NHÓM LUYỆN GIẢI ĐỀ THI 2021
BÀI TẬP CỦNG CỐ TUẦN 5
(Từ ngày 1/3/2021 ->7/3/2021)
Compiled by Mrs Trang Anh
Facebook: Mrstranganh87
BÀI TẬP NGÀY 1/3/2020
1. Each job ____________ must be filled by the end of the month if we want to have enough staff to
cater the event.
A. vacancy B. absence C. shortage D. scarcity
2. The ____________ of the Internet technology has brought about drastic changes in almost every
aspect of our life, including education.
A. dominance B. deduction C. inferior D. drawback
3. Connie is at a loose end because she finished all of her chores early. (OPPOSITE)
A. free B. confident C. occupied D. reluctant
4. I always _____________ the cost of my groceries while shopping so that I’m not surprised at the total
amount.
A. circulate B. advocate C. estimate D. affiliate
5. I was told not to breathe a word, but I knew I had to tell someone about such serious allegations.
(OPPOSITE)
A. reveal B. conceal C. expose D. vanish
6. Please don't let your dirty dishes pile _________—put them in the dishwasher or clean them
yourself!
A. up B. off C. over D. on
7. Most people need to increase their daily __________ of fruit and vegetables.
A. cost B. consumption C. expense D. payment
8. Some studies have suggested a link between certain types of ____________ sweetener and cancer.
A. authentic B. artificial C. articulate D. audible
9. If you hope to make a good impression, you must treat your host with the _______________ respect.
A. utmost B. secondary C. trivial D. futile
10. Even a low level of noise interferes ___________ my concentration.
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A. to B. on C. with D. over
11. I won't have access ________ my work email while I'm away on vacation.
A. to B. up C. on D. for
12. My son decided to learn how to play the drums. I know it's going to drive me up the ___________
but I have to support his dreams.
A. barrier B. wall C. fence D. hindrance
13. A: "Why did she buy such an expensive car?"
B: "Well, she lives in a wealthy part of town—I bet she just wants to ________ the Joneses."
A. cut back on B. keep up with C. drop out of D. get round to
14. It will be a long time before we can begin to make _________ of this tragedy.
A. sense B. meaning C. awareness D. impression
15. The social worker has taken countless kids under his _______ over the years, and many of them
stay in contact with him years later.
A. back B. wing C. feather D. hand
16. You need to start ___________ attention to your kids, or you won't have a relationship with them
when they're grown up.
A. paying B. attracting C. catching D. getting
17. She ___________ me with her fair hair and skin, but she has her mother's eyes.
A. takes off B. takes on C. takes after D. takes back
18. Thirty students ____________ for the soccer team, but only twenty were chosen.
A. checked out B. stood out C. pointed out D. tried out
19. At the age of 45, she finally _________her ambition to run a marathon.
A. met B. fulfilled C. completed D. finished
20. Stop looking at things “in _______________“, real life situations do have some grey patches as well.
A. by and large B. cats and dogs
C. odds and ends D. black and white
21. The agency has put an end to new efforts to _________of hazardous waste in sensitive
environmental areas.
A. emit B. throw C. cast D. dispose
22. He was so ____________ in his work, he hadn't realized everyone else had gone home.
A. absorbed B. took C. turned D. addicted
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23. I should ____________ out of his way. He's like a bear with a sore head this morning.
A. put B. keep C. make D. take
24. Kenny was so ____________ when he forgot the words to the song during the performance.
A. ashamed B. embarrassed C. shameful D. shy
25. I'll need to burn the midnight ___________ to have any chance of finishing this paper before class
tomorrow morning.
A. lamp B. candle C. flash D. oil
26. I don't care if you wear headphones while you work, __________ that it doesn't affect your
productivity.
A. unless B. or C. otherwise D. provided
27. The children are old enough to _______________ themselves.
A. take care of B. join hands C. work together D. take over
28. We ________ advantage of the downturn in real estate sales to get a good deal on a house.
A. made B. took C. kept D. caught
29. British farmers took the ___________ by sending tons of grain to the drought-stricken areas.
A. lead B. direction C. guidance D. instruction
30. I don't think she is a vicious person by ___________—growing up in an abusive household just took
a toll on her.
A. essence B. feature C. attribute D. nature
BÀI TẬP NGÀY 2/3/2020
1. The data is _______________ automatically by the computer after it has been entered.
A. validated B. consolidated C. intimidated D. associated
2. In the car the police found guns, knives, and other _________ weapons.
A. lethal B. fatal C. mortal D. venal
3. Scientists announced another breakthrough in their _____________ for a cure for prostate cancer.
A. hunt B. chase C. quest D. capture
4. Athletes must ___________ a mandatory drugs test before competing in the championship.
A. undergo B. undercut C. underlie D. underline
5. Any attempt to jack the car off the ground triggers the alarm automatically. (CLOSET)
A. takes off B. falls off C. runs off D. sets off
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6. As soon as I explained how the plan would benefit the company financially, the CFO aligned
himself __________ the idea.
A. into B. with C. for D. of
7. He took financial advice on how to avoid the ____________ of setting up your own business.
A. pitfalls B. assets C. possessions D. means
8. His early success as a writer led to ___________________ and arrogance.
A. complacency B. diffidence C. uncertainty D. humility
9. The government believes that reducing regulations will ____________ economic development in the
region.
A. facilitate B. participate C. accommodate D. separate
10. She stood all day ironing a monotonous succession of clothes and sheets. (CLOSET)
A. cognitive B. transcendent C. intellectual D. tedious
11. There is little _________________ now that interest rates will come down further.
A. neighborhood B. livelihood C. childhood D. likelihood
12. During his 10-year tenure at Disney, he oversaw the company's ____________ as a major producer
of TV programming.
A. erudition B. eruption C. edition D. emergence
13. We will never ___________ to enemy forces—we will fight until there isn't a single one of us left
standing!
A. field B. yield C. shield D. wield
14. Recent incidents have demonstrated how easily _________ hackers are able to disrupt the
operations of many large companies.
A. gorgeous B. malicious C. monotonous D. ridiculous
15. In all _____________ he failed to understand the consequences of his actions.
A. odds B. certainty C. probability D. possibilities
16. More than any other __________________ group, it is the educated young adult who has been the
industry’s favorite customer.
A. demographic B. catastrophic C. psychopathic D. democratic
17. He was a gentle man ___________ nature, but he would suddenly fall into a depression and lose all
confidence in himself.
A. in B. with C. of D. by
18. The film doesn't ___________ the wheel for action films, but it adds enough clever twists on the
genre to still feel fresh and new.
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A. invent B. reinforce C. reinvent D. enforce
19. With technological changes many traditional skills have become obsolete. (CLOSET)
A. out of date B. out of stock C. out of practice D. out of work
20. Because my aunt has untreatable cancer, she has been dealing with ___________ pain for several
months.
A. chronic B. chronological C. chromatic D. chronicle
21. If the team won the next two games, they would be propelled _________ the number one ranking
in collegiate football.
A. by B. over C. into D. through
22. You have to be employed six months to be ___________ for medical benefits.
A. negligible B. eligible C. illegible D. tangible
23. She tried to __________ my confidence by telling me that I had a special talent.
A. undermine B. debilitate C. impair D. bolster
24. Tax ________________ have been offered to attract industry to the region.
A. incentives B. stimulations C. enticements D. amusements
25. Coral reefs are home to over 25% of all marine life, and are the world's most ___________ and
endangered ecosystem.
A. fragile B. stiff C. breakable D. sturdy
26. We've tried to _______________ the most likely problems, but it's impossible to be prepared for
every eventuality.
A. anticipate B. forestall C. discover D. deduce
27. The reclusive actor seemed _____________ to his own fame and was always shocked when people
wanted his autograph.
A. intimate B. invalid C. indifferent D. intangible
28. They spent an immense amount of time getting the engine into perfect condition. (CLOSET)
A. limited B. enormous C. personal D. controlled
29. Because I have completely _____________ myself to my family, I refuse to relocate for work and
upend their lives.
A. treated B. devoted C. established D. exploded
30. He retired on a generous __________________ from the company.
A. allowance B. profit C. pension D. income
BÀI TẬP NGÀY 3/3/2020
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1. The lawyer claimed his client was provoked _________ acts of violence by the defendant.
A. into B. on C. by D. of
2. If we continue to ____________ the earth's natural resources, we will cause serious damage to the
environment.
A. excrete B. deplete C. concrete D. compete
3. The government has pledged to __________ the amount of chemicals used in food production.
A. weaken B. drop C. reduce D. lessen
4. The employer has a duty to pay full ________________ for injuries received at work.
A. compensation B. consumption C. expenditure D. revenue
5. If you cast your mind back, you might _________ that I never promised to go.
A. recover B. recall C. rehearse D. recharge
6. It is not the job of the investigating committee to ___________ blame to individuals.
A. allocate B. cultivate C. regulate D. manipulate
7. Tiredness, loss of appetite, and sleeping problems are all classic symptoms of _________________.
A. depletion B. impression C. depression D. competition
8. If the _____________ continues to spread, it will soon be on two continents and will pose a risk to
billions of people.
A. epidemic B. academic C. dynamic D. specific
9. I admired her confidence, not to ____________ the fact that she was intelligent and well spoken.
A. refer B. mention C. reference D. remark
10. The British team have ___________ themselves this year to reach the finals.
A. exceeded B. excerpted C. excelled D. assessed
11. They were so engrossed ____________ what they were doing that they didn't hear me come in.
A. in B. of C. without D. for
12. I can't believe you ____________ all of my shampoo and just left the empty bottle in the shower!
A. used up B. cleared off C. stuck to D. came across
13. Kate wishes she could get involved __________ volunteer work, but she doesn’t have the time.
A. of B. in C. with D. from
14. Meeting my favorite celebrity at the airport was certainly a stroke of _______ that wouldn't have
happened if I'd arrived five minutes later.
A. fortune B. hazard C. incident D. luck
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15. The couple has been going around to friends and family members _________________ their new
baby girl.
A. taking off B. showing off C. putting off D. paying off
16. In some call centres, operators use four computer screens to gather and __________ information to
police or rescue units.
A. transform B. transmit C. transit D. transfer
17. It’s not surprising such a _________________ painting sold for over ten million dollars.
A. remarkable B. moderate C. negligible D. unimportant
18. Philadelphia now has one of the most _____________ populated downtowns in the country.
A. widely B. highly C. densely D. mostly
19. We had thought the turnout for these events would pick up, but it's really _________ behind our
estimates.
A. dropped B. lagged C. diminished D. decreased
20. The aging _________________ of the cities roads, tunnels and bridges are in urgent need of repair.
A. infrastructure B. network C. structure D. package
21. Sally's parents were busy working all the time when she was a baby, but her grandparents
___________her with a great deal of love.
A. nurtured B. flourished C. thrived D. blossomed
22. The total consumer electronics market is ____________ to approximately $100 for every person on
Earth.
A. alike B. equivalent C. likely D. suitable
23. The _____________ girl knew that she did not have enough money to attend college.
A. unprofitable B. lucrative C. impoverished D. inexpensive
24. This software may not be _________with older operating systems.
A. comparable B. equal C. compatible D. similar
25. Without any ______________ clients, the survival of the small firm did not look promising.
A. prospective B. implicit C. probable D. likely
26. Unidentified cyberterrorists gained _________ to e-mails and financial details of customers.
A. possess B. access D. assess D. recess
27. Let's __________ the sack. We have to get an early start in the morning.
A. hide B. hit C. hold D. hang
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28. Mary's boyfriend is a nice enough guy, but some of the ridiculous things he says—I don't think
he's playing with a full ___________.
A. gangway B. ferry C. deck D. harbor
29. Jill: “Should I ask the boss if he's upset at my coming in late in the mornings?”
Jane: “ If he hasn't said anything about it, just let _______ dogs lie.”
A. sleeping B. singing C. collapsing D. wasting
30. The grandmother was on ___________ nine to see her grandson after a long time.
A. wind B. cloud C. hurricane D. tornado
BÀI TẬP NGÀY 4/3/2020
1. She felt it was more __________ to kill the injured animal quickly than to let it suffer.
A. humane B. callous C. hard-hearted D. soulless
2. Since the storm did _____________damage to our home, we’ll be staying in a hotel for a couple of
weeks.
A. considerate B. entrepreneurial C. provocative D. considerable
3. A: "Why is Carrie pacing?"
B: "She's waiting for the doctor to call with her test results, so she's been on edge all day."
(OPPOSITE)
A. confident B. anxious C. nervous D. supportive
4. We can give you some medication to help take the ________ off the pain.
A. verge B. border C. brink D. edge
5. The phone’s inopportune ringing interrupted my much-needed nap. . (OPPOSITE)
A. honorable B. comparable C. favorable D. miserable
6. Despite the fact that we aren't aware ___________ the external world during sleep, our minds
continue to actively process information.
A. about B. at C. on D. of
7. He knew that he could depend ___________ her to deal __________ the situation.
A. upon/ on B. on/ with C. with/ of D. upon/ of
8. Police are __________________ reports that he embezzled money.
A. looking into B. running into C. running out D. looking out
9. If you ___________ spending money like that, you’ll end up in debt.
A. let off B. carry on C. run over D. give away
10. My sister loves performing, but I'm __________ at ease on stage.
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A. sick B. unwell C. ill D. tired
11. I need to __________ on all the gossip! I'm sure I missed a lot over spring break.
A. look for B. miss out C. run over D. catch up
12. I didn't know what the bunny was running from, until I ________ sight of the dog that was chasing
it.
A. kept B. met C. caught D. seized
13. It took a few seconds for her eyes to _____________ the darkness.
A. look after B. show out C. adjust to D. see off
14. You worked hard this semester, and straight A's are the fruits of your _______.
A. labor B. recruiter C. council D. operator
15. They are advertising for a clinic coordinator and hope to fill the __________ by June.
A. location B. situation C. position D. station
16. The company is moving its headquarters to a new _________ with better links to the airport.
A. position B. location C. situation D. place
17. I'd love to come for a pint, but I'm in up to my _________ with work for my class on Monday.
A. hands B. eyeballs C. fingers D. shoulders
18. Don’t beat about the ____________. Tell me exactly what you think is wrong with my work.
A. shrub B. plant C. grass D. bush
19. She got a nine-to-five job and ____________ down in the suburbs.
A. settled B. resolved C. established D. terminated
20. The company had to _______________ all the money customers had paid.
A. break down B. look back C. give back D. fall down
21. By an unfortunate _______________, their house was burgled on the day he lost his job.
A. indifference B. transcendence C. coincidence D. emergence
22. I was worried losing his job was going to trigger his depression, but it seemed to roll off him like
water off a duck's ___________.
A. back B. wing C. feather D. web
23. I'm about to drop a _____________ on my parents by telling them that I'm going to quit law school
and pursue a career in art.
A. rock B. stone C. brick D. sand
24. She never stops talking about dieting - she's got a real _______ in her bonnet about it.
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A. bee B. bull C. ant D. bug
25. The 2K model cars by BMW sold like ____________, and it was hard to produce them by company
to fulfill the demands.
A. shooting stars B. fresh bread C. hot cakes D. wild oats
26. You can get pretty good meals on airplanes these days, but you're going to pay through the
_____________.
A. head B. nose C. finger D. mouth
27. I went back to Birmingham after 20 years and it had changed beyond all ______________.
A. recognition B. cognition C. definition D. position
28. Those hounds can track us across rivers, so _________ our tracks won't do any good.
A. covering B. recovering C. discovering D. uncovering
29. I told you not to try to sneak in, and now that you've been caught, you're just going to have to
face the __________.
A. tune B. melody C. refrain D. music
30. Who ____________________ the idea for this marketing campaign?
A. got round to B. dropped in on C. came up with D. got on with
BÀI TẬP NGÀY 5/3/2020
1. These drugs are almost indispensable in the fight against the disease. (CLOSET)
A. trivial B. inevitable C. respectable D. essential
2. The house has a small backyard, ____________ by a high brick wall.
A. enforced B. enclosed C. endeavoured D. engaged
3. The rent has gone up over the years, but in ____________ amounts.
A. moderate B. corporate C. elaborate D. deteriorate
4. The baseball players lost the game because they were out of ___________.
A. stock B. line C. practice D. order
5. Low levels of profitability mean there is a lack of ____________ to undertake new investment.
A. incentive B. impediment C. deterrent D. enticement
6. Doctors say that children need to increase their _____________ of fruit and vegetables.
A. consumption B. interest C. revenue D. expenditure
7. In the film, he is able to ___________the sense of otherness and alienation that many teenagers feel.
A. distort B. degrade C. deform D. depict
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8. In combat, soldiers _____________ enemy movement with automatic weapons fire.
A. express B. suppress C. impress D. depress
9. The equipment could be used for a (an) __________of educational purposes.
A. amount B. little C. variety D. area
10. Carob is sometimes used in sweet foods as a healthier ______________ to chocolate.
A. alternation B. alternative C. additive D. alteration
11. How long until these pills ________________? My back is killing me!
A. take hold of B. take place C. take effect D. take offence
12. The government has promised to introduce _____________ to limit fuel emissions from cars.
A. legislation B. desecration C. degradation D. irritation
13. I had to ___________ a job offer from a theatre because the pay was too low.
A. give off B. turn down C. stand for D. pass for
14. I forgot my textbook in my locker last night so, any way you _________ it, I'm going to fail this test!
A. dissect B. analyse C. slice D. examine
15. I wish my sisters would put an end to their bickering and just be civil to one another!
(OPPOSITE)
A. carry out B. carry off C. carry on D. carry over
16. It’s no good ______ a fuss and arguing over such an unimportant issue.
A. making B. holding C. doing D. getting
17. Does television adequately reflect the ethnic and cultural _________of the country?
A. abundance B. variety C. mixture D. diversity
18. Our department became the ____________ lamb when the company decided to downsize.
A. artificial B. sacrificial C. judicial D. superficial
19. ______________ and latitude lines crisscross the map, creating a checkered like globe with so many
small boxes.
A. Longitude B. Attitude C. Gratitude D. Similitude
20. I cannot help observing that that is the kind of bad-tempered and ill-mannered comment
which has no place whatever in a debate of this kind. (CLOSET)
A. viable B. irritable C. chargeable D. miserable
21. Under the new __________spending on office equipment will be strictly controlled.
A. regulations B. instructions C. guidelines D. directions
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22. She's _________with some amazing scheme to double her income.
A. showed up B. come up C. turned up D. made up
23. Please make sure you have all your __________with you when leaving the plane.
A. heritage B. possessions C. treasures D. plunders
24. Hey, kids, shake a leg! You're going to be late for school! (CLOSET)
A. hurry up B. slow down C. watch out D. put down
25. Tomorrow's match has been _______________ because of the icy weather.
A. called off B. gone off C. showed off D. taken off
26. The flower ______________ its heavy perfume at dusk.
A. gave off B. broke in C. dropped by D. turned off
27. I decided to ______________ all the decorations right after the party so I didn't have to do it the next
day.
A. pass away B. put out C. put away D. pass for
28. Investors were looking beyond the UK market because they feared it might have reached a
__________.
A. peak B. top C. mark D. point
29. It started bucketing ____________ just as I began cycling home.
A. off B. under C. down D. out
30. If you're going to come, please let me know in_________.
A. advance B. progress C. person D. before
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