Practice
1. __________ months of tough negotiations, it was announced this morning that an agreement had finally been reached.
A. Following C. Upon
B. Except D. At
Đáp án: A. Following: Sau nhiều tháng thương lượng gay gắt,…
2. To protect against the heat, carry a water bottle and drink water ………… the day even when yon are not thirsty.
A. across C. throughout
B. along D. toward
Đáp án C. Throughout: trong suốt (để bảo vệ khỏi cái nóng, hãy mang theo bình nc và uống nc trong suốt ngày kể cả khi bạn ko khát)
3. Please contact the rental office ninety days………… vacating to ensure a full security deposit refund.
A. unit C. since
B. before D. as
Đáp án B. before (haxt liên lạc với văn phòng cho thuê nhà 90 ngày trước khi ko thuê nhà nữa…) vacate: bỏ không, bỏ trống nhà
4. The European tire market, which has doubled in size __________ the last decade, is now reaching its peak.
A. at C. while
B. over D. until
Đáp án B. Over: (động từ chia ở HT hoàn thành: has doubled thì có time expression là: over the…)
5. In addition to spending time with his family at his home__________ Morocco, Mr.
Smith somehow managed to organize the final meeting.
A. Of C. In
B. To D. From
Đáp án C. In (In dùng cho từ chỉ địa diểm là tên 1 đất nước (Morocco)
6. If your pizza is not delivered__________ 45 minutes of ordering, you will receive it free of charge.
A. during C. until
B. from D. within
Đáp án D. within ( nếu piza của bạn không đc giao trong vòng 45 phút từ khi đặt hàng, bạn sẽ…)
7. Your application must be submitted to the administration department__________ the last day of the month.
A. since C. behind
B. by D. until
Đáp án B. by (đơn đăng kí của bạn fai đc nộp tới phòng quản lí trước ngày cuối cùng của tháng)
8. The chairperson was trying to curtail a lengthy, heated discussion………… the merits of work ethics due to the time constraint.
A. on C. with
B. by D. to
Đáp án A. on (discussion on)
9. No one will be admitted to the briefing room during Ms. Palmer's speech, so it is important that you arrive prior__________ the scheduled start time of 3:30.
A. to C. from
B. than D. at
Đáp án A. Prior to (trước) = before
10. Only with enthusiasm and the sincerity gained __________ serving people can we receive true value from our job.
A. Since C. By
B. for D. about
Đáp án C. by (với sự nhiệt tình và chân tình có đc bằng việc phục vụ mọi người chúng ta mới nhận đc những giá trị thực sự từ công việc của chúng ta)
11. __________ the presentation of the film, ambient noise from neighboring theaters made It very hard for the audience to concentrate on what they were watching.
A. into C. Along
B. Within D. Throughout
Đáp án D. throughout: trong suốt buổi giới thiệu phim
12. __________ the dozens of netbook models currently on the market, the 8.6-inch E- Book Light made by New Age Machines has been rated the most dependable.
A. From C. Out
B. Of D. Near Đáp án Of: trong số hàng tá mẫu trên thị trường…
13. Several important diplomats were__________ the guests attending the president's 50th birthday celebrations at his home in Bolivia.
A. prior C. throughout
B. among D. selected
Đáp án B 1 số nhà ngoại giao ở trong số những khách tham dự…
14. ………… hiring the British marketing agent Arthur Downshire, Keene Clothiers Co.
has gained an edge against its competition.
A. Up C. By
B. About D. To
Đáp án C. By bằng việc thuê Arthur Downshire,…. có đc lợi thế hơn đối thủ cạnh tranh
15. Mr. Park, who began his career in a family-owned garments business, served __________ the company's president for about 11 years until the business was sold in 1979.
A. on B. at
C. in D. as
Đáp án D. as (serve) khi Chủ ngữ là người, làm việc với cương vị là… thì dùng as More practice
1.I am writing__________ behalf of Mr. William tc inform you of the alteration in the date of our upcoming meeting in Tokyo.
A. at C. for
B. on D. to
Đáp án B. on behalf of: đại diện cho
2. You shall be__________ no obligation to accept any offer and may, at your discretion, discontinue membership after two years.
A. under C. able to
B. making D. used to
Đáp án A. under no obligation: ko bị bắt buộc phải làm gì
3. The retirement banquet__________ honor of Mr. Gibson, whose professional achievements have been without parallel, will start with an introduction by the new CEO.
A. For C. After
B. In D. Over
Đáp án B. in honor of: vinh danh ai
4. We place great emphasis __________ providing customers with prompt service.
A. At C. To
B. On D. For
Đáp án B. on (place emphasis on: nhấn mạnh..)
5. Our customers expect good service from us and we should do our best to live __________ their expectations.
A. in for C. up for
B. on for D. up to
Đáp án D. up to
live up to expectations: đắp ứng kì vọng
6. The engineering department approved__________ the product specifications earlier in the week.
A. For C. With
B. Of D. To Đáp án B. of (approve of: phê duyệt)
7. The technician from the local shop always receives the same amount of money for repairs__________ any kind.
A. In C. For
B. Of D. With
Đáp án B. Of (of any kind: bất kì loại nào)
8. The number of innovative cars that are aimed__________ improving energy efficiency is growing rapidly.
A. With C. On
B. To D. At
Đáp án D. aimed at: hướng, mục tiêu tới
9. Earle Jones suggested those amendments in the contract__________ his manager five years ago, yet they are being included only now.
A. to C. along
B. by D. on
Đáp án B. by: bởi ai
10. At the Job Fair held in Centropolis, prospective employers invite all unemployed residents to grab possible positions. ………… their race, color, or religion, as long as they possess a professional work aptitude.
A. regard to C. regarding
B. regardless of D. without regard
Đáp án B. regardless of: ko kể đến, không tính đến
11. We are not happy to announce that due to recent cutbacks on members, we won't be able to accept new projects…..further notice.
A. except C. onto
B. next to D. until
Đáp án D. until: cho đến: (chúng tôi không vui gì khi phải thông báo vì sự cắt giảm thành viên gần đây, chúng tôi ko thể chấp nhận dự án mới cho đến khi có thông báo sau)
12. The entire company offered congratulations__________ Ms. Xiao’s award for excellence in architecture.
A. to C. on
B. of D. from
Đáp án : C. on
congratulation on (chúc mừng…)
13. The contractors are worried that the lobby renovation plan may not comply __________ local building codes.
A. to B. with
B. for D. by
Đáp án B. with
comply with: tuân theo, tuân thủ
14. According to sources inside the company, the merger proposal with Quantum Finance is__________ consideration.
A. within C. under
B. before D. between
Đáp án C. under (under consideration: xem xét)
15. If you plan to rent equipment, delivery and collection times, plus insurance coverage for any damage should all be dealt with__________ advance.
A. in C. at
B. of D. for
Đáp án A. in
in advance: trước. nếu bạn có kế hoạch thuê dụng cụ, thời gian lấy và trả, cùng với phí bảo hiểm cho hư hại cần đc giải quyết trước