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Đề thi công chức Tiếng Anh B1 - wa2
Đề thi công chức Tiếng Anh B1 - wa2
Câu 2. His letter is full of mistakes. He ________ the mistakes carefully before
sending it.
A.must have checked
B. should have checked
C. can have checked
D.could have checked
Câu 3. Two students are talking about the school curriculum. - Ted: “Swimming
should be made part of the school curriculum.” - Kate: “________. It is an essential
life skill.”
A.Oh, that’s a problem.
B. I can’t agree with you more.
C. Not at all
D.You can make it.
Câu 4. Hey, have you watched the extensive ________ of sporting events on Star
Channel this afternoon?
A.broadcast
B. network
C.coverage
D.vision
Câu 5. The profit has now ________ towards the point where it nearly doubled.
A.arrived
B. approached
C.advanced
D.reached
Câu 7. 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
Câu 8. Tom: " Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night” . – Mary :
“______________”
A.I have nothing to tell you.
B. Oh, Poor me
C.Never mind!
D.You were absent-minded.
Câu 10. The operation of the newly constructed plants is likely to lead to _________
environmental consequences.
A.far-reaching
B. far-gone
C. far-off
D.far-flung
Câu 11. In an ________ to diffuse the tension, I suggest that we go to see a movie.
A.attempt
B. improvement
C. determination
D.capability
Câu 13. Many plants and animal species are now on the _______ of extinction.
A.danger
B. border
C. margin
D.verge
Câu 17. Mary is very_______ and caring. - I think she would make a good nurse.
A.mischievous
B. effect
C.efficient
D.disobedient
Câu 19. Thanks to her father's encouragement, she has made great ______ in her
study.
A.standard
B. development
C. contribution
D.progress
Câu 20. Annie: "Have a nice weekend", - Riat “________”
A.You have
B. You will
C.You too
D.You are too
Câu 21. I am not used to the cold weather here, so I need to have a heating system
______.
A.installed
B. serviced
C. developed
D.repaired
Câu 22. Peter is disappointed at not getting the job, but he will ______ it soon.
A.take on
B. get over
C. go through
D.come over
Câu 23. Everything is ________ you. I cannot make ________ my mind yet.
A.out off/ on
B. up to/ up
C. away from/ for
D.on for/ off
Câu 24. My uncle was _______ ill last summer; however, fortunately, he is now
making a slow but steady recovery.
A.seriously
B. deeply
C. fatally
D.critically
Câu 25. Scientists warn that many of the world’s great cities are _______ flooding.
A.being
B. at risk
C.in danger of
D.endangered
Câu 27. Mr. Simpkims is the big ______ in the company as he has just been
promoted to the position of Managing Director.
A.bread
B. meat
C.cheese
D.apple
Câu 28. Linda is thanking Daniel for his birthday present. - Linda: "Thanks for the
book. I've been looking for it for months."- Daniel: "______."
A.You can say that again
B. Thank you for looking for it
C. I like reading books
D.I'm glad you like it
Câu 29. They were 30 minutes late because their car _______ down.
A.got
B. put
C. cut
D.broke
Câu 30. Jim didn't break the vase on ______, but he was still punished for his
carelessness.
A.occasion
B. chance
C. intention
D.purpose
Câu 31. Professional gardeners appreciate flowers for their ________ gorgeous
colors, and pleasant fragrance.
A.attractively shaped
B. shape and attract
C. shaped attractively
D.attractive shapes
Câu 32. A man is talking to Alex when he is on holiday in Paris, The man: “You
haven’t lived here long, have you?”- Alex: “__________.”
A.Yes, I have just moved here
B. No, only three months
C. Yes, just a few days
D.No, I live here for a long time
Câu 33. “Thank you for taking the time to come here in person.” – “_______”
A.It’s my pleasure.
B. I don’t know what time that person comes.
C. I’d love to come. What time?
D.Do you have time for some gossip?
Câu 34. Paul Sgmuelson was the first American to won the Nobel Prize in
________.
A.economy
B. economic
C. economical
D.economics
Câu 35. We arranged to meet at the station, but she didn’t _______.
A.get through
B. turn up
C. walk out
D.wait on
Câu 36. Spain has little good farmland and lacks many ________ raw materials.
A.important industry
B. industrious and important
C.important industrial
D.important industries
Câu 37. I studied English for four years in high school. _______ had trouble talking
with people when I was traveling in the US.
A.Therefore, I
B. Otherwise, I
C. Although I
D.However, I
Câu 38. It’s important to project a(n) ______ image during the interview.
A.optimistic
B. cheerful
C.positive
D.upbeat
Câu 39. What were some of the things that brought ______ the Resolution?
A.around
B. up
C. on
D.about
Câu 41. Susan shared with her friend about her losing purse. Susan: “I have lost my
purse.” - Her friend: “___________.”
A.It’s careless
B. Oh, what a pity
C. That’s nothing
D.Oh, be careful
Câu 42. ________ charge for ________ excess luggage is £10 ________ kilo.
A.The; an; a
B. The; 0; a
C. 0; 0; a
D.0; an; the
Câu 43. ________ warfare duties primarily to males’ was imperative when combat
was hand-to-hand.
A.Assigning
B. Assigned
C. They who assigned
D.That they were assigning
Câu 44. She is so ______ to her children that she has decided to quit her job to stay
at home and look after Them.
A.persistent
B. kind
C. responsible
D.devoted
Câu 45. The new sports complex ______ will accommodate an Olympic-sized
swimming pool and others including fitness center, and a spa, to name just a few.
A.supplies
B. facilities
C. categories
D.qualities
Câu 46. We all believe that a happy marriage should be _______ mutual love.
A.based on
B. concerned with
C. confided in
D.obliged to
Câu 47. The replacement of shops such as groceries’ and chemist’s by cafes
_______ the housewives with insufficient facilities for shopping.
A.leave
B. have left
C.has left
D.to have left
Câu 48. Domestic appliances like washing machines and dishwashers have made
______ life much easier.
A.the
B. a
C.Ø
D.an
Câu 49. I may look half asleep, but I can assure you I am ______ awake.
A.broad
B. well
C. full
D.wide
Câu 50. Our professor _______ said we should turn in the assignment on Friday.
A.specific
B. specifically
C. specifying
D.specifyingly
Câu 51. Mary: “Would you mind if I use your computer for an hour?”
Tony:"_____”
A.Not at all. I've finished my job
B. Yes, you can use it
C. Of course not. I still need it now
D.Yes. It’s all right.
Câu 52. Tom: "Do you think it's going to rain?” - Trump: “_______”
A.I don't hope so
B. I don't hope so
C. I hope not
D.I think not
Câu 54. The trouble with James is that he never __________on time for a meeting.
A.turns up
B. takes off
C. takes up
D.turns down
Câu 55. Mr. Putin won a fourth term as Russia’s president, picking up more than
three-quarters of the vote with ______ of more than 67%.
A.an outcome
B. a turnup
C.a turnout
D.an output
Câu 57. Silence __________ the theatre as the audience awaited the opening curtain
with expectation and excitement.
A.fell in with
B. came between
C.hung over
D.dropped out of
Câu 58. Tom and Josh are discussing their summer vacation plan. - Tom: “
_______.” - Josh: “I don’t think that’s a good idea because it will be costly and
strenuous.”
A.Is it wise to climb Mount Everest when we are in India this summer?
B. What if weclimb Mount Everest when we are in India this summer?
C. How come will we climb Mount Everest when we are in India this summer?
D.Why don’t we climb Mount Everest when we are in India this summer?
Câu 59. Daisy has spent the last two weekends _____ hundreds of photographs so
that she can put them in separate albums.
A.playing at
B. sorting out
C. cutting off
D.filling up
Câu 60. When the Titanic started sinking, the passengers were ________.
A.horrifying
B. apprehensive
C.panic-stricken
D.weather-beaten
Câu 61. My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on television, but he
______ to the occasion wonderfully.
A.raised
B. rose
C. fell
D.faced
Câu 62. You’re 18! You _____ to be able to look after yourself by now.
A.are advisable
B. expect
C. suppose
D.are supposed
Câu 63. Sue is phoning Mr. Black but his secretary tells her that he is on vacation. -
Ann: May I leave a message for Mr. Black, please? - Secretary: ______.
A.I’m afraid he is not here.
B. He is taking a message now.
C.Yes. I’ll make sure he gets it.
D.NO, you can’t tell him.
Câu 64. Dawn’s thinking of setting ______ a social club for local disabled people.
A.out
B. in
C.up
D.off
Câu 65. When the kids asked him about his girlfriend, he’d go as red as a
__________.
A.tomato
B. chili
C. strawberry
D.beetroot
Câu 66. Peter: “Could you fill it up, please?” Ivan: “ _______”
A.Sure. Shall I check the oil as well?
B. Not at all. I’ll fill the oil for you.
C. Certainly. My job is to fill in the application.
D.Where? Of course not.
Câu 67. I’m not going to go ice skating! I’d only fall over and __________ a fool of
myself.
A.create
B. show
C. do
D.make
Câu 68. His work ______ new ground in the treatment of cancer. It is now giving
many cancer victims hope of complete recovery.
A.broke
B. found
C. dug
D.uncovered
Câu 69. It is said that a drizzle on the Phap Van – Cau Gie expressway caused poor
______ and a slippery road surface, leading to the vehicles, traveling at high speed,
unable to respond safely.
A.vision
B. view
C.visibility
D.visionary
Câu 70. Mr. Collin is speaking to his student, Brian. - Mr. Collin: “You’ve been
making very good progress. I’m proud of you!” - Brian: “ ______”
A.No problem
B. Don’t worry about it!
C. Everything’s alright. Thank you.
D.I really appreciate you saying that.
Câu 71. Harry is talking to Judy over the phone. - Harry: “Thank you for helping me
prepare for my birthday party, Judy.” - Judy: “_______.”
A.It’s my pleasure
B. That’s out of this world
C. Never mention me
D.Of course not
Câu 72. Mr. Pike is certainly a ______ writer; he has written quite a few books this
year.
A.prolific
B. fruitful
C. fertile
D.successful
Câu 73. I was very sad when the vet said he’d have to _____ Gertie, our lapdog.
A.put down
B. fell up to
C. pull through
D.wear off
Câu 74. By the end of this March he ______ here for 20 years.
A.has been living
B. will live
C.will have been living
D.will be living
Câu 76. By appearing on the soap powder commercials, she became a ________
name.
A.housekeeper
B. housewife
C.household
D.house
Câu 77. I am sure your sister will lend you a sympathetic _______when you explain
the situation to her.
A.eye
B. ear
C. arm
D.finger
Câu 78. We were quite impressed by the ______ students who came up with the
answer to our question almost instantly.
A.absent-minded
B. big-headed
C.quick-witted
D.bad-tempered
Câu 79. Peter and Mary are friends. They have just finished lunch in a restaurant. -
Mary: The food is great. I’ll get the bill. - Peter: _____.
A.Yes, speak to you soon.
B. No, this is on me.
C. It’s nothing.
D.Don’t mention it.
Câu 80. During the campaign when Lincoln was first a(n)________ for the
Presidency, the slaves on the far-off plantations, miles from any railroad or large city
or daily newspaper, knew what the issues involved were.
A.competitor
B. contestant
C. applicant
D.candidate
Câu 81. The average, ________watches television for about 15 hours a week.
A.spectator
B. observer
C. audience
D.viewer
Câu 82. All applicants must ________ their university transcript and two reference
letters to be considered for this job.
A.permit
B. omit
C.submit
D.admit
Câu 83. Her outgoing character contrasts ______ with that of her sister.
A.thoroughly
B. fully
C. sharply
D.coolly
Câu 86. Helen: "I love your gardens. The plants are well taken care of!" - Jim :
“Thanks. Yes, I suppose I've always ____.”
A.had green fingers
B. let nature take its course
C. made it down on my luck
D.drawn the short straw
Câu 87. I assume that you are acquainted ________ this subject since you are
responsible ________ writing the accompanying materials.
A.to/for
B. with/for
C. to/to
D.with/with
Câu 88. ______ individuals are those who share the same hobbies, interests, or
points of view.
A.Light-hearted
B. Like-minded
C. Even-handed
D.Open-minded
Câu 89. We ________ for this opportunity for more than three years.
A.were waiting
B. have been waiting
C. waited
D.are waiting
Câu 90. Please don’t ______ a word of this to anyone else, it’s highly confidential.
A.speak
B. pass
C. mutter
D.breathe
Câu 92. They ________ have seen the play last night as they went to a football
match instead.
A.could
B. must
C.can’t
D.might
Câu 94. In spite of his abilities, Peter has been ______ overlooked for promotion.
A.repeat
B. repeatedly
C. repetitiveness
D.repetitive
Câu 95. I think there’s a picture of the hotel _______the first page.
A.in
B. at
C.on
D.to
Câu 96. Although Brenda came last, everyone agreed she had ________ her best.
A.had
B. got
C.done
D.made
Câu 98. “Your kitchen is fantastic! Did you do it all by yourself?” – “No, I ______
by a professional.”
A.had it designed
B. have it to be designed
C. had designed it
D.designed it
Câu 99. John and Mary are talking about what to do after class. - John: “______” -
Mary: “Yes, I’d love to.”
A.Do you often have time for a drink after class?
B. Would you like to have a drink after class?
C. Do you often go out for a drink after class?
D.Would you like tea or coffee after class?
Câu 100.The children ______ to bed before their parents came home from work.
A.were all going
B. had all gone
C. had all been going
D.have all gone
Câu 101.______ number of boys were swimming in the lake, but I didn’t know
______ exact number of them.
A.A/the
B. The/an
C. The/the
D.A/an
Câu 102.I haven’t read any medical books or articles on the subject for a long time,
so I’m ________ with recent developments.
A.out of reach
B. out of the condition
C.out of touch
D.out of the question
Câu 103.We didn’t ________ to the station in time to catch the train
A.reach
B. get
C. make
D.arrive
Câu 104.I have lived near the airport for so long now that I’ve grown ________ to
the noise of the airplanes.
A.accustomed
B. unconscious
C. familiar
D.aware
Câu 105.David was deported on account of his expired visa. He ______ it renewed.
A.must have had
B. should have had
C. needn’t have had
D.mightn’t have had
Câu 106.After several injuries and failures, things have eventually ______ for Todd
when he reached the final round of the tournament.
A.looked up
B. gone on
C. taken up
D.turned on
Câu 107.Staying in a hotel costs ______ renting a room in a dormitory for a week.
A.twice as much as
B. as much as twice
C. twice more than
D.twice as
Câu 108.When I was a child, I loved to splash through the ______ after rain.
A.pools
B. puddles
C. ponds
D.rivers
Câu 110.A good leader should not be conservative, but rather ______ to new ideas.
A.receptive
B. acceptable
C. permissive
D.applicable
Câu 112.The director _______ for the meeting by the time I got to his office
A.left
B. had left
C. leaves
D.will leave
Câu 113.Peter was in New York last week; he _______ in Washington D.C. three
days earlier.
A.was
B. had been
C. is
D.was being
Câu 114.When we went back to the bookstore, the bookseller _______ the book we
wanted.
A.sold
B. had sold
C. sells
D.has sold
Câu 117.She seems to have spent all her life studying in _______ establishments.
A.education
B. educate
C. educated
D.educational
Câu 123.His teacher regrets _______ him that his application for the job has been
turned down.
A.tell
B. to tell
C. telling
D.tells
Câu 125.Three women, none of whom we _______ before, _______ out of the hall
A.saw-had come
B. had seen-came
C. saw-came
D.had seen-had come
Câu 126.Wow! What a _______ your sister is! I couldn't get off the phone!
A.talk
B. talking
C. talker
D.talkative
Câu 127.Put plants ............... a window so that they will get enough light.
A.near to
B. near of
C.next to
D.nearly
Câu 132.This season's _______ include five new plays and several concerts of
Chinese and Indian music.
A.entertainments
B. entertainer
C. to entertain
D.entertaining
Câu 133.By the end of last summer, the farmers _______ all the crop.
A.harvested
B. had harvested
C. harvest
D.are harvested
Câu 134.How many cities you and your uncle _______ by July last summer?
A.visited
B. had visited
C. did you visit
D.had you visited
Câu 135.Miss Jane _______ typing the report when her boss came in.
A.didn’t finish
B. hadn’t finished
C. doesn’t finish
D.can’t finish
Câu 137.Susan _______ her family after she had taken the university entrance
examination.
A.phoned
B. had phoned
C. phones
D.is phoning
Câu 138.My mother told me she _______ very tired since she came back from a
visit to our grandparents.
A.was
B. had been
C. is
D.has been
Câu 139.All her life she had a _______ trust in other people.
A.child
B. childlike
C. childish
D.childless
Câu 140.They _______ through horrible times during the war years.
A.lived
B. had lived
C. live
D.are living
Câu 141.In 1998 she published the book _____ make Cheryl Dawn a household name in
the US.
A.that was to
B. which
C. would
D.that might have
Câu 142.Whatever you _____ done to fool Claire, I don’t believe a word of what you’ve
said.
A.might
B. should have
C. will have
D.might have
Câu 145.I didn’t _____ to see Allen when I was in New York.
A.Take
B. Time
C.Get
D.Meet
Câu 150.Do you know how long _____ going to stay in Italy?
A.are jack and Suzy
B. Jack and Suzy is
C.Jack and Suzy are
D.Jack and Suzy
Câu 151.Passengers are advised _____ their belongings with them at all times
A.to keep
B. to mind
C. if they could mind
D.if they could keep
Câu 153.Before _____ money, banks have to assess the risks involved.
A.to lend
B. borrowing
C.lending
D.they lent
Câu 154.Anyone who was shocked by the atrocities ought to ask himself what
_____ to prevent them
A. had they done
B. they must have done
C. they could have done
D. did they do
Câu 156.The thing _____ I love the most about him is his smile.
A.What
B. Is
C. Have
D.That
Câu 158.I wish you _____ checking my e-mails. You’re invading my privacy
A.will stop
B. have stopped
C.would stop
D.are going to stop
Câu 159.She doesn’t reveal much about herself, and is _____ fascinating for it.
A.as
B. the same
C.all the more
D.the more
Câu 160.We can’t buy a house unless we take out a(n) _____
A.mortgage
B. credit
C. overdraft
D.investment
Câu 161.Due to lacking _____ , we couldn’t open the new store as scheduled.
A.interest rates
B. expenses
C. shares
D.funds
Câu 162.The problem with this product is that the designers _____
A.considered by users
B. haven’t considered the users
C. inadequate
D.inadequately trained
Câu 163.She always gets away with _____ . The boss loves her
A.she’s late
B. late
C. to be late
D.being late
Câu 166.I don’t dislike the building. Now as _____ the neighborhood, I do have
concerns.
A.about
B. well
C.regards
D.in
Câu 167.Having spotted the burglar behind the curtain. I was scared _____
A.frozen
B. stiff
C. hard
D.over
Câu 169._____ had I left the building when they called me on my mobile.
A.just
B. as soon as
C.hardly
D.after
Câu 170.I had to admit _____completely forgotten our wedding anniversary
A.to having
B. to have
C. I have
D.having
Câu 172.Not only the students but also their instructor……….. to the principal’s
office.
A.is calling
B. call
C. have been called
D.has been called
Câu 174.The only students in the classroom this morning were John and …………
A.I
B. me
C. my
D.mine
Câu 175.Recommend me a nice restaurant……… we can have an Italian dinner.
A.which
B. In that
C. in where
D.where
Câu 177.………. the boat leaves on time, we will arrive in Paris by the morning.
A.If only
B. Provided that
C. But for
D.Without
Câu 185.In this summer there are……… there was last year.
A.so few visitors as
B. as few visitors as
C. so few visitors than
D.less few visitors as
Câu 187.There are some bottles of wine on the shelf. ………for the party tomorrow
A.He is
B. You are
C.They are
D.It is
Câu 188.Do you think everything ……… when we ……..from the store?
A.will be finished / get back
B. is finished / will get back
C. is going to finish / are getting back
D.has been finished / will have got back
Câu 189.At first I was very angry ……. his behaviors but later when he apologized
……. doing like that I forgave him.
A.in / from
B. at / for
C. on / in
D.of / which
Câu 190.I have to send …….. a tow truck because my car broke _____.
A.for / down
B. under / of
C. up / into
D.in / off
Câu 193.._.........necessary.
A.A lot of the information are
B. Some informations are
C.All the information is
D.Many of the informations are
Câu 194.Livy’s getting …… very well in Russian. She takes _..... practicing the
language every day.
A.up / off
B. on / to
C. through / in
D.in / up
Câu 196......... is located at 68th and Park, is part of the City University of New
York.
A.Hunter College, which
B. Hunter College which
C. Hunter College, that
D.Hunter College, where
Câu 199.._........ River Thames flows through London, _........ capital of England.
A.The / the
B. A / a
C. 0 / 0
D.The / a