LUYỆN THI THPTQG 2021
TUYỂN TẬP NHỮNG CÂU HỎI
KHÓ LẤY ĐIỂM TRONG ĐỀ THI CÁC NĂM
Collected by Mrs Trang Anh
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Question 1. We must avoid war _______ any cost.
A. by

B. in

C. after

D. at

Question 2. _____ for cars in your rear vision mirror when pulling out from the car park.
A. Watch out

B. Call out

C. Stand up

D. Wait up

Question 3. Today is _______ hot in the burning sun of summer.
A. scorching

B. warmly

C. terrified

D. scorchingly

Question 4. I hope the soft skills course starts this term. We are all as keen as _______ to get going.
A. a gigolo

B. mustard

C. coffee

D. cornflakes

Question 5. It must be true. I heard it straight from the _______ mouth.
A. camel's

B. dog's

C. horse's

D. cat's

Question 6. There’s a record _____ for this year’s London marathon. More than 50,000 want to run
the race.
A. account

B. turnout

C. number

D. attendee


Question 7. We were very excited __________ the football match on TV last night.
A. at

B. from

C. in

D. about

Question 8. What a lovely baby! He certainly __________ his father, doesn't he?
A. takes up

B. looks after

C. takes after

D. looks for

Question 9. Last week, Barbara __________ a visit to her grandparents in the countryside.
A. made

B. paid

C. brought

D. held

Question 10. You left your purse in __________ sight, so it's not very surprising that somebody stole it.
A. near


B. plain

C. clear

D. good

Question 11. There has been a hot debate among the scientists relating to the__________ of using
robotic probes to study distant objects in space.
A. solutions and limitations

B. problems and solutions
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C. causes and effects

D. pros and cons

Question 12. Led has been trying to win the __________ to study in the United States of America.
A. game

B. cup

C. trophy

D. scholarship

Question 13: As Mary looked at the picture of her father, her eyes were full ______ tears.
A. about


B. in

C. with

D. of

Question 14: Lucy was late for school this morning because the alarm didn’t______ as usual.
A. ring on

B. get up

C. go off

D. take down

Question 15: They are going to ______a new road near the village.
A. build

B. set

C. found

D. do

Question 16: Doctors, nurses and people working in health-care sectors should be given an award in
______ of their services to the battle against COVID-19.
A. attention

B. realization


C. recognition

D. observation

Question 17: Good luck with your coming examination! I’ll keep my ______ crossed for you.
A. legs

B. arms

C. hands

D. fingers

Question 18: The target ______ for this movie was mainly teenagers.
A. audience

B. spectator

C. listener

D. witness

Question 19: These fish live __________ small sea creatures such as the shrimps.
A. with

B. by

C. on

D. from


Question 20: When it comes to finding a new house, all the conditions for the sake of the children such as
education and entertainment should be ____________ by parents.
A. made room for

B. taken care of

C. taken into account

D. kept pace with

Question 21: The preparations for the Olympic Games 2022 in Beijing are on ____________ according to the
committee in charge.
A. aim

B. target

C. progress

D. goal

Question 22: We will give you some ____________ of advice that can help you escape from the trouble.
A. pieces

B. packs

C. sheets

D. piles


Question23: Linda and I have been get together through ___________ in our friendship, and we won’t desert
each other now.
A. thick and thin

B. collar and tie

C. high and low

D. null and void

Question 24: We must get to the ___________ of the problem and solve it once and for all.
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A. seed

B. fruit

C. root

D. stem

Question 25. Right now, scientists and medical professionals are giving ____________ the best information
currently available about corona virus.
A. on

B. in

C. about


D. out

Question 26. After applying for the job, don’t neglect the thank-you note or __________ letter.
A. follow-up

B. turn-up

C. start-up

D. break-up

Question 27. Before signing the contract, the client wished to ___________ some enquiries into the matter.
A. keep

B. make

C. have

D. do

Question 28. My brother has just moved to a new flat in the residential area on the __________ of Paris.
A. side

B. suburbs

C. outskirts

D. outside

Question 29. Our house had been on ________ for over two months but we haven’t been able to sell it.

A. the market

B. the sale

C. business

D. the goal

Question 30. In the United States, volunteering is ______ as a good way to give children as sense of
community responsibility and to bring the family together.
A. respected

B. viewed

C. inspected

D. showed

Question 31. When you grow up, you must learn how to become independent __________ your parents.
A. of

B. with

C. in

D. on

Question 32. In Asian countries, ____________ is a form of connection between two families or two clans
rather than two people.
A. took off


B. filled in

C. stood up

D. turned down

Question 33. In order to become a member of the country club, applicants have to _________ set by the
club president.
A. enhance communication

B. widen the gap

C. meet the requirements

D. gain confidence

Question 34. IT technology has developed to a very high level, _________ the community and transforming
the residents’ lives positively.
A. creating impacts on

B. doing harm to

C. causing trouble for

D. making bad decisions on

Question 35. The journalist had to ________ because what he had written in his article about the celebrity’s
private life was wrong.
A. rest on his laurels


B. put himself in other people’s shoes

C. eat humble pie

D. call it a day
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Question 36. The website is managed by volunteers who put in __________ hours of work helping students
deal with situations of bullying.
A. generous

B. countless

C. overwhelming

D. widespread

Question 37. They were all surprised ___________ her amazing performance yesterday.
A. from

B. in

C. on

D. at

Question 38. The party has started for 20 minutes, but very few people ____________.
A. went over


B. turned up

C. came after

D. saw through

Question 39. Destruction of natural habitants accounts for the reason why many species are in
____________ of extinction.
A. risk

B. threat

C. danger

D. harm

Question 40. The bank will insist you produce a driving ________ or passport as a form of ID.
A. certificate

B. degree

C. license

D. diploma

Question 41. I have never enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they are not really my ____________.
A. piece of cake

B. piece of biscuit


C. a glass of milk

D. cup of tea

Question 42. He put on a large hat and glasses as a disguise and hoped no one would _________ him.
A. recognize

B. see

C. realize

D. watch

Question 43: The academic year in Vietnam is over______ the end _______May.
A. in/by

B. at/of

C. at/in

D. in/in

Question 44. Remember to_______ your shoes when you are in a Japanese house.
A. take out

B. take over

C. take on


D. take off

Question 45. We should_______ full use of every chance we have to speak English.
A. put

B. do

C. have

D. make

Question 46. My neighbor, Henry, _____ nodded to me as he passed.
A. slightly

B. largely

C. lightly

D. heavily

Question 47. In many Western societies, good eye_____ if often highly appreciated.
A. watching

B. contact

C. looking

D. attention

Question 48. Jack couldn’t help falling in love with Lynn and yesterday they_____ the knot in a

romantic ceremony on the banks of a fiord.
A. united

B. loosen

C. tied

D. firmed

Question 49. Body language is a potent form of_______ communication.
A. non-verbal

B. verbal

C. tongue

D. oral

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Question 50. Vietnam currently has four Covid vaccines _________ development, and Nano Covax's threephase human trials is scheduled to complete in February in 2022.
A. under

B. during

C. on

D. in


Question 51. The team were eager to make _________ the loss of the previous match.
A. away with

B. up with

C. off with our cop

D. up for

Question 52. Bill has a real _________ for looking after handicapped children.
A. post

B. vocation

C. inspiration

D. career

Question 53. It was found that he lacked the _________ to pursue a difficult task to the very end.
A. persuasion

B. commitment

C. obligation

D. engagement

Question 54. Jimmy always takes the _________ by the horns at every chance in order to become a
famous pop star, which is why he is so successful now.
A. horse


B. bull

C. buffalo

D. cow

Question 55. Tom went to the dentist to have his decayed tooth _________ as he couldn't stand the
toothache.
A. extracted

B. relieved

C. destroyed

D. ruined

Question 56. The Venice carnival dated back____ the Middle Ages
A. on

B. during

C. in

D. at

Question 57. I don’t really ____ winter sports very much
A. deal with

B. face up to


C. get round to

D. go in for

Question 58. I like to ______ plans well in advance.
A. make

B. do

C. take

D. set

Question 59. She felt a ______ of pride after she had finished the assignment
A. sense

B. feeling

C. spirit

D. temper

Question 60. I haven’t seen ____ nor hair of her since last Friday
A. hide

B. site

C. place


D. mark

Question 61. There is a ____ mood everywhere on New Year’s Day
A. popular

B. door

C. optimistic

D. festive

Question 62. They were______ unaware of the danger.
A. bitterly

B. blissfully

C. absolutely

D. drastically

Question 63. I agree ___________one point with Chris: it will be hard for us to walk 80 km.
A. in

B. of

C. for

D. on

Question 64. The government has __________ new proposals to tackle the problem of increasing crime.

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A. brought over

B. brought through C. brought forward D. brought round

Question 65. In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye ____________ with the interviewers.
A. connection

B. link

C. touch

D. contact

Question 66. When my daughter was a baby, I noticed that she developed a ___________ liking for classical
music, and when she was six I signed her up for violin classes.
A. particular

B. special

C. specific

D. dominant

Question 67. Nothing ever seems to bother Colin. No matter what happens, he always seems to remain
as cool as ____________.
A. cool feet


B. a cucumber

C. ice-cream

D. an Eskimo

Question 68. In his latest speech, the Secretary General ____________ the importance of wildlife
conservation.
A. remained

B. excused

C. expected

D. stressed

Question 69. Visiting Ha Long Bay, tourists can save money thanks_____ the availability of low-cost hotels
and cruise tours.
A. for

B. to

C. about

D. with

Question 70. I applied for that position but was______
A. turned down

B. taken away


C. turned off

D. got over

Question 71. In my company, the director deputy usually____ the responsibility for organizing meetings
and conferences.
A. becomes

B. assumes

C. gets

D. makes

Question 72. I’m so______ under with work at the moment – it’s awful.
A. fogged

B. rained

C. snowed

D. iced

Question 73. I’ve sent you this month’s report via e-mail and have also included some other statistics for
good_________.
A. measure

B. project


C. method

D. process

Question 74. Overpopulation in urban areas tends to create unfavorable conditions, which may result in
________ of food in developing countries.
A. supplies

B. shortage

C. damages

D. failures

Question 75. In my family, all members are responsible ___________ doing the household chores.
A. at

B. with

C. for

D. on

Question 76. Deborah is going to take extra lessons to ______ what she missed while she was away.
A. cut down on

B. put up with

C. catch up on
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D. take up with


Question 77 You can’t always play it safe. Sometimes you need to _____________ a risk.
A. take

B. make

C. have

D. put

Question 78. With my working-class background I feel like a ___________ out of water among the highsociety people.
A. shark

B. fish

C. crocodile

D. dolphin

Question 79 The more you relax and be yourself, the more __________ you are to succeed.
A. possible

B. easy

C. probable

D. likely


Question 80. We’d better stick _________ the main road because the other roads are blocked with snow.
A. to

B. at

C. in

D. above

Question 81. He __________ some excuse about the dog eating his homework, which made the teacher
angrier.
A. made up

B. turned up

C. got up

D. came up

Question 82. Karl Kani, who was a black American designer, was the first to ________ the trend of merging
hip hop with fashion.
A. leak

B. set

C. take

D. hit


Question 83. Internal ___________ engines are the most widely used power-generating devices currently in
existence.
A. mechanic

B. burning

C. blaze

D. combustion

Question 84. When you purchase anything in this shopping mall, you first order is delivered free as a(n)
_________ offer.
A. introductory

B. beginning

C. worthless

D. reliable

Question 85. Riley is between a __________ and a hard place as he accidentally set up his doctor’s
appointment on the same day as his son’s first soccer game at school.
A. rock

B. stone

C. ball

D. dirt


Question 86. It is now __________ that vitamin C plays a crucial role in the manufacture of collagen within
the skin.
A. kind-hearted

B. hand-made

C. well-established

D. thought-provoking

Question 87. The Professor __________ his ideas clearly in the lecture.
A. put across

B. ran across

C. came across

D. cut across

Question 88. People in this country have ___________ good progress in eliminating domestic violence.
A. done

B. set

C. put

D. made

Question 89. If you practice regularly, you can learn this language skill in a short __________ of time.
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A. period

B. aspect

C. arrangement

D. activity

Question 90. I couldn’t believe that they were brothers. they were different as _____________.
A. dogs and cats

B. fire and water

C. milk and honey

D. chalk and cheese

Question 91. The doctor told him to lose weight quickly or he will pay the __________ later in life.
A. fine

B. fee

C. cost

D. price

Question 92. She wants to be financially independent __________ her mother.
A. with


B. about

C. of

D. in

Question 93. If you want to join this club, you must ___________ this application form.
A. fill in

B. make up

C. write down

D. do up

Question 94 It’ll have to go to the funeral of Ms. Jane, a __________ of mine.
A. skin and bones

B. flesh and blood

C. heart to heart

D. body and soul

Question 95 The stores will inevitably end up ___________ with each other to increase their market shares.
A. competing

B. contesting


C. completing

D. contending

Question 96. We spend a lot of time together as a family, which sometimes is the best way to learn about
_________.
A. establishment

B. customs

C. activities

D. habits

Question 97. Visiting Ha Long Bay, tourists can save money thanks ________ the availability of low-cost
hotels and cruise tours.
A. for

B. with

C. about

D. to

Question 98. In Viet Nam, you shouldn’t __________ at somebody house on the first day of the New Year
unless you have been invited by the house owner.
A. put up

B. go up


C. pick up

D. show up

Question 99. Make sure you ___________ us a visit when you are in town again.
A. give

B. do

C. pay

D. have

Question 100. The residents living in this area were warned not to be extravagant with water __________
the low rainfall this year.
A. in view of

B. with a view to

C. regardless of

D. irrespective of

Question 101. Mr. Park Hang Seo, a Korean coach, is considered a big _____________ in Vietnam football.
A. bread

B. cheese

C. sandwich


D. egg

Question 102. The scientists are encountering the difficulties of ____________ of radioactive waste.
A. depleting

B. preserving

C. eliminating

D. disposing

Question 103. I don’t know why you insist___________ blaming me_____________ all my troubles
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A. at-on

B. in-for

C. on-for

D. over-for

Question 104. A love marriage, however, does not necessarily___________ much sharing of interests and
responsibilities
A. take over

B. result in

C. hold on


D. keep to

Question 105. The car had a___________ tyre, so we had to change the wheel.
A. broken

B. cracked

C. bent

D. flat

Question 106. The main attraction of the job was that it offered the______________ to do research
A. possibility

B. opportunity

C. proposal

D. prospect

Question 107. "Sorry for being late. I was ________ in the traffic for more than an hour."
A. carried on

B. taken after

C. put off

D. held up


Question 108: We should have better law ________ to stop poaching.
A. enforcement

B. enlightenment

C. encouragement

D. endorsement

Question 109. Our project was successful ________ its practicality.
A. in terms of

B. with a view to

C. regardless

D. on behalf of

Question 110. The damage was far more serious than ________ believed.
A. strongly

B. precedingly

C. initially

D. blissfully

Question 111: She was ________ out of 115 applicants for the position of Managing Director.
A. short-changed


B. short-listed

C. shorted-sighted

D. short-handed

Question 112. A crowd of ________ had gathered at the scene of the accident.
A. passerby

B. onlookers

C. chairmen

D. pedestrians

Question 113. What you're saying ________ what you said earlier.
A. disputes

B. compromises

C. contradicts

D. interferes

Question 114. The student in my group are carrying out a survey ___________ social networking
A. on

B. about

C. of


D. for

Question 115. “Did you go there on foot or by bus?”
-“I went___________ John’s bicycle”
A. to

B. with

C. by

D. on

Question 116: On hearing the news she fainted and it was half an hour before she___________ again
A. came over

B. came across

C. came up

D. came round

Question 117. Many migrants flexibly___________ to the different aspect of the new culture
A. change

B. oppose

C. adjust

D. move


Question 118. There was no clue to the___________ of the terrorist
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A. trace

B. Identification

C. identify

D. name

Question 119. I believe that she’ll ______ the failures she has got.
A. get on with

B. get up to

C. get through

D. grow out of

Question 120. I_______ my chance to get that job because I had arrived late for the interview.
A. threw

B. flew

C. blew

D. drew


Question 121. ______ are the formal rules of correct or polite behavior among people using the Internet.
A. Traffic rules

B. Family rules

C. Codes of etiquettes

D. Codes of netiquettes

Question 122. Ensure that your ________ behavior matches what you are saying.
A. verbal

B. non-verbal

C. tongue

D. oral

Question 123. They appeared_______ pessimistic about their chances of winning.
A. surprisingly

B. advisedly

C. firmly

D. repeatedly

Question 124: Students are __________ less pressure as a result of changes in testing procedures.
A. under


B. above

C. upon

D. out of

Question 125: Governments should _______ some international laws against terrorism.
A. bring up

B. bring about

C. bring in

D. bring back

Question 126: My grandmother __________ her whole life to looking after her children
A. paying

B. using

C. spending

D. devoting

Question 127: I really enjoy being with my father. He has got a really good _________ of humor.
A. sense

B. way


C. mood

D. feeling

Question 128: Making mistakes is all __________ of growing up.
A. bits and bobs

B. chalk and cheese C. part and parcel

D. from top to bottom

Question 129: He tried to ________ himself with everyone by paying then compliments.
A. gratify

B. please

C. ingratiate

D. commend

Question 130 Sometimes she does not agree _______ her husband about child-rearing but they soon find
the solutions.
A. with

B. for

C. of

D. on


Question 131. She _______ her anger by going for a walk.
A. worked at

B. worked on

C. worked off

D. worked out

Question 132. In Korea, all men have to _______ military service for a period of time in their lives.
A. have

B. do

C. take

D. make

Question 133. This firm’s gone to the _______ since the new management took over.
A. dogs

B. ducks

C. horses

D. cats
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Question 134. You must mix the right _______ of soap and water if you want to blow bubbles that last

longer.
A. propensity

B. proportion

C. percentage

D. majority

Question 135. When he went to Egypt, he knew _______ no Arabic, but within 6 months he had become
extremely fluent.
A. barely

B. entirely

C. scarcely

D. virtually

Question 136. It was noticeable how a few people managed to _______ their will on the others.
A. judge

B. break

C. focus

D. impose

Question 137. We are sorry __________ any inconvenience this may cause.
A. about


B. at

C. with

D. on

Question 138. I want to express my ____________ admiration for encourage and persistence the member
has shown in bringing this issue forward.
A. broad

B. large

C. vast

D. deep

Question 139. Regulation can be an effective way to _______________ outdated technologies.
A. get rid of

B. have trouble with

C. keep pace with

D. make fun of

Question 140. After being chased by the police a long way, the criminal managed to escape by the skin of
his ____________.
A. leg


B. head

C. mouth

D. teeth

Question 141. People always judge a book by its _____________. This is why having a quality design on your
website is a must in order to attract customers.
A. bookshelf

B. wrapping

C. cover

D. case

Question 142. We do not operate our machines to their maximum capacity, we run them to their
maximum ______________.
A. precision

B. provision

C. promotion

D. determination

Question 143 The main focus ___________ interest at the opening ceremony was the attendance of some
celebrities.
A. on


B. at

C. toward

D. of

Question 144. I want you to __________ every bad word you’re said about your brother.
A. take back

B. say again

C. give off

D. take off

Question 145. This director has __________ some famous films but I think this one is the best.
A. done

B. composed

C. made

D. conducted
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Question 146. Everyone can help the needy by making a/an ______________ to a charity organization.
A. effort

B. fund


C. volunteer

D. donation

Question 147. When someone is down on their _________, friends are not easy to find.
A. merit

B. mood

C. fortune

D. luck

Question 148. Any information you provide during the interview will remain _____________ confidential.
A. strictly

B. personally

C. closely

D. severely

Question 149. Anne was taken ____________when the doorbell rang as she wasn’t expecting anyone
A. by accident

B. by surprise

C. by mistake


D. by chance

Question 150. Their flat is decorated in a ______ combination of color.
A. tasteful

B. sweet

C. delicious

D. tasty

Question 151. Friendship is love without its wings and a friend in _____________ is a friend indeed.
A. danger

B. need

C. safety

D. trust

Question 152. This computer is _____ out of order. It’ll be soon repaired.
A. absolutely

B. temporarily

C. intensively

D. comparatively

Question 153. The experiments _____ at the University of Groningen were successful.

A. comprised

B. compounded

C. composed

D. conducted

Question 154. Workers who do not obey the safety regulations will be _____immediately.
A. rejected

B. refused

C. disapproved

D. sacked

Question 155. Lack of funds prevented him ____________ continuing with his studies.
A. to

B. from

C. in

D. with

Question 156. Unfortunately, the company closed down because it couldn’t keep _______ with rapidly
changing technology.
A. pace


B. speed

C. fast

D. time

Question 157. Do you know who __________ the fact that sound travels in waves?
A. found

B. invented

C. discovered

D. developed

Question 158. The incredible journey in search of the Blue Fairy is in __________.
A. advance

B. vain

C. end

D. danger

Question 159. When a fire broke out in the Louvre, at least twenty _____________ paintings were destroyed,
including two by Picasso.
A. worthless

B. priceless


C. worthy

D. valueless

Question 160. Without __________, all the resources necessary for life would be damaged, wasted or
destroyed.
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A. conversation

B. destruction

C. extinction

D. biodiversity

Question 161. After it had been ___________ the air for only two months, the series was cancelled.
A. over

B. above

C. on

D. in

Question 162. I was happy to ___________ her suggestions.
A. fall out

B. fall for


C. fall through

D. fall in with

Question 163. Some people fell it’s their moral ___________ to help the poor.
A. period

B. duty

C. arrangement

D. activity

Question 164. Mocha is a tasty ______________ of chocolate, coffee and milk.
A. congestion

B. brand

C. flavor

D. blend

Question 165. A new TV show has sparked ___________ by showing the positive side of dropping out of
college.
A. argument

B. discussion

C. controversy


D. debate

Question 166. Britain has accused Russia __________ poisoning the ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal and
his daughter.
A. of

B. from

C. for

D. on

Question 167. I applied for the job but was__________.
A. taken away

B. got over

C. turned down

D. turned off

Question 168. The newspaper article which includes a gruesome description of the murder has __________
a lot of attention from the public.
A. paid

B. confined

C. drawn


D. attracted

Question 169. Last year, the company went __________ up after the one of its senior executives offered
his resignation.
A. straight

B. belly

C. stomach

D. cloud

Question 170. It __________ to reason that Jason passed the exam with flying colors on account of his
working hard during the term.
A. lays

B. comes

C. gets

D. stands

Question 171. The cinema is no longer as popular as it was in the 1930 s and 1940’s, but it is still an
important __________ of entertainment.
A. status

B. source

C. origin


D. prospect

Question 172. I’m sure you’ll find some information about it____ the internet.
A. on

B. at

C. in

D. of

Question 173. I thought the party______ really well.
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A. came off

B. came up

C. came about

D. came across

Question 174. In order to_____ their goals in college, students need to invest the maximum amount of
time, money, and energy in their studies.
A. achieve

B. catch

C. establish


D. manage

Question 175. Mr John is held in high_____ for his dedication to the school.
A. respect

B. esteem

C. homage

D. honor

Question 176. Having three sons under the age of five keeps Jana on her_________
A. knees

B. feet

C. toes

D. legs

Question 177. The judge show that the murderer had shown a callous________ for human life.
A. disregard

B. ignorance

C. omission

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D. neglect