Vocabulary
Which of the following noun means an obstacle, difficulty, or hard nut to crack that you must deal with?
A) trinket
B) hurdle
C) relief
D) reservation
B) hurdle
"You shouldn't argue _______ your parents about trivial matters."
A) on
B) at
C) with
D) to
C) with
It is important ________ (follow) the shop's hygiene rules at all times.
A) follow
B) following
C) to follow
D) followed
C) to follow
Over the past three years, this popular program ________ more than 1,200 students across the region.
A) inspires
B) was inspired
C) inspired
D) has inspired
D) has inspired
________ (1) the competitive job market can be challenging, but Ryan ________ (2) by a leading design enterprise three years ago.
A) (1) Enter / (2) hire
B) (1) Entering / (2) was hiring
C) (1) To Enter / (2) hired
D) (1) Entering / (2) was hired
D) (1) Entering / (2) was hired
Complete the sentence: "Parents often worry about the high financial _______ of trendy lifestyle gadgets and café hopping."
A) burden
B) genius
C) achievement
D) descriptor
A) burden
"The police are looking _______ the case of the missing boy to find clues."
A) after
B) for
C) into
D) at
B) for
________ (work) late shifts can be quite tiring for most students.
A) Work
B) Worked
C) To work
D) Working
D) Working
Listen! Someone ________ at the front door while we are discussing our English project.
A) knocks
B) is knocking
C) knocked
D) has knocked
B) is knocking
Senior managers know they can always ________ Ryan to solve complex issues under pressure.
A) count on
B) look after
C) break down
D) care for
A) count on
Which adjective describes a student who is always on time for an appointment, meeting, or roll call?
A) bitter
B) suspicious
C) punctual
D) terrified
C) punctual
After hours of debate, we finally ________ (1) a decision on the budget. However, Tom still ________ (2) the team about minor details.
A) (1) agreed with / (2) argued over
B) (1) agreed about / (2) argued from
C) (1) agreed to / (2) argued for
D) (1) agreed on / (2) argued with
D) (1) agreed on / (2) argued with
It is essential for students ________ (1) their vocabulary daily and avoid ________ (2) until the night before the exam.
A) (1) review / (2) cram
B) (1) to review / (2) cramming
C) (1) reviewing / (2) to cram
D) (1) to review / (2) to cram
B) (1) to review / (2) cramming
While the event coordinator ________ (1) out handouts to the guests, the headmaster suddenly ________ (2) the auditorium to announce the schedule change.
A) (1) handed / (2) was entering
B) (1) was handing / (2) entered
C) (1) had handed / (2) enters
D) (1) is handing / (2) has entered
B) (1) was handing / (2) entered
Jason had always been shy, but after he ________ (1) about the new charity project online, he decided ________ (2) a presentation to introduce it to his classmates.
A) (1) had learnt / (2) give
B) (1) had learnt / (2) to give
C) (1) learning / (2) giving
D) (1) learns / (2) given
B) (1) had learnt / (2) to give
Although the restaurant service was initially praised, their reputation was soon ________ (1) due to unprofessional management, and the event coordinator felt completely ________ (2) by the poor food quality.
A) (1) tarnished / (2) stunned
B) (1) enriched / (2) approachable
C) (1) guaranteed / (2) swift
D) (1) justified / (2) well-off
A) (1) tarnished / (2) stunned
Although the project was difficult, Emily never ________ (1) help from others. Instead, she chose to ________ (2) the mysterious disappearance of the funds on her own.
A) (1) cared for / (2) look for
B) (1) asked about / (2) look after
C) (1) asked for / (2) look into
D) (1) heard of / (2) look through
C) (1) asked for / (2) look into
Before starting the shift, the supervisor made the new staff ________ (1) the safety guidelines. They didn't mind ________ (2) extra hours, but they could not help ________ (3) frustrated by the heavy paperwork.
A) (1) read / (2) working / (2) feeling
B) (1) to read / (2) to work / (3) feel
C) (1) reading / (2) working / (3) to feel
D) (1) read / (2) to work / (3) felt
A) (1) read / (2) working / (2) feeling
While the draft slides ________ (1) by Sarah and me yesterday, Ryan was resting at home. Since that event, five new contracts ________ (2) by enthusiastic clients, and by next December, Ryan ________ (3) at the company for three full years.
A) (1) prepared / (2) have signed / (3) will be working
B) (1) are prepared / (2) were signed / (3) has worked
C) (1) were being prepared / (2) have been signed / (3) will have been working
D) (1) were preparing / (2) are signed / (3) works
C) (1) were being prepared / (2) have been signed / (3) will have been working
Emily spends her Saturdays ________ (1) abandoned dogs and cats by cleaning cages. She hopes that one day someone will adopt him, proving that helping animals is far more important than ________ (2) money.
A) (1) feed / (2) make
B) (1) feeding / (2) making
C) (1) to feed / (2) made
D) (1) fed / (2) to make
B) (1) feeding / (2) making
Despite facing a massive financial ________ (1) and tight deadlines, the candidate remained remarkably ________ (2) during the intense interview panel, showing a truly mature ________ (3) toward professional hurdles.
A) (1) burden/ (2) approachable / (3) attitude
B) (1) burden / (2) mature / (3) manner
C) (1) hurdle/ (2) punctual / (3) explanation
D) (1) hurdle/ (2) well-off / (3) impression
B) (1) burden / (2) mature / (3) manner
When the missing boy was finally found, the police ________ (1) the suspicious vehicle, while his mother ________ (2) him for wandering off, and local residents ________ (3) the case online.
A) (1) pointed at / (2) shouted at / (3) talked about
B) (1) looked into / (2) shouted at / (3) were talking about
C) (1) looked for / (2) laughed at / (3) heard about
D) (1) pointed towards / (2) looked after / (3) learned about
B) (1) looked into / (2) shouted at / (3) were talking about
Instead of ________ (1) time on unimportant tasks, the manager arranged ________ (2) the new software installed immediately. There is no point on ________ (3) the technical team when the glitch was unexpected.
A) (1) wasting / (2) to have / (3) to blame
B) (1) waste / (2) having / (3) to blame
C) (1) wasting / (2) to have / (3) blaming
D) (1) wasted / (2) to having / (3) blamed
C) (1) wasting / (2) to have / (3) blaming
By the time the manager arrived at the office yesterday, the technical team ________ (1) on the server error for three hours. All broken files ________ (2) immediately, and the system ________ (3) back online before the morning meeting began.
A) (1) had been working / (2) were backed up / (3) had been brought
B) (1) have worked / (2) backed up / (3) is brought
C) (1) were working / (2) have been backed up / (3) will be brought
D) (1) had worked / (2) are backed up / (3) had brought
A) (1) had been working / (2) were backed up / (3) had been brought(1) were being prepared / (2) have been signed / (3) will have been working
Emily loves volunteering at the animal shelter. Last weekend, while she ________ (1) the enclosures, a lost puppy wandered in. By next month, she ________ (2) at the shelter for two full years, earning an outstanding ________ (3) among local residents for her dedication.
A) (1) was cleaning / (2) will have been volunteering / (3) reputation
B) (1) was cleaning / (2) has volunteered / (3) itinerary
C) (1) is cleaning / (2) volunteers / (3) assembly
D) (1) had cleaned / (2) will volunteer / (3) financial burden
A) (1) was cleaning / (2) will have been volunteering / (3) reputation