Bài tập collocation phần 3 có đáp án năm 2024
Question 1. I get quite depressed when I think about the damage we are _____ to the environment. A. having B. taking C. making D. causing Question 2. Unfortunately, we’ve made _____.
Question 4. I am glad that we see eye to eye on the matter of the conference location. A. dislike B. agree C. disagree D. approve Question 5. Although the new library service has been very successful, its future is _____ certain. A. by all means B. by any chance C. at any rate D. by no means Question 6. The hall was very crowded with over a hundred people _____into it. A. stuck B. packed C. pushed D. stuffed Question 7. The move into a different environment brought about a significant _____ in my cousin’s state of mind.
Question 8. In order to avoid boredom, the most important thing is to keep oneself _____. A. occupation B. occupied C. occupant D. occupation Question 9. The human criterion for perfect vision is 20/20for reading the standard lines on Snellen eye chart without a hitch.
Question 12. I’ve never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they are not really my _____. A. piece of cake B. sweets and candy C. biscuit D. cup of tea Question 13. The players’ protests _____ no difference to the referee’s decision at all. A. did B. made C. caused D. created Question 14. In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye _____ with the interviewer. A. link B. connection C. touch D. contact Question 15. The poor child is in floods of _____ because of his bicycle had been stolen. A. tears B. sorrow C. sadness D. upset Question 16. _____ her inexperience, the failure to secure the contact was not surprising. A. By virtue of B. With regard to C. In view of D. In recognition of Question 17. During the medieval period, people were made public _____ of being witches. A. complaint B. criminal C. trouble D. accusation Question 18. That disable boy’s victory is the race set the _____ example to all students in the school. A. finest B. first class C. rarest D. made convenient Question 19. Thanks to the help of the teacher, she is _____ encouraging progress in math. A. doing B. making C. checking D. stopping Question 20. She’s down-to-earth woman with no pretensions.
Question 21. There has been a hot debate among the scientists relating to the pros-and-cons of using robotic probes to study distant objects in space.
Question 22. Poaching _____ the greatest threat to many species.
Question 23. The tigers _____ of extinction. It is difficult to find them in the wild. A. on the wing B. on the rocks C. on the verge D. on the ground Question 24. It is not always easy to _____ the difference between fact and opinion. 1 e
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Question 26. The issue _____ question is more complex than you think.
Question 27. The situation got out of hand when the festival organisers couldn’t foresee that the mob would get angry because they were stopped from taking the offerings.
Question 28. Once you have been accepted as a pupil or students at the school or college, it’s the law for them to discriminate against you because of your religion or belief.
Question 29. Integration and assimilation can help reduce feelings of loss and grief as the migrants start to incorporate aspects of the majority culture.
Question 30. He said he was only joking, but his comments were so close to the bone. A. annoying B. offensive C. personal D. respectful Question 31. Ten million text messages are sent on _____ every minute.
Question 32. Unluckily, David’s dangerous and incredible journey in search of the Blue Fairy is in _____. A. advance B. danger C. end D. vain Question 33. Most scientists believe that the day when robots become part of our lives will come _____. A. from time to time B. more or less C. sooner or later D. later than never Question 34 Researchers have _____ to the conclusion that your personality is affected by your genes. A. arrived B. come C. got D. reached Question 35. The telescope will photograph distant galaxies, _____ attempt to understand their past. A. in B. for C. on D. with Question 36. It is likely that artificial intelligence might decide to _____ an end to humanity simply because it surpasses human intelligence.
Question 37. I don’t think people should be allowed to _____ experiments on animals. A. create B. make C. perform D. produce Question 38. Many materials have been used for _____ teeth, including wood.
Question 39. A.I. techniques help medical doctors to discover subtle interactions between medications that put patients in jeopardy because of their serious side effects.
Question 42. I’ve been working here for over ten years now and I’m on first name term with everyone, even the CEO.
Question 43. Janes used to be very excellent as a child and now she’s the CEO of a big multi-national company. However, her brother is a blue-collar worker in a small local factory.
Question 44. When applying for a certain job, you’ll be ay an advantage if you have hands-on experience.
Question 46. I am writing in _____ to you advertisement on Vietnamwork.com for the post of a personal assistant.
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Question 48. I would be grateful for an opportunity to visit your company and discuss my application with you _____.
Question 49. Like many young people today, I’m thinking about taking a year _____ first, or as people often say, spending a year at “the university of life.”
Question 50. The atmosphere at work was so bad that Brian eventually decided to hand in his notice. A. notify the boss B. apply for another job C. give up his job D. be given a better job Question 51. My boss has a reputation for being such a slave driver.
Question 52. We want to recruit the brightest and the best. If you think you fit the bill fill in an application form today.
Question 53. I’d go mad if I had to do a dead-end job like working on a supermarket checkout. A. demanding B. monotonous C. fascinating D. boring Question 54. Steve _____ his chances of passing by spending too much time on the first question. A. threw away B. threw in C. threw of D. threw out Question 55. After congratulating his team, the coach left, allowing the players to let their _____ down for a while.
Question 56. Making mistake is all _____ of growing up.
Question 58. Alice said: “That guy is _____ gorgeous. I wish he would ask me out.” A. dead-centre B. drop shot C. jumped-up D. drop-dead Question 59. The situation seems to be changing minute _____ minute.
Question 60. Jose had a hard time comparing the iPhone to the Samsung phone because to him they were apples and oranges.
Question 61. The party leader travelled the length and _____ of the country in an attempt to spread his message.
Question 62. Vietnam U23 made not only Saia but also Europe keep a close eye on them. They _____ internationally.
Question 63. If we didn’t _____ any measures to protect whales, they would disappear forever. A. use B. make C. take D. do Question 64. It is the _____ of stupidity to go walking in the mountains in this weather. A. height B. depth C. source D. matter Question 65. The works of such men as the English philosophers John Locke and Thomas Hobbes help pave the way for academic freedom in the modern sense.
Question 67. Peter is the black sheep of the family, so he is never welcomed there. 3 e g
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Question 68. Both universities speak _____ of the programme of student exchange and hope to cooperate more in the future.
Question 69. On hearing that she failed the entrance exam, Trang couldn’t help _____ into tears. A. bursting B. burst C. to bursting D. to burst Question 70. She didn’t enjoy her first year at college because she failed to _____ her new friends. A. come in for B. look down on C. go down with D. get on with Question 71. The world work is developing quickly. If you don’t self-learn continuously, we will no _____ social movements.
Question 72. He has been waiting for this letter for days, and at _____ it has come. A. the end B. last C. the moment D. present Question 73. There’s a list of repairs as long as _____.
Question 74. I tried to talk to her, but she was as high as a _____.
Question 75. The jury _____ her compliments _____ her excellent knowledge of the subject. A. returned/to B. paid/to C. returned/on D. paid/on Question 76. You may note down your qualifications and experience that can relate to the job. A. put down B. hold down C. draw down D. jot down Question 77. Many large corporations will be wiped out and millions of jobs will be lost. A. escalated B. erased C. threatened D. eradicated Question 78. On the whole, the rescue mission was well executed.
Question 80. With this type of insurance, you’re buying _____ of mind.
Question 82. Of course you’ll pass. You write well and you have an excellent _____ of the subject. A. grip B. seizure C. grasp D. embrace Question 83. I told you clearly and definitely not to write your answers in pencil, Tom. A. considerably B. thoroughly C. altogether D. specifically Question 84. As a newspaper reporter, she always wanted to get information at first hand. A. indirectly B. directly C. easily D. slowly Question 85. Could you _____ me a lift into town?
Question 86. Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May was the first world leader to pay a _____ Trump at the White House after his inauguration last year.
Question 87. Vietnam reached the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Championship2018 with a penalty shootout win _____ Iraq On Saturday, January 20th.
Question 88. If we use robots instead of humans, many people may be out of work. A. employed B. jobless C. inemployed D. unemployed Question 89. It was no accident that he broke my glasses. He did it _____ purpose. A. with B. on C. by D. about Question 90. I read the contract again _____ avoiding making spelling mistakes. A. in terms of B. by means of C. with a view to D. in view of Question 91. It’s no use talking to me about metaphysics. It’s a closed book to me. A. a subject that I don’t understand B. a theme that I like to discuss
Question 92. Her outgoing character contrasts _____ with that of her sister.
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Question 94. Please don’t _____a word of this to anyone else, it’s highly confidential. A. speak B. pass C. mutter D. breathe Question 95. You never really know where you are with her as she just blows hot and cold. A. keeps going B. keeps taking things
Question 96. - “Edward seems like a dog with two tails this morning.” - ”Haven’t you heard the news? His wife gave birth a baby boy early this morning.” A. extremely happy B. extremely disappointed
Question 97. Ann always made _____ in everything she has done.
Question 98. In spite of his poverty, he led a devoted life to the revolutionary _____. A. aim B. goal C. cause D. reason Question 99. She simply took it for granted that the check was good and did not ask him any question about it.
Question 100. My uncle was _____ ill last summer; however, fortunately, he is now making a slow but steady recovery.
Question 101. This is _____ the most difficult job I’ve ever had to do.
Question 102. Before the mid-nineteenth century, people in the United States ate most food only _____ season.
Question 103. Josh may get into hot water when driving at full speed drinking. A. get into trouble B. stay safe C. fall into disuse D. remain calm Question 104. Through he had known about it well in _____, he pretended to be surprised at having a birthday party.
Question 105. Thomas knows Paris like the back of his _____. He used to be a taxi driver there for 2 years.
Question 106. In a modern family, the husband is expected to join hands with his wife to _____ the household chores.
Question 107. While everyone else in this class prefers working in groups, Alice likes working _____. A. on her own B. of her own C. on herself D. in herself Question 108. Reaching 35 and obviously aging, Jane has to make up her mind on her future very soon.
Question 109. –“Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house.” –“_____.” A. Nothing more to say B. You can say that again
Question 110. My wife was so keen on the picture that she paid through her _____ for it. A. eyes B. ears C. head D. nose Question 111. She _____ him for her father’s death.
Question 112. He left the country _____ arrest if he returned.
Question 114. He may be shy now, but he will soon come out of his _____ when he meets the right girl. 5 e g
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Question 117. Although the teacher has done his best to help all students, none of them made any effort on their part.
Question 118. Sarah goes to the theatre once in a _____ moon.
Question 119. Dr. Evans has _____ a valuable contribution to the life of the school. A. done B. created C. caused D. made Question 120. Sportsmen _____ their political differences on the sports fields.
Question 121. Looking down at the coral reef, we saw _____ of tiny, multi-coloured fish. A. teams B. flocks C. shoals D. swarms Question 122. A bridge must be strong enough to support its own weight _____ the weight of the people and vehicles that use it.
Question 123. When finding a new house, parents should _____ all the conditions for their children’s education and entertainment.
Question 126. Since he failed his exam, he had to _____ for it again.
Question 127. John paid $2 for his meal, _____ he had thought it would cost.
Question 129. I am sure you’ll have no _____ the exam.
Question 131. The noise from the nearby factory kept me _____.
Question 132. Make sure you _____ us a visit when you are in town again.
Question 133. I used to run a mile before breakfast but now I am _____.
Question 134. The government is determined to _____ terrorism.
Question 136. The majority of people accept that modern drugs are the most effective way to cure a(n) _____.
Question 137. We are going to build a fence around the field with _____ to breeding sheep and castle. A. a goal B. an outlook C. a reason D. a view Question 138. The meeting didn’t _____ until late.
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Question 140. When his parents are away, his oldest brother _____.
Question 142. When you consider all the advantages you’ve gained I think you’ll admit you had a good _____ for your money.
Question 143. The teacher at this school _____ with flu one after another.
Question 145. The detective was asked to probe into the mysterious disappearance of the painting. A. investigate B. procure C. recover D. relinquish Question 146. The piece of work is urgent and must be done _____ delay.
Question 147. These machines are older models and have to be operated by hand. A. mechanically B. manually C. automatically D. spiritually Question 148. Toxic chemical from factories are one of the serious factors that leads wildlife to the _____ of extinction.
Question 149. When old Mr. Barnaby died, several people _____ their claim to the substantial legacy he left.
Question 150. Hearing about people who mistreat animals makes me go hot under the _____. A. chin B. collar C. sleeves D. vest Question 151. You look really tired. You could _____ a week’s holiday, I think.
Question 152. The local press has been pouring _____ on the mayor for dissolving the council. A. scorn B. blame C. disapproval D. hatred Question 153. Quite soon, the world’s going to _____ energy resources.
Question 157. I’ll have to go to the funeral of Ms. Jane, a _____ of mine.
Question 160. Although Mike graduated with a good degree, he joined the _____ of the unemployed. A. ranks B. queues C. lines D. forces Question 161. The food was so delicious that I had a second _____.
Question 162. David was narrowly defeated and blew his own chances of becoming a champion. A. missed B. lost C. flew D. run Question 163. His success lay in natural ability, not in his determination to _____ personal goals. A. follow B. pursue C. seeks D. do Question 164. My father is getting old and forgetful. _____, he is experienced and helpful. 7 e g
P English collocation and idioms – MS Huyen Question 165. I’m not going to go ice skating! I’d only fall over and _____ a fool of myself. A. create B. show C. do D. make Question 166. Silence _____ the theatre as the audience awaited the opening curtain with expectation and excitement.
Question 168. As orders are becoming more and more, we’ve been rushed off our feet all week. A. very angry B. very busy C. very worried D. very happy Question 169. The minister came under fire for his rash decision to close the factory. A. was dismissed B. was acclaimed C. was criticized D. was penalized Question 170. “What I’ve got to say to you now is strictly _____ the record and most certainly not for publication.”
Question 171. I can’t give you the answer on the _____; I’ll have to think about it for a few days. A. place B. minute C. scene D. spot Question 172. I find myself _____ a loss to understand Harold’s behavior.
Question 173. Someone is going to have to take responsibility for this disaster. Who’s going to _____. A. foot the bill B. carry the can C. hatch the chicken D. catch the worms Question 174. When the police arrived, the thieves _____ to flight leaving all stolen things behind. A. brought B. took C. made D. did Question 175. My friend is good at mimicking people. He _____ a great impression of Charlie Chaplin. A. made B. did C. took D. gave Question 176. You can ask Martin anything about history. He actually has quite a good _____ for facts. A. head B. ability C. knowledge D. understanding Question 177. It was such a sad film that we all were reduced _____ tears at the end. A. with B. onto C. to D. into Question 178. The baby can’t even sit up yet, _____ stand and walk.
Mommy: "_______, it will do you a power of good,”
Question 183: The children were full of beans today, looking forward to their field trip. A. eating a lot B. hyperactive C. melancholy D. lively and in high spirits Question 184: Sometimes in a bad situation, there may still be some good things. Try not to "throw out the_______ with the bathwater”.
Question 188: My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on television, but he _______to the occasion wonderfully.
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“_______ that Mr. Jones is planning to."
Question 198: He built up a successful business but it was all done_______ of his health. A. at the price B. by the expense C. at all cost D. at the expense Question 199: Are you certain that you are cut out for that kind of job?
Question 200: I'd love to come, but I am snowed_______ at the moment.
Question 203: They always kept on good _______ with their next- door neighbors for the children's sake.
Question 210: At times, I look at him and wonder what is going on in his mind. 9 e
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Question 218: I usually buy my clothes_______. It is cheaper than going to the dress maker. A. on the house B. off the peg C. in public D. on the shelf Question 219: It takes her 20 minutes to get ready.
A.took him in B. took after C. took him back to D. took it for granted Question 221: We are _______no obligation to change goods which were not purchased here. A.to B. with C. at D. under Question 222: Nothing_______ the ordinary ever happens here.
Question 223: Despite all the interruptions, he_ with his work.
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A.take B. keep C. put D. set Question 245: Without written evidence, we don’t have a _______ on
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Woman: "Yes, and I’m on pins and needles”
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Question 294: Vietnam’s Got Talent is the gameshow that has taken audiences_______. A. by storm B. by wind C. by night D. by heart Question 295: Nadine " I've been offered $550 for my stereo. Should I take it or wait a better one?” Kitty: "Take the $550_______.”
Question 302: With respect to maneuverability, few birds can equal the capabilities of the hummingbird, which hovers for long periods and even flies backward.
Question 310: I had a_______, which I couldn’t explain, that something terrible was going to happen. 3 1 e
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Question 339: No matter how angry he was, he would never___________ to_______ violence. A. exert B. resolve C. resort D. recourse Question 340: It never_______ my head that such a terrible thing would happen. A. struck B. dawned C. occurred D. entered Question 341: Despite all the evidence, he wouldn’t admit that he was in the_______. A. fault B. error C. wrong D. slip Question 342: He would win the race if he_______ his brother's example and trained harder. A. repeated B. set C. answered D. followed Question 343: I can't possibly lend you any more money, it is quite out of the_______. A. order B. practice C. place D. question Question 344: She had to hand in her notice_______ advance when she decided to leave the job A. with B. from C. in D. to Question 345: You’ve got to be_______ certain before you decide.
Question 350: At the end of the film, the young prince_______ in love with a reporter. A. felt B. made C. fell D. got Question 351: You will be home and_______ in the interview if you have good qualifications and wide experience.
A to stop your sleeping B. to stop your worrying C to stop your thinking D. to stop your believing Question 356: Face-to-face socializing is not as preferred as virtual socializing among the youth.
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Question 358: The computer has had an enormous_______ on the way we work and enjoy life. A. impression B. influence C. change D. alternation Question 359: We have been working hard. Let’s_______ a break.
Question 362. Marry is always making a mountain out of the molehill.
Question 366. The child has no problem reciting the poem; he has _____ it to the memory. A. devoted B. added C. committed D. admitted Question 367. After their long-lasting conflict had been resolved, the two families decided to bury the hatchet.
Question 370. The table in the living room must be moved to _____ the new TV set. A. get rid of B. pave the way for C. make room for D. take hold of Question 371. The US president Barack Obama _____ an official visit to Viet Nam in May 2016, which is of great significance to the comprehensive bilateral partnership.
Question 372. Two close friends Tom and Kyle are talking about Kyle’s upcoming birthday. Select the most suitable response to complete the exchange. - Tom: “Can I bring a friend to your birthday party?” - Kyle: “_____”
Question 373. As children, we were very poor. When my father finally came rich, he told us that he wanted to _____ all the hardship we had suffered.
Question 376. Jim didn’t break the vase on _____, but he was still punished for his carelessness. A. occasion B. chance C. intention D. purpose Question 377. “How was your exam?” “A couple of questions were tricky, but on the _____ it was pretty easy.”
Question 378. If you practice regularly, you can learn this language skill in short _____ of a time. A. period B. aspect C. arrangement D. activity 6 Question 379. The shop assistant is ready to _____ me a helping hand. She is very nice. 1 e g
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Question 382. When he started that company, he really went _____. It might have been a disaster. A. out on the limb B. on and off C. over the odds D. once too often Question 383. We regret to tell you that the materials you ordered are _____.
Question 385. I refuse to believe a word of it; it’s a cock-and-_____ story.
Question 386. The search for a new vaccine took priority _____ all other medical researchers. A. above B. over C. to D. on Question 387. He mentioned _____ particular electronics, his major at university. A. in B. on C. up D. off Question 388. One study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project (2009) found that people are not _____ offline friends with online companions but are using them to support their offline relationships.
Question 390. _____ they’ve already made their decision, there’s nothing much we can do. A. Seeing that B. On grounds that C. Assuming that D. For reason that Question 391. I’m going on business for a week, so I’ll be leaving everything _____. A. on your guards B. up to our eyes C. in your capable hands D. under the care of you Question 392. When asked about their preference for movies, many young people say that they are in favour _____ science fiction.
Question 393. Students are _____ less pressure as a result of changes in testing procedures. A. under B. above C. upon D. out of Question 394. In many big cities, people have to put up with noise, overcrowding and bad air. A. make up for B. take part in C. tolerate D. generate Question 395. Population explosion seems to surpass the ability of the earth to _____ the demand for food.
Question 396. Shake a leg or you will miss the train.
Question 397. You should pat yourself on the back for having achieved such a high score in the graduation exam.
Question 399. Many people head for the countryside where the flat _____ of fields helps them escape from the hectic city life.
Question 400. We know that we are at fault for our third consecutive defeat, so there is no need to _____ salt into the wound.
Question 401. Parents often advise their children to study hard in the hope that they will_____ success in the future. 7
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Question 403: A week on vacation with my relatives is enough to drive me up the _____. A. ceiling B. road C. mad D. wall Question 404: He was trying to sell me a new laptop which I suspect fell off the back of a _____. A. lorry B. truck C. train D. rail Question 405: I felt like a _____ wheel when they started looking at each other affectionately. A. fourth B. fifth C. sixth D. third Question 406: They spent their holiday exploring the highways and _____ of the country. A. railway B. doorway C. byways D. mainway Question 407: When I was trying to become a screenwriter, I hitched my _____ to a star by befriending some popular actresses.
Question 408: It's dangerous to _____ the lights. You may have a terrible accident. A. pass B. cross C. fly D. jump Question 409: He's been left to paddle his own _____ when he started his business. A. canoe B. boat C. sail D. ship Question 410: Aren't you putting the _____ before the horse by deciding what to wear for the wedding before you've even been invited to it?
Question 411: You have to put the pedal to the _____if you want to get there on time. A. metal B. mental C. fatal D. cannal Question 412: It was only when he discovered that his wallet was gone that he realized they had _____ him for a ride.
Question 413: Our team was doing well for a while, but they got tired and then the _____ fell off. A. spirits B. moods C. attitudes D. wheels Question 414: Beyond any _____ , W. Shakespeare was the greatest writer of the sixteenth century.
Question 415: He was amazed to see that the town center had changed beyond _____. A. recognition B. realization C. admission D. acknowledge Question 416: Whether you had insurance is _____ the point, the accident is still your fault. A. besides B. beside C. next to D. over Question 417: When his company sent him to the States, they left his family in the _____ as to whether it would be temporarily.
Question 418: I don't need to know the content of your speech in detail, just put the main message _____ a nutshell for me, please!
Question 419: When I was a child, my mother used to teach me table manners. A. etiquette B. rule C. problem D. norm Question 420: My son got a job working directly under a prominent businessman. It's a very _____ start to his career.
Question 422: The artist put the _____ touches on her painting.
Question 423: The back injury put an abrupt end to his tennis career.
Question 424: I'm going to walk down to the bookstore to _ time before my flight. A. kill B. spend C. waste D. miss 8 1 Question 425: Although she had been told quite sternly toherself together, she simply couldn't stop e g the tears from flowing. a P English collocation and idioms – MS Huyen
Question 426: __to fame at an early age may have a negative influence on children's psychological development A. Approaching B. Reaching C. Going D. Rising Question 427: Despite careful preparation, the candidate got cold feet when asked a challenging question and gave an unsatisfactory answer.
Question 429: Don't tell my little brother about my sister's surprise birthday party yet. He's got a big _____.
Question 430: Will you keep your eye _____ my suitcase while I go to get the tickets. A. in B. on C. at D. of Question 431: This calculus homework is a real pain in the . It's not that I don't understand it, it's just so tedious!
Question 432: I'm sure he will be home and dry in the interview because he has good qualifications and wide experience.
Question 436: Fame is a privilege that gives people in the _____ eye lots of opportunities others can only dream of
Question 437: It is very easy to find _____ with the work of others.
Question 438: Ranieri returned, saw the mess, and hit the roof.
Question 439: I know it isn't easy facing off against the low life of this town, but you're on the police force and you have to _____ your duty.
Question 440: When I was at school, I had a _____ on a film star.
Question 441: She has a soft _____ for Richard - he can do anything.
Question 446: We will have to _____ war on the rebels if they advance over our border. A. announce B. tell C. declare D. wages Question 447: Most of London's gates had been demolished by the end of the eighteenth century. 9 However, by a _____ of luck, the last of them was preserved. 1 e g
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Question 451: _____ my reckoning, we should arrive in ten minutes.
Question 452: _____ calculations have shown that the earth's resources may run out before the end of the next century.
Question 455: A woman had a _____ escape when the car came round the corner. A. narrow B. close C. near D. limited Question 456: Margaret Thatcher _____ history when she became the first female British prime minister.
Question 459: I feel completely exhausted when I've listened to Marion for half-an-hour. A. absolutely B. extremely C. exceedingly D. very Question 460: You__ me by surprise when you showed up at my office with flowers this afternoon! A. took B. made C. caused D. did Question 461: I have a sweet ________ , I can't say no to cookies. A. mouth B. tongue C. tooth D. taste Question 462: He plays the part of a tough cop on TV who really has a heart of gold. A. drops a hint B. does him good
Question 464: Mary was lost for words when she was awarded the prize.
Question 466: If you have a _____ conscience, you feel guilty about something because you know it was wrong. If you have a _____ conscience, you do not feel guilty because you know you have done nothing wrong.
Question 467: I wanted to _____ amends for the worry I'vecaused you.
Question 468: She felt a warm _____ of happiness when he embraced her.
Question 469: The only reason why Dave's joke about my love life bothered me so much is because there wasn't a _____ of truth to it.
Question 470: Leaflets giving details are available _____ request. 0
2 e g Question 471: The city council is discussing a detailed _____ plan for maintaining clean beaches and a P English collocation and idioms – MS Huyen parks.
Question 473: Many companies do not want to spend too much on waste _____ as the cost is really high.
Question 478: Well, apart from his long nose he is rather good-looking, isn't he? A. In addition B. Besides C. Aside from D. Moreover Question 479: All schools had to be closed temporarily on account of heavy snowfall. A. as a result B. as a result of C. thanks to D. in favor of Question 480: I am not absolutely sure about when the projects starts, but to the best of my knowledge it will be on June 16.
Question 482: Max's health has been improving since he came out of hospital, if only by degrees. A. little by little B. gradually C. step by step D. all are correct Question 483: Recently, with exports and sales decreasing, their outlook has _____ noticeably changed for the A. better B. worse C. nicer D. more Question 484: If you had been working on your project from scratch, you would realize how much these results mean to us.
Question 485: Doctor Murphy is always on call, even at night and at the weekend. A. on duly B. on time C. in time D. at times Question 486: These days, most young people would like to look for _____ jobs rather than secure ones.
Question 488: People migrate to urban areas on a massive _____ for many reasons. A. scale B. level C. extent D. number Question 489: The rural areas are said to suffer from the lack of natural resources as well as _____weather conditions.
Question 492: I don't understand what you are saying. What a load of _____.
Question 493: We're just met. Don't you think you are _____ the gun to be talking about marriage 1 now? 2 e g
P English collocation and idioms – MS Huyen Question 494: Sara bought in a lot of business last month; she should ask for a pay rise while she's still on a _____.
Question 495: We run a very tight ship here, and we expect all our employees to be at their desks by eight o'clock and take good care of their own business.
Question 496: Many get a financial aid package which may include grants, scholarships and loans because of the fear of having large debts placing considerable pressure on students. A. putting B. forcing C. emphasizing D. giving Question 497: It is quite common for students to gather at the canteen and shoot the breeze during the break.
Question 498: We have discussed this problem at some _____ , but have not found out the solution. A. time B. energy C. length D. distance Question 499: My friends have just moved to a new flat in the residential area on the _____ of Paris.
Question 500: People should _____ a green lifestyle to help conserve the natural resources.
Question 502: The benefits of the Internet of social media are _____ .
Question 506: I didn't think Larry and Patricia had anything in , but they talked all evening. A. in contrast B. particular C. common D. fact Question 507: I have meetings all day, so please _____ the lead on this project, Joan. A. give B. do C. make D. take Question 508: The fox tried in vain to reach the grapes.
Question 509: The personnel officer gave him her _____ that she wouldn't tell anyone that he had been in the prison.
Question 510: The story he told us was _____.
Question 511: I could not keep in touch with him because I had lost his phone number. A. get B. have C. bring D. take Question 512: My boss received over ten letters of complaint from the customers this morning and he really went up the wall.
Question 514: He was as sick as a _ when he realised he had thrown away his lottery ticket. A. carrot B. parrot C. idiot D. rabbit Question 515: When her son went missing, she was _____ herself with worry.
Question 516: She felt a little _____ when she lost her job. 2
2 e g Question 517: When she left him, he was down in the dumps for a couple of weeks.a P English collocation and idioms – MS Huyen
Question 521: All the other children in the school had rich, middle-class parents, and she was beginning to feel like a fish out of water.
Question 522: He seems to be a/an _____ fish but he is really just a normal guy. A. ugly B. big C. odd D. old Question 523: The success of our local theater has put our city on the map .
Question 528: Don't _____ to conclusion that learning English is easy.
Question 529: We cannot make any comparison _____ her sacrifice.
Question 530: Every nook and cranny of the house was stuffed with souvenirs of their trips abroad. A. part B. section C. corner D. angle Question 531: Do you make lists of pros and cons and carefully consider all the options? A. advantages and disadvantages B. success and failure C. strength and weakness D. agreement and disagreement Question 532: Do you often _____ your intuition and then _____ a choice based on your feelings? A. believe/give B. trust/make C. follow/have D. do/make Question 533: When I have to make an especially _____ decision, I often ask my mother for _____ advice.
Question 535: A ____ document shows that the U.S. is planning to build additional military bases in Central America.
Question 536: A lot of people believe the completely ______ claims they read on the internet, and never actually research the issue.
Question 538: That university is _____ acknowledged to be the best place in the world to study law. A. hugely B. unjustly C. widely D. largely Question 539: The human resources manager _____ the allegations that the 3 company hired illegal immigrants. 2 e g
P English collocation and idioms – MS Huyen Question 540: My grandfather is a __fan of his old college basketball team.
Question 541: Her parents refused to give their_____ to her marriage to a man from a different culture.
Question 542: I_____ support the campaign for humane treatment of farm animals. A. animatedly B. forcefully C. enthusiastically D. warmly Question 543: My son is my parents' only grandchild, so of course they think the _____ of him. A. globe B. earth C. world D. space Question 544: Some men will do anything to _____ the approval of the woman they love. A. catch B. stand C. have D. win Question 545: That course seems excellent - everyone who takes it speaks very _____ of it. A. deeply B. highly C. greatly D. ill Question 546: The article made some _____ criticisms of the corruption in the country's political system.
Question 548: A _____ of disappointment came over me when I heard that the show had been canceled.
Question 549: The city's efforts to cut down on pollution are finally fruit.
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