Practice 15. HSG 9

Nam Tu Liem Junior High School Gifted students – Grade 9 Name : ……………………
PRACTICE TEST 15
Collocations and Idioms – Part 5
Question 51: You look really tired. You could_______a week’s holiday, I think.
A. do with B. make for C. pass for D. make with
Question 52: The local press has been pouring _______ on the mayor for dissolving the council.
A. scorn B. blame heaping C. disapproval D. hatred
Question 53: Quite soon, the world is going to_______energy resources.
A. get into B. run out of C. keep up with D. come up against
Question 54: I know you are upset about breaking up with Tom, but there are plenty more_______.
A. horses in the stable B. cows in the shed C. tigers in the jungle D. fish in the sea
Question 55: It's no good pretending; you've got to_______reality.
A. get down to B. bargain for C. come up against D. face up to
Question 56: It was so foggy that the driver couldn't_______the traffic signs.
A. break out B. keep out C. make out D. take out
Question 57: I'll have to go to the funeral of Ms. Jane, a _______of mine.
A. heart to heart. B. body and soul C. flesh and blood D. skin and bones
Question 58: I'm sorry you've decided not to go with us on the river trip, but _______you change your
mind, there will still be enough room on the boat for you.
A. in the event that B. nevertheless C. Even though D. provided that
Question 59: There were so many members of the political party who had gone against the leader that he
resigned.
A. apposed B. insisted C. invited D. opposed
Question 60: Although Mike graduated with a good degree, he joined the of the unemployed.
A. ranks B. queues C. lines D. oders
Question 61: The food was so delicious that I had a second _______.
A. plate B. serving C. helping D. time
Question 62: David was narrowly defeated and blew his own chance of becoming a champion.
A. missed B. lost C. flew D. run
Question 63: His success lay in his natural ability, not in his determination to_______personal goals.
A. follow B. pursue C. seek D. do
Question 64: My father is getting old and forgetful. _______, he is experienced and helpful.
A. Be that as it may B. Regardless C. Lest D. Consequently
Question 65: I’m not going to go ice skating! I’d only fall over and_______a fool of myself.
A. create B. show C. do D. make
Question 66: Silence _______ the theatre as the audience awaited the opening curtain with expectation and
excitement.
A. fell in with B. came between C. hungover D. dropped out of
Question 67: When the kids asked him about his girlfriend, he’d go as red as a_______.
A. tomato B. chili C. strawberry D. beetroot
Question 68: As orders are becoming more and more, we've been rushed off our feet all week.
A. very angry B. very busy C. very worried D. very happy
Question 69: The minister came under fire for his rash decision to close the factory.
A. was dismissed B. was acclaimed C. was criticized D. was penalized
Question 70: 'What I've got to say to you now is strictly_______the record and most certainly not for
publication,’ said the government official to the reporter.
A. in B. on C. off D. out
Question 71: I can’t give you the answer on the_______; I'll have to think about it for a few days.
A. place B. minute C. scene D. spot
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Question 72:I find myself_______a loss to understand Harold’s behavior.

A. at B. in C. out D. for
Question 73: Someone is going to have to take responsibility for this disaster. Who is going to______?
A. foot the bill B. carry the can C. hatch the chicken D. catch the worms
Question 74: When the police arrived the thieves______to flight leaving all the stolen things behind.
A. brought B. took C. made D. did
Question 75: My friend is good at mimicking people. He ______ a great impression of Charlie Chaplin.
A. made B. did C. took D. gave
Question 76: You can ask Matin anything about history. He actually has quite a good______for facts.
A. head affinity to/with B. ability C. knowledge D. understanding
Question 77: It was such a sad film that we all were reduced______tears at the end.
A. with B. onto C. to D. into
Question 78: The baby can't even sit up yet, ______stand and walk!
A. but for B. let alone C. all but D. rather than
Question 79: Unfortunately, the injury may keep him out of football______. He may never play again.
A. for good B. now and then C. once in a while D. every so often
Question 80: I used to______reading comics, but now I've grown out of it.
A. take a fancy to B. keep an eye on C. get a kick out of D. kick up a fuss about
Question 81: Little Deon: "This herb smells horrible, mommy!”
Mommy: "______, it will do you a power of good.”
A. Come what may B. By the by C. What is more D. Be that as it may = mc dù nh th
Question 82: You should take out insurance______your house from any possible damage. Earthquakes
sometimes occur here.
A. on B. in C. for D. at
Question 83: The children were full of beans today, looking forward to their field trip.
A. eating a lot B. hyperactive C. melancholy D. lively and in high spirits
Question 84: Sometimes in a bad situation, there may still be some good things. Try not to "throw out
the______with the bathwater”.
A. fish B. duck C. baby D. child
Question 85: There are so many______names now that it is impossible to remember them all.
A. brand B. model C. trademark D. logo
Question 86: The government has launched a new road safety campaign in an______to reduce the number
of road accidents.
A. attempt B. effort C. try D. allowance
Question 87: How many people do you know who are______medication to prevent anxiety or depression?
A. in B. on C. at D. off
Question 88: My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on television, but he______to the occasion
wonderfully.
A. raised B. rose C. fell D. faced
Question 89: Wendy is on the ______of a dilemma: she just wonders whether to go for a picnic with her
friends or to stay at home with her family.
A. horns B. corns C. torns D. forns
Question 90: His girlfriend's behavior at the party was______, which made everyone there shocked.
A. out of practice B. out of line C. out of the habit D. out of sight
Question 91: At every faculty meeting, Ms. Volatie always manages to put her foot in her mouth.
A. move rapidly B. trip over her big feet C. fall asleep D. say the wrong thing
Question 92: Thanks to her regular workouts and sensible diet she certainly strikes me as in the pink.
A. in absolute health B. in good health C. in clear health D. in extreme health
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Question 93: If you are at a loose end this weekend, I will show you around the city.
A. free B. confident C. occupied D. reluctant
Question 94: “She is an excellent actress!" "You______again!”
A. can say that B. may say it C. say it D. say that
Question 95: "Do you know who else is going to be running for governor?" "______that Mr. Jones is
planning to."
A. Word is it B. Word has it C. Word has D. The words are
Question 96: That the genetic differences make one race superior to another is nothing but a tall story.
A. cynical B. unbelievable C. untrue D. exaggeration
Question 97: You should accept the Nokia mobile phone as a 16-birthday present from your parents
delightedly. Don’t______.
A. look gift horse in the mouth B. buy it through the nose
C. pull my leg D. take it for granted
Question 98: He built up a successful business but it was all done______of his health.
A. at the price B. by the expense C. at all cost D. at the expense
Question 99: Are you certain that you are cut out for that kind of job?
A. are determined to take B. don’t want to take C. are offered D. have the necessary
skills for
Question 100: I'd love to come, but I am snowed______at the moment.
A. under B.out C. at D.about

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Question 72:I find myself_______a loss to understand Harold’s behavior.

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