CHAPTER 1:
SYNONYM
1 What the witness said in court was inconsistent with the statement he made to the police A in agreement with B relevant to
C in conflict with D based on
If two statements, etc are inconsistent, or one is inconsistent with the other, they cannot both be true because they give the facts in a different way
Inconsistent with = in conflict with = mâu thuẫn, không ăn khớp
2 More than 100 people have been killed this year in sporadic outbursts of ethnic violence A occasional B harmonious C neutral D regular
sporadic: happening only occasionally or at intervals that are not regular sporadic = occasional = thinh thoang
3 The government has placed tight constraints on spending this year A burdens B restrictions C effects D policies
constraint = restriction = han ché
4 The emphasis on testing leads to greater stress among students and carries implications of
failure
A causes B determinants C consequences _D considerations implication = consequence = hau qua
5 This politician tried to cheat the people into the belief that he would work for public welfare
Trang 2A equality B security C assistance D well-being welfare = well-being = general health and happiness = phúc lợi
6 Throughout the day, repeal supporters argued that the ban on some types of weapons is arbitrary and unconstitutional
A sensible B rational C reasonable D preposterous
arbitrary = preposterous = irrational = unreasonable = senseless = v6 ly, khéng công bằng
7, Many computers have a further field in the instruction, to specify subsidiary information required by an operation
A important B confidential C technical D additional subsidiary = additional = phy, khéng quan trong
8 We welcome the government's initiative to help the homeless
A plan B willingness C enthusiasm D readiness initiative = plan = ké hoach, sang kién
9 His theory provides a remarkable insight into the nature of the British constitution A disregard for B.concem about C Sympathy for D.understanding of insight into = understanding of = cái nhìn sâu sắc về
10 Before her death in 1977, Alice Paul helped orchestrate enormous changes in the rights and status of American women
A far-fetched B far-flung C far-reaching _D far-sighted
enormous/far-reaching changes: sy thay đôi đáng kê, sâu rộng
far-fetched = khó tin; far-flung = xa xôi; far-sighted = nhìn xa trông rộng
11 Bicycles are regarded as an economical alternative to buses whose fares have increased 5 times in the past 3 years
A lavish B efficient C valueless D pricey
efficient = economical: hiéu qua (vé mat tai chính), tiết kiệm
lavish = xa hoa; valueless = v6 gia tri; pricey = dat đỏ
12 The university's exchange scheme for teachers has cemented its links with many other academic institutions
A programme B opportunity C scholarship D framework scheme = programme = chuong trình, kế hoạch
13 The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination A effects B symptoms — C hints D demonstrations suggestions = hints = goi y, dé xuat
14 During live broadcasts of sports events, television commercials seem to have the uncanny ability to appear just when something significant develops in the event
A mysterious B outstanding C innate D superior
uncanny = mysterious = bi an, siéu nhién
outstanding = ndi bat; innate = bam sinh; superior = vugt tri
15 He didn’t bat an eyelid when he realized he failed the exam again
A wasn’t happy B wasn’t satisfied
C didn’t show surprise D didn’t bother
didn’t bat an eyelid = didn’t show surprise = không ngạc nhiên
16 Around 150 B.C the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars according to brightness
Trang 317 Advertising is also criticised on the grounds that it can manipulate consumers to follow the will of the advertisers
A inhibit B control C recommend D forbid manipulate = control = kiém soat
18 The project was denounced as a scandalous waste of public money A installed B declared C criticized D advised
denounce = criticize = chi trich
19 A mediocre student who gets low grades will have trouble getting into an Ivy League college
A average B lazy C moronic D diligent
mediocre = average = tam thường
moronic = ngu xuan; diligent = siéng năng
20 He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting in May
A politeness B rudeness C encouragement D measurement discourtesy = rudeness = khéng lich su
21.Those children who stay longer hours at school than at home tend to spend their formative years in the company of others with similar aims and interests
A being separated from peers B forming a new business company C being together with friends D enjoying the care of parents
Tạm dịch: Những đứa trẻ mà ở trường nhiều hơn ở nhà sẽ có thiên hướng dành những năm tháng hình thành nhân cách với bạn bè xung quanh với những mục tiêu và sở thích giống nhau
in the company of others = being together with friends: ở cùng với bạn bè 22 Some of the little boys sneaked into the ball game without buying a ticket
A went secretly B earned their way
C ran fast D entered several times
sneak = to go somewhere secretly, or to take someone or something somewhere secretly = lang lé
di vao
23 The bus driver left the door ajar so that returning passengers could reboard after the rest stop A unlocked B well marked C well lit D slightly open
ajar = slightly open= mở nhẹ
24 Why do people live for fleeting pleasures, don't they want something more significant and
good and profound?
A benevolent B brief C immense D lasting fleeting= brief = lasting only a short time = ngắn (thời gian)
25 A simple act of virtue, such as collecting donations for charity, can make a huge difference to someone's life
A goodness B wickedness C indecency D barbarism goodness = virtue = nhan van, dao dirc
wickedness = xấu xa; indecency = hanh dong xấu xa, ti Idi; barbarism = sự tàn bao 26 Thanks to the housemaid, their house is always spick and span
A clean and tidy B high and large C cheap and convenient D bright and clear spick and span = clean and tidy = gon gang
27 He left home at the drop of a hat without saying a word
A thoroughly B visually C securely D immediately At the drop of a hat = immediately: ngay lập tức, nhanh chóng
Trang 428 I don’t believe she is really sad for his death; she is just putting on an act A waiting B disappointing C defending D pretending put on an act = pretend = gia vo
29 He tried a lot to get the hang of skiing, and finally succeeded A start to research B hang the equipment of C give up quickly D learn how to do
get the hang of = learn how to do sth = học cách làm cái gì đó/ việc gì đó
30 I am not sure whether those mushrooms are edible
A unable to be picked up B suitable to be eaten C able to be researched D likely to cause harm
edible: có thể ăn được
31 They substituted the original painting with some copies and sold them to customers A provided B replaced C considered D distributed
substitute = replace = thay thé
32 Those animals are susceptible to cold weather; Let’s make them warm A vulnerable B incredible C inaccessible D inevitable susceptible = vulnerable: = dé bj anh hưởng bởi
33 My niece is the apple of my eye: | always want to be her side A the person I love the most B the person I fear a lot C the person I don’t take care of D the person I don’t visit
The apple of sb’s eye= the person sb loves the most: la nguéi được ai yêu thích nhất
34 Sometimes, in order to get things done, you have to fake the initiative
A make the last decision B make important changes C be the first to act D sacrifice for others
C Tạm dịch: Đôi lúc bạn cần phải là người khởi xướng dé hoàn thành công việc => Take the initiative: khởi xướng
Xét các đáp án:
A make the last decision: dua ra quyết định cuối cùng B make important changes: tao nén sự thay đồi quan trong C be the first to act: khởi xướng
D sacrifice for others: hi sinh vì người khác
35 Her talent for music was really an unparalleled ability; she won most music prizes in the city
A.incomparable _B compatible C comprehensive _D inconclusive
unparalleled = incomparable: khéng gi sanh bang -
compatible = tương thích, phù hợp; comprehensive = toàn diện; inconclusive = chưa thẻ kết luận
36 I couldn’t make out what he was saying as his speech was unclear
A retell B precede C understand D conserve make out = understand = hiéu
37 This theory is a synthesis of some old concepts and some modern ones A movement B.combination _C elimination D development synthesis = combination = két hợp
38 Most citizens show that they uphold the new law completely
A support B disapprove C increase D reverse uphold = support = ung ho
39 A team will be penalized if its players commit fouls
Trang 5penalize = punish = phạt
40 Shops always prefer wholesale products as they are cheaper
A selling step by step B selling only to some people
C selling continuously D selling in large quantities
Wholesale = selling in large quantities: ban buén
41 Looking after a naughty child is an uphill task for her
A well-paid B difficult C normal D wonderful Uphill = difficult: khó khăn, khó hoàn thành, khó vượt qua
42 A father will be his child's role model He will be the example for his child of what husbands and fathers are like
A someone that others admire and follow B someone that others share interest with C someone that others love and live with D someone that others are fond of with
A Tạm dịch: Một người cha sẽ là một mẫu hình lý tưởng cho con cái mình Ông ấy sẽ là tắm
gương cho con cái ông về những người chồng và người cha như thế nào
=> Role model /'raol ,mpdal/ (n): một người mà ai đó ngưỡng mộ; một mẫu hình lý tưởng của ai
để họ noi theo
Xét các đáp án:
A ai đó người mà những người khác ngưỡng mộ và noi theo B ai đó người mà những người khác chia sẻ mỗi quan tâm của họ với người đó
C ai đó người mà những người khác yêu thương và sống cùng D ai đó người mà những người khác thích
43 Such problems as haste and inexperience are a universal feature of youth
A marked B separated C shared D hidden
universal = shared = chung, giéng nhau
44 It is such a prestigious university that only excellent students are entitled to a full scholarship each year
A are given the right to B are refused the right to C have the right to refuse D have the obligation to are entitled to = are given the right to = cd quyen
45 The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from watching their favourite films A businesses B economics C advertisements D contests
commercial = advertisement = quang cao
46 Although they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking
contrast
A minor comparison B interesting resemblance
C significant difference D complete coincidence striking contrast: sy khac biét dang ké
47 These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence A openly criticised B publicly said
C publicly supported D strongly condemned advocate: công khai ủng hộ
48 "A friend in need is a friend indeed"”: Our friends have voiced their strong criticism of
China’s escalation of tension on our continental shelf
Trang 6C facing the reality D worsening the situation escalation of tension: cing thang leo thang
49 Even though the mountain was very steep and the climb was hazardous, several adventurous tourists managed to reach the top
A causing a lot of risks B bringing excitement C resulting in depression D costing a lot of money hazardous = causing a lot of risks = nguy hiểm, rủi ro
50 The overall aim of the book is to help bridge the gap between theory and practice, particularly in language teaching
A increase the understanding B reduce the differences C minimise the limitations D construct a bridge
51 A second problem is the fact that many renewable power generation sources are located in
remote areas, such as windy uplands and coastal regions
A isolated B crowded C attractive D alone Key: isolated = remote: xa x6i, héo lánh
52 Although Smart AI Technology is still in its infancy, pilot schemes to promote and test it are already underway
A permanent B complete C beneficial D in progress Key: underway = in progress: dang trong qua trinh thyc hién
53 Sailing round Britain single-handed at the age of 18 was just the start; Ellen had long since set her sights on the Vende
A without any help from anyone else B using only one of one’s hands to row C on a boat with only one paddle D ona boat with only one sail
Key: single-handed = without any help from anyone else: don d6c mét minh
54 We cannot be sure that society won’t have slipped backward into an age of barbarism due to mankind’s failure to solve the scourges of war and pollution
A pressures B afflictions C.worries D annoyances Key: scourges = afflictions: sy dau khô, thông khé
55 Teenagers, heavily influenced by the media, are dazzled by well-known Hollywood stars,
famous musicians, Korean singers, and internationally renowned athletes
A impressed B.disappoined C confused D frightened
Key: dazzled = impressed: an tugng, bat ngo
56 Students emphasized that being a role model is not confined to those with international fame
or unbelievable wealth
A assisted by B restricted to —C similar to D influenced by
Key: confined to = restricted to: giới hạn trong
57 The Impressionists, including the famous artist Van Gogh, wanted to depict fragmentary
moments by the increasingly fast pace of modern life
A reorganize B deform C represent D justify Key: depict = represent: m6 ta, tái hiện
58 The shift from the studio to the open air was made possible in part by the advent of cheap rail
travel
A achievement B acceptance C arrival D advantage Key: advent = arrival: su xuất hiện, ra đời
59 At the end of the stage in the experiment, 2-year-olds have sophisticated sensorimotor patterns
Trang 7A limited B basic C proximal D handy Key: primitive = basic: nguyén so, nguyén thay
60 There is conclusive evidence for a worldwide recession of mountain glaciers, which is the clearest evidence for a change in energy balance at the Earth’s surface
A definite B independent C unique D valuable
Key: conclusive = definite: xac định, rõ ràng, mang tính kết luận
61 Nowadays, the plethora of choices has improved the quality of life or impacted retail profits in the form of increased sales
A shortage B decline C basics D excess
Key: plethora = excess: sy du thira
62 It turns out that some fossils can be extracted from these sediments by putting the rocks in an acid bath
A located B preserved C removed D studied
Key: extracted = removed: chiét xuat, tach ra khoi
63 In the 1940’s and 1950’s, biochemists strived to learn why each of the vitamins was essential
for health
A failed B tried C experimented _D studied
Key: strived = tried: nd luc, cé ging
64 There still remained some terrible diseases for which no microbe could be incriminated: scurvy, pellagra, rickets, and beriberi
A investigated B blamed C eliminated D produced
Key: incriminated = blamed: bu6c tdi, đỗ tội
65 It had been a terrible day for him and when he learned finally that he had lost his job, he simply blew his top
A losthis nerve B.losthiscourage C lost his temper D lost his respect Key: Blow one’s top/lid/stack = lost one’s temper: néi giận
66 With recent technological advances, however, the search for sunken treasure has become more popular as a legitimate endeavor
A underwater B broken C ancient D hollow
Key: sunken = underwater: dudi nuéc
67 For most male spiders courtship is a perilous procedure, for they may be eaten by females
A complicated B peculiar C dangerous D ordinary Key: perilous = dangerous: nguy hiém
68 Infants are especially_predisposed to acquire these core aspects of music, and they can also
engage in sound play that clearly exhibits creativity
A inclined B gifted C pushed D amused
Key: predisposed = inclined: có thiên hướng, xu hướng
69 Even if a shipwreck’s treasure does not have a high monetary value, it can be an invaluable source of historic artifacts that are preserved in nearly mint condition
A something perfect B something significant C something tolerant ` D something magical Key: mint condition = perfect điêu kiện hoàn hảo, lí tưởng
70 For environmental safety, we need to find ways to reduce emission of fumes and smoke of
factories
A leak B release C poison D pollutant
Trang 871 We’re surprised to hear that Mozart’s musical talent was nurtured by his loving parents when
he was a child
A acknowledged _B abandoned C fostered D discovered Key: nurture = foster: nudi dudng/ béi dưỡng
72 Acupuncture originated in China and has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of
years
A began B created C developed D introduced
Key: originate = begin: bat nguon/ xuat phat/
73 President Ho Chi Minh devoted himself to the nation’s revolution, for which reason he has been considered the ‘Old Father’ of all Vietnamese people
A spent B contributed C gave up D dedicated Key: devote = dedicate: cong hiến tất cả
74 Smartphones are very versatile, as they can do many things like making phone calls, taking pictures, or listening to music
A capable B flexible C helpful D interesting Key: versatile = flexible: da nang/ linh hoat/
75 In Viet Nam, it is customary to choose a favourable day for occasions such as wedding,
funerals, or house-moving days
A suitable B favourite C beautiful D whole
Key: favourable/ suitable: thích hợp/ phù hgp/
76 While Tom Spinkler was travelling along Wagon Wheel Road in Big Cypress Swamp in South Florida, he came across a young snake
A run up B run down C run into D run out
Tam dich: Khi Tom Spinker du lịch vòng quanh con đường Xe kéo ở đầm lầy Big Cypress ở
Nam Floria, ông tình cờ bắt gặp một con rắn con => come across: tình cờ bắt gặp
Xét các đáp án:
A mn up st: tăng nợ vì chỉ tiêu vào thứ gì B run sb/st down: chi trich ai/cai gi
C run into sb/st: tinh co bat gap
D mn out of st: hết, cạn kiệt cái gì
77 WWF was set up in 1961 and had its operations in areas such as the preservation of biological diversity
A difference B abundance C variety D plenty Key: diversity = variety: sự phong phú đa dạng
78 Who is the Millionaire is a game show that has attracted many participants since it was aired in 2005
A breathed B impacted C introduced D broadcasted Key: air = broadcast: phat song/ céng chiéw/
79 When applying for a certain job, you’ll be at an advantage if you have hands-on experience A relevant B prior C practical D considerable
Key: hands-on = practical : (kinh nghiém) thyc té
Trang 981 People who hold optimistic view believe that cities of the future will increase the general well- being of individuals and societies
A health state B quality of life
C level of development D growth rate
Key: well-being = quality of life: phúc lợi/ chất lượng cuộc sống
82 Scientists hope that this new drug will be a major breakthrough in the fight against COVID-
19
A new cure B important therapy
C sudden remedy D dramatic development
Key: breakthrough = dramatic development: sy dot pha
83 One advantage of learning going digital is that students no longer have to carry the weight of papers and textbooks with them to school
A conventional B electric C computer-based D modernized Key: digital = computer-based: (thudc) kỹ thuật s6, may tinh,
84 Internet search engines can help to predict the weather as well as traffic jams in a city
A announce B expect C forecast D reveal
Key: predict = forecast: dy doan/ tiên đoán/ dự báo/
85 She’s doing well so she was promoted last year Now she’s in charge of a small team of four people
A controls B supervises C takes over D rules Key: in charge of = supervise: chiu trach nhiém / giam sat/
86 I’ve been working here for over ten years now and I am on first-name terms with everyone, even the CEO
A am proud of everyone B behave well with everyone
C know everyone well D feel satisfied with everyone
Key: (be) on first-name terms with sb =know sb well = biét r6 ai dé
87 When the factory closed, over a hundred people were made redundant
A fired B sacked C laid off D appointed
Key: make redundant = lay off: cho nghỉ việc (vì công ty không có đủ tiền/ việc/ ) KHAC fire
và sack (sa thải)
88 Jane used to be very excellent as a child and now she’s the CEO of a big multi-national
company However, her brother is a blue-collar worker in a small local factory
A mental B low-paid C manual D regular
Key: blue-collar = manual: céng viéc lao déng chan tay
89 With so many daily design resources, how do you stay up-to-date with technology without
spending too much time on it?
A connect to Internet all day B update new status
C get latest information D use social network daily Key: stay up-to-date = get latest information: cap nhat thong tin
90 Her style of dress was conservative She never wears items that are too tight, short or low-cut A high-fashion B traditional C trendy D up to date
Key: Conservative = traditional: mang tính truyền thống
91 This is especially important in the age of globalisation, where countries face a daunting challenge to preserve their own cultural identities
A intimidating B difficult C seldom D urging
Trang 1092 Once you have been accepted as a pupil or student at the school or college, it’s against the law for them to discriminate against you because of your religion or belief
A judge B neglect C abuse D expel
Key: Judge= discriminate against: danh gia/ phan biét/
93 Once a poster child for the wages of web indiscretion, she has become a virtuoso of managed
self-revelation
A ace B genius C prodigy D professor
Key: virtuoso = ace: người có chuyên môn, kĩ năng
94 The shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customer’s behavior when she insisted on being refunded
A disgusted B puzzled C angry D upset
Key: bewildered = puzzled : kho xtr, béi réi
95 The notoriously lazy man was found_unconscious in his flat this morning
A insensible B.dead — C asleep D drunk
Key: unconscious = drunk: ngất xiu/ không tỉnh táo/ say
96 Although Mallory had consistently refused to go out with Kevin, he pleaded with her to reconsider and give him a chance
A give him a break B give him an appointment C give him a place D give him a space
Key: ngữ cảnh cau: give him a chance: cho anh ta mot co hdi (để được hẹn với cô ấy)
97 Talking about your feeling can help you get clear about what you feel
A control B banish C get rid of D figure out Key: get clear = figure out: hiểu được, làm rõ được
98 Father had promised to go to the Animal show with us, but at the last moment he decided not to go
A threw out B copped out C stopped D halted Key: copped out = decided not to go:quyét dinh không làm gì nữa
99 The Federal Court judge threw the book at him, and recommended no parole A give him a harsh sentence B hit him with a book
C feed him as much as possible D make him read the book Key: A give him a harsh sentence: phat nang
100 Unless J miss my guess, your computer needs a new hard drive A you are my guess B I break the soft drive
C I make a mistake D you lack money
Key: make a mistake = miss my guess = sai
101 I am looking for a dependable person who can stand out for me at the meeting A dependent B talented C energetic D reliable
Key: reliable = dependable = dang tin cay
102 Wow, I’m all at sea with these new regulations
A satisfied B bored C confused D impatient
Key: all at sea = confused: bối rồi
103 She came to the meeting late on purpose so she would miss the introductory speech
A aiming at B intentionally C reasonably D with a goal
Key: on purpose = intentionally: co chu dich
Trang 11C have a chat D are given the right to
Key: A say exactly what he thought = speak his mind = nói thằng ra những gì mình nghĩ
105 These rugged mountains in New York State are famous for the summer hotels that sprang up in the region during the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s
A operated vigorously B spread out
C burst forth D Joined together
Key: C burst forth = spring up = bing né vé sé lượng
106 Have you ever read about a famous general in Japanese history who was very incredulous? A unimaginable B excellent C incredible D skeptical
Key: D skeptical = incredulous: hoai nghi/ ngờ vực/
107 Her father is the man who owns all the land in this area and is ‘the big fish’ around here
A the fat man B the huge man
C the important man D the enormous man
Key: C the important man = the big fish: người quan trọng/ làm to /
108 I’m looking forward to her new novel, which is published next week
A comes out B comes over C.comes off D comes up Key: A comes out = be published: duge xuat ban/
109 The notice should be put in the most conspicuous place so that all the students in our school can be well-informed
A popular B beautiful C suspicious D easily seen
Key: D easily seen = conspicuous: dé thay/ 16 liéu/
110 I think we can safely say now that we have got our money back, we are home and dry A have been successful B have not got wet
C have got no water D have got home dry
Key: A have been successful = be home and dry: thanh céng/ hoan thanh nhiém vy/
111 Scholars have deciphered other ancient languages, such as Sumerian and Babylonian, which
used the cuneiform script, because of the fortuitous discovery of bilingual inscriptions
A important B immediate C early D lucky
Key: D lucky = fortuitous: tình cờ/ bất ngờ/ ngẫu nhiên/ do may mắn/
112 The Rosetta stone thwarted scholars’ efforts for several decades until the early 19* century when several key hieroglyphic phrases were decoded using the Greek inscriptions
A continued B influenced C encouraged D frustrated Key: D thwart = frustrate: can tré/ phá ngang/ làm trở ngại 1 kế hoạch „,
113 In most countries, including our nation Vietnam, compulsory military service does not apply
to women
A superior B mandatory C beneficial D constructive Key: B mandatory = compulsory : bắt buộc
114 Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate, when most shops and retails have to close because of the lockdown order
A taking off B setting up C growing well D closing down Key: C growing well = flourishing: phat trién tét/ manh mé/
115 As children we were very close, but as we grew up we just drifted apart A not as friendly as before B not as serious as before
C not as sympathetic as before D not as childlike as before Key: A not as friendly as before = drifted apart: khong con than thiét nia
Trang 12A try to beat B gain a disadvantage over C gain an advantage over D try to be better than
Key: C gain an advantage over = get the better of: cé Igi hơn so với ai 117 I missed two assignments I must make them up by the end of this week
A hand them in B do them twice
C compensate for them D go over them
Key: C compensate for them = make them up: đền bù/ bồi thường/
118 The power of advertising is the main drive behind soaring sales of deluxe goods
A luxury B durable C inferior D tangible
deluxe = luxury = xa xi
119 Every house in the street has been demolished to make way for a new highway
A exploded B tom up C.removed D torn down
Key: D torn down = demolished: bi pha huy
120 Laws on promoting economic development scientific research since 1986 still hold good A remain for good B are still in good condition
C stand in life D remain in effect
Key: D remain in effect = hold good: (luat lệ) vẫn có hiệu lực/ tác dụng/
121 His new yacht, which is worth over | million dollars, is certainly an ostentatious display of
his wealth
A showy B expensive C large D ossified
Key: A ostentatious = showy: pho truong, khoe khoang.,,,
122 The hiring of the new city manager will make a difference in how things are run around here
A change the future situation B differ
C cause a change D vary -
Key: C cause a change = make a diference: tạo nên sự thay đôi khác biệt
123 Henry really drives me to the edge because he never stops complaining with me about even the most trivial problems
A frightens me B moves me C steers me D irritates me Key: D irritates me = drives me to the edge
124 The whole city of Hiroshima was wiped out in the nuclear bombing raids by the end of
ww2
A cleaned well B removed quickly
C changed completely D destroyed completely Key: D destroyed completely = wiped out: pha huy hoan toan
125 The phrase civil disobedience is usually attributed to the nineteenth-century American philosopher Henry David Thoreau
A explained to B suited to C glued to D credited to
Key: D credited to = attributed to: dugc quy cho/ được cho Ia thudc vé/ lién quan dén/
126 Improved methods of fabricating optical fibers have led to a reduction in fiberscope diameter
and an increase in the number of fibers, which in turn has increased resolution
A strength B.sharpness C.inconvenience D.efficiency
Key: B sharpness = resolution: độ sắc nét (của màn hình)
127 I see Jack’s boasting again I’ve heard him telling everyone he’s the best football player in our class
Trang 13C blowing his own trumpet D pulling my leg
Key: C blowing his own trumpet = boasting: khoe khoang bốc phét
128 Shirley had no idea what made her father irritated one minute and jovial the next A incredulous B merry C revolting D dizzy
Key: B merry = jovial: vui vé hoat bat
incredulous = không muốn tin; revolting = gây khó chịu; dizzy = chóng mặt
129 Recent studies have shown that where cell phone use has increased in Africa, the economy has been strengthened and the people are better off
A more economically comfortable B more healthy C able to travel farther D more relaxed
Key: A more economically comfortable = better off: gidu cé hon ( kinh té)
130 I think it may be pertinent at this point to raise the question of how the new department will be funded
A hasty B impulsive C appropriate D irrelevant Key: C pertinent = appropriate to a particular situation = ph hgp
131 After the severe storm in the Central of Vietnam, many families felt that everything they hold dear had been destroyed
A have B hold gently C love D reveal
Key: C love = hold dear: yéu quy/
132 The team leader saw to it that the work was finished on time
A decided B made sure C could prove D was informed Key: B made sure = see to it that : lam chắc chắn/ đảm bảo rằng/
133 There have been problems with respect to transferring the data from the old computer to the
new one
A.in relationto B.in view of C.involving D.diagnosedwith Key: A in relation to = with respect to: liên quan tới vân đê
134, Edna Ferber (1887-1968) embarked on her career by working as a newspaper reporter in Winsconsin ans soon began writing novels
A took a trip to B started out on
C improved upon _ D.had an opinion about Key: B started out on= embarked on:bat dau/
135 Hanoi Medical University is affiliated with several hospitals in the city and also in other
provinces
A owned by B founded by
C associated with D reorganized with
Key: C be associated with = be affiliated with: liên kết với/ liên minh với/
136 There is a beautiful little park adjacent to the house we’re going to buy on the outskirts of that town
A opposite B close to C behind D in front of Key: B close to = adjacent to: ở gần với/ ở quanh quanh/
137 Finally, Warner Brothers took a chance with the 1927 film, the Jazz Singer, which starred
popular recording artist Al Jolson and featured both singing and talking A behaved randomly B lost an opportunity
C took a risk D had good fortune
Key: C took a risk = took a chance: danh liêu/ mạo hiêm/
Trang 14138 Some people try to suggest that the education offered in public schools is inferior to that of
private schools, but I don’t agree
A of lower quality than B different from
C the same as D much better than
Key: A of lower quality than = be inferior to: thap kém hon
139 I was shown the door when | asked my boss for a raise in my salary and a reduction in my working hour
A allowed to see the door B asked to leave the room C told where to go D asked to open the door
Key: B asked to leave the room = be shown the door: bị yêu cầu/ mời ra ngoài
140 My father worked as an amateur translator for the local newspaper prior to becoming an ESL teacher
A rather than B as well as C besides D before Key: D prior to = before: trudc khi
141 He is behind the eight ball at the moment and risks being evicted from his apartment this month
A in a difficult situation B in a favorable condition
C in a dangerous situation D in a wonderful mood
Dap an: A
To be behind the eight ball: đang trong hoàn cảnh khó khăn (đặc biệt là vẻ kinh tế)
A trong hoàn cảnh khó khăn B trong điều kiện thuận lợi
C trong tình huống nguy hiểm D trong tâm trạng tuyệt vời 142 -:” Was Sophia pleased about getting high marks in the last exam?” -:” She was on cloud nine!”
A extremely happy B very emotional
C unbelievably angry D quite calm
Dap an: A |
To be on cloud nine: cam thay rat hanh phic
A vô cùng hạnh phúc B rất cảm xúc
C tức giận vô cùng D khá bình tĩnh
143 Maria has a soft spot for Micheal because he can make her laugh a lot
A hates B despises C loves D concerns
Dap an: C
To have a soft spot for someone/something: rat thich một ai/cái gì đó
A ghét B khinh bi C yêu D lo lăng
144 You can't sit on the fence any longer - you have to decide your future job A.beuncertain B beuncareful C be unwilling D be intolerant
Dap an: A -
To sit on the fence: lưỡng lự, không thê quyết định
A không chắc chắn B không cân thận C khong sẵn sàng D không tha thứ 145 Having worked for more than 10 hours, she thinks it's time to call it a day A continue to work B take a break
C have a meal D give it up
Dap an: B
To call it a day: nghi ngoi
Trang 15C có một bữa ăn D từ bỏ nó
146 Police were called in when the strike began to get out of hand
A undecided B uncontrollable C unforgiving D unchanged Dap an: B
To get out of hand: roi ra khoi tam kiểm soát
A chưa được quyết định B khơng thẻ kiểm sốt được
C không tha thứ D không thay đôi
147 I was really happy when she said she also loved me but then I realized she was just pulling my leg
A hurting me B hating me C teasing me D loving me
Dap an; C
To pull someone’s leg: chọc gheo ai đó „
A lam tôn thương B ghét bỏ C chọc ghẹo D yêu mên
148 I used to be very good at maths but now it seems I have Jost my touch
A been rusty B been excellent —C been stable D.been disappointed
Dap an: A „
To lose someone’s touch: mat di kha nang minh timg rat giỏi
A bi luc nghé B xuất sắc C ồn định D thất vọng
149 My parents were up in arms about my coming home late last night
A pleased B provoked C appeased D excited
Dap an: B
To up in arms about something: tic gidn vé diéu gi đó
A hai long B bị chọc tức C lam dịu D kich thich
150 My mom told me he was a bad friend so I needed to keep him at bay A stay away from him B hang out with him
C keep in touch with him D get on with him Dap an: A
To keep someone/something at bay: tranh xa cai gi/ ai do
A ra khoi anh ta B di choi véi anh ta
C giữ liên lạc với anh ta D hòa thuận với anh ta
151 Much to their disappointment, their start-up project fell through, though it had been carefully planned
A failed B expanded C succeeded D removed
Dap an: A
To fell through: that bai
A that bai B mo rong C thanh céng D loại bỏ
152 The construction of this factory will bring about an increase in the pollution level of thi area
A cause B demand C avoid D equal
Dap an: A
To bring about: mang lai, dan dén -
A gây ra B yêu câu C tránh D bang voi
153 Tom is carrying out a survey on how teenagers spend their free time nowadays A deciding B producing C conducting D minding
Dap an: C
To carry out: tién hanh (một kế hoạch, một cuộc khảo sát)
Trang 16154 I have come up against a big financial problem Now, I don’t know what to do
A dealt with B sympathized with
C agreed with D engaged with
Dap an: A
To come up against something: đối mặt với việc gì
A đối phó với B.đồngcảmvới C.đồngtìnhvới D.đínhước với
155 What exactly are you driving at with a critical statement like that? If you have a problem with my work, just tell me
A avoiding B alluring C insinuating D contemplating Dap an: C
To drive at: ngụ ý gì đó
A tránh B thu hút C ngụ ý D xem xét
156 We had to fall back on our personal savings to pay our unexpected debt A access to B rely on C believe in D go with Đáp án: B
To fall back on: dựa vào cái gì đó
A truy cập đến B dựa vào C tin vào D phù hợp với (dành cho items quần áo)
157 The police stopped the van because it was giving off a lot of black smoke A emitting B liberating C allowing D conducting Dap an: A
To give off: thai ra (mui huong, chat khi, )
A thai ra B giai phong C cho phép D tién hanh
158 They have knocked down that old building The neighbors are suffering from extreme noise
A abolished B disassembled C demolished D degraded Dap an: C
To knock down: do bo (m6t céng trinh, toa nha, )
A bai bỏ (đạo luật) B tách ra từng bộ phận (máy móc)
C phá hủy (tòa nhà) D làm giảm chất lượng
159 I sent her a bunch of flowers to make up for my rude behaviors last night A compensate for B prepare for C strive for D allow for Dap an: A
To make up for: bu dap cho diéu gi
A đền bù B chuẩn bị C cố gắng D cho phép 160 His rude behaviors can be put down to his terrible upbringing
A reduced to B admitted to C attributed to D.exposedto Dap an: C
To put something down to something: quy một thứ gì đó xảy ra là do một thứ khác gây nên A giảm xuông B châp nhận C quy cho D tiép xtc voi
161 She is always diplomatic when she deals with aggressive students
A outspoken B firm C tactful D stern
Dap an: C
diplomatic: gidi ngoai giao
A thang than B cứng rắn C khéo léo trong ăn nói D nghiêm nghị 162 The match has been cancelled because of adverse weather conditions
Trang 17Đáp án: C
Adverse: khén; tốt, tiêu cực, gây nhiêu tác hại
A bat khả chiến bại B không thể bảo vệ được C không thuận lợi D không thê chấp nhận được
163 He can afford the tuition of this private school because his parents are very affluent
A sincere B supportive C wealthy D eminent
Dap an: C Affluent: giau
A chan thanh B hỗ trợ € giàu có D nồi tiêng
164 I couldn’t understand the meaning of this word so I asked John, but he gave me an ambiguous explanation A vague B clear C definite D distinct Dap an: A Ambiguous: mo hồ, khó hiểu A map mo B rõ ràng C nhật định D đặc biệt
165 Kangaroos are indigenous to Australia and have been the symbol of this country
A native B attracted C relative D enticed
Dap an: A
Indigenous: thuộc bản xứ
A bản xứ B thu hút C tương đối D lôi cuốn
166 The pilot’s negligence led to a catastrophic accident involving the deaths of 30 people A fortunate B terrific C abundant D disastrous
Dap an: D
Catastrophic: tham khốc
A may man B tuyét voi C phong pha D mang tính phá hủy
167 She is renowned for her charitable activities that have given support to millions of people worldwide
A unknown B criticized C approved D celebrated
Dap an: D a
Be renowned for: nôi tiéng vi diéu gi
A khong duge biét dén B bi chi trich
C duge dong tinh D duge vinh danh, ca nggi
168 It’s very intricate to assemble this juicer since there are more than ten separate parts A complex B basic C straightforward D expensive
Dap an: A
Intricate: phức tạp
A phức tạp B cơ bản C dễ hiểu D dat do
169 It was courageous of her to challenge the managing director's decision
A coward B plucky C lucky D ill-considered
Dap an: B
Courageous: ding cam ,
A hèn nhát B dũng cảm C may man D không xem xét kỹ 170 It looks like an old building but this appearance is deceptive
A sincere B conspicuous C symbolic D misleading
Dap an: D
Deceptive: lira loc
Trang 18A chân thành B dễ thấy
C mang tính biểu tượng D dễ gây hiểu lầm
171 Compared to other groups in society, the youth in general have greater desire to achieve self- esteem, status or recognition
A self-worth B self-absorption _C self-identity D self-motivation
self-esteem = self=worth = tự trọng
self-absorption = chi quan tam dén ban than self-identity = ban sc cá nhân
self-motivation = ty tao d6ng luc cho ban than
172 Radar equipment is used to detect enemy aircraft, which is an astounding breakthrough of human history
A find the position of B made an attack on C give an account of D take offence at Dap an A
Detect: dò tìm
A tìm vị trí B tấn công
C kê chuyện mô tả D làm phật lòng
173 Students are expected to always adhere to school regulations
A question B violate C disregard D follow
Dap an: D
Adhere to: tuan theo
A thắc mắc B xâm phạm C khinh thường D tuân theo
174 Sustainability is becoming much more mainstream and increasing numbers of businesses are genuinely adopting good environmental and social practices
A generally accepted B highly debatable C unfairly stereotyped D overly privileged mainstream = generally accepted = dugc cong nhan rong rai highly debatable = gay nhiéu tranh cai | ` unfairly stereotyped = bị đôi xử phân biệt một cách thiêu công băng overly privileged = được ban đặc ân một cách quá mức
175 We decided to pay for the furniture on the instalment plan
A monthly payment B cash and carry
C credit card D piece by piece
Dap an: A
Instalment: tra gop
A tra tién hang thang B tiền mặt
C thé tín dụng D từng mảnh
176 The augmentation in the population has created a fuel shortage
A increase B necessity C demand D decrease
Dap an: A
Augmentation: tang thém
A tang B can thiét C nhu cầu D giảm
177 Notwithstanding a steady decline in numbers, the school has had a very successful year A regardless of _B due to C in spite of D instead of
Dap an: C
Notwithstanding: mac da
Trang 19A bat ké B do C mặc dù D thay vì
178 He has overcome a lot of impediments along his way but he manages to move forward
A obstacles B permits C fortunes D favors
Dap an: A
Impediment: khó khăn, trở ngại
A khó khăn B sự cho phép C may mắn D.ưuái
179 Extroverts tend to be gregarious and amiable They gain energy from rubbing shoulders with others
A spending time socially with B making fun of
C staying away from D engaging in arguments with rub shoulders with = spend time socially with = giao tiép xa hdi
make fun of = giéu cot; stay away from = tranh xa, engage in arguments with = tranh cai 180 Being responsible is a prerequisite for achieving success in life
A rule B skill C expense D condition
Dap an: D
Prerequisite: điều kiện tiên quyết
A nguyén tac B ky nang C chi phi D điêu kiện
181 Changes are being introduced to make the department operate more efficiently A function B appear C collaborate D activate
Dap an: A
Operatc: vận hành, hoạt động
A vận hành B xuất hiện C hợp tác D kích hoạt 182 We really appreciate your help with our financial problems
A value B disregard C care D accept
Dap an: A
Appreciate: danh gia cao, coi trong
A coi thứ gì đó có giá trị B không quan tâm
C quan tâm D chấp nhận
183 Tourists today flock to see the two falls that actually constitute Niagara falls A come without knowing what they will see
B come in large numbers C come out of boredom D come by plane
Dap an: B
Flock: tu tap lại một đám đông người
A cứ đi mà không cần quan tâm những gì họ đang thấy B đi với số lượng lớn
C tránh sự nhàm chán
D đi bằng máy bay
184 Things have unfolded in a way that no one could have expected
A developed B concealed C opened D ended
Dap an: A
Unfold: tién trién, xay ra
A phat trién B che giấu C mở ra D kết thúc
185 Instead of simply punishing them, the system encourages offenders to modify their behaviors
Trang 20A explain B blame C decide D improve Dap an: D -
Modify: thay đôi, cải cách „
A giải thích B phàn nàn € quyết định D cải thiện 186 The boy was embarrassed when his mother scolded him in the public A humiliated B distracted C proud D offended Dap an: A
Embarrass: lam x4u hỗ
A lam bé mat B đánh lạc hướng C tự hào D bị xúc phạm
187 The image presented in the media show us celebrities enjoying an enviable lifestyle: they live in huge mansions, drive expensive cars, and wear the latest in high fashion
A a desirable B.alavish C a sedentary D a healthy enviable = desirable = dang mong ước
lavish = xa hoa; sedentary = thy dong; healthy = lanh manh
188 One alternative form of punishment is community service, which is an excellent way for offenders to make amends for their crimes
A compensate for B deter from C reflect on D recover from make amends for = compensate for = bu dip
deter from = ngăn cản; reflect on = suy nghĩ kĩ về; recover from = hồi phục từ 189 He felt that moving out of his parents' home was a real milestone in his life A an important event B an unusual occurrence
C a difficult time D a foolish decision Dap an: A
Milestone: cét méc
A một sự kiện quan trọng B một sự kiện bất thường
C một khoảng thời gian khó khăn D một quyêt định ngu ngoc
190 The government prepared for the coming drought season by implementing water conservation plans
A putting into operation B coming into conflict C getting into trouble D taking into consideration Dap an: A
Implement: sử dụng, ban hành (một dự án, chương trình, chính sách) A đưa vào vận hành B rơi vào cuộc xung đột
C gap van dé D xem xét
191 It is believed that the plane crash was caused by electrical malfunction of its navigation
system
A breakthrough B break-in
C breakdown D breakup
Dap an: C
Malfunction: không hoạt động
A vượt qua B đột nhập € không hoạt động D chia tay
192 Gary doesn't always see eye to eye with his father, and this is where the honesty shows through
A agree with B be opposedto —C look up to D take after A See eye to eye with sb = agree with sb: dong tinh, dong y voi ai
Trang 21B be opposed to: phản đối
C look up to: kính trọng, coi trong D take after: trông giỗng ai
193 Stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature
A coexist peacefully with B fall in love with
C agree with D cooperate with
A Tạm dịch: Hãy ngừng làm suy thối mơi trường của hành tỉnh và xây dựng một tương lai ở đó lồi người chung sơng hòa bình với thiên nhiên
=> Live in harmony with = A coexist peacefully with: Chung sống hài hòa với Các đáp án khác:
B fall in love with: yéu ai say đắm với
C agree with = see eye to eye: dong tinh, dong y với D cooperate with: hgp tac voi
194 The building had originally been a manor house and must have looked beautiful in its heyday
A the beginning stage B period of trial
C a phase of depression D a time of great success
D Tam dich: Toa nhà đó ban đầu là một trang viên và chắc hẳn trông rất đẹp trong những ngày
hoàng kim của nó
=> heyday /'heidet/ (n): thời hoàng kim Xét các đáp án:
A the beginning stage: giai đoạn đầu B period of trial: giai đoạn thử nghiệm C a phase of depression: thdi ki suy sup
D a time of great success: thời kì thành công lớn
195 Although the general manager is officially in charge, everyone knows his deputy is really in_ the driving seat
A out of control B.onduty CC abusing power _ D in control of a situation
Tam dich: Mac du tong giam đốc chính thức phụ trách, mọi người đều biết phó giám đốc mới thực
sự là người chèo chống -
=> In the driving seat: kiém soat tinh hinh, chéo chong
Xét cac dap an:
A Out of control: ngoai tam kiểm soát B On duty: đang làm việc
C Abusing of power: sự lạm dụng quyền lực
D In control of a situation: kiểm soát một tình hình
=> Đáp án là D
196 A rumor is floating about that the businessman is getting ready to waste millions again in a futile attempt to become governor, but that's relevant only to the coyotes who will take his money A concealing B circulating C obscuring D covering
Tạm dịch: Một lời đồn | dang lan truyén về việc vị doanh nhân đó đang sẵn lòng lại tiêu tốn hàng
triệu đô la trong một nỗ lực vô ích để trở thành một ủy viên hội đồng quản trị, nhưng đó chỉ liên
quan tới kẻ vô lại người mà sẽ lấy tiền của ông ta => Float about: lan truyền
Xét các đáp án:
Trang 22A Conceal /kan'si:l/ (v): che đậy
B Circulate /'s3:.kja.lert/ (v): lan truyền C Obscure /ab'skjuar/ (v): che khuất D Cover /‘kav.ar/ (v): che phu
=> Dap an la B
197 The new system for assessing claims is expected to come into operation early next month
A finish working B start working
C continue working - D postpone working
Tạm dịch: Hệ thống mới dé đánh giá khiếu nại được mong chờ sẽ hoạt động vào dau thang tới
=> come into operation: bắt đầu hoạt động Xét các đáp án:
A finish working: ngừng hoạt động B start working: bắt đầu hoạt động C continue working: tiếp tục hoạt động D postpone working: trì hoãn hoạt động => start working = come into operation => Dap an B
198 We can only give you the approximate number of refugees crossing the border at the
moment
A a sort of B a bit of C a variety of D a deluge of
Tam dich: Ching tôi chỉ có thể cung cấp cho bạn một số lượng xấp xi những người lánh nạn đã băng qua biên giới ở thời điểm này
=> Approximate /o' pra:ksomat/ (a): x4p xi, khoang Xét các đáp án:
A a sort of (a;adv): xắp xi, khoảng, hơi (để mô tả cái gì mà người nói không biết rõ, chính xác về đối tượng đang nói đến)
B a bít of: một chút, một xíu
C a variety of: đa dạng, gồm nhiều loại khác nhau D a deluge of =a lot of sth: rat nhiéu thir gi
=> Approximate ~ A sort of
199 The ministry of Defense has been holding up the decision to withdraw from the military
action for the past several months
A carrying off B putting off C playing down _D giving up
Tạm dịch: Bộ trưởng Quốc phòng đã hoãn ra quyết định rút khỏi hành động quân sự trong nhiều tháng qua
=> Holding up sth: trì hoãn cái gì
Xét các đáp án: ¬ `
A Carrying off sth: thành công, chiên thăng trong cái gì, điêu gì B Putting off sth: trì hoãn, đình trệ cái gì
C Playing down sth: khiến cho điều gì bớt quan trọng D Giving up sth: từ bỏ cái gì
=> Đáp án là B
200 If two people in a romantic relationship are lovey-dovey, they show their love for each other in public by touching each other and saying loving things
Trang 23Tạm dịch: Nếu hai người trong mối quan hệ tình cảm yêu đương, họ thẻ hiện tình yêu dành cho nhau ở nơi công cộng bằng cách động chạm vào nhau và nói những lời yêu thương
-> lovey- dovey (adj): yêu thương, trìu mến Xét các đáp án:
A lovesick /'lAvsik/ (adj): tương tư
B romantic /rav'maentik/ (adj): lang mạn; như tiểu thuyết
C demonstrative /di' monstratrv/ (adj): hay giai bay tam sự, hay thổ lộ tâm tình D affectionate /a'fekfanot/ (adj): triu mén véi ai; cé tinh
=> lovey- dovey = affectionate
CHAPTER 2:
ANTONYM
Trang 241 Autosuggestive techniques can help in the treatment of diseases which cannot be cured by conventional medicine
A ordinary B popular C essential D alternative
conventional: using the usual scientific methods of Western medicine such as artificial drugs and operations (tay y)
alternative medicine: any type of treatment that does not use the usual scientific methods of Wester medicine, for example one using plants instead of artificial drugs
2 John received constant physical and psychological abuse from his father
A repeatedly B brutal C potent D irregular
constant # irregular: thường xuyên # không thường xuyên
3 The use of violence and the level of repression have a direct bearing on movement outcomes
A upshots — B results C origins D sequels
outcome: két qua # origin: nguon goc, nguyén nhân
4 The child's parents or guardians must give their consent before she has the operation A permission B sanction _ _C compliance D rejection
consent: sy đồng y # rejection: sy tir chéi
5 Friendly contacts between different peoples facilitate the cultural and economic interchange
A hinder B promote C simplify D expedite
facilitate: tao diéu kiện thuận lợi cho # hinder: cản trở
6 His writing is so diffuse and obscure that it is difficult to make out what it is he is trying to say A ambiguous B vague C straightforward D enigmatic
obscure: difficult to understand # straightforward: easy to understand
7 Resources are finite, and choices have to be made between competing priorities and needs
A scant B limited C deficient D endless
finite: có giới hạn # endless: v6 tan
8 We offer you a comprehensive training in all aspects of the business A extensive B restricted C thorough D exhaustive
comprehensive: toan dién # restricted: bị giới hạn
9 The legislature passed a law to prohibit the dumping of nuclear waste
A forbid B impede C outlaw D approve
prohibit: cam # approve: chap thuan
10 This agreement is very ambiguous and open to various interpretations
A vague B obscure C obvious D complex
ambiguous : map md # obvious: r6 rang
11 The renewal licence will commence on the date your application is received in the Driver Licensing Central Office
A.expire B begin C extend D remain
commence: bat đầu, có hiệu lực # expire: hét han
12 Inflation is likely to accelerate this year, adding further upward pressure on interest rates
A soar B rise C drop D boost
accelerate: tang # drop: giam
13 Bonus or incentive pay will fluctuate based upon company, division, or group performance A escalate B remain C skyrocket D vary
fluctuate: dao dong # remain: khéng doi
14 These countries are characterized by highly dynamic economies
Trang 25dynamic: thay đổi # static: không đổi
15 Harvest festival was the occasion for the collective expression of a community's religious values
A shared B emotional C individual D common
collective: tap thé # individual: ca nhan
16 Businesses have become increasingly reliant on complicated computing systems
A dependent on B concerned about
C cautious about D separated from
reliant on: phụ thuộc vào # separated from: tách biệt với
17 Though he's not clever, he's a diligent worker and has often done well in the examinations
A conscientious B capable C idle D attentive
diligent: chim chỉ # idle: lười biếng
18 He made a rash decision and now he is suffering for it
A reckless B thoughtful C irresponsible D hasty rash: vội vang # thoughtful: can than (suy nghi)
19 In remote communities, it’s important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in
A remake B empty C refill D repeat
replenish: lam day # empty: lam cho can
20 There has been no discernible improvement in the noise levels since lorries were banned
A clear B obvious _ C thin D insignificant
discernible (có thể nhận thức rõ, có thể thấy rõ) # insignificant (không có quan trong, tam thường) 21 The distinction between schooling and education implied by this remark is important
A explicit B implicit C obscure D odd
implied: ngu y # explicit: phoi bay ra bên ngoài
22 He decided not to buy the fake watch and wait until he had more money
A authentic B forger C faulty D original
fake: gia # authentic: that
23 An eminent psychologist who expanded our knowledge of how children think and develop was a Swiss named Jean Piaget
A renowned B prominent C clever D obscure
eminent: ndi tiéng # obscure: không nhiều người biết
24 Albert Bandura, who began his career at Stanford University in 1953, stressed the importance of observation, imitation, and modelling in learning
A emphasized B downplayed C underscored D affirmed stress: nhắn mạnh # downplay: ha thap
25 His observations, which were truly original when first published in 1936, were described as
being so obvious that it took a genius to think of them
A unusual B impressive C outdated D interesting
original: mdi mé # outdated: 16i thoi
26 The new worker was reprimanded for his serious mistakes
A required - B blamed C praised D exchanged
reprimand: khién trách # praise: khen ngợi
27 After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released
A guilty B naive C benevolent D innovative
innocent = v6 toi # guilty = có tội
Trang 26A.uncomfortable B responsive C calm D miserable
irritable: khé chịu # calm: dé chịu, ôn hòa
29 We'd better speed up if we want to get there in time
A slow down B tum down C put down D lie down
speed up: ting téc # slow down: chậm lai
30 We run a very tight ship here, and we expect all our employees to be at their desks by eight o'clock and take good care of their own business
A organize things inefficiently B manage an inflexible system C run faster than others D have a good voyage
run a very tight ship: quan ly chat ché # organize things inefficiently: quan ly khong chat ché, hiéu
qua
31 Any student who neglects his or her homework is unlikely to do well at school A approves of B attends to C puts off D looks for
neglect: xao lang # attend to: cham chi
32 Drivers are advised to get enough petrol because filling stations are few and far between on the highway
A easy to find B difficult to access
C unlikely to happen D impossible to reach
few and far between: khan hiém, kho tim # easy to find: dé tim
33 In some Wester cultures, people who avoid eye contact in a conversation are regarded as untrustworthy
A embarrassed B quiet C reliable D suspicious reliable: dang tin cay # untrustworthy: kh6ng dang tin cậy
34 As a sociable boy, Jack enjoys spending his free time going out with friends
A mischievous B outgoing C caring D shy
sociable: hoa dong # shy: ngại ngùng
35 They were discussing the best way to foster democracy and prosperity in the former communist countries
A promote _ B cultivate C uphold D hinder
foster: khuyên khích, thúc đây >< hinder: ngăn cản
36 Today students are under a lot of pressure due to the high expectations from their parents and teachers
A nervousness B emotion C stress D relaxation
pressure: ap luc # relaxation: thu gian
37 The image presented in the media show us celebrities enjoying an enviable lifestyle: they live in huge mansions, drive expensive cars, and wear the latest in high fashion
A desirable B superior C savory D rejected
enviable: dang mo uéc # rejected: bi phản đôi
38 If you are at a loose end tomorrow, why don't we spend the day sunbathing and relaxing on the beach?
A having a lot to do B having nothing to do C having nothing to lose D having a lot to gain
at a loose end: ranh roi # having a lot to do: ban r6n
39 You should not wear casual clothes when coming to a job interview
A vital B normal C formal D total
Trang 2740 Do you believe in eternal friendship in which the friends never betray one another? A temporary B lasting C potential D suitable
eternal: vinh curu # temporary: tạm thời
41 The captain ordered the soldiers to gather on the double, even though they were sleeping A intensively B increasingly C hesitantly D immediately
on the double: ngay lập tức # hesistantly: ngập ngừng, do dự
42 It is widely known that the excessive use of pesticides is producing a detrimental effect on the local groundwater
A useless B harmless C damaging D fundamental
detrimental: cé hai # harmless: vé hai
43 Sorry, I can’t come to your party I am snowed under with work at the moment
A busy with B free from C tired of D interested in be snowed under with: bận rộn # free from: không vướng bận với
44 The coming exams caused her a lot of distress and exhaustion
A worry _ B action C ease D doubt
distress: cang thang # ease: thoai mai
45 It's not a pleasant feeling to discover you've been taken for a ride by a close friend
A driven away B deceived deliberately
C given a lift D treated with sincerity
be taken for a ride: bi lira # treated with sincerity: đối xử chân thật
46 She is a very generous old woman She has given most of her wealth to a charity organization
A mean B amicable C kind D hospitable
generous: rong lugng# mean: keo kiét
47 In some countries, the disease burden could be prevented through environmental
improvements
A something to suffer B something enjoyable
C something sad D something to entertain
burden: ganh nang # something enjoyable: viéc gi do mang lai sy thoải mái, thích thú 48 Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially
A Well-off B Impoverished
C Wealthy D Privileged
affluent: giau cé # impoverished: nghèo khổ
49 Vietnam’s admission to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has promoted its trade
relations with other countries
A boosted - B.expanded ——_C restricted D balanced promote: day manh # restrict: han ché
50 There weren't many tough questions in the exam, so I could answer most of them A simple B difficult C important D interesting
tough: khó nhan # simple: don giản
51 This new washing machine is not a patch on our old one These clothes are still dirty A to be expensive B to be broken C to be strange D to be better
Dap an: D
Be not a patch on something: khéng tot bang cai gi do
A đắt đỏ B bị phá vỡ C la im D tốt hơn
52 Solving this type of mathematical problem is child’s play if you’ve done it many times A so childish B easy C challenging D undemanding
Trang 28Đáp án: C
Child's play: một điều gì đó rất dễ
A rất trẻ con B dễ dàng C thách thức D không yêu cầu cao
53 If you say bad things about the person who gives you a job, you bite the hand that feeds you A be unfriendly B.beungrateful C be thankful D be devoted
Dap an: C
To bite the hand that feeds you: ban phan bdi ai do da doi xu tốt với mình
A không than thign B khong biét on _C biét on D nhiét tinh
54 The new cow-boy film catches the fancy of the children They have watched it since the morning
A attracts B amuses C bores D amazes
Dap an: C
To catch the fancy of someone: thu hut sy cha y cua ai do
A thu hút B làm vui vẻ C làm chán nản D làm kinh ngạc
55 I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry | have put in a lot of effort for this
moment
A unsuccessful _B pessimistic C hopeless D humorous Dap an: A
Be home and dry: thanh cong
A không thành công B bi quan
C vô vọng D hài hước
56 It is a really difficult matter to decide how to solve now I will need time to think twice A consider carelessly B accept immediately
C refuse at once D consider carefully
Dap an: A -
To think twice: suy nghĩ cân thận
A suy nghĩ sơ sài B đồng tình ngay lập tức C từ chôi ngay lập tức D can nhac kỹ lưỡng
57 He didn’t bat an eyelid when he realized he failed the exam again A was very surprised B didn’t show surprise C was very disappointed D didn’t care at all Dap an: A
Don’t bat an eyelid: không bất ngờ
A rất bắt ngờ B không thẻ hiện ra sự bất ngờ
C rất thất vọng D không quan tâm
58 You need to keep abreast of the current events You look so clueless when I mention the result of the election
A keep up with B obtain information
C become outmoded D bring about
Dap an: C , Keep abreast of: bắt kịp
A cập nhật, bắt kịp B thu nhận thông tin
C trở nên lỗi thời D dẫn đến, dây ra
59 If the world’s tropical forests continue to disappear at their present rate, many animal species will die out
Trang 29C continue to live D get bigger Đáp án: C
Die out: chét sach -
A tuyệt chủng B không bị tôn hại
C tiếp tục sống D trở nên to lớn hơn
60 Sporadic conflict is inevitable among families and the way families choose to approach issues can make a colossal difference
A negligible B substantial C enormous D significant Dap an: A
colossal: to lén
A không đáng kể B đáng kể C đáng kể D đáng kể
61 The government is not prepared to put up with this situation any longer A escape from B differ from C result in D disagree with Dap an: A
Put up with: chiu dung
A chạy khỏi B khác với C dẫn đến D không đồng tình với
62 Not until all their demands had been turned down did the workers decide to go on strike for more welfare
A rejected B accepted C removed D encountered
Dap an: B
Turn down: tir chéi
A loai bo B chap nhan C loai bỏ D đối mặt
63 Only the graduates are eligible for this job as it requires a lot of intensive knowledge
A qualified B adequate C unfit D suitable
Dap an; C -
Eligible: du phâm chât, đủ điều kiện
A đủ điêu kiện B đây đủ C không phù hợp D phù hợp
64 He is a very vigorous student He always engages in social activities at school
A energetic B active C agreeable D feeble
Dap an: D
Vigorous: manh mé, nang dong
A nhiéu năng lượng B năng động C hòa thuận D yếu ớt
65 Formal dress is compulsory at this meeting where a lot of big figures will show up A optional B obligatory C necessary D unavoidable
Dap an: A
Compulsory: bắt buộc
A tự chọn B bắt buộc C cần thiết D không thẻ tránh khỏi
66 He has come up with an ingenious idea of solving the company’s financial problems
A clever B effective C inventive D unimaginative
Dap an: D
Ingenious: sang tao, thong minh
A thông minh B hiệu quả C sáng tạo D không giảu oc tương tượng
67 There is an implicit threat of using mobile phones You can’t be sure what radioactive waves will do to your health
A obvious B indirect C hidden D incentive
Dap an: A
Trang 30Implicit: ngam ngam
A rõ ràng, dễ thấy B gián tiếp C che giấu D khuyến khích
68 His aggression was inevitable as he had been through a lot of pressures A unexpected B predictable C foreseeable D immovable Dap an: A -
Inevitable: không thê tránh khỏi -
A bất ngờ B có thể được dự đoán ˆ
€ có thê đốn trước D khơng thê dịch chuyên 69 After winning a national lottery, he squandered it frivolously
A.thoughtlessly B ineffectively C professionally D seriously Đáp án: D
Frivolously: phóng túng
A không suy tính kỹ B không hiệu quả C không chuyên nghiệp D nghiêm túc
70 At the concert, he showed his exceptional ability to sing these high notes
A remarkable B fearless C mediocre D extraordinary Dap an: C
Exceptional: phi thuong
A đáng chú ý B dũng cảm C bình thường D phi thường
71 Kindness is intrinsic in his personality as he has received good care and love from his parents from the start
A explicit B integral C essential D acquired Dap an: D
Intrinsic: bẩm sinh, cố hữu
A rõ ràng B quan trọng
C thuộc về bản chất D được tiếp nhận từ bên ngoài
72 Smallpox is a fatal disease that used to claim the lives of millions of people in the past A wholesome B lethal C ill-intentioned —_D unforthcoming
Dap an: A
Fatal: chết người
A làm khỏemạnh B gây chếtngười C.có độngcơxấu D không cởi mở
73 I think his rules are quite rigid If he wants to succeed, he needs to change his opinions in
some circumstances
A stiff B flexible C severe D fundamental
Dap an: B
Rigid: cứng nhắc
A cứng nhắc B linh hoạt C nghiêm trọng D cơ bản
74 It is not a valid argument You can’t say that you can get a promotion just because you haven't
been late for work
A illegal B rational C unusual D unconvincing
Dap an: D Valid: hgp ly
A bất hợp pháp B hợp lý C bất thường D không thuyết phục
75 Marriage is just his peripheral concern He has set his heart on becoming a successful business man for the rest of his life
A marginal B central C unimportant D simple
Trang 31Peripheral: ngoài rìa, không quan trọng
A ngoài lề B trung tâm C không quan trọng D đơn giản
76 Her knowledge of world history is very extensive She can tell you the stories of many dynasties from different countries
A restricted B broad C widespread D general Dap an: A
Extensive: rong lén —
A có giới hạn B rong C phô biên rộng rãi D chung chung
77 Small businesses have proliferated in the last ten years, which have provided a lot of jobs for local people
A dwindled B expanded C replicated D admitted Dap an: A
Proliferate: phat trién
A thu hep B mở rộng C nhân lên D chấp nhận
78 The fashion industry in this country is prospering since people are paying more attention to their appearance
A succeeding B flourishing C declining D destroying Dap an: C -
Prosper: phát triên
A thành công B nở rộ C giảm sút D phá hủy
79 TEFL.com is a website which offers a job research facility to assist qualified students in finding work A help B aid C support D hinder Dap an: D Assist: hỗ trợ A giúp đỡ B hỗ trợ C ủng hộ D ngăn cản
80 Different forms of justifiable punishment can contribute to promoting children’s ability to
differentiate between right and wrong
A legitimate B brutal C severe D ridiculous
Dap an: D
Justifiable: hgp lý, có cơ sở
A hợp lý B hung bạo C.nghiêm khắc D khó hiểu, vô lý
81 He maintained that he had seen her steal his phone
A insisted B denied C supported D declared
Dap an:B -
Maintain: khang dinh
A cuong quyết B chối cãi C ủng hộ D tuyên bố
82 She is not worth our respect as she has abandoned her children
A walked out on B left C given up on D kept
Dap an:D - Abandon: rudng bo
A rời bỏ B rời đi C bỏ cuộc D giữ
83 In order to curb the unemployment rate in this country, the government should create policies
that can attract international corporations
A control B limit C promote D improve
Dap an: C
Trang 32Curb: ức chế, kiểm soát
A kiểm soát B giới hạn C tăng lên, thúc đây D cải thiện
84 They have not made any effort to integrate with the local community A cooperate B put together C separate D connect Dap an: C
Integrate: phối hợp
A hợp tác B liên kết C chia cắt D kết nối
85 He was ostracised by his colleagues for refusing to support the strike A crucified B included C patronized D lionized Dap an: B
Ostracise: bị trục xuất ra khỏi tập thể, tây chay
A đóng định B tập thể công nhận C.bảohộ D.tôn vinh
86 The bank announced that it was to merge with another of the high street banks A separate B assemble C collaborate D coordinate Dap an: A Merge: két hợp, sáp nhập A chia cắt B tập hợp C hợp tác D phối hợp 87 Urbanization is the shift of people moving from rural to urban areas, and the result is the growth of cities A movement B maintenance C variation D transmission Dap an: B
Shift: thay đôi
A.sựdichuyển B sự duy trì C sự thay đổi D sự truyền tải
88 I believe he has full competence to do that job He is a very intelligent and responsible man A bravery B proficiency C failure D ability
Dap an: C
Competence: kha nang
A sự dũng cảm B sự thành thạo C không có khả năng D khả năng
89 There is a disparity in the way people from different cultures view money
A contradiction B compromise C steadiness D harmony Dap an: D
Disparity: sự chênh lệch, khác nhau
A.sựmâu thuẫn B sự thỏa hiệp C sự vững vàng D sự hòa hợp
90 He has no hesitation to tell me his secrets We have known each other since we are a child A willingness B qualms C reluctance D restriction
Dap an: A
Hesitation: do du
A su sẵn sang B sự lo âu C sự do dự D sự hạn chế
91 You should be more polite to your teacher, she has very little tolerance for bad behavior A agreement B forbearance C disapproval D acceptance
Dap an: C
Tolerance: chiu dyng
A loi thoa thuan B sy tha thir C sự phản đối D sự chấp nhận
92 She could not hide her dismay at the result She has worked really hard for this exam A disappointment _B depression C happiness D pessimism
Trang 33Dismay: mat tinh than |
A su tuyét vong _—B su that vong C sự hạnh phúc D sy bi quan
93 I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer
A unplanned B deliberate C accidental D unintentional Dap an: B
Chance: tinh co
A khéng dy dinh_ B cé tinh C tình cờ D không có dự định trước
94 In the dawn of space exploration, the notion that atmospheric conditions on Earth may be unique in the solar system was strengthened
A outcome B continuation C beginning D end Dap an: D
Dawn: khởi đầu `
A két qua B tiép dién C khoi dau D két thúc
95 John stayed at home from work yesterday because he was feeling under the weather
A unwell B sick C unhealthy D fine
Dap an: D
To feel under the weather: cam thay không khỏe
A không khỏe B bệnh C không tốt cho sức khỏe D tốt
96 With her sophisticated tastes, the singer has become an omnipresent icon of style and beauty A oblivious B controversial C ubiquitous D unknown
Dap an: D
Omnipresent: được nhiều người biết đến
A hay quên B gây tranh cãi C phỏ biến D không được biết đến
97 The works of such men as the English philosophers John Locke and Thomas Hobbes helped pave the way for academic freedom in the modern sense
A terminate B prevent C initiate D lighten Dap an: B
Pave the way for: mở đường cho
A chấm dứt B ngăn chặn C bắt đầu D thắp sáng 98 No one knew precisely what would happen to a human being in space A correctly B flexibly C falsely D formally Đáp án: C
Precisely: một cách chính xác
A một cách đúng đắn B một cách linh hoạt € một cái sai lầm D một cách trang trọng
99 She is gratified to accept this invitation as she will be able to meet a lot of people of the same interests
A overjoyed B unpleased C miserable D innocent Dap an: B
Gratified: hai long
A vui vẻ B không hài lòng C khổ sở D ngây thơ
Trang 34A mờ nhạt B câm C yếu D mạnh
101 I'll be thinking of you and hoping that you have good luck on the day of your interview A keep my fingers crossed for you
B wish ill upon you
C wish the ground would open up and swallow you D lay my fingers on you
Đáp an: B wish ill upon you : mong ban gặp phải rủi ro, xui xẻo >< hope that you have good luck: mong ban gap may man
Các đáp án khác:
A keep my fingers crossed for you: Tôi hi vọng những điều gì đó may mắn sẽ xảy ra với bạn C wish the ground would open up and swallow sb: ước gì có một cái hồ đề chui xuống đất cho đỡ xấu hỗ ( bày tỏ sự xâu hồ, ngại ngung)
D lay my fingers on sb: lam hai dén ai
102 The houses in the immediate vicinity of the blast were badly damaged A across the street B within stone’s throw
C in the neighborhood D beyond the horizon
Dap an: D beyond the horizon: & xa (khoang cách) so với cái gi d6 >< in the immediate vicinity: 6 trong khoang cách, cự li gan so với cái gì đó
Các đáp án khác đều có nghĩa là : ở trong khoảng cách, cự ly gần so với cái gì đó
103 If you ask me, the Chinese restaurant at the center of the city has seen better days, I’m afraid
A in bad condition B the worse for wear
C in good repair D beyond repair
Dap an: C in good repair: (về đồ vật, sự vật): trong tinh trạng tốt >< have seen better day: trong tình trạng tồi tệ, đỗ nát, xuống cấp
Các đáp án khác:
A in bad condition ( cả người/ vật): trong tình trạng toi tệ B the worse for wear ( cả người/ vật): trong tình trạng tồi tỆ
D beyond repair: (về đồ vật) hỏng nặng đến mức không thê sửa chữa được
104 The professional sprinter was robbed of victory at the finishing line in last week’s World Championship
A was on his beam ends B fought a losing battle
C took a battering D carried the day
Dap An: D carried the day: chiến thing vé vang >< be robbed of victory: bi cướp mất chiến thắng/
bị thua cuộc, thua trận/
Các đáp án khác:
A be on your beam ends: rơi vào bước đường cùng
B fight a losing battle: đấu I trận chắc chắn sẽ thua (nỗ lực vô ích vì mục đích nào đó) C take a battering: bị đánh bại I cách áp đảo
105 Don’t wrap your children in cotton wool - \et them play with the others at school A overprotect your children B mollycoddle your children
C overindulge your children D ignore your children
Dap 4n: D ignore your children: mac ké/ ngé lo/ bo mac con cia ban >< wrap your children in
cotton wool: boc con trong nhung lụa (bảo vệ | cach thái quá)
Các đáp án khác:
Trang 35B mollycoddle your children: bao vé 1 cach thai qua C overindulge your children: nuông chiều con quá mức
106 Provided that you Jive within your means at this luxurious and glamorous metropolis, you won’t get into debt
A live within your budget B are a spendthrift C do some penny-pinching D save for a rainy day
Đáp án: B are a spendthrift: 14 1 người tiêu xài phung phi >< live within your means: sống tiết
kiém
Cac dap an khac:
A live within your budget: song tiết kiệm C do some penny-pinching: song tiết kiệm
D save for a rainy day: dé danh tién cho lic khó khăn nguy cấp
107 Getting an earnest apology from such a headstrong man like him was like getting blood out
of a stone
A out of the question B contrary to reason
C hundred-to-one D a piece of cake
Đáp án: D a piece of cake: một cách dé dang >< like getting blood out of a stone: gan như là
không thể -
Các đáp án khác đều có nghĩa là không thẻ thực hiện/ bất khả thi
108 The seemingly reticent boy in our class has greater depths to him than you may think
A has a more complex personality B has a simpler personality
C has a more unique personality D has a more mysterious personality
Đáp an: B has a simpler personality: co 1 tâm hồn đơn giản >< have greater depths to sb: có nội tâm phức tạp
Các đáp án khác:
A has a more complex personality: : có l tâm hồn phức tạp C has a more unique personality: có 1 tâm hồn đặc biệt
D has a more mysterious personality: có l tâm hồn bi an
109 The rock concert last night was a complete sell-out, so we couldn’t go A there was no ticket left B there were some tickets left C the ticket price was too high D the ticket price was too low
Đáp án: B there were some tickets left: van con vé >< a complete sell-out: da ban hét vé Cac dap an khac:
A there was no ticket left: hét vé
C the ticket price was too high: gid vé quá cao D the ticket price was too low: gia vé quá thấp
110 Other issues take the back seat other than concerns about job and public safety A take a less important position than _B are of more paramount significance than
C can be tackled more easily than D raise more controversy than
Dap an: B are of paramount significance co y nghia quan trong >< take the back seat: kém quan trong hon
111 The actor gave a very run-of-the-mill performance, and the critics expressed their disapproval in their reports the following days
A mediocre B undistinguished
C exceptional D average
Dap an: C exceptional: ndi trội/ nôi bật
Trang 36Các đáp án khác đều có nghĩa là tầm thường
112 Sharon is such a positive person — she makes light of her problems whatever they are
A plays down B gives little weight to
C shrugs off D exaggerates
Dap an: D exaggerate: thoi phòng, làm quá lên >< make light of: lam giảm sự nghiêm trọng của
vấn đề (đặc biệt là khi vấn đề á ây thực sự rất nghiêm trọng)
Các đáp án khác đều có nghĩa là làm giảm sự nghiêm trọng của vấn đề (đặc biệt là khi van đề ấy
thực sự rât nghiêm trọng)
113 My close relative made no bones about recommending me for the job at the local hospital A had some hesitation in B talked as man to man
C were quite frank and certain about —_D had no qualms about
Đáp án: A have some hesitation in: chan chừ, luéng ly >< make no bones about sth: rat chic
chan, kiên định về cái gì
Các đáp án khác đều có nghĩa là không ngại ngần, nói một cách thẳng thắn
114 I shouldn’t go outside without a raincoat because it’s raining cats and dogs A it’s just started to rain B it’s raining very heavily
C it’s going to rain D it’s raining a little
Đáp án: D it’s raining a little: mua nho >< it’s raining cats and dogs: mua rat to Các đáp án khác:
A it’s just started to rain: trời vừa bắt đầu mưa B it’s raining very heavily: troi dang mua to C it’s going to rain: troi sap mưa
115 His flat looks so spick and span that it’s difficult to believe he just had a party last night A in apple-pie order B neat as a button
C in good order D messed up
Đáp án: D messed up: bừa bộn, lôi thôi, bản thiu >< spick and span: ngay ngắn, gọn gàng, sạch sẽ Các đáp án khác đều có nghĩa là ngay ngắn, gọn gàng
116 My mother nearly had kittens when | said I was going to buy a motorbike A let the cat out of the bag B put the cat among the pigeons C kept her head D got out of the rat race
Dap an: C keep one’s head: giir binh tinh >< have kittens: nôi giận lôi đình Các đáp án khác
A: let the cat out of the bag: tiét 16 bi mat
B: put the cat among the pigeons: ndi, lam gi khiến sự việc thêm rắc rồi, người khác thêm lo lắng D: get out of the rat race: rửa tay gác kiếm (không cạnh tranh với người khác nữa)
117 The new rule on wearing uniforms at our school will be put into force next semester
A be applied B be implemented
C take effect D be abolished
Dap an: D be abolished: bi bo di >< be put into force: duge ap dung/ cé hiéu lực
Các đáp án khác:
A be applied: được áp dụng
B be implemented: được áp dụng
C take effect: có hiệu lực
118 Harvey took the liberty of ordering some new equipment for the office
Trang 37Đáp án: B với sự cho phép >< take the liberty of: tự ý làm gì
Các đáp án khác đều có nghĩa là tự làm theo ý mình
119 You should always be grateful for what you are given A not look a gift horse in the mouth
B hear straight from the horse’s mouth C avoid setting the cart before the horse D never flog a dead horse
Dap an: A not look a gift horse in the mouth: không trân trọng thứ mình được tặng/ được voi đòi tiên >< be grateful for what you are given: trân trọng thứ mình được tặng
Các đáp án khác:
B hear straight from the horse’s mouth: lay thong tin tir nguén dang tin cay
C set the cart before the horse: cam dén chay trước ô tô
D flog a dead horse: lam cai gi dé ma chắc chắn sẽ thất bại//phí công vô ích
120 The rich kid in my class paid an arm and a leg for those new Gucci jeans
A paid a little money for B paid a small fortune for C splashed out on D forked out money on
Dap an: A pay a little money: tra 1 khoan tiền nhỏ >< pay an arm and a leg: trả 1 số tiền rất lớn
Các đáp án khác đều có nghĩa là trả nhiều tiền
121 You don’t have to worry too much-We will cross the bridge when we come to it
A deal with the problem later when it happens
B immediately take into account the possible problem
C tackle the problem with uncertainty D address the problem at grass-root level
Dap an: B immediately take into account the possible problem: xem xét van dé ngay lap tire >< cross the bridge when we come to it: không lo lắng về vân dé cho đến khi nó xảy ra
122 The numerous awards and trophies on his wall bear a testimony to his great success as an athlete
A corroborate B disprove C substantiate D verify
Đáp an: B disprove: chứng tỏ cái gì là không đúng >< bear a testimony to: là bằng chứng của , chứng minh cái gì là đúng
Các đáp án khác đều có nghĩa là chứng minh cái gì là đúng
123 It is in your best interests to give up resistance and to cooperate A is beneficial for you B does you great harm C is up to you D is none of your business
Dap an: B does you great harm: gay hai cho ban >< is in your best interests: cd lợi cho bạn
124 He has had a grudge against me ever since I was promoted over him
A has been on good terms with B has had an aversion to
C has felt malice towards D has cast aspersions on
Dap an: A be on good terms with sb: cé mOi quan hé tot vdi >< have a grudge against sb: cd
hiềm khích với
Các đáp án khác đều có nghĩa là chán ghétchi trích ai/cái gì đó
125 His career as a doctor has been put in jeopardy because of his irresponsible attitude
A out ona limb B on the line
C out of harm’s way D on the spot
Dap an: C out of harm's way: an toàn >< be put in jeopardy: bị đặt vào tình cảnh nguy hiém/ bi đe doa
Trang 38Các đáp án khác: - ` A out on a limb: có quan điêm trái chiêu B on the line: trong tình cảnh nguy hiểm
D on the spot: ngay tại trận/ ngay tại thời điểm đó
126 Old workers are too senile and feeble to handle demanding work assignments
A fragile B firm C cautious D reckless
Dap an: B feeble: yêu ớt
fragile: yêu ớt; firm: mạnh khỏe; cautious: cần trọng; reckless: cầu thả 127 My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance A be confident B be optimistic C be pessimistic D be smart
look on the bright side (v): lac quan
confident (a): ty tin; optimistic (a): lac quan; pessimistic (a): bi quan; smart (a): thong minh
=> look on the bright side >< be pessimistic
128 His physical condition was not an impediment to his career as a violinist He has won a lot of prizes
A difficulty B barrier C advantage D pitfall
impediment (n): chướng ngại vật, trở ngại
A difficulty (n): khó khăn B barrier (n): rào chắn, trở ngại C advantage (n): thuan Igi D pitfall (n): bat lợi
=> advantage >< impediment
Tạm dịch: Tình trạng thể chất của anh không phải là trở ngại cho sự nghiệp của anh với tư cách
một nghệ sĩ violin Anh ấy đã giành rất nhiều giải thưởng Đáp án: C
129 It’s difficult to tell him to give in because he is so big-headed
A wise B generous C modest D arrogant
big-headed (a): tự phụ
wise (a): théng thai, uyên tham; generous (a): rong rai, hao phong; modest (a): khiém ton, không phô trương; arrogant (a): ngạo nghé, ngạo mạn
=> big-headed >< modest
Tạm dịch: Thật khó để bảo anh ta nhượng bộ vì anh ta quá tự phụ
Đáp án:C
130 Tony was so absorbed in his assignment that he forgot all about his dinner in the oven A distracted from B busy with C interested in D obliged to
be absorded in: mải mê, miệt mài; distracted from: phân tâm khỏi; busy with: bận rộn với; interested in: thích thú với; obliged to: biết ơn; chịu ơn
=> absorbed in >< distracted from
Tạm dịch: Tony đã quá mải mê với bài tập đên mức quên bữa tôi trong lò Đáp án: A
131 I was going to have a go at parachuting but Jost my nerve at the last minute A was determined to go ahead B lost my temper
C was discouraged from trying D grew out of it Tôi định sẽ thử nhảy dù nhưng tôi mắt hết can đảm vào phút chót => lose sb’s nerve: mat can đảm, nhụt chí
Trang 39A be determined to do st: quyét tam lam gi
B lose sb’s temper: néng gian
C be discouraged from st/doing st: bi can ngan, lam nhut chi, chan nan khi lam gi
D grow out of st/doing st: khéng còn thích cái gi
=> lose sb’s nerve >< be determined to do st => Dap an la A
132 For eliminating pollution, one can switch to alternative and renewable energy sources like bio fuels instead of depending on non-renewable fossil fuels that only helps in polluting our planet
A change for the better B substitute for the unavailable C make no change at all D find a replacement for
Dé ma giam sy 6 nhiễm, người ta có thể chuyển sang những nguồn năng lượng thay thế vả có thể
tái sử dụng như là nhiên liệu sinh học thay vì phụ thuộc vào những nhiên liệu hóa thạch không tái
sinh cái mà chỉ giúp cho làm ô nhiễm hành tỉnh của chúng ta
=> Switch to sth: chuyén sang cai gi Xét các đáp án:
A Change for better: thay đôi đề tốt hơn
B Substitute for the unavailable: thay thế cho cái không có sẵn C Make no change at all: không thay đổi gì cả
D Find a replacement for: tìm kiếm sự thay thế cho => Đáp án là C
133 Because of his disease, the doctor advised him to abstain from alcohol and meat However,
he seems not to follow this advice
A continue B desist C increase D undermine
Vì bệnh tật của anh ta nên bác sĩ đã khuyên anh nên kiêng chất cồn và thịt Tuy nhiên, anh ta
dường như chẳng thé lam theo lời khuyên này
=>Abstain /œb'stein/ (v): (+from sth/doing sth) tránh làm gì hoặc hưởng một lac thú gì (thường là
điều gây hại); kiêng, nhịn làm gì
Xét các đáp án:
A continue /kan' tmju:/ (v): (+to Vo/doing sth) duy trì, tiếp tục
B desist /di sist/ (v): (+from doing sth) ngimg, bỏ làm gì (do ai đó không muốn bản thân làm)
C increase /in'kri:s/ (v): gia tang, ting thêm
D undermine /,Anda`main/ (v): làm suy yếu dần dần, phá hoại ngầm
134 The manager needs an assistant that he can count on to take care of problems in his absence
A discredit, B disrespect C dislike D distrust
Giám đốc cần một trợ lý mà anh ta có thể tin tưởng để giải quyết vấn đề khi anh ta vắng mặt => Count on sb: tin tưởng vào ai
Xét các đáp án:
A Discredit /di' skred.1t/ (v): lam mt thé diện, mất uy tín
B Disrespect / dis.r1'spekt/ (n): su thiéu ton trong
€ Dislike /di slark/ (v): không thích, ghét
D Distrust /di'strast/ (v): khong tin tưởng
=> Đáp án là D
135 It's not beyond the realm of possibility that some schools may have to cut sport altogether
A possible B impossible C unlikely D certain
Không phải là không có khả năng một số trường sẽ phải cắt hoàn tồn mơn thể dục => beyond the realm of possibility: bất khả thi, không có khả năng
Trang 40Xét các đáp án:
A possible /'ppsabl/ (a): khả thi
B impossible /m'ppsabl/ (a): bất khả thi
C unlikely /An laikli/ (a): không chắc xảy ra
D certain /'s3:tn/ (a): chắc chắn
=> beyond the realm of possibility >< possible => Đáp an la A
136 Steve was very happy in his job until he fell out with his boss After that, it was difficult for them to work together
A made up with B made for C made out D made off
Steve đã luôn rất vui vẻ với công việc của mình cho đến khi anh ta cãi lộn với sếp Sau đó trở đi thì thật khó cho cả hai làm việc cùng nhau trở lại
=> Fall out with sb (phr.v): cãi lộn, cãi cọ với ai
Xét các đáp án:
A make up with sb (phr.v): làm hòa với ai
B make for sth (phr.v): làm ra, tạo ra cái gì
C make out sb/sth (phr.v): nhìn thấy, nghe thấy hoặc thấu hiểu ai/điều gì
D make off (with sth) (phr.v): ăn trộm cái gì => Fall out with sb >< Make up with sb
137 His lawyer thought he had a good chance of being acquitted at the trial, if no further evidence was found
A found guilty B declared innocent
C advised of appealing D released unconditionally
Luật sư của anh ta nghĩ rằng anh ta sẽ có cơ hội được tha bồng tại phiên tòa, nếu không có thêm
bất cứ bằng chứng nào được tìm thấy
=> acquitted /s'kwit/ (v): tha bổng A found guilty: kết tội
B declared innocent: tuyên bố vô tội
€ advised of appealing: được khuyên kháng cáo
D released unconditionally: được tha bổng vô điều kiện
138 My teacher required us to present our report of the survey's result in black and white in order
for her to see our points easily
A clearly B ambiguously _C thoroughly D obviously
Giáo viên của tôi yêu câu chúng tôi trình bày báo cáo về kết quả khảo sát một cách rõ ràng để cô
ấy dễ dàng nhìn thấy những ý chính của chúng tôi
=> in black and white: rõ ràng, minh bạch
Xét các đáp án:
A clearly /'kliali/ (adv): rõ rang, sang sia
B ambiguously /œm'bigjuasli/ (adv): mơ hồ, nhập nhằng C thoroughly /'0Arali/ (adv): hoàn toàn; kỹ lưỡng
D obviously /'pbviasli/ (adv): rõ ràng; hiên nhiên
=> Dap an B
139 His performance stood head and shoulders above the rest
A was better than B was worse than
C became higher than D became cheaper than Đáp án B