TEST 13

I. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D.

1. Jane went to his friend’s birthday party last week. He has carried a/an ...... for a girl whom he met there.
A. umbrella B. torch C. bag D. heart
2. The synonym of “uniform” is:
A. homogeneous B. heterogeneous C. various D. diverse
3. The country’s …… products are paper and wood.
A. principle B. massive C. cheapest D. principal
4. Look at your room! Nothing was arranged - it was all ……
A. worn out B. slapdash C. slap up D. taken away
5. He was such a disgusting man that he felt no …… for hitting his wife.
A. remorse B. pity C. penance D. sympathy
6. I am sorry for bothering you. I was under the …… that you wanted to call me.
A. mistake B. miscalculation C. misconception D. misapprehension
7. She is a fashionable girl – she always follows the ……
A. crowd B. group C. herd D. flock
8. The jury had to cancel the trial as there was not a/an …… of evidence to support his claim.
A. scrap B. piece C. grain D. bit
9. I’m at my …… end trying to cope with his mood.
A. up B. final C. wits’ D. loose
10. The synonym of “hot” is:
A. mild B. blistering C. frigid D. dry
11. The thief has a strong ……
A. alibi B. experience C. reason D. incentive
12. A lot of young people end up living in …… city.
A. paper B. glass C. cardboard D. plastic
13. Which of the following words NOT having the same meaning as “ disaster” ?
A. attainment B. hazard C. calamity D. catastrophe
14. Although he was a hardened criminal, his one …… feature was his love of children.
A. acquiting B. recovering C. saving D. redeeming
15. The country used to be ruled by a/an …… king. Many people were in rebellion against the government.
A. callous B. boring C. severe D. powerful
16. Her grandmother has a/an …… mind which keeps her alert and well-informed in old age.
A. memorable B. unforgettable C. enquiring D. querying
17. He is by …… an ambitious man.
A. character B. habit C. tendency D. inclination
18. There’s a …… of dust in your eye. That’s why it’s aching.
A. dot B. piece C. speck D. scrap
19. Remember to …… by the club’s regulations once you become its member.
A. comply B. obey C. abide D. follow
20. Many happy …… of your birthday, Jane.
A. returns B. success C. replays D. comebacks
II/ Sentence transformation:
1. He was terribly upset by the news. (BLOW)
 The news came__________________________________________________________.
2. Recent research has made the causes of the disease clear. (LIGHT)
 Recent research has_______________________________________________________.
3. The scientists’ breakthrough has made important changes to the field. (LIBERTIES)
 The scientists’ breakthrough________________________________________________.

4. Just because you’ve got your degree doesn’t mean you can be satisfied with your achievement.(REST)
 Just because you’ve got____________________________________________________.
5. Can we take it for granted that you want this job? ( READ)
 Can we_________________________________________________________________.
6. He is nominated as a spokesman. (FORWARD)
 Some friends_____________________________________________________________.
7. She suspected him of trying to ridicule her. (POKE)
 He______________________________________________________________________.
8. I wanted it to be a surprise, but my sister revealed it carelessly. (BAG)
 I wanted__________________________________________________________________.
9. Mary is such an admirable woman that she can accept pain without complaining. (GRIN)
 Mary is such an admirable woman that__________________________________________.
10. Politicians know they cannot create a lawful society easily. ( STROKE)
 Politicians know they_____________________________________________________________.
 Key to test 13
I/ Multiple Choice:

Câu 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Đáp án B A D B A D C A C B
A 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Đáp án A C A D A C D C C A

II/ Sentence transformation:

1. The news came as a terrible blow to him.
2. Recent research has cast light on the causes of the disease.
3. The scientists’ breakthrough has taken liberties with the field.
4. Just because you’ve got your degree doesn’t mean you can rest on your laurels.
5. Can we take it as read that you want this job?
6. Some friends put his name forward as a spokesman.
7. He was suspected of trying to poke fun at her.
8. I wanted it to be a surprise, but my sister let the cat out of the bag.
9. Mary is such an admirable woman that she can grin and bear it.
10. Politicians know they cannot create a lawful society at the stroke of a pen.