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MCQ Plus - Ôn Luyện Các Kỳ Thi HSG THPT
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I. PHẦN VDC ĐẠI HỌC (sưu tầm từ nhiều nguồn)
Question 1: The new soap opera on Channel 3. ________ new depths in terms of tastelessness.
Question 3: I have no appetite and I am lethargic. I‘ve been feeling under ________ for ages.
Question 5: Frank was informed at the _______ that the assignment would be no easy matter.
Question 6: The school playing fields are out of _______ while equipment is being set up for
Question 7: Isn‘t packing three suitcases for a weekend away going a bit _______?
― I‘m sure he‘ll be only _______ willing to help you with the project ―
Question 10: The professor looked as if he were ________ away in a world of his own.
Question 11: I think you _______ a nerve when you mentioned Ralph‘s forthcoming retirement.
Question 12: Enjoy your ―Sunwoy‖ cruise, safe in the _______ that everything has been taken
care of.
Question 13: Were you on the ______ when you said you had resigned from work?
Question 15: The optician says you have to wear glasses, like it or ______ it.
Question 16: Sally was laying it on ______ when she said that Tom was the best singer she
Question 17: his friends and family left him in the ______ when he went bankrupt.
Question 18: I‘ll reserve ________ on Ben Shipley‘s latest novel until I‘ve read it.
Question 19: You will be putting your life on the ________ if you take up skydiving.
Question 20: After making several bad business deals, the company was losing money hand over
______.
Question 21: For busy people in today‘s society, lifestyle management is gaining _____.
Question 22: The art teacher gave the children a free ______ in their creative compositions.
Question 23: We at Buyrite throw down the _______ to competitors to match us for price,
Question 24: The teacher was adamant and stuck to his _______ about the date of the final
exam.
Question 25: It was only when he had been unemployed for six month that Neil‘s situation hit
_____.
Question 26: It was ______ justice for Ted to receive a parking fine when he was at the
doctor‘s.
Question 28: On the eighth day of the strike, the Minister _______ fit to make a statement.
Question 29: Once at the skating rink, Ivan was allowed to skate to his heart‘s ______.
Question 32: During pioneer days a lot of land in the United States was up for _____.
Question 33: I was thrilled to meet Ed Sheeran in the ______ when I sat next to him at the
stadium.
Question 34: Despite her poor exam results, Alice put a _______ face on the situation.
Question 35: After buying an expensive new penthouse, Marianna was flat _____.
Question 36: Our firm is so successful because it is at the cutting _______ of computer
technology.
Question 37: It‘s fifteen years since Timothy worked in Holland and his Dutch is pretty now
______.
Question 38: Add the essence ________ until the teaspoonful is beaten into the mixture.
Question 39: It was during my stay in India that I ______ taste for very hot curry.
Question 40: If the terrorists are not sent to prison, there will be a public ______.
_______.
Question 42: The government has declared a state of _______ after yesterday‘s earthquake.
Question 44: The nurse took his ________ and checked that he was comfortable.
Question 45: Let me ______ the bill before we leave this restaurant.
Question 46: He criticised her in the meeting and I‘m afraid she‘s really taken it to _______.
Question 47: Mr Discontent wanted to complain to the waiter but was afraid of making a(n)
_______.
Question 49: If you have a minor illness, it‘s usually better just to let the nature take its
______.
Question 50: He took ______ with many of the points she made, claiming they were incorrect.
Question 51: You just never lift a _______ to help me - I have to do everything myself!
Question 52: I won‘t act in films that are too violent - I _______ the line at that.
Question 53: Everything included, the cost of our new living room came to a _______ total of
10000.
Question 55: Mr Wellbred went to a school which _______ good manners and self-discipline.
Question 56: Falling the final exam was a big _______ to my hopes.
Question 57: Unfortunately, state schools don‘t have much in the ______ of sports facilities
Question 58: Tom handed in the test and awaited the results ________.
Question 59: Waiting outside the examination room, I trembled with _______.
A. comprehension B. apprehension
C. expectation D. tension
Question 60: Investors have taken _______ from the improving economic situation.
Question 61: The teacher told us to learn the irregular verbs _______ heart.
A. to B. at C. by D. in
Question 62: Police blamed a small hooligan _______ in the crowd for the violence which
occured.
Question 63: The police car raced down the street with the _______ blaring.
Question 63: The government is making little ______ in its fight to beat inflation.
Question 64: Just think! Next month you‘ll be _______ and it seems like only yesterday you
were a baby.
A. not at all B. for all C. all the same D. you for all
Question 66: If you know when you‘re coming back, it would be better to buy a(n) ______
ticket.
Question 67: The scientist wanted to ______ himself from the controversy following the
Question 68: He hired a ______ to try to follow her everywhere she went.
Question 69: Greg has, to all intents and ______, finished his degree course, with the
Question 70: Before they opened the new factory, a lot of the young people round here were
A. in B. up C. at D. on
Question 72: When I entered the room, the children were _______ over the last orange.
Question 73: We used to _______ all sorts of things when our parents went out.
Question 74: If I don‘t write you a note to say you have a doctor‘s appointment, the teacher
Question 75: This is an exciting book which _______ new ground in educational research.
Question 76: The tutorial system at Oxford and Cambridge is the _______ of many
universities.
Question 77: Jane said she could not _______ the information given in the lecture.
Question 79: Mr Horrid was a terrible teacher and obviously not _______ for teaching.
Question 80: Prof. Silver was the most effective speaker and his audience seemed to ______
Question 82: The little country hotel served them a meal fit for ______.
Question 83: Miss Diligent did nine hours‘ ______ studying a day for her exam.
Question 84: It is possible to ______ out of the pension scheme if you do not wish to
participate.
Question 85: It takes time to get a financial system up and _______ after the introduction of
a new currency.
Question 86: When my new motor kept breaking down, I knew I‘d been taken for a _____ by
Question 87: It was a hot summer day and ice scream salesmen were doing a ____ trade.
Question 88: The audience were in ______ as they watched the latest Aykebourne comedy.
Question 89: Don‘t mention work to Ray, as it‘s a sore ______ with him at the moment.
Question 90: The opposition will be elected into government at the next election, without a
______ of a doubt.
Question 92: My husband told me in no _______ terms that I would have to economise on
household expenses.
Question 93: They were given to ______ that there would be no tax increase, but after the
Question 94: It‘s hard to get back into the _______ of things after a long holiday.
Question 96: In ______ did I knock on the huge oak door, for nobody answered.
Question 97: Investors were caught _______ by the sharp drop in share prices.
Question 98: They were planning, ________ to Hilary, to throw a surprise party for her.
Question 99: Peter was heartbroken when Sue _______ his offer of marriage so cruelly.
Question 100: Chris was ______ between buying a new house and going on a round-the-world
cruise.
Question 101: Where do you think his new enthusiasm _______ from?
Question 102: The problem with international price comparisons is that it is very difficult
Question 103: Take your umbrella, just in case - it‘s better to be _______ than sorry.
Question 104: Take your mobile phone with you, just to be on the ______ side.
Question 106: We all wish you luck as you ______ on a new career.
Question 107: When I took over the business I got more than I ______.
Question 108: Authorities plan to limit cash deposits of dollars at bank counters as a measure
Question 110: I hope that this punishment will ______ you a lesson.
Question 111: ―I don‘t believe you! You‘ve having me ______!‖ said Jack.
A. out B. on C. over D. up
Question 113: James never shows his emotions; no matter what happens, he always keeps a
Question 114: After three hours of walking in the hot summer sun, we were _____ for a drink.
Question 115: You dropped it down the stairs? You‘re lucky it is still in one _____ !
Question 116: We knew the concert was sold out, but we still went to the stadium ______ the
A. with B. on C. by D. in
Question 117: Fresh fruit juice is better for you than ______ drinks.
Question 118: My mother had to take private pupils in order to _____ her salary as a teacher.
Question 119: I can make ______ a bed in the space room if you‘d like to stay the night.
A. out B. for C. of D. up
Question 120: A university professor‘s view is rarely that of the man in the ______.
Question 121: I expect all of you to be here ten minutes before the examination begins,
without ______.
Question 122: You completely misunderstood my instructions; you got hold of the wrong end of
the ______.
Question 123: Margaret is very ______ up and thinks she is superior to her classmates.
A. from B. in C. out D. of
Question 126: David decided that smoking was ruining his health and so gave it up for ______.
Question 127: The success of the national team has led to a ______ interest in the sport.
Question 129: Joe told me a joke today but I didn‘t ______ it at all.
Question 130: Why don‘t you ____ the queue while I go and get some cash out of the machine?
Question 131: The coat was going for a ______, reduced from $100 to $20.
Question 132: Her room is comfortable but rather on the small ______.
Question 133: The salesman informed me that if I buy something on ______ then I can send
it back if I am dissatisfied.
Question 135: In this game, the players _______ it in turns to throw the dice.
Question 136: Let face _____ - we are destroying the environment and we need to do
something now.
Question 137: Nam: " I'm having some friends over for lunch this Saturday. Would you like to
Question 138: ―Get out of my garden, you nasty creatures!‖ the man shouted, shaking his
Question 139: The witness ______ the statement made by the accused man.
Question 140: I wish you‘d let me speak for myself and not ______ the words out of my
mouth.
Question 141: Mary looked as if she hadn‘t a ______ what Prof. Brown was talking about.
Question 142: Ms Stickyfinger was charged with _______ the funds of the organization.
Question 143: With unemployment at a record level, retraining programmes would ______ off
Question 144: It‘s time we bought some new furniture. Look at these chairs. They‘re ______
to pieces.
Question 148: Everyone will tell you that becoming a parent is challenging, but you never really
know what that means until you learn about it the _______ way.
Question 149: Karl Kani, who was a black American designer, was the first to ______ the
Question 150: I‘ve sent you this month‘s report via e-mail and have also included some other
16D 17A 18C 19A 20C 21D 22D 23A 24D 25C 26C 27A 28D 29C 30D
31A 32C 33C 34B 35D 36B 37D 38B 39B 40D 41C 42B 43B 44C 45C
46A 47D 48B 49A 50B 51C 52C 53D 54C 55D 56D 57D 58C 59B 60C
61C 62B 63A 64A 65C 66C 67C 68A 69A 70D 71C 72C 73C 74A 75A
76D 77B 78A 79D 80C 81D 82A 83A 84C 85A 86B 87B 88A 89C 90A
91B 92B 93C 94D 95A 96C 97B 98C 99A 100C 101A 102B 103A 104B 105A
106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115B 116B 117C 118A 119D 120B
B D B A B B C B D
121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130D 131C 132B 133C 134C 135D
A D C D A C A D B
136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145A 146D 147B 148D 149B 150C
A A D C C B B A B
II. BÀI TẬP CỦA RAISING THE BAR
Practice 1
Question 1: Marry wonders whether to go camp with her friends or to stay at home in
order to prepare for her final composition. She is on the horns of ______.
Question 2: The material is not suitable for an academic book or for a popular one. It
Question 3: The protagonist was between a ______ and a hard place when he had to
Question 4: The director is caught in a double ______ because whether he fires the
Question 5: Customers are ______ for choice when buying a new car.
Question 7: I'm ______ between hiding the truth or coming clean about it.
Question 8: Since there's been talk of layoffs, I've been walking a _____ at work to
Question 9: I'm in something of a cleft ______ — whatever I do, I'll upset someone.
Question 10: She‘s in a bit of a(n) ______ about which of the jobs to accept.
Question 1: She worked her fingers to the ______ to bring home the bacon. She is a
breadwinner.
Question 2: I know you're disappointed, but you need to roll up your ______ and
Question 3: You'll do well at school if you just keep your nose to the ______.
Question 4: You're going to have to really put your ______ to the wheel if you want to
Question 5: He's been working ______ a vengeance over the past few weeks to make
A. for B. at C. with D. up
Question 6: Students pulled out all the ______ for their final exams.
Question 7: She left no stone ______ in her search for her wedding present - a
diamond ring.
Question 8: I gave composition my best ______, but I just don't think I can obtain a
Question 10: If you don't start __________ around here, you're fired.
Question 1: Her parents had been burying their heads in the ______ about the
problem.
Question 2: By invoking testosterone a man can ______ responsibility for his own
behaviour.
Question 3: If you _____ your responsibilities/duties now, the situation will be much
Question 4: I tried to draw a _____ over my inexperience so that the recruiter would
Question 7: Providing homeless people with somewhere to stay when the weather is cold
Question 8: He _____ a blind eye to the problem and pretended that everything was
fine.
Question 9: She thinks you started that rumor about her—that's why she's been giving
Question 10: His friends ran away and he was left holding the _____.
A. fire B. newborn C. bucket D. baby
Practice 4
Question 1: Some of the blame ______ with the government, which has caused anxiety
among people.
Question 2: For my money, Anna has reached a wrong conclusion but ______ no fault of
her own.
A. for B. in C. at D. through
Question 3: Any attempt to ______ blame so many years after the incident is pointless
something?
Question 1: A feeling of _____ resentment led to angry exchanges between the teams.
Question 2: Students are up in _____ over plans to postpone the school trip.
Question 3: I know you're upset, but there's no point ______ into a rage like that. It
Question 4: The noise stemming from your radio really sets my ______ on edge.
Question 5: What are you going to get out of him if you ______ him up the wrong way?
Question 6: Don't get in my ______ today because I don't have the patience for it!
Question 8: That's the second time this week he's eaten my lunch. I ought to ______
his neck!
grocery store.
Question 10: He looked ______at Mary as if it had all been her fault.
Question 11: We didn't want to put the cat among the ______, so we decided not to
mention the bomb threat until we knew for certain that it was legitimate.
______!
Question 13: The disrespect he showed our professor during class made my ______
rise so badly.
Question 15: ______ frayed at Thanksgiving when Uncle Stu and Aunt Marsha started
Question 2: We finally have the full group assembled, so let's make ______while the
Question 3: You can't ______ rainbows your whole life—you need to pick a stable
Question 4: Even if you are rich, you should save some money for a ______ day. (ĐH
KHỐI D 2010)
Question 5: You'll be as right as ______ as soon as you are back in your own home with
your baby.
Question 6: The heavy traffic congestion really rained on my ______. I can't turn up in
time.
Question 7: I bumped into my old friends in a coffee shop and spent all night ______
the breeze.
Question 8: If mom gets ______ of this prank we're planning, we'll be grounded for
Question 9: My father threw ______ to the wind and bought the most expensive car.
universities in the country; she must be now on cloud nine. (ĐH 2018)
A. incredibly optimistic
B. obviously delighted
C. extremely panicked
D. desperately sad
Question 11: With all that money, you could do whatever you want. ______ for the
moon, kiddo!
Question 13: I didn't mean to steal your ______, but I just had to tell your mom about
your promotion.
Question 14: Investors are faced with the ______storm of slowing economic growth,
Question 15: Take care that your love for him doesn't _____ your judgment.
Question 1: The spring flowers in this part of the country are truly a joy to ______.
Question 2: I've been in a ______ of delight ever since I got engaged—I just can't
Question 3: Her computer crashed an hour ago and she's lost a morning's work - she's
Question 5: The bunch of flowers we gave her really ______ her day.
Question 6: I was tickled ______ with homemade chocolate chip cookies from my
neighbors.
Question 7: I always have so much fun when Katie's around—she's totally a ______ of
laughs!
Question 9: Everyone had a ______ at the party and didn't come home until 2 a.m. It
Question 10: The whole team was ______ at winning the competition.
Question 1: Eating healthy food and exercising regularly is a(n) ______ for longevity.
Question 3: My business was a ______ success in the 1980s and '90s, but the advent
Question 4: You may become a millionaire someday. Every ______. has his day.
Question 6: Betsy is such a talented singer that I'm sure she'll have the world
B. at her feet
C. in her hands
Question 7: The company's stock was _____ high after the merger.
Question 9: They've recently made some _______ in their search for a cure.
Question 10: Everyone is ______ their smoke to see how they do in the competition.
Question 1: I try to stay well informed so I don't end up ______ on thin ice when the
Question 2: I don't know why I should put my head on the ______ for Joan.
Question 3: We have to go for ______ with this marketing campaign if we want our
Question 4: I don't usually go on blind dates, but I took a ______ in the dark and
Question 6: The Aguilar brothers perform 25 feet above the arena on the high _____.
Question 7: Of course he's taking out his motorcycle in the pouring rain—he's always
Question 8: I think he's chancing his ______by dumping his life savings into yet
Question 9: Henry thinks this medicine will cure his short-sightedness. A drowning man
Question 10: There's a lot of money at stake here and none of the partners wants to
____.
A. put his head on the line B. put his neck on the block
C. put his head on the track D. put his neck on the line
Practice 10
Question 2: The screams coming from the old, dark house made my blood run ______.
Question 4: I wouldn't ask Robert to do a report if you need it urgently—he can't stand
the ______.
Question 5: It's not going to win any awards, but the film certainly kept us on the edge
Question 6: I tried a dating agency once, but got my fingers badly ______ – I‘ll never
do it again
Question 7: Our hearts were in our _______ as we waited for them to announce the
winner.
Question 9: We felt like we just couldn't control our teenager's behavior any longer, so
Question 10: He was still on pins and needles waiting for his directors' decision about
the job.
Question 1: Stop lying through your ______ —we have evidence that you were here
Question 3: Stop trying to pull the ______ over my eyes! What were you two fighting
Question 4: Everyone ______ the truth about their skills and experiences when they
Question 5: You paid too much - I think he pulled a ______ one on you.
Question 6: I love pulling my sister's ______ —it's almost too easy to fool her.
Question 8: If you keep up this ______ business, you're going to have detention next
week, too!
Question 9: I discovered that my boss had been ______ with the truth when she said
Question 1: Everything he says has the ______ of truth, so it's hard to tell when he's
lying.
Question 2: The class managed to keep the party a secret until Lorraine, unable to
Question 3: He realized honesty is the best ______ and told them what really
Question 4: I know I said I wanted to go out to the bars tonight, but if truth ______
Question 5: The book reveals the ______ truth about their marriage.
Question 7: I expected that big company to try to take advantage of us, but so far all
Question 8: Sometimes in business it‘s not great to wear your heart on your ______.
Question 9: Did you see that story about the gorilla making a pet of a mouse? Truth
Question 1: They ended up in the same case study group and _______ immediately.
Question 3: He won't lose his job -- he has plenty of friends in high ______.
A. fair-weather B. weather-beaten
C. weather-cast D. weathervane
Question 5: Our company has survived through ___________, and we'll be able to get
Question 6: Anna and Beth are together all the time these days—they're as thick as
______.
Question 7: Can you please bury the _______ and make up with your sister already? I
Question 8: In an attempt to clear the ______, Mills has planned a meeting with
Question 9: My grandparents have been married for over 50 years and they still get
along ______!
Question 10: I'm glad you finally got to meet my brother—I knew you two would get on
Question 1: I did have surgery a few months ago, but I'm as fit as a ______ now.
Question 3: Getting a poor performance review was a bitter ______ to swallow, but it
Question 4: My dad is ______ under the knife on Thursday to try and clear the
Question 5: Their amazing video of the project has now gone ___ with millions of views.
Question 6: A short nap is just what the ___ ordered. You'll feel refreshed in no time.
Question 7: Despite a few ______ problems, the car has been a great success.
Question 8: Unfortunately the cover will need to be redesigned. The error in the image
Question 9: Bill is always excluding me from things, so I'm going to _______ and not
C. take the wind out of his sails D. put him in the shade
Question 10: The chief's unexpected praise really gave my floundering project
________.
Question 1: None of the editors liked the new policies, so they all jumped ______ as
Question 3: If you like casual yet elegant clothes, then this collection should be right
up your ______.
Question 4: The new opening act turned out to be just the ______ for the variety
Question 5: We need to _______ our tracks before someone traces the bank robbery
back to us.
Question 6: I know you want to get this project over and done with, but ______ your
Question 7: Organizing the event was really stressful, but it was pretty ______ sailing
on the day.
Question 8: Our manager never hesitates to throw an underling under the ______
Question 9: She was very frustrated, but didn't say anything because she didn‘t want
destination.
Question 11: Sorry for the delay, folks. I think we're ready to get the show on the
______.
Question 13: The job interview is a week away, so I'm not worried about it yet—I'll
Question 14: The project hit a ______ in the road when Tom suddenly resigned, but I
know we'll be fine—we just need to redistribute his assignment and keep going.
Question 15: We haven't been able to do anything new until more funding comes in, so
C. in full flight
Question 16: Strive to always take the high _____ when dealing with others, even if
they've treated you unfairly in the past. Life has a habit of rewarding those who learn
Question 17: After the reunion, everyone from the old gang of friends went to our old
______ grounds with some cans of beer, just like we used to do back in high school.
Question 19: Though we'd all been close on the school trip, we ______ ways with one
Question 20: We need serious candidates for this position, so make sure to eliminate
Question 2: He says he's going to complain to the manager, but he's all ______.
Question 3: Stop being an _____ critic and let me choose the route, as I actually know
Question 4: She's got the ______ of the gab - she should work in sales and marketing.
Question 6: The people in that company always talk ______, even on the weekends.
Question 7: Your former manager has been ______ quite a bit, so we have high hopes
Question 8: Nothing of what he said made sense - he was talking through his ______.
Tom: You should _____! You never get to sleep until 12 A.M, as you always send
Question 10: She __________ about protecting the environment, but she doesn't even
recycle.
Question 1: John, if you don't learn how to keep your ______ clean, you're going to
end up in jail.
Question 3: I'm always taking the ______ for your mistakes—I'm sick of covering for
you!
Question 4: You will spoil your son if you let him get away with ______. You should
Question 5: They rob someone on the street and they get __________ – thirty days in
jail.
Question 6: The judge threatened to throw the ______ at me if I didn't stop insulting
Question 7: If you keep stealing things, you might end up ______ time one day.
Question 8: The teenagers did a ______ as soon as the cab stopped, leaving the driver
Question 9: We all have to follow the rules, and none of us is ______ the law.
Question 10: They ______ the books to drive up the company's stock prices.
Question 1: She takes ______ me with her fair hair and skin, but she has her mother's
eyes.
A. to B. over C. after D. up
Question 2: Her daughter soon showed her own musical talent, proving that the
Question 3: Mike's automotive repair skills really rival those of his father. He's a real
Question 4: Cassie's drawing will probably win the contest—artistic ability just ______
in her family.
Question 5: Father then and son later are ______ images of each other.
Question 6: I couldn't send him away - he's my own ______ and blood.
Question 7: Of course Karen is going to side with her sister in this argument. Blood is
Question 8: Actually, in our relationship, we both wear the ______ —we make decisions
together.
Question 9: For all intents and purposes, it's the assistant manager who rules the
______.
Question 10: My wife brings home the ______, while I watch the kids.
Question 1:Henry spent his money on clothes, women, cars and all that ______.
Question 2: They joined together to ______ the drum for their candidate.
Question 3: After that terrible rehearsal, it's a miracle that the band was on ______
Question 4: He never used to support that political candidate, but he's singing a
Question 5: Supermarkets buy meat at the lowest price and farmers have been forced
Question 7: Wow, I can't believe they let so many things at their yard sale go for a
Question 8: I'm really sick of playing second ______ to this ignoramus—I'm the one
Question 9: Their latest album, the ______song of the legendary rock group, is
Question 10: They're unhappy about the extra hours they've been asked to work and
Question 1: I think she really dropped the ______ when she decided to quit that
promising internship.
Question 3: My teacher gave me detention today after school but luckily there was a
Question 4: After midnight the dancers seemed to get their second ______ and went
on till dawn.
Question 5: The school refused to take any of the parents‘ criticisms on ______.
Question 6: He wants the government to revise the tax code to provide a level playing
Question 7: Of course we're not getting raises again this year—that's just ______ for
Question 8: Since you know the recruiter, do you think you can go to ______ for me? I
Question 9: We were really unprepared for our last game, and the other team won
______ down.
Question 10: It's time for Tom to step up to the _____ and take on his share of work.
Practice 1. 1.C 2.D 3.D 4.C 5.A 6.B 7.D 8.B 9.A 10B
Practice 2. 1.C 2.B 3.C 4.D 5.C 6.B 7.C 8.D 9.A 10.C
Practice 3. 1.B 2.C 3.D 4.B 5.D 6.D 7.C 8.D 9.B 10.D
Practice 5. 1.C 2.B 3.C 4.A 5.C 6.D 7.C 8.D 9.B 10.D 11.B 12.C 13.A 14.C 15.C
Practice 6. 1.C 2.C 3.B 4.A 5.A 6.D 7.D 8.B 9.C 10.B 11.C 12.C 13.A 14.A 15.A
Practice 7. 1.B 2.D 3.B 4.C 5.D 6.A 7.C 8.C 9.D 10.D
Practice 8. 1.C 2.B 3.A 4.C 5.C 6.B 7.A 8.C 9.B 10.D
Practice 9. 1.A 2.C 3.D 4.C 5.A 6.D 7.C 8.D 9.C 10.D
Practice 10. 1.C 2.C 3.C 4.A 5.D 6.D 7.C 8.B 9.A 10.D
Practice 11. 1.C 2.C 3.A 4.D 5.B 6.C 7.D 8.A 9.D 10.A
Practice 12. 1.D 2.C 3.C 4.A 5.B 6.C 7.A 8.D 9.B 10.C
Practice 13. 1.B 2.D 3.A 4.A 5.D 6.B 7.C 8.D 9.D 10.C
Practice 14. 1.B 2.C 3.A 4.B 5.A 6.B 7.B 8.C 9.A 10.C
Practice 15. 1.A 2.B 3.C 4.D 5.D 6.C 7.A 8.A 9.C 10.B 11.B 12.A 13.B 14.D 15.A 16.D 17.C
Practice 16. 1.A 2.B 3.C 4.B 5.D 6.B 7.B 8.D 9.B 10.D
Practice 17. 1.C 2.A 3.D 4.C 5.D 6.C 7.C 8.C 9.C 10.D
Practice 18. 1.C 2.B 3.A 4.A 5.B 6.D 7.A 8.C 9.B 10.A
Practice 19. 1.D 2.D 3.D 4.A 5.C 6.D 7.B 8.D 9.B 10.A
Practice 20. 1.A 2.B 3.C 5.A 6.C 7.C 8.D 9.C 10.D
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III. Các câu từ 30/4 (2014-2018) + 1 số câu trong đề HSG
Question 1: We decided to celebrate by going out and painting the town _______.
Question 2: Not being able to find my phone number is a pretty _______ excuse for not
contacting me.
Question 3: The new airport was constructed in the ______ of fierce opposition from
environmentalists.
Question 4: She wasn‘t allowed into the country, _______ because her parents aren‘t in order.
Question 5: Both of the jobs I‘ve been offered are fantastic opportunities - I‘m in such
______ !
A. none worse B. none the worse C. none worse at all D. none the worst
A. for B. with C. in D. of
Question 10: He was very upset when the boss passed him _______ and promoted a newcomer
A. by B. up C. over D. aside
Question 12: The news of his death was like a bolt from the ______.
Question 15: Tom admitted that he couldn‘t concentrate on his work _______ due to this
irritating noise.
Question 16: You can buy fake designer clothes much more cheaply than the _______ article.
Question 17: Could I pick your ______ on the subject before the meeting?
Question 18: Bert is a bit down in the ______. He was sacked yesterday.
Question 20: Thanks to her regular workouts and sensible diet, she certainly strikes me as in
the ______.
Question 22: Before the invention of the Internet, people couldn‘t ______ of such universal
access to information.
Question 23: The use of vitamin ______ and herbs has become increasingly popular among
Americans.
Question 24: She marched into the shop, as bold as _____, and demanded for her money back.
Question 25: I‘m not sure if I‘m doing it right, but I‘ll try to ______ ahead with it anyway.
Question 26: I can‘t afford to ______ on another foreign holiday this year.
Question 28: I don‘t want to sound like I‘m ______ the law, but if you don‘t keep the noise
Question 29: The weather was fine, and everyone was ______ the coast.
Question 30: Because of the unfortunate ______, your order was not dispatched by the date
requested.
Question 31: The jury ______ her compliments on her excellent knowledge of the subject.
Question 33: The club offers an opportunity for ______ people to get together.
Question 34: It is moved that the campaign ______ funds ______ at once.
Question 37: Theories about the cause of bird flu have changed ______ the light of recent
research.
A. on B. in C. to D. with
Question 38: I was ______ the impression that you liked Indian food.
A. at B. on C. with D. under
Question 39: I couldn‘t decide what to write about, when I suddenly ______ upon the idea of
Question 41: He left the meeting early on the unlikely ______ that he had a sick friend to
visit.
Question 42: He had a momentary ______ of concentration and before he knew it the car had
Question 43: That Peter was born and brought up in a rich family is as plain as the ______.
Question 44: Breaking his leg ______ a blow to his chances of becoming a professional
footballer.
Question 46: Max has been _______ my ear all night about his new job.
Question 47: Jen may be young, but she cut her ______ on academic writing, so her
Question 48: His French is roughly ______ with my Japanese, so communication was rather
difficult.
Question 49: Their performances are really ______ compare. How amazing !
Question 50: The party was _____ full swing when I arrived. Everyone was singing and dancing.
A. in B. on C. about D. with
Question 51: She said she could afford it, but reading between the _____ I don't think she
the future.
Question 53: For Jackie, I'm afraid, money is always of first importance and the children come
a _____ second.
Question 54: She's very unpredictable, so there's no _____ how she'll react to the news.
Question 55: Many critics have objected to the proposal _____ that it would be too costly.
Question 56: Most of the books they sell are ______ cheap.
Question 57: Really, John, ______ your age a little. You're like a child sometimes!
Question 58: She turned up her ____ at the job because she didn‘t think it had enough status.
Question 59: To score four goals in one game is a _____ order, even for him.
Question 60: You'll never make friends if you keep _______ all the time.
Question 61: They took to their ______ when they saw the policeman approaching.
Question 63: His change of job has ______ him with a new challenge in life.
Question 64: Police said the thieves were obviously well _______ with the alarm.
Question 65: The solicitor meets with his clients only _______ appointment.
A. behind B. in C. on D. with
Question 67: In matters pertaining ______ the soul, woman does not differ from man.
Question 68: The Roundhouse Hotel is ______ named for its shape.
Question 69: She‘s still ______ over whether to accept the job she‘s just been offered.
Question 70: There are problems in every relationship – it‘s _______ the nature of things.
A. at B. in C. on D. to
Question 71: Alone in a deserted house, he was so busy with his research work that he felt
______ lonely.
Question 72: Within a few weeks, all this present trouble will have blown _______.
Question 73: Come on. Spill the _____ ! What is the big secret?
Question 74: I put my ________ down and told Andy he couldn‘t use our car any more.
Question 75: In the exam she ______ to the occasion and wrote a brilliant essay.
Question 76: Tim tends to be rather ______ about his private life, rarely giving a straight
Question 77: Look ! There‘s no point in trying to overturn the decision. It‘s all ________.
A. chops and change B. tooth and nail C. head and shoulder D. cut and dried
Question 80: We‘d better get away from him. He is _______ for an argument.
Question 82: We talked about buying a house someday, but right now it‘s just ______ thinking.
Question 83: It is difficult to _______ the difference between margarine and butter.
Question 84: She used to be a heavy smoker but she _______ the habit last year.
Question 85: In my opinion Anna acted more childishly but ______ no fault of her own.
A. by B. with C. through D. in
Question 86: The young director was thrilled to discover that his play had attracted a
_______ audience.
Question 87: You know _____ well that you‘re not supposed to take the car without asking me!
Question 88: Could you please refrain ______ smoking in the lecture hall?
Question 89: Mary became totally _______ in her novel and forgot to cook the dinner.
Question 90: After years of being looked after by his mother, he didn't take ______ to being
Question 91: Beverly always tunes ______ in the middle of her music lesson.
A. in B. out C. off D. on
Question 92: Her words _______ a new significance when I realized that she was the
daughter of a billionaire.
verse.
Question 96: We've made some great improvements over the past three months, but we're
Question 98: I knew my mother would ______ a face the minute she saw my new haircut.
Question 99: If I don't do something now, the issue might come back to ______ me.
Question 100: I used to hate computers, but using them is second ______ to me now.
1A 2C 3B 4B 5D 6C 7B 8B 9D 10C
11A 12B 13C 14C 15C 16D 17A 18A 19C 20C
21A 22B 23D 24C 25D 26B 27B 28C 29B 30B
31A 32C 33D 34A 35C 36B 37B 38D 39C 40D
41B 42A 43A 44C 45B 46A 47B 48B 49D 50A
51D 52C 53B 54B 55C 56B 57A 58C 59A 60C
61D 62B 63C 64C 65A 66C 67B 68C 69C 70B
71B 72B 73B 74D 75A 76D 77D 78B 79C 80A
81B 82B 83A 84B 85C 86B 87A 88A 89A 90C
91B 92A 93A 94D 95A 96D 97C 98C 99B 100C
IV. Tài liệu tự chế hihi
A. Từ vựng trông quen mà lạ
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Question 3: He's old enough now to earn his _____ and stop living off his parents.
Question 6: She‘s certainly _____ the goods. Everything is ready as she said it would be.
Question 8: They have begun to vaccinate children in an attempt to _____the spread of the
disease.
Question 9: Three of their players were out injured, but there‘s still no excuse for such a
_____ performance.
Question 10: He _____ the hope that he would one day be one of the top-notch singers.
Question 11: Mr Wellbred went to a school which _____ good manners and self-discipline.
Question 12: A doctor by profession, this is her first _____ into operating.
Question 13: "He said I looked fat." "That's a bit ............. coming from him."
Question 15: I love kids, but watching 20 of them at once is no _____, believe me!
Question 16: My grandparents are very old-fashioned and I'm having a lot of trouble _____
Question 17: This may sound like we're _____ our own praises here, but I honestly think our
Question 18: We‘ll have to _____ these last two parts of the campaign until our next meeting.
Question 19: There was a(n) _____ scene in the film that really blew my mind.
Question 20: The children are tired of being promised ______ tomorrow.
Question 21: The police looked out at the ______ of faces in the crowd.
Question 22: She'll ______ the interview - the job is practically hers already.
Question 23: It was a tough ______, but eventually I decided to break up our relationships.
Question 24: The police are still ______ from their failure to prevent the robbery.
Question 26: Alan Newell was the _______ father of artificial intelligence.
Question 27: Being beaten, _______ losers often throw board game pieces or say mean things
or night.
Question 29: The principal of my school doesn't ________ this kind of misbehavior.
Question 30: Penicillin remains the drug of ______ in treating this disease.
Question 31: He's used to strenuous movements- this is a walk in the _______ to him.
Question 32: It's impossible to ________ a conversation with all this noise going on!
Question 33: She cleared out the dead _______ as soon as she took over the company.
Question 34: I wish George and his father would settle their ________ and start talking to
Question 35: Thousands more refugees are arriving _________ the day.
A. in B. by C. on D. with
Question 37: My main _______ about the job is that I have to work on Saturdays.
Question 39: I seem to have gotten a bad ______ after coming in late so many times.
Question 40: An adorable girlfriend is just what the _______ ordered, especially when
Question 41: You needn't treat us to anything, we won't stay long, for it's only a _____ visit.
Question 43: Don't ______ Grandpa started on the weather unless you want to hear about the
Question 45: You've been driving for a while - do you want me to ______ you?
Question 46: Rumors are ______ that the school may close.
Question 47: We need to ______ some control on this situation before we find ourselves in
serious trouble.
Question 48: I can ride a motorcycle, after a ______. I wouldn't ride one on a busy highway,
though.
Question 50: Plenty of companies are ______ themselves for not investing in the technology
at an earlier stage.
Question 51: When it comes to exciting cities, New York is in a ______ of its own.
Question 52: My mother‘s face ______ when she saw that the meal she'd spent all day
Question 53: You can take it as a ______ that there will be champagne at the wedding.
Question 54: Any experience you can get in dealing with the public will ______ you in good
Question 56: I spent the ______ part of a day cleaning that kitchen!
Question 57: I ______ my chances in the competition because I know I can run faster than
Question 58: They were busy so I left - I didn't want to ______ my welcome.
Question 59: When you take the exam, you should break the ______ of the chemical equations
Question 60: You and your family look like the ______ of happiness in these photos!
Question 61: If you are going to town, keep your eyes ______ for that book I was telling you
about.
Question 62: She used every trick in the ______ to claim his inheritance but to no avail.
Question 63: Make sure that personal motivation is not ______your judgment.
Question 64: You should know better than to wear a skirt like that to a formal dinner; it is
Question 65: The littlest thing tends to anger my mother, so I feel like I have to walk on
Question 66: I'm famished after that hike. I could ______ a hamburger right now.
1C 2D 3B 4B 5C 6A 7B 8D 9C 10D 11D
12B 13B 14A 15D 16C 17B 18A 19C 20B 21A 22C
23D 24B 25C 26B 27A 28A 29D 30C 31C 32A 33B
34B 35B 36B 37A 38D 39D 40C 41B 42C 43B 44A
45D 46C 47A 48B 49A 50D 51D 52A 53B 54D 55B
56B 57B 58A 59A 60D 61A 62C 63A 64C 65A 66D
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Question 1: She said she might invite you to a local restaurant by this afternoon but don't
Question 3: It was your fault that our cars crashed – I had right _______ way.
A. of B. on C. for D. over
Question 5: Because Marco has always had a tendency to _______ the truth, no one believed
Question 6: I only asked for a summary of the main points but she's making a real _______
out of it.
Question 8: Carpentry isn't really up my _______ I'd rather pay someone else to do it.
Question 13: She felt it _______ on her to raise the subject at their meeting.
Question 14: After weeks of _______ activity, the job was finally finished.
Question 16: By this time a series of scandals had severely _______ the candidate's image.
Question 17: I bought a new sofa and they threw _______ a chair.
A. on B. for C. away D. in
Question 18: I've got two tickets to see them perform _______.
Question 19: Given the world situation, all this chit-chat about shopping and hairdos leaves me
_______.
Question 20: There's a real _______ bag of people taking the class.
Question 21: If you're a culture _______, New York has everything you could want - opera,
Question 22: It's a _______ store supplying only basic goods at affordable prices.
Question 23: He decided it was time to tell her a few _______ truths.
Question 24: The police _______ the man they thought was the murderer.
Question 26: The police encouraged the criminal to _______ with them about the crime.
Question 27: It's probably not necessary to check the figures again, but it's better to be safe
than _______.
Question 28: _______ is the world coming to when you can't leave your house for five minutes
Question 30: He'd been drinking the night before and was looking a bit _______.
ĐÁP ÁN:
1. C 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. B 6. A 7. C 8. B
Question 1: Sofia is a wonderful nurse. She'll always go the _______ mile for her patients.
Question 2: Our team was doing well for a while, but they got tired and then the _______ fell
off.
Question 3: The school refused to take any of the parents' criticisms on ________.
Question 5: Does this mean our holiday plans will have to go by the _______?
Question 6: I had no idea how to do it - I was just flying by the _______ of my pants.
Question 7: You're ________ a dead horse trying to persuade Kim to move house again.
Question 9: Come on, let's get this _______ on the road or we'll be late.
Question 10: I've met her, but I'm not on a first-name _______ with her.
Question 11: My grandfather said he would pay for me to go to college, and he made _______
on that promise.
Question 12: I had very little information about the company, so writing to them was a
Question 13: I think the senator will be licking his _______ for a while after that disastrous
debate performance.
their wings.
Question 15: A: "Would you like more?" B: "Oh, no thank you. Enough is as good as a _______."
Question 16: Your grandmother arrives tomorrow and the house is still a mess—I need all
Question 17: I tend to give the city centre a _______ berth on Saturdays because it's so
busy.
Question 18: You can't just _______ and run when your friends are in trouble.
Question 19: "We could just lend her the money." "No, don't even _______there - we're not
Question 20: He keeps saying it will be alright on the _______, but he hasn't done any
Question 21: Our rival company managed to steal a _______ on us by bringing out their
Question 22: Sometimes it's a real _______ of wills between me and my dog - he wants to go
Question 23: He gave an awful speech. He made lots of jokes but nobody laughed. It made my
_______ curl.
Question 24: The coach didn't _______ any punches when he told the team how badly they
had played.
Question 26: The funding for the project was withdrawn so that really threw a _______ in
the works.
Question 27: That suggestion of yours might just become a reality—I do have the _______ of
Question 28: Steve is a man of many _______ —he's a good student, a talented musician, and
Question 29: He's a real _______ for punishment, taking on all that extra work without
Question 30: The hotel does exactly what it says on the _______ and offers customers a
relaxing break.
Question 31: Since we know each other already, I think we can _____ with the usual
formalities.
Question 33: That's a _______ time to ask your father to hang out after his preparing a
Question 34: We won the match, but the results were rather too close for _______.
Question 35: Two weeks before launching products, it's always panic _______ as we realize
Question 37: The peace of the public library was ______ by the sound of transistor radio.
Question 39: I get to work from home and spend a lot of time with my kids, so it's certainly a
cushy _______.
Question 40: Thanks to this event, I had an opportunity to rub _______ with some of today's
Question 41: You did it by chance. Don‘t lose any _______ over a small mistake.
Question 42: The latest opinion polls suggest that his days as leader are ________.
"Yes - he also does painting. There's more to him than _______ the eye."
Question 44: The latest economic news has given investors ________ for thought.
Question 45: She may still have a few fans in the world, but she is definitely
Question 46: Her sales figures are climbing; she should ask for a pay rise while she's still on a
________.
Question 47: It's _________ clear that television is taking us down roads that no one in their
Question 50: I wish the band played more of their new material and didn't just play to the
1C 2D 3A 4D 5B 6C 7D 8.C 9C 10B
11A 12D 13B 14D 15A 16C 17D 18A 19C 20D
21A 22C 23D 24C 25B 26A 27C 28B 29A 30C
31A 32C 33D 34A 35B 36D 37D 38C 39C 40B
41D 42B 43C 44A 45C 46B 47A 48D 49C 50A
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