1952,Akihito was officially proclaimed heir to the Japanese throne.
A. installed B. declared C. denounced D. advised
Question 23: The augmentation in the population has created a fuel shortage.
A. increase B. necessity C. demand D. decrease
Question 24: If we had taken his sage advice, we wouldn’t be in so much trouble now.
A. willing B. sturdy C. wise D. eager
Question 25: A mediocre student who gets low grades will have trouble getting into an Ivy League
college.
A. average B. lazy C. moronic D. diligent
Question 26: The politician’s conviction for tax fraud jeopardized his future in public life.
A. rejuvenated B. penalized C. jettisoned D. endangered
Question 27: This is the instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate.
A. situation B. attention C. place D. matter
Question 28: He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the
annual meeting in May.
A. politeness B. rudeness C. encouragement D. measurement
Question 29: Parents interpret facial and vocal expressions as indicators of how a baby is feeling.
A. translate B. understand C. read D. comprehend
Question 30: The law applies to everyone irrespective of race, creed, or colour.
A. disrespectful B. regardless C. considering D. in spite
Question 31: His patents completely believe in him. He can do things at random.
A. at stake B. at will C. at once D. at hand
Question 32: Have you ever read about a famous general in Chinese history who was very
incredulous?
A. unimaginable B. excellent C. incredible D. skeptical
Question 33: The organization has the authority to manage and regulate new and existing free trade
agreements, to supervise world trade practices and to settle trade disputes among member states.
A. prolong B. strengthen C. reconcile D. augment
Question 34: With its various activities, the Camp has set up a stronger regional identity by raising
youth’s awareness of Southeast Asia’s history and heritage.
A. heredity B. tradition C. endowment D. bequest
Question 35: All the presentations and activities at the ASEAN Youth in January 2006 Camp echoed
that theme named “Water and the Arts”.
A. reflected B. mentioned C. illustrated D. remembered
Question 36: As a government official, Benjamin Franklin often traveled abroad.
A. widely B. secretly C. alone D. overseas
Question 37: American poet James Merrily received critical acclaim for his work entitled Jim's Book.
A. advice B. disapproval C. praise D. attention
Question 38: The lost hikers stayed alive by eating wild berries and drinking spring water.
A. connived B. survived C. surprised D. revived
Question 39: During the earthquake, a lot of buildings collapsed, which killed thousands of people.
A. went off accidentally B. fell down unexpectedly
C. exploded suddenly D. erupted violently
Question 40: My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy.
 A. feeling embarrassed B. talking too much
C. very happy and satisfied D. easily annoyed or irritated
Question 41: Smoking has been banned in public places in some countries.
A. made illegal B. limited C. restricted D. given way
Question 42: Sometimes when I hear the news, I feel very miserable.
A. confused B. frightened C. upset D. disappointed
Question 43: A woman had a narrow escape when the car came round the corner.
A. was hurt B. was nearly hurt C. ran away D. bumped into the car
Question 44: The rocket steepened its ascent.
A. descent B. decent C. decant D. dissent
Question 45: The plane landed safely.
A. touched down B. took off C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B
Question 46: There was nothing they could do but leave the car at the roadside where it had broken
down.
A. except B. instead of C. than D. unless
Question 47: The boy was brought up with a family in the countryside.
A. reared B. bred C. raised D. grown
Question 48: Snow forced many drivers to abandon their vehicles.
A. leave B. stop C. sell D. hide
Question 49: The law applies to everyone irrespective of race, creed, or colour.10
A. disrespectful B. regardless C. considering D. in spite
Question 50: His patents completely believe in him. He can do things at random.
A. at stake B. at will C. at once D. at hand
Question 51: Have you ever read about a famous general in Chinese history who was very
incredulous?
A. unimaginable B. excellent C. incredible D. skeptical
Question 52: The air conditioner Mary has just bought is very hard to use.
A. boring B. difficult C. simple D. easy
Question 53: Let's wait here for her; I'm sure she'll turn up before long.
A. return B. arrive C. visit D. enter
Question 54: The notice should be put in the most conspicuous place so that all the students can be
well-informed.
A. popular B. suspicious C. easily seen D. beautiful
Question 55: I think we have solved this problem once and for all.
A. forever B. for goods C. temporarily D. in the end
Question 56: The works of such men as the English philosophers John Locke and Thomas Hobbes
helped pave the way for academic freedom in the modern sense.
A. terminate B. prevent C. initial D. lighten
Question 57: E-cash cards are the main means of all transactions in a cashless society.
A. cash-starved B. cash-strapped C. cash-in-hand D. cash-free
Question 58: Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species on Earth.
A. risks B. annoyances C. fears D. irritations
Question 59: I think the medicine is beginning to wear off.
A. stop being effective B. take effect C. be put in a bottle D. be swallowed
Question 60: "What I've got to say to you now is strictly off the record and most certainly not for
publication," said the government official to the reporter.
A. beside the point B. not recorded C. not popular D. not yet official
Question 61: A lack of qualifications can be a major obstacle to finding a job.
A. impediment B. encouragement C. impetus D. assistance
Question 62: The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.
A. effects B. symptoms C. hints D. demonstrations
Question 63: The warranty guaranteed that all defective parts would be replaced without charge.
 A. imperfect B. dorsal C. lost D. unused
Question 64: The music is what makes the movie so memorable.
A. incredible B. unforgettable C. eventful D. remarkable
Question 65: Mountain people of adjoining nations have great deal in common because terrain and
climate mould their lives similarly.
A. friendly B. distant C. neighboring D. developing
Question 66: We have lived there for years and grown fond of the surroundings. That is why we do
not want to leave.
A. planted many trees in the surroundings B. haunted by the surroundings
C. loved the surroundings D. possessed by the surroundings
Question 67: His new work has enjoyed a very good review from critics and readers.
A. viewing B. regard C. look D. opinion
Question 68: Such problems as haste and inexperience are a universal feature of youth.
A. marked B. shared C. hidden D. separated
Question 69: The doctor was sued for bad treatment.
A. mistreatment B. malpractice C. misdemeanour D. maltreatment
Question 70: Laws on military service since 1960 still hold good.
A. is in good condition B. remains for good
C. stands in life D. remains in effect
Question 71: In astronomy, a scale of magnitude from one to six denotes the brightness of astar.
A. signifies B. predicts C. contrasts D. examines
Question 72 Don’t you ever mention that matter again. I will not hear anything of it.
A. touch on B. put off C. take in D. go on
Question 73: It was too late to stop the panic that had resulted from the false news report.
A. enthralled B. ensured C. ensued D. entailed
Question 74: The newscaster gave a concise account of the strategy.
A. complicated and intricate B. short and clear
C. sad and depressing D. long and detailed20
Question 75: Married couples can get a divorce if they find they are not compatible.
A. able to share an apartment or house B. able to budget their money
C. capable of living harmoniously D. capable of having children
Question 76: Fruit is customarily treated with sulfur prior to drying to reduce any color change.
A. previous to B. at the time of C. in front of D. subsequent to
Question 77: There is no thing to make it likely or certain that he will be at the party.
A. proof B. promise C. guarantee D. fact
Question 78: The dog is not well. We have to take it to see the person who treats sick animals.
A. zoologist B. horticulturist C. veterinarian D. veteran
Question 79: In Africa, many children die from not having enough food.
A. poverty B. starvation C. drought D. malnutrition
Question 80: Give me a not long account of what happened.
A. compact B. terse C. brief D. condensed
Question 81: The three-year-old boy has a cycle with three wheels.
A. tricycle B. unicycle C. bicycle D. motorcycle
Question 82: The cotton gin was commonplace on many nineteenth century farms.
A. often required B. sorely needed C. frequently seen D. visibly absent
Question 83: In the field of artificial intelligence, scientists study methods for developing computer
programs that display aspects of intelligent behavior.
A. exhibit B. classify C. depend on D. conform to
Question 84: She lost her temper with a customer and shouted at him.
A. had a temperature B. kept her temper C. became very angry D. felt worried
Exercise 4: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1: Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court.
A. failed to pay B. paid in full C. had a bad personality D. was paid much money
2: His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning .
A. elicited B. irregular C. secret D. legal
3: The government is not prepared to tolerate this situation any longer.
A. look down on B. put up with C. take away from D. give on to
4: I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer.
A. unplanned B. deliberate C. accidental D. unintentional
5:The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the country.
A. soak B. permanent C. complicated D. guess
6: The US troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in the Far East.
A. expensive B. complicated C. simple and easy to use D.difficult to operate
7: In remote communities, it's important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.
A. remake B. empty C. refill D. repeat
8:There has been no discernible improvement in the noise levels since lorries were banned.
A. clear B. obvious C. thin D. insignificant
9: She had a cozy little apartment in Boston.
A. uncomfortable B. warm C. lazy D. dirty
10: He was so insubordinate that he lost his job within a week.
A. fresh B. disobedient C. obedient D. understanding
11: There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment.
A. ease B. attraction C. consideration D. speculation
12: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. large quantity B. small quantity C. excess D. sufficiency
13: During the five- decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.
A. holding at B. holding back C. holding to D. holding by
14: The distinction between schooling and education implied by this remark is important.
A. explicit B. implicit C. Obscure D. odd
15: A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.
A. uncomfortable B. responsive C. calm D. miserable
16: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region.
A. restrain B. stay unchanged C. remain unstable D. fluctuate
17: Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank won’t honor the check.
A. similar . B. different C. fake D. genuine
18: Strongly advocating health foods, Jane doesn’t eat any chocolate.
A. supporting B. impugning C. advising D. denying
19: It was apparent from her face that she was really upset.
A. obvious B. indistinct C. transparent D. evident
20: My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.
A. be optimistic B. be pessimistic C. be confident D. be smart
21: There has been no discernible improvement in the noise levels since lorries were banned.
A. insignificant B. clear C. obvious D. thin
22: He decided not to buy the fake watch and wait until he had more money.
A. authentic B. forger C. faulty D. original
23: Her father likes the head cabbage rare.
A. over-boiled B. precious C. scarce D. scare
24: There are several different kinds of faults in reading which are usually more exaggerated with
foreign learners.
A. overestimated B. understated C. overemphasized D. undertaken
25: Whatever the activity level, all types of hobbies can require high levels of expertise.
A. incapable B. incompetence C. expertness D. skillfulness
26: We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours.
A. uninterested B. unsure C. slow D. open
27: There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment.
A. ease B. attraction C. consideration D. speculation
28: Solar energy is not only plentiful but also infinite.
A. without limit B. boundless C. limited D. indefinite
29: His replies were inconsistent with his previous testimony.
A. contradicted B. compatible C. enhanced D. incorporated
30: We are now a 24/7 society where shops and services must be available all hours.
A. an active society B. an inactive society C. a physical society D. a working society
31: A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.
A. uncomfortable B. responsive C. calm D. miserable
32: We'd better speed up if we want to get there in time.
A. slow down B. turn down C. put down D. lie down
33: She is a very generous old woman. She has given most of her wealth to a charity organization.
A. mean B. amicable C. kind D. hospitable
34: Her thoughtless comments made him very angry.
A. honest B. kind C. pleasant D. thoughtful
35: We left New York when I was six, so my recollections of it are rather faint.
A. explicable B. unintelligible C. clear D. ambiguous
36: My first impression of her was her impassive face
A. emotional B. respectful C. solid D. fractious
37: She wrote me a vicious letter.
A. helpful B. gently C. dangerous D. healthy
38: We are very grateful to Professor Humble for his generosity in donating this wonderful painting to
the museum.
A. meanness B. sympathy C. gratitude D. churlishness
39: He didn’t seem in the least concerned for her safety.
A. indifferent B. ready C. passionate D. stolen
40: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. sufficiency B. excess C. large quantity D. small quantity
41: There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment.
A. attraction B. speculation C. ease D. consideration
42: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region.
A. restrain B. stay unchanged C. remain unstable D. fluctuate
43: In some countries, the disease burden could be prevented through environmental improvements.
A. something to stiffer B. something enjoyable C. something sad D. something to entertain
44: In remote communities, it's important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.
A. empty B. refill C. repeat D. remake
45: The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures.
A. physical B. severe C. beneficial D. damaging
46: Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially.
A. Wealthy B. Well-off C. Privileged D. Impoverished
47: Synthetic products are made from chemicals or artificial substances.
A. natural B. made by machine C. man-made D. unusual
48: As an executive director of a big company, she is a woman of extraordinary intelligence.
A. moderate B. remarkable C. little D. sufficient
49: She was brought up in a well-off family. She can’t understand the problems we are facing.
A. poor B. wealthy C. kind D. broke
50: Doctors have been criticized for their indiscriminate use of antibiotics.
A. disciplined B. selective C. wholesale D. unconscious
51: Slavery was abolished in the US in the 19th century.
A. instituted B. eradicated C. eliminated D. required
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