VOCABULARY MULTIPLE CHOICE

Exercise 1
1. They haven’t beaten me yet. I still have one or two ____ up my sleeve.
a. traps b. tricks c. jokes d. defences
2. You go to the dentist’s before your toothache gets worse.
a. ought to b. ought c. rather d. better
3. According to the forecast, it will be mostly cloudy, with of rain in the north.
a. outbreaks b. elements c. bursts d. times
4. 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
5. The brothers are so alike I cannot one from the other.
a. say b. notice c. mark d. tell
6. My mother was of making a cake when the front door bell rang.
a. at the center b. on her way c. in the middle d. halfway through
7. you do better work than this, you won’t pass the exam.
a. Although b. If c. Unless d. When
8. If you want to join the History Society, you must first this application form.
a. make up b. write down c. fill in d. do up
9. He has just taken an examination chemistry.
a. on b. about c. for d. in
10. The police have asked that who saw the accident should get in touch with them.
a. somebody b. someone c. one d. anyone

Exercise 2
1. Don’t touch the cat, he may you.
a. kick b. tear c. scream d. scratch
2. Buy the new of soap now on sale: it is softer than all others.
a. model b. brand c. mark d. manufacture
3. The chief of police said that he saw no between the six murders.
a. joint b. connection c. communication d. join
4. The safety committee’s report recommended that all medicines should be kept out of the of children.
a. hold b. hand c. reach d. grasp
5. In the jar there was a which looked like jam.
a. substance b. material c. solid d. powder
6. He was surprised that her English was so as she had never been to England.
a. definite b. liquid c. fluent d. national
7. He was very stubborn, so it will be difficult to him to go.
a. persuade b. suggest c. make d. prevent
8. He put a against the tree and climbed up to pick the apples.
a. scale b. staircase c. grade d. ladder
9. It’s 6 years now since the Socialists came to in that country.
a. power b. force c. control d. command
10. You’re looking vary pale – do you sick?
a. fall b. faint c. feel d. become

Exercise 3
1. I was just to go out when you telephoned.
a. around b. about c. thinking d. planned
2. You will become ill you stop working so hard.
 a. until b. when c. unless d. if
3. When he heard a terrible noise, he asked me what was on.
a. happening b. being c. getting d. going
4. I don’t think that red dress her.
a. suits b. matches c. cheers d. agrees
5. The three friends all for the same job.
a. requested b. applied c. intended d. referred
6. She remembered the correct address only she had posted the letter.
a. since b. afterwards c. following d. after
7. It’s difficult to pay one’s bills when prices keep .
a. rising b. growing c. gaining d. raising
8. The dentist told him to open his mouth .
a. broad b. much c. greatly d. wide
9. Could you lend me some money? I’m very of cash at the moment.
a. down b. scarce c. low d. short
10. His parents never allowed him .
a. a smoking b. smoking c. to smoke d. some smoke

Exercise 4
1. The station clock is not as as it should be; it is usually between one and two minutes fast.
a. strict b. certain c. true d. accurate
2. We flew to the island, then a car for three days and visited most of places of interest.
a. rent b. bought c. hired d. charged
3. One of their new house is that it has no garden.
a. pity b. dislike c. complaint d. disadvantage
4. When he spoke over the telephone, his voice was so that I could hardly hear him.
a. faint b. dim c. dull d. unnoticeable
5. They tell me he is a lot of money in his new job.
a. having b. earning c. gaining d. profiting
6. She heated the chocolate until it , then poured it over the cake.
a. formed b. melted c. changed d. flooded
7. He drives so quickly that I am afraid that one day he will someone crossing the street.
a. crashed down b. knock down c. turn over run across
8. Hello. Is that 210056. Please put me to the manager.
a. across b. up c. over d. through
9. Although he was completely as a furniture-maker, he produced the most beautiful chairs.
a. untrained b. unable c. incapable d. uneducated
10. I have never any experience of living in the country.
a. had b. wished c. done d. made

Exercise 5
1. Two other in his argument for his country’s independence are worth a mention.
a. notices b. points c. effects d. reports
2. He’s such a naughty child; it’s amazing what his mother lets him away with.
a. go b. make c. do d. get
3. The factory paid _____nearly a million pounds to their employees who were injured in the explosion.
a. off b. out c. back d. in
4. Having the table, Mrs Roberts called the family for supper.
a. laid b. spread c. ordered d. completed
5. The little girl wouldn’t go into the sea her father went too.
 a. except b. but c. also d. unless
6. “How can we out together what we’re to do if we never talk about it frankly?” she cried in
desperation.
a. test b. find c. work d. search
7. Wild ducks always fly in a definite .
a. figure b. formula c. shape d. formation
8. Mike was the in his family; all his brothers were much taller.
a. lowest b. shortest c. slightest d. littlest
9. You’ll yourself a lot of time if you take the car.
a. spend b. make c. save d. spare
10. I wrote to the company, them for a catalogue.
a. demanding b. asking c. enquiring d. applying

Exercise 6
1. Firemen rescued several people from the floor of the blazing building.
a. high b. top c. basement d. low
2. When the electricity failed, he a match to find the candles.
a. rubbed b. scratched c. struck d. started
3. She put speaking to him as long as possible
a. off b. over c. away d. back
4. She wondered her father looked like now, after so many years away.
a. how b. whose c. that d. what
5. She her neighbor’s children for the broken window.
a. accused b. complained c. blamed d. denied
6. He filled in the necessary forms and for the job.
a. appealed b. asked c. requested d. applied
7. He says he’s been to restaurant in town.
a. many b. every c. all d. most
8. She hasn’t written to me .
a. already b. yet c. never d. any longer
9. She is traveling to work by train today because her car is being .
a. stopped b. broken c. serviced d. rented
10. He tried every key in turn but not fitted.
a. each b. one c. any d. none

Exercise 7
1. Her parents were very because she was out so late last night.
a. responsible b. sorry c. worried d. overcome
2. After a lot of difficulty, he to open the door.
a. managed b. succeeded c. obtained d. realized
3. I have been looking for this book for month, and I have found it.
a. at last b. in time c. at the end d. at present
4. My employer’s of my work does not matter to me at all.
a. meaning b. belief c. opinion d. expression
5. The purpose of the examination was to the student’s knowledge.
a. try b. inspect c. prove d. test
6. I’ll have to to you, otherwise he will hear.
a. shout b. say c. whistle d. whisper
7. As soon as the fire-bell rang, everyone walked quickly downstairs and out of the building, gathered in
the car park.
 a. while b. then c. before d. to
8. There’s to be frightened of the dog; he’s quite harmless.
a. fear b. no fear c. no need d. any reason
9. After closing the envelope, the secretary the stamps on firmly.
a. licked b. sucked stuck d. struck
10. The teacher them the answer to the question.
a. explained b. told c. said d. discussed

Exercise 8
1. Don’t you get tired watching TV every night?
a. with b. by c. of d. at
2. I asked Jill what time it was but she said she didn’t a watch.
a. get b. put c. have d. take
3. The film lasted three hours with of 15 minutes between part one and part two.
a. an interval b. a pause c. a stop d. an interruption
4. If I saw a lawyer, he’d you to take legal action.
a. suggest b. warn c. consider d. advise
5. I’m very busy at the moment so it may take a time to answer your letters.
a. little b. few c. small d. some
6. I’ve known him I left college.
a. when b. during c. until d. since
7. He was wearing a heavy overcoat to himself against the cold.
a. conceal b. protect c. cover d. wrap
8. It took Michael a long time to find a pair of shoes that him.
a. liked b. fitted c. agreed d. matched
9. the traffic was bad, I arrived on time.
A. Although b. In spite of c. Despite d. Even
10. The discovery was a major for research workers.
a. breakthrough b. breakdown c. break-in d. breakout

Exercise 9
1. Because it rained very heavily all day they had to the garden party until the following Saturday.
a. pre-arrange b. postpone c. re-arrange d. preserve
2. The child was told to for being rude to his uncle.
a. excuse b. apologise c. forgive d. confess
3. She walked to the of the swimming pool and jumped in.
a. start b. side c. extent d. border
4. When we visited the zoo on Sunday afternoon it was very crowded but on a weekday it’s practically .
a. full b. clear c. empty d. uncrowded
5. You may not have to stay the night but take a toothbrush just in .
a. case b. time c. order d. preparation
6. I’m afraid a rise in salary is just now.
a. out of sight b. out of control c. out of date d. out of the question
7. The patient to listen to his doctor’s advice.
a. refused b. hindered c. lacked d. resigned
8. 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. Whatever b. However c. Whenever d. Wherever
9. If it would stop raining for a morning, we could cut the grass.
a. ever b. just c. even d. only
10. British Leyland is aiming to push its share of UK car sales to 25% over the next two years
a. up b. out c. on d. through

Exercise 10
1. I’m sure they were lies.
a. telling b. making c. doing d. saying
2. Nobody knows what the of the explosion was.
a. source b. cause c. reaction d. reason
3. Banks only money if they are sure it will be paid back.
a. borrow b. lend c. interest d. charge
4. of the committee, I’d like to thank you for your generous donation.
a. According b. On behalf c. Together d. In addition
5. Don’t forget to the alarm clock for 6 o’clock tomorrow morning.
a. put b. ring c. set d. wind
6. Give me a word with S.
a. beginning b. begins c. began d. begin
7. After the accident, the injured cyclist was in great .
a. agony b. suffering c. hurt d. pain
8. There was nothing special about his clothes from his flowery tie.
a. but b. except c. other d. apart
9. Her excellent in the exams helped her to find a job.
a. notes b. reports c. marks d. degrees
10. stay the night if it’s too difficult to get home.
a. At all costs b. By all means c. In all d. On the whole

Exercise 11
1. You can learn as much theory as you like, but you only master a skill by it a lot.
a. practicing b. training c. exercising d. doing
2. Some people think it is to use long and little-known words.
a. clever b. intentional c. skilled d. sensitive
3. The Chairman was so angry with the committee that he decided to from it.
a. cancel b. postpone c. resign d. prevent
4. The explorers walked all the way along the river from its mouth to its .
a. cause b. well c. source d. outlet
5. He was afraid of losing his suitcase so he tied a on it on which he had written his name and address.
a. badge b. mark c. label d. notice
6. He enjoyed the dessert so much that he accepted a second when it was offered.
a. load b. pile c. helping d. sharing
7. He soon received promotion, for his supervisor realized that he was a man of considerable .
a. ability b. possibility c. future d. opportunity
8. Is there a bank where I can these pounds for dollars?
a. exchange b. turn c. alter d. arrange
9. To our his illness proved not to be as serious as we had feared.
a. anxiety b. eyes c. relief d. judgment
10. The author had qualified as a doctor but later gave up the of medicine for full-time writing.
a. practice b. treatment c. procedure d. prescription

Exercise 12
1. the step when you go in.
 a. Consider b. Mind c. Attend d. Look
2. She went a bad cold just before Christmas.
a. down with b. in for c. ever d. through
3. It was clear that the young couple were of taking charge of the restaurant.
a. responsible b. reliable c. capable d. able
4. She used to her living by delivering vegetables to local hotels.
a. earn b. gain c. get d. win
5. I’m absolutely no good at all any kind of sport.
a. with b. on c. at d. for
6. That sweater looks small for a five-year-old.
a. bit b. much c. rather d. even
7. Since I moved the house, I haven’t had much with those friends.
a. connection b. contact c. business d. meeting
8. I’d you explained to her why we can’t go.
a. better b. rather c. want d. need
9. I look up their number in the telephone .
guide b. list c. directory d. catalogue
10. I’d have you if I had seen the book.
a. told b. said c. let d. required

Exercise 13
1. It was difficult for the inspector to what recommendations he should make.
a. realize b. settle c. solve d. decide
2. This is not the right to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen!
a. moment b. situation c. opportunity d. circumstance
3. The job of student lodgings officer a great many visits to landladies.
a. concerns b. offers c. asks d. involves
4. It is knowledge in the village that Mr. and Mrs. Thorne quarrel violently several times a week.
a. common b. complete c. normal d. usual
5. All students leaving college at the end of term must leave their address so that letters can be sent .
a. forward b. through c. on d. to
6. I’m happy ______I expect everyone who works here to be happy too.
a. since b. then c. and d. but
7. My daughter, Mary, tries to to see me at least once a week,” Mrs. Jones told the social worker.
a. call up b. go up c. come on d. drop in
8. Driving in London is supposed to be confusing but I didn’t find it at difficult.
a. all b. first c. once d. least
9. Yesterday the naval authorities the reports in Friday’s newspapers that they had exploded three
bombs near an unknown submarine.
a. published b. confirmed c. restated d. agreed
10. I wouldn’t of going to a party I hadn’t been invited to.
A. intend b. rely c. dream d. depend

Exercise 14
1. In the old days, people believed that the world was flat and ships would fall off the .
a. boundary b. edge c. border d. limit
2. They had never come such a beautiful little village before.
a. off b. along c. at d. across
3. There weren’t any in the factory for bilingual secretaries.
a. situations b. spaces c. vacancies d. offers
4. Unfortunately his illness turned out to be extremely so he was kept in isolation.
a. influential b. infectious c. individual d. inoffensive
5. What milkshake do you want – strawberry, chocolate or orange?
a. taste b. kind c. flavour d. type
6. A chicken can up to three eggs a day.
a. lie b. lay c. put d. place
7. The nurse was on in the hospital all night.
a. work b. alarm c. duty d. service
8. I we meet outside the cinema tomorrow at 8:30.
a. think b. suggest c. consider d. recommend
9. playing professional basketball, she also enjoys tennis.
a. Besides b. Moreover c. Apart d. Together
10. She him of lying to her.
a. threatened b. blamed c. criticized d. accused

Exercise 15
1. This morning the postman was down the street by my dog.
a. hunted b. chased c. run d. sped
2. The child hurt himself badly when he fell the bedroom window.
a. out from b. out of c. down d. over
3. He being given a receipt for the bill he had paid.
a. asked to b. demanded c. insisted on d. required
4. I knew him I was a child.
a. until b. when c. as d. during
5. I have absolutely no doubt the innocence of the accused.
a. about b. over c. on d. with
6. Mr. and Mrs. Hudson are always with each other about money.
a. annoying b. arguing c. discussing d. shouting
7. When he left school, John decided to a priest instead of studying languages.
a. change to b. become c. train for d. study for
8. I walked away as calmly as I could they thought I was a thief.
a. or else b. to avoid c. owing to d. in case

I walked away as calmly as I could they would have thought I was a thief.
a. or else b. to avoid c. owing to d. in case

9. I am late because my alarm clock never this morning.

a. came on b. rang out c. went off d. turned on
10. He me to buy my air ticket immediately or it would be too late.
a. convinced b. insisted c. advised d. suggested

Exercise 16
1. She always the crossword in the paper before breakfast.
a. makes c. writes c. does d. works
2. When the tenants failed to pay his bill, the authorities decided to cut the gas supply to the flat.
a. down b. out c. across d. off
3. His parents agreed to him their car while they were away on holiday.
a. borrow b. lend c. hire d. let
4. Several items of were found on the river bank.
a. clothes b. dress c. costume d. clothing
5. She had no of selling the clock – it had belonged to her grandfather.
a. intention b. meaning c. interest d. opinion
6. The lake abounds fish.
a. up b. of c. in d. on
7. Cut the cake into six pieces.
a. same b. like c. alike d. equal
8. You can use my bicycle you bring it back tomorrow.
a. as long as b. although c. nevertheless d. in spite of
9. My brother always at cards. No wonder he won every game.
a. cheated b. lied c. tricked d. deceived
10. He was so tired that he wasn’t capable driving himself home.
a. to b. for c. of d. from

Exercise 17
1. The noise of the traffic prevented me from to sleep.
a. falling b. starting c. beginning d. going
2. The train will be leaving in 5 minutes so you better hurry up.
a. had b. should c. will d. would
3. He was very upset by the of his English examination.
a. result b. failure c. effect d. success
4. Wait you get home before you unpack your parcel.
a. to b. until c. when d. after
5. He hit the vase with his elbow and it to the floor.
a. crashed b. smashed c. broke d. knocked
6. The children did not know the by which the game was played.
a. facts b. customs c. orders d. rules
7. It was difficult to a date which was convenient for everyone.
a. elect b. organize c. arrange d. provide
8. The new factory must be finished as the profitability of the company depends on it.
a. on time b. in times c. at times d. for a time
9. It’s long time since he last saw his brothers and sisters.
a. such a b. so c. very d. too
10. He played an active in politics until he was well over 80.
a. scene b. job c. position d. part

Exercise 18
1. Fill in the form as indicated and return in the envelope .
a. provided b. offered c. prepared d. given
2. If we hurry, we might get there to catch the early train.
a. right b. in time c. on time d. before time
3. Our neighbours are very on camping holidays.
a. eager b. enthusiastic c. interested d. keen
4. The mosquito bite made my eyelid and I couldn’t open my eye properly.
a. swell b. grow c. stretch d. spread
5. I had to wear uniform when I worked in the hotel.
a. a b. some c. any d. an
6. I tried to them from going, but they wouldn’t take any notice.
a. warn b. refuse c. forbid d. prevent
7. The doctor advised me not to take so much work in future.
 a. after b. on c. over d. to
8. If he phones, him to buy some potatoes on the way home.
a. remember b. recall c. remind d. recollect
9. Who was the first person to the South Pole?
a. get b. arrive c. reach d. touch
10. The of the murderer lasted six weeks.
a. process b. trial c. charge d. conviction

Exercise 19
1. The other driver failed to signal his to turn right so I had to brake suddenly.
a. purpose b. idea c. intention d. design
2. The managers agreed to the question of payment.
a. balance b. control c. discuss d. increase
3. I don’t think he’ll ever the shock of his wife’s death.
a. get through b. get over c. get by d. get off
4. We have no in our files of your recent letter to the tax office.
a. account b. memory c. list d. record
5. You will spend at least one year working abroad you can find out how things operate overseas.
a. because b. so as to c. so that d. as long as
6. On the to the town there is a beautiful wood.
a. direction b. street c. way d. entrance
7. Mary Smith decided to give up her job for the of her children.
a. care b. sake c. reason d. concern
8. If you want to be healthy, you should cut on your smoking.
a. up b. through c. down d. out
9. Do you my turning the television on now?
a. mind b. disapprove c. want d. object
10. Paris lies the River Seine.
a. over b. next c. on d. at

Exercise 20
1. The newspaper report contained important information.
a. many b. another c. an d. a lot of
2. She refused to eat meat under any .
a. circumstances b. occasion c. opportunity d. reason
3. I left my last job because I had no to travel.
a. place b. position c. opportunity d. possibility
4. The meeting had to be put until a later date.
a. away b. on c. off d. up
5. He had to leave early, he?
a. didn’t b. mustn’t c. hasn’t d. shouldn’t
6. He missed the lecture, so I lent him my notes .
a. after b. afterwards c. at last d. finally
7. If he would accept some help with the work instead of trying to do it alone.
a. as b. should c. only d. even
8. I’ll you around the city, when you come to visit me.
a. show b. lead c. give d. direct
9. That table used to belong to my great grandfather.
a. aged b. mature c. elderly d. antique
10. These buses are to run every fifteen minutes, but I’ve been waiting here for 25 minutes already.
 a. assumed b. promised c. presumed d. supposed

Exercise 21
1. He retired early ill-treated.
a. on behalf of b. ahead of c. on account of d. in front of
2. I had no that the divorce rate was so high in this country.
a. knowledge b. idea c. doubt d. understanding
3. A railway bridge is already over the river.
a. been erected b. erecting c. in construction d. being built
4. This is the of the bicycle which was stolen.
a. detail b. description c. information d. example
5. There was nothing they could do leave the car at the roadside where it had broken down.
a. than b. unless c. instead of d. but
6. Some drivers, after , annoy their fellow-motorists by slowing down again immediately.
a. passing by b. overtaking c. taking over d. passing along
7. Despite her undoubted ability at tennis, she never became the of the local tennis club.
a. member b. partner c. champion d. winner
8. He liked to sit the river and fish.
a. at b. next c. beside d. along
9. The bus was so late reaching the station that I missed my train.
a. almost b. already c. soon d. entirely
10. 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

Exercise 24
1. It’s a good idea to see your doctor regularly for .
a. a revision b. a control c. an investigation d. a check-up
2. I lost too much money betting at the races last time, so you won’t me to go again.
a. convince b. impress c. persuade d. urge
3. Last year, the potato harvest was very disappointing, but this year it looks as though we shall shave a better
.
a. product b. outcome c. amount d. crop
4. The shop assistant was helpful, but she felt he could have given her more advice.
a. entirely b. exactly c. quite d. totally
5. When the starter gave the all the competitors in the race began to run round the track.
a. signal b. warning c. shot d. show
6. It’s an awful your wife couldn’t come. I was looking forward to meeting her.
a. harm b. sorrow c. shame d. shock
7. from Bill, all the students said they would go.
a. Except b. Only c. Apart d. Separate
8. The new manager explained to the staff that she hoped to new procedures to save time and money.
a. manufacture b. establish c. control d. restore
9. There is a fault at our television station. Please do not your set.
a. change b. adjust c. repair d. switch
10. He was an writer because he persuaded many people to see the truth of his ideas.
a. ordinary b. influential c. unlimited d. accurate

Exercise 25
1. Some schools have very rules of behaviour which must be obeyed.
a. strong b. solid c. straight d. strict
2. It is unlikely that the Queen will agree to open the new Town Hall.
a. main b. highly c. largely d. greatly
3. I must tell you about my when I first arrived in London.
a. incidents b. happenings c. experiences d. events
4. In pain as a result of the fall, he slowly home.
a. stepped b. wound c. limped d. sped
5. I think he is unwell; he was complaining a headache this morning.
a. at b. of c. from d. against
to complain to sb about smth phàn nàn với ai về cái gì
to complain of khai bệnh ( kêu)
6. It is usually better not to things, in case they are not returned.
a. lend b. offer c. borrow d. lose
7. He opened the letter without to read the address on the envelope.
a. worrying b. caring c. fearing d. bothering
8. There was a big hole in the road which the traffic.
a. held up b. kept down c. stood back d. sent back
9. The boy fell into the river and was along by the fast current.
a. caught b. swept c. thrown d. swung
10. The old sailing boat was without trace during the fierce storm.
a. lost b. crashed c. disappeared d. vanished

Exercise 26
1. Don’t worry about trying to catch the last train home, as we can easily you up for the night.
a. take b. put c. set d. keep
2. Take this road and you will at the hotel in five minutes.
a. arrive b. come c. find d. reach
3. I would like to offer a small to anyone who finds my missing dog.
a. receipt b. repayment c. expense d. reward
4. The young girl carefully left and right before crossing the road.
a. watched b. glanced c. stared d. looked
5. people go to football matches now than twenty years ago.
a. Less b. Lesser c. Fewer d. Few
6. He got out of the bed and took a few but couldn’t go any farther.
a. stages b. starts c. steps d. actions
7. You really can’t a thing that woman says!
a. believe b. rely c. count d. imagine
8. His performance was ; the audience was delighted.
a. unmarked b. faultless c. worthless d. imperfect
9. But why did the police suspect you? It just does not make to me.
a. reason b. right c. sense d. truth
10. Could you please tell me if you have any electric typewriters ?
a. in store b. in order c. in supply d. in stock

Exercise 27
1. He stood on one leg, against the wall, while he took off his shoe.
a. stopping b. staying c. leaning d. supporting
2. In a greengrocer’s shop there is a lot of when fruit and vegetables are not sold.
a. rot b. waste c. ruin d. rest
3. After the party the children were allowed to finished off the sandwiches and cakes.
a. additional b. leaving c. remaining d. left
4. When the time came to the bill at the hotel she found her purse had been stolen.
a. pay b. pay out c. pay for d. pay up
5. When the manager went to Canada on business his took over all his duties.
a. caretaker b. officer c. deputy d. commander
6. If we go to the market, we might find a .
a. trade b. shopping c. chance d. bargain
7. If he drinks any more beer, I don’t think he’ll be to play this afternoon.
a. skilled b. capable c. possible d. fit
8. That’s a nice coat, and the colour you well.
a. matches b. fits c. agrees d. suits
9. Many accidents in the home could be if householders gave more thought to safety to their houses.
a. avoided b. excluded c. protected d. preserved
10. Smoking is a very bad habit, which many people find difficult to .
a. break b. beat c. breathe d. cough

Exercise 28
1. The meal was excellent, the pears were particularly .
a. flavoured b. delicious c. tasteful d. desirable
2. Workers who do not obey the safety regulations will be immediately.
a. refused b. rejected c. disapproved d. dismissed
3. He was in of a large number of men.
a. management b. leadership c. charge d. direction
4. goes the bus; now we will have to walk.
a. On time b. At once c. There d. Early
5. When he retired from his job, the directors him with a clock.
a. offered b. pleased c. satisfied d. presented
6. He had to leave his family when he went abroad to work.
a. at a loss b. behind c. out d. at all costs
7. I am very in the information you have given me.
a. concerned b. surprised c. interesting d. interested
8. When I went to talk to the manager, he told me he could only me a few minutes.
a. provide b. spare c. hear d. let
9. I saw a thief take Norman’s wallet so I ran him, but I didn’t catch him.
a. into b. after c. over d. near
10. It’s raining tomorrow, we shall have to the match till Saturday.
a. put off b. cancel c. play d. put away

Exercise 29
1. The blue curtains began to after they had been hanging in the sun for two months.
a. fade b. die c. dissolve d. melt
2. Learners of English as a foreign language often fail to between unfamiliar sounds in that language.
a. separate b. differ c. distinguish d. solve
3. The wind blew so hard and so strongly that the windows in their frames.
a. rattled b. slapped c. flapped d. shocked
4. I have lived near the railway for so long now that I’ve grown to the noise of the train.
a. accustomed b. familiar c. unconscious d. aware
5. In spite of her protests, her father her train for race three hours a day.
a. let b. made c. insisted d. caused
6. It was impossible for her to tell the truth so she had to a story.
a. invent b. combine c. manage d. lie
7. The car had a tyre, so we had to change the wheel.
a. broken b. cracked c. bent d. flat
8. She applied for training as a pilot, but they turned her because of her poor eyesight.
a. back b. up c. over d. down
9. The only feature to these two flowers is their preference for sandy soil.
a. similar b. same c. shared d. common
10. The play was very long, but there were two .
a. intervals b. rests c. interruptions d. gaps

Exercise 30
1. After the water workers went on strike, there was a of water.
a. drain b. shortage c. loss d. decrease
2. As the streets of our city become busier, people are turning more and more to the bicycle.
a. historical b. old-fashioned c. old-aged d. elderly
3. it was raining heavily, he went out without a raincoat.
A. In spite b. In spite of c. However d. Although
4. As far as I’m it’s quite all right for you to leave early.
a. concerned b. regarded c. consulted d. bothered
5. I expect it will rain again when we’re on holiday this year, but at least we are properly prepared it this
time.
a. about b. at c. with d. for
6. Patrick, he can’t possibly go alone – he’s far too young.
a. As for b. As if c. As d. As far as
7. I know him by but I have no idea what his name is.
a. sight b. myself c. heart d. chance
8. No child the age of sixteen will be admitted to this film.
a. before b. except c. lacking d. below
9. Mr Smith was in a road accident.
a. wronged b. wounded c. injured d. damaged
10. Is it worth waiting for a table at this restaurant or shall we go else?
a. anywhere b. otherwise c. somewhere d. everywhere

Exercise 31
1. These old houses are going to be soon.
a. laid out b. run down c. pulled down d. knocked out
2. She rang to make an early at the hairdresser’s.
a. order b. date c. assignment d. appointment
3. The law states that heavy goods delivery vehicles may not carry of more than fifteen tons.
a. masses b. sizes c. measures d. loads
4. The young soldier a dangerous mission across the desert although he knew that he might be killed.
a. undertook b. agreed c. promised d. entered
5. You must that your safety belt is fastened.
a. examine b. secure c. check d. guarantee
6. He a rare disease when he was working in the hospital.
a. took b. suffered c. infected d. caught
7. My sister has a baby daughter yesterday, and she is my first .
a. nephew b. cousin c. niece d. relation
8. When he heard the joke, he burst into loud .
a. smiles b. laughter c. amusement d. enjoyment
9. The traffic lights to green, and the cars drove on.
 a. exchanged b. turned c. removed d. shone
10. It is a good idea to be dressed when you go for an interview.
a. finely b. boldly c. smartly d. clearly

Exercise 32
1. The picture is ; the thief will be most disappointed when he tries to sell it.
a. priceless b. invalid c. unprofitable d. worthless
2. I am not sure, but I know he has decided to accept the new job in London.
a. according b. on the whole c. as far as d. as long as
3. I can’t what he’s doing; it’s so dark down there.
a. see through b. make out c. look into d. show up
4. Do you know what time the train to Birmingham?
a. reaches b. gets c. arrives d. comes
5. Having looked the place the gang went away to make their plans.
a. through b. over c. down d. out
6. When we came back from holiday, our suitcases were by the Customs Officers.
a. guarded b. tested c. corrected d. examined
7. The child was so noisy that his mother told him not to be such as .
a. nuisance b. trouble c. bother d. worry
8. The junior Minister’s remarks on television about the strike the Prime Minister so much that he
was sacked.
a. disordered b. disliked c. disagreed d. displeased
9. Could you be more specific about what is in this particular job?
a. enclosed b. concentrated c. presented d. involved
10. We went to see the play last night and, for Tony, we all enjoyed it very much.
a. apart b. aside c. except d. unless

Exercise 33
1. From the hotel, there is a good of the mountain.
a. vision b. view c. sight d. picture
2. I’m sorry I haven’t got change. Why don’t you try the bank?
a. some b. lots c. any d. all
3. If it fine, I shall go out.
a. was b. is c. were d. will be
4. we have of time to catch the train so there’s no need to rush
a. very much b. enough c. great deal d. plenty
5. I can’t make what’s happening.
a. away b. out c. do d. over
6. He’s left his book at home; he’s always so .
a. forgetting b. forgotten c. forgettable d. forgetful
7. Driving a car with faulty brakes is quite a risk.
a. putting b. setting c. taking d. being
8. Dinner will be ready soon. Can you please the tables?
a. lay b. settle c. make d. put
9. A small of students was waiting outside the class to see the teacher.
a. gang b. crowd c. team d. group
10. Jenny and her sister are so they could almost be twins.
a. likeness b. alike c. same d. the same

Exercise 34
1. He went to Australia hoping to find a teaching without too much difficulty.
a. work b. occupation c. employment d. post
2. We’ll play tennis and we’ll have lunch.
a. then b. straight away c. immediately d. so
3. I hope he’s to buy some bread; there’s hardly any left.
a. reminded b. proposed c. suggested d. remembered
4. The accused man to give the police any more information.
a. objected b. denied c. refused d. disliked
5. Take the number 7 bus and get at Forest Road.
a. up b. down c. outside d. off
6. There is no in going to school if you’re not willing to learn.
a. reason b. aim c. point d. purpose
7. She complained when she heard that she had to work on Sunday.
a. severely b. bitterly c. extremely d. terribly
8. For a long time after the accident, he suffered from constant in his back.
a. hurt b. ache c. pain d. injury
9. The policeman me the way.
a. told b. said c. explained d. directed
10. It was a very beautiful cloth from silk.
a. composed b. worn c. woven d. threaded

Exercise 35
1. The bank won’t lend you the money without some that you will pay it back.
a. profit b. interest c. charge d. guarantee
2. Don’t hurry! There’s no need .
a. running b. to run c. run d. you run
3. I am going to have a short rest as I a headache.
a. take b. have c. feel d. suffer
4. of all the staff, I would like to wish you a happy retirement.
a. Instead b. In place c. On behalf d. On account
5. Since the accident he has walked with a .
a. slope b. limp c. lame d. strain
6. Mr and Mrs Black were delighted when they to sell their house so quickly.
a. succeeded b. could c. risked d. managed
7. Just keep on the baby while I cook the supper, will you?
a. a look b. a glance c. an eye d. a care
8. He his friend to go camping with him.
a. attracted b. suggested c. appealed d. persuaded
9. Do come instead of standing there on the doorstep in the rain.
a. into b. in c. to d. by
10. Don’t invite John to dinner; I can’t stand his bad .
a. mood b. mind c. character d. temper

Exercise 36
1. I don’t with your decision but I do think that you might have told me last week.
a. displease b. disagree c. dislike d. disregard
2. I’m sorry I haven’t got any money – I’ve my wallet at home.
a. missed b. left c. let d. forgotten
3. You will not succeed working hard.
a. unless b. if c. without d. although
4. A soldier has to learn to carry orders as soon as they are given.
a. on b. out c. through d. off
5. We were by the noise in the forest.
a. afraid b. frightened c. feared d. nervous
6. He the office when I arrived.
a. was leaving b. has left c. should leave d. leaves
7. He was unable to his niece’s wedding as he was ill.
a. be present b. visit c. attend d. assist
8. There is always traffic in the city center at rush hour.
a. strong b. full c. heavy d. many
9. After dinner, the President got up to a short speech.
a. make b. provide c. hold d. tell
10. The stolen jewels were a lot of money.
A. valued b. cost c. priced d. worth
Exercise 37
1. , after trying three times, he passed the examination.
a. Lastly b. Last of all c. Last d. At last
2. Please and see us some time – you’re always welcome.
a. come to b. come about c. come round d. come away
3. The children loved the old castle.
a. discovering b. exploring c. hunting d. detecting
4. It was raining very so I took my umbrella.
a. wet b. badly c. hard d. firmly
5. I wish you wouldn’t call him that insulting name.
a. by b. with c. in d. under
6. This cloth very thin.
a. feels b. touches c. holds d. handles
7. I am sorry I opened your handbag but I it for mine.
a. mistook b. confused c. recognized d. imagined
8. The firemen brought several long to try to reach those trapped on the roof.
a. ladders b. steps c. stairs d. staircases
9. amount of money can buy true friendship.
a. No b. Never c. None d. Not only
10. It sounds the situation is unlikely to improve.
a. as if b. how c. as d. so that
Exercise 38
1. This is the oldest building the village.
a. of b. by c. in d. to
2. These figures show a in the number of unemployed people in England and Wales.
a. loss b. lessening c. reduction d. lowering
3. When you him, give him my best wishes.
a. will visit b. would visit c. visit d. have visited
4. The doctor arranged for me to see the at the hospital about the pain in my back.
a. expert b. specialist c. speciality d. expertise
5. The doctor gave the patient examination to discover the cause of his collapse.
a. a thorough b. a universal c. an exact d. a whole
6. scientists have observed increased pollution in the water supply.
a. Late b. Later c. Latter d. Lately
7. The best rooms in that hotel the bay.
a. view b. regard c. overlook d. examine
8. There was a sudden loud which made everybody jump.
a. bang b. strike c. split d. stroke
9. She never says a word: she’s as as a mouse.
a. quiet b. small c. slight d. noiseless
10. After he had broken his leg, Henry could only go up and down stairs .
a. hardly b. in difficulties c. with difficulty d. hard