LEXICO PRACTICE TESTS FOR NEC 1 Edited [PDF]

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TEST 1 Part 1. 1. It is not definite that the company will accept our offer, but there's a ___________ chance so there is no reason not to try. A. sporting

B. bragging

C. pumping

D. bubbling

2. She was ___________ with excitement, imagining how fun her first vacation abroad would be after years working without resting. A. bubbling over

B. bristling at

C. plodding along

D. fawning over

3. I had to give up on having a pet dog because whenever it got sick, a trip to the vet would ___________. A. clear me out

B. clean me out

C. wipe me out

D. dry me out

4. Annie and John hid their relationship so well that it took Mary quite a time to ___________ to the fact that they were dating. A. come down

B. glom onto

C. dawn on

D. cotton on

5. By successfully ___________ two seconds off his last best time, our son has not only won the first prize but also set the world record. A. cutting

B. clipping

C. sizing

D. gashing

6. Parkour, an activity which used not to be heard of by many people in India, is now ___________ in this country. A. big

B. faddy

C. rife

D. conventional

7. I like both teaching and researching so the position of a professor in college is a kind of halfway ___________ between the two for me. A. house

B. line

C. road

D. hunch

8. Living in the commuter ___________ is fine, but I’m planning to move into the city centre. A. belt

B. pane

C. line

D. skirt

9. Be careful before you sign the contract, remember to read every details including the ___________ print. A. bold

B. hidden

C. fine 1

D. clean

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10. The food tour was great, except for the insects, they looked and tasted so horrible that I ___________ with disgust. A. gloated

B. grimaced

C. grinned

D. chuckled

11. ___________ your heart and mind of sinful thoughts before you enter the pagoda. A. Clean

B. Purify

C. Liberate

D. Cleanse

12. Unfortunately, the victim didn’t make it to the hospital, he was pronounced ___________. A. dead from the neck up

B. dead on sight

C. dead in the water

D. dead on arrival

13. Despite the harsh flow of the stream, she ___________ her way through the water. A. powered

B. struck

C. directed

D. led

14. A career in marketing has always been what she desires, so she just ___________ herself in her work. A. immersed

B. submerged

C. engulfed

D. dipped

15. The polls are too close to call, and it looks like this election is going to be a real ___________. A. brain-teaser

B. enigma

C. cliffhanger

D. buoyancy

Part 2. 1. She is very active and sociable, so it is surprising that she dates such a quiet and ___________ man like Khoi. (ASSUME) 2. I knew it! Jean was not at all a faithful husband. Now stop saying my suspicion was ___________ (FOUND)! 3. After just 3 days, Donald has been able to dive ___________ into the pool. (HEAD) 4. Most homeless people in the US are ___________, they are all around cafes and restaurants ready to pick up wasted food or leftovers. (FREE) 5. Sam was ___________ by Linda at first sight, no wonder she is considered a campus fairy. (TWITTER)

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TEST 2 Part 1. 1. These days, schools no longer ___________ girls away from STEM subjects thanks to the propagation of gender equality. A. direct

B. drive

C. steer

D. guide

2. I cannot understand what does Jenny ___________ against Tom that makes her treat such a nice guy so badly. A. hold

B. have

C. keep

D. make

3. It turned out I was wrong to think that I could reach the finish line as I started to ___________ in the heat just thirty minutes after the race started. A. shrivel

B. weed

C. wither

D. wilt

4. After Janice had to wait two hours to see her doctor, she became ___________ with the office staff. A. distressed

B. averse

C. vexatious

D. belligerent

5. Is it ironic when people ___________ glasses of wine and drink to each other's health? A. splat

B. clunk

C. clank

D. clink

6. Don’t think that being children of celebrities is great because you would not only have fame but also expectations ___________ you since birth. A. thrust upon

B. pasted to

C. forced on

D. rammed on

7. ___________! You have been in the bathroom for an hour and the concert starts at nine. A. Tut tut

B. Aye aye

C. Chop chop

D. Up up

8. As an introvert, I really admire anyone who is a __________ with great confidence and communication skills. A. quick wire

B. cup of beer

C. good mixer

D. hot dish.

9. I know you are ___________ to French fries, but you had better cut down on it. A. smitten

B. hooked

C. partial

D. tied

10. There is a very strong movement in my country now against ___________ sports like hunting or shooting even though they are parts of national traditions. 3

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A. lethal

B. death

C. blood

D. red

11. The ___________ of central control has stifled local initiative. A. dead hand

B. smirky fingers

C. eagle eyes

D. tight grip

12. After a sleepless night, tiredness gradually ___________ him while he was driving. A. lurk up on

B. crept up on

C. cinched on

D. edged on

13. Alexa has got her boyfriend ___________, he will do everything she says. A. eating out of her hand

B. following her through the garden

C. to wash her clothes

D. to sell her his heart

14. A large proportion of the households in this area is ___________ to the internet thanks to a generous foreign donor. A. linked up

B. hooked up

C. wired up

D. crossed up

15. It came as a shock to Dan to find out that the police officer killed in the ___________ of duty yesterday was his dad. A. hours

B. line

C. call

D. strike

Part 2. 1. Depending on a person’s cultural background, he or she might ___________ hunting as an act of violence or not. (CONCEPT) 2. Instead, throughout his term as minister, he rode in the vehicle used by his predecessor and continued to live in a(n) ___________ house. (PRETEND) 3. Given the sensitivity of the matter, her frankness during the meeting was absolutely ___________ (JUDGE) 4. Action movies with fighting scenes have become so popular that people are increasingly ___________to violence on TV. (SENSE) 5. The ___________ of the book generally describes the author’s academic career and her gratitude for her mother. (WORD)

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TEST 3 Part 1. 1. The spokesperson said the information campaign was a ___________ to hide the most regressive tax in history. A. red curtain

B. witch cloak

C. book cover

D. fig leaf

2. Depression was once thought to be a ___________ of an individual's imagination but research has shown that SAD is a real disorder. A. figment

B. figure

C. byproduct

D. docket

3. Dennis is very ___________ about things; he never lets anything stress him out. A. tolerant

B. impetuous

C. warm-hearted

D. laid-back

4. Were I to have the courage of my ___________, I would tell the boss how domineering he was. A. convictions

B. points

C. slant

D. stance

5. Joe thinks he can win the fight with that muscular man, he is really a ___________ short of load. A. stone

B. log

C. brick

D. hog

6. It has taken them all this time to ___________ on a name for their baby. A. decide

B. conclude

C. assent

D. consent

7. After winning the lottery, the man squandered his money on gambling and was soon on ___________ after a year. A. Queer street

B. Baker street

C. Pauper street

D. Tramp street

8. Facebook's shares are ___________ after the company launched a new Instagram feature that will compete with TikTok in the US. A. holding her thumb

B. on high skies

C. coming up roses

D. on a tear

9. The two generals, although ___________ cooperating to attack the enemy, actually detest each other. A. showily

B. ostensibly

C. audaciously 5

D. benignly

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10. The company is ___________ to see if this plan provokes any interest in the young customer group. A. flying a kite

B. dropping the ball

C. shooting the messenger

D. dropping the penny

11. They offered to buy her a BMW but she's holding ___________ a Porsche. A. out for

B. out on

C. back with

D. up with

12. Although I am not a ___________ person, I sometimes do find some sex scenes on TV a bit excessive and unacceptable. A. prudish

B. sanctimonious

C. raffish

D. dyspeptic

13. I never cease to admire the ___________ endurance of my grandfather when captured by the Nazi during World War Two. A. placid

B. stoical

C. obstinate

D. immutable

14. Different from a misanthrope who has a hatred of people in general, Joey is more of a ___________ being distrustful of human goodness and sincerity. A. pessimist

B. tyrant

C. cynic

D. misogynist

15. When will you realise that it was your self-righteous and ___________ attitude that prevented you from learning better ideas from other people? A. fallow

B. ghoulish

C. bigoted

D. conniving

Part 2 1. I find it impossible to guide such a wild and ___________ person like her. (STRONG) 2. He threatened to ___________ his eldest son if he chooses to give up the family business. (HEIR) 3. Because we had to arrive on time, our ship had no choice but to ___________ the congested area. (NAVIGATE) 4. The differences were ___________ to all but the most trained eye. (PERCEIVE) 5. Mary has just given birth yesterday so she is currently on ___________ leave. (MOTHER)

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TEST 4 Part 1. 1. He's been working with a ___________over the past few weeks to make up for wasted time. A. drudgery

B. servitude

C. vengeance

D. nudge

2. He felt his heart ___________ as his bride-to-be began her walk down the aisle. A. fasten

B. quicken

C. expedite

D. heighten

3. Constance ___________ a sigh of relief when she heard that her loan was approved. A. gave

B. uttered

C. expressed

D. breathed

4. The telephone lines were ___________ with callers trying to get through to the electricity supplier. A. jammed

B. throttled

C. congested

D. glutted

5. If there happened to be both rich and poor people, as there happen to be both black and white ones, then the advantages of the ___________ might well spread in time to the hard-up. A. well-heeled

B. big-hearted

C. open-handed

D. tight-fisted

6. Most popular magazines have a(n) ___________ page where letters about difficulties with relationships are answered. A. sharing

B. personal

C. advice

D. problem

7. Two agents in our team were shot in ___________ for the killing of a rival gang member. A. return

B. retaliation

C. reprisal

D. recrimination

8. His talent meant he could create wondrous things, but his ___________ meant he hardly ever felt like working. A. adversity

B. lethargy

C. ineptitude

D. tactlessness

9. I left in high ___________ after waiting for them over an hour and not receiving any apologies. A. rage

B. taciturnity

C. oscillation

D. dudgeon

10. Everyone knows about his genius even though he never admits, good wine needs no ___________. 7

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A. barter

B. advertisement

C. bush

D. barrel

11. We don’t have enough __________ data to prove that the phenomenon is really affecting the environment in a negative way. A. empirical

B. informed

C. substantive

D. static

12. She acts as if she really is the ___________ of our team and everyone has to rely on her. A. lone wolf

B. white elephant

C. big shark

D. queen bee

13. The police have been ___________ war on drug dealers in the city since January but their effort does not seem to be very effective. A. waging

B. staging

C. fighting

D. raging

14. The foreigners were amazed at the ___________ variety of goods in the huge department store. A. beleaguered

B. bewildering

C. baffling

D. bizonal

15. James kept trying to ___________ his duties, but his manager told him if he didn’t start taking responsibility for his work he would have to leave the company. A. beaver away

B. weasel out of

C. chicken out of

D. clam up

Part 2. 1. The sandwich shop she's opening is a ___________ alternative to the town's maledominated coffee shop culture. (STAFF) 2. The army of this Asian country has a long history of guerrilla ___________ (WAR) 3. Being a war ___________ is a dangerous job because you will have to bring yourself to the most conflict-ridden parts of the world. (RESPOND) 4. During the 20th century, industrialisation continued ___________ with technology being upgraded rapidly. (PACE) 5. Under ___________, white people were not allowed to marry their non-white counterparts. (APART) Key: 1. DISTAFF (n) = female or relating to women 2. WARFARE (n) = the activity of fighting a war, especially using particular weapons or method 8

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3. CORRESPONDENT (n) = a person who reports news from a particular country or on a particular subject for a newspaper or a television or radio station. 4. APACE (adv) = happening quickly 5. APARTHEID (n) = the former political system in South Africa in which only white people had full political and other rights.

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1. From our tent, we could see the delightful ___________ of lake Lukedeer. A. scene

B. prospect

C. background

D. layout

2. In Australia, the government controls the maintenance of war __________, post-war commemorations and battle exploit memorials. A. graves

B. tombs

C. grounds

D. catacombs

3. Perhaps tomorrow’s event will mark the ___________ of my life, I cannot wait any longer! A. bright buff

B. full spark

C. high spot

D. full bloom

4. An unusual noise from the back of the class during the exam __________ the teacher’s attention. A. held

B. sustained

C. arrested

D. upheld

5. The new employee failed to realize the importance of obedience in this company and refused to toe the ___________ line. A. party

B. camp

C. function

D. union

6. Bao is a ___________ off the old block of his father while his sister is more like the mother. A. tip

B. chip

C. piece

D. copy

7. He regarded this second prize just as a ___________ in order to prevent him from suing the judges for corruption. A. factoid

B. sob

C. whizz

D. sop

8. Although his presidential campaign won ___________ from several celebrities, it failed to compensate for his incompetence in dealing with last year’s economic crisis. A. involvement

B. warrant

C. endorsement

D. patronage

9. Cinderella wore a beautiful dress to the party and was the ___________ of the ball. A. beauty

B. belle

C. center

D. charmer

10. Much as I like Literature, I cannot stand my teacher’s voice-slow, emotionless and without ___________. A. inflation

B. reflection

C. inflection

D. infliction

11. I couldn’t come to your party as the date ___________ with my holiday. 10

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A. clashed

B. struck

C. opposed

D. occurred

12. At the start of the course every student is assigned a(n) ___________ of studies. A. advisor

B. consultant

C. counsellor

D. curator

13. You should prioritize the public interest over a group’s ___________ interests. A. personal

B. sectional

C. segregated

D. exclusive

14. I hardly want to participate in extracurricular activities but this volunteer job is so interesting that I accepted the offer with ___________. A. solace

B. consternation

C. chastisement

D. alacrity

15. The couple divorced after the husband was found ___________ an affair with a neighbor. A. making

B. having

C. performing

D. doing

Part 2. 1. The ___________ cannot really understand these medical documents. (PERSON) 2. I need to get away from the hectic city for a while so I am planning to travel ___________ this weekend. (COUNTRY) 3. I worked late last night because I was ___________ with my project. (HAND) 4. Despite its historical inaccuracies, the film was one of the ___________ films of the year, making the second highest profits. (GROSS) 5. I did not lie to you, by ___________ God I swear. (MIGHT) THE ALMIGHTY = God

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1. Sandy stole my ___________ when she announced that she was pregnant two days before I'd planned to tell people about my pregnancy. A. thunder

B. limelight

C. stage

D. mind

2. Dressed in a bright red suit for the wedding, Jack apparently was making a ___________ of himself. A. mess

B. light

C. spectacle

D. spot

3. You don’t have the sound business ___________ that is necessary for success so I would advise you to find another career. A. starkness

B. acumen

C. punditry

D. wit

4. More than 500 ___________ were involved in the coronation scene of Puyi in “The last Emperor”. A. adjuncts

B. appendages

C. extras

D. additives

5. Entering the National Competition for the gifted ___________ tremendous concentration and effort. A. stipulates

B. extracts

C. exacts

D. inquires

6. Despite their disagreement, the representatives of the two nations managed to reach a(n) ___________ settlement, bringing temporary peace for both sides. A. affable

B. fraternal

C. amiable

D. amicable

7. The first successful flight in human history completed by the Wright brothers ___________ the law of gravity and stunned everybody. A. refuted

B. defied

C. quelled

D. disproved

8. The concert ended and the crowd quickly ___________, returning the quietness to the small town. A. disassembled

B. dissembled

C. dismantled

D. disgorged

9. After winning the lottery, they moved into a more ___________ house in a high-class residential area and had a more comfortable life. A. well-attended

B. well-built

C. well-appointed

D. well-disposed

10. Tony, you are trying to make her believe your lies so just keep it simple, do not overegg the ___________. A. brulee

B. pudding

C. sponge 12

D. madeleines

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11. My school always forces students to follow the rules to the ___________ without caring about their feelings. A. book

B. letter

C. lines

D. dots

12. Although my new house is fine, I still prefer the old one which ___________ a river. A. backs onto

B. faces off

C. stands by

D. sides with

13. We are required to ___________ empirical data and evidence from reliable sources to support our argument. A. adduce

B. attest

C. elicit

D. accost

14. Since John is the bee’s ___________ in terms of English, it is no wonder so many friends ask him for support in this subject. A. wings

B. knees

C. antenna

D. spiracle

15. There is no need to ___________ over the cracks, I know you are having problems, just tell me and I will help you. A. carpet

B. paper

C. lay

D. curtain

Part 2. 1. The charity is facing great financial difficulties so its manager wants to turn it into a ___________ company. (PROFIT) 2. I recall being ___________ by the authorities of the hospital for being careless and inexperienced during my first years as a doctor. (BRAID) 3. He had years of experience as a legal ___________ before he became a teacher. (PRACTICE) 4. The booming economy has attracted a(n) ___________ of funds from both domestic and foreign investors. (FLOW) 5. Boys and girls used to be taught separately before a nationwide movement for ___________ grew. (EDUCATE)

TEST 7 1. The boss made no ___________ to their gender, all the female workers were forced to do the heavy work as their male counterparts. 13

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A. concession

B. compromise

C. allowance

D. regression

2. Without discipline, students may think that they have the ___________ to do whatever they want. A. licence

B. autocracy

C. prerogative

D. dispensation

3. It's a good film, but the ___________ near the ending scene is a bit complex and demands watchers to be extremely analytic to understand. A. flummery

B. delineation

C. aberration

D. convolution

4. It was very childish of you to ___________ over your opponent’s failure immediately on the stage when the result was announced. A. jolly

B. relish

C. gloat

D. brag

5. After 11 years in the ___________, Johnson made an unexpected comeback in the movie Bear. A. damp

B. wilderness

C. badlands

D. wasteland

6. It is often hard for parents to take the opinions of their children on ___________ due to the generation gap. A. board

B. mind

C. check

D. self

7. Luckily, our research is supported by a(n) ___________ from the National Science Foundation. A. grant

B. bursary

C. aid

D. endowment

8. Your father was only 17 when he ___________ at Harvard, now look at your school report. A. matriculated

B. registered

C. postulated

D. imparted

9. Elen has stayed in bed for a whole week, take him out for a walk, that will surely put the ___________ back into his cheeks. A. colours

B. roses

C. daisy

D. pinky mallow

10. Before going back to school, you have to ___________ for at least a week after the operation. A. rejuvenate

B. recuperate

C. overhaul

D. reinvigorate

11. This naughty class always ___________with their new teachers, which usually greatly discourages them from teaching. 14

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A. hits it out

B. tries it on

C. kicks it up

D. rubs it in

12. He won't be able to stand the pressure here for long, I will ___________ him 5 months and let's see if I am right. A. put

B. give

C. tell

D. save

13. The event was not really well-attended, there were about 50 people ___________ the outside. A. on

B. near

C. round

D. at

14 The paper was divided into three parts to ___________ on and analyse the diplomatic strategy of Vietnam during the 1990-2000 period. A. expunge

B. expurgate

C. expatiate

D. expound

15. That team always sweeps the ___________ in the annual league, leaving very few medals for the others. A. top

B. prizes

C. table

D. board

1. Because the flight is expected to last longer than 12 hours, we will be provided a(n) ___________ meal. (FLY) 2. My father tried to make a clear ___________ between his work and his private time as a way to treat his depression. (LINE) 3. The king was always afraid of making mistakes because he cared about how ___________ would judge him. (POST) 4. In this poor region of the country, hospital beds were scarce and medicines were practically ___________ during the first month of the COVID-19 outbreak . (EXIST) 5. The role in The Duke of Mount Deer is regarded as Tony Leung’s ___________ role, bring him fame and success. (CAREER)

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1. In the end, it ___________ that the champion didn’t get the prize by himself but thanks to his intimate relationship with the judge panel. A. befell

B. occurred

C. transpired

D. issued

2. I don't think Paul will ever get married — he's the stereotypical ___________ bachelor. A. settled

B. confirmed

C. fixed

D. determined

3. Stop staying up late Bang, you are only 17 and I can see you are beginning to ___________ grey. A. get

B. go

C. grow

D. get

4. The suburbans were seen as the ___________ of clerkly conformism, complacency, and conservatism. A. effigy

B. epitome

C. figure

D. personage

5. When I was young, I didn't know that sugar ___________ naturally in fruit and thought that the sweetness came from my mom’s sugar jar. A. betides

B. precipitates

C. prevails

D. occurs

6. I cannot understand why my girlfriend always spends hours ___________ herself before going out even when we might be late after that. A. preening

B. pimping

C. sprinkling

D. pinking

7. Your father would fly off the handle if he knew you bet your car ___________ the toss of a coin A. on

B. at

C. by

D. with

8. Jenny tried to ___________ into the darkness, hoping to find where this unknown sound came from. A. glimpse

B. peer

C. stare

D. peep

9. Since there has been a change of ___________ for the concert, we will have to start going earlier in case I might not know that place. A. alley

B. venue

C. scene

D. sight

10. Son, remember, although money is important, never do anything that is not ___________. A. above board

B. under the sky

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11. My grandma is 82 already but she still lives with the ___________ of a twenty-yearold, walking and painting everyday. A. zeal

B. appetite

C. zest

D. gusto

12. Those who really need to hear the message don't come to the meetings, so I'm just ___________ to the choir. A. singing

B. preaching

C. speaking

D. orating

13. The five masked men who ___________ the South London Bank on Tuesday have been caught this morning. A. held up

B. robbed off

C. broke for

D. dashed in

14. The smallest ___________ could lead to the delay of the whole project, so please check your schedule carefully and do not miss your deadlines! A. slippage

B. slip-up

C. slip

D. slipcase

15. My teacher ___________ my article to make it sound less aggressive. A. whiles down

B. waters down

C. squares down

D. romps down

Part 2. 1. Studying abroad is a ___________ decision and requires serious consideration. (MOMENT) 2. Looking at her ___________clothes, you might be surprised to know that Mary has moved to the city for over 20 years. (COUNTRY) 3. He became the ___________ king of football, scoring 28 goals in his first season. (CROWN) 4. The answers out there right now offered by a variety of fields are too facile - they're actually ___________, or logically circular truisms that reveal nothing. (LOGIC) 5. In the past, Asian women lived in total ___________ to the men in her family. (SERVE)

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1. Are you sure you want to become a teacher? Repeating the same thing every day for years can ___________ you down. A. put

B. get

C. take

D. bring

2. Things have ___________ since the riots last week and people can finally go back to work again. A. simmered down B stomped off

C. steamed out

D. leveled down

3. Soon will come the time when your child start to ___________ your authority and hardly can you control him like before. A churn out

B kicking against

C grousing against D shunting out

4. Why don’t you just feel satisfied with what you have already had instead of trying to keep up with the ___________. A. Smiths

B. Joneses

C. neighbours

D. Johansson

5. The report ___________ the mistaken belief that applying vinegar on your face can help people get rid of acne. A. dispels

B. disparages

C. dissipates

D. dispatches

6. I know it is a risky move to invest all my savings in this real estate project during this unstable period of the economy so I am ___________ for anything. A. game

B. brave

C. fain

D. boarded

7. Had I not thought it would just be a child’s ___________ and hadn’t seriously revised for it, I would have passed the exam. A. quiz

B. play

C. game

D. thing

8. The school should ___________ regulations to implement gender equity education, and promulgate them. A. erect

B. demolish

C. heed

D. sermonize

9. I never thought Jenny and I could become best friends because she appeared cold on first ___________, but later I realised she was just shy. A. sight

B. acquaintance

C. encounter

D. day

10. The dealer wanted $400, I wanted to pay $300, and $350 was the final price after we decided to split the ___________. A. share

B. total

C. difference 18

D. gap

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11. You shouldn’t have criticised him ìn front of his friends. It was extremely ___________ of you. A. insensitive

B. insensible

C. unsentimental

D. discordant

12. You should be cautious when getting involved and test the ___________ before committing yourself. A. temperature

B. heat

C. water

D. air

13. Although the king has abdicated the throne in his son’s favour, he still rules the country ___________. A. de facto

B. de jure

C. de pronto

D. jamais vu

14 Despite Mary’s talents, Mary’s mother still forced her to become an ordinary ___________ worker, confining her to the office. A. clerical

B. white-collar

C. clergy

D. back-room

15. Mary attempted to ___________ herself with her new boss by volunteering to take on extra work and even leaving the office later than everybody else. A. satiate

B. flatter

C. ingratiate

D. commend

Part 2. 1. If you didn't do anything ___________, why did you feel worried when the police called you in? (CREDIT) 2. Her husband didn’t know about her ___________ affair with her boss. (MARRY) 3. You had better ask your tattoo artist to provide you ___________ instructions. (CARE) 4. The President’s car was escorted by motorcycle ___________ on his way to the Queen’s palace. (RIDE) 5. Unfortunately, his ___________ has prevented him from taking part in this debate. I hope he will soon recover and be with us again. (DISPOSE)

TEST 10 Part 1. 1. On the threshold of adulthood, it is normal for a teenager to go through a period of ___________ with uncertainty and many worries dominating their minds. 19

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A. crank

B. angst

C. borstal

D. perturbation

2. The police forces from both countries were involved in the ___________of the escaped prisoners because they had run into the forest that is the natural border between the two nations. A. apprehension

B. attenuation

C. capitulation

D. seizure

3. Galileo's ideas were well in ___________ of the age in which he lived. A. front

B. headway

C. advance

D. forth

4. The jazz ___________ has played in 7 countries in Asia and Vietnam is going to be their next destination. A. assemble

B. ensemble

C. congregation

D. association

5. A ___________ of disapproval of Brexit was reported throughout Britain due to concerns about long-term economic impacts of this decision. A. choir

B. chorus

C. carol

D. corps

6. I ___________ that learning Chemistry is hard, if you try harder, I believe you will manage to at least pass the exam! A. assent

B. grant

C. cede

D. bid

7. He criticized the Director and, by ___________, the whole judge panel of this swimwear pageant competition. A. implication

B. implementation C. connotation

D. inference

8. The cliff was nearly ___________ and impossible to climb. A. perpendicular

B. perpetual

C. upstanding

D. erectile

9. There is no need to have a ___________. I will clear this mess when I am done and return you your tidy living room. A. fuse

B. fit

C. flip

D. steam

10. I got first-aid treatment down to a(n) ___________ after working in the Emergency Room for a year. A. artwork

B. instinct

C. science

D. routine

11. When I heard that he wanted to organize a party in his 250-square-feet apartment, I knew his plan was going to be dead in the ___________. A. water

B. well

C. sea 20

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12. What really exists and happens in Area 51 is still ___________ in mystery and attracts debate. A. clouded

B. shrouded

C. blanketed

D. parceled

13. Just make up your mind and tell me whether you want to continue this project or not, stop ___________ hot and cold! A. breathing

B. blowing

C. acting

D. gusting

14. Thinking that this crime drama is just blood and ___________ is a big mistake because the plot is extremely intelligent. A. fluid

B. gore

C. gut

D. kill

15. I never tell my sister anything because I know she will definitely ___________ it out. A. split

B. blurt

C. slip

D. gush

Part 2. 1. During the time I was ___________ in the hospital, I spent countless hours drawing and praying to stay positive. (BED) 2. The centre was awarded a grant for education ___________ to poor students. (REACH) 3. Without some new force promoting ___________, the decline in fertility rates is concerning for many developed countries. (CREATE) 4. The ___________ effects of music and fog enhance the air of mystery in the movie. (SPHERE) 5. There are beds aplenty, but the problem is that the hospital is ___________ (HAND)

TEST 11 Part 1. 1. She ___________ agreed to go with him to the football match although she had no interest in the game at all. A. apologetically

B. grudgingly

C. shamefacedly

D. discreetly

2. Police have not so far been able to ___________ a confession from the people accused of the bombing. 21

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A. excoriate

B. exculpate

C. extort

D. expropriate

3. The campaign was launched by David with a long ___________ against the lack of action of the people in authority. A. diatribe

B. oath

C. affidavit

D. avowal

4. Reducing plastic waste in school is a(n) ___________ aim, but enforcing them at gunpoint will likely turn the plan into a failure. A. exemplary

B. glistening

C. blazing

D. laudable

5. Although Mike is quite good at singing, he is barely a(n) ___________ by comparison with professional singers. A. dilettante

B. greenhorn

C. apprentice

D. probationer

6. Although he appeared to enjoy a jet-setting life, he ___________ publicity and avoided nightclubs.. A. rejigged

B. derided

C. eschewed

D. abated

7. Paradoxically, it is usually even harder for people to give up gambling after losing because they want to ___________ their losses in the next game. A. recoup

B. rehab

C. rectify

D. repent

8. Living to 100 will not be a pleasure anymore if you have to ___________ around getting increasingly frail. A. lumber

B. dodder

C. waddle

D. dawdle

9. The meditation course has really helped his ___________ to abate, making him calmer and more considerate. A. irascibility

B. fanaticism

C. fervor

D. mendacity

10. The princess's nanny's autobiography really gives the ___________ on life among the royals. A. show-down

B. know-how

C. low-down

D. look-out

11. He did everything to ___________ favour with his superiors in the hope of getting promoted. A. hoard

B. curry

C. drag

D. butter

12. Children are more likely to be spoiled when their parents ___________ them. A. dote on

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13. China was ___________ among the powers of the Eight-Nation Alliance by the end of the 19th century. A. thrashed out

B. parceled out

C. dished out

D. slipped out

14. Mary finally decided to ___________ and broke up with Jack after having been together for 4 years. A. get off her base

B. take the plunge

C. play possum

D. jump the gun

15. Their company is so debt-ridden that I think it’s safe to say they’re ___________ at this stage. A. down for the count

B. down in the dumps

C. down at the heel

D. down to the last penny

Part 2. 1. ___________ for unemployment benefits are more and more numerous as the economic crisis is getting worse in this country. (CLAIM) 2. My brother enjoys ___________ so much that I think he will never get married. (BACHELOR) 3. Their parents had an almost ___________ ability to understand what was going on in their children's minds. (NATURAL) 4. It is rumoured that the millionaire has connections with the criminal ___________ of Japan. (WORLD) 5. The ___________ of the Prince of Wales took place in 1969, a year before the first Earth day was celebrated. (INVEST) TEST 12 1. I expected the film to be out-of-the-box, but the plot turned out to be just a(n) ___________ boy-meets-girl scenario. A. frivolous

B. hackneyed

C. archetypal

D. emblematic

2. The part of her childhood memory, in which she was kidnapped, became something she found impossible to ___________ however hard she tried. A. expunge

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3. That friend of yours is a(n) ___________ person who cannot be trusted because she will be willing to betray you at any time for his own benefits. A. eccentric

B. licentious

C. lunatic

D. perfidious

4. Never let your thirst for knowledge be ___________ or you will, one day, be left behind by this ever-evolving world. A. queered

B. quelled

C. quenched

D. quilt

5. With patience and diplomacy, he eventually ___________ the son of the billion-dollar company into marrying him. A. deluded

B. inveigled

C. cruised

D. swindled

6. As an inevitable effect of globalization, small countries have no choice but to ___________ to the influence of the superpowers. A. recast

B. capitulate

C. concede

D. perish

7. This argument may seem ___________ to those not closely involved in the world of finance. A. arcane

B. peculiar

C. foolhardy

D. aberrant

8. It really knocked me over with a ___________ when I found out that Annie passed her Chemistry test with flying colours A. punch

B. mug

C. feather

D. stroke

9. Although doctors always try their best to save people’s lives, they are often ___________ by the patients’ relatives whenever they fail. A. heckled

B. pestered

C. derided

D. berated

10. Given the competitiveness of the National Contest, I have to knock it out of the ___________ or I won’t be able to win any prizes. A. park

B. nail

C. roof

D. ring

11. The agreement we reached before was just provisional so I hope you can have another meeting with our company to ___________ the whole plan before the event. A. pack up

B. drum up

C. firm up

D. work up

12. Billy, if you like History, you ___________, do not let peer pressure affect your life. A. buy it

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13. Despite being threatened, the brave and loyal soldier would rather sacrifice than ___________ to the enemy’s demand. A. give on

B. cave in

C. burrow in

D. kneel down

14. ___________ piety has degraded in the modern society as more children are disobedient and disrespectful to their parents. A. Filial

B. Childhood

C. Familial

D. Fraternal

15. I don’t have anything to note here but I will try to ___________ your phone number firmly in my mind and put it down later when I return home. A. dwell

B. key

C. lodge

D. set

Part 2. 1. It is ironic that while “Safety first” is said to be the ___________ here, no workers are equipped with any basic protective equipment. (WORD) 2. The writer has used a variety of ___________ throughout his career to avoid the attention of the government. (NAME) 3. In the ancient society of China, the concept of gender equality would be considered ___________and totally unacceptable. (HERESY) 4. Steam is water in its ___________ form and may occur due to evaporation or due to boiling. (GAS) 5. But for a brief period in the spring, the whole landscape explodes into a ___________ bloom. (COLOUR)

TEST 13 1. Her mind was ___________ by the death of her child and she never recovered. A. upstaged

B. unhinged

C. upended

D. unleashed

2. The coastguard duties included patrolling paths at the top of high and sheer cliffs - not a job for the ___________. A. faint-hearted

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3. After our twenty-mile hike, I ate a hamburger and it tasted like the best food in the world. Hunger is the best ___________. A. dish

B. seasoning

C. chef

D. sauce

4. Don’t let insurance companies pull the ___________ over your eyes - ask for a list of all the hidden charges. A. silk

B. mask

C. ribbon

D. wool

5. After wasting almost a month, we ___________ by working from dusk till dawn to meet the deadline. A. ran ourselves into the ground

B. played hard ball

C. rub shoulders with each other

D. kept our body and soul together

6. The general has ___________ his refusal to compromise with invaders and called for the soldiers’ loyalty. A. unveiled

B. ushered

C. proposed

D. reiterated

7. The man worked all his life and died with his ___________ on when he had a heart attack at the factory. A. hat

B. boots

C. shirt

D. tie

8. In many developing countries, education is still the ___________ of the rich while the governments show incompetency in changing that. A. benefit

B. priority

C. dispensation

D. prerogative

9. The weasel words "if any" leave me with some concern that when push comes to ___________, the council may pull away from difficult issues. A. pull

B. shove

C. end

D. strike

10. Until this day, vegans are still dismissed as ___________ in many society despite their efforts to spread their ideals. A. ecclesiastical

B. preposterous

C. cranks

D. cults

11. The children ___________ when their teacher said they were going to plan a class excursion. A. flared up

B. patched up

C. perked up

D. pepped up

12. The China garden is a green ___________ in the heart of modern Singapore, attracting millions of tourists and visitors every year. 26

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A. refuge

B. façade

C. virtuoso

D. oasis

13. You have been driving for a while, do you want me to ___________ you? A. support

B. supplant

C. succor

D. spell

14. I love the weather in spring when it is ___________, not too hot nor too cold. A. torrid

B. clement

C. frigid

D. sultry

15. This is ___________ software, and you have no right to copy it without a license from the owner. A. propitious

B. propriety

C. propitiatory

D. proprietary

Part 2. 1. While ___________ flood damage can be eliminated by moving away from rivers, people have traditionally lived by water bodies. (RIVER) 2. Some experiences in life have ___________ effects on an individual. (ERADICATE) 3. It is ludicrous of him to require absolute perfection from the products without considering the natural ___________ of humankind. (FAIL) 4. Even if new regulations will not make a(n) ___________ difference to most people, any small changes are still better than nothing. (APPRECIATE) 5. ___________ should summarize the main facts about their performance based on the staff evaluation criteria of the company. (APPRAISE)

TEST 14 1. The eyewitness said that she had seen a man ___________ around outside the factory just before the fire started. A. prowling

B. languishing

C. lumbering

D. moseying

2. A lot of Peter Oprah’ writings ___________ sexism and call for gender equality, showing his radical mindset. A. duff up

B. inveigh against

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3. I have moved to an apartment with many people sharing one room so I cannot ___________ my favorite songs like before anymore. A. sound out

B. sound off

C. pound out

D. pound off

4. A sleepless night with my sick child has given me circled and ___________ eyes. A. inflamed

B. streaked

C. amber

D. bloodshot

5. On the aspect of health, you had better ___________ what the doctor says instead of believing the Internet. A. defer to

B. allude to

C. attend to

D. tumble to

6. When Professor Jonathan obtained funding for six months' ___________ leave, he chose to visit a centre specializing in the disease. A. vacation

B. sabbatical

C. bereavement

D. vocational

7. Without the ___________ support of my family, I would never have been able to withstand pressure and overcome failures to achieve today’s success. A. wavering

B. unflappable

C. unflagging

D. scalding

8. Because Harry was late for school, he ran so fast that he fell down a ___________ of stairs and ended up in the hospital. A. creak

B. wing

C. gate

D. flight

9. Peter Oprah is a true sister under the ___________ as he always supports women’s action to improve their rights. A. skin

B. chin

C. mask

D. card

10 There is always a ___________ of journalists waiting for the actors and actresses when they arrive at the event. A. clique

B. gaggle

C. guard

D. legion

11. The amusement park used to be ___________ with children on every weekend, but now it is closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A. hoarding

B. crowding

C. swarming

D. flocking

12. The proposed shopping centre has ___________ an angry response from local residents. A. dished up

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13. Performance ___________ is one basic issue of human resource development and management in an enterprise to evaluate an employee’s productivity and capability. A. appraisal

B. judgement

C. remuneration

D. assessment

14. A whole ___________ of measures was tried in an attempt to get them to give up cigarettes. A. battery

B. wood

C. generation

D. stream

15. People are usually attracted by appearance so it is no wonder she is ___________ with that male model. A. infatuated

B. mesmerized

C. entangled

D. seduced

Part 2. 1. Cultural changes can cause a(n) ___________ between readers and old texts. (STRANGE) 2. It was off the coast of Italy that nine-year-old Shelley went to his ___________ grave due to the negligence of his parents. (WATER) 3. In his later years, he was ___________ by the rejection of the girl he loved and the loss of his money and fame. (BITTER) 4. Men and women should be able to compete for jobs on an equal ___________ to ensure fairness. (FOOT) 5. Prices are going down now but it will soon increase again, we all know that changes in the market follow a(n) ___________ pattern. (CYCLE)

TEST 15 Part 1. 1. You are being unnecessarily ___________ by spending too much time on details while time is running out and only one third of your essay is finished. A. recalcitrant

B. mendacious

C. dogmatic

D. pedantic

2. Tony used to be a healthy man until he suddenly developed a ___________ for wine, which really worries his family. 29

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A. likeness

B. partisan

C. penchant

D. palate

3. How the pyramids of Egypt were built remains a(n) ___________ to the world until this day. A. brain-teaser

B. enigma

C. cliffhanger

D. crypt

4. I decided to quit my job because I can’t stand being ___________ by my boss on every minor fault. A. called out

B. cried out

C. torn down

D. yelled over

5. Even if the authorities want to develop this area, it is unjustifiable that they ___________ over the concerns of the local community. A. lock horns

B. pour cold water C. ride roughshod

D. spike their guns

6. After two years living apart, the couple met each other and struggled to ___________ their love. A. revive

B. rekindle

C. reheat

D. relish

7. Although the room was ___________ decorated in gold and silver, it was quite simply over the top. A. ostentatiously

B. tantalisingly

C. gregariously

D. benevolently

8. The violent scenes in that movie were simply ___________ and added nothing to the storyline. A. docile

B. gratuitous

C. dormant

D. arduous

9. That young people join parties despite the ongoing pandemic is a ___________ disregard for the community’s health. A. flagrant

B. convivial

C. frugal

D. feral

10. The chances of finding those trapped in the snow after the avalanche now are ___________ after ten hours have passed and the rescue team has yet to arrive. A. mediocre

B. minuscule

C. esoteric

D. microscopic

11. You cannot blame Dan for our failure because it was you who ___________ him into this mission. A. prodded

B. rammed

C. let

D. thrusted

12. The couple got married in 1990, which means that they will have ___________ 30 years of marriage this summer. 30

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A. run up

B. dredged up

C. chalked up

D. cropped up

13. Andy, I think you have had enough clothes to wear, stop buying more, money doesn’t grow on ___________. A. grass

B. trees

C. air

D. land

14. We need some boys over here since it is going to require a certain amount of ___________ grease to carry this wardrobe upstairs. A muscle

B elbow

C spine

D knee

15. I have a(n) ___________ with my roommate because she is always eating my food without asking! A. hatchet to bury

B. axe to grind

C. screw to loose

D. nail to hit

Part 2. 1. A(n) ___________ smile before the debate of her immediately created a much less hostile atmosphere in the meeting room. (ARM) 2. The warring sides have agreed on a one-week ___________ for people to celebrate the Lunar New Year. (FIRE) 3. It is an hour until lunch but I am already ___________ after cleaning up the whole house. (RAVENING) 4. It was my childhood dream to live in a ___________ house, but now I could only afford to rent an apartment. (PALACE) 5. Roughly 26 centuries ago, Sunzi wrote a powerful ___________ on military called The Art of War. (TREAT) TEST 16 Part 1. 1. The actor still accepts to ___________ on the contract even if he will have to pay a significant amount of compensation A. shun

B. renege

C. snap

D. impugn

2. The wife still ___________ her husband to this day, 28 years after his sacrifice in World War II. A. minds for

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3. The reputation of this eminent school has been ___________ by the students who cheated in the exam. A. rued

B. taunted

C. tendered

D. sullied

4. He is a man who doesn’t know how to ___________ his words so many people have been hurt by what he said. A. mince

B. gore

C. cut

D. forge

5. I know she's had a hard time, but that is by no means a justifiable reason for her to ___________ her ex-husband of all his money. A. dry

B. milk

C. take

D. cede

6. Dilraba’s fans never ___________ in their belief in her, whatever was written in the press. A. slash

B. meddle

C. falter

D. gouge

7. The clear fall in COVID-19 cases is regarded as a(n) ___________ of Vietnamese government’s measures. A. testimonial

B. acclaim

C. testament

D. vindication

8. The world is still waiting for a tried and ___________ vaccine for the disease. A. believed

B. checked

C. trusted

D. trodden

9. Every time Mary comes late, she will ___________ a story to explain for her fault. A. contrive

B. concoct

C. malign

D. chastise

10. The people in this country were unfairly ___________ by the press as ‘international terrorists’ while they appeared as friendly and amiable people when I travelled there. A. vilified

B. detained

C. blotted

D. poached

11. He lived in ___________ poverty, trying to keep the style of a high social class while not having much money. A. pompous

B. genteel

C. desolate

D. ostentatious

12. The future looks ___________ for many traditional craft villages in the North of Vietnam due to technological development and shifts in demand. A. pale

B. void

C. plain

D. bleak

13. He only goes to watch a match when his favorite team plays, otherwise, he has no ___________ in the fight. 32

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A. bull

B. chick

C. dog

D. bet

14. The only fly in the ___________ in an otherwise perfect party was the fact that my grumpy uncle was there. A. ointment

B. soup

C. porridge

D. honey

15. Unlike his friends who also rose to stardom when they were still teenagers, Andy didn’t have any ___________ but became even more modest. A. airs and graces

B. beer and skittles

C. cock and bull

D. nudge and wink

Part 2. 1. Most women will be offered a(n) ___________ scan during pregnancy, although it's not obligatory. (SOUND) 2. Maybe my modest height is hereditary because my father is a(n) ___________ man, less than 5 feet tall. (MINUTE) 3. The doctor was surprised by the little girl who endured her illness with great ___________ (FORT) 4. The professor tends to adopt a(n) ___________ manner when talking to younger students, especially the females. (DESCEND) 5. There were ten votes in favour, six against, and seven ___________ so the policy was launched in the end. (ABSTAIN)

TEST 17 1. The event is not compulsory for twelfth-graders so you may leave of your own ___________. A. volition

B. obligation

C. demand

D. vindication

2. England's football fans were hoping for a ___________ performance of the national team against Cameroon in this year’s tournament A. virtuoso

B. abysmal

C. lucrative

D. atrocious

3. No matter how much you exercise, an unhealthy diet will ___________ the effects of training. 33

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A. nullify

B. abrogate

C. disclaim

D. stampede

4. Not only the government but also the citizens have the responsibility to help ___________ the epidemic. A. ring out

B. stamp out

C. eke out

D. beat out

5. The government is walking a difficult ___________ in wanting to control the pandemic without hampering economic growth. A. footpath

B. fenland

C. tightrope

D. boulevard

6. I am a doctor so I know what to do, please mind your own business and stop ___________ on my toes. A. stamping

B. pinning

C. treading

D. rueing

7. The movie had been over two years in ___________ before it was produced and premiered. A. formulation

B. gestation

C. induction

D. resurrection

8. The whole journal includes stories and pictures ___________ women and children in mountainous regions around the world. A. strayed from

B. shed from

C. stalked from

D. culled from

9. He wore a(n) ___________ expression for weeks following the news that he had not got the promotion. A. latent

B. exultant

C. doleful

D. nonchalant

10. Because Henry knows the fact that he has failed the university entrance exam will be known sooner or later, he decides to ___________it out instead of hiding it. A. shun

B. strive

C. quash

D. brazen

11. Mary used to be a little country girl who liked to wear ___________ clothes before she turned into a city dweller with a preference for dark fashion. A. gaudy

B. glossy

C. noxious

D. lustrous

12. The millionaire, who is also a former student of TTL, has donated a ___________ sum of money to the school. A. gregarious

B. munificent

C. egoistic

D. laconic

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A dearth

B. vestige

C. replica

D. drought

14. By intuition, I feel that his behaviour ___________ hypocrisy, so you had better be careful with him. A. shows off

B. dallies with

C. savours of

D. smells out

15. He was ___________ enough not to take the job when there was the possibility of getting a better one a few months later. A. analytic

B. shrewd

C. prescient

D. ludicrous

Part 2. 1. In the old days, ___________ was entwined with political and social life. (MOVIE) 2 It's a ___________ prophecy : expect things to go wrong, and they probably will. (FULFIL) 3. The ___________ smell of cigarettes told her that he had been in the room. (TALE) 4. ___________ forces in the industry are preventing its progress towards greater efficiency. (ACT) 5. I hate eating out with friends because after every meal, we will be faced with the ___________ problem of who will pay. (TICKLE)

TEST 18 Part 1. 1. The teacher was suspicious of the student's ___________ behaviour during the exam. A. furtive

B. candid

C. cunning

D. frivolous

2. Weapons that would have been ___________ twenty years before are now vulnerable and obsolete. A. invincible

B. inviolable

C. insatiable

D. insipid

3. The ___________ test of a good driver is whether he or she remains calm in an emergency. 35

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A. atom

B. acid

C. silver

D. rocket

4. In spite of an ___________ start, the English runner quickly speeded up and won the race. A. ambiguous

B. inauspicious

C. inveterate

D. invidious

5. Henry Ford did not start his operations by opening hundreds of factories in his first year but mighty ___________ from tiny acorns grow. A. spruces

B. pines

C. oaks

D. willows

6. It was an ___________ feeling, climbing on to the rostrum, waving to the crowd and receiving my medal. A. exorbitant

B. exuberant

C. exultant

D. extempore

7. The actor had been ___________ for years with many subordinate roles before he finally got the main role. A. muddling along B. rattling off

C. battling over

D. bubbling under

8. The example ___________ at the end of the essay not only failed to support the student’s arguments but even made it look messy. A. added up

B. thrashed out

C. toyed with

D. tacked on

9. I roll up my sleeves and ___________ cleaning the kitchen. A. pitch into

B. bite into

C. dig into

D. dip into

10. Many pharmaceutical companies have been charged with ___________ from the mask crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic. A. profiteering

B. racketeering

C. extorting

D. coercing

11. Despite receiving little support, the women are persevering with their ___________ to fight against gender inequality. A. trudge

B. crusade

C. plod

D. stroll

12. In a school for the gifted, students with low grades are often treated with ___________ and ridiculed by their friends. A. animosity

B. scorn

C. abomination

D. abhorrence

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C. by hook or by crook

D. by any price

14. Many American teachers have to work two jobs because they hardly survive on the ___________ they receive as a salary. A. pittance

B. whisker

C. nickel

D. chunk

15. This is the last time I can enter the National Contest so I determine to go out in ___________. A. the jaws of victory

B. a blaze of glory

C. the history books

D. the baptism of fire

Part 2. 1. Alcohol is not ___________to your health as long as you don’t drink it too often. (INJURE) 2. After shooting to fame in a movie, Oliver became a ___________, squandering his money on parties. (SOCIAL) 3. The picture captures the two lovers with their arms ___________ (TWINE) 4. The monks would be awakened by ___________ and by eight had already had prayers. (DAY) 5. The officials shook hands and exchanged ___________ before getting down to business. (PLEASANT)

TEST 19 Part 1. 1. Only the most basic and essential facts are required, stop adding more information, you are making ___________ of the presentation, Emily! A. a song

B. a meal

C. a dish

D. a scale

2. She used to be a very rational person but since she fell for John, her brain must have been ___________ by love. A. adduced

B. addled

C. ceded

D. bluffed

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A. laconic

B. vociferous

C. vocalic

D. covert

4. Although Jerry has already had an expensive car, he still can't help casting ___________ looks at his neighbour's new Porsche. A. covetous

B. fastidious

C. dismal

D. abysmal

5. You are not an electrician so ___________ the wiring will not only waste your time but can also take your life. A. monkeying with B. wolfing with

C. beating at

D. beavering at

6. After 6 years serving, Andy was ___________ from the army following his severe injury. A. discharged

B. evicted

C. excluded

D. detained

7. Sometimes, I can’t hide my envy of people who are able to walk into a party ___________ confidence. A. snitching

B. razing

C. oozing

D. beaming

Key: C ooze (v) = to show a particular quality or feeling strongly; (of a particular quality or feeling) to be shown strongly 8. He was unaware that he was being ___________ with out-of-date stock. A. shored up

B. struck back

C. fobbed off

D. thumbed at

9. She ___________ the glamour of the city and went to live in the wilds of Scotland. A disparaged

B. overthrew

C. forsook

D. abolished

10. The three-day ___________ was finally brought to an end when the terrorists surrendered due to shortage of food and water. A. precinct

B. orbital

C. cordon

D. siege

11. The new professor, who is the author of a(n) ___________ book on Scottish history, will come to our university today. A. belligerent

B. benevolent

C. frenetic

D. erudite

12. Polly’s stupid suggestion met with ___________ of laughter from the rest of the class. A. fits

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13. Paul has the ___________ habit of picking his nose in public, which causes much annoyance to the people around. A. atrocious

B. monstrous

C. odious

D. flagitious

14. It took the negotiation all weak to ___________ the final terms of the settlement. A. bog down

B. nail down

C. tie down

D. wind down

15. In the underworld, people only recognize the ___________ of the jungle and totally ignore what justice is. A. rule

B. law

C. order

D. terms

Part 2. 1. For first-time fliers, remember that there is a ___________ for excess baggage. (CHARGE) 2. Of course you can put a whole chunk of cheese on the bread if you like but I would prefer to ___________ it. (LIQUID) 3. The total ___________ of the bombs dropped in the Vietnam war increases every year as more bombs are unearthed. (TON) 4. The clergy spent 9 years in Africa as ___________, teaching about Christianity for the people. (MISSION) 5. It's ___________ to expect police departments to investigate themselves and report everything honestly. (FARCE) 1. SURCHARGE (n) = an extra amount of money that you must pay in addition to the usual price 2. LIQUEFY (v) = to become liquid; to make something liquid 3. TONNAGE (n) = the total amount that something weighs 4. MISSIONARIES missionary (n) = a person who is sent to a foreign country to teach people about religion, especially Christianity 5. FARCICAL (adj) = very silly, unlikely, or unreasonable, often in a way that is humorous

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TEST 20 Part 1. 1. As he has grown up, his parents no longer have much ___________ over him like when he was a child. A. scurry

B. distress

C. sway

D. coaxing

2. She is a big fan of Taylor Swift so whenever asked, she can always ___________ a long list of her songs. A. fob off

B. duck on

C. reel off

D. round on

3. The police were corrupt and were operating in ___________ with the drug dealers. A. collusion

B. tandem

C. agreement

D. intricacy

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A. transitive

B. transitional

C. transcendent

D. transitory

5. The worker on the ladder looks as if he is ready to ___________ from exhaustion. A. keel over

B. rattle off

C. level off

D. croon over

6. She was prepared to take the ___________ for the shoplifting, though it had been her sister's idea. A. seat

B. rap

C. gush

D. bash

7. Her dishonest behavior during the final exam came under severe ___________. A. censure

B. admonition

C. precept

D. vindication

8. The team sank to fourth place in June, but is now ___________ and about to win the division. A. arduous

B. sullen

C. resurgent

D. leery

9. You have only overcome the first ___________ by passing the entrance test, there is still a long way ahead. A. hurdle

B. threshold

C. barricade

D. snaggle

10. I tried to be friendly but maybe it was because of my family background, the rich girl ___________ me completely. A. snubbed

B. snatched

C. snapped

D. snagged

11. If you do not let him do things for himself, you are ___________ bad habits that will be hard to break in the future. A. construing

B. perpetuating

C. expunging

D. enacting

12. Our host was friendly, actually so friendly that we felt a bit uncomfortable at first because of her ___________ welcome. A. effusive

B. delirious

C. aflame

D. effulgent

13. The whole country had tried to ___________ the memory of imperialist figures by removing many statues in public places. A. deface

B. perforate

C. efface

D. disfigure

14. Sex is probably the most popular pastime in the history of life on Earth — which makes it all the more ridiculous that so many of us have such a ___________ way of talking about it. A. tight-fisted

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15. The main sponsor of the event did not ___________ to all the details of the plan so we have to adjust some points of it. A. evince

B. demur

C. concede

D. accede

Part 2. 1. Jennie is a foreign student in a homogenous school so it is understandable why she is ___________ (SHOULDER) 2. Demand for ___________ delivery has greatly risen during the COVID-19 pandemic as people avoid going outside. (STEP) 3. The novel suffers from pale, insignificant characters and a ___________, selfcontradictory plot. (JOIN) 4. The country is still suffering from ___________ social division that has its root in the French colonialism. (SEAT) 5. We are proud to be the ___________ in laser surgery and hope this technology will soon become widely applied in treatment. (TRAIL) blaze the trail = to be the first to do or to discover something that others follow

TEST 21 1. We are proud to be the country to ___________ the trail in laser surgery and hope this technology will soon become widely applied in treatment. A. hit

B. breat

C. blaze

D. gaze

2. The wide ___________ between rich and poor was highlighted in his novel about a neighbour in the 20th century. A. divergence

B. disparity

C. disparagement

D. deviation

3. While the other teams actively ___________ the championship, this team seems content simply to go through the motions of playing. A. ace for

B. bode for

C. vie for

D. strike for

4. People are more ___________ when they are young so the environment in which children live will greatly influence their personality. A. malleable

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5. Having not travelled anywhere before, Ellis was in ___________ about her first visit to Paris. A. gaiety

B. delirium

C. exaltation

D. raptures

6. The tickets for the concert were ___________ within three hours of going on sale. A. wrapped up

B. snapped up

C. clocked up

D. seized up

7. While some ___________ of endearment have remained popular, others like "tomato" or "lambkin" have fallen out of style. A. terms

B. captions

C. titles

D. phrases

8. Johnny was so nervous at his new school that when he introduced himself, he ___________ the first few words before he could speak smoothly again. A. stammered

B. mumbled

C. giggled

D. muttered

9. Annie has always worn her heart on her ___________ so it is not difficult to guess whom she has a crush on. A. collar

B. face

C. hat

D. sleeve

10. I need to meet with Jim before the negotiations to make sure that we will be on the same ___________ when we meet with the other company. A. line

B. boat

C. page

D. stage

11. The secret birthday party plan was about to be spoiled had Mary not ___________ in time. A. jacked in

B. clammed up

C. eked out

D. slacked off

12. In a ___________, you can use margarine, but it is better to use unsalted butter. A. seed

B. drip

C. drop

D. pinch

13. After working a whole day in the summer heat, I would give my right ___________ for a cold drink right now. A. mind

B. ear

C. arm

D. hand

14. By detecting facial movements, the robot is able to ___________ important mood information from factors such as speech pattern, skin moisture, and body language. A. glean

B. rankle

C. reap

D. spurn

15. There may be a ___________ of truth in what these kids say even though they are just primary students. 43

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A. pinch

B. kernel

C. speck

D. crux

Part 2. 1. The company expects to build 100 luxury apartments in two years, mostly targeting ___________ customers. (POCKET) 2. This poor province is a ___________ of crime and illegal immigration that has yet to be controlled after many years. (BED) 3. The Oscar prize represents a ___________ of his long acting career, which has started from when he was just 17 years old. (STONE) 4. Climbers may experience difficulty breathing in the ___________ air at high altitudes. (RARE) 5. No amount of ___________ succeeded in getting the soldier to reveal his identity. (ARM)

TEST 22 1. That the boy’s idleness ___________ ill for his future is obvious to everyone apart from his parents. A. bodes

B. heralds

C. causes

D. bears

2. The American runner came within ___________ distance of winning the cup but the Chinese competitor suddenly surpassed him at the last minute. A. adjoining

B. spitting

C. abutting

D. neighbouring

3. I asked for an explanation and all I got was your ridiculous ___________ story. A. beef-and-bacon

B. donkey-and-monkey

C. cock-and-bull

D. duck-and-frog

4. Some people say the company took them to the ___________ by charging double for some services. A. thrashers

B. trashes

D. breadline

D. cleaners

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A. placid

B. miffed

C. unorthodox

D. dejected

6. I am not confident about my essay so I really want to know the professor’s ___________ on it. A. take

B. look

C. brook

D. catch

7. There was a(n) ___________ of scientific publication in the period 1645-1660 with thousands of researches and experiments conducted. A. acquiescence

B. efflorescence

C. effervescence

D. convalescence

8. The weather in Con Dao during this month is very ___________ so we had better bring both raincoats and sunscreen along. A. fluctuating

B. capricious

C. wavering

D. whimsical

9. Andy’s dog can always ___________ the bullies in no time so he is now no longer afraid of them anymore. A. cast off

B. wave off

C. scrape off

D. see off

10. I don't have my phone here to call so I will just come to the library ___________, hoping that I can meet Mr. Khoi. A. on spec

B. on peg

C. in rags

D. at ranch

11. Checking the data is the task nobody wants to be ___________, not only because it is boring but it is also perplexing. A. fiddled with

B. regaled with

C. parted with

D. saddled with

12. The crew is ___________ its duty to protect the safety of its passengers by not providing them with life jackets. A. rescinding

B. abrogating

C. revoking

D. repealing

13. It is unwise to believe everything written on the news, some might be misleading, some might even be downright ___________. A. obnoxious

B. whimsical

C. mendacious

D. bewildering

14. Diplomats are trying to ___________ the tense situation between the two nations recently. A. defuse

B. defy

C. destress

D. descend

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A. Missiles

B. Cartridges

C. Cartouches

D. Partridges

Part 2. 1. He lies ___________ on the couch after his binges, not aware of anything else happening around. (SENSE) 2. Because I never accept any kinds of alcoholic drink, my friend gave me a ___________ look when I ordered champagne. (QUIZ) 3. The ___________ army finally surrendered after failing to lift the siege the third time. (BATTLE) 4. People who don't want to pay tax will exploit any ___________ in the tax regulations. (HOLE) 5. It was a ___________ performance from start to finish since I kept stuttering as a result of stage fright. (CRINGE)

TEST 23 1. I was really saved by the ___________ when the teacher moved the math test to next week. A. horn

B. bell

C. stone

D. teeth

2. Jody is 50 years old and still not married, I think she is destined to be an old ___________. A. nun

B. maid

C. monk

D. crow

3. The minister is speaking with a ___________ tongue, promising support he will never deliver. A. sharp

B. forked

C. fake

D. rosy

4. The creative and intelligent boy came up with a solution entirely off his own ___________ instead of relying on the teacher’s hint. A. bulb

B. bat

C. bag

D. beat

5. That his father died in the car accident really hit the eight-year-old boy for ___________. 46

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A. half

B. nine

C. six

D. twice

6. The saucepan fell onto the floor with a great ___________. A. clatter

B. clunk

C. clink

D. crackle

7. How about a night in a charming ___________ windmill on the island of Milos, watching the sunset over the sea, with a glass of retsina in hand and a plate of olives on the table? A. preserved

B. customized

C. dilapidated

D. converted

8. Relying heavily on farming, people in this village ___________ their vegetable gardens very carefully. A. attend

B. tend

C. maintain

D. tender

9. Charles Babbage's "difference engine" is widely regarded as the ___________ of modern computers. A. precursor

B. outrider

C. precedent

D. harbinger

10. As the sky darkened it soon became obvious that a violent storm was ___________. A. eminent

B. impending

C. offing

D. impenitent

11. The girl with end-stage heart failure underwent a heart transplant in a __________ attempt to save her. A. last-gasp

B. last-ditch

C. last-minute

D. last-breath

12. The school shall erect regulations to implement gender equity education, and ___________ them. A. promulgate

B. incite

C. heed

D. irrigate

13. I never dare to ___________ my duty even for once since I worked here due to the strict staff appraisal criteria of the company. A. duke

B. whirl

C. reel

D. shirk

14. The school authorities thought that taking a ___________ on undisciplined students will make them more obedient, but this actually backfired in the end. A. high hand

B. hard line

C. harsh heart

D. tough grip

15. Although the project ___________ difficulties, everyone believes that their team will eventually manage to succeed. A. bristles with

B. trifles with

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Part 2. 1. He is an old ___________ who likes to meddle with everybody's affairs in the neighborhood. (BUSY) 2. Discrimination against women is deeply ___________ in our society and demands drastic measures from the government to change. (BED) 3. The teacher threatened to ___________ their phones if they kept using them in class. (FISCAL) 4. She continued to ___________ him to forgive her, but it was to no avail. (SEEK) 5. You should dress in a way that ___________ a woman of your age, which is not so gaudy. (FIT)

TEST 24 1. We will be up the creek without ___________ if we lose those files, so we should back them up regularly. A. an anchor

B. a paddle

C. a sailor

D. a rope

2. We could talk about this problem until the ___________ come home, but it wouldn't solve anything. A. cows

B. pigs

C. sheeps

D. crows

3. I know ten dollars is just a drop in the ___________, but if everyone gives that much, it will make a big difference. A. box

B. jar

C. kettle

D. bucket

4. About 20 percent of the country's population is ___________ with the drought while the government sends no help. A. afflicted

B. affected

C. inflicted

D. inflected

5. The discovery will help the scientists to ___________ the mystery of how the Chinese built this structure. A. dissolve

B. interrogate

C. dismantle 48

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6. Hundreds of scientists have tried in a(n) ___________ hope to realise the absurd dream of reviving the dead. A. forlorn

B. gripping

C. far-fetched

D. imminent

7. Living in a countryside tends to ___________ us from the rush and pressure of the modern world. A. insulate

B. safeguard

C. refrain

D. upkeep

8. I ran into an unknown in the Lexico-Grammar exercise, but I didn't try and ___________ the gap. A. held over

B. hung out

C. pressed on

D. stuck at

9. The accused ___________ guilty to all charges and was sentenced to life imprisonment. A. confessed

B. pleaded

C. admitted

D. pledged

10. Given her domineering personality, I would understand if you wanted to ___________ of this relationship. A. bail out

B. conk out

C. draw out

D. air out

11. The sound of the waves ___________ on the shore lulled the little girl to sleep after a tired day. A. surging

B. thundering

C. clapping

D. breaking

12. The nature of fame is ___________, you may be sought after when you are still young but will soon be forgotten when old age comes. A. eminent

B. transient

C. alluring

D. wavering

13. Staying inside for weeks during the lockout has driven many people around the ___________. A. bend

B. curve

C. edge

D. dump

14. I can’t understand how they were ___________ into believing that they had won a lot of money. A. hoodwinked

B. alluded

C. misled

D. perjured

15. I attended a ___________ sale the other night and saw people queueing up to buy old clothes in order to clothe their children. A. jumble

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Part 2. 1. Since the couple is not really famous, their wedding ceremony was very much a ___________ affair. (RADAR) 2. The ___________ of the new policy was higher productivity but lower employee satisfaction. (SHOT) 3. Ever since my father passed away, my brother has become the ___________ of the whole family. (PIN) 4. People believe that ___________ cooperation in the high-tech sector would benefit both countries. (LATERAL) 5. Never been in a relationship, the girl ___________ in all the attention she received. (LUXURY)

TEST 25 Part 1. 1 After a year living apart from each other, the whole team gathered and had a ___________ at Emy’s party. A. barrel of fun

B. bucket of jollies C. jar of joy

D. box of cheers

2. When your kids start ___________ your authority, try to be calm and remember that teenage rebellion is a part of human development. A. spurning about

B. kicking against

C. grousing against D. shunting out

3. Cooperation is what young people often associate with society but when it comes to reality, this is a ___________ world. A. fish eat fish

B. dog eat dog

C. rat eat rat

D. snake eat snake

4. The cultural life of the country will sink into ___________ unless more writers and artists emerge. A. atrophy

B. astuteness

C. austerity

D. emaciation

5. By prioritizing profit over quality, the millionaire showed growing ___________ over time, which eventually procured in the downfall of his company in the late 1980s. 50

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A. caprice

B. indoctrination

C. avarice

D. ratification

6. I wish you’d stop ___________ with that watch. It needs to be repaired by a professional. A. tinkering

B. dabbling

C. monkeying

D. trifling

7. It was wrong of you to ___________ the girl's affections so you don’t have the right to ask for her forgiveness. A. hive off

B. trifle with

C. fawn over

D. crow about

8. Accepting another task will only ___________ the pressure on the whole team rather than bring them any benefits. A. plow up

B. pile up

C. ball up

D. dial up

9. The young mother was ___________ with grief after her first son’s death from a serious eye infection due to her lapse of attention. A. prostrate

B. supine

C. apoplectic

D. berserk

10. Young people often go through a phase of ___________ under parental control, which requires great tolerance and attention from adults. A. chafing

B. riling

C. enraging

D. galling

11. The firefighters made ___________ efforts to save the children, but were beaten back by the flames. A. spineless

B. petrified

C. valiant

D. gobsmacked

12. She worked her ___________ to the one to provide a home and food for seven children. A. back

B. fingers

C. hands

D. head

13. He keeps trying to get it published while everyone thinks he is flogging a dead ___________. A. duck

B. bull

C. horse

D. mule

14. When Roger’s wife divorced him, he made ___________ out of lemons and started dating again. A. lemonade

B. orangeade

C. jam

D. honey

15. The band really hit pay ___________ with their latest album after years struggling to find fame in showbiz. 51

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A. check

B. dirt

C. mine

D. bucks

Part 2. 1. After the terrorism, tighter airport security regulations could be in the ___________. (OFF) 2. The baby sleeps peacefully ___________ in the arms of his mother. (NEST) 3. Of all human feelings, self-satisfaction is the most ___________ as it prevents us from improving. (CURSE) 4. Parrots are usually known for their amazing vocal ___________ even without training. (MIMIC) 5. Airport employees worked ___________ to handle the unexpected traffic. (FEVER)

TEST 26 Part 1. 1. People nowadays try to ___________ some sense of spirituality in order to give their lives meaning. A. chalk up

B. latch onto

C. churn out

D. leaf through

2. We should have taken more care when booking our accommodation; we did it ___________ and it wasn’t very good. A. on the go

B. on the run

C. on the fly

D. on the firing line

3. Demand for the new model is ___________ supply, so the factory needs to boost production. A. outdoing

B. outrunning

C. outgrowing

D. outnumbering

4. As well as criticizing the omissions in the sample studied, local scientists ___________ some of the health evidence. A. gave credit to

B. took issue with

C. paid tribute to

D. made amends for

5. The safety precautions taken by large resort hotels are often ____________ inadequate for the number of people who stay there. A. acutely

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6. Tom ____________ in disbelief at the winning lottery ticket in his hand. A. smirked

B. flinched

C. gaped

D. squirmed

7. ____________ people who thrive in social situations are seen as extroverts while introverts are considered socially inhibited. A. Gregarious

B. Amiable

C. Repulsive

D. Despicable

8. He is a ____________ craftsman; every detail is perfect in every piece of jewelry he makes. A. sentimental

B. pessimistic

C. tolerant

D. meticulous

9. My toddler is as stubborn as a ____________ and he'll throw a tantrum any time he doesn't get what he wants. A. rock

B. mule

C. horse

D. brass

10. It was a real ____________ from the past to see all my old high-school friends and talk about the old times. A. bash

B. blast

C. burst

D. dash

11. She is ____________ again! Every time I open Facebook she has a new post telling us why her life is miserable, she is always looking for sympathy! A. sadhunting

B. sadfishing

C. sadtrawling

D. sadseeking

12. He was drunk that night, so he decided to spend the night at his friend’s house and ___________ early the following morning. A. hit home

B. hit the road

C. hit below the belt

D. hit the hay

13. Visitors can ___________ an impressive range of exhibits during the event. A. take off

B. take up

C. take in

D. take on

14. The run-down areas in the city have ___________ thanks to the new infrastructure. A. come up in the world

B. made a world of difference

C. done the world of good

D. had the world at their feet

15. The government has ordered a public ___________ to determine the reasons for the unrest. A. enquiry

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Part 2. 1. Even after being a doctor for many years, Helen's passion for her work is ___________; she enjoys every moment! (DIM) 2. With two more days of competition to go she is in an ___________ position. (BEAT) 3. She’s got an itchy feet; she’s ___________ of expeditions to the far-flung corners of the world. (DESIRE) 4. It’s illegal to ___________ when there is a solid white line on the road. (TAKE) 5. We are all born with a natural curiosity ___________ in our psyche. (BED)

TEST 27 Part 1. 1. The draconian Special Powers Act was never ___________ despite the election promises. A. abolished

B. repealed

C. annulled

D. nullified

2. Samantha likes the sound of her own voice so much that you just can’t _________. A. get a word in edgeways

B. get a kick out of it

C. get a grip on herself

D. get into her stride

3. His plans went up in __________ when the bank manager refused him a loan. A. smoke

B. smog

C. storm

D. clouds

4. The accident was my fault so I am prepared to __________. A. throw in the towel

B. jump the gun

C. play it safe

D. face the music

5. We were looking forward to a pay rise when the boss __________ a bombshell and said we were fired. A. threw

B. dropped

C. slumped

D. plunged

6. The newspaper got hold of the story and blew it up out of all __________. A. scale

B. range

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7. I was enjoying a lazy Sunday so my spirits __________ when I saw Aunt Agnes heading up the path. A. shrivelled

B. plummeted

C. declined

D. dwindled

8. I know I have to __________ with the times, but I don’t like using a computer. A. play

B. stretch

C. swell

D. move

9. Jimmy’s mother __________ with pride when he went up to collect his medal. A. stretched

B. swelled

C. bulged

D. blew

10. He got back on his __________ very quickly after the accident. A. toes

B. feet

C. nails

D. fingers

11. The flaws in the diamond are too small to be seen without a __________ glass. A. stretching

B. swelling

C. magnifying

D. inflating

12. Skiing is difficult to begin with but fun once you __________ of it. A. get the gist

B. get to the bottom

C. get the knack

D. get the feeling

13. I wish Edward would conform a bit. He seems to be constantly __________ with everyone else. A. out of step

B. out of hand

C. beside himself

D. beside the point

14. He must have been hungry; he _______ that burger in record time and ordered another. A. whipped up

B. tucked in

C. chopped up

D. bolted down

15. We were just ________ in the sitting area and somehow the window got broken. A. beetling about

B. haring off

C. horsing around

D. wolfing down

Part 2. 1. He is a wolf in sheep's clothing, outwardly kind but inwardly ____________! (VICE) 2. We cannot yet satisfactorily explain the ____________ of the universe. (GENE) 3. As we come up with questions ____________ to your area, be prepared to respond to them. (PERTAIN) 55

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4. Nuclear cost ____________have put many state utility commissions in difficulty. (RUN) 5. Although Vietnam is a ____________ to numerous intellectual property conventions, there are still many reasons for foreign companies operating there to keep a close eye out for intellectual property violations. (SIGN)

TEST 28 Part 1. 1. Because of a serious crash on the motorway, traffic __________ for two hours. A. came to a dead end

B. came to the boil

C. came to a standstill

D. came to the crunch

2. My brother can be unreliable at times but when it __________ I know I can depend on him to help me. A. comes to a dead end

B. comes to the boil

C. comes to a standstill

D. comes to the crunch

3. I don’t know who stole my money, but __________ I’ll find out. A. by any chance

B. by all means

C. by hook or by crook

D. by trial and error

4. I’ve cleaned your office, Mr Jones, but I didn’t __________ anything on your desk. A. annoy

B. confuse

C. disturb

D. bother

5. If you don’t pull your __________ up next term, you will have to repeat the year. A. hat

B. boot

C. belt

D. socks

6. I think it will be OK once we __________ out the difficulties. A. wash

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7. Dad went for a check-up at the hospital and was given a clean __________ of health. A. chance

B. bill

C. account

D. sheet

8. Attention __________ is the amount of time spent concentrating on a task before becoming distracted. A. scope

B. span

C. limit

D. stretch

9. I would take what he says __________ if I were you. A. off the cuff

B. with a pinch of salt

C. out of luck

D. down the drain

10. The __________ of society was at their wedding, including top film stars and journalists. A. bean

B. grape

C. salt

D. cream

11. I expect everyone who works here to __________ and comply with the rules. A. toe the line

B. get a grip on themselves

C. cap it all

D. tighten their belt

12. I'm not sure what is causing the problem, but I'm determined to __________ of it. A. get the gist

B. get to the bottom

C. get the knack

D. get the feeling

13. They've only just met - isn't it __________ to be talking about marriage already? A. throwing in the towel

B. jumping the gun

C. playing it safe

D. facing the music.

14. The area has been smartened __________ by the arrival of yuppy residents. A. out

B. off

C. over

D. up

15. When Sue has had a row with someone, she works it __________ by going for a long walk. A. out

B. up

C. away

D. off

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2. Leadership and confidence radiate from her in a ____________ and direct manner. (RIGHT) 3. Unlike the greenhouse gases, which spread evenly across the globe, sulphur dioxide's effects are ____________ and regional. (LIVE) 4. Curry is the ____________ version of the Tamil word Kari, meaning a spiced sauce. (ANGLO) 5. Many dolphins die each year from ____________ in fishing nets. (TANGLE) TEST 29 Part 1. 1. Heavy rain will cover most of the UK next week with ______________ cold and strong gales set to make a miserable end to the month. A. biting

B. squeezing

C. cutting

D. scathing

2. I’m afraid that Tim doesn’t take much care over his homework. He usually does it __________. A. any old how

B. any how

C. how on earth

D. how come

3. Don’t __________ in judgment on my driving when yours is worse. A. put

B. plead

C. sit

D. take

4. I just think he ought to __________ - he's behaving like a child. A. toe the line

B. get a grip on himself

C. cap it all

D. tighten his belt

5. We went through hell and high __________ to get these theatre tickets and now she says she doesn’t want to go. A. storms

B. heaven

C. mountains

D. water

6. We were prepared to move heaven and __________ to ban a new airport here. A. cosmos

B. sphere

C. earth

D. planet

7. It was the end of the __________ for Tommy when the boss saw him at the races during working hours. A. edge

B. rim

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8. He seemed to __________ after his wife’s death. He completely lost control of his life. A. take a back seat

B. take a wrong turning

C. go off the rails

D. run out of steam

9. It didn’t seem amusing at the time, but we had a __________ laugh about it afterwards. A. loud

B. good

C. big

D. sound

10. If you always let children have their __________, they’ll become spoilt. A. course

B. way

C. shot

D. path

11. The city is worth visiting – it has a lot __________ for it – attractive landscape, delicious food, and low cost of living. A. going

B. making

C. fleeing

D. flying

12. I went to the exhibition, but there was nothing much to __________ of there. A. talk

B. speak

C. tell

D. say

13. If I can __________ this weekend, I ‘ll bring you those plans. A. bide my time

B. play for time

C. make time

D. kill time

14. She can’t leave the house because of her broken leg, so I’m sure time __________ very slowly for her. A. moves

B. drags

C. flies

D. runs

15. He gave speeches all over the world to __________ support for his “Help the Homeless” Campaign. A. trot out

B. turn to

C. weigh up

D. whip up

Part 2. 1. It's that ______________ smile of his that I can't bear - it makes me want to puke! (SUGAR) 2. The central character is a bad man who shoots people and gets his ______________. (COME) 3. The so-called ‘norm’ of the nuclear family is in fact ______________ of many families. (TYPICAL) 4. His last book is a bold, at times ______________ mixture of fact and fancy. (REAL) 59

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5. Temperature records have ______________ confirmed the existence of global warming. (EQUAL)

TEST 30 Part 1. 1. It is not nice to pour __________water on someone's plan when you do not want to be a part of it in the first place. A. hot

B. cold

C. deep

D. shallow

2. The West Bank of the River Jordan was a __________ of contention between Palestine and Israel. A. finger

B. spot

C. bone

D. point

3. In __________ with an international treaty, whale hunting in these areas has been banned. A. common

B. connection

C. conjunction

D. line

4. Everybody noticed my absence because you __________ their attention to it. A. gave

B. brought

C. paid

D. called

5. The local council closed the roller skating-rink in the park __________ it was unsafe for young children. A. on the grounds that

B. on the understanding that

C. on the off-chance that

D. on the terms that

6. Discussions on the issue of expansion of the company have been in __________ since the outbreak of the disease in the area. A. hitch

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7. Viewers were __________ at the incredible sight of the lunar landscape, unable to take their eyes off the screen until the very end of the broadcast. A. switched

B. devised

C. transfixed

D. stifled

8. Having lost her mother at an early age, Mary felt she had become a mere __________, having to do absolutely everything for her five brothers and sisters. A. taskmaster

B. workmate

C. slavedriver

D. workhorse

9. If you need help, please don’t hesitate to call me. I can be there __________. A. in a fix

B. in a flash

C. in a daze

D. in the bag

10. My car broke down and I had to __________ a huge sum of money to have it towed and serviced. A. splash out

B. fork out

C. put aside

D. pay off

11. The candidate’s optimism gave __________ to doubt as the result of exit polls became known. A. place

B. lie

C. vent

D. voice

12. Somehow I managed to __________ my physics exam. The pass mark was 55 and I got 56. A. scrape through

B. shake off

C. sit through

D. slip off

13. As much as the candidate tried to convince people of his honesty, he could not shake off his __________ past. A. serene

B. tranquil

C. shady

D. frigid

14. The local authorities annually __________ between £50 million and £100 million on art projects. A. disperse

B. disband

C. disburse

D. dispose

15. Most people are __________ to believe that girls and boys like certain toys when they are young. A. hardened

B. acclimated

C. conditioned

D. accustomed

Part 2. 1. ______________ telecommunications increasingly give ordinary citizens immediate access to the major political decisions that affect their lives and property. (ACT) 61

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2. This black comedy is a comment on the alienating and ____________ effects of contemporary urban life. (HUMAN) 3. The young Jaxxon landed on Nar Shaddaa, and spent the next few years honing his ____________ survival skills and razor-sharp wit on the mean streets of the vertical cities. (STREET) 4. With astonishingly rapid developments, even the hippest ___________ might wonder if people in the future will even understand the cutting-edge lingo that is so exciting to us today. (WORD) 5. Only ___________ who are seeking to make political capital out of the situation are peddling such malicious and unjustified rumours. (SCARY) TEST 31 Part 1. 1. They offered to buy her a BMW but she's holding ____________ a Porsche. A. out for

B. out on

C. back with

D. up with

2. All the inhabitants in the area have been asked to ____________ at home if the storm returns. A. settle

B. dwell

C. remain

D. occupy

3. If it hadn't been for the hint that the professor ____________ nobody would have found out the correct answer. A. dropped

B. cast

C. threw

D. flung

4. At one moment, the teacher got nervous seeing that whatever he said was ____________ on the students who weren't paying any attention to the lecture. A. missed

B. lost

C. failed

D. slipped

5. Their relationship had been on the ____________ for years before they finally broke up. A. stones

B. rocks

C. pebbles

D. marbles

6. It was the ____________ warning from the seismologists that helped save the lives of the island inhabitants before the volcano erupted. A. preliminary

B. hasty

C. cursory

D. advance

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A. stone

B. deal

C. load

D. mass

8. I didn't really feel like memorizing all these definitions. It was only the risk of getting another bad mark that made me ____________ myself. A. exert

B. absorb

C. endeavour

D. deploy

9. His jokes set the whole class ____________ laughing. A. off

B. out

C. up

D. about

10. Anyone who lies under oath will be charged with ____________ the course of justice. A. perverting

B. inverting

C. converting

D. diverting

11. It was a close ____________ but we just made it to the airport on time for our flight. A. run

B. drive

C. call

D. go

12. Marlene is quite ____________ - I don't know she manages to fit everything in. A. inexhaustible

B. tiresome

C. inexorable

D. indefatigable

13. James never really broke the rules but he did ____________ them a little bit when it suited him. A. twist

B. curve

C. move

D. bend

14. I went to see the boss about a pay rise and he ____________ with a weak excuse about a business dinner and left me standing there. A. brushed me aside

B. brushed me up

C. brushed me off

D. brushed me down

15. The government is using the taxes from the working class to bail out the banks that ruined the economy? That really ____________! A. sows wild oats

B. spills the beans

C. takes the biscuit

D. upsets the apple cart

Part 2. 1. In 1988 there were several well-publicised cases of young people committing suicide apparently because of ____________ love. (QUIT) 2. The investigator said the killings were the result of poor procedure by trigger-happy police rather than ____________ murder. (MEDITATE) 63

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3. ____________ species require little oxygen, but animals or humans need a fair supply. (AIR) 4. The opposing counsel then has a last opportunity to ____________ the witness to address facts brought out in redirect examination. (EXAMINE) 5. It is also of great importance in ____________ and material science in the production of cast alloys. (METAL)

TEST 32 Part 1. 1. This conservative, evangelical megachurch, just outside San Diego, is a ____________ of activity on a Sunday morning. A. mest

B. home

C. seat

D. hive

2. Mr Jones is ____________, unfortunately, so you’ll have to call again tomorrow. A. indifferent

B. inimitable

C. indisposed

D. incongruous

3. He tried to be as ____________ as possible, but his garish attire made it difficult. A. accessible

B. amenable

C. incessant

D. inconspicuous

4. Through a series of protestations and exclamations, coyness and giggling, I ____________that she was talking to her boyfriend. A. assembled

B. amassed

C. harvested

D. gathered

5. Regional parliaments allow ____________ for remote parts of the country or islands far from the capital. A. self-government B. self-sufficiency C. self-regulation

D. self-support

6. Her ____________ behaviour made her the life of the party; everyone loved talking to her. A. exhaustive

B. fragrant

C. exuberant

D. aromatic

7. It gets my ____________ that she expects to look after the children every afternoon. A. goat

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8. Although he came to work the day before his retirement, everyone knew he was just ________. A. going with the flow

B. going through the motions

C. going against the grain

D. going along with them

9. They are not likely to ____________ information during the current armed conflict. A. cop out

B. ladle out

C. peter out

D. pull out

10. I offered to do the job, but soon found that I was ____________ as it was more difficult than I had thought. A. pushing up daisies

B. knocking on wood

C. in over my head

D. off my hands

11. The local area is ____________ lacking in places to enjoy art and cinema. A. properly

B. rashly

C. sorely

D. aptly

12. The well-known ____________ clash between the President and the rebel leader is not making things easier. A. character

B. mood

C. enemy

D. personality

13. We hurried back to our car as we saw the clouds ____________ over the mountains. A. rolling in

B. holding off

C. beating down

D. bucketing down

14. Colin is only just ____________; he gets unemployment benefit, but it isn’t much. A. scraping by

B. putting aside

C. bailing out

D. tiding over

15. This is a very busy office and in your new position you will have to be able to think on your ____________! A. toes

B. legs

C. feet

D. knees

Part 2. 1. She had had the ____________ to prepare herself financially in case of an accident. (SIGHT) 2. They were sturdy and wooden; quite beautiful in their ____________, utilitarian lines. (CLOT) 3. My room is ____________, so we can invite them to the party in my room. (SHIP) 65

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4. The turbulence of the airplane during the storm made everyone feel ____________. (EASE) 5. It is essential that tutors provide a good service ____________ with the fees being charged to students and/or their employers. (MEASURE)

TEST 33 Part 1. 1. Being a college professor ____________ you the opportunity simply to write and do research. A. affords

B. dispenses

B. grants

C. procures

2. I am afraid that sofa is a ____________ too big to fit along that wall. A. dose

B. portion

C. shade

D. slice

3. Fortunately, I noticed that the shop assistant had ____________ the wrong amount. A. run over

B. rung up

C. put on

D. rounded up

4. It did not take much to ____________ the old animosity lurking behind the surface of their relationship. A. resuscitate

B. rekindle

C. restore

D. regain

5. That's a pretty ____________ excuse - he could have gotten there if he'd really wanted to. A. blank

B. bare

C. raw

D. thin

6. Getting away from the stresses of work would do you a ____________ of good. A. sense

B. taste

C. virtue

D. power

7. Don’t ____________ him on to join a gang: nothing could be worse for him! A. egg

B. toast

C. butter

D. knife

8. The phrase ‘money doesn't buy happiness’ is a cautionary cliché that keeps us from blindly lining your pockets with ____________ in the hope that we’ll feel happier. 66

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A. stash

B. hoard

C. stock

D. dosh

9. Malaysians should embrace their natural generosity and not let hard times ____________ their spirit to help others in need. A. dampen

B. moisten

C. drench

D. deluge

10. My first impression of Vanessa was that she was very charming and ____________; she seemed totally at ease with people. A. exuberant

B. urbane

C. aloof

D. compassionate

11. Apart from one or two ____________ of brilliance from Owen, England put on a rather poor performance. A. flashes

B. spells

C. storms

D. strokes

12. All he has done since losing his job is ____________ around the house all day. A. mourn

B. depress

C. mope

D. wallow

13. Kitchell says the city was a ____________ of all American culture during the '60s. A. microclimate

B. microcopy

C. microcosm

D. microscope

14. The island of Tahiti ____________ sandy beaches and crystal clear water. A. brags

B. gloats

C. boasts

D. swaggers

15. The Government is trying to ____________ when it says it will spend more on the health service without raising taxes. A. chew the fat

B. wave the flag

C. square the circle

D. put the lid

Part 2. 1. Some things are ____________ true: Water is wet, gra is green (kind of), dogs bark and houses prices rise, (ALIEN) 2. The country had been ____________ from thirteen years of middle-level Conservative rule of reasonable efficiency, modest dynamism but small-power idealism. (MANCIPLE) 3. The foreigners in Ottawa constitute a(n) ____________ threat to the integrity and autonomy of our province. (OMEN) 4. The sparse dialogue is as mind-numbingly ____________ and unsubtle as political oratory. (CLAIM) 67

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5. Although she was from a ____________family and could have led a very comfortable life, Judith had chosen otherwise. (DO)

TEST 34 Part 1. 1. Her position became ____________ when rumours were spread that she’d lied about her qualifications. A. precipitous

B. precarious

C. perennial

D. dubious

2. The priest was tormented by guilt when he looked back on the ____________ lifestyle he had led in his youth. A. insolent

B. irresolute

C. insolvent

D. dissolute

3. The prime minister’s way of dealing with his own incompetence is to ____________ his cabinet. A. restructure

B. reorganise

C. rearrange

D. reshuffle

4. I have to ____________ it to William; he put in the hard work and got results. A. hand

B. present

C. give

D. applaud

5. Her ____________ treatment by her employers finally forced her to look for a better job. A. shabby

B. messy

C. grungy

D. tardy

6. After ____________ over the pros and cons for weeks, she finally quit her job last Friday. A. moralizing

B. agonizing

C. sterilizing

D. rationalizing

7. They are a real ____________ organisation; they are only interested in making a profit. A. devil-may-care

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8. Unfortunately, Jamie’s plans to tour around Australia didn’t ____________ due to a lack of finances. A. pan out

B. pull off

C. knuckle down

D. waltz through

9. We ____________ deny that we have ever cheated or tampered illegally with any match ball in any game during our careers. A. categorically

B. fully

C. distinctly

D. highly

10. She had a strong desire to be a dancer but failed to make the ____________. A. grade

B. term

C. mark

D. degree

12. Millions of people left Italy for the USA during the Italian ____________ of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. A. clique

B. diaspora

C. horde

D. troupe

13. The football fans were coming in ____________ to watch the final game. An hour before the kickoff the stadium was packed full. A. fingers and thumbs

B. bits and bobs

C. dribs and drabs

D. bibs and tuckers

14. He likes nothing better than to spend his Sunday mornings ____________ in the gardens. A. pottering about

B. hanging around C. whiling away

D. winding down

15. I had been feeling very down in the dumps after being given the sack, but took ____________ when a prestigious employment agency booked two interviews for me. A. stride

B. shine

C. heart

D. issue

Part 2. 1. The power of red wine to ____________ high cholesterol has been ballyhooed in the press. (ACT) 2. Not only was it gaudy in appearance but the smell wafting from the kitchen was distinctly ____________. (ODOR) 3. The message is clear and concise and displays no ____________ that one would expect to find in more courtly love scenes. (VERB) 4. If you join the armed forces, you have to pledge ____________ to your country. (ALLAY) 69

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5. The next government will play an energetic role in seeking multilateral nuclear ____________. (ARM)

TEST 35 Part 1. 1. He says that the clothes that judges wear in court are irrelevant ____________ from another era. A. remains

B. relics

C. remnants

D. leavings

2. While writing the exam, Mark stole a(n) ____________ glance at the answer key on the teacher’s desk. A. stealthy

B. underhand

C. furtive

D. secret

3. I wrote the outline of the plot, then an experienced radio dramatist helped me ____________ the story. A. churn out

B. farm out

C. flesh out

D. kick out

4. We don’t want him to suspect we’re giving him a surprise party. Make sure you don’t ____________. A. break the ice

B. kick the bucket

C. spill the beans

D. sweep the board

5. The earl refuses to allow anyone who is not of ____________ blood to marry his son. A. blue

B. green

C. red

D. yellow

6. I've searched ____________ for that old photo album, but I can't find it anywhere. A. high and low

B. long and short

C. straight and narrow

D. thick and thin

7. The designer refuses to gild the ____________, preferring clean, simple lines for his creations. A. lily

B. flower

C. rose 70

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8. Jane ____________ about the surprise party for Sheila and now the whole idea is ruined. A. blabbed

B. gossiped

C. prattled

D. chatted

9. Your column must have ____________ a nerve, because we are getting slammed with feedback from readers—and they're not happy. A. drilled

B. punched

C. touched

D. knocked

10. You say you need new clothes but your wardrobe is full to ____________ with dresses. A. overflowing

B. overfilling

C. overlaying

D. overstepping

11. Critics agree that Trevor Richmond gave a particularly ____________ performance as King Lear. A. holding

B. arresting

C. apprehensive

D. detaining

12. He didn’t mean to be offensive; it was quite an ____________ remark. A. innocuous

B. inaugural

C. integral

D. insidious

13. I had ____________ my hopes on this promotion, so I was crushed when I didn't get it. A. clipped

B. nailed

C. stuck

D. pinned

14. I didn't have time to organize my thoughts, so I just spoke ____________. A. beyond the pale

B. in deep water

C. off the cuff

D. on the hop

15. I wish I could convey how much it means to me having you all here, but words ____________ me at the moment. A. miss

B. abandon

C. leave

D. fail

Part 2. 1. Opposition leaders said they would try to stage nationwide protests, but previous opposition rallies have met only ____________ support. (WARM) 2. Jaubert had been a reasonable man to work for, had never asked her to do anything illegal or ____________. (TASTE) 3. For twenty-five years he ____________ amassed evidence to support his hypothesis. (PAIN) 71

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4. He felt out of place, a(n) ____________ in a society where conformity was highly prized. (CONFORM) 5. It would be ____________ on our part to pretend ignorance of our book's impact, both in sales and controversy. (GENUS) TEST 36 Part 1. 1. Under the threat of a strike, the management ____________ and agreed to reinstate annual pay increases for all employees. A. caved in

B. ebbed away

C. held off

D. wore down

2. The poor girl was absolutely ____________ with him, not knowing that his tastes lie in quite a different direction. A. infatuated

B. incapacitated

C. captivated

D. encapsulated

3. Those remarks were ____________. No wonder they provoked such an angry reaction. A. below par

B. below the belt

C. below the radar D. below the salt

4. I may seem confident when I'm leading a training seminar, but I'm really shaking in my ____________ most of the time. A. trousers

B. suits

C shirts

D. shoes

5. It is difficult to get skips in this age group capable of keeping their ____________ up at this level of competition. A. end

B. self

C. frame

D. edge

6. There is a big investigation ____________, but I don't know when. A. in the offing

B. off the peg

C. on the blink

D. over the hill

7. As I said before, the report will be released in the ____________ of time. I can't estimate when that will be. A. rightness

B. fullness

C. greatness

D. correctness

8. What a bad day: I left my phone in the grocery store, my car broke down on the way home, and, to ____________ it all off, my groceries broke through the bag as I was walking to the front door. 72

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A. top

B. sum

C. total

D. peak

9. I was ____________ when I heard that the MP for Burnham had been arrested for fraud. A. leveled

B. floored

C. hurled

D. heaved

10. Disagreements among party members have led to a major political ____________. A. tussle

B. wrangle

C. scrap

D. squabble

11. Only after buying the cottage did we discover that it was ____________ with mice. A. inflicted

B. infested

C. invaded

D. infected

12. She has a(n) ____________ mind which kept her alert and well-informed even in old age. A. examining

B. demanding

C. enquiring

D. querying

13. My sunburnt nose made me feel rather ____________ for the first few days of the holiday. A. self-effacing

B. self-centred

C. self-conscious

D. self-evident

14. The old man led a ____________ existence after she left and refused even to see his children. A. reclusive

B. deserted

C. remote

D. vacant

15. If we ____________ over the details, we’ll never finish filming this episode by today. A. niggle

B. discuss

C. huddle

D. mob

Part 2. 1. Great cities and ____________ are developed by visionaries who instil pride and optimism in their fellow citizens. (URBAN) 2. She ____________ the things we need to buy - sugar, tea and sandwiches. (NUMBER) 3. Working hours, including those accruing on a ____________ basis, are monitored by line managers locally and no central figures are available. (TIME) 4. ____________ to me, he had rented out the apartment while I was away. (KNOW) 5. He was fascinated by her ____________ - the prominent nose, brooding eyes and thick hair. (PHYSIC) 73

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TEST 37 Part 1. 1. Congratulations on your success! How does it feel to be ____________? A. the man of the hour

B. a word of honor

C. an egg on the face

D. the top of the morning

2. We would like to ____________ again that wire confirmation copy will be coming by mail soon and copy will be sent to you upon receipt. A. reincarnate

B. reiterate

C. rehabilitate

D. reciprocate

3. Annabel and Insidious 3 are not James Wan’s best movies by far and those would be ____________ between any of the other sequels on air, but they are pretty incredible. A. kiss-offs

B. summings-up

C. tip-offs

D. toss-ups

4. You shouldn’t have been ____________ to your elders by raising those matters. A. ill-mannered

B. immaterial

C. impertinent

D. inapposite

5. Speaking about his long battle with his illness struck a ____________with the audience. A. wire

B. string

C. rope

D. chord

6. When several companies showed interest in buying the film rights to his novel, he knew he had ____________. A. upped the ante

B. scooped the bag

C. caught the fat one

D. hit the jackpot

7. The train service has been a ____________ since they introduced the new schedules. A. shambles

B. rumpus

C. chaos

D. fracas

8. As he accepted the award from the organization, his voice ____________ with emotion. A. quivered

B. flinched

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9. In the last century, it was widely ____________ that Indian fakirs were capable of superhuman feats. A. held

B. grasped

C. kept

D. shaken

10. I knew my mother would ____________ a face the minute she saw my new haircut. A. drag

B. lift

C. pull

D. raise

11. I associate public transport with one of the worst experiences of my life and the ____________ of it is that I will never catch a bus again. A. hard and fast

B. thick and thin

C. long and short

D. ups and downs

12. She was just an ordinary person before suddenly thrusting into the ____________. A. limelight

B. floodlight

C. headlight

D. flashlight

13. Going to the unemployment office and having to wait there for hours is a ____________ experience. A. soul-destroying

B. heart-stopping

C. power-sharing

D. thought-provoking

14. The festival audience were ____________ each other in order to get as near to the stage as possible. A. staggering

B. jostling

C. strolling

D. fidgeting

15. You are going to need her help. If I were you, I’d ___________ a bit. I’d try to get her on my side, you know what I mean. A. soap her down

B. oil her over

C. butter her up

D. grease her out

Part 2. 1. Londoners have long been ____________ proud of a health service that does not serve them well. (VERSE) 2. When we came to the platform on the railway station we were met by the station master, an ____________ little man with a peaked cap. (OFFICE) 3. There was a party after the ceremony where much drinking and ____________ went on. (SLAP) 4. I know no private business that cannot be improved by independent investigation, by a ____________ policy provided by "new blood" and so on. (SIGHT) 75

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5. However, this new style of theatre caused some ____________ among the spectators, who criticized anything that lacked complete realism. (MUSE) TEST 38 Part 1. 1. After the earthquake, the entrance hall was turned into a ____________ casualty ward. A. mainstay

B. makeshift

C. piecework

D. wayside

2. She knows she needs exercise, but finds going to the gym a ____________. A. job

B. toil

C. work

D. chore

3. It’s a ____________ for decent jobs these days, so you need every qualification you can get. A. scramble

B. jumble

C. jostle

D. flurry

4. Another, perhaps inspired by the nursery rhyme, is that a(n) ____________ for sweet things during pregnancy makes you more likely to be having a girl, while a boy will make you crave savoury, salty foods, meat and cheese in particular. A. inspiration

B. affinity

C. predilection

D. propensity

5. Jack was disappointed not to be promoted as he was given to ____________ that the job would be his. A. know

B. understand

C. realize

D. say

6. I know you have a good voice and have ambitions to be an opera singer but do not give up your day ____________ yet. A. situation

B. work

C. job

D. place

7. Her ambition and ____________ determination ensured that she rose to the top of her profession. A. hounded

B. wormed

C. ducked

D. dogged

8. I'd been living in this country for a few years, but it wasn't until I had kids that I felt like I had really put down ____________ here. A. roots

B. seeds

C. nuts

D. fruits

9. Given the appalling weather conditions on top of the mountain, I’d say the chances of their finding any survivors are very ____________ indeed. A. narrow

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10. A full scholarship to Harvard and you are worried about leaving your job? You’d be a fool to ____________ up a chance like that. A. turn

B. brush

C. pass

D. cast

11. I am not able to go anywhere this weekend because I am up to my ____________ in work. A. neck

B. nose

C. waist

D. ankle

12. He says he has raised certain issues, and the government is debating those issues, and it is very necessary that we ____________ these concerns. A. lash out

B. scroll over

C. shrivel up

D. mull over

13. Steve used to be easy to work with, but since his promotion he’s begun to______ . A. throw his weight around

B. throw in the towel

C. throw him off balance

D. throw a monkey wrench in the works

14. Both the favourite and then the second favourite pulled out. Naturally, we thought we were ____________ a chance. A in with

B up for

C in for

D up with

15. The manager hesitated to assign the job to the newcomer as he was__________ . A. wet behind the ears

B. feeling your ears burning

C. ringing in your ears

D. keeping your ears open

Part 2. 1. Many students consider coding as an utterly ____________ language distinct from human language in general. (SCRUTINY) 2. Even at higher temperatures, there may be problems of having enough time for the solid to fully ____________ as the system is cooling. (EQUAL) 3. Just because she’s read some ____________ paperback she thinks she’s some kind of expert on the modus-operandi. (TRASH) 4. Staff felt as if they had been ____________ when they discovered the new management’s plans. (WINK) 5. The defendant is a ____________ individual gripped by the dangerous delusion that his opinion matters. (RANCOR) TEST 39 77

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Part 1. 1. Do not mention work to Ray, as it is a sore ____________ with him at the moment. A. finger

B. point

C. place

D. thumb

2. Distress calls were pouring in, thick and ____________, from all over the area A. thin

B. quick

C. fast

D. skin

3. She wouldn’t have heard anything. She is ____________. A. stone-deaf

B. rock-deaf

C. post-deaf

D. bat-deaf

4. During winter the shelters are full of people of no fixed ____________. A. residence

B. abode

C. home

D. domicile

5. Harry was offered a scholarship to study in Japan and he ____________ the opportunity with both hands. A. grasped

B. grabbed

C. held

D. passed

6. I thought I had made it ____________ that I didn’t wish to discuss this matter. A. distinct

B. plain

C. frank

D. straight

7. The kids are ____________ in the steam-filled room, and the girl seems grateful for adult conversation. A. impinging on

B. larking about

C. ploughing ahead D. floating out

8. I slept badly last night and am feeling particularly ____________ this morning. A. slow-witted

B. far-reaching

C. off-hand

D. top-heavy

8. My first meal was days later because, as ever, the migraine ____________ after the anaesthetic. A. caved in

B. chipped in

C. gave in

D. kicked in

9. Some people can just ____________ a cold, but my colds seem to linger for weeks A. shrug off

B. cough up

C. pull through

D. stamp out

10. It’s a good idea to ____________ people before taking them into your confidence A. tumble to

B. root out

C. bank on

D. size up

11. Nick's mom has turned her home into a halfway house for ____________ relatives and stray dogs. 78

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A. tumble-down

B. downcast

C. run-down

D. down-and-out

12. Here I sit ____________ - no food, no money, no anything A. high and dry

B. thick and thin

C. huff and puff

D. wear and tear

13. The money was taken out of the bank in small amounts so as not to ____________ suspicion. A. awake

B. arouse

C. instigate

D. incite

14. Because he was an ____________ criminal, he was sentenced to life imprisonment. A. illegible

B. impenetrable

C. impermeable

D. incorrigible

15. She was a ____________Catholic and, so far as I am aware, morally unassailable. A. firm

B. devout

C. staunch

D. strict

Part 2. 1. The New Year 2020’s ____________ show involves almost every famous face of the country. (STAR) 2. Companies can be punished for making ____________ claims about their products. (substance) 3. We can ____________ our timescale of the circulation by looking at the changes in density surface of the salinity minimum. (robust) 4. It was a misery ____________ of a woman escaped from North Korea to which everyone expressed their sorrow and sympathy. (memory) 5. They were ____________ in the tradition of 'public service' from their contact with older regimes. (culture)

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1. I don't know why she puts up with the way he ____________ her. A. walks in on

B. walks away with

C. walks off with

D. walks all over

2. I have to ____________ the state driving laws because I have to take my driving test tomorrow. A. bleat on about

B. bone up on

C. cast around for

D. home in on

3. Don't ____________ your problems. It's better to talk them out. A. bottle up

B. close in

C. eat into

D. fob off

4. We are not in a ____________ hurry, so let’s have another coffee. A. dashing

B. racing

C. rushing

D. tearing

5. We should all ____________ when advertisers attempt to use unfair practices. A. make a stand

B. make a comeback

C. make amends

D. make a deal

6. People turned out in ____________ to watch the parade on the Independence Day. A. volume

B. mass

C. force

D. bulk

7. Not being able to find my phone number is a pretty____________ excuse for not contacting me. A. fragile

B. frail

C. faint

D. feeble

8. The problem ____________ because neither side was prepared to compromise. A. amassed

B. escalated

C. proliferated

D. enhanced

9. I couldn't stop myself from ____________ with boredom during the lecture. A. sighing

B. gasping

C. panting

D. blowing

10. Money was short and people survived by ____________ and saving. A. scrimping

B. scavenging

C. scouring

D. scrounging

11. She didn’t show even a ____________ of emotion when the court found her guilty. A. gleam

B. wink

C. flicker

D. flash

12. He let it ____________ that the Prime Minister was a close friend of his. 80

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A. announce

B. talk

C. drop

D. infer

13. We don’t have a secretary ____________, but we do have a student who comes in to do a bit of filing. A. as such

B. the least bit

C. whatsoever

D. little more

14. It’s the ____________ of stupidity to go walking in the mountains in this weather. A. height

B. depth

C. source

D. matter

15. I really don’t want to get involved in your problems. Why are you ____________ me into it? A. pulling

B. dragging

C. wrenching

D. towing

Part 2. 1. When we arrived, the party was in full swing and the room was ____________. (BUZZ) 2. They found it ____________ amusing that this hot-shot chef couldn't even use a tomato slicer. (ROAR) 3. Say after me," he would ____________, and the class dutifully repeated whatever he said. (TONE) 4. Because opera is a collaborative genre, the mechanisms of its production and its resulting meaning(s) are often heteroglossic or at best ____________. (GAIN) 5. Emotionality is also central in language choice for positive affect, such as ____________ or praise for one's partner or children. (DEAR)

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1. It is not definite that the company will accept our offer, but there's a ___________ chance so there is no reason not to try. A. sporting

B. bragging

C. pumping

D. bubbling

Key: A If there is a sporting chance that something good will happen, it is possible that it will happen 2. She was ___________ with excitement, imagining how fun her first vacation abroad would be after years working without resting. A. bubbling over

B. bristling at

C. plodding along

D. fawning over

Key: A bubble over = to be so filled with sth (emotion, idea…) 3. I had to give up on having a pet dog because whenever it got sick, a trip to the vet would ___________. A. clear me out

B. clean me out

C. wipe me out

D. dry me out

Key: B clean somebody out = to use all of somebody’s money 4. Annie and John hid their relationship so well that it took Mary quite a time to ___________ to the fact that they were dating. A. come down

B. glom onto

C. dawn on

D. cotton on

Key: D cotton on (to something) = to begin to understand or realize something without being told 5. By successfully ___________ two seconds off his last best time, our son has not only won the first prize but also set the world record. A. cutting

B. clipping

C. sizing

D. gashing

Key: B clip off = to reduce the time that it takes to do something by a particular length of time 6. Parkour, an activity which used not to be heard of by many people in India, is now ___________ in this country. A. big

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Key: A big (adj) = popular with the public; successful 7. I like both teaching and researching so the position of a professor in college is a kind of halfway ___________ between the two for me. A. house

B. line

C. road

D. hunch

Key: A halfway house = something that combines particular features of two other things, especially in order to try to please people who do not like the two things on their own 8. Living in the commuter ___________ is fine, but I’m planning to move into the city centre. A. belt

B. pane

C. line

D. skirt

Key: A commuter belt = the area surrounding a large city, where many people who work in the city live. 9. Be careful before you sign the contract, remember to read every details including the ___________ print. A. bold

B. hidden

C. fine

D. clean

Key: C the fine print = text in a formal agreement that is printed smaller than the rest of the text 10. The food tour was great, except for the insects, they looked and tasted so horrible that I ___________ with disgust. A. gloated

B. grimaced

C. grinned

D. chuckled

Key: B grimace (at somebody/something) = to make an ugly expression with your face to show pain, dislike, etc. 11. ___________ your heart and mind of sinful thoughts before you enter the pagoda. A. Clean

B. Purify

C. Liberate

Key: D cleanse (v) = to take away somebody’s guilty feelings or sin 84

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12. Unfortunately, the victim didn’t make it to the hospital, he was pronounced ___________. A. dead from the neck up

B. dead on sight

C. dead in the water

D. dead on arrival

Key: D dead on arrival = (of an accident victim or other patient) already dead when arriving at a hospital 13. Despite the harsh flow of the stream, she ___________ her way through the water. A. powered

B. struck

C. directed

D. led

Key: A power (v) = to move or move something very quickly and with great power in a particular direction 14. A career in marketing has always been what she desires, so she just ___________ herself in her work. A. immersed

B. submerged

C. engulfed

D. dipped

Key: A immerse yourself in something = to become or make somebody completely involved in something 15. The polls are too close to call, and it looks like this election is going to be a real ___________. A. brain-teaser

B. enigma

C. cliffhanger

D. buoyancy

Key: C cliffhanger (n) = a situation in a story, film, competition, etc. that is very exciting because you cannot guess what will happen next, or you do not find out immediately what happens next Part 2. 1. She is very active and sociable, so it is surprising that she dates such a quiet and ___________ man like Khoi. (ASSUME) 2. I knew it! Jean was not at all a faithful husband. Now stop saying my suspicion was ___________ (FOUND)! 85

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3. After just 3 days, Donald has been able to dive ___________ into the pool. (HEAD) 4. Most homeless people in the US are ___________, they are all around cafes and restaurants ready to pick up wasted food or leftovers. (FREE) 5. Sam was ___________ by Linda at first sight, no wonder she is considered a campus fairy. (TWITTER) Key: 1. UNASSUMING (adj) = not wanting to be noticed 2. ILL-FOUNDED/UNFOUNDED (adj) = not based on fact or reason 3. HEADFIRST (adv) = with your head in front of the rest of your body while you move forward 4. FREE-LIVERS/FREEGANS (n) = someone who lives with more than usual freedom in the gratification of physical appetites/someone who tries not to spend money by eating food and using things that have been thrown away or that are found in nature 5. TWITTERPATED (adj) = to be swept off your feet by someone you quite fancy

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A. direct

B. drive

C. steer

D. guide

Key: C steer something + adv./prep. = to take control of a situation and influence the way in which it develops 2. I cannot understand what does Jenny ___________ against Tom that makes her treat such a nice guy so badly. A. hold

B. have

C. keep

D. make

Key: B have (got) something against somebody/something (not used in the progressive tenses) = to dislike someone or something for a particular reason 3. It turned out I was wrong to think that I could reach the finish line as I started to ___________ in the heat just thirty minutes after the race started. A. shrivel

B. weed

C. wither

D. wilt

Key: D wilt (v) = to become weaker and tired 4. After Janice had to wait two hours to see her doctor, she became ___________ with the office staff. A. distressed

B. averse

C. vexatious

D. belligerent

Key: D belligerent (adj) = hostile, ready to fight 5. Is it ironic when people ___________ glasses of wine and drink to each other's health? A. splat

B. clunk

C. clank

D. clink

Key: D clink (v) = to make or cause something to make a sharp ringing sound, like that of glasses being hit against each other 6. Don’t think that being children of celebrities is great because you would not only have fame but also expectations ___________ you since birth. A. thrust upon

B. pasted to

C. forced on

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thrust something/somebody on/upon somebody = to force somebody to accept or deal with something/somebody that they do not want 7. ___________! You have been in the bathroom for an hour and the concert starts at nine. A. Tut tut

B. Aye aye

C. Chop chop

D. Up up

Key: C Chop chop! = Hurry up! 8. As an introvert, I really admire anyone who is a __________ with great confidence and communication skills. A. quick wire

B. cup of beer

C. good mixer

D. hot dish.

Key: C a good/bad mixer = a person who finds it easy/difficult to talk to people they do not know, for example at a party 9. I know you are ___________ to French fries, but you had better cut down on it. A. smitten

B. hooked

C. partial

D. tied

Key: C be partial to sth (formal/old-fashioned) = to like sth a lot 10. There is a very strong movement in my country now against ___________ sports like hunting or shooting even though they are parts of national traditions. A. lethal

B. death

C. blood

D. red

Key: C blood sport = a sport in which animals or birds are killed 11. The ___________ of central control has stifled local initiative. A. dead hand

B. smirky fingers

C. eagle eyes

D. tight grip

Key: A The dead hand of sth = an influence that control or limit sth 12. After a sleepless night, tiredness gradually ___________ him while he was driving. A. lurk up on

B. crept up on

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Key: B Creep up on sb = to begin to affect sb, especially before they realize it 13. Alexa has got her boyfriend ___________, he will do everything she says. A. eating out of her hand

B. following her through the garden

C. to wash her clothes

D. to sell her his heart

Key: A eat out of (someone's) hand = to be manipulated or dominated by sb, to trust sb completely 14. A large proportion of the households in this area is ___________ to the internet thanks to a generous foreign donor. A. linked up

B. hooked up

C. wired up

D. crossed up

Key: B hook up to sth = to connect sb/sth to a piece of electronic equipment / a power supply / the internet 15. It came as a shock to Dan to find out that the police officer killed in the ___________ of duty yesterday was his dad. A. hours

B. line

C. call

D. strike

Key: B in the line of duty = when sb is doing their job Part 2. 1. Depending on a person’s cultural background, he or she might ___________ hunting as an act of violence or not. (CONCEPT) 2. Instead, throughout his term as minister, he rode in the vehicle used by his predecessor and continued to live in a(n) ___________ house. (PRETEND) 3. Given the sensitivity of the matter, her frankness during the meeting was absolutely ___________ (JUDGE) 4. Action movies with fighting scenes have become so popular that people are increasingly ___________to violence on TV. (SENSE) 5. The ___________ of the book generally describes the author’s academic career and her gratitude for her mother. (WORD) 89

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Key: 1. CONCEPTUALISE (v) = to form an idea or theory in your mind: 2. UNPRETENTIOUS (adj) = not trying to appear more special, intelligent, important, etc. than you really are/it really is 3. INJUDICIOUS (adj) = not sensible or wise; not appropriate in a particular situation 4. DESENSITISED (v) = to make somebody/something less aware of something as a problem by making them become used to it 5. FOREWORD (n) = a short introduction at the beginning of a book

TEST 3 Part 1. 1. The spokesperson said the information campaign was a ___________ to hide the most regressive tax in history. A. red curtain Key: D

B. witch cloak

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fig leaf = something that hides something else, especially something that is dishonest or embarrassing 2. Depression was once thought to be a ___________ of an individual's imagination but research has shown that SAD is a real disorder. A. figment

B. figure

C. byproduct

D. docket

Key: A figment (n) = something that somebody has imagined and that does not really exist 3. Dennis is very ___________ about things; he never lets anything stress him out. A. tolerant

B. impetuous

C. warm-hearted

D. laid-back

Key: D laid-back = relaxed in manner and character; not usually worried about other people's behaviour or things that need to be done 4. Were I to have the courage of my ___________, I would tell the boss how domineering he was. A. convictions

B. points

C. slant

D. stance

Key: A to have the courage of your convictions = to have the courage to say what you think 5. Joe thinks he can win the fight with that muscular man, he is really a ___________ short of load. A. stone

B. log

C. brick

D. hog

Key: C a brick short of load = stupid or crazy 6. It has taken them all this time to ___________ on a name for their baby. A. decide

B. conclude

C. assent

D. consent

Key: A decide on: to choose something from a number of possibilities 7. After winning the lottery, the man squandered his money on gambling and was soon on ___________ after a year. A. Queer street

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Key: A Queer street = a difficult situation (debt, bankruptcy) 8. Facebook's shares are ___________ after the company launched a new Instagram feature that will compete with TikTok in the US. A. holding her thumb

B. on high skies

C. coming up roses

D. on a tear

Key: D be on a tear = engaged in a continuous, fast-paced procession of actions or events, especially with favorable results 9. The two generals, although ___________ cooperating to attack the enemy, actually detest each other. A. showily

B. ostensibly

C. audaciously

D. benignly

Key: B ostensibly (adv) = from appearance alone 10. The company is ___________ to see if this plan provokes any interest in the young customer group. A. flying a kite

B. dropping the ball

C. shooting the messenger

D. dropping the penny

Key: A to fly a kite = to test out public opinion on a subject 11. They offered to buy her a BMW but she's holding ___________ a Porsche. A. out for

B. out on

C. back with

D. up with

Key: A hold out for = to wait until you get what you want 12. Although I am not a ___________ person, I sometimes do find some sex scenes on TV a bit excessive and unacceptable. A. prudish C. raffish Key: A

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prudish (adj) = easily shocked by rude things, especially anything relating to sex 13. I never cease to admire the ___________ endurance of my grandfather when captured by the Nazi during World War Two. A. placid

B. stoical

C. obstinate

D. immutable

Key: B stoical (adj) = able to suffer pain or trouble without complaining or showing what you are feeling 14. Different from a misanthrope who has a hatred of people in general, Joey is more of a ___________ being distrustful of human goodness and sincerity. A. pessimist

B. tyrant

C. cynic

D. misogynist

Key: C cynic (n) = a person who believes that people only do things to help themselves, rather than for good or sincere reasons 15. When will you realise that it was your self-righteous and ___________ attitude that prevented you from learning better ideas from other people? A. fallow

B. ghoulish

C. ‘bigoted

D. conniving

Key: C bigoted (adj) = showing strong, unreasonable beliefs or opinions and refusing to change them Part 2 1. I find it impossible to guide such a wild and ___________ person like her. (STRONG) 2. He threatened to ___________ his eldest son if he chooses to give up the family business. (HEIR) 3. Because we had to arrive on time, our ship had no choice but to ___________ the congested area. (NAVIGATE) 4. The differences were ___________ to all but the most trained eye. (PERCEIVE) 5. Mary has just given birth yesterday so she is currently on ___________ leave. (MOTHER) Key: 93

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1. HEADSTRONG (adj) = determined to do things one’s own way and refuses to listen to advice 2. DISINHERIT (v) = to prevent somebody, especially a member of your family, from receiving your money or property after your death 3. CIRCUMNAVIGATE (v) = to go around instead of through 4. IMPERCEPTIBLE (adj) = very small and therefore unable to be seen or felt 5. MATERNITY (n) maternity leave = a period of time when a woman is allowed to be away from work before and after having a baby

TEST 4 Part 1. 1. He's been working with a ___________ over the past few weeks to make up for wasted time. A. drudgery

B. servitude

C. vengeance

D. nudge

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A. fasten

B. quicken

C. expedite

D. heighten

Key: B quicken = to become quicker or make something quicker 3. Constance ___________ a sigh of relief when she heard that her loan was approved. A. gave

B. uttered

C. expressed

D. breathed

Key: D breathe a sigh of relief = exhale noisily as a sign of relief 4. The telephone lines were ___________ with callers trying to get through to the electricity supplier. A. jammed

B. throttled

C. congested

D. glutted

Key: A jammed = very full; crowded 5. If there happened to be both rich and poor people, as there happen to be both black and white ones, then the advantages of the ___________ might well spread in time to the hard-up. A. well-heeled

B. big-hearted

C. open-handed

D. tight-fisted

Key: A the well-heeled = rich people 6. Most popular magazines have a(n) ___________ page where letters about difficulties with relationships are answered. A. sharing

B. personal

C. advice

D. problem

Key: D problem page = the part of a magazine or newspaper where letters from readers about their personal problems are published, together with advice about how to deal with them 7. Two agents in our team were shot in ___________ for the killing of a rival gang member. A. return

B. retaliation

C. reprisal

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to do sth in reprisal for sth = to have a violent or aggressive act towards somebody because of something bad that they have done towards you 8. His talent meant he could create wondrous things, but his ___________ meant he hardly ever felt like working. A. adversity

B. lethargy

C. ineptitude

D. tactlessness

Key: B lethargy = the feeling of having little energy or of being unable or unwilling to do anything 9. I left in high ___________ after waiting for them over an hour and not receiving any apologies. A. rage

B. taciturnity

C. oscillation

D. dudgeon

Key: D in high dudgeon = in an angry or offended mood, and showing other people that you are angry 10. Everyone knows about his genius even though he never admits, good wine needs no ___________. A. barter

B. advertisement

C. bush

D. barrel

Key: C good wine needs no bush = there is no need to advertise or boast about something of good quality, as people will always discover its merits. 11. We don’t have enough __________ data to prove that the phenomenon is really affecting the environment in a negative way. A. empirical

B. informed

C. substantive

D. static

Key: A empirical (adj) = based on experiment or experience rather than ideas or theories 12. She acts as if she really is the ___________ of our team and everyone has to rely on her. A. lone wolf

B. white elephant

C. big shark

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queen bee (n) = a woman who behaves as though she is the most important person in a group 13. The police have been ___________ war on drug dealers in the city since January but their effort does not seem to be very effective. A. waging

B. staging

C. fighting

D. raging

Key: A wage (v) = to begin and continue a fight, a war, a battle… 14. The foreigners were amazed at the ___________ variety of goods in the huge department store. A. beleaguered

B. bewildering

C. baffling

D. bizonal

Key: B bewildering (adj) = making you feel confused because there are too many things to choose from or because something is difficult to understand 15. James kept trying to ___________ his duties, but his manager told him if he didn’t start taking responsibility for his work he would have to leave the company. A. beaver away

B. weasel out of

C. chicken out of

D. clam up

Key: B weasel out of = to avoid doing something that you have agreed to do, especially by being dishonest Part 2. 1. The sandwich shop she's opening is a ___________ alternative to the town's maledominated coffee shop culture. (STAFF) 2. The army of this Asian country has a long history of guerrilla ___________ (WAR) 3. Being a war ___________ is a dangerous job because you will have to bring yourself to the most conflict-ridden parts of the world. (RESPOND) 4. During the 20th century, industrialisation continued ___________ with technology being upgraded rapidly. (PACE) 5. Under ___________, white people were not allowed to marry their non-white counterparts. (APART) Key: 97

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1. DISTAFF (n) = female or relating to women 2. WARFARE (n) = the activity of fighting a war, especially using particular weapons or method 3. CORRESPONDENT (n) = a person who reports news from a particular country or on a particular subject for a newspaper or a television or radio station. 4. APACE (adv) = happening quickly 5. APARTHEID (n) = the former political system in South Africa in which only white people had full political and other rights.

TEST 5 Part 1. 1. From our tent, we could see the delightful ___________ of lake Lukedeer. A. scene

B. prospect

C. background

D. layout

Key: B prospect (n) = a wide view of an area of land, etc. 2. In Australia, the government controls the maintenance of war __________, post-war commemorations and battle exploit memorials. 98

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A. graves

B. tombs

C. grounds

D. catacombs

Key: A war grave = a burial place for members of the armed forces or civilians who died during military campaigns or operations 3. Perhaps tomorrow’s event will mark the ___________ of my life, I cannot wait any longer! A. bright buff

B. full spark

C. high spot

D. full bloom

Key: C high spot = the most enjoyable or significant part of an experience or period of time. 4. An unusual noise from the back of the class during the exam __________ the teacher’s attention. A. held

B. sustained

C. arrested

D. upheld

Key: C arrest sth = to make sb notice and pay attention to sth 5. The new employee failed to realize the importance of obedience in this company and refused to toe the ___________ line. A. party

B. camp

C. function

D. union

Key: A toe the party line = to say or do what somebody in authority tells you to say or do, even if you do not share the same opinions, etc. 6. Bao is a ___________ off the old block of his father while his sister is more like the mother. A. tip

B. chip

C. piece

D. copy

Key: B a chip off the old block = a person who is very similar to their mother or father in the way that they look or behave 7. He regarded this second prize just as a ___________ in order to prevent him from suing the judges for corruption. A. factoid

B. sob

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Key: D sop (n) = something of little importance or value that is offered to stop complaints or unhappiness 8. Although his presidential campaign won ___________ from several celebrities, it failed to compensate for his incompetence in dealing with last year’s economic crisis. A. involvement

B. warrant

C. endorsement

D. patronage

Key: C endorsement (n) = a public statement or action showing that you support somebody/something 9. Cinderella wore a beautiful dress to the party and was the ___________ of the ball. A. beauty

B. belle

C. center

D. charmer

Key: B the belle of the ball = the most beautiful and popular girl or woman at a party. 10. Much as I like Literature, I cannot stand my teacher’s voice-slow, emotionless and without ___________. A. inflation

B. reflection

C. inflection

D. infliction

Key: C inflection (n) = change in the quality of the voice, often showing an emotion 11. I couldn’t come to your party as the date ___________ with my holiday. A. clashed

B. struck

C. opposed

D. occurred

Key: A If two events clash, they happen at the same time in a way that is not convenient. 12. At the start of the course every student is assigned a(n) ___________ of studies. A. advisor

B. consultant

C. counsellor

D. curator

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13. You should prioritize the public interest over a group’s ___________ interests. A. personal

B. sectional

C. segregated

D. exclusive

Key: B Interests or aims that are sectional are limited to a particular group within an organization, society, or country and do not consider other groups. 14. I hardly want to participate in extracurricular activities but this volunteer job is so interesting that I accepted the offer with ___________. A. solace

B. consternation

C. chastisement

D. alacrity

Key: D alacrity (n) = happiness, enthusiasm 15. The couple divorced after the husband was found ___________ an affair with a neighbor. A. making

B. having

C. performing

D. doing

Key: B having an affair with sb = to have a love relationship with sb (especially when a person is already in a relationship with sb else) Part 2. 1. The ___________ cannot really understand these medical documents. (PERSON) 2. I need to get away from the hectic city for a while so I am planning to travel ___________ this weekend. (COUNTRY) 3. I worked late last night because I was ___________ with my project. (HAND) 4. Despite its historical inaccuracies, the film was one of the ___________ films of the year, making the second highest profits. (GROSS) 5. I did not lie to you, by ___________ God I swear. (MIGHT) Key: 1. LAYPERSON = a person who does not have expert knowledge of a particular subject 2. UP-COUNTRY (adv) = in the direction of or relating to the parts of a country further from the coast, especially where there are few towns and people 3. BEHINDHAND (adj) = late in doing something or in paying money that is owed 101

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4. TOP-GROSSING (adj) = earning more money than other similar things or people 5. ALMIGHTY (adj) = having complete power THE ALMIGHTY = God

TEST 6 Part 1. 1. Sandy stole my ___________ when she announced that she was pregnant two days before I'd planned to tell people about my pregnancy. A. thunder

B. limelight

C. stage

D. mind

Key: A steal sb’s thunder = to get the attention, success, etc. that somebody else was expecting, usually by saying or doing what they had intended to say or do 2. Dressed in a bright red suit for the wedding, Jack apparently was making a ___________ of himself. 102

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A. mess

B. light

C. spectacle

D. spot

Key: C make a spectacle of yourself = to draw attention to yourself by behaving or dressing in a silly way in public 3. You don’t have the sound business ___________ that is necessary for success so I would advise you to find another career. A. starkness

B. acumen

C. punditry

D. wit

Key: B acumen (n) = skill in making correct decisions and judgments in a particular subject, such as business or politics 4. More than 500 ___________ were involved in the coronation scene of Puyi in “The last Emperor”. A. adjuncts

B. appendages

C. extras

D. additives

Key: C extra (n) = a person in a film who does not have a speaking part and who is usually part of the scene, for example, in a crowd 5. Entering the National Competition for the gifted ___________ tremendous concentration and effort. A. stipulates

B. extracts

C. exacts

D. inquires

Key: C exact (v) = to make something necessary 6. Despite their disagreement, the representatives of the two nations managed to reach a(n) ___________ settlement, bringing temporary peace for both sides. A. affable

B. fraternal

C. amiable

D. amicable

Key: D amicable (adj) = relating to an agreement or decision that is achieved without people arguing or being unpleasant 7. The first successful flight in human history completed by the Wright brothers ___________ the law of gravity and stunned everybody. A. refuted

B. defied

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Key: B defy (v) = to refuse to obey a person, decision, law, situation, etc 8. The concert ended and the crowd quickly ___________, returning the quietness to the small town. A. disassembled

B. dissembled

C. dismantled

D. disgorged

Key: A disassemble (v) = (of a group of people) to move apart and go away in different directions 9. After winning the lottery, they moved into a more ___________ house in a high-class residential area and had a more comfortable life. A. well-attended

B. well-built

C. well-appointed

D. well-disposed

Key: C well-appointed (adj) = having a good supply of comfortable or necessary furniture and attractive decorations 10. Tony, you are trying to make her believe your lies so just keep it simple, do not overegg the ___________. A. brulee

B. pudding

C. sponge

D. madeleines

Key: B over-egg the pudding = used to say that you think somebody has done more than is necessary, or has added unnecessary details to make something seem better or worse than it really is 11. My school always forces students to follow the rules to the ___________ without caring about their feelings. A. book

B. letter

C. lines

D. dots

Key: B follow/obey something to the letter = to do exactly what you are told to do 12. Although my new house is fine, I still prefer the old one which ___________ a river. A. backs onto

B. faces off

C. stands by

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back onto something = (of a building) to have something directly behind it 13. We are required to ___________ empirical data and evidence from reliable sources to support our argument. A. adduce

B. attest

C. elicit

D. accost

Key: A adduce (v) = cite 14. Since John is the bee’s ___________ in terms of English, it is no wonder so many friends ask him for support in this subject. A. wings

B. knees

C. antenna

D. spiracle

Key: B the bee’s knees = an excellent person or thing 15. There is no need to ___________ over the cracks, I know you are having problems, just tell me and I will help you. A. carpet

B. paper

C. lay

D. curtain

paper over the cracks = to hide problems, especially arguments between people, in order to make a situation seem better than it really is Part 2. 1. The charity is facing great financial difficulties so its manager wants to turn it into a ___________ company. (PROFIT) 2. I recall being ___________ by the authorities of the hospital for being careless and inexperienced during my first years as a doctor. (BRAID) 3. He had years of experience as a legal ___________ before he became a teacher. (PRACTICE) 4. The booming economy has attracted a(n) ___________ of funds from both domestic and foreign investors. (FLOW) 5. Boys and girls used to be taught separately before a nationwide movement for ___________ grew. (EDUCATE) Key: 1. PROFIT-ORIENTED (adj) = directed towards making profits 2. UPBRAIDED

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upbraid (v) = to forcefully or angrily tell someone they should not have done a particular thing and criticize them for having done it 3. PRACTITIONER (n) = someone who works in a job that involves long training and high levels of skill 4. INFLOW (n) the arrival of money, asset, a number of things or people in a place 5. CO-EDUCATION (n) = the practice of teaching girls and boys together in a school

TEST 7 1. The boss made no ___________ to their gender, all the female workers were forced to do the heavy work as their male counterparts. A. concession

B. compromise

C. allowance

D. regression

Key: A concession (n) = something that you allow or do, or allow somebody to have, in order to end an argument or to make a situation less difficult 2. Without discipline, students may think that they have the ___________ to do whatever they want. A. licence

B. autocracy

C. prerogative

D. dispensation

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3. It's a good film, but the ___________ near the ending scene is a bit complex and demands watchers to be extremely analytic to understand. A. flummery

B. delineation

C. aberration

D. convolution

Key: D convolution (n) = a twist 4. It was very childish of you to ___________ over your opponent’s failure immediately on the stage when the result was announced. A. jolly

B. relish

C. gloat

D. brag

Key: C gloat (about/at/over something) = to show that you are happy about your own success or somebody else’s failure, in an unpleasant way 5. After 11 years in the ___________, Johnson made an unexpected comeback in the movie Bear. A. damp

B. wilderness

C. badlands

D. wasteland

Key: B If someone, such as a politician, is in the wilderness, they no longer have a position of authority, fame, or success and are not now in the news 6. It is often hard for parents to take the opinions of their children on ___________ due to the generation gap. A. board

B. mind

C. check

D. self

Key: A take something on board = to accept and understand an idea or a suggestion 7. Luckily, our research is supported by a(n) ___________ from the National Science Foundation. A. grant

B. bursary

C. aid

D. endowment

Key: A grant (n) = a sum of money that is given by the government or by another organization to be used for a particular purpose 8. Your father was only 17 when he ___________ at Harvard, now look at your school report. 107

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A. matriculated

B. registered

C. postulated

D. imparted

Key: A matriculate (v) = to be formally admitted to study at a university or college 9. Elen has stayed in bed for a whole week, take him out for a walk, that will surely put the ___________ back into his cheeks. A. colours

B. roses

C. daisy

D. pinky mallow

Key: B put the roses (back) into sb's cheeks = to make sb look healthy, especially after an illness 10. Before going back to school, you have to ___________ for at least a week after the operation. A. rejuvenate

B. recuperate

C. overhaul

D. reinvigorate

Key: B recuperate (v) = to become well again after an illness; to get back your strength, health, etc. 11. This naughty class always ___________with their new teachers, which usually greatly discourages them from teaching. A. hits it out

B. tries it on

C. kicks it up

D. rubs it in

Key: B try it on (with somebody) = to behave badly towards somebody or try to get something from them, even though you know this will make them angry 12. He won't be able to stand the pressure here for long, I will ___________ him 5 months and let's see if I am right. A. put

B. give

C. tell

D. save

Key: B give somebody/something sth = to predict that something will last a particular length of time 13. The event was not really well-attended, there were about 50 people ___________ the outside. A. on

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Key: D at the outside = at the most; as a maximum 14 The paper was divided into three parts to ___________ on and analyse the diplomatic strategy of Vietnam during the 1990-2000 period. A. expunge

B. expurgate

C. expatiate

D. expound

Key: C expatiate on sth = to write or speak in detail about a subject expound on sth = to explain sth by talking about it in detail 15. That team always sweeps the ___________ in the annual league, leaving very few medals for the others. A. top

B. prizes

C. table

D. board

Key: D sweep the board = to win all the prizes, etc. in a competition Part 2. 1. Because the flight is expected to last longer than 12 hours, we will be provided a(n) ___________ meal. (FLY) 2. My father tried to make a clear ___________ between his work and his private time as a way to treat his depression. (LINE) 3. The king was always afraid of making mistakes because he cared about how ___________ would judge him. (POST) 4. In this poor region of the country, hospital beds were scarce and medicines were practically ___________ during the first month of the COVID-19 outbreak . (EXIST) 5. The role in The Duke of Mount Deer is regarded as Tony Leung’s ___________ role, bring him fame and success. (CAREER) Key: 1. IN-FLIGHT (adj) = happening or available during a flight 2. DELINEATION (n) = the action of marking the edge of sth 3. POSTERITY (n) = all the people who live in the future 4. NON-EXISTENT (adj) = not existing, or not real 109

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5. CAREER-DEFINING (adj) = very important in making someone successful in their job or in deciding how they will be remembered

TEST 8 Part 1. 1. In the end, it ___________ that the champion didn’t get the prize by himself but thanks to his intimate relationship with the judge panel. A. befell

B. occurred

C. transpired

D. issued

Key: C it transpires that = sth previously secret is known 2. I don't think Paul will ever get married — he's the stereotypical ___________ bachelor. A. settled

B. confirmed

C. fixed

D. determined

Key: B confirmed bachelor = a man who has never married and is thought unlikely ever to marry; sometimes used in the past to suggest that a man was gay 3. Stop staying up late Bang, you are only 17 and I can see you are beginning to ___________ grey. 110

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A. get

B. go

C. grow

D. get

Key: B go/turn grey = having hair that has become grey or white, usually because of age 4. The suburbans were seen as the ___________ of clerkly conformism, complacency, and conservatism. A. effigy

B. epitome

C. figure

D. personage

Key: B the epitome of something = a perfect example of something 5. When I was young, I didn't know that sugar ___________ naturally in fruit and thought that the sweetness came from my mom’s sugar jar. A. betides

B. precipitates

C. prevails

D. occurs

Key: D occur (v) = to be found or to exist somewhere 6. I cannot understand why my girlfriend always spends hours ___________ herself before going out even when we might be late after that. A. preening

B. pimping

C. sprinkling

D. pinking

Key: A preen (v) = to spend time making yourself look attractive 7. Your father would fly off the handle if he knew you bet your car ___________ the toss of a coin A. on

B. at

C. by

D. with

Key: A on the toss of a coin = randomly, down to chance 8. Jenny tried to ___________ into the darkness, hoping to find where this unknown sound came from. A. glimpse

B. peer

C. stare

D. peep

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9. Since there has been a change of ___________ for the concert, we will have to start going earlier in case I might not know that place. A. alley

B. venue

C. scene

D. sight

Key: B venue (n) = a place where people meet for an organized event, for example a concert, sporting event or conference 10. Son, remember, although money is important, never do anything that is not ___________. A. above board

B. under the sky

C. within the square D. in the cards

Key: A above board = legal and honest; in a legal and honest way 11. My grandma is 82 already but she still lives with the ___________ of a twenty-yearold, walking and painting every day. A. zeal

B. appetite

C. zest

D. gusto

Key: C zest (for something) = pleasure and enthusiasm, love zeal = eagerness to devote or to do something 12. Those who really need to hear the message don't come to the meetings, so I'm just ___________ to the choir. A. singing

B. preaching

C. speaking

D. orating

Key: B preach to the choir = to speak to people in support of views that they already hold 13. The five masked men who ___________ the South London Bank on Tuesday have been caught this morning. A. held up

B. robbed off

C. broke for

D. dashed in

Key: A hold up = to steal from a bank, shop, etc. using a gun 14. The smallest ___________ could lead to the delay of the whole project, so please check your schedule carefully and do not miss your deadlines! 112

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A. slippage

B. slip-up

C. slip

D. slipcase

Key: A slippage (n) = failure to complete a task on time slip-up (n) = slip (n) = a mistake 15. My teacher ___________ my article to make it sound less aggressive. A. whiles down

B. waters down

C. squares down

D. romps down

Key: B water down = to make sth such as a statement or an article less offensive, powerful, detailed 1. Studying abroad is a ___________ decision and requires serious consideration. (MOMENT) 2. Looking at her ___________clothes, you might be surprised to know that Mary has moved to the city for over 20 years. (COUNTRY) 3. He became the ___________ king of football, scoring 28 goals in his first season. (CROWN) 4. The answers out there right now offered by a variety of fields are too facile - they're actually ___________, or logically circular truisms that reveal nothing. (LOGIC) 5. In the past, Asian women lived in total ___________ to the men in her family. (SERVE) Key: 1. MOMENTOUS (adj) = very important or serious, especially because there may be important results 2. COUNTRIFIED (adj) = typical of the countryside. 3. UNCROWNED (adj) uncrowned king/queen = a man or woman who is considered to be the best, the most famous, or the most powerful in a particular area of life, especially when they do not have an official rank or title 4. TAUTOLOGICAL (adj) = saying the same thing twice in different words, when this is unnecessary 5. SUBSERVIENCE (n) = the fact of being too willing to obey other people 113

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TEST 9 Part 1. 1. Are you sure you want to become a teacher? Repeating the same thing every day for years can ___________ you down. A. put

B. get

C. take

D. bring

Key: B get sb down = make sb feel sad or lose hope, start feeling sad or losing hope put sb off = to make sb lose interest in or enthusiasm for sth/sb 2. Things have ___________ since the riots last week and people can finally go back to work again. A. simmered down B stomped off

C. steamed out

D. leveled down

Key: A simmer down = to become calm after a period of anger or excitement 3. Soon will come the time when your child start to ___________ your authority and hardly can you control him like before. A churn out

B kicking against

C grousing against D shunting out

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4. Why don’t you just feel satisfied with what you have already had instead of trying to keep up with the ___________. A. Smiths

B. Joneses

C. neighbours

D. Johansson

Key: B keep up with the Joneses = to strive to get all the material things one’s neighbors or associates have 5. The report ___________ the mistaken belief that applying vinegar on your face can help people get rid of acne. A. dispels

B. disparages

C. dissipates

D. dispatches

Key: A dispel (v) = to make sth, especially a feeling or belief, go away or disappear 6. I know it is a risky move to invest all my savings in this real estate project during this unstable period of the economy so I am ___________ for anything. A. game

B. brave

C. fain

D. boarded

Key: A game (adj) = willing to do things that are new, difficult or risky 7. Had I not thought it would just be a child’s ___________ and hadn’t seriously revised for it, I would have passed the exam. A. quiz

B. play

C. game

D. thing

Key: B a child’s play = sth that is very easy 8. The school should ___________ regulations to implement gender equity education, and promulgate them. A. erect

B. demolish

C. heed

D. sermonize

Key: A erect (v) = to establish sth 9. I never thought Jenny and I could become best friends because she appeared cold on first ___________, but later I realised she was just shy. A. sight

B. acquaintance

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Key: B on first acquaintance = when you first meet sb 10. The dealer wanted $400, I wanted to pay $300, and $350 was the final price after we decided to split the ___________. A. share

B. total

C. difference

D. gap

Key: C split the difference = take the average of two proposed amounts 11. You shouldn’t have criticised him ìn front of his friends. It was extremely ___________ of you. A. insensitive

B. insensible

C. unsentimental

D. discordant

Key: A insensitive (adj) = not caring or realizing how other people feel 12. You should be cautious when getting involved and test the ___________ before committing yourself. A. temperature

B. heat

C. water

D. air

Key: C test the water = try to find out what reaction an action or idea will get before you do it or tell it to people. 13. Although the king has abdicated the throne in his son’s favour, he still rules the country ___________. A. de facto

B. de jure

C. de pronto

D. jamais vu

Key: A de facto (adv) = in a way that exists as a fact although it may not be legally accepted 14 Despite Mary’s talents, Mary’s mother still forced her to become an ordinary ___________ worker, confining her to the office. A. clerical

B. white-collar

C. clergy

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15. Mary attempted to ___________ herself with her new boss by volunteering to take on extra work and even leaving the office later than everybody else. A. satiate

B. flatter

C. ingratiate

D. commend

Key: C ingratiate oneself with sb = to do things in order to make sb like you, especially sb who will be useful to you Part 2. 1. If you didn't do anything ___________, why did you feel worried when the police called you in? (CREDIT) 2. Her husband didn’t know about her ___________ affair with her boss. (MARRY) 3. You had better ask your tattoo artist to provide you ___________ instructions. (CARE) 4. The President’s car was escorted by motorcycle ___________ on his way to the Queen’s palace. (RIDE) 5. Unfortunately, his ___________ has prevented him from taking part in this debate. I hope he will soon recover and be with us again. (DISPOSE) Key: 1. DISCREDITABLE (adj) = causing or likely to cause a loss of respect for a person, group, or idea 2. EXTRAMARITAL (adj) = happening outside marriage 3. AFTERCARE (adj) = care or treatment given to someone after they leave hospital, prison etc 4. OUTRIDERS outrider (n) = a person who rides a motorcycle or a horse in front of or next to the vehicle of an important person in order to give protection 5. INDISPOSITION (n) = a slight illness

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TEST 10 Part 1. 1. On the threshold of adulthood, it is normal for a teenager to go through a period of ___________ with uncertainty and many worries dominating their minds. A. crank

B. angst

C. borstal

D. perturbation

Key: D angst (n) = strong feelings of anxiety and unhappiness because you are worried about your life, your future, or what you should do in a particular situation 2. The police forces from both countries were involved in the ___________of the escaped prisoners because they had run into the forest that is the natural border between the two nations. A. apprehension

B. attenuation

C. capitulation

D. seizure

Key: A apprehension (n) = the act of capturing or arresting somebody, usually by the police 3. Galileo's ideas were well in ___________ of the age in which he lived. A. front

B. headway

C. advance

D. forth

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4. The jazz ___________ has played in 7 countries in Asia and Vietnam is going to be their next destination. A. assemble

B. ensemble

C. congregation

D. association

Key: B ensemble (n) = a small group of musicians, actors, or dancers who perform together regularly 5. A ___________ of disapproval of Brexit was reported throughout Britain due to concerns about long-term economic impacts of this decision. A. choir

B. chorus

C. carol

D. corps

Kay: B a chorus of something = the sound of a lot of people expressing approval or disapproval at the same time 6. I ___________ that learning Chemistry is hard, if you try harder, I believe you will manage to at least pass the exam! A. assent

B. grant

C. cede

D. bid

Key: B grant (v) = to admit to somebody that something is true, although you may not like or agree with it 7. He criticized the Director and, by ___________, the whole judge panel of this swimwear pageant competition. A. implication

B. implementation C. connotation

D. inference

Key: A implication (n) = something that is suggested or indirectly stated (= something that is implied) 8. The cliff was nearly ___________ and impossible to climb. A. perpendicular

B. perpetual

C. upstanding

D. erectile

Key: A perpendicular (adj) = at an angle of 90° to a horizontal line or surface 9. There is no need to have a ___________. I will clear this mess when I am done and return you your tidy living room. 119

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A. fuse

B. fit

C. flip

D. steam

Key: B to have a fit = to become very upset 10. I got first-aid treatment down to a(n) ___________ after working in the Emergency Room for a year. A. artwork

B. instinct

C. science

D. routine

Key: C to have/get something down to a science = to have perfected something through routine and repetition 11. When I heard that he wanted to organize a party in his 250-square-feet apartment, I knew his plan was going to be dead in the ___________. A. water

B. well

C. sea

D. moment

Key: A dead in the water = fails or has little chance of succeeding 12. What really exists and happens in Area 51 is still ___________ in mystery and attracts debate. A. clouded

B. shrouded

C. blanketed

D. parceled

Key: B be shrouded in secrecy/mystery = to be a matter about which very little is known or understood 13. Just make up your mind and tell me whether you want to continue this project or not, stop ___________ hot and cold! A. breathing

B. blowing

C. acting

D. gusting

Key: B blow hot and cold = to sometimes like or be interested in something or someone and sometimes not, so people are confused about how you really feel 14. Thinking that this crime drama is just blood and ___________ is a big mistake because the plot is extremely intelligent. A. fluid

B. gore

C. gut 120

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Key: B blood and gore = violence scenes 15. I never tell my sister anything because I know she will definitely ___________ it out. A. split

B. blurt

C. slip

D. gush

Key: B blurt out = To say something unexpectedly, often at an inopportune time or with the wrong audience (as of a private or secret matter) Part 2. 1. During the time I was ___________ in the hospital, I spent countless hours drawing and praying to stay positive. (BED) 2. The centre was awarded a grant for education ___________ to poor students. (REACH) 3. Without some new force promoting ___________, the decline in fertility rates is concerning for many developed countries. (CREATE) 4. The ___________ effects of music and fog enhance the air of mystery in the movie. (SPHERE) 5. There are beds aplenty, but the problem is that the hospital is ___________ (HAND) Key: 1. BEDRIDDEN (adj) = having to stay in bed because of illness or injury 2. OUTREACH (n) = the activity of an organization that provides a service or advice to people in the community, especially those who cannot or are unlikely to come to an office, a hospital, etc. for help 3. PROCREATION (n) = the process of producing young animals or babies 4. ATMOSPHERIC (adj) = creating a special feeling, especially a mysterious or romantic feeling 5. SHORT-HANDED (adj) = does not have the usual or necessary number of workers

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TEST 11 Part 1. 1. She ___________ agreed to go with him to the football match although she had no interest in the game at all. A. apologetically

B. grudgingly

C. shamefacedly

D. discreetly

Key: B grudgingly (adv) = in a way that is given or done unwillingly 2. Police have not so far been able to ___________ a confession from the people accused of the bombing. A. excoriate

B. exculpate

C. extort

D. expropriate

Key: C extort (v) = to make somebody give you something by threatening them 3. The campaign was launched by David with a long ___________ against the lack of action of the people in authority. A. diatribe

B. oath

C. affidavit

D. avowal

Key: A diatribe (n) = a long and angry speech or piece of writing attacking and criticizing somebody/something 4. Reducing plastic waste in school is a(n) ___________ aim, but enforcing them at gunpoint will likely turn the plan into a failure. 122

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A. exemplary

B. glistening

C. blazing

D. laudable

Key: D laudable (adj) = deserving to be praised or admired, even if not really successful 5. Although Mike is quite good at singing, he is barely a(n) ___________ by comparison with professional singers. A. dilettante

B. greenhorn

C. apprentice

D. probationer

Key: A dilettante (n) = a person who is or seems to be interested in a subject, but who is not involved with it in a serious and determined way 6. Although he appeared to enjoy a jet-setting life, he ___________ publicity and avoided nightclubs.. A. rejigged

B. derided

C. eschewed

D. abated

Key: C eschew (v) = to deliberately avoid or keep away from something 7. Paradoxically, it is usually even harder for people to give up gambling after losing because they want to ___________ their losses in the next game. A. recoup

B. rehab

C. rectify

D. repent

Key: A recoup (v) = to get back an amount of money that you have spent or lost 8. Living to 100 will not be a pleasure anymore if you have to ___________ around getting increasingly frail. A. lumber

B. dodder

C. waddle

D. dawdle

Key: B dodder (v) = to move slowly and weakly, as if you might fall, especially because of being very old 9. The meditation course has really helped his ___________ to abate, making him calmer and more considerate. A. irascibility

B. fanaticism

C. fervor

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irascibility (n) = the fact of tending to become angry very easily 10. The princess's nanny's autobiography really gives the ___________ on life among the royals. A. show-down

B. know-how

C. low-down

D. look-out

Key: C the low-down on (somebody/something) = the true facts about somebody/something, especially those considered most important to know 11. He did everything to ___________ favour with his superiors in the hope of getting promoted. A. hoard

B. curry

C. drag

D. butter

Key: B curry favour (with somebody) (disapproving) = to try to get somebody to like or support you by praising or helping them a lot 12. Children are more likely to be spoiled when their parents ___________ them. A. dote on

B. cosset at

C. pamper round

D. cosy up to

Key: A dote on = to feel and show great love for somebody, ignoring their faults 13. China was ___________ among the powers of the Eight-Nation Alliance by the end of the 19th century. A. thrashed out

B. parceled out

C. dished out

D. slipped out

Key: B parcel out = to divide something into parts or between several people 14. Mary finally decided to ___________ and broke up with Jack after having been together for 4 years. A. get off her base

B. take the plunge

C. play possum

D. jump the gun

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15. Their company is so debt-ridden that I think it’s safe to say they’re ___________ at this stage. A. down for the count

B. down in the dumps

C. down at the heel

D. down to the last penny

Key: A down to the count = having been, or very near to being, defeated, ruined, or overcome. Part 2. 1. ___________ for unemployment benefits are more and more numerous as the economic crisis is getting worse in this country. (CLAIM) 2. My brother enjoys ___________ so much that I think he will never get married. (BACHELOR) 3. Their parents had an almost ___________ ability to understand what was going on in their children's minds. (NATURAL) 4. It is rumoured that the millionaire has connections with the criminal ___________ of Japan. (WORLD) 5. The ___________ of the Prince of Wales took place in 1969, a year before the first Earth day was celebrated. (INVEST) 1. CLAIMANTS claimant (n) = a person who is receiving money from the state because they are unemployed, etc. 2. BACHELORHOOD (n) = the time in a man’s life before he is married 3. PRETERNATURAL (adj) = that does not seem natural; that cannot be explained by natural laws 4. UNDERWORLD (n) = the people and activities involved in crime in a particular place 5. INVESTITURE (n) = the fact of somebody formally receiving an official title or special powers; a ceremony at which this happens

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TEST 12 1. I expected the film to be out-of-the-box, but the plot turned out to be just a(n) ___________ boy-meets-girl scenario. A. frivolous

B. hackneyed

C. archetypal

D. emblematic

Key: B hackneyed (adj) = used too often and therefore boring 2. The part of her childhood memory, in which she was kidnapped, became something she found impossible to ___________ however hard she tried. A. expunge

B. expurgate

C. expatiate

D. expound

Key: A expunge (v) = to remove or get rid of something, such as a name, piece of information or a memory, from a book or list, or from your mind 3. That friend of yours is a(n) ___________ person who cannot be trusted because she will be willing to betray you at any time for his own benefits. A. eccentric

B. licentious

C. lunatic

D. perfidious

Key: D perfidious (adj) = that cannot be trusted 4. Never let your thirst for knowledge be ___________ or you will, one day, be left behind by this ever-evolving world. A. queered

B. quelled

C. quenched

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5. With patience and diplomacy, he eventually ___________ the son of the billion-dollar company into marrying him. A. deluded

B. inveigled

C. cruised

D. swindled

Key: B inveigle (v) = to achieve control over somebody in a clever and dishonest way, especially so that they will do what you want 6. As an inevitable effect of globalization, small countries have no choice but to ___________ to the influence of the superpowers. A. recast

B. capitulate

C. concede

D. perish

Key: B capitulate (v) = to stop resisting an enemy and accept that you are defeated 7. This argument may seem ___________ to those not closely involved in the world of finance. A. arcane

B. peculiar

C. foolhardy

D. aberrant

Key: A arcane (adj) = secret and mysterious and therefore difficult to understand 8. It really knocked me over with a ___________ when I found out that Annie passed her Chemistry test with flying colours A. punch

B. mug

C. feather

D. stroke

Key: C knock sb over with a feather = to schock/confuse/astonish sb 9. Although doctors always try their best to save people’s lives, they are often ___________ by the patients’ relatives whenever they fail. A. heckled

B. pestered

C. derided

D. berated

Key: D berate (v) = to criticize or speak angrily to somebody because you do not approve of something they have done 10. Given the competitiveness of the National Contest, I have to knock it out of the ___________ or I won’t be able to win any prizes. 127

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A. park

B. nail

C. roof

D. ring

Key: A knock sth out of the park = to do sth extremely well 11. The agreement we reached before was just provisional so I hope you can have another meeting with our company to ___________ the whole plan before the event. A. pack up

B. drum up

C. firm up

D. work up

Key: C firm up = to make arrangements more final and fixed 12. Billy, if you like History, you ___________, do not let peer pressure affect your life. A. buy it

B. do you

C. be it

D. be you

Key: B you do you = used to say that sb should do what they think is best or what they enjoy. 13. Despite being threatened, the brave and loyal soldier would rather sacrifice than ___________ to the enemy’s demand. A. give on

B. cave in

C. burrow in

D. kneel down

Key: B cave in = to agree to demands that you originally opposed because you have become tired or frightened 14. ___________ piety has degraded in the modern society as more children are disobedient and disrespectful to their parents. A. Filial

B. Childhood

C. Familial

D. Fraternal

Key: A filial piety = a virtue of respect for one’s parents, elders, and ancestors. 15. I don’t have anything to note here but I will try to ___________ your phone number firmly in my mind and put it down later when I return home. A. dwell

B. key

C. lodge

D. set

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Part 2. 1. It is ironic that while “Safety first” is said to be the ___________ here, no workers are equipped with any basic protective equipment. (WORD) 2. The writer has used a variety of ___________ throughout his career to avoid the attention of the government. (NAME) 3. In the ancient society of China, the concept of gender equality would be considered ___________and totally unacceptable. (HERESY) 4. Steam is water in its ___________ form and may occur due to evaporation or due to boiling. (GAS) 5. But for a brief period in the spring, the whole landscape explodes into a ___________ bloom. (COLOUR) 1. WATCHWORD (n) = (a word or phrase that represents) the main ideas or principles directing the way that someone behaves or the way that something is done 2. PSEUDONYMS Pseudonym (n) = a name used by somebody, especially a writer, instead of their real name 3. HERETICAL (adj) = (of a belief or opinion) disagreeing strongly with what most people believe 4. GASEOUS (adj) = like or containing gas 5. MULTICOLOURED (adj) = consisting of or decorated with many colours, especially bright ones

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TEST 13 1. Her mind was ___________ by the death of her child and she never recovered. A. upstaged

B. unhinged

C. upended

D. unleashed

Key: B unhinge (v) = to make somebody mentally ill 2. The coastguard duties included patrolling paths at the top of high and sheer cliffs - not a job for the ___________. A. faint-hearted

B. weak-willed

C. light-headed

D. bloody-minded

Key: A faint-hearted (adj) = not being confident or brave enough; afraid of failing 3. After our twenty-mile hike, I ate a hamburger and it tasted like the best food in the world. Hunger is the best ___________. A. dish

B. seasoning

C. chef

D. sauce

Key: D hunger is the best sauce = food tastes better when one is hungry 4. Don’t let insurance companies pull the ___________ over your eyes - ask for a list of all the hidden charges. A. silk

B. mask

C. ribbon

D. wool

Key: D pull the wool over somebody’s eyes = to hide your real actions or intentions from somebody by making them believe something that is not true 5. After wasting almost a month, we ___________ by working from dusk till dawn to meet the deadline. 130

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A. ran ourselves into the ground

B. played hard ball

C. rub shoulders with each other

D. kept our body and soul together

Key: A run/drive/work yourself into the ground = to work so hard that you become extremely tired 6. The general has ___________ his refusal to compromise with invaders and called for the soldiers’ loyalty. A. unveiled

B. ushered

C. proposed

D. reiterated

Key: D reiterate (v) = to repeat something that you have already said, especially to emphasize it 7. The man worked all his life and died with his ___________ on when he had a heart attack at the factory. A. hat

B. boots

C. shirt

D. tie

Key: B die with your boots on = die while fighting or to die while actively occupied/employed/working or in the middle of some action. 8. In many developing countries, education is still the ___________ of the rich while the governments show incompetency in changing that. A. benefit

B. priority

C. dispensation

D. prerogative

Key: D prerogative (n) = a right or advantage belonging to a particular person or group because of their importance or social position 9. The weasel words "if any" leave me with some concern that when push comes to ___________, the council may pull away from difficult issues. A. pull

B. shove

C. end

D. strike

Key: B when push comes to shove = when there is no other choice; when everything else has failed 10. Until this day, vegans are still dismissed as ___________ in many society despite their efforts to spread their ideals. 131

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A. ecclesiastical

B. preposterous

C. cranks

D. cults

Key: C crank (n) = a person with ideas that other people find strange 11. The children ___________ when their teacher said they were going to plan a class excursion. A. flared up

B. patched up

C. perked up

D. pepped up

Key: C perk up = to become or to make somebody become more cheerful or lively, especially after they have been ill or sad 12. The China garden is a green ___________ in the heart of modern Singapore, attracting millions of tourists and visitors every year. A. refuge

B. façade

C. virtuoso

D. oasis

Key: D oasis (n) = a pleasant place or period of time in the middle of something unpleasant or difficult 13. You have been driving for a while, do you want me to ___________ you? A. support

B. supplant

C. succor

D. spell

Key: D spell (v) = to replace for a short time somebody who is doing a particular activity so that they can rest 14. I love the weather in spring when it is ___________, not too hot nor too cold. A. torrid

B. clement

C. frigid

D. sultry

Key: B clement (adj) = mild and pleasant 15. This is ___________ software, and you have no right to copy it without a license from the owner. A. propitious

B. propriety

C. propitiatory

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proprietary (adj) = made and sold by a particular company and protected by a registered trademark Part 2. 1. While ___________ flood damage can be eliminated by moving away from rivers, people have traditionally lived by water bodies. (RIVER) 2. Some experiences in life have ___________ effects on an individual. (ERADICATE) 3. It is ludicrous of him to require absolute perfection from the products without considering the natural ___________ of humankind. (FAIL) 4. Even if new regulations will not make a(n) ___________ difference to most people, any small changes are still better than nothing. (APPRECIATE) 5. ___________ should summarize the main facts about their performance based on the staff evaluation criteria of the company. (APPRAISE) Key: 1. RIVERINE (adj) = on, near, or relating to a river or the banks of a river 2. INERADICABLE (adj) = (of a quality or situation) that cannot be removed or changed 3. FALLIBILITY (n) = the ability to make mistakes or be wrong 4. APPRECIABLE (adj) = large enough to be noticed or thought important 5. APPRAISEES Appraisee (n) = the person who is being judged on how well they are doing their job

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TEST 14 1. The eyewitness said that she had seen a man ___________ around outside the factory just before the fire started. A. prowling

B. languishing

C. lumbering

D. moseying

Key: A prowl (v) = to move quietly and carefully around an area, especially with the intention of committing a crime 2. A lot of Peter Oprah’ writings ___________ sexism and call for gender equality, showing his radical mindset. A. duff up

B. inveigh against

C. tear off

D. bubble under

Key: B inveigh against = to criticize somebody/something strongly 3. I have moved to an apartment with many people sharing one room so I cannot ___________ my favorite songs like before anymore. A. sound out

B. sound off

C. pound out

D. pound off

Key: C pound out = to play music loudly on a musical instrument 4. A sleepless night with my sick child has given me circled and ___________ eyes. A. inflamed

B. streaked

C. amber

D. bloodshot

Key: D bloodshot (adj) = (of eyes) with the part that is usually white full of red lines because of lack of sleep, etc. 5. On the aspect of health, you had better ___________ what the doctor says instead of believing the Internet. A. defer to Key: A

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defer to = to agree to accept what somebody has decided or what they think about sb/sth because you respect him or her 6. When Professor Jonathan obtained funding for six months' ___________ leave, he chose to visit a centre specializing in the disease. A. vacation

B. sabbatical

C. bereavement

D. vocational

Key: B sabbatical leave = a period of time when college or university teachers are allowed to stop their usual work in order to study or travel, usually while continuing to be paid 7. Without the ___________ support of my family, I would never have been able to withstand pressure and overcome failures to achieve today’s success. A. wavering

B. unflappable

C. unflagging

D. scalding

Key: C unflagging (adj) = remaining strong; not becoming weak 8. Because Harry was late for school, he ran so fast that he fell down a ___________ of stairs and ended up in the hospital. A. creak

B. wing

C. gate

D. flight

Key: D flight (n) = a series of steps between two floors or levels 9. Peter Oprah is a true sister under the ___________ as he always supports women’s action to improve their rights. A. skin

B. chin

C. mask

D. card

Key: A a true sister under the skin = a man who supports women’s action to improve their rights 10 There is always a ___________ of journalists waiting for the actors and actresses when they arrive at the event. A. clique

B. gaggle

C. guard

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11. The amusement park used to be ___________ with children on every weekend, but now it is closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A. hoarding

B. crowding

C. swarming

D. flocking

Key: C swarm with somebody/something = to be full of people or things 12. The proposed shopping centre has ___________ an angry response from local residents. A. dished up

B. given off

C. churned out

D. called forth

Key: D call forth = to produce a particular reaction 13. Performance ___________ is one basic issue of human resource development and management in an enterprise to evaluate an employee’s productivity and capability. A. appraisal

B. judgment

C. remuneration

D. assessment

Key: A A performance appraisal is a regular review of an employee's job performance and overall contribution to a company. 14. A whole ___________ of measures was tried in an attempt to get them to give up cigarettes. A. battery

B. wood

C. generation

D. stream

Key: A battery (of something) = a large number of things or people of the same type 15. People are usually attracted by appearance so it is no wonder she is ___________ with that male model. A. infatuated

B. mesmerized

C. entangled

D. seduced

Key: A infatuated (with somebody/something) (adj) = having a very strong feeling of love or attraction for somebody/something so that you cannot think clearly and in a sensible way Part 2. 136

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1. Cultural changes can cause a(n) ___________ between readers and old texts. (STRANGE) 2. It was off the coast of Italy that nine-year-old Shelley went to his ___________ grave due to the negligence of his parents. (WATER) 3. In his later years, he was ___________ by the rejection of the girl he loved and the loss of his money and fame. (BITTER) 4. Men and women should be able to compete for jobs on an equal ___________ to ensure fairness. (FOOT) 5. Prices are going down now but it will soon increase again, we all know that changes in the market follow a(n) ___________ pattern. (CYCLE) Key: 1. ESTRANGEMENT (n) = a feeling that you do not understand someone or something, or do not have any connection with him, her, or it 2. WATERY watery grave = death by drowning 3. EMBITTERED embitter (v) = to make someone feel angry and unhappy for a long time 4. FOOTING (n) = the basis on which something is established or organized be on an equal footing = to be in an equal situation 5. CYCLIC(AL) (adj) = repeated many times and always happening in the same order

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TEST 15 Part 1. 1. You are being unnecessarily ___________ by spending too much time on details while time is running out and only one third of your essay is finished. A. recalcitrant

B. mendacious

C. dogmatic

D. pedantic

Key: D pedantic (adj) = too worried about small details or rules 2. Tony used to be a healthy man until he suddenly developed a ___________ for wine, which really worries his family. A. likeness

B. partisan

C. penchant

D. palate

Key: C penchant (n) = a special liking for something 3. How the pyramids of Egypt were built remains a(n) ___________ to the world until this day. A. brain-teaser

B. enigma

C. cliffhanger

D. crypt

Key: B enigma (n) = a person, thing or situation that is mysterious and difficult to understand 4. I decided to quit my job because I can’t stand being ___________ by my boss on every minor fault. A called out

B. cried out

C. torn down

D. yelled over

Key: A call sb out on sth = to criticize somebody, especially publicly 5. Even if the authorities want to develop this area, it is unjustifiable that they ___________ over the concerns of the local community. A. lock horns

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Key: C ride roughshod over somebody = to treat somebody badly and not worry about their feelings 6. After two years living apart, the couple met each other and struggled to ___________ their love. A. revive

B. rekindle

C. reheat

D. relish

Key: B rekindle (v) = to make a feeling or relationship become active again 7. Although the room was ___________ decorated in gold and silver, it was quite simply over the top. A. ostentatiously

B. tantalisingly

C. gregariously

D. benevolently

Key: A ostentatiously (adv) = in a way that is meant to impress people by showing how rich, important, etc. somebody is 8. The violent scenes in that movie were simply ___________ and added nothing to the storyline. A. docile

B. gratuitous

C. dormant

D. arduous

Key: B gratuitous (adj) = done without any good reason or purpose and often having harmful effects 9. That young people join parties despite the ongoing pandemic is a ___________ disregard for the community’s health. A. flagrant

B. convivial

C. frugal

D. feral

Key: A flagrant (adj) = (of an action) that shocks you because it is done in a very obvious way and shows no respect for people, laws, etc 10. The chances of finding those trapped in the snow after the avalanche now are ___________ after ten hours have passed and the rescue team has yet to arrive. A. mediocre Key: B

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minuscule (adj) = extremely small 11. You cannot blame Dan for our failure because it was you who ___________ him into this mission. A. prodded

B. rammed

C. let

D. thrusted

Key: A prod sb into sth = to try to make somebody do something, especially when they are unwilling 12. The couple got married in 1990, which means that they will have ___________ 30 years of marriage this summer. A. run up

B. dredged up

C. chalked up

D. cropped up

Key: C chalk up sth = to achieve or record a success, points in a game, etc. 13. Andy, I think you have had enough clothes to wear, stop buying more, money doesn’t grow on ___________. A. grass

B. trees

C. air

D. land

Key: B money doesn’t grow on trees = said to warn someone to be careful how much money they spend 14. We need some boys over here since it is going to require a certain amount of ___________ grease to carry this wardrobe upstairs. A muscle

B elbow

C spine

D knee

Key: B elbow grease = a lot of physical effort 15. I have a(n) ___________ with my roommate because she is always eating my food without asking! A. hatchet to bury

B. axe to grind

C. screw to loose

D. nail to hit

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Part 2. 1. A(n) ___________ smile before the debate of her immediately created a much less hostile atmosphere in the meeting room. (ARM) 2. The warring sides have agreed on a one-week ___________ for people to celebrate the Lunar New Year. (FIRE) 3. It is an hour until lunch but I am already ___________ after cleaning up the whole house. (RAVENING) 4. It was my childhood dream to live in a ___________ house, but now I could only afford to rent an apartment. (PALACE) 5. Roughly 26 centuries ago, Sunzi wrote a powerful ___________ on military called The Art of War. (TREAT) Key: 1. DISARMING (adj) = making people feel less angry, making someone begin to like you 2. CEASEFIRE (n) = a time when enemies agree to stop fighting, usually while a way is found to end the fighting permanently 3. RAVENOUS (adj) = (of a person or an animal) extremely hungry 4. PALATIAL (adj) = (of a room or building) very large and impressive, like a palace 5. TREATISE (n) = a serious book or article about a particular subject

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TEST 16 Part 1. 1. The actor still accepts to ___________ on the contract even if he will have to pay a significant amount of compensation A. shun

B. renege

C. snap

D. impugn

Key: B renege (on something) = to break a promise, an agreement, etc 2. The wife still ___________ her husband to this day, 28 years after his sacrifice in World War II. A. minds for

B. quells for

C. pines for

D. falls for

Key: C pine for somebody/something = to want or miss somebody/something very much 3. The reputation of this eminent school has been ___________ by the students who cheated in the exam. A. rued

B. taunted

C. tendered

D. sullied

Key: D sully something = to damage or reduce the value of something 4. He is a man who doesn’t know how to ___________ his words so many people have been hurt by what he said. A. mince

B. gore

C. cut

D. forge

Key: A not mince (your) words = to say something in a direct way even though it might offend other people 5. I know she's had a hard time, but that is by no means a justifiable reason for her to ___________ her ex-husband of all his money. A. dry

B. milk

C. take

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milk (v) = to obtain as much money, advantage, etc. for yourself as you can from a particular situation. 6. Dilraba’s fans never ___________ in their belief in her, whatever was written in the press. A. slash

B. meddle

C. falter

D. gouge

Key: C falter (v) = to become weaker or less effective 7. The clear fall in COVID-19 cases is regarded as a(n) ___________ of Vietnamese government’s measures. A. testimonial

B. acclaim

C. testament

D. vindication

Key: D vindication (n) = proof that something is true or that you were right, especially when other people had a different opinion 8. The world is still waiting for a tried and ___________ vaccine for the disease. A. believed

B. checked

C. trusted

D. trodden

Key: C tried and trusted/tested = relied on in the past successfully 9. Every time Mary comes late, she will ___________ a story to explain for her fault. A. contrive

B. concoct

C. malign

D. chastise

Key: B concoct = to invent a story, an excuse, etc. or create a plan, especially for a dishonest purpose 10. The people in this country were unfairly ___________ by the press as ‘international terrorists’ while they appeared as friendly and amiable people when I travelled there. A. vilified

B. detained

C. blotted

D. poached

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11. He lived in ___________ poverty, trying to keep the style of a high social class while not having much money. A. pompous

B. genteel

C. desolate

D. ostentatious

Key: B genteel (adj) = pretending to be from a high social class 12. The future looks ___________ for many traditional craft villages in the North of Vietnam due to technological development and shifts in demand. A. pale

B. void

C. plain

D. bleak

Key: D bleak (adj) = (of a situation) not giving any reason to have hope or expect anything good 13. He only goes to watch a match when his favorite team plays, otherwise, he has no ___________ in the fight. A. bull

B. chick

C. dog

D. bet

Key: C have no dog in a fight = to not have an interest in sth 14. The only fly in the ___________ in an otherwise perfect party was the fact that my grumpy uncle was there. A. ointment

B. soup

C. porridge

D. honey

Key: A fly in the ointment = something that spoils a situation that could have been pleasant 15. Unlike his friends who also rose to stardom when they were still teenagers, Andy didn’t have any ___________ but became even more modest. A. airs and graces

B. beer and skittles

C. cock and bull

D. nudge and wink

Key: A airs and graces = a way of behaving that shows that somebody thinks that they are more important, etc. than they really are Part 2. 144

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1. Most women will be offered a(n) _____ultrasound______ scan during pregnancy, although it's not obligatory. (SOUND) 2. Maybe my modest height is hereditary because _____diminutive______ man, less than 5 feet tall. (MINUTE)

my

father

is

a(n)

3. The doctor was surprised by the little girl who endured her illness with great ______fortitude_____ (FORT) 4. The professor tends to adopt a(n) _____condescending______ manner when talking to younger students, especially the females. (DESCEND) 5. There were ten votes in favour, six against, and seven ______abstentions_____ so the policy was launched in the end. (ABSTAIN) Key: 1. ULTRASOUND (n) = a medical process that produces an image of what is inside your body 2. DIMINUTIVE (adj) = very small 3. FORTITUDE (n) = courage shown by somebody who is suffering great pain or facing great difficulties 4. CONDESCENDING (adj) = behaving as though you are more important and more intelligent than other people 5. ABSTENTIONS abstention (n) = the fact of not voting in favour of or against someone or something

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TEST 17 1. The event is not compulsory for twelfth-graders so you may leave of your own ___________. A. volition

B. obligation

C. demand

D. vindication

Key: A volition (n) = the power to choose something freely or to make your own decisions 2. England's football fans were hoping for a ___________ performance of the national team against Cameroon in this year’s tournament A. virtuoso

B. abysmal

C. lucrative

D. atrocious

Key: A virtuoso (adj) = showing extremely great skill 3. No matter how much you exercise, an unhealthy diet will ___________ the effects of training. A. nullify

B. abrogate

C. disclaim

D. stampede

Key: A nullify (v) = to make something lose its effect or power 4. Not only the government but also the citizens have the responsibility to help ___________ the epidemic. A. ring out

B. stamp out

C. eke out

D. beat out

Key: B stamp out = to get rid of something that is bad, unpleasant or dangerous, especially by using force or a lot of effort 5. The government is walking a difficult ___________ in wanting to control the pandemic without hampering economic growth. A. footpath Key: C

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tread/walk a tightrope = to be in a difficult situation in which you do not have much freedom of action and need to be extremely careful about what you do 6. I am a doctor so I know what to do, please mind your own business and stop ___________ on my toes. A. stamping

B. pinning

C. treading

D. rueing

Key: C tread on somebody’s toes = to offend or annoy somebody, especially by getting involved in something that is their responsibility 7. The movie had been over two years in ___________ before it was produced and premiered. A. formulation

B. gestation

C. induction

D. resurrection

Key: B gestation (n) = the process by which an idea or a plan develops 8. The whole journal includes stories and pictures ___________ women and children in mountainous regions around the world. A. strayed from

B. shed from

C. stalked from

D. culled from

Key: D cull sth from sth = to choose or collect something from a source or several different sources 9. He wore a(n) ___________ expression for weeks following the news that he had not got the promotion. A. latent

B. exultant

C. doleful

D. nonchalant

Key: C doleful (adj) = very sad 10. Because Henry knows the fact that he has failed the university entrance exam will be known sooner or later, he decides to ___________it out instead of hiding it. A. shun

B. strive

C. quash

D. brazen

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11. Mary used to be a little country girl who liked to wear ___________ clothes before she turned into a city dweller with a preference for dark fashion. A. gaudy

B. glossy

C. noxious

D. lustrous

Key: A gaudy (adj) = too brightly coloured in a way that lacks taste 12. The millionaire, who is also a former student of TTL, has donated a ___________ sum of money to the school. A. gregarious

B. munificent

C. egoistic

D. laconic

Key: B munificent (adj) = extremely generous 13. There was a ___________ of reliable information on the subject so the research cannot be conducted. A dearth

B. vestige

C. replica

D. drought

Key: A dearth (of sth) = a lack of something; the fact of there not being enough of something 14. By intuition, I feel that his behaviour ___________ hypocrisy, so you had better be careful with him. A. shows off

B. dallies with

C. savours of

D. smells out

Key: C savour of something = to seem to have an amount of something, especially something bad 15. He was ___________ enough not to take the job when there was the possibility of getting a better one a few months later. A. analytic

B. shrewd

C. prescient

D. ludicrous

Key: B shrewd (adj) = having or based on a clear understanding and good judgment of a situation, resulting in an advantage Part 2. 1. In the old days, ___________ was entwined with political and social life. (MOVIE) 148

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2 It's a ___________ prophecy : expect things to go wrong, and they probably will. (FULFIL) 3. The ___________ smell of cigarettes told her that he had been in the room. (TALE) 4. ___________ forces in the industry are preventing its progress towards greater efficiency. (ACT) 5. I hate eating out with friends because after every meal, we will be faced with the ___________ problem of who will pay. (TICKLE) Key: 1. MOVIEMAKING (n) = the act or process of making a film 2. SELF-FULFILLING (adj) = happening because it is expected to happen 3. TELLTALE (adj) = showing that something exists or has happened 4. REACTIONARY (adj) = opposed to political or social change or new ideas 5. TICKLISH (adj) = (of a situation or problem) difficult to deal with, and possibly embarrassing

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TEST 18 Part 1. 1. The teacher was suspicious of the student's ___________ behaviour during the exam. A. furtive

B. candid

C. cunning

D. frivolous

Key: A furtive (adj) = behaving in a way that shows that you want to keep something secret and do not want to be noticed 2. Weapons that would have been ___________ twenty years before are now vulnerable and obsolete. A. invincible

B. inviolable

C. insatiable

D. insipid

Key: A invincible (adj) = too strong to be defeated or changed 3. The ___________ test of a good driver is whether he or she remains calm in an emergency. A. atom

B. acid

C. silver

D. rocket

Key: B acid test = a way of deciding whether something is successful or true 4. In spite of an ___________ start, the English runner quickly speeded up and won the race. A. ambiguous

B. inauspicious

C. inveterate

D. invidious

Key: B inauspicious (adj) = showing signs that the future will not be good or successful 5. Henry Ford did not start his operations by opening hundreds of factories in his first year but mighty ___________ from tiny acorns grow. A. spruces

B. pines

C. oaks

D. willows

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6. It was an ___________ feeling, climbing on to the rostrum, waving to the crowd and receiving my medal. A. exorbitant

B. exuberant

C. exultant

D. extempore

Key: C exultant (at something) = feeling or showing that you are very proud or happy, especially because of something exciting that has happened 7. The actor had been ___________ for years with many subordinate roles before he finally got the main role. A. muddling along B. rattling off

C. battling over

D. bubbling under

Key: D bubble under = to have some success but not yet be extremely successful and famous 8. The example ___________ at the end of the essay not only failed to support the student’s arguments but even made it look messy. A. added up

B. thrashed out

C. toyed with

D. tacked on

Key: D tack on = to add something extra, especially something that does not seem to belong to the rest 9. I roll up my sleeves and ___________ cleaning the kitchen. A. pitch into

B. bite into

C. dig into

D. dip into

Key: A pitch into = to start an activity with enthusiasm 10. Many pharmaceutical companies have been charged with ___________ from the mask crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic. A. profiteering

B. racketeering

C. extorting

D. coercing

Key: A profiteering (n) = the act of making a lot of money in an unfair way, for example by asking very high prices for things that are hard to get 11. Despite receiving little support, the women are persevering with their ___________ to fight against gender inequality. 151

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A. trudge

B. crusade

C. plod

D. stroll

Key: B crusade (n) = a long and determined effort to achieve something that you believe to be right or to stop something that you believe to be wrong 12. In a school for the gifted, students with low grades are often treated with ___________ and ridiculed by their friends. A. animosity

B. scorn

C. abomination

D. abhorrence

Key: B scorn (n) = a strong feeling that somebody/something is stupid or not good enough, usually shown by the way you speak 13. I have failed this test twice already, so this time I must pass it ___________. A. by all costs

B. in the slightest

C. by hook or by crook

D. by any price

Key: C by hook or by crook = using any method you can, even a dishonest one 14. Many American teachers have to work two jobs because they hardly survive on the ___________ they receive as a salary. A. pittance

B. whisker

C. nickel

D. chunk

Key: A pittance (n) = a very small amount of money that somebody receives, for example as a wage, and that is hardly enough to live on 15. This is the last time I can enter the National Contest so I determine to go out in ___________. A. the jaws of victory

B. a blaze of glory

C. the history books

D. the baptism of fire

Key: B a blaze of glory = happens in a very successful and impressive way, often used to describe a final action. 152

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Part 2. 1. Alcohol is not ___________to your health as long as you don’t drink it too often. (INJURE) 2 After shooting to fame in a movie, Oliver became a ___________, squandering his money on parties. (SOCIAL) 3 The picture captures the two lovers with their arms ___________ (TWINE) 4 The monks would be awakened by ___________ and by eight had already had prayers. (DAY) 5 The officials shook hands and exchanged ___________ before getting down to business. (PLEASANT) Key: 1 INJURIOUS (adj) = causing or likely to cause harm or damage 2 SOCIALITE (n) = someone, usually of high social class, who is famous for going to a lot of parties and social events 3 ENTWINED entwine (v) = to twist or wind something around something else 4 DAYBREAK (n) = the time of day when light first appears 5 PLEASANTRIES pleasantry (n) = a friendly remark made in order to be polite

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TEST 19 Part 1. 1. Only the most basic and essential facts are required, stop adding more information, you are making ___________ of the presentation, Emily! A. a song

B. a meal

C. a dish

D. a scale

Key: B make a meal of something = to spend a lot of time, energy, etc. doing something in a way that other people think is unnecessary and/or annoying 2. She used to be a very rational person but since she fell for John, her brain must have been ___________ by love. A. adduced

B. addled

C. ceded

D. bluffed

Key: B addle (v) = to make somebody unable to think clearly; to confuse somebody 3. Local activist groups have become increasingly ___________ as the volume of traffic passing through the village has increased. A. laconic

B. vociferous

C. vocalic

D. covert

Key: B vociferous (adj) = expressing your opinions or feelings in a loud and confident way 4. Although Jerry has already had an expensive car, he still can't help casting ___________ looks at his neighbour's new Porsche. A. covetous

B. fastidious

C. dismal

D. abysmal

Key: A covetous (adj) = wanting to have something too much, especially something that belongs to someone else 5. You are not an electrician so ___________ the wiring will not only waste your time but can also take your life. A. monkeying with B. wolfing with

C. beating at

D. beavering at

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6. After 6 years serving, Andy was ___________ from the army following his severe injury. A. discharged

B. evicted

C. excluded

D. detained

Key: A discharge (v) = to give someone an official order or legal permission to end their duty in the army, a court, a prison, etc. 7. Sometimes, I can’t hide my envy of people who are able to walk into a party ___________ confidence. A. snitching

B. razing

C. oozing

D. beaming

Key: C ooze (v) = to show a particular quality or feeling strongly; (of a particular quality or feeling) to be shown strongly 8. He was unaware that he was being ___________ with out-of-date stock. A. shored up

B. struck back

C. fobbed off

D. thumbed at

Key: C fob off = to give somebody something that is not what they want or is of worse quality than they want 9. She ___________ the glamour of the city and went to live in the wilds of Scotland. A disparaged

B. overthrew

C. forsook

D. abolished

Key: C forsake (v) = to stop doing something, or leave something, especially something that you enjoy. 10. The three-day ___________ was finally brought to an end when the terrorists surrendered due to shortage of food and water. A. precinct

B. orbital

C. cordon

D. siege

Key: D siege (n) = a situation in which the police surround a building where people are living or hiding, in order to make them come out. 11. The new professor, who is the author of a(n) ___________ book on Scottish history, will come to our university today. 155

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A. belligerent

B. benevolent

C. frenetic

D. erudite

Key: D erudite (adj) = having or containing a lot of knowledge that is known by very few people 12. Polly’s stupid suggestion met with ___________ of laughter from the rest of the class. A. fits

B. pangs

C. roars

D. hoots

Key: D hoot (n) = a short loud laugh or shout 13. Paul has the ___________ habit of picking his nose in public, which causes much annoyance to the people around. A. atrocious evil)

B. monstrous

C. odious

D. flagitious (very bad/

Key: A atrocious (adj) = very bad or unpleasant 14. It took the negotiation all weak to ___________ the final terms of the settlement. A. bog down

B. nail down

C. tie down

D. wind down

Key: B nail down = reach agreement on the details of a deal 15. In the underworld, people only recognize the ___________ of the jungle and totally ignore what justice is. A. rule

B. law

C. order

D. terms

Key: B the law of the jungle = a situation in which people are prepared to harm other people in order to succeed Part 2. 1. For first-time fliers, remember that there is a ___________ for excess baggage. (CHARGE) 2. Of course you can put a whole chunk of cheese on the bread if you like but I would prefer to ___________ it. (LIQUID) 156

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3. The total ___________ of the bombs dropped in the Vietnam war increases every year as more bombs are unearthed. (TON) 4. The clergy spent 9 years in Africa as ___________, teaching about Christianity for the people. (MISSION) 5. It's ___________ to expect police departments to investigate themselves and report everything honestly. (FARCE) Key: 1. SURCHARGE (n) = an extra amount of money that you must pay in addition to the usual price 2. LIQUEFY (v) = to become liquid; to make something liquid 3. TONNAGE (n) = the total amount that something weighs 4. MISSIONARIES missionary (n) = a person who is sent to a foreign country to teach people about religion, especially Christianity 5. FARCICAL (adj) = very silly, unlikely, or unreasonable, often in a way that is humorous

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1. As he has grown up, his parents no longer have much ___________ over him like when he was a child. A. scurry

B. distress

C. sway

D. coaxing

Key: C sway (n) = power or influence over sb 2. She is a big fan of Taylor Swift so whenever asked, she can always ___________ a long list of her songs. A. fob off

B. duck on

C. reel off

D. round on

Key: C reel off = to say or repeat something quickly without having to stop or think about it 3. The police were corrupt and were operating in ___________ with the drug dealers. A. collusion

B. tandem

C. agreement

D. intricacy

Key: A collusion (n) = secret agreement especially in order to do something dishonest or to trick people 4. Despite being the youngest ever Footballer of the Year, Nwabueze is continuing his university course as he is aware of the ___________ nature of sporting success. A. transitive

B. transitional

C. transcendent

D. transitory

Key: D transitory (adj) = temporary 5. The worker on the ladder looks as if he is ready to ___________ from exhaustion. A. keel over

B. rattle off

C. level off

D. croon over

Key: A keel over = to fall over unexpectedly, especially because you feel ill 6. She was prepared to take the ___________ for the shoplifting, though it had been her sister's idea. A. seat

B. rap

C. gush

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take the rap (for somebody/something) = to be blamed or punished, especially for something you have not done 7. Her dishonest behavior during the final exam came under severe ___________. A. censure

B. admonition

C. precept

D. vindication

Key: A censure (n) = strong criticism 8. The team sank to fourth place in June, but is now ___________ and about to win the division. A. arduous

B. sullen

C. resurgent

D. leery

Key: C resurgent (adj) = becoming stronger or more popular again 9. You have only overcome the first ___________ by passing the entrance test, there is still a long way ahead. A. hurdle

B. threshold

C. barricade

D. snaggle

Key: A hurdle (n) = a problem or difficulty that must be solved or dealt with before you can achieve something 10. I tried to be friendly but maybe it was because of my family background, the rich girl ___________ me completely. A. snubbed

B. snatched

C. snapped

D. snagged

Key: A snub (v) = to show a lack of respect for sb, especially by ignoring them. 11. If you do not let him do things for himself, you are ___________ bad habits that will be hard to break in the future. A. construing

B. perpetuating

C. expunging

D. enacting

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12. Our host was friendly, actually so friendly that we felt a bit uncomfortable at first because of her ___________ welcome. A. effusive

B. delirious

C. aflame

D. effulgent

Key: A effusive (adj) = showing much or too much emotion 13. The whole country had tried to ___________ the memory of imperialist figures by removing many statues in public places. A. deface

B. perforate

C. efface

D. disfigure

Key: C efface (v) = to remove sth intentionally 14. Sex is probably the most popular pastime in the history of life on Earth — which makes it all the more ridiculous that so many of us have such a ___________ way of talking about it. A. tight-fisted

B. mealy-mouthed C. thick-skinned

D. light-fingered

Key: B mealy-mouthed = not willing or honest enough to speak in a direct or open way about what you really think 15. The main sponsor of the event did not ___________ to all the details of the plan so we have to adjust some points of it. A. evince

B. demur

C. concede

D. accede

Key: D accede to sth = to accept a request or proposal Part 2. 1. Jennie is a foreign student in a homogenous school so it is understandable why she is ___________ (SHOULDER) 2. Demand for ___________ delivery has greatly risen during the COVID-19 pandemic as people avoid going outside. (STEP) 3. The novel suffers from pale, insignificant characters and a ___________, selfcontradictory plot. (JOIN) 160

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4. The country is still suffering from ___________ social division that has its root in the French colonialism. (SEAT) 5. We are proud to be the ___________ in laser surgery and hope this technology will soon become widely applied in treatment. (TRAIL) blaze the trail = to be the first to do or to discover something that others follow Key: 1. COLD-SHOULDERED cold-shoulder (v) = to treat sb in an unfriendly way 2. DOORSTEP (n) 3. DISJOINTED (adj) = not communicated or described in a clear or logical way; not connected 4. DEEP-SEATED (adj) = very fixed and strong; difficult to change or to destroy 5. TRAILBLAZER (v) = to be the first to do or to discover something that others follow

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1. We are proud to be the country to ___________ the trail in laser surgery and hope this technology will soon become widely applied in treatment. A. hit

B. breat

C. blaze

D. gaze

Key: C blaze the trail = to be the first to do or to discover something that others follow 2. The wide ___________ between rich and poor was highlighted in his novel about a neighbour in the 20th century. A. divergence

B. disparity

C. disparagement

D. deviation

Key: B disparity (n) = a difference, especially one connected with unfair treatment 3. While the other teams actively ___________ the championship, this team seems content simply to go through the motions of playing. A. ace for

B. bode for

C. vie for

D. strike for

Key: C vie for sth = compete for sth 4. People are more ___________ when they are young so the environment in which children live will greatly influence their personality. A. malleable

B. permeable

C. ductile

D. facile

Key: A malleable (adj) = easily influenced, changed, trained, or controlled. 5. Having not travelled anywhere before, Ellis was in ___________ about her first visit to Paris. A. gaiety

B. delirium

C. exaltation

D. raptures

Key: D in raptures = an expression of extreme pleasure and happiness or excitement 6. The tickets for the concert were ___________ within three hours of going on sale. A. wrapped up

B. snapped up

C. clocked up

Key: B 162

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snap up = to buy or obtain something quickly because it is cheap or you want it very much 7. While some ___________ of endearment have remained popular, others like "tomato" or "lambkin" have fallen out of style. A. terms

B. captions

C. titles

D. phrases

Key: A A term of endearment is a word or phrase used to address or describe a person, animal or inanimate object for which the speaker feels love or affection 8. Johnny was so nervous at his new school that when he introduced himself, he ___________ the first few words before he could speak smoothly again. A. stammered

B. mumbled

C. giggled

D. muttered

Key: A stammer (v) = to speak with difficulty, repeating sounds or words and often stopping, before saying things correctly 9. Annie has always worn her heart on her ___________ so it is not difficult to guess whom she has a crush on. A. collar

B. face

C. hat

D. sleeve

Key: D wear your heart on your sleeve = to make your feelings and emotions obvious rather than hiding them 10. I need to meet with Jim before the negotiations to make sure that we will be on the same ___________ when we meet with the other company. A. line

B. boat

C. page

D. stage

Key: C on the same page = to understand and agree with what is being done or suggested 11. The secret birthday party plan was about to be spoiled had Mary not ___________ in time. A. jacked in

B. clammed up

C. eked out

Key: B clam up = to suddenly stop talking or explaining something 163

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12. In a ___________, you can use margarine, but it is better to use unsalted butter. A. seed

B. drip

C. drop

D. pinch

Key: D Something that you can do in a pinch can be done if it is really necessary, but it will be difficult, not perfect, or not what you would really like 13. After working a whole day in the summer heat, I would give my right ___________ for a cold drink right now. A. mind

B. ear

C. arm

D. hand

Key: C I would give your right arm for sth/to do sth = like or need it very much 14. By detecting facial movements, the robot is able to ___________ important mood information from factors such as speech pattern, skin moisture, and body language. A. glean

B. rankle

C. reap

D. spurn

Key: A glean (v) = to obtain information, knowledge, etc., sometimes with difficulty and often from various different places 15. There may be a ___________ of truth in what these kids say even though they are just primary students. A. pinch

B. kernel

C. speck

D. crux

Key: B kernel of sth = a very small part of something Part 2. 1. The company expects to build 100 luxury apartments in two years, mostly targeting ___________ customers. (POCKET) 2. This poor province is a ___________ of crime and illegal immigration that has yet to be controlled after many years. (BED) 3. The Oscar prize represents a ___________ of his long acting career, which has started from when he was just 17 years old. (STONE) 4. Climbers may experience difficulty breathing in the ___________ air at high altitudes. (RARE) 164

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5. No amount of ___________ succeeded in getting the soldier to reveal his identity. (ARM) Key: 1. DEEP-POCKETED (adj) = having a large amount of money to spend 2. HOTBED (n) = a place where a lot of a particular activity, especially something bad or violent, is happening 3. CAPSTONE (n) = someone's greatest achievement or the greatest part of something 4. RAREFIED (adj) = containing less oxygen than usual 5. ARM-TWISTING (n) = behaviour in which you try to make someone do something by threats or by persuading them

TEST 22 1. That the boy’s idleness ___________ ill for his future is obvious to everyone apart from his parents. A. bodes

B. heralds

C. causes 165

D. bears

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Key: A bode ill for sth = to be a bad sign for sth 2. The American runner came within ___________ distance of winning the cup but the Chinese competitor suddenly surpassed him at the last minute. A. adjoining

B. spitting

C. abutting

D. neighbouring

Key: B within spitting/touching/striking distance (of something) = very close to something 3. I asked for an explanation and all I got was your ridiculous ___________ story. A. beef-and-bacon

B. donkey-and-monkey

C. cock-and-bull

D. duck-and-frog

Key: C cock and bull story = a story that is unlikely to be true but is used as an explanation or excuse 4. Some people say the company took them to the ___________ by charging double for some services. A. thrashers

B. trashes

D. breadline

D. cleaners

Key: D take somebody to the cleaners = to steal all of somebody’s money, etc., or to get it using a trick 5. He was ___________ until someone criticised his mother, then he got extremely upset. A. placid

B. miffed

C. unorthodox

D. dejected

Key: A placid (adj) = (of a person or an animal) not easily excited or annoyed 6. I am not confident about my essay so I really want to know the professor’s ___________ on it. A. take

B. look

C. brook

D. catch

Key: A take (n) [+ on sth] = the particular opinion or idea that somebody has about something 166

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7. There was a(n) ___________ of scientific publication in the period 1645-1660 with thousands of researches and experiments conducted. A. acquiescence

B. efflorescence

C. effervescence

D. convalescence

Key: B efflorescence (n) = the production of a lot of sth, the most developed stage of sth 8. The weather in Con Dao during this month is very ___________ so we had better bring both raincoats and sunscreen along. A. fluctuating

B. capricious

C. wavering

D. whimsical

Key: B capricious (adj) = changing suddenly and quickly 9. Andy’s dog can always ___________ the bullies in no time so he is now no longer afraid of them anymore. A. cast off

B. wave off

C. scrape off

D. see off

Key: D see off = to force somebody to leave a place, for example by threatening them or running after them 10. I don't have my phone here to call so I will just come to the library ___________, hoping that I can meet Mr. Khoi. A. on spec

B. on peg

C. in rags

D. at ranch

Key: A on spec = taking a chance, without being sure that you will get what you want 11. Checking the data is the task nobody wants to be ___________, not only because it is boring but it is also perplexing. A. fiddled with

B. regaled with

C. parted with

D. saddled with

Key: D saddle with = to give somebody/yourself an unpleasant responsibility, task, debt, etc. 12. The crew is ___________ its duty to protect the safety of its passengers by not providing them with life jackets. A. rescinding

B. abrogating

C. revoking 167

D. repealing

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Key: B abrogate (v) = to fail to carry out a responsibility or duty, to avoid something that you should do 13. It is unwise to believe everything written on the news, some might be misleading, some might even be downright ___________. A. obnoxious

B. whimsical

C. mendacious

D. bewildering

Key: C mendacious (adj) = not telling the truth 14. Diplomats are trying to ___________ the tense situation between the two nations recently. A. defuse

B. defy

C. destress

D. descend

Key: A defuse (v) = to stop a possibly dangerous or difficult situation from developing, especially by making people less angry or nervous 15. ___________ including stones and bottles were thrown at the police during the protest. A. Missiles

B. Cartridges

C. Cartouches

D. Partridges

Key: A Missile (n) = sth used to throw at people to attack them. Part 2. 1. He lies ___________ on the couch after his binges, not aware of anything else happening around. (SENSE) 2. Because I never accept any kinds of alcoholic drink, my friend gave me a ___________ look when I ordered champagne. (QUIZ) 3. The ___________ army finally surrendered after failing to lift the siege the third time. (BATTLE) 4. People who don't want to pay tax will exploit any ___________ in the tax regulations. (HOLE) 5. It was a ___________ performance from start to finish since I kept stuttering as a result of stage fright. (CRINGE) 168

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Key: 1. INSENSATE (adj) = not aware of what you are doing or what is happening around you 2. QUIZZICAL (adj) = (of an expression) showing that you are slightly surprised 3. EMBATTLED (adj) = (of an army, a city, etc.) involved in war; surrounded by the enemy 4. LOOPHOLE (n) = a mistake in the way a law, contract, etc. has been written that enables people to legally avoid doing something that the law, contract, etc. had intended them to do 5. CRINGE-WORTHY/CRINGE-MAKING (adj) = making you feel embarrassed or uncomfortable

TEST 23 1. I was really saved by the ___________ when the teacher moved the math test to next week. A. horn

B. bell

C. stone

Key: B 169

D. teeth

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saved by the bell = something that you say when a difficult situation ends suddenly before you have to do or say something that you do not want to 2. Jody is 50 years old and still not married, I think she is destined to be an old ___________. A. nun

B. maid

C. monk

D. crow

Key: B old maid = a woman who has never married and is now no longer young 3. The minister is speaking with a ___________ tongue, promising support he will never deliver. A. sharp

B. forked

C. fake

D. rosy

Key: B speak with a forked tongue = to tell lies or say one thing and mean something else 4. The creative and intelligent boy came up with a solution entirely off his own ___________ instead of relying on the teacher’s hint. A. bulb

B. bat

C. bag

D. beat

Key: B off your own bat = if you do something off your own bat, it is your own idea and you do it without help or support from anyone else 5. That his father died in the car accident really hit the eight-year-old boy for ___________. A. half

B. nine

C. six

D. twice

Key: C hit/knock somebody for six = to affect somebody very deeply, to upset or overwhelm someone 6. The saucepan fell onto the floor with a great ___________. A. clatter

B. clunk

C. clink

D. crackle

Key: A clatter (n) = the sound of hard objects hitting against each other 170

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7. How about a night in a charming ___________ windmill on the island of Milos, watching the sunset over the sea, with a glass of retsina in hand and a plate of olives on the table? A. preserved

B. customized

C. dilapidated

D. converted

Key: D convert (v) = to be able to be changed from one form, purpose, or system to another 8. Relying heavily on farming, people in this village ___________ their vegetable gardens very carefully. A. attend

B. tend

C. maintain

D. tender

Key: B tend sb/sth = to care for somebody/something 9. Charles Babbage's "difference engine" is widely regarded as the ___________ of modern computers. A. precursor

B. outrider

C. precedent

D. harbinger

Key: A precursor (of/to something) = a person or thing that comes before somebody/something similar and that leads to or influences its development 10. As the sky darkened it soon became obvious that a violent storm was ___________. A. eminent

B. impending

C. offing

D. impenitent

Key: B 11. The girl with end-stage heart failure underwent a heart transplant in a __________ attempt to save her. A. last-gasp

B. last-ditch

C. last-minute

D. last-breath

Key: B last-ditch (adj) = used to describe a final attempt to achieve something, when there is not much hope of succeeding 12. The school shall erect regulations to implement gender equity education, and ___________ them. A. promulgate

B. incite

C. heed 171

D. irrigate

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Key: A promulgate (v) = to spread an idea, a belief, etc. among many people or to announce a new law or system officially or publicly 13. I never dare to ___________ my duty even for once since I worked here due to the strict staff appraisal criteria of the company. A. duke

B. whirl

C. reel

D. shirk

Key: D shirk (v) = to avoid doing something you should do, especially because you are too lazy 14. The school authorities thought that taking a ___________ on undisciplined students will make them more obedient, but this actually backfired in the end. A. high hand

B. hard line

C. harsh heart

D. tough grip

Key: B hard line (n) = a strict policy or attitude 15. Although the project ___________ difficulties, everyone believes that their team will eventually manage to succeed. A. bristles with

B. trifles with

C. cripples with

D. grapples with

Key: A bristle with = to contain a large number of something Part 2. 1. He is an old ___________ who likes to meddle with everybody's affairs in the neighborhood. (BUSY) 2. Discrimination against women is deeply ___________ in our society and demands drastic measures from the government to change. (BED) 3. The teacher threatened to ___________ their phones if they kept using them in class. (FISCAL) 4. She continued to ___________ him to forgive her, but it was to no avail. (SEEK) 5. You should dress in a way that ___________ a woman of your age, which is not so gaudy. (FIT) Key: 172

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1. BUSYBODY (n) = a person who is too interested in what other people are doing 2. EMBEDDED embed (v) = to fix something in a substance or solid object 3. CONFISCATE (v) = to officially take something away from somebody, especially as a punishment 4. BESEECH (v) = to ask somebody for something in an anxious way because you want or need it very much 5. BEFITS Befit (v) = to be suitable and good enough for somebody/something

TEST 24 1. We will be up the creek without ___________ if we lose those files, so we should back them up regularly. A. an anchor

B. a paddle

C. a sailor

D. a rope

Key: B be up the creek (without a paddle) = to be in a very difficult situation 173

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2. We could talk about this problem until the ___________ come home, but it wouldn't solve anything. A. cows

B. pigs

C. sheeps

D. crows

Key: A till the cows come home = for a very long time, or for ever 3. I know ten dollars is just a drop in the ___________, but if everyone gives that much, it will make a big difference. A. box

B. jar

C. kettle

D. bucket

Key: D a drop in the bucket = an amount of something that is too small or unimportant to make any real difference to a situation 4. About 20 percent of the country's population is ___________ with the drought while the government sends no help. A. afflicted

B. affected

C. inflicted

D. inflected

Key: A be afflicted with something = be affected in an unpleasant or harmful way. 5. The discovery will help the scientists to ___________ the mystery of how the Chinese built this structure. A. dissolve

B. interrogate

C. dismantle

D. unravel

Key: D unravel (v) = to explain something that is difficult to understand or is mysterious; to become clearer or easier to understand 6. Hundreds of scientists have tried in a(n) ___________ hope to realise the absurd dream of reviving the dead. A. forlorn

B. gripping

C. far-fetched

D. imminent

Key: A forlorn (adj) = unlikely to succeed, come true, etc. 7. Living in a countryside tends to ___________ us from the rush and pressure of the modern world. 174

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A. insulate

B. safeguard

C. refrain

D. upkeep

Key: A insulate sb/sth from/against sth = to protect somebody/something from unpleasant experiences or influences 8. I ran into an unknown in the Lexico-Grammar exercise, but I didn't try and ___________ the gap. A. held over

B. hung out

C. pressed on

D. stuck at

Key: C press on = to continue traveling or doing something 9. The accused ___________ guilty to all charges and was sentenced to life imprisonment. A. confessed

B. pleaded

C. admitted

D. pledged

Key: B plead (v) = to state in court that you are guilty or not guilty of a crime 10. Given her domineering personality, I would understand if you wanted to ___________ of this relationship. A. bail out

B. conk out

C. draw out

D. air out

Key: A bail out = to escape from a situation that you no longer want to be involved in 11. The sound of the waves ___________ on the shore lulled the little girl to sleep after a tired day. A. surging

B. thundering

C. clapping

D. breaking

Key: D break (v) = when waves break, they fall and are dissolved into foam, usually near land 12. The nature of fame is ___________, you may be sought after when you are still young but will soon be forgotten when old age comes. A. eminent

B. transient

C. alluring

Key: B transient (adj) = continuing for only a short time 175

D. wavering

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13. Staying inside for weeks during the lockout has driven many people around the ___________. A. bend

B. curve

C. edge

D. dump

Key: A drive/send sb round the bend = to make someone very bored or very angry 14. I can’t understand how they were ___________ into believing that they had won a lot of money. A. hoodwinked

B. alluded

C. misled

D. perjured

Key: A hoodwink (v) = to deceive or trick sb 15. I attended a ___________ sale the other night and saw people queueing up to buy old clothes in order to clothe their children. A. jumble

B. stultifying

C. rumble

D. jumbo

Key: A jumble sale = a sale of a mixed collection of things that people no longer want, especially in order to make money for an organization Part 2. 1. Since the couple is not really famous, their wedding ceremony was very much a ___________ affair. (RADAR) 2. The ___________ of the new policy was higher productivity but lower employee satisfaction. (SHOT) 3. Ever since my father passed away, my brother has become the ___________ of the whole family. (PIN) 4. People believe that ___________ cooperation in the high-tech sector would benefit both countries. (LATERAL) 5. Never been in a relationship, the girl ___________ in all the attention she received. (LUXURY) 1. BELOW-THE-RADAR (adj) = ignored or not noticed much by people in general 2. UPSHOT (n) = the final result of a situation 176

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3. LINCHPIN (n) = a person or thing that is the most important part of an organization, a plan, etc., because everything else depends on them or it 4. BILATERAL (adj) = involving two groups of people or two countries 5. LUXURIATES (v) luxuriate in sth = to get great pleasure from something

TEST 25 Part 1. 1 After a year living apart from each other, the whole team gathered and had a ___________ at Emy’s party. A. barrel of fun

B. bucket of jollies C. jar of joy

Key: A barrel of fun = A person or thing that is very enjoyable 177

D. box of cheers

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2. When your kids start ___________ your authority, try to be calm and remember that teenage rebellion is a part of human development. A. spurning about

B. kicking against

C. grousing against D. shunting out

Key: B kick against = to refuse to accept something and react strongly against it 3. Cooperation is what young people often associate with society but when it comes to reality, this is a ___________ world. A. fish eat fish

B. dog eat dog

C. rat eat rat

D. snake eat snake

Key: B dog eat dog = a situation in business, politics, etc. where there is a lot of competition and people are willing to harm each other in order to succeed 4. The cultural life of the country will sink into ___________ unless more writers and artists emerge. A. atrophy

B. astuteness

C. austerity

D. emaciation

Key: A atrophy (n) = the condition of being weak 5. By prioritizing profit over quality, the millionaire showed growing ___________ over time, which eventually procured in the downfall of his company in the late 1980s. A. caprice

B. indoctrination

C. avarice

D. ratification

Key: C avarice (n) = greed 6. I wish you’d stop ___________ with that watch. It needs to be repaired by a professional. A. tinkering

B. dabbling

C. monkeying

D. trifling

Key: A tinker (with something) = to make small changes to something in order to repair or improve it, especially in a way that may not be helpful. 7. It was wrong of you to ___________ the girl's affections so you don’t have the right to ask for her forgiveness. 178

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A. hive off

B. trifle with

C. fawn over

D. crow about

Key: B trifle with sb/sth = to treat somebody/something without real respect 8. Accepting another task will only ___________ the pressure on the whole team rather than bring them any benefits. A. plow up

B. pile up

C. ball up

D. dial up

Key: D dial up = to increase the amount of sth 9. The young mother was ___________ with grief after her first son’s death from a serious eye infection due to her lapse of attention. A. prostrate

B. supine

C. apoplectic

D. berserk

Key: A prostrate (adj) = so shocked, upset, etc. that you cannot do anything 10. Young people often go through a phase of ___________ under parental control, which requires great tolerance and attention from adults. A. chafing

B. riling

C. enraging

D. galling

Key: A chafe (v) [+at/under sth] = to feel annoyed and impatient about something, especially because it limits what you can do 11. The firefighters made ___________ efforts to save the children, but were beaten back by the flames. A. spineless

B. petrified

C. valiant

D. gobsmacked

Key: C valiant (adj) = very brave or determined 12. She worked her ___________ to the one to provide a home and food for seven children. A. back

B. fingers

C. hands

Key: B work your fingers to the bone = to work very hard 179

D. head

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13. He keeps trying to get it published while everyone thinks he is flogging a dead ___________. A. duck

B. bull

C. horse

D. mule

Key: C flog a dead horse = waste energy on a lost cause or a situation that cannot be changed. 14. When Roger’s wife divorced him, he made ___________ out of lemons and started dating again. A. lemonade

B. orangeade

C. jam

D. honey

Key: A make lemonade out of lemons = make a bad situation better 15. The band really hit pay ___________ with their latest album after years struggling to find fame in showbiz. A. check

B. dirt

C. mine

D. bucks

Key: B hit pay dirt = to suddenly be in a successful situation Part 2. 1. After the terrorism, tighter airport security regulations could be in the _____offing______. (OFF) 2. The baby sleeps peacefully _____nestled______ in the arms of his mother. (NEST) 3. Of all human feelings, self-satisfaction is the most ______accursed_____ as it prevents us from improving. (CURSE) 4. Parrots are usually known for their amazing vocal ______mimicry_____ even without training. (MIMIC) 5. Airport employees worked _____feverishly______ to handle the unexpected traffic. (FEVER) Key: 1. OFFING in the offing = likely to appear or happen soon 180

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2. NESTLED nest (v) = to put or hold somebody/something in a comfortable position in a warm or soft place 3. ACCURSED (adj) = annoying or making you feel angry 4. MIMICRY (n) = the action of copying or the skill of being able to copy the voice, movements, etc. of others 5. FEVERISHLY (adv) = in a way that shows strong feelings of excitement or worry, often with a lot of activity or quick movements

TEST 26 Part 1. 1. People nowadays try to ___________ some sense of spirituality in order to give their lives meaning. A. chalk up

B. latch onto

C. churn out

Key: B latch onto = to attach oneself to sth 181

D. leaf through

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2. We should have taken more care when booking our accommodation; we did it ___________ and it wasn’t very good. A. on the go

B. on the run

C. on the fly

D. on the firing line

Key: C If you do something on the fly, you do it quickly 3. Demand for the new model is ___________ supply, so the factory needs to boost production. A. outdoing

B. outrunning

C. outgrowing

D. outnumbering

Key: B outrun = to develop faster or further than something 4. As well as criticizing the omissions in the sample studied, local scientists ___________ some of the health evidence. A. gave credit to

B. took issue with

C. paid tribute to

D. made amends for

Key: B take issue with = to disagree strongly 5. The safety precautions taken by large resort hotels are often ____________ inadequate for the number of people who stay there. A. acutely

B. woefully

C. sorely

D. distressingly

Key: B woefully = to a serious degree 6. Tom ____________ in disbelief at the winning lottery ticket in his hand. A. smirked

B. flinched

C. gaped

D. squirmed

Key: C gape at sb/sth = to stare at somebody/something with your mouth open because you are shocked or surprised 7. ____________ people who thrive in social situations are seen as extroverts while introverts are considered socially inhibited. A. Gregarious Key: A

B. Amiable

C. Repulsive 182

D. Despicable

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gregarious = sociable 8. He is a ____________ craftsman; every detail is perfect in every piece of jewelry he makes. A. sentimental

B. pessimistic

C. tolerant

D. meticulous

Key: D meticulous = paying careful attention to every detail 9. My toddler is as stubborn as a ____________ and he'll throw a tantrum any time he doesn't get what he wants. A. rock

B. mule

C. horse

D. brass

Key: B as stubborn as a mule = very stubborn 10. It was a real ____________ from the past to see all my old high-school friends and talk about the old times. A. bash

B. blast

C. burst

D. dash

Key: B a real blast from the past = sth or someone that a person has not seen for a long time, which evokes nostalgic feelings 11. She is ____________ again! Every time I open Facebook she has a new post telling us why her life is miserable, she is always looking for sympathy! A. sadhunting

B. sadfishing

C. sadtrawling

D. sadseeking

Key: B sadfishing = exaggerating emotional problems to generate sympathy 12. He was drunk that night, so he decided to spend the night at his friend’s house and ___________ early the following morning. A. hit home

B. hit the road

C. hit below the belt

D. hit the hay

Key: B hit the road = to leave a place or begin a journey 13. Visitors can ___________ an impressive range of exhibits during the event. 183

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A. take off

B. take up

C. take in

D. take on

Key: C take in = to go to see something of interest 14. The run-down areas in the city have ___________ thanks to the new infrastructure. A. come up in the world

B. made a world of difference

C. done the world of good

D. had the world at their feet

Key: A come up in the world = to have more money or a better social position than you had before 15. The government has ordered a public ___________ to determine the reasons for the unrest. A. enquiry

B. investigation

C. research

D. survey

Key: A enquiry = an official process to discover the facts about something bad that has happened Part 2. 1. Even after being a doctor for many years, Helen's passion for her work is ______undimmed_____; she enjoys every moment! (DIM) 2. With two more days of competition to go she is in an ___________ position. (BEAT) 3. She’s got an itchy feet; she’s ___________ of expeditions to the far-flung corners of the world. (DESIRE) 4. It’s illegal to ___________ when there is a solid white line on the road. (TAKE) 5. We are all born with a natural curiosity ___________ in our psyche. (BED) Key: 1. UNDIMMED (adj) = still bright or shining 2. UNBEATABLE (adj) = unable to be defeated or improved because of excellent quality 3. DESIROUS (adj) = wanting something 4. OVERTAKE (v) = to go past something by being a greater amount or degree 184

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5. EMBEDDED (adj) = If an emotion, opinion, etc. is embedded in someone or something, it is a very strong or important part of him, her, or it

TEST 27 Part 1. 1. The draconian Special Powers Act was never ___________ despite the election promises. A. abolished

B. repealed

C. annulled

D. nullified

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2. Samantha likes the sound of her own voice so much that you just can’t _________. A. get a word in edgeways

B. get a kick out of it

C. get a grip on herself

D. get into her stride

Key: A not get a word in edgeways = to not be able to say anything because someone else is talking all the time 3. His plans went up in __________ when the bank manager refused him a loan. A. smoke

B. smog

C. storm

D. clouds

Key: A go up in smoke = to be wasted 4. The accident was my fault so I am prepared to __________. A. throw in the towel

B. jump the gun

C. play it safe

D. face the music

Key: D face the music = to accept criticism or punishment for something you have done 5. We were looking forward to a pay rise when the boss __________ a bombshell and said we were fired. A. threw

B. dropped

C. slumped

D. plunged

Key: B If someone drops a bombshell , they give you a sudden piece of bad or unexpected news . 6. The newspaper got hold of the story and blew it up out of all __________. A. scale

B. range

C. proportion

D. dimension

Key: C blow sth out of proportion = to treat a particular event or problem far too seriously 7. I was enjoying a lazy Sunday so my spirits __________ when I saw Aunt Agnes heading up the path. A. shrivelled Key: B

B. plummeted

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plummet = to fall very quickly and suddenly 8. I know I have to __________ with the times, but I don’t like using a computer. A. play

B. stretch

C. swell

D. move

Key: D move with the times = to change and become more modern, because attitudes or fashions are changing 9. Jimmy’s mother __________ with pride when he went up to collect his medal. A. stretched

B. swelled

C. bulged

D. blew

Key: B swell = to become larger and rounder than usual; to (cause to) increase in size or amount: 10. He got back on his __________ very quickly after the accident. A. toes

B. feet

C. nails

D. fingers

Key: B get back on one’s feet = to be healthy again after a period of illness 11. The flaws in the diamond are too small to be seen without a __________ glass. A. stretching

B. swelling

C. magnifying

D. inflating

Key: C A magnifying glass (called a hand lens in laboratory contexts) is a convex lens that is used to produce a magnified image of an object 12. Skiing is difficult to begin with but fun once you __________ of it. A. get the gist

B. get to the bottom

C. get the knack

D. get the feeling

Key: C get the knack of sth = to learn how to do something competently or well after a certain period of practice 13. I wish Edward would conform a bit. He seems to be constantly __________ with everyone else. A. out of step

B. out of hand

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Key: A out of step with someone/something = not having the same ideas or beliefs as other people, or not being aware of other people's beliefs 14. He must have been hungry; he _______ that burger in record time and ordered another. A. whipped up

B. tucked in

C. chopped up

D. bolted down

Key: D bolt down = to eat something quickly 15. We were just ________ in the sitting area and somehow the window got broken. A. beetling about

B. haring off

C. horsing around

D. wolfing down

Key: C horse around = fool around Part 2. 1. He is a wolf in sheep's clothing, outwardly kind but inwardly ____________! (VICE) 2. We cannot yet satisfactorily explain the ____________ of the universe. (GENE) 3. As we come up with questions ____________ to your area, be prepared to respond to them. (PERTAIN) 4. Nuclear cost ____________have put many state utility commissions in difficulty. (RUN) 5. Although Vietnam is a ____________ to numerous intellectual property conventions, there are still many reasons for foreign companies operating there to keep a close eye out for intellectual property violations. (SIGN) Key: 1. VICIOUS (adj) = violent and cruel 2. GENESIS (n) = the beginning or origin of something 3. PERTINENT (adj) = appropriate to a particular situation 4. OVERRUNS (n) = the act of taking more time or money than was intended 5. SIGNATORY (n) = a person, a country or an organization that has signed an official agreement 188

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TEST 28 Part 1. 1. Because of a serious crash on the motorway, traffic __________ for two hours. A. came to a dead end

B. came to the boil

C. came to a standstill

D. came to the crunch

Key: C come to a standstill = to slow down and finally stop; to stop completely. (Usually refers to something that is progressing, such as work, traffic, negotiations.) 2. My brother can be unreliable at times but when it __________ I know I can depend on him to help me. 189

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A. comes to a dead end

B. comes to the boil

C. comes to a standstill

D. comes to the crunch

Key: D If/when it comes to the crunch = if/when a situation becomes extremely serious and a decision must be made 3. I don’t know who stole my money, but __________ I’ll find out. A. by any chance

B. by all means

C. by hook or by crook

D. by trial and error

Key: C by hook or by crook = by any method possible 4. I’ve cleaned your office, Mr Jones, but I didn’t __________ anything on your desk. A. annoy

B. confuse

C. disturb

D. bother

Key: C disturb = to move or change something from its usual position, arrangement, condition, or shape 5. If you don’t pull your __________ up next term, you will have to repeat the year. A. hat

B. boot

C. belt

D. socks

Key: D pull your socks up = to make an effort to improve your work or behaviour because it is not good enough 6. I think it will be OK once we __________ out the difficulties. A. wash

B. iron

C. wipe

D. boil

Key: B iron out = to remove problems or find solutions 7. Dad went for a check-up at the hospital and was given a clean __________ of health. A. chance

B. bill

C. account

D. sheet

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8. Attention __________ is the amount of time spent concentrating on a task before becoming distracted. A. scope

B. span

C. limit

D. stretch

Key: B attention span = the length of time that someone can keep their thoughts and interest fixed on something 9. I would take what he says __________ if I were you. A. off the cuff

B. with a pinch of salt

C. out of luck

D. down the drain

Key: B take sth with a pinch of salt = to not completely believe something that you are told, because you think it is unlikely to be true 10. The __________ of society was at their wedding, including top film stars and journalists. A. bean

B. grape

C. salt

D. cream

Key: D the cream of sth = the best of a particular group of things or people 11. I expect everyone who works here to __________ and comply with the rules. A. toe the line

B. get a grip on themselves

C. cap it all

D. tighten their belt

Key: A toe the line = to do what you are expected to do without causing trouble for anyone 12. I'm not sure what is causing the problem, but I'm determined to __________ of it. A. get the gist

B. get to the bottom

C. get the knack

D. get the feeling

Key: B get to the bottom of sth = to discover the truth about a situation 13. They've only just met - isn't it __________ to be talking about marriage already? 191

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A. throwing in the towel

B. jumping the gun

C. playing it safe

D. facing the music.

Key: B jump the gun = to do something too soon, especially without thinking carefully about it 14. The area has been smartened __________ by the arrival of yuppy residents. A. out

B. off

C. over

D. up

Key: D smarten sth/sb up = to (cause to) become more clean, tidy, and stylish: 15. When Sue has had a row with someone, she works it __________ by going for a long walk. A. out

B. up

C. away

D. off

Key: D If you work off an unpleasant feeling, you get rid of it by doing something energetic Part 2. 1. The ____________ of India in 1947was the division of British India into two independent dominion states, India and Pakistan. (PART) 2. Leadership and confidence radiate from her in a ____________ and direct manner. (RIGHT) 3. Unlike the greenhouse gases, which spread evenly across the globe, sulphur dioxide's effects are ____________ and regional. (LIVE) 4. Curry is the ____________ version of the Tamil word Kari, meaning a spiced sauce. (ANGLO) 5. Many dolphins die each year from ____________ in fishing nets. (TANGLE) Key: 1. PARTITION (n) = the division of one country into two or more countries 2. FORTHRIGHT (adj) = direct and honest in manner and speech 3. SHORT-LIVED (adj) = lasting only for a short time 4. ANGLICIZED/ANGLICISED (verb) = to make somebody/something English in character 192

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5. ENTANGLEMENT (n) = the act of becoming caught or twisted in something; the state of being caught or twisted in something

TEST 29 Part 1. 1. Heavy rain will cover most of the UK next week with ______________ cold and strong gales set to make a miserable end to the month. A. biting

B. squeezing

C. cutting

D. scathing

Key: A biting = used to describe weather that is extremely cold, especially when it causes you physical pain 2. I’m afraid that Tim doesn’t take much care over his homework. He usually does it __________. A. any old how

B. any how

C. how on earth

Key: A any old how = carelessly 193

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3. Don’t __________ in judgment on my driving when yours is worse. A. put

B. plead

C. sit

D. take

Key: C sit in judgment on/over sb/sth = to make a judgment on someone/something especially when you have no right to do so 4. I just think he ought to __________ - he's behaving like a child. A. toe the line

B. get a grip on himself

C. cap it all

D. tighten his belt

Key: B get a grip on yourself = to make an effort to control your emotions and behave more calmly 5. We went through hell and high __________ to get these theatre tickets and now she says she doesn’t want to go. A. storms

B. heaven

C. mountains

D. water

Key: D If you go through hell and high water, you experience a lot of difficulties 6. We were prepared to move heaven and __________ to ban a new airport here. A. cosmos

B. sphere

C. earth

D. planet

Key: C move heaven and earth = to do everything you can to achieve something 7. It was the end of the __________ for Tommy when the boss saw him at the races during working hours. A. edge

B. rim

C. lane

D. line

Key: D the end of the line/road= the point at which it is no longer possible to continue with a process or activity 8. He seemed to __________ after his wife’s death. He completely lost control of his life. A. take a back seat

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C. go off the rails

D. run out of steam

Key: C go off the rails = to start behaving in a way that is not generally acceptable, especially dishonestly or illegally 9. It didn’t seem amusing at the time, but we had a __________ laugh about it afterwards. A. loud

B. good

C. big

D. sound

Key: B If you have a good laugh about something, you find it amusing and realize that it is funny, especially when the situation was at first upsetting 10. If you always let children have their __________, they’ll become spoilt. A. course

B. way

C. shot

D. path

Key: B have one’s way: to do, get etc what one wants 11. The city is worth visiting – it has a lot __________ for it – attractive landscape, delicious food, and low cost of living. A. going

B. making

C. fleeing

D. flying

Key: A have a lot going for sth = have certain advantages that will make the end result successful 12. I went to the exhibition, but there was nothing much to __________ of there. A. talk

B. speak

C. tell

D. say

Key: B no something to speak of = not enough of something to make it worth talking about: 13. If I can __________ this weekend, I ‘ll bring you those plans. A. bide my time

B. play for time

C. make time

D. kill time

Key: C make time = to make certain you have some time when you are not busy in order to do something you think you should do 195

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14. She can’t leave the house because of her broken leg, so I’m sure time __________ very slowly for her. A. moves

B. drags

C. flies

D. runs

Key: B drag = go slowly 15. He gave speeches all over the world to __________ support for his “Help the Homeless” Campaign. A. trot out

B. turn to

C. weigh up

D. whip up

Key: D whip sth up = to encourage or cause people to have strong feelings about something Part 2. 1. It's that ______________ smile of his that I can't bear - it makes me want to puke! (SUGAR) 2. The central character is a bad man who shoots people and gets his ______________. (COME) 3. The so-called ‘norm’ of the nuclear family is in fact ______________ of many families. (TYPICAL) 4. His last book is a bold, at times ______________ mixture of fact and fancy. (REAL) 5. Temperature records have ______________ confirmed the existence of global warming. (EQUAL) Key: 1. SUGARY (adj) = seeming too full of emotion in a way that is not sincere 2. COMEUPPANCE (n) = an outcome (good or bad) that is well deserved 3. ATYPICAL (adj) = not typical or usual 4. SURREALISTIC (adj) = very strange; more like a dream than reality, with ideas and images mixed together in a strange way 5. UNEQUIVOCALLY = in an unambiguous manner

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TEST 30 Part 1. 1. It is not nice to pour __________water on someone's plan when you do not want to be a part of it in the first place. A. hot

B. cold

C. deep

D. shallow

Key: B pour/throw cold water on sth = to criticize someone's opinions or ideas and stop people believing them or being excited about them 2. The West Bank of the River Jordan was a __________ of contention between Palestine and Israel. A. finger

B. spot

C. bone

D. point

Key: C a bone of contention = something that two or more people argue about strongly over a long period of time 197

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3. In __________ with an international treaty, whale hunting in these areas has been banned. A. common

B. connection

C. conjunction

D. line

Key: D in line with sth = according to or following something such as a rule or principle 4. Everybody noticed my absence because you __________ their attention to it. A. gave

B. brought

C. paid

D. called

Key: D call one’s attention to sb/sth = to make someone notice and think about a person or thing 5. The local council closed the roller skating-rink in the park __________ it was unsafe for young children. A. on the grounds that

B. on the understanding that

C. on the off-chance that

D. on the terms that

Key: A on the grounds that = for the reason that 6. Discussions on the issue of expansion of the company have been in __________ since the outbreak of the disease in the area. A. hitch

B. limbo

C. feud

D. core

Key: B in limbo = in a situation in which you are not certain what to do next, cannot take action, etc., especially because you are waiting for somebody else to make a decision 7. Viewers were __________ at the incredible sight of the lunar landscape, unable to take their eyes off the screen until the very end of the broadcast. A. switched

B. devised

C. transfixed

D. stifled

Key: C transfix = to make a person or animal unable to move or stop looking at something because they are so interested, surprised, or frightened 8. Having lost her mother at an early age, Mary felt she had become a mere __________, having to do absolutely everything for her five brothers and sisters. 198

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A. taskmaster

B. workmate

C. slavedriver

D. workhorse

Key: D workhorse = a person who does a lot of work, especially of a type that is necessary but not interesting 9. If you need help, please don’t hesitate to call me. I can be there __________. A. in a fix

B. in a flash

C. in a daze

D. in the bag

Key: B in a flash = immediately 10. My car broke down and I had to __________ a huge sum of money to have it towed and serviced. A. splash out

B. fork out

C. put aside

D. pay off

Key: B fork out = to pay an amount of money, especially unwillingly splash out sth = to spend a lot of money on buying things, especially things that are pleasant to have but that you do not need 11. The candidate’s optimism gave __________ to doubt as the result of exit polls became known. A. place

B. lie

C. vent

D. voice

Key: A give place to = to be replaced by something or someone else 12. Somehow I managed to __________ my physics exam. The pass mark was 55 and I got 56. A. scrape through

B. shake off

C. sit through

D. slip off

Key: A scrape through sth = to succeed in something but with a lot of difficulty 13. As much as the candidate tried to convince people of his honesty, he could not shake off his __________ past. A. serene Key: C

B. tranquil

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shady = dishonest or illegal 14. The local authorities annually __________ between £50 million and £100 million on art projects. A. disperse

B. disband

C. disburse

D. dispose

Key: C disburse = to pay out money, usually from an amount that has been collected for a particular purpose 15. Most people are __________ to believe that girls and boys like certain toys when they are young. A. hardened

B. acclimated

C. conditioned

D. accustomed

Key: C condition = to train or influence a person or animal mentally so that they do or expect a particular thing without thinking about it Part 2. 1. ______________ telecommunications increasingly give ordinary citizens immediate access to the major political decisions that affect their lives and property. (ACT) 2. This black comedy is a comment on the alienating and ____________ effects of contemporary urban life. (HUMAN) 3. The young Jaxxon landed on Nar Shaddaa, and spent the next few years honing his ____________ survival skills and razor-sharp wit on the mean streets of the vertical cities. (STREET) 4. With astonishingly rapid developments, even the hippest ___________ might wonder if people in the future will even understand the cutting-edge lingo that is so exciting to us today. (WORD) 5. Only ___________ who are seeking to make political capital out of the situation are peddling such malicious and unjustified rumours. (SCARY) Key: 1. INTERACTIVE (adj) = capable of acting on or influencing each other 2. DEHUMANIZING (adj) = depriving of human qualities 3. STREETWISE (adj) = having the shrewd resourcefulness needed to survive in an urban environment 200

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4. WORDSMITH (n) = a person who shows skill at using words 5. SCAREMONGERS (n) Scaremonger = a person who spreads stories deliberately to make people frightened or nervous

TEST 31 Part 1. 1. They offered to buy her a BMW but she's holding ____________ a Porsche. A. out for

B. out on

C. back with

D. up with

Key: A hold out for sth = to wait for something better 2. All the inhabitants in the area have been asked to ____________ at home if the storm returns. A. settle

B. dwell

C. remain

D. occupy

Key: C remain = to stay in the same place; to not leave 3. If it hadn't been for the hint that the professor ____________ nobody would have found out the correct answer. A. dropped

B. cast

C. threw

D. flung

drop a hint = to suggest something without saying it directly 4. At one moment, the teacher got nervous seeing that whatever he said was ____________ on the students who weren't paying any attention to the lecture. 201

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A. missed

B. lost

C. failed

D. slipped

Key: B If sth is lost on someone, they do not understand it. 5. Their relationship had been on the ____________ for years before they finally broke up. A. stones

B. rocks

C. pebbles

D. marbles

Key: B on the rocks = likely to fail soon 6. It was the ____________ warning from the seismologists that helped save the lives of the island inhabitants before the volcano erupted. A. preliminary

B. hasty

C. cursory

D. advance

advance planning/warning/booking etc = planning/warning/booking etc that is done before an event 7. The comforting news from my sister was a real ____________ off my mind. A. stone

B. deal

C. load

D. mass

Key: C a load/weight off one’s mind = an occasion when a problem that has been worrying you stops or is dealt with: 8. I didn't really feel like memorizing all these definitions. It was only the risk of getting another bad mark that made me ____________ myself. A. exert

B. absorb

C. endeavour

D. deploy

exert oneself = to make a concerted effort to do something 9. His jokes set the whole class ____________ laughing. A. off

B. out

C. up

D. about

Key: A set sb off = to cause someone to start doing something 10. Anyone who lies under oath will be charged with ____________ the course of justice. A. perverting

B. inverting

C. converting 202

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Key: A pervert the course of justice = to act illegally to avoid punishment or to get the wrong person punished 11. It was a close ____________ but we just made it to the airport on time for our flight. A. run

B. drive

C. call

D. go

Key: C close call = a situation in which something bad, unpleasant, or dangerous almost happens, but you manage to avoid it 12. Marlene is quite ____________ - I don't know she manages to fit everything in. A. inexhaustible

B. tiresome

C. inexorable

D. indefatigable

Key: D indefatigable = always determined and energetic in trying to achieve something and never willing to admit defeat 13. James never really broke the rules but he did ____________ them a little bit when it suited him. A. twist

B. curve

C. move

D. bend

Key: D bend the rules = to break the rules in a way that you consider unimportant or not harmful 14. I went to see the boss about a pay rise and he ____________ with a weak excuse about a business dinner and left me standing there. A. brushed me aside

B. brushed me up

C. brushed me off

D. brushed me down

Key: C brush somebody off = to rudely ignore somebody or refuse to listen to them 15. The government is using the taxes from the working class to bail out the banks that ruined the economy? That really ____________! A. sows wild oats

B. spills the beans

C. takes the biscuit

D. upsets the apple cart

Key: C

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take the biscuit = to be especially annoying, surprising, etc. or to be the worst or best of its kind Part 2. 1. In 1988 there were several well-publicised cases of young people committing suicide apparently because of ____________ love. (QUIT) 2. The investigator said the killings were the result of poor procedure by trigger-happy police rather than ____________ murder. (MEDITATE) 3. ____________ species require little oxygen, but animals or humans need a fair supply. (AIR) 4. The opposing counsel then has a last opportunity to ____________ the witness to address facts brought out in redirect examination. (EXAMINE) 5. It is also of great importance in ____________ and material science in the production of cast alloys. (METAL) Key: 1. UNREQUITED (adj) = felt toward someone who does not feel the same way toward you 2. PREMEDITATED (adj) = done after being thought about or carefully planned 3. ANAEROBIC (adj) = relating to, involving, or requiring an absence of free oxygen 4. CROSS - EXAMINE (v) = to ask detailed questions of someone, especially a witness in a trial, in order to discover if they have been telling the truth 5. METALLURGY (n) = the scientific study of the structures and uses of metals

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TEST 32 Part 1. 1. This conservative, evangelical megachurch, just outside San Diego, is a ____________ of activity on a Sunday morning. A. mest

B. home

C. seat

D. hive

Key: D hive of activity = somewhere where there are lots of activities taking place at the same time 2. Mr. Jones is ____________, unfortunately, so you’ll have to call again tomorrow. A. indifferent

B. inimitable

C. indisposed

D. incongruous

Key: C indisposed = unable to do something because you are ill, or for a reason you do not want to give 3. He tried to be as ____________ as possible, but his garish attire made it difficult. A. accessible

B. amenable

C. incessant

D. inconspicuous

Key: D inconspicuous = not attracting attention; not easy to notice 4. Through a series of protestations and exclamations, coyness and giggling, I ____________that she was talking to her boyfriend. 205

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A. assembled

B. amassed

C. harvested

D. gathered

Key: D gather = to believe or understand that something is true because of information or evidence you have 5. Regional parliaments allow ____________ for remote parts of the country or islands far from the capital. A. self-government B. self-sufficiency C. self-regulation

D. self-support

Key: A self-government = government under the control and direction of the inhabitants of a political unit rather than by an outside authority broadly 6. Her ____________ behaviour made her the life of the party; everyone loved talking to her. A. exhaustiveB. fragrant

C. exuberant

D. aromatic

Key: C exuberant = full of energy, excitement and happiness 7. It gets my ____________ that she expects to look after the children every afternoon. A. goat

B. horse

C. dog

D. beetle

Key: A get one’s goat = annoy sb 8. Although he came to work the day before his retirement, everyone knew he was just ________. A. going with the flow

B. going through the motions

C. going against the grain

D. going along with them

Key: B go through the motions = to do or say something because you have to, not because you really want to 9. They are not likely to ____________ information during the current armed conflict. A. cop out

B. ladle out

C. peter out

D. pull out

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Key: B ladle out = give somebody a lot of something, especially money or advice 10. I offered to do the job, but soon found that I was ____________ as it was more difficult than I had thought. A. pushing up daisies

B. knocking on wood

C. in over my head

D. off my hands

Key: C be in over one’s head = be involved in a difficult situation that you cannot get out of 11. The local area is ____________ lacking in places to enjoy art and cinema. A. properly

B. rashly

C. sorely

D. aptly

Key: C sorely = seriously 12. The well-known ____________ clash between the President and the rebel leader is not making things easier. A. character

B. mood

C. enemy

D. personality

Key: D personality clash = encounter between people whose characters/overall behaviour conflict 13. We hurried back to our car as we saw the clouds ____________ over the mountains. A. rolling in

B. holding off

C. beating down

D. bucketing down

Key: A roll in = to arrive in great numbers or amounts 14. Colin is only just ____________; he gets unemployment benefit, but it isn’t much. A. scraping by

B. putting aside

C. bailing out

D. tiding over

Key: A scrape by = to have only enough money to pay for the basic things you need 15. This is a very busy office and in your new position you will have to be able to think on your ____________! A. toes

B. legs

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think on one’s feet = to make a quick decision or give an answer quickly Part 2. 1. She had had the ____________ to prepare herself financially in case of an accident. (SIGHT) 2. They were sturdy and wooden; quite beautiful in their ____________, utilitarian lines. (CLOT) 3. My room is ____________, so we can invite them to the party in my room. (SHIP) 4. The turbulence of the airplane during the storm made everyone feel ____________. (EASE) 5. It is essential that tutors provide a good service ____________ with the fees being charged to students and/or their employers. (MEASURE) Key: 1. FORESIGHT (n) = the ability to judge correctly what is going to happen in the future and plan your actions based on this knowledge 2. UNCLUTTERED (adj) = not having too many objects in it, and looking tidy 3. SHIPSHAPE (adj) = clean and neat; in good condition and ready to use 4. QUEASY (adj) = feeling sick; wanting to vomit 5. COMMENSURATE (adj) = matching something in size, importance, quality, etc.

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TEST 33 Part 1. 1. Being a college professor ____________ you the opportunity simply to write and do research. A. affords

B. dispenses

B. grants

C. procures

Key: A afford somebody something = to provide somebody with something 2. I am afraid that sofa is a ____________ too big to fit along that wall. A. dose

B. portion

C. shade

D. slice

Key: C a shade = a little; slightly 3. Fortunately, I noticed that the shop assistant had ____________ the wrong amount. A. run over

B. rung up

C. put on

D. rounded up

Key: B ring up = enter the cost of goods being bought in a shop on a cash register by pressing the buttons; to make sales of a particular value 4. It did not take much to ____________ the old animosity lurking behind the surface of their relationship. A. resuscitate Key: B

B. rekindle

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rekindle = make someone have a feeling that they had in the past 5. That's a pretty ____________ excuse - he could have gotten there if he'd really wanted to. A. blank

B. bare

C. raw

D. thin

Key: D thin = of poor quality; without an important quality 6. Getting away from the stresses of work would do you a ____________ of good. A. sense

B. taste

C. virtue

D. power

Key: D do sb a power of good = help someone physically or mentally 7. Don’t ____________ him on to join a gang: nothing could be worse for him! A. egg

B. toast

C. butter

D. knife

Key: A egg sb on = strongly encourage someone to do something that might not be a very good idea 8. The phrase ‘money doesn't buy happiness’ is a cautionary cliché that keeps us from blindly lining your pockets with ____________ in the hope that we’ll feel happier. A. stash

B. hoard

C. stock

D. dosh

Key: D line one’s pockets with dosh = to earn money using dishonest or illegal methods 9. Malaysians should embrace their natural generosity and not let hard times ____________ their spirit to help others in need. A. dampen

B. moisten

C. drench

D. deluge

Key: A dampen your spirits = reduce your enthusiasm, cause you to lose interest 10. My first impression of Vanessa was that she was very charming and ____________; she seemed totally at ease with people. A. exuberant

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Key: B urbane = good at knowing what to say and how to behave in social situations; appearing relaxed and confident 11. Apart from one or two ____________ of brilliance from Owen, England put on a rather poor performance. A. flashes

B. spells

C. storms

D. strokes

Key: A flash of something = a particular idea or feeling that suddenly comes into your mind or shows in your face 12. All he has done since losing his job is ____________ around the house all day. A. mourn

B. depress

C. mope

D. wallow

Key: C mope around = to spend time walking around a place with no particular purpose, especially because you feel sorry for yourself 13. Kitchell says the city was a ____________ of all American culture during the '60s. A. microclimate

B. microcopy

C. microcosm

D. microscope

Key: C microcosm = a thing, a place or a group that has all the features and qualities of something much larger 14. The island of Tahiti ____________ sandy beaches and crystal clear water. A. brags

B. gloats

C. boasts

D. swaggers

Key: C boast something = to have something that is impressive 15. The Government is trying to ____________ when it says it will spend more on the health service without raising taxes. A. chew the fat

B. wave the flag

C. square the circle

D. put the lid

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Part 2. 1. Some things are ____________ true: Water is wet, gra is green (kind of), dogs bark and houses prices rise, (ALIEN) 2. The country had been ____________ from thirteen years of middle-level Conservative rule of reasonable efficiency, modest dynamism but small-power idealism. (MANCIPLE) 3. The foreigners in Ottawa constitute a(n) ____________ threat to the integrity and autonomy of our province. (OMEN) 4. The sparse dialogue is as mind-numbingly ____________ and unsubtle as political oratory. (CLAIM) 5. Although she was from a ____________family and could have led a very comfortable life, Judith had chosen otherwise. (DO) Key: 1. INALIENABLY (adv) = in an inalienable manner 2. EMANCIPATED emancipate (v) = to give people social or political freedom and rights 3. OMINOUS (adj) = suggesting that something unpleasant is likely to happen 4. DECLAMATORY (adj) = expressing something with strong feeling, especially in a loud voice or with forceful language 5. WELL-TO-DO (adj) = having a lot of money

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TEST 34 Part 1. 1. Her position became ____________ when rumours were spread that she’d lied about her qualifications. A. precipitous

B. precarious

C. perennial

D. dubious

Key: B precarious = not safe or certain; dangerous 2. The priest was tormented by guilt when he looked back on the ____________ lifestyle he had led in his youth. A. insolent

B. irresolute

C. insolvent

D. dissolute

Key: D dissolute = enjoying immoral activities and not caring about behaving in a morally acceptable way 3. The prime minister’s way of dealing with his own incompetence is to ____________ his cabinet. A. restructure

B. reorganise

C. rearrange

D. reshuffle

Key: D reshuffle (something) = to change around the jobs that a group of people do, for example in a government 4. I have to ____________ it to William; he put in the hard work and got results. A. hand

B. present

C. give 213

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Key: A If you say you have (got) to hand it to someone you mean that they have been very successful or skilful 5. Her ____________ treatment by her employers finally forced her to look for a better job. A. shabby

B. messy

C. grungy

D. tardy

Key: A shabby = unfair and unreasonable 6. After ____________ over the pros and cons for weeks, she finally quit her job last Friday. A. moralizing

B. agonizing

C. sterilizing

D. rationalizing

Key: B agonize = to spend a lot of time trying to make a decision 7. They are a real ____________ organisation; they are only interested in making a profit. A. devil-may-care

B. fly-by-night

C. open-handed

D. down-to-earth

Key: B fly-by-night = a person or business that is dishonest and only interested in making money quickly 8. Unfortunately, Jamie’s plans to tour around Australia didn’t ____________ due to a lack of finances. A. pan out

B. pull off

C. knuckle down

D. waltz through

Key: A pan out (of events or a situation) = to develop in a particular way 9. We ____________ deny that we have ever cheated or tampered illegally with any match ball in any game during our careers. A. categorically

B. fully

C. distinctly

D. highly

Key: A categorically = in a way that is without any doubt or possibility of being changed 10. She had a strong desire to be a dancer but failed to make the ____________. 214

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A. grade

B. term

C. mark

D. degree

Key: A make the grade = to perform well enough to succeed in something 12. Millions of people left Italy for the USA during the Italian ____________ of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. A. clique

B. diaspora

C. horde

D. troupe

Key: B diaspora = the scattering of people from their original country to other places 13. The football fans were coming in ____________ to watch the final game. An hour before the kickoff the stadium was packed full. A. fingers and thumbs

B. bits and bobs

C. dribs and drabs

D. bibs and tuckers

Key: C in dribs and drabs = in small amounts, a few at a time 14. He likes nothing better than to spend his Sunday mornings ____________ in the gardens. A. pottering about

B. hanging around C. whiling away

D. winding down

Key: A potter about = to spend time in a pleasant, relaxed way, often doing small jobs in your house 15. I had been feeling very down in the dumps after being given the sack, but took ____________ when a prestigious employment agency booked two interviews for me. A. stride

B. shine

C. heart

D. issue

Key: C take heart = to feel encouraged Part 2. 1. The power of red wine to ____________ high cholesterol has been ballyhooed in the press. (ACT) 215

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2. Not only was it gaudy in appearance but the smell wafting from the kitchen was distinctly ____________. (ODOR) 3. The message is clear and concise and displays no ____________ that one would expect to find in more courtly love scenes. (VERB) 4. If you join the armed forces, you have to pledge ____________ to your country. (ALLAY) 5. The next government will play an energetic role in seeking multilateral nuclear ____________. (ARM) Key: 1. COUNTERACT (v) = to reduce or remove the effect of something unwanted by producing an opposite effect 2. MALODOROUS (adj) = having an unpleasant smell 3. VERBOSITY (n) = the quality of being verbose (= using too many words) 4. ALLEGIANCE (n) = loyalty and support for a ruler, country, group, or belief 5. DISARMAMENT (n) = the act of taking away or giving up weapons

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TEST 35 Part 1. 1. He says that the clothes that judges wear in court are irrelevant ____________ from another era. A. remains

B. relics

C. remnants

D. leavings

Key: B relic (of/from something) = an object, a tradition, a system, etc. that has survived from the past 2. While writing the exam, Mark stole a(n) ____________ glance at the answer key on the teacher’s desk. A. stealthy

B. underhand

C. furtive

D. secret

Key: C furtive = behaving in a way that shows that you want to keep something secret and do not want to be noticed 3. I wrote the outline of the plot, then an experienced radio dramatist helped me ____________ the story. A. churn out

B. farm out

C. flesh out

D. kick out

Key: C flesh something out = to add more information or details to a plan, an argument, etc. 4. We don’t want him to suspect we’re giving him a surprise party. Make sure you don’t ____________. A. break the ice

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Key: C spill the beans = to tell people secret information 5. The earl refuses to allow anyone who is not of ____________ blood to marry his son. A. blue

B. green

C. red

D. yellow

Key: A blue blood = the blood [heredity] of a noble family; aristocratic ancestry 6. I've searched ____________ for that old photo album, but I can't find it anywhere. A. high and low

B. long and short

C. straight and narrow

D. thick and thin

Key: A high and low = everywhere 7. The designer refuses to gild the ____________, preferring clean, simple lines for his creations. A. lily

B. flower

C. rose

D. daisy

Key: A gild the lily = to cause something to be less good or beautiful than it already is by trying to improve it 8. Jane ____________ about the surprise party for Sheila and now the whole idea is ruined. A. blabbed

B. gossiped

C. prattled

D. chatted

Key: A blab (to somebody) (about something) | blab (something) (to somebody) = to tell somebody information that should be kept secret 9. Your column must have ____________ a nerve, because we are getting slammed with feedback from readers—and they're not happy. A. drilled

B. punched

C. touched

D. knocked

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10. You say you need new clothes but your wardrobe is full to ____________ with dresses. A. overflowing

B. overfilling

C. overlaying

D. overstepping

Key: A If a container or a place overflows, whatever is inside it starts coming out because it is too full 11. Critics agree that Trevor Richmond gave a particularly ____________ performance as King Lear. A. holding

B. arresting

C. apprehensive

D. detaining

Key: B arresting = attracting a lot of attention; very attractive 12. He didn’t mean to be offensive; it was quite an ____________ remark. A. innocuous

B. inaugural

C. integral

D. insidious

Key: A innocuous = completely harmless 13. I had ____________ my hopes on this promotion, so I was crushed when I didn't get it. A. clipped

B. nailed

C. stuck

D. pinned

Key: D pin one’s hopes on sb/sth = to hope very much that something or someone will help you to achieve what you want 14. I didn't have time to organize my thoughts, so I just spoke ____________. A. beyond the pale

B. in deep water

C. off the cuff

D. on the hop

Key: C If you speak off the cuff, you say something without having prepared or thought about your words first. 15. I wish I could convey how much it means to me having you all here, but words ____________ me at the moment. 219

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A. miss

B. abandon

C. leave

D. fail

Key: D words fail me = said to emphasize your surprise or shock, especially at something you have just seen or been told Part 2. 1. Opposition leaders said they would try to stage nationwide protests, but previous opposition rallies have met only ____________ support. (WARM) 2. Jaubert had been a reasonable man to work for, had never asked her to do anything illegal or ____________. (TASTE) 3. For twenty-five years he ____________ amassed evidence to support his hypothesis. (PAIN) 4. He felt out of place, a(n) ____________ in a society where conformity was highly prized. (CONFORM) 5. It would be ____________ on our part to pretend ignorance of our book's impact, both in sales and controversy. (GENUS) Key: 1. LUKEWARM (adj) = not enthusiastic or interested 2. DISTASTEFUL (adj) = unpleasant and unacceptable 3. PAINSTAKINGLY (adv) = in a way that shows you have taken a lot of care or made a lot of effort 4. NONCONFORMIST (n) = someone who lives and thinks in a way that is different from other people 5. DISINGENUOUS (adj) = (of a person or their behaviour) slightly dishonest, or not speaking the complete truth

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TEST 36 Part 1. 1. Under the threat of a strike, the management ____________ and agreed to reinstate annual pay increases for all employees. A. caved in

B. ebbed away

C. held off

D. wore down

Key: A cave in = to finally do what somebody wants after you have been strongly opposing them 2. The poor girl was absolutely ____________ with him, not knowing that his tastes lie in quite a different direction. A. infatuated

B. incapacitated

C. captivated

D. encapsulated

Key: A infatuated (with somebody/something) = having a very strong feeling of love or attraction for somebody/something so that you cannot think clearly and in a sensible way 3. Those remarks were ____________. No wonder they provoked such an angry reaction. A. below par

B. below the belt

C. below the radar D. below the salt

Key: B below the belt = unkind or unfair 4. I may seem confident when I'm leading a training seminar, but I'm really shaking in my ____________ most of the time. A. trousers

B. suits

C shirts

D. shoes

Key: D shake in one’s shoes = to be very nervous or afraid, often visibly so 5. It is difficult to get skips in this age group capable of keeping their ____________ up at this level of competition. 221

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A. end

B. self

C. frame

D. edge

Key: A keep one’s end up = to continue to deal with difficulties bravely and successfully 6. There is a big investigation ____________, but I don't know when. A. in the offing

B. off the peg

C. on the blink

D. over the hill

Key: A in the offing = going to happen soon 7. As I said before, the report will be released in the ____________ of time. I can't estimate when that will be. A. rightness

B. fullness

C. greatness

D. correctness

Key: B If you say something will happen in the fullness of time, you mean that it will happen if you wait long enough: 8. What a bad day: I left my phone in the grocery store, my car broke down on the way home, and, to ____________ it all off, my groceries broke through the bag as I was walking to the front door. A. top

B. sum

C. total

D. peak

Key: A If you have been describing bad things that happened, and then say that to top it all off something else happened, you mean that the final thing was even worse. 9. I was ____________ when I heard that the MP for Burnham had been arrested for fraud. A. leveled

B. floored

C. hurled

D. heaved

Key: B be floored = be completely surprised or shocked 10. Disagreements among party members have led to a major political ____________. A. tussle Key: B

B. wrangle

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wrangle = an angry argument 11. Only after buying the cottage did we discover that it was ____________ with mice. A. inflicted

B. infested

C. invaded

D. infected

Key: B be infested with = to be overrun by or beset with something unpleasant and unwanted, usually a pest of some kind 12. She has a(n) ____________ mind which kept her alert and well-informed even in old age. A. examining

B. demanding

C. enquiring

D. querying

Key: C enquiring = always wanting to learn new things 13. My sunburnt nose made me feel rather ____________ for the first few days of the holiday. A. self-effacing

B. self-centred

C. self-conscious

D. self-evident

Key: C self-conscious = too aware of what other people are thinking about you and your appearance 14. The old man led a ____________ existence after she left and refused even to see his children. A. reclusive

B. deserted

C. remote

D. vacant

Key: A reclusive = living alone and avoiding other people 15. If we ____________ over the details, we’ll never finish filming this episode by today. A. niggle

B. discuss

C. huddle

D. mob

Key: A niggle over = to fuss or argue (with one) over something petty, trivial, or unimportant Part 2. 1. Great cities and ____________ are developed by visionaries who instil pride and optimism in their fellow citizens. (URBAN) 223

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2. She ____________ the things we need to buy - sugar, tea and sandwiches. (NUMBER) 3. Working hours, including those accruing on a ____________ basis, are monitored by line managers locally and no central figures are available. (TIME) 4. ____________ to me, he had rented out the apartment while I was away. (KNOW) 5. He was fascinated by her ____________ - the prominent nose, brooding eyes and thick hair. (PHYSIC) Key: 1. CONURBATIONS conurbation = a city area containing a large number of people, formed by various towns growing and joining together: 2. ENUMERATES enumerate = to name things separately, one by one 3. FLEXITIME (n) = a system of working in which people work a particular number of hours within a fixed period of time, but can change the time they start or finish work 4. UNBEKNOWNST (adv) = without a particular person knowing 5. PHYSIOGNOMY (n) = the shape and features of a person’s face

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TEST 37 Part 1. 1. Congratulations on your success! How does it feel to be____________? A. the man of the hour

B. a word of honor

C. an egg on the face

D. the top of the morning

Key: A man of the hour = a person currently being celebrated, honored, or admired by others, especially for a recent victory, accomplishment, or other cause for celebration 2. We would like to ____________ again that wire confirmation copy will be coming by mail soon and copy will be sent to you upon receipt. A. reincarnate

B. reiterate

C. rehabilitate

D. reciprocate

Key: B reiterate = to repeat something that you have already said, especially to emphasize it 3. Annabel and Insidious 3 are not James Wan’s best movies by far and those would be ____________ between any of the other sequels on air, but they are pretty incredible. A. kiss-offs

B. summings-up

C. tip-offs

D. toss-ups

Key: D toss-up = a situation in which either of two choices, results, etc. is equally possible 4. You shouldn’t have been ____________ to your elders by raising those matters. A. ill-mannered

B. immaterial

C. impertinent

D. inapposite

Key: C impertinent = rude and not showing respect for somebody who is older or more important 5. Speaking about his long battle with his illness struck a ____________with the audience. A. wire

B. string

C. rope

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strike a chord = to say or do something that makes people feel sympathy or enthusiasm 6. When several companies showed interest in buying the film rights to his novel, he knew he had ____________. A. upped the ante

B. scooped the bag

C. caught the fat one

D. hit the jackpot

Key: D hit the jackpot = to make or win a lot of money quickly and unexpectedly 7. The train service has been a ____________ since they introduced the new schedules. A. shambles

B. rumpus

C. chaos

D. fracas

Key: A shambles = a state of confusion, bad organization, or untidiness, or something that is in this state 8. As he accepted the award from the organization, his voice ____________ with emotion. A. quivered

B. flinched

C. cringed

D. winced

Key: A quiver = to shake slightly, often because of strong emotion 9. In the last century, it was widely ____________ that Indian fakirs were capable of superhuman feats. A. held

B. grasped

C. kept

D. shaken

Key: A be widely held that = to be believed by a lot of people 10. I knew my mother would ____________ a face the minute she saw my new haircut. A. drag

B. lift

C. pull

D. raise

Key: C pull the face = to twist one’s face into a strange expression 11. I associate public transport with one of the worst experiences of my life and the ____________ of it is that I will never catch a bus again. 226

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A. hard and fast

B. thick and thin

C. long and short

D. ups and downs

Key: C and the long and short of it = the whole story in a few words 12. She was just an ordinary person before suddenly thrusting into the ____________. A. limelight

B. floodlight

C. headlight

D. flashlight

Key: A the limelight = the public’s attention 13. Going to the unemployment office and having to wait there for hours is a ____________ experience. A. soul-destroying

B. heart-stopping

C. power-sharing

D. thought-provoking

Key: A soul-destroying = (of a task etc) very dull, boring, repetitive etc 14. The festival audience were ____________ each other in order to get as near to the stage as possible. A. staggering

B. jostling

C. strolling

D. fidgeting

Key: B jostle = to push roughly 15. You are going to need her help. If I were you, I’d ___________ a bit. I’d try to get her on my side, you know what I mean. A. soap her down

B. oil her over

C. butter her up

D. grease her out

Key: C butter sb up = to be very kind or friendly to someone or try to please someone, so that that person will do what you want them to do Part 2. 227

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1. Londoners have long been ____________ proud of a health service that does not serve them well. (VERSE) 2. When we came to the platform on the railway station we were met by the station master, an ____________ little man with a peaked cap. (OFFICE) 3. There was a party after the ceremony where much drinking and ____________ went on. (SLAP) 4. I know no private business that cannot be improved by independent investigation, by a ____________ policy provided by "new blood" and so on. (SIGHT) 5. However, this new style of theatre caused some ____________ among the spectators, who criticized anything that lacked complete realism. (MUSE) Key: 1. PERVERSELY (adv) = in a way that is strange and not what most people would expect or enjoy 2. OFFICIOUS (adj) = too eager to tell people what to do and having too high an opinion of your own importance 3. BACKSLAPPING (n) = a noisy expression of happiness and positive feelings, usually showing admiration for a shared success 4. CLEAR-SIGHTED (adj) = having a good understanding of a particular subject and the ability to make good judgments about it 5. BEMUSEMENT (n) = the state of being bemused (= slightly confused)

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TEST 38 Part 1. 1. After the earthquake, the entrance hall was turned into a ____________ casualty ward. A. mainstay

B. makeshift

C. piecework

D. wayside

Key: B makeshift = temporary and of low quality, but used because of a sudden need 2. She knows she needs exercise, but finds going to the gym a ____________. A. job

B. toil

C. work

D. chore

Key: D chore = something that is difficult and unpleasant 3. It’s a ____________ for decent jobs these days, so you need every qualification you can get. A. scramble

B. jumble

C. jostle

D. flurry

Key: A cramble (for something) = a situation in which people push, fight or compete with each other in order to get or do something 4. Another, perhaps inspired by the nursery rhyme, is that a(n) ____________ for sweet things during pregnancy makes you more likely to be having a girl, while a boy will make you crave savoury, salty foods, meat and cheese in particular. A. inspiration

B. affinity

C. predilection

D. propensity

Key: C if you have a predilection for something, you like it very much 5. Jack was disappointed not to be promoted as he was given to ____________ that the job would be his. A. know

B. understand

C. realize

D. say

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6. I know you have a good voice and have ambitions to be an opera singer but do not give up your day ____________ yet. A. situation

B. work

C. job

D. place

Key: C don’t give up the day job (informal, humorous) = used to tell somebody that they should continue doing what they are used to, rather than trying something new that they are likely to fail at 7. Her ambition and ____________ determination ensured that she rose to the top of her profession. A. hounded

B. wormed

C. ducked

D. dogged

Key: D dogged = very determined to do something, even if it is very difficult 8. I'd been living in this country for a few years, but it wasn't until I had kids that I felt like I had really put down ____________ here. A. roots

B. seeds

C. nuts

D. fruits

Key: A If you put down roots in a place where you have moved to live, you make new friends and join in new activities there so that you feel it is your home 9. Given the appalling weather conditions on top of the mountain, I’d say the chances of their finding any survivors are very ____________ indeed. A. narrow

B. lean

C. remote

D. shallow

Key: C remote = slight 10. A full scholarship to Harvard and you are worried about leaving your job? You’d be a fool to ____________ up a chance like that. A. turn

B. brush

C. pass

D. cast

Key: C pass up sth = to fail to take advantage of an opportunity 11. I am not able to go anywhere this weekend because I am up to my ____________ in work. 230

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A. neck

B. nose

C. waist

D. ankle

Key: A be up to one’s neck in sth = to be very busy 12. He says he has raised certain issues, and the government is debating those issues, and it is very necessary that we ____________ these concerns. A. lash out

B. scroll over

C. shrivel up

D. mull over

Key: D mull something over = to spend time thinking carefully about a plan or proposal 13. Steve used to be easy to work with, but since his promotion he’s begun to______ . A. throw his weight around

B. throw in the towel

C. throw him off balance

D. throw a monkey wrench in the works

Key: A throw one’s weight around = to assert oneself in a controlling, domineering, or authoritarian manner 14. Both the favourite and then the second favourite pulled out. Naturally, we thought we were ______ a chance. A in with

B up for

C in for

D up with

Key: A be in with a chance = to have a good chance of achieving something 15. The manager hesitated to assign the job to the newcomer as he was__________ . A. wet behind the ears

B. feeling your ears burning

C. ringing in your ears

D. keeping your ears open

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2. Even at higher temperatures, there may be problems of having enough time for the solid to fully ____________ as the system is cooling. (EQUAL) 3. Just because she’s read some ____________ paperback she thinks she’s some kind of expert on the modus-operandi. (TRASH) 4. Staff felt as if they had been ____________ when they discovered the new management’s plans. (WINK) 5. The defendant is a ____________ individual gripped by the dangerous delusion that his opinion matters. (RANCOR) Key: 1. INSCRUTABLE (adj) = impossible to understand 2. EQUILIBRATE (v) = to achieve equilibrium (= a state of balance) or to bring something into equilibrium 3. TRASHY (adj) = of low quality; with little or no value 4. HOODWINKED hoodwink (v) = to deceive or trick someone 5. CANTANKEROUS (adj) = arguing and complaining a lot

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1. Do not mention work to Ray, as it is a sore ____________ with him at the moment. A. finger

B. point

C. place

D. thumb

Key: B a sore point = a subject that someone prefers not to talk about because it makes them angry or embarrassed 2. Distress calls were pouring in, thick and ____________, from all over the area A. thin

B. quick

C. fast

D. skin

Key: C thick and fast = quickly and in large numbers 3. She wouldn’t have heard anything. She is ____________. A. stone-deaf

B. rock-deaf

C. post-deaf

D. bat-deaf

Key: A stone deaf = completely unable to hear anything 4. During winter the shelters are full of people of no fixed ____________. A. residence

B. abode

C. home

D. domicile

Key: B be of no fixed abode = have no permanent home 5. Harry was offered a scholarship to study in Japan and he ____________ the opportunity with both hands. A. grasped

B. grabbed

C. held

D. passed

grab = to take the opportunity to get, use, or enjoy something quickly 6. I thought I had made it ____________ that I didn’t wish to discuss this matter. A. distinct

B. plain

C. frank

D. straight

make it plain = to say something so that it is obvious what you mean 7. The kids are ____________ in the steam-filled room, and the girl seems grateful for adult conversation. A. impinging on

B. larking about

C. ploughing ahead D. floating out

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A. slow-witted

B. far-reaching

C. off-hand

D. top-heavy

Key: A slow-witted = not clever and therefore slow to notice or understand things 8. My first meal was days later because, as ever, the migraine ____________ after the anaesthetic. A. caved in

B. chipped in

C. gave in

D. kicked in

Key: D kick in = start to have effect 9. Some people can just ____________ a cold, but my colds seem to linger for weeks A. shrug off

B. cough up

C. pull through

D. stamp out

Key: A shrug off = to get rid of something unpleasant that you do not want 10. It’s a good idea to ____________ people before taking them into your confidence A. tumble to

B. root out

C. bank on

D. size up

Key: D size up = to examine something or someone carefully and decide what you think about it, him, or her 11. Nick's mom has turned her home into a halfway house for ____________ relatives and stray dogs. A. tumble-down

B. downcast

C. run-down

D. down-and-out

Key: D down-and-out = a person without money, a home or a job, who lives on the streets 12. Here I sit ____________ - no food, no money, no anything A. high and dry

B. thick and thin

C. huff and puff

D. wear and tear

Key: A high and dry = in a difficult situation, without help or money 13. The money was taken out of the bank in small amounts so as not to ____________ suspicion. 234

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A. awake

B. arouse

C. instigate

D. incite

Key: B arouse = to cause someone to have a particular feeling 14. Because he was an ____________ criminal, he was sentenced to life imprisonment. A. illegible

B. impenetrable

C. impermeable

D. incorrigible

Key: D incorrigible = bad and impossible to change or improve 15. She was a ____________Catholic and, so far as I am aware, morally unassailable. A. firm

B. devout

C. staunch

D. strict

Key: B devout = believing strongly in a religion and obeying all its rules or principles Part 2. 1. The New Year 2020’s ____________ show involves almost every famous face of the country. (STAR) 2. Companies can be punished for making ____________ claims about their products. (substance) 3. We can ____________ our timescale of the circulation by looking at the changes in density surface of the salinity minimum. (robust) 4. It was a misery ____________ of a woman escaped from North Korea to which everyone expressed their sorrow and sympathy. (memory) 5. They were ____________ in the tradition of 'public service' from their contact with older regimes. (culture) Key: 1. ALL-STAR (adj) = having or including famous actors or players 2. UNSUBSTANTIATED (adj) = not supported by facts 3. CORROBORATE (v) = to add proof to an account, statement, idea, etc. with new information 4. MEMOIR (n) = a book or other piece of writing based on the writer's personal knowledge of famous people, places, or events 235

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5. ACCULTURATED acculturate (v) = to change so that you become more like people from a different culture, or to make someone change in this way

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B. walks away with

C. walks off with

D. walks all over 236

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Key: D walk all over sb = treat sb with no respect 2. I have to ____________ the state driving laws because I have to take my driving test tomorrow. A. bleat on about

B. bone up on

C. cast around for

D. home in on

Key: B bone up on sth = to learn more about a particular topic, usually in preparation for something 3. Don't ____________ your problems. It's better to talk them out. A. bottle up

B. close in

C. eat into

D. fob off

Key: A bottle up sth = to refuse to talk about something that angers or worries you 4. We are not in a ____________ hurry, so let’s have another coffee. A. dashing

B. racing

C. rushing

D. tearing

Key: D be in a tearing hurry = to be going somewhere very quickly, usually because you are late 5. We should all ____________ when advertisers attempt to use unfair practices. A. make a stand

B. make a comeback

C. make amends

D. make a deal

Key: A make a stand = hold firm against something or someone 6. People turned out in ____________ to watch the parade on the Independence Day. A. volume

B. mass

C. force

D. bulk

Key: C in force = in large numbers 7. Not being able to find my phone number is a pretty____________ excuse for not contacting me. A. fragile

B. frail

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Key: D feeble = not effective or good 8. The problem ____________ because neither side was prepared to compromise. A. amassed

B. escalated

C. proliferated

D. enhanced

Key: B escalate = to become or make something become greater or more serious 9. I couldn't stop myself from ____________ with boredom during the lecture. A. sighing

B. gasping

C. panting

D. blowing

Key: A sigh = to breathe out slowly and noisily, expressing tiredness, sadness, pleasure, etc 10. Money was short and people survived by ____________ and saving. A. scrimping

B. scavenging

C. scouring

D. scrounging

Key: A scrimp and save = manage to live on very little money in order to pay for something 11. She didn’t show even a ____________ of emotion when the court found her guilty. A. gleam

B. wink

C. flicker

D. flash

Key: C flicker = a feeling or expression of an emotion or quality that does not last very long 12. He let it ____________ that the Prime Minister was a close friend of his. A. announce

B. talk

C. drop

D. infer

Key: C let sth drop = say more about sth 13. We don’t have a secretary ____________, but we do have a student who comes in to do a bit of filing. A. as such

B. the least bit

C. whatsoever

D. little more

as such = using the exact meaning of the word or phrase 14. It’s the ____________ of stupidity to go walking in the mountains in this weather. 238

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A. height

B. depth

C. source

D. matter

Key: A the height of sth = used to say that something is an extreme example of something 15. I really don’t want to get involved in your problems. Why are you ____________ me into it? A. pulling

B. dragging

C. wrenching

D. towing

Key: B drag sb into sth = to force someone to become involved in an unpleasant or difficult situation Part 2. 1. When we arrived, the party was in full swing and the room was ____________. (BUZZ) 2. They found it ____________ amusing that this hot-shot chef couldn't even use a tomato slicer. (ROAR) 3. Say after me," he would ____________, and the class dutifully repeated whatever he said. (TONE) 4. Because opera is a collaborative genre, the mechanisms of its production and its resulting meaning(s) are often heteroglossic or at best ____________. (GAIN) 5. Emotionality is also central in language choice for positive affect, such as ____________ or praise for one's partner or children. (DEAR) Key: 1. ABUZZ (adj) = filled with noise and activity 2. UPROARIOUSLY (adv) = in an extremely noisy and confused way 3. INTONE (v) = to say something slowly and seriously in a voice that does not rise or fall much 4. UNGAINLY (adj) = awkward, clumsy or ungraceful 5. ENDEARMENTS endearment (n) = a word or phrase that you use to show that you love someone

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