fill in each space in the following passage with one suitable world.
Computers play an important role in our everyday lives, sometimes without us even realizing it. Consider the use (1)............ computers in both shops and offices. Big shops especially chain stores with branches all over the country, have to deal with very large amounts of information. They have to make (2)................. that there are enough goods on the selves for customers to buy; they need to be (3).............. to re-order befora stocks (4).............. out, to decide which things are selling well and (5)........... on. All these processes (6)........... performed quickly and afficiently by computers. A (7)............... of offices work in the past involved information on paper. (8)................... it had been dealt with by people, the paper was put (9)............. for future reference. This way of working was (10).............. particularly easy or fast. A computerized system is much more efficient.
1. Don’t you get tired ______ watching TV every night?
A. with B. by C. of D. at
2. Don’t be afraid ________ the dog. He’s quite harmless.
A. in B. of C. at D. for
3. I am ________ of gardening and growing a wide variety of flowers.
A. fond B. keen C. surprised D. fed
4. Mary is ________ in gardening. She can work in the garden for hours.
A. excited B. exciting C. interested D. amused
5. She did all the work _________ her own.
A. by B. on C. for D. at
6. Have you seen Peter lately? I’ve been looking ________ him this week.
A. by B. in C. for D. into
7. I’m ________ of hearing your excuses for your lateness.
A. tired B. fond C. worried D. surprised
8. She has learnt English for 3 years, and she is good _________ English now.
A. by B. in C. for D. at
9. Are you_________ in knowing all the answers?
A. interested B. excited C. amused D. frightened
10. The students are bored _______ learning the same subjects.
A. of B. at C. in D. with
11. He is ________ listening to his sister’s advice.
A. bored in B. interested in C. tired of D. tired in
12. Many people in the world are fond __________ football.
A. of B. with C. in D. for
13. He has been out of work __________ a long time.
A. since B. for C. in D. when
14. How are you? I haven’t seen you _________ ages.
A. since B. for C. in D. at
15. Our holiday was ruined ___________ the bad weather.
A. at B. with C. by D. for
16. On a summer Sunday, most of the roads are crowded __________ cars.
A. with B. of C. for D. at
17. She is _______ in being a nurse.
A. tired B. afraid C. bored D. interested
18. He left school ________ the age of 18.
A. on B. in C. at D. by
19. Faraday was born ________ a poor family.
A. for B. in C. onto D. on
20. I’m going on holiday __________ the end of this month.
A. at B. in C. on D. to
21. They haven’t found _________ any efficient medicine for SARS.
A. in B. up C. on D.out
22. If I were 5 years younger, I would apply_________ that job.
A. to B. of C. for D. into
23. Finally, they succeeded _________ finding a cure for that strange disease.
A. with B. on C. to D. in
24. The doctor said she needed to be _________ a diet.
A. in B. on C. with D. into
25. Mai and Minh decided to go _________ a walk.
A. by B. for C. on D. in
26. She was born ______________ May 12th, 1990.
A. in B. on C. at D. into
27. I haven’t seen my brother __________ 5 months.
A. since B. during C. from D. for
28. What do you do ___________ the evening?
A. in B. on C. at D. from
29. We haven’t seen each other __________ last January.
A. for B. on C. since D. in
30. I last met her ________ October last year.
A. since B. in C. on D. for
31. Mary was standing _________ front of her desk.
A. on B. at C. in D. from
32. I’m grateful __________ you for your kindness.
A. to B. in C. of D. about
33. She was able to carry ___________ all the tasks assigned to her.
A. away B. out C. on D. off
34. We might have a picnic. It depends ____________the weather.
A. in B. at C. to D. on
35. Thank you. It was very kind _________ you to help me.
A. for B. of C. from D. to
36. She always takes good care ___________ her children.
A. for B. in C. of D. with
37. Washington State is famous ________its apples.
A. in B. for C. of D. with
38. Thank you very much _________ what you have done for me.
A. of B. up C. for D. about
39. Do you belong ________ any clubs or organizations?
A. on B. to C. for D. up
40. She’ll come home ___________ April.
A. on B. in C. at D. for
41. She is very kind ___________ everyone.
A. of B. to C. at D. for
42. It’s very kind ________ invite me.
A. from you to B. by you to C. of you to D. that you
43. It happened ________ 7.00 ________ the evening.
A. in / at B. to / in C. at / to D. at / in
44. My brother was very good __________ physics.
A. with B. at C. in D. on
45. I haven’t heard from Mai for ages. I’m a bit worried ________ her.
A. with B. for C. about D. in
46. I’m sorry _______ Nam my friend, who lost a mother last week.
A. about B. for C. with D. to
47. The three friends all applied _______ the same job.
A. for B. in C. at D. on
48. Tom succeeded ________ persuading his boss to buy a computer.
A. of B. in C. on D. with
49. They are now in Paris; they will leave ____________ London next week.
A. to B. for C. in D. on
50. I’m _____________ advertisements on TV.
A. tired of B. bored with
C. fed up with D. all are correct
51. Why are you angry ______________ me? I didn’t do anything wrong.
A. at B. with C. to D. of
53. You can get there ___ bus or ___ foot.
A. by – by B. with – with C. by – on D. on - on
54. They plan to arrive in Paris ___ July 4th.
A. in B. on C. at D. of
55. Don't forget to congratulate him ___ his birthday.
A. on B. at C. in D. for
56. Jenny is ___ work now.
A. at B. on C. for D. of
57. Tracy waited ___ the bus station for an hour.
A. with B. for C. since D. at
58. Ida wanted to stay ___ home.
A. in B at C. on D. for
59. You should spend your money ___ something worthwhile.
A. on B. with C. in D. for
60. ___ a rainy day I like to stay at home.
A. at B. during C. on D. in
61. I have known her ___________ last year.
A. for B. since C. from D. at
62. Nowadays many people are aware ___________ danger of smoking.
A. to B. for C. at D. of
63. I am happy to hear from Mary because I haven’t seen her ________ last year.
A. for B. on C. since D. A and B
64. She always takes good care_______ her children.
a. for b. in c. of d. with
65. Jane doesn't spend much money______ clothes.
a. over b. about c. at d. on
66. She was very surprised________ the grade she received.
a. at b. on c. of d. about
67. We went there_______ car and stayed there for the whole day.
a. in b. on c. with d. by
68. We started our journey ______ foot.
a. with b. by c. on d. in
69. He always prevents me_______ doing my duty.
a. of b. from c. with d. against
70. Mr. Foster lives_____ 667E 76th street______ New York.
a. in/in b. at/in c. on/in d. in/on
71. Water consists_____ oxygen and hydrogen.
a. about b. with c. on d. of
72. He succeeded________ getting a scholarship.
a. in b. about c. for d. on
73. Thank you very much_____ what you have done for me.
a. of b. up c. for d. about
74. Are you interested ___________ working for us.
a. at b. in c. on d. by
75. What’s the matter ___________ you this morning, John?
a. with b. at c. for d. from
76. Television has been very popular ___________ 1950s.
a. for b. in c. since d. during
77. His grandfather died _________the age of 90.
a. in b. of c. on d. at
78. It is very nice______ you to take so much trouble.
a. of b. to c. for d. from
79. Ed depends________ his family for financial support.
a. on b. in c. of d. at
80. I prefer coffee______ tea.
a. than b. to c. from d. for
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1) Your father is very kind (with/for/to/in) David.
2) Hurry or you will be late (for/at/on/from) school.
3) Were they present (in/at/on/about) the meeting?
4) She was confused (with/on/about/in) the dates.
5) His book is different (about/from/for/between) mine.
6) Your plan is similar (with/to/of/for) his.
7) The boy is afraid (of/on/in/about) snakes.
8) She is accustomed (with/to/on/of) getting up early.
9) He was successful (in/with/of/to) his job.
10) That student is very quick (with/at/for/about) mathematics.
11) Iraq is rich (on/for/to/in) oil.
12) Are you aware (with/to/of/for) the time?
13) Are you acquainted (to/with/in/of) this man?
14) He has been absent (from/of/to/with) school lately.
15) They are interested (in/on/about/with) buying a new house.
16) Smoking is harmful (for/with/to/about) our health.
17) She is serious (with/about/of/for) learning to be a doctor.
18) I couldn’t believe what he said. It was contrary (to/with/for/in) his thought.
19) Our study is very important (for/with/to/about) our future and useful (for/to/with/in) our country.
20) Don’t give up your hope. Be confident (of/about/in/with) yourself.
21) I have some tickets available (for/to/of/with) you.
22) Are you capable (with/of/for/to) that job?
23) He is accustomed (to/with/for/in) driving fast like this.
24) Are you confident (with/of/about/in) what she has said?
25) The room was available (with/for/to/on) 2 people.
26) Finally, Jack is successful (on/in/at/to) his trade.
27) This theatre is often crowded (with/to/on/about) viewers.
28) Your bag is similar (with/to/about/for) mine.
29) The bottle is full (with/of/in/at) water.
30) Poison is harmful (to/with/for/about) humans.
31) Cheques are useful (with/to/for/on) travellers.
32) Are you successful (on/in/at/to) your experiment?
33) She got back safe (for/from/with/to) her adventure.
34) It was very lucky (to/for/of/with) me that my bag was found.
35) He seems friendly (on/to/for/about) everyone in the village.
36) She was sad (about/for/with/to) my refusal.
37) Quang Linh is popular (with/for/to/in) folk songs.
38) The student is quick (with/at/on/to) understanding what the teacher explains.
39) The story is very pleasant (to/with/for/in) us.
40) He is very kind (to/of/with/for) me.
41) I’m capable (of/with/for/to) speaking two languages.
42) She is never late (to/for/with/from) work.
43) It was very nice (to/of/in/for) him to give me a lift.
44) Yesterday Nga was absent (with/from/to/for) class because she was ill.
45) Contrary (to/with/for/about) his doctor’s orders, he has gone back to work.
46) Don’t worry (about/with/to/for) the money! I’ll lend you.
47) They have been waiting (for/with/to/at) the bus for half an hour.
48) Why don’t you ask (with/to/for/on) a pay increase?
49) He took advantage (of/in/about/for) this opportunity to explain why he had done that.
50) The weeks went slowly (by/with/of/for).
51) You have to move this box to make room (for/to/about/with) the new television set.
52) Nowadays we rely increasingly (on/in/at/to) computers to regulate the flow of traffic in the town.
53) Translate these sentences (for/into/with/of) English.
54) Have you taken notice (to/for/of/with) the sign “No Smoking”?
55) Ken prefers Chinese food (about/to/over/with) French food.
56) Don’t shout (to/at/with/for) the child when he makes a mistake.
57) Last Sunday I was invited (to/on/in/at) his wedding party.
58) I have been looking (after/for/into/at) my dog for two days but I haven’t seen it yet.
59) I don’t care (about/for/with/to) what they have said.
60) I talked to him so enjoyably that I lost track (to/with/of/for) the time.
61) He spent too much money (with/on/to/in) that car.
62) Do you believe (on/at/to/in) God?
63) You must make allowance (to/for/with/of) him because he has been ill.
64) May I start now? Yes, go (up/down/ahead/back).
65) She caught sight (with/of/to/for) a car in the distance.
66) She is leaving (to/for/with/at) Paris.
67) Don’t make noise! I’m concentrating (to/on/in/at) the question.
68) Things are going (to/on/out/off) nicely.
69) She has suffered (from/to/with/about) her heart attack.
70) The exchange rate of dollars is going (up/down/on/with) from 16,000 VND to 15,750 VND for one US dollar.
71) We have lost touch (with/of/for/over) each other for a long time.
72) I must study hard to keep pace (with/of/for/to) my classmates.
73) The prices of petrol are going (up/down/on/out) from 52 US dollars to 54 US dollars for a barrel.
74) I usually regard him (with/in/as/at) my close friend.
75) Don’t make a fuss (over/on/at/of) such trifles.
76) The bomb has gone (out/off/over/with) in a crowded street.
77) Who will look (for/after/at/around) the child when you’re away?
78) Congratulate you (in/to/on/with) winning the game.
79) I feel very hot because the electricity has gone (off/out/along/after).
80) The plane crashed (into/on/in/with) the mountain.
81) I’ve lost my keys. Can you help me look (at/for/after/into) them?
82) The book is divided (to/in/into/for) three parts.
83) I wrote to the company asking them (to/for/about/with) more information about the job.
84) Many people regard him (as/to/in/of) one of the greatest pianists in the world.
85) Our teacher was very kind (of/to/for/with) us.
86) Her children are very quick (with/about/at/for) computer games.
87) This kind of music is popular (for/to/with/about) the young.
88) Boys are fond (in/of/on/at) playing football.
89) Last week the beach was overcrowded (of/over/with/for) people.
90) She’s very worried (for/with/at/about) her mother’s health.
91) Why are these two schools different (to/from/with/at) each other?
92) Most children are ill-prepared (to/for/from/at) employment.
93) Four-fifths of the world’s computers use programs (at/in/on/about) English.
94) Attending all the lectures is important (to/with/at/in) us.
95) English belongs (from/to/on/in) those who use it.
96) Clean air provides us (for/at/with/about) a healthy supply of oxygen.
97) My brother is very interested (in/at/on/about) chess but he is not good at it.
98) I don’t think he was present (in/at/on/of) the meeting yesterday.
99) Are you serious (for/about/with/over) learning to be an architect?
100) She has become very famous (for/at/on/with) her novels.
101) Mary always take good care (for/of/to/with) her children.
102) Henry was born (on/in/at/to) 1992.
103) Lisa is very good (at/with/in/about) chemistry.
104) The forest fire went (after/off/out/along) after two days.
105) I always find it hard to keep pace (up/with/for/on) Nam, one of the best students in my class.
106) What do you often do (in/on/at/of) the evening?
107) Smoking is not good (for/at/about/of) our health.
108) The interview was broadcast (on/in/at/for) radio and television.
109) That farmer succeeded (on/in/at/with) raising fish.
110) Clean air is necessary (with/for/about/of) our health.
111) The future of a country depends (in/at/on/from) the youth.
112) There is a great difference (from/between/about/for) these two things.
113) My father is used (to/on/in/at) living in the countryside.
114) My father isn’t pleased (for/about/with/from) my work.
115) Many people are involved (on/in/of/at) the use of English.
116) English provides ready access (with/to/for/of) the world scholarship.
117) She is always fed up (at/with/for/about) washing dishes after dinner.
118) The roofs are covered (with/about/by/for) red tiles.
119) My father insisted (in/on/of/at) building a new house.
120) We are looking forward (in/at/for/to) seeing you again.
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V/ choose the word or phrase (A;B;C;D) that best its each in the following passage
To many people, their friends are the most important in their life. Really good friends always (1)______ joys and sorrows with you and never turn their backs on you. Your best friend may be someone you have known all your life or someone you have grown (2)______ with.
There are all sorts of things can (3)______ about this special relationship. It may be the result of enjoying the same activities and sharing experiences. Most of us have met someone that we have immediately felt relaxed with as if we had known them for ages. However, it really takes you years to get to know someone well (4)______ to consider your best friend.
To the majority of us, this is someone we trust completely and (5)______ understands us better than anyone else. It's the person you can tell him or her your most intimate secrets.
1/ a/ have b/ share c/ give d/ spend
2/ a/ up b/ through c/ on d/ in
3/ a/ provide b/ bring c/ cause d/ result
4/ a/ such b/ too c/ enough d/ so
5/ a/ whose b/ whom c/ which d/ who.
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3. What time .....?
a. are you going to go to bed? b. you go to bed c. do you go to bed.
4. What time does Hanh ...in history class?
a. study b. have c. learns
5. What .......? – Math
a. are you study b. do you study c. you are studying
6. Thi has Physics ... Tuesday ... 7. 30.
a. on-at b. from-to c. at-on
7. .... racks have magazines
a. That b. This c. These
8. Do you have magazines and ... here?
a. science book b. newspapers c. dictionary.
9. You can find Math books ...the shelves ... the left.
a. on-on b. on-at c. in-on
10. Mrs. Hoa is a ....
a. librarian b. library c. engineer.
11. English books are ... the back ... the library.
a. on-of b. at-of c. in-of.
12. ... do you have physical education?
a. When b. What time c. How.
13. .... do I find a book, please?
a. How b. What c. Why
14. You can find a book with either the author ... the title.
a. and b. or c. about.
15. In the USA, students ... a school uniform.
a. are not wearing b. do not wear c. is not wearing.
16. Hoa ... a nice dress today.
a. wear b. wears c. is wearing.
30. They ………. haven't replied to the letter we sent two months ago
A. still B. yet C. already D. ever
31. His face looks …………., but I can’t remember his name.
A. similar B. alike C. memorial D. familiar
32. The fire officer is coming to …………the building tomorrow.
A. look B. inspect C. witness D. watch
33. The boys hurt ……….. when they injured down from the tree.
A. one another B. each other C. himself D. themselves
34. I’m sure they were …………lies
A. making B. telling C. doing D. saying
35. She’d rather die than ………..Peter.
A. she married B. to marry C. marrying D. marry
36. Eric is going to be very lonely living by himself in that remote area.
A. Eric will live by himself in that distant place and he will feel very lonely.
B. Eric enjoys being on his own, so living in that remote place won’t bother him much.
C. That area is very far from the city, so Eric will be alone most of the time.
D. Remote areas are often lonely to live in, but Eric enjoys the solitude.
37. You could hardly have decided on a less secure career than that of a novelist.
A. There are some careers that are not as secure as that of a novelist.
B. If it is security that you are after, you should try being a novelist.
C. In deciding to be a novelist, you have probably chosen the least secure career possible.
D. There are probably better ways of securing your future than becoming a novelist.
38. Only Mike has the expertise to carry out this project.
A. This project can only be carried out by someone with the same knowledge and skills that Mike has.
B. There is only one person with the skill required for this project, and that is Mike.
C. Mike should be the one to do the project because he knows so much.
D. Mike has to be consulted about this project because he knows more than anyone else.
39. If I had known you needed a hand painting your house, I would have helped you.
A. I didn’t help you to paint your house because I had no idea that you were doing it.
B. I am planning to help you to paint your house whenever you are ready.
C. Let me know when you are going to paint your house, and I will lend a hand.
D. You didn’t tell me you needed help painting your house; otherwise, I’d have assisted you.
40. Ellen would trust her mother, but not her sister, with anything.
A. Although Ellen finds her mother completely trustworthy, she does not feel the same about her sister.
B. Ellen felt she could trust neither her mother nor her sister with anything.
C. There was nothing that Ellen would not trust her mother, as well as her sister, with.
D. Neither Ellen nor her sister feel that they can trust their mother with everything.
41. Having prepared for the worst, they were pleasantly surprised to find themselves by
passed by the hurricane.
A. Even if the hurricane had hit them, they wouldn’t have been affected much.
B. It was such a relief when the hurricane did not strike them, though they had prepared for the worst.
C. Had they not made such extensive preparations, they would have suffered even worse damage.
D. While they had made preparations for the hurricane, it was still a relief that they did not suffer much damage.
42. In Nepal, literacy increased by approximately 40 percent from the early 1950s to the end
of the century.
A. 40 percent of the people of Nepal became literate during the latter half of the 20th century.
B. At the end of the 20th century, about 40 percent of the Nepalese were literate, much higher than in the early 1950s.
C. About 40 percent more of the Nepalese population became literate during the second half of the 20th century.
D. From the middle to the end of 20th century, only about 40 percent of Nepalese people could read and write.
43. Though once quite fatal, the threat of pneumonia has been greatly reduced as a result of
antibiotic treatment.
A. A threatening disease which used to be fatal in the past, pneumonia has now been eliminated by antibiotic treatment.
B. Pneumonia was a rather deadly disease in the past, but antibiotic treatment has lessened its dangers very much.
C. Despite its dangers being significantly reduced thanks to antibiotics, pneumonia can still be rather deadly.
D. In order to lessen its deadliness, the threatening disease pneumonia must be treated with antibiotics.
44. The eradication of snakes by humans has resulted in an abrupt rise in rodent populations
in certain areas.
A. The number of rodents living in a certain place is directly connected to how many snakes humans are killing.
B. The rate of elimination by humans not only of snakes but also of rodents has gone up significantly in some areas.
C. Had humans not eliminated the snakes in some areas, there would be much smaller populations of rodents living there.
D. By skilling snakes, humans have caused the numbers of rodents in some places to increase drastically.
45. Few novels offer as sharp a commentary on the injustices faced by Blacks as Richard
Wright’s Native Son.
A. Unlike most novels, Native Son was based on wrongs Richard Wright himself, as a Black, had faced.
B. Native Son, by Richard Wright, is one of his many sharply critical novels about the injustices faced by Blacks.
C. Richard Wright’s Native Son comments more cuttingly than most novels on the unfairness Blacks confront.
D. Quite a few novels, such as Richard Wright’s Native Son, comment cuttingly on the unfairness confronted by Blacks
This is part of a letter you receive from an English friend
I've just seen a brilliant programme about dolphins on television. Which programmes have you enjoyed recently? How much television do you watch?
Now write a letter , answering your penfriend's question
Write your answer in about 100 words on your answer sheet
choose the best answer (A, B, C or D)
1. Can you _____ me the book, please?
A. move
B. pass
C. have
D. turn
2. Our class going to _____ a at the zoo on Saturday. Would you like to come with us?
A. have
B. take
C. pass
D. go
3. The cinema is _________ the corner of the street.
A. on
B. at
C. in
D. into
4. ______ people own motorbikes now than ten year ago.
A. Many
B. Much
C. More
D. Some
5. A______ is a place where we can buy medicines, soap and make-up
A. chemist's
B. grocer's
C. square
D. temple
6. ________ the second turning ______ the right.
A. Take - in
B. Take - on
C. Get - in
D. Get - on
\(Questions 1 – 5 refer to the following letter.Lovely Lady Fashions 32 Elizabeth Bay Road Sydney, Australia December 15, 20___ Mrs. R.S.W. Mangala Jewelry Export Ltd. 40 Galle Face Road Colombo 1, Sri Lanka Dear Mrs. Mangala: I am interested in information regarding your company’s new line of jewelry. I have seen the samples on your website, and l am interested in the possibility of importing your jewelry into Australia. I think it would sell very well here, especially among the younger women who make up the majority of my company’s clientele. I will be making a trip to Malaysia, India, and Sri Lanka next summer. I would like to arrange to meet with you then to discuss setting up a business relationship. Please let me know when you will be available for a meeting. In the meantime, I would appreciate your sending a list of your wholesale prices and information about ordering and shipping. My associates in London have been very pleased with the quality of the gems you have sent them, and they have had a great deal of success with them. I look forward to doing business with you in the near future. Sincerely, James Goodwin Import Manager 1. Where does Mr. Goodwin probably live? (A) India (B) Sri Lanka (C) Australia (D) Malaysia 4. Where will the jewelry be exported from? (A) India (B) Australia (C) Malaysia (D) Sri Lanka 2. What does Mrs. Mangala manufacture? (A) Jewelry (B) Fashions (C) Textiles (D) Toys 5. Which of the following best describes Mrs. Mangala’s gems? (A) High-quality (B) Inexpensive (C) Uncut (D) Tax-free 3. The word “line” in paragraph 1, line 1 is closest in meaning to (A) bag (B) straight (C) design (D) type Exercise 12 Questions 1 –3 refer to the following letter. Introduction: While computer skills are becoming more and more necessary in everyday life, not enough children are receiving proper computer education in schools. This is the most serious educational issue facing our society today. A team of researchers looked into this issue in our local schools. See their results below. SURVEY OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER Reasons for lack of computer education programs in public schools Respondents Number Percent 1. Not enough computers in school 14 32.6 2. Teachers fear computers 8 18.8 3. Not enough time in curriculum 14 32.6 4. Too expensive 20 46.5 5. Poor-quality software 16 37.2 Total Number of Teachers in Survey: 43* (*Some teachers responded to more than one reason.) 1. How many teachers responded to the survey? (A) 20 (B) 40 (C) 43 (D) 76 3. Which of the following do teachers consider the least problematic? (A) Cost of computers (B) Quality of software (C) Fear of computers (D) Time in curriculum 2. What was the reason given most often for the lack of computer education in schools? (A) Poor-quality software (B) Not enough computers (C) Fear of computers (D) Expense \)