BÀI 1: NOUNS

1. Because of some ……. about the noise, they had to stop the outdoor performance.
(A) complain
(B) complaints
(C) complaining
(D) being complained
2. The --------- of maintenance has to be reduced during the economic crisis.
(A) cost
(B) costly
(C) costing
(D) more costly
3. Ms. Page in the Marketing Department is excellent at -----------.
(A) present
(B) presenting
(C) presented
(D) presentations
4. Airport security staff will search ----------- for any illegal items.
(A) luggage
(B) luggages
(C) a luggage
(D) some luggages
5. A few ----------- wrote positive reviews about the new dessert menu.
(A) critic
(B) critics
(C) critical
(D) criticize
6. Kelly Smith is a prospective candidate for an upcoming -----------.
(A) promote
(B) promotes
(C) promotion
(D) promothing
7. The ------------ at the FAL Language Institude should have more than three years of
experience.
(A) instructors
(B) instruction
(C) instructing
(D) instructive
8. There was a lot of ----------- as to who would win the election.
(A) speculate
(B) speculator
(C) speculation
(D) speculating
9. I am sorry to gave to tell you that the ----------- will be delayed another week.
(A) deliver
(B) delivery
(C) deliverance
(D) deliverable
10. The ------- will be delivered to your house in three days.
(A) pack
(B) packed
(C) package
(D) to pack
11. You need your manager’s ---------- in order to take a few days off.
(A) permit
(B) permission
(C) permissions
(D) permitting
12. Your active ---------- is expected at the upcoming events.
(A) participate
(B) participating
(C) participation
(D) participated
13. Last year’s turnover exceeded our ----------- even though the market conditions were
not that favorable.
(A) expect
(B) expecting
(C) expectation
(D) expectant
14. For a small charge, the post office offers a service that confirms the ------------ of a
package.
(A) deliver
(B) delivery
(C) deliverable
(D) delivered
15. At the meeting it was decided that the child would receive a full ------ for a learning
disability.
(A) occurrence
(B) option
(C) evaluation
(D) insistence
16. The ------- at the book fair should wear their ID badges at all times.
(A) volunteer
(B) volunteered
(C) volunteering
(D) volunteers
17. ------ for the position of store manager must have at least five years of experience in
retail sales.
(A) Applying
(B) Applicants
(C) Applications
(D) Applied
18. The company has had to hire several additional --------- to keep up with increasing
client demands.
(A) accounting
(B) accounts
(C) accountants
(D) accountable
19. ---------- to Home Updates Magazine can be renewed online or by phone.
(A) Subscribes
(B) Subscribers
(C) Subscriptions
(D) Subscribing
20. With increasing demands for better elementary English education, the Education
Ministry announced yesterday it will make significant ------------- to the nation's current
English curriculum.
(A) impatience
(B) improvements
(C) importance
(D) impression

BÀI 2: PRONOUNS
1. Everything I know about computers I taught ----------.
(A) I
(B) me
(C) mine
(D) myself
2. That coffee mug is not ------------, so please do not use it.
(A) you
(B) your
(C) yours
(D) yourself
3. I would like to welcome you all to -------------- new headquarters.
(A) our
(B) ours
(C) us
(D) we
4. Please take good care of Mr. Lee because ------------ is our best customer.
(A) he
(B) him
(C) his
(D) himself
5. Passengers are advised to check ---------- route befor travelling.
(A) they
(B) them
(C) their
(D) theirs
6. We will send -------- an application form shortly.
(A) you
(B) your
(C) yours
(D) yourself
7. Nobody asked ------------ for identification at the security gate.
(A) ourselves
(B) us
(C) we
(D) ourr
8. Ms. Howe decided to tell --------- boss she wanted to leave the company.
(A) she
(B) herself
(C) hers
(D) her
9. Be careful moving that desk, Paul, or you might hurt ----------
(A) your
(B) yours
(C) yourself
(D) you
10. This company rewards ------------ employees for good performance.
(A) them
(B) its
(C) theirs
(D) itself
11. The catering company announced the grand opening of --------- first restaurant in the
downtown area.
(A) it
(B) its
(C) it’s
(D) his
12. Sales representatives should talk to ------------ supervisors in case they want to ask for
sick leave.
(A) they
(B) their
(C) them
(D) theirs
13. Unfortunately, ---------- of the participants were not satisfied with the lectures given
at the conference.
(A) some
(B) none
(C) no
(D) either
14. The food critic vistied all the restaurants --------- and wrote a review on each of them.
(A) her
(B) she
(C) hers
(D) herself

Take 1
15. You and Jane use the same accounting programs, but ---------- is a newer version.
(A) her
(B) hers
(C) she
(D) she’s
16. ----------- the boss hires has to be much better than the last person he hired.
(A) Whoever
(B) Whatever
(C) However
(D) Whichever
17. All of ---------- are available online more cheaply than here at this store.
(A) that
(B) they
(C) these
(D) none
18. The company was expecting many complaints from customers about the mistake, but
there were ------------
(A) no
(B) another
(C) one
(D) none
19. We shall finally have what is rightfully -----------.
(A) we
(B) us
(C) his
(D) ours
20. --------- Who are interested in joining the planning committee should talk to Jane in
personel.
(A) This
(B) That
(C) Those
(D) These
21. Here at LifeLine Insurance, ---------- ensure that our customers pay the best rates for
the most comprehensive services.
(A) we
(B) us
(C) our
(D) ours
22. The manager --------- called the supplier to ask why the shipment was running late.
(A) her
(B) hers
(C) she
(D) herself
23. As the owner, --------- is ultimately responsible for the success or failure of his
company.
(A) he
(B) she
(C) it
(D) we
24. Those who cannot attend the meeting this afernoon, please notify -------- by 11 a.m.
(A) me
(B) my
(C) mine
(D) I
25. It was later discovered that two of the candidates already knew ----------
(A) other
(B) others
(C) another
(D) one another
26. Contrary to what ---------- experts have stated, property prices will not increast this
year.
(A) another
(B) others
(C) the others
(D) other
27. The manager insisted that the new employee not go to the bank by ---------- since she
didn’t know proper procedures.
(A) ourselves
(B) yourself
(C) himself
(D) herself
28. Since -------- knows how to fix the printer, it is best that the printer company’s
technicians look at it.
(A) no one
(B) another
(C) one
(D) the others

Take 2
29. Unfortunately, ---------- ordered the taxi told the driver the wrong time, so we missed
the plane. 1
(A) who
(B) whoever
(C) which
(D) whichever
30. We are sending this laptop computer for repairs because we cannot figure out what is
the -------- with it. 2
(A) error
(B) substance
(C) burden
(D) matter
31. Not only do they stock a great selection of high-quality merchandise, but --------
prices are also very competitive. 3
(A) ours
(B) that
(C) this
(D) their
32. Having worked extremely hard to make the product a success, they were very pleased
with ---------- when it became a bestseller. 4
(A) them
(B) they
(C) themselves
(D) their
33. In light of recent circumstances, he had no choice but to admit that it was all --------
fault. 5
(A) him
(B) his
(C) himself
(D) he
34. The CEO thanked Katherine Hopps for ----------- continued efforts to help reorganize
the company database. 6
(A) herself
(B) hers
(C) her
(D) she
35. Repairs comleted within a year of purchase are covered even if they are performed at
----------- repair center. 7
(A) any
(B) another
(C) other
(D) these
36. It was surprising that both of ----------- personnel manages attended the quarterly
motivational seminar last weekend. 8
(A) those
(B) them
(C) this
(D) that
37. Although the customers were happy with the product, --------- felt the price was a bit
too high. 10
(A) their
(B) they
(C) them
(D) theirs
38. Forgetting to submit the progress report for two months in a row made him feel very
disappointed with ----------- 11
(A) him
(B) his
(C) himself
(D) itself
39. As we watch the unveiling of the world’s fastest production car, we should realize
that very few people are as fortunate as ----------- to see it. 13
(A) our
(B) ourselves
(C) we
(D) ours
40. At Four Points Amusement Park, we pride ---------- on giving your family a
memorable experience. 14
(A) ourselves
(B) ours
(C) us
(D) our
41. Gathering information about international sales is the responsibility of ----------
department. 15
(A) that
(B) those
(C) any
(D) whoever
42. Although it is specifically --------- department’s, we allow everyone in the company
to use the scanner. 16
(A) our
(B) ours
(C) we
(D) ourselves
43. If you lost your cell phone, you might find -------- in the lost-and-found office. 17
(A) those
(B) its
(C) it
(D) them
44. Despite Mr. Hollins saying he is able to take care of the account --------, he appears to
be struggling to handle it. 18
(A) him
(B) himself
(C) his
(D) he
45. Mr. Jones said he had sent his reply to our invitation, but -------- has not yet been
received. 19
(A) their
(B) they
(C) its
(D) it

LESSON 3: ADJECTIVE & ADVERB

1. Nature Food is advertising its ------------- processed food in the local newspaper.
(A) nature
(B) natural
(C) natured
(D) naturally
2. Mr. Donetti believes that the purchase of real estate is a ---------- investment for the
future.
(A) safe
(B) safety
(C) safely
(D) safeness
3. The two companies agreed mutually on the increase in the price of the raw materials.
(A) mutual
(B) mutually
(C) mutuality
(D) mutualness
4. It is impossible to get a refund without the ---------- receipt from the store.
(A) origin
(B) original
(C) originally
(D) originated
5. I could ------------ believe that Mr. Porter was appointed as the new vice presidet of the
company.
(A) hard
(B) hardly
(C) harder
(D) more hardly
6. You will be exempt ------------ state taxes if you have more than two children.
(A) from
(B) of
(C) than
(D) at
7. Your ----------- ideas are always welcome when we have meetings.
(A) create
(B) creative
(C) creating
(D) creation
8. You should prepare all the --------- documents before you come to sign the contract.
(A) necessary
(B) necessarily
(C) necessitate
(D) need
9. Since the firm was founded in 2008, its profits have increased ---------.
(A) considerable
(B) consideration
(C) considerably
(D) considering
10. Ms. Chu was _______ happy to receive the award for outstanding sales performance.
(A) extreme
(B) extremity
(C) extremely
(D) extremes
11. Acacia Airlines has _______ expanded its operations by acquiring additional aircraft.
(A) substantially
(B) substantial
(C) substance
(D) substantiality
12. Job security is often considered a ------- of public sector jobs, but substantial changes
are under way.
(A) character
(B) characterize
(C) characteristic
(D) characteristically
13. Events in celebration of our 10th anniversary will begin ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ at 10 A.M. tomorrow
morning.
(A) precise
(B) precision
(C) precisely
(D) preciseness
14. After --------- examining the equipment, they found out what the problem was.
(A) careful
(B) carefully
(C) caring
(D) cared
15. Most business owners invest a ----------- amount of time before they make important
decisions.
(A) considerable
(B) considering
(C) consideration
(D) considerably
16. It is important to remember to keep prices ---------- when you sell goods.
(A) reasonable
(B) reasonably
(C) most reasonable
(D) as reasonable
17. Please be ----------- when you pick up your belongings on the train.
(A) prompt
(B) promptly
(C) promptness
(D) most prompt
18. It is essential that you ----------- update all the software on your computer.
(A) regular
(B) regularly
(C) regularity
(D) as regular
19. ABC Office Supplies has to find a secure way to manage ---------- documents.
(A) confidence
(B) confidential
(C) confidentially
(D) confidentiality
20. The air quality gauge is ---------- accurate in measuring the level of the micro dust in
the air.
(A) amazing
(B) amaze
(C) amazed
(D) amazingly
21. For your safety, it is --------- to follow the instructions when installing the electronic
device.
(A) importance
(B) to important
(C) important
(D) importantly
22. BRICO Co. holds a fundraising event ---------- at the Lincoln Center.
(A) annual
(B) annually
(C) an annual
(D) annuals
23. We hope to settle the disagreement over the contract in a ---------- manner.
(A) time
(B) times
(C) timing
(D) timely
24. All the people were so shocked that they could -------- say anything.
(A) hardly
(B) to hardly
(C) hard
(D) hardness

LESSON 4: COMPARISION

1. The newly released computers from Cozy Electronics are ------------ than the previous
models.
(A) fast
(B) faster
(C) fastest
(D) more fast
2. The company will become ---------- when the new product is released in March.
(A) profitably
(B) more profitable
(C) profit
(D) more profitably
3. We are considering hiring the ---------- candidate to handle this project.
(A) most experienced
(B) experiences
(C) experiencing
(D) has experienced
4. The Georgetown Festival has become one of the ---------- annual events in the city.
(A) good
(B) well
(C) best
(D) better
5. Some people prefer working from home because they think it is ---------- than working
in an office.
(A) efficient
(B) most efficient
(C) more efficiently
(D) more efficient
6. Fixing your old car often costs as ---------- as buying a new one.
(A) more
(B) much
(C) many
(D) most
7. The company has a good reputation for producing the ---------- vacuum cleaners in the
country.
(A) powerful
(B) more powerful
(C) most powerful
(D) as powerful
8. You should try to use your car ---------- frequently if you want to protect the
environment.
(A) little
(B) less
(C) least
(D) as little
9. They are proud to deliver the best products at the ----------- prices.
(A) competitive
(B) more competitive
(C) most competitive
(D) most competing
10. Dr. Theodore’s speech was the -------- one I’ve ever heard.
(A) impressive
(B) more impressive
(C) most impressive
(D) as impressive
11. Milton has made ------- money selling chocolate and candy than anyone ever thought
was possible. 1
(A) the most
(B) more
(C) most
(D) more than
12. Of the three candidates we interviewed, she is by far the --------- and experienced. 4
(A) more qualified
(B) more qualifying
(C) most qualified
(D) most qualifying
13. This year, Sally hopes to visit ---------- overseas branches than anyone else. 5
(A) much
(B) more
(C) as many
(D) most
14. The company has changed its policies to become ----------- environmentally friendly
as it possibly can. 6
(A) as
(B) more
(C) the most
(D) well
15. Management was --------- enthusiastic about the staff’s ideas on how to improve line
productivity and efficiency. 7
(A) most of
(B) the more
(C) more than
(D) mostly
16. It was agreed that among the three bidders, the company would choose the --------
expensive one. 8
(A) lesser
(B) least
(C) less
(D) little
17. Considersing the adverse conditions he was working in, he did the ---------- he could.
9
(A) best
(B) good
(C) more
(D) better
18. Jerry had --------- difficulty out of all the staff who relocated to the overseas branch.
11
(A) a little
(B) the least
(C) fewest
(D) smallest of
19. Since his promotion, he no longer works as -------- as he used to when he was a
junior. 13
(A) dilligent
(B) more diligent
(C) diligently
(D) more diligently
20. This candidate’s résumé is not ---------- as the last one that we reviewed. 14
(A) much impressive
(B) as much impressive
(C) more impressive
(D) as impressive
The new computer data system that the IT department installed is the -------- user-friendly
yet. 15
(A) most
(B) more
(C) much
(D) mostly

LESSON 4.1: VERB TENSES – PART 1

1. The traffic lights --------- working last night because of the heavy snow.
(A) stop
(B) stops
(C) stopped
(D) to stop
2. The department usually ------------ with customer complaints related to our products.
(A) deal
(B) deals
(C) dealt
(D) will deal
3. Small business owners -------- for chances to increase their profits all the time.
(A) looks
(B) looked
(C) looking
(D) are looking
4. Due to a decrease in interest rates, more people ----------- to buy their own hourses.
(A) tries
(B) try
(C) will try
(D) has tried
5. Most of the stores downtown ---------- at 10 in the morning and close at 9 P.M.
(A) open
(B) opens
(C) have opened
(D) will open
6. The only grocery store in this town is temporarily closed because it ---------- a
renovation.
(A) undergo
(B) is undergoing
(C) have undergone
(D) will have undergone
7. Daily guided tours of the National Museum --------- at 2 P.M. on the second floor.
(A) begin
(B) begins
(C) is beginning
(D) will be begun
8. Simpson Manufacturing Co. ---------- experienced workers to meet the high demand.
(A) hire
(B) hiring
(C) is hiring
(D) are hiring
9. Last month, the coordinator ----------- the instructors of job openings before advertising
in newspapers.
(A) inform
(B) informs
(C) informed
(D) will inform
10. The town --------- to hold a sporting event to promote tourism in the area. 1
(A) is hoped
(B) hopes
(C) will be hoping
(D) hoping
11. The arbitrator --------- a very successful contract between management and the union
last week. 2
(A) negotiates
(B) negotiated
(C) will negotiate
(D) will be negotiating
12. JD Holdings --------- a branch abroad for the first time in its company’s history.4
(A) will be opening
(B) is open
(C) opening
(D) was open
13. At the seminar this coming Monday, we --------- people to complete a form to tell us
more about themselves and their companies. 5
(A) were asked
(B) will be asking
(C) asked
(D) have been asked
14. The delivery company ---------- to drop off the package by 2 p.m, just in time for the
presentation. 7
(A) to agree
(B) agreed
(C) was agreeing
(D) would agree
15. Ernest -------- more than enough experience to become head of advertising. 8
(A) has
(B) having
(C) is having
(D) will have
16. We must have the values repaired before the safety inspectors ---------- next
Thursday. 10
(A) are coming
(B) come
(C) have come
(D) will come
17. The city council --------- they will discuss transportation-related problems at the next
town hall meeting. 11
(A) was announced
(B) is announced
(C) announced
(D) announcing
18. After becoming CEO of Rochester Textiles, John Markos soon ----------- the
admiration of his staff. 12
(A) earned
(B) had been earning
(C) earn
(D) be earning
19. We ---------- at least twenty new interns for the new internship program that will
begin next month. 13
(A) expects
(B) are expecting
(C) is expected
(D) will be expected
20. When you ---------Evan, please ask him to call the personnel manager. 14
(A) see
(B) saw
(C) will see
(D) are going to see

LESSON 4.2: VERB TENSES (PART 2)

1. This commercial --------- a lot of new customers since its release last January.
(A) attracts
(B) will attract
(C) have attracted
(D) has attracted
2. The number of complaints ---------- drastically since we adopted the new programs.
(A) decrease
(B) decreased
(C) has decreased
(D) have decreased
3. By the time more large printers are set up, demand for publications ---------- twofold.
(A) increase
(B) increases
(C) have increased
(D) will have increased
4. For the last few months, oil prices ----------- drastically.
(A) increases
(B) increasing
(C) will increase
(D) have increased
5. The number of tourists visiting this city ------------ for the past few months.
(A) rises
(B) risen
(C) has risen
(D) have risen
6. The new person in the Accounting Department ---------- in a proposal last week.
(A) turns
(B) turned
(C) has turned
(D) will turn
7. By the time the new computer system is installed, all the problems -----------
themselves out.
(A) work
(B) worked
(C) have worked
(D) will have worked
8. The factory’s productivity ------------ since the introduction of the new manufacturing
system.
(A) improves
(B) improved
(C) has improved
(D) had improved
9. The Price Corporation ----------- the top chemical supplier for the last 10 years.
(A) was
(B) has been
(C) had been
(D) will have been
10. Fashion, Inc. ---------- the order before Ms.Chu requested that it be canceled.
(A) already ships
(B) is already shipping
(C) had already shipped
(D) will have already shipped
11. Many of the employees in this factory ----------- to leave after the huge salary out
three weeks ago.
(A) decide
(B) decides
(C) decided
(D) have decided
12. The researchers --------- hard to develop a perfect new model over the last 2 years.
(A) work
(B) worked
(C) are working
(D) have been working
13. The city council ---------- to increase funding for the community sports facilities.
(A) to decide
(B) are deciding
(C) to have decided
(D) has decided
14. By the end of this year, the personnel manager ---------- the employee reviews.
(A) completes
(B) had completely
(C) will be completed
(D) will have competed
15. All the flightsto Beijing and Shanghai --------- due to bad weather conditions.
(A) canceled
(B) is canceled
(C) have canceled
(D) have been canceled
16. Milton Investment Bankers --------- such a profitable quarter until last year. 3
(A) had not
(B) had never had
(C) will never have
(D) have had not
17. Sunset Co. ---------- another branch office in Florida in the near future.
(A) opened
(B) had opened
(C) will be opened
(D) is going to open
18. You also may ask at any time to see the personal data you ----------- us and request
correction or deletion.
(A) given
(B) to be given
(C) have given
(D) have been given
19. The employee who worked most of his life in this division ---------- "Employee of the
Year."
(A) has been awarded
(B) awarded
(C) have awarded
(D) is awarded
20. Before Mr. Kim joined our company as a sales analyst, he ----------- in the sales sector
for several
years already.
(A) works
(B) has worked
(C) will work
(D) had worked

LESSON 5:ACTIVE VOICE & PASSIVE VOICE

1. The event ---------- to bring about 2,000 spectors, 20% more than the last one.2
(A) is expecting
(B) is expected
(C) was expecting
(D) has expected
2. Mr. Coleman has --------- as a temporary worker at the History & Art Museum.
(A) hire
(B) hired
(C) hiring
(D) been hired
3. All loan applications must receive final approval by the bank manager before ---------.
3
(A) being authorized
(B) authorizing
(C) is authorized
(D) authorization
4. Mr. Han --------- a job position in Texas, and he will probably accept it.
(A) offers
(B) has offered
(C) has been offered
(D) will have offered.
5. The manager demanded that the financial reports ---------- in time for the budget
meeting this afternoon. 4
(A) finish
(B) are finished
(C) be finished
(D) finished
6. Unfortunately, small businesses in this town have --------- from the market.
(A) disappear
(B) disappeared
(C) disappearing
(D) been disappeared
7. Thousands of customers --------- about their phone service by filling out questionnaires
online. 6
(A) were surveyed
(B) were surveying
(C) had surveyed
(D) had been surveying
8. The new software development meeting will ------- in Room 40B.
(A) hold
(B) held
(C) be held
(D) has been held
9. The head of acquisitions ---------- with the outcome of the negotiations with his
competitor. 7
(A) was satisfied
(B) satisfied
(C) satisfies
(D) is satisfying
10. The door ----------- last week right after the director’s visit to the office.
(A) repaired
(B) is repaired
(C) was repaired
(D) will be repaired
11. Kevin ---------- at the boardroom 20 minutes after the meeting had started. 8
(A) was arrived
(B) is arrived
(C) arrived
(D) arrives
12. The Stateson Beverage company ---------- establishing a sister company to expand
their breakfast cereal line. 9
(A) debate
(B) debated
(C) has been debated
(D) had been debated
13. Some revisions ---------- to the design of the new magazine.
(A) made
(B) have made
(C) have been made
(D) have been making
14. Hank --------- by Shuster and Green ever since he first graduated from university. 10
(A) is employed
(B) has been employed
(C) is employing
(D) will be employing
15.Commuters were --------- to use Highway 140 instead of Highway 210 due to road
construction.
(A) advice
(B) advise
(C) advised
(D) advising
16. The Department of Transport asked citizens to utilize public transport as roads
--------- with people during the holiday. 11
(A) will be crowded
(B) will be crowding
(C) have crowding
(D) have crowded
17. Dr. West --------- the Nelson Award for his innovative robotic surgical devices.
(A) given
(B) was given
(C) was giving
(D) has given
18. The winning bid for the contract to build the new recreation center -------- yet. 14
(A) has not been announcing
(B) has not been announced
(C) has not announcing
(D) has not announced
19. The city council --------- ST Construction a contract to build a new library in the area.
(A) granting
(B) was granting
(C) has granted
(D) has been granted
20. Transport costs for city residents ---------- by the government. 15
(A) are subsidized
(B) subsidizes
(C) are subsidizing
(D) subsidized
LESSOM 6: INFINITIVE
1. Ms. Robinson’s team is making every effort ------------ the deadline, which is July 24.
(A) meet
(B) meeting
(C) to meet
(D) met
2. Museum visitors are asked ------------ their phones and cameras at the entrance.
(A) leave
(B) left
(C) leaving
(D) to leave
3. Passengers are no longer allowed ---------- more than 100 ml of liquids on board
airplanes. 4
(A) bringing
(B) to bring
(C) brings
(D) brought
4. The troubleshooting team has managed ---------- the cause of the problem on the
website.
(A) to find
(B) finding
(C) find
(D) to be found
5. The team forgot ----------- the file of the presentation to the meeting. 7
(A) to bring
(B) to have brought
(C) bringing
(D) have brought
6. The vice president’s plan ----------- to Asian countries hasn’t been finalized yet.
(A) travel
(B) to travel
(C) travelling
(D) to be traveled
7. Mr. Davis would like the entire staff ------------ overtime even though everyone will
not be paid extra.
(A) work
(B) working
(C) to be working
(D) will work
8. Jane left her last job because she wanted ---------- career opportunities at our company.
8
(A) pursue
(B) pursuing
(C) to pursue
(D) to have pursued
9. ---------- the process of online orders, the company has decided to hire more customer
service representatives.
(A) To expedite
(B) Expedition
(C) Expediting
(D) To be expedited
10. Dr. Valoro was asked ----------- the keynote speech at this year’s annual investors’
meeting. 9
(A) to have given
(B) to give
(C) giving
(D) having given
11. Management’s attempt ----------- off hundreds of employees turned out to be a failure.
(A) to lay
(B) laying
(C) laid
(D) being laid
12. Delegates participating in the sales conference are ------------ to wear business attire.
(A) encourage
(B) encouraging
(C) encouraged
(D) to encourage
13. It is important ------------ clients feel condifent that you have their best interests at
heart. 10
(A) making
(B) to make
(C) to be making
(D) having made
14. I have no doubt he is not eligible ------------ for a credit car with his current income.
(A) applying
(B) application
(C) applied
(D) to apply
15. Dennis helped me ----------- all the data from the survey. 11
(A) to enter
(B) entering
(C) to have entered
(D) entered
16. The purpose of this workshop is ---------- new employees with all the necessary
information.
(A) provide
(B) provided
(C) to provide
(D) provision
17. Deluca & Co.’s profits are expected ----------- steadily due to the decrease in oil prices
and its aggressive marketing.
(A) rise
(B) to rise
(C) rising
(D) risen
18. We regret ---------- you that your loan application has been denied due to your poor
credit rating. 13
(A) to inform
(B) informing
(C) inform
(D) informed
19. In order ----------- out what its customers want, the firm has decided to conduct a
comprehensive survey.
(A) find
(B) finding
(C) to find
(D) found
20. The chief information officer has asked us ----------- suggestions with regard to the
recent failure on the intranet.
(A) provide
(B) provided
(C) to provide
(D) provision

LESSON 7: GERUND
1. Experts have recommended ------------ the partnership between Wipro Co. and HGL
Co.
(A) enhance
(B) enhancing
(C) to enhance
(D) enhancement
2. ----------- a bigger factory is considered a better idea than rebuilding the current one.
(A) Purchase
(B) Purchased
(C) Purchasing
(D) To purchasing
3. I would like to speak to whoever is responsible for ---------- office supplies in this
office. 2
(A) order
(B) ordering
(C) to order
(D) will order
4. All of the supervisors are sitting ------------ about the new emplyees’ work
performance.
(A) worried
(B) to worry
(C) have worry
(D) will worry
5. The board of directors objected to ----------- the Cambridge office to London.
(A) relocation
(B) relocating
(C) be reloacated
(D) have relocated
6. There has been an increase in those ----------- insurance since two years ago. 3
(A) sell
(B) selling
(C) to sell
(D) having sold
7. To avoid ------------ the printing machine, all employees must follow the instructions in
the manual.
(A) damage
(B) damaging
(C) to damage
(D) to have damaged
8. Mr. Shin is looking forward to --------- from Simon Co. regarding the investment.
(A) hears
(B) hearing
(C) be heard
(D) hear
9. The applicant was thankful for ---------- the opportunity to interview at the company. 5
(A) gives
(B) giving
(C) being given
(D) to have given
10. The researchers spent at least two months ----------- the data.
(A) analyze
(B) analyzes
(C) analyzing
(D) to analyze
11. ------------- funds to build a new librabt downtown in a difficult task.
(A) Raise
(B) Raising
(C) Raised
(D) Having raised
12. All the workers tried hard ----------- the defective machines before they were shipped.
(A) find
(B) finding
(C) to find
(D) being found
13. Despite not ---------- experience in sales, Kyle seemed naturally comfortable when
meeting customers. 12
(A) having
(B) to have
(C) to have had
(D) have
14. Ms. Kim is available for any project except for --------- the upcoming conference.
(A) organization
(B) organize
(C) organized
(D) organizing
15. Charles Mechanics discontinued ---------- repair and management services a month
ago.
(A) provide
(B) providing
(C) to provide
(D) has provided
16. Young and new company owners have ----------- increasing profits in the first few
years.
(A) being difficulty
(B) difficulty
(C) difficult
(D) to be difficult
17. Mrs. James specializes in ------------- financial plans and investment portfolios. 14
(A) making
(B) to make
(C) having made
(D) to have made
18. Upon ------------- an effective management structure, the firm has dramatically
increased its employee productivity.
(A) introduction
(B) introducing
(C) introduce
(D) introduced
19. Financial analysts suggest ------------- employee productivity by changing working
conditions.
(A) improve
(B) improving
(C) to improve
(D) improvement
20. The doctors at Gray Hospital spend a great deal of time -------------- different types of
cancer.
(A) study
(B) studied
(C) to study
(D) studying

LESSON 8: PARTICIPLES
1. Building residents -------------- about utility fees should consider the option of
prepaying.
(A) concern
(B) concerns
(C) concerned
(D) be concerned
2. We need to hire a ----------- accountant to make sure all our numbers are correct. 2
(A) certifying
(B) certifiable
(C) certified
(D) certifies
3. ----------- on the Internet, the new beauty product is selling three times better than it did
during the last quarter.
(A) Advertising
(B) Advertised
(C) To advertise
(D) Advertisement
4. To ensure our staff is well-rested, we ---------- one Friday off a month in addition to
weekends off. 3
(A) offer
(B) offered
(C) offering
(D) to offer
5. Mr. Harrison will retire in August, finishing his ------------ 20-year career as a technical
researcher.
(A) distinguish
(B) distinguishes
(C) distinguishing
(D) distinguished
6. The --------- return policy caused a great amount of dissatisfaction among customers. 4
(A) confusingly
(B) confused
(C) confuse
(D) confusing
7. Ms. Mason was ----------- to hear that Mr. Hudson decided to join her consulting firm.
(A) please
(B) pleases
(C) pleased
(D) pleaseing
8. The biography of Chemcorp’s CEO, ---------- by an economics professor, was very
popular. 6
(A) writing
(B) written
(C) writes
(D) wrote
9. The marketing director was ---------- with the public’s positive response to the new
product.
(A) satisfy
(B) to satisfy
(C) satisfied
(D) satisfaction
10. The office has decided to switch to using ----------- ink cartridges in all of the printers.
9
(A) recycled
(B) recycling
(C) recycles
(D) being recycled
11. Workers ---------- the chemical laboratory must wear masks and protective clothing.
(A) enter
(B) entered
(C) entering
(D) entrance
12. Brian is the man who fixed the ------------ photocopier in the boss’s office yesterday.
10
(A) breaking
(B) breaks
(C) broken
(D) broke
13. ---------- a sales representative, Ms. Patel understands how to deal with demanding
customers.
(A) Be
(B) Been
(C) Being
(D) To be
14. Before we opened our café, we had a ------------ company make new menus. 12
(A) designed
(B) design
(C) designing
(D) having designed
15. --------- in a quiet spot near the river, the Swan Hotel attracts people who want to
relax and unwind.
(A) Situated
(B) Situation
(C) Situating
(D) To be situated
16. We need to find a system that enforces ------------ when workers make a mistake. 13
(A) accounting
(B) accountability
(C) accountant
(D) account
17. ---------- sales racks on the second floor, we can display more new products.
(A) To add
(B) Added
(C) Adding
(D) Addition
18. We have a ----------- reservation for four people at the famous Chinese restaurant
downtown. 15
(A) stand
(B) stood
(C) standing
(D) stands
19. Anyone ------------ in applying for the voluteer work needs to talk to the Human
Resources director.
(A) interest
(B) interests
(C) interested
(D) interesting
20. Individuals ------------- for a bank loan must complete three applications.
(A) apply
(B) applied
(C) applying
(D) application

CHỦ ĐỀ 10: CONJUNCTIONS

1. The presenter indicated that he would need both a projector ----------- a video screen for his talk.

(A) or

(B) yet

(C) for

(D) and

2. --------- your order is received, it will be shipped to your house within four business days.

(A) Once

(B) Due to

(C) Moreover

(D) So
3. This meeting is mandatory, and it does not matter --------- you want to attend or not. 2

(A) whether

(B) because

(C) however

(D) therefore

4. --------- the snow had been cleared from the roadways, they were still very icy on the surface. T10 –
125

(A) Before

(B) So that

(C) Although

(D) In case

5. ---------- Frederic was waiting in line for his visa interview, he emailed clients from his phone. 5

(A) Besides

(B) While

(C) With

(D) After

6. Please remember to check under your seat ----- in the overhaed compartment for any belongings you
may have forgetten. T9-114

(A) and

(B) but

(C) because

(D) so

7. ---------- the sale is over, the company has decided to focus on selling their new products.

(A) Now which

(B) While

(C) Now that

(D) Despite

8. Tickets to the art exhibition can be purchased on the Internet --------- at the ticket office in the main
reception area of the Tate Arrt Center.

(A) or

(B) if

(C) but

(D) for

9. -------- the sales team set a quarterly record, all of its members erned a bonus. T8-111

(A) When

(B) Neither

(C) Whether

(D) Then

10. All products contain traces of peanuts and dairy --------- otherwise stated. 9

(A) because

(B) while

(C) unless

(D) whether

11. ----------- its automated ticketing system, KH Airline offers the best prices on trip to Southeast Asian
countries.

(A) As

(B) As if

(C) In spite of
(D) Because of

12. --------- the electricians are coming this morning to fix a switch in the lobby, the receptionist is
working in the conference room. Teasst 8- 120

(A) Including

(B) Since

(C) However

(D) As if

13. Not --------- does Eric take care of central reservations, but he also runs the marketing department.
10

(A) yet

(B) only

(C) that

(D) unless

14. --------- you receive the fabic samples, it will be too late to register for a booth at the Conway Textile
Show. Test 7 - 115

(A) In order that

(B) Consequently

(C) By the time

(D) No later than

15. The heating technician was called ---------- the central air system wouldn’t turn on. 11

(A) because

(B) whereas

(C) and then

(D) so that
16. Mr. Fraser is being considered for a promotion --------- he does not have an impressive record of
achievement.

(A) if

(B) after

(C) until

(D) even though

17. The bus pass offers residents a cost-effective means of transportation, ---------- it is non-refundable
and non-replaceable in the event of loss or theft. Test 7 -116

(A) provided that

(B) although

(C) indeed

(D) in case

18. We had better diversify our investments ---------- there is another worldwide economic crisis. 13

(A) in case

(B) whether

(C) after

(D) and then

19. All the employees can choose either to work from home -------- to commute to work.

(A) or

(B) nor

(C) and

(D) so

20. This airline offers free meals and drinks on all domestic flights, ---------- that one does not.

(A) than
(B) whereas

(C) so

(D) because

CHỦ ĐỀ 11: PREPOSITIONS

1. Local businesses can benefit ----------- the city’s investment in the tourism industry. T10-101

(A) on
(B) from
(C) by
(D) at
2. I have no objections to your attending the conference ---------- the entire week. 1

(A) by

(B) for

(C) with

(D) to

3. Packages that are not addressed with a specific employee’s name will be taken ---------- the mail room.
T10-110

(A) of
(B) as
(C) on
(D) to
4. The moment the announcement was made, the staff started talking --------- the consequences of the
news. 3

(A) for
(B) with
(C) about
(D) to
5. All crates in the warehouse, --------- those marked with a red sticker, should be unpacked and added
to the inventory system by lunchtime. T10-128

(A) except
(B) apart

(C) over
(D) unlike
6. Friendly relations --------- staff members are encouraged, but management asks staff to behave
professionally at all times. 4

(A) among
(B) by
(C) to
(D) for
7. The annual conference has been postponed -------- further notice.

(A) for
(B) until
(C) by
(D) owing to
8. The orientation for new employees will be held Sunday, April 26 in the office ------- from the break
room. T9-121

(A) inside
(B) above
(C) beside
(D) across
9. ----------- this business trip, Ms. Danton hopes to see some of the city.
(A) While
(B) For
(C) With
(D) During
10. The modern art exhibit ---------- the Kennedy Museum closes next weekend. T8 -101

(A) against
(B) next
(C) out
(D) at
11. Many education researchers say that children learn ---------- extensive playing with friends.

(A) through
(B) for
(C) at
(D) instead of
12. When Mr. Jeffries moves --------- the east office, there will be room for all of the accountants to work
on the same floor. T8-126

(A) during
(B) without
(C) into
(D) of
13. -------- of the shortage of staff members, the team finally completed the long-term project.

(A) Despite
(B) In addition
(C) Apart
(D) In spite
14. We wouldn’t have won the award --------- your support.
(A) with
(B) without
(C) than
(D) across
15. ----------- a ten-year absence, Elmore Woodward will return as CEO of Woodward, Inc, the company
he founded. T7-111

(A) After
(B) Versus
(C) Throughout
(D) Along
16. The committee members have a lot to get through -------- the next couple of days.

(A) since
(B) over
(C) from
(D) at
17. All Elk Club members are entitled to bring one guest --------- month to the fifness center. T7-113

(A) with
(B) except
(C) per
(D) as
18. Sales of our motor parts have increased by ten percent ------- each of the last six months.

(A) during
(B) for
(C) while
(D) from
19. Our new branch is located on 7th Street across -------- the city library.

(A) of
(B) from
(C) opposite
(D) at
20. Visitors to Peppi & Co. are permitted to park their cars in front -------- this building.

(A) at
(B) in
(C) on
(D) of

CHỦ ĐỀ 12: ĐẠI TỪ QUAN HỆ

1. Gladstone Technology recently relocated to Boston, -------- is located not too far from New York City.
1

(A) where
(B) what
(C) which
(D) that
2. The HR Department released a list of employees --------- are eligible for a pay raise.

(A) who
(B) which
(C) what
(D) where
3. This is the computer company to -------- I have applied for the position of programmer. 2

(A) what
(B) which
(C) who
(D) that
4. QRCT is a company ------- provides microchips to computer manufacturers.

(A) that
(B) what
(C) who
(D) whose
5. Please let my assistant know --------- it would be best to contact you. 3

(A) that
(B) who
(C) what
(D) when
6. This is the hotel ------- we are supposed to hold a banquet for the new managers.

(A) how
(B) which
(C) that
(D) where
7. This year’s conference will take place in the area of the country --------- I grew up. 4

(A) where
(B) in that
(C) with that
(D) in where
8. The employee --------- performance evaluation was so good can enjoy two weeks of paid vacation.

(A) who
(B) whose
(C) which
(D) where
9. A shortage of staff members is the main reason -------- the factory is running extremely slowly.

(A) where
(B) who
(C) why
(D) which
10. Nobody knew -------- bag this was or why it was sitting in the conference room. 8

(A) who
(B) whose
(C) which
(D) who’s
11. Passengers ------- are waiting in line should have their passports ready.

(A) where
(B) which
(C) whom
(D) that
12. It was my first boss ------- taught me the importance of time management. 9

(A) whose
(B) who
(C) this
(D) they
13. Candidates --------- applications are not complete will not be considered for the position.

(A) who
(B) whom
(C) whose
(D) that
14. We have an obligation to our customers to make sure they know -------- to use our products
correctly. 10

(A) why
(B) because
(C) which
(D) how
15. Please make sure to install the new software on all the computers ------- you use in the office.

(A) who
(B) that
(C) why
(D) where
16. The TV program --------- you recommended was full of inappropriate language.

(A) that
(B) whose
(C) who
(D) of which
17. Marcus Allen is the person ------- you must speak to get the information you need. 11

(A) whom
(B) to whom
(C) who
(D) to who
18. Mr. Chang asked me the reason -------- the vice president resigned.

(A) who
(B) where
(C) why
(D) how
19. We are going to meet the candidate -------- got the highest score in person.

(A) whom
(B) which
(C) whose
(D) who
20. Last spring was the season -------- our profits were at an all-time high.

(A) where
(B) how
(C) why
(D) when

LESSON 13: CÂU ĐIỀU KIỆN

1. Do not turn off the printer --------- the final page of the report is still printing. (t3-109)

(A) there
(B) then
(C) if
(D) ahead
2. If managers -------- employees to work on weekends, they should pay them overtime.
(t5 – 101)
(A) asking
(B) to ask
(C) ask
(D) were asked
3. If we leave the office at noon, we -------- at the station in plenty of time to catch the
train to Chicago. (t5-118)
(A) would have arrived
(B) arrived
(C) will arrive
(D) arriving
4. The company’s tenth anniversary will be held outside at Hutchinson Gardens --------
the weather becomes inclement.
(A) than
(B) despite
(C) unless
(D) because
5. If you would like to --------- the harbor by boat, there are amny ferry operators near the
docks. (t7-117)
(A) oppose
(B) draw
(C) refer
(D) tour
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6. If we ----------- responses from too many qualified applicants, we can cancel next
week’s advertisement. 1
(A) received
(B) had received
(C) receive
(D) are received
7. If sales figures had improved last year, we would not have --------- the line. 2
(A) separated
(B) yielded
(C) paused
(D) discontinued
8. Had they -------- the flight was delayed, they would not have come to the airport so
early. 3
(A) know
(B) known
(C) knows
(D) knowing
9. The customer stated she would purchase this laptop computer that very minute if it
------------- just a little more competitively priced. 5
(A) is
(B) were
(C) has been
(D) will be
10. If Jim -------- on the sales team, we would have a lot more clients. 7
(A) will be
(B) were
(C) are being
(D) are
11. If the software developers had completed the last product, we ---------- launched it at
the summer trade fair in Tokyo. 9
(A) have had
(B) could have
(C) had been
(D) could be
12. If they can locate last year’s figures, they ---------- them in the final version of the
report. 10
(A) included
(B) include
(C) will include
(D) have included
13. The order will be put through again if the details can ------- within the next 48 hours.
12
(A) sent
(B) send
(C) will send
(D) be sent
14. If you book a flight through our mobile app, we --------- you an extra 5% off your
ticket. 14
(A) will offer
(B) offered
(C) was offered
(D) offering
15. --------- Ms. Mayfield call, please tell her she needs to send in a copy of her policy
statement. 17
(A) Will
(B) Should
(C) Might
(D) Had
16. If I -------- you, I wouldn’t make the decision for customers, I would educare them
how to make a good decision by themselve instead.
(A) was
(B) were
(C) would be
(D) had been
17. If you are planning to purchase a car, you --------- to come across a few auto loan
lenders during your due diligence process.
(A) like
(B) will like
(C) would like
(D) would have liked
18. Should you have the relevant business experience and -------- for an opportunity to
work for a market leading company, please call Chris to find out more.
(A) are looking
(B) be looking
(C) had looked
(D) looked
19. If I have a big lunch, it --------- me feel sleepy and not be able to do anything until
I’ve got a short nap.
(A) would make
(B) is going to make
(C) makes
(D) made
20. If Darren hadn’t wasted his Chrismas bonus gambling in Las Vegas, he -------- to
Mexico with us next month.
(A) would go
(B) will go
(C) will be going
(D) goes

LESSON 14: CÁC LOẠI MỆNH ĐỀ

1. As the lead technician was on a break when the machinery broke down, no one on the
production floor knew -------- component had malfunctioned. (t10-127)
(A) there
(B) when
(C) whether
(D) which
2.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)