Từ vựng - Phrasal verbs and IDIOMS

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It is high time more intensive campaigns were initiated to protect endangered species all over the world.

1. rebuilt
2. adapted
3. improved
4. introduced

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Heavily contaminated with wastes from nearby factories, the water in this river is not suitable for daily use.

1. polluted
2. pure
3. cleaned
4. deadly

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With price increases on most necessities, many people have to tighten their belt for fear of getting into financial difficulties.

1. dress in loose clothes
2. spend money freely
3. save on daily expenses
4. put on tighter belts

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People nationwide have acted without hesitation to provide aids for the victims in the disaster-stricken areas.

1. uncertainty
2. willingness
3. awareness
4. reluctance

The operation of the newly constructed plants is likely to lead to __________ environmental consequences.

1. far-reaching
2. far-gone 
3. far-off
4. far-flung

Many parents tend to make their children study hard in the belief that good education will enable them to ________ in the future.

1. turn up
2. get on
3. get out
4. turn away

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There is an increase in the prevalence of electronic books as more people are turning to digitalised reading materials.

1. scarcity
2. deficiency
3. popularity
4. intensity

You shouldn’t lose heart; success often comes to those who are not _______ by failures.

1. left out
2. put off
3. switch off
4. turned on

The coastal city is __________ extra buses during the summer because of a considerable increase in the number of tourists.

1. making up
2. turning out 
3. putting on
4. taking off

These volunteer programmes aim to provide education for children in _______ regions.

1. far-reaching
2. far-flung
3. far-fetched
4. far-sighted

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Thanks to highly sophisticated technology, scientists have made many important discoveries in different fields.

1. accessible
2. confusing
3. effective
4. advanced

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The football final has been postponed until next Sunday due to the heavy snowstorm.

1. cancelled
2. continued
3. changed
4. delayed

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Despite the traffic hold-ups, we were able to arrive at the airport in the nick of time just before the check-in counter closed.

1. with all our luggage
2. in a terrible condition
3. at the very last moment        
4. with much time to spare

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Despite careful preparation, the candidate got cold feet when asked a challenging question and gave an unsatisfactory answer.

1. had a fever
2. stayed confident
3. got nervous
4. became aggressive

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The research findings were reliable since modern technology was used to increase the precision of the sampling procedure.

1. exactness      
2. inaccuracy     
3. insecurity                   
4. flexibility

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It is firmly believed that books are a primary means for disseminating knowledge and information.

1. classifying
2. distributing
3. adopting
4. inventing

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Today the number of start-ups in Vietnam is mounting as the government has created favourable conditions for them to develop their business.

1. peaking
2. varying
3. decreasing
4. rising

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Judy has just won a full scholarship to one of the most prestigious universities in the country; she must be on cloud nine now.

1. extremely panicked
2. obviously delighted
3. incredibly optimistic
4. desperately sad

The students’ plan for a musical show to raise money for charity received ____ support from the school administrators.

1. light-hearted
2. warm-hearted
3. big-hearted
4. whole-hearted

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The chairman's thought-provoking question ignited a lively debate among the participants in workshop.

1. triggered
2. arose
3. defined
4. hosted

The presenter started his speech with a few ________ jokes to build rapport with the audience.

1. whole-hearted
2. light-hearted
3. soft-hearted
4. kind-hearted

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Winning the first prize in the National Math Competition was the highest achievement he got when he was at school.

1. failure
2. success
3. comprehension
4. completion

We know that we are at fault for our third consecutive defeat, so there is no need to ____ salt into wound.

1. spread
2. rub
3. apply
4. put

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The team entered the competition with great confidence after getting sound advice from their coach.

1. tentative
2. sensitive
3. audible
4. sensible 

The school drama club is ________ a play for the school’s anniversary, which is due to take place next month.

1. turning up
2. making off
3. putting on
4. bringing down

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D.  
I can't ______ if it's a man or a woman over there.

1.  wear out
2. pour out
3. make out
4.  turn out 

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 I’m afraid a rise in salary is …………..just now.

1.  out of sight                               
2. out of control                      
3. out of date                                
4. out of the question

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D.  
 "Hello, is Bill there?" "Yes, ______ a minute, and I'll get him."

1.  hang on
2.  hang up
3. hold on
4.  A and C are correct 

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 Could you lend me some money? I’m very……………of cash at the moment.

1. down                                
2. scare                      
3. low                                
4. short

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 I’m so tired that I can take…………..what you’re saying.

1.  up                                                  
2. out                     
3. in                                      
4. on