TIếng Anh 12 - Phần: Bài tập

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1. IDIOMS VOH Question 1: The political candidate knew the issue was a hot ., so he deferred to hischief of staff, who directe d questions to the committee chairperson. A. tomato B. potato C. pot D. dog Question 2:.Don't let my mother watch any of those sappy movies—she cries at the drop of a A. hat B. bag C. cat D. rag Question 3:When yourprogramme first started I thought it was the best thing since sliced A. cake B. break C. bread D. bead Question 4: Denisehas been burning the midnight trying to finish this report, so she must be exhausted. A. lamp B. candle C. oil D. gas Question 5: Iwas excited to start taking night classes after work, but now, without enough time to devote either to school or to my job, I feel like I'm falling between stools. A. one B. two C. three D. four Question 6: You’d better leave now if you want to arrive early for the exam .Break a leg! A. good luck B. Good night C. Good bye D. Good job Question 7: You’d better the books if you want to pass your exam on Friday. A. hit B. beat C. stab D. bite Question 8: I think he’ll pay you back your money – when . fly. A. birds B. cats C. cocks D. pigs Question 9: . I don't mind driving this time-she's scratched my plenty of times. A. head B. back C. stomach D. heart Question 10: .Duncan Smith hit the nail on the .when he said that the Prime Minister promised so much and yet changed so little. A. head B. back C. leg D. foot Question 11: At school, people always used to take the out of him for having red hair. A. cat B. dog C. mickey D. rat Question 12They . their car at our disposal for our entire stay. A. had B. took C. put D. got Question 13:I'm sorry, I can't. I have a . headache. A. splitting B. biting C. sleeping D. chipping Question 14This food is the house, you don’t have to pay for it. A. at B. on C. in D. at Question 15:My parents are going to hit the roof if they find out we had a party here A. become angry B. become sad C. become worried D. become nervous Question 16:When I hear stories of cruelty to animals, it makes my boil. A. stomach B. oil C. blood D. head Question 17:She is a rising star as a standup comedian, always able to bring down the during each performance. A. house B. rain C. roof D. kennel Question 18 We paid through the to get the car fixed. A. head B. nose C. lips D. mouth Question 19: Stop about the bush, John! Just tell me exactly what the problem is. A. rushing B. hiding C. beating D. moving Question 20:I usually buy my clothes . It’s cheaper than going to a dress- maker. A. off the peg B. on the house C. in public D. on the shelf Question 21I caught the last bus by the skin of my . A. mouth B. leg C. neck D. teeth Question 22: It was a joke! I was pulling your . A. thumb B. hair C. toe D. leg Question 23 I always get ___in my stomach before visiting the dentist. A. worms B. butterflies C. crabs D. hedgehogs Question 24: Those smart phones are selling like . If you want one, you’d better buy one now before they’re all gone A. shooting stars B. fresh bread C. hot cakes D. wild oats Question 25 I haven’t had an accident yet but I’ve had a number of shaves. A. narrow B. near C. close D. tiny Question 26: My father refused to eat meat that had been fired. He had in his bonnet about causing cancer A. bug B. a bee C. a bull D. an ant Question 27 I dropped a . when talking with my best friend, and now he doesn't want to talk to me.
2. A. rock B. stone C. brick D. sand Question 28 What the president said is not to be printed. It's the record. A. on B. of C. off D. without Question 29 I can’t stand Mr. Brian. He’s always blowing his own - telling everyone how good he is at everything. A. balloon B. breath C. mind D. trumpet Question 30 He could always find ___with something, either in my writing or in my personality. A. error B. fault C. mistakes D. wrong Question 31The two groups of bullies fought tooth and ___ before the police came last night. A. claw B. nail C. feet D. both A and B Question 32The complaints he received were like water off a duck’s ___. A. back B. wings C. feather D. body Question 33:I couldn't think of a way to present my view so that no one would take it . . A. miss B. amiss C. easy D. relax Question 34 Where were you? I have been looking for you high and low. A. here and there B. everywhere C. nowhere D. both A and B Question35 My little house is spick and span Question 36 Working irregular hours is all part and parcel of being a journalist. A. integral B. crucial C. essential D. all are correct Question 37 The opposition will be elected into government at the next election, without a ___ of a doubt A. shade B. shadow C. benefit D. hue Question 38 He didn’t hat an eye when he realized he failed the exam again. A. didn’t want to see B. didn’t show surprise C. wasn’t happy D. didn’t care Question 39 They are getting married. They have just the news to their friends. A. told B. informed C. broken D. had Question 40:I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry. A. hopeless B. hopeful C. unsuccessful D. successful Question 41: Don't let all this praise go to your A. mind B. brain C. head D. mouth Question 42: It never rains but it A. clouds B. pours C. storms D. dries Question 43: Boss: So, Rita, you left work early yesterday? Worker: Yeah, and did I ever get in hot water for that! A .be in trouble. B. take a warm bath. C. get so tired D. be sorry Question 44 A: What did you think of Chuck? B: Oh, we hit it off right away A argued as soon as they met. B quickly became friends. C didn’t like each other. D stopped talking soon Question 45 We don't go there often - just off . on. A. or B. and C. but D. then Question 46 I'm worried she may be getting cold about our trip to Patagonia. A. blood B. head C. heart D. feet Question 47 It’s a date. I have never gone out with him before. A. hot B. blind C. secret D. first Question 48: I don’t have anything in common with my brother. We’re like chalk and A. cheese B. butter C. milk D. bread Question 49: If you need me, just call me. I can come at the drop of a A. hat B. bag C. cat D. rag Question50 .I have to work at two jobs to make meet. A. end B. ends C. ending D. ended Question 51 Mary broke a dining-room window and had to face the when her father got home. A. wall B. music C. stick D. water Question 52:Tommy is the sheep in his family: he is the only member who has not made a success of his life. A. black B. grey C. yellow D. white Question 53 The weather is going to change soon; I feel it in my ___ A. body B. legs C. skin D. bones Question 54 I’ve never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my___ A. piece of cake B. sweets and candy C. biscuit D. cup of tea Question 55:The sixth time he called me at night was the___. A. last cause B. last straw C. touch and go D. hot air
3. Question56 : I couldn't believe that they were brothers. They were as different as___. A. Mars from Jupiter B. chalk from cheese C. salt and sugar D. milk from honey Question 57: It is raining___. A. cats and mice B. goats and sheep C. horses and goats D. cats and dogs Question58: It was a serious operation but he made a complete recovery and was soon as fit as a fiddle. A. in careful health B. in easy health C. in quiet health D. in good health Question 59:Since she won the lottery last week she has been feeling on the top of the world. A. very proud B. very happy C. very excited D. very wealthy Question 60 Chales is having a lot of problems with his business but at least he is keeping his head above the water. A. not downing B keeping dry C. managing to survive D. trying to swim Question61. In the end she lost her temper and told her daughter to hold her tongue. A stand still B speak up C start speaking D. be quiet Question 62 Jack has egg ___ because he couldn't remember how to spell "Batman"! A. on his teeth B. on his face C. on his shirt D. on his fingers Question 63 As the maestro lifted his baton the theater was so still you could hear ___ A. his heartbeat B. a pin drop C. bird wings D. the drum beating Question 64 I think I understand the nuts and ___ of the operation. A. screws B. hammer C. nails D. bolts Question 65 He likes being a big in a small pond. A. cat B. snail C. shark D. fish Question66 Honesty and patience are part and in this job. A. smart B. card C. parcel D. hard Question 67 While Anne was . probation, she reported to the police regularly. A. on B. in C. at D. off Question 68 He is like a fish out of water whenever he goes to the party. A feels uncomfortable B. feels dry C. feels thirty D. feels silly Question 69 He does not really go around with many People because-he's a bit of a lone wolf . A. single person B. lonely person C. unhappy person D. simple person Question 70: No one mentions him because he is regarded as the black sheep of the family. A. the one with the sense of humor B. the one with a bad reputation C. the one who is always late D. the one who never washes Question 71: I wouldn’t say I never see eye to eye with my employers but sometimes they can make extraordinary demands. A. totally side B totally work C. totally agree D. totally disagree Question 72 I think the time has now come when we'll simply have to call it a day A. stop trying B. stop thinking C. stop working D. stop going Question73.All right then if you like I'll put my cards on the table . A. I'll tell you a story B. I'll tell you what to do C. I'll tell you something dD. I'll tell you my honest opinion Question 74 Well in the first place all the windows are broken, which is a real pain in the neck A. a bad ache B. a serious ache C. a serious problem D. a bad shock Question75 .Yes, I agree but at the same time it's not the end of the world A. worth worrying about B worth talking about C. worth looking at D.worth speaking about Question76. I prefer to talk to people face to face rather than to talk on the phone. A. in person B. facing them C. looking at them D. seeing them Question 77 You certainly couldn’t call him modest because he is always blowing his own trumpet. A. saying how fit he is B. saying how healthy he is C. saying how clever he is Question 78 As far as Alex was concerned this was the last straw and he vowed he would never risk money on a horse ever again. A. the final decision B. the final moment C. the final disaster D. the final occasion Question79 I would advise you to do that as well and in that way you will kill two birds with one stone. A. get things done twice B. get something done two times C. get two things done at the same time D. get two things done twice Question 80: I suppose she was the apple of your eye at the time A. your favorite fruit B. your favorite meal C. your favorite person D. your favorite book Question 8"Where did you hear about that?" - "Just word of "
4. A. eyes B. nose C. mouth D. ears Question 82 "What's wrong?"- "I'm a bit the weather." A. in B. under C. at D . off Question 83 . "You've been rude to me all day, and I've had it. That's the last .!" A. moment B. second C. minute D. straw Question 84 . "Let's all be very careful what we say at the meeting tomorrow. I don't want anyone putting their . in their mouth." A arm B. hand C. figure D. foot Question85 I wanted to ask her what she thought of her ex-husband, but I figured it was better to let sleeping . lie." A. cat B. dog C. fish D. cow Question86 . "Her husband is awful; they fight all the time but I think it takes to tango." A. one B. two C. three D. four Question 87 "I have decided that this summer I am going to learn how to scuba dive." "Me too! I have already paid for the course. Great minds alike!" A think B. hear C. listen D tell Question 88 When my girl friend and my brother got in a fight I had to help my brother because blood is than water." A thinner B. thicker C. better D. more Question 89 "Whenever that professor says something I don't like, I have to bite my " A. tongue B. mouth C. lips D. eyes Question 90. "Sorry I was late for the meeting today; I got stuck in traffic." "That's okay; better late than " A. never B. no C. not D. none Question 91"Don't tell me how to do this; show me because Actions speak louder than " A. words B. speech C. work D. jobs Question 92 I'd like to do something to change the world but whatever I do seems like a drop in the " A. bucket B. garbage C. rubbish D. river Question 93 They tried in vain to save enough money to buy a house and so finally they rented one. A. without money B. without trial C. without success D. without work Question 94 You shouldn’t worry about the exam because you have prepared well and you will probably find it a piece of cake. A. easy to digest B. easy to read C. easy to start D. very easy Question 95 :My son would love to have a Buzz Light month toy for his birthday. Do you have any at your store?- Sorry, madam. They are out of stock. A. bankrupt B. broken C. not available D. stacked Question 96 He travels___ for 20 years and then he decided to return home. A. father away B. far and wide C. far from it D. farthest of all Question97 . Remember to appreciate what your friends do for you. You shouldn’t take them___ A. as a rule B. as usual C. out of habit D. for granted Question 98 . I know his name, but I can’t recall it at the moment. It’s on the tip of ___. A. tongue B. brain C. mind D. memory Question 99 Now that they have read it in___, they believe me. A. red and blue B. blue and red C. white and black D. black and white Question 100: I’ve got to run an errand. I’ll be back in a minute. A. manage the company B. do the household chores C. work on a night shift D. do the homework Question 101:Four soldiers have faced charges since the scandal came to light last fall. A. hidden B. revealed C. believed D. relieved Question102: I really put my in it when I asked her about her job. I didn’t know she’d just been fired. A. head B. foot C. feet D. minds Question103: .I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry. A. hopeless B. hopeful C. unsuccessful D. successful Question104:In the future, the robot will not cost an and a leg. A. arm B. hand C. foot D. nail Question105 He was arrested on the on the way to the airport. A. spot B. sport C. slot D. top