96 câu hỏi trắc nghiệm thuộc Bộ 10 đề ôn thi học sinh giỏi Tiếng anh lớp 9 năm 2023 có đáp án (Đề 8)

Câu 1:

SECTION I: LISTENING

Part 1. Listen to the recording twice. Choose the correct answer for each of the following blanks.

According to the man, his team lost the first match due to __________.

A. bad weather conditions

B. injuries

C. poor officiating

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Chọn B

Câu 2:

What reason was NOT mentioned about why his team lost their second game?

A. The referees made some terrible calls against some players.

B. They were disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct.

C. One of their players shot the ball into the wrong goal.

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Chọn B

Câu 3:

The man's team was winning the final match until ___________.

A. the other team made an amazing comeback

B. some of their players were ejected from the game

C. their fans booed the team and left the stadium

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Chọn A

Câu 4:

Which team does the man want to win the World Cup now?

A. He doesn't care who wins at this point.

B. He wants the host nation to win.

C. He hopes the matches are cancelled.

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Chọn A

Câu 5:

Now that his team is out of the tournament, how is he spending his time?

A. He's been following a golf tournament on TV.

B. He's become interested in an online chess tournament.

C. He's been playing in a local tennis tournament.

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Chọn B

Câu 6:

Part 2. Listen to the recording twice. Complete the form below. Write no more than three words or numbers for each answer.

PRESTON PARK RUN

Details of run

Example

Day of Park Run: …….Saturday……

Start of run: in front of the (1) _{……………………………}

Time of start: (2) _{……………………………} am

Length of run: (3) _{……………………………} kilometers

At end of run: volunteer scans (4) _{……………………………}

Best way to register: on the (5) _{……………………………}

Cost of run: (6) £ _{……………………………}

Volunteering

Contact name: Pete (7) _{……………………………}

Phone number: (8) _{……………………………}

Activities: setting up course

(9) _{……………………………} the runners

(10) _{……………………………} for the weekly report

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PRESTON PARK RUN

Details of run

Example

Day of Park Run: …….Saturday……

Start of run: in front of the (1) café

Time of start: (2) 9 / nine am

Length of run: (3) 5 kilometers

At end of run: volunteer scans (4) bar code

Best way to register: on the (5) website

Cost of run: (6) £ 1.50

Volunteering

Contact name: Pete (7) MAUGHAN

Phone number: (8) 01444732900

Activities: setting up course

(9) guiding / guide the runners

(10) take photographs for the weekly report

Câu 7:

SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR

Part 1: Questions from 16 to 36.

Choose the best answer to each question.

The information-office at the station ________ that all trains were running about one hour behind time.

A. advertised

B. decided

C. explained

D. promised

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Chọn C

Câu 8:

The house was sold for £60000, which was far more than its real _____.

A. cost

B. value

C. price

D. expense

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Chọn B

Câu 9:

Although I spoke to him many times, he never took any _______.

A. notice

B. remark

C. warning

D. observation

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Chọn A

Câu 10:

When he was a student, his father gave him a monthly ________ towards his expenses.

A. salary

B. permission

C. allowance

D. wage

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Chọn C

Câu 11:

He was a much older tennis player but he had the great ________ of experience.

A. advantage

B. deal

C. help

D. value

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Chọn A

Câu 12:

To get my travelers’ cheques I had to ________ a special cheque to the Bank for the total amount.

A. make for

B. make off

C. make out

D. make over

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Chọn C

Câu 13:

Well-mannered children have usually been properly ________ by their parents.

A. raised up

B. borne up

C. brought up

D. put up

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Chọn C

Câu 14:

He said he had every ________ in his secretary; she would do the right thing.

A. confidence

B. dependence

C. thought

D. knowledge

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Chọn A

Câu 15:

I am sorry that I can’t ________ your invitation.

A. take

B. except

C. agree

D. accept

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Chọn D

Câu 16:

I forgot to ________ him to buy some bread.

A. remember

B. repeat

C. remind

D. let

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Chọn C

Câu 17:

________ what he says, he wasn’t even there when the crime was committed.

A. Following

B. Listening to

C. According to

D. Fearing

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Chọn C

Câu 18:

There is ________ that I may have to go into hospital next week.

A. an opportunity

B. bad luck

C. a possibility

D. fate

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Chọn C

Câu 19:

This young tree could not have been damaged by accident. I believe it was done ________.

A. in fact

B. on purpose

C. by appointment

D. by understanding

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Chọn B

Câu 20:

How much would you ________ for repairing my watch?

A. charge

B. cost

C. pay

D. demand

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Chọn A

Câu 21:

After the battle, the ________ soldiers were helped by those who could walk.

A. damaged

B. wounded

C. broken

D. blessed

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Chọn B

Câu 22:

He hoped the appointment would enable him to gain greater ________ in publishing.

A. experience

B. work

C. jobs

D. employment

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Chọn A

Câu 23:

________ up children properly is mainly their parents’ duty.

A. growing

B. rearing

C. breeding

D. bringing

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Chọn D

Câu 24:

Science has made great ________ during the past 30 years.

A. increases

B. motions

C. advances

D. advantages

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Chọn C

Câu 25:

Her shoes ________ her gloves; they look very well together.

A. suit

B. match

C. fit

D. compare

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Chọn B

Câu 26:

If you have a ________ to make about the food, I am willing to listen.

A. dislike

B. trouble

C. complaint

D. discontent

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Chọn C

Câu 27:

Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45.

Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following sentences.

I have just bought a replacement for one of my favorites which _{……………………………} disappeared.

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I have just bought a replacement for one of my favorites which mysteriously disappeared.

Câu 28:

Gift exchange is _{……………………………} expression of social relations.

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Gift exchange is significant expression of social relations

Câu 29:

I try not to remember this _{……………………………} experience that only leaves me with unhappy thoughts.

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I try not to remember this frightening experience that only leaves me with unhappy thoughts.

Câu 30:

The boy _{……………………………} asked for permission to go out with his friends

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The boy repeatedly asked for permission to go out with his friends

Câu 31:

British Rail apologized for the _{……………………………} of the 4.20 to Bath

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British Rail apologized for the cancellation of the 4.20 to Bath.

Câu 32:

He feels sad about his _{……………………………} result in the examination.

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He feels sad about his unsatisfactory result in the examination

Câu 33:

The _{……………………………} of this factory are widely consumed in this country

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The products of this factory are widely consumed in this country

Câu 34:

You must keep on working with him no matter how much you _{……………………………}.

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You must keep on working with him no matter how much you disagree.

Câu 35:

Film festivals are _{……………………………} divided into categories like drama, documentary or animation.

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Film festivals are typically divided into categories like drama, documentary or animation.

Câu 36:

He enjoyed _{……………………………} with friends and it cost nothing.

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He enjoyed socializing with friends and it cost nothing.

Câu 37:

Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50.

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

The 6-year-old boy resembles to his mother some what more than does his older brother.

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The 6-year-old boy resembles to his mother some what more than does his older brother. bo to

Câu 38:

Chemical engineering is based on the principles of physics, chemists, and mathematics.

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Chemical engineering is based on the principles of physics, chemists, and mathematics. chemistry

Câu 39:

Ancient people made a clay pottery because they needed it for their survival.

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Ancient people made a clay pottery because they needed it for their survival. bo a

Câu 40:

A paragraph is a portion of a text consists of one or more sentences related to the same idea.

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A paragraph is a portion of a text consists of one or more sentences related to the same idea. consisting

Câu 41:

Carl Anderson discovered two atomic particles that he identified while studied cosmic rays.

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Carl Anderson discovered two atomic particles that he identified while studied cosmic rays. studying

Câu 42:

Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55.

Fill in each of the sentences with correct prepositions.

Parents are naturally anxious ………………… their children’s safety.

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Parents are naturally anxious for their children’s safety.

Câu 43:

In a consumer taste test, Coca-Cola went ………………… against Pepsi.

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In a consumer taste test, Coca-Cola went up against Pepsi

Câu 44:

Using your cell phone while driving is ………………… the law.

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Using your cell phone while driving is against the law.

Câu 45:

The scientist made an amazing discovery ………………… accident.

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The scientist made an amazing discovery by accident.

Câu 46:

She ought to be thoroughly ashamed ………………… herself - talking to her mother like that!

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She ought to be thoroughly ashamed of herself - talking to her mother like that!

Câu 47:

Interpreting the feelings of other people is not always easy, as we all know, and we (56) ________ as much on what they seem to be telling us, as on the actual words they say.

A. reckon

B. rely

C. trust

D. estimate

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Chọn B

Câu 48:

Facial (57) ________ and tone of voice are obvious

A. manner

B. image

C. expression

D. looks

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Chọn C

Câu 49:

ways of showing our (58) ________ to something, and it may well be that we unconsciously express views that we are trying to hide.

A. notion

B. feeling

C. view

D. reaction

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Chọn D

Câu 50:

The art of being (59) ________ lies in picking up these signals, realizing what the other person is trying to say, and acting so that they are not embarrassed in any way.

A. successful

B. humble

C. good at

D. tactful

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Chọn D

Câu 51:

For example, we may understand that they are in fact (60) ________ to answer our question, and so we stop pressing them.

A. hesitant

B. reluctant

C. tending

D. used

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Chọn B

Câu 52:

However it is not difficult to present the right kind of appearance, while what many employers want to know relates to the candidate’s character traits, and (61) ________ stability.

A. psychological

B. physical

C. similar

D. relevant

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Chọn A

Câu 53:

This raises the awkward question of whether job candidates should be asked to complete psychological tests, and the further problem of whether such tests actually produce (62) ________ results.

A. reliable

B. predictable

C. faithful

D. regular

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Chọn A

Câu 54:

For many people, being asked to take part in such a test would be an objectionable (63) ________ into their private lives.

A. invasion

B. infringement

C. intrusion

D. interference

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Chọn C

Câu 55:

After all, a prospective employer would hardly ask a candidate to run a hundred meters, or expect his or her family doctor to provide (64) ________ medical information

A. confidential

B. secretive

C. reticent

D. classified

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Chọn A

Câu 56:

Quite apart from this problem, can such tests predict whether a person is likely to be a (65) ________ employee or a values colleague?

A. laborious

B. particular

C. thorough

D. conscientious

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Chọn D

Câu 57:

The title for this passage could be _____ .

A. D. esert Plants

B. Life Underground

C. Animal Life in a Desert Environment

D. Man’s Life in a Desert Environment

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Chọn C

Câu 58:

The word inexorable in the passage mostly means _____ .

A. relentless

B. full

C. demanding

D. essential

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Chọn A

Câu 59:

Man can hardly understand why many animals live their whole life in the desert, as _____ .

A. sources of flowing water are rare in a desert

B. water is an essential part of his existence

C. water composes the greater part of the tissues of living things

D. very few large animals are found in the desert

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Chọn B

Câu 60:

The phrase those forms in the passage refers to all of the following EXCEPT _____.

A. water-loving animals

B. the coyote and the bobcat

C. moist-skinned animals

D. many large animals

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Chọn B

Câu 61:

According to the passage, creatures in the desert _____.

A. are smaller and fleeter than forest animals

B. live in an accommodating environment

C. are more active during the day than those in the tangled forest

D. are not as healthy as those anywhere else in the world

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Chọn A

Câu 62:

The author mentions all the following as examples of the behaviour of desert animals EXCEPT _____.

A. they sleep during the day

B. they dig home underground

C. they are noisy and aggressive

D. they are watchful and quiet

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Chọn C

Câu 63:

The word emaciated in the passage mostly means _____.

A. wild

B. cunning

C. unmanageable

D. unhealthy

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Chọn D

Câu 64:

The word them means

A. animals

B. people

C. water

D. minutes

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Chọn A

Câu 65:

The word burrows in the passage mostly means _____.

A. places where insects or other small creatures live and produce their young”

B. holes or tunnels in the ground made by animals for them to live in

C. structures made of metal bars in which animals or birds are kept

D. places where a particular type of animal or plant is normally found

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Chọn B

Câu 66:

We can infer from the passage that _____ .

A. living things adjust to their environment

B. water is the basis of desert life

C. desert life is colorful and diverse

D. healthy animals live longer lives

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Chọn A

Câu 67:

When studying a foreign language abroad, a large majority of students choose ‘homestay’ accommodation, living with a (76) _{…………………}family while they attend classes in a nearby language school.

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(76) host

Câu 68:

Very (77) _{…………………}, however, once lessons have finished, students speak their mother tongue with other class members of the same nationality

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(77) often

Câu 69:

On a Homestay Language International study trip, we ensure total immersion in the target language environment by arranging accomodation and one-by-one tuition in your teacher’s home, so that you (78) ………………… surrounded by the language during every moment of your stay.

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(78) are

Câu 70:

As you are the only student, you can learn (79) _{…………………}your own pace, and the lessons are made to suit your individual interests and objectives.

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(79) at

Câu 71:

You will also have the chance to (80) _{…………………}fully in your host teacher’s activities,

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(80) participate

Câu 72:

including trips to places of (81) _{…………………}in the local area.

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81) interest

Câu 73:

All of our teachers have a university degree and a relevant (82) _{…………………}qualification,

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(82) teaching

Câu 74:

and most have spent much time abroad and they can understand the needs and concerns of their (83) _{…………………}guests.

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(83) student

Câu 75:

Homestay Language International offers a wide range of general or business courses for young and old alike, with a choice of (84) _{…………………}80 destinations throughout the world.

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(84) over

Câu 76:

Whether it’s English in New Zealand, French in Canada or German in Austria, you can expect a (85) ………………… welcome in a relaxed home environment and an unforgettable study experience.

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(85) warm

Câu 77:

SECTION IV: WRITING

Part 1: Questions from 86 to 90.

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

House prices have risen dramatically this year.

-> There has

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There has been a dramatic rise in house prices this year.

Câu 78:

Helen can play the piano better than Elizabeth.

-> Elizabeth

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Elizabeth cannot play the piano as well as Helen.

Câu 79:

The garage is going to repair the car for him next week.

-> He is going

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He is going to have his car/ the car repaired next week.

Câu 80:

John and Mary moved to Edinburgh twenty years ago.

-> It is

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It is 20 years since John and Mary moved to Edinburgh.

Câu 81:

He got down to writing a letter as soon as he returned from his work.

-> No sooner

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No sooner had he returned from his work than he got down to writing a letter.

Câu 82:

Although he was very tired, he agreed to help me with my homework.

-> Tired

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Tiredas he was, he agreed to help me with my homework.

Câu 83:

I’m sure it wasn’t Mr. Phong you saw because he’s in Hanoi.

-> It can’t

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It can’thave been Mr. Phong you saw because he’s in Hanoi.

Câu 84:

She had only just begun to speak when people started interrupting.

-> Hardly

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Hardly had she begun to speak when people started interrupting.

Câu 85:

“Let’s go to the cinema tonight” he suggested

-> He suggested

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He suggested going to the cinema that night.

Câu 86:

“You should have finished the report by now,” the boss said to his secretary.

-> The boss scolded

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The boss scoldedhis secretary for not finishing the report on time.

Câu 87:

Part 2: Questions from 91 to 92.

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.

Sarah wore dark glasses so that no one could recognize her. (avoid)

-> Sarah wore _{…………………………………………………………} recognised.

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Sarah wore dark glasses to avoid being recognised.

Câu 88:

The lecture was cancelled because the professor was ill. (called)
-> They _{…………………………………………………………} because the professor was ill.

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They called off the lecture because the professor was ill.

Câu 89:

John never takes any notices what his children say. (attention)
-> John never _{…………………………………………………………} what his children say

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John never pays any attention to what his children say

Câu 90:

Smoking in the library is forbidden. (allowed)
-> You _{…………………………………………………………} in the library.

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You are not allowed to smoke in the library.

Câu 91:

I regret not taking your advice in the first place. (followed)
-> If only _{…………………………………………………………} in the first place.

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If only I had followed your advice in the first place.

Câu 92:

They were on the point of cancelling the match. (call)

-> They were _{…………………………………………………………} the match.

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They were about to call off the match.

Câu 93:

My sister finds commuting every day annoying (put)

-> It's difficult for my sister to _{…………………………………………………………………} every day

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It's difficult for my sister to put up with commuting every day

Câu 94:

The defense contributed enormously to the team's success. (made)

-> The defense _{……………………………..…………………………………} the team's success.

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The defense made an enormous contribution to the team's success.

contribute enormously to sth - made an enormous contribution to sth

Câu 95:

My husband has earned the income since I broke my leg. (bacon)

-> My husband has _{…………………………………………………………} since I broke my leg.

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My husband has brought home the bacon since I broke my leg.
- bring home the bacon -- to earn money - earned the income

Câu 96:

John and his father look very similar. (image)
-> John is _{……………………………...........……………………………} his father.

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John is the (very/living/spitting) image of his father.

be the (very/living/spitting) image of s.o là hình ảnh của ai đó, giống hệt như