Tài liệu Multiple choice tests

1. _______ raiding for camels was a significant part of Bedouin life has been documented in Wilfed Thesiger’s Arabian Sands. A. That B. Which C. What D. Where 2. The little boy pleaded _____ not to leave him alone in the dark. A. on his mother B. his mother C. with his mother D. at his mother 3. _____, the people who come to this club are in their twenties and thirties. A. By and large B. Altogether C. To a degree D. Virtually 4. The TV station, in _______ to massive popular demand, decided not to discontinue the soap opera. A. reaction B. response C. answer D. rely 5. His emotional problems _______ from the attitudes he encounteredas a child, I think. A. stem B. flourish C. root D. sprout 6. Pete was born and brought up in Cornwall and he knows the placelike the _________. A. nose on his face B. back of his hand C. hairs on his head D. teeth of his mouth 7. British and Australian people share the same language, but in other respects they are as different as _____. A. cats and dogs B. salt and pepper C. chalk and cheese D. here and there 8. Rows and silences are ______ and parcel of any marriage. A. package B. stamps C. packet D. part 9. Ancient Egyptians mummified their dead through the use of chemicals, ancient Peruvians did through natural processes. A. because B. whereas C. even though D. whether or not 10. Don’t to any conclusion before you know the full facts. A. rush B. dive C. leap D. fly 11. A few animals sometimes fool their enemies _______ to be dead. A. have been appearing B. to be appearing C. to appear D. by appearing 12. On no account ____ in the office be used for personal materials. A. the photocopy machines B. the photocopy machines should C. should the photocopy machines D. does the photocopy machines 13. The ____ of the bank where he worked was not in the center of the city. A. branch B. seat C. house D. piece 14. ______ from Bill, all the students said they would go. A.Exept B. Only C. Apart D. Separate 15: [position of the main stress] A. vacancy B. calculate C. delicious D. furniture 16. ________ my opinion, French cheese is better than English cheese. A. For B. To C. By D. In 17. When I bought the shoes, they _________ me well but later they were too tight at home A. matched B. fitted C. suited D. went with 18. The purpose of phonetics is ____ an inventory and a description of the sounds found in speech. A. provide B. provided C. to provide D. being provided 19: They received a ten- year sentence for ___armed robbery . A. making B. doing C. committing D. practicing 20. ________ the hijacker plane landed, it was surrounded by police. A. As soon as B. While C. Just D. Until 21. This magazine is very good. If you like reading, you should______to it. A. buy B. subscribe C. contribute D. enroll 22. In life _ can make a mistake ; We’re all human . A. anyone B. someone C. some people D. not anybody 23. “Want me to turn up the heater?” “ ” A. Please don’t. It’s quite warm here. B. It’s my pleasure. C. No, go right ahead. D. Thanks, I’ll be right back. 24. He’ll be very upset if you _________his offer of help. A. turn away B. turn from C. turn down D. turn against 25. Do you have any objections this new road scheme? A. at B. with C. to D. for 26. The police set a to catch the thieves. A. plan B. device C. snare D. trap 27. Although he was , he agreed to play tennis with me. 1 A. exhaustion B. exhausted C. exhausting D. exhaustive 28._______ I didn’t know how to do the job. But now I am making progress. A. First B First of all C. At first D. At the first 29. Language could more quickly if there were more languagen exchange programs. A be learning B have learned C have learning D be learned 30. She won the award for her whole life to looking after the poor. A. paying B. devoting C. causing D. attracting 31. Although the exam was difficult, ______ the students passed it. A. most of B. none of C. a few D. a lot 32. The mirror was ______ broken. A. accident B. accidental C. accidentally D. by accident 33. But for his help, I __________ A. would not have succeeded B. had not succeeded C. did not succeed D. would succeed 34 : cars usually have special and unique things that the owners wish to have. They are certainly more expensive. A. Man made B. Custom – made C. Well kept D. Well dressed 35 : I may look half asleep, but I can assure you I am__________awake. A. broad B. full C. well D. wide 36 : Left handtraffic, a custom existing in Britain only, b__________ack to the days when English people went to and fro on horseback. A. dated B. dating C. dates back D. to date 37 : “ I am sorry . I broke the vase.” – “_________________.” A. Don’t worry. Things break. . B. Yes, certainly. C. OK. Go ahead D. I’d rather not. 38 : The tourists refused to __________he poor service. A. stand in for B. put up with C. get away from D. get on with 39: I haven’t got the time to do my own work, __________help you with yours. A. leaving aside B. let alone C. apart from D. not counting 40 : Professor Lockwood recommended that Michael__________ in chemistry. A. not to major B. not major C. wouldn’t major D. isn’t majoring 41 : Luggage may be placed here the owner’s risk. A. at B. by C. under D. with 42: It’s a serious operation for a woman as old as my grandmother.She is very frail. I hope she __________ A. gets away B. comes round C. pulls through D. stands up 43 : __________.any other politician would have given way to this sort of pressure years ago. A. Really B. Practically C. Actually D. Utterly 44 : After several months of hard work, the police are finally somewhere with their investigation. A. getting B. going C. making D. doing 45 : There’s no danger in using this machine as long as you to the safety regulations. A. comply B. adhere C. observe D. abide 46 : “The test results will be released at 9 am tomorrow!” – “Will it _________________.” A. Can I wait for it? C. Could it wait ? B. Yes, please. D. I can’t wait! 47 : drivers endanger their lives and those of other road users. A. Drunk B. Drunken C. Drinking D. Drunkard 48 : “_________________ ” _ “ I love it. It’s great, especially at night.” A. When do you often listen to classical music? B. How do you like classical music? C. What kind of music do you like? D. How often do you listen to classical music? 49: One (and) more sentences (related to) the (same) topic (form) aparagraph. 50: (Computers) are wonderful proof of (how clever people are) (in) working out ways (of helping themselves.) 51: (Improvements) in people’s health are (due in part) (to advancesin) medical care and (sanitary.) 52: (It is) possible to have wealth but (little) income and (having)income but (no wealth.) 53: (In the beginning) radios cost much more (than they do) today because they (turned out) slowly and expensively (by hand) 54. The Prime Minister is unlikely to call an early general election. A. It’s likely that the Prime Minister will call an early general election. B. The likelihood is great that the Prime Minister will call an early general election. 2 C. The likelihood is that the Prime Minister will call an early general election. D. There is little likelihood of the Prime Minister calling an early general election. 55. Lin’s success took us all by surprise. A. Lin was successful, which surprised all of us. B. We took all of Lin’s successes surprisingly. C. We were taken aback by all of Lin’s successes. D. Lin’s success was surprised to all of us. 56. You are in this mess right now because you didn’t listen to me in the first place. A. If you had listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t have been in this mess right now. B. If you had listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this mess right now. C. If you listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this mess right now. D. If you listen to my advice in the first place, you will not be in this mess right now. 57. Fiona goes to the theater once in a blue moon. A. Fiona goes to the theater when the blue moon is on. B. Fiona goes to the theater only once a month. C. Fiona goes to the theater when the moon is full. D. Fiona occasionally goes to the theater. 58. What the politician was saying fell on deaf ears last night. A. No one listened to what the politician was saying last night. B. What the politician was saying deafened the listeners last night. C. No one listened to what the politician was saying last night because they haddeaf ears. D. The politician fell deaf when he was speaking last night. 59. If interest rates are cut, the economic situation may improve. A. There is no doubt that the economic situation will improve as a result of the reduction in interest rates. B. The economic situation won’t be better if interest rates are cut. C. A reduction of interest rates may improve the economic situation. D. The economic situation may improve if we increase the interest rates. 60. Alternative medicine is a complete mystery to some people. A. Some people are a complete mystery to alternative medicine. B. Alternative medicine is some people’s complete story. C. Some people are completely mystified by alternative medicine. D. Some people are completely mysterious with alternative medicine. 61. His comment bears little relation to the topic. A. His comment is close to the topic. B. His comment is directly to the point. C. What he said is irrelevant to the topic. D. His comment and the topic are not the same. 62. It is my opinion that there is no advantage in further discussion. A. Further discussion is not to my advantage. B. I see no point in further discussion. C. I think we need further discussion of advantage. D. I think further discussion needs to be advantaged. 63. Although the dog appeared harmless, it was, in fact quite dangerous. A. Contrary to its harmless appearance, the dog is hardly dangerous. B. Harmless as it appeared, the dog was quite dangerous. C. The dog’s harmless appearance prevented people to realize it was quite dangerous. D. Because of its harmless appearance, people thought the dog was dangerous. 64. Few scientific breakthroughs are discovered merely by (coincidence) . A. talent B. laymen C. chance D. imagination 65. Fathers are being encouraged to hold their newborns develop a close relationship. A. therefore B. thus C. in order to D. in addition 66. By measuring changing conditions in the atmosphereg eneral weather patterns A. meteorologists who are predicting B. meteorologists were predicted C. predicting meteorologists D. meteorologists can predict 67. Some countries require tourists to receive certain vaccinations before entry, while others do not. A. vaccinations are given to tourists at the border by some countries, but not by all B. tourists need not be vaccinated to enter certain countries, but other nations may demand this C. many countries vaccinate tourists after they have entered, whereas many others don’t D. while many tourists get vaccinated upon entry to some countries, man others do not 68. Though I had known about it well in advance, I pretended to be surprised at having a birthday party. A. I acted surprised about being given a birthday party, but I had known about it a long time before B. Despite only pretending to be surprised at the birthday party, I had actually been completely unaware of it 3 C. I was quite surprised at their throwing me a birthday party, though I could have found out about it well before D. I knew about the birthday party a long time before, yet I wasn’t pretending when I acted surprised 69. I need to get some cash. Do you think we might pass a bank___________? A. in the way B. to the way C. on the way D. at the way 70. Her only income being a small allowance, she lived a very___________life A. frugal B. mean C. sparing D. extravagant 71. According to Freud, dreams can be interpreted as the (fulfilment) of wishes A. performance B. completion C. attainment D. conclusion 72. (Because) it does not have a blood (supply), the cornea takes (their) oxygen (directly) 73. Minoru Yamasaki is an American architect (which) works (departed from) the austerity (frequently) associated (with) architecture in the United States after the Second World War. 74. Laurence has hardly worked since he graduated from university three years ago A. Laurence has been working hard for the past three years since graduating from university B. If Laurence had worked harder in university, he would have found work after he graduated three years ago C. Laurence has done very little work during the three years since he graduated from university D. It has been hard for Laurence to find work since three years ago, when he graduated from university 75. No one without a good knowledge of English has much chance of succeeding in international finance. A. Ability in English is almost essential to success in the field of global finance B. Without a good knowledge of English and international finance, you are a nobody C. Even an exceptional knowledge of English is not enough to assure success in international finance D. If you want go into international finance, it would be a good idea to learn English 76. Will you _______ the children while I’m out ? A. pay attention to B. care about C. look after D. look out 77. I liked the coat when I bought it , but now I’ve _______ my mind. A. altered B. decided C. reversed D. changed 78. In the middle of all the panic, she _______ phoned the police. A. silently B. calmly C. peacefully D. middy 79. The boy’s mother was _______ in by his lies A. drawn B. taken C. pulled D. caught 80. A simple society is based on (an exchange) of goods and services A. a cycle B. a harmony C. a trade D. a collection 81. ………….on a hot fire is a delicacy in many parts of the world A. lamb roasted B. roasted C. lambs roast D. lambs 82. ….determines a good meal varies from country to country A. which B. why C. what D. how 83. Pipe and cigar smoke is thought to be (at least) as dangerous as cigarette smoke, the (much important) and determined (is whether) you (inhale) the smoke. 84. (The) rice yields more food per acre than (any) other (grain), and more people depend on(it) than any other foodstuff . 85. The opinions of the teaching staff were divided as to whether they should change the course book or follow the old one. A. Some members of the teaching staff were in favour of following a new course book, while others thought they should continue with the old one B. There were different opinions among the teaching staff about the new more book, and in the end, those who were against choosing a new one won C. The teaching staff could not agree upon a new course book, so they decide to continue with the old one. D. There was no general agreement among the teaching staff about which they should choose as their new course book 86 It was very important for Jill to go home to see her sister’s new baby girl, whatever the cost of the ticket. A. Even though Jill wanted very much to fly home and meet her sister’s baby girl, the fare was too much for her. B. Jim didn’t care about the cost the ticket, since the only thing she wanted was to get home to meet. her sister’s new born daughter C. Because Jill doesn’t have a lot of money, flying home to meet her sister’s new daughter was less important to her than the cost of the ticket. D. Knowing how important it was for Jill to meet her new niece, Jill’s sister took care of the cost of the ticket so that she could fly home and do so. 87. The two trains came ___________ten metres of collision A. just B. within C. near D. almost 88. Mary wanted to give Nigel a present that was a little bit out of the___________ 4 A. normal B. ordinary C. average D. everyday 89. You need to cut ___________the onions into small pieces before cooking them A. up B. down C. through D. into 90. Baby animals (imitate) their parents A. desire B. copy C. disrupt D. arouse 91. The first clock, made nearly a thousand years ago, had neither a face nor hands ,that rang each hour A. it had bells B. rather than bells C. though bells D. but it had bells 92. on the floor of the ocean is a big farming industry. A. Oysters raising B. Oysters are raised C. The raising of Oysters D. The Oysters raised 93. Cooper was the first metal (used) by man and is still (of) strong demand (because) it is a good conductor (of) electricity 94. (In) 1872, Congress declared (that) Yellowstone (to be) the first (national) park 95. She is currently writing a historical book about food, which will include old recipes and the history behind them A. At the moment, she is collecting recipes and the historical information behind them for the book which she intends to write on food. B. The book she is writing at the moment is on the history of food, with old recipes and stories behind them. C. There are many interesting historical facts behind the old recipes to be found in her book, which is a history of food. D. The book she is writing is actually a historical book, but it also contain information about old recipes and the stories behind them . 96. You can never be sure about the accuracy of TV weather reports A. If you want ti know how the weather is going to be, you should watch TV B. There are more accurate ways of learning how the weather will be than watching TV C. If I were you, I would rely on the TV weather report D. Weather forecasts on television are notoriously unreliable 97. You look very different with your hair ___________on the right A. parted B. divided C. combed D. separated 98. The nearest town was 80km away, I mean really in the middle of___________ A. everywhere B. somewhere C. anywhere D. nowhere 99. The main argument in the report is ___________correct A. primarily B. up to a point C. fundamentally D. supposedly 100. Most advanced countries have (compulsory) education A. considerable B. required C. elaborate D. high powered 101. Residents of the area like to go to the park to enjoy a tea break after taking a walk along the shore. A. After having a stroll along the shore, people living in this area enjoy going to the park and having a tea break. B. If you are tired after walking along the shore, people here suggest that you should go to the park for a tea break. C. The park by the shore is a wonderful place for residents to have a tea break when they go for a walk D.Enjoying a tea break with the residents of the park can be very enjoyable after a long walk along the shore. 102. The people of Cambodia wish that so many land mines hadn’t been laid in their country, as many people have lost limbs by stepping on them. A. The Cambodian people ought not to have planted so many land mines in their country because they have caused many people to lose their legs when they have exploded. B. The people of Cambodia want fewer land mines placed in their country as many people are becoming limbless by treading on them. C. Cambodians feel that it was a really bad thing to have had so many land mines placed in their country because such a large number of people have had limbs blown off by them. D. Had there been fewer land mines scattered around Cambodia, fewer people would have had their limbs blown off by them. 103. My grandma is very ___________, she’s always thinking of the past A. memorable B. remembering C. nostalgia D. nostalgic 104. I bought this electric drill from a ___________it yourself shop. A. do B. repair C. make D. fix 105. ___________! You deserved to win A. unfair luck B. nasty lucky C. hard luck D. bad fortune 106. “So you’re doctor?”- ___________, I finish my training next year” A. Let me see B. Right C. Listen D. Well 107. This clock ___________on two small batteries 5 A. goes B. works C. runs D. moves 108. Soldiers often wear ___________so you can’t see them easily A. a disguise B. camouflage C. heavy boots D. a costume 109. She managed to pull the horse up in spite of ___________a broken rein A. has B. had C. have D. having 110. The sea wasp (releases) a poison (that) ( kill ) a person (in) there minutes 111. The videodisc (has) the capacity (to store) (thousand) (of) visual images 112. Trees (are) designed (as) (neither) hardwoods (or) softwoods 113. I know it’s early but I though we ought to leave ___________ A. timely B. on time C. at the time D. in good time 114. Sorry, were you ___________to me? I wasn’t listening A. telling B. chatting C. talking D. discussing 115. Some medicines should be (dissolved) before they are taken A. boiled B. sweetened C. prepared with food D. mixed with a liquid 116. Even though woodpeckers ………….as a nuisance to many people, they are actually helpful, since they feed on harmful insects A. are see B. which are seen C. being seen D. to be seen 117. The first clock, made nearly a thousand years ago, had neither a face nor hands, that rang each hour. A. it had bells B. rather than bells C. though bells D. but it had bells 118. During the Industrial Revolution, farmers (have left) (their) fields and (went) to work in (dimlylit) factories and mines 119. (Although discovered) the Xray in 1895, professor Roentgen (died) poor and (neglected) without any honours in (his lifetime) 120. If Dick had John’s position in the company, everybody believes he would be able to motivate the workers better A. Everybody who works in this company thinks that John motivates the workers well, so that is why he has a better job here than Dick B. If Dick were able to motivate the workers better, he would be given John’s present job in the company C. It is believed that John is not as good at encouraging the company’s workers as Dick would be if he had the same job D. Everybody in the company thinks that the workers were motivated far better when Dick was doing John’s present job 121. The opinions of the teaching staff were divided as to whether they should change the course book or follow the old one. A. Some members of the teaching staff were in favour of following a new course book, while others thought they should continue with the old one. B. There were different opinions among the teaching staff about the new more book, and in the end, those who were against choosing a new one won. C. The teaching staff could not agree upon a new course book, so they decide to continue with the old one D. There was no general agreement among the teaching staff about which they should choose as their new course book 122. Don’t rush me, I hate having to make ___________decisions A. sharp B. curt C. prompt D. snap 123. Parents and teachers have to try hard to understand the younger__________ A. generation B. people C. adolescents D. teenagers 124. I suppose that there is a ___________chance that he could win, but I can’t see it happening, myself A. thin B. meagre C. slim D. short 125. A bat uses a sonar device to (orient itself) to its surrounding world A. determine its position B. become impressed C. form an opinion D. guard against 126. You cannot grow crops on_________ land A. exhaustion B. exhaust C. exhausting D. exhausted 127. I find her she_________never stops talking A. exhaustion B. exhaust C. exhausting D. exhausted 128. If you (have) an opportunity (to choose) your seat (in) the Listening Comprehension section of the TOEFL, (you choose) one near the speakers 129. (One) of (the first) rescue (methods) in space (were) called MOOSE- manned orbital operations safety equipment 130. Of the members, half were for the proposal and half were against A. Many members didn’t agree with the proposal, but some did B. None of the members could agree whether to accept or reject the proposal 6 C. Half of the members were chosen for the project but those who weren’t objected to it D. The number of members who favoured the proposal was equal to the number who opposed it 131. Naturally, a person prefers to make friends with people who accepts him as he is A. It’s natural for one to choose friends from those who won’t criticize the way one is B. If a person doesn’t like you the way you are, then you shouldn’t form a friendship with him C. The selection of one’s friends usually comes from those with the same personalities as one’s own D. It isn’t natural to choose friends from those who believe unacceptably 132. I often wonder what people abroad make ___________ Britain A. from B. of C. for D. by 133. There are about twenty ___________so people waiting in the outer office A. but B. and C. for D. or 134. The Comanche are largely of mixed blood India and Spanish (descent) A. pedigree B. origin C. race D. birth 135. Government money appropriated (for art) in the 1930s made possible (hundreds of) murals and statues still (admiration) in small towns (all over) the United States 136. (Was opened) in 1918, the Philips Collection (in) Washington D.C, was the first museum in the United States (devoted) to modern (art) 137. You have been warned that CD’s and video can damage your equipment A. pirated B. old C. stolen D. second hand 138. They wasted _________time searching for the car keys A. priceless B. costly C. expensive D. valuable 139. Many people consider automobiles to be (essential) to American life A. critical B. accessible C. necessary D. advantageous 140. In some states, a lowincome tenant over sixtytwo years old in a rentstabilized dwelling A. living B. to live C. can live D. live 141.The impact of two vehicles can cause a lot of A.damage B.damages C.damaging D.damagings 142. A (smile) can be observed, described and reliably (identify), it (can also) be elicited and manipulated under (experimental) conditions . 143. Arguing with the boss has considerably reduced his chances of promotion. A. He would definitely have been promoted by now if he hadn’t quarreled with the boss B. The likelihood of his being promoted has significantly decreased because of his arguments with the boss C. His promotion was certain until he had a dispute with the boss D. He argued with the boss about why wasn’t considered for promotion 144. Some species of birds, when migrating divide (according to) their age and sex A. in keeping with B. conforming to C. in line with D. in relation to 145. Centuries of erosion have exposed………….rock surfaces in the Painted Desert of northern Arizona A. rainbowcolored B. colored like a rainbow C. in colors of the rainbow D. a rainbow’s coloring 146. Billie Holiday’s rough………………emotional Voice made her stand out as a jazz singer A. so B. but C. nor D. still 147. Insulation from cold, (protect) against dust and (sand), and camouflage (are) among the (functions) of hair for animals 148. A number (of) the American India language (spoken) at the (time) of the European arrival in the New World in the late (fifteen) century have become extinct 149. Writing is a skill that requires (consistent) practice A. invariable B. orderly C. regular D. customary 150. Pepsin ………..an enzyme used in digestion A. that B. is C. of D. being 151. (Research) in the United States on acupuncture (has focused) on (it) use in (pain relief) and anesthesia. 152. Only by staying in the city for at least a week would it be possible for one to see all the sites. A. If you wanted to look at all the sites in the city, you would need to be there not less than a week. B. A week at the most was enough to visit all the sites in the city. C. You should extend your stay here for another week if you want to see all the sites in the city. D. Even though you may stay there longer, it only needs a week to see all the attractions. 153. The traffic in town was very _________and I arrived home earlier than expected. A. light B. weak C. little D. few 154. In all parts of the U.S there is (adequate) rainfall except near the Rock Mountains A. sufficient B. acceptable C. abundant D. suitable 155. Four miles off the southeastern coast of Massachusetts a popular summer resort A. lies the island of Martha’s Vineyad B. the island of Martha’s lie there C. does lie the island of Martha’s Vineyad D. where the island of Martha’s lies 7 156. Most of the (damage property) attributed (to) the San Francisco earthquake (of) 1906 resulted from the fire that (followed) 157. No matter how hard he tried, Mike could not make sense of his economics textbook A. If Mike had studied harder, he would have been able to comprehend what was in his economics textbook B. In spite of his efforts, Mike was unable to understand the contents of his economics textbook C. Mike could not understand his economics textbook because he hardly tried to at all D. It was impossible for Mike to understand his economics textbook without making a great effort 158. The confidence trickster _________ the old lady out of her life savings A. deceived B. robbed C. swindled D. misled 159. City governments are (belatedly) taking steps to revitalize downtown areas A. Endlessly B. impatiently C. finally D. recently 160. Transfer taxes are (imposed) on the (sell) or (exchange of) stocks (and) bonds 161. Mary felt quite certain that her sister would stand by her, but in the end she didn’t A. Mary had hoped that her sister would come to her aid, but she never did B. Mary didn’t expect her own sister to let her down like that C. Mary was confident that she would have her sister’s support, but as it turned out she let her down D. It came as a terrible shock to Mary when her own sister turned against her like that 162. They haven’t beaten me yet . I still have one or two _______ up my sleeve A. traps B. jokes C. tricks D. defences 163. Aerobic bacteria transforms wastes in water into less (dangerous) substances A. stable B. precarious C. tender D. harmless 164. The evidence that carbon dioxide levels are rising is _______ A. inevitable B. unavoidable C. undeniable D. indelible 165. It is (undoubtedly) true that the Watergate scandal was the worst in U.S political history A. Considerably B. arguably C. indecisively D. without question 166. Venus, (the second) planet (from) the Sun, is (exactly almost) the (same size) as the Earth 167.(Many) bridges in New England (were covered) with wooden roofs to, protect (it) from (rain and snow) 168. he finally decided to go ahead with the new marketing project . A. From any rate B. To any rate C. In any rate D. At any rate 169. I don’t agree with you, but your idea certainly gives me food A. For fun B. for consider C. for thought D. for thinking 170. He opened the letter without _______ to read the address on the envelope. A. worrying B. bothering C. fearing D. caring 171. Evelyn Waugh wrote satires that exposed the (arrogant) nature of upperclass Englishmen A. conceited B. masterful C. delightful D. inferior 172. River (transportation) in the United States (consists) (primarily) ofbarges (pull) by towboats 173. My aunt and uncle always quarreled about their tea , she liked it strong but he wanted it_______ A. feeble B. poor C. small D. weak 174. We into the state of the Swedish car industry A. did some researches B. made some research C. made research D. did some research 175. Unfortunately, I might have to leave for Boston……… A. for short notice B. to short notice C. under short notice D. at short notice 176. It is with _______ regret that we have to inform you that your scholarship has been withdrawn A. heavy B. somber C. high D. deep 177. Sally was (mortified) by her date’s unprecedented behavior A. eradicated B. humiliated C. overjoyed D. challenged 178. (In addition) to (serving) as (members) of the president’s cabinet, the attorney is the head of (the) Justice Department 179. This is _______ the most difficult job I have ever tackled A. by rights B. by all means C. by far D. by the way 180. The fourth year sociology class was a (homogeneous) group of university students A. uniform B. dreary C. unrelated D. distinguishable 181. Unlike the Earth, which rotates once every twenty four hours,………once every ten hours A. the rotation of Jupiter B. the occurrence of Jupiter’s rotation C. Jupiter rotates D. Jupiter’s rotating 182. The suspect was deported to his own country to _______ charges of fraud A. stand B. face C. consider D. defend 183. When his business failed, he started again from _______ A. blank B. scratch C. introduction D. beginning 184. (Through) the year, scientists (have developed) smaller but (increasingly) more powerful batteries for the growing number of portable electrical (device) 8 185. Harry swore he would stand by his promise A. Harry swore that he would change his promise B. Harry swore that he would break his promise C. Harry swore that he would not go back on his promise D. Harry swore that he would go back on his promise 186. Marianne seemed to take _______ at my comments on her work A. annoyance B. insult C. indignation D. offence 187. Mass production is the (manufacture) of (machineries) and other articles in (standard) sizes and large (numbers) 188. I am _______ aware of the need to obey the rules of the competition A. much B. far C. well D. greatly 189. A large corporation is broken down into many departments, each of which has . A. responsibly unique B. an unique responsibilities C. uniquely responsibility D. a unique responsibility 190. The detective’s (resourcefulness) helped him solve the mystery A. assistance B. skill C. family D. money 191. Try something sharpsmelling under her nose , that might _______ if she’s still uncouscious A bring her to B get her over C put her forward D bring her about 192. It was the third time in six months that the bank had been held_______ A over B down C out D up 193. Excessive exercise can _______ a loss of appetite. A affect B result from C bring up D result in 194. That bag looks very heavy _______ carry it for you ? A Am I going to B Shall I C Will I D Would I 195. (Sheep) have been (domesticated) for (over) 5,000 (years ago) 196. Florida, ………this Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year A. is B. known as C. is known as D. that is known as 197. Marilyn Monroe’s story is wellknown: an unhappy childhood, several marriages and divorces, and eventual suicide A. a struggle to become a star B. she was struggling to become a star C. she became a star D. then a star she became 198. Her political future is now hanging by a _______ A. thread B. cord C. string D. rope 199. I’m not all that interested in politics and _______ affairs. A. actual B. current C. modern D. recent 200. I know David Fletcher _______ sight, but I’ve never been introduced to him A. at B. in C. by D. on 201._____the fifth largest among the night planets that make up our solar system. A. The Earth being B. The Earth is C. That the Earth is D. Being the Earth 202. Gallileo’s experiments with falling bodies, Pasteur’s work with disease germs, on heredity are significant events in the story of science A. Also Mendel’s research B. and Mendel did research C. And Mendel’s research D. despite Mendel’s research 203. Thank you for taking the _______ to phone me A trouble B effort C care D difficulty 204. Stephen Foster was one of America's most popular and (productive) songwriters, composing more than two hundred songs in his lifetime. A. prolific B. gifted C. industrious D. renowned 205. Plants (range) in size (to) tiny, singlecelled, bluegreen algae, (invisible) the naked eyes, to giant sequoias, the largest (living) plants 206 a successful rock star, a singer must have stage presence and charisma in addition to mere musical talent A. to become B. becomes C. in order becoming D. for becoming 207. Bacteria (lived) in the soil play a (vital role) (in recycling) the carbon and nitrogen (needed) by plants 208. Bill was on the verge of speeding when he saw the patrolman. A. Bill was given a speeding ticket by the patrolman B. Bill was speeding when he saw the patrolman C. Bill was about to speed when he saw the patrolman D. Bill told the patrolman that he had not been speeding 209. Please don’t_______it amiss if I make a few suggestions for improvement. A. think B. take C. assume D. judge 9 210. Mr. Black did not (affirm his opinions) in a positive manner. A. assert himself B. assuage himself C. arraign himself D. astound himself 211. If it is (kept) dry, a seed (can still sprout) (up to) forty years after (their) formation 212. Doctors advise people who are deficient _______ Vitamin C to eat more fruit and vegetables. A. in B. of C. from D. for 213: of economic cycles been helpful in predicting turnin gpoints in cycles, they would have been used more consistently A. Psychological theories B. Psychological theories have C. Had psychological theories D. Psychological have theories 214: The type of plant and animal life living in and around a pond depends on the soil of the pond, and the pond’s location A. What the quality of the water is C. The quality of the water B. how is the water quality D. what is the water quality 215: Greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide, accumulate in the atmosphere and from escaping from the planet A.to prevent the sun’s heat B. the sun’s heat prevent C. prevent the sun’s heat D. the sun’s heat prevents 216. is caused by a virus was not known until 1911 A. That measles B. measles C. as measles D. what if measles 217. It costs me a fortune, but I don’t regret……………a year travellingaround the world A. spent B. to spend C. spending D. have spent 218 not until 1915 that the cinema really became anindustry A. It is B. it was C. there is D. there was 219: All his plans for starting his own business fell A. through B. down C. in D. away 220: I have never been windsurfing, but I’d love to have _______ at it. A. a look B. a taste C. a trial D. a go 10