Test 20 Ii
Test 20 Ii
III. Give the correct form of the word in each bracket and write your answers on the
answer sheet. (1.0 point)
A live broadcast of any public event, such as a space (0. FLY) ______flight_____ or
sporting occasion, is almost (1.VARIABLE) ______________ accompanied by the thoughts of
a commentator. This may be on television, along with the relevant pictures, or (2.
ALTERNATE) _____alternatively_________ on radio. The technique involved differs
between the two media, with radio broadcasters needing to be more explicit and (3.
DESCRIBE) ______________ because of the (4. ABSENT) ______absence_________ of
visual information. TV commentators do not need to paint a picture for their audience; instead
their various observation should add to the images that are already there. There will sometimes
be silences and pauses in TV commentary, although these are becoming increasingly rare. Both
types of commentators should try to be informative, but should avoid sounding (5. OPINION)
______opinionated________. In sports commentary, (6. FAIR) _______unfairness_______ and
impartiality to both sides is vital, but spontaneity and (7. ENTHUSE)
_________enthusiasm______ are valued by those watching or listening. Sports commentators
usually broadcast live in an essentially (8. SCRIPT) _______________ way, although they
may refer to previously prepared materials such as sports statistics. Because of the (9.
PREDICT) _______unpredictable_______ nature of live events, thorough preparation in
advance is vital. The internet has helped enormously with this aspect of the job. Anyone
interested in becoming a commentator should have excellent organizational skills, the
willingness to work (10. REGULAR) _______irregular________ hours and a strong voice.
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the
sentence printed before it. (1.6 points)
1. I'm absolutely sure he took the money on purpose.
He couldn't possibly taken the money by mistake
2. The cost of living has gone up considerably in the last few years.
There has been a considerable increase in the cost of living in the last few years
3. The book was so good that I couldn't put it down.
It was so good a book that I couldn’t put it down
4. They recommended opening new factories in the depressed area.
They recommended that new factories be opened in the depressed area
5. He is the man most likely to win the race.
No one stands a better chance at winning the race than him
6. They acknowledge that Vietnam is successfully struggling against a new outbreak of
the coronavirus.
Vietnam is acknowledges to be successfully struggling against a new outbreak of the
corona virus
7. He became ill because he not only worked too hard but ate too little.
What with working too hard and eating too little, he became ill
8. If you worry, you will find it difficult to get to sleep.
The more you worry, the more you will find it difficult to get to sleep
II. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,
using the word given without changing it in any way. (1.4 points)
1. Nobody could possibly believe the story he told us. (BEYOND)
The story he told us was beyond belief
2. Nobody could think of a solution to the problem we were faced with. (COME)
Nobody could come up with a solution to the problem we were faced with
3. Who has to lock the doors when the office closes? (BLAME)
Who is to blame for not locking the doors when the office closes?
4. We agreed that each of us would do the washing-up on alternate days. (TURNS)
We agreed to take turns to do the washing-up
5. We were lucky to find somewhere to park so quickly. (STROKE)
It was a troke of luck to find somewhere to park so quickly
6. Teaching doesn't suit her. (CUT)
…..
7. She passed the world around that she was looking for a flat. (KNOWN)
she let it be known that she was looking for a flat
TEST 21
Question II. Write the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets. (8.0 points)
31. The guests are coming at 8 p.m. I (finish) ___________ cooking by then.
32. It is very important that we (notify) __________ as soon as there's a change in the
patient's condition.
33. The roads were very dangerous because it (snow) ____________ most most of the
morning.
34. The chef (plan) ___________ a themed Asian cuisine night, but the restaurant owner
wouldn't let him go ahead with it.
35. He (not/commit) ___________ that crime. He was in prison at that time!
36. They were fortunate (rescue) ____________ from the fire before the building
collapsed.
37. My dictionary (lose) ____________, I had to buy a new one.
38. I won't have those children (make) ___________ a noise in my house.
Question III. Supply the correct form of the words in bold. (7.0 points)
39. It is ______________ of him to lose his temper like that. He's usually very calm.
(CHARACTER)
40. Many fish ______________ protect their eggs from predators. (GENIUS)
41. She was struck by the ______________ of the houses. (SAME)
42. He completely ____________ the sign telling slow down, and ended up crashing into
a wall. (REGARD)
44. Sleeping during day and working when night comes sounds seemingly
____________. (SCIENCE)
44. Bob is a(n) ______________ of an intelligent student. (TYPE)
45. In a(n) _____________ manner, he stepped into the room and shouted at the top of
his voice. (DOUBT)
Question I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as
possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it. (5.0 points)
81. Press photographers are banned from taking photographs backstage.
→ On no
82. Vitamin intake and intelligence are not connected.
→ There is
83. More people are infected with HIV this year than they were five years ago.
→ Not
84. The Mountain Rescue Team is pessimistic about the missing climbers.
→ The Mountain Rescue Team doesn't hold
85. I really admire you for your improvement.
→ I take
Question II. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. (5.0 points)
86. Pauline doesn't want to be given a main part in the school play.
RATHER
→ Pauline
87. The minister's popularity suffered as a result of the scandal.
EFFECT
→ The scandal
88. When she sold the jewelry at such a low price, she was cheated. RIDE
→ When
89. "Let's not make any plans and just see what happens".
EAR
→ Peter suggested
90. The Japanese are the best at making pocket-sized technology.
COMES
→ The Japanese are
TEST 22
Section 3. Supply the correct form of the word provided to the right of each blank.
For a period of its history, the city of Coventry had a considerable reputation as the main
centre of clock and watchmaking in Britain, and Coventry timepieces made then were (1)
__________ (SYNONYM) with both quality and (2) _____________ (RELY). Few
people in the city today will have heard of Samuel Watson, but he almost (3)
______________ (HAND) paved the way for Coventry's involvement in the clock and
watch business. He was at the (4) ________________ (FRONT) of the watchmaking
revolution in the 1680s, and although it is not known how Watson became involved in the
trade, he was a trailblazer for others.
Watson made his name in 1682 when he sold a clock to King Charles II and was invited
to be the King's (5) _______________ (MATHEMATICS). The following year he began
work on an astronomical clock for the King, complete with planets and signs of the
zodiac, which took seven years to build. It not only told the time of day but also the (6)
_____________ (POSITION) changes of the planets. Queen Mary acquired it in 1691
and it is still in the (7) ______________ (OWN) of the Royal Family. He built several
other clocks, and by 1690 the clamour for Watson's clocks was such that he left Coventry
and took up (8) ____________ (RESIDE) in London. He became Master of the London
Clockmakers' Company in 1692, which is testament to his (9) ____________ (STAND)
in the growing industry.
Section 1. Rewrite the sentence beginning with the word(s) given so that it has the closest
meaning to the original one.
1. As people grow older, they become more and more forgetful.
→ The
2. Melissa's father was very busy, but he still played with her.
→ Busy
3. Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire early.
→ But for
4. We shouldn't overstate the importance of finishing the project on time.
→ We shouldn't put
5. The students' riotous behaviors should have been severely punished.
→ The students deserved
TEST 23
II. Give the correct form of the words in brackets. Write your answers on the answer
sheet. (5 points)
1. I can't see why the board of leaders keep (COMMIT) _______________ over the
debate about whether or not to dismiss the current coach.
2. I hate admitting defeat but in this case the opposition is (REFUTE)
_______________ correct.
3. When he was still unmarried ten years ago, he was (FEET) _______________ and
fancy-fee.
4. The venom of many snakes, especially cobras, acts as a (HALLUCINATE)
_______________, producing ecstatic visions.
5. A circle is a shape on which all the points are (DISTANCE) _______________
from a fixed central point.
6. He stood at the door to make sure that no one (GATE) _______________ the
party.
7. It’s (CHARACTER) _______________ of him to lose his temper like that - he’s
usually very calm.
8. He (KNOW) _______________ that he had been at fault.
9. She's in the (ENVIOUS) _______________ position of being able to choose who
she works for.
10. He was (CEREMONY) _______________ removed from the list of members for
gross misconduct.
III. Fill each gap in the following sentences with a suitable preposition or an adverb
particle. Write your answers on the answer sheet. (10 points)
1. I would like to apply ______ the position of sales clerk that you advised______ the
Sunday newspaper.
2. The clerk ______ that counter said those purses were______ sale.
3. _____ 35% we can see that electronics and appliance sector accounted______ the
majority of online sales in 2005.
4. He isn’t independent______ any means. He depends on his father ______ everything.
5. Someone broke______ the shop and made ______ with several TVs and videos.
6. She advised me ______ taking public transport ______ rush hours.
7. Brian was______ pressure from his boss to finish the project ______ the deadline.
8. Your promotion definitely calls ______ a celebration; let’s go ______ to a nice
restaurant tonight and have a bottle of champagne.
9. Since he had waited ______ line for hours to buy his ticket, Brian was______ the first
to see the new “Star Wars” movie.
10. It was obvious ______ the expression on his face that Mike was quite
surprised______ the result of his exam.
IV. Give the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets. Write your answers on the
answer sheet. (5 points)
1. I suppose when you (return) ___________ next year, all these old buildings (pull)
__________ down.
2. If he (not drink) ___________ so much last night, he (not be) ___________ so
tired now.
3. The building (guard) ___________ at the moment by the police to prevent it from
(enter) ___________.
4. I meant (buy) ___________ an evening paper but I didn't see anyone (sell)
___________ them.
5. He (leave) ___________ us 3 hours ago. By now he must (be) ___________ at
home.
I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the original one.
Write your answers on the answer sheet. (10 points)
1. Although the fish appears to be harmless, it is quite dangerous.
→ Contrary
2. He got down to writing a letter as soon as he returned from his work.
→ No
3. It was wrong of you to allow a four-year-old child to walk home alone.
→ You should
4. “OK. It’s my mistake. I’m sorry”, Peter said.
→ Peter admitted
5. I am not a solitary person, I'm sociable.
→ Rather
6. It was more of a business arrangement than a marriage.
→ It was not
7. I could hold a big party due to my mom’s help.
→ Had it
8. Sally showed absolutely no fear when climbing the wall.
→ Sally showed a total
9. He is so ambitious- he's determined that he'll be successful in the company.
→ He is determined to make his
10. I didn't notice I had left my umbrella on the bus until it started to rain.
→ It was not until
II. Rewrite each sentence in such a way that it means the same as the original one, using
the word in the bracket at the end of each sentence. Do not change this word in any
way. Write your answers on the answer sheet. (5 points)
1. John was shocked to hear that he had failed his driving test. (CAME)
→
2. The public reaction to the design of the new theater turned out to be bitterly critical.
(TEETH)
→
3. The warmth of her welcome surprised me. (ABACK)
→
4. I don't mind staying in on a Saturday night if I have good company. (AVERSE)
→
5. We were surprised to see that he got mad at our decision. (RED)
→
TEST 25
Part II. Use the correct form of the words in brackets. Write your answers in the box
provided. (1.0 point)
RUNNING FOR HEALTH
If you want to improve your overall level of fitness, running is one of the best
sports to choose. It can increase the strength of your bones, it is good for your heart, and
it can help with weight (1. LOSE)_______________ . You will soon begin to see a
significant (2. IMPROVE)_______________ in your general health and if you are the
sort of person who enjoys a challenge, then you could consider making the decision to
run a marathon-a race of (3. APPROXIMATE) ________________ 42 kilometres. (4.
EXPERIENCE) _________________ runners and sports instructors say you should make
a point of having a physical (5. CHECK) __________________ with your doctor before
you start training. Another (6. RECOMMEND) _________________ is that anyone who
has an old back, knee or ankle injury should take extra care. You should never use
running shoes which hurt your feet or in which you feel (7. COMFORT)
_________________ after a long run. It is a good idea to start by running slowly for
about twenty minutes three times a week and (8. GRADUAL) ___________________
increase the number of kilometres you run. You should find running long (9. DISTANT)
_________________ gets progressively easier, and after a time, you may feel that even a
marathon will be (10. POSSIBILITY)__________________!
TEST 26
Question II. Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate form.(8 pts)
31. I (follow)_________his advice, I wouldn’t be in dangerous now.
32. I don’t know what the matter is with him. He (act)______ funny since you were
away.
33. He was the only student (award)_______ the special prize in reciting poetry
competition.
34. He is planning (complete)________ all his coursework by next week.
35. If you felt lonely, you ( give)_______ me a ring
36. They (have)_________English from nine to ten in this room. Don’t let anyone disturb
them then.
37. Three days ago, Mr Brown ran out of money so he sold his car and one day later he
won a lotterry ticket. He (sell)_________ it.
38. Just as I (wonder)_________ what to do next, the phone rang.
Question III. Supply the correct form of the wordsgiven. (7 pts)
39. When you travel into space, you can eat and drink in ______. (WEIGHT)
40. How do you ________ the real painting from the fake one ?
(DIFFERENT)
41. He __________and fell into the water. (BALANCE)
42.All the ________from the last lecture were not allowed to attend (ABSENCE)
the interview for the coming project.
43.Ann _______ and picked up her riding hat. (MOUNT)
44. Jim is very disorganized and not very ________ . (BUSINESS)
45. You look rather _______ . Are you worried about something? (OCCUPY)
Question I. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the
same as the sentence printed above it. (5 pts)
81. The company presents a gold watch to each of its retiring employees.
Each
82. They tried hard so that they would pass the exam.
With
83. On his way home Terry had an unfortunate accident .
Terry met
84.The Pacific Ocean is averagely deeper than the Atlantic.
The average
85.Peter said “I wish I were in your place”.
Peter said
Question II. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first
one, using the words given. You MUST use between TWO and FIVE words. (5 pts)
86. You’d feel better if you had a quiet holiday. (DO)
A quiet holiday
87. By chance I was in that town when the earthquake started.
(HAPPENED)
I that town when the earthquake started.
88. Despite knowing this place very well, I got lost.
(THOUGH)
I got lost very well.
89. Were Jack not so affluent a man, she would not be dating with him. (BUT)
, she would not be dating with him.
90. They listened eagerly and attentively to the President’s speech.
(EARS)
They to the President’s speech
TEST 27
II. Give the correct tense/ form of the given verb in each of the following questions to
complete the sentences. (1.0 point)
1. Peter, together with his family members, (visit) ______ Ha Long Bay twice this year.
2. It is necessary that everyone (be) ________ calm in times of danger.
3. I (know) _______ the answer, I would tell you right away.
4+5. I (inform)____________that they postponed (deliver)_________ our furniture.
6+7. The speed limit is 30 miles an hour but Tom (drive)_________ at 50 miles at that
time. He shouldn’t (be)__________driving so fast.
8. Only yesterday I (realize)__________ what was going on.
9. People always (blame)________their circumstances for what they are.
10. Her belongings (destroy)__________ in a fire.
IV. Give the correct form of the word in each bracket and write your answers on the
answer sheet (2.0 points).
1. Friend’s family has suffered from his ______.
EXPEND
2. The water from the stream should be ______ before you drink it.
PURE
3. John told everyone that he worked for a large company, but the company is ________.
EXIST
4. Jim is very disorganized and not very_______.
BUSINESS
5. The principal said some_______ words to the pupils before the exam.
COURAGE
6. Although we were in danger, Ann seemed quite________ .
CONCERN
7. Some parents feel dismayed because of their children’s_________.
BEHAVE
8. My sister has good _________ skills. She can relate to teenagers very well.
PERSON
9. These young people are ________supporters of the new plan of our city.
ENTHUSIASM
10. My uncle is in his forties. He is a well-built ________man.
AGE
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the
sentence printed before it (1.0 point).
1. I don't feel like going to the party.
→ I am not in
2. David is proud of the fact that he is never late.
→ David prides
3. You should not only balance your diet but also do sports.
→ In addition
4. Immediately after their arrival, the meeting was delayed.
→ Barely
5. If you don’t pay on time, your booking will be cancelled.
→ Failure
II. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,
using theword given without changing it in any way. (1.0 point)
1. After six-year relationship, Martha and Billy have decided to get married. (KNOT)
→
2. Noise is something that it is not possible for me to tolerate. (PUT)
→
3. He is becoming quite famous as an interviewer. (NAME)
→
4. He makes sure that he isn't associated with policies he disagrees with. (DISTANCES)
→
5. I really don't know what you're talking about. (FAINTEST)
→
TEST 28
II. GIVE THE CORRECT FORM OF THE WORDS IN BRACKETS (2pts).
1. I assume he'll come at his usual 10 a.m. ____________ time. (APPOINT)
2. Learners can feel very ____________ if an exercise is too difficult. (ENCOURAGE)
3. Traditionally reared animals grow more slowly than those reared under ____________
farming conditions. (INTENSE)
4. Thousands of labourers became ____________ with no alternative employment.
(EMPLOY)
5. The children seem to be totally ____________ of working by themselves. (CAPABLE)
97. Daisy’s father was busy, but he still played with her.
→ No matter how busy Daisy’s father was, he still played with her.
- No matter how adj/adv SV, SV: mặc dù … nhưng …
Dịch: Dù bố Daisy có bận đến đâu thì ông vẫn chơi với cô.
Part 2. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one,
using the word given. Do not change the word given in any way. You must use between
three and six words including the word given.
101. My car really needs to be repaired soon. MUST
→ I really must have/ get my car repaired soon.
- Bị động sai khiến: have/get sth p2: có cái gì được làm bởi ai
Dịch: Tôi thực sự phải sửa xe của tôi sớm.
102. Linda’s plans for a picnic have been spoilt by the weather. FALLEN
→ Linda’s plans for a picnic have fallen through because of the weather.
- fall through: thất bại
Dịch: Kế hoạch đi dã ngoại của Linda đã thất bại vì thời tiết
105. They still haven’t found what caused the accident. CAUSE
→ They have yet to find (out) what the cause of of the accident was.
- have yet to V: vẫn chưa làm gì
Dịch: Họ vẫn chưa tìm ra nguyên nhân vụ tai nạn là gì.
TEST 30
Section 2. Supply the correct form of the word in brackets. Write your answers in
corresponding numbered boxes.
21. The scientist's latest __________ revolutionized our understanding of physics.
(DISCOVER)
22. The company is committed to implementing more __________ practices to reduce its
carbon footprint. (ENVIRONMENT)
23. In order to save money, we need to __________ on our monthly expenses.
(ECONOMY)
24. The chef's greatest __________ comes from seeing customers enjoy their meals.
(SATISFY)
25. The company invested in advanced technology to streamline __________ processes
and increase efficiency. (PRODUCT)
26. Last night, my parents attended a ______ of a play scheduled to open next Tuesday.
(VIEW)
27. They never dare to leave their only child _________ for even a moment.
(ATTEND)
28. The artist's __________ of classical compositions through a contemporary lens
brought fresh insight to timeless melodies. (INTERPRET)
29. The professor's __________ on existentialism challenged conventional wisdom and
sparked intense debate among academics. (PHILOSOPHIZE)
30. The businesswoman's __________ spirit drove her to establish multiple successful
ventures in diverse industries. (ENTREPRENEUR)
Section 1. Rewrite the sentences with the given word(s) or beginning in such a way that
their meanings remain unchanged.
1. Thomas spoke so quickly that I had difficulty understanding him. (IT)
Thomas spoke so quickly that I ______________________ him.
2. They’ve postponed the match and it’ll be played next weekend. (PUT)
The match ___________________ until next weekend.
3. I am never going to speak to Louis again. ( INTENTION)
I’ve got ____________ to Louis again.
4. It wasn’t worth going to the market because it was closing. (POINT)
The market was closing, so _____________ going there.
5. He was really jealous when he saw his brother’s new car. (GREEN)
→ He was_______________________________________________ see his
brother 's new car.
6. It’s sad, but unemployment is unlikely to go down this year.
→ Sad
______________________________________________________________________.
7. People believe that the Chinese invented paper in 105 A.D.
→ Paper
_____________________________________________________________________.
8. It’s a pity that you wrote that letter.
→ I'd
________________________________________________________________________
.
9. He decided to repair the thing himself and not to take it back to the shop.
→ Rather
____________________________________________________________________.
10. I'm sure it wasn't Mrs. Elton you saw because she’s in Bristol.
→ It can’t
____________________________________________________________________.