Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the

following questions.
Question 1. [NTL] [MH-ĐH 2016] While everybody else in our class prefers working in groups,
Mina likes working ________.
A. on herself B. on her own C. of her own D. in herself
Question 2. [NTL] [MH-ĐH 2016] This is ________ the most difficult job I have ever tackled.
A. by rights B. by all means C. by far D. by the way
Question 3. [NTL] [MH-ĐH 2016] His answer was so confusing that it hardly made ________.
A. meaning B. interpretation C. intelligibility D. sense
Question 4. [NTL] [MH-ĐH 2016] My father sometimes ________ the washing up after dinner.
A. washes B. takes C. makes D. does
Question 5. [NTL] [MH-ĐH 2016] Waste paper can be used again after being ________.
A. produced B. recycled C. wasted D. preserved
Question 6. [NTL] [MH-ĐH 2016] He was too sure of himself to pay ________ to the warnings
against the danger.
A. notice B. attention C. respect D. recognition
Question 7. [NTL] [168 -ĐH 2016] All the ________ in the stadium applauded the winner of the
marathon when he crossed the finishing line.
A. watchers B. audience C. viewers D. spectators
Question 8. [NTL] [168 -ĐH 2016] The US president Barack Obama ________ an official visit to
Vietnam in May 2016, which is of great significance to the comprehensive bilateral partnership.
A. delivered B. paid C. offered D. gave
Question 9. [NTL] [168 -ĐH 2016] The university administrations are introducing new measures
to ________ that the enrolment process runs smoothly.
A. maintain B. improve C. facilitate D. ensure
Question 10. [NTL] [168 -ĐH 2016] In a modern family, the husband is expected to join hands
with his wife to ________ the household chores.
A. do B. run C. take D. make
Question 11. [NTL] [MH1-ĐH 2017] Many people and organizations have been making every
possible effort in order to save ________ species.
A. endangered B. dangerous C. fearful D. threatening
Question 12. [NTL] [MH1-ĐH 2017] A number of young teachers nowadays ________ themselves
to teaching disadvantaged children.
A. offer B. stick C. give D. devote
Question 13. [NTL] [MH1-ĐH 2017] Whistling or clapping hands to get someone’s attention is
considered ________ and even rude in some circumstances.
A. suitable B. unnecessary C. appropriate D. impolite
Question 14. [NTL] [MH2-ĐH 2017] Women in some parts of the world are still struggling
for ________ job opportunities to men.
A. equal B. various C. suitable D. legal

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Question 15. [NTL] [MH2-ĐH 2017] The manager ________ his temper with the employees and
shouted at them.
A. had B. lost C. took D. kept
Question 16. [NTL] [MH2-ĐH 2017] All nations should ________ hands to work out a plan to
solve the problem of global warming.
A. join B. hold C. shake D. lend
Question 17. [NTL] [MH3-ĐH 2017] As the clouds drifted away, the pattern of the fields was
clearly ________ from a height.
A. apparent B. visible C. foreseeable D. evident
Question 18. [NTL] [MH3-ĐH 2017] We ________ full advantage of the fine weather and had a
day out.
A. took B. created C. did D. made
Question 19. [NTL] [MH3-ĐH 2017] The teacher gave some ________ on how to prepare for the
test.
A. consequences B. effects C. suggestions D. ways
Question 20. [NTL] [MH3-ĐH 2017] The audience showed their ________ by giving the world-
famous orchestra a big round of applause.
A. intention B. admiration C. consideration D. sympathy
Question 21. [NTL] [401-ĐH 2017] Mr Brown has kindly agreed to spare us some of his ________
time to answer our questions.
A. valuable B. worthy C. costly D. beneficial
Question 22. [NTL] [401-ĐH 2017] A survey was ________ to study the effects of smoking on
young adults.
A. commented B. filled C. conducted D. carried
Question 23. [NTL] [401-ĐH 2017] The ________ of the Internet has played an important part in
the development of communication.
A. research B. occurrence C. invention D. display
Question 24. [NTL] [401-ĐH 2017] A university degree is considered to be a ________ for entry
into most professions.
A. demand B. requisite C. claim D. request
Question 25. [NTL] [402-ĐH 2017] They were among the first companies to exploit the ________
of the Internet.
A. potential B. prospect C. possibility D. ability
Question 26. [NTL] [402-ĐH 2017] Thanks to her father's encouragement, she has made great
________ in her study.
A. standard B. development C. contribution D. progress
Question 27. [NTL] [402-ĐH 2017] Jim didn't break the vase on ________, but he was still punished
for his carelessness.
A. occasion B. chance C. intention D. purpose
Question 28. [NTL] [403-ĐH 2017] The water ________ in the area has resulted in poor crop
production.
A. absence B. shortage C. lack D. deficiency
Question 29. [NTL] [403-ĐH 2017] Could you ________ me a hand with the washing-up, Kent?
A. join B. shake C. give D. hold
Question 30. [NTL] [403-ĐH 2017] I will phone Vivian to ________ her to buy some sugar;
otherwise, she will forget.
A. remind B. encourage C. allow D. advise

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Question 31. [NTL] [403-ĐH 2017] We were ________ by the spectacular scenery of the
countryside.
A. overwhelmed B. bewildered C. preoccupied D. overjoyed
Question 32. [NTL] [404-ĐH 2017] There has been growing public concern about the use of
chemicals in food ________ recently.
A. preservation B. protection C. reservation D. conservation
Question 33. [NTL] [404-ĐH 2017] During a job interview, candidates are advised to ________ on
the interviewer's questions and make an effort to answer them properly.
A. emphasize B. decide C. concentrate D. rely
Question 34. [NTL] [404-ĐH 2017] Harmful environmental factors can ________ the development
of certain diseases.
A. generate B. accelerate C. produce D. monitor
Question 35. [NTL] [404-ĐH 2017] It is important for students to ________ full use of university
facilities.
A. take B. do C. find D. make
Question 36. [NTL] [MH-ĐH 2018] Violent films may have a negative ________ on children.
A. opinion B. influence C. dependence D. decision
Question 37. [NTL] [MH-ĐH 2018] A good leader should not be conservative, but rather ________
to new ideas.
A. receptive B. acceptable C. permissive D. applicable
Question 38. [NTL] [MH-ĐH 2018] ________ 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
Question 39. [NTL] [MH-ĐH 2018] The child has no problem reciting the poem; he has ________
it to memory.
A. devoted B. added C. committed D. admitted
Question 40. [NTL] [401-ĐH 2018] It ________ to reason that Jason passed the exam with flying
colours on account of his working hard during the term.
A. comes B. gets C. stands D. lays
Question 41. [NTL] [401-ĐH 2018] Several measures have been proposed to ________ the problem
of unemployment among university graduates.
A. pose B. admit C. address D. create
Question 42. [NTL] [401-ĐH 2018] The presenter started his speech with a few ________ jokes to
build rapport with the audience.
A. whole-hearted B. light-hearted C. soft-hearted D. kind-hearted
Question 43. [NTL] [401-ĐH 2018] It is advisable that the apprentice should be ________ to learn
the ins and outs of the new job.
A. permissive B. noticeable C. acceptable D. observant
Question 44. [NTL] [402-ĐH 2018] We know that we are at fault for our third consecutive defeat,
so there is no need to ________ salt into the wound.
A. spread B. rub C. apply D. put
Question 45. [NTL] [402-ĐH 2018] The students' plan for a musical show to raise money for
charity received ________ support from the school administrators.
A. light-hearted B. warm-hearted C. big-hearted D. whole-hearted
Question 46. [NTL] [402-ĐH 2018] Parents often advise their children to study hard in the hope
that they will ________ success in the future.
A. gather B. collect C. master D. achieve

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Question 47. [NTL] [403-ĐH 2018] You must not ________ any step in the process; otherwise, you
would not be able to cook the dish properly.
A. quit B. skip C. leave D. hide
Question 48. [NTL] [403-ĐH 2018] 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
Question 49. [NTL] [403-ĐH 2018] The ________ prices of property in big cities may deter people
on low incomes from owning a house there.
A. forbidding B. competitive C. prohibitive D. inflatable
Question 50. [NTL] [403-ĐH 2018] After a momentary ________ of concentration, Simon managed
to regain his focus and completed the test.
A. lapse B. fault C. failure D. error
Question 51. [NTL] [404-ĐH 2018] Although she had been told quite sternly to ________ herself
together, she simply couldn't stop the tears from flowing.
A. bring B. pull C. force D. push
Question 52. [NTL] [404-ĐH 2018] In most countries, photocopying books without the
publisher's permission is clearly a copyright ________.
A. interference B. interpretation C. infringement D. infliction
Question 53. [NTL] [404-ĐH 2018] ________ to fame at an early age may have a negative influence
on children's psychological development.
A. Approaching B. Reaching C. Going D. Rising
Question 54. [NTL] [404-ĐH 2018] These volunteer programmes aim to provide education for
children in ________ regions.
A. far-reaching B. far-flung C. far-fetched D. far-sighted
Question 55. [NTL] [MH-ĐH 2019] ________ school fees may discourage many students from
attending university.
A. Gaining B. Receiving C. Improving D. Raising
Question 56. [NTL] [MH-ĐH 2019] Drinking too much alcohol is said to ________ harm to our
health.
A. make B. do C. lead D. take
Question 57. [NTL] [MH-ĐH 2019] At the end of the training course, each participant was
presented with a ________ of completion.
A. degree B. certificate C. diploma D. qualification
Question 58. [NTL] [MH-ĐH 2019] The ________ high levels of pollution in the coastal areas
are a matter of great concern to the government.
A. redundantly B. intensively C. marginally D. excessively
Question 59. [NTL] [MH-ĐH 2019] Event organisers should plan everything carefully so as to
leave nothing to ________.
A. possibility B. mistake C. opportunity D. chance
Question 60. [NTL] [401-ĐH 2019] Action films with big stars tend to ________ great public
attention.
A. achieve B. show C. attract D. reach
Question 61. [NTL] [401-ĐH 2019] The scientists are working on a drug capable of ________ the
spread of cancerous cells.
A. arresting B. catching C. seizing D. grasping
Question 62. [NTL] [401-ĐH 2019] It's time he acted like a ________ adult and stopped blaming
others for his wrongdoings.
A. responsible B. sociable C. believable D. suitable

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Question 63. [NTL] [401-ĐH 2019] One recipe for success is to stay focused and ________
yourself to whatever you do.
A. apply B. attach C. assign D. adhere
Question 64. [NTL] [401-ĐH 2019] It's not my ________ to tell you how to run your life, but I
think you should settle down and have a family.
A. work B. chore C. job D. career
Question 65. [NTL] [402-ĐH 2019] The aroma of freshly baked bread in the morning has always
________ memories of his childhood home.
A. evoked B. reminisced C. instilled D. incited
Question 66. [NTL] [402-ĐH 2019] Schoolchildren shouldn't make fun of those who are
intellectually ________ to them.
A. responsible B. familiar C. inferior D. essential
Question 67. [NTL] [402-ĐH 2019] I'm sorry. I didn't mean to ________ your feelings when I said
such a thing.
A. injure B. hurt C. destroy D. break
Question 68. [NTL] [402-ĐH 2019] The film was so intriguing that the audience were all ________
to the screen until the end.
A. stuck B. hooked C. glued D. attached
Question 69. [NTL] [402-ĐH 2019] A key component of Industry 4.0 is the Internet of Things
characterised by the connections of all mobile ________.
A. accessories B. devices C. utensils D. vehicles
Question 70. [NTL] [403-ĐH 2019] Young people are ambitious by nature, so they tend to set
their ________ high on whatever they do.
A. sights B. views C. visions D. eyes
Question 71. [NTL] [403-ĐH 2019] My aunt used to sell vegetables at the local market to ________
a living.
A. take B. do C. earn D. have
Question 72. [NTL] [403-ĐH 2019] Mr. Brown, a self-made businessman, attributed his success to
hard ________ and a bit of luck.
A. mission B. work C. career D. task
Question 73. [NTL] [403-ĐH 2019] With their undeveloped immune systems, young infants
are ________ to a wide range of minor ailments.
A. conductive B. receptive C. favourable D. susceptible
Question 74. [NTL] [403-ĐH 2019] You shouldn’t use that ladder as it doesn’t look ________
enough.
A. correct B. stable C. certain D. constant
Question 75. [NTL] [404-ĐH 2019] We all wish to create a friendly and supportive environment
________ to learning.
A. liable B. accommodating C. conducive D. detrimental
Question 76. [NTL] [404-ĐH 2019] Nicholas had never chaired a meeting before, but he rose to
the ________ yesterday when he presided over a forum.
A. occasion B. incident C. difficulty D. issue
Question 77. [NTL] [404-ĐH 2019] The students were worried that they wouldn't be able to
________ the deadline for the assignment.
A. answer B. match C. beat D. meet
Question 78. [NTL] [404-ĐH 2019] In spite of their disabilities, the children at Spring School
manage to ________ an active social life.
A. lead B. take C. gather D. save

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Question 79. [NTL] [404-ĐH 2019] My sister really enjoys acting as a hobby, but she doesn't want
to do it for a(n) ________.
A. survival B. occupation C. living D. existence
Question 80. [NTL] [MH1-ĐH 2020] The government has ________ every effort to stop the rapid
spread of COVID-19.
A. done B. made C. created D. brought
Question 81. [NTL] [MH1-ĐH 2020] Making chicken soup is not difficult; it's just a matter of
following the ________.
A. ingredients B. design C. spices D. recipe
Question 82. [NTL] [MH1-ĐH 2020] After his miraculous recovery from the stroke, the man
spent the ________ of his life travelling and doing charity work.
A. remainder B. abundance C. legacy D. excess
Question 83. [NTL] [MH1-ĐH 2020] Despite our careful planning, the whole surprise party was a
________ of accidents.
A. volume B. verse C. chapter D. page
Question 84. [NTL] [MH2-ĐH 2020] Janice ________ some useful suggestions for the class
extra-curricular activities.
A. caused B. thought C. made D. caught
Question 85. [NTL] [MH2-ĐH 2020] Kevin enjoyed working with children so much that he
decided to pursue a ________ in teaching.
A. career B. task C. duty D. work
Question 86. [NTL] [MH2-ĐH 2020] A reduction in the amount of paperwork has been proposed
in an attempt to ease the ________ on busy teachers.
A. emphasis B. density C. power D. pressure
Question 87. [NTL] [MH2-ĐH 2020] Having so many hobbies in common, Ted and Nick got on
like a(n) ________ on fire.
A. block B. house C. apartment D. bungalow
Question 88. [NTL] [401-ĐH 2020] It's no good ________ a fuss and arguing over such an
unimportant issue.
A. making B. holding C. doing D. getting
Question 89. [NTL] [401-ĐH 2020] The graphics of this book are attractive, but its ________ is not
original at all.
A. content B. chapter C. character D. page
Question 90. [NTL] [401-ĐH 2020] I would like to extend my gratitude to all the staff for their
________ support, without which our company couldn't have overcome the crisis.
A. unbending B. unfailing C. unmoving D. unfeeling
Question 91. [NTL] [401-ĐH 2020] Having your private life scrutinised closely by the public is
regarded as part and ________ of being a celebrity.
A. package B. post C. packet D. parcel
Question 92. [NTL] [402-ĐH 2020] The striker had already celebrated the goal, but the ________
decided that he had been offside.
A. examiner B. judge C. referee D. inspector
Question 93. [NTL] [402-ĐH 2020] An accomplished chef himself, Ronald is ________ about his
use of ingredients and spices, especially when preparing feasts.
A. creditable B. receptive C. feasible D. particular
Question 94. [NTL] [402-ĐH 2020] My aunt excitedly ________ a compliment on the scarf I knitted
for her as a birthday present.
A. took B. passed C. paid D. caught

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Question 95. [NTL] [402-ĐH 2020] I can't give chapter and ________, but to the best of my
knowledge, it's a line from a sonnet by William Shakespeare.
A. verse B. rhyme C. note D. scene
Question 96. [NTL] [403-ĐH 2020] Experts agree that too hard workouts may ________ more harm
than good.
A. do B. set C. hold D. make
Question 97. [NTL] [403-ĐH 2020] The director extended his gratitude to all the staff for their
________ support, without which the company couldn't have overcome its difficult time.
A. unmoving B. unbending C. unfailing D. unfeeling
Question 98. [NTL] [403-ĐH 2020] Thousands of ________ packed into the stadium to support
their team in the final match.
A. viewers B. audiences C. witnesses D. spectators
Question 99. [NTL] [404-ĐH 2020] A fashionista herself, Helena is ________ about her clothes,
especially when making her appearance in public.
A. receptive B. creditable C. particular D. feasible
Question 100. [NTL] [404-ĐH 2020] Fathers can ________ a good example to their children by
helping with the household chores.
A. set B. hold C. raise D. follow
Question 101. [NTL] [MH-ĐH 2021] When Linda was little, her mother used to ________ her a
bedtime story every night.
A. tell B. speak C. say D. talk
Question 102. [NTL] [MH-ĐH 2021] Students from other schools have to pay a small ________
to join the club.
A. fee B. fare C. wage D. salary
Question 103. [NTL] [MH-ĐH 2021] As the season turns from spring to summer, some people
feel a bit under the ________ and can't concentrate fully on their work.
A. storm B. weather C. climate D. rain
Question 104. [NTL] [MH-ĐH 2021] James had a cosy birthday party at home last Friday in the
________ of his close friends.
A. company B. business C. atmosphere D. residence
Question 105. [NTL] [401-ĐH 2021] When the visitor saw with her own eyes the beach covered
with tons of plastic rubbish washed up from around the world, a chill went down her ________.
A. spine B. bone C. mind D. brain
Question 106. [NTL] [401-ĐH 2021] Jane has been trying to solve this problem all week, but she
still hasn’t been able to ________ it.
A. shatter B. break C. crack D. crash
Question 107. [NTL] [401-ĐH 2021] Don’t worry too much. We all ________ mistakes sometimes.
A. give B. put C. take D. make
Question 108. [NTL] [416-ĐH 2021] The night before the party, I stayed up late to ________
everything ready.
A. use B. do C. become D. get
Question 109. [NTL] [416-ĐH 2021] To his colleagues’ surprise, John ________ himself rudely at
the party last night.
A. conflicted B. confined C. conducted D. converted
Question 110. [NTL] [416-ĐH 2021] Mike tried to sort out the problem, but he just ________ a
blank.
A. painted B. filled C. drew D. wrote
Question 111. [NTL] [416-ĐH 2021] Tim started ________ his living by working as a waiter at a

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restaurant.
A. paying B. giving C. earning D. winning
Question 112. [NTL] [MH-ĐH 2022] Don't worry, class. Solving this maths problem is by no
means a ________ order.
A. deep B. high C. large D. tall
Question 113. [NTL] [MH-ĐH 2022] He got a ________ because he drove through the red light.
A. fee B. fare C. wage D. fine
Question 114. [NTL] [MH-ĐH 2022] Katherine took a deep breath, managing to ________ herself
before entering the interview room.
A. comprise B. consist C. compose D. include
Question 115. [NTL] [405-ĐH 2022] Most of the houses in the neighbourhood ________ terrible
damage in the fire.
A. perceived B. sustained C. conceived D. persevered
Question 116. [NTL] [405-ĐH 2022] The teacher tries her best to ________ sure that her students
can understand her explanations.
A. keep B. get C. go D. make
Question 117. [NTL] [405-ĐH 2022]The ________ in the theatre gave the singer a long applause
for her excellent performance.
A. watchers B. spectators C. audiences D. viewers
Question 118. [NTL] [405-ĐH 2022] We could tolerate your noisy parties time and again, but
throwing bottles out of the window was beyond the ________.
A. dull B. faint C. pale D. sick
Question 119. [NTL] [MH-ĐH 2023] Our school _______ has had a record of 10,000 visits this
week.
A. software B. email C. hardware D. website
Question 120. [NTL] [MH-ĐH 2023] The other members in the group showed their dissatisfaction
with Sarah’s not pulling her_______ in the project.
A. muscle B. weight C. head D. teeth
Question 121. [NTL] [MH-ĐH 2023] David still _______ contact with many of his old school
friends.
A. catches B. brings C. takes D. keeps
Question 122. [NTL] [MH-ĐH 2023] The band at that time was immensely popular and often
played to a(an) _______ crowd of about 5,000.
A. probability B. capability C. capacity D. ability
Question 123. [NTL] [401-ĐH 2023] The journalist is talking about having a new _______
published in the local newspaper next week.
A. editor B. documentary C. cartoon D. article
Question 124. [NTL] [401-ĐH 2023] Before you decide to purchase that car, it is crucial that you
should look into it carefully. It’s unwise to buy a pig _______.
A. in a pack B. in a roll C. in a rack D. in a poke
Question 125. [NTL] [401-ĐH 2023] Nam is trying to break the _______ of staying up too late.
A. sound B. habit C. option D. race
Question 126. [NTL] [401-ĐH 2023] It is uncommon for the director to _______ power to his
finance manager to make financial decisions for the company.
A. authorise B. stimulate C. navigate D. delegate
Question 127. [NTL] [MH-ĐH 2024] The results of a recent study greatly _______ teenagers'
current preferences for leisure activities.
A. flared B. illuminated C. flashed D. blazed

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Question 128. [NTL] [MH-ĐH 2024] He got a heavy _______ for breaking the traffic regulations
yesterday.
A. fine B. rate C. money D. fare
Question 129. [NTL] [MH-ĐH 2024] Whenever Ms. White prepares a meal, her children help her
_______ the table.
A. stand B. go C. jump D. lay
Question 130. [NTL] [MH-ĐH 2024] John can't hang out with his friends at the weekend since he
needs to hit _______ to prepare for the upcoming exams.
A. the papers B. the roof C. the books D. the dictionary