190 câu trắc nghiệm tổng hợp Tiếng anh có đáp án 2024 (Phần 8)

A. He received a six months in prison for his part in the robbery.

B. He received a six-month sentence for his part in the robbery.

We are having ________ terrible weather which is quite strange. Usually ______ weather in UK is not this bad.

A. the – the

B. a – the

Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed for the sentence to be correct

Louis Braille designed a form of communication enabling people to convey and preserve their thoughts to incorporat a series of dots which were read by the finger tips.

A. enabling

B. to convey

Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed for the sentence to be correct

The teacher said that (A)about 10 children need (B) special (C) help in reading. (D)

A. said that

B. need

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

It is not fair to give such a challenging task to an inexperienced staff like her.

A. comprehensible

B. difficult

The boss needs an assistant with ____ good knowledge of foreign trade.

 A. a

B. the                           

 C. any

The doctor recommended that she _________ a specialist about the problem.

A. to see

B. see

I prefer going out for a meal to staying at home

A. I'd like to go out for a meal.

B. Going out for a meal is very interesting.

Choose the best option:

It is important that you ____ there when he gets off the plane.

A. be not standing

B. been not standing

According to the __________of this game, you mustn’t touch the ball with both hands.

A. regulations

B. laws

Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed for the sentence to be correct

According to the rules of this game, you had better not drop the ball.

A. According to

B. of

He got down to writing the letter as soon as he returned from his walk.

A. No sooner had he returned from his walk when he got down to writing the letter.

B. Not until he returned from his walk did he get down to writing the letter.

At the age of 50, Robby William ____ his career after spending his twenty years playing electric guitar.

A. moved                   

B. changed                 

Identify the word/ phrase that must be changed to make the sentence correct.

In spite of their frightening appearance, the squid is shy and completely harmless.

A. In spite of

B. frightening

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.  

Glass is a remarkable substance made from the simplest raw materials. It can be colored or colorless, monochrome or polychrome, transparent, translucent, or opaque. It is lightweight impermeable to liquids, readily cleaned and reused, durable yet fragile, and often very beautiful Glass can be decorated in multiple ways and its optical properties are exceptional. In all its myriad forms – as table ware, containers, in architecture and design –glass represents a major achievement in the history of technological developments. Since the Bronze Age about 3,000 B.C., glass has been used for making various kinds of objects. It was first made from a mixture of silica, line and an alkali such as soda or potash, and these remained the basic ingredients of glass until the development of lead glass in the seventeenth century. When heated, the mixture becomes soft and malleable and can be formed by various techniques into a vast array of shapes and sizes. The homogeneous mass thus formed by melting then cools to create glass, but in contrast to most materials formed in this way (metals, for instance), glass lacks the crystalline structure normally associated with solids, and instead retains the random molecular structure of a liquid. In effect, as molten glass cools, it progressively stiffens until rigid, but does so without setting up a network of interlocking crystals customarily associated with that process. This is why glass shatters so easily when dealt a blow. Why glass deteriorates over time, especially when exposed to moisture, and why glassware must be slowly reheated and uniformly cooled after manufacture to release internal stresses induced by uneven cooling. Another unusual feature of glass is the manner in which its viscosity changes as it turns from a cold substance into a hot, ductile liquid. Unlike metals that flow or “freeze” at specific temperatures glass progressively softens as the temperature rises, going through varying stages of malleability until it flows like a thick syrup. Each stage of malleability allows the glass to be manipulated into various forms, by different techniques, and if suddenly cooled the object retains the shape achieved at that point. Glass is thus amenable to a greater number of heat-forming techniques than most other materials.

A. To demonstrate how glass evolved                       

B. To show the versatility of glass

The word “durable” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to______.

A. lasting

B. delicate

What does the author imply about the raw materials used to make glass?

A. They were the same for centuries.            

B. They are liquid.

According to the passage, how is glass that has cooled and become rigid different from most other rigid substances?

A. It has an interlocking crystal network.      

B. It has an unusually low melting temperature.

The word “customarily” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by “______”.

A. naturally

B. necessarily

The words “exposed to” in paragraph 2 most likely mean ______.

A. hardened by          

B. chilled with                       

What must be done to release the internal stresses that build up in glass products during manufacture?

A. The glass must be reheated and evenly cooled.  

B. The glass must be cooled quickly.

The word “induced” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to_______.

A. joined   

B. missed   

The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to______

A. feature   

B. glass  

According to the passage, why can glass be more easily shaped into specific forms than can metals

A. It resists breaking when heated                    

B. It has better optical properties

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase best fits each of the numbered blanks

Around the age of eighteen you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life. Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university later? Do I leave and start work or begin a training (1)_____?”

The decision is yours, but it may be (2)_____ remembering two things: there is more unemployment among people who haven't been to university, and people who have the right (3)_____ will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs. If you decide to go straight into a job, there are many opportunities for training. Getting qualifications will help you get on more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (4)_____you earn. Starting work and taking a break to study when you are older is another possibility. By this way, you can save up money for your student days as well as (5) _____ practical work experience.

A. course                

A. important           

A. arts                    

A. while                 

By this way, you can save up money for your student days as well as (5) _____ practical work experience.

A. doing                 

Congress has decreed that the gasoline tax_________ .

A. should abolished

B. should abolish

Last night at this time, they _______ the same thing. She _______ and he_______ the Newspaper.

B. were doing / was cooking / was reading

The only thing that prevented the passing of the bill was the death of the Prime Minister. => Had it …

I only recognized him when he came into the light.

A. Only when I recognized him, he came into the light.

The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke the local dialect.

⇒ But for his command …

The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke the local dialect.

A. The way he spoke the local dialect was unique.

B. We were sent to prison because he spoke only one dialect.

Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.

Overpopulation (A) is a short way (B) to lead to poor (C), illiteracy, (D) and social evils.

A. Overpopulation

B. a short way

My brother _______at the road when he ______into a hole.

A. didn’t look - has fallen    

B. wasn’t looking - was falling

My brother _______at the road when he ______into a hole.

A. didn’t look - has fallen    

B. wasn’t looking - was falling

During the Medieval period, people were made public ____ of being witches.

A. complaint

B. criminal

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phases that best fits each of the numbered blanks

Women nowadays have more advantages than those in the past. For example, our great grandmothers were not allowed to go to school or to work to earn their own living. (1) ______, they had to depend on their husbands financially. Modern women, on the contrary, can get good education, have their own careers, and (2) ______ their interests. They can even take good positions in politics if they are competent (3) ______ it. However, women living in our modern society have their (4) ______ too. Today women work harder than their great grandmothers so that they can gain the (5) ______ between working life and family life.

A. Therefore 

A. to           

Today women work harder than their great grandmothers so that they can gain the (5) ______ between working life and family life.

Tom: "Is your government salary good?" Mary: "Yes, but I don't make as much _______worked in private industry."

A. as I would if I

B. as I

If you still want to maintain this relationship, you ____ behave improperly like that.

A. ought to not

B. ought not to

There was very little response to the charity appeal.

A. Nobody responded to the charity appeal.

B. Very little money was raised by the charity appeal.

The Prime Minister is unlikely to call an early general election.

A. It's likely that the Prime Minister will call an early general election.

B. The likelihood is that the Prime Minister will call an early general election.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks.

In recent years, there has been a remarkable increase in research into happiness. The researchers have (1) ............ a number of factors which contribute to a definition of happiness. First of all, there is, in some people, a moderate genetic predisposition to be happy, in other words, happiness (2) ............ in families. And happiness seems to correlate quite strongly with the main dimensions of personalities: extroverts are generally happier, neurotics are less so. Second, people often (3) ............ good social relations as a reason for their happiness. In particular, friends are a great (4) ............ of joy, partly because of the agreeable things they do together, partly because of the way friends use positive non-verbal signals such as caressing and touching, to affirm their friendship. Marriage and similar (5) ............relationships can also form the basis of lasting happiness. Third, job satisfaction undoubtedly (6) ............ overall satisfaction, and vice versa – perhaps this is why some people are happy in boring jobs: it works in both ways. Job satisfaction is caused not only by the essential nature of the work, but also by social interactions with co-workers. Unemployment, on the contrary, can be a serious cause of unhappiness. Fourth, leisure is important because it is more under individual (7)............than most other causes of happiness. Activities (8) ............ sport and music, and participation in voluntary work and social clubs of various kinds, can give great joy. This is partly because of the (9) ............ themselves, but also because of the social support of other group members – it is very strong (10)............ the case of religious groups.

A. fallen back down                             

A. near                   

A. applies to           

A. control              

This is partly because of the (9) ............ themselves, but also because of the social support of other group members – it is very strong (10)............ the case of religious groups.

but also because of the social support of other group members – it is very strong (10)............ the case of religious groups.

A. by                      

Twenty years ago this region produced twice as much coal as it does now.

A. Coal production in this region has been halved in the last twenty years.

B. More coal is produced now in this region than twenty years ago.

She has been quite critical ____ the media focusing on her fashion instead of her achievement as a politician.

A. with

B. for

Closure of schools took place _____ falling numbers of pupils.

A. in the context of

B. with regard to

Find the mistake in each of the following sentences.

Found in the 12th century, Oxford University ranks among the world's oldest ones.

A. Found

B. ranks

The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended.

A. Had it not been for the attendance of a famous film star, the party would not have been a success.

B. Hadn't it been for the attendance of a famous film star, the party would not have been a success.

The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended. => Had it not …

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions

If parents bring up a child with the sole aim of turning the child into a genius, they will cause a disaster. According to several leading educational psychologists, this is one of the biggest mistakes which ambitious parents make. Generally, the child will be only too aware of what his parents expect, and will fail. Unrealistic parental expectations can cause great damage to children. However, if parents are not too unrealistic about what they expect their children to do, but are ambitious in a sensible way, the child may succeed in doing very well – especially if the parents are very supportive of their child. Michael Collins is very lucky. He is crazy about music, and his parents help him a lot by taking him to concerts and arranging private piano and violin lessons for him. They even drive him 50 kilometers twice a week for violin lessons. Michael’s mother knows very little about music, but his father plays the trumpet in a large orchestra. However, he never makes Michael enter music competitions if he is unwilling. Winston Smith, Michael’s friend, however, is not so lucky. Both his parents are successful musicians, and they set too high a standard for Winston. They want their son to be as successful as they are and so they enter him for every piano competition held. They are very unhappy when he does not win. Winston is always afraid that he will disappoint his parents and now he always seems quiet and unhappy.

A. push their child into trying too much

B. help their child to become a genius

Michael Collins is fortunate in that ______.

A. his father is a musician

B. his parents are quite rich

The phrase "crazy about" in the passage mostly means ______.

A. "surprised at"

B. "extremely interested in"

The word “They” in the second paragraph refers to ______.

A. competitions

B. concerts

The two examples given in the passage illustrate the principle that _______.

A. successful parents always have intelligent children

B. successful parents often have unsuccessful children

In 1999, the king's Chaipattana Aerator obtained Thai ____ for his rain-making techniques.

A. certificates

B. charters

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction

Youth Newspaper lately donated (A) book collections to (B) two mountainous (C) schools in northern (D) Viet Nam.

A. lately donated

B. to

They never made us do anything we didn't want to do.

A. We were never made to do anything we didn’t want to do.

B. We were never made do anything we didn’t want to do.

Read the following passage on transport, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

In 1626, Peter Minuit, governor of the Dutch settlements in North America known as New Amsterdam, negotiated with Canarsee chiefs for the purchase of Manhattan Island for merchandise valued at sixty guilders or about $24.12. He purchased the island for the Dutch West India Company.

The next year, Fort Amsterdam was built by the company at the extreme southern tip of the island. Because attempts to encourage Dutch immigration were not immediately successful, offers, generous by the standards of the era, were extended throughout Europe. Consequently, the settlement became the most heterogeneous of the North American colonies. By 1637, the fort had expanded into the village of New Amsterdam, other small communities had grown up around it, including New Haarlem and Stuyvesant's Bouwery, and New Amsterdam began to prosper, developing characteristics of religious and linguistic tolerance unusual for the times. By 1643, it was reported that eighteen different languages could be heard in New Amsterdam alone.

Among the multilingual settlers was a large group of English colonists from Connecticut and Massachusetts who supported the English King's claim to all of New Netherlands set out in a charter that gave the territory to his brother James, Duke of New York. In 1664, when the English sent a formidable fleet of warships into the New Amsterdam harbor, Dutch governor Peter Stuyvesant surrendered without resistance.

When the English acquired the island, the village of New Amsterdam was renamed New York in honor of the Duke. By the onset of the Revolution, New York City was already a bustling commercial center. After the war, it was selected as the first capital of the United States. Although the government was eventually moved, first to Philadelphia and then to Washington, D.C., New York has remained the unofficial commercial capital. During the 1690s, New York became a haven for pirates who conspired with leading merchants to exchange supplies for their ships in return for a share in the plunder. As a colony, New York exchanged many agricultural products for English manufactured goods. In addition, trade with the West Indies prospered. Three centuries after his initial trade with the Indians, Minuit's tiny investment was worth more than seven billion dollars.

A. A History of New York City

B. An Account of the Dutch Colonies

What did the Indians receive in exchange for their island?

A. Sixty Dutch guilders

B. $24.12 U. S.

Where was New Amsterdam located?

A. In Holland

The word "heterogeneous" in line 7 could best be replaced by?

A. liberal

B. renowned

Why were so many languages spoken in New Amsterdam?

A. The Dutch West India Company was owned by England

B. The Dutch West India Company allowed freedom of speech

The word "formidable" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to?

A. powerful

B. modern

The name of New Amsterdam was changed

A. to avoid a war with England

B. to honor the Duke of York

The word it in paragraph 4 refers to?

A. Revolution

B. New York City

Which city was the first capital of the new United States?

A. New Amsterdam

B. New York

On what date was Manhattan valued at $7 billion?

A. 1626

B. 1726

This statue _______the soldiers who died in the war. MEMORY

The stores will inevitably end up ____ with each other to increase their market shares.

A. contesting

B. contending

The policeman acted quickly and averted an accident. (prompt)

The policeman acted quickly and averted an accident.

A. The quick action of the policeman caused an accident.

B. The policeman's prompt action averted an accident.

He looks very aggressive and threatening and so his soft, gentle voice is rather......

A. disembodied

B. disconcerting

Scientists sent an (A) expedition to the Mars (B) during (C) the 1990s (D).

A. an

B. the Mars

Indicate the underlined part that needs correction:

I think a good health is important, and so is education while money, to some extent, is not.

A. think

B. a good health

Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form (gerund or infinitive)

It's not much use having a bicycle if you don't know how (use) it.

……….. stay the night if it’s too difficult to get home.

A. At all costs

B. By all means

Are you thinking of a career in ____?

A. journal

B. journalism

_________, the balcony chairs will be ruined in this weather.

A. Having left uncovered

B. Leaving uncovered

Ideally, I'd like to work at home but there is no way my boss agrees with that.

A. Generally

B. Luckily

In case you’ve suffered from the injury, you __________ see the doctor today.

A. should

B. have to

Fill the most suitable preposition:

Stringed instruments are played by drawing a bow … the strings or by plucking the strings with the fingers.

Thomas Cook could be said to have invented the global tourist industry. He was born in England in 1808 and became a cabinet-maker. Then he hit on the idea of using the newly-invented railways for pleasure trips and by the summer of 1845, he was organizing commercial trips. The first was to Liverpool and (1) ____________ a 60-page handbook for the journey, the (2) ____________ of the modern holiday brochure.

The Paris Exhibition of 1855 (3) _______ him to create his first great tour, taking in France, Belgium and Germany. This also included a remarkable (4) ____________ - Cook’s first cruise, an extraordinary journey along the Rhine. Nothing like this had been available before, but it was only the beginning. Cook had invented (5) ____________ tourism and now became a pioneering giant, striding across the world, traveling incessantly, researching every little detail before being absolutely confident that he could send the public to (6) ____________ his steps.

Cook was not slow in thinking beyond Europe, and he turned his gaze upon Africa. The expertise he had gained with his pioneering cruise along the Rhine in 1855 (7) ____________ him in good stead when it came to organizing a fantastic journey along the Nile in 1869. Few civilians had so much as (😎 ____________ foot in Egypt, let (9) ____________ traveled along this waterway through history and the remains of a vanished civilization (10) ____________ back thousands of years. Then, in 1872, Cook organized, and took part in, the first conducted world tour. The whole adventure took 222 days and the world of travel has not been the same since.

the (2) ____________ of the modern holiday brochure.

A. pioneer              

A. breakthrough      

A. common  

Researching every little detail before being absolutely confident that he could send the public to (6) ____________ his steps.

With just one exception, the report says, each of the trees that was cut down ____ very expensive treatment for periods of up to ten years.

A. had to be under

B. was under

Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)

My grandpa's point of view about marriage remains conservative.

A. progressive

B. traditional

He has not developed mentally as much as others at the same age. He's 

A. mentally ill

B. mentally retarded

When I got home I found that water ………….. down the kitchen walls.

A. ran

B. was running

Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)

This child would have died if we hadn’t been able to find a suitable blood giver.

A. donor

B. maker

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)

Recognizable smaller than most of the kids in his age group, Lionel Messi was diagnosed by doctors as suffering from a hormone deficiency that restricted his growth.

A. inadequacy                        

B. abundance                          

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

A recent study shows that an unequal share of household chores is still the norm in many households, despite the fact that many more women now have jobs. In a survey of 1,256 people ages between 18 and 65, men said they contributed an average of 37% of the total housework, while the women estimated their share to be nearly double that, at 70%. This ratio was not affected by whether the woman was working or not. When they were asked what they thought was a fair division of labour, women with jobs felt that housework should be shared equally between male and female partners. Women who did not work outside the home were satisfied to perform 80% - the majority of the household work - if their husbands did remainder. Research has shown that, if levels increase beyond these percentages, women become unhappy and anxious, and feel they are unimportant.After marriage, a woman is reported to increase her household workload by 14 hours per week, but for men the amount is just 90 minutes. So the division of labour becomes unbalanced, as a man's share increases much less than the woman's. It is the inequality and loss of respect, not the actual number of hours, which leads to anxiety and depression. The research describes housework as thankless and unfulfilling. Activities included in the study were cooking, cleaning, shopping, doing laundry, washing up and childcare. Women who have jobs report that they feel overworked by these chores in addition to their professional duties. In contrast, full-time homemakers frequently anticipate going back to work when the children grow up. Distress for this group is caused by losing the teamwork in the marriage.

 According to the passage, a fair division of labour is that

A. women do 14 hours of housework

B. men do more housework than women

All activities mentioned in the passage are household chores EXCEPT

A. childcaring

B. washing-up

The word "remainder" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .

A. what is share  

B. what is fulfilled

A. strange thing

B. unequal thing

Although women think men should share the housework, those who don't have paid job agree to share … of the chores.

A. 14 percent

B. 37 percent   

A. women do twice as much housework as men

B. women do less and less housework

The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to

A. men

B. labour

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction

He was in a great hurry and had no time to think it over. Otherwise, he had found another way out.

A. in a great hurry

B. think it over

John asked me _______ interested in any kind of sports.

A. if I were

 B. if were I   

C. if was I     

He ________ so much harm on the nation during his regime that it has never fully recovered.

A. indicted

B. inferred

The outcome of the election was never in doubt. => At no time …

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.           

Millions of people are using cellphones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one. In many countries, cellphones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are more than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.

The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.

On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree.

What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.

As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often.

A. doctors                         

B. ideas                               

The phrase “negative publicity” in paragraph 2 most likely means _______.

A. poor ideas about the effects of cellphones

B. information on the lethal effects of cellphones

According to the passage, cellphones are very popular with young people because _______.

A. they make them look more stylish

B. they are worrying

What could be the most suitable title for the passage?

A. Technological Innovations and Their Price

B. The Way Mobile Phones Work

The word “potentially” in paragraph 4 is closet in meaning to _______.

A. possibly                    

B. privately                           

According to the passage, people should _______.

A. only use mobile phones in medical emergencies          

B. never use mobile phones in all cases

According to paragraph 3, the salesman _______.

A. couldn’t remember his name                         

B. blamed his doctor

They started, as _______ gatherings but they have become increasingly formalized in the last few years.

A. informal

B. informally

All the way along the winding street ________.

A. he came

B. came he

I will come and see you before I … for America.

A. leave

He forgot about the gun until he got home.

A. Not until he got home did he forget about the gun.

B. Not until he got home did he remember about the gun.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks.

The ability to weep is a uniquely human form of emotional response. Some scientists have suggested that human tears are (1) _____ of an aquatic past, but this does not seem very likely. We cry from the moment we enter this world, for a number of reasons. Helpless babies cry to persuade their parents that they are ill, hungry or uncomfortable. As they (2) _____, they will also cry just to attract parental attention and will often stop when they get it. The idea that having a good cry do you (3) _____ is a very old one and now it has scientific validity since recent research into tears has shown that they (4) _____ a natural painkiller called enkaphalin. By fighting sorrow and pain, this chemical helps you feel better. Weeping can increase the quantities of enkaphalin you (5) _____. Unfortunately, in our society, we impose restrictions upon this naturally (6) _____ activity. Because some people still regard it as a (7) _____ of weakness in men, boys in particular are admonished when they cry. This kind of repression can only increase stress, both emotionally and physically.Tears of emotion also help the body (8) _____ itself of toxic chemical waste, for there is more protein in them than in tears resulting from cold winds or other irritants. Crying comforts and calms can be very enjoyable - (9) _____ the popularity of highly emotional films which are commonly (10) _____ “weepies”. It seems that people enjoy crying together almost as much as laughing together.

A. alter                  

A. better                 

A. expel                 

He ____ me about the lecture yesterday. Otherwise, I would have missed it completely.

A. demanded

B. approached

Give a suitable preposition:

In the UK, poor air quality is responsible _______ some 40,000 deaths each year.

His reactions are quite unpredictable.

A. He reacts so quickly that nobody can understand.

B. One never knows how he is going to react.

Whenever problems come up, we discuss frankly and find _______quickly.

A. solve                                               

B. solution                              

A. unselfishly

B. loyally

I can't believe she didn't do anything for the company. I will ____ and be in charge.

A. take over

B. take on

We wonder … from his office after that scandal.

A. why did he not resign

B. why he did not resign

English ____ at state schools as a compulsory lesson for 20 years until last year.

A. is taught

B. has been taught

Reagan _______ an actor years ago.

A. was said being

B. is said to be

My father made a determined effort … a new company.

A. to setting up

B. to set up

What does this passage mainly discuss?

A. Good nutrition     

B. Food with fiber

The word “it” refers to

A. dental floss

B. bacteria                  

According to the passage, all of the following statements about plaque

A. It consists of acid producing bacteria

B. It is not affected by eating sweets

We can infer from the passage that one benefit of fluoride to healthy teeth is                               

A. It strengthens tooth enamel

B. It stimulates saliva production

What can be concluded from the passage about sweets?

A. All sweets should be avoided.

B. Sweets should be eaten with care.

The author of the passage states that the amount of acid produced by the bacteria in your saliva increases

A. with the amount of sweets you eat

B. with the number of times you eat sweets

The word "scrape off" is closest in meaning to

A. repel  

B. rub together with       

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Because of (A) urbanization continues, not only (B) the infrastructure for health but also (C) other social services in cities need improving (D).

A. Because of

 B. not only

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Do you ever wish you were more optimistic, someone who always (45)____ to be successful? Having someone around who always fears the worst isn't really a lot of (46)____ - we all know someone who sees a single cloud on a sunny day and says, 'It looks like rain.' But if you catch yourself thinking such things, it's important to do something about it.

You can change your view of life, according to psychologist. It only takes a little (47)___, and you'll find life more rewarding as a (48)____. Optimism, they say, is partly about self-respect and confidence but it's also a more positive way of looking at life and all it has to (49)____. Optimists are more (50)_____ to start new projects and are generally more prepared to take risks.

Upbringing is obviously very important in forming your (51)___ to the world. Some people are brought up to depend too much on others and grow up forever blaming other people when anything (52)____ wrong. Most optimists, on the (53)____ hand, have been brought up not to (54)____ failure as the end of the world - they just get on with their lives.

A. counted              

A. worries              

Optimists are more (50)_____ to start new projects and are generally more prepared to take risks.

A. possible           

Most optimists, on the (53)____ hand, have been brought up not to (54)____ failure as the end of the world - they just get on with their lives.

have been brought up not to (54)____ failure as the end of the world - they just get on with their lives.

A. get up                

She is not a very nice girl. She seems to enjoy the ____ of others.

A. unfortune

B. misfortune

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)

The promise of jobs and prosperity pulls people to cities.

A. education

B. employment

We were shocked to hear the news of your _______.

A. having been fired   

B. to be fired

Timmy has become confident as a result of his success.

A. Timmy is a confidant now due to his success.

B. Timmy's success has turned him into a confident person

Many habitats change______ the types of plants and animals that live there.

A. with respect to

B. in respect for

John's broken this plate.

A. That's very good

Read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best completes each collocation or fixed phrase.

Whenever we read about the natural world nowadays, it is generally to be giver dire predictions about its (1) ... destruction. Some scientists go so (2) … as to assert that from now on, the world can no longer be called 'natural', insofar as future processes of weather, climate and all the interactions of plant and animal life will no longer carry on in their time-honoured way, unaffected by humans. There will never be such a thing as 'natural weather' again, say such writers, only weather affected by global warming. It is hard to know whether to believe such (3) … of doom, possibly because what they are saying seems too terrible to be true. There are other equally influential scientists who argue that climate, for example, has changed many times over the (4) …, and that what we are experiencing now may simply be part of an endless (5)… of change, rather than a disaster on a global (6) …

A. prophets             

A. generations                  

A. revolution          

In recent years, more and more people _____ for things with credit cards.

A. pay

B. paid

“When will Mary be able to leave hospital?” - “Don’t be so impatient. We cannot release her before we ………. the last test.”

 A. have completed

 B. will have completed