30. It would have been a great journey _______ we not got lost along the way.
A. might B. should C. would D. had
31. It’s definitely time I _______ to stay out after nine o’clock at night.
A. was given B. was allowed C. was hoped D. was supposed
32. Apparently, Pauline would rather we _______ anything special for his 19th birthday.
A. didn’t organize B. don’t organize
C. aren’t going to organize D. haven’t organized
33. Do you wish _______ a formal complaint?
A. making B. you to make C. you made D. to make
34. I seized his arm and made him _______ to look at me.
A. to turn B. turning C. turned D. turn
35. _______ I would like to help you, I’m simply too busy at the moment.
A. Try as B. Much as C. Even D. Despite
36. "I can’t stand this hot weather anymore!”
"No, _______ Dreadful, isn’t it?"
A. nor I can B. neither can I C. so can’t I D. so I can’t
37. The president has announced she does not _______ to stand for re-election.
A. advocate B. intend C. reinforce D. pray
38. I want this mess cleared up right now. Did I _______ myself clear?
A. make B. do C. have D. get
39. You shouldn’t have let Martha _______ without apologizing for what you said to her.
A. to leave B. leave C. to leaving D. leaving
40. It’s not fair to make the cat _______ in the car on such a hot day.
A. waiting B. for waiting C. to wait D. wait
I really didn’t want to make him sad so I didn’t say anything.
a. Not really wanting to make him sad, I didn’t say anything.
b. Not really wanting to sadden him so I said nothing.
c. In order to make him sad, I said nothing.
d. Although I really didn’t want to make him sad, I didn’t say anything.
A to tell Belling Cnot tell D. not to fell his own decisions. b Question 30 I really believe that you should let your son certainly old enough A to be making done B to make for doing B making being done D. make to do the job or not, because if he does Question 31. My father can't decide whether require him away from home very often A to take to be B to be taking being B taking to have been D. taking having been Question 32 It should be a pronty for world leaders ones: durable solutions for world pe rather than their time and effort on transitory A to find waste B. finding to waste C. having found wasted D: being found wasting Question 33 When any nucle's horse broke us leg he was very upset because he knew that he no option but it humanely Bask-kill Cto ask to kill D. having asked killed Question 34: Soon after take-off, the hijacker went into the captain's cabin and told them to another destination. him A flying B to fly D flew Question 35: Ann Nolan Clark's simple but poetic prose and ability people cultural similarities and differences gained her a mainstream following. A making to appreciate C to have made appreciated B. make to be appreciating D. to make appreciate the production process carefu Question 36 In designing a new product, it is important as a mistake discovered later on can be expensive A having planned rectify B to be planning rectified C to plan to rectify D. plan to be rectified alone or share the flat wit Question 37: As far as I can see, you can't decide whether, friend, but were I you, I'd choose on my own, as then you'll be more independent A to live to live C. to be living live B. to have lived-having lived D. living-living Question 38 I was a little late leaving the office, so I only just managed to the post off in time the letter. Cly A. to have got posted C getting to be posting D. having got-posting me a ring if any difficulty arises while signing the contr B. to get-to post Question 39: Don't hesitate with the landlady. A. giving B. to have given C. to give D. being given Question 40: The first physician experiments on living animals was Galen, who lived Rome from AD 129 to about 199, A to conduct B. being conducted C to be conducting D. conducted Question 41: We are very anxious because we are hoping agency approved by the end of the week
32. I went to see him ________find out what had happened.
A. so that not B. so as not to C. in order that D. so as to
33. He does morning exercises regularly __________ improve his health.
A. so as to B. and C. to D. so as not to
34. We learn English _________ we will have better communication with other people.
A. so that B. in order for C. in order to D. in case
35. He lighted the candle ______ he might read the note.
A. so that B. and C. because D. as a result
36. He turned off the lights before going out _____ waste electricity.
A. so that not B. as not to C. in order that not D. so as not to
37. The teacher explained the lesson twice _____ the students could understand it clearly.
A. as long as B. so that C. because D. as if
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
24. “Peter: “Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?” Mary: “ ”
A. I don‟t agree. I‟m afraid. B. You’re welcome
C. That would be great D. I feel very bored
25. Linda: “Excuse me! Where’s the post office?” - Maria: “ ”
A. It’s over there B. I’m afraid not
C. Don’t worry D. Yes, I think so
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
26. The cottage is surrounded by the most glorious countryside.
A. ordinary B. honorable C. beautiful D. gloomy
27. We are currently flying at an altitude of 15,000 metres from the sea level.
A. weight B. height C. depth D. width
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
28. Excuse me. Do you mind if I sit here?–Oh, I’m so sorry, this seat is already occupied.
A. taken B. empty C. inhabited D. filled
29. What is An anxious about? Why?
A. confident B. cool C. no worry D. happy
1 . the children were eager .. their parents
A . saw B . seeing C . see D . to see
2. John : " How often do you go to school ? " . Jane : "......"
A . I go there early B . I don't think so C . Every day expect sunday D . I go there by bus
3 . Miss white thanked Peter .......... her the present
A. on giving b . for giving C giving D to give
4 . He is a ......... person because he is alwways friendly with everyone
A . good - natured B . honest C . helpful D . quick- witted
5 . what do you often do .... the first day of the year ?
A , at B in C on D for
Exercise 1: Choose the best option (A,B,C,D) to complete each sentence.
1. I don’t understand what she’s saying _________ she’s speaking so far
A. because of B. because C. although D. in spite of
2. The traffic in the city is stuck _________ the heavy snow.
A. because of B. so C. because D. although
3. She was lazy _________ she failed her English examination.
A. because B. because of C. although D. so
4. _________ he has many financial difficulties, he still studies well at university.
A. Because B. In spite of C. Although D. Because of
5. _________ the expensive smartphone, he can’t buy it.
A. Despite B. Although C. Because D. Because of
6. She was absent from class yesterday _________ she was badly sick.
A. although B. because C. when D. because of
7. _________ he was poor, he still tried his best to study well at school.
A. Despite B. After C.because D. Although
8. Nancy handed in the essay to her teacher _________ she had finished it.
A. after B. before C. when D. because
9. I started to learn English _________ I was 15 years old.
A. before B. because C. when D. although
10. _________ the bad weather, we cancelled our picnic to the national park.
A. Because of B. In spite of C. When D. Because
11. Most students went to class on time _________ the heavy rain.
A. because of B. in spite of C. when D. although
12. My dad often has breakfast _________ he goes to work every day.
A. before B. after C. because D. until
13. We will wait for you _________ you come back.
A. until B. when C. before D. because
14. The car exploded _________ it crashed into a big tree by the road.
A. although B. when C. because of D. in spite of
15. He does everything for her _________ he loves her so much.
A. because of B. despite C. although D. because
16. He still continued to work _________ he was very tired.
A. because B. when C. although D. until
17. _________ the interesting movie, Nam still fell asleep.
A. Despite B. Because of C. Although D. When
18. Nam studies physics not very well _________ he like it so much.
A. because B. although C. despite D. because of
20. Minh failed his job interview _________ his bad preparation for it.
A. because B. although C. despite D. because of
< III >: Make the correct choice :
1. You can hear BBC news ______ all over the world.
a. shows B. announcements C. receipts D. programs
2. Television can make things _____ because it presents information is an effective way.
a. memory B. memorial C. memorable D. memorably
3. Do you understand this _____? ‘200 WOMEN GIVEN WRONG DIAGNOSIS’
a. report B. headline C. news D. advert
4. Children often prefer looking at _____ to reading books.
a. newspapers B. comics C. articles D. commercials
5. In Britain, there are some ‘terrestrial’ _____ on TV such as BBC1, BBC2, ITV1,...
a. programs B. series C. channels D. cables
6. ‘Is the paper published every day ?’ ‘No, it _____ out once a week.’
a. turns B. goes C. produces D. comes
7. Editorial _____ in ‘The Guardian’ tended to support the government in this matter.
a. comments B. complaints C. commands D. comedies
8. A _____ is a film with factual information, often about a problem in society.
a. series B. soap opera C. documentary D. drama
9. There was a report _____ The Independent _____ this new law.
a. on/ for B. in/ to C. in/ about D. on/ in
10. _____ is a system connecting millions of computer worldwide.
a. The television B. The Internet C. The media D. The phone