ADVERB CLAUSE OF REASON , RESULT AND CONCESSION I/ Choose A, B, C or D that best completes each unfinished sentence 1. Mai worked hard , she passed her exam . a. so b. although c. because d. though 2. she was very tired , she helped her brother with his homework . a. Because b. whether c. Although c. so 3. It’s raining hard , we can’t go to the beach . a. or b. but c. so d. though 4. Nam was absent from class yesterday he felt sick . a. so b. because c. although d. but 5. Tom has a computer , he doesn’t use it . a. or b. as because d. but 6. The boy can’t reach the shelf he’s not tall enough. a. because b. although c. even though d. and 7. The film was boring we went home . a. so b. when c. but c. if 8. The girl bought the shoes they are very expensive . a. but b. if c. so d. although 9. He used to smoke a lot now he doesn’t smoke any more . a. still b. therefore c. but d. as 10. She couldn’t unlock it she had the wrong key . a. while b. but c. though d. because 11. it rained , the boys played football . a. Even b. Even though c. However d. In spite of 12. It was still painful , I went to see a doctor . a. so b. however c. but d. or 13. Lan likes oranges her sister doesn’t . a. but b. as c. so because 14. Nam failed the final exam he was lazy . a. while b. though c.because d. but 15. He’s tired he stayed up late watching TV. a. and b. or c. if d. since 16. Jim can speak English French fluently . a. also b. but also c. and d. so 17. the traffic , I arrived on time . a. Though b. Although b. Even though d. In spite of 18. they live near us , we can see them very often . a. So b. As c. Though d. Even 19. I was really tired , I couldn’t sleep . a. If b. Although c. While D. However 20. We watched TV the whole evening we had nothing better to do . a. because b. though c. so d. but 21. It’s cheap I don’t like it . a. and b. because c. so d. however 22. it was late , I decided to phone Brian. a. Despite b. However c. In spite of d. Though 23. The little boy was hungry he ate nothing . a. although b. so c. but d. and
26. She came in turned on the radio .
a. so b. and c. or d. but
27. We didn’t go for a walk it was very cold .
a. though b. because c. but d. so
28. I tried to persuade her , I didn’t succeed .
a. Because b. So c. Although d. However
29. Lan woke up late she didn’t have time for breakfast a. so b. since c. as d. though
30. I like fish I don’t like catching them myself . a. or b. but c. so d. and
31. He had an accident he was careful .
a. even though b. because c. so d. since
32. it was raining , I went swimming .
a. So b. Because c. However d. Although
33. Ann felt ill , she insisted on going to work .
a. though b. so c. and d. but
34. I felt tired , I went to bed early .
a. Although b. So c. As d. However
35. he’s got an English name , he is German .
a. Although b. However c. Because d. Since
36. They decided not to go out for a meal they were too tired .
a. so b. because c. but d. if
37. We were the better team we lost the match .
a. so b. and c. but d. because
38. Keith decided to give up his job I advised him not to a. because b. however c. although d. since
39. we were in town , we often met him .
a. For b. Although C. So d. When
40 . She didn’t get the job she had all the necessary qualifications .
a. because b. although c. so d. but
41. I could not eat I was very hungry . a. even though b. in spite
c. despite d. in spite the fact that
42. In pite , the baseball game was not cancelled . a. the rain b. of the rain
c. it was raining d. there was a rain
43. he had enough money , he refused to buy a new car .
a. In spite b. In spite of c. Despite d. Although
44. , he walked to the station .
a. Despite being tired b. Although to be tired c. In spite being tired d. Despite tired
45. The children slept well , despite
a. it was noise b. the noise c. of the noise d. noisy
46. She left him she still loved him .
a. even if b. even though c. in spite of d. despite
47. her lack of hard work , she was promoted .
a. In spite b. Even though c. in spite of d. despite of
48. they are brothers, they do not look like .
a. Although b. Even c. Despite d. In spite of
49. We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces 24. the car was cheap , it was in good condition . we must also think of our environment . a. Although b. Because c. As d. If 25. tomorow is a public holiday , all the shops will be shut . a. As b. Just as c. Although d. When
a. despite b. though c. as though d. but
50. some Japanese women are successful in business , the majority of Japanese companies are run by men .
a. But Even if c. If d. As though 51. The team played on in spite of the rain a. even if b. if c. in case d. despite 52. ………….. the storm, the ship couldn’t reach its destination on time. A. In case of B. In spite of C. Because of D. But for 52. He was offered the job ………. he had no experience. A. even though B. despite C. while D. however 53. We postponed the picnic ……………………… A. because it is raining heavily B. because of the raining heavily C. because the heavily rain it was D. because it was raining heavily 54. ……… her severe pain, she tried to walk to the auditorium to attend the lecture. A. Although B. Despite C. though D. In spite 55. She went to bed early ……….. she felt tired. A. although B. despite C. because D. because of 56. I couldn’t read the letter ……….. the darkness. A. despite B. in spite of C. because of D. because 57. The boys were punished -------------- he made many mistakes. A. in spite of B. because C. even though D. as if 58-------------- the liberation of women, women can take part in social activities. A. Because B. Thanks to C. While D. As 59. Despite feeling cold, we kept walking. A. Although we felt cold, but we kept walking B. Although we felt cold, we kept walking C. However cold we felt, but we kept walking D. However we felt cold, we kept walking 60. She decided to leave her job in the company ------------ she could earn a lot of money there. A. because B. although C. despite D. since 61. The children laughed a lot because of the funny story. A. The children laughed because the story is funny. B. The children laughed because of the story funny C. The children laughed because it was funny. D. The children laughed because the story was funny 62. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert. A. Bill arrived late for the concert because he takes a taxi. B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi. C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert. D. Although Bill took a taxi he can’t come to the concert on time. 63. The flight was delayed -------------- the fog. A. in spite of B. because of C. though D. since 64. Hong didn’t participate in the contest -------------- her lack of confidence. A. because B. because of C. since D. despite 65. He hid that letter in a draw -------------- no one could read it. A. so that B. because C. although D. in spite of
66. -------------- Tom was unable to see anything, he knew some one was in his room. A. Because B. In case C. If D. Even though
67. -------------- other workers’ constant objection, the director dismissed the worker.
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
68. The mother got angry because --------------. A. her son behaved badly B. her son's bad behavior C. her son will behave badly D. her son bad behaving
69. He lost his job -------------- his laziness. A. due to B. in spite of C. despite D. because
70. She is looking for a new job -------------- she is tired of doing a routine job day after day. A. since B. as C. because D. all are correct
71. She was so busy that she couldn’t answer the phone.
A. Because she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone.
B. Because she was very busy, she could answer the phone. C. Although she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone.
D. Although she was very busy, she could answer the phone.
72. No matter how hard I tried I couldn't open the door. A. Although I tried very hard, I couldn't open the door. B. Although I tried very hard, I could open the door.
C. In spite of I tried very hard, I couldn't open the door.
D.I couldn't open the door,even though trying very hard.
II/ REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES….
1. I couldn’t do the test because it was difficult.
⋄Because of
………………………………………………………………
2. Although he got up early, he was late for the first train.
⋄ In spite
………………………………………………………………
3. Although English grammar is difficult, we like to study it.
⋄ In spite
………………………………………………………………
4. Although he is an excellent doctor, he can’t cure lever cancer. ⋄ Despite……………………………………………………
5. Although my friend doesn’t have enough money, she wants to buy that new car.
⋄ Despite
………………………………………………………………
6. Although Mai didn’t speak English well, she decided to live in London.
⋄ In spite
………………………………………………………………

A. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the sentence printed before it: 1. Athough he is sick, he goes to school. ⋄ In spite of ……………………………………………………………… ………………………………………….. 2. Although Lan was tired, she did all her homework carefully. ⋄ Despite ……………………………………………………………… …………………………………………….. 3. Everybody has a great regard for her despite her poverty. ⋄ Although ……………………………………………………………… …………………………………………… 4. They worked very hard although they were old. ⋄ In spite ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………... 5. Peter didn’t go to school yesterday because he was sick. ⋄ Because of ……………………………………………………………… ………………………………………… 6. Mary went to bed early because she felt tired. ⋄ Because of ……………………………………………………………… ………………………………………… 7. She didn’t go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold. ⋄ Because of ……………………………………………………………… ………………………………………… 8. John succeeded in his exam because he worked hard. ⋄ Because of ……………………………………………………………… ………………………………………… 9. She stayed at home because her mother was sick. ⋄ Because of ……………………………………………………………… ………………………………………… 10. I like him because his father is kind to me. ⋄ Because of ……………………………………………………………… ………………………………………… 11. I couldn’t do the test because it was difficult. ⋄ Because of ……………………………………………………………… ………………………………………… 12. Although he got up early, he was late for the first train. ⋄ In spite ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………... 13. Although English grammar is difficult, we like to study it. ⋄ In spite ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………...
14. Although he is an excellent doctor, he can’t cure lever cancer.
⋄ Despite
………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………..
15. Although my friend doesn’t have enough money, she wants to buy that new car.
⋄ Despite
………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………..
16. Although Mai didn’t speak English well, she decided to live in London.
⋄ In spite
………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………...
17. Although I am hungry, I can’t eat now.
⋄ Despite
………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………..
18. Despite the narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city.
⋄ Though
………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………..
19. In spite of the high prices, my daughters insist on going to the movie.
⋄ Although
………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………
20. They worked very hard inspite of their old age.
⋄ Although
………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………

I/ USE BECAUSE OR BECAUSE OF TO REWRITE THE SENTENCES. 1. We arrived late because of the bad traffic. ⋄ …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………….. 2. She didn’t buy the house because the price was very high. ⋄ …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………….. 3. She only accepted the job because of the high salary. ⋄ …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………….. 4. We couldn’t sleep because the weather was hot. ⋄ …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………….. 5. Because of the World War II, women took over business for their absent husbands. ⋄ …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………….. 6. We didn’t go fishing because the water was rough. ⋄ …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………….. 7. She was very angry because he behaved very badly. ⋄ …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………….. 8. He couldn’t sleep because of his worries. ⋄ …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………….. 9. Because of driving too fast, he caused a serious accident. ⋄ …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………….. 10. I lost my way because the fog was thick. ⋄ …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………….. 11. He is tired because of staying up late last night. ⋄ …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………….. 12. We couldn’t read the sign on the building because the distance was so great. ⋄ …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………….. 13. She’ll never get success because she is impatient. ⋄ …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………….. 14. He’ll be sacked because he is often late for work. ⋄ …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………….. 15. Governments advise giving up smoking because of its harm for health. ⋄ …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………..
16. They haven’t bought the house because its rooms are small. ⋄ …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………..
17. He got bad marks because his answers were incomplete. ⋄ …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………..
18. Maria couldn’t return home because of losing all her money. ⋄ …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………..
19. Because of my friend’s absence, I have to copy the lesson for him. ⋄ …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………..
20. A lot of people learn English because it is very important. ⋄ …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………..
21. Tom is often punished because he is very lazy. ⋄ …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………..
22. I was late because it rained heavily. ⋄ …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………..
23. They turned the heating on because the weather was very cold. ⋄ …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………..
24. She has to stay at home because of her sick mother. ⋄ …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………..

I/ REWRITE THESE SENTENCES USING “BECAUSE” OR “BECAUSE OF”. 1. I lost my way because the fog was thick. ⋄ ………………………………………………… ………………………………………………… ………………………………………………… ………………………………….. 2. He is tired because of staying up late last night. ⋄ ………………………………………………… ………………………………………………… ………………………………………………… ………………………………….. 3. We couldn’t read the sign on the building because the distance was so great. ⋄ ………………………………………………… ………………………………………………… ………………………………………………… ………………………………….. 4. She’ll never get success because she is impatient. ⋄ …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………….. 5. He’ll be sacked because he is often late for work. ⋄ …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………….. 6. Governments advise giving up smoking because of its harm for health. ⋄ …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………….. 7. They haven’t bought the house because its rooms are small. ⋄ …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………….. 8. He got bad marks because his answers were incomplete. ⋄ …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………….. 9. Maria couldn’t return home because of losing all her money. ⋄ ………………………………………………… ………………………………………………… ………………………………………………… ………

10. Because of my friend’s absence, I have to copy the lesson for him. ⋄ …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………..
11. A lot of people learn English because it is very important. ⋄ …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………..
12. Tom is often punished because he is very lazy. ⋄ …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………..
13. I was late because it rained heavily. ⋄ …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………..
14. They turned the heating on because the weather was very cold. ⋄ …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………..
15. She has to stay at home because of her sick mother. ⋄ …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………….. Articles ?&?

”Exercise 1:Underline the most suitable phrase in each sentence:

1. Is this a person / the person you told me about. 2. This is the only cinema / an only cinema in the area. 3. Philip has just bought the Thames barge / a Thames barge. 4. I’m going to the British Museum / British Museum this afternoon. 5. Are you going to church / the church on Sunday? 6. Do you have a milk jug / milk jug?
”Exercise 3: Choïn phöông aùn toát nhaát ñeå hoaøn thaønh caùc caâu sau:

1. My mother goes to church in morning. A. x B. every C. the D. a 2. I eat everyday. A. a banana B. banana C. the bananas D. any banana 3. Harry is a sailor. He spends most of his life at sea. A. a B. an C. the D. x 4. There are billions of stars in space. A. a B. an C. x D. the 5. He tried to park his car but space wasn’t big enough. A. the B. a C. an D. x 7. The Prime Minister / Prime Minister will give a speech
6. Can you turn off television, please? this afternoon. 8. The computer / Computer has already changed our lives dramatically. 9. I haven’t been to an open-air theatre / open-air theatre before. 10. Here is a thousand pounds / the a thousand pounds I owe you. 11. I was under an impression / under the impression that you had left. 12. I have to go I’m in a hurry/ in hurry. 13. I managed to sell the old painting at a profit / at profit. 14. I think I prefer the other restaurant on the whole / on whole. 15. How many hours do you work, on average / on the average, every week? 16. I was in pain / in a pain after I twist my ankle. 17. Jack recovered from his accident and is now out of danger / out of the danger. 18. Excuse me, but you’re in the way / in a way. 19. Sue felt seasick on the cross- channel ferry / a cross- channel ferry. 20. The burglar hit me on my back of the neck / the back of my neck.

”Exercise 2: Put a/ an/ the in each space, or leave the space blank:

1. We went by train to west of England. 2. judge sent me to prison for ten years. 3. Columbus was one of people to cross Atlantic. 4. As captain of ship, I have complete authority. 5. David learned to play violin when he was at university. 6. Did you read book I lent you last week? 7. We’ll put up shelves and then go to café for something to eat. 8. Is that present Bill gave you for Christmas. A. the B. a C. an D. x
7. We had dinner in a restaurant. A. a B. an C. x D. the
8. We had meal in a restaurant. A. a B. an C. the D. x
9. Thank you. That was very nice lunch. A. a B. an C. the D.x
10. rose is my favourite color. A. a B. an C. the D. x
11. When was computer invented? A. a B. an C. the D. x
12. My daughter plays piano very well. A. the B. a C. an D. x
13. Mary loves flowers. A. a B. an C. the D. x
14. Jill went to hospital to see her friend. A. x B. the C. a D. an
15. Mrs Lan went to school to meet her son’s daughter. A. x B. the C. a D. an
16. Carol went to prison to meet her brother. A. the B. a C. an D. x
17. Sandra works at a big hospital. She’s . A.nurse B. a nurse C. the nurse D. an nurse
18. She works six days week. A. in B. for C. a D. x
19. is a star. A. Sun B. A sun C. The sun D. Suns
20. What did you have for breakfast this morning. A. x B. a C. an D. the
21. London is capital of England. A. an B. a C. x D. the
22. When invented? A. was telephone B. was the telephone C. were telephones D. were a telephone
23. We visited two years ago. A. Canada and the United States B. the Canada and the United States C. the Canada and United States D. Canada and United States 24. Are you going away next week? No, week after next. A. a B. the C. some D. x 25. We haven’t been to for years. A. cinema B. the cinema C. a cinema D. any cinema 26. It took us quite a long time to get here. It was journey. A. three hour B. a three- hours C. a three- hour D. three- hours 27. If you live in foreign country, you should try and learn the language. A. the B. x C. an D. a 28. Did your train leave from ? A. the 8 Platform B. an Platform 8 C. some Platform 8 D. Platform 8 29. I can’t work here. There’s so much . A. noise B. noises C. the noise D. a noise 30. Do you need ? A. an umbrella B. a umbrella C. umbrella D. an umbrellas 31. I’ve seen good films recently. A. a B. the C. some D. an 32. I often watch television for two hours every night. A. some B. the C. any D. x 33. The injured man was taken to . A. hospital B. any hospital C. the hospital D. hospitals 34. She went out without money. A. any B. an C. a D. x 35. Toshi speaks at home. A. the Japanese B. Japan C. the Japan D. Japanese 36. A man and a woman were standing outside my house. man looked like the English but I think woman was a foreigner . A. the / a B. a / the C. a/ a D. the / the 37. John sat on chair nearest door. A. the / a B. a / the C. a /a D. the / the 38. For breakfast I had sandwich and apple. The sandwich wasn’t very nice. A. the / an B. a / the C. a / an D. the / the 39. I would love to live by sea. A. the B. a C. an D. x 40. What is longest river in world? A. the/ a B. a / the C. a / a D. the / the 41. This morning I bought a newspaper and a magazine. newspaper is in my bag but I don’t know where magazine is. A. a /a B. a / the C. the / the D. the / a 42. We live in big house in middle of the village. A. a / a B. a / the C. the / the D. the / a 43. I’m looking for job. Did Mary get job she applied for? A. a / the B. the / a C. a/ a D. the / the 44. Did police find person who stole your bicycle? A. a /a B. the / the C. a / the D. the / a
45. We went out for last night. restaurant we went was excellent. A. a /a B. the / the C. a / the D. the / a
46. As I was walking along the street, I saw $10 note on pavement. A. a/ a B. the / the C. a / the D. the / a
47. The Soviet Uinon was first country to send a man into space. A. the /the B. x / x C. x /the D. the / x
48. Did you watch “Titanic” on television or at cinema? A. the/ the B. x / x C. x / the D. the / x
49. After lunch, we went for a walk by sea. A. the / the B. x/ x C. x/ the D. the / x
50. Peru is country in South America. capital is Lima. A. a / a B. a / the C. the / the D. the / a
51. I never listen to radio. In fact I haven’t got radio. A. a /a B. a / the C. the / the D. the / a
52. It was a beautiful day. sun shone brightly in sky. A. a / a B. a / the C. the / the D. the / a
53. It is said that Robinhood robbed rich and gave the money to poor. A. a /a B. a / the C. the / the D. the / a
54. Life is not so easy for unemployed. A. the B. a C. an D. x
55. Many people were killed in the accident. The bodies of dead were taken away. A.the B. a C. an D. x
56. The butler was I suspected. A. last person B. a last person C. the last person D. some last person
57. Where you borrowed last week? A. is scissors B. are the scissors C. is some scissors D. are scissors
58. Why don’t we go to the park ? A. in the car B. with a car C. with car D. by the car
59. Too much rubbish is being dumped in . A. sea B. the sea C. a sea D. some sea
60. This is exactly I was looking for. A. job B. a job C. some job D. the job
61. Of all the cars, I think I prefer . A. a Japanese B. some Japanese C. the Japanese one D. a Japanese one
62. I try to go jogging at least four times . A. the week B. of the week C. a week D. of a week.
63. Sally spent six month out of . A. work B. a work C. the work D. some work Prepositions ?&?

”Exercise 3: Choïn phöông aùn toát nhaát ñeå hoaøn thaønh caùc caâu sau:

1. When studying abroad, Mary was very happy to get a phone call her parents. A. to B. for C. of D. from 2. Why don’t we stay home a change? A. from/ as B. at / with C. at / for D. at/ on 3. A horse is always mounted the left side. A. on B. to C. from D. at 4. What would you like to have lunch/ A. at B. in C. for D. of 5. Surgeons use lasers miraculously accurate scalpels. A. for B. as C. of D. with 6. The Medical Center is close the school. A. to B. at C. next D. from 7. Once scientists fully understand the cause a disease, it becomes easier for them to find a cure it. A. of / of B. of / from C. from / in D. of / for 8. There is a shop front my house. A. at / in B. out / next C. in / of D. of / in 9. He stamped until the stinging return to his feet. A. on and off B. out and in C. down and up D. up and down 10. The only way cross the river is swim. A. to / to B. of / by C. on / to D. in / by 11. The summer is over. Pupils and students have to go to school on Monday. A. back B. on C. through D. into 12. He threw stones his attackers, trying to drive them . A. to / out B. for / up C. at / away D. at / up 13. The medical center is closed campus. A. to B. up C. for D. with 14. I haven’t gone there ages. A. with B. in C. for D. of 15. Most college football games are played Saturdays. A. at B. in C. with D. on 16. Leaves turn color the autumn. A. for B. on C. at D. in 17. the whole, I enjoy the movie. A. On B. In C. At D. Up 18. She’ll come home April. A. on B. in C. at D. for 19. The art museum is located next the museum of natural history on State Street. A. to B. for C. on D. with 20. Minh was born Ho Chi Minh city. A. on B.at C.in D. up 21. Mai graduated the University of Education. A. from B. at C. in D. for 22. English is spoken in many countries all the world. A. in B. over C. at D. from
23. many areas of the world, wars have made lives more miserable. A. on B. from C. in D. at
24. When we arrived the station, the last train had just gone. A. in B. at C. for D. from
25. Approaching the village, we saw the village common in the distance. A. at B. in C. to D. x
26. Fortunately, the company offered me the job I had applied. A. to B. for C. with D. x
27. The pop singer has always received a large number of letter her fans. A. of B. from C. to D. on
28. She was very surprise the grade she received. A. on B. of C. at D. about
29. I was disappointed the grade I received on my last essay. A. for B. about C. to D. A and B
30. Blue grass music is somewhat different other types of country music A.to B. from C. with D. upon
31. I’m not familiar that song. A. to B. with C. of D. on
32. We are here to provide you the best service possible. A. of B. with C. to D. for
33. Lan doesn’t spend much money clothes. A. over B. at C. on D. with
34. His computer is not capable running this software. A. to B.on C. of D. about
35. The property was divided equally his son and daughter. A. from B. between C. in D. over
36. They are talking one another _ their last trip. A. with/ about B. with/ on C. to/ about D. A and B
37. Peter, together his wife, paid us a visit last week. A. of B. with C. along D. in
38. Nowadays, most of young people are involved learnirng English. A. of B. with C. along D. in
39. Are you interested learning English? A. of B. with C. along D. in
40. I’m so happy to hear from Mary because I haven’t seen her last year. A. for B. on C. since D. A and B
41. He is very sucesssful his job. A. for B. with C. in D. of 42. You are old enough to live yourself, you should not depend parents so much. A. in/ in B. on / on C. by / with D. of/ to
43. When Mr. Pike was young, he was keen playing football. A. of B. on C. at D. in 44. Mary is the most beautiful girl the three sisters. A. in B. of C. with D. on 45. I have no interest playing chess. A. at B. from C. of D. in 46. When he was young, he was very keen playing sport to keep himself fit. A. at B. on C. in D. of 47. If you earn a good salary, you can be independent your parents. A. of B. for C. from D. away 48. We are sure that they are all in favour the plan. A. to B. for C. of D. at 49. I will be responsible what I do. A. with B. for C. from D. on 50. You cannot do well two jobs same time. A. in B. at C. on D. for 51. I have ever dreamt of becoming a teacher. The thought was first put my head when I started school at the age six. A. in / at B. into/ of C. on/ at D. on / of 52. Those students major English. A. at B. in C. up D. for 53. If you don’t want to get trouble again, please get early and go to work time. A. into/ up/ in B. in/ up / on C. on/ away/ by D. on/ up/ with 54. The assignment must be submitted the end the week. A. from / of B. at/ of C. from/ to D. in/ of 55. The city authority bans cars to wipe smoke. A. in B. out C. with D. at 56. Don’t concern yourself other people’s affairs. A. at B. on C. about D. within 57. Many people believe that natural resources will never be used A. out B. up C. of D. away 58. Pupils and students enrich the mind knowledge they get from class. A. without B. for C. with D. from 59. Farmers get rid weeds by spraying. A. off B. of C. out D. away 60. The government invested a great deal of money in irrigation to protect fields drought. A. out B. about C. from D. off 61. Drivers should slow on this road because it is slippery after rains. A. on B. down C. up D. to

62. pollution has bad effect our life. A. of B. to C. with D. on 63. Before you light a cigarette, remember to ask for permission. A. up B. down C. on D. off
64. It’s very kind you to offer us a lovely dinner. A. of B. from C. for D. to
65. The woman was pale and weak because the lack fresh air. A. for / on B. on / for C. of / of D. of / for
66. I’m not good English. I think I should spend more time it. A. in / at B. at / on C. at / in D. on / at
67. How is thing getting ? A. up B. on C. in D. over
68. An umbrella I what I need now, it’s raining . I’ll give it tomorrow. A. up B. away C. back D. over
69. I’ve gone all my pockets but I can’t find the keys. A. on B. off C. through D. of
70. I couldn’t find any place to go holiday. A. at B. for C. up D. on
71. I’m fed doing the same work everyday. A. out of B. forward to C. on to D. up with
72. Have you ever thought giving up smoking? A. over B. of C. on D. at
73. If you don’t know the meaning of the word, you should look it in the dictionary. A. out B. in C. up D. on
74. She has tried several shoes but she can’t find suitable ones. A. at B. in C. out D. on
75. Most countries have brought malaria control with the help of the World Health Organization. A. under B. out of C. below D. in
76. The party begin at 7 o’clock and I’ll pick you at 6: 30. A. on B. up C. away D. of
77. I come an ancient city, sometimes referred as the Athens of the North. A. on / as B. up / to C. over / to D. from / to
78. The house is fire. Please call for help! A. at / to B. for / at C. on / for D. up / for
79. An apple stand the New York State. A. for B. on C. up D. at
80. She keeps complaining the weather. A. in / of B. on / about C. out / about D. on / in
81. Some pessimistic persons think that the world’s resources will run in some day. A. off B. of C. out D. on
82. Let’s get acquainted the newcomer. A. to B. of C. with D. about
83. We don’t have time to think it . A. on B. up C. out D. over
84. I object being kept waiting. Why can’t you be time? A. at / in B. for / in C. to / on D. at / on
85. You aren’t aware the time, are you ? You are always late work. A. of / for B. for / of C. on / at D. on / for 86. We were confused the cross word puzzles. A. on B. with C. of D. for 87. If someone knocks the door night, don’t open it. A. on / at B. at / at C. up / in D. at / on 88. Everything is available the operation. A. of B. on C. from D. for 89. He is very keen English, but he is not good listening. A. at / on B. on / at C. at / at D. to / of 90. Your hairstyle is quite similar me. A. from B. with C. of D. to 91. Nguyen Du devoted all his lifetime writing. A. for B. to C. in D. from 92. I bought a coat my mother the supermarket. A. from / for B. for / at C. for / from D. for / in 93. She was very surprised the grade she received. A. at B. on C. of D. about 94. We might need more food, depending how many people turn up. A. for B. on C. at D. with 95. Jane doesn’t spend much money clothes. A. over B. about C. at D. on 96. A sign warned motorists dangers. A. of B. for C. about D. A and C 97. They translated the letter French. A. for B. with C. into D. about 98. I was disappointed the grade I received on my last essay. A. for B. about C. to D. A and B 99. Since she graduated, Anne has no longer been dependent her parents for financial support. A. to B. on C. upon D. B and C 100. Catherine became accustomed spicy foods when she was traveling. A. to B. on C. for D. about 101. Table salt is composed two elements, sodium and chlorine. A. to B. around C. of D. for 102. His computer is not capable running this software. A. to B. on C. for D. about 103. Washington state is famous its apples. A. in B. for C. of D. with 104. Was your choice of research topic acceptable your instructor? A. for B. to C. on D. upon 105. People who are afraid heights are called acrophobias. A. of B. on C. in D. to 106. Water is essential all life. A. on B. for C. in D. with 107. Were you aware the regulations against smoking in this area? A. in B. with C. of D. about 108. Tepees are characteristic the Indian tribes of the Great Plants. A. of B. upon C. from D. about
109. Will this office be adequate your company’s need? A. on B. for C. to D. with
110. I’m not familiar that song. A. to B. of C. with D. about
111. This movie is based a true story. A. about B. on C. to D. with
112. This summer he will be eligible a three week vacation. A. on B. about C. to D. for
113. What he said is contrary common sense. A. for B. about C. of D. to
114. Many vegetables, including tomatoes, and corn, are native the New World. A. for B. to C. about D.upon
115. This style of architecture is typical the Colonial period. A. of B. to C. about D. with
116. Oxygen, fuel, and heat are all necessary combustion. A. with B. for C. about D. in
117. This variety of seed inferior the type I planted last year. A. with B. upon C. up D. to
118. Thank you very much what you have done for me. A. of B. up C. for D. about
119. The opposite “old fashion” is “modern”. A. at B. of C. to D. in
120. House cats are distantly related lions and tigers. A. in B. to C. of D. about
121. Is this type of soil suitable growing tomatoes? A. for B. about C. in D. at
122. The point that Murphy brought up was not relevant the discussion. A. on B. of C. up D. to
123. This book is preferable that one. A. on B. to C. up D. of
124. If you are not satisfied your essay, then I suggest that you rewrite it. A. to B. on C. with D. about
125. Do you belong any clubs or organisations? A. on B. to C. for D. up
126. Cytology is one branch of biology that deal the structure, form, and life of cells. A. on B. with C. about D. at
127. We should concentrate solving this problem before we discuss the other ones. A. on B. in C. to D. at
128. Most essays consist an introduction, a body and a conclusion. A. in B. of C. about D. with 129. People want friends they can rely . A. up B. of C. in D. on 130. We did not plan such a long delay. A. on B. in C. of D. to 131. If you have engaged any extracurricular activity, you should mention the fact on your resume. A. in B. of C. up D. with 132. Iron combines oxygen to form rust. A. about B. with C. upon D. up 133. Did you agree me about the need for books? A.with B. on C. in D. for 134. The accident resulted several minor injuries. A. on B. in C. of D. at 135. Congratulations your success! A. to B. on C. in D. up 136. Is it possible me to get the appointment some time next week? A. to B. up C. for D. with 137. My brother was married one of the most famous actresses. A. to B. up C. with D. about 138. The police said that the lawyer had interfered their investigation. A. for B. on C. to D. with 139. By the late 1940s, television had begun to seriously compete radio for audience and advertisers. A. with B. to C. for D. on 140. Jame didn’t have any trouble adjusting the climate here. A. about B. to C. on D. up 141. William insists getting up early,even on weekens. A. on B. to C. toward D. for 142. What does this symbol refer ? A. on B. to C. for D. forward 143. Many companies participated the trade fair. A. for B. in C. to D. up 144. Did you hear the news TV or read it the newspaper? A. at / on B. on / in C. in / in D. for / on 145. The members of a jury are chosen random, from a list of voters. A. at B. on C. in D. with 146. Videophones are not practical present, but they may be in the near future. A. in B. up C. on D. at 147. Ms. Loan is charge of the marketing department. A. on B. at C. in D. up 148. Please come here once. A. on B. in C. at D. for 149. I am sure he didn’t break the plate purpose. A. in B. at C. for D. on 150. We can’t access the Internet where we live. A. to B. on C. at D. with 151. This book is based part on fact. A. in B. upon C. at D. on 152. general, I found zoology to be the easier subject than botany. A. On B. In C. At D. With
153. We are all fascinated the things we saw. A. on B. in C. by D. for
154. The government is trying to make the country safe terrorist attacks. A. from B. of C. at D. for
155. The police blamed the mother neglecting her child. A. to B. for C. with D. of
156. She returned China after spending much time abroad. A. in B. from C. to D. at
157. I always take careful notes what my professor say during lectures. A. in B. for C. of D. with
158. Tom has tried hard hard to keep pace his classmates. A. to B. with C. at D. for
159. Don’t make fun that disabled boy. A. upon B. in C. to D. of
160. The rule hadn’t been put force until the King died. A. in B. at C. for D. towards
161. She stood there, saying nothing until she lost sight plane. A. to B. of C. inside D. about
162. This custom dated back the period when many Londoners traveled to and fro on horseback. A. about B. over C. with D. to
163. Be calm and don’t make a fuss such trifles. A. for B. over C. about D. A and B
164. I have lost touch Huong for 2 years. A. with B. of C. from D. to
165. Pay attention all the traffic sign when you are travelling in the street. A. of B. to C. for D. with
166. Have you taken notice the “Stop” sign? A. at B. to C. from D. of
167. Teacher, are we expected to learn all the new words heart? A. in B. at C. by D. to
168. She always takes good care her children. A. for B. in C. of D. with