LEXICO AND GRAMMAR THI CHUYÊN/ HSG

1. She is reported to be ___________ a spectator.

A. an athlete more than B. more an athlete than

C. an athlete of more than D. more of an athlete than

2. I have rarely seen such an impressive sight as a ____________ of elephants roaming over the
plains.

A. flock B. swarm C. pack D. herd

3. John: This grammar test is the hardest one we've ever had this semester.

Mary: ____________ but I think it's quite easy.

A. I couldn't agree more B. I understand what you're saying

C. You're wrong D. I don't see in that way

4. The doctor may be able to help you, but I don't expect him to ____________ miracles.

A. work B. turn C. create D. develop

5. My mother has just bought me two shirts. __________, however, is my cup of tea.

A. Neither shirts B. Neither shirt C. Neither of shirtsD. Either shirt

6. On his desk ___________, which he usually sits in front of and looks at.

A. stood the picture of us B. the picture of us stands

C. standing the picture of us D. stands the picture of us

7. Unfortunately, there are no ____________ rules related to English spelling.

A. one and only B. hard and fast C. high and dry D. fair and square

8. ______________ her job, her sons and the housework, she doesn't have a minute for herself.

A. What with B. If it weren't for C. Barring D. Given

9. He is impressed by her house because it has a beautiful patio with many __________.
A. terracotta circular flower-filled pots B. circular flower- filled terracotta pots

C. circular terracotta flower-filled pots D. flower-filled circular terracotta pots

10. No matter how much pressure you put on Stevens, he won't budge a(n) __________.

A. mile B. meter C. foot D. inch

11. There is a 20 minute parking ___________ here, so we must get back to the car very
quickly.

A. permission B. limit C. allowance D. ability

12. Don't forget to ____________ your sources; you don't want to get accused of stealing
information.

A. quote B. cite C. name D. refer

13. It has been a good year. I've written two books and a couple of articles, and ___________
are now in print.

A. both of which B. both of them C. all of which D. all of them

14. One of Kim's secretarial works include taking the ____________ of the meeting.

A. gist B. crux C. minutes D. fundamentals

15. The police detective had been in ___________ of the suspect for two days.

A. pursuit B. employment C. expedition D. chase

16. I know you didn't want to upset me but I'd sooner you ____________ me the whole truth
yesterday.

A. had told B. told C. have told D. could have told

17. The police have been investigating a crime in which a young man strangled his girlfriend in
a _________ of jealousy.

A. burst B. flash C. fit D. spell

18. No decision has been taken about the building of the new airport. The authorities are still
__________.

A. beating about the bush B. comparing apples and oranges

C. sitting on the fence D. holding all the aces

19. I ____________ my best suit - everyone else was very casually dressed.

A. needn't wear B. mustn't wear C. needn't have worn D. mustn't have worn

20. She had a strong desire to be a dancer but failed to make the ____________.

A. grade B. term C. mark D. degree

21. I haven't had a very ____________ week. I seem to have done nothing at all.

A. extensive B. productive C. enthusiastic D. economic

22. Janet put a ____________ in her husband's ear about getting the children a dog for
Christmas.

A. bug B. bee C. fly D. butterfly

23. I ___________ doubt whether he will actually carry out his threats.

A. highly B. deeply C. absolutely D. seriously

24. Young children often ask many questions because they are naturally ___________.

A. intriguing B. inquisitive C. ingenious D. captivating

25. We know people are generally more aware of the importance of ___________ a healthy and
active lifestyle than they were.

A. leading B. taking C. doing D. making

26. Teacher: "Self-studying is an inseparable part of effective learning."

Student: " __________ "

A. I'll say! B. Good job! C. By all means! D. I got a clue.

27. Cable TV revolutionized communications; __________, the very existence of that service is
now threatened by satellites.

A. moreover B. consequently C. eventually D. nevertheless

28. Beacon Hill, __________ cobblestone streets, is one of Boston's most charming historical
sections.

A. where Colonial brick houses line B. where Colonial brick lines houses

C. Colonial brick houses line where D. houses where Colonial brick lining

29. I'm sure that this isn't a true story. He ___________ it up.

A. must have made B. should have made

C. would have made D. can have made

30. Accompaniment is a musical line that is secondary ___________ the melody; and
accompaniment parts support the melody.

A. of B. in C. with D. to

31. Some city residents voiced their objection when the old houses were __________ to build a
new supermarket.

A. pulled down B. caught on C. put aside D. turned over

32. Her filmography spans more than a decade and she __________ in over 50 movies.

A. was acting B. has acted C. has been acting D. had acted

33. The ancient monastery is now __________ to tourists because of numerous landslides.

A. inadvertent B. inaccessible C. impractical D.

impervious

34. The boy who is standing over there has just won the first prize in the contest, _________?

A. did he B. hasn't he C. didn't he D. doesn't he

35. Looking down at the coral reef, we saw _________ of tiny, multi-coloured fish.
A. teams B. flocks C. schools D. swarms

36. If you get lost, just ask me for directions. I know this part of town like ________.

A. the ring on my finger B. the toes of my foot

C. the back of my hand D. the knee of my leg

37. __________, modelling is actually hard work.

A. Glamorous although it may seem B. Even it may seem glamorous

C. However glamorous it may seem D. So glamorous may it seem

38. Don't be _________ by false advertisements. If something looks too good to be true, it
probably is.

A. put off B. given up C. taken in D. put down

39. The findings of the report read that by the year 2028, famine in the Third World countries
will reach epidemic __________.

A. proportions B. spread C. ratio D. range

40. In The Sociology of Science, _________ a classic, Robert Merton discusses cultural,
economic and social forces that contributed to the development of modern science.

A. now considering B. now considered

C. which considers D. which considered

41. I am supposed to submit the assignment by Friday, _________ ?

A. aren't I B. did I C. don't I D. shall I

42. Yesterday I met my friend _________ gave me a cat on my birthday.

A. that B. whom C. which D. whose

43. After graduating from school, I am going to ________ for a job in mobile marketing.

A. shortlist B. recruit C. apply D. specialise

44. My favourite pastime is playing _______ guitar, but my best friend prefers playing
_________ tennis.

A. x/x B. the/x C. a/a D. a/the

45. After my father got a well-paid job at an international company, we moved to a

___________ neighbourhood.

A. respect B. respectful C. respecting D. respectable

46. Hard-working and talented students should be given more opportunities _________ their
skills.

A. developing B. to develop C. developed D. develop

47. Some chemicals which ________ the air quality and cause health problems can be used for
cleaning surfaces.

A. affect B. dispose C. breathe D. promote

48. My parents _________ a lot of their time writing letters before they started using social
media to connect with their relatives.

A. spent B. had spent C. can spend D. spends

49. My plane _________ fifty minutes late so I missed a date with Dr. Watson last week.

A. turned round B. carried on C. put out D. took off

50 . Many people believe that the novel will be a best seller when it ________.

A. will be publised B. was publised C. is publised D. has published

51. After a hesitation took them six weeks, they decided to ________ on the business deal.

A. speak of the devil B. feel under the weather

C. cut corners D. see eye to eye

52. My best friend is upset because she has to ________ school next week.

A. drop out of B. run out of C. talk back to D. come up with

53. John went to bed early last night _________ he was tired.

A. although B. because C. but D. so that

54. Employers always want job _________ to be able to demonstrate their skills and qualities.

A. employees B. workers C. staff D. applicants

55. I would be grateful for an opportunity to visit your company and discuss my application
with you in _______.

A. privacy B. face C. individual D. person

56. _________ his advice, I would never have got the job.

A. Except B. Apart from C. But for D. As for

57. The accident is said __________ the driver's careless driving and the thick fog.

A. to have resulted in B. to result from

C. having resulted in D. to have resulted from

58. "Why don't you take a break?" - “__________”.

A. Because I'm tired B. I guess I should

C. Sure, go ahead D. I don't agree

59. Your son has the ________ of a fine musician.

A. beginnings B. looks C. talents D. makings

60. Scientists think that resource shortages will cause an escalation of conflicts during this
century, and will widen the _________ between the rich and the poor.

A. gulf B. blank C. difference D. distance

61. They must have gone away, __________?

A. shouldn't they B. mustn't they C. haven't they D. didn't they

62. __________ in large quantities is not necessarily an indication of its quality.

A. That a product is sold B. It is a product sold

C. A product is sold D. What a product is sold

63. I was scared ________ when I looked down from the top of the cliff.

A. stiff B. tight C. hard D. solid

64. The noise from the unruly fans celebrating their team's victory didn't ________ until early in
the morning.

A. carry off B. let up C. give away D. fall over

65. The headmaster at my last school was a stern disciplinarian and made sure we _________
the line.

A. went B. faced C. toed D. touched

66. She cried a lot when she knew she was ____________ out by her classmates.

A. stayed B. put C. left D. came

67. Of the ten beauty spots my brother visited, ____________ left a lasting impression on him.

A. none of which B. not one of them

C. which none D. and none of them

68. You need to be highly trained and have ____________ skills to work in engineering.

A. specialized B. exact C. detailed D. specific

69. I don’t think we can ____________ him to change his mind.

A. make B. persuade C. suggest D. insist

70. Two students are discussing some measures to protect the environment.

John: “Do you think we should use public transportation to protect our environment?”

Laura: “____________”

A. There’s no doubt about it. B. Of course not. You bet!

C. Well, that’s very surprising. D. Yes, it’s an absurd idea.

71. This school needs ____________. It looks so old.

A. to repaint B. repainted C. repainting D. to be repainting

72. Vietnamese people had mostly lived in ____________ before 1945.

A. skyscrapers B. thatched houses C. brick houses D. tiled roofed houses

73. Getting his car fixed is going to cost him ____________ as the engine has completely
blown, but he has no choice. He needs it for work.

A. over the moon B. my cup of tea

C. put yourself in my shoes D. an arm and a leg

74. Two of the boys in the art class were doing self-portraits by looking at ____________ in the
mirror.

A. themselves B. oneself C. each other D. one another

75. ____________ Richard is a businessman, his brother is a rock singer.

A. However B. Yet C. Despite D. Whereas

76: Anna wants to improve her pronunciation, so she decided to ______ a course at her school.

A. arrange B. buy C. give D. take

77: Lucy always said she could speak English fluently, but when she couldn’t hold a
conservation with the English tourist, she had ______ all over her face.

A. smile B. egg C. straw D. fish

78: They were ______ in conversation and didn’t notice me leaving the room. When they called
me to ask where I went, I had been at home for 15 minutes.

A. thoroughly B. captivated C. deep D. solidly

79: Kenny believes that sport professionals deserve high salaries because constant hard training
is necessary so that they can ______ themselves to the limit when they compete.
 A. ahead B. go C. exert D. apply

80: Youth sport is being ruined by a win-at-all-costs ______ which includes cheating and
breaking the rules to achieve victory.

A. dream B. desire C. yearning D. attitude

81: Oscar White Muscarella, a ______ respected archaeologist, claims that more than 1250
forgeries are on display in the world’s leading museums and art galleries.

A. deeply B. highly C. heavily D. seriously

82. ______ the water clear but also prevent the river from overflowing.

A. Not only the hippo’s eating habits keep B. Keep not only the hippo’s eating habits

C. The hippo’s eating habits not only keep D. Not only keep the hippo’s eating habits

83: When reaching the top of the hill, ______.

A. we suddenly caught sight of the sea B. it was the sea that extended below us

C. we extended the sea below us D. the sea came into view

84: Daisy is talking to Lan, who is going back to Vietnam to visit her family.

Daisy: “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards.”

Lan: “______.”

A. Thanks, I will B. You’re welcome C. It’s my pleasure D. Good idea, thanks

85: Jack is talking to Rosie about phoning Peter.

Jack: “Have you been able to reach Peter?”

Rosie: “______.”

A. There’s no approval B. It’s much too high

C. Yes, I’ve known him for years D. No. The line is busy

86: He'd be an excellent candidate for promotion ______ his hot temper.
 A. if not B. if it wasn't C. if only D. if it weren't for

87: She is said ______ her third novel before she was twenty.

A. to write B. to have written C. to be writing D. to have been writing

88: We walked through the park, ______ had been uprooted in the storm. It was a scene of utter
desolation.

A. most trees of which B. that the most trees C. most of whose trees D. whose most
trees

89: I’m ______ no mood to go to the party tonight because I have an argument over party cake
with Jane this afternoon.

A. for B. at C. in D. under

90: Ancient mountains have been worn away by wind, rain, and ______.

A. to agents of erosion B. for agents of erosion

C. with agents of erosion D. other agents of erosion

91: The proposal was rejected ______ the changes would be too costly.

A. because of B. in spite of C. as a result of D. on the grounds that

92: Next year we intend to ______ several new products but at the moment we’re still testing
them.

A. cut back B. bring out C. take over D. go ahead

93: Prices continued to rise while wages remained low ______the government became
increasingly unpopular.

A. on condition that B. with the result that C. provided that D. in order that

94: ______ of transportation has given someone the idea for the new type of toy.

A. Mostly forms B. Most every form C. Almost forms D. Almost every form
95: The UK is considering the proposal that it_______ compensations for damages of the Indian
embassy.

A. pays B. is paying C. paid D. pay

96: The spectators, ______, jumped up and down when Tien Linh scored a goal in the last
minutes.

A. most of them were Vietnamese B. most of whom were Vietnamese

C. they were mostly Vietnamese D. they themselves were Vietnamese

97: There are ______ that not only the governments but also individuals should join hands to
tackle.

A. too numerous environmental problems B. such a lot of environmental problems

C. so fewer environmental problems D. such many environmental problems

98: Only by taking preventive measures _______ control the spread of the disease.

A. are you possible to B. is it possible to

C. is it able to D. will you be probable to

99: ______, yet it is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world.

A. Unlike many important archaeological sites, the Great Pyramid was never buried or lost

B. Because of the political situation, few people visit Ankor Wat today

C. One of the most beautiful places I have ever seen is the Valley of the Kings

D. Archaeological investigations are still continuing at the Valley of the Kings

100: Widely reproduced in magazines and books, ______.

A. Ansel Adams depicted the Western wilderness in his photographs

B. the Western wilderness was depicted in his photographs of Ansel Adams

C. Ansel Adams’ photographs depicted the Western Wilderness

D. it was through his photographs that Ansel Adams depicted the Western wilderness

101: Mary and Jane are talking about John.

Mary: “I was so disgusted by his accusations that I packed up my things and left right then and
there."

Jane: "______ No one can put up with his selfishness.”

A. Why? B. I don’t blame you. C. Are you serious? D. I doubt that.

102: Bob was in terrible pain, but none of us knew how to _______ his suffering until the
ambulance arrived.

A. dissolve B. relieve C. cease D. exclude

103: Now, don’t complain about having to spend the holiday away from your computer -
it’s_______ and you will thank me later.

A. for your own good B. for good C. in power D. beyond your power

104: The area is well served by a wide range of fast food _______ranging from burger bars to
Indian takeaways.

A. openings B. means C. outlets D. channels

105: They were among the first companies to exploit the______ of the Internet.

A potential B. prospect C. possibility D. ability

106: When he sings, he has ______ability to make even bad songs sound good.

A. sparse B. rare C. infrequent D. scarce

107: In fact, many people who suffer from fatigue syndrome are _______ opposed to the
treatment called cognitive behavior therapy, arguing that their condition is physical, not
psychological.

A. intensively B. extremely C. bitterly D. severely

108: Even if that laptop is the most expensive in the store, it doesn’t ______ mean that it is the
best.

A. obviously B. valuably C. doubtfully D. necessarily

109: Even if you’ve got a great idea for a novel, it’s incredibly hard to put pen______ paper for
the first time.

A. with B. to C. for D. on

110: Pear growers in Vietnam have reduced their use of some of the most toxic pesticides by up
to two-thirds, and are still producing ______ pears.

A. top-quality B. qualified C. qualitatively D. well- qualified

111: Although Vietnamese Football Team should have won the first place, they_______ their
pride and congratulated the opponents.

A. chewed B. digested C. swallowed D. dipped

112: When it comes to political affairs, she sometimes comes _______ extraordinary remarks.

A. out of B. in for C. down with D. out with

113: Tests have found only a _______amount of the chemical in vegetables and fruit in this
supermarket.

A. negligible B. neglectful C. neglected D. negligent

114: I was the only employee! - but I _______ it with dedication and refused to give up,
whatever happens.

A. set to B. backed out C. speeded up D. brought out

115: You wouldn’t believe some of the prices they charge; it was ______.

A. daylight robbery B. six of one and half C. ready money D. for my money

116: My family budget is so limited that we cannot afford to buy a(n)______ house.

A. four-bedroom elegant Italian modern B. modern elegant four-bedroom Italian

C. elegant modern Italian four-bedroom D. elegant four-bedroom modern Italian

117: We are trying our best to go ______ our notes before we consult with their
classmates______ the course.

A. over/on B. over/ in C. for/ at D. on/ about

118: Everything was at_______ when we arrived, as they had only moved into the house the
day before.

A. fits and starts B. safe and sound C. sixes and sevens D. song and dance

119: Alone in a deserted house, he was so busy with his research work that he felt _______
lonely.

A. nothing but B. everything but C. anything but D. all but

120: The nurse dressed the ______ on his leg and gave him an injection.

A. hurt B. wound C. slit D. cutting

121. It's a formal occasion, so we'll have to ________ to the nines - no jeans and pullovers.

A. try on B. dress C. wear D. put on

122. The party was so good that it continued on into the _________ hours.

A. many B. tiny C. early D. few

123. Residents were warned not to be extravagant with water, _________ the low rainfall this
year.

A. in view of B. with a view to C. regardless of D. irrespective of

124. She looks exhausted She could ________ a long holiday, I suppose.

A. do with B. pick up C. turn out D. go away

125. I wish you'd do the accounts. I don't have ________ for numbers.

A. a mind B. a heart C. a head D. a nerve

126. A good leader should not be conservative, but rather ________ to new ideas.

A. acceptable B. receptive C. permissive D. applicable

127. I came across an old friend while I was jogging in the park ________ day.

A. another B. other C. others D. the other

128. The room we rented was ________ furnished with only a double bed, a cupboard and
several chairs.

A. lightly B. poorly C. sparsely D. thinly

129. _________, a bat sends out a series of signals, which bounce off any objects in its paths.

A. Once flying B. While it is flying C. When in flying D. When they are flying

130. Students should take part in campaigns ________ the natural environment.

A. organized to preserve

B. which organize to conserve

C. organized protecting

D. that organizes to protect

131. Janet was searching for a _________ for her grandfather's 70th birthday.

A. cheap clock white Japanese radio B. clock cheap white Japanese radio

C. cheap white Japanese clock radio D. white Japanese clock cheap radio

132. Why she quit her job and moved to a quiet small village seems weird, ________?

A. didn't she B. isn't it C. doesn't it D. doesn't she

133. When Mark saw the people in his new office, he realized that he knew ________.

A. them all B. all them C. all of they D. they all

134. They told me about the places ________ they saw in the visit to New York.

A. where B. which C. to which D. in where

135. Not having contained all the main points of the topic, ________ a low mark.

A. my presentation was given B. the teacher gave me

C. I was given D. I received

136. Many people read _______ New York Times newspaper to get informed with what is
going on.

A. a B. the C. an D. no article

137. Linda wore a ________ hat to the festival last week.

A. yellow Mexican beautiful B. Mexican yellow beautiful

C. beautiful yellow Mexican D. beautiful Mexican yellow

138. We will have to wait __________ three weeks for the results.

A. another B. other C. the others D. others

139. It is necessary that he _________ English because it is useful for his work.

A. learns B. learn C. to learn D. has learned

140. The new school complex cost __________ the city council had budgeted for.

A. twice more by far than B. twice as many as

C. almost twice as much as D. twice more than

141. It seems that she doesn't have the ability to explain things clearly, __________?

A. doesn't it B. does she C. does it D. doesn't she

142. Vitamin E is available from so many food sources that no normal diet could possibly be
deficient __________ it.

A. in B. of C. from D. for

143. Sportsmen __________ their political differences on the sports field.

A. take place B. put aside C. take part D. keep apart

144. The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted _________ a good answer.

A. put up with B. keep pace with C. made way for D. came up with

145. A few kind words at the right time __________ all the difference.

A. do B. give C. make D. take

146. After the concert, everyone had to __________ home through the thick snow.

A. trudge B. tread C. trace D. trickle

147. Before stir-frying, you should __________ the sliced beef in a little oil for half an hour. It
will be tender that way.

A. marinate B. garnish C. embroider D. versatile

148. Don't worry about her, she was rather ill this morning, but now she's full of _________.

A. sprouts B. beans C. chips D. berries

149. How can he treat his own _________ that way?

A. heart to heart B. flesh and blood C. heart and soul D. skin and bone

150. Paul and Daisy are discussing about life in the future.

Paul: "I believe space travel will become more affordable for many people in the future."

Daisy: "__________"

A. It doesn't matter at all. B. I am sorry to hear that.

C. It is very kind of you to say so. D. There's no doubt about that.