BÀI TẬP VỀ TỪ VỰNG VÀ NGỮ PHÁP - LEXICO GRAMMAR Exercise 1: Choose among A, B, C, or D the one that best fits each of the blanks. (CAMBRIDGE FIRST CERTIFICATE) 1. The technological and economic changes of the 19th century had a marked_________ on workers A. cause B. effect C. impact D. consequence 2. The government_________ the flood victims with food, clothes and money. A. gave B. provided C. offered D. presented 3. More and more people_________ of food poisoning nowadays A. exist B. survive C. die D. starve 4. The first sign of vitamin A disorder is night_________. A. loss of sight B. lack of vision C. invisibility D. blindness 5. When you take ice out of the freezer, it_________ . A. melts B. dissolves C. softens D. disappears 6. There are many_________ of pollution in our modern world A. resources B. sources C. bases D. foundation 7. Many people_________ that natural resources will never be use up A. view B. regard C. consider D. believe 8. Using the computer competently is an important_________ to help one get a good job. A. reason B. aspect C. factor D. issue 9. George wants £1000 for his car, but I don’t think it’s_________ as much as that. A. worth B. cost C. valued D. priced 10. “Did Jenny say anything about her sister?”-No, she didn’t_________ her at all. A. remind B. remark C. refer D. mention 11. He just couldn't open the jar__________ hard he tired. A. even B. moreover C. whatever D. however 12. Our football team lost__________ three goals to nil. A. with B. by C. in D. to 13. She is__________ to leave as soon as possible. A. anxious B. cautious C. nervous D. worried 14. I don't__________ locking the door. A. forget B. remember C. accept D. remind 15. Come__________, children! Get your coats on or you'll be late for school. A. along B. over C. across D. to 16. She tried to prevent the dog__________ running into the road. A. for B. from C. to D. against 17. The students were low to catch__________, gut gradually they began to understand. A. in B. away C. out D. on 18. Some of the passengers spoke to reporters about their__________ in the burning plane. A. happening B. occasion C. event D. experience 19. Please leave this space__________ on the enrolment form. A. blank B. missing C. undone D. absent 20. A good friend will__________ you when you're having problems. A. stand by B. stand out for C. stand against D. stand in 21. You shouldn't have criticized him in front of his friends. It was extremely__________ of you. A. unfortunate B. insensitive C. unconscious D. insensible 22. The job was more difficult than I__________ expected it to be. A. might B. would C. have D. had 23. We had so many problems with the car that__________ we sold it and bought a new one. A. to the end B. by the end C. at the end D. in the end 24. His parents think it's time he__________ married. A. gets B. would get C. will get D. got 25. He__________ me to buy my air ticket immediately or it would be too late. A. suggested B. convinced C. insisted D. advised 26. You will become ill__________ you stop working so hard. A. until B. if C. unless D. when 27.__________ I ask him for the money he owes me, he says he will bring it in a few days, but I don't think he has got it at all. A. However B. Wherever C. Whatever D. Whenever 28. It was impossible for her to tell the truth so she had to__________ a story. A. combine B. invent C. lie D. manager 29. He is very stubborn, so it will be difficult to__________ him to go. A. make B. suggest C. persuade D. prevent 30. I hope he's__________ to buy some bread; there's hardly any left. A. reminded B. proposed C. remembered D. suggested 31. It's__________ long time since he last saw his brothers and sisters. A. such a B. too C. very D. so 32. The dentist told him to open his mouth__________. A. broad B. wide C. much D. greatly 33. The children didn't know the__________ by which the game was played. A. customs B. orders C. rules D. facts 34. Wait__________ you get home before you unpack your parcel. A. until B. after C. to D. when 35. His parents never allowed him__________. A. to smoke B. a smoking C. some smoked D. smoking 36. The child was told to__________ for being rude to his uncle. A. forgive B. apologize C. excuse D. confess 37. This is the__________ of the bicycle which was stolen. A. information B. detail C. example D. description 38. Some drives, after__________ annoy their fellow-motorists by slowing down again immediately. A. passing along B. passing by C. overtaking D. taking over 39. It is__________ unlikely that the Queen agree to open the new Town Hall. A. greatly B. highly C. mainly D. largely 40. I don't think he'll ever__________ the shock of his wife's death. A. get by B. get over C. get off D. get through 41. Some school have very__________ rules of behavior which must be obeyed. A. strict B. strong C. straight D. solid 42. It was difficult to__________ a date which was convenient for everyone. A. organize B. arrange C. elect D. provide 43. It's difficult to pay one's bills when prices keep__________. A. growing B. raising C. rising D. gaining 44. You may not have to stay the night but take a toothbrush just in__________. A. preparation B. case C. time D. order 45. She remembered the correct address only__________ she had posted the letter. A. since B. following C. after D. afterwards 46. The shops are always__________ of people at Christmas time. A. stuffed B. full C. crowded D. busy 47. I think he is unwell; he was complaining__________ a headache this morning. A. of B. at C. from D. against 48. I'm afraid a rise in salary is__________ just now. A. out of the question B. out of control C. out of date D. out of sight 49. British Leyland is aiming to push__________ its share of UK car sales to 25% over the next two years. A. through B. out C. on D. up 50. In pain as a result of the fall, he__________ slowly home. A. sped B. limped C. stepped D. wound 51. He had to leave his family__________ when he went abroad to work. A. behind B. at a loss C. at all costs D. out 52. No child__________ the age of sixteen will be admitted to this film. A. below B. except C. before D. lacking 53. I have lived near the railway for so long now that I've grown__________ to the noise of the trains. A. familiar B. accustomed C. aware D. unconscious 54. The young soldier__________ a dangerous mission across the desert, although he knew that he might be killed. A. entered B. undertook C. agreed D. promised 55. From the hotel there is a good__________ of the mountains. A. view B. sight C. vision D. picture 56. There is a fault at our TV station. Please do not__________ your set. A. repair B. change C. adjust D. switch 57. It is usually better not to__________ things, in case they are not returned. A. offer B. lend C. borrow D. lose 58. She applied for training as a pilot, but they turned her__________ because of her poor eyesight. A. down B. over C. up D. back 59. I lost too much money betting at the races last time, so you won't__________ me to go again. A. impress B. urge C. convince D. persuade 60. We've__________ of time to catch the train so there's no need to rush. A. great deal B. enough C. very much D. plenty 61.__________ goes the bus; now we will have to walk! A. Early B. There C. At once D. On time 62. The police have asked that__________ who saw the accident should get in touch with them. A. somebody B. someone C. anyone D. one 63. As the streets of our cities become busier, people are turning more and to the__________ bicycle. A. historical B. old aged C. elderly D. old fashioned 64. We'll play tennis and__________ we'll have lunch A. then B. straight away C. so D. immediately 65.__________ of all of us who are here tonight. I would like to thank Mr. Jones for his talk. A. On behalf B. On account C. In person D. Instead 66. He soon received promotion, for his superior realized that he was a man of considerable__________. A. opportunity B. ability C. possibility D. future 67. Take the number 7 bus and get__________ at Forest Road. A. off B. up C. down D. outside 68. Some people think it is__________ to use long and little-known words. A. sensitive B. clever C. intentional D. skilled 69. Don't touch the cat, he may__________ you. A. scratch B. kick C. tear D. scream 70. These old houses are going to be__________ soon. A. run down B. knocked out C. pulled down D. laid out 71. The house is__________ at the corner of a busy street. A. put B. stood C. placed D. situated 72. You must be careful when you wash this__________ silk blouse. A. delicate B. weak C. feeble D. sensitive 73. The stolen jewels were__________ a lot of money. A. worth B. priced C. valued D. cost 74. Would you be__________ to hold the door open? A. too kind B. as kind C. kind enough D. so kind 75. He couldn't make the radio__________. A. work B. to work C. working D. worked 76. I__________ do that if I were you. A. won't B. don't C. shan't D. wouldn't 77. While studying he was financially dependent__________ his wife. A. of B. to C. from D. on 78. He often__________ about his expensive car. A. boasts B. shows C. prides D. praised 79. She isn't__________ well with the new manager. A. going on B. getting on C. keeping on D. taking on 80. What do you mean, he's watching television? He's__________ to be washing the car. A. hoped B. thought C. supposed D. expected 81. This wet weather has lasted for three weeks now;__________ rained every single day. A. it has B. it was C. there was D. there has 82. Scientists have discovered a close__________ between smoking and several serious diseases. A. combination B. union C. connection D. action 83. The__________ thing about traveling by train rather than by car is that you can sleep or reading during the journey. A. enjoyable B. enjoyment C. enjoying D. enjoyed 84. He__________ very quickly after his illness. A. recovered B. uncovered C. discovered D. covered 85. I couldn't resist having another slice of cake even__________ I was supposed to be losing weight. A. otherwise B. although C. though D. however 86. Surely David's not going to drive,__________ he? A. isn't B. will C. does D. is 87. By the time you receive this letter, I__________ for Japan. A. have left B. will have left C. will leave D. would have left 88. The president__________ his intention to retire before the next election. A. told B. announced C. informed D. promised 89. You will never finish that job by tomorrow morning unless you__________ some help. A. would get B. get C. will get D. will have got 90. The firemen brought several long__________ to try to reach those trapped on the roof. A. staircases B. steps C. ladders D. stairs 91. There is always__________ traffic in the city centre at rush hour. A. full B. heavy C. many D. strong 92. We would very much__________ a reply by the end of the month. A. require B. value C. expect D. appreciate 93. I took someone else's coat from the cloakroom by__________. A. mistake B. forgetfulness C. fortune D. error 94. I am sorry I pined your handbag but I__________ it for mine. A. mistook B. imagined C. recognized D. confused 95. Many accidents in the home could be__________ if householders gave more thought to safety in their houses. A. avoided B. preserved C. protected D. excluded 96. Jenny and her sister are so__________ they could almost be twins. A. likeness B. the same C. same D. alike 97. If you want to be healthy, you should cut__________ on your smoking. A. down B. up C. through D. out 98. I hope we will be able to avoid__________ anyone. A. disappointment B. disappointing C. disappointed D. disappoint 99. He was clearly nervous; he was sitting right on the__________ of his chair. A. outside B. edge C. tip D. border 100. There were over 30.000__________ at the match. A. spectators B. viewers C. witnesses D. watchers 101. You'll__________ yourself a lot of time if you take the car. A. save B. spend C. make D. spare 102. You will spend at least one year working abroad__________ you can find out how things operate overseas. A. as long as B. so as to C. because D. so that 103. Despite her undoubted ability at tennis, she never became the__________ of the local tennis club. A. member B. winner C. champion D. partner 104. There's__________ to be frightened of the dog; he's quite harmless. A. no fear B. no need C. any reason D. a fear 105. Although he was completely__________ as a furniture maker, he produced the most beautiful chairs. A. incapable B. unable C. untrained D. uneducated 106. It was very difficult for the inspector to__________ what recommendations he should make. A. decide B. settle C. solve D. realize 107. When he heard the terrible noise he asked me what was__________ on. A. happening B. going C. ting D. being 108. The managers agreed to__________ the question of payment. A. control B. discuss C. increase D. balance 109. Her guest apologized for causing her so much__________. A. damage B. complication C. problem D. trouble 110. If__________ it would stop raining for a morning, we could cut the grass. A. ever B. even C. just D. only 111. When she was crossing the room the night nurse happened to notice the old lady__________ to get out of bed. A. tried B. to try C. has tried D. trying 112. Children with__________ diseases should not be allowed to go to school. A. constant B. infectious C. contact D. influential 113. I would like to offer a small__________ to anyone who finds my missing dog. A. expense B. repayment C. receipt D. reward 114. When we visited the zoo on Sunday afternoon it was very crowded but on a weekday. It's practically__________. A. full B. uncrowded C. clear D. empty 115. She walked to the__________ of the swimming pool and jumped in. A. start B. extent C. side D. border 116. The three friends all__________ for the same job. A. applied B. intended C. requested D. referred 117. Don't think that red dress__________ her. A. suits B. matches C. cheers D. agrees 118. I had no__________ that the divorce rate was so high in this country. A. idea B. understanding C. doubt D. knowledge 119. After closing the envelope, the secretary__________ the stamps on firmly. A. stuck B. struck C. sucked D. licked 120. The patient__________ to listen to his doctor's advice. A. hindered B. resigned C. refused D. lacked 121. The purpose of the examination was to__________ the student's knowledge of the subject. A. inspect B. prove C. try D. test 122. We have no__________ in our files of your recent letter to the tax office. A. list B. memory C. account D. record 123. Yesterday the naval authorities__________ the reports in Friday' newspapers that they had explored three bombs near an unknown submarine. A. published B. confirmed C. re-started D. agreed 124. The station clock is not as__________ as it should be; it is usually between one and two minutes fast. A. certain B. strict C. accurate D. true 125. It is__________ knowledge in the village that Mr. and Mrs. Thorne quarrel violently several times a week. A. usual B. complete C. common D. normal 126.__________ people go to football matches now than twenty years ago. A. Lesser B. Fewer C. Few D. Less 127. But why did the police suspect you? It just does not make__________ to me. A. truth B. reason C. sense D. right 128. When he spoke over the telephone, his voice was so__________ that I could hardly hear him. A. dull B. dim C. faint D. unnoticeable 129. Don't worry about trying to catch the last train home, as we can easily__________ you up for the night. A. take B. set C. keep D. put 130. I must tell you about my__________ when I first arrived in London. A. happenings B. experiences C. events D. incidents 131. I have been looking for this book for months, and__________ I have found it. A. at last B. at the end C. at present D. in time 132. My wife and I have much pleasure in__________ the invitation to your daughter's wedding. A. thanking B. taking C. welcoming D. accepting 133. They tell me he is__________ a lot of money in his new job. A. having B. earning C. profiting D. gaining 134. Hello. Is that 21035? Please put me__________ to the manager. A. across B. over C. up D. through 135. He was very upset by the__________ of his English examination. A. failure B. result C. success D. effect 136. I knew him__________ I was a child. A. until B. when C. during D. as 137. You really can't__________ a thing that woman says! A. imagine B. believe C. rely D. count 138. The new factory must be finished__________ as the profitability of the company depends on it. A. in times B. for a time C. on time D. at time 139. She was unable to warn her mother that she would be late because the telephone was__________. A. out of work B. off work C. out of order D. off duty 140. His performance was__________ the audience was delighted. A. imperfect B. unmarked C. faultless D. worthless 141. Wild ducks always fly in a definite__________. A. formation B. shape C. figure D. formula 142. I walked away as calmly as I could__________ they thought I was the thief. A. to avoid B. or else C. in case D. owing to 143. Two other__________ in his argument for his country's independence are worth a mention. A. reports B. effects C. points D. notices 144. I have ever__________ any experience of living in the country. A. had B. wished C. made D. done 145. He's such a naughty child. It's amazing what his mother lets him__________ way with. A. get B. make C. do D. go 146. A railway bridge is already__________ over the river. A. in construction B. being built C. erecting D. been erected 147. Of course I'm a Christian__________ I expect everyone who works here to be a Christian too. A. and B. but C. since D. then 148. The teacher__________ them the answer to the question. A. discussed B. said C. explained D. told 149. I have absolutely no doubt__________ the innocence of the accused. A. about B. with C. over D. on 150. All students leaving college at the end of term must leave their addresses so that letters can be sent__________. A. through B. to C. on D. forward 151. The little girl wouldn't go into the sea__________ her father went to. A. except B. but C. also D. unless 152. I__________ my friend to lend me his caravan for my trip to the country. A. proposed B. convinced C. suggested D. persuaded 153. Having__________ the table, Mrs. Roberts called the family for supper. A. completed B. ordered C. laid D. spread 154. Could you please tell me if you have any electrical typewriters__________? A. in store B. in stock C. in order D. in supply 155. Paris lies__________ the river Seine. A. on B. next C. over D. at 156. Mary Smith decided to give up her job for the__________ of the children. A. reason B. sake C. care D. concern 157. He liked to sit__________ the river and fish. A. along B. next C. at D. beside 158. She heated the chocolate until it__________ then pour it over the cake. A. changed B. formed C. melted D. flooded 159. John swims very well and__________ does his brother. A. too B. even C. also D. so 160. He got out of bed and took a few__________ but couldn't go any farther. A. actions B. stages C. starts D. steps 161. This is not the right__________ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen. A. circumstance B. moment C. opportunity D. situation 162. He played an active__________ in politics until he was well over 80. A. job B. scene C. position D. part 163. On the__________ to the town there is a beautiful wood. A. way B. entrance C. street D. direction 164. This morning the postman was__________ down the street by my dog. A. run B. sped C. chased D. hunted 165. The party,__________ I was the guest of honor, was extremely enjoyable. A. to which B. at which C. for which D. by which 166. Because it rained very heavily all day they had to__________ the garden party until the following Sunday. A. prearrange B. rearrange C. postpone D. preserve 167. I'll have to__________ to you, otherwise he will hear. A. whistle B. say C. whisper D. shout 168. He retired early__________ ill health. A. in front of B. ahead of C. on account of D. on behalf of 169. He hit the vase with his elbow and it__________ to the floor. A. broke B. smashed C. knocked D. crashed 170. The train will be leaving in five minutes so you__________ better hurry up. A. will B. had C. would D. should 171. There was nothing they could do__________ leave the car at the roadside where it had broken down. A. unless B. but C. instead of D. than 172. The bus was so late reaching the station that I__________ missed my train. A. soon B. entirely C. almost D. already 173. Driving in London is supposed to be confusing but I didn't find it at__________ difficult. A. first B. once C. all D. least 174. The factory paid__________ nearly a million pounds to their employees who were injured in the explosion. A. back B. out C. off D. in 175. I was just__________ to go out when you telephoned. A. thinking B. around C. planned D. about 176. Take this road and you will__________ at the hotel in five minutes. A. reach B. find C. come D. arrive 177. The job of student lodgings officer__________ a great many visits to landladies. A. offers B. concerns C. asks D. involves 178. The young girl carefully__________ left and right before crossing the road. A. stared B. looked C. glanced D. watched 179. He drives so quickly that I am afraid that one day he will__________ someone crossing the street. A. knock down B. crash down C. turn over D. run across 180. I have often__________ why they went to live abroad. A. puzzled B. surprised C. wondered D. thought 181. "Do I have to take that French course?" "No, you__________." A. don't have B. haven't C. needn't D. mustn't 182. Because his argument so confusing,__________ people understood it. A. little B. less C. few D. clever 183. We flew to the island, then__________ a car for three days and visited most places of interest. A. charged B. hired C. bought D. lent 184. The noise of the traffic prevented me from__________ to sleep. A. going B. falling C. beginning D. starting 185. When he left school, John decided to__________ a priest instead of studying languages. A. train for B. change to C. become D. study for 186. After a lot of difficulty, he__________ to open the door. A. realized B. obtained C. managed D. succeeded 187. As soon as the fire bell rang everyone walked quickly downstairs and out of the building, __________ gathered in the car park. A. then B. while C. to D. before 188. Do you__________ my turning the TV on now? A. mind B. object C. disapprove D. want 189. Mike was the__________ in his family; all his brothers were much taller. A. lowest B. shortest C. littlest D. slightest 190. My employer's__________ of my work does not matter to me at all. A. expression B. meaning C. opinion D. belief 191. If only I__________ play the guitar as well as you! A. could B. should C. might D. would 192. "My daughter, Mary, tries to__________ to see me at least one c a week" Mrs. Jones told the social worker. A. call up B. drop in C. go up D. come on 193. "How can we__________ out together what we're to do if we never talk about it frankly?" she cried in desperation. A. work B. test C. search D. find 194. One__________ of their new house is that it has no garden. A. dislike B. disadvantages C. complaint D. pity 195. Her parents were very__________ because she was out so late that night. A. overcome B. responsible C. sorry D. worried 196. I am late because my alarm clock never__________ this morning. A. went off B. turned on C. came on D. rang out 197. He__________ being given a receipt for the bill he had paid. A. demanded B. insisted on C. asked to D. required 198. The child hurt himself badly when he fell__________ the bedroom window. A. out from B. out of C. over D. down 199. The other driver failed to signal his__________ to turn right so I had to brake suddenly. A. design B. intention C. purpose D. idea 200. They would__________ go by air than spend a week traveling by train. A. rather B. always C. better D. prefer ________THE END______
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