Nguyễn Đình Luyện GV: trường THCS Bù Nho – Bù Gia Mập – Bình Phước A. LÝ THUYẾT I. NOUN + FOR 1. a cheque/ credit for (amount of money) tờ ngân phiếu có số tiền Example: She gave me a check for $50. 2. a demand for something Nhu cầu về cái gì Example: Unfortunately, there wasn't enough demand for our product. 3. a need for something Nhu cầu về cái gì Example: There is a real need for discipline in this class. 4. a reason for something giải thích cho, có lí do cho việc gì Example: I have a reason for doing that! 5. reputation for sự nổi tiếng về 6. responsibility for chịu trách nhiệm về 7. regret for lòng thương tiếc 8. fondness for sự yêu mến dành cho 9. application for 10. talent for có tài về II. NOUN + IN 1. a rise in something sự gia tang về Example: There has been a rise in prices recently. 2. an increase in something sự gia tang về Example: We have seen many increases in production levels. 3. a fall in something sự giảm sút về Example: There has been a fall in prices recently. 4. a decrease in something sự giảm sút về Example: We have seen many decreases in production levels. 5. belief in có niềm tin vào 6. delay in sự chậm trễ về 7. experience in có kinh nghiệm về 8. interest in sự quan tâm về 9. difficulty in có khó khăn về III. NOUN + OF 1. a cause of something nguyên nhân của Example: She is the cause of all his problems. 2. a photograph, photo OR a picture of something or someone bức hình về Example: He took a photograph of the mountains. 3. advantage of 4. disadvantage of điểm bất lợi 5. fear of sợ cái gì 6. habit of thói quen về 7. knowledge of sự hiểu biết về - 1 - Nguyễn Đình Luyện GV: trường THCS Bù Nho – Bù Gia Mập – Bình Phước 8. love of lòng yên thương về 9. memory of để tưởng nhớ đến ai 10. process of đang thực hiện 1 nhiệm vụ 11. On behalf of Thay mặt cho 12. way of cách thức cho, giải pháp cho 13. risk of liều lĩnh 14. problem of vấn đề của 15. possibility of có khẳ năng về 16. opportunity of có cơ hội về 17. method of phương pháp của 18. idea of ý tưởng về 19. hope of hy vọng về 20. danger of nguy hiểm của 21. chance of cơ hội về 26. cost of 23. in charge of 24. example of IV. NOUN + TO 1. damage to something làm tổn hại tới ai cái gì Example: I did a lot of damage to my car the other day. 2. an invitation to a celebration, a party… lời mời tới Example: We were invited to their wedding 3. reaction to something phản ứng với ai, cái gì Example: Her reaction to his behavior was quite funny. 4. a solution to a problem giải pháp cho 1 vấn đề Example: He provided the solution to our financial situation. 5. an attitude to something (or TOWARDS something) thía độ với ai cái gì Example: Your attitude to your problems doesn't help them get resolved. 6. dedication to cống hiến cho 7. devotion to sự tận tâm về 8. reaction to phản ứng 9. alternative to thay thế cho 10. with reference to với sự tham khảo 11. preference of A to (over) B sự ưa A hơn B V. NOUN + WITH 16. a relationship with someone or something có mối quan hệ với ai đó Example: My relationship with Mary is wonderful. 17. a connection with someone or something / between two people/things Example: His connections with the CIA are very limited. 18. a contact with someone or something Example: Have you had any contact with Sarah? VI. NOUN + BETWEEN - 2 - Nguyễn Đình Luyện GV: trường THCS Bù Nho – Bù Gia Mập – Bình Phước 1. a connection between TWO things Example: There is no connection between the two crimes. 2. a relationship between TWO things Example: The relationship between the two friends was very strong. 3. a contact between TWO things Example: There is little contact between the two parents. 4. a difference between TWO things Example: There is no difference between those two colors. 5. choice between VII. ON / ABOUT 1. anxiety about 2. doubt about 3. Article/film on/about bài báo/ phim về 4. story about câu chuyện về 5. report on bài tường thuật về VIII. PREPOSITION + NOUN 1. in one’s opinion Example: In my opinion, you are wrong! 2. (to pay) by check (by credit card) Example: I paid the bill by check. 3. (to do something) by accident (do Example: I broke the vase by accident 4. to do something by mistake ( do sơ xuất) Example: I'm afraid I brought the wrong book by mistake. 5. to do something by chance (do tình cờ) Example: I saw Jack at the supermarket by chance. 6. a play, song, book, etc. by someone Example: The opera 'Otello' is by Giuseppe Verdi. 7. (to go / come) for a walk Example: Let's go for a walk. 8. (to go / come) for a swim Example: We went for a swim as soon as we arrived. 9. (to go / come) for a drink Example: Would you like to come over for a drink? 10. (to go / come) for a visit Example: I'd love to come for a visit sometime. 11. (to have something) for breakfast / lunch / dinner / supper (US English) Example: I had bacon and eggs for breakfast. 12. to be OR to fall in love with someone Example: I fell in love with my wife at first sight. 13. in my opinion Example: In my opinion, we need to invest in some development. - 3 - Nguyễn Đình Luyện GV: trường THCS Bù Nho – Bù Gia Mập – Bình Phước 14. (to be) on fire Example: Help! The house is on fire! 15. (to be) on the telephone / phone Example: I think Tom is on the phone at the moment. 16. on television Example: There is a good film on television tonight. 17. on the radio Example: Mahler's fifth was on the radio last night. 18. (to be / go) on a diet Example: I really need to go on a diet. 19. (to be / go) on strike Example: The sanitary engineers have gone on strike again. 20. (to be / go) on holiday (UK English) / vacation (American English) Example: I really need to go on vacation soon. 21. (to be / go) business Example: He went away this weekend on business. 22. (to be / go) on a trip Example: We were on a trip this past weekend. 23. (to be / go) a tour Example: Have you ever been on a tour of the French countryside? 24. (to be / go) on holiday (UK English) / vacation (American English) Example: I really need to go on vacation soon. 25. advice on Example The doctor gave me some advice on stopping smoking. 26. out of date Example: That car is out of date. 27. out of order Example: Why id your radio out of order, you’d better have it mended. 28. Out of fashion # in fashion (không hợp thời trang # hợp thời trang) Example: your shoes are out of fashion you need a new pair ones. 29. At price (với giá) at a good price Example: I bought at 20,000 dong. 30. in + color = dress in color Example: The woman in blue is Nam’s mother. 31. in language Example: Please speak in English. 32. in ink/ pencil Example: Write the answer in the test paper in pencil. 33. book in advance. Example: Tonight, there a fewer people than usual we shouldn’t have booked in advance 34. addiction to Example: His addiction to drug is the result of his parents break up 35. under pressure chịu sức ép 36. under guarantee đang được bảo hành 37. With a hat, tie. 38. By cheque / in cash bằng séc / bằng tiền mặt - 4 - Nguyễn Đình Luyện GV: trường THCS Bù Nho – Bù Gia Mập – Bình Phước 39. Hand in hand tay trong tay 40. Arm in arm tay khoác tay 41. Arm cross khoác tay 42. to be in danger dang gặp nguy hiểm 43. in debt 44. on application 45. on sale / for sale 46. on loan 47. on the whole 48. on hold 49. on order 50. to my mind 51. benefit for 52. at a profit/loss 53. at your convenience 54. at short notice 55. by post 56. by hand 57. by return 58. by law 59. in stock 60. in writing 61. in general 62. in the end 63. in a hurry 64. in bulk - 5 - Nguyễn Đình Luyện GV: trường THCS Bù Nho – Bù Gia Mập – Bình Phước B. VẬN DỤNG I. Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences. 1. He gave her a check _____ a lot of money. A. for B. in C. of D. to 2. The reason _____ this meeting is to discuss the cause of the reduce in price. A. in B. on C. of D. for 3. The decrease _____ profits is due to the bad market. A. for B. in C. of D. to 4. There is a real demand ______ new products. A. in B. on C. for D. with 5. We have seen a fall ______ prices recently. A. in B. of C. to D. on 6. The cause ______ his problems is his family. A. for B. in C. of D. to 7. Did you do any damage ______ the house? A. for B. in C. of D. to 8. I think your attitude _____ your sister is very bad indeed. A. in B. of C. to D. on 9. The difference _____ the two is very slight. A. of B. to C. with D. between 10. He took a photograph ______ his girlfriend. A. on B. for C. of D. in 11. Do you have a good relationship ______ most of your relatives? A. with B. of C. in D. between 12. She wasn't aware ______ his reaction to the problem. A. in B. of C. to D. with 13. Did you send Alice an invitation ______ the party? A. to B. with C. in D. of 14. The connection _______ the two victims was minimal. A. on B. between C. with D. about 15. The advantage ______ having free time is that you can do anything you want with it. A. on B. from C. of D. in 16. ______ my opinion, he is an excellent pianist. A. For B. In C. By D. On 17. I'm afraid I took your coat _____ mistake. A. by B. in C. on D. in 18. He gave her a cheque _______a lot of money. A. on B. in C. for D. of 19. The reason _______this meeting is to discuss the merger. A. for B. from C. between D. of 20. The decrease _______profits is due to the bad market. A. on B. of C. in D. from 21. There is a real demand _______qualified English teachers. - 6 - Nguyễn Đình Luyện GV: trường THCS Bù Nho – Bù Gia Mập – Bình Phước A. for B. of C. with D. on 22. We have seen a fall _______prices recently. A. of B. for C. on D. in 23. The cause _______his problems is his wife. A. on B. for C. of D. in 24. Did you do any damage _______the car? A. on B. in C. to D. for 25. I think your attitude _______your employer is very bad indeed. A. to B. on C. of D. between 26. The difference _______the two is very slight. A. for B. from C. between D. of 27. He took a photograph _______his girlfriend. A. of B. for C. on D. in 28. Do you have a good relationship _______your father? A. for B. of C. with D. on 29. I was surprised _______his reaction to the problem. A. on B. with C. by D. of 30. Did you send Simon an invitation _______the party? A. of B. for C. on D. to 31. The connection _______the two victims was slight. A. for B. between C. from D. of 32. The advantage _______having free time is that you can do anything you want with it. A. on B. for C. of D. in 33. She is ________ holiday now. Can you phone her at 0261.321.578. A. in B. on C. of D. with 34. His addiction _______ surfing the Internet is a problem. A. of B. on C. for D. to 35. ______ my opinion, she would make a splendid wife. A. On B. Of C. With D. In 36. I'm sorry that I took your umbrella ______mistake. A. by B. on C. of D. for 37. Where would you like to go ______holiday this year? A. in B. on C. of D. from 38. Where should we go ______a drink? A. with B. for C. in D. on 39. That book was written ______Stephen King. A. in B. with C. by D. of 40. Donata came across the business idea ______accident! A. on B. in C. with D. by 41. She bought a painting ______Waterhouse. A. of B. with C. for D. by 42. We went ______a short business trip to Gdansk. A. on B. in C. of D. with 43. Would you like to come ______a walk with me? A. with B. for C. in D. of 44. He fell ______love with Joanna over the course of several months. - 7 - Nguyễn Đình Luyện GV: trường THCS Bù Nho – Bù Gia Mập – Bình Phước A. on B. with C. for D. in 45. How long were you ______the phone for? A. in B. on C. with D. of 46. What did you have ______lunch? A. for B. on C. of D. with 47. I'm afraid it's time for her to go ______a diet. A. in B. on C. of D. for 48. Did you see Donata ______chance? A. in B. for C. with D. by 49. Let's drive today. I think the bus drivers are ______strike. A. in B. on C. by D. for 50. He has the advantage ______ speaking English fluently. A. of B. in C. with D. for 51. The main reason ______ taking the course is to improve your language skills A. on B. of C. for D. with 52. Tell me the reason ______ you left me. A. for B. that C. why D. of 53. The reason ______ makes Minh sad is his failure in studying at school. A. why B. that C. of D. for 54. Tweed jackets are ______ fashion. A. in B. on C. out D. of out 55. Long skirts are ______ of fashion at present. A. in B. on C. for D. out 56. The washing machine is ______ order again. Let’s buy a new one. A. out of B. in of C. on of D. for of 57. Your style of hair maybe ______ date at present. A. in B. on C. out of D. in of 58. Those clothes that went ______ of date last year are in store A. in B. from C. out D. of 60. Please give me some advice _______ how to solve that difficulty. A. in B. on C. for D. with 61. We are go ______ tour so accommodation is included in the ticket price. A. in B. of C. for D. on 62. We went ______ a three-days trip to the countryside last week. A. on B. for C. off D. in 63. They are going ______ summer vacation now. A. of B. at C. on D. in 64. My husband has just gone _____ business. Please contact him next week. A. in B. on C. for D. with 65. Is there any good news ______ the television tonight. A. on B. in C. at D. of 66. They are always talking ______ the phone. A. in B. at C. for D. on 67. “Please help us the building is _____ fire.” She shouted _______ the phone. A. in / on B. on / in C. on / on D. in / in 68. _____ your opinion! what are they going to do next? - 8 - Nguyễn Đình Luyện GV: trường THCS Bù Nho – Bù Gia Mập – Bình Phước A. On B. In C. For D. Of 69. Will you come ______ dinner one day? A. on B. in C. of D. for 70. We should not get a train because all employees of national train company are ______ to strike. A. in B. on C. of D. with 71. You are too fat. It’s time you were ______ a diet. A. on B. in C. about D. of 72. There’s a play ______ Shakespear on New Era theater tonight. A. with B. on C. of D. by 73. Today I met jane on the street ______ accident. A. on B. in C. by D. 74. His addiction ______ surfing the Internet is a problem. A. on B. in C. of D. to 75. He has the advantage ______ speaking English fluently. A. of B. for C. on D. in 76. Her anxiety ______ speaking in public caused her to lose the job. A. on B. of C. in D. about 77. His belief ______ god is influenced by his mother. A. in B. of C. on D. for 78. His dedication _______ teaching was impressive. A. on B. in C. to D. of 79. The delay _______ processing the visa caused problems. A. of B. from C. with D. in 80. His devotion _______ biking allowed him to win the competition. A. about B. with C. to D. on 81. The disadvantage _______ flying is that you can't see the scenery along the way. A. of B. about C. with D. for 82. She has a great deal of experience _______ introducing new products to international markets. A. of B. on C. in D. about 83. His fear _______ flying made travel difficult. A. on B. of C. for D. in 84. Her fondness _______ traveling led to her career in the travel industry. A. on B. for C. about D. with 85. His habit ______ smoking in restaurants caused many problems in California. A. of B. on C. about D. with 86. Her career as a pilot evolved out of her interest _______ flying. A. on B. of C. with D. in 87. Her knowledge _______ climbing helped her during the competition. A. in B. about C. of D. with 88. His love _______ singing developed when he was a child. A. with B. of C. about D. on 89. Their memories ______ traveling in Africa will stay with them forever. A. of B. on C. for D. with 90. I think his preference _______ speaking his native language is natural. A. for B. on C. for D. in 91. The process _____painting such a large mural is more complicated than you might think. - 9 - Nguyễn Đình Luyện GV: trường THCS Bù Nho – Bù Gia Mập – Bình Phước A. in B. of C. about D. in 92. His reaction ______ winning the prize was quite funny. A. about B. in C. to D. of 93. The criminal's regret ________ committing the crime did not convince the judge. A. for B. on C. in D. about 94. The magazine's report ______ choosing the right car was not well researched. A. on B. in C. of D. for 95. Her reputation _______ lying is well known. A. in B. of C. for D. with 96. His responsibility _____ completing the project on time was acknowledged by the company. A. in B. for C. with D. about 97. There was a rise _______ the demand ________ smoke alarms that week. A. on / on B. on / of C. in / for D. for / in 98. Can I pay you ______ cash or _______ cheque. A. in / in B. on . on C. by / by D. in / by 99. I don't know if I believe his story ______ seeing a UFO. A. about B. of C. on D. in 100. The woman _______ blue over there is my aunt in law. A. on B. with C. in D. of 101. His talent _______ learning languages was impressive. A. on B. for C. in D. about 102. That article is ______ cooking. A. in B. of C. for D. on 103. The reasons ______ homelessness are many, but there is a great demand _____ a plan ______ action to end it. A. for / for / of B. for / in / on C. for / for / on D. on / for / in 104. I bought that house ______ good price. A. at B. for C. in D. of 103. The man hadn't had any contact ______ his family in many years. A. about B. of C. with D. on 104. There is a great need ______ low-cost housing in this country as an answer ______ the homeless problem. A. for / for B. to / to C. to / for D. for / to 105. The news program showed a photograph ______ a family living in boxes under a bridge. A. of B. on C. in D. for 106. When there is an increase ______unemployment and a decrease ______ the temperature, the problem becomes greater. A/ on / on B. in / in C. for / for D. of / of 107. The fire chief told him there was no reason ______ that. A. on B. of C. about D. for 108. "I want to keep a good relationship _______ you guys," George told the chief. A. between B. for C. with D. on 109. He noticed an increase ________ the curiosity of his neighbors after the burned cake incident. A. in B. of C. for D. on 110. If you plan to visit New York, you should have a map ________ the streets. A. on B. of C. about D. for - 10 - . cho 10. with reference to với sự tham khảo 11. preference of A to (over) B sự ưa A hơn B V. NOUN + WITH 16. a relationship with someone or something có mối quan hệ với ai đó Example: My relationship. party… lời mời tới Example: We were invited to their wedding 3. reaction to something phản ứng với ai, cái gì Example: Her reaction to his behavior was quite funny. 4. a solution to a problem. solution to our financial situation. 5. an attitude to something (or TOWARDS something) thía độ với ai cái gì Example: Your attitude to your problems doesn't help them get resolved. 6. dedication