NEW WORDS have a sweet tooth thich ăn đồ ngọt authorize someone to do something cho quyền ai được làm việc gì, uỷ quyền cho ai white collar worker công nhân viên chức, nhân viên văn phòng a rear view.
NEW WORDS - have a sweet tooth: thich ăn đồ - authorize someone to something: cho quyền làm việc gì, uỷ quyền cho - white collar worker: cơng nhân viên chức, nhân viên văn phịng - a rear view mirror: gương chiếu hậu - guarantee:đảm bảo - in black and white: cụ thể , rõ ràng - unspoilt beauty: vẻ đẹp nguyên sơ a - a great deal of time:rất nhiều thời gian - seriously ill: ốm nặng - reduce the sufferings: làm vơi đi/ giảm chịu đựng , đau khổ - indispensable:ko thể thiếu đc - realize all along:nhận từ đầu - all along = all the time = from the beginning: từ đầu - sb good: tốt cho - harm: gây hại - confidential: bí mật - confident: tin tưởng, tự tin - sympathetic: cảm thông - critical thinking: tư phản biện - respectful to sb: lễ phép với - disrespectful: vô lễ - respectable : đáng kính - a respectable man: - make every effort - exceptionally good grades - under the weather - mandatory - widespread - tighten my belt financially - put on decent dresses - serious chronic back pain - transmit - whereas Exercise : Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions These days, in India, there are married couples who live on their own than before A more B many C less D little In some countries in the Middle East, people stand to each other than those in North America in a conversation A most closely B more closely C closer D closest Wedding ceremonies are now than they used to be in the past A less complicated B the most complicated C as complicated D the least complicated It's much to celebrate a small and cozy wedding to save money A best B better C the best D the better In some Asian families, parents tend to have far control over their children than those in some American families A the most B the more C more D most This is wedding party I’ve ever attended A the more memorable B more memorable C the most memorable đáng nhớ D most memorable Chocolates and flowers are by far presents for mothers on Mother's Day in the UK A more popular B the more popular C less popular D the most popular Chuseok is one of celebrations in the Korean calendar when Koreans give thanks to nature A the most important B the more important C the less important D more important The more polite you appear to be, your partner will be Cộng khác vs painter họa sĩ A the happiest B the happier C the most happily D the more happily 10 Of the two bridesmaids, Lisa turned out to be A the most charming B the least charming C more charming D the more charming 11 The Korean are than the American in addressing their bosses A more formal B formal C most formal D the most formal 12 There are occasions for giving gifts in modern societies than before A less B more C the least D the most 13 June has become month for weddings in many countries when the symbolic flowers, roses, usually bloom A more popular B less popular C the most popular D the least popular 14 Before doing something important, Vietnamese people always try to choose time for it A better B less good C the least good D the best 15 My grandmother feels much whenever I give her a homemade cake on Mother’s Day A happier B more happily C the happiest D the most happily 16 People in Western countries are often surprised to learn that Japanese celebrate Christinas A Ø - Ø B the - the C the - Ø D Ø - the 17 In Japan, most important holiday of season is New Year’s Day, which comes one week after Christmas A the - the B Ø – the C the – Ø D the – a 18 In India, in the old days, girl’s family used to give boy’s family a gift like money or jewellery A a – a B a – the C the – a D the – the 19 It is appropriate to bring small gift when visiting home in the U.S A the - a B a – a C a – the D the – the 20 Traditionally, bride and groom go on their honeymoon immediately after wedding reception A a - the B the – a C the – the D a – a 21 Whenever I set out for examination, I always try to avoid crossing path of woman A an – the - a B an – a – the C an – the – the D the – the – a 22 In a wedding ceremony, best man helps groom ready for every preparation A the – a B a – the C the – the D a – a 23 People say that gift lets recipient know how we are thinking of them A the - the B a – a C the – a D a – the 24 Wearing a wedding veil which covers head and face is 2,000-years-old tradition A a - the B the - a C the - the D a - a 25 In the U.S, while represents goodness and is usually color of bride’s wedding dress A a – a B a – the C the – a D the – the 26 Is is acceptable to touch person on shoulder in a conversation? A a - the B the – the C the – a D a – a 27 man should take off his hat when he goes into house in the UK A A – the B A – a C The – a D The – the 28 W hen you stay at friend's house, you should write thank-you note A a - a B the - a C a - the D the - the 29 Christmas Eve is best time for Japanese youngsters to go out for special, romantic evening A a - a B the - a C the – the D a - the 30 Japanese manage not to ask direct questions in order not to embarrass person who they are speaking with A A - the B A - a C The - the D The – a PRACTICE TEST 50 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A beloved B observed C interrupted D succeeded Question 2: A habitats B enthusiast C windsurfing D tsunami Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A disappear B arrangement C opponent D contractual Question 4: A admit B suggest C remind D manage Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 5: More and more investors are pouring money into food and beverage start–ups A the B a C an D Ø Question 6: Do you think there _ less conflict in the world if all people spoke the same language? A were B will be C would be D are Question The children _ happily in the park when their parents asked them to go home A played B had played C were playing D would play Question 8: I agree one point with Chris: it will be hard for us to walk 80km A in B of C on D for Question 9: Once as the World Natural Heritage by UNESCO, Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park attracts a great number of visitors worldwide A having recognized B recognized C recognizing D is recognized Question 10 I would never forget _ to be the judge in such a well–known competition A being invited B having invited C to have invited D to be invited Question 11 _ his physical disability, he managed to finish the course with good results A Although B Since C Because of D Despite Question 12 John is feeling because he hasn’t had enough sleep recently A irritate B irritation C irritably D irritable mệt mỏi Question 13 It’s considered to interrupt others while they are talking A arrogant B impolite C helpful D distrustful Question 14 , he received great support from his fans A Having been announced B On his announcement C He has announced D Despite his announcement Question 15: Does it _ any difference to you where we go for dinner? A take B C make D go Question 16: As John enjoyed doing research, he never could imagine himself pursuing other careers A thoroughly B totally C extremely D utterly Question 17 Tony’s parents check his Facebook account every day, he hates being under _ all the time A scrutiny B attack C pressure D control Question 18: It is stated that we are now in the first stages of a battle for the of life on the Earth A responsibility B reservation C sustainability D purification Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each the following questions Question 19 Mike pretended to be sick, but I saw through his deception at once A was used to B got angry with C got bored with D was aware of Question 20 Students from that university have conducted a survey to find out the most effective study habit A organized B delayed C encouraged D proposed Mark the Letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 21 She was to wet behind the ears to be in charge of such demanding tasks A lack of responsibility B full of experience C without money D full of sincerity Question227 The storm was unexpected No one was prepared for it so some people couldn’t excape and got injured A may be avoided B should be followed C can be predicted D must be prevented Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 23: Some people say often that using cars is not so convenient as using motorbikes A B C D Question 24: They are having their house being painted by a construction company A B C D Question 25: A person who says lies habitually must have a good memory A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 26: Mark and Anne are talking after the class Mark: “Guess what? I’ve been recruited to be a member of Green Dream Volunteer Group.” Anne: “ _” A Good luck next time! B That’s great! Congratulations! C That’s the least thing I could for you D It doesn’t make sense to me Question 27 Sue and Mira are talking about the use of mobile phone in class Sue: “Students should not be allowed to use mobile phone in class.” Mira: “ This will distract them from studying.” A Not really B No way! It’s useful C I’m of the opposite opinion D I quite agree Read the following passage and mark the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Victoria Falls is one of the most impressive waterfalls on the planet It is (28) along the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia, two countries in southern Africa There, the Zambezi River takes a plunge, forming the giant "sheet" of falling water Victoria Falls is considered to be the largest waterfall in the world And no wonder - it’s about one mile wide and 360 feet high! This amazing sheet of falling water can be heard from miles away The spray and mist from the waterfall can be seen from many miles away, too In fact, local tribes first called the waterfall "Mosi-oa-Tunya." That means "the smoke that thunders." But the falls received another name in 1855 That year, a Scottish explorer (29) the waterfall His name was David Livingstone He named it Victoria Falls after Queen Victoria, who was ruling Great Britain at the time The mist (30) by the falls also supports the surrounding environment Around the waterfall is a rainforest-like ecosystem Many species of trees, plants, and animals thrive there If you travel there, you may (31) a glimpse of the many different raptor species nearby, like falcons and black eagles You may even spot elephants in the national parks on both sides of the river! Today, the site is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World Hundreds of thousands of people make the trip to Victoria Falls each year They hope to see the spectacular "smoke that thunders" (32) person Question 28: A located B put C built D placed Question 29: A came across B ran out C made out D saw off Question 30: A causing B caused C which caused D to cause Question 31: A catch B bring C take D put Question 32: A of B with C in D on Read the following passage and mark the letter A , B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the followings Today, I’d like to begin a discussion on the problem of the heating up of the earth First, we’ll touch on the relationship between fluorocarbons and the ozone layer You probably remember that the ozone layer is the protective shield around the earth It is important to all life, because it filters out harmful ultraviolet light from the sun Ozone itself, a form of oxygen, is regularly made by the action of the sun in the upper atmosphere It is also regularly destroyed by natural chemical processes The problem now is that too much of the ozone layer is being destroyed Scientists suspect that certain chemicals, such as fluoro-carbons, are contributing to the depletion of the ozone layer And how we use fluoro-carbons? The most common uses are in spray cans and cooling systems The chemical pollution from these fluoro-carbons can account for some of the ozone losses that have been reported There are, however, new studies linking the sun itself to the depletion of the ozone layer We’ll go into that new study more next time Question 33: Who is the most likely speaker? A A doctor B A professor C A mechanic D A chemist Question 34: What does the word "filters out" in paragraph probably mean? A stops B separates C prevents D keeps Question 35: What is the ozone layer made of? A Ultraviolet light B Fluorocarbons C Shields D Oxygen Question 36: The speaker’s main topic is A ultraviolet light B air-conditioning systems C the use of spray cans D fluoro-carbons and the ozone layer Question 37: What will the speaker probably discuss next? A The make-up of the ozone layer B Harmful effects of ultraviolet light C How to make air conditioners with fluorocarbons D The sun as a cause of ozone layer depletion Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B C, or D on, your answer sheer to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Have you ever thought about inventing something? Did you worry that your idea was too strange or unrealistic? Well, maybe you should think again Strange or unrealistic ideas never stopped Arthur Pedrick Pedrick was a British inventor Originally a government clerk, he spent his retirement in the 1960s and 1970s developing new and unusual ideas Some of these ideas contradicted basic physics, but that didn’t stop Pedrick One of his strangest ideas was a plan to connect large tubes from the continent of Australia all the way to Antarctica, a distance of 10,000 km! These tubes would carry giant ice balls from Antarctica to Australia This ice would then melt in the Australian desert, and the water would be used in irrigation Another of Pedrick’s inventions was a radio-controlled golf ball A golfer could change the speed and direction of the golf ball by small flaps, controlled by computer chips Using radio waves, the golfer could also find lost golf balls Arthur Pedrick had thousands of bizarre ideas for inventions, most of which were never built Though many of Pedrick’s inventions were never developed, a lot of other strange ideas were In 1989, a company designed and sold a theft-prevention device for expensive cars As part of this device, several tubes were attached to the bottom of a car If someone tried to steal the car, super hot flames would come out of the tubes and burn the car thief Some people who were not thieves, however, were seriously injured They accidentally set off the device by walking past the car Other strange inventions include underwear for dogs and pens with drinkable ink The underwear keeps dogs from making a mess when they go out for a walk Also, if you are ever thirsty during a test, a pen with drinkable ink would be very handy! If you have an idea that seems a little out in left field, don’t let that stop you from trying it You’ll be in good company Question 38: What is the main idea of the passage? A Some inventions are very strange B Some devices can help reduce crime C Inventions are necessary for a good life D Inventing something is easy Question 39: According to the passage, what is NOT true about Pedrick? A A lot of his inventions were based on physics B He came up with the idea of carrying iceberg from Antarctica to Australia C He had ever worked as a secretary for the government D He comes from England Question 40: According to the passage, how was Pedrick’s plan to bring water to Australia probably unrealistic? A Tubes are not strong enough B Australia doesn’t need water C The plan was too expensive D Australia and Antarctica are too far away Question 41: What was the problem with the theft prevention device? A It didn’t work B Only bicycles could use it C It was too big D It hurt other people besides thieves Question 42: In the passage, what is implied when a dog “makes a mess”? A It digs in the dirt B It goes to the bathroom C It spreads its food around D It has dirty hair Question 43: The word “they” in paragraph refers to _ A thieves B people C dogs D pens Question 44: The words “out in left field” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A creative B innovative C weird D inventive Question 45: From the passage, what can be inferred about Arthur Pedrick? A He was more interested in creativity than facts B He was a good scientist C He was often bored D He made a lot of money from his inventions Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 46 Janet speaks English better than Daisy A Daisy does not speak English as well as Janet B Daisy speaks English better than Janet C Janet speaks English worse than Daisy D Daisy and Janet are not so good at speaking English Question 47 “ What will we next week mom?’ the boy asked A The boy asked his mom what we would the next week B The boy asked his mom what they will the next week C The boy asked his mom what would they the next week D The boy asked his mom what they would the next week Question 48: If only you told me the truth about the theft A You should have told me the truth about the theft B I wish you would tell me the truth about the theft C You must have told me the truth about the theft D It is necessary that you tell me the truth about the theft Mark the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49 I didn’t get admitted to Harvard University It would have been fantastic otherwise A That I got admitted to Harvard University was fantastic B If only I gained admission to Harvard University C I regretted having been admitted to Harvard University D I wish I had gained admission to Harvard University Question 50: Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child A Only after Alice and Charles had their second child did they decide to move to a bigger house B Only after Alice and Charles had their second child that they decided to move to a bigger house C Only after Alice and Charles had their second child, they decided to move to a bigger house D Only after had Alice and Charles had their second child than they decided to move to a bigger house ... embarrass person who they are speaking with A A - the B A - a C The - the D The – a PRACTICE TEST 50 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part... keeps dogs from making a mess when they go out for a walk Also, if you are ever thirsty during a test, a pen with drinkable ink would be very handy! If you have an idea that seems a little out... been admitted to Harvard University D I wish I had gained admission to Harvard University Question 50: Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second