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  1. 500 EXERCISES ON VOCABULARY 500 câu luyện từ vựng AUTHORED BY: VŨ MAI PHƯƠNG SOURCE: NGOẠI NGỮ 24H RE-EDITED BY: HOÀNG TIẾN DŨNG Date: April 9th 2017 All rights reserved. Please do not copy in any form.
  2. 1. The house was burgled while the family was in a card game. A. buried B. busy C. absorbed D. helping 2. I am sorry that I can’t your invitation. A. take B. except C. agree D. accept 3. what he says, he wasn’t even there when the crime was committed. A. Following B. According to C. Hearing D. Meaning 4. he has impressed his employers considerably and he is soon to be promoted. A. nevertheless B. accordingly C. yet D. eventually 5. He gave his listeners a vivid of his journey through Peru. A. account B. tale C. communication D. plot 6. Will you be taking my precious experience into when you fix my salary? A. possession B. account C. mind D. scale 7. The policeman stopped him when he was driving home and him of speeding. A. charged B. accused C. blamed D. arrested 8. His stomach began to because of the bad food he had eaten. A. pain B. harm C. be hurt D. ache 9. If you money to mine, we shall have enough. A. add B. combine C. unite D. bank 10. he was full of for her bravery. A. energy B. admiration C. surprise D. pride 11. This ticket one person to the show. A. permits B. enters C. delivers D. admits 12. The cow had lost its own calf. but the farmer persuaded it to one whose mother had died. A. choose B. adopt C. undertake D. collect 13. If we the plan you suggest, we are more likely to be successful. A. elect B. command C. vote D. adopt 14. Science has made great during the past 30 years. A. motions B. advances C. advantages D. opportunities 15. He was a much older tennis player but he had the great of experience. A. advantage B. deal C. value D. profit 16. I had quite on my way to work this morning. A. an experiment B. an adventure C. a happening D. an affair 17. He always studies the in the paper as he wants to find a good second-hand car. A. advertisements B. publicity C. announcements D. publication 18. On my present salary, I just can’t a car which costs over $3.000. A. pretend B. elect C. afford D. adopt 19. The girl’s father to buy her a car if she passed her examination. A. admitted B. accepted C. agreed D. approved 20. They are twins and look very . A. alike B. same C. likely D. identical 21. As a result of their the three small independent countries felt less afraid of their powerful neighbour. A. combination B. alliance C. partnership D. union 22. When he was a student, his father gave him a monthly towards his expenses. A. salary B. permission C. allowance D. wage 23. Is anyone to fish in this river? A. borne B. allowed C. admitted D. passed 24. His had always been to become an architect. A. study B. ambition C. imagination D. direction 25. The of ice-cream sold increases sharply in the summer months. A. account B. amount C. number D. size 26. If you are bitten by a poisonous snake. it is necessary to be given an as quickly as possible. A. analgesic B. antibiotic C. antiseptic D. antidote 27. I’ m to get the tickets for the show today, as there are hardly any left. A. worried B. curious C. anxious D. troubled 28. The child was told to for being rude to his uncle. A. excuse B. apologize C. punish D. confess 29. He is a very old man but in fact he is only fifty. A. apparently B. evidently C. obviously D. actually 30. As a result of the radio for help for the earthquake victims, over a million pounds has been raised. A. appeal B. call C. programme D. advertisement
  3. 31. Let me know if any difficulties . A. arise B. come C. rise D. happen 32. Could you please an appointment for me to see Mr. Smith? A. manage B. arrange C. take D. have 33. The police her for helping the murderer to escape. A. caught B. searched C. brought D. arrested 34. When John in London he went to see the Houses of Parliament. A. came B. reached C. arrived D. got 35. I read an interesting in a newspaper about farming today. A. article B. advertisement C. composition D. explanation 36. Students are expected to their classes regularly. A. assist B. frequent C. attend D. present 37. Before you sign anything important, pay careful to all the conditions. A. notice B. attention C. regards D. reference 38. In the central region the dry season is long and severe, and the annual rainfall is only about 70 cm. A. refreshing B. general C. average D. greatest 39. The bicycle was moving so fast that its rider could not an accident. A. leave B. avoid C. miss D. overtake 40. As soon as the children were , their mother got them out of bed and into the bathroom. A. woke B. wake C. awake D. waken 41. This is not big enough to cut down a tree. A. axe B. hammer C. screw D. knife 42. In the market, the merchants and joked with their friends and neighbours. A. bargained B. gardened C. bearded D. changed 43. He couldn’t the thought of leaving his home town for ever. A. think B. bear C. carry D. hold 44. The room was so quiet that she could hear the of her heart. A. beating B. tapping C. knocking D. striking 45. Through a mixture of greed and intelligence, he has the biggest landowner in the whole district. A. grown B. developed C. become D. increased 46. The damage done to my house by the fire has now . A. done good B. been made good C. made me good D. been for good 47. The children will not be allowed to come with us if they don’t themselves better. A. direct B. behave C. declare D. compose 48. He has adopted three orphans his own six children so that, all together, he has nine children to provide for. A. besides B. except C. beside D. in place of 49. The two scientists disagreed and a argument developed. A. wet B. bitter C. salty D. sour 50. The weather was the exceptionally poor harvest. A. blamed for B. condemned for C. accused of D. criticized for 51. If you are so senseless as to go on long walks in tight fitting shoes, you must expect to get . A. scars B. bruises C. blisters D. spots 52. After lunch I felt enough to ask my boss for rise. A. strong B. bold C. encouraged D. bald 53. It is a very popular play, and it would be wise seats well in advance. A. occupy B. book C. buy D. preserve 54. She began to feel nervous when the train pulled up at the between Austria and Yugoslavia. A. edge B. bar C. border D. division 55. When the bill came, he had to money from his brother to pay it. A. borrow B. lend C. loan D. let 56. The toy boat turned over and sank to the of the pool. A. basis B. bottom C. ground D. depth 57. The ball two or three times before rolling down the slope. A. bounced B. sprang C. leapt D. skipped 58. The bus ran over the cliff because its failed. A. brakes B. controls C. gears D. signals 59. The of the bank where he worked was not in the centre of the city. A. seat B. quarter C. branch D. piece 60. Large waves were on the seashore. A. going B. running C. hitting D. breaking
  4. 61. up children properly is mainly their parents’ duty. A. Rearing B. Breeding C. Raising D. Bringing 62. Several prisoners from their guards and escaped. A. broke away B. broke out C. broke through D. broke down 63. The specialist was under so much stress that he finally . A. broke off B. broke down C. broke out D. broke in 64. Well-mannered children have usually been properly by their parents. A. raised up B. borne up C. brought up D. put up 65. The audience waited until the curtain had risen and then into applause. A. flooded B. cheered C. started D. burst 66. When she heard from the hospital the father had died, she into tears. A. burst B. exploded C. fell D. melted 67. If you put too many potatoes in that paper-bag it will . A. explode B. crack C. burst D. overcrowd 68. Every day thousands of fly the Atlantic for negotiations with American firms. A. merchants B. dealers C. businessmen D. tradesmen 69. As there was a power cut in the hospital, the surgeon had to the operation. A. call for B. call on C. call off D. call out 70. The book two weeks ago. A. came across B. came by C. came into D. came out 71. The country has a system of , most of which date from the nineteenth century. A. channels B. rivers C. streams D. canals 72. As we wait no longer for the delivery of your order, we have to it. A. postpone B. refuse C. return D. cancel 73. He’s not of learning German in six months. A. interested B. inclined C. able D. capable 74. Bill doesn’t what people say about him. A. care B. matter C. disturb D. depend 75. Do you mind if I with my work while you are getting tea ready? A. turn to B. carry out C. come on D. carry on 76. He spoke so quickly that I didn’t what he said. A. receive B. accept C. listen D. catch 77. The flat we have rented is very for the underground station. A. convenient B. suitable C. comfortable D. distant 78. It isn’t quite that he will be present at the meeting. A. right B. exact C. certain D. formal 79. If your bicycle comes off, it is almost impossible te put it back on without getting oil on your hands. A. ring B. belt C. steel D. chain 80. If you ever have the to go abroad to work, you should take it. A. possibility B. offer C. chance D. event 81. The fog made it difficult for the driver to see when the traffic lights . A. adjusted B. moved C. changed D. removed 82. How much would you for repairing my watch? A. charge B. cost C. spend D. demand 83. he was with murder. A. accused B. charged C. sentenced D. convicted 84. lawyers often make higher for their work than they should. A. charges B. prices C. costs D. rents 85. The customs officer didn’t bother to our luggage. A. control B. check C. discover D. glance 86. Some of the older villagers prefer to tobacco rather than to smoke it. A. munch B. crunch C. chew D. gnaw 87. The autumn air felt so she went to fetch a coat. A. cool B. chill C. tepid D. chilly 88. I’m afraid you have no but to come along with us. A. permission B. choice C. selection D. election 89. Her husband felt it would be silly to the colour of the curtains before they had painted the room. A. change B. find C. choose D. lose 90. The terrified hunter, in the arms of a huge bear, fought desperately to loosen its grip. A. clutched B. clasped C. grasped D. clinging
  5. 91. I shall never manage to beat John at tennis; we are clearly not in the same . A. set B. band C. class D. order 92. The teacher the harder parts of the story. A. cleared away B. cleared out C. cleared up D. cleared off 93. The sky looks lighter. I think the weather is . A. clearing away B. clearing C. bettering D. clearing up 94. He wrote his name and carefully at the top of the paper. A. largely B. attentively C. obviously D. clearly 95. These trees cannot be grown in such a cold as ours. A. weather B. climate C. season D. space 96. He took a with him to clean the windscreen of his car. A. garment B. cloth C. clothing D. towel 97. As the fat man sat down, the deck chair under him, with a loud noise of tearing canvas. A. fell B. fainted C. sank D. collapsed 98. He always wore a shirt with an open . A. colour B. tie C. collar D. tail 99. The presently accepted theory of light some of the ideas of both earlier theories. A. designs B. composes C. reacts D. combines 100. Very few scientists with completely new answers to the world’s problems. A. come to B. come round C. come up D. come in 101. If you have a to make about the food, I am willing to listen. A. dislike B. trouble C. complaint D. discontent 102. He said he had every in his secretary; she would do the right thing. A. belief B. dependence C. knowledge D. confidence 103. She was afraid that unless the train speeded up sle would lose lose her to Scotland. A. ticket B. seat C. carriage D. connection 104. Tom was a highly teacher who took his duties seriously but he had neither the personality nor ability to achieve much success. A. conscientious B. efficient C. capable D. talented 105. I was not that I had cut myself until I saw the blood all over my hand . A. familiar B. awake C. astonished D. conscious 106. She has lost her handbag with the sum of $1300 in it. A. extraordinary B. considerable C. valuable D. worthwhile 107. I have always you my best friend. A. regarded B. considered C. trusted D. hoped 108. She opened the packet and emptied the into a saucepan. A. fullness B. container C. refills D. contents 109. The road lay ahead of him, a(n) grey line stretching to the horizon. A, continual B. constant C. eternal D. continuous 110. In the capitalist countries, the rising of living is as hard on country families as on city families. A. amount B. cost C. expense D. price 111. There was a of parchment as the solicitor unrolled the will written on it. A. rattle B. crackle C. creak D. clink 112. They lay almost flat and through the tubelike underground passage. A. crouched B. crawled C. glided D. scrambled 113. You should iron out the in that dress. A. creases B. pleats C. folds D. wrinkles 114. A narrow road the stream to the other side of the park. A. joins B. crosses C. unites D. jumps 115. After a tiring by boat, we reached the island. A. course B. crossing C. sail D. motion 116. Her skirt had been so in packing that she had to iron it before going out. A. faded B. torn C. dirty D. crushed 117. If I take this medicine twice a day, it should my cold. A. heal B. cure C. restore D. recover 118. The new car at the motor-show was a very shape. A. curious B. formal C. large D. broad 119. The headlights of the approaching car were so that the cyclist had to stop riding. A. gleaming B. dazzling C. blazing D. glittering 120. People who live in a small village are bound to see a good of each other. A. quantity B. deal C. amount D. degree
  6. 121. When he was questioned about the missing ring, he firmly that he had even seen it. A. defied B. accused C. refused D. denied 122. When the other car hit mine, it made a huge in my rear bumper. A. hollow B. depression C. mark D. dent 123. On Sunday the business centre of the city was usually quite . A. deserted B. unpopular C. unattended D. alone 124. Ann is so to succeed that I am sure nothing will stop her. A. determined B. willing C. patient D. obvious 125. The hall seemed lit after the bright sunshine outside. A. faintly B. vaguely C. obscurely D. dimly 126. As one of the four of the company, he often had to attend Board meetings. A. managers B. directors C. headmasters D. governors 127. The rainbow as the sun came fully out from behind the clouds. A. dissolved B. resigned C. retired D. disappeared 128. She felt very when her husband forgot her birthday. A. deceived B. deserted C. disappointed D. desperate 129. High interest rates people in capitalist countries from borrowing money. A. discourage B. decrease C. disgust D. disturb 130. Weeks later he had still not found a job and he began to feel . A. disappointed B. disengaged C. displaced D. discouraged 131. Some useful ideas were suggested while the social committee was the club’s programme for the coming season. A, arguing about B. discussing C. quarrelling D. having a debate on 132. The cat showed her for the stale fish by turning her back on it. A. distress B. disgust C. disgrace D. despair 133. He often forgets to do what he has been told and is scolded for being . A. insolent B. impertinent C. malicious D. disobedinet 134. Please sign your name here on the line. A. spaced B. dotted C. stopped D. straightened 135. He criticised everything and everybody and even ran his few friends. A. up B. into C. down D. over 136. When he heard the bad news, he broke completely. A. away B. in C. down D. out 137. The carriage was by four horses. A. rolled B. pushed C. driven D. drawn 138. I dislike going to the dentist as he uses the on my teeth. A. pick B. pin C. probe D. drill 139. There is something wrong with his vocal chords and as a result, he had always been . A. silent B. dumb C. quiet D. deaf 140. When he beat the carpet, the rose in clouds. A. dust B. soil C. mud D. powder 141. When I came through the customs at the airport, I had to pay on a clock I had bought. A. taxes B. duty C. rates D. allowance 142. You won’t find a greater variety of flowers anywhere else on . A. ground B. earth C. floor D. worlds 143. We couldn’t cut the string because the of the knife was not sharp enough. A. edging B. edge C. border D. front 144. You can do it if you want to, but in my opinion it’s not worth the it involves. A. effort B. attempt C. force D. strength 145. An ambulance must have priority as it usually has to deal with some kind of . A. urgency B. pressure C. extremity D. emergency 146. The sun the growth of plants. A. supplies B. makes C. encourages D. effects 147. When can the students for next year’s evening classes? A. enroll B. join C. inscribe D. subscribe 148. You must have the examination before Friday, so bring your money to the office as soon as possible. A. passed B. enrolled for C. sat for D. entered for 149. He knows so much about the stars that I am sure it would be impossible to find his . A. same B. similar C. equal D. reflection 150. On summer many English men work in their gardens when they come home from work. A. eves B. evenings C. nights D. periods
  7. 151. I him to arrive in time for dinner. A. hope for B. attend C. expect D. wait for 152. I sat near the entrance for a long time him, but he didn’t arrive. A. expecting B. attending C. waiting D. excepting 153. he hoped the appointment would enable him to gain greater in publishing. A. experience B. work C. jobs D. employment 154. The information-office at the station that all trains were running about one hour behind time. A. advertised B. decided C. explained D. promised 155. I could tell he was surprised from the on his face. A. appearance B. shock C. sight D. expression 156. Because the company was doing more business, it was necessary to the factory. A. extend B. increase C. broaden D. magnify 157. The garden as far as the river. A. advances B. extends C. develops D. enlarges 158. The plain occupies the west, south and central parts of the continent, though considerable variations are to be found over so an area. A. expensive B. expansive C. extensive D. defensive 159. Because of the strong sun Mrs. William’s new diningroom curtains from dark blue to grey within a year. A. faded B. fainted C. paled D. bleached 160. Spies may have a number of names and papers. A. artificial B. synthetic C. false D. imitation 161. Why can’t you do this small for me? I’ve helped you often enough in the past. A. demand B. effort C. favour D. influence 162. The charged by the lawyer for his services was unusually high. A. fee B. fare C. debt D. hire 163. A historical novel is a form of which may include many facts. A. legend B. fairy-tale C. fantasy D. fiction 164. The gardener a bucket with water so that he could plant the vegetables. A. filled B. flowed C. stuffed D. piled 165. My petrol tank was empty so I pulled into a garage to . A. fill up B. top up C. speed up D. blow up 166. when there’s a doubt the examiner’s decision is . A. final B. definite C. fixed D. certain 167. If present dissatisfaction over salaries continues the result will be loss of staff. A. lengthy B. near C. final D. far 168. You direct me to the nearest garage? One of my tyres is . A, compressed B. depressed C. uneven D. flat 169. The children thought that the cream was deliciously and they finished it all. A. famous B. flavoured C. hungered D. favourable 170. A horse drives the from its body with its tail. A. wasps B. ants C. flies D. butterflies 171. High in the sky a of birds was flying southward. A. pack B. swarm C. flock D. crowd 172. I usually listen to the weather , though I have little faith in it. A. notice B. warning C. announcement D. forecast 173. The children a line, then walked quietly into school. A. gathered B. stood C. formed D. performed 174. Since his retirement, Peter Smith, who was a teacher, has written four novels. A. afterwards B. usually C. presently D. formerly 175. With the invention of the train, man could travel overland without the need of horses. A. voluntarily B. freely C. independently D. readily 176. A strong westerly flattened the standing corn though it brought no rain. A. gale B. blizzard C. hurricane D. breeze 177. After his prolonged dive in search of the ring he emerged from the water . A. panting B. under his breath C. gasping for breath D. out of breath 178. As the storm drew nearer, black clouds were over the sky. A. wondering B. gathering C. picking D. watering 179. Mr and Mrs Green a party for their daughter’s twenty-first birthday. A. invited B. formed C. gave D. called
  8. 180. The old lady couldn’t because she had rheumatism. A. get about B. get on C. get through D. get in 181. He does not _ his fellow-workers and there are often disagreements between them. A. go on with B. put up with C. get on with D. get into touch with 182. If we can our present difficulties, then everything should be all right. A. get off B. come across C. come over D. get over 183. It is not for you to eat too much A. kind B. good C. well D. useful 184. You should be very to your teachers for their help A. thankful B. grateful C. considerate D. gracious 185. The peasants’ many resulting from ill-treat-ment by their landlords led finally to rebellion. A. griefs B. grumbles C. grievances D. complaints 186. They have a future ahead with little comfort, food or hope. A. grim B. pessimistic C. fierce D. violent 187. The old man got into the of storing money under the bed. A. tradition B. manner C. harvest D. habit 188. Most things are now mass-produced rather than . A. hand-made B. by hand C. single D. selected 189. Be careful how you that jug; It will break very easily. A. pour B. operate C. handle D. employ 190. The of the clock showed that it was time for dinner. A. hands B. numbers C. fingers D. figures 191. We suddenly saw the bus about to leave and had to run to catch it. A. hardly B. awkwardly C. hard D. strongly 192. There’s no need to be frightened of the dog; he’s quite . A. eager B. weak C. cheerful D. harmless 193. This year the farmers were just able to gather the before the fine weather came to an end. A. collection B. flower C. plant D. harvest 194. It was a long time before the cut on my hand completely. A. healed B. sank C. improved D. repaired 195. Dearer electricity will mean bills for most families. A. dear B. expensive C. hard D. heavy 196. When you are riding a bicycle you should the handlebars firmly. A. handle B. hold C. hand D. control 197. You are not allowed to use the after eleven o’clock at night, as it makes too much noise. A. signal B. horn C. bell D. alarm 198. Wolves were mournfully in the nearby forest. A. barking B. snarling C. howling D. growling 199. The lorry driver was badly when his lorry crashed into a wall. A. pained B. hurt C. hit D. damaged 200. All the students were excited at the of a weekend sports competition. A. intention B. prize C. idea D. view 201. You can my surprise when I heard the news. A. suppose B. think C. imagine D. believe 202. Many of the earliest into the United States established large plantations. A. exiles B. immigrants C. emigrants D. entrants 203. The judge said that he was by the high standards of performance by the riders. A. excited B. impressed C. interested D. imposed 204. We paid the shopkeeper cash. A. in B. on C. by D. with 205. The crowd stared at the giant and the dwarf as if they were monsters. A. credulous B. incredible C. incredulous D. creditable 206. Tell your brother to come because it’s going rain in a minute or two. A. indoors B. outdoors C. within D. homewards 207. I cut my finger on a rusty tin and it became badly . A. infected B. affectad C. effected D. diseased 208. Violent programmes on television may have a bad on children. A. affection B. pressure C. influence D. control
  9. 209. he has always gone strange hobbies like collecting bottle-tops and inventing secret codes. A. into B. by C. in for D. through 210. The local tourist bureau will send you about hotels in the area. A. knowledge B. information C. news D. notice 211. The businessman proved to be an apparently well-behaved middle-aged man. A. offensive B. unoffending C. inoffensive D. innocent 212. The us eof plastics for shoes of leather has ruined shoe repairing as a business. A. although B. as well C. instead D. outside 213. Where do you going for your holidays this year? A. intend B. expect C. pretend D. guess 214. Now that he has retired, he lives partly on his pension and partly on the on his post office savings account. A. income B. wages C. salary D. interest 215. Be quiet! It’s rude to people when they are speaking. A. interfere B. interrupt C. prevent D. introduce 216. During the the audience strolled and chatted in the foyer. A. gap B. pause C. space D. interval 217. She looked ecery where for her book but had to return home without it. A. lastly B. at the end C. in the end D. at the last 218. Sally married the Kennedy family. A. with B. to C. into D. among 219. The boy’s allergy to dust caused his skin to . A. itch B. rub C. blemish D. flush 220. I’m sorry I’m late, I was held up in a traffic . A. block B. crush C. jam D. group 221. He hit the other boxer so hard that he broke his lower . A. chin B. wrist C. shoulder D. jaw 222. Her mother had asked her to do several before she went out . A. labours B. works C. travels D. jobs 223. When he makes a by car, he takes his family with him. A. course B. passage C. voyage D. journey 224. I can’t advise you what to do: you must use your own . A. guesswork B. justice C. judgement D. ideal 225. Because of the poor harvest, wheat prices have in the last six months. A. added B. jumped C. amounted D. gathered 226. You couldn’t any secrets even for an hour in that llttle town. A. keep B. get C. learn D. hear 227. The police had to the crow . A. keep to B. keep under C. keep back D. keep on 228. I should like to touch with old friends but I have so little time. A. be out of B. be in C. keep in D. lose 229. Shut the window and the cold . A. keep in B. keep out C. keep down D. keep behind 230. You can your shorthand ability by taking notes in shorthand during lectures. A. keep on B. keep in C. keep up D. keep back 231. It was after dark when the two childeren were both on the safecrossing by a lorry. 232. I cannot undo the in this piece of string. A. bunch B. lock C. knot D. tie 233. of money prevented us from taking a holiday this year. A. Limit B. Freeze C. Emptiness D. Lack 234. It was the longest film I’ve ever seen; it four hours. A. ended B. finished C. lasted D. stayed 235. It is time to the table for dinner. A. place B. lay C. lay out D. put out 236. After driving for five hours, the driver pulled into for a rest. A. a bypass B. a flyover C. a lay-by D. a roundabout 237. The guide is a line of tourists through the uarrow passage with the help of his torch. A. conducting B. bringing C. leading D. guiding 238. She tried to out of the window to see the procession more clearly. A. bend B. curve C. bow D. lean
  10. 239. She came to England for a year in order to the language. A. know B. become C. refresh D. learn 240. I’m sorry but what he thinks is not of the importance to me. A. merest B. lowest C. worst D. least 241. Are you going to attend Dr Barker’s on “Brain Electronics” tomorrow? A. conference B. lecture C. meeting D. discussion 242. If the boy had the dog alone it wouldn’t have bitten him. A. set B. left C. put D. had 243. Peter begged his neighbour to him five pounds until the weekend. A. lend B. supply C. provide D. hivre 244. he offered to her a hand as the suitcase was too heavy for her to carry. A. lend B. show C. loan D. borrow 245. You should have your eyes tested every year in case the of your spectacles need changing. A. glasses B. panes C. lenses D. prisms 246. A long line of traffic had to wait at the until the train had passed. A. drawbridge B. junction C. level crossing D. subway 247. There is a 20 minute parking here, so we must get back to the car very quickly. A. freedom B. limit C. allowance D. ability 248. As he had no friends or relatives in the town, the traveller tried to find a somewhere. A. lodge B. landing C. lodging D. stay 249. The police must now escaped convict in the surrounding counties. A. search B. look for C. look after D. investigate 250. The children played in the park while their mother . A. looked at B. looked on C. looked over D. looked round 251. If you want to telephone him you will have to the number in the book. A. look at B. look through C. look up D. look after 252. Young children older ones, so older children should be good examples. A. look down upon B. look up to C. look after D. look for 253. Will you my essay, please, to find out whether made any mistakes? A. see through B. look through C. look up D. look into 254. One of the tigers has got . Warn everyone of the danger! A. lose B. loose C. loosened D. lost 255. Because the children keep interrupting her whenever she reads a book, she is always her place. A. loosing B. missing C. losing D. slipping 256. The workers went on strike because they thought their wages were too . A. little B. few C. low D. small 257. Things went well for him during his early life but in middle age his seemed to change. A. chance B. luck C. affair D. event 258. I bumped my head on the doorpost and now a has come up. A. knob B. lump C. pimple D. bubble 259. Excessive smoking is liable to cause cancer. A. chest B. lung C. heart D. rib 260. With its expensive furniture and carefully-chosen colour scheme the room looked quite . A. luxurious B. luxury C. convenient D. homely 261. If you don’t mind, I should like to a suggestion. A. make B. show C. reach D. place 262. He asked an artist to some drawings to illustrate what he had written. A. show B. make C. paint D. describe 263. That doctor’s writing is quite indecipherable. I can’t what he’s written. A. make up B. make over C. make off D. make out 264. After a lot of difficulty, he to open the door. A. managed B. succeeded C. obtained D. gained 265. Her shoes her gloves; they look very well together. A. suit B. match C. fit D. compare 266. The next of the committee will take place on Thursday. A. seating B. collection C. meeting D. gathering 267. She heated the chocolate until it , then poured it over the cake. A. changed B. melted C. floated D. flooded
  11. 268. What he described as a detail I thought was the most important part of the plan. A. common B. plain C. mere D. flat 269. The workmen made so much that Mr. walker had to spend three days cleaning up afterwards. A. damage B. mess C. nuisance D. destruction 270. Unless the workers’ demands are soon there will be a strike. A. met B. paid C. permitted D. replied 271. Apart from those three very cold weeks in January, it has been a very winter. A. plain B. soft C. mild D. calm 272. Why are you always so ? You never smile or look cheerful. A. angry B. sorry C. unfortunate D. miserable 273. As he was ill, he had to the party. A. miss B. avoid C. regret D. lack 274. The castle was surrounded by a , which nowadays contained only occasional rainwater. A. hedge B. fence C. dyke D. moat 275. His of the aeroplane was correct in every detail and could really fly. A. pattern B. design C. plan D. model 276. The farmer had to wear heavy boots in the winter because the fields were so wet and . A. earthy B. dusty C. greasy D. muddy 277. The boy had a escape when he ran across the road in front of the bus. A. close B. narrow C. fine D. short 278. Spanish is the language of most Spaniards. A. mother B. home C. native D. natural 279. Children good food if they are to be healthy. A. have B. receive C. need D. desire 280. His landlady gave him a week’s to leave the flat. A. threat B. notice C. cause D. dismissal 281. His friend never spoke ill him. A. at B. out C. of D. for 282. Their walking-tour through Lapland never came . A. on B. off C. out D. round 283. The peoples of the African interior began to abroad. gold in exchange for the goods they needed from A. afford B. offer C. receive D. accept 284. This young tree could not have been damaged by accident : I believe it was done . A. in fact B. on purpose C. by appointment D. by understanding 285. The deep pool was so brown and weed-covered that it was almost . A. opaque B. transparent C. solid D. invisible 286. Because of the fine weather, we had all our classes in the air. A. full B. clear C. open D. outside 287. my employer’s of my work does not matter to me at all. A. belief B. opinion C. expression D. value 288. He was pleased to have the to hear such a fine musician play his favourite piece of music. A. occasion B. possibility C. fate D. opportunity 289. The office lifts are out of again. A. operating B. order C. work D. working 290. It takes a lot of to put on a school play such as hamlet. A. arrangement B. composition C. organization D. programme 291. This blue door was painted green. A. lastly B. firstly C. originally D. presently 292. He must give us more time, we shall not be able to make a good job of it. A. whether B. otherwise C. consequently D. doubtless 293. Can you possibly make what he has written here? A. for B. up C. out D. up for 294. He will probably be awarded a Nobel prize on account of his achievements in physics. A. exposed B. outstanding C. conspicuous D. high 295. I’ve never seen such a big of feet! A. size B. pair C. set D. couple 296. Suddenly the crowd and moved back, and the police pushed through. A. parted B. halved C. doubled D. departed
  12. 297. He is paving the garden with flat stones of various shapes. A. track B lane C. path D. alley 298 When there was a short in the conversation, I asked if anyone would like anything to drink. A. fall B. blank C. wait D. pause 299. He in the doorway in order to light his cigarette. A. arrested B. entered C. paused D. settled 300. He repaired the fence he had broken and made his peace with the neighbour on whose property it stood. A. piece B. peace C. pact D. peas 301. After sitting in the sun for too long my skin began to . A. peel B. strip C. bake D. scorch 302. The shoes fitted her . A. perfectly B. justly C. rightly D. finely 303. The final of the play will take place on Monday. A. performance B. view C. sight D. happening 304. to leave early is rarely granted. A. Allowance B. A permit C. The privilege D. Permission 305. Can’t you your chief to let you have a holiday ? A. overcome B. succeed C. persuade D. reason 306. Trains stop here in order to passengers only. A. pick up B. pull up C. pull in D. get off 307. The child enjoyed up the wooden bricks then knocking them down. A. adding B. pushing C. piling D. forming 308. Much to their surprise everything went according to . A. arrangement B. proposal C. agreement D. plan 309. The finance minister has not been so since he raised taxes to such a high level. A. famous B. well-known C. favourable D. popular 310. He told me he had been offered a very well-paid abroad. A. employment B. service C. position D. work 311. There is that I may have to go into hospital next week. A. an opportunity B. bad luck C. favourabie D. fate 312. After the show, the crowd out of the theatre. A. poured B. melted C. drew D. dismissed 313. When we came out of the cinema, it was with rain. A. running B. falling C. dropping D. pouring 314. She asked me to my name and address in capital letters so that they could be read more easily. A. clear B. detail C. print D. describe 315. The funeral will be , and only members of the dead man’s family will attend. A. peculiar B. particular C. private D. personal 316. When he was at school, he won first for good behaviour. A. reward B. prize C. price D. praise 317. Your grandfather is rather tired so do not your visit. A. prolong B. lengthen C. delay D. shorten 318. Car insurance usually the car when it is being repaired by a garage. A. defends B. guards C. protects D. provides 319. He has left his book here on , so that you can read it. A. design B. intention C. meaning D. purpose 320. He stroked his cat’s silky fur and the cat contentedly. A. growled B. snored C. purred D. hummed 321. You must that book before you sit down t table. A. give away B. get rid of C. put away D. do away with 322. I was very by the nurse’s attitude, it really annoyed me. A. put over B. put up C. put out D. put by 323. She is leaving her husband because she cannot his bad temper any longer. A. put up B. put away C. put up D. put up with 324. I shouldn’t consult that man in the market place; he isn’t a qualified doctor although he pretends to be, he’s a ___. A. quack B. leech C. parasite D. tramp 325. police officers working on the murder have hundreds of families. A. demanded B. enquired C. questioned D. requested
  13. 326. Voices were as the argument between the two motorists became more bad-tempered. A. swollen B. raised C. increased D. repeated 327. I washed this dress and the colour . A. escaped B. removed C. flowed D. ran 328. The Alps are one of the best-known mountains in Europe. A. ranges B. ridges C. peaks D. groups 329. The driver tried to avoid the old lady and his car a lamp post. A. ran over B. ran down C. ran into D. ran up 330. Tropical diseases are comparatively in Britain. A. scarce B. rare C. slight D. scattered 331. A. snail is an animal which moves at a very slow . A. scale B. rate C. walk D. step 332. The best student in each class will a prize at the end of term. A. catch B. receive C. possess D. prove 333. When I applied for my passport to be renewed, I had to send a photograph. A. fresh B. fashionable C. recent D. modern 334. The actor enjoys giving of poems by his favourate poets. A. recitation B. rehearsals C. repetitions D. pronouncements 335. As soon as Charles had a little from his surprise, his one thought was to get away. A. absorbed B. dissolved C. recovered D. discovered 336. Owing to an accident, traffic had to be to another route. A. redirected B. sent C. extended D. misled 337. The water was so clear that it the trees on the river bank. A. shaded B. imagined C. photographed D. reflected 338. The of the trees in the water was very clear. A. mirror B. sight C. reflection D. shadow 339. A cool drink him after his long hot journey. A. relaxed B. relieved C. refreshed D. recovered 340. The soldiers were put in prison because they to obey orders. A. refused B. rejected C. denied D. objected 341. Only thoroughly unpleasant people leave the of their picnics to spoil the appearance of the countryside. A. remainder B. rest C. remains D. remnants 342. He won’t to buy some bread unless I tell him again. A. remind B. realize C. remember D. forget 343. I forgot to him to buy some bread. A. remember B. repeat C. remind D. make 344. The policeman everything he had noticed to the inspector. A. reviewed B. accounted C. reported D. informed 345. A from the local paper asked for details of the accident. A. newsagent B. reporter C. typewriter D. broadcaster 346. He put in a special for an extra day’s holiday so that he could attend his daughter’s wedding. A. request B. question C. enquiry D. proposal 347. He looked for a table to sit down at, but they were all . A. reserved B. engaged C. used up D. filled in 348. Normally he is rather but sometimes he talks freely about himself. A. sociable B. reserved C. ignorant D. peaceful 349. The neighbours do not consider him quite as most evenings he awakens them with his drunken singing. A. respectful B. respected C. respectable D. respective 350. He ate what he could, and gave the of the food to the birds. A. remain B. uneaten C. waste D. rest 351. This theory from the work of certain early 20th century scientists. A. resists B. raises C. insults D. results 352. I bought a single ticket only on the bus, but my friend bought a one. A. double B. second C. return D. cheaper 353. His for his loyal support for the party was a seat in the Cabinet. A. repayment B. compensation C. prize D. reward 354. The bank planned to escape in a stolen car. A. thieves B. burglars C. robbers D. kidnappers
  14. 355. Walking down the street, she noticed a long of houses all exactly alike. A. queue B. rank C. tail D. row 356. these figures give a rough guide to the cost of your car. A. controlling B. handling C. managing D. running 357. The children, who were impatient to swim in the sea, down the beach towards the water. A. crashed B. travelled C. rushed D. swam 358. He has to arrange for the of his furniture before he goes abroad. A. sale B. sole C. seal D. sail 359. Every time he tried to start the car, the wheels deeper into the mud. A. stayed B. hollowed C. dropped D. sank 360. It will time if we make the sandwiches the day before the picnic. A. earn B. spare C. win D. save 361. You will your hand if you put it into that hot water. A. scorch B. scald C. cook D. bake 362. The map was drawn to the standard of 1/100,000, so there was not much detail. A. route B. line C. rate D. scale 363. He left in such a hurry that I had time to thank him. A. even B. nearly C. scarcely D. least . 364. Paper clips, drawing pins and safety-pins were all over the floor. A. scattered B. sprinkled C. sprayed D. separated 365. Switzerland is well-known for its impressive mountainous . A. views B. scenes C. scenery D. sights 366. The child was for getting his shoes and socks wet. A. contorlled B. suffered C. scolded D. complained 367. If you make a cat angry it may you. A. tear B. beat C. scratch D. spit 368. Whenever anything happens, a crowd of people is certain to gather. A. famous B. sensational C. well-known D. emotional 369. I have such a bad cold that I have lost all of smell. A. degree B. sense C. strength D. scent 370. The thief was to prison for two years. A. brought B. sent C. taken D. judged 371. The two dogs started to fight, so we tried to them. A. split B. separate C. divide D. distinguish 372. Two of the children have to sleep in one bed, but the other three have ones. A. complete B. singular C. separate D. lonely 373. Throughout his childhood, he suffered from illnesses. A. important B. serious C. solemn D. strong 374. He began to take politics only when he left school. A. gravely B. seriously C. solemnly D. strictly 375. Before the boat could reach shore, a storm had . A. set up B. set upon C. set in D. set out 376. I wandered through the cool of the forest trees. A. shadow B. dark C. shade D. obscurity 377. In the room resembles the letter L. A. form B. shape C. pattern D. figure 378. I could see the cat’s eyes in the dark. A. lighting B. blinding C. beaming D. shining 379. Mr Walker’s new fitted so badly across the shoulders that he took it back to the shop to complain. A. skirt B. shirt C . sheet D. blouse 380. When the chief announced his decision, the second man his head in disagreement. 381. The of the lake is covered with reeds and rushes. A. beach B. coast C. shore D. bank 382. As it had not rained for several months, there was a of water. A. waste B. shortage C. loss D. desert 383. His decision to invest in land in the developing holiday resort was a one. A. cunning B. sly C. crafty D. shrewd 384. With a of thankfulness he finished the last of his letters. A. sigh B. shudder C. gasp D. groan
  15. 385. When you get to the motorway, follow the for London. A. masks B. points C. signs D. plans 386. He sends his wishes for your future happiness. A. honest B. deepest C. sincere D. many 387. When he applied for a in the office of the local newspaper, he was told to see the manager. A. work B. situation C. duty D. wage 388. The medical students were studying the and learning the names of all the bones in the body. A. skull B. skeleton C. chassis D. physique 389. The road was so icy, the drivers had trouble stopping their cars from . A. skating B. gliding C. skidding D. sliding 390. The mother separated the quarrelling children and gave each of them a sharp . A. punch B. scratch C. poke D. slap 391. She her hand over the material, enjoying the smooth silky feeling of its surface. A. glided B. slid C. slipped D. skidded 392. I’m not really ill, but I have a headache. A. pale B. temporary C. delicate D. slight 393. The of the hill made it a very popular place for skiing. A. slope B. flow C. level D. climb 394. The from the forest fire could be seen ten miles away. A. mist B. smell C. steam D. smoke 395. The gangster at his helpless victim and put a cigarette just out of reach. A. giggled B. grinned C. chuckled D. sneered 396. She studies many magazines and books about fashion, entertaining and correct social behaviour as she wants to appear . A. fashionable B. sophisticated C. elegant D. artificial 397. When I bend down to tie my shoelace, the seat of my trousers . A. broke B. split C. cracked D. snapped 398. All too it was time to go back to school after the glorious summer holidays. A. fast B. soon C. late D. little 399. After dinner the minister made a short to the guests. A. delivery B. pronunciation C. conversation D. speech 400. After his journey, Gerard hoped to find an inn in which to the night. A. shelter B. waste C. lose D. spend 401. Carry this glass of milk into the next room, and be careful not to any on the floor. A. mark B. spill C. knock D. spoil 402. We had a marvollous holiday: only the last two days were slightly by the weather. A. damaged B. hurt C. ruined D. spoiled 403. her hair was wet from the tossed up by the huge waves. A. foam B. lather C. surf D. spray 404. The disease widely, all over the country. A. sped B. spread C. spilt D. spun 405. Do not the butter too thickly on the bread. A. scatter B. spill C. share D. spread 406. The old lady managed to climb the which was narrow but not at all steep. A. scale B. staircase C. ladder D. escalator 407. Although the false banknotes fooled many people, they did not to close examination. A. keep up B. put up C. stand up D. look up 408. It was by the railways board that the cost of rail fares would be increased by ten per cent. A. noticed B. stated C. suggested D. noted 409. when the soldiers were on the march, there was one man who was always out of with the rest. A. step B. beat C. union D. order 410. That shop doesn’t have any brown sugar in at the moment, but they expect to have some tomorrow. A. keep B. stock C. sale D. trade 411. she was putting on her watch when the broke and it fell to the ground. A. belt B. strap C. string D. wrist 412. A blinding of lightening flashed across the sky. A. strip B. strap C. string D. wrist 413. The gloves were really too small, and it was only by them that I managed to get them on. A. bending B. urging C. squeezing D. stretching 414. At the first of twelve everyone stopped for lunch. A. stroke B. moment C. minute D. sound
  16. 415. Billy’s mother sewed his coat buttons on with specially thread. A. stiff B. strong C. forced D. heavy 416. As it was dark, he his toe against the tableleg. A. stubbed B. jabbed C. stabbed D. jogged 417. After closing the envelope, the secretary the stamps on firmly. A. sucked B. stuck C. struck D. rubbed 418. It was a for the climbers to reach the top of the mountain. A. stretch B. struggle C. trouble D. difficulty 419. He was by a bee when he was collecting the honey. A. scratched B. pricked C. stung D. stuck 420. Your annual to the Social Club is now due. A. investment B. payment C. contribution D. subscription 421. It seemed as if all of a the animal had smelt danger in the air. A. sudden B. minute C. once D. shot 422. There is real concern that food supplies will not be to feed the increasing world population. A. sufficient B. equal C. satisfactory D. effective 423. Call for me at any time that you. A, fits B. likes C. suits D. meets 424. The man standing on the edge of the roof slightly and nearly fell. A. swerved B. glided C. skidded D. swayed 425. The cyclist was riding so erratically that the driver had to to avoid hitting him. A. swerve B. swing C. sway D. deviate 426. She cried so much that her face became . A. soft B. swollen C. torn D. stretched 427. Although John was the eldest in the family, he always let his sister charge of the house. A. take B. hold C. make D. get 428. You must remember to all your belonging out of this classroom today. A. take away B. bring C. take D. fetch 429. What measures have been to control the crowd at Saturday’s football match? A. imagined B. given C. described D. taken 430. This waist band is too big; it must be about an inch. A. taken in B. taken off C. taken over D. taken away 431. Mary didn’t children quickly. A. take over B. take to C. take up D. take out 432. If I had more time, I should golf as a hobby. A. take to B. take on C. take up D. take in 433. As the train pulled out of the station, I started to to the man sitting opposite. A. converse B. say C. talk D. quarrel 434. Because of the low ceiling, the bookcase was much too to go into the room. A. tall B. grand C. lengthy D. deep 435. George took an eager look at the meal, which everyone was looking forward to, and sat down with the rest of the family. A. dusty B. pasty C. nasty D. tasty 436. His father had him how to make model aeroplanes. A. planned B. guided C. taught D. described 437. He lost his when the policeman stopped him. A. temper B. language C. spirit D. character 438. The purpose of the examination was to the students’ knowledge of the subject. A. inspect B. prove C. test D. practise 439. This morning, drivers were warned of fog in all industrial areas. A. deep B. important C. thick D. cloudy 440. The mechanic examined the car engine but could find nothing wrong with it. A. exactly B. thoroughly C. suitably D. throughout 441. Diseases are easily through contact with infected animals. A. translated B. transmuted C. transmitted D. transacted 442. The poor girl was very ill and everything she ate or drank. A. threw over B. threw out C. threw up D. threw off 443. Hello, Is that 21035? Please put me to the manager. A. across B. up C. over D. through 444. I haven’t got enough string to up this parcel. A. stick B. fold C. shut D. tie
  17. 445. They decided to leave the waiter a big because the food and service had been excellent. A. note B. addition C. tip D. gift 446. His name was on the of my tongue, but I just couldn’t remember it. A. point B. edge C. tip D. top 447. The teacher them the answer to the question. A. explained B. told C. described D. declared 448. It was a horrible ride through pouring rain. he had a puncture and for the last hour had to push the bicycle. A. As a matter of fact B. In some way C. to make matters worse D. In fact 449. Having said he would mend the clock he discovered that he had not brought the right for the job. A. tools B. instrument C. apparatus D. elements 450. The subject of your lecture is very and you should have a good audience. A. engaged B. current C. interested D. topical 451. The aeroplane down at Cairo on its way to India. A. remained B. visited C. landed D. touched 452. Polar explorers have to be extremely to endure the climate and other hardships. A. hard B. rough C. tough D. raw 453. You will get to the church more quickly if you take this across the fields. A. track B. passage C. method D. hedge 454. He grew very angry when he realized how he had been out of his money. A. tricked B. deceived C. robbed D. stolen 455. When are you going to begin to that animal? A. direct B. teach C. train D. govern 456. The dressmaker the half-finished blouse but it was obviously too small. A. tried on B. tested C. tried D. put on 457. She sat down at the piano and began to play a patriotic . A. noise B. music C. tune D. sound 458. He became so impatient that many of his old friends him. A. turned against B. turned up C. turned in turned over 459. He tried to enlist at least twice, but was . A. turned out B. turned round C. turned down D. turned away 460. Many strands were together to make the rope really strong. A. twisted B. revolved C. rolled D. wounded 461. I was suspicious of his sincerity and remained by his many arguments. A. unconvicted B. reassured C. unconvinced D. undisturbed 462. The house was so damp that it was to live in. A. sickly B. unhealthy C. diseased D. infectious 463. When my aunt lost her cat last summer, it turned a week later at a house in the next village. A. on B. over C. out D. up 464. The Andersons have not turned yet and I doubt if they will now. A. up B. out C. in D. away 465. They gave looking for her when it grew dark. A. up B. off C. out D. away 466. My eldest brother intends to take skating next winter. A. to B. in C. on D. up 467. The policeman looked me several times ands obviously disliked what he saw. A. over and over again B. up and down C. from side to side D. in and out 468. Mrs Brown was very when she broke her beautiful wedgwood teapot. A. disturbed B. upset C. damaged D. offended 469. We have little information about developments in this field. A. actual B. present-day C. up-to-date D. modern 470. While I am on holiday, ring me at my hotel only if there are any messages for me. A. urgent B. hasty C. valuable D. confident 471. He spends his holidays in the mountains though occasionally he goes to the seaside instead. A. usually B. invariably C. constantly D. rarely 472. His compass proved to him when he was lost in unknown country. A. valuable B. expensive C. dear D. precious 473. The house was sold for $ 60,000, which was far more than its real . A. cost B. value C. price D. expense
  18. 474. This blue flower is known by names in other parts of England. A. severe B. various C. separate D. difference 475. As the clouds drifted away an even higher peak became to the climbers. A. in sight B. conspicuous C. visible D. obvious 476. Very few people for his party at the last election. A. elected B. picked C. preferred D. voted 477. I to my office as it is so near my home. A. use to go B. wander C. do not go with my car D. walk 478. You must remember not to from the point when you write an essay. A. go astray B. wander C. ramble D. go off 479. Would you prefer to stay in a private or public in the hospital? A. cell B. ward C. chamber D. cellar 480. He tried to his daughter of the dangers of spending more than she earned. A. remember B. warn C. realize D. threaten 481. Please the milk carefully; I don’t want it to boil over. A. look at B. regard C. see D. watch 482. The branch unexpectedly gave and the surprised cat found herself suddenly on the ground. A. way B. in C. back D. up 483. There are usually at least two of looking at every question. A. means B. directions C. opinions D. ways 484. Fear showed in the eyes of the young man, while the old man looked tired and. . A. watery B. weary C. wandering D. wondered 485. A very sore throat had reduced his voice to a . A. cough B. whisper C. whistle D. scratch 486. In a low voice, she that someone was moving about upstairs. A. screamed B. shouted C. spoke D. whispered 487. Groups of tourists visit the national park to see the many animals there . A. fierce B. wild C. cruel D. savage 488. It was raining so hard, he had to switch on his windscreen . A. cleaners B. dusters C. wipers D. rubbers 489. I do I could speak French well. A. know B. wish C. like D. hope 490. I can’t find the scissors anywhere. What have you done them? A. with B. to C. by D. for 491. He climbed up into the tree and picked all the fruit reach. A. near B. inside C. within D. beyond 492. Margret proudly showed her mother the toy cat she had in the competition. A. gained B. won C. caught D. rewarded 493. You’ve hardly done any today, you lazy girl. A. work B. pain C. labour D. effort 494. Her parents were very because she was out so late that night. A. responsible B. worried C. overcome D. careful 495. She is making herself ill with over her son’s future. A. annoyance B. disgust C. worry D. consideration 496. I don’t want to wait until tomorrow; I go at once. A. prefer B. would rather C. like D. am willing 497. My aunt a brightly-coloured thread round her finger so as not to forget her appointment. A. wound B. curved C. wounded D. rang 498. After the battle, the soldiers were helped by those who could walk. A. damaged B. wounded C. killed D. blessed 499. Even though he was more than sixty he had very few___ on his face. A. freckles B. wrinkles C. dimples D. spots 500. Jerry got sleepy at the lecture and began to . A. weep B. yawn C. swear D. shudder
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