Đề 5 springboard

1. Mrs. Jackson was on the point of going out of her apartment when she was ______ short by a phone call from her husband.
   A. caught
   B. halted
   C. brought
   D. stopped

Caught (v) : Interrupted or stopped unexpectedly

2. So many good solutions to the question have been submitted that the committee have had a hard time of deciding which one to______.
   A. adapted
   B. adorn
   C. adept
   D. adopt

Adopt (v) : To take up or choose an idea, plan, or method

3. You needn't treat us to anything; we won't stay long for it's only a _______ visit.
   A. minute
   B. flying
   C. small
   D. speedy

Flying (adj) : Short, quick, or rushed

4. Burt knows his chances against the better skilled opponents are slim, but he is too much of a competitor to give up making at least a _______ at it.
   A. stake
   B. start
   C. stab
   D. stack

Stab (n) : An attempt or effort to do something

5. The pursuit of the escaped prisoner was futile. The criminal knew well how to _______ the police.
   A. elude
   B. derail
   C. retract
   D. distort

Elude (v) : To escape from or avoid something, often cleverly

6. The first amusement park in our city was a _______ success for its owners. Everybody would go there to have a good time.
   A. cracking
   B. ringing
   C. sparking
   D. roaring

Roaring (adj) : Very successful or impressive

7. My tooth isn't aching at the moment, but the unpleasant feeling of stiffness still_______on in my mouth.
   A. remains
   B. lingers
   C. continues
   D. lasts

Lingers (v) : To remain for a longer time than expected

8. The serum couldn't be _______ on the spot aid as the first aid kit lacked needles.
   A. served
   B. catered
   C. distributed
   D. injected

Injected (v) : Introduced a substance, such as a drug, into the body using a syringe

9. I'd opt for a glass of mineral water just to _______ my thirst.
   A. quit
   B. quench
   C. quiver
   D. quieten

Quench (v) : To satisfy thirst or extinguish something

10. "Why haven't you sent the letter to Uncle Jerry?"
    "oh, I'm sorry;I_______ forgot to do it yesterday."
    A. clean
    B. barely
    C. fair
    D. only

Clean (adv) : Completely or thoroughly