Bài Tập Trắc Nghiệm Chuyên Đề: Nghĩa cụm động từ (Tiếng Anh Lớp 10, 11, 12)

Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 12 to 17.
Life Stories That Inspire Generations
(12) __________ life stories stand out because they show how individuals transform personal struggles into universal lessons. Every biography we read offers another window into resilience and creativity.
Much of this influence comes from figures who dared to challenge (13) __________ or push scientific boundaries. Their legacy proves that real progress is never free of obstacles.
To keep their memory alive, societies must (14) __________ their achievements, learning not only from success but also from mistakes. When we explore a diversity of narratives, we understand how different experiences still connect through common values.
(15) __________ their perseverance, admired leaders encourage us to rethink what it means to live with purpose. Their (16) __________ demonstrates that courage is contagious.
Concepts like leadership, sacrifice, and hope are not just abstract nouns; they form the vocabulary of human greatness. Related adjectives—inspiring, determined, fearless—remind us of qualities worth cultivating.
Let's honor these role models and make sure we do not ignore these lessons, but instead take (17) __________ step in continuing their mission with integrity.

Embrace Imperfection and Stop Pleasing Everyone

Many people feel pressure to stay busy, satisfy others, and complete too (16) ______ tasks each day. However, some readers have discovered that doing less can improve both happiness and well-being. By reducing unnecessary (17) ______, they have gained more time, energy, and peace of mind.

One important lesson is to stop trying to please everyone. Accepting short (18) ______ of discomfort and allowing (19) ______ to solve their own problems can protect emotional energy. Another is to accept that things do not need to be perfect. For instance, choosing a suitable travel plan quickly instead of searching endlessly can save time and reduce stress.

People can also (20) ______ phone calls instead of sending constant messages. Planning regular downtime, taking short breaks, and focusing on one important task at a time may also make life easier. Doing less does not mean achieving less. (21) ______, it can help people live more calmly, clearly, and effectively.

(Adapted from: https://www.theguardian.com)

Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.

Discover the Magic of Iceland!

Looking for an unforgettable travel destination? Iceland offers stunning landscapes and exciting adventures. Visitors can explore colorful streets in Reykjavik, enjoy natural hot springs, and discover unique volcanic scenery.

In the capital city, travelers can find (1)____ interesting cafés, galleries, and museums to explore. Reykjavik is also famous for its lively cultural life and (2)____ architecture.

The Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa (3)____ by volcanic activity, attracts tourists from around the world.

Visitors can enjoy (4)____ views of glaciers, waterfalls, and lava fields.

Iceland is a destination (5)____ nature and culture meet in perfect harmony. Every year, thousands of travelers (6)____ for Iceland to explore its magnificent natural wonders.

Come and discover the magic of Iceland and start your unforgettable journey today!

(Adapted from Reading Explorer)

Protect Our Environment Every Day!
Discover what simple changes we can make in our daily routines to benefit the environment.
Current challenges:
Industrial activities and widespread urban development have destroyed forests and (7) _____ habitats. Additionally, we (8) _____ 500 million plastic bottles every week, contributing to land and ocean pollution. This waste leads to the deaths of countless marine animals each year.
Steps we can take!
Choose eco-friendly products and reduce water consumption at home. This helps decrease the (9) _____ of resources needed for production.
• Avoid products packaged in excess materials. (10) _____ buying single-use plastic water bottles, use a refillable water bottle! This helps lower the (11) _____ of waste you generate.
• Compost biodegradable waste and (12) _____ organic materials whenever possible. Separate food scraps from recyclable items for better waste management.

Accepting Diversity!
Let's explore how we can appreciate and promote a Multicultural World in our lives.
Facts and Figures:
The world is (7) _____ to various cultures, each contributing to our global heritage.
Over 7,000 languages are spoken worldwide. (8) ______ language offers a unique perspective on life and expresses ideas that may not exist in (9) ______ languages.
Positive Actions!
(10) ______ cultural festivals and events in your area to experience diversity firsthand.
(11) ____________ supporting only large corporations, consider backing local businesses that manufacture products from various cultures and help promote economies.
A multicultural world (12) ________ our lives in many ways. By accepting diversity and learning from one another, we can create a more harmonious society for everyone.

Amy Tan was born on February 19, 1952 in Oakland, California. Tan (1)_________ up in Northern California, (2)_________ when her father and older brother both died from brain tumors in 1966, she moved with her mother and younger brother to Europe, where she attended high school in Montreux, Switzerland. She returned to the United States for college. After college, Tan worked as a language development consultant and as a corporate freelance writer. In 1985, she wrote the story "Rules of the Game" for a writing workshop, which (3)_________ the early foundation for her first novel The Joy Luck Club. Published in 1989, the book explored the relationship between Chinese women and their Chinese–American daughters, and became the longest–running New York Times bestseller for that year. The Joy Luck Club received numerous awards, including the Los Angeles Times Book Award. It has been translated into 25 languages, including Chinese, and was made into a major motion picture for (4)_________ Tan co–wrote the screenplay. Tan's (5)_________ works have also been adapted into several different forms of media.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5. The conference ________ by non-governmental organizations was about globalization.
A. plans
B. planning
C. planned
D. is planning
Question 6. He arrived ________ than anyone else, so he had to wait more than an hour.
A. earlier
B. more early
C. early
D. earliest
Question 7. As soon as he ________ dinner, he will take the children for a walk to a nearby playground.
A. finishes
B. will finish
C. had finished
D. finished
Question 8. Police said the thieves were obviously well acquainted ________ the alarm system at the department store.
A. with
B. to
C. of
D. in
Question 9. His parents don't approve of what he does, ________?
A. do they
B. don't they
C. did they
D. didn't they
Question 10. Air pollution is getting more and more serious in ________ big cities such as Hanoi and Beijing.
A. the
B. a
C. an
D. x
Question 11. Yesterday the naval authorities ________ the reports in Friday's newspapers that they had exploded three bombs near an unknown submarine.
A. published
B. confirmed
C. re-stated
D. agreed
Question 12. She had been depressed all day but she started to ________ after she heard that she was promoted.
A. turn up
B. cheer up
C. take up
D. break up
Question 13. In the sustainable agriculture, farmers try ________ the use of chemicals and fertilizers.
A. to limit
B. limiting
C. limited
D. limit
Question 14. It's a good idea in theory, but it's going to be hard to put in into ________.
A. practice
B. trial
C. test
D. examination
Question 15. Yesterday I ________ in the park when I saw Dick playing football.
A. was walking
B. is walking
C. has walked
D. has been walking
Question 16. Laura had a blazing ________ with Eddie and stormed out of the house.
A. word
B. row
C. gossip
D. chat
Question 17. The trees ________ more and more in our countryside next year.
A. will plant
B. will be planted
C. are planted
D. plant
Question 18. To many children, playing computer games is a form of ________.
A. relax
B. relaxingly
C. relaxation
D. relaxed
Question 19. An important rule in Tim's family is that they have to pay ________ visits to their grandparents in the countryside.
A. customary
B. normal
C. usual
D. regular

While some people remain passive observers, (15) ________ become catalysts for positive transformation in our world. As environmental concerns grow, our youth are (16) ________ to elderly residents, breaking down generational barriers. The (17) ________ between different community groups has created unprecedented momentum. (18) ________ sustainable practices, our neighborhood has become a model for others. The (19) ________ of our daily choices ripples through generations. A (20) ________ of groundbreaking solutions has sprouted from our community's grassroots movement.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 5: The girl smiled, creating an attractive dimple ______ the corner of her mouth.
A. through
B. at
C. between
D. over

Question 6: The more she insisted she was innocent, ______.
A. they seemed less to believe her
B. they seemed to believe her the less
C. the less did they seem to believe her
D. the less they seemed to believe her

Question 7: ______, I will lend it to you.
A. After I had finished reading that book
B. As soon as I have finished reading that book
C. Since I have finished reading that book
D. Once I finished reading that book

Question 8: To her ______ and inexperienced mind, it was obvious that he was doing their homework.
A. imaginatively
B. imagination
C. imagine
D. imaginative

Question 9: My grandma often tells me about the time ______ motorbikes were rarely seen in the village.
A. that
B. which
C. where
D. when

Question 10: I am sure she will ______ the chance of applying for such scholarship.
A. stand for
B. get over
C. take up
D. jump at

Question 11: The student had to keep his ______ to the grindstone all year and passed the entrance exam into the university he wanted.
A. heart
B. mind
C. nose
D. face

Question 12: ______ they were rich, they lived simply and were at peace with all the world.
A. Therefore
B. Despite
C. Although
D. However

Question 13: I enjoy watching some of the television programs on ______ affairs.
A. current
B. real
C. present
D. actual

Question 14: My little son really hates ______ waiting at the dentist.
A. having been kept
B. to keep waiting
C. being kept
D. keeping

Question 15: You think that they will be able to do it well, ______?
A. don't you
B. won't they
C. won't you
D. don't they

Question 16: Since you want to feel like a princess, ______ an appointment early enough to get your hair and nails done by a professional.
A. make
B. apply
C. get
D. take

Question 17: There's a ______ chance that he will win her affection.
A. short
B. thin
C. slim
D. small

Question 18: The box held a ______ ring encircled with deep, ruby baguettes.
A. beautiful diamond colorless
B. diamond colorless beautiful
C. colorless beautiful diamond
D. beautiful colorless diamond

Question 19: If a person ______ in more food than required to meet the body's needs, the excess calories are converted to fat.
A. would take
B. has taken
C. takes
D. took

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Son La promotes reading and digital innovation

On April 21, 2026, Son La opened the Book and Science-Technology Festival at Tay Bac Square. The event, (1) ________ to promote reading culture and scientific creativity, attracted visitors to book displays, STEM activities, Robotics/Robocon demonstrations and (2) ________ learning spaces. It also encouraged students to (3) ________ knowledge from books in practical technological activities.
In recent years, Son La has developed community libraries, “Knowledge Houses” and STEM classes, creating a learning ecosystem (4) ________ traditional values are connected with modern innovation. The Provincial Data Centre, officially opened at the festival, uses AI to analyse and standardise data, helping the province (5) ________ a solid foundation for data sharing. These initiatives are expected to improve access to knowledge, foster innovative thinking, and help the province (6) ________ digital transformation more effectively.

Vietnam to recruit 22,000 teachers to make English a second language in schools
The draft proposal, unveiled at a consultation (7) __________ on Sept. 22, outlines a long-term roadmap through 2045 that aims to embed English across (8) __________ levels of education. By that time, officials envision English being widely used in 50,000 schools, serving nearly 30 million students and one million teachers and lecturers.
The plan will be (9) __________ in three phases: five years from 2025 to 2030, 10 years from 2030 to 2040, and a final five-year stretch to 2045. Its key priorities include overhauling teacher training programs, (10) __________ exams and assessments, developing new curricula and learning materials and deploying digital technology and artificial intelligence in classrooms.
To (11) __________ immediate needs, the ministry says 12,000 new English teachers must be recruited for preschools and 10,000 for primary schools, (12) __________ at least 200,000 existing teachers will be retrained to teach in English by 2030. Vietnam currently has more than 1.05 million preschool and general education teachers, of whom only around 30,000 specialize in English.

Vietnam’s Digital Transformation in Education

In recent years, Vietnam has witnessed a significant increase in the (1) ______ of schools adopting digital learning platforms. With rapid technological development, online education has become an essential part of the national education system.

Many educational applications, (2) ______ to support both teachers and students, have improved learning efficiency and classroom interaction. These platforms offer greater (3) ______ by allowing students to access lessons anytime and anywhere.

Digital learning, (4) ______ has gained popularity since the pandemic, is expected to continue expanding in the coming years. Experts believe that technology can help schools (5) ______ the increasing demand for flexible and personalised education.

However, educators warn that without proper supervision, students may become too dependent on technology and gradually lose the (6) ______ to solve problems independently.

Question 1. A. amount B. quantity C. number D. volume
Question 2. A. designing B. design C. are designed D. designed
Question 3. A. flexible B. flexibility C. flexibly D. flex
Question 4. A. who B. which C. where D. when
Question 5. A. keep up with B. get on with C. come up with D. put up with
Question 6. A. capacity B. attempt C. attention D. intention

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

28. I have great________ for the young teachers who devote their life to teaching children in remote and mountainous areas.
A. intention
B. admiration
C. sympathy
D. consideration

29. I was surprised_______ the way he behaved. It was completely out of character.
A. of
B. at
C. on
D. about

30. Language belongs to everyone, so most people feel that they have a right to______ an opinion about it.
A. hold
B. take
C. lead
D. make

31. Joe_________ a lot of money, which changed his life completely.
A. came up with
B. came into
C. came in for
D. came down with

32. Anne says that she reads about half________ hour a day, at least.
A. an
B. a
C. Ø (zero article)
D. the