Lesson 4

I Vocabulary

18 manufacture v /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃər/ sản xuất, chế tạo

26 disaster-stricken a / dɪˈzɑːstə ˈstrɪkən / thảm hoạ tàn khốc, bị thiên tai tàn phá

31 underprivileged a /ˌʌndəˈprɪvəlɪdʒd/ thiệt thòi về quyền lợi, nghèo khó 32 filling station np /ˈfɪlɪŋ ˈsteɪʃən/ trạm xăng dầu, cây xăng

STTCấu trúc - Cụm từNghĩa

3 cry/ask for the moon muốn một điều gì đó không thể thực hiện được, mơ mộng hão huyền

4 take hold = to become very strong trở nên mạnh mẽ

8 work out tính toán, suy nghĩ đến một bài toán và tìm các trả lời.

14 store in = accumulate lưu trữ, tích luỹ

15 the mists of time một thời gian dài trước đây và rất khó để nhớ rõ 16 float/walk on air = to feel very happy = on

cloud nine

rất vui vẻ (lâng lâng như đi trên mây)

18 few and far between thất thường, khi có khi không

III Practice exercise 4

Mark the letter A, B, C, or Don your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 1: The natives were angry when foreigners came to their country and took over their land.

Question 2: When the Titanic crashed into the iceberg, the crew quickly sent out d istress signals to alert

nearby ships of the disaster and request their help.

Question 3: I'm all in favor of ambition but I think when he says he'll be a millionaire by the time he's 25,he's simply c rying for the moon.

A longing for what is beyond the reach B asking for what is attainable C doing something with vigor or intensity D crying a lot and for a long time

Question 4: Such censorship slowed the development of newspapers Nevertheless, a belief in the importance of a 'free press' slowly began t o take hold in Europe.

Question 5: I think Mr John is on the level because he always tells the truth and never tries to deceive

Question 6: You'll have to c ome up with a better idea than that if you want to win.

Question 7: My success in the exam s purred me on to study even harder.

Question 8: I don't like to travel with my brother because he drives recklessly.

A carefully B dangerously C meticulously D fastidiously

Question 9: No matter how the connection between language and music is parsed, what is apparent is

that our sense of music, even our love for it, is as deeply rooted in our biology and in our brains as language is.

Question 10: Frogs and ducks were encouraged to snap up the pests in the paddies and the occasional

plague of locusts.

Question 11: "Difficult" olives are those that are more reluctant than the norm to yield up their full oil

A relinquish B take advantage of C maintain D exhaust

Question 12: "What I've got to say to you now is strictly o ff the record and most certainly not for

publication," said the government staff to the reporter.

A beside the point B not popular C not recorded D not yet official

Question 13: Think about the interviewer's comments because they may help you prepare better when

you are called for the next job interview.

Question 14: The construction of such extensive water-supply systems declined when the Roman Empired isintegrated, and for several centuries local springs and wells formed the main source of domestic and

industrial water.

Question 15: Good sources of these vitamins have high oil or fat content, and the vitamins are stored in

the body's fatty tissues.

A manufactured in B attached to C measured by D accumulated

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 16: Although Valentine's Day has become a global industry with more than 80 million rosessold worldwide, the origins of the day are unclear and hidden in the mists of time

A traced back to the ancient people B a long time ago and unforgettable C new enough for anyone to confirm D still a mystery to everybody

Question 17: Most universities have trained counselors who can reassure and c onsole students who have

academic or personal problems.

Question 18: I prefer secure jobs because I don't like keeping on moving and changing all the time.

Question 19: When he passes the entrance exam, his parents will be walking on air

C feeling extremely unhappy D feeling extremely airy

Question 20: Viking sailors landed in North America just under a thousand years ago.

Question 21: You're 25 years old, but you still haven't cut the apron strings.

Question 22: The speaker was asked to c ondense his presentation in order to allow his audiences have

time to ask questions.

A cut short B talk briefly C make longer D give details

Question 23: Judy has just won a full scholarship to one of the most prestigious universities in the country; she must be on cloud nine now.

Question 24: People nationwide have acted without hesitation to provide aids for the victims in the

disaster-stricken areas.

Question 25: The football final has been p ostponed until next Sunday due to the heavy snowstorm.

Question 26: The chairman's thought-provoking question i gnited a lively debate among the participants

in the workshop.

Question 27: Students are expected to always adhere to school regulations.

Question 28: A number of programs have been initiated to provide food and shelter for theu nderprivileged in the remote areas of thecountry.

A rich citizens B active members C poor inhabitants D enthusiastic people

Question 29: Drivers are advised to get enough petrol because filling stations are f ew and far between

on the highway.

Question 30: We managed to get to school in time despite the heavy rain.

A earlier than a particular moment B later than expected C early enough to do something D as long as expected