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k nói về why blues music orignated mà nói là popular music bắt nguồn từ blues music, ừ nhỉmình nhìn it mình tưởng why popular music orginated, mà thật ra dù có như nào thì đáp án cũngk p

on boardin agreement with a particular course of action, especially so that you get involved with it:

Seeing his enthusiasm and expertise, others quickly got on board with his grand ideas.Despite the benefits, getting everyone on board can be difficult.

Russia and China on board meanwhile the US and UK say their weapons can be fired

Ailing Ốm yếu

unhealthy or weak, and not getting any better:Add

The plan was supposed to give a boost to our ailing economy.

experiencing difficulty and problems:Add

the country's ailing economy

Intermission tạm dừng gián đoạn

a period between parts of a game when the players rest and people watching can leave their seats:Add

The Sonics led by only two points at intermission.

Faceless lacking any particular character; difficult to describe or deal with:Add

faceless bureaucracy

having no clear characteristics and therefore not interesting:Add

faceless bureaucrats

infatuation say mê

strong but not usually lasting feelings of love or attraction:Add

It's just an infatuation She'll get over it.

tumble nhào lộn

to fall or roll quickly and without control:Add

Rocks tumbled down the hill.

lice con chí con rậnplural of lousegush phun ra

to flow or pour out suddenly in large amounts:Add

Water gushed out of the broken pipe.

to express admiration, praise, or pleasure, in such a strong and enthusiastic way that it does not seem sincere:Add

"This is the best party I’ve ever had," Taylor gushed.

off the mark

muster Tập hợp sự hội họp

to produce or encourage an emotion or support for something:Add

I shouted with all the lung power I could muster.

to gather together as a group or force, or to cause a force to gather, esp in preparation for a fight:Add

Opponents will have to muster at least 23 votes to defeat the bill.

lame què, có khuyết điểm, câu thơ không chỉnh

not able to walk correctly because of physical injury or weakness of the legs or feet(esp of an excuse or argument) weak and not deserving to be believed:Add

Saying she’d lost her homework was a pretty lame excuse, if you ask me.

insipid nhạt nhẽo, không mùi vị

(of food) lacking a strong taste or character, or (of people, activities,or entertainment) lacking in interest or energy:Add

Fussy eater: ng ăn uống kén chọn

Leg of journey: chặng đường của hành trìnhSplash of color: mảng màu sắc

Flowering beds: luống hoa

4 You hear a man talking to his friend about the cookery school she runs What are the friends doing?

A talking over ways to attract new business B expressing disappointment in a staff member C discussing why the school is successful

How's business at your cookery school?

Good, thanks We've attracted a great deal of interest in classes since we opened in the autumn What sets us apart is our focus on the experimental side of cooking.

It's the in thing, isn't it? Well done Investing in your test laboratory is really paying off.

Fortunately, though I admit I wasn't enormously confident about the technical elements before If it weren't for our new head of training, I'm not sure that side of things would have taken off.And you're branching out into catering now?

Yes, though we don't expect to make much money for a while with that.

 This statement reflects the success they've already achieved, not a discussion on how to attract new interest.

I see, you're asking whether the phrase "attracted a great deal of interest in classes" indirectly refers to attracting business.

Yes, in the context of a cookery school or any educational institution, attracting interest in classes can indirectly refer to attracting business Here’s how:  Business Growth: More

interest in classes leads to higher enrollment numbers Higher enrollment numbers lead to increased revenue and growth of the business.

5 You hear part of a radio programme about modern zoos The zoo-keeper says that heA understands why some people dislike zoos

B believes animals enjoy their lives in zoos.C encourages people to take part in zoo projects

Well, zoos were given a bad press for a long time for keeping wild animals in captivity I agree that roaming animals need space to satisfy their natural instincts, but there's also a convincing argument in favor of zoos Some species would have died out completely if they hadn't been kept and helped to reproduce The modern zoo is quite different from that of the past There's a strong emphasis on the health, nutrition, and well-being of the animals that live there By buying a ticket to a zoo, the public plays an important role in animal conservation and welfare (tại có câu này nên mình đang nghĩ là câu A xong chuyển sang C) ừ chat GPT làm là C -)))

"Well, zoos were given a bad press for a long time for keeping wild animals in captivity." This suggests that the zoo-keeper is aware that some people have negative views about zoos due to the captivity of wild animals However, the passage does not explicitly mention that the zoo-keeper understands why some people dislike zoos It only acknowledges that zoos have received criticism in the past -> đoạn này mình cũng nghĩ như chat GPT vì làm mấy câu r cũng thế mà

FCE 48 6 You hear a football coach talking to his team about winning and losing.How does he feel?

A surprised that the team feels so positiveB proud of the team's recent successC disappointed by his team's behaviour

Okay guys, before we kick off today's training session, I want to say a few words about winningand losing You're bound to be upset when the side loses a match, but there's a way to lose gracefully and I haven't seen much evidence of this from you lately As far as winning is concerned, I've no criticism I've seen the way you handle it, congratulating the other side and

none of that leaping about and shouting, which can be irritating for the losing team Be proud ofthat There haven't been many occasions to celebrate so far this year, but keep positive and don'tlet your disappointment show -> thấy kiểu nói ni lạ lạ nên ghi lại

FCE 48 7 You hear two people talking about a sports event they are organising What is thepurpose of their discussion?

A to decide how to increase sales of certain tickets B to confirm the timetable of sports events

C to reach agreement about entry prices

Hosting this year's regional games is going to be a fantastic source of income for the town I know tickets have already sold out for the main athletics events, like the 100 meter sprint Clearly, we got the pricing policy right

The advertising program's certainly been doing the job We ought to turn our thoughts to coming up with ways to get rid of tickets for some of the less popular events now

That's our agenda Before we do that, I'll give you a quick update about the facilities I had a chat with the project manager, and it looks like everything will be completed on time.

"Get rid of tickets for some of the less popular events" means they want to sell the remaining tickets for events that are not as popular or in high demand Essentially, they are looking for ways to ensure that tickets for these less popular events are sold, possibly by finding effective sales strategies or promotional tactics to increase interest and sales The phrase "get rid of" in this context is a colloquial way of saying "sell" or "dispose of" the remaining tickets.

SALES the number of items sold:Add

C US car sales got off to a hot start in January.

i think completed on time mean confirm schedule or timetables of event?

The phrase "completed on time" refers to the facilities being ready by the scheduled date, not the actual schedule or timetable of the events It ensures that the infrastructure will be available,but it doesn't directly address the timing of the sports events themselves.

8 You hear two friends discussing a newspaper article about physics What surprised the man about it?

A how interested it made him in the subjectB how inspired it made him feel

C how excited he was to understand it

Did you read that article by that physics teacher in the weekend paper? The one about the point of studying it?

Yeah, it sums things up well

I really couldn't get my head around some of the laws of physics when I was at school Getting a teacher's perspective was fascinating I mean, it's not that everything suddenly became clear—I didn't get half of what the article was saying No, it was his passion for teaching the subject It made me think I could do anything if I put my mind to it I'm still not keen on physics itself, butI wish he'd been my teacher

The phrase "of traveling down the day before" refers to the action of traveling to a destination on the previous day example, "I had the advantage of traveling down the day before, so I was well-rested for the meeting." Here, it means the person traveled to the destination a day in advance.

Tropical BOUQUETS [boʊˈkeɪ] bó hoa nhiệt đới

"Pop back" means to return quickly or briefly to a place It is often used in casual conversation to suggest a short visit or a quick return.

For example:

 "I need to pop back home to grab my wallet."

 "I'll just pop back to the office to pick up those files."

POP to move or appear quickly, suddenly, or when not expected:Add

McEnroe hits it and the ball pops over his shoulder.

we're forecasting gale force winds in chúng tôi dự báo sẽ có gió giật mạnh ở

You hear a woman talking about the kind of book she currently enjoys reading What kind of book is it?

A romance

B detective novel C fairytale

I suppose the books I've tended to pick up most often are somehow romantic, not in the

traditional sense but like "Time to Go," which I've read recently It's about the lonely individual against the world, about a man's relationship with nature It's a moving story.

I used to be into mysteries in a big way I just loved the thrill of trying to work out who done the crime before the detective did I started to find the themes repetitive after a while, though.I've actually gone back to my childhood favorite recently, simple fairy tales They may not seem very grown-up, but some of them are real classics.

 2 câu này k sai mà ghi lại để chú ý thì khi nghe thôi vì k nghe được lần 2 mà Đáp án CYou hear a shop assistant talking to a customer What is the customer looking for?

A a shirtB a suitC a sweater

"How did that sweater fit?"

"Not bad, actually, though I'm not sure about the color Anyway, I think I may abandon mysearch (từ bỏ ý định, đây người ta trick nếu k để ý âm cuối mà nghe sẽ là abandon my shirt, khảnăng sẽ loại bỏ đáp án A) until another day and concentrate on what I really came in for I'mgoing to an important business event next week and need a shirt to go with my suit (đáp án A),as nothing I have really seems suitable Do you have formal wear in stock?"

"Indeed we do! In fact, we have a very wide selection of formal garments in addition to ourcasual range If you follow me over to the formal wear section, I'm sure we'll be able to sort youout with just the right thing."

You hear two friends discussing the sports.they play Which sport do they most enjoyplaying?

A basketball B tennisC volleyball

"I haven't played tennis for ages I'm sure you'll beat me easily."

"We can practice for a while first if you prefer We shouldn't leave it so long until we play nexttime since it's our strongest sport."

"Sure, I'm not as fit as I should be either (tôi cũng không có đủ thể lực như lẽ ra phải có), as youno doubt picked up (nhận ra) when we played volleyball at college yesterday."

"Well, I guess no one puts their best efforts into sports they aren't so keen on By the way, areyou playing in the basketball match on Saturday?"

"No, to be honest, I'm thinking of giving it up It's something I'd much rather watch than play.""That's a pity."

Đáp án B

Pcik up to notice and react to something: từ này có rất nhiều nghĩa

Police dogs picked up the scent of the two men from clothes they had left behind.

In this context, "picked up" means "noticed" or "realized." Here's the relevant part of the conversation for clarity:

"Sure, I'm not as fit as I should be either, as you no doubt picked up when we played volleyball at college yesterday."

This means that the speaker is acknowledging their lack of fitness, which the friend likely noticed during their volleyball game the previous day.

 Electrical Engineer: Designing the electrical systems for a new electric vehicle,

ensuring the battery management system and electronic controls are efficient and reliable. Mechanic: Performing maintenance on a fleet of trucks, diagnosing engine problems,

and repairing or replacing parts to keep the vehicles operational.

You hear a woman talking to a car mechanic What is the problem with her car?

A It won't start in wet weather B The brakes don't work properly C The engine keeps on stopping.

"Could you please have a look at my car? Do you think you might be able to repair it by the endof the day today?" "It depends what's wrong with it, doesn't it? What seems to be the trouble?" "It starts okay, but then the motor just cuts out every time I stop(nghe câu này nên nghĩ là loại đáp án C), like at traffic lights I mean, when I put the brakes on it slows down okay, but then I have to start the engine again when I want to drive off lái xe đi" "Let's have a look at it."

but then the motor just cuts out every time I stop nhưng sau đó mỗi lần dừng xe là máy bị đứtVứi kiểu keeps on stopping là nghĩ nó ko strat the engine nổi, ý là k đi được luôn chứ k phải lúcđi được lúc dừng như này

FCE 42 "Amanda, I got Mom's birthday present, but are you sure she's going to like it? A guide to Italy?" "But it's a guide to the cooking in different parts of the country You know how Mom likes to experiment with dishes and she's been getting really keen on Italian cooking." "Ah, so she can read about the cooking and then try out the dishes on us?" "That's right There's a recipesection in the back She'll love it, and we can watch that film you have about Italy when we all have time to sit down together."

The mention of watching a film about Italy is an additional activity they plan to enjoy together,but it is not related to the gift they bought.

why the recipe in the back? what about the beginning and the middle

In many guidebooks, especially those focused on cuisine, the book is typically divided into different sections The beginning and middle parts of such a book might include information about the regions of Italy, the history of Italian cuisine, descriptions of ingredients, cooking techniques, and cultural context.

3 You hear a businesswoman talking to her assistant What does she want him to do?A write a report

B make a phone callC send an email

"Terry, you know that report from head office we were talking about, the cost-cutting exercise? Well, I have to make a few phone calls now, and I wonder if you could write a few notes má nghe write a few notes tưởng đáp án A write a report cơ mình hay bị generalization lắm viết notes để gửi thôi chứ k phải làm cả bài reports, đây chắc mình nghĩ notes = reports -))) nghĩ kì z) summarizing what we discussed You could email it to HR so they'll know what our position is on the proposed changes before Brenda talks to head office It needs doing straight away because I know she's in meetings from 10 today, and I'd like to make sure our views are taken into account If you could get on with that now, that'd be great."

You hear two friends talking about an evening out Where did they go? A to the cinema B to the theatre C to a party

"Wasn't that great? I really enjoyed it." "Yes, what an evening I really hadn't expected toenjoy myself so much." "Oh good, I hoped you'd like it I read some very good reviews of it onthe internet And those people I met at the party, you know the ones I was telling you aboutthis afternoon? Well, they'd been and they said they'd loved it." "Well, I'm very glad youinsisted on going I expected it to be really boring, but it was one of the most exciting plays I'veever seen."

Plays mà tưởng place, ncl do k dịch với thứ 2 nữa k nghĩ là plays nghĩa là vở kịch thì nó ở trongthêtr, ói đến đây thấy quen quen hình như nhầm 1 lần cũng trong FCE rồi

4 You hear a boy talking about his favouriteo footballer.Which team does he play for?A Arsenal /ˈɑːr.sən.əl/ nghe mà k biết từ này đọc là gì cũng dễ miss

B LiverpoolC Birmingham

You hear a man talking about a car journey he made recently Where was the biggest trafficjam?

A coming out of London rời khỏi Luân ĐônB near the airport

C getting off the motorway rời khỏi đường cao tốc

"I don't know what the problem was This wasn't the bottleneck you get when you come off the motorway (loại C) ra khỏi đường cao tốc, and anyway, we were traveling towards London, (kiểu k biết bottleneck nghĩa là gì nên nghĩa nó ra khỏi đường cao tốc, travel towards Lodon nên đáp án C) not away from itthe word "it" refers to London I must have been stuck there forover an hour, hardly moving at all, feeling frustrated and anxious that I wouldn't make it in time I mean, it's not as if there was any other way of getting there, so I had to just hope for the

best It took me two hours to reach the airport, although it was only a couple of miles away.”

(đây mới chính là đáp án) đáp án B

we were traveling towards London, not away from it: dù sao thì chúng tôi cũng đang đi về hướng London chứ không phải rời khỏi đó Câu này mình nghe từ not away from it: lại tưởng là not far away from it ý là ko xa london lắm.

bottleneck a place where a road becomes narrow, or a place where there is often a lot of traffic, causing the traffic to slow down or stop:

The construction work is causing bottlenecks in the city centre.

In summary, both "come off" and "get off" can refer to leaving or exiting from a vehicle or mode of transport Additionally, they can both be used to describe the outcome or result of something, indicating whether it was successful or unsuccessful However, "get off" is more commonly used in American English in both contexts, while "come off" is more commonly used in British English for describing outcomes.

Come off:

1 To leave or exit from a vehicle or mode of transport:

o Example: "I will come off the bus at the next stop."

2 To describe a successful or unsuccessful outcome:

o Example (Successful): "The plan came off perfectly."

o Example (Unsuccessful): "The event didn't come off as expected due to bad weather."

Get off:

1 To leave or exit from a vehicle or mode of transport:

o Example: "I will get off the bus at the next stop."

2 To describe a successful or unsuccessful outcome:

o Example (Successful): "We got off to a good start with our new project."o Example (Unsuccessful): "The party didn't get off as planned due to logistical

You hear a woman talking about a present.What was she given?

A a piece of clothingB some jewelleryC a drawing

"It really was a lovely surprise I thought she was thinking of getting me something else becauseshe'd asked me what sort of earrings (k phải B) I liked, so I wasn't expecting a dress (Lúc đầu tưởng I wasn’t expect a dress thì có nghĩa là k phải clothing A hoá ra là k nghĩ là dress nhưng cô ấy tặng dress dịch ra là biết) And such a lovely one too ! I think the color really suits me She's an artist , you know, and she says she's going to paint me in it and give it to me when she's finished (xong r còn nói she’s an artist rồi paint rồi give nên nghĩ là C) Isn't that exciting? It was so nice of her to make the effort It's obvious she'd put a lot of thought into it, you know, and of course, I'm delighted Let me get it and you can see for yourself."

FCE 41 You hear a radio advertisement for a museum What period does thespecial exhibition deal with?

A the 1940s B the 1920s C the 1950s

"It was an interesting decade, not least as far as music and fashion were concerned It was a time of wild enthusiasm but also laid the basis for the future The 1920s were the dawn of our modern age, when people were still looking back at the previous century We've recently displayed furniture and paintings from the 1940s and 50s, but you'll see that this is very

different Don't miss the Central Museum's special exhibition It starts on Monday and will run until after the summer holidays In fact, it will be on until October 15th Don't miss it."

 Nghe với đọc xong ko hiểu lắm nhờ chat GPT nên hiểu ra ngta từ đầu đến previous century là ngta đang nói về những năm 1920s Xong sau đó nói là we’ve recently là nghãi là trc đó tổ chức exhibition về 1940s với 1950s rồi, bây giờ là 1920s (this is very different) và sau đó special exhibition Mấy bàigần đây trở nên khó hơn rồi, làm mình rối bằng cách nói lẫn keywords Với

toàn dùng từ one, this các thứ chứ k chỉ cụ thể nên mình phải hiểu r biết người ta nói về one this là đang nói về cái gì

It was an interesting decade, not least as far as music and fashion were concerned Đó là một thập kỷ thú vị, đặc biệt là về âm nhạc và thời trang.

 Not least: This phrase is used to emphasize that something is particularly important or

significant among other factors

 As far as: This means "regarding" or "concerning."

"The book is praised for its gripping storyline, vivid characters, and not least, its beautiful prose."

Meaning: The beautiful prose used in the book is especially noted as important and significant among other aspects that make the book praiseworthy.

"Cuốn sách được khen ngợi vì cốt truyện hấp dẫn, nhân vật sống động và không kém phần văn xuôi hay."

7 You hear two friends talking about an exercise routine What do they agree about?

A how unlikely it is to work B how easy it must be to maintain C how tiring itsounds

Friend 1: Have you heard about high-intensity training? There was a program on about it last night.

Friend 2: You mean the regime where you just do three minutes of exercise a week and that's supposed to be enough to keep you fit? I can't see how that could possibly work, do you?

Friend 1: I had my doubts about it initially , though the scientists on the program did a good job of explaining things Cycling as fast as you can for three minutes must be exhausting.

Friend 2: Do you really think so? It can't be too challenging to do three minutes a week, can it?Friend 1: I guess it wouldn't be too hard to keep up.

I had my doubts about it initially , though the scientists on the program did a good job of

explaining things Ncl k nên dịch từ though là mặc dù mà hiểu theo kiểu đưa contrast idea chứ nếu dịch lúc đầu ko hiểu nhà khoa học giải thích (nếu dịch thêm từ tốt nữa thì thấy kiểu dịch though là mặc dù nó cứ sai sai) Nên dịch theo hiểu lúc đầu nghi ngờ though (contrast idea k dịch là mặc dù) các nhà khoa học đã giải thích nó rất tốt (nên chỉ nghi ngờ innitially thôi) "Though" is used to introduce a contrast between the initial doubt and the subsequent

explanation It shows that even though there was initial skepticism, the scientists' explanations were convincing or informative enough to address those doubts This means that the person

initially had doubts or skepticism about the high-intensity training, but the scientists' explanations on the program helped address or alleviate those doubts.

When Friend 2 responds with "Do you really think so?" they are neither agreeing nor disagreeing outright Instead, they are questioning Friend 1's assertion to prompt further discussion or clarification.

You hear a man and a woman talking about an author's latest work What does the woman think is a masterpiece?

A the author's collection of short stories B the author's latest novel C the author's latest film script

Nick: Have you read that new book by Zach Park? You know, that brilliant science fiction writer.

Alex: I think it really deserves to be called a masterpiece.

Nick: You mean Green Apples (chưa biết là short stories hay novels) ? Yes, I have read it,

actually, and I enjoyed it a lot I'm a big fan of Zach Park I've read all his novels and

collections of short stories, and I think this is his best novel so far (vậy là novel, ncl trong bài nói nhiều về các keywords trong đáp án quá nên rất có thể mình bị rối, phải chú ý nhé) Do you

know he's also written several film scripts, including The Track and All About You?

Alex: It doesn't surprise me He's extremely talented.

FCE 39 câu 4, đáp án chỉ trong 2 từ ko hề nhiều mà từ đó lại ko nghe được you hear an actress talking about her new role

A A bank managerB A mother

"Looking back on it now, that family holiday wasn't a great success really, at least from my point of view It wasn't the fact that it rained almost every day that spoiled it After all, you expect that in the mountains , or the campsite, which I thought wasn't bad No, the thing was there was nothing for my younger brother and sister to do there So they spent most of their time trying to get me to play silly games with them when all I wanted to do was read and relax abit I never got a moment's peace."

 The use of "you" here implies that this is a shared expectation among most people. "that" refers back to the rain (bad weather): mình tưởng là that chỗ này là đại từ

(pronoun) kiểu I expect that ý nên k hiểu Hoá ra ngta nói là nó ko mưa (như mọi người nghĩ you expect that) và mountains với campsite cô ấy nghĩ k hề tệ (which I thought wasn’t bad)

 The thing was: nhấn mạnh

after all despite earlier problems or doubts:

The rain has stopped, so the game will go ahead after all.

used to add information that shows that what you have just said is true:

I do like her - after all, she is my sister.

You hear a young man talking on a cell phone to a friend.

Where does he want his friend to meet him? a Inside the football stadium b At the railway station c At a cafe near the stadium

"Hi, I'm still on the train It's running quite a bit late, so it's probably best if I see you there instead of at the cafe, otherwise we'll both miss the start of the game At least if you get there ontime, you can send me a text message if there's an early goal And I'll text you when I get into the station to give you an idea of when I'm likely to arrive I'm going to have a coffee in the restaurant car now See you soon, I hope Bye."

well, i thought that the man should talk about football stadium before talking the word "there" ( i mean the word there is used like that, this, those, these, for example: tables is beautiful theseare best, these refer to tables) why can we use there refer to football staidum while we haven't said about it before.

In the conversation, the context and shared understanding between the two people allow "there" to refer to the football stadium, even though it wasn't explicitly mentioned in the dialogue you provided In real conversations, especially between friends who have a shared context, people often use pronouns like "there" without previously mentioning the noun because they both understand what is being referred to.

You overhear a man and a woman talking about meeting two other people.

Where are these people going to meet their friends? a At a restaurant b At a hotel c In the street

"So what time did you tell Emilio and Carmen we would be seeing them?"

"About nine Of course, it depends on the traffic and it's never easy to park around there either (nghe thấy câu này lại tưởng đỗ ở street (suy luận kinh thật -))))) They'll be waiting for us

downstairs, just inside the main entrance." (nghe từ main entrain biết là lối vào chính đó nhưng mà kiểu nghe map nên cứ tưởng là street tiếp -))

"Well, if we're likely to be late, why don't we get reception to call them when we arrive so they don't have to wait for us?"

"Because they won't be there then Carmen said they'll be having dinner at eight at a place in thenext street and won't bother going up to their room when they get back."

Ncl nghe min ìbnij rối, đáp án B

FCE 36 7 You hear a young woman talking about her favourite free-time activity What is it?

A walking in the hills B playing tennis C going swimming

My friend Stacy and I meet up quite early on Saturday mornings, and we usually walk up the hill to the park There's a new swimming pool just before you get to it, and Stacy says it's great—I must try it sometime Anyway, there are lots of courts in the park, and you never have to book ahead When the weather's good, we spend all day there, stopping only to have an

occasional break and eat our sandwiches under the trees We're both at about the same level, so there's not much to choose between us, but we're not there to compete, just to have fun.

 Nghe đi nghe lại k thấy hoá ra là có mình từ courts Như bài trước cũng thế có từ fields thì chọn countryside.

You hear someone talking about a journey she made with a friend How did they travel afterthey left the village? A by bicycle B by motorcycle C by boat

I'd never seen rain like it It just poured down hour after hour, dancing on the ground andturning the village streets into deep rushing streams But we had to move on, and although inthose conditions rowing boats would have been a more suitable form of transport, we bothstarted our engines(B motorbike) and rode off slowly Our back wheels were sliding around inthe deep mud Progress was painfully slow, and when at last we reached the river, we wereshocked to see that the bridge had been completely washed away(nói như này thì cx k có ýnghĩa gì cả, k suy luận).

Đáp án B, nghe thấy từ engine thì trong đáp án chỉ có thể là B thôi

5 You hear a radio presenter talking about a book What feeling does the presenter expressabout the book?

A doubt that it does exactly what it says it does B amazement at how up to date its information isc curiosity about how it was written

Have you ever wondered how many tons of food you eat in a lifetime or how many miles ofblood vessels there are in your body? No? Oh well, there are plenty more intriguing entries in

this huge book of facts It claims to have the most accurate and up-to-date information aboutevery subject on earth I'm not sure it covers absolutely everything, but it certainly has lots offascinating facts on pretty much any topic you can think of You won't be able to put it down.Câu này chọn B ncl cx k biết lắm đâu chọn đại chắc vì có thêm từ intriguing nữa nên chọn B.ncl ngta hay cho mấy từ nghĩa hơi giống để làm nhẫm lẫn đấy

6 You hear part of an interview with a famous comedian What does he say about his schooldays?

A The teachers never criticized him.B He was only good at one subject.c Other people found him amusing.

What was your favorite subject at school? Maths, by far I loved it, so I was good at it I couldn'tget enthusiastic about other subjects, but with maths, I wanted to show off I liked the logic ofit.

Were you a good student? Yes, pretty much I didn't cause a lot of trouble or anything like that.I was cheeky and I liked having a laugh with my friends, but I always managed to make theteachers laugh before they told me off All in all, I had a great time at school.

Chả hiểu, chả thấy câu nào đúg cả những đáp án là C

The comedian says, "I was cheeky and I liked having a laugh with my friends." This clearlyindicates that he enjoyed making people laugh and was considered amusing by his friends.

This statement directly supports the idea that others found him amusing Therefore, the textprovides strong evidence that the comedian was seen as funny and entertaining by those aroundhim.

1 "I was cheeky": Being cheeky typically involves playful or humorous behavior that

others usually find entertaining.

2 "I liked having a laugh with my friends": This suggests that he often engaged in

activities that made both him and his friends laugh, implying mutual enjoyment andamusement.

While this is not a direct statement that others found him amusing, it strongly suggests it basedon common social interactions His enjoyment of making his friends laugh indicates that hisbehavior was likely received as amusing by them.

7 You hear someone talking about a person he knows What is the speaker doing? A complaining B apologizing C arguing

I really don't see why I have to keep doing him favors He never does any for me I guess youwere right about him all along You always said he took advantage of other people I didn'tbelieve you then, but now I can see what you mean I can see now that I was totally wrongabout him It's a real shame because I thought we were great friends for a while, but I'm just notgoing to put up with him any longer I mean, he surely can't expect to behave like that and getaway with it.

Lucs đầu chọn B mà sau thấy giống A thật ấy chứ, tại nghe câu I guess you were right nênnghĩ kiểu ngta xin lỗi vì ko tin tưởng, kiểu này mình bị mấy lần rồi, kiểu từ có thế thôinhưng cứ bị suy luận nên sai ấy -))) chắc học luật nên hay suy luận à -)))

3 You hear a man talking about reading aloud to children What opinion does he express? A Short stories are better than longer books B The choice of book may not be important C It'shard to know what will make children laugh

It doesn't really matter what you read to kids; they appreciate anything I've been reading a bookabout history to my seven-year-old He doesn't understand a word of it but insists on having itevery night Having said that, it does make a huge difference if you can find a book that you allenjoy together My favorite is a series of short stories about a mad inventor who createsridiculous machines It's great to be able to read something that genuinely makes your childrenlaugh.

Bài này đề bài là to children này thế nên việc người ta thích cái gì k quan trọng quan trọng làcon nít thích gì (It doesn't really matter what you read to kids) (Having said that, it does make ahuge difference if you can find a book that you all enjoy together Câu này thì kệ)

You hear someone talking about work What is his situation?

A He has just left a job He is thinking of leaving his job c He has just started a new job

So that's it After all the months of worrying about it and discussing it with other people, I'vefinally done it To be honest, I'm not sure how I feel—a bit anxious about the future, sure,because I really don't know how things are going to go But I simply had to get out (Nghe câunày nên mình chọn A nè, vì người nói đang ở hiện tại mà nói đến quá khứ had thì nghĩa là đãdiễn ra rồi nên k thể là đáp án B được, đáp án C thì k nói rồi) You can't go on putting up withthe sort of things I had to put up with I still can't help thinking that it shouldn't have come tothis, but it did, and I've dealt with it.

Hai câu này làm đúng nhưng ghi lại nhớ cho kỹ

7 You hear part of a talk about blues music What is the speaker talking about?

A why it originated in a certain area

B how popular it was in the past compared with todayC its importance in the history of popular music

Of course, without blues, you simply wouldn't have any of the various forms of popular musicthat have swept the world over the past few decades Rock and roll, soul, rap, hip-hop—they allowe their existence to the style of music that was created in a small part of the deep South of theU.S., the Mississippi Delta The musicians who developed the style were all more or less totallyunknown outside their own area, although fortunately, they made plenty of recordings that arestill available today (có nói today nhưng k có gì compare hết loại B) if you want to find outmore And you should if you want to find out where a lot of today's music came from.

a habit he regards as strange một thói quen mà anh ấy coi là kỳ lạ

was created in a small part of the deep South of the U.S., the Mississippi Delta (câu này với câugạch ngắn sau đó unknown outside their own area là orginate ở những vùng nào, tuy nhiên đây

k nói về why blues music orignated mà nói là popular music bắt nguồn từ blues music, ừ nhỉmình nhìn it mình tưởng why popular music orginated, mà thật ra dù có như nào thì đáp án cũngk phải A vì mình lại nhầm 1 cái đó là its importance in the history of popular music bảo sao kohiểu đáp án C này lắm, its = blues music, mình cứ k dịch its là gì mà cứ dịch là nó nên đôi khi sẽko hiểu nghĩa => cực dễ sai, nay phải chú trọng đi mình sai cái này nhiều lắm rồi-(( nếu như thếchúng ta sẽ có nghĩa là tầm quan trọng của blues music đối với lịch sử của popular music và bây

giờ rất dễ để khoanh đáp án nào: "Of course, without blues, you simply wouldn't have any ofthe various forms of popular music that have swept the world over the past few decades.";

they all owe their existence to the style of music that was created in a small part of the deepSouth of the U.S.: tất cả đều tồn tại nhờ phong cách âm nhạc được tạo ra ở một phần nhỏ củavùng sâu phía Nam nước Mỹ.

strange unusual and unexpected, or difficult to understand:

He has some very strange ideas about women!

3 You hear a radio presenter talking about a book What does the presenter say about the book? A Some of the writers have already had their work published

B It contains work that was entered for a competition C It is very well organized.

The country's most talented young writers have seen their hard work come to fruition with thepublication of the very first Young Writers Yearbook Thousands of children aged 9 to 17submitted their stories and poems to win a chance to be published (B) The successful entrieshave now been published in this wonderful book Sad, surprising, witty, frightening, insightful,wise, and full of potential, this is a deliciously fresh collection by the best-selling authors of thefuture( câu này nên tưởng đáp án A, thật ra cx k hiểu câu A lắm mà câu A là have already hadmà ngta nói là future nên k thể là A được, phải cẩn thận)

 Chú ý cả ngữ pháp Theo mình nghĩ thì vừa nghe vừa nhìn đáp án và loại đáp án tuynhiên, não mình phải xử lý nhanh thông tin, kiểu xử lý hơi chậm

 but, the question says just a book, why the answer is about many writers

it suggests that the book in question is likely a collection of writings by multiple authors.

Mình đã nghĩ là have already had mean that’s the publication of the very first Young WritersYearbook, nhưng k phải bời vì: some writers have had their work published, nghĩa là mỗi người1 work nhưng đây là young writers tạo nên 1 yearbook Thứ hai là have already had nghĩa làtrước đó, đây là câu đề cập đến trước đó Còn người nói đây là đang nói ở hiện tại -> k có câunào nói là những người đó là public cái gì trước đó.

the activity of meeting people who might be useful to know, especially in your job:

Students find networking essential to getting the right job.

FCE 29You hear someone talking on a radio programme What is the speaker doing? A recommending that listeners make a certain drink

B explaining why a drink is becoming more popular C telling listeners about a drink they may not know about

Fresh lime soda is made by the side of the road in Calcutta, India Citrus drinks are popular allover India, but fresh lime soda is a specialty in Calcutta (không phải B) Stall holders set upearly in the morning, making the drink with fresh limes, soda water, sugar, a pinch of salt, andfreshly ground cumin In hot weather, the body loses a lot of its salt through perspiration, sosalty drinks, especially those with lime juice, are very refreshing Limes grow easily in Indiaand are used in numerous recipes.

Citrus drinks are popular all over India, but fresh lime soda is a specialty in Calcutta meaning

 Citrus drinks are popular all over India: This indicates that drinks made from citrus

fruits like lemons, limes, and oranges are commonly consumed across the entire countryof India.

 But fresh lime soda is a specialty in Calcutta: This implies that, among the various

citrus drinks, fresh lime soda has a special significance or is particularly well-known inthe city of Calcutta It suggests that this particular drink is either more commonlyavailable, has a unique preparation, or holds a cultural significance in Calcutta comparedto other parts of India.

why not A or B

The speaker is providing information about fresh lime soda, its ingredients, and why it ispopular, but there is no direct recommendation to make the drink.

Option B: Explaining why a drink is becoming more popular

While the passage does explain why fresh lime soda is popular in Calcutta (it's refreshing in hotweather and uses easily available limes), it doesn't explicitly state that the drink is becomingmore popular.

 Option C: Telling listeners about a drink they may not know about

The passage provides details about what fresh lime soda is, how it's made, its ingredients, andwhy it's popular in Calcutta.

3 You hear an advertisement for a course What does the speaker say about the course? A You need to take a test before being accepted for it

B It starts with theory and moves on to practical work C It focuses on your effect on the people you will instruct

Our gym instructor course will help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to get the bestout of people and help them reach their fitness goals ở đây cũng không nói gì đến học practicalwork luôn chỉ có làm practical test thôi On successful completion of the course, you'll be able to

take the practical assessment test to prove that you've reached a recognized standard (khôngphải A bởi vì sau khi hoàn thành hoá thì làm test, còn đáp án A là kiểu take test mới được họcbeing accepted for it, it = course) in working with people of different fitness levels and abilities.As well as studying anatomy and physiology, you'll learn about the importance of customer careand correct exercise technique.( kiểu câu đầu nghe về fitness goals thì chắc là học về làm guideor instructor gì đó, xong cái học về tqtrong của customercarre và correct exercise techniquenghĩa là effect on people you instrcut những gì bạn hướng dẫn như care và technique thì có lợinhư nào)

Ncl phải đọc kĩ cả câu hỏi như đáp án A you need to take a test before being accepted for it.Nếu như đó k phải là advertisement course mà 1 course bạn phải take test rồi sau đó reachrecognized standard đi, thì nghĩa là đáp án A còn gì Còn nếu đây là advertisement of course, thìý nghĩa của đáp án A lại khác, là lại kiểu khoá học này phải làm test thì mới được acceptednghĩa là mới được học

You turn on the radio and hear part of a programme What type of programme is it?A a review programme

B a chat show C a phone-in

It would be very interesting to find out what he was trying to achieve on this latest CD becauseit's totally different from his previous ones He's given several interviews since it came out, buthe doesn't seem to want to discuss the thinking behind this extraordinary change of style Ofcourse, the fans will make their views clear; they'll either stick with him despite the suddenchange, or they just won't buy it Personally, I think it's a very effective and powerful set ofsongs, and he deserves praise for not just sticking with his tried and tested formula It's certainlythe best of the releases we've looked at so far.

 Duy nhất 1 người nói

Chat Show (Option B): Chat shows typically involve interviews and discussions, but the

passage does not involve a conversation with the artist or any dialogue between multiplespeakers.

Phone-in (Option C): Phone-in programmes involve listeners calling in to give their

Review Programme (Option A): This type of programme often involves a discussion or

critique of recent releases, such as music albums, movies, books, etc The passage includesopinions and analysis of the latest CD, discussing its merits, the artist's change in style, andthe reaction of fans.

 Content Focus:

 Review Program: Focuses on critiques and evaluations.

 Chat Show: Centers on interviews and conversations.

 Phone-In: Emphasizes audience participation and live calls.

 Format:

 Review Program: Structured reviews and expert opinions.

 Chat Show: Informal interviews, often with entertainment elements.

 Phone-In: Interactive, with live audience input.

 Audience Interaction:

 Review Program: Limited direct interaction, more informative.

 Chat Show: Some interaction through segments, primarily interview-based.

 Phone-In: High level of interaction, live participation.

8 You hear a woman talking about running What aspect of running is she talking about? A her involvement in running over a period of time

B why she finds running so enjoyable

C the importance of running and training with others

At school and college, I used to belong to an athletics club and enthusiastically took part incross-country races But then, for years, I didn't really do any exercise Then, 18 months ago, Idecided to get fit and stay fit, and I rediscovered the joys of running I started training and wassoon hooked on running again I got a colleague to join me, and she caught the running bug sobadly that she even joined an athletics club Seeing each other every day at work and discussingrunning kept us both motivated, and I found it surprisingly easy to stick to my schedule oftraining in the gym and going out for road runs.(nghe câu này nên nghĩ là đáp án B)

 Option A: her involvement in running over a period of time:

 The passage describes her journey with running, starting from her time in schooland college where she participated in athletics.

 It then explains how she stopped exercising for years before rediscovering running18 months ago.

 She talks about starting training again and becoming hooked on running oncemore.

 She also mentions getting a colleague to join her, and how they both staymotivated by discussing running daily.

 Overall, the passage focuses on her personal experience and involvement withrunning over a period of time.

Option B: why she finds running so enjoyable:

 While the passage does mention that she rediscovered the joys of running, it is not theprimary focus of her discussion.

Cái mình sai ko phải là vì ko nghe được mà nghe rồi vẫn k biết nên chọn đáp án gì vì ngườita nói những câu nhiễu

On the radio, you hear a man talking about an antique calculator What does he say about it? AIt's just been stolen B It's just been found C It's just been sold.

It tells the time, maps the stars, and calculates the height of buildings No, it's not the latestJames Bond gadget, but a scientific tool from the 14th century It was the pocket calculator ofits age and has been acquired by an anonymous collector for a world record of £138,000 This isan extremely rare piece, and there are only seven others in the world It's made of brass and hadlane hidden under a floor until three years ago, when it was discovered during buildingworks(nghe câu này thì dễ nhầm đáp án B lắm nhưng nhìn nhé, đáp án là HTHT has been và từnày là quá khứ was discovered , bên trên có has been acquired by a collector, vậy đáp án là C) Itis thought that the previous owner may have been trying to keep it safe from burglars.

The correct answer is C: It's just been sold.The passage states that the antique calculator "hasbeen acquired by an anonymous collector for a world record of £138,000," indicating that it wasrecently sold Nghe thấy từ acquire rồi nhưng k nghĩ là đạt đc, mà khs mình nghe lại tưởng làđáp án b, chắc laid hidden nên nghĩ là has just beeen found Khi photo ra giấy r đọc lại nhé

and it had lane hidden under a floor và nó có làn đường ẩn dưới sàn nhà: đúng rồi từ lane mìnhtưởng là laid hidden đơcj đặt dưới đó nên mới chọn B

Insider secrets: bí mật nội bộShowers: mưa rào

There’s a risk of showers in the afternoon

travel to dreamlike(như mơ) resorts in search ofpocket calcuator: may tinh bỏ túi

brass: đồng thauit made of brass

what i don't understand is this local opposition to having an internet café: k hiểu sao nghe từlocal opposition lại k hiểu gì: sự phản đối của người dân

BROADBAND băng thông rộng

which is just wishful thinking(suy nghĩ mơ tưởng) there are đó chỉ là mơ tưởng thôi

do wonder how they combine a career in theatre with motherhood the two are not reallycompatible with the late hours tự hỏi làm thế nào họ có thể kết hợp sự nghiệp sân khấu vớithiên chức làm mẹ.

MOTHERHOOD the state of being a motherimprovisation ứng biến

i start with improvisation exercises to help people introduce themselves to agroup

APPREHENSIVE feeling anxiety about the future; fearing that something unpleasant willhappen: E sợdd

We’re all apprehensive about tomorrow’s meeting.

You hear an advertisement What is being advertised? A a shop B a publication C a TVprogramme

Do you find it difficult to follow a recipe in a cookery book? Sam Gordon, the famous cook andwriter, will teach you how to cook, even if you've never as much as fried an egg He'll guideyou through basic preparation techniques, which you'll be able to follow in your own kitchen,step by step And if you get into trouble, you'll be able to phone the studio live Sam says he canguarantee that you'll be so enthusiastic about cooking after his lessons that he'll have youdashing out to the nearest bookstore to buy his recipe collection.

 Đầu tiên chọn đáp án B tại có dấh out neareast book, mà k thấy câu hỏi đầu tiên à có thấyfolow recipe in book khó không? R sau đó nhắc ông này giảng cho nghĩa là giảng trựctiếp đó, sau đó còn có từ call…live nữa mà từ này mình tưởng là call lúc nào cx đc hoá ralà kiểu call trực tiếp lúc chương trình đang phát sóng.

a publication meaning

A publication is any work that has been printed and distributed or made available to the public.This can include a wide range of formats, such as:

1 Books: Fiction, non-fiction, academic texts, reference books, etc.

2 Magazines: Periodicals that contain articles, photographs, and advertisements on various

marketing, education, or awareness campaigns.

Reports: Official documents that provide information, findings, or analysis on specific

I guess people want something a bit out of the ordinary, and they've certainly succeeded indoing that Now they need to pay more attention to training their staff, but I think that'llcome It may do.

Lúc đầu chọn A, tại nghe stand out from the more predictable coffee chains cũng k hiểu lắmnên khoanh A, với nghe out of the ordinary lại cứ nhớ là ko phải ordinary -.- đao.

originality the quality of being special and interesting and not the same as anything oranyone else:

We were impressed by the originality of the children's work.

 Thế mới nói tại sao phải xem từ điển, lâu nay cứ nghĩ orginality là nguyên gốc thì cónghĩa là câu ở trên làm cái gì đó a bit different xong người ta nhắc đến great baguettesand sandwiches nên mình mới khoanh A, hoá ra originality là special -))) à mà out of theordinary nghĩa là khác thường (một chút) thật chứ k phải nghĩa như trên mình nói.

The phrase "They obviously want to stand out from the more predictable coffee chains" meansthat the cafe, referred to as Cafe Promo, is making a conscious effort to differentiate itself fromthe typical and more common coffee chain establishments They aim to offer something uniqueor distinctive -> đó nên mình nghe thế mình mới khoanh A, kiểu size đặc biệt á mà trc có bite toeat -.- huhu mà chắc nói này xong rùi phải nói cụ thể ra là size gì mới đc còn k thì k phải hiểunhầm rồi in order to attract customers who are looking for a different or more specialexperience than what they would find at regular, mainstream coffee shops.

great baguettes and sandwiches with really generous fillings những chiếc bánh mì baguettevà bánh mì sandwich tuyệt vời với phần nhân thực sự hào phóng: thật ra ko nói gì đến sizecả

On the radio, you hear a man talking about food What does he do?

A He's a shop owner B He's a cookery writer C He's a chef in a restaurant

My whole life has been talking about food Really, though, I've never been tempted to writeabout it -> kiểu mình nghe ông ấy nói write nên mình tưởng ông ấy làm writer lại thêm cảliên quan đến food nên tưởng B hoá ra là shop owner, mà thường hnhu bài kiểu này ngtatoàn cho câu đầu lừa lừa đáp án sai rồi sau đó nói thêm gì đó nói kĩ hoá ra đáp án khác, màncl write thật ko có nghĩa ng đó là làm writer đâu nhá, đoạn sau là đoạn giải thích ng đó làmgì đó Me and my wife at dinner—we'll sit, eat, and talk about where we're going to source anew product from I get excited about how we present food on the shelves Sometimes I evenget excited about the boxes food comes in or the way the grower has presented it I like toprovide the local restaurants with food that is fresh and to support local farmers and smallgrowers I've been interviewed for radio and television twice, so I'm really concerned I mightbecome a celebrity one of these days.

8FCE 25 You hear a young man giving a talk about going camping What is his advice?

A take a good variety of foodstuffs B go prepared for bad weather C choose the area carefully

Camping is the best kind of holiday for me I spend a lot of time planning each trip, so I candefinitely give you some good advice I believe in making sure I'll be warm and comfortable, soI take what some of my friends think is a completely unnecessary amount of clothing in case it

gets cold or wet Nghe câu này thì lúc đầu ko nghĩ đến đâu tại vì nó hơi ít mà giống như ý phụnữa + thêm từ in case, kiểu ý nó k chính lắm ớ nhưng có mình câu B hợp lí thui nên chọn Well,it's always worked for me, and I think they're crazy when I see the amount of food they take Iwouldn't advise you to do that because it's always possible to find things locally Whereveryou're camping, there's always a village not too far away.

after all series like this don't go in for unhappy endings if they did they wouldn't attract suchlarge audiences

7 FCE 25 On the radio, you hear a sports journalist talking about an article she has written.What is the article about? A the history of sport B the benefits of sport C the lack of sportsfacilities

There's a lot of talk nowadays about how children should be doing more sport and spending lesstime in front of the television or computer Nobody doubts the fact that sport is good for yourhealth, so I didn't feel it was necessary (loại B) to deal with this in my article My intention wasto raise awareness of a key problem we need to address We can't just say "go out and play asport" without first investing more in sports venues nghe câu này rùi mà khs nghe k hiểu chắccái câu trc raise awareness là biết vào nhịp sau lại nói khs mình bị khó hiểu, lúc đầu chọn A.We need to look at how other countries deal with this problem and also at what we can learnfrom the past.

She talks about learning from the past, but this is in the context of addressing current issueswith sports facilities, not a general historical overview of sport itself Ncl mình thấy mình sai dongười ta nói invest sports venues xong ngta nói thế thì kiểu bằng cách nào bằng cách nhìn vàohow countries deal with it nên mình tưởng đáp án A, nhưng như chat GPT nói đó ’this is in thecontext of addressing current issues’ bổ sung cho ý invest sport venues thôi the reference to"learning from the past" is aimed at improving current sports facilities, not at exploring thehistory of sport.

this means that the writer does not write some information related to how countries deal withlack of sports facilities and something from the past, right?

 The writer does indeed include information related to how other countries deal with thelack of sports facilities and what can be learned from the past The main topic of the

article is the lack of sports facilities (C).

 The writer includes recommendations and examples of how other countries address thisissue and insights from the past to support her argument and propose solutions.

The phrase "what we can learn from the past" might seem like it refers to history, but in thiscontext, it is used differently he journalist's primary focus is on the current issue ofinadequate sports facilities and the need for investment The reference to learning from thepast is in the context of finding solutions to this current problem, not exploring the history ofsport itself.

2 On a radio programme, you hear some information about a future guest What will he betalking about?

A organising a mountain holiday

B learning mountain-climbing skills C buying mountaineering equipment

With the summer approaching and all this good weather we're having, it's time to start thinkingabout the outdoor life Graham Sanders, who's an expert on mountain climbing , is going to beexplaining how to make sure you get exactly the right kit There are so many products now thatfinding the right items can be a difficult job But by picking up some insider secrets, you can besure of making the right choice And when you've got your gear home, it'll be time to show offall you can do As Graham often says, with some preparation, anybody can climb even thehighest mountain.

Chắc nghe từ kit lạ k dám dịch, nghe kĩ là đc Mà ncl nghe về kit với gear thì cx k nghĩ ông nàysẽ nói về buying, kbiet tại sao À tại kiểu k nghĩ là ông ấy hướng dẫn mà nghĩ theo kiểu ông ấysẽ làm gì ấy sẽ mua eipment mà nghe ô này là expert nên nghĩ k phải

You hear part of a talk about how to look fit and healthy What is the speaker's advice? A check your weight regularly

B build up your muscles C avoid certain foods

As soon as you start an exercise program, you'll start looking healthier If you keep it up, you'llsee the difference in the mirror within a few weeks Forget the scales; they're not a good way oftelling if you're losing body fat Replacing fat with muscle makes you look better , but it mayactually increase your weight as muscle weighs more -> Mặc dù có but nhưng k làm câu B saivì câu hỏi là how to look fit and healthy, có từ look better mặc dù cân nặng thì tăng thật nhưngvẫn look better, câu này k sai vì gặp 1 câu có even if ở dưới r nhưng ghi lại cho nhớ So justlook in the mirror and enjoy the improvement And don't be fooled by the usual fad diets tellingyou to cut out sugar or bread None of them work, and some people think they're downrightdangerous.

You hear a radio presenter talking about a theatre What does he say about it?

A It (the theater) is offering an impressive programme B It(the theater) will be closed down inthe near future C It has received a grant for improvements

And now, some news about the Orion Theater The local council has decided to concentratefinancial support on other venues in the city center after realizing that the Orion would haveneeded about 14 million pounds of investment to save it An award-winning filmmaker willmake a 45-minute documentary which will follow the staff and production companies as theOrion Theatre enters its final season, including interviews with famous performers The aim isto concentrate on the achievements of the theater as a venue for arts in the local communitysince it first opened its doors in 1989 and on its reputation for innovative and creative theater.Tưởng đáp án A vì nói là filmaker make documentary đáp án B mà nói ko directly lắm nênmình khum biết.

B It will be closed down in the near future.

Here's the reasoning:

 The passage states that the local council has decided to concentrate financial support onother venues because the Orion would have needed about 14 million pounds ofinvestment to save it.

 It also mentions that a documentary will follow the staff and production companies as theOrion Theatre enters its final season.

 This clearly indicates that the Orion Theatre will be closing down soon.

documentary a film or television or radio programme thatgives facts and information about a subject:

The documentary took a fresh look at the life of Darwin.

The other options do not accurately reflect the information given:

 A It is offering an impressive programme This is not mentioned in the passage ->

mặc dù có nhắc đến documentary nhưng k có nói impressivevà k có nói theater sẽ làm?The passage mentions the making of a 45-minute documentary to celebrate the OrionTheatre’s final season, including interviews with famous performers However, this does not indicate that the theatre is offering an impressive programme going forward Instead, itfocuses on documenting the theatre's history and achievements before it closes down.

 C It has received a grant for improvements This is directly contradicted by the

passage, which states that it did not receive the needed financial support.

Grant = financial support, đầu tiên tưởng grant là thưởng vì improvements cơ.Portable climbing wall: bức tường leo núi di động

FCE test 22 nghe lại 1:53; 7:06;

though i bet i'll forget everything i've read once i do mặc dù tôi cá là tôi sẽ quên mọi thứ tôiđã đọc một khi tôi đọc

things i'd absolutely loved not so many years before meaning The phrase "things I'd absolutelyloved not so many years before" means that there were things the speaker was very fond of orenjoyed a lot in the relatively recent past.

a look that basically worked even if it was bizarre -> mặc dù phía sau nói bizzarre nhưng thêmeven if với trc nói work nghĩa là nó tốt nhé even if bizarre nghĩa là đáp án có look good vẫnđược chọn nha.

Lift your head: ngẩng đầuHips: hông

You hear part of a programme about a clothes designer What does the woman like about theclothes he designs? A They are practical B They are colourful C They are original

A lot's been said about Jack Sommer, the young designer who's set to dominate next year'sfashion shows with his bold designs in strong colors.

"Hasn't it, Jane?"

"Yes, Sommer's collections have been both praised to the sky and criticized harshly by thepress, and it's not difficult to understand why this should be He uses everyday materials fordresses that would be out of place anywhere except the catwalk You can't imagine yourselfwearing them, no matter how special the occasion, but I believe this is precisely his strength.He's an artist who has created objects of beauty unlike any other." -> nghe được hết nhưng nghexong tưởng đáp án B cơ hoá ra C a -))) cơ mà lúc chọn thấy cx k giống colorful lắm thật

 The passage mentions that Jack Sommer's collections have been praised and criticized,and it's noted that he uses everyday materials for dresses that are unique and would be outof place anywhere except on the catwalk.

 The woman believes that this uniqueness is his strength, suggesting that she appreciatesthe originality and artistic creativity of his designs.

Therefore, the correct answer is C They are original.

Hmm đã tìm hiểu từ orignal là special -)) hehe

frustrated feeling annoyed or less confident because you cannot achieve what you want:

Are you feeling frustrated in your present job?

annoy to make someone angry:

Tina really annoyed me in the meeting this morning.

Ko biết hai từ này đồng nghĩa với nhau nên trong bài đọc dễ mà sai lắm nàyYou hear a woman talking about a new film.

How did she feel after seeing it?A confused

B frustratedC sad

It had quite an old-fashioned style, very simple in that you basically follow a single character ona journey with plenty of adventures along the way Unlike a lot of modern movies, where there'sso much activity and noise that it's difficult to follow what's happening, I hate films that leaveyou feeling miserable afterwards because of the ending This one avoided that, but even thoughthe story kept you interested, I ended up feeling annoyed that things didn't go how I thoughtthey should have I wanted it to be more realistic so you could believe in it.

You hear part of a talk by a nurse.

What is she doing?

A giving instructions to a new colleague

B explaining how patients should be treated

C outlining the good and bad points of the job

Caring for people is hard work, but you're giving people something they need You never knowwhat's going to happen—every day on the ward is different, and you meet loads of differenttypes of people Most, but not all, are pleasant to deal with, so being friendly but calm is a vitalquality There are plenty of options about the type of people you work with Some deal withyoung children, while others prefer elderly patients One thing is the shifts; you often have towork weekends and nights, but the schedules are quite flexible, and you can earn more.

Nghe thấy giống A mà ko phải –(( huhu , mà thêm cái nữa you cũng chưa biết chỉ 1 ng haynhiều ng nhỉ

Here's why the correct answer is C:

1 General Overview: The nurse talks about the nature of the work, the variety of people

encountered, the importance of being friendly and calm, the different types of patientsone might work with, and the shift patterns This is more about giving an overall pictureof the job rather than specific instructions.

2 Good and Bad Points: She mentions the hard work involved and the need to be calm

and friendly, which are challenges, and also the flexibility of schedules and the potentialfor higher earnings, which are benefits.

If the answer were A, meaning the speaker is giving instructions to a new colleague, the speakerwould need to provide specific guidance or directives on how to perform certain tasks or handleparticular situations The instructions would be more detailed and procedural, focusing onteaching the new colleague what to do in their role Here's an example of what the speakermight say.

instructions advice and information about how to do or use something, often written ina book or on the side of a container:

The cooking instructions say to bake it for half an hour.You obviously didn't read the instructions properly.

You're correct that giving instructions can indeed relate to various aspects of the job, includingthe nature of the work, the types of patients, and the necessary qualities like being friendly andcalm However, the key distinction lies in the specificity and intent of the communication.

To determine if the answer is A (giving instructions to a new colleague), the content needs toexplicitly direct the new colleague on how to perform their tasks The original passagedescribes the job more generally and doesn't give specific directives or step-by-stepinstructions.

Original Passage (Outlining the Good and Bad Points)

 General Description: "Caring for people is hard work, but you're giving people

something they need."

 Variety: "Every day on the ward is different, and you meet loads of different types of

 Qualities Needed: "Being friendly but calm is a vital quality."

 Patient Types: "Some deal with young children, while others prefer elderly patients."

 Shift Patterns: "You often have to work weekends and nights, but the schedules are

quite flexible, and you can earn more."Hypothetical Passage (Giving Instructions)

 Instructional Content: "When caring for patients, always check their charts first to

understand their needs and any allergies Ensure you approach each patient calmly andspeak to them kindly."

 Handling Different Patients: "For young children, be gentle and try to engage them

with simple language For elderly patients, be patient and explain things clearly."

 Daily Preparation: "Prepare for your shifts by checking the schedule and planning your

rest around weekends and night shifts."

 Important Reminders: "Always keep track of your patient's vital signs and be ready to

respond to emergencies."Why Not A?

The original passage doesn't provide specific, actionable instructions or detailed advice on howto perform specific tasks Instead, it provides an overview and describes the nature of the joband what one can expect.

Why C?

The passage highlights both positive aspects (variety, flexibility, helping people) and challenges(hard work, dealing with different personalities, shift work), making it an outline of the goodand bad points of the job.

8 You hear two friends talking about listening to the radio What did the girl like about theprogramme she mentions?

A It was amusing

B She learned something

C The presenter was good

Do you listen to the radio much?

Not usually, but in fact, I woke up this morning to the sound of my mum's playing in thebackground, and I really got into the program that was on.

What was it?

There was a discussion about building and construction, and I got hooked right away, eventhough the subject isn't particularly relevant to me All my life, there were some real expertstalking about it, and even the presenter seemed impressed by their knowledge of the subject.

It's funny how interesting something can be, even though you wouldn't expect it to be.

 Đầu tiên nghe k rõ, nghe thấy experts và presenter be impressed by knowledge nênnghĩ là C -> nghe k đc + nhânh nên chắc k dịch nghĩ kịp -> sai, sau tra amusing thìthấy nghĩa là funny and entertaining nên nghĩ là A mà có từ woudn’t expect đó màsao k phải là I mà lại you woudn’t nhỉ -> mà hình như k có cái nào nói là cô ấy likefunny với interesting, mà tại nghe thấy isn’t particularly relevant nên mình bỏ quađáp án B nhưng chắc k có beneficial nên chấp nhận đc đáp án B

C She made her own arrangements regarding a hotel.

I'm off on holiday next week—can't wait! I'm going skiing again Fantastic! I went last month.If skiing trips weren't quite so expensive, I'd go several times a year.

I know what you mean, but you go during school holiday time, don't you? The prices always goup then.

True, and the holidays always seem to sell out fast, so I've never been able to take advantage oflast-minute deals Mind you, I managed to save myself some money this time by bookingaccommodation directly(nói là direcly chứ k nói book trước hay ko) rather than through myusual tour operator's website The hotel even threw in lift passes as part of the deal.

That's good to know.

 Bài này cũng do k hiểu lắm câu hỏi, what did she do differently, thì nghe thấy bảo là lầnnày book k qua operator mà book direct nên tưởng A, ý tưởng là sự khác nhau, nhưngthật ra câu hỏi là lần này cô ấy làm gì ý là lần cuối vừa rồi ý, mà cô ấy book direct chứ kphải book in advanced Thứ hai nữa là k hiểu lắm nghĩa của câu C nên k biết nên kkhoanh đc.

 The phrase "she made her own arrangements regarding a hotel" means that she took careof the hotel booking or reservation by herself She handled all the details and decisionsabout where she would stay without relying on anyone else to make these arrangementsfor her.

she made her own arrangements regarding a hotel cô ấy đã tự mình thu xếp về một khách sạn

arrangement a plan for how something will happen:

make arrangements They'd made all the arrangements for the party

the hotel even threw in lift passes as khách sạn thậm chí còn đưa ra thẻ đi thang máy vì

a lorry carrying tins of paint tipped over onto its side several hours

fire crews are in the process of clearing up the spilled load đội cứu hỏa đang dọn dẹp đống sơnbị đổ

You hear a diving instructor talking to a woman who is learning to dive

According to the instructor, how is the woman's diving improving?

A She is handling the equipment well.

B She is learning to adjust her speed.

C She is controlling her nerves before a dive.

Well done, Fliss, that was a great dive!

Thanks, I'm always terrified about jumping in backwards.

Well, we can work on technique, but you've clearly listened to my advice about movingunderwater Được rồi, chúng ta có thể bàn về kỹ thuật, nhưng rõ ràng là bạn đã nghe lời khuyêncủa tôi về việc di chuyển dưới nước I don't know if you noticed, but you didn't frighten off thefish

bạn không làm cá sợ hãi because you were going at a much gentler pace One thing I didspot today was that you need to check the needle on your tank Even though we're only doingshort dives, it's an important habit to get into, as it's crucial to be aware of how much air youhave left at all times (dù nói về tank nhưng ko có ý nói về cải thiện handle equipment chỉ checkxem nó ntn thôi để xem how much air you have lef, thứ hai nữa là C cũng k đúng vì nó ở tươnglai còn đây là be+Ving với cx k nói về kiểm soát nerves dây thần kinh)

I'll try and remember that.

 Bài này do k hiểu câu hỏi này, xong lúc thấy sai tìm đáp án thì thấy kì vì sao hia be +Ving, hoá ra câu hỏi là đang cải thiện như thế nào chứ k phải cần gì cho tương lai đểcải thiện, nên mình mới câu thấy câu sau bảo check eqipment thì khoanh A, mà kiểugiống như dịch sai luôn á, thật ra trong bài CFE thì nhất định dịch đúng nha ngta cho

time lâu để xem mà, cơ mà nếu IELTS thì nhất định phải nìn + dịch nhanh hơn k có sẽsai như này, đây CFE mà còn dịch k kĩ rồi.

You hear part of an interview in which a writer talks about autoblographies.What does the writer say about them?

A He prefers working on books about people he knows.B He is unlikely to write one himself.

C He thinks the more popular ones are very boring.

Well, certain sections of my novels are based on my experiences growing up, but as a reader,I've found autobiographies deeply unsatisfying and have no real enthusiasm for doing one.Some consist of chapter after chapter of mind-numbing trivial detail or endless pages where thewriter praises themselves with little justification Recently, in the autobiography of someoneI've known personally since childhood, I found pure invention and no mention at all of severalpeople who contributed significantly to his success.

B He is unlikely to write one himself this mean he is not capable of or he doesn't want to writeone himself? The statement "He is unlikely to write one himself" suggests that he doesn't wantto write one himself, rather than implying a lack of capability It means that he has little interestor enthusiasm for writing an autobiography -> kiểu mình đọc câu này mình tưởng là anh ấy kcó khả năng nên khi nghe no real enthusiasm mình k chọn B xong r lại nghe thấy people whocontributed significantly, ncl nghe cũng k giống C đâu mà chọn kiểu k phải B thì C nên chọnđại á, đã sai 1 bài cx như z rồi.

You hear a woman talking to a work colleague about moving abroad

You hear two students discussing their project on public parks What advice does the mandecide to follow?

A to focus on one particular park

B to investigate the benefits of public parksC to look at how parks have changed over time

Sally Anne: Could I ask you about the project on public parks? I was going to choose my

favorite park and analyze how important the artworks in it are to people who go there I'mwondering if that's a good choice.

Other Speaker: Interesting topic, but I'd say go for something broader, like the historical

development of parks, and pick at least one other park to compare it with.

Sally Anne: Yes, good idea I can still use my local park as one example Is my topic different

enough from yours?

Other Speaker: Yeah, I'm looking into the social function of public parks, you know, what role

they play and how useful they are as community spaces

Bài này vì người ta hỏi là the man decide to follow nên mình k để ý con gái nói lắm, mà theman chỉ nói yes, good idea thì mình nghe đc mình vẫn k nghĩ đó là ng đàn ông decide to followvà xem plan trc đó chỉ là example (A) vì nói use local park là example nên mình nghĩ là A, hoára k phải thế

You hear a woman talking about growing up with lots of cousins How does the woman feelnow?

A sorry that she hardly sees them

B envious of her cousins' achievements

C convinced that it has influenced her as an adult

My parents both had brothers and sisters, and my aunts and uncles all have children So whenwe were growing up, family gatherings were huge You can imagine how long it took to geteveryone organized for family photographs Sometimes there were little jealousies over whohad the best toys, but overall, I have happy memories of growing up with my cousins Isometimes wish we didn't all live so far apart -> Mình có nghe được nhưng kiểu mình nghĩ wish

là trong tương lai sẽ k xa họ ý chứ k phải ước là ở quá khứ nên mới k chọn a –((( Cấu trúc“wish” ở thì hiện tại dùng để diễn tả sự việc không có thật ở hiện tại hoặc chỉ là một giả định

trái ngược với thực tế đã và đang xảy ra Nếu ước ở tương lai thì sẽ thế nào nhỉ? It'd be great tocatch up with them all and find out what they've achieved as adults -> Xong rồi mình lại nghecó từ adults nên khoanh luôn đáp án C mà cx k hiểu lắm, kiểu cx k thấy nhắc C mà thấy AB kphải khoanh C á

can i differentiate from them By saying structure wish or another structure?

1 Wish for current circumstances (living far apart now):

"I wish we didn't all live so far apart Even though I currently live far from home, itwould be great to catch up with my cousins and find out what they've achieved as adults."

2 Wish for the future (desire to live close together in the future):

"I wish we didn't all live so far apart In the future, I hope we can live closer together Itwould be great to catch up with my cousins and find out what they've achieved as adults."

The structure "I wish we didn't all live so far apart" remains the same, but the interpretationdepends on the context provided It can describe both the current situation of living far apartand a future desire to live closer together.

 Present Wishes: Use these structures to talk about things you wish were different now or

in the future For example: "I wish I could speak French."

Future Wishes: You can also use these structures to express hopes and wishes about the future:

 "I wish (that) you would/could call me tomorrow."

Key Differences:

 Present Wishes: Focus on current desires or regrets about the present situation.

 Future Wishes (or Hopes): Focus on hopes or desires for future actions or situations.

 "I hope we can always live together under the same roof."

 Alternatively, if you want to use the structure with "wish," you can phrase it like this: "I wish we could always live together under the same roof." This implies that you

currently live together and you wish for this to continue in the future.

MOUNTAINEERSngười leo núi

she was held up at work meaning cô ấy bị giữ lại ở nơi làm việc

1 "hold up" Delay or Impede: To cause a delay or to slow down progress.

 "I was held up in traffic."

 "The project was held up due to funding issues."

2 Robbery: To rob someone, especially by using threats or force.

 "The bank was held up by armed robbers."

3 Support or Maintain: To support something so that it stays in position or continues to

 "The beams hold up the roof."

 "I hope the weather holds up for the picnic."

4 Survive or Endure: To remain strong or in good condition over time.

 "The old car is holding up well despite its age." "She held up under the pressure."

5 Exemplify or Present: To present someone or something as an example.

 "She was held up as a model employee."

The phrase "be down to" has a few different meanings depending on the context in which it isused:

1 Attributed to/Caused by: When something is "down to" someone or something, it

means that it is the result of that person or thing.

 Example: "The project's success was down to the team's hard work anddedication."

 (The project's success was caused by the team's hard work and dedication.)

2 Left with a Small Amount: It can also mean that someone has a small amount of

something left.

 Example: "We're down to our last few dollars." (We only have a few dollars left.)

3 Responsible for: It can also mean that it is someone's responsibility.

 Example: "It's down to you to finish the report by Friday." (It is your responsibility to finish the report by Friday.)

4 Dependent on: It can be used to indicate that the outcome depends on something or

How does she feel about it?

A grateful to be working in a four-star restaurant

B pleased that her teacher told her about the opportunityC confident about fulfilling her ambitions

I did well at school but wasn't sure what to do next—whether to carry on studying or get a jobstraight away Then I discovered the apprenticeship scheme and now I'm in college for part ofthe week, studying professional cookery, and an apprentice working in local restaurants,including a four-star one, for the rest of it The restaurant work is exhausting, and because I'mnever in the same kitchen two days running, it's hard to settle into a routine, but the experience

is invaluable It's paving the way to realizing my dream of opening my own restaurant, and I'velearned so many different cooking techniques from my teacher at college.

 Hình như mình nghĩ theo kiểu experience is invaluable, pave the way for thì c này nói thếnghĩa là rất biết ơn khi làm ở nhà hàng four-star restaurants ý

 While it's true that the woman expresses gratitude for the invaluable experience, herprimary focus is on how the apprenticeship as a whole, not just the experience in thefour-star restaurant, is helping her achieve her dream of opening her own restaurant Herstatements about paving the way to realizing her dream and the invaluable experience sheis gaining indicate that she feels confident about fulfilling her ambitions.

 Answer A would be correct if her main focus was on expressing gratitude specifically forworking in the four-star restaurant However, her overall emphasis is on the broaderimpact of the apprenticeship on her future goals, which aligns more with answer C.

You overhear a woman talking on the phone to a friend.What is the woman talking about?

A an idea for a small short-term business B the various career options open to herC her role in a forthcoming expedition

Well, what's happening is I'm applying for lots of full-time posts, but meanwhile, I've beennetworking on social media (Tôi đang ứng tuyển cho rất nhiều vị trí toàn thời gian, nhưng trongkhi đó, tôi lại kết nối mạng xã hội) with a group of recent graduates based in my town We'replanning to buy a portable climbing wall like the ones you get now in some sports centers Thenwe can take it to different places where there are lots of children, like beaches and countryparks, that sort of thing Some of the guys are trained mountaineers, so the safety qualificationsare already in place I'd be the photographer, taking action pictures of each climber to sell to theparents online -> nghe hết đến be photographer thì tưởng là cbi cho expedition cơ, mà cái nàyk nghe với dịch kĩ thì dễ mà tai mình bỏ qua lắm Shame it's only seasonal Lúc đầu chọn Cnhưng thật ra her role thì cũng k nói đến nhiều lắm.

The woman describes a specific plan involving recent graduates in her town to buy a portableclimbing wall and take it to places with many children, like beaches and country parks Shementions her role as the photographer and notes that the business is seasonal This detaileddescription of a short-term business idea aligns with option A Options B and C do not fit as sheis not discussing various career options or her role in an expedition.

POST: pole: cây xào

a vertical pole stuck in the ground, usually to support something or to mark a position:

Al leaned against a fence post.job

a job, esp one in which someone is performing an official duty:

Novello was the first woman and first Hispanic to hold the post of surgeon general.

You hear part of a broadcast on the radio autobiographies.What type of broadcast is it?

A a programme advertisementB a wildlife documentaryC a news summary

A two-meter-tall penguin weighing in at 115 kilos—that's what researchers say the fossils ofwing and foot bones recently unearthed in Antarctica belonged to Such a bird would have beenalive 37 million years ago Given that the emperor penguin, the largest living species ofpenguin, stands 1.1 meters tall and weighs just under 50 kilos, it's no wonder that this newlydiscovered specimen is being called the colossus To find out more about this extraordinarybird, including how its giant size allowed it to stay underwater for up to 40 minutes to hunt forfish, tune in tonight after the weather forecast cho phép nó ở dưới nước tới 40 phút để săn cá,hãy theo dõi chương trình dự báo thời tiết tối nay.

Khi đọc câu hỏi phải hiểu và tưởng tượng, mường tượng trc cái gì sẽ diễn ra.

You hear a newsreader talking about his job He says that the most important thing aboutgetting work as a newsreader is to

A practise your presentation skills.B train to be a reporter first.

C be prepared to work unsociable hours.

Newscaster = news-reader = người phát thanh bản tin ở đài

It wasn't my ambition to be a newsreader I just happened to be offered a presenting job afterbeing a correspondent for a daily paper for 13 years I'd say that before anyone can sit in astudio and present news, it's essential to build up practical experience of researching a story andpreparing a piece on it Of course, you need to be able to present in a clear and professionalway, but the main job is about journalism Some people think because I read the news at 11o'clock at night, I turn up for work at 10:30 But hours of writing and editing go into the late-night broadcasts.

The correct answer is B: train to be a reporter first.

Explanation: The newsreader emphasizes the importance of building up practical experience ofresearching a story and preparing a piece on it before anyone can present news in a studio Thispoints to the need for training as a reporter, as it involves the core skills of journalism Althoughpresentation skills and working unsociable hours are also mentioned, the main focus is on thenecessity of journalistic experience.

the word "journalism" is closely related to being a reporter The speaker emphasizes that themain job is about journalism, which involves researching and preparing stories.

Lúc đầu chọn đáp án C, ai mà biết được build up practical experience với research andprepare liên quan đến reporter.

You hear two friends discussing how their town has changed recently Why does the womanregret the changes?

A There are more traffic jams than before B Public transport is now less convenient.

C Journeys by car have become more complicated.

I'm so glad the roadworks around the town have come to an end The queues of cars aren'tnearly as long as they have been recently Yes, the thing is though there's a road I have to drivealong sometimes that's now closed to private vehicles, so I have to find an alternate route thattakes me out of my way And it's not like I can catch a bus instead Oh dear, that's not good Ingeneral though, it was time for them to put in special lanes for buses Yes, people do need toleave their cars at home and use forms of public transport.

The correct answer is C: Journeys by car have become more complicated.

 The woman mentions that a road she needs to drive on is now closed to private vehicles,forcing her to find an alternate route that takes her out of her way -> ko hiểu sao mìnhnghe câu này mình lại tưởng đáp án B, mà nghe lại nhiều lần chứ k phải 2 lần Thisindicates that her journeys by car have become more complicated con đường cô ấy cầnlái xe hiện đã cấm phương tiện cá nhân, hay mình nghĩ car là public transport nhỉ? Nhưngnếu thế thì cx k giống nghĩa câu B à

 Although there is some mention of buses and public transport, her main regret focuses onthe inconvenience caused by the road closure, not the convenience of public transport(B).

 She acknowledges that the queues of cars have decreased since the roadworks ended,which means there are fewer traffic jams than before (A).

8 You hear two teachers talking about children and reading What is the man's attitude to children's graphic novels? A They help to motivate certain children to read B They can be used for teaching several subjects C They are unfairly criticised by his colleagues.

I recently ordered a set of graphic novels for my class but do you know I had to justify to myhead teacher why I needed them When I explained that I was basing the term's literature,history, art, and drama projects on this one book my request was approved straight away Đầutiên nghe từ base tưởng based on mấy cái từ literature, hoá ra là thành lập các từ này (Khi tôigiải thích rằng tôi đang xây dựng các dự án văn học, lịch sử, nghệ thuật và kịch nghệ dựa trêncuốn sách này, yêu cầu của tôi đã được chấp thuận ngay lập tức) That's why I think they're sogood to have in class It's funny that some people look down on them I know most of my pupils

love reading cartoons and when I gave them some graphic novels to read for the first time theyabsolutely loved them I read graphic novels myself sometimes.

"The traffic is packed" means that the traffic is very congested or heavy, with many vehicles onthe road moving slowly or being at a standstill.

STANDSTILL sự bế tắc

a condition in which all movement or activity has stopped:

Bad weather brought construction to a standstill.

"Unsociable hours" refer to working hours that fall outside the typical 9-to-5 workday, oftenincluding late nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays

Nurses and doctors often work unsociable hours to provide 24/7 patient care.

ROADWORKS công việc làm đường

i'm so glad the roadworks around the town have come to an endthe queues of cars (hàng xe ô tô) aren't nearly as long

dearloved or liked very much:

She was a very dear friend.

costing too much:

The food was good but very dear.

here it might be a bit dearer than shopping elsewhere

i can't bear being squashed into the narrow gaps between the lines of stalls tôi không thể chịuđựng được việc bị ép vào những khoảng trống hẹp giữa các dãy quầy hàng

UPSIDE the positive part of a situation:Add

It’s too bad we can’t go until Thursday, but the upside is that we get to stay through the weekend.

but the upside is my commute to work is nhưng ưu điểm là đường đi làm của tôi làstar an actor: đóng vai một diễn viên

DIALOGUE lời thoại conversation that is written for a book, play, or filmd

The play contained some very snappy/witty dialogue.

and the dialogue uninspiring

you hear two citics discussing a film starring an actor called Tania Fry.

You hear a man talking about crime fiction What is his attitude to crime novels now? A He thinks they are a useful distraction

B He prefers to buy only one crime novel at a time

C He finds them less memorable than other types of novel -> ko hiểu sao đáp án C này mình lúcđầu dịch sai Kiểu nghĩ crime novel này so với crime novels kia ý Trong khi other types ofnovel ý chỉ là thể loại khác.

there's certainly a shortage of trainers Kiểu âm tage trong từ shortage k nghe rõ lắm nên nghĩkiểu short of nên k biết đúng sai, mà kể cả thế thì nghe từ trainers cx phải biết chứ.

suggest some easy rides for me to start with đề xuất một số chuyến đi dễ dàng để tôi bắt đầuYou hear part of an interview in which a writer talks about autobiographies.

What does the writer say about them?

A He prefers working on books about people he knows.B He is unlikely to write one himself.

C He thinks the more popular ones are very boring.

Well, certain sections of my novels are based on my experiences growing up, but as a reader,I've found autobiographies deeply unsatisfying and have no real enthusiasm for doing one.Some consist of chapter after chapter of mind-numbing trivial detail or endless pages where thewriter praises themselves with little justification Recently, in the autobiography of someoneI've known personally since childhood, I found pure invention and no mention at all of severalpeople who contributed significantly to his success.

B He is unlikely to write one himself this mean he is not capable of or he doesn't want to writeone himself? The statement "He is unlikely to write one himself" suggests that he doesn't wantto write one himself, rather than implying a lack of capability It means that he has little interestor enthusiasm for writing an autobiography -> kiểu mình đọc câu này mình tưởng là anh ấy kcó khả năng nên khi nghe no real enthusiasm mình k chọn B xong r lại nghe thấy people whocontributed significantly, ncl nghe cũng k giống C đâu mà chọn kiểu k phải B thì C nên chọnđại á, đã sai 1 bài cx như z rồi.

You hear a woman talking to a work colleague about moving abroad for a new job.What does the woman feel disappointed about?

A the inflexible attitude to the start dateB the lack of job security involved

C the relatively low status of the work

Two years living away is a long time, yes, but I don't have to worry about whether I can returnto my old position—that's guaranteed Anyway, I'm 24 now, and opportunities like this aren'tcommon, especially to oversee new project developments.

Yes, I mean I was doing that already in a way, so I'm not sure I can think of it as a promotion.The only thing is I tried to negotiate a delay to the contract so I'd have a bit more time to getmyself together để có thêm chút thời gian ổn định bản thân, but it couldn't be done I felt I didn'thave any say in the matter.

Oh well, don't let that get in the way.