XV.

ARTICLES & PREPOSITIONS

TEST I.15.1 (Articles)
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.

1. My neighbor is………………photographer; let’s ask him for………………advice about color

film.

A. a - Ø B. the - the C. a - the D. the

- an

2. Because of electronic publishing, will disappear in the next 25 years.

A. a book B. book C. the books D.

books

3. Socially, Dan was a gregarious person who enjoyed………………of others enormously.

A. the company B. company C. a company D. the

companies

4. The research may make it possible for people to live for………………of years.

A. a hundred B. a hundreds C. the hundred D.

hundreds

5. Not every student is aware of………………of the English language.

A. importance B. an importance C. its importance D. the

importance

6. Did you read………………news about the Sukhoi Superjet crash in Indonesia?

A. a B. the C. some D. Ø

7. Where do you keep………………knives and forks?

A. the B. some C. a D. Ø

8. After he left………………University of Massachusetts, he went to………………Indiana

State University.

A. the - Ø B. the - the C. Ø - the D. Ø -

Ø
9. In most………………developed countries, up to 50% of………………population enters
higher education at some time in their lives.

A.the - Ø B. Ø - Ø C.the - a D. Ø -
the

10. ………………non-verbal language is ……………… important aspect of interpersonal

communication.

A. Ø - an B. A - the C. The - Ø D. The

-a

11. He spent part of………………afternoon telling them ………………news he could not tell
them by………………telephone.

A. the - the - Ø B. an - Ø - the C. an - the - the D. the

- Ø - the

12. He teaches………………piano and ………………violin.

A. the - the B. a - the C. the - a D. Ø -

Ø

13. Those men are paid by………………

A. an hour B. hour C. every hour D. the

hour

14. ………………Professor Johns, ……………… man whose new drug everyone is talking
about refused………………interview.

A. Ø - the - an B. Ø - a - the C. The - a - the D. The

- a - an

15. There isn’t………………airport near where I live. ……………… nearest airport is 70 miles
away.

A. an-A B. an-The C. the-A D. the

- The

16. Tom sat down on………………chair nearest………………door.

A. a - a B. a - the C. the - a D. the

- the

17. Would you rather live in………………town or in………………country?

A. a-a B. a-the C. the-a D. the-
the

18.I tried to park my car but………………was too small.

A. space B. spaces C. a space D. the

space

19. “Did you have………………nice holiday?” - “Yes, it was………………best holiday I’ve

ever had.”

A. a - a B. a - the C. the -a D. the

- the

20.I lay down on………………ground and looked up at sky.

A. a - a B. a - the C. the - a D. the

- the

21. Yesterday I met………………who said he knew you.

A. the men B. man C. a man D. one

man

22. Don’t drive into that street. It is………………one-way street.

A. a B. an C. the D. Ø

23. Sir Humphrey has been………………MP for five years.

A. a B. an C. the D. Ø

24. I think everyone wants to make friends with John. He is………………honest person.

A. a B. an C. the D. Ø

Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.

25. On a trip down to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, the equipment will in all

A B C

probability be carried by a burros.

26. Henry Ford designed the first large-scale assembly line at factory in Michigan.
 A B C D

27. In the human body, blood flows from a heart through the arteries, and it

A B C

returns through the veins.

28. The scholarship that Wilson received to study history at Cambridge presented an unique
opportunity.

A B C D

29. Observations from Earth indicate that at the solar surface, the outward

A B

magnetic field is a strongest at the polar regions.

C D

30. An human ear responds to a wide range of frequencies.

A B C D

31. In 1958, a largest recorded wave, with a height of 500 meters, occurred in Alaska.

A B C D

32. This is such a good tea that I think I’ll have another cup.

A B C D

33. The messenger had the receipt signed before he left an office.

A B C D

34. New shopping mall is being planned for the residential area where new houses

A B C

are being built at a rapid rate.

35. Tim would be more popular in an office if he didn’t try so hard to ingratiate himself with the
boss.
 A B C D

36. Like his brother, Mike has chosen the economics as his major in the university.

A B C D

37. All data in computer are changed into electronic pulses by an input unit.

A B C D

38. My brother said that he didn’t feel like overworking because he could end up in the hospital.

A B C D

39. We should also take into consideration a fact that unemployment causes poverty.

A B C D

40. If you need help, put your hand up and I or Mrs. White, support teacher, will come to you.

A B C D

41. The invention of telephone made people communicate more easily.

A B C D

42. While electric cars eliminate auto pollution, limited power of the car’s battery

A B C D

is a serious problem.

43. As we all know, a change in the economy of a country such as the US

A B

can affect the people all over the world.

C D

44. The judge asked the suspect to explain reason why he was present at the place of the crime.

A B C D

45. Most of time, while I am watching TV, I have a packet of crisps.

A B C D

46. We advertised the house widely but only the handful of people have shown interest.
 A B C D

47. It is said that Los Angeles can be very dangerous city.

A B C D

48. The judge said the man was guilty of committing the crime and sent him to the prison.

A B C D

49. The watt is named after James Watt, the British engineer, who developed the steam engine in
1760s.

A B C D

50. There was a very interesting news on the radio this morning about the earthquake in Italy.

A B C D

TEST I.15.2
(Prepositions of time/ place/ direction)

Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. (Prepositions of time)

1. The party starts exactly………………midnight.

A. at B. in C. on D.
during

2. England began to deal with its hooligan issues………………serious problems a few months
ago……………a football match.

A. upon - over B. since - toward C. on - for D.

after - during

3. I’ll give them a call - they should be back home………………now.

A. by B. until C. for D. from

4. I don’t think playing ball………………weather is much fun.

A. during the wet B. in wet C. in a wet D.

through a wet

5. James stays at home every evening………………Friday.

A. but for B. except C. apart D.
without

6. “How would you like your meal, sir? All courses at one time or………………?”

A. on time B. one at a time C. in time D. all

at once

7. Just think, ………………two years’ time, we’ll be 20!

A. in B. over C. after
D. under

8. The progress made in computer technology………………the early 1960s has been

remarkable.

A. in B. for C. since D.
during

9. John was amazed when the train arrived exactly……………… time.

A. at B. in C. on D. by

10. He hasn’t been playing the guitar………………two years now.

A. since B. during C. in D.for

11. We met a lot of people………………our holiday.

A. for B. during C. with D. of

12. We watched television………………two hours last night.

A. for B. during C. on D. in

13. I posted the letter today, so they should receive it……………… Monday.

A. in B. at C. by D. for

14. Hurry up! We’ve got to go………………five minutes.

A. in B. at C. on D. to

15. The price of electricity is going up………………October.

A. in B. at C. on D. of
16. We traveled overnight to London and arrived ………………4 o’clock……………… the
morning.

A. at - on B. in - on C. at - in D. in -
on

17. I must hurry. I want to get home……………… to see the football match on TV.

A. on time B. in time C. by time D. at

time

18. The bus was late this morning but it’s usually………………

A. for times B. at times C. on time D. in

time

19. ………………of the concert, there was great applause.

A. In the end B. At the end C. At finish D. In

the stop

20. We had a lot of problem with our car. ………………, we sold it and bought another one.

A. At finish B. By the end C. At the end D. In

the end

Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. (Prepositions of place/
direction)

21. Would you like to live ……………… an island?

A. in B. at C. on D. over

22. After the storm, efforts to pull human and animal survivors……………… the floods

became a real race………………time.

A. away - with B. into - in C. out of - against D.

outside - to

23. Because John grew up ……………..a farm in Wyoming, he has a strong

connection…………….. the land.

A. on - with B. from - by C. at - to D. in -
on

24. The collision occurred about two miles……………..the Spanish coast.

A. from B. of C. off D. out
of

25.I think there’s a picture of the hotel……………..the first page.

A. on B. at C. in D. to

TEST I.15.3
(Prepositions following adjectives)

Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.

1. I am well ………………with the problems encountered in starting a business.

A. aware B. informed C. acquainted D.

knowledgeable

2. Even though he was bored………………doing the same thing every day, he was nervous
……………… making a change.

A. about - at B. with - for C. in - about D. with

- about

3. There’s no need to be nervous. You’re quite capable………………your final exam.

A. of passing B. passing C. to pass D. pass

4. I am a bit anxious………………going to Hong Kong for Christmas.

A. of B. for C. by D.
about

5. I am not very………………with the subject you are mentioning.

A. keen B. aware C. acquainted D.

interested

6. When he graduated………………university, he had been famous………………his first novel.

A. from - for B. Ø - for C. from - as D. Ø -

as

7. Many studies have shown that even university students are unfamiliar………………searching
for materials for their study.
A. about B. with C. to D.
about

8. Peter has never been very………………on football.

A. fond B. keen C. enthusiastic D.

interested

9. Brad Pitt is very………………with young people in Greece.

A. popular B. well known C. liked D.

famous

10. Mr. Harris is a good employer. He is renowned………………his even temper and patience.

A. for B. about C. of D. to

11. You mustn’t be jealous ………………your sister.

A. for B. with C. of D. to

12. It is unusual………………him to go out on a Monday night.

A. of B. for C. to D. with

13. He feels that his book may make people more aware………………the role our emotions play
in everyday life.

A. of B. with C. about D. in

14. As far as I can judge, she was completely unaware………………the seriousness of the
situation.

A. with B. about C. in D. of

15. I’m afraid he couldn’t help being jealous………………his brother’s good fortune.

A. of B. about C. at D. over

16. After so many years of work, I’m really tired………………people’s lack of consideration.

A. with B. by C. from D. of

17. He agreed with my opinion that we should not be fully satisfied………………what we had.

A. with B. of C. about D.
from
18. It was………………of Harry to arrive late and then try to dominate the meeting.

A. common B. usual C. ordinary D.

typical

19. We were rather surprised………………this job. We thought she still lacked the experience.

A. at Mary to be given B. by giving Mary

C. Mary to be given D. for Mary to be given

20. John seemed to be………………of remembering anything I told him.

A. unable B. unwilling C. inefficient D.

incapable

21. It took the court a long time to decide who was………………for the accident.

A. guilty B. blame C. responsible D.

reprehensible

22. Women have proved repeatedly that they are equal and often superior………………men in
almost every field.

A. to B. than C. with D. over

23. Our new coach is popular………………the whole team.

A. for B. to C. by D. with

24.I believe that judges should be independent………………the government.

A. to B. from C. with D. on

25. It was clear that the young couple were……………… of taking charge of the restaurant.

A. able B. reliable C. capable D.

responsible

TEST I.15.4
(Prepositions following verbs)

Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.

1. “Why is Janet upset?” - “She’s disappointed because her son’s low test scores
prevented……………… to the university.”
A. him from being admitted B. him to admit

C. to admit him D. him from admitting

2. The car collided………………a van before crashing………………the wall.

A. with - into B. to - with C. on - into D. at -

Ø

3. The millionaire is advertising for someone to care………………his baby daughter.

He wants someone………………whom he can rely.

A. for - on B. about - on C. of - in D. to -
with

4. Wine is made………………grapes.

A. out of B. of C. from D. with

5. The area………………considerable benefit from the setting up of a new factory.

A. merited B. derived C. achieved D.

earned

6. Don’t regard it………………a failure, but recognize it………………a chance to learn more.

A. as - as B. as - to C. by - on D. to -
as

7. The hospital owes………………for the construction of the new wing.

A. the government twenty million dollars

B. to the government twenty million dollars

C. for the government twenty million dollars

D. twenty million of dollars to the government

8. The scientist is searching………………a topic……………… which he can research in the

coming year.

A. for - into B. into - for C. Ø - Ø D. for -

for

9. The total expense amounts………………a big sum of money, which results………………the

use of the best material.
A. at - in B. to - from C. on - of D. at -
by

10. “There’s a problem with the Sanderson account.” - “Could you………………? I’m very
busy right now.”

A. deal with B. deal with it C. deal it with D. it

deal with

11. He was able to rise………………his fears and enter the competition.

A. over B. up C. above
D. on

12. The ship tossed and turned as it crashed………………the waves.

A. with B. against C. away D.

behind

13. She blamed………………me ………………not explaining the lesson ……………… her

carefully.

A. on - for - to B. for - on - for C. Ø - about - for D. Ø -

for - to

14. “Were you involved in the accident?” - “Yes, but I wasn’t to………………for it.”

A. blame B. accuse C. charge D.

apologize

15. Think………………our problem! It’s time to do something………………it.

A. of - to B. about - for C. of - with D.

about - about

16.I have not heard ………………my brother………………ages.

A. of - since B. for - in C. from - for D. to -

at

17. For some subjects, face-to-face interaction can result ………………better learning
outcomes.

A. in B. from C. about D. of
18. Studies have shown that when a mobile phone is used near a person using a pacemaker to
regulate his heartbeat, radio waves from the phone may………………with the functioning of the
pacemaker.

A. come up B. put up C. interfere D.

bring up

19. Airline passengers are always requested to………………mobile phones while they are
aboard.

A. switch off B. turn silent C. interfere with D. sell

off

20. Due to poisonous chemicals, the Baltic Sea will be exposed………………a major threat to
humans and wildlife the years to come.

A. as - to B. with - by C. to - in D. at -
over

21. The romance associated………………Valentine’s Day may have come from the medieval
belief that birds select their mates ………………14 February.

A. with - on B. to - at C. for - in D. by -
up to

22.………………his long life, John met hundreds of people , but he never truly found a person
to share his life……………….

A. For - about B. In - on

C. Throughout - with D. At - between

23. Betty gets up very early to prepare………………work.

A. of B. to C. in D. for

24. She wasn’t injured but it took her two hours to recover………………the shock.

A. for B. at C. over D.
from

25. The teacher glared ………………the students who kept talking.

A. on B. for C. at D. in

26. There have been many studies linking a healthy diet………………longer life expectancy.
A. on B. with C. of D. in

27. It is not right to separate wild animals………………their natural habitats.

A. for B. about C. from D. on

28. Both of them are very busy and cannot devote……………….

A. enough time to their children B. their children lot of time

C. much time for their children D. their children enough time

29. As the whole crew battled………………the wind, the ship drifted dangerously
close……………… the rocks.

A. for - into B. on - towards C. with - out D.

against - to

30. I’m sorry, he’s at lunch; can you call………………after half an hour?

A. off B. back C. out D. for

31. “Did he plead guilty?” - “Yes, he admitted………………the crime.”

A. to being committed B. committed

C. to have committed D. to having committed

32. She admitted………………the anonymous letter.

A. to sending B. that she sends C. to send D.

have sent

33. He decided to go………………a diet.

A. for B. to C. on D. by

34. It was Tony who………………in asking for another glass of brandy and got drunk in the
end.

A. endured B. kept C. maintained D.

persisted

35. If you go on insisting………………a copy of every report, you’ll end up buried under a pile
of paper.

A. on being given B. on giving you C. to be given D. to

give you
36. The old lady………………on going to court to give evidence.

A. demanded B. insisted C. begged D.

urged

37. Jenny is an early riser and she doesn’t object………………the trip before 7 a.m.

A. to have to start B. to starting C. against starting D. to

start

38. The school authorities………………the child’s untruly behavior on his parents’ lack of
discipline.

A. attribute B. accuse C. blame D.

describe

39. A special committee was set up to………………on the problem of football hooliganism.

A. research B. investigate C. report D.

inform

40. The teacher complimented a grade 1 pupil………………his good achievement.

A. on B. for C. due to D.
about

41. This book, which was about the American Civil War, was made……………… a famous
film.

A. from B. for C. as D. into

42. “Did they find out who had taken the money?” - “Yes. Robert finally admitted………………
it all.”

A. to spend B. have spending C. to have spent D. to

having spent

43. Her parents don’t approve………………away from home.

A. with her living B. for her living C. of her living D. on

her living

44. We were angry about the situation and insisted………………by the manager.

A. to see B. on being seen C. on seeing D. to

be seen
45. After World War I, Hollywood emerged………………the movie capital of the world.

A. such as B. in C. like D. as

46. He had suffered………………loss of memory before he died.

A. from B. about C. with D.

along

47.I have only had time to dip………………the report.

A. into B. down C. through D. in

48. The newspapers congratulated the writer………………producing a very funny show.

A. with B. for C. on D. of

49. Sam confessed………………all the cookies.

A. eat B. eating C. to eating D. to

eat

50. Kate is committed to……………… .

A. buying goods from that shop B. buy good from that shop

C. that shop for buvine goods D. that shop to buy goods

Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.

51. The university I graduated of last year sent me this letter.

A B C D

52. It is nobody else’s fault and you are yourself to blame by it.

A B CD

53. Tell me how old your sister is; she reminds me about my elder sister.

A B C D

54. The captain accused me that I neglected my duties, which made me very angry.

A B C D

55. His boss has asked him to respond immediately this fax.

A B C D
 TEST I.15.5
(Prepositions following nouns)

Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.

1. We should impose restrictions……………...media advertising of alcohol.

A. in B. with C. from D. on

2. My colleague has always had bad luck……………...investments.

A. throughout B. among C. with D. to

3. You should write……………...ink, not……………... your pencil.

A. in - with B. with - in C. by - with D. with

- with

4. Thank you for your compliment……………...my achievements.

A. to B. with C. from D. on

5. Susan is so successful because she has complete confidence……………...herself.

A. at B. of C. in D. for

6. My younger brother has a real talent……………...painting.

A. in B. for C. at D. with

7. She has experience……………...dealing with difficult situations.

A. on B. in C. for D. with

8. People are……………...the pressure that they must drink eight glasses of water a day, but
they don’t realize that they get water other sources in their diet.

A. out of - at B. of - onto C. under - from D. over

- inside

9. Were there many people ……………...board of the train when it derailed?

A. on B. in C. at D. off

10. It seems as if there was nothing the doctors could do……………...the patient except
hope……………...a miracle.
A. with-with B. about-from C. off-in D. for-
for

11. The main……………...to the plan was that it would cost too much.

A. problem B. complaint C. difficulty D.

objection

12. Archeologists are constantly searching for an answer……………...the question of what is

actually ……………...the ground we walk on.

A. of - along B. for - to C. on - for D. to -

beneath

13. Betty was……………...pain, but she couldn’t use the painkiller she had at home because it
was ……………...date.

A. in - out of B. at - outside C. for - under D. with

- up to

14. Two young men were arrested on suspicion of setting fire……………...a police van.

A. to B. on C. with D. in

15. There is almost no place……………...that isn’t affected by pollution.

A. on Earth B. on the world C. in globe D. in

the earth

16. Only people……………...of 18 can see this film, because it is very violent.

A. of the age B. at the years C. at the age D.

aged

17. The pictures of seals being killed in the Arctic had a tremendous
impact……………...public opinion.

A. over B. with C. on
D. against

18. From my children’s point of view, our new home was clearly a change……………...better.

A. to the B. for the C. on D. on

the

19. He put his own life at……………...in an attempt to save his dying friend.
A. risk B. threat C. hazard D.
danger

20. Living in Singapore has had great influence……………...her work.

A. to B. at C. for D. on

21. There has been a significant reduction ……………...the number of deaths since wearing a
helmet came obligatory.

A. of B. to C. in D.
from

22. ……………...the manager, she has to make many important decisions.

A. Likes B. Alike C. Like

D. As

23. Dick tried to place the……………..on others for his mistakes.

A. blame B. denial C. complaint D. hurt

24. His sister was full of……………..for the way in which he had learned to drive a car so
quickly.

A. pride B. admiration C. surprise D.

jealousy

25. She nearly lost her own life …………….. an attempt to save the child from drowning.

A. at B. with C. in D. for

26. Nobody can approve of his……………..to work. He is so irresponsible.

A. character B. behaviour C. attitude D.

manner

27. The children were all upset, and some were……………..tears.

A. with B. on C. in D. at

28. The increase……………..unemployment is a characteristic feature of a crisis.

A. for B. of C. by D. in

29. The accident was my fault, so I had to pay for the damage……………..the other car.

A. of B. for C. to D. on
30. “Can I borrow some money from you?” - “You’re already in debt……………..me for sixty
dollars.”

A. for B. to C. from D. by

TEST I.15.6
(Prepositions - general)

Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.

1. The English were……………the first Europeans to settle……………what is now the United

States.

A. of- at B. in - down C. out of - on D.

among - in

2. China, which has been producing cars……………joint ventures with foreign partners, is now
launching its own brand……………the global market.

A. through - on B. to - along C. of - throughout D.

among - for

3. To protect……………hackers, security experts advise longer passwords……………

combinations of upper and lowercase letters, as well as numbers.

A. on - between B. from - to C. against - with D.

about - inside

4.……………the contestant before him, Colin sang a song he had written especially for this
competition.

A. As B. Either C. Even D.
Like

5.……………the World Cup and Olympic competitions, FIFA also organizes World
Championships for players at the under-17 and under-20 levels.

A. In addition to B. Just as C. Rather than D.

Aside from

6. During his lifetime,……………his famed artwork, Michelangelo also wrote many excellent
poems.

A. despite B. besides C. rather D. as

7. The fishing grounds……………the coast of Norway are……………some of the best managed
in Europe.

A. off - among B. over - out of C. of- from D. on -

with

8. On the last day we went to see the show, which, contrary……………the critics’opinions, was
fairly amusing.

A. of B. to C. from D.
against

9.……………the advent of the Industrial Revolution, pollution was virtually unheard of.

A. Previously B. Earlier than C. Formerly D.

Prior to

10.……………any other child, Peter loves all kinds of sweets and chocolate.

A. Dislike B. Like C. Dissimilar to

D. Unlikely

11. Lora is very thin,……………her younger sister, who is quite heavy.

A. dissimilar to B. unlikely C. unlike D.

dislike

12. I’d much prefer to read the book……………than see the film.

A. sooner B. better C. rather D.

more

13. We went to see the play last night, and……………for Tony, we all enjoyed it very much.

A. apart B. aside C. except D.

unless

14. In many countries, there are national companies belonging to the state……………private
companies.

A. including B. as well C. together with D. but

also

15. Since our flight is at 10:00……………tomorrow morning, we are leaving……………at 7:00

because we have to be……………the ail-port two hours before the plane takes…………….

A. by - the house - at - up B. Ø - the house - at - off

C. Ø - from the house - at - up D. around - from the house - in - off

16.I wish you wouldn’t call him……………that insulting name.

A. by B. with C. in D.
under

17.……………from Bill, all the students said they would go.

A. Except B. Only C. Apart D.

Separate

18. She ran a comb……………her hair.

A. on B. through C. in D.
above

19. The old man is……………of walking 100 metres by himself.

A. inexperienced B. incapable C. unable D.

immature

20. Bob has left home and is independent……………his parents.

A. on B. of C. from D. in

Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.

21. The body depends in food as its primary source of energy.

A B C D

22. Exercise in swimming pools is particularly helpful because of the buoyant effect water.

A B C D

23. Alike all other mammals, dolphins have lungs.

A B C D

24. Paychecks are distributed to all employees on Friday afternoons in 3 p.m.

A B C D

25. We were at trouble because we had entered the building without permission.

A B C D

26. It has been known since the 18th century that the adrenal glands are essential of life.
 A B C D

27. Since everyone prefers an apartment near to the university, there are few vacancies in the
area.

A B C D

28. Bored of his job, he made an appointment to see an advisor at the counseling centre.

A B C D

29. Whenever Tim or another friend of mine mention about playing chess, all the others get
interested.

A B C D

30. The current director is different than the previous one in many respects.

A B C D

31.I can see by what you say that your mornings are very busy.

A B C D

32. The high prices discouraged me to visit the shop again.

A B C D

33. Unless we prevent him to find out about it, he is very likely to report it to the police.

A B C D

34. The effects of wind and water in rock surfaces can often cause erosion.

A B C D

35.I strongly object the idea of students in the final year working part-time jobs.

A B C D

36. The film was a bit boring but at the end, the main characters had a happy ending.

A B C D

37. Our new history teacher greatly differs with the ones we have got.

A B C D
38. We are proud about our parents who have been trying very hard to offer us the best
education.

A B C D

39.I long knew that Barcelona was famous about its fantastic architecture.

A B C D

40. Heavy snow has fallen in the mountains and many villages have been cut off

A B C

during the past two days.

41.I was having a bath during the time, so I didn’t hear the doorbell.

A B C D

42. Sarah paid everyone’s lunch yesterday as she had just won some money on the lottery.

A B C D

43. Please don’t cut in when I am speaking; it’s impolite to interrupt as this.

A B C D

44.I have got into the habit to turn on the TV as soon as I get home.

A B C D

45. Not until much later did she realize her long-known partner had been lying her.

A B C D

46. I’d prefer to do it on myself because other people make me nervous.

A B C D

47. Geographers were once concerned largely with exploring areas unknown

A B

to them and from describing distinctive feature of individual places.

C D
48. The chance about lightning striking a building depends on its height.

A B C D

49. People today use aspirin to relieve pain, alike past generations, who used the

A B C

bark of the white willow tree in powder form.

50. Harry, alike his colleagues, is trying to finish his work early.

A B C D

TEST I.15.1
1. A 2. D 3. A 4. D 5. D 6. B 7. A 8. A 9. D 10. A

11. A 12. D 13. D 14. A 15. B 16. D 17. B 18. D 19. B 20. D

21.C 22. A 23. B 24. B

25. D → Ø 26. C → a factory 27. B → the

28. D → a 29. C → the 30. A → A

31. A → the largest 32. A → Ø 33. D → the office

34. A → A new shoping 35. B → the office 36. C → economics

37. A → in the computer 38. D → hospital 39. B → the

40. C → the support teacher 41. B → the telephone 42. C → the limited power

43. D → people 44. B → the reason 45. A → the time

46. C → a 47. D → a very dangerous 48. D → to prison

49. D → the 1760s 50. A → Ø

Notes:

3. company = sự cùng đi, sự cùng ở.

25. burro = lừa thồ

35. ingratiate oneself with sb = lấy lòng ai.

TEST I.15.2
1. A 2. D 3. A 4. B 5. B 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. C 10. D

11.B 12. A 13. C 14. A 15. A 16. C 17. B 18. C 19. B 20. D

21. C 22. C 23. A 24. C 25. A

Note:

3. by now/ by this time = vào lúc này.

TEST I.15.3
1. C 2. D 3. A 4. D 5. C 6. A 7. B 8. B 9. A 10.A

11. C 12. B 13. A 14. D 15. A 16. D 17. A 18. D 19. A 20. D

21. C 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. C

Notes:

10. renowned for sth = nổi tiếng; an even temper = tính khí điềm đạm.

15. jealous of = ghen tị.

18. typical of sb/ sth = điển hình, tiêu biểu.

21. reprehensible = đáng bị chỉ trích.

TEST I.15.4
1. A 2. A 3. A 4. C 5. B 6. A 7. A 8. A 9. B 10. B

11. C 12. B 13. D 14. A 15. D 16. C 17. A 18. c 19. A 20. C

21. A 22. C 23. D 24. D 25. C 26. B 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. B

31.D 32. A 33. C 34. D 35. A 36. B 37. B 38. C 39. C 40. A

41. D 42. D 43. C 44. B 45. D 46. A 47. A 48. C 49. C 50. A

51. B → graduated from 52. C → for 53. C → of

54. A → of neglecting 55. D → immediately to

Notes:
5. derive sth from sth = nhận được từ; derive profit/ benefit from = thu lợi từ...

7. owe sb for sth/ owe sth to sb = nợ.

9. to amount to sth = lên đến, lên tới (tiền).

10. deal with sb/ sth = đối phó, giải quyết, xử lí.

11. rise above sth = (nghĩa bóng) vượt lên trên.

12. to toss = chông chành, lắc lư; wave = sóng, đợt sóng.

18. interfere with sth = gây trở ngại, cản trở; pacemaker (n) = máy điều hoà nhịp tim.

20. expose sb/ sth to sth = đặt vào tình thế.

25. to glare at someone = nhìn ai trừng trừng, nhìn ai giận dữ.

26. to link A to/ with B = liên kết, nối kết.

28. devote one’s time to sb/ sth = dành hết thời gian cho ai/ cái gì.

29. to battle with/ against the winds and waves = vật lộn với sóng gió.

31. to admit to sth/ doing sth = nhận, thừa nhận, thú nhận; to plead guilty = nhận tội.

34. persist in sth/ doing sth = khăng khăng làm điều gì dù có sự phản đối.

38. blame sb/ sth for sth, blame sth on sb = đổ lỗi ai về cái gì; attribute sth to sth = cho là do, quy
cho.

39. report (on sth) (to sb) = báo cáo.

42. admit to sth/ doing sth = thừa nhận, thú nhận.

45. emerge (as something) = to appear, to become known (nổi lên, nổi bật lên).

46. to compliment somebody on something = khen ngợi.

49. to confess to doing sth/ sth to sb = thú nhận.

53. remind sb of sb/ sth = làm cho ai nhớ về ai/ cái gì.

TEST I.15.5
1. D 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. C 6. B 7. B 8. C 9. A 10. D

11.D 12. D 13. A 14. A 15. A 16. C 17. C 18. B 19. A 20. D
21.C 22. D 23. A 24. B 25. C 26. C 27. C 28. D 29. C 30. B

Notes:

6. talent for sth/ doing sth = tài năng (về cái gì).

9. to derail = trật đường ray.

11. objection to sth = sự chống đối.

17. impact (of sth) (on sb/ sth) = tác động, ảnh hường.

TEST I.15.6
1. D 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. A 6. B 7. A 8. B 9. D 10. B

11. C 12. C 13. C 14. C 15. B 16. A 17. C 18. B 19. B 20. B

21. B → on 22. D → effect of water 23. A → Like

24. D → at 25. A → in 26. D → to/ for

27. B → near 28. A → with 29. C → playing

30. B → from 31. A → from 32. C → from visiting

33. B → from finding 34. B → on 35. A → object to the

36. B → in the end 37. B → differs from 38. A → proud of

39. B → famous for 40. D → in/ for 41. B → at

42. A → paid for 43. D → like this 44. B → of turning

45. D → lying to 46. B → by myself 47. C → Ø

48. A → chance of 49. A → like 50. A → like

Notes:

5. aside = ngoài ra, trừ ra.

9. prior to sth (giới từ) = trước khi.

26. adrenal gland = tuyến thượng thận.