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FANPAGE TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO
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TEST 1
Part 1.
1. It is not definite that the company will accept our offer, but there's a ___________
chance so there is no reason not to try.
A. sporting B. bragging C. pumping D. bubbling
2. She was ___________ with excitement, imagining how fun her first vacation abroad
would be after years working without resting.
A. bubbling over B. bristling at C. plodding along D. fawning over
3. I had to give up on having a pet dog because whenever it got sick, a trip to the vet
would ___________.
A. clear me out B. clean me out C. wipe me out D. dry me out
4. Annie and John hid their relationship so well that it took Mary quite a time to
___________ to the fact that they were dating.
A. come down B. glom onto C. dawn on D. cotton on
5. By successfully ___________ two seconds off his last best time, our son has not only
won the first prize but also set the world record.
A. cutting B. clipping C. sizing D. gashing
6. Parkour, an activity which used not to be heard of by many people in India, is now
___________ in this country.
A. big B. faddy C. rife D. conventional
7. I like both teaching and researching so the position of a professor in college is a kind
of halfway ___________ between the two for me.
A. house B. line C. road D. hunch
8. Living in the commuter ___________ is fine, but I’m planning to move into the city
centre.
A. belt B. pane C. line D. skirt
9. Be careful before you sign the contract, remember to read every details including the
___________ print.
A. bold B. hidden C. fine D. clean
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TEST 1

Part 1.

  1. It is not definite that the company will accept our offer, but there's a ___________ chance so there is no reason not to try. A. sporting B. bragging C. pumping D. bubbling

  2. She was ___________ with excitement, imagining how fun her first vacation abroad would be after years working without resting. A. bubbling over B. bristling at C. plodding along D. fawning over

  3. I had to give up on having a pet dog because whenever it got sick, a trip to the vet would ___________. A. clear me out B. clean me out C. wipe me out D. dry me out

  4. Annie and John hid their relationship so well that it took Mary quite a time to ___________ to the fact that they were dating. A. come down B. glom onto C. dawn on D. cotton on

  5. By successfully ___________ two seconds off his last best time, our son has not only won the first prize but also set the world record. A. cutting B. clipping C. sizing D. gashing

  6. Parkour, an activity which used not to be heard of by many people in India, is now ___________ in this country. A. big B. faddy C. rife D. conventional

  7. I like both teaching and researching so the position of a professor in college is a kind of halfway ___________ between the two for me. A. house B. line C. road D. hunch

  8. Living in the commuter ___________ is fine, but I’m planning to move into the city centre. A. belt B. pane C. line D. skirt

  9. Be careful before you sign the contract, remember to read every details including the ___________ print. A. bold B. hidden C. fine D. clean

  1. The food tour was great, except for the insects, they looked and tasted so horrible that I ___________ with disgust. A. gloated B. grimaced C. grinned D. chuckled
  2. ___________ your heart and mind of sinful thoughts before you enter the pagoda. A. Clean B. Purify C. Liberate D. Cleanse
  3. Unfortunately, the victim didn’t make it to the hospital, he was pronounced ___________. A. dead from the neck up B. dead on sight C. dead in the water D. dead on arrival
  4. Despite the harsh flow of the stream, she ___________ her way through the water. A. powered B. struck C. directed D. led
  5. A career in marketing has always been what she desires, so she just ___________ herself in her work. A. immersed B. submerged C. engulfed D. dipped
  6. The polls are too close to call, and it looks like this election is going to be a real ___________. A. brain-teaser B. enigma C. cliffhanger D. buoyancy Part 2.
  7. She is very active and sociable, so it is surprising that she dates such a quiet and ___________ man like Khoi. (ASSUME)
  8. I knew it! Jean was not at all a faithful husband. Now stop saying my suspicion was ___________ (FOUND)!
  9. After just 3 days, Donald has been able to dive ___________ into the pool. (HEAD)
  10. Most homeless people in the US are ___________, they are all around cafes and restaurants ready to pick up wasted food or leftovers. (FREE)
  11. Sam was ___________ by Linda at first sight, no wonder she is considered a campus fairy. (TWITTER)

A. lethal B. death C. blood D. red

  1. The ___________ of central control has stifled local initiative. A. dead hand B. smirky fingers C. eagle eyes D. tight grip
  2. After a sleepless night, tiredness gradually ___________ him while he was driving. A. lurk up on B. crept up on C. cinched on D. edged on
  3. Alexa has got her boyfriend ___________, he will do everything she says. A. eating out of her hand B. following her through the garden C. to wash her clothes D. to sell her his heart
  4. A large proportion of the households in this area is ___________ to the internet thanks to a generous foreign donor. A. linked up B. hooked up C. wired up D. crossed up
  5. It came as a shock to Dan to find out that the police officer killed in the ___________ of duty yesterday was his dad. A. hours B. line C. call D. strike Part 2.
  6. Depending on a person’s cultural background, he or she might ___________ hunting as an act of violence or not. (CONCEPT)
  7. Instead, throughout his term as minister, he rode in the vehicle used by his predecessor and continued to live in a(n) ___________ house. (PRETEND)
  8. Given the sensitivity of the matter, her frankness during the meeting was absolutely ___________ (JUDGE)
  9. Action movies with fighting scenes have become so popular that people are increasingly ___________to violence on TV. (SENSE)
  10. The ___________ of the book generally describes the author’s academic career and her gratitude for her mother. (WORD)

TEST 3

Part 1.

  1. The spokesperson said the information campaign was a ___________ to hide the most regressive tax in history. A. red curtain B. witch cloak C. book cover D. fig leaf
  2. Depression was once thought to be a ___________ of an individual's imagination but research has shown that SAD is a real disorder. A. figment B. figure C. byproduct D. docket
  3. Dennis is very ___________ about things; he never lets anything stress him out. A. tolerant B. impetuous C. warm-hearted D. laid-back
  4. Were I to have the courage of my ___________, I would tell the boss how domineering he was. A. convictions B. points C. slant D. stance
  5. Joe thinks he can win the fight with that muscular man, he is really a ___________ short of load. A. stone B. log C. brick D. hog
  6. It has taken them all this time to ___________ on a name for their baby. A. decide B. conclude C. assent D. consent
  7. After winning the lottery, the man squandered his money on gambling and was soon on ___________ after a year. A. Queer street B. Baker street C. Pauper street D. Tramp street
  8. Facebook's shares are ___________ after the company launched a new Instagram feature that will compete with TikTok in the US. A. holding her thumb B. on high skies C. coming up roses D. on a tear
  9. The two generals, although ___________ cooperating to attack the enemy, actually detest each other. A. showily B. ostensibly C. audaciously D. benignly

TEST 4

Part 1.

  1. He's been working with a ___________over the past few weeks to make up for wasted time. A. drudgery B. servitude C. vengeance D. nudge

  2. He felt his heart ___________ as his bride-to-be began her walk down the aisle. A. fasten B. quicken C. expedite D. heighten

  3. Constance ___________ a sigh of relief when she heard that her loan was approved. A. gave B. uttered C. expressed D. breathed

  4. The telephone lines were ___________ with callers trying to get through to the electricity supplier. A. jammed B. throttled C. congested D. glutted

  5. If there happened to be both rich and poor people, as there happen to be both black and white ones, then the advantages of the ___________ might well spread in time to the hard-up. A. well-heeled B. big-hearted C. open-handed D. tight-fisted

  6. Most popular magazines have a(n) ___________ page where letters about difficulties with relationships are answered. A. sharing B. personal C. advice D. problem

  7. Two agents in our team were shot in ___________ for the killing of a rival gang member. A. return B. retaliation C. reprisal D. recrimination

  8. His talent meant he could create wondrous things, but his ___________ meant he hardly ever felt like working. A. adversity B. lethargy C. ineptitude D. tactlessness

  9. I left in high ___________ after waiting for them over an hour and not receiving any apologies. A. rage B. taciturnity C. oscillation D. dudgeon

  1. Everyone knows about his genius even though he never admits, good wine needs no ___________. A. barter B. advertisement C. bush D. barrel
  2. We don’t have enough __________ data to prove that the phenomenon is really affecting the environment in a negative way. A. empirical B. informed C. substantive D. static
  3. She acts as if she really is the ___________ of our team and everyone has to rely on her. A. lone wolf B. white elephant C. big shark D. queen bee
  4. The police have been ___________ war on drug dealers in the city since January but their effort does not seem to be very effective. A. waging B. staging C. fighting D. raging
  5. The foreigners were amazed at the ___________ variety of goods in the huge department store. A. beleaguered B. bewildering C. baffling D. bizonal
  6. James kept trying to ___________ his duties, but his manager told him if he didn’t start taking responsibility for his work he would have to leave the company. A. beaver away B. weasel out of C. chicken out of D. clam up Part 2.
  7. The sandwich shop she's opening is a ___________ alternative to the town's male- dominated coffee shop culture. (STAFF)
  8. The army of this Asian country has a long history of guerrilla ___________ (WAR)
  9. Being a war ___________ is a dangerous job because you will have to bring yourself to the most conflict-ridden parts of the world. (RESPOND)
  10. During the 20th century, industrialisation continued ___________ with technology being upgraded rapidly. (PACE)
  11. Under ___________, white people were not allowed to marry their non-white counterparts. (APART) Key:
  12. DISTAFF (n) = female or relating to women

TEST 5

Part 1.

  1. From our tent, we could see the delightful ___________ of lake Lukedeer. A. scene B. prospect C. background D. layout
  2. In Australia, the government controls the maintenance of war __________, post-war commemorations and battle exploit memorials. A. graves B. tombs C. grounds D. catacombs
  3. Perhaps tomorrow’s event will mark the ___________ of my life, I cannot wait any longer! A. bright buff B. full spark C. high spot D. full bloom
  4. An unusual noise from the back of the class during the exam __________ the teacher’s attention. A. held B. sustained C. arrested D. upheld
  5. The new employee failed to realize the importance of obedience in this company and refused to toe the ___________ line. A. party B. camp C. function D. union
  6. Bao is a ___________ off the old block of his father while his sister is more like the mother. A. tip B. chip C. piece D. copy
  7. He regarded this second prize just as a ___________ in order to prevent him from suing the judges for corruption. A. factoid B. sob C. whizz D. sop
  8. Although his presidential campaign won ___________ from several celebrities, it failed to compensate for his incompetence in dealing with last year’s economic crisis. A. involvement B. warrant C. endorsement D. patronage
  9. Cinderella wore a beautiful dress to the party and was the ___________ of the ball. A. beauty B. belle C. center D. charmer
  10. Much as I like Literature, I cannot stand my teacher’s voice-slow, emotionless and without ___________.

A. inflation B. reflection C. inflection D. infliction

  1. I couldn’t come to your party as the date ___________ with my holiday. A. clashed B. struck C. opposed D. occurred
  2. At the start of the course every student is assigned a(n) ___________ of studies. A. advisor B. consultant C. counsellor D. curator
  3. You should prioritize the public interest over a group’s ___________ interests. A. personal B. sectional C. segregated D. exclusive
  4. I hardly want to participate in extracurricular activities but this volunteer job is so interesting that I accepted the offer with ___________. A. solace B. consternation C. chastisement D. alacrity
  5. The couple divorced after the husband was found ___________ an affair with a neighbor. A. making B. having C. performing D. doing Part 2.
  6. The ___________ cannot really understand these medical documents. (PERSON)
  7. I need to get away from the hectic city for a while so I am planning to travel ___________ this weekend. (COUNTRY)
  8. I worked late last night because I was ___________ with my project. (HAND)
  9. Despite its historical inaccuracies, the film was one of the ___________ films of the year, making the second highest profits. (GROSS)
  10. I did not lie to you, by ___________ God I swear. (MIGHT) THE ALMIGHTY = God
  1. Tony, you are trying to make her believe your lies so just keep it simple, do not over- egg the ___________. A. brulee B. pudding C. sponge D. madeleines
  2. My school always forces students to follow the rules to the ___________ without caring about their feelings. A. book B. letter C. lines D. dots
  3. Although my new house is fine, I still prefer the old one which ___________ a river. A. backs onto B. faces off C. stands by D. sides with
  4. We are required to ___________ empirical data and evidence from reliable sources to support our argument. A. adduce B. attest C. elicit D. accost
  5. Since John is the bee’s ___________ in terms of English, it is no wonder so many friends ask him for support in this subject. A. wings B. knees C. antenna D. spiracle
  6. There is no need to ___________ over the cracks, I know you are having problems, just tell me and I will help you. A. carpet B. paper C. lay D. curtain Part 2.
  7. The charity is facing great financial difficulties so its manager wants to turn it into a ___________ company. (PROFIT)
  8. I recall being ___________ by the authorities of the hospital for being careless and inexperienced during my first years as a doctor. (BRAID)
  9. He had years of experience as a legal ___________ before he became a teacher. (PRACTICE)
  10. The booming economy has attracted a(n) ___________ of funds from both domestic and foreign investors. (FLOW)
  11. Boys and girls used to be taught separately before a nationwide movement for ___________ grew. (EDUCATE)

TEST 7

  1. The boss made no ___________ to their gender, all the female workers were forced to do the heavy work as their male counterparts. A. concession B. compromise C. allowance D. regression
  2. Without discipline, students may think that they have the ___________ to do whatever they want. A. licence B. autocracy C. prerogative D. dispensation
  3. It's a good film, but the ___________ near the ending scene is a bit complex and demands watchers to be extremely analytic to understand. A. flummery B. delineation C. aberration D. convolution
  4. It was very childish of you to ___________ over your opponent’s failure immediately on the stage when the result was announced. A. jolly B. relish C. gloat D. brag
  5. After 11 years in the ___________, Johnson made an unexpected comeback in the movie Bear. A. damp B. wilderness C. badlands D. wasteland
  6. It is often hard for parents to take the opinions of their children on ___________ due to the generation gap. A. board B. mind C. check D. self
  7. Luckily, our research is supported by a(n) ___________ from the National Science Foundation. A. grant B. bursary C. aid D. endowment
  8. Your father was only 17 when he ___________ at Harvard, now look at your school report. A. matriculated B. registered C. postulated D. imparted
  9. Elen has stayed in bed for a whole week, take him out for a walk, that will surely put the ___________ back into his cheeks. A. colours B. roses C. daisy D. pinky mallow
  10. Before going back to school, you have to ___________ for at least a week after the operation.

TEST 8

Part 1.

  1. In the end, it ___________ that the champion didn’t get the prize by himself but thanks to his intimate relationship with the judge panel. A. befell B. occurred C. transpired D. issued
  2. I don't think Paul will ever get married — he's the stereotypical ___________ bachelor. A. settled B. confirmed C. fixed D. determined
  3. Stop staying up late Bang, you are only 17 and I can see you are beginning to ___________ grey. A. get B. go C. grow D. get
  4. The suburbans were seen as the ___________ of clerkly conformism, complacency, and conservatism. A. effigy B. epitome C. figure D. personage
  5. When I was young, I didn't know that sugar ___________ naturally in fruit and thought that the sweetness came from my mom’s sugar jar. A. betides B. precipitates C. prevails D. occurs
  6. I cannot understand why my girlfriend always spends hours ___________ herself before going out even when we might be late after that. A. preening B. pimping C. sprinkling D. pinking
  7. Your father would fly off the handle if he knew you bet your car ___________ the toss of a coin A. on B. at C. by D. with
  8. Jenny tried to ___________ into the darkness, hoping to find where this unknown sound came from. A. glimpse B. peer C. stare D. peep
  9. Since there has been a change of ___________ for the concert, we will have to start going earlier in case I might not know that place. A. alley B. venue C. scene D. sight
  1. Son, remember, although money is important, never do anything that is not ___________. A. above board B. under the sky C. within the square D. in the cards
  2. My grandma is 82 already but she still lives with the ___________ of a twenty-year- old, walking and painting everyday. A. zeal B. appetite C. zest D. gusto
  3. Those who really need to hear the message don't come to the meetings, so I'm just ___________ to the choir. A. singing B. preaching C. speaking D. orating
  4. The five masked men who ___________ the South London Bank on Tuesday have been caught this morning. A. held up B. robbed off C. broke for D. dashed in
  5. The smallest ___________ could lead to the delay of the whole project, so please check your schedule carefully and do not miss your deadlines! A. slippage B. slip-up C. slip D. slipcase
  6. My teacher ___________ my article to make it sound less aggressive. A. whiles down B. waters down C. squares down D. romps down Part 2.
  7. Studying abroad is a ___________ decision and requires serious consideration. (MOMENT)
  8. Looking at her ___________clothes, you might be surprised to know that Mary has moved to the city for over 20 years. (COUNTRY)
  9. He became the ___________ king of football, scoring 28 goals in his first season. (CROWN)
  10. The answers out there right now offered by a variety of fields are too facile - they're actually ___________, or logically circular truisms that reveal nothing. (LOGIC)
  11. In the past, Asian women lived in total ___________ to the men in her family. (SERVE)
  1. The dealer wanted $400, I wanted to pay $300, and $350 was the final price after we decided to split the ___________. A. share B. total C. difference D. gap
  2. You shouldn’t have criticised him ìn front of his friends. It was extremely ___________ of you. A. insensitive B. insensible C. unsentimental D. discordant
  3. You should be cautious when getting involved and test the ___________ before committing yourself. A. temperature B. heat C. water D. air
  4. Although the king has abdicated the throne in his son’s favour, he still rules the country ___________. A. de facto B. de jure C. de pronto D. jamais vu 1 4 Despite Mary’s talents, Mary’s mother still forced her to become an ordinary ___________ worker, confining her to the office. A. clerical B. white-collar C. clergy D. back-room
  5. Mary attempted to ___________ herself with her new boss by volunteering to take on extra work and even leaving the office later than everybody else. A. satiate B. flatter C. ingratiate D. commend Part 2.
  6. If you didn't do anything ___________, why did you feel worried when the police called you in? (CREDIT)
  7. Her husband didn’t know about her ___________ affair with her boss. (MARRY)
  8. You had better ask your tattoo artist to provide you ___________ instructions. (CARE)
  9. The President’s car was escorted by motorcycle ___________ on his way to the Queen’s palace. (RIDE)
  10. Unfortunately, his ___________ has prevented him from taking part in this debate. I hope he will soon recover and be with us again. (DISPOSE)

TEST 10

Part 1.

  1. On the threshold of adulthood, it is normal for a teenager to go through a period of ___________ with uncertainty and many worries dominating their minds. A. crank B. angst C. borstal D. perturbation
  2. The police forces from both countries were involved in the ___________of the escaped prisoners because they had run into the forest that is the natural border between the two nations. A. apprehension B. attenuation C. capitulation D. seizure
  3. Galileo's ideas were well in ___________ of the age in which he lived. A. front B. headway C. advance D. forth
  4. The jazz ___________ has played in 7 countries in Asia and Vietnam is going to be their next destination. A. assemble B. ensemble C. congregation D. association
  5. A ___________ of disapproval of Brexit was reported throughout Britain due to concerns about long-term economic impacts of this decision. A. choir B. chorus C. carol D. corps
  6. I ___________ that learning Chemistry is hard, if you try harder, I believe you will manage to at least pass the exam! A. assent B. grant C. cede D. bid
  7. He criticized the Director and, by ___________, the whole judge panel of this swimwear pageant competition. A. implication B. implementation C. connotation D. inference
  8. The cliff was nearly ___________ and impossible to climb. A. perpendicular B. perpetual C. upstanding D. erectile
  9. There is no need to have a ___________. I will clear this mess when I am done and return you your tidy living room. A. fuse B. fit C. flip D. steam