I really must go and lie down for a while; I’ve got a _______ headache.
A.cutting
B.ringing
C.splitting
D.cracking

The doctor gave the patient_____ examination to discover the cause of his collapse.
A.a thorough
B.a whole
C.an exact
D.a universal

There used to be many centenarians on this island, ________ attracted twenty scientists going there last year.
A.this
B.who
C.where
D.which

He managed to keep his job ______ the manager had threatened to sack him.
A.although
B.despite
C.unless
D.therefore

The accident was caused by a taxi driver _______ the traffic light.
A.rushing
B.jumping
C.missing
D.beating

____ did I realise that the burglar was still in the house.
A.Only after
B.Only then
C.Seldom
D.Under no circumstances

The roadworks made _______ to the hotel from the main road difficult.
A.access
B.entrance
C.ways
D.approach

On Tet occasion this year, we had a meeting and decided to _______ to hold a party and invited all the teachers who had taught us at high school.
A.pay on the nail
B.pass the buck
C.dish out
D.chip in

A.handed
B.influenced
C.translated
D.regarded

A.familiar
B.redundant
C.customary
D.reluctant