Ôn thi học sinh giỏi

nteer his services at the club.
I failed to arrive/ have arrived at the meeting on time.
It was a shock to learn/ be learning that she had been missing for three months.
The robbers were made --/ to give themselves up.
He was surprised to have awarded/ have been awarded a medal for bravery.
I’m always the last to/ -- find out anything in this office.
The police warned the fans to don’t/ not to approach the rock star.
He might to/ -- be promoted next year.
Correct the following sentences if necessary by taking out the inappropriate word.
I would sooner to work than stay at home all day.
Christopher promised to have been rung us by tomorrow.
There’s nothing to watch on TV.
The coffee is to hot to drink it.
They were happy to have be going home again.
I agreed him to go out with John.
He couldn’t understand how to operate the machine.
The housekeeper does everything around the house except to cook.
They went to chemist’s for to buy some aspirins.
The policeman saw the thief to enter the house.
Using the words given and other words, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do not change the word given. (use 2 – 5 words in total)
It seems that Mike isn’t enjoying himself tonight. (appears)
àMike……………………………………..himself tonight.
I needed some milk, so I went to the supermarket. (get)
àI went to the supermarket………………………………..some milk.
At the wedding, she was constantly gossiping about the other guests. (nothing)
àAt the wedding, she………………………………………..about the other guests.
Learning that no one was hurt during the fire was a great relief. (relieved)
àWe……………………………………….that no one was hurt during the fire.
When they arrived at the airport, they discovered that they had left their tickets at home. (only)
àThey arrived at the airport…………………………that they had left their tickets at home.
The kidnappers forced the woman to get into the car. (made)
àThe kidnappers…………………………………………….the car.
Dr. Thompson studied the symptoms of the disease before anyone else did. (first)
àDr. Thompson………………………………the symptoms of the disease.
He behaved rather foolishly leaving his luggage unattended. (him)
àIt was rather…………………………………….his luggage unattended.
People say that he was traveling all the world. (said)
àHe………………………………………………………….the world.
Neither of them was old enough to have a driving license. (too)
àBoth of them……………………………………………a driving license.
The boys said that they hadn’t broken the window. (denied)
àThe boys denied…………………………………………………the window.
He continued to interrupt me although I had told him to stop. (kept)
àHe…………………………………….although I had told him to stop.
The police will prevent his leaving the country. (from)
àThe police………………………………………………the country.
Julie didn’t lock the door when she left the house. (without)
àJulie…………………………………………….the door.
Phrasal verbs: complete using prepositions.
Get along/ on (with sb)
Get away
Get away with
Get by
Get off
Get on
Get on with
Get out of
Get over
Get round to
Get up
I find it difficult to get……..on the money I earn.
Wendy is very easy-going and can get………with anyone.
The boy got………and kindly offered his seat to an old man.
It took Sue two weeks to get………..the flu.
If I don’t get……..this work, I’ll never finish it.
Joe ran as fast as he could and managed to get…….the bus just before it left.
She tried to get……doing any house work.
The thief got……..before the police arrived.
I finally got………cleaning the garage at the weekend.
Sue, could you help your little brother get……….his bike? He doesn’t want to ride it any more.
She always gets………not doing any housework. It’s just not fair.
Prepositional phrases: complete using the prepositional phrases given.
For ages
For breakfast/ lunch/ dinner
For a change
(take sth) for granted
For hire/ sale
For a holiday/ a visit
For nothing
For a walk
For a while
I always go……….after dinner. It helps me to digest.
The house was…………., so we decided to buy it.
Many people just have coffee………. . we need more than that to start the day.
Red is not a colour I would usually wear, but I think I’ll buy that red dress………… .
We haven’t seen the Johnsons……… ! More than ten years I think.
I’ll be gone…………… . you won’t have to wait long for me.
You can’t have anything……… . you always have to give something in return.
My wife and I are going to Paris………. . We really need to relax.
Nowadays, many children take everything……….. .
Derivatives: complete using the correct from of the words in bold type.
In our ………(live), we are constantly bombarded by………(advertise) whose role is to make products……..(attract) enough so that people will want to buy them………(immediate).
There has been a lot of……..(discuss) on the powerful effects of advertising. Are ads really……..(use)? Are they………(true)? Do they give us a………(real) idea of the product? People are rarely in……(agree) on any of these questions, but the fact is that ads are……..(help) in telling people know the wide variety of goods available.
Words easily confused: complete using the words given.
Debt
Loan
allowance
Donation
Fine
charge
Tip
Change
currency
Profit
income
Bill
Receipt
The magistrate imposed a $ 100……………on the man for throwing litter on the street.
The………Sandra earns allows her to live very comfortably.
I like to make……………to worldwide causes.
Do you make a large…………..out of the jewellery you sell?
If I don’t get good service in a restaurant, I never leave a ……… .
Come back, Sir! You forgot your……………. .
My parents give me a weekly………….and I can spend it however I like.
The Jones took out a ………..to buy a new car.
There’s no extra……………for delivery.
What ………………is used in Austria?
The national………….is always increasing and as a result the cost of living rises.
I must pay this electricity……………by next week.
Make sure you get a ……………..for the furniture you buy.
Complete using ING-FORM or the INFINITIVE of the verbs in brackets.
It was Mr. Kent who suggested Mary’s ……….(study) abroad.
You don’t expect me………(believe) that you actually met Mel Gibson, do you?
The board of directors discussed the project, then went on……..(discuss) another topic.
Why continue…….(work) there if you don’t like your job?
He regrets……….(not go) to see his grandfather in Paris.
It’s worth……..(shop) at Stacey’s as it’s very cheap.
My doctor doesn’t permit me……..(eat) red meat.
Greg would rather………(spend) the holidays………(ski) than……..(sunbathe) on a beach 
somewhere.
I was driving home when I noticed some workers………(put up) new traffic lights on Coronation Street.
Anyone can……..(get) used to……..(live) a life of luxury.
Will you quit……….(complain)! It doesn’t help………(solve) the problem.
If you ever decide………(sell) your car, let me………(know).
I would like you…….(water) the plants for me at the weekend.
I clearly remember…….(set) my alarm clock before……..(go) to bed last night.
These plants require……….(water) every day.
I resent you…….(speak) to me like that! Have some respect.
It would be good for the children……….(play) outdoors more often.
I promised………(take) Jill to the party, but I don’t feel like…….(go) now.
Don’t waste your time……..(look for) the document. Ask Mr. Gate.
Please, excuse his…….(leave) so early. He wants………(catch) up with his ……..(study).
Correct the following sentences if necessary by taking the inappropriate word.
I remember to attending the protest against nuclear testing.
In addition to doing the shopping, he’ll cook dinner.
I dislike cats, so I can’t stand it being close to them.
I can’t imagine not going on holiday this summer.
John is interested in to opening a record shop.
I can understand her being nervous about the interview.
He won’t stop to have a cup of coffee.
Diana is busy to looking for a job this month.
Exercising twice a week it is necessary to keep fit.
We go for skiing every winter.
Phrasal verbs: complete using prepositions.
Give away
Give back
Give in
Give out
Give up
At the end of the year, the students had to give………all the books they had borrowed from the library.
Jenny kept annoying her parents until they gave………..to her demands.
The rescue team gave………..the search when it got dark.
The chocolate company were giving………free chocolate bars during the promotion of their new product.
Make sure you don’t give………our hideout to anyone.
Prepositions: complete using prepositions.
You shouldn’t laugh……..other people’s misfortunes.
My family were very proud……….me when I won a scholarship to Oxford.
Kelvin is really enthusiastic………….his trip to Europe.
Jenny is keen………..Chinese food and cooks it at least twice a week.
She is so fond……..her dog that if anything happened to it, she’s be devastated.
I’m very excited……….my new job.
Dave is interested………ancient Greek art, so he’s thinking of taking a course in it.
That girl is smiling……..us. do you know her?
He has developed an interest………computers lately.
Stop joking…………..such a serious subject!
Are you please………the service provided by the staff?
I’m really happy………..my new car.
Derivatives: complete using the correct form of the words in bold type.
There has been a significant………………(reduce) in police popularity in the last few years. That’s why this week a public relations campaign is being launched to make people more……………….(sense) to the role of the police officer.
The ads will stress that police do more than just give………….(motor) speeding tickets. They often act as unofficial social workers, visit schools and talk to students, familiarizing them with traffic signs and warning them of………………(vary) dangers.
Being a police officer is……………(risk), considering that every day they deal with………………(crime) such as thieves and even…………….(murder).
In………………(conclude), the campaign wants to make the public realise that even though in some cases the police’s approach may seem extreme, they cannot ignore the…………..(possible) of injury or even……………..(die) while on duty.
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