COLLOCATION + IDIOM

Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences

Question 1: Although the new library service has been very successful, its future
is_______certain.
A. by all means B. by any chance C. at any rate D. by no means
Question 2: The hall was very crowded with over a hundred people_______into it.
A. stuck B. packed C. pushed D. stuffed
Question 3: The human criterion for perfect vision is 20/20 for reading the  standard
lines on a Snellen eye chart without a hitch. A. unaided B. without glasses C.
with little hesitation D. easily
Question 4: _______her inexperience, her failure to secure the contract was not
surprising.
A. By virtue of B. With regard to C. In view of D. In recognition of
Question 5: In my_______, freedom of the press must be maintained.
A. mind B. sight C. view D. thought
Question 6: Steve_______his chances of passing by spending too much time on the
first question.
A. threw away B. threw in C. threw off D. threw out
Question 7: Alice said: "That guy is_______gorgeous. I wish he would ask me out." 
A. dead-centre B. drop shot C. jumped-up D. drop-dead
Question 8: Please don't_______ a word of this to anyone else, it's highly confidential.
A. speak B. pass C. mutter D. breathe
Question 9: Ann has always made_______in everything she has done. 
A. fit B. perfect C. good D. excellent
Question 10: In spite of his poverty, he led a devoted life to the revolutionary_______.
A. aim B. goal C. cause D. reason
Question 11: Looking down at the coral reef, we saw_______of tiny, multicoloured fish.
A. teams B. flocks C. shoals D. swarms
Question 12: Liquid milk is usually pasteurized in order to kill bacteria for a
longer_______.
A. expectancy B. production C. living D. shelflife
Question 13: When old Mr. Barnaby died, several people_______their claim to the
substantial legacy that he left.
A. placed B. drew C. assumed D. laid
Question 14: Silence _______ the theatre as the audience awaited the opening curtain
with expectation and excitement.
A. fell in with B. came between C. hungover D. dropped out of
Question 15: When the police arrived the thieves______to flight leaving all the stolen
things behind. 
A. brought B. took C. made D. did
Question 16: My friend is good at mimicking people. He ______ a great impression of
Charlie Chaplin.
A. made B. did C. took D. gave
Question 17: Unfortunately, the injury may keep him out of football______. He may
never play again.
A. for good B. now and then C. once in a while D. every so often
Question 18: I used to______reading comics, but now I've grown out of it.
A. take a fancy to B. keep an eye on C. get a kick out of D. kick up a fuss
about
Question 19: How many people do you know who are______medication to prevent
anxiety or depression?
A. in B. on C. at D. off
Question 20: His girlfriend's behavior at party was______, which made everyone there
shocked.
A. out of practice B. out of line C. out of the habit D. out of sight 
Question 21: The telephone rang and interrupted his______of thought.
A. train B. line C. chain D. series
Question 22: Many a______it difficult to avoid the interference of mass media in their
life.
A. pop star find B. pop star finds C. pop stars find D. pop stars finds
Question 23: He tried to limit himself to______10 cigarettes a day.
A. be smoking B. have smoked C. smoke D. smoking
Question 24: The new office block______well with its surroundings.
A. blends in B. stands out C. shapes up D. sets off
Question 25: After a great deal of questioning, he decided to come clean and tell the
truth.
A. admit B. confess C. agree D. deny
Question 26: No matter how much pressure you put on Simon, he won't budge a(n)
______.
A. inch B. mile C. footD. metre
Question 27: The home team______the challengers by 68 points to 47. 
A. saw off B. waged of C. set off D. kept up
Question 28: Sure, she's only six, but she's old enough to know better than _______
off without us.
A. run B. to run C. running D. ran
Question 29: It is a really difficult matter to decide how to solve now. I will need time
to______on it.
A. sleep B. feed C. eat D. sweep
Question 30: ______stay the night if it's too difficult to get home.
A. By all means B. In all C. At all costs D. On the whole 
Question 31: To get the best______on a new car, you need to know what a car is
really worth.
A. amount B. number C. deal D. figure
Question 32: He talks about football for hours______end. 
A. at B. with C. on D. off
Question 33: There's a lot more to Willie than one would think: still waters run______. 
A. deep B. deeply C. deepness D. depth
Question 34: We've lost everything. Still, there's no point in complaining. We’ll just
have to try and make______
A. no bones about itB. a splash C. the best of a bad job D. a clean sweep
Question 35: This is new washing machine is not a patch______our old one. These
clothes are still dirty.
A. on B. in C. at D. off
Question 36: They’ve bought a holiday cottage near the sea, and in______course they
plan to move there permanently. 
A. future B. dueC. coming D. intended
Question 37: The room needs decorating for the______and see party. 
A. ship B. sheep C. sip D. tip
Question 38: It seems that the world record for this event is almost impossible to .
A. get B. beat C. take D. achieve
Question 39: Despite all the evidence, he wouldn’t admit that he was in the______ 
A. fault B. error C. wrong D. slip
Question 40: You’ve got to be______certain before you decide.
A. deadly B. deathly C. dead D. dearly
Question 41: - How much is this car? - 15,000 dollars. My uncle paid for it by______
A. installments B. credit C. hire purchase D. cash
Question 42: She went to college to study history, but changed______and is now a
doctor.
A. horses in midstream B. for a better C. her tune D.hands
Question 43: Marrying into such a rich family had always been______his wildest
dreams.
A. under B.above C. over D.beyond
Question 44: The child has no problem reciting the poem; he has______it to memory. 
A. devoted B. added C. committed D. admitted
Question 45: One study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project (2009) found
that people are not ______ offline friends with online companions but are using them to
support their offline relationships.
A. making B. providing C. combining D. substituting
Question 46: The study also found that social networks allow us to have discussions
with a much more diverse set of people than in the real world, so we share knowledge
with people from a wide______of backgrounds.
A. ranges B. amount C. number D. variety
Question 47: I'm going on business for a week, so I'll be leaving everything
A. on your guards B. up to your eyes C. in your capable hands D. under the
care of you
Question 48: Voluntary work helps foster independence and imparts the ability to deal
with different situations, often simultaneously, thus teaching people how to their way
through different systems. 
A. take B. work C. put D. give
Question 49: A week on vacation with my relatives is enough to drive me up
the______.
A. ceiling B. road C. mad D. wall
Question 50: He was trying to sell me a new laptop which I suspect fell off the back of
a______. 
A. lorry B. truck C. train D. rail
Question 51: I felt like a______wheel when they started looking at each other
affectionately. 
A. fourth B. fifth C. sixth D. third
Question 52: They spent their holiday exploring the highways and______of the
country. 
A. railway B. doorway C. byways D. mainway
Question 53: When I was trying to become a screenwriter, I hitched my ______to a star
by befriending some popular actresses. 
A. wagon B. journey C. voyage D. cruise
Question 54: It’s dangerous to______the lights. You may have a terrible accident. 
A. pass B. cross C. fly D. jump
Question 55: He’s been left to paddle his own______ when he started his business. 
A. canoe B. boat C. sail D. ship
Question 56: You have to put the pedal to the if you want to get there on time.
 A. metal B. mental C. fatal D. canal
Question 57: Our team was doing well for a while, but they got tired and then
the______fell off. 
A. spirits B. moods C. attitudes D. wheels
Question 58: Beyond any______, W. Shakespeare was the greatest writer of the
sixteenth century.
A. understanding B. suspicion C. disbelief D. doubt
Question 59: He was amazed to see that the town center had changed beyond______.
A. recognition B. realization C. admission D. acknowledge
Question 60: Whether you had insurance is______the point, the accident is still your
fault. 
A. besides B. beside C. next to D. over
Question 61: The artist put the______touches on her painting. 
A. completing B. finishing C. finalizing D. ending
Question 62: Don’t tell my little brother about my sister’s surprise birthday party yet.
He’s got a big______. 
A. mouth B. eye C. cheek D. ear
Question 63: She has a soft______for Richard - he can do anything.
A. knot B, course C. spot D. sport
Question 64: I've had the______for him ever since he came to college. 
A. hots B. hot C. heat D. heating
Question 65: ______my reckoning, we should arrive in ten minutes. 
A. For B. In C. By D. On
Question 66: ______calculations have shown that the earth's resourses may run out
before the end of the next century.
A. Raw B. Blunt C. Rude D. Crude
Question 67: If you have a ______ conscience, you feel guilty about something
because you know it was wrong. If you have a______conscience, you do not feel guilty
because you know you have done nothing wrong.
A. criminal/peace B. brutal/green C. guilty/clear D. crude/clean
Question 68: Unfortunately, some politicians often hit______the belt to discredit their
opponents. 
A. below B. under C. over D. above
Question 69: Recently, with exports and sales decreasing, their outlook has noticeably
changed for the______.
A. better B. worse C. nicer D. more
Question 70: The manager threw a party______the group of computer experts from the
United States.
A. in honour of B. in favour of C. in welcome of D. in celebration of
Question 71: He doesn't have a lot of time to look for accommodation. He just stays in
that rough and______flat near his office. 
A. cough B. rough C. tough D. ready
Question 72:I don’t understand what you are saying. What a load of______. 
A. crap B. trap C. tab D. crab
Question 73: We’ve just met. Don’t you think you are______the gun to be talking about
marriage now? 
A. catching B. jumping C. scratching D. chasing
Question 74: Sara bought in a lot of business last month; she should ask for a pay rise
while she’s still on a______.
A. roam B. roll C. rush D. run
Question 75: We have discussed this problem at some______, but have not found out
the solution. 
A. time B. energy C. length D. distance
Question 76: People should______a green lifestyle to help conserve the natural
resources.
A. adapt B. adjust C. adopt D. adjoin
Question 77: All staffs are not allowed to use their personal mobile phones
during______hours. 
A. office B. official C. officer D. officer's
Question 78: Be careful what you say - she’s in a______mood today. 
A. blue B. green C. black D. gray
Question 79: He was as sick as a______when he realised he had thrown away his
lottery ticket. 
A. carrot B. parrot C. idiot D. rabbit
Question 80: When her son went missing, she was______herself with worry. 
A. beside B. besides C. in D. of
Question 81: She felt a little______when she lost her job.
A. black B. brown C. grey D. blue
Question 82: Things went______in the second game when we lost 38-0.
A. from now then on B. from time to time C. from bad to worse D. from
memory
Question 83: He seems to be a/an______fish but he is really just a normal guy.
A. ugly B. big C. oddD. old
Question 84: Everybody took the Mickey out of him because he had his hair cut so
short.
A. complimented B. praised C. laughed at D. criticized
Question 85: A lot of people believe the completely______claims they read on the
internet, and never actually research the issue. 
A. impossible B. malicious C. unfounded D. uninvolved 
Question 86: The human resources manager______the allegations that the company
hired illegal immigrants.
A. defends B. denies C. denounces D. acclaims
Question 87: My grandfather is a______fan of his old college basketball team.
A. lifelong B. permanent C. forever D. lasting
Question 88: Her parents refused to give their ______to her marriage to a man from a
different culture. 
A. thanksgiving B. blessing C. grace D. honor
Question 89: I______support the campaign for humane treatment of farm animals.
A. animatedly B. forcefully C. enthusiastically D. warmly 
Question 90: My son is my parents’ only grandchild, so of course they think
the______of him. 
A. globe B. earth C. world D. space
Question 91: Some men will do anything to______the approval of the woman they
love.
A. catch B. stand C. have D. win
Question 92: The article made some______criticisms of the corruption in the country's
political system.
A. grudging B. scathing C. burning D. violently
Question 93: A new TV show has sparked______by showing the positive side of
dropping out of college.
A. controversy B. argument C. contention D. debate 
Question 94: A______of disappointment came over me when I heard that the show
had been canceled.
A. flood B. roll C. wave D. storm
Question 95: My grandmother remembers the ______days of the civil war.
A. black B. dark C. shady D. gray
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Ex1. Mark the letter to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of the primary stress.
Question 1: A. establish B. renovate C. encourage
D. remember
Question 2: A. measure B. context C. postcard D.
resource
Ex2. Mark the letter to indicate the sentences that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
Question 3: - “Do you mind if I take a seat? ”        “
A. No I mind B. No, do as you please
C. Yes, do as you please D. Yes, I don’t mind
Question 4: Jenny: “I think higher living standard is one of the reason that many
people want to be a city dweller.” Mark: “        ”
A. Why not? B. I couldn’t agree more.
C. It’s nice of you to say so. D. That’s quite all right.
Ex3. Mark the letter to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE
meaning to the underlined part.
Question 5: Embracing new technologies will help the country to develop more
quickly.
A. rejecting                  B. obscuring                C. disobeying               D.
contradicting
Question 6: The hotel was incredible with  breathtaking view and excellent cuisine.
A. unimpressive           B. unsploit                   C. unadorned               D. untouched
Ex4. Read the following passage and mark the letter to indicate the correct
answer 
   Buying a house is the single largest financial investment an individual
makes. Yet, in India this act is fraught with risk and individuals depend on weak
laws for justice. Occasionally, deviant promoters are called to account as was the
case in the detention of Unitech’s promoters. This incident shows up the fallout of
an absence of proper regulation to cover contracts between buyers and real estate
promoters. A real estate bill, which is presently pending in Rajya Sabha, seeks to
fill this gap. It has been debated for over two years and should be passed by
Parliament in the budget session.
    India is in the midst of rapid urbanization and urban population is expected to
more than double to about 900 million over the next three decades. Unfortunately,
even the current population does not have adequate housing. A government
estimate in 2012 put the shortage at nearly 19 million units. If this shortage is to be
alleviated quickly, India’s messy real estate sector needs reforms.
            The   real  estate  bill  seeks  to  set  standards  for  contracts  between 
buyers  and  sellers. Transparency, a rare commodity in real estate, is enforced as
promoters have to upload project details on the regulators’ website. Importantly,
standard definitions of terms mean that buyers will not feel cheated after taking
possession of a house. In order to protect buyers who pay upfront, a part of the
money collected for a real estate project is ring-fenced in a separate bank account.
Also, given the uncertainty which exists in India on land titles, the real estate  bill
provides title insurance. This bill has been scrutinized by two parliamentary
committees and its passage now brooks no delay.
      This bill is an important step in cleaning up the real estate market, but the
journey should not end with it. State governments play a significant role in real
estate and  they are often the source of problems. Some estimates suggest that
real estate developers have to seek approvals of as many as 40 central and state
departments, which lead to delays and an  escalation in the cost of houses.
Sensibly, NDA government’s project to provide universal urban housing forces
states to institute reforms to access
central funding. Without real estate reforms at the level of states, it will not be
possible to meet the ambition of making
housing accessible for all urban dwellers.
Question 7: What is the passage mainly about?
A. The obstacles and resolutions to India’s real estate market
B. The urban dwellers’ inaccessibility to housing
C. The need for urgent reform in housing distribution
D. The lack of housing in India
Question 8: According to the passage, which of the following is the pending in
Raiya Sabha?
A. Real estate bill                                             B. Universal rural housing
programme
C. Universal urban housing programme             D. NDA
government’s new scheme
Question 9: Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. India’s real estate sector needs
B. Real state bill has been scrutinized by two parliamentary
C. Current population does not have adequate housing in
D. Urban population is expected to more than double to about 850 million over the
next three
Question 10: The word “fraught” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to         .
A. coping                     B. contentious              C. overflowing              D. tolerable
Question 11: According to the passage, state governments          .
A. encourage the real estate market B. obstruct reforms to
access universal urban housing
C. hinder the housing purchase process D. reject to mount the
housing fee
Question 12: The word “they” in the last paragraph refers to         .
A. developers               B. governments            C. estimates                
D. problems
Question 13: The word “escalation” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to  
.
A. growth                    B. degradation            C. revolution               
D. decrease
Ex5. Mark the letter to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences.
Question 14: His academic record at high school was poor. He failed to apply to
that prestigious university.
A. His academic record at high school was poor as a result of his failure to  apply
to that prestigious university.
B. Failing to apply to that prestigious university, his academic record at high school
was poor.
C. His academic record at high school was poor; as a result, he failed to apply to
that prestigious university.
D. His academic record at high school was poor because he didn’t apply to that
prestigious
university.
Question 15: My new neighbour is a famous author. My new neighbour is also an
influential political commentator.
A. My new neighbour is a famous author, and she is an influential political
commentator.
B. My new neighbour likes writing famous books and commenting on politics.
C. My new neighbour is not only a famous author but also an influential political
commentator.
D. My new neighbour writes famous books, but she does not know much about
politics.
Ex6. Read the following passage and mark the letter to indicate the correct
answer
    Let children learn to judge their own work. A child learning to talk does not learn
by being corrected all the time. If corrected too much, he will stop talking. He
notices a thousand times a day the difference between the language he uses and
the language those around him use.      Bit by bit, he makes the necessary
changes to make his language like other people’s. In the same way, children learn
all the other things they learn to do without being taught – to talk, run, climb,
whistle, ride a bicycle – compare their own performances with  those of more
skilled people, and slowly make the needed changes. But in school we never give
a child a chance to find out his mistakes for himself, let alone correct them. We do
it all for him. We act as if we thought that he would never notice a mistake unless it
was pointed out to him, or correct it unless he was made to. Soon he becomes
dependent on the teacher. Let him do it himself. Let him work out, with the help of
other children if he wants it, what this word says, what the answer is to that
problem, whether this is a good way of saying or doing this or not.
If it is a matter of right answers, as it may be in mathematics or science, give him
the answer book. Let him correct his own papers. Why should we, teachers, waste
time on such routine work? Our job should be to help the child when he tells us
that he can’t find the way to get the right answer. Let’s end all this nonsense of
grades, exams, and marks. Let us throw them all out, and let the children learn
what all educated persons must someday learn, how to measure their own
understanding, how to know what they know or do not know.
    Let them get on with this job in the way that seems most sensible to them, with
our help as school teachers if they ask for it. The idea that there is a body of
knowledge to be learnt at school an d used for the rest of one’s life is nonsense in
a world as complicated and rapidly changing as ours. Anxious parents and
teachers say, “But suppose they fail to learn something  essential, something they
will need to get on in the world?” Don’t worry! If it is essential, they will go out into
the world and learn it. 
Question 16: What does the author think is the best way for children to learn
things?
A. By listening to explanations from skilled people B. By copying what
other people do
C. By asking a great many questions D. By making
mistakes and having them corrected
Question 17: The passage suggests that learning to speak and learning to ride a
bicycle are          .
A. basically the same as learning other skills B. basically different
from learning adult skill 
C. not really important skills D. more important
than other skills
Question 18: What does the author think teachers do which they should not do?
A. They give children correct answers. B. They allow
children to mark their own work.
C. They encourage children to copy from one another. D. They point out
children’s mistakes to them.
Question 19: The word “those” in paragraph 1 refers to______.
A. skills                       B. performances           C. changes                  D. things
Question 20: According to paragraph 1, what basic skills do children learn to do
without being taught?
A. reading, talking, and hearing                        B. talking, climbing, and whistling
C. running, walking, and playing                       D. talking, running, and skiing
Question 21: Exams, grades and marks should be abolished because children’s
progress should only be estimated by______.
A. parents                   B. educated persons    C. the children themselves        D.
teachers
Question 22: The word “essential” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
______.
A. wonderful                B. important                C. complicated             D. difficult
Question 23: The author fears that children will grow up into adults who are
______.
A. too critical of themselves                             B. unable to use basic skills
C. too independent of others                            D. unable to think for themselves
Ex7. Mark the letter to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
the other three in pronunciation
Question 24: A. impressed B. abolished C. influenced D. heightened
Question 25: A. savour B. devour C. favour D.
flavour

Ex8. Mark the letter to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 26: The babysitter has told Billy’s parents about his ______ behavior and how
he starts acting act as soon as they leave home.
A. focus-seeking                      B. meditation- seeking C. attention-seeking          
D. concentration-seeking
Question 27:  ______ as a masterpiece, a work of art must transcend the ideals of the
period in which it was created.
A. In order to be ranking             B. Ranking C. Being ranked                           
D. To be ranked
Question 28: Every ______ piece of equipment was sent to the fire.
A. disposable               B. consumable             C. spendable                D. available
Question 29: Smith had a lucky escape. He ______ killed.
A. should have been     B. would have been      C. must have been       D. could have
been
Question 30: Neither of the boys came to school yesterday, ______?
A. didn’t he                  B. does he                   C. did he                     D. doesn’t he
Question 31: A good leader in globalization is not to impose but ______ change.
A. facilitate                  B. show                       C. cause                      D. oppose
Question 32: The old man warned the young boys  ______ in the deep river.
A. not to swimming      B. don’t swim               C. to swim                   D. against
swimming
Question 33: His father used to be a ______ professor at the university. Many students
worshipped him.
A. distinguishing           B. distinct                    C. distinctive                D.distinguished
Question 34: If Tim ______ so fast, his car wouldn’t have crashed into a tree.
A. haven’t driven          B. didn’t drive              C. drives                      D. hadn’t driven
Question 35: Most of the ______ in this workshop do not work very seriously or
productively.
A. rank and file            B. tooth and nail          C. eager beavers          D. old hand
Question 36: Not only ______ in the field of psychology but animal behavior is
examined as well.
A. is human behavior studied                           B. is studied human behavior
C. human behavior       D. human behavior is studied
Question 37: Luckily, the rain ______ so we were able to play the match.
A. watered down          B. gave out                  C. got away                 D. held off
Ex9. Mark the letter to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined part.
Question 38: He may be shy now, but he’ll soon  come out of his shell when he meets
the right girl.
A. hole                        B. become confident     C. shed                       D. become shy
Question 39: The only cure for alcoholism is complete  abstinence from alcohol.
A. sickness                  B. pretension               C. avoidance                D. absence
Ex10. Mark the letter to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each
of the following questions.
Question 40: He bought a lot of books, none of them he has ever read.
A. bought                    B. none                       C. them                       D. has ever read
Question 
41: There is few evidence that the children in language classrooms learn foreign
languages any better than adults in similar classroom situation.
A. few evidence                B. in language classrooms C. any better                    
D.  classroom situation
Question 42: The theory  isn’t sounding persuasive anymore because it had been
opposed by many scholars.
A. isn’t sounding          B. anymore                  C. had been opposed    D.
scholars
Ex11. Read the following passage and mark the letter that best fits each of the
numbered blanks from 43 to 47
    Around 200 million people are employed in tourism worldwide, making it the largest
industry in the modern global economy. It is estimated that three-quarters of a billion
people go on holiday each year, and  industry  planners  expect  this  figure  to  double 
(43) ______ 2020.  Some of  the  biggest beneficiaries are less developed countries,
where it is often their main source of income. (44) ______, along with the economic
benefits, this mass movement of people has resulted in environment. People often
forget the damage caused by carbon emissions from aircraft, (45) ______ contribute
directly to global warming. Deforestation has cleared land in order to build hotels,
airports and roads, and this has destroyed wildlife. In some areas, water shortages are
now common because of the need to fill swimming pools and water golf courses for
tourists. By pushing up prices for goods and services, tourism can also be harmful to
people living in tourist destinations. In response to these (46) ______, some travel
operators now offer environment-friendly holidays. Many of these aim to reduce the
negative effects of tourism by (47) ______ only hotels that have invested equipment to
recycle waste and use energy and water efficiently. Increasingly, tourists are also being
reminded to show respect for customs of the people whose countries they are going to
visit, and to support local businesses, such as restaurants and shops which depend on
tourism for their main income.
Question 43: A. before B. until       C. by          
D. in
Question 44: A. However B. Therefore    C. Yet           D. In
Question 45: A. what        B. which          C. whatever       D. that
Question 46: A. concerns B. priorities      C. scenarios      D. issues
Question 47: A. voting      B. promoting      C. empowering   D. permitting
Ex12. Mark the letter to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of
the following questions.
Question 48: It was not until after I got home that I realized I had not set the burglar
alarm in the office.
A.  Fortunately, I realized that I hadn't set the burglar alarm just before I left for home;
otherwise, I would have had to travel all the way back to the office.
B. On the way home, I suddenly realized that I had forgotten to turn on the burglar alarm
in theoffice.
C. I didn’t turn the burglar alarm on before I left the office, but I only became aware of
this afterI’d arrived home.
D. I wish I had realized before I arrived home that I hadn't turned on the burglar alarm in
the office, then it would have been easier to go and set it.
Question 49: Phil wanted to be separated from his family on the business trip for less
time than he was on the last.
A. As he had enjoyed being away from his family for such a long time on his last
business trip, Phil hoped that this trip would be even longer.
B. Phil knew that the business trip he was soon to take would keep him away from his
family for less time than the previous one
C. On this business trip, Phil hoped that he would not be away from his family for as
long a time as he had been on the previous one.
D. No longer wanting to take lengthy business trips because they separated him from
his family, Phil preferred not to go on any at all.
Question 50: When there is so much traffic on the roads, it is sometimes quicker to walk
than to go by car.
A. The traffic is always so heavy that you'd better walk to work; it’s quicker.
B. There is so much traffic these days that it is more pleasant to walk than to drive.
C. During rush hours, walking gives me much more pleasure than driving in the heavy
traffic.
D. It is faster to walk than to drive in the heavy traffic at certain time of the day.
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Ex 1: Mark the letter to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced
differently from that of the rest.
Question 1. A. systems B. goods C. letters D. groups
Question 2. A. cow B. below C. know D. show
Question 3. A. washes B. teaches C. changes D. likes
Ex2: Mark the letter to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position
of main stress.
Question 4. A. interview B. impression C. company D. formally
Question 5. A. vacancy B. remember C. impression
D. experience
Ex3: Mark the letter to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions
    Preparation is a key to a successful interview. Does the idea of going to a job
interview make you feel a little nervous? Many people find that it is the hardest part of
the employing process. But it is not really true. The more you prepare and practice, the
more comfortable you will feel.
You should find out as much as possible about the company before you go to the
interview. Understand the products that they produce and the services that they provide.
It is also good to know who the customers are and who the major competitors are.
Practice makes perfect. It will also make you feel more confident and relaxed. So,
practice your answers to common questions.
Make a list of questions to ask, too. Almost all interviewers will ask if you have
questions. This is a great opportunity for you to show your keenness, enthusiasm, and
knowledge.
    Make a great impression. The interview is your chance to show that you are the best
person for the job. Your application or resume has already exhibited that you are
qualified. Now it is up to you to show how your skills and experience match this position
and this company. The employer will be looking and listening to determine if you are a
good fit. He/she will be looking
for a number of different qualities, in addition to the skills that you possess. To make the
best impression, dress appropriately; express your strengths; arrive early, by about 10-
15 minutes; be enthusiastic; shake hands firmly; be an active listener; sit up straight and
maintain eye contact; and ask questions
    After the interview, follow up with a thank-you note. This is a chance for you to restate
your interest and how you can benefit the company. Your best bet is to try to time it so
that the note gets there before the hiring: decision is made. You should also follow up
with a phone call if you do not hear back from the employer within the specified time.
Question 6.The pronoun it refers to ________.
A. the job B. the interview C. the interviewer D. the
preparation
Question 7. What does the writer advise you to practice?
A. Asking and answering questions related to the job. B. Making products that
the company produces.
C. Providing services that the company serves. D. Meeting some
customers and competitors.
Question 8.Which should not be shown during your interview?
A. Punctuality B. A firm hand shaking C. Being properly-
dressed D. Weaknesses
Question 9. You can show your qualifications in the
A. dressing style and punctuality B. competing with the
competitors
C. resume and letter of application D. eye contact with the interview
Question 10. Which is not included in the writer's advice?
A. You should not communicate with the interviewer after the interview.
B. You should make the best impression in the interview.
C. You should write a note to say thanks to the interviewer after the interview,
D. You should telephone the interviewer for any information after the interview.
Read the following passage and mark the letter to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions
    Plants and animals will find it difficult to escape from or adjust to the effect of global
warming, Scientists have already observed shifts in the lifecycles of many plants and
animals, such as flowers blooming earlier and birds hatching earlier in the spring. Many
species have begun shifting where they live or their annual migration patterns due to
warmer temperatures.
    With further warming, animals will tend to migrate toward the poles and up
mountainsides toward higher elevations. Plants will also attempt to shift their ranges,
seeking new areas as old habitats grow too warm. In many places, however, human
development will prevent these shifts. Species that find cities or farmland blocking their
way north or south may become extinct. Species living in unique ecosystems, such as
those found in polar and mountaintop regions, are especially at risk because migration
to new habitats is not possible. For example, polar bears and marine mammals in the
Arctic are already threatened by dwindling sea ice but have nowhere farther to go.
    Projecting species extinction due to global warming is extremely difficult. Some
scientists have estimated that 20 to 50 percent of species could be committed to
extinction with 2 to 3 Celsius degrees of further warming. The rate of warming, not just
the magnitude, is extremely important for plants and animals. Some species and even
entire ecosystems, such as certain types of forest, many not be able to adjust quickly
enough and may disappear.
    Ocean ecosystems, especially fragile ones like coral reefs, will also be affected by
global warming. Warmer ocean temperatures can cause coral to “bleach”, a state which
if prolonged will lead to the death of the coral. Scientists estimate that even 1 Celsius
degree of additional warming could lead to widespread bleaching and death of coral
reefs around the world. Also increasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere enters the
ocean and increases the acidity of ocean waters. This acidification further stresses
ocean ecosystems.
Question 11: Scientists have observed that warmer temperatures in the spring cause
flowers to
A.die instantly B. bloom earlier C, become lighter             
D. lose color
Question 12: According to paragraph 2, when their habitats grow warmer, animals tend
to move ______.
A .south – eastwards and down mountainsides toward lower
B. north – westwards and up mountainsides toward higher
C. toward the North Pole and down mountainsides toward lower
D.toward the poles and up mountainsides toward higher
Question 13: The pronoun “those” in paragraph 2 refers to ______ 
A.species B. ecosystems C. habitats              D. areas
Question 14: The phrase “dwindling sea ice” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A.the frozen water in the Artie. B.the violent Arctic Ocean.
B.the melting ice in the Arctic. D.the cold ice in the Arctic.
Question 15: According to the passage, if some species are not able to adjust quickly to
warmer temperatures,
A.they may be endangered B.they can begin to develop
C.they will certainly need water. D.they move to tropical forests.
Question 16: The word “fragile” in paragraph 4 most probably means ______.
A.very large B.easily damaged
C.rather strong D. pretty hard
Question 17: The bleaching of coral reefs as mentioned in paragraph 4 indicates            
.
A.the water absorption of coral reefs. B.the quick growth of marine mammals.
C.the blooming phase of sea weeds. D.the slow death of coral reefs.
Question 18: The level of acidity in the ocean is increased by ______.
A.the rising amount of carbon dioxide entering the B.the decrease of acidity
of the pole
C.the extinction of species in coastal D.the lose of acidity in the
atmosphere around the
Question 19: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A.Influence of climate changes on human B.Effects of global
warming on animals and
C.Global warming and possible solutions D.Global warming and
species
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to show the underlined part that needs correction.
Question 20. That’s the young man whom we met him at the bus-stop last week, isn’t it?
Question 21.There were several large holes in the road, five of them had to be repaired
urgently.
Question 22. Anna went to see the dentist, whom took out two of her teeth.
Question 23. We didn’t want to swim in the sea, that looked very dirty.
Question 24. I suppose that’s the house where we’ll have to stay in there.
Mark the letter to indicate the correct option to fill each of the following blanks.
Question 25. They will introduce you to a lot of people, most of _____are businessmen.
A. which B. that C. who D. whom
Question 26. His advice can help you create a good impression ________ your
interviewers.
A. with B. in C. on D. at
Question 27. During the interview you should ________on what the interviewer is
saying.
A. look B. concentrate C. observe D. centralize
Question 28. I think he is the most suitable _______for the position.
A. employer B. trainee C. candidate D. examiner
Question 29. My friend has just bought me a ________as a birthday gift 
A. red Japanese small old car                                          B. small old red Japanese car
C. Japanese old small car                                                D. old red small Japanese car
Question 30. ___________turned out to be true.
A. Everything she had told us B. Everything where she had told us
C. Everything she had told us which D. That everything she told us
Question 31. My brother, _____________, refused to go to the concert with me.
A. whom hates country music B. that he hates country music
C. whose country music he hates D. who hates country music
Question 32. Mark said he ________ basketball as he could meet more interesting
people
A.came on B. took on C.took up D.did up
Mark the letter to indicate the option that best completes each of the following
exchanges  
Question 33. “What’s on television tonight?” – “_______”
A. It’s very interesting B. I’d like to go to the cinema
C. We should buy a new TV set D. A documentary at 9.30
34. “Would  you like a cup of tea?” _ “ _________”
A. Yes, I do B. Yes, please C. I’m sorry D. It’s my pleasure
Read the following passage and mark the letter to indicate the correct word for
each of the blanks 
    Here are the tips that help succeed in your job interview:
    Always arrive early. If you do not know ___(41)___the organization is located, call for
exact directions __(42)___advance. Leave some extra time for any traffic, parking, or
___(43)___events. If you are running late, call right away and let someone know. The
best time to arrive is approximately 5-10 minutes early. Give __(44)__ the time to read
your résumé on more time, to catch your breath, and to be ready for the interview. Once
you are at the office, treat everyone you encounter with respect. Be ___(45)__to
everyone as soon as you walk into the door.
Question 35. A. why B. when C. where D. that
Question 36. A. with B. in C. on D. for
Question 37. A. expected B. unexpected C. unexpectedly D. expectedly
Question 38. A. you B. your C. yours D. yourself
Question 39. A. pleasant B. happy C. disappointed D. excited
Choose to indicate the correct and natural combination of each pair of sentences
given.
Question 40. They booked the hotel. They had stayed there on their honeymoon.
A. They booked the hotel where they had stayed on their honeymoon.
B. They booked the hotel where they had stayed there on their honeymoon.
C. They booked the hotel which they had stayed on their honeymoon.
D. They booked the hotel which they had stayed there on their honeymoon.
Question 41. He comes from a large family. All of them now live in Canada.
A. He comes from a large family all of who now live in Canad.a
B. He comes from a large family all of whose now live in Canada.
C. He comes from a large family, all of whom now live in Canada.
D. He comes from a large family, all of that now live in Canada.
Question 42. He gave the information. I wrote it down at once.
A. He gave me the information that I wrote it down at once.
B. He gave me the information, that I wrote down at once.
C. He gave me the information which I wrote it down at once.
D. He gave me the information which I wrote down at once.
Question 43. People rumour that the leader has been suffering from a rare disease 
A.It was rumoured that the leader has been suffering from a rare disease
B. The leader is rumoured to have been suffering from a rare disease
C. A rare disease is rumoured to be causing sufferings to the leader
D. The leader has been rumoured to suffer suffer from a rare disease
Mark the letter to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s).
45. Hypertension is the most widespread and potential dangerous diseases 
A. scattered B. common C. colossal D. popular
46. He didn't bat an eyelid when he realized he failed the exam again.
A. wasn’t happy        B.  didn’t want to see            C.  didn't show surprise        
D. didn't care
47. The shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customer's behavior.
A.   disgusted             B.   puzzled                 C.   angry                    D.
upset
Mark the letter to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s).
48. In remote communities, it's important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.
A.   remake     B.   empty      C.   refill          D. repeat
49. There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment.
A.   ease      B.   attraction      C.   consideration        D. speculation
50. Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the
same region.
A.   restrain                 B.  stay unchanged                C.  remain unstable               
D. fluctuate