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Question 18: I haven’t got used to Indian food although I have lived here for three months.. Question 19: The number of accidents has gone down steadily since the speed limit was imposed

ÔN THI HỌC KÌ 1 TIẾNG ANH 12

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BÀI TẬP PHÁT ÂM

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined

part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Question 6: A educate B concentrate C communicate D appropriate Question 7: A cleaned B Learned C opened D leaned

Question 8: A vision B Decision C compulsion D provision

Question 9 A cold B Calm C light D film

Question 10 A strength B event C athlete D wrestling

Question 11: A food B foot C Tooth D afternoon Question 12: A manage B marriage C massage D language Question 13: A foot B look C smooth D should

Question 14: A explained B disappointed C Prepared D interviewed Question 15: A government B gold C give D generate

Question 16: A quickly B comedy C pretty D try

Question 17: A entry B ready C comfy D occupy

Question 18: A creature B equal C league D menace

Question 19 A bamboo B good C foot D cook

Question 20 A mutual B enthusiasm C rumour D student

Question 21 A date B.face C page D map

Question 22 A played B planned C.cooked D lived

Question 27: A looked B laughed C decided D experienced Question 28: A break B increase C speak D cheat

Question 29: A vintage B massage C luggage D passage

Question 30: A considerate B candidate C associate D adequate

Question 31: A occasion B explosion C provision D inversion

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Question 32: A thereupon B thrill C through D throne

Question 33: A allow B below C slowly D tomorrow

Question 34: A breakfast B many C carry D any

Question 35: A recite B reconcile C refund D reaction

Question 36: A subscribed B launched C inspired D welcomed

Question 37: A days B speaks C dates D kits

Question 38: A house B cloud C blouse D coupon

Question 39: A production B propaganda C promotion D proceed

Question 40: A express B exciting C expensive D exhibition

Question 5: A tragic B professor C mature D degree

Question 6 A atomic B obviously C informal D approaching Question 7: A volunteer B vocation C attendance D compulsory Question 8: A organization B orphanage C mountainous D time-consuming Question 9 A comfortable B excellent C communicate D confident

Question 10 A interesting B future C difficult D effective

Question 11: A campus B roommate C graduate D opportunity

Question 12: A thoroughly B challenging C daunting D project

Question 13: A interview B impression C company D formally

Question 14: A sponsor B spirit C announce D survey

Question 18: A acquaintance B symbolize C etiquette D socialize

Question 19: A photograph B photography C photographer D enthusiast

Question 20: A reserve B leopard C wildlife D beauty

Question 25: A oceanic B advantageous C compulsory D influential

Question 26: A instrument B recipe C commitment D candidate

Question 27: A Eternal B islander C terrorist D subsidy

Question 28: A optimistic B pessimistic C inhabitant D intervention Question 29: A majority B Ceremony C photography D astronomy

Question 30: A telegraph B telegraphy C diplomat D competent

Question 31: A interview B intellectual C similarity D engineer

Question 32: A capture B picture C ensure D pleasure

Question 33: A measurement B information C economic D engineer

Question 34: A surgery B discover C irrigate D vaporize

Question 35: A catastrophic B preservation C fertilizer D electro is

Question 36: A conserve B achieve C employ D waver

Question 37: A category B accompany C experience D compulsory Question 38: A reply B appear C protect D order

Question 39: A geographical B economics C compulsory D education

Question 40: A obsolete B complete C compete D deplete

BÀI TẬP NGỮ PHÁP

Question 1: Hoa asked Nam

A where he had gone the night before B where had he gone the night before

C where he went the night before D where he went last night

Question 2: You’ll probably come the problems of culture shocks when you study abroad

A up with B up to C down with D up against

Question 3: , we tried our best to complete it

A Difficult as the homework was B As though the homework was difficult

C Thanks to the difficult homework D Despite the homework was difficult

Question 4: We like policies

A American recent economic B recent American economic

C recent economic American D economic recent American

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Question 5: I the garden No sooner had I finished watering it than it came down in torrents

A shouldn’t have watered B mustn’t have watered

C can’t have watered D needn’t have watered

Question 6: If Nam had passed the GCSE examination, he to take the entrance

examination to the university

A would have been allowed B would have allowed

C will have allowed D would allow

Question 7: Let’s go to the library, ?

A shall we B will we C would we D should we

Question 8: If I that there was a test yesterday, I would not be punished now

A would know B have known C had known D knew

Question 9: in large quantities in the Middle East, oil became known as black gold because ofthe large profit it brought

A That when discovered B Discovered

C Discovering D Which was discovered

Question 10: The scientists on this project try to find the solutions to air pollution

A working B worked C are working D who working

Question 11: Susan rarely stays up late, ?

A is she B isn’t she C does she D doesn’t she

Question 12: Why not the meeting until Thursday morning?

A postpone B postponing C you postpone D do you postpone

Question 13: I must warn you I am not used to so rudely

A speak B be spoken C speak to me D being spoken to

Question 14: I Lan since she went abroaD.

A wasn’t met B hadn’t met C didn’t meet D haven’t met

Question 15: That carcinogenic substances in many common household items is well-known

A are contained B containing C are containing D contained

Question 16: As a small boy, he used to alone in the house for an hour or two

A being left B leaving C be left D leave

Question 17: That style of dress have been designed by Titian, because it wasn’t worn till afterhis death

A must B might C can’t D shouldn’t

Question 18: here for hours and I feel tired

A I had been standing B I have been standing C I have stood D I’m standing

Question 19: We intend to with the old system as soon as we have developed a better one

A do in B do down C do up D do away

Question 20: through a telescope, Venus appears to go through changes in size and shape.

A It has seen B It is seen C When seen D Seeing

Question 21: The pair of jeans I bought for my son didn’t fit him, so I went to the store and asked for _.

A the other ones B others ones C another pair D another jeans

Question 22: Due to severe weather condition, we had to wait long hours the airport

Question 23: Where’s that dress that your boyfriend gave you?

A lovely long pink silk B lovely pink long silk

C long pink silk lovely D pink long lovely silk

Question 24: Not only the exam but she also got a scholarship

A has she passed B she has passed C she passed D did she passed Question 25: Sam’s uncle, is very rich, came to visit our orphanage

A that B who C whom D whose

Question 26: I have gone to the doctor’s to have a checkup.

- You _ You just had your check-up last week!

A don’t need to go B needn’t go C didn’t need to go D needn’t have gone Question 27: Could you stand for me and teach my English class tomorrow morning, John?

Question 28: Many of the pictures from outer space are presently on display in the public library

A sending B sent C having sent D were sent

Question 29: Many people are still in habit of writing silly things in public places

A the – the B the - x C x - the D x - x

Question 30: Some snakes lay eggs, but give birth to live offspring

A others B the other C other D the others

Question 31: Billy was the youngest boy

A joining the club B that was joined the dub

C to be admitted to the club D admitted to the club

Question 32: John congratulated us our exam with high marks

A on passing B for passing C to pass D on pass

Question 33: They'll be able to walk across the river

A if the ice is thick enough B if the ice will be thick enough

C when the ice will be thick enough D unless the ice is thick enough

Question 34: the distance was too far and the time was short, we decided to fly there instead

of going there by train

A To discover B Discovered C To have discovered D Discovering

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Question 35: Pumpkin seeds, protein and iron, are a popular snack

A that B provide C which D which provide Question 36: The authorities actions to stop illegal purchase of wild animals and their

associated products effectively However, they didn’t do so

A must have taken B had to take C needed have taken D should have taken Question 37: You haven't eaten anything since yesterday afternoon You be really hungry!

A can B will C must D might

Question 38: Students are less pressure as a result of changes in testing procedures

A under B above C out of D upon

Question 39: Mary’s lawyer advised her anything further about the accident

A not saying B telling C not to say D not tell

Question 40: ¼ of my income to pay for my university debts

A has been used B were used C has used D are used

Question 41: What did you have for breakfast this morning?

Question 42: “Do you know that beautiful lady over there?”

- “Yes, that’s Victoria She’s _ in her group.”

A more beautiful than any girl B more beautiful than any other girls

C so beautiful as other girls D beautiful more than another girl

Question 43: Long his brother was at the party last night They were both busy

A Neither / nor B Both / and C Either / or D Neither / or

Question 44: I have asked my boss me one day- off to see the doctor

A to give B that he give C giving D if could he give Question 45: The clown was wearing a wig and red nose

A red funny plastic B red plastic funny C funny red plastic D funny plastic red Question 46: Oxfam tries to send food to countries where people are suffering malnutrition

BÀI TẬP VIẾT LẠI CÂU

Question 1: The fox was unsuccessful in reaching the grapes.

A The fox tried in vain to reach the grapes B There’s no point reaching the grapes.

C It was not worth reaching the grapes D It was no good to reach the grapes.

Question 2: He seemed very reluctant to take my advice.

A He seemed quite willing to take my advice B It seemed he was not ready to give me advice.

C It seemed he was not willing to take my advice D He seemed very anxious to take my advice.

Question 3: I don’t agree with prohibiting smoking in bars.

A I am not in favor to prohibiting smoking in bars.

B I am not in favor of prohibiting smoking in bars.

C I am not in favor with prohibiting smoking in bars.

D I am not on favor of prohibiting smoking in bars.

Question 4: Some of Peter’s expressions make me think of my brother.

A Some of Peter’s expressions remind me of my brother.

B Some of Peter’s expressions remind me of thinking of my brother.

C Some of Peter’s expressions remember me to my brother.

D Some of Peter’s expressions make me remember of my brother.

Question 5: It is your duty to wash all the dishes this afternoon.

A Your duty to wash all the dishes this afternoon has been suggested.

B It is proposed that this afternoon you wash all the dishes.

C ll the dishes must have been washed by you this afternoon.

D You are supposed to wash all the dishes this afternoon.

Question 6: “I wonder if you could possibly open the door for me?”

A If you could open the door for me, it’s a wonder

B Is it possible for me to open the door for you?

C Would you mind opening the door for me?

D I ordered you to open the door.

Question 7: Impressed as we were by the new cinema, we found it rather expensive.

A We were not impressed by the new cinema at all because it looked rather expensive.

B We weren’t as much impressed by the new cinema’s look as its cost.

C We were very impressed by the new cinema, but found it rather expensive.

D The new cinema was more expensive than we expected.

Question 8: The personnel officer promised him that she wouldn’t tell anyone that he had been in the prison.

A The personnel officer gave her promising that she wouldn’t tell anyone that he had been in the

prison

B The personnel officer gave a preference to her that she wouldn’t tell anyone that he had been in the

prison

C The personnel officer promised that she wouldn’t have told anyone that he had been in the prison.

D The personnel officer gave him her word that she wouldn’t tell anyone that he had been in the prison Question 9: “I wonder if you could possibly open the door for me?”

A If you could open the door for me, it’s a wonder.

B Is it possible for me to open the door for you?

C Would you mind opening the door for me?

D I ordered you to open the door.

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Question 10: A house in that district will cost at least $100,000.

A You won’t be able to buy a house in that district for more than $100,000.

B $100,000 is the maximum price for a house in that district.

C If you have $100,000, you can buy a house in that district.

D You won’t be able to buy a house in that district for less than $100,000.

Question 11: The rural population grew slowly from 1950 to 1990 and reached its peak in 1992.

A The rural population leveled off in 1992 after growing slowly for 40 years.

B The rural population reached its lowest level in 1992 after growing slowly for 40 years.

C The rural population hit its highest level in 1992 after a slight increase in 40 years.

D The rural population experienced an upward trend from 1950 to 1992.

Question 12: Most stores will accept a credit card instead of cash.

A Most stores will accept a credit card as an alternative for cash.

B Most stores will accept a credit card as an alternative to cash.

C Most stores will accept a credit card because they have no alternative but to use it.

D A credit card will be accepted by most stores instead for cash.

Question 13: There is no point in your phoning Jane - she's away.

A You waste your time if you insist on phoning Jane - she’s away.

B Don't spend your valuable time phoning Jane — she's out.

C Jane is very difficult to phone - she's always away.

D It would be a waste of time phoning Jane - she's away.

Question 14: My eldest sister started working as a freelance journalist as soon as she graduated from university.

A No sooner had my eldest sister graduated from university than she started working as a freelance

journalist

B No sooner had my eldest sister started working as a freelance journalist than she graduated from

university

C Hardly had my eldest started working as a freelance journalist when she graduated from university.

D After my eldest sister graduated from university, she had started working as a freelance journalist Question 15: We’ve decided to replace those plastic shower curtains with these rubber ones.

A We have decided to substitute these rubber shower curtains for those plastic ones.

B Those plastic shower curtains are decided to replace for these rubber ones.

C We have decided to substitute those plastic shower curtains for these rubber ones.

D Those plastic shower curtains have been used to replace for these rubber ones.

Question 16: He was so addicted to social networks that he quitted all other outdoor activities.

A He was not addicted enough to quit all other outdoor activities.

B He had quitted all other outdoor activities before he became addicted to social networks.

C The social networks are too addictive for him to quit all other outdoor activities.

D He was such an addict to social networks that he quitted all other outdoor activities.

Question 17: Immediately after his arrival home a water-heater exploded.

A Hardly had he arrived home than a water-heater exploded.

B No sooner had he arrived home than a water-heater hadexploded.

C Hardly had he arrived home when a water-heater exploded.

D Scarcely he arrived home when a water-heater exploded.

Question 18: I haven’t got used to Indian food although I have lived here for three months.

A Eating Indian food is one of the habits when I lived in Indian three months ago.

B Because I still live in India, I find Indian food strange to eat.

C I have to eat Indian food to get used to eat as I have to live in India.

D I still find it strange to eat Indian food though I have lived here for three months.

Question 19: The number of accidents has gone down steadily since the speed limit was imposed.

A There has been a steady decline in the number of accidents since the speed limit was imposed.

B It is the speed limit that reduce steadily the number of accidents.

C The imposing of speed limit has resulted from the number of accidents.

D There have been few accidents than before since they used the speed limit.

Question 20: The mistake in the accounts was not noticed until the figures were re-checked.

A It was not until the mistake in the accounts was noticed that the figures were rechecked.

B Once re-checking the figures, the mistake in the accounts was noticed.

C The mistake in the accounts only came to light when the figures were re-checked.

D When the figures were re-checked they came to light the mistake in the accounts.

Question 21: "Why don't you take extra classes in English if you want to become a tourist guide?" said my friend.

A My friend advised me to take extra classes in English only if I wanted to become a tourist guide.

B My friend suggested I take extra classes in English if I wanted to become a tourist guide.

C In my friend's opinion, I will never become a tourist guide if I don't take extra classes in English.

D In my friend's opinion, taking extra classes in English is necessary if I wanted to become a tourist

guide

Question 22: It will take some time before the impact of the new legislation is brought home to the person in the street.

A In the future street people will be able to take advantage of the new legislation for long.

B The new legislation will affect home lives of many people in the city for a long time.

C The new law will be effective only for the people who are brought home to work.

D It will take some time before the impact of the new legislation is felt by ordinary people.

Question 23: I don’t mind whether we go to the seaside or not this year.

A I wouldn’t mind going to the seaside this year.

B I am looking forward to going to the seaside this year.

C It doesn’t make any difference to me whether we go to the seaside or not this year.

D For me, we shouldn’t go to the seaside this year.

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Question 24: The weather was so dismal that they had to cancel the picnic immediately.

A The weather was too dismal that the picnic was cancelled immediately.

B So dismal was the weather that they had to cancel the picnic immediately.

C The picnic would be cancelled immediately since the weather was dismal.

D The weather was enough dismal for them to cancel the picnic immediately.

Question 25: “We’ll give four million glasses of milk to thousands of disadvantaged children this year,” a dairy giant in Ha Noi said.

A A dairy giant in Ha Noi wanted to give four million glasses of milk to thousands of disadvantaged

children this year

B A dairy giant in Ha Noi suggested giving four million glasses of milk to thousands of disadvantaged

children that year

C A dairy giant in Ha Noi promised to give four million glasses of milk to thousands of disadvantaged

children that year

D A dairy giant in Ha Noi ordered to give four million glasses of milk to thousands of disadvantaged

children that year

Question 26: The teacher had his students use their laptops to surf the Net for resources in his class.

A According to the teacher, the students had their resources surfed on their laptops.

B Laptops must be used to surf for resources by the students in the class.

C The teacher asked his students to use their laptops to surf the Net for resources in his class.

D With the laptops, the students could surf the Net for resources in class.

Question 27: The course objective is to instruct young businessmen on how to properly run a business.

A The aim of young businessmen in this course is how to properly run a business.

B It is subjective not to instruct young businessmen on how to properly run a business.

C No one objects to instructing young businessmen on how to properly run a business.

D The course aims at instructing young businessmen on how to properly run a business.

Question 28: Our grandmother might have phoned while we were out.

A Our grandmother ought to have phoned while we were out.

B Possibly our grandmother phoned while we were out.

C Unfortunately we were out when our grandmother phoned.

D We were sure our grandmother had phoned while we were out.

Question 29: No one expect the graduate assistant understood the results of the experiments.

A All the graduate assistant understood the experiments.

B The experiments were not understood by any of them.

C Only the graduate assistant understood the experiments.

D All but one of the graduate assistant understood the experiments.

Question 30: It’s just not possible for the cat to have opened the fridge.

A The cat must not possible have opened the fridge.

B The cat was supposed to possibly have opened the fridge.

C The cat cannot possibly have opened the fridge.

D The cat need not possibly have opened the fridge.

Question 31: They are not allowed to go out in the evening by their parents.

A Their parents do not want them to go out in the evening.

B Going out in the evening is permitted by their parents.

C Their parents never let them go out in the evening.

D Although their parents do not allow, they still go out in the evening.

Question 32: In spite of his poverty, he led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause.

A He could not devote his life to the revolutionary cause because of his poverty.

B If he had not been so poor, he could have devoted his life to the revolutionary cause.

C Poor as he was, he led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause.

D He led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause, but he was so poor.

Question 33: I thought I should not have stayed at home yesterday.

A I regretted staying at home yesterday.

B I regretted for staying at home yesterday.

C I regret for staying at home yesterday.

D I regret to stay at home yesterday.

Question 34: “If I were you, I'd tell him the truth, ” she said to me.

A She said to me that if I were you, I’d tell him the truth.

B She suggested to tell him the truth if she were me.

C She will tell him the truth if she is me.

D She advised me to tell him the truth.

Question 35: David seems really ill at case in front of all those people.

A David feels uncomfortable in front of all those people.

B David is easy to be ill because of all those people.

C David is ill because he stands in front of all those people.

D David fells comfortable in front of all those people.

Question 36: Those students should be punished for what they have done.

A Those students should have done what they were punished for.

B What those students have done will give them some punishment.

C Those students can't get away with what they have done.

D The things those students have done are kinds of punishment.

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Question 37: "How beautiful is the dress you have just bought!" Peter said to Mary.

A Peter promised to buy Mary a beautiful dress.

B Peter said thanks to Mary for her beautiful dress.

C Peter complimented Mary on her beautiful dress.

D Peter asked Mary how she had just bought her beautiful dress

Question 38: "Why don't you ask the teacher for help?" Peter asked me.

A Peter advised me to ask the teacher for help.

B Peter recommended me not to ask the teacher for help.

C Peter told me the reason why I did not ask the teacher for help.

D Peter suggested that he should ask the teacher for help.

Question 39: As soon as he arrived at the airport, he called home.

A No sooner had he arrived at the airport than he called home.

B He arrived at the airport sooner than he had expected.

C Calling home, he said that he had arrived the airport.

D Immediately after he called home, he arrived the airport

Question 40: “You have just got a promotion, haven't you? Congratulations!” Peter told his friend.

A Peter dream of getting promotion.

B Peter told his friend if his friend getting a promotion.

C Peter asked his friend on getting a promotion.

D Peter congratulated his friend on getting a promotion.

Question 41: He couldn’t retake the exam because he missed too many lessons.

A He would retake the exam if he didn’t miss too many lessons.

B He could have retaken the exam if he hadn’t missed too many lessons.

C If he missed too many lessons, he wouldn’t retake the exam.

D If he had missed too many lessons, he wouldn’t have retaken the exam.

Question 42: People say tortoises live longer than elephants.

A Tortoises are said to be lived longer than elephants

B It’s said that tortoises are lived longer than elephants

C elephants are said to live longer than Tortoises

D Tortoises are said to live longer than elephants

Question 43: She said, “I’ll call the police if you don’t leave immediately!”

A She frightened to call the police if he didn’t leave immediately.

B She said to call the police if he didn’t leave immediately.

C She scared to call the police if he didn’t leave immediately.

D She threatened to call the police if he didn’t leave immediately.

Question 44: My sister said to me, “You are going to do the washing up, don’t forget.”

A My sister told me to do the washing up.

B My sister reminded me not to forget to do the washing up.

C My sister reminded me to do the washing up.

D My sister ordered me to do the washing up.

Question 45: The hag was heavy, so we could not take it with us.

A If the bag were not heavy, we would take it with us.

B Unless the bag had not been heavy, we would have taken it with us.

C If had the bag not been heavy, we would have taken it with us.

D Had the bag not been heavy, we would have taken it with us.

Question 46: I whispered as I didn't want anybody to hear our conversation.

A So as not to hear our conversation I whispered.

B Since nobody wanted to hear our conversation I whispered.

C Because I whispered, nobody heard our conversation.

D I lowered my voice in order that our conversation couldn’t be heard.

Question 47: Though he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.

A However he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.

B However hard he tried, he didn’t succeed.

C However he didn’t succeed hard, he tried hard.

D However he tried hard, but he didn’t succeed.

Question 48: “If you keep eating so much fat, you’ll gain weight.” said his mother.

A His mother suggested him gaining weight if he kept eating so much fat.

B His mother warned him that he would gain weight if he kept eating so much fat.

C His mother threatened him to gain weight if he kept eating so much fat

D His mother complained about his gaining weight if he kept eating so much fat.

BÀI TẬP GIAO TIẾP

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each

of the following exchanges.

Question 1 Daisy: “Would you like to visit Ha Long Bay this summer?” Peter: “ ”

A I wouldn’t Thank you B Do you think I would?

C Yes, I’d love to Thanks D Yes, you’re a good friend.

Question 2 Trung: “What do you think of football?” Nam: “ ”

A I am crazy about it B The football players are excellent.

C It’s none of my business D It's beyond my expectation.

Question 3: - “Do you feel like going to the stadium this afternoon.” - “ _.”

A I don’t agree I’m afraid B I feel very bored.

C You’re welcomed D That would be great.

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Question 4: - Linda: “Your hairstyle is terrific, Mary!” - Mary: “ .”

A Yes, all right B Thanks, Linda I had it done yesterday.

C Never mention it D Thanks, but I’m afraid.

Question 5:- Paul: “Would you like to have noodles, spaghetti, or something different."

- Marry: “ _.”

A I’m afraid not B Yes, please.

C Never mind D Anything will do.

Question 6: Linda: “Our environment is getting more and more polluted Do you think so?”

Daisy: “ It’s really worrying.”

A I’ll think about that B I don’t agree.

C I don’t think so D I can’t agree more.

Question 7: - Tom: “ Can I bring a friend to your birthday party?” - Jane: “ ”

A It’s my honour B Let’s do it then.

C The more the merrier D That’s right.

Question 8: A: “I’m having some friends over for dinner this evening Would you like to join us?”

B: “ .”

A Thanks, but I mustn’t B Come on It's your turn.

C Can I take a rain check? D As a matter of fact, I do.

Question 9: - Teacher: “John, you’ve written a much better essay this time.” - John: “ ”

A Writing? Why? B Thank you It’s really encouraging.

C You’re welcome D What did you say? I’m so shy.

Question 10: “We’ve got time for a coffee, haven't we?” “ .”

A Why not? B I'll have tea, please.

C A quick one maybe D I'd prefer tea.

Question 11: “Do you fancy going to a movie this evening?” “ .”

A I’m sorry I don't know that B Not at all Go ahead.

C Not so bad And you? D That would be nice.

Question 12: “Sorry to interrupt you but could I have a word here?” “ ”

A Could you just wait until I finish? B Well, it’s beyond my control.

C Thank you for your listening D It’s none of my business.

Question 13: Pat: “Would you like something to eat?” Kathy: “ I’m not hungry now.”

A Yes I would B No, thanks C No, no problem D Yes, it is Question 14: “I have a terrible headache.” “ ”

A Maybe I’m not going to the doctors B Not very well Thanks.

C Maybe you should take a rest D Not bad I’m not going to the doctors Question 15: “Thank you for taking the time to come here in person.” “ .”

A It’s my pleasure B I don’t know what time that person comes.

C I’d love to come What time? D Do you have time for some gossip?

Question 16: “Why don’t we go to a baseball game?” “ .”

A It’s good to play baseball B No, I don’t.

C I’d rather go to the art gallery D No, thanks I’d like to sit here.

Question 17: “Your speech this morning was just beyond my expectation.” “ ”

A It’s OK B Not at all It was just OK.

C It was my pleasure D Thanks without your help, I couldn’t have Question 18: “Could you show me how this machine works, please?” “ ”

A Let’s begin by reading its manual together B Yes The show is terrific!

C Well, it read quite well D It’s good except that it takes hours to get

there

Question 19: “What do you think about his new car?” “ .”

A You can say that again B Yes, it’s really beautiful.

C I think it’s a little expensive D Yes, I’m with you.

Question 20: Congratulations on your great achievement!” “ .”

A I am not so sure but any time B That doesn’t make sense to me.

C It’s absolutely nonsense D Thank you very much.

Question 21: Paul: “Would you like to have dinner with me?” Mary: “ ”

A I'm very happy B Yes, I'd love to C Yes, so do I D Yes, it is Question 22: Jenifer: “I believe that supermarkets are much better than traditional markets.”

Kathy: “ Each has its own features.”

A I couldn’t agree with you more B That’s completely true.

C I disagree with you D I can’t help thinking the same.

Question 23: - Mai: “I don’t think I can do this.” – Nhung: “ ”

A Oh, come on! Give it a try! B Yeah It’s not easy.

C No, I hope not D Sure, no way!

Question 24: - Jennifer: “I believe that supermarkets are much better than traditional markets.”

- Katherine: “ Each has its own features.”

A I couldn’t agree with you more B That’s completely true.

C I disagree with you D I can’t help thinking the same

Question 25: “Would you like me to send this package for you?” – “ .”

A That would be nice Any problems? B Yes, please, if you don’t mind.

C I’m sorry, but here you are D No, thanks I’m really busy

Question 26: Mr Black: “I’d like to try on these shoes, please.” Salesgirl: “ .”

A That’s right, sir B By all means, sir C I’d love to D Why not?

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Question 27: Janet: “Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?” Susan: “ _.”

A I don’t agree, I’m afraid B You’re welcome.

C That would be great D I feel very bored.

Question 28: “How about a small present for little Tom after his performance?” “ .”

A. Thank you for being so respectful

B. It’s a great idea He would like it

C. Thanks for your promise I’m sure he’ll be proud

D. Not at all

Question 29: “There’s a baseball game tonight.” “ .”

A Great Let’s go B I’m not a real fan of hers.

C Don’t mention it D Thanks I’d love to.

Question 30: David: “Could you bring me some water?” Waiter: “ .”

A I don’t want to B Yes I can.

C No I can’t D Certainly, sir.

Question 31: Tom: “Would you like to come to my house for dinner tonight?” Daisy: “ .”

A Thanks I’d love to B You’re welcome.

C No, I wouldn’t D No, I don’t.

Question 32: - “I’m sorry for being late.” - “ _”

A Of course not B That’s for sure.

C Yes, that’s right You can do it D You’d better not do it again.

Question 33: Paul: “Would you want to go to the beach or the mountain?” Linda: “ _.”

A Thanks for the mountains B I’d love to go

C That’s very nice of you D The beach definitely

Question 34: -Teacher: “Peter, you’ve written a much better essay this time.” - Peter: “ _.”

A Writing? Why? B Thank you It’s really encouraging.

C You’re welcome D What did you say? I’m so shy.

Question 35: Mr Paul: “Hello I’d like to speak with Mr John.” Mr John’s assistant: “ ”

C Hang on, please I'll put you through D Of course, you can.

Question 36: Linda: “Our living standards have been improved greatly.” Daisy: “ ”

A Thank you for say so B Sure I couldn’t agree more.

C No, it’s nice to say so D Yes, it’s nice of you to say so.

Question 37: Mary: “I had a really good time Thanks for the lovely evening.” Paul: “ _”

A I’m glad you enjoyed it B Yes, it’s really good.

C Oh, that’s right D No, it’s very kind of you.

Question 38: “Would you mind if I open the window?” “ _”

A Yes, please open B Yes, I wouldn’t mind.

C No, please do D No, don’t open it.

Question 39: Linda: “Do you mind if I turn on the fan?” Maria: “ _”

A Not for me B Not at all C Never mind D Not enough

Question 40: Daisy: “That’s a very nice dress you’re wearing.” Mary: “ _”

A How a compliment! B That’s all right.

C It’s nice of you to say so D I like you said so.

Question 41: “I’d like to take four weeks” holiday” “ We have too much work to do.”

A Forget it B Pardon me C Don’t worry D Don’t mention it Question 42: "Good luck and have a nice weekend.” - " Goodbye!”

A You are too B You have it too C The same to you D The same as you Question 43: “Could you come, please? I want some help.” - “ .”

A Yes, I could B You’re welcome.

C Sure, I’m coming now D That’s right.

Question 44: “Did you have a good trip?” - “ .”

A Thank you, good B I like that very much,

C Yes, thanks It’s was fine D Oh, it is so good.

Question 45: “Is Mary hungry?” “ If so, she’ll tell us.”

A I beg your pardon? B Yes, of course

C I don’t think so D Let’s go and have a look.

Question 46: “I haven’t seen Jack for three days Is he ill?”

“ His mother told me that he was in hospital.”

A I’m afraid so B I hope not

C I don’t expect D I am afraid not

Question 47: “Let’s chat on line”. - “ .”

A Not at all B thank you C good luck D good idea

Question 48: “ The traffic is moving fast!” “Thanks, I will”

A Stop B Look out C Watch D Don’t move

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Question 49: “Hello, may I speak to Mr Black, please?” - “ .”

A I think so B Hold on, please C Goodbye B I’d like to

Question 50: “Five plus four is ten.” “ ”

A Don’t forget B That’s right C Well done D Sorry, it’s wrong

Question 51: “My mother is ill in hospital.’ “ ”

A I don’t think so B Oh, she is unlucky

C No problem D I’m sorry to hear that

Question 52: “I’ll go fishing this weekend.” “ ”

A Can’t you fish? B That’s very kind of you

C what about more fish? D Have a good time

Question 53: “Pm Sony; Eve broken your glasses” “ .”

A It’s OK B Don't be sorry

C You are welcome D That’s nothing

Question 54: “May I borrow your ruler” “Certainly, .”

A Hold on, please B It doesn’t matter

C Here you are D Not at all

Question 55: “Congratulations to you on passing the math exam.” “ .”

A You’re welcome B Never mind C Don’t mention it D Thanks a lot

Question 56: “Don’t pick flower in the school garden next time, Lili.” “ .”

A I have no idea B Sorry, I won’t C Is that so? D Don’t worry

Question 57: “Shall we have a drink when you finish your talk?” “ .”

A No, you can’t B All right C You’re welcome D You needn’t do that Question 58: “I'm going a trip to Long Hai after the exam.” “Really? .”

A Have a nice time B Congratulations C OK D It’s nice of you Question 59: “I passed the driving test yesterday.” “ !”

A With pleasure B Congratulations C Have a good time D You’rewelcome Question 60: “Congratulations to you on passing the math exam." “ .”

A You’re welcome B Never mind C Don’t mention it D Thanks a lot

Question 61: “Look! This sweater is beautiful.” “ ?”

A Why not trying it on B Why not try on it C Why not try it on D Why not trying on it Question 62 “What is Johnson’s family like?” “ .”

A His family is just like me B They all like sports and games

C Oh, it’s really a big one D They are all warm-hearted and helpful

Question 63: “Can I get you something to drink?” “ I’m thirsty.”

A Yes, please B No, thank you C You"re welcome D Here you are Question 64 “Excuse me; can I book a ticket for Paris?” “ .”

A Hurry up B Thank you C Never mind D Certainly

Question 65: “Have a cup of tea.” - “ .”

A I don’t want to B No, go away C I don’t have it D No, thank you Question 66 “Mr Smith, I’d like you to meet Mr Matt, my friend.” - “ .”

A Hello, how are you? B Hello, how are you going?

C Hi, how are you getting on? D How do you do? Nice to meet you.

Question 67: “Why not go and have dinner in a restaurant?” - “ ”

A I agree B Why not? C I’m sure D I’m afraid not.

Question 68: “ ?” - “A little.”

A Shall we speak German? B Do you speak German?

C Would you mind speaking German? D What language do you speak?

Question 69: “It’s kind of you to give me a ride to the station?” - “ ”

A Not at all It was a pleasure B Never mind.

C It doesn’t matter D Don’t mention it.

Question 70: The telephone rings but it is someone who has a wrong number, you put the phone down

after saying:

A I’m afraid you’ve got the wrong number B This is the wrong number speaking.

C Why don’t you try again? D Wrong number, please.

Question 71: Your teacher is reading a book You want to ask her a question You say: .

A By the way, may I ask a question? B I’m sorry, I ask a question.

C Excuse me May I ask you a question? D Hi, I’ll ask you a question.

Question 72: “Let me introduce myself I’m John.” - “ ”

A I’m very pleased B Please to meet you.

C It’s my pleasure D What a pleasure!

Question 73: “Must we take a bus?” - “No, you You can walk from here.”

A Must not B Don’t must C Don’t have to D Better not

Question 74: Your friend says to you, “My radio won’t work What shall I do?” You reply: .

A Take it back to the shop B Please have it repaired.

C I can’t do that D I’m afraid not.

Question 75: “Could you get to the park before 3 o’clock?” “ I’m still at the meeting then”

A I think so B Yes, I could C I’m afraid not D I’m afraid so Question 76: “Shall we go boating tomorrow?” - “ The weather report says a storm is coming.”

A I’m afraid we can’t B Sure

C That’s a good idea D That’s a deal

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Question 77: “Hello, may I speak to Mr Black, please?” - “ .”

A I think so B Hold on, please C Goodbye D I’d like to

Question 78: “Shall we go boating tomorrow?” - “ _ The weather report says a storm is coming”.

A I’m afraid we can't B Sure

C That’s a good idea D That’s a deal

Question 79: “Look! This sweater is beautiful.” - “ ?”

A Why not trying it on B Why not try on it

C Why not try it on D Why not trying on it

Question 80: “My wife is ill and I can't go to work today.” “ .”

A You should look after her B I'm sorry to hear that

C It’s doesn’t matter D It's nothing serious

Question 81: “ ” - “Yes, a bit cold, though.”

A Cold weather, isn’t it? B Bad weather, don’t you think?

C Freezing, isn’t it? D Nice day, isn’t it?

Question 82 “Did you have a good trip?” - “ ”

A Thank you, good B I like that very much,

C Yes, thanks It’s was fine D Oh, it is so good.

Question 83: “Will you come to our party tonight?” - “ _, but I’ll have an important meeting.”

A I like it B I will come C I’d like coming D I’d love to.

Question 84: “ .” - “It doesn’t matter.”

A Sorry, I’m late B What a pity! C It’s very nice D Can I help you? Question 85: “Do you think they will fail in the examination?” - “No, .”

A I hope not so B I don’t think so C I don’t hope D I think not.

Question 86: “Hi, I’m glad to see you.” - “ .”

A My name is John B Thank you C Me, too D I’m glad to hear that Question 87: “Is it easier to watch TV now?” - “ .”

A Yes, I think so B Yes, very C No, I think so D No, not very.

Question 88: “How do you like the film?” - “ .”

A It began at four B Yes, I’ll see it again.

C There is a clever boy in it D It’s very interesting.

BÀI TẬP TỪ VỰNG

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following

questions.

Question 1 The two countries have reached an agreement through dialogues described as

A counterproductive B unproductive C productivity D productive

Question 2 The old houses were down to make way for a block of flats

A banged B hit C knocked D put

Question 3 Governments should international laws against terrorism

A bring up B bring about C bring in D bring back

Question 4 He was a natural singer with a voice that was as clear as

A a bell B a mirror C a waterfall D a lake

Question 5: Everyone expects Johnson to Smith in today’s final

A beat B win C score D champion

Question 6: Thanks to an effective advertising _ in the 1880s, cigarette smoking became widespread.

A policy B campaign C struggle D promotion

Question 7: Luckily the police decided not to charges, but let him off with a warning

A address B record C file D apply

Question 8: If you can lend me your car today, I will the favor next week

A return B pay C send D do

Question 9: My boss is always at me for unreasonable reasons

A putting B taking C getting D talking

Question 10: They are always of what their children do

A support B supporting C supportive D supportively

Question 11: Women in some parts of the world are still struggling for _ job opportunities to men.

A equal B various C suitable D legal

Question 12: The manager his temper with the employees and shouted at them

A had B lost C took D kept

Question 13: All nations should hands to work out a plan to solve the problem of global warming.

A join B hold C shake D lend

Question 14: Garvin is a new computer application to see whether it works

A looking after B putting on C trying out D turning up

Question 15: This city has four million '

A residents B inhabitants C dwellers D settlers

Question 16: She’s more interested in job than in making a lot of money

A pleasure B contentment C satisfaction D enjoyment

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Question 17: The manager the men to return to work immediately

A suggested B insisted C ordered D demanded

Question 18: As a result of the additional rain with so much flooding already having occurred, residents

were seeking shelter than in previous years

A more numerously B in more numbers C greater in numbers D in greater numbers Question 19: The polar bear’s depends on its ability to catch fish

A survival B survive C surviving D survivor

Question 20: I cannot bear the noise of my brother’s radio; it _ me from my work.

A distracts B perturbs C interrupts D disturbs

Question 21: His of the school regulations really can’t be ignored any longer

A carelessness B inattention C unfamiliarity D disregard

Question 22: Beaches were _ as police searched for canisters of toxic waste from the damaged ship.

A sealed off B cut off C washed up D kept out

Question 23: The fall of the dictatorship of Miguel Primode Riverra the establishment of

the Second Spanish Republic.'

A brought around B set down C set up D brought about

Question 24: You have to _ your revision tonight Or it’s too late.'

A get over B give out C give away D get through

Question 25: My brother has no _ in football.

A interesting B interestingly C interested D interest

Question 26: Internet has helped bloggers share their experiences and opinions easily and quickly

A connector B connection C connectively D connecting

Question 27: We expected him at eight but he finally at midnight

A turned out B came to C came off D turned up

Question 28: Jane’s very modest, always her success

A playing down B turning around C keeping down D.pushing back

Question 29: Check the bottles carefully to make sure they have not been

A broken into B taken out C touched up D.tampered with

Question 30: All things , he is the best president we are likely to get

A considered B thought C taken D added

Question 31: The fraction 3/5 is pronounced

A third-fives B three-five C three over fifth D three-fifths

Question 32: he was lazy, he failed the exam

A So B Consequently C Thus D Now that

Question 33: The _ of the human body towards the elements and disease is one of the

miracles of all time

A sensitivity B sensibility C resistance D resilience

Question 34: the crying baby into my arms, he mumbled his thanks and dashed off

A Delivering B Thrusting C Squeezing D Putting

Question 35: The steep of the land makes cultivation difficult

A ascent B elevation C rise D slope

Question 36: You’re putting the cart before the of you work on Project B before Project Abecause the former is a sequel to the latter

A horse B dog C buffalo D ox

Question 37: This city has four million

A residents B inhabitants C dwellers D settlers

Question 38: In this job, experience accounts for more than paper

A qualifications B certificates C quality D background

Question 39: Lessons from the developed countries are worth learning to save our time

A economically B economic C economize D economical

Question 40: Floods have completely the farmer’s crops

A ruined B damaged C harmed D injured

Question 41: This statue is a lifelike of Christ Jesus

A presentation B presenting C representation D representative Question 42: My brother had his camera from his car in the office car-park

A lost B robbed C missed D stolen

Question 43: ASEAN Association of Southeast Asian Nations, a regional organization whichpromotes intergovernmental cooperation and facilitates economic integration amongst its members

A takes over B stands for C represents as D replaces with

Question 44: It is not to be drunk in the street

A respecting B respectably C respectful D respectable

Question 45: I had a , which I couldn’t explain, that something terrible was going to happen

A feeling B view C sense D thought

Question 46: He will do the work and then send you the for it

A addition B sum C note D bill

Question 47: Being well-dress and punctual can help you create a good on your interview

A effectiveness B pressure C employment D impression

Question 48: Floods have completely the farmer’s crops.'

A ruined B damaged C harmed D injured

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Question 49: My grandmother was a lovely person who pleasure from helping others

A gathered B derived C deduced D collected

Question 50: You have to your revision tonight Or it’s too late

A get over B give out C give away D get through

Question 51: A child’s existence seems so in the arms of its mother

A tight B secure C stable D steady

Question 52: Despite her poor exam results, Alice put a face on the situation

A tough B courageous C brave D short

Question 53: My father has decided to a beard to cover a small scar he has on his chin

A rear B bring up C breed D grow

Question 54: The fall of the dictatorship of Miguel Primode Riverra the establishment ofthe Second Spanish Republic

A brought around B set down C set up D brought about

Question 55: If you want a flat in the centre of the city, you have to pay through the for it

A teeth B back of your head C nose D arm

Question 56: The manager did not offer her the job because of her untidy '

A sight B view C presence D appearance

Question 57: I took a course in shorthand and typing with a(n) to applying for a secretarial job

A purpose B intention C view D project

Question 58: Our teacher tends to certain subjects which she finds difficult to talk about

A boil down B string along C skate over D track down

Question 59: Monica was so angry about the noise her neighbors were making that she refused to

it anymore

A get away with B run away with C put up with D.cut down on

Question 60: I hope there won’t be a repetition of these unfortunate events

A bitterly B sincerely C unfailingly D completely

Question 61: There was evidence to bring charges against the man

A ineffective B inadvisable C interior D insufficient

Question 62: If Michael with his piano playing, he could eventually reach concert standard

A perseveres B maintains C survives D sustains

Question 63: After you have finished the _, restart the computer to get it acquainted to the new program.

A installation B install C installment D installing

Question 64: Her young daughters on the sofa, wishing they were out at play

A fidgeted B shifted C twisted D moved

Question 65: Through an , your letter was left unanswered.

A overcharge B overtone C oversight D overtime

Question 66: The manager did not offer her the job because of her untidy

A sight B view C presence D appearance

Question 67: I think you need a jacket, there’s a breeze blowing outside

A chilly B frosty C frigid D glacial

Question 68: There is a strong movement supporting the abolition of the death

A condemnation B punishment C penalty D discipline

Question 69: The new teacher was to the needs of all the children in her care.'

A attentive B observant C earnest D careful

Question 70: The head of the research lab with his boss over pay for the people who worked there.

A fell out B got on C came to D run away

Question 71: Does Mr.Ba bring his farm _ to the local market every day?

A product B productivity C production D produce

Question 72: It’s a good idea in theory, but it’s going to be hard to put it into .

A practice B trial C test D examination

Question 73: A number of young teachers nowadays themselves to teaching disadvantaged children.

A Offer B stick C give D devote

Question 74: Before you started cooking, you should gather together all the necessary _

A ingredients B substances C elements D factors

Question 75: The referee the coin to decide which team would kick the ball first

A caught B threw C cast D tossed

Question 76: Increasing of fruit in the diet may help to reduce the risk of heart disease

A the amount B an amount C the number D a number

Question 77: I am considering my job Can you recommend a good company?

A changing B to move C to change D moving

Question 78: I’m afraid I’m not really to comment on this matter.

A qualitative B quality C qualified D qualifying

Question 79: I accidentally Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday

A kept an eye on B lost touch with C paid attention to D caught sight of Question 80: My computer is not of running this software

A compatible B suitable C capable D able

Question 81: The new teacher was to the needs of all the children in her care.'

A attentive B observant C earnest D careful

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Question 82: Why does he need to make such heavy of a simple task?'

A climate B weather C storm D cloud

Question 83: I’d love to try and make that cake Have you got a(n) for it?

A receipt B prescription C ingredient D recipe

Question 84: You’ve got to be certain before you decide

A deadly B deathly C dead D dearly

Question 85: The forecast has revealed that the world’s reserves of fossil fuel will have by 2015

A taken over B caught up C used off D run out

Question 86: We couldn’t fly because all the tickets had been sold out

A economics B economy C economical D economic

Question 87: My mother told me to for an electrician when her fan was out of order

A turn B rent C send D write

Question 88: Through an , your letter was left unanswered

A overcharge B overtime C oversight D overtone

Question 89: There should be an international law against

A reforestation B forestry C afforestation D deforestation

Question 90: The forecast has revealed that the world’s reserves of fossil fuel will have _ by 2015.

A run out B taken over C caught up D used off

Question 91: They are always of what their children do.'

A support B supporting C supportive D supportively

Question 92: Not all historical sites that are found

A highly publicized B of high publicity

C to be highly publicized D are highly publicized

Question 93: are unpleasant, but it will be nice when we get into the new house

A Removals B Movements C Removements D Moves

Question 94: The horse ran away from the fire

A fright B frightful C frightened D frightening

Question 95: The polar bear’s depends on its ability to catch fish

A survival B survive C surviving D survivor

Question 96: It is very important for a firm or a company to keep the changes in the market

A pace of B track about C touch with D up with

Question 97: Mrs Granny is completely deaf You’ll have to allowance for her

A bring B take C make D find

Question 98: A cooperative program between China and Germany on building Yangshow, a famous

ancient city, into a(n) city has proceeded smoothly since it started in September last year

A ecological-friendly B friendly ecology C ecology-friendly D friendly-ecological Question 99: She had just enough time to the report before the meeting

A dip into B go into C turn around D get through

Question 100: Students can _ a lot of information just by attending class and taking good notes

of the lectures

A absorb B provide C read D transmit

Question 101: He left the country arrest if he returned

A in fear of B under threat of C with fear of D with threat of

Question 102: He was a natural singer with a voice that was as clear as

A a bell B a mirror C a waterfall D a lake

Adjectives & Adverbs / Test-1

1- I’ve had a full day’s rest now and I feel much ; at least enough to be able to get out of bed.

A) the worst / worse B) better / well

C) best / better D) good / so well E) worse / as good

2- There is nothing a slight breeze on a hot, sunny day.

A) refreshing enough B) as refreshed as

C) more refreshing than D) so refreshing that E) the most refreshed

3- The survey confirmed that house prices are higher in the South than in the North.

C) more / than D) too / than E) as / that

5- My father treasures the gold watch that he was given a retirement present.

A) like B) as

6- Some of the delegates were with the Chairman’s speech they walked out.

A) too disappointed / that B) more disappointing / than

C) so disappointed / that D) so disappointing / than E) as disappointed / as

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7- Without the heavy make-up she wears, she looks in real life she does on television.

A) young / so B) as young / that

C) younger / than D) the youngest / as E) so young / that

8- He wasn’t studious student in the class, but he worked to pass the final examinations.

A) the most / hard enough B) such / harder than

C) more / so hard that D) as much as / hardly E) too much / too hard

9- After we had been shopping, Alice and May went bowling, but I was to join them.

A) so tiring that B) the most tired

C) so tired as D) too tired E) as tiring as

10- The spot where Vicki’s house is located is that all her friends and relatives want to visit her.

A) the most picturesque B) more picturesque than

C) as picturesque D) such a picturesque E) so picturesque

11- The amazing thing about the stone is that you keep it, it gets.

A) so long / so shiny B) the long / the shiny

C) the longest / the shiniest D) the longer / the shinier E) as long / as shiny

12- For me, aspect of the conference was the decision to concentrate on environmental issues.

A) as encouraging B) so encouraged as

C) more encouraged D) the most encouraging E) such an encouraged

13- My father plays golf just for fun, although sometimes he plays some professionals.

A) so skillful that B) as skillfully as

C) more skillfully D) the most skillful E) skillfully enough

14- She couldn’t believe that her son had behaved to be disciplined by the teacher.

A) as bad as B) worse than

C) the worst D) so badly that E) badly enough

15- The courts dealt with the farmer who had shot the thief tolerantly most people considered appropriate.

A) more / as B) so / as

C) the most / than D) less / than E) too / that

16- Because it all happened , he couldn’t give the officer an accurate description of his attackers.

A) so suddenly B) as sudden

C) too sudden D) as suddenly E) the most sudden

17- The people have distrust of the government in this African nation that few residents expect the elections to be fair.

A) so B) such

18- He is feeling it can be expected after a major operation.

A) well enough / like B) so well that / so

C) as well as / such D) better than / that E) the best / as

19- I felt ill yesterday to get out of bed, but I’m feeling better today.

A) as / much B) so / that

C) more / so D) enough / more E) too / a lot

20- This material is to be stitched together on a sewing machine.

A) too delicate B) as delicately as

C) so delicate that D) delicately enough E) such a delicate

21- Certain household items, bleach and insecticides, are very dangerous and should be kept away from children.

A) so much B) just as

C) rather D) such as E) more

22- students enrolled on the language course that they are discontinuing this class.

A) Fewer B) Less

C) the least D) So little E) So few

23- I knew my grandmother was seriously ill as she couldn’t speak .

A) tactfully B) utterly

C) anxiously D) courageously E) coherently

24- The council are looking for a qualified management accountant, but it is a / an position to cover the present post holder’s maternity leave.

A) temporary B) immediate

C) momentary D) compulsory E) limitless

25- petroleum and natural gas, coal is a carbon-based fossil fuel.

A) Such as B) More

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26- I thought we were being we could be, but the neighbors still complained that we were _

A) quieter than / such noisy B) as quiet as / too noisy

C) so quietly / noisy enough D) quietly enough / as noisy E) the quietest / noisier

27- I didn’t really want the children to eat all the ice-cream, but I was to argue with them.

A) as tired as B) tired enough

C) too tired D) so tired that E) more tired than

28- We were expecting it to be a little cool, but admittedly, none of us expected weather this for our club picnic.

A) so awful / that B) as awfully / as

C) more awfully / than D) such awful / as E) the most awful / than

29- The oak tree in our garden is almost the house itself.

A) so tall that B) the tallest

C) much taller D) tall enough E) as tall as

30- In some southern counties in the USA, blacks outnumber whites by four to one Yet six years ago, in many of these counties, not a single black person has registered to vote.

thirty-A) as recently as B) so recently that

C) more recently D) less recently E) recently enough

31- The shops on the main street have been restored and now they serve boutiques and gift shops for tourists.

A) such B) so

32- ‘The Commercial Dispatch’ is of all the newspapers published in Mississippi.

A) more progressive B) the most progressive

C) as progressive as D) too progressive E) so progressive that

33- Toads, which belong to family frogs, have shorter legs than frogs.

A) the same / as B) more / than

C) so / that D) such / as E) rather / than

34- It was injury that he struggled to carry on playing for the rest of the game.

A) so painfully B) such a painful

C) the most painful D) as painful as E) too painfully

35- I felt quite out of place in my evening dress as most of the guests were dressed.

A) formally B) publicly

C) privately D) casually E) peacefully

36- Most of the population of Canada live in the cities in the South, leaving the Arctic North populated.

A) plainly B) roughly

C) sparsely D) densely E) primitively

37- For one she knew the answer to the question, and so, afraid to miss the chance, raised her hand

A) limitlessly B) temporarily

C) reluctantly D) tenderly E) enthusiastically

38- The comedian Jasper Carrot doesn’t tell jokes, but he describes daily life audiences roar with laughter.

A) as humorously as B) humorously enough

C) such a humorous D) more humorous than E) so humorously that

39- birds parrots, parakeets and mynahs learn to imitate sounds, but they do not have the capacity to think or to understand what they are saying.

A) Rather / than B) So / that

C) Much / like D) Such / as E) As / as

40- Canadian wolves are wolves in the world and twice a large dog.

A) larger than / so big B) the largest / as big as

C) large enough / bigger than D) too large / too big E) so large / the biggest

Conditionals & Wish Clauses / Test-1

1 We more on outgoings and souvenirs if we a cheaper hotel.

A) will be spending / chose B) were to spend / might choose

C) are spending / would have chosen D) could have spent / had chosen

2 If you me for suggestions before you left, I you some nice restaurants around here.

A) are asking / can recommend B) could have asked / were to recommend

C) asked / had been recommending D) had asked / would have recommended

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3 I wish everybody the same language all over the world Then we so hard to learn

English now.

A) would speak / won’t study B) speaks / weren’t studying

C) could speak / aren’t studying D) spoke / wouldn’t be studying

4 I’m sure we on better terms with the manager if she us so disrespectfully all the time.

A) would be / didn’t treat B) have been / weren’t treating

C) were / hadn’t been treating D) will have been / isn’t treating

5 If the classroom with an overhead projector, it lessons more interesting.

A) had equipped / could have made B) were equipped / would make

C) had been equipped / will have made D) won’t be equipped / might make

6 If the TEM motorway , the traffic in Istanbul _ to a standstill.

A) wasn’t building / should have come B) isn’t going to be built / would have come

C) hadn’t been built / would have come D) won’t be built / has come

7 Jim is having difficulty doing his maths assignments, and he wishes he to the instructions of his teacher more carefully.

A) was listening B) should listen

C) would listen D) had listened

8 If anyone _ with a five thousand lira note, please hold it up to the light to check if it _ a forgery.

A) pays / is B) is paid / wasn’t

C) has paid / can’t be D) paid / wouldn’t be

9 We keep a spare set of car keys in case we the originals.

A) have lost B) will lose

C) should lose D) lost

10 Many people believe that football stadiums safer places for families to go if strict measures to solve the problem of football hooliganism.

A) had been / would be taken B) were to be / are taken

C) have been / could have been taken D) would be / were taken

11 If nature reserves to protect the turtles, undoubtedly they rarer today.

A) weren’t establishing / could have been B) hadn’t been established / would be

C) aren’t established / have been D) won’t be established / might be

12 Why are you buying so many books all the time? If you a library, you money by

borrowing them.

A) were joining / saved B) joined / would be able to save

C) have joined / could have saved D) could join / have saved

13 You your manager if you think that you by that supplier.

A) have informed / have been overcharging B) would rather inform / overcharged

C) had better inform / are being overcharged D) will be informing / were overcharging

14 Because of the swearing it contains, this film on television if it had been released twenty years ago.

A) wasn’t shown B) couldn’t be showing

C) hadn’t been shown D) wouldn’t have been shown

15 I wish I with you longer, but unfortunately, I have a lecture at four o’clock.

A) could stay B) would stay

C) will stay D) can stay

16 I do wish Mr Swan so aggressive in discussions Every time we have a meeting, he tries to pick an argument with someone.

A) isn’t B) couldn’t be

C) might not be D) weren’t

17 I wish international communications like the ‘internet’ more frequently to aid environmental and health projects instead of for promoting big business.

A) are used B) have been used

C) were used D) will be using

18 If we baby sitters, we out more often, but we prefer to leave our children in the care of our parents, whom we don’t want to bother too often.

A) have trusted / had gone B) trust / would have gone

C) can trust / might have gone D) trusted / could go

19 If Florence Nightingale alive today I’m sure she impressed with the current standard of nursing care in the majority of the world.

A) were / would be B) was / could have been

C) is / will be D) has been / might be

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20 Measures to combat global warming if all countries on a solution together.

A) will fail / don’t work B) will be failing / didn’t work

C) must fail / hadn’t worked D) would be failing / haven’t worked

21 The weather was beautiful as I left home, so I didn’t think of bringing my umbrella I wish I the weather forecast, so I that it was going to rain.

A) was watching / should know B) could watch / had known

C) had watched / would have known D) watched / knew

22 I wish you to repair the boiler yourself You have made the problem worse actually.

A) hadn’t attempted B) couldn’t attempt

C) won’t attempt D) haven’t attempted

23 I wish we enough money to buy a camper van Then we to go on holiday more often.

A) have / can afford B) had / could afford

C) would have / might afford D) were having / should afford

24 I’ve been sitting here all morning wishing my son to tell me that he has arrived in Germany safely.

A) will have telephoned B) has telephoned

C) telephones D) telephoned

25 I think John wishes he in the Lake district, but unfortunately there are very few employment opportunities there.

A) is staying B) has stayed

C) ought to stay D) could stay

26 I Susan at her new office sometimes next week if I can find some free time.

A) should have visited B) would like to visit

C) have visited D) could have visited

27 Despite the problems he had with the manager, he to stay with them if he that they were giving all employees a fifty percent pay rise.

A) could decide / would have known B) has decided / will know

C) might have decided / had known D) had decided / could have known

28 Were it not such a distance from the road, this an ideal location for a picnic.

A) is B) has bee C) has been D) would be