III. WORD CHOICE Choose the best options to complete the following sentences. 21. The play has _______ the wrath of both audiences and critics. * 1 điểm A. incurred B. inflicted C. evolved D. entailed 22. The hotel had a single ______ feature - it was cheap. * 1 điểm A. saving B. redeeming C. acquitting D. distinctive 23. No decision has been taken about the building of the new airport. The authorities are still _________. * 1 điểm A. beating about the bush B. comparing notes C. sitting on the fence D. holding their ground 24. A panel of experts was _________ to study safety issues. * 1 điểm A. gathered B. collected C. assembled D. convened 25. The team members reported that they learned a lot from each other, especially _____ knowledge. * 1 điểm A. tacit B. mute C. implicit D. hands-on 26. Humanitarian groups are campaigning against plans to ______ the death penalty. * 1 điểm A. reinstate B. replenish C. reverse D. recruit 27. Oil spills will ______ even the healthiest of marine ecosystem. * 1 điểm A. play havoc on B. break ground with C. take their toll on D. put paid to 28. The new software wasn't _______ with my computer. * 1 điểm A. convergent B. conducive C. consistent D. compatible 29. Congratulations on your success! How does it feel to be _____? * 1 điểm A. the man of the hour B. a pillar of society C. a bargaining counter D. a confirmed bachelor 30. The experimental play was only a ________ success, which disappointed the playwright. * 1 điểm A. downscale B. qualified C. reserved D. secluded