95 câu hỏi trắc nghiệm thuộc Bộ 10 đề ôn thi học sinh giỏi Tiếng anh lớp 9 có đáp án (Đề 8)

Câu 1:

SECTION 1 LISTENING

This is the listening section. There are two parts in this section. You will hear each part twice. After each part, you will have a ten-second pause to do.

Part 1. Listen to the recording twice. Choose the correct answer A, B or C for each of the following blanks.

__________ will like the headphones.

A. Teachers

B. Dentists

C.Doctors

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Chọn đáp án C

Câu 2:

The fridge plays music when it is getting __________ .

A. full

B. empty

C. dirty

Xem đáp án

Chọn đáp án B

Câu 3:

The 3D TV doesn’t have a __________ .

A. plug

B. remote control

C. power switch

Xem đáp án

Chọn đáp án A

Câu 4:

The dishwasher has a __________ on its front door.

A. picture

B. radio

C. TV screen

Xem đáp án

Chọn đáp án C

Câu 5:

Lisa thinks the dishwasher __________ very well.

A. will sell

B. won’t sell

C. won’t wash the dishesa

Xem đáp án

Chọn đáp án B

Câu 6:

The microwave __________ when the food is ready.

A. plays music

B. speaks to you

C. makes a funny noise

Xem đáp án

Chọn đáp án A

Câu 7:

Part 2. You will hear a woman, booking a room for a party, at a community center. Fill in each blank space with no more than three words or numbers.

SIDNEY STREET COMMUNITY CENTRE

VENUE BOOKING FORM

Name: Rachel Wilson

Details of party booking

Number of people: approximately (7) _{…………………………………..}

Date of party: (8) _{…………………………………..}

Name of room: The (9) _{…………………………………..}Suite

Time: from 3:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Drinks: Licensed only for soft drinks

Contact details:

Postcode: (10) _{…………………………………..}

Address: Flat 40 (11) _{…………………………………..}Street

Telephone:

Landline: 22 32 79

Mobile Tel: (12) _{…………………………………..}

Booking fee

Cost of room hire 115 with (13) _{…………………………………..}

Disco system hire Optional fee 25 with no technician

Deposit (14) _{…………………………………..}

Insurance 9 for 24 hours. Covers cancellation

(15) _{…………………………………..}

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SIDNEY STREET COMMUNITY CENTRE

VENUE BOOKING FORM

Name: Rachel Wilson

Details of party booking

Number of people: approximately (7) 90

Date of party: (8) September 21^st

Name of room: The (9) Mandela Suite

Time: from 3:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Drinks: Licensed only for soft drinks

Contact details:

Postcode: (10) PA57GJ

Address: Flat 40 (11) 38 Beaches Street

Telephone:

Landline: 22 32 79

Mobile Tel: (12) 07897293381

Booking fee

Cost of room hire 115 with (13) tables and armchairs

Disco system hire Optional fee 25 with no technician

Deposit (14) 30.50

Insurance 9 for 24 hours. Covers cancellation

(15) damage and injury

Câu 8:

SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 POINTS)

Part 1: Questions from 16 to 35. (3.0 points - 0.15/ each)

Choose the best answer to each question.

I'm sure it's not my fault that Peter found out what we were planning. I don't remember ________ anyone about it.

A. to tell

B. being told

C. having told

D. to be told

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Chọn đáp án C

Câu 9:

________appears considerably larger at the horizon than it does overhead is merely an optical illusion.

A. What the Moon

B. The Moon which

C. When the Moon

D. That the Moon

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Chọn đáp án D

Câu 10:

Tim looks so frightened and upset. He ________ something terrible.

A. must experience

B. can have experienced

C. should have experienced

D. must have experienced

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Chọn đáp án D

Câu 11:

My friend has just bought ________ from a shop on Tran Phu street.

A. a digital useful alarm clock

B. an alarm useful digital clock

C. a useful alarm digital clock

D. a useful digital alarm clock

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Chọn đáp án D

Câu 12:

________ we have finished the course, we should start doing more revision work.

A. For now

B. Now that

C. Ever since

D. By now

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Chọn đáp án B

Câu 13:

There are two small rooms in the beach house, ________ served as a kitchen

A. the smaller of which

B. the smallest of which

C. the smaller of them

D. smallest of that

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Chọn đáp án A

Câu 14:

People who are unemployed can receive the ________.

A. pension

B. dole

C. scholarship

D. allowance

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Chọn đáp án B

Câu 15:

Everyone knows about pollution problems, but not many people have ________ any solutions.

A. looked into

B. thought over

C. got round to

D. come up with

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Chọn đáp án D

Câu 16:

The car burst into ________ but the driver managed to escape.

A. fire

B. burning

C. heat

D. flames

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Chọn đáp án D

Câu 17:

The little boy pleaded ________ his mother not to leave him alone in the dark.

A. on

B. in

C. with

D. at

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Chọn đáp án C

Câu 18:

It is the recommendation of many psychologists ________ to associate words and remember names.

A. that a learner uses mental images

B. that a learner use mental images

C. that a learner must use mental images

D. mental images are used

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Chọn đáp án B

Câu 19:

Sarah delivered a/an________appeal to the court and asked for mercy.

A. sensational

B. sentimental

C. emotional

D. affectionate

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Chọn đáp án C

- emotional xúc động - sensational giật gân

- sentimental đa cảm, - affectionate âu yếm; trìu mến

- appeal lời thỉnh cầu, sự cầu khẩn - ask for mercy xin khoan dung, xin dung thứ

Câu 20:

Of course I’ll play the piano at the party but I’m a little ________.

A. out of use

B. out of reach

C. out of turn

D. out of practice

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Chọn đáp án D

Câu 21:

She ________ modern art. She visits all the local exhibitions.

A. looks down on

B. goes in for

C. fixes up with

D. catches up with

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Chọn đáp án B

Câu 22:

Unfortunately, I might have to leave for Boston ________.

A. for short notice

B. under short notice

C. at short notice

D. to short notice

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Chọn đáp án C

Câu 23:

Many habitats change ________ the types of plants and animals that live there.

A. with respect to

B. in respect for

C. as for

D. as against

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Chọn đáp án A

Câu 24:

My old riding boots served me well for eleven years before they finally ________.

A. wore off

B. broke down

C. wore out

D. broke up

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Chọn đáp án B

Câu 25:

________, the catfish is prized for its state.

A. With ugly look

B. As looking ugly

C. As it is looking ugly

D. Ugly looking as it is

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Chọn đáp án D

Câu 26:

He has been unable to find a job ________ with his ability as an accountant.

A. appropriate

B. suitable

C. requisite

D. commensurate

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Chọn đáp án D

Câu 27:

Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45. (2 points - 0.2/ each)

Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.

Waiting for exam results is a time of …………………………………...

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Waiting for exam results is a time of anxiety

Câu 28:

Their plan seemed to be ………………..possible (theory)

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Their plan seemed to be theoretically possible

Câu 29:

Air …………..is a big problem in many cities in the world. (pollute)

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Air polluion is a big problem in many cities in the world.

Câu 30:

Both Nam and Hoa are stamp …………………………………... They share the same hobby (collect)

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Both Nam and Hoa are stamp collectors. They share the same hobby.

Câu 31:

His disappearance is very strange, in fact quite ……………(explain)

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His disappearance is very strange, in fact quite inexplicable.

Câu 32:

I've made some ………………decisions this year, but all in all, I've done well.(question)

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I've made some questionable decisions this year, but all in all, I've done well.

Câu 33:

Burning coal is an ……………way of heating a house. Gasis much cheaper (economy)

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Burning coal is an uneconomical way of heating a house. Gasis much cheaper

Câu 34:

They have decided to organize the ………………………election by the end of this year. (president)

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They have decided to organize the presidential election by the end of this year.

Câu 35:

“This is not a good essay” said the lecture. “I find your arguments ………….” (convince)

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“This is not a good essay” said the lecture. “I find your arguments unconvincing.”

Câu 36:

The whole situation is not under control. They were ………………in meeting their objectives for the year.(succeed)

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The whole situation is not under control. They were unsuccessful in meeting their objectives for the year.

Câu 37:

Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50. (1 points - 0.2/ each)

Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.

Had the teacher realized that the students couldn’t understand him, he would speak louder.

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Had the teacher realized that the students couldn’t understand him, he would speak louder.

have spoken

Câu 38:

Some people often say that using cars is not so convenient than using motorbikes.

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Some people often say that using cars is not so convenient than using motorbikes. as

Câu 39:

Before she became a film star, she has been a stand up comedian.

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Before she became a film star, she has been a stand up comedian. had

Câu 40:

Millions of dead fish in Vietnam's shores raise industrial pollution fears.

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Millions of dead fish in Vietnam's shores raise industrial pollution fears. on

Câu 41:

Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55. (1 point - 0.2/ each)

Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.

My cousin George is obsessed ………………..keeping fit.

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My cousin George is obsessed with keeping fit.

Câu 42:

Many frozen foods are deficient ………………..vitamins.

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Many frozen foods are deficient in vitamins.

Câu 43:

Is that the best idea you can come ………………..with?

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Is that the best idea you can come up with?

Câu 44:

She’s absolutely ………………..the moon about her new job.

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She’s absolutely over the moon about her new job.

Câu 45:

We need to keep an eye ………………..the timetable to make sure that production doesn’t slide.

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We need to keep an eye on the timetable to make sure that production doesn’t slide.

Câu 46:

We can (56) ________ money on all aspects of our holiday

A. save

В. keep

С. store

D. guard

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Chọn đáp án A

Câu 47:

, from where and when to go to how to get to and from the airport; here are some (57) ________

A. information

В. advice

С. tips

D. clues

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Chọn đáp án C

Câu 48:

your money when (58) ________ a holiday.

A. deciding

В. choosing

С. agreeing

D. electing

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Chọn đáp án B

Câu 49:

For the best deals (59) ________ your holiday between the high and low seasons

A. book

В. ask

С. order

D. buya

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Chọn đáp án A

Câu 50:

you could save up to 70% on some holiday (60) ________ while still enjoying good

A. places

В. sites

С. situations

D. resorts

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Chọn đáp án D

Câu 51:

weather and other high season (61) ________ and there will be fewer crowds.

A pros

В. advantages

С. favours

D. drawbacks

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Chọn đáp án B

Câu 52:

It might cost more to get there but once you are there you will (62) ________ less on eating out and getting around as food and transport will be significantly cheaper.

A. pay

В. cost

С. spend

D. waste

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Chọn đáp án C

Câu 53:

There are many bus services from (63) ________ cities to airports which are cheaper than trains.

A. main

В. important

С. great

D. major

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Chọn đáp án D

Câu 54:

If you go by train book well in (64) ________ to get cheaper tickets and if you do decide to go by car,

A. ahead

В. before

С. advance

D. early

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Chọn đáp án C

Câu 55:

book your carparking as soon as possible; some airports offer up to 50% (65) ________ for early bookings.

A. under

В. below

С. off

D. over

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Chọn đáp án C

Câu 56:

What does Paul Howells enjoy most about his job?

A. Dealing with different people.

B. The range of topics.

C. His worldwide contacts.

D. Teaching design skills.

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Chọn đáp án B

Câu 57:

What does Paul mean by ‘a must-see destination’ in paragraph 2?

A. A website that can no longer be seen.

B. A website that does not make a charge.

C. A website that everyone wants to visit.

D. A website that has been well prepared.

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Chọn đáp án C

Câu 58:

Why did Pete Bennett set up a website on flags?

A. He knew lots of people shared his interest.

C. He hoped to make a lot of money.

B. A web advertiser wanted to sell flags.

D. He’d been interested in flags for years.

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Chọn đáp án D

Câu 59:

What word can best replace the word “hits” in paragraph 3?

A. bad effects

B. beats

C. attacks

D. visits

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Chọn đáp án D

Câu 60:

Why did Pete Bennett accept advertising on his website?

A. To attract more hits.

B. To add more interest.

C. To repay the huge fee.

D. To help him earn some money.

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Chọn đáp án D

Câu 61:

Who are the “clients” in paragraph 4 referred to?

A. Interested people

B. Web page designers

C. Internet providers

D. Product advertisers

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Chọn đáp án A

Câu 62:

Why do error messages sometimes appear?

A. People make a mistake in their e-mail address.

B. People try to put too much on the web page.

C. People have used a program incorrectly.

D. People have clicked on the wrong button.

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Chọn đáp án C

Câu 63:

What comment does Paul make about setting up a website?

A. It is usually fairly easy to do.

B. You must use a good instruction guide.

C. It can be quite complicated.

D. You should rely on your own skills.

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Chọn đáp án C

Câu 64:

What word can best replace the word “script” in paragraph 5?

A. instruction

B. picture

C. handwriting

D. play

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Chọn đáp án A

Câu 65:

What does Paul’s final sentence suggest about his work?

A. There’s a lot of money to be made in designing websites.

B. There are far too many websites on the internet.

C. There’s a big chance of becoming unemployed.

D. There are more web page designers than necessary.

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Chọn đáp án B

Câu 66:

Do you find (76) _{……………………..…..}hard to stay awake when confronted with slide after slide and an hour-long talk?

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Do you find (76) it hard to stay awake when confronted with slide after slide and an hour-long talk?

Câu 67:

Well, don’t worry, (77) _{……………..……..}is a solution.

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Well, don’t worry, (77) there / here / this is a solution.

Câu 68:

Presentations don’t have to (78) _{……………………..…..}long and boring; they can be short, attention grabbing and even a competitive sport.

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Presentations don’t have to (78) be long and boring; they can be short, attention grabbing and even a competitive sport.

Câu 69:

In Japan in 2003 Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham (79) _{……………………..…..}looking for a better way

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In Japan in 2003 Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham (79) were looking for a better way for

Câu 70:

for ambitious young architects to show (80) _{……………………..…..}work easily, efficiently and informally.

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ambitious young architects to show (80) their work easily, efficiently and informally

Câu 71:

They wanted to increase the numbers of presenters talking at events and raise audience attention and realised they needed to limit the length of presentations and make them (81) _{……………………..…..}concise

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They wanted to increase the numbers of presenters talking at events and raise audience attention and realised they needed to limit the length of presentations and make them (81) more concise.

Câu 72:

They came up with something called Pecha Kucha; a presentation format (82) _{……………………..…..}permits only 20 slides

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They came up with something called Pecha Kucha; a presentation format (82) which / that permits only 20 slides

Câu 73:

and only 20 seconds to talk about (83) _{……………………..…..}one.

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and only 20 seconds to talk about (83) each /every one

Câu 74:

This means the whole presentation lasts exactly 6 minutes and 40 seconds. (84) _{……………………..…..}you start with the first slide there is no stopping and no going back.

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This means the whole presentation lasts exactly 6 minutes and 40 seconds. (84) Once / After / when you start with the first slide there is no stopping and no going back.

Câu 75:

The Pecha Kucha format is now being used in (85) _{……………………..…..}types of settings including business and academia in cities as far apart as Auckland and Vancouver.

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The Pecha Kucha format is now being used in (85) all / many / different types of settings including business and academia in cities as far apart as Auckland and Vancouver.

Câu 76:

SECTION IV. WRITITNG (4 POINTS)

Part 1: Questions 86 – 95. (2 point- 0.2/ each)

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.

They claimed that the CEO had signed the documents.

-> The documents........

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They claimed that the CEO had signed the documents.

-> The documents were claimed to have been signed by the CEO.

Câu 77:

The moth.er smiled happily. She took the baby in her arms.

-> Smiling.............

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The mother smiled happily. She took the baby in her arms.

-> Smiling happily, the mother took the baby in her arms.

Câu 78:

The noise next door did not stop until after midnight.

-> It was........

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The noise next door did not stop until after midnight.

-> It was not until after midnight that the noise next door stopped

Câu 79:

It is thought that the boss is considering raising wages.

-> The boss...........

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It is thought that the boss is considering raising wages.

-> The boss is thought to be considering raising wages.

Câu 80:

She can’t have any more children because of her age.

-> She is too..............

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She can’t have any more children because of her age.

->She is too old to have any more children.

Câu 81:

I will marry her and I do not care how old she is.

-> No matter..............

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I will marry her and I do not care how old she is.

-> No matter how old she is, I will marry her.

Câu 82:

The storm completely wiped out all my crops.

-> I had...........

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The storm completely wiped out all my crops.

-> I had all my crops completely wiped out by the storm.

Câu 83:

"I am sorry I was rude to you yesterday" said the boss to me.

-> The boss apologized..........

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"I am sorry I was rude to you yesterday" said the boss to me.

-> The boss apologized to me for being rude to me the day before.

-> The boss apologized to me for having been rude to me the previous day.

Câu 84:

I rarely sleep in the afternoon.

-> I’m not in...................

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I rarely sleep in the afternoon.

-> I’m not in the habit of sleeping in the afternoon.

Câu 85:

You should be able to dress yourself by now.

-> It's high ...............

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You should be able to dress yourself by now.

-> It's high time you dressed yourself by now.

Câu 86:

Part 2: Questions 96 – 105. (2 point - 0.2/ each)

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given.

My friend persuaded me to go to the party in fancy dress. (into)

-> My friend ………… to the party in fancy dress.

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My friend persuaded me to go to the party in fancy dress. (into)

-> My friend talked me into going to the party in fancy dress.

Câu 87:

The thief ran right past you, so I'm sure you saw his face. (have)

-> You ……………… the thief's face because he ran past you.

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The thief ran right past you, so I'm sure you saw his face. (have)

-> You must have seen the thief's face because he ran past you.

Câu 88:

The accused never expressed regret for what he had done. (time)

-> At …………… regret for what he had done.

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The accused never expressed regret for what he had done. (time)

-> At no time did the accused express regret for what he had done.

Câu 89:

Terry and I started arguing about the situation in the Middle East. (argument)

-> I ……………… Terry about the situation in the Middle East.

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Terry and I started arguing about the situation in the Middle East. (into)

-> I got into an argument with Terry about the situation in the Middle East.

Câu 90:

She is the best violinist in our school. (second)

-> In playing the violin, she is …………………… in our school.

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She is the best violinist in our school. (second)

-> In playing the violin, she is second to none in our school.

second to none - the best - the peerless

Câu 91:

I didn't feel like doing something energetic. (mood)

-> I was not……… doing something energetic.

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I didn't feel like doing something energetic. (mood)

-> I was not in the mood for doing something energetic.
in the mood for doing/to do sth - to feel like doing sth - to want/like to do sth

Câu 92:

I'm sorry, James. But I'm very busy with my work. (up)

-> I'm sorry, James. But I'm ………………… in work.

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I'm sorry, James. But I'm very busy with my work. (up)

@ I'm sorry, James. But I'm up to my ears in work.
up to your neck in work - up to ears in work - to have too much in your plate

Câu 93:

Don't tell the boss anything about her absence today. (breathe)

-> Don't …………………… todayto the boss.

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Don't tell the boss anything about her absence today. (breathe)

->Don't breathe a word of her absence today to the boss.
breathe a word of sth to sb - to give away a secret – tell s.o about sth

Câu 94:

I tried to remember what has happened all those years before. (cast)

-> I …………… what has happened all those years before.

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I tried to remember what has happened all those years before. (cast)

->I cast my mind back to what has happened all those years before.
cast one’s mind back to sth -- remember sth - take sb back to sth

Câu 95:

Hard work was what caused Jill's success. (put)

-> Jill's success can ………………… hard work.

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Hard work was what caused Jill's success. (put)

->Jill's success can be put down to hard work.

put down to - put sth down to sth - think that something is caused by something else
breathe