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1. Don’t you get tired ______ watching TV every night?
A. with B. by C. of D. at
2. Don’t be afraid ________ the dog. He’s quite harmless.
A. in B. of C. at D. for
3. I am ________ of gardening and growing a wide variety of flowers.
A. fond B. keen C. surprised D. fed
4. Mary is ________ in gardening. She can work in the garden for hours.
A. excited B. exciting C. interested D. amused
5. She did all the work _________ her own.
A. by B. on C. for D. at
6. Have you seen Peter lately? I’ve been looking ________ him this week.
A. by B. in C. for D. into
7. I’m ________ of hearing your excuses for your lateness.
A. tired B. fond C. worried D. surprised
8. She has learnt English for 3 years, and she is good _________ English now.
A. by B. in C. for D. at
9. Are you_________ in knowing all the answers?
A. interested B. excited C. amused D. frightened
10. The students are bored _______ learning the same subjects.
A. of B. at C. in D. with
11. He is ________ listening to his sister’s advice.
A. bored in B. interested in C. tired of D. tired in
12. Many people in the world are fond __________ football.
A. of B. with C. in D. for
13. He has been out of work __________ a long time.
A. since B. for C. in D. when
14. How are you? I haven’t seen you _________ ages.
A. since B. for C. in D. at
15. Our holiday was ruined ___________ the bad weather.
A. at B. with C. by D. for
16. On a summer Sunday, most of the roads are crowded __________ cars.
A. with B. of C. for D. at
17. She is _______ in being a nurse.
A. tired B. afraid C. bored D. interested
18. He left school ________ the age of 18.
A. on B. in C. at D. by
19. Faraday was born ________ a poor family.
A. for B. in C. onto D. on
20. I’m going on holiday __________ the end of this month.
A. at B. in C. on D. to
21. They haven’t found _________ any efficient medicine for SARS.
A. in B. up C. on D.out
22. If I were 5 years younger, I would apply_________ that job.
A. to B. of C. for D. into
23. Finally, they succeeded _________ finding a cure for that strange disease.
A. with B. on C. to D. in
24. The doctor said she needed to be _________ a diet.
A. in B. on C. with D. into
25. Mai and Minh decided to go _________ a walk.
A. by B. for C. on D. in
26. She was born ______________ May 12th, 1990.
A. in B. on C. at D. into
27. I haven’t seen my brother __________ 5 months.
A. since B. during C. from D. for
28. What do you do ___________ the evening?
A. in B. on C. at D. from
29. We haven’t seen each other __________ last January.
A. for B. on C. since D. in
30. I last met her ________ October last year.
A. since B. in C. on D. for
31. Mary was standing _________ front of her desk.
A. on B. at C. in D. from
32. I’m grateful __________ you for your kindness.
A. to B. in C. of D. about
33. She was able to carry ___________ all the tasks assigned to her.
A. away B. out C. on D. off
34. We might have a picnic. It depends ____________the weather.
A. in B. at C. to D. on
35. Thank you. It was very kind _________ you to help me.
A. for B. of C. from D. to
36. She always takes good care ___________ her children.
A. for B. in C. of D. with
37. Washington State is famous ________its apples.
A. in B. for C. of D. with
38. Thank you very much _________ what you have done for me.
A. of B. up C. for D. about
39. Do you belong ________ any clubs or organizations?
A. on B. to C. for D. up
40. She’ll come home ___________ April.
A. on B. in C. at D. for
41. She is very kind ___________ everyone.
A. of B. to C. at D. for
42. It’s very kind ________ invite me.
A. from you to B. by you to C. of you to D. that you
43. It happened ________ 7.00 ________ the evening.
A. in / at B. to / in C. at / to D. at / in
44. My brother was very good __________ physics.
A. with B. at C. in D. on
45. I haven’t heard from Mai for ages. I’m a bit worried ________ her.
A. with B. for C. about D. in
46. I’m sorry _______ Nam my friend, who lost a mother last week.
A. about B. for C. with D. to
47. The three friends all applied _______ the same job.
A. for B. in C. at D. on
48. Tom succeeded ________ persuading his boss to buy a computer.
A. of B. in C. on D. with
49. They are now in Paris; they will leave ____________ London next week.
A. to B. for C. in D. on
50. I’m _____________ advertisements on TV.
A. tired of B. bored with
C. fed up with D. all are correct
51. Why are you angry ______________ me? I didn’t do anything wrong.
A. at B. with C. to D. of
53. You can get there ___ bus or ___ foot.
A. by – by B. with – with C. by – on D. on - on
54. They plan to arrive in Paris ___ July 4th.
A. in B. on C. at D. of
55. Don't forget to congratulate him ___ his birthday.
A. on B. at C. in D. for
56. Jenny is ___ work now.
A. at B. on C. for D. of
57. Tracy waited ___ the bus station for an hour.
A. with B. for C. since D. at
58. Ida wanted to stay ___ home.
A. in B at C. on D. for
59. You should spend your money ___ something worthwhile.
A. on B. with C. in D. for
60. ___ a rainy day I like to stay at home.
A. at B. during C. on D. in
61. I have known her ___________ last year.
A. for B. since C. from D. at
62. Nowadays many people are aware ___________ danger of smoking.
A. to B. for C. at D. of
63. I am happy to hear from Mary because I haven’t seen her ________ last year.
A. for B. on C. since D. A and B
64. She always takes good care_______ her children.
a. for b. in c. of d. with
65. Jane doesn't spend much money______ clothes.
a. over b. about c. at d. on
66. She was very surprised________ the grade she received.
a. at b. on c. of d. about
67. We went there_______ car and stayed there for the whole day.
a. in b. on c. with d. by
68. We started our journey ______ foot.
a. with b. by c. on d. in
69. He always prevents me_______ doing my duty.
a. of b. from c. with d. against
70. Mr. Foster lives_____ 667E 76th street______ New York.
a. in/in b. at/in c. on/in d. in/on
71. Water consists_____ oxygen and hydrogen.
a. about b. with c. on d. of
72. He succeeded________ getting a scholarship.
a. in b. about c. for d. on
73. Thank you very much_____ what you have done for me.
a. of b. up c. for d. about
74. Are you interested ___________ working for us.
a. at b. in c. on d. by
75. What’s the matter ___________ you this morning, John?
a. with b. at c. for d. from
76. Television has been very popular ___________ 1950s.
a. for b. in c. since d. during
77. His grandfather died _________the age of 90.
a. in b. of c. on d. at
78. It is very nice______ you to take so much trouble.
a. of b. to c. for d. from
79. Ed depends________ his family for financial support.
a. on b. in c. of d. at
80. I prefer coffee______ tea.
a. than b. to c. from d. for
I. Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest . ( 2.5 pts )
1. A. this B. thank C. thin D. thought
2. A. plays B. cleans C. listens D. works
3. A. table B. face C. bad D. take
4. A. home B. horse C. go D. post
5. A. read B. clean C. tea D. breakfast
II. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences . ( 5pts )
1. We usually write to each other __________
A. every two weeks B. every week twice C. two every week D. none is correct
2. TV programme " Daddy , where are we going ?" is not only interesting _______ it also teaches children a lot of thing about family and friendship .
A. and B. but C. because D. so
3. Do you think we'll find a solution _______ the problem ?
A. to B. for C. of D. about
4. She _____ to the radio in the morning .
A. hears B. watches C. listens D. sees
5. ______ do you work ? - I work at a school .
A. What B. Where C. When D. How
6. The opposite of " weak " is ______
A. thin B. small C. strong D. heavy
7. _______ honest man !
A. What a B. How C. What an D. How much
8. Mr and Mrs Brown and their father have ___legs .
A. four B. six C. eight D. ten
9. Would you like ____ that for you ?
A. me doing B. that I do C. me do D. me to do
10. Which is ______ of the two girls ?
A. tallest B. the tallest C. taller D. the taller
III. Give the correct form of each verb in brackets to complete the following sentences. ( 10pts )
1. It is 6:00 p.m . Mary is at home . She ( have ) _is having____ dinner . She always ( have ) __has_______ dinner with her family around 6 o'clock .
2. My friend ( take ) ___will take___ a trip to Da Lat next week, and he plans ( stay ) _to stay____ there for a week .
3. He often ( drink ) _drinks___ coffee for breakfast , but today he ( eat ) __is eating____ some eggs .
4. Laura ( be ) __is___ from Canada . She ( speak ) _speaks_____ English and French .
5. Minh ( be ) __has been______ to Da Nang twice . He ( visit ) ____has visited______ a lot of places of interest in Da Nang .
IV. Fill in each with the correct form of the word in brackets ( 5 pts )
1. Lan's brother is a __pianist___ . He plays it very well . ( piano )
2. Where is the _____nearest_____ post office from here ? ( near )
3. She often feels ___unhappy____ when she gets badmarks . ( happy )
4. I don't like __rainy____ days . ( rain )
5. There is a very ____interesting______ movie on at the Fansland cinema ( interest )
6. You will be _healthier____ after your summer holiday . ( healthy )
7. What is the _most___popular___ sport in your country ? ( popular )
8. I'd like a nice __juicy__orange . ( juice )
9. Your house is _farther____ from our school than mine . ( far )
10. Lan is good at English . She can speak English ___fluently___ . ( fluent )
I .Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verb in the brackets ( 1 mark ) :
1 . are There ( 1.be ) ..... any flowers behind your house ?
2. Mr Hoang can ( 2. drive ) ...drive..... but he doesn'thave a car .
3. The boys ( 3.be ) ...are.... in the school yard . They (4.play)...are playing....soccer now .
4. Nam often ( 5.fly ) ....flies.... his kite in the afternoon .
5. My father always ( 6.come ) ....comes... home late . He ( 7. finish ) .....finishes.. work at 5 o'clock .
6. I ( 8. nou understand ) .......don't understand..... his sentence . What does this word ( 9.mean ) ...mean......?
7. I'm thirsty . What about ( 10.have ) .....having.....a glass of orange juice ?
II. Use the words given in brackets to form a word that fits in the space ( 2 marks )
1. She ....teaches..... us English at school. TEACHER
2. In my ....neighborhood...... there is a park NEIGHBOR
3. BacGiang has a lot of ..beautiful.... places BEAUTY
4. What is the ...highest... of this mountain ? HIGH
5.We often buy cheap bread in the .. .bakery... BAKE
6. They have a lot of ......activities......... in the summer ACT
7. This is the ..oldest.... pagoda in Hanoi . OLD
8. Don't ride too quickly . It is .....dangerous...... DANGER
9. My house is ..bigger... than yours . BIG
10. He greets me in a ...friendly.... way FRIEND
III , Circle the best option A , B , C or D to complete the following senteces ( 1 marks ) :
1. Hoa lives in the country . Her house is in a small ...........
A. movie theater B.factory C. stadium D. village
2. My sister feels .......... again after her illness .
A. strongly B.strong C. is strong D . strength
3. This sign says " No smoking " . You ....... smoke .
A. can B must C.are D . must not
4. He ............ arrives on time .
A. not B. never C.does not D. do not
5. What is there ....................... breakfast ? There are noodles and vegetables .
A. in B.at C. for D.on
6. My sister has an expensive cassette recorder . She often ............... a lot .
A. listens to music B. watches films C.reads books D. listen to music 7.How ........... money do you often send to him ?
A. often B.many C.much D.far
8. My brother wants a good pair of shoes because he often goes ..............
A. jogging B. running C. swimming D. sailing
9. In spring , we often help our Mum ................ the housework .
A. for B. about C. on D. with
10. The weather here often .............. quickly . It's difficult to forecast . A. change A. changes C. is changing D. is going to change .
I .Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verb in the brackets ( 1 mark ) :
1 . Are There ( 1.be ) ..... any flowers behind your house ?
2. Mr Hoang can ( 2. drive ) ...drive..... but he doesn'thave a car . 3. The boys ( 3.be ) ....are... in the school yard . They (4.play)....are playing...soccer now .
4. Nam often ( 5.fly ) ....flies.... his kite in the afternoon .
5. My father always ( 6.come ) ...comes.... home late . He ( 7. finish ) ...finishes.... work at 5 o'clock .
6. I ( 8. nou understand ) .......don't understand..... his sentence . What does this word ( 9.mean ) .....mean.....?
7. I'm thirsty . What about ( 10.have ) ....having......a glass of orange juice ?
II. Use the words given in brackets to form a word that fits in the space ( 2 marks )
1. She ....teaches..... us English at school. TEACHER
2. In my .....neighborhood..... there is a park NEIGHBOR
3. BacGiang has a lot of ...beautiful... places BEAUTY
4. What is the ...height... of this mountain ? HIGH
5.We often buy cheap bread in the .. bakery.... BAKE
6. They have a lot of ........activitites....... in the summer ACT
7. This is the ....oldest.. pagoda in Hanoi . OLD
8. Don't ride too quickly . It is ....dangerous....... DANGER
9. My house is ...bigger.. than yours . BIG
10. He greets me in a ...friendly.... way FRIEND
III , Circle the best option A , B , C or D to complete the following senteces ( 1 marks ) :
1. Hoa lives in the country . Her house is in a small ........... A. movie theater B.factory C. stadium D. village
2. My sister feels .......... again after her illness . A. strongly B.strong C. is strong D . strength
3. This sign says " No smoking " . You ....... smoke . A. can B must C.are D . must not
4. He ............ arrives on time . A. not B. never C.does not D. do not
5. What is there ....................... breakfast ? There are noodles and vegetables . A. in B.at C. for D.on
6. My sister has an expensive cassette recorder . She often ............... a lot . A. listens to music B. watches films C.reads books D. listen to music
7.How ........... money do you often send to him ? A. often B.many C.much D.far
8. My brother wants a good pair of shoes because he often goes .............. A. jogging B. running C. swimming D. sailing
9. In spring , we often help our Mum ................ the housework . A. for B. about C. on D. with
10. The weather here often .............. quickly . It's difficult to forecast . A. change A. changes C. is changing D. is going to change .
I. Choose the best answer for each question below.
1. That bag looks heavy. I_______ you with it.
a. will help b. am going to help c. am helping d. help
2. Calm______and tell me what happened.
a. out b. down c. in d. up
3. You _____ forget what I told you. It's very important.
a. mustn't b. needn't c. don't have to d. can't
4. Cool the burns immediately so as to ______ tissue damage.
a. minimize b. relieve c. ease d. maximize
5. These medicines can_______ your headache.
a. ease b. elevate c. revive d. affect
6. Don't overheat the victim with blankets or coat.
a. make someone too hot b. make someone too cold
c. hurt someone d. destroy someone
7. They moved to the city_____well - paying jobs.
a. in order to get b. for getting
c. in order not to get d. so that getting
8. ____is a type of bed used for carrying the sick or injured people.
a. Stretcher b. Ambulance c. Bandage d. Crutch
9. I think I____ home across the park.
a. walk b. will walk c. am walking d. walking
10. I forgot to thank them_____ helping me.
a. about b. for c. of d. on
11. She covered her knees______ a blanket.
a. in b. under c. with d. of
12. The farmers look for other work_____ get more money for their family.
a. so as to b. in order that c. so as not to d. so that
13 The game _______ at two o’clock tomorrow.
a. has started b. is going to start c. start d. is starting
14. Is your English _______ better?
a. get b. got c. getting d. geting
15. I feel much _______ now that the exams are over.
a. more relaxed b. more relaxing c. relaxer d. relax
II. Word form
1. The people in the country are very open and .........friendly ...................... ( friend )
2. She is loved by many people because of her ...kindness ............ and consideration. ( kind )
3. Some of my ............relatives ................... live in the city. ( relate )
4. Air .............pollution ........................ is a big problem in the city nowadays. ( pollute )
5. She likes a .........câu này chắc là enjoyable.......................... evening in the countryside.
6. Mr Cuong teaches ................natural ........................ sciences. ( nature )
7. Disneyland is one of the famous areas of ...........entertainment ..................... ( entertain )
8. He had no .............explanation ................. for his absence. ( explain )
9. How .............careless ........................... of you to break that cup! ( care )
10. We live in a rather rich ...........neighborhood ....................... ( neighbor )
11. They are members of an international ............organization ...................... ( organize )
12. Television is very ..........popular ................. nowadays. ( popularity )
13. It’s ............dangerous ........................... to cross the avenue. ( danger )
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1) Your father is very kind (with/for/to/in) David.
2) Hurry or you will be late (for/at/on/from) school.
3) Were they present (in/at/on/about) the meeting?
4) She was confused (with/on/about/in) the dates.
5) His book is different (about/from/for/between) mine.
6) Your plan is similar (with/to/of/for) his.
7) The boy is afraid (of/on/in/about) snakes.
8) She is accustomed (with/to/on/of) getting up early.
9) He was successful (in/with/of/to) his job.
10) That student is very quick (with/at/for/about) mathematics.
11) Iraq is rich (on/for/to/in) oil.
12) Are you aware (with/to/of/for) the time?
13) Are you acquainted (to/with/in/of) this man?
14) He has been absent (from/of/to/with) school lately.
15) They are interested (in/on/about/with) buying a new house.
16) Smoking is harmful (for/with/to/about) our health.
17) She is serious (with/about/of/for) learning to be a doctor.
18) I couldn’t believe what he said. It was contrary (to/with/for/in) his thought.
19) Our study is very important (for/with/to/about) our future and useful (for/to/with/in) our country.
20) Don’t give up your hope. Be confident (of/about/in/with) yourself.
21) I have some tickets available (for/to/of/with) you.
22) Are you capable (with/of/for/to) that job?
23) He is accustomed (to/with/for/in) driving fast like this.
24) Are you confident (with/of/about/in) what she has said?
25) The room was available (with/for/to/on) 2 people.
26) Finally, Jack is successful (on/in/at/to) his trade.
27) This theatre is often crowded (with/to/on/about) viewers.
28) Your bag is similar (with/to/about/for) mine.
29) The bottle is full (with/of/in/at) water.
30) Poison is harmful (to/with/for/about) humans.
31) Cheques are useful (with/to/for/on) travellers.
32) Are you successful (on/in/at/to) your experiment?
33) She got back safe (for/from/with/to) her adventure.
34) It was very lucky (to/for/of/with) me that my bag was found.
35) He seems friendly (on/to/for/about) everyone in the village.
36) She was sad (about/for/with/to) my refusal.
37) Quang Linh is popular (with/for/to/in) folk songs.
38) The student is quick (with/at/on/to) understanding what the teacher explains.
39) The story is very pleasant (to/with/for/in) us.
40) He is very kind (to/of/with/for) me.
41) I’m capable (of/with/for/to) speaking two languages.
42) She is never late (to/for/with/from) work.
43) It was very nice (to/of/in/for) him to give me a lift.
44) Yesterday Nga was absent (with/from/to/for) class because she was ill.
45) Contrary (to/with/for/about) his doctor’s orders, he has gone back to work.
46) Don’t worry (about/with/to/for) the money! I’ll lend you.
47) They have been waiting (for/with/to/at) the bus for half an hour.
48) Why don’t you ask (with/to/for/on) a pay increase?
49) He took advantage (of/in/about/for) this opportunity to explain why he had done that.
50) The weeks went slowly (by/with/of/for).
51) You have to move this box to make room (for/to/about/with) the new television set.
52) Nowadays we rely increasingly (on/in/at/to) computers to regulate the flow of traffic in the town.
53) Translate these sentences (for/into/with/of) English.
54) Have you taken notice (to/for/of/with) the sign “No Smoking”?
55) Ken prefers Chinese food (about/to/over/with) French food.
56) Don’t shout (to/at/with/for) the child when he makes a mistake.
57) Last Sunday I was invited (to/on/in/at) his wedding party.
58) I have been looking (after/for/into/at) my dog for two days but I haven’t seen it yet.
59) I don’t care (about/for/with/to) what they have said.
60) I talked to him so enjoyably that I lost track (to/with/of/for) the time.
61) He spent too much money (with/on/to/in) that car.
62) Do you believe (on/at/to/in) God?
63) You must make allowance (to/for/with/of) him because he has been ill.
64) May I start now? Yes, go (up/down/ahead/back).
65) She caught sight (with/of/to/for) a car in the distance.
66) She is leaving (to/for/with/at) Paris.
67) Don’t make noise! I’m concentrating (to/on/in/at) the question.
68) Things are going (to/on/out/off) nicely.
69) She has suffered (from/to/with/about) her heart attack.
70) The exchange rate of dollars is going (up/down/on/with) from 16,000 VND to 15,750 VND for one US dollar.
71) We have lost touch (with/of/for/over) each other for a long time.
72) I must study hard to keep pace (with/of/for/to) my classmates.
73) The prices of petrol are going (up/down/on/out) from 52 US dollars to 54 US dollars for a barrel.
74) I usually regard him (with/in/as/at) my close friend.
75) Don’t make a fuss (over/on/at/of) such trifles.
76) The bomb has gone (out/off/over/with) in a crowded street.
77) Who will look (for/after/at/around) the child when you’re away?
78) Congratulate you (in/to/on/with) winning the game.
79) I feel very hot because the electricity has gone (off/out/along/after).
80) The plane crashed (into/on/in/with) the mountain.
81) I’ve lost my keys. Can you help me look (at/for/after/into) them?
82) The book is divided (to/in/into/for) three parts.
83) I wrote to the company asking them (to/for/about/with) more information about the job.
84) Many people regard him (as/to/in/of) one of the greatest pianists in the world.
85) Our teacher was very kind (of/to/for/with) us.
86) Her children are very quick (with/about/at/for) computer games.
87) This kind of music is popular (for/to/with/about) the young.
88) Boys are fond (in/of/on/at) playing football.
89) Last week the beach was overcrowded (of/over/with/for) people.
90) She’s very worried (for/with/at/about) her mother’s health.
91) Why are these two schools different (to/from/with/at) each other?
92) Most children are ill-prepared (to/for/from/at) employment.
93) Four-fifths of the world’s computers use programs (at/in/on/about) English.
94) Attending all the lectures is important (to/with/at/in) us.
95) English belongs (from/to/on/in) those who use it.
96) Clean air provides us (for/at/with/about) a healthy supply of oxygen.
97) My brother is very interested (in/at/on/about) chess but he is not good at it.
98) I don’t think he was present (in/at/on/of) the meeting yesterday.
99) Are you serious (for/about/orwith/over) learning to be an architect?
100) She has become very famous (for/at/on/with) her novels.
101) Mary always take good care (for/of/to/with) her children.
102) Henry was born (on/in/at/to) 1992.
103) Lisa is very good (at/with/in/about) chemistry.
104) The forest fire went (after//out/offt/along) after two days.
105) I always find it hard to keep pace (up/with/for/on) Nam, one of the best students in my class.
106) What do you often do (in/on/at/of) the evening?
107) Smoking is not good (for/at/about/of) our health.
108) The interview was broadcast (on/in/at/for) radio and television.
109) That farmer succeeded (on/in/at/with) raising fish.
110) Clean air is necessary (with/for/about/of) our health.
111) The future of a country depends (in/at/on/from) the youth.
112) There is a great difference (from/between/about/for) these two things.
113) My father is used (to/on/in/at) living in the countryside.
114) My father isn’t pleased (for/about/with/from) my work.
115) Many people are involved (on/in/of/at) the use of English.
116) English provides ready access (with/to/for/of) the world scholarship.
117) She is always fed up (at/with/for/about) washing dishes after dinner.
118) The roofs are covered (with/about/by/for) red tiles.
119) My father insisted (in/on/of/at) building a new house.
120) We are looking forward (in/at/for/to) seeing you aga
30. They ………. haven't replied to the letter we sent two months ago
A. still B. yet C. already D. ever
31. His face looks …………., but I can’t remember his name.
A. similar B. alike C. memorial D. familiar
32. The fire officer is coming to …………the building tomorrow.
A. look B. inspect C. witness D. watch
33. The boys hurt ……….. when they injured down from the tree.
A. one another B. each other C. himself D. themselves
34. I’m sure they were …………lies
A. making B. telling C. doing D. saying
35. She’d rather die than ………..Peter.
A. she married B. to marry C. marrying D. marry
36. Eric is going to be very lonely living by himself in that remote area.
A. Eric will live by himself in that distant place and he will feel very lonely.
B. Eric enjoys being on his own, so living in that remote place won’t bother him much.
C. That area is very far from the city, so Eric will be alone most of the time.
D. Remote areas are often lonely to live in, but Eric enjoys the solitude.
37. You could hardly have decided on a less secure career than that of a novelist.
A. There are some careers that are not as secure as that of a novelist.
B. If it is security that you are after, you should try being a novelist.
C. In deciding to be a novelist, you have probably chosen the least secure career possible.
D. There are probably better ways of securing your future than becoming a novelist.
38. Only Mike has the expertise to carry out this project.
A. This project can only be carried out by someone with the same knowledge and skills that Mike has.
B. There is only one person with the skill required for this project, and that is Mike.
C. Mike should be the one to do the project because he knows so much.
D. Mike has to be consulted about this project because he knows more than anyone else.
39. If I had known you needed a hand painting your house, I would have helped you.
A. I didn’t help you to paint your house because I had no idea that you were doing it.
B. I am planning to help you to paint your house whenever you are ready.
C. Let me know when you are going to paint your house, and I will lend a hand.
D. You didn’t tell me you needed help painting your house; otherwise, I’d have assisted you.
40. Ellen would trust her mother, but not her sister, with anything.
A. Although Ellen finds her mother completely trustworthy, she does not feel the same about her sister.
B. Ellen felt she could trust neither her mother nor her sister with anything.
C. There was nothing that Ellen would not trust her mother, as well as her sister, with.
D. Neither Ellen nor her sister feel that they can trust their mother with everything.
41. Having prepared for the worst, they were pleasantly surprised to find themselves by
passed by the hurricane.
A. Even if the hurricane had hit them, they wouldn’t have been affected much.
B. It was such a relief when the hurricane did not strike them, though they had prepared for the worst.
C. Had they not made such extensive preparations, they would have suffered even worse damage.
D. While they had made preparations for the hurricane, it was still a relief that they did not suffer much damage.
42. In Nepal, literacy increased by approximately 40 percent from the early 1950s to the end
of the century.
A. 40 percent of the people of Nepal became literate during the latter half of the 20th century.
B. At the end of the 20th century, about 40 percent of the Nepalese were literate, much higher than in the early 1950s.
C. About 40 percent more of the Nepalese population became literate during the second half of the 20th century.
D. From the middle to the end of 20th century, only about 40 percent of Nepalese people could read and write.
43. Though once quite fatal, the threat of pneumonia has been greatly reduced as a result of
antibiotic treatment.
A. A threatening disease which used to be fatal in the past, pneumonia has now been eliminated by antibiotic treatment.
B. Pneumonia was a rather deadly disease in the past, but antibiotic treatment has lessened its dangers very much.
C. Despite its dangers being significantly reduced thanks to antibiotics, pneumonia can still be rather deadly.
D. In order to lessen its deadliness, the threatening disease pneumonia must be treated with antibiotics.
44. The eradication of snakes by humans has resulted in an abrupt rise in rodent populations
in certain areas.
A. The number of rodents living in a certain place is directly connected to how many snakes humans are killing.
B. The rate of elimination by humans not only of snakes but also of rodents has gone up significantly in some areas.
C. Had humans not eliminated the snakes in some areas, there would be much smaller populations of rodents living there.
D. By skilling snakes, humans have caused the numbers of rodents in some places to increase drastically.
45. Few novels offer as sharp a commentary on the injustices faced by Blacks as Richard
Wright’s Native Son.
A. Unlike most novels, Native Son was based on wrongs Richard Wright himself, as a Black, had faced.
B. Native Son, by Richard Wright, is one of his many sharply critical novels about the injustices faced by Blacks.
C. Richard Wright’s Native Son comments more cuttingly than most novels on the unfairness Blacks confront.
D. Quite a few novels, such as Richard Wright’s Native Son, comment cuttingly on the unfairness confronted by Blacks