Câu 1 They were reluctant to make changes, but we managed to ______ them ______. (to persuade somebody)

Câu 2 Children often ______ one of their parents, either in their mannerisms or in the way they look. (to resemble)

Câu 3 After ______ a few unexpected difficulties, they decided to scrap the project. (to stop because something is in the way)

Câu 4 They were ______ of the apartment by their landlord when they could no longer afford the rent. (to be forced to leave)

Câu 5 When I was at school, some teachers unfairly ______ children who avoided sport because they preferred more creative interests and pastimes. (to choose someone to attack or criticise)

Câu 6 Once bad weather ______, people tend to stay at home rather than go out. (to start and become permanent)

Câu 7 Doctors and medical experts were unable to ______ why some people survived the virus and others didn't. (to understand or know the reason for something)

Câu 8 She ______ a story about ghosts in the cellar to stop us going down there, but of course we didn't believe her. (to invent a story)

Câu 9 At the age of 38 he ______ the post of President, but lacked sufficient experience to be taken seriously. (to apply for a job in politics, competing against other people for the same job)

Câu 10 Despite massive promotion by the tourist board, it took a long time for tourism to ______ again after the terrorist attacks. (to improve, to get better)

Câu 11 Although many companies offer their employees a pension programme, many decide to ______ of the programme and make their own arrangements. (to decide not to take part in something)

Câu 12 A lot of applicants expressed an interest in the job, but only a handful ______ for the interview. (to arrive for a meeting, appointment, etc.)

Câu 13 Air pollution can ______ asthma and other chest diseases in those most vulnerable. (to start)

Câu 14 People who use credit cards unwisely can easily ______ debts of thousands of pounds every month. (to make debts go up quickly)

Câu 15 By the time he was 18, he had ______ his mind that he wanted to be famous. (to decide on something)

Câu 16 d1. It's often a good idea to ______ some money for a 'rainy day'. (to save money)

Câu 17 d2. Technology is moving at such a fast pace it is no longer possible to ______ all the latest developments. (to understand or assimilate information / keep pace with)

Câu 18 d3. Nobody was ______ by the government's false figures on unemployment. (to be fooled or tricked)

Câu 19 d5. He ______ the job that was offered to him, even though he was desperate for the money. (to refuse something which is offered)

Câu 20 d7. Most people will ______ a stressful job if the money is good enough. (to tolerate something which is not very pleasant)

Câu 21 d9. He was unable to make the speech, so I was asked to ______ and make it on his behalf. (to take the place of someone - often also used with 'for')

Câu 22 d10. A lot of people are ______ the idea of working for themselves because of the lack of a regular salary. (to be discouraged from doing something, usually because of a potentially negative outcome)