Word Formation Grade 9 1

revised past papers

from Pho Thong Nang Khieu (HCMC)

1 Safety tests on old cars have been __________ throughout Europe. (STANDARD (STANDARD) STANDARD) 2 We eventually began the __________ task of sorting through his papers. (LABOUR (LABOUR) LABOUR 3 Children normally feel a lot of __________ about their first day at school. (ANXIOUS (ANXIOUS) ANXIOUS) 4 That’s That s a very ___ ______ ___ flower arrangement you have there. ((ART ART) 5 The engineering sector achieved significant significant __________ last year. (GROW (GROW) GROW 6 He was __________ from a wound in his shoulder. (BLOOD (BLOOD) BLOOD 7 Her first novel, __________ More Innocent Times, was published in 1977. (TITLE (TITLE)) 8 There is a(n) __________ simple explanation of what happened. (SUPPOSE SUPPOSE SUPPOSE) 9 Her face showed a(n) __________ of fear and excitement. (MIX (MIX) 10 The reports are treated as strictly __________. (CONFIDE CONFIDE CONFIDE) 11 Watch how she does it and then do __________. __________. (LIKE (LIKE) 12 The painting consists of four __________ blocks of colour. (RECTANGLE RECTANGLE RECTANGLE) 13 The magazine offers tips on cutting your house __________ costs. (MAINTAIN (MAINTAIN) MAINTAIN) 14 The government has a policy of letting the __________ ill be cared for in the community. (MIND (MIND) MIND 15 That staircase of theirs is the most beautiful piece of __________. (CARPENTER __________. (CARPENTER CARPENTER)) 16 In the the exam we had to write one __________ essay. ((SCRIBE SCRIBE SCRIBE) 17 I’m m not __________ to being treated like this. (CUSTOM (CUSTOM CUSTOM)) 18 Hundreds of mature trees were __________ in the storm. (ROOT ROOT ROOT) 19 How do we know humans _______ ________ from apes? (EVOL ________ (EVOLUTION EVOLUTION) UTION 20 He had grown up in a(n) __________ because his mother could not take care of him. ((ORPHAN ORPHAN ORPHAN) 21 A UN force has been sent in to try and __________ the area worst affected by the civil war. (PEACE (PEACE) PEACE 22 I am simply trying to __________ the facts of the case. (CERTAIN CERTAIN CERTAIN) 23 If you come to the ____ __________ ______ at 10:30, the doctor will see you then. (SURGICAL (SURGICAL) SURGICAL 24 In his later paintings he used a more __________ blend of colours. (HARMONY (HARMONY) HARMONY 25 It was a(n) __________ of the President’s President s involvement in secret arms deals that shocked the nation. (REVEAL (REVEAL) REVEAL 26 She has that reserve and slight coldness of manner which is __________ English. (TYPE (TYPE)) 27 She is accused of playing a(n) _______ _ ____ part in the plot. ((NOBLE NOBLE NOBLE)

28 The company is __________ to new ideas at all times. ((RECEIVE RECEIVE RECEIVE) 29 There were complaints that the advertisements were __________ to women. (OFFEND (OFFEND) OFFEND 30 We are all __________ to you for your help. ((DEBT DEBT DEBT) 31 The company is keen to develop its own __________ in the area of computer programming. (EXPERT (EXPERT) EXPERT 32 He was __________ about his looks, spending hours in the gym. (VANITY VANITY VANITY) 33 They knew that a vaccine for the virus was __________ possible. (THEORY THEORY THEORY) 34 Over 30,000 __________ will run in the New York marathon. (COMPETE COMPETE) COMPETE) 35 The names of all the dead were __________ on the monument. (SSCRIPT CRIPT)) 36 The new director of the TV station is likely to make major changes in __________. __________ (PERSON PERSON PERSON) 37 They’ They’ve ve got a model village that you can visit, with all the buildings and roads in __________. __________. (MINI (MINI) 38 They claim that the fall in unemployment is based on a(n) a( __________ manipulation of statistics. (FRAUD (FRAUD FRAUD) 39 The company was inefficient because it was highly __________. __________ (BUREAU BUREAU BUREAU) 40 Gathered all together in the church, they are going to __________ those who lost their lives in the Great War. (MEMORY MEMORY MEMORY) 41 He is the autho authorr of three books and _______ _ ____ articles. (NUMBER (NUMBER) NUMBER 42 That was one of the most __________ exhibitions I’ve I ve seen. (SPECTACLE SPECTACLE SPECTACLE) 43 They’ They’ve ve got very __________ kids, as I remember. ((QUARREL QUARREL) QUARREL 44 Kate was driven to the church for her wedding in a horsehorse drawn __________ __________.. (CARRY (CARRY) CARRY 45 There is something wrong with anyone who is so __________ rude. (HABIT (HABIT HABIT) 46 The police have taken the __________ of every man in the neighbourhood who matched the rapist rapist’ss description. (FINGER FINGER) FINGER) 47 Plants keep cool during the summer by __________ water from their leaves. ((VAPOUR VAPOUR VAPOUR) 48 The streets were __________ with strings of coloured lights. (LUMINOUS LUMINOUS LUMINOUS) 49 __________, __________, the side effects of the drugs were not discovered until many people had been seriously damaged by it. (TRAGEDY TRAGEDY TRAGEDY) 50 The __________ of old technology has slowed the company’s company growth. (RETAIN (RETAIN) RETAIN 51 They regarded him as the __________ of their country. ((SAVE SAVE)) 52 She bought a(n) __________ about the castle from the tourist office. (BOOK (BOOK BOOK) Advanced English by blogchuyenanh 2014 | Page 1

53 It’s impossible to prove __________ that the factory is responsible for the pollution. (CONCLUDE) 54 The __________ sounds made by young babies were very similar to those used in early speech. (VOICE) 55 Children from a(n) __________ background are statistically more likely to become involved in crime. (PRIVILEGE) 56 The line between the real and the __________ is very blurred in the film world. (FABLE) 57 This attack on a defenceless elderly person is an act of purely __________. (COWARD) 58 A UN force has been sent in to try and __________ the area worst affected by the civil war. (PEACE) 59 The program will take a detailed and __________ look at the problem of homelessness. (PROVOKE) 60 He became editor of the __________ Irish journal “The Bell”. (LEGEND) 61 Vitamin C increases the __________ of iron from food. (ABSORB) 62 The players were __________ by the referee’s decision. (FURY) 63 If you are sweating a lot you should wear a(n) __________. (ODOUR) 64 They executed Russia’s __________ family in 1918. (EMPIRE) 65 The window-dresser has arranged the clothes very __________ in the windows of the department store. (ART) 66 She scooped up a(n) __________ of sand and let it truckle through her fingers. (HAND) 67 It is __________ for companies to provide details of their industrial processes. (OBLIGE) 68 The seller usually pays a commission to the __________ or auction company based on a percentage of the final sale price. (AUCTION) 69 The main __________ of pension equality so far have been men. (BENEFIT) 70 Falling coffee prices have __________ many Third World economies. (POOR) 71 The first inhabitants of Iceland were a group of __________ families who settled on the island in AD 874. (NORWAY) 72 There was disagreement about whether the country needs to maintain a(n) __________. (DETER) 73 Hundreds of __________ from the war zone have arrived in the city and we are trying to find homes for them. (EVACUATE) 74 __________ patients are often given exercises to help prevent their muscles from becoming stiff. (BED) 75 It was this passion for fast cars that led to his __________ death at the age of 33. (TIME) 76 Every effort is made to __________ any errors before the book is printed. (RIGHT) 77 In a recent opinion poll, a majority of __________ were against nuclear weapons. (RESPONSE) 78 Her mouth is __________ lipsticked and her eyes are wide open with anticipation. (SEDUCE) 79 The script has a refreshing __________ and sparkle. (SPONTANEOUS) 80 It’s better to be a(n) __________ and eat a variety of plant and animals in case there is a shortage of one particular kind of food. (-VORE-) 81 VOS is a(n) _________ agency which finds, selects and places volunteers in response to overseas requests. (RECRUIT) 82 The editor must be able to justify the choices he makes and this obviously limits his __________. (SUBJECT)

83 The waiter often finds the __________ nature of his work rather congenial. (SERVE) 84 This monument was erected to __________ those who died. (MEMORY) 85 When he was found he wore the __________ of a tattered shirt, which indicated that he had been lost or abandoned some years before. (REMAIN) 86 England’s greatest __________ Shakespeare, one of whose most read works is Hamlet, is still the dominant role in literature. (PLAY) 87 There is still no __________ about how the Neanderthals were driven to extinction, leaving our Homo sapiens ancestors without any competition. (CONSENT) 88 Too much of the food we eat nowadays is full of chemicals and other __________. (ADD) 89 All animals, and probably other __________ such as trees, or even the universe itself, must in the nature of things ‘wear out’. (ORGAN) 90 My favourite subject at school was _________ geography. Now I want to study it at university. (DOUBT)

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from HCMC High School Entrance Exam

1 The band performed very __________ in the concert last night. (IMPRESS) 2 Teenagers always try to be ________ of their parents. (DEPEND) 3 The advantage of living in the countryside is that the air is __________. (POLLUTE) 4 Her boring essay is the __________ one that I have ever read. (LENGTH) 5 My opinion is that ghosts are __________. There are no ghosts in this world. (EXIST) 6 At the end of the concert, the audience gave the young pianist a(n) __________ ovation. (STAND) 7 The university has __________ the use of dictionaries during language examinations. (AUTHOR) 8 A dilemma is a situation where a difficult choice has to be made between two, sometimes unpleasant, __________. (ALTER) 9 It is very difficult to find Mrs. Burton’s shop, for it was __________ from all others in the street. (DISTINGUISH) 10 When we arrived at the hotel, we were amazed at the __________ hospitality of the fans. (COMPARE) 11 The teacher’s criticism has __________ Tom’s interest in learning. (DIE) 12 The staff’s bad behaviour has brought __________ to the whole company. (GRACE) 13 Panda is __________ to China only. (NATION) 14 Traditional __________ are a good source of fun and entertainment. (CELEBRATE) 15 The public were angry with the Minister’s __________ to tell the truth about the bribery. (REFUSE) 16 Young children should be well aware of their __________ manner. (BEHAVE) 17 Please put the books back to where you took them. Don’t __________ any of them. (PLACE) 18 The _______ are scheduled to take off at 15:00 and 15:30. (FLY) 19 I’ve never met such a strong man. His energy seems __________. (EXHAUST) 20 Those rose bushes need protection. Spray them with __________. (INSECT) Advanced English by blogchuyenanh 2014 | Page 2

21 Don’t you know that your good result will make your parents __________ proud of you? (MEASURE) 22 Be careful. You may be __________ to put all your eggs in one basket. (ADVICE) 23 The boy watched the performance of the tigers, ___________ with amazement. (BREATHE) 24 I would like to express my admiration for his ___________ of knowledge. (PROFOUND) 25 The cancellation of the case resulted from the ___________ in court of the defendant resulted in. (APPEAR) 26 The ___________ of the Ministry of Education announced the date of the graduation exam. (SPEAK) 27 Mercedes is a very ___________ car. (DEPEND) 28 There should be ___________ staff in case someone is absent and needs to be replaced. (STAND) 29 You’ll be punished for all your ___________. (DO) 30 With all the modern facilities, doing housework is still very ___________. (CONSUME) 31 As __________ as he is, it’s not surprising that he believed their lies. (IMPRESS) 32 Our factories, cars and power stations may poison the environment with __________ gases and chemical waste. (POLLUTE) 33 The monument was erected in __________ of the fallen soldiers for posterity. (REMEMBER) 34 Being a career woman, Angelina devoted herself exclusively to __________ her career. (FAR) 35 Hopefully, patients infected with influenza A/H1N1 can be treated with __________ drugs like Tamiflu and Relenza. (VIRUS) 36 Urban sewage and industrial waste that man discharges into the sea have a(n) __________ effect on marine life. (DELETE) 37 We should make young people realize that drug-taking is __________. (DESTROY) 38 Good jobs are in short supply these days and you need to be on the __________ for them as a result. (LOOK) 39 The invention of software by Bill Gates brought __________ wealth to him when he was 25. (TELL) 40 Mind your language, you guys. It is __________ rude. (EXCUSE) 41 One of the most studied of all ‘kitchen cures’, ginger has been used __________ for millennia. (MEDICINE) 42 Whenever examination is in progress, I often see parents, family members and __________ waiting anxiously outside the exam sites. (WISH) 43 There was a(n) __________ in the arrangements so I missed my flight. (SLIP) 44 __________ skill is the one skill that can grant you the opportunity to get a good job. (LEAD) 45 Bill Gates is a(n) __________ story of an entrepreneur. (SUCCEED) 46 Such a kind man would never __________ hurt his friend’s feelings. (INTEND) 47 The scenery along the coast was __________. (BREATHE) 48 Because of a car __________, she didn’t get to the airport in time for her flights. (BREAK) 49 The __________ need assistance from the whole society. (POVERTY) 50 Her bedroom is __________ decorated with her favourite souvenirs from her trips. (PLEASE) 51 We are offering many special price __________ on printers this month. (REDUCE)

52 Students hate their classmates who get __________ treatment from their teachers. (PREFER) 53 Explosives are __________ weapons. (DIE) 54 Three of the __________ tried to escape through the window. (CAPTURE) 55 We were all surprised at her __________ to help. (REFUSE) 56 Health care was __________ in ancient time. There was no hospital or doctor then. (EXIST) 57 What the teacher does first is to check __________ of the students. (ATTEND) 58 The company went bankrupt on account of inefficient __________. (MANAGE) 59 __________ are built to entertain and educate people about marine life. (AQUATIC) 60 The educational program we are launching is to __________ teenage girls in rural areas. (POWER) 61 The clothes we wear, like a(n) __________ language, can give out message. (SPEAK) 62 After months of surveillance, the police could take the criminals __________. (AWARE) 63 They won the case because of the __________ of the defendant. (APPEAR) 64 Some country lanes are _______ to cars in rainy seasons. (PASS) 65 The mechanic __________ fixed our car, which really upset us. (PROFESS) 66 His __________ of his opponent led to his biggest failure. (ESTIMATE) 67 Most tourists are amazed at the __________ splendours of the Rocky Mountains. (SCENERY) 68 Circumstances have __________ a change of plan; otherwise, things would become worse. (COMPULSORY) 69 On its __________, your passport may be renewed for a further five years. (EXPIRE) 70 The interior decoration of the hotel presents __________, which is just one of the drawbacks. (TASTE) 71 We all take pride in our __________ friendship. (DESTROY) 72 He arrived, as if in answer to her __________. (PRAY) 73 She travels to different parts of the world as part of her job in that __________ company. (NATION) 74 The little boy dreams of being a sports __________ for the TV station. (COMMENT) 75 He proposes closing down all the __________ factories in the area. (ECONOMY) 76 Managers should be more __________ to the needs of their staff. (RESPOND) 77 She felt __________ by her classmate’s arrogant behaviours. (LITTLE) 78 Let’s join us for a(n) __________ drink at the pub! (CELEBRATE) 79 The winners of the two __________ are to compete for the trophy at the end of the month. (FINAL) 80 The song always brings back her lovely __________ memories. (CHILD) 81 To my surprise, they treated me __________ enough. (PLEASE) 82 The Red Cross is sending emergency aid to the __________ country. (FAMINE) 83 Since the __________, we have had all the locks changed. (BREAK) 84 The article failed to __________ the unemployment issue. (PUBLIC) 85 The volcanic lava __________ as it cools. (SOLID) Advanced English by blogchuyenanh 2014 | Page 3

86 Foreign language learning is __________ an issue that has attracted a lot of attention. (ARGUE) 87 Expenditure on wildlife protection has been cut to a(n) __________ minimum due to the economic crisis. (REDUCE) 88 Besides traditional courses and discussions, our teachers may sometimes conduct online __________. (TUTOR) 89 The destruction caused by Alzheimer’s disease has been likened to the __________ of a hard drive, beginning with the most recent files and working backward. (ERASE) 90 The strikers of our home team played __________ well during the last match. We scored four goals. (STAND) 91 The __________ of the Roman fortifications was one of their prides during the war. (VULNERABLE) 92 He insisted that his project be __________ by the Council thought it was costly and impractical. (PRIOR) 93 Though she tried to keep calm, I noticed some __________ in her voice. (URGE) 94 Compared to foreign universities, Vietnamese universities are still __________ to meet a great number of students. (EQUIP) 95 Michael Jackson’s first two music videos were __________ effort with the Hollywood director John Landis. (JOIN) 96 I am afraid that you have been __________ about the schedule. The key speech will be on Friday, not today. (INFORM) 97 __________ as Joe is, he is quite reliable and trustworthy. (EXPERIENCE) 98 Unicorns and dragons are just Asian __________ and legendary animals. (IMAGINE) 99 A popular type of vaccine contains living __________ that have been caused harmless. (ORGANIC) 100 The suspect was questioned why there was no __________ in his diary that day. (ENTER)

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from HCMC Exam for the Gifted

1 You may have some __________ during the first few days but you’ll soon get used to it. (COMFORT) 2 I often get __________ when I travel by boat. (SEA) 3 Thanks to the __________ of the soil, there’s plenty of food on the Island. (FERTILE) 4 What a nuisance! The Internet is sometimes __________ at peak hours. (REACH) 5 Parents sometimes complain about teachers giving a great number of __________ to their children. (SIGN) 6 Those remote areas are still ________ to the Internet. (ACCESS) 7 The __________ of knowledge for the young is a policy to follow. (RICH) 8 No ______ details about the celebration have been given. (FAR) 9 Would you like to go _________ with us this Sunday? (PICNIC) 10 The principal said some __________ words to the pupils before the exam. (COURAGE) 11 Junior high school is __________ in most countries. (COMPEL) 12 Farmers have to use __________ to protect their crops. (HERB) 13 He is a(n) ___ person who directly says what he thinks. (SPEAK) 14 Smoking does __________ harm to human lungs. (REPAIR) 15 His __________ attitude toward the teachers deserves punishment. (RESPECT) 16 __________ is what he takes up as a hobby. (COOK) 17 Take them to the __________ centre, please. (CYCLE) 18 He seems __________ about life and everything. Just like a happy child, really! (CARE)

19 Our teacher is a(n) __________ person. It seems as if he is always ready to shout. (HOT) 20 He had his phone __________ because he is going away for some time. (CONNECT) 21 That __________ should be stopped at any rate. (PRACTICE) 22 The fire was __________, and the loss was high. (CONTROL) 23 I don’t think the students are __________; they did their best. (BLAME) 24 There will be no extra-curricular activities in the __________ future. (SEE) 25 The idea that the sun ‘rises’ is a popular _________. (CONCEIVE) 26 After a six-month course, his English __________ is really something. (ACQUIRE) 27 He accepted the offer __________. He didn’t want the job very much. (VOLUNTEER) 28 Most people agree that celebrations have become too __________. (COMMERCE) 29 The fuel __________ of this car is rather high. (CONSUME) 30 Local people assembled to welcome back their __________ army. (TRIUMPH) 31 A(n) __________ figure suddenly appeared in front of us. (GHOST) 32 They exchanged the usual __________ before getting down to discussing business. (PLEASE) 33 Professor Jackson has joined the company, working in the __________ section. (ADVICE) 34 The company was hit by a(n) __________ of crisis. (SUCCESS) 35 He incurred her __________ by refusing her invitation. (PLEASE) 36 Thousands of African children are __________; they suffer from malnutrition. (NOURISH) 37 I could see several __________ in your performance today, Roddick! (DRAW) 38 We are grateful to him for his __________ in teaching career. (HEART) 39 You have to find a(n) __________ person to ask for an objective judgement. (INTEREST) 40 As a result of her good __________, she’s made a lot of achievements in her life. (BRING) 41 His success in the field of mathematics is __________. (PHENOMENON) 42 __________, this TV program should be carefully censored. (EDUCATE) 43 Several __________ have been eliminated so far. (CONTEST) 44 __________ is the study of animals and their behaviours. (ZOO) 45 The city council is thinking of building a(n) __________ system. (GROUND) 46 His contribution to the development of sports makes him a(n) __________ figure. (REPLACE) 47 He bought that tie in a(n) __________ shop at the airport. (DUTY) 48 In all __________, they will be successful in their project. (PROBABLE) 49 The composition should be __________; there may be spelling mistakes in it. (READ) 50 It is education that helps with the __________ of knowledge for the young. (BROAD) 51 We need greater __________ in how we deal with the problem of traffic congestion. (FLEX) 52 The principal has placed a great number of __________ on picnicking activities. (CONSTRAIN) Advanced English by blogchuyenanh 2014 | Page 4

6 It is advisable to __________ the water to keep your golden fish alive. (OXYGEN) 7 Playing sports can enrich the quality of our lives __________. (MEASURE) 8 A lot of leaves in Vietnam’s forests are said to have __________ properties. (MEDICINE) 9 English is a(n) __________ subject at school. (COMPEL) 10 Thousands of __________ pour out of the mosque after the prayer service. (WORSHIP) 11 His achievements as a political reformer have been nothing short of __________. (SUCCEED) 12 The bank teller is accused of __________ $50,000 to pay off gambling debts in Cambodia. (APPROPRIATE) 13 __________ children often have poor concentration and require very little sleep. (ACT) 14 Your criticising her seems __________, considering that the proof is not found yet. (MATURE) 15 The problem with video games is that they are __________. (ADDICT) 16 __________ projects have been responsible for destroying the natural habitats of many animals. (URBAN) 17 He doesn’t look like the sort of man you should __________ your luggage to. (TRUTH) 18 This nine-year-old genius is __________ equivalent to someone twice in his age. (INTEL) 19 A way of preserving the environment is to check how we dispose of __________ material. (CYCLE) 20 His __________ of the late Michael Jackson drew hearty laughter from the audience. (PERSON) 21 During the economic crisis __________ with the government increases. (ILLUSION) 22 We sent her a copy of the book in __________ of her part in its creation. (KNOW) 23 For some reason he __________ mistakes his phone number for his ID number. (COUNT) 24 The wall of the church was __________ with the names of the dead from the Great War. (SCRIPT) 25 He wants the job purely for reasons of __________ and ambition. (VAIN) 26 Since they had their first baby they’ve both become quite __________. (DOMESTIC) 27 The prime minister seemed to have been caught __________ by this sudden attack of criticism. (AWARE) 28 __________ notes with the diagram should be sent to the consumers. (EXPLAIN) 29 __________ perception is the ability to know things without using hearing, seeing, touch, taste or smell. (SENSE) 30 Shops of this type, once rare, are now __________. (NUMBER)

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53 Delays at the International Airport are far from __________. (NEGLECT) 54 Several __________ have been used, which is environmentally damaging. (FRIDGE) 55 I feel that he is __________ helping us this time; he doesn’t seem wholehearted. (RELUCTANCE) 56 The __________ of bird flu can bring about disastrous effects. (BREAK) 57 The woman stated that she had not __________ those street children. (TREAT) 58 There is every __________ that school will be innovated. (LIKE) 59 This is a famous school for pupils with hearing __________. (PAIR) 60 She is cooking the meal under the __________ eye of her mother. (WATCH) 61 He’s a university student majoring in __________. (CLIMATE) 62 The teacher gave us a(n) __________ lesson on conservation. (INTRODUCE) 63 To be completely fair, we need a(n) ______ person. (INTEREST) 64 The inauguration ceremony was given __________ coverage. (WORLD) 65 After working really hard for the examination, he deserved a(n) __________ holiday. (EARN) 66 Such important work needs __________. (EXACT) 67 The article I read the other day was quite __________. That’s why I keep it for later reference. (INFORM) 68 _______ enough, no-one else has applied for the job. (AMAZE) 69 Please check the __________ of the language lab on that day. (AVAIL) 70 The tendency now is to __________ our cell phone ringtones. (PERSON) 71 Wimbledon is widely __________ as being the premier tennis tournament. (KNOW) 72 Frankly, they are just my mere __________. (ACQUAINT) 73 I really appreciate the author’s __________ the animals in that fable. (PERSON) 74 The water in this lake is poisoned by _______. (CONTAMINATE) 75 Our new __________ are a lot more beautiful than we expected. (ROUND) 76 You should choose a partner who compensates for your several __________. (SHORT) 77 Judo is a(n) __________ sport to take up because you do not need much equipment. (EXPENSE) 78 __________ speaking, their goal is to promote healthier eating habits. (BASIS) 79 The audience was completely absorbed in their __________ performance. (WITCH) 80 He was known as a(n) __________ criminal. (FAME) from 218 Ly Tu Trong (HCMC)

1 Hundreds of soldiers were sent to Japan to help the people in __________ areas. (DISASTER) 2 As his political power has shrunk, the General has grown __________ more dependent on the army. (RESPOND) 3 __________ scan helps to show the size of the cancer cells. (SOUND) 4 Reduction in government spending will __________ further cuts in public services. (NECESSARY) 5 Aquatic plants can only grow __________. (WATER)

from HCMC University of Pedagogy (2013)

There can be little that (1) __________ (HORROR) a house-owner more than discovering they have been burgled. Even if the thief has only taken a box containing something he (2) __________ (MISTAKE) believed to be valuable but which in fact only contains some family photographs, the effect on the owner can be devastating. They may be worthless to the thief, but these items are considered (3) __________ (REPLACE) by the owner.

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Moreover, the owner’s sense of loss is often (4) __________ C In Vietnam, one of the best places to spend holiday is the (COMPANY) by a feeling of being unsafe in their own home as romantic highland city called Da Lat, which is also known for its they know that, in all (5) __________ (LIKE), the items will not be (1) _________ (TRANQUIL). First, the superb scenery, found and the thieves not caught. complemented by the pleasant climate all year round, provides a(n) (2) ________ (POEM) setting for romance. Just imagine So what can we do to (6) __________ (LESS) the chance of our walking among tall pine trees on windswept hills, standing in awe valuables being taken? First of all, burglars prefer homes which of a(n) (3) ________ (SPECTACLE) waterfall, or sitting among are easily (7) __________ (ACCESS) to them, so it’s a good idea to carpets of (3) ________ (FRAGRANCE) flowers at sunset. Second, take some simple (8) __________ (CAUTIOUS) such as locking all travelling to Da Lat, people can engage in a wide range of your windows and doors. Also, do not enable the burglar to activities. For example, beautiful gardens and buildings in lovely break into your house (9) __________ (NOTICE) by erecting high French (4) __________ (COLONY) architecture located in quiet (5) fences around your property. Burglars are also deterred by the _________ (NEIGHBOUR) offer exciting adventure. People can also (10) __________ (PRESENT) of dogs on a property, so if you are stroll along tree-lined boulevards in the shade of huge pine trees, not a pet owner, record the loud barking of a friend’s and play exploring shops that sell traditional handicrafts unique to Da Lat. the recording while you’re out. Finally, people visiting Da Lat can enjoy luxury because of its (7) __________ (MODERN). By way of illustration, there are (8) 6 from Chuyen Ngoai Ngu (Hanoi) __________ (DELIGHT) hotels that have special rooms for them with candles and beautiful decorations. It is also possible for A Chimpanzees use a system of different sounds to them to enjoy local specialties to the (9) __________ communicate with each other. These sounds have (1) __________ (ACCOMPANY) of soft music in elegant restaurants which are (VARIETY) (2) __________ (MEAN) and chimps use them as a open until late at night. In conclusion, Da Lat is the Vietnamese’s means of (3) __________ (COMMUNICATE). This is one (4) first choice for a(n) (10) __________ (MEMORY) holiday. __________ (SIMILAR) between chimps, whales and dolphins. There has been a great deal of (5) __________ (SCIENCE) research into this (6) __________ (RECENT). However, this research has not produced (7) __________ (PROVE) that these animals really have a language. A(n) (8) __________ (COLLECT) of sounds is not the same thing as a language, which has some kind of (9) __________ (GRAMMAR) structure. Most scientists are in (10) __________ (AGREE) about this.

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With its mind-bending (1) __________ (DIVERSE) – from snowcapped mountains to sun-washed beaches, tranquil temples to feisty festivals, ramshackle rural villages to techno-savvy urban hubs – it’s hardly (2) __________ (SURPRISE) that India has been dubbed the planet’s most multidimensional country.

D Gift exchange, which is also called ceremonial exchange, is the transfer of goods or services that, although regarded as (1) __________ (VOLUNTEER) by people involved, is part of the expected social (2) __________ (BEHAVE). Gift exchange may be distinguished from other types of exchange in several respects. The first offering is made in a generous manner and there is no haggling between donor and (3) __________ (RECEIVE). The exchange is an expression of an existing social relationship or the establishment of a new one that differs from (4) __________ (PERSON) market relationships; and the profit in gift exchange may be in the sphere of social relationships and prestige rather than in material advantage. The gift-exchange cycle entails (5) __________ (OBLIGE) to give, to receive, and to return. Sanctions may exist to induce people to give. (6) __________ (REFUSE) to accept a gift may be seen as rejection of social relations and may lead to enmity. The reciprocity of the cycle rests in the (7) __________ (NECESSARY) to return the gift. The prestige associated with the appearance of (8) __________ (GENEROUS) dictates that the value of the return be (9) __________ (APPROXIMATE) equal to or greater than the value of the original (10) __________ (SIGNIFY) expression of social relations.

The continent is home to more than a billion people, and its wide range of ethnic groups translates into an intoxicating (3) __________ (CULTURE) cocktail for the traveller. For those on a(n) (4) __________ (SPIRIT) quest, India has a large number of sacred sites and stirring philosophies, while lovers of the great outdoors can paddle in the shimmering waters of the palm-fringed beaches or simply breathe the scent of wildflowers on a rejuvenating forest walk. And then there’s the food! From (5) __________ (TASTE) south Indian rice dumplings to zesty north 7 from Hanoi Exam for the Gifted Indian curries, travellers are treated to a positively (6) __________ (SEDUCE) meal of subcontinental specialities. 1 Each member of the group worked __________ to achieve a common aim. (SELF) Demystifying India is a perpetual work-in-progress and for 2 They dare not leave their children __________ for even a many travellers, that’s (7) __________ (PRECISE) what makes her so moment. (ATTEND) deeply (8) __________ (ADDICT). Ultimately, it’s all about (9) 3 Help is immediately sent to the __________ of the earthquake. __________ (SURRENDER) yourself to the unknown: this is the India (SURVIVE) that nothing can prepare you for because it’s very essence – it’s 4 During his speech he kept on __________ his tie. (STRAIGHT) (10) __________ (ELUDE) soul – lies in its mystery. Love it or loathe 5 I was late because I __________ how much time I needed. it – most visitors seesaw between the two – India will jostle your (ESTIMATE) entire being and no matter where you go or what you do, it’s a 6 “Video recorders have __________ my life,” he said. (REVOLT) place you’ll never forget. 7 The audience burst into __________ at the end of the play. (APPLAUD) Advanced English by blogchuyenanh 2014 | Page 6

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The world’s oldest captive goldfish, named Tish, has died (1) __________ (PEACE) at home in his tank. Tish, who had reached the (2) __________ (REMARK) age of 43, was won by seven-year-old Peter Hand at a fair. He (3) __________ (ORIGIN) shared his bowl with Tosh, who died in 1975; he also outlived the family’s other pets, (4) __________ (INCLUDE) dogs, rabbits and hamsters. When Peter left home, his parents took (5) __________ (RESPOND) for Tish, who moved with them to Yorkshire, where they now live in (6) __________ (RETIRE). His (7) __________ (APPEAR) in the Guinness Book of Records came when he turned 41. The normal procedure of counting the microscopic growth rings on a fish’s scales could not be used to establish (8) __________ (PROVE) of his age. Because he had been kept indoors and was unaffected by (9) __________ (SEASON) changes, this method was (10) __________ (RELY) and friends of the family had to sign affidavits, written statements supporting the owner’s claim.

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8 __________ parked cars usually get a ticket and are sometimes towed away. (LEGAL) 9 The homemade ice-cream __________ after it had been in the freezer for an hour. (HARD) 10 He is so __________. He can’t make up his mind. (DECIDE) 11 My teacher is very _____ about the history of Vietnam. (KNOW) 12 It was a long, slow film. I nearly died of __________. (BORE) 13 I enjoyed the book very much because it was so ______. (READ) 14 The traffic in the city is __________, especially in rush hours. (CHAOS) 15 __________ houses are degraded more quickly than inhabited ones. (USE) 16 We can look forward to a period of __________. (PROSPER) 17 The teacher warned the children that if they __________ again, they would be punished. (BEHAVE) 18 He would never do anything to __________ the lives of his children. (DANGEROUS) 19 Though there are some __________, solar energy is still widely used today. (ADVANTAGE) 20 Her __________ worries his parents the most. (APPEAR) 21 The neighbours are so tired because her dogs keep barking __________. (CONTROL) 22 __________ surveys have been given out but no one collected them. (NUMBER) 23 Your lack of __________ has caused you to give such hurtful comments. (SENSE) 24 The scientists have __________ predicted the direction of the storm. (SUCCESS) 25 His __________ words were whispered into his wife’s ear. (DIE) 26 There are a few __________ in the village after a sudden tornado. (SURVIVE) 27 I haven’t seen you for __________. (AGE)

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For some inexplicable reason, university students have always had an image of being (28) __________ (UTTER) irresponsible young people who play their music at (29) __________ (DEAF) volumes at all times of the day and night, hardly ever do any real work and spend every night attending (30) __________ (DRINK) parties until the small hours of the morning. Personally, I think this portrayal of students as such totally (31) __________ (REPEL) parasites, is (32) __________ (GROSS) unfair, not least because living such an excessive lifestyle continually would be (33) __________ (PRACTICE) impossible when combined with the absolutely (34) __________ (MASS) workloads of modern degree courses.

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It (35) __________ (SIMPLE) isn’t possible on a modern degree course in the UK to get up some time at around lunchtime. Students that I know seem to have lectures almost every day and spend the rest of their time working (36) __________ (AWE) hard indeed. They may let off some steam once every month or so and it is probably these (37) __________ (RELATE) rare occasions that have given undergraduates their fearsome reputation.

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