ENGLISH 12 THE FIRST SEMESTER SUPPLEMENT

ENLISH 12-SUPPLEMENT-BAOTRAN PART ONE-READING (UNIT 1-UNIT 8) UNIT 1-HOME LIFE A-READING VOCABULARY • shift [∫ift] (n) →night shif ca, kíp ca đêm • biologist [bai'ɔlədʒist] • project ['prədʒekt] (n) nhà sinh vật học đề án, dự án • to join hands nắm tay nhau, • caring (adj) quan tâm tới người khác chu (n) trách nhiệm đáo • responsibility [ri,spɔnsə'biləti] • to take/assume the responsibility to sob for sth: • household chores (n) • to run the household ['haushould] đến trường ['sutəbl] • to rush to • to be willing (adj) phù hợp (v) xông tới, lao vào (to sth) sẵn sàng làm • to give a hand giúp tay • eel [ il] (n) • eel soup • attempt việc nhà, việc vặt nhà trơng nom việc nhà • to leave home for school • suitable chịu trách nhiệm với điều lươn cháo lươn [ə'tempt] (n) cố gắng • to win a place at university thi đỗ vào trường đại học • to take out the garbage đổ rác • mischievous ['mist∫ivəs] • mishief ['mist∫if] • mischievously • obedient (to sb/sth) (adj) (n) tinh nghịch, tai quái trò tinh nghịch, trò tinh quái (adv) [ə'bidjənt] (adj) • obedience (n) • obediently (adv) Page biết lời, ngoan ngõan, dễ bảo ENLISH 12-SUPPLEMENT-BAOTRAN • hard working • to mend [mend] • close knit ['klousnit] • to support [sə'pɔt] (adj) chăm (v) sửa chữa ủng hộ • supportive of • to share one’s feeling chia sẻ tình cảm với • to come up đặt • frankly ['frỉηkli] (adv) thẳng thắn, trung thực • to feel + adj cảm thấy • secure [si'kjuə] • separately (adj) an tâm (adv) riêng rẽ, tách biệt • to shake hands bắt tay • to play tricks (on sb) chơi xỏ Exercise 1:Choose A, B, C or D that best completes the following passage MY FIRST HOME When my parents married, they rented a small house and they didn’t have a lot of money for furniture The kitchen had a (1) ……for washing up and a cooker, but that was all They (2) ……an old table and a chair from the market They borrowed a sofa which was (3) ……old, but they (4) …… it with modern materials so it was bright and cheerful Outside, there was a small garden (5) …… the house, but in front of it there was only the road Luckily the road wasn’t busy, so I could cross it to (6) ………the park on the (7) …… side We lived there (8) …… I was ten and we were very happy We had to (9) …… house because it was too small when my twin sisters were born We all (10) …… sad when we left A basin B cupboard C sink D bath A bought B sold C became D brought A more B also C even D little A placed B put C covered D made A before B through C by D behind A reach B arrive C go D get A wrong B opposite C different D facing A when B after C until D to A move B change C leave D close 10 A spent B thought C had D felt Page ENLISH 12-SUPPLEMENT-BAOTRAN Exercise 2: Although we ………… all day, we haven’t managed to find a suitable applicant A are interviewing B have interviewed C have been interviewing D interviewed Can you tell me who is responsible checking passports? A to B in C about D for My father hasn’t seen his older brother _ thirty years A since B from C for D during She is leaving her husband because she cannot put _ his bad temper any longer A up with B away C off D up Our parents join hands to give us a nice house and a happy home A deal with B manage C help together D work together Exercise Complete the text with words from the box afraid (of ) allergic (to) angry (with) covered (in / with) essential fond (of) hopeless (at) Two years ago I went to a language school in England and stayed with a host family At that time I was (1)……… at English and couldn’t understand them very well, but I could see they were more than a little mad They got (2)……… with me when I arrived because I didn’t take my shoes off They were really (3)……… of their house and (4)… of getting even a bit of dirt on their carpet But my first big problem was in the bedroom I am (5)……… to cats and there, sitting on the bed, which was (6) ……… in cat hair, was the ugliest animal you have ever seen “He always sleeps here,” they said “You’ll soon get (7) ……… to him.” I explained that I wasn’t very (8)………….of animals but they didn’t seem to be the least bit (9) ………… in what I said The next day, I went to the accommodation office at school and said that it was (10) ……… to change family Questions - Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks from 36 to 40 In many modern countries, people think of a family as a mother, a father and their children But this is not the only kind of the family group In some parts of the world, a family group has many other members This kind of large family is called an "extended family" or a "joint family" The joint family includes all living relatives on either the mother's or the father's side of the family It is made up of grandparents, parents, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts and cousins They live together in a large house or in huts built close together Early people probably lived in joint families They had to be part of a large group in order to survive The members of the group help each other hunt They work together to protect themselves from dangerous animals and other enemies Page ENLISH 12-SUPPLEMENT-BAOTRAN In China, people lived in joint families When a son married, he and his wife lived at his parents' home Unmarried daughters remained at home until they married Chinese children felt very loyal to their parents Younger members of the joint family always took care of the old ones In India and Africa, some people still live in joint families The members of a oint family share their earnings and property If one member of the group becomes ill or has bad luck, the others help the person As in the past, the nembers of the joint family offer each other help and protection The word in paragraph that means "to be made up of is A include B relatives C live D hut Long time ago, members of joint families A did not live together B helped each other catch animals C only played together D live separately in order to survive Chinese people felt loyal to their A relatives B parents C cousins D younger members In India and Africa, people in joint families help person when A he has good luck B he has bad luck C he gets rid of illness D he shares them his earnings On the whole, this story is about A all types of family B families in China C joint families D families found in India and Africa Page ENLISH 12-SUPPLEMENT-BAOTRAN Unit CULTURAL DIVERSITY A READING • culture ['kʌlt∫ə] (n) văn hóa • cultural [cʌlt∫ərəl] • precede [pri'sid] (v) đến trước, trước • to confide in sb [kən'faid] tin tưởng, giao phó • partnership ['pɑtnə∫ip] (n) cộng tác • determine [di'təmin] (v) định, xác định • determination (adj) (thuộc) văn hóa (n) xác định • sacrifice ['sỉkrifais] (v) hy sinh • oblige (to sth) [ə'blaidʒ] (v) bắt buộc, cưỡng bách • diversity [dai'vəsiti] (n) tính đa dạng • factor ['fỉktə] (n) nhân tố • to approve [ə'pru:v] (v) chấp thuận tradition [trə'di∫n] (n) truyền thống (a) theo truyền thống • traditional • traditionally (adv) • to marry ['mỉri] (v) kết hơn, lấy vợ, lấy chồng • marriage ['mỉridʒ] nhân • to believe in tin vào • romantic [roʊ'mỉntɪk] • to be attracted to lãng mạn bị thu hút • attractiveness (n) • to fall in love with phải lòng • On the other hand mặt khác • contractual [kən'træktjuəl] (adj) thỏa thuận • bride (n) [braid] dâu • groom [grum] • to be supposed • survey rể cho ['səvei] Page (n) điều tra ENLISH 12-SUPPLEMENT-BAOTRAN • surveyor (n) nhân viên điều tra • to conduct ['kɔndʌkt] (v) tiến hành • respone [ri'spɔns] (n) answer (n) câu trả lời • key value (n) giá trị • concerned (adj) [kən'sɜrnd] quan tâm • to maintain [mein'tein] (v) giữ, trì • to reject ['ridʒekt] (v) khước từ, từ bỏ • trust (v) (n) [ (trʌst] • record ['rekɔd] tin cậy (n) s sỏch ghi chộp EXERCISE 1: Đọc đoạn văn sau chọn đáp án Clothing habits are a matter (1) …….preference in the United States Most people are free to wear (2)……they feel comfortable Business people in large urban areas are (3)…….to wear suits or dresses While clothing in rural areas isless formal Most Americans tend to dress casually when not in formal or business situation When eating , most Americans (4)……a fork in the hand with which they write Americans eat away from home often, and usually they (5)…….for their own meals when dining with friends When Americans greet one another, they often (6)…… a firm handshake They may greet strangers on the street by saying “Hello” or “Good morning” Friends often greet each other (7)…….”How are you?” and respond “ Fine, thanks” Americans not really (8) …… any other answer to the question “ How are you?” because it is a way of saying hello Except in formal situations, people address each other by their given names once they are acquainted Although Americans are generally informal people, it would be (9) …… to schedule an appointment before going to visit someone, especially in business (10)…… an appointment has been made , it is considered to be prompt 1.A.person B personal C persons D personable 2.A.whatever B wherever C whenever D whichever 3.A.unlikely B likely C like D alike 4.A.take B carry C hold D bring 5.A.buy B get C pay D order 6.A.transfer B exchange C replace D change 7.A.of B with C by D about 8.A.want B predict C expect D need 9.A.the best B best C good D well Page ENLISH 12-SUPPLEMENT-BAOTRAN 10.A.while B during C when D on Exercise 2: Do you ever give excuses that are not really true? When and why? It seems that everybody tells lies - well, not big lies, but what we call "white lies" The only real questions are about when we lie and who we tell lies to A recent study found that in conversation people frequently stretch the truth Here are some ways they it People often lie because they want to hide something from someone For example, a son doesn't tell his parents that he is dating a girl because he doesn't think they will like her Instead, he says he is going out with the guys Sometimes people lie because they don't want to something For example, someone invites you to a party You think it will be boring so you say that you are busy and can't come Often we stretch the truth to make someone feel good For example, your friend cooks dinner for you, but it tastes terrible Do you say so? No! You probably say "Hmm, this is delicious!" Other times we don’t want to tell someone bad news For example, you have just had bad day at work, but you don't want to talk about it So, if someone asks about your day, you just say everything was fine Telling "white lies" isn't really bad Most of the time people it because they want to protect a friendship Why people often tell lies? A Because they like it B Because they feel amused C Because they don’t like the person who asks them about their stories D Because they want to hide something Sometimes people lie by _ A giving false excuse C telling stories B saying something quite new D making someone feel good A son doesn't want to tell his parents that he is dating a girl because he so he tells lies A is ashamed like her C is afraid that his parents don't B wants to keep it secret D is very reserved Your friend cooks you a terrible dinner but you say you like it because _ A you want him / her to cook for you more Page C you like telling lies ENLISH 12-SUPPLEMENT-BAOTRAN B you want to encourage him/ her friendship D you want to protect your Everyone sometimes tells lies because A it is very good B it isn't really all bad C it makes him/ her fell happier D it is a habit of human beings EXERCISE 3: Đọc chọn đáp án cho « trèng tõ 1-5 Many people think that we can learn a lot about the culture of a foreign country simply by living in that culture … , this is not necessarily true Often the longer we stay in a foreign country, the more we realize how little …… actually know about the culture of that country Books and talks about other people’s culture can even …… dangerous because they concentrate on cultural differences and exaggerate national characteristics; sometimes a lot of the information … Contain is untrue In a survey recently carried out in Britain, people were asked to make a list of anything which they thought was typical of Britain and would interest foreign visitors there Most of … Mentioned Shakespeare, the Queen, village inns, English folk dancing, football hooligans, umbrellas, English castles, cricket, and fish and chips a So b Although c Unless d However a you b one c they d we a be b to be c being d will be a which b they c in that d that a their b theirs c themselves d them II/ TỪ VỰNG Chọn từ cụm từ thích hợp để điền vào chổ trống câu cho sau: My father helps my mother with the housework He proves to be _, especially when my mother is sick A support B supporting C supportive D supported You give a party in your new house to celebrate moving into it A housekeeping B house guest C housecoming D housewarming Anna made a lot of mistakes because she was A inattentive B unattentive C imattentive D disattentive It was so noisy that I couldn’t concentrate _ my lesson A in B at C from D on 10 Nowadays, the divorce rate is higher than it used to be young people are allowed to decide on their marriage A despite B but C even though 11 The farmers in my village often their work very early in the morning Page D in spite of ENLISH 12-SUPPLEMENT-BAOTRAN A beginning B is beginning C begins Page D begin ENLISH 12-SUPPLEMENT-BAOTRAN UNIT 3-WAYS OF SOCIALISING A- READING • social ['sou∫l] (adj) • society [sə'saiəti] (n) • to socialise (v) ['soʊ∫əlaɪz] xã hội hóa • to attract sb’s attention (v) [ə'trækt] [ə'ten∫n] gây (thu hút) ý • verbal ['vəbl] (a) lời, hữu ngơn • non verbal thuộc xã hội xã hội (a) phi ngơn • informal (adj) [in'fɔml] = friendly • formal (adj) ['fɔrml] • informality (n) [ɪnfɔr'mỉlɪtɪ] • nod (v) thân mật trịnh trọng [nɑd] thân mật gật đầu • approach [ə'prout∫] (v) lại gần, đến gần • communication [kə,mjuni'kei∫n] (n) giao tiếp • to communicate [kə'mjunikeit] (v) • common (adj) ['kɑmən] • to wave (v) [weɪv] giao tiếp thơng thường, phổ biến vẫy tay • to raise one’s hands giơ tay • signal ['signəl] (n) dấu hiệu • to get off (v) xuống (xe) # to get on • to be excited (v) [ɪk'saɪtɪd] phấn khích • to jump up and down • instance [dʒʌmp] ['instəns] (n) nhảy lên trường hợp • for instance ví dụ, chẳng hạn • obvious (adj) ['ɒbviəs] rõ ràng, hiển nhiên • obviously (adv) • appropriate [ə'proupriət] (adj) thích hợp • choice [t∫ɔis] (n) lựa chọn • to choose [ʧuz] (v) lựa chọn ( chose – chosen) • to pass (v) [pæs] ngang qua Page 10 ENLISH 12-SUPPLEMENT-BAOTRAN 24 .I can’t sleep because the weather is hot >> Because of 25 All the teacher love him because his conduct is good >> Because of 26 Because there was a traffic accident, I went to school late >> Because of 27 .Because there is a shortage of meet, we had to live on beans >> Because of 28 Because there was a lack of water, many trees died rapidly >> Because of 29 .She walked slowly because her leg was injured >> Because of 30 Because it was sunny, we decided to go camping >> Because of 31 Although he worked very hard, he didn’t receive praise > Despite 32 Although he a physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman > In spite of 33 Although it was cold, we went out > Despite 34 Despite of our careful plans, a lot of thing went wrong > Although 35 She went home early because she didn’t feel well > Because of…………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………… 36 I managed to go to sleep although there was a lot of noise > In spite of Page 132 ENLISH 12-SUPPLEMENT-BAOTRAN 37 The accident happened because of the driver’s careless > Because 38 Jane was worried because it had started to rain > Because of 39 The students arrived late because there was traffic jam >Because of 40 We have to cut down on driving because there was an oil shortage >Because of Exercise 2: Choose the best answer: The boys were punished he made many mistakes A in spite of B because C even though D as if the liberation of women, women can take part in social activities A Because B Thanks to C While D As Despite feeling cold, we kept walking A Although we felt cold, but we kept walking B Although we felt cold, we kept walking C However cold we felt, but we kept walking D However we felt cold, we kept walking She decided to leave her job in the company she could earn a lot of money there A because B although C despite D since The children laughed a lot because of the funny story A The children laughed because the story is funny B The children laughed because of the story funny C The children laughed because it was funny D The children laughed because the story was funny Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert A Bill arrived late for the concert because he takes a taxi B Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi C In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert D Although Bill took a taxi he can’t come to the concert on time The flight was delayed the fog A in spite of B because of C though D since Page 133 ENLISH 12-SUPPLEMENT-BAOTRAN UNIT 8- LIFE IN THE FUTURE D WRITING conflict ['kɔnflikt] (n) mâu thuẫn • to conflict with sth • be under the threat of terrorism ['terərɪzm] đe dọa CN khủng bố • harmony ['hɑməni] (n) hòa hợp, hòa thuận • materialistic [mə,tiəriə'listik] (adj) theo CN vật chất • ideal [ai'diəl] (adj) • peace [pis] (n) • peaceful (adj) ['pi:sfʊl] • desire [di'zaiə] (n) khát khao • Selfish [‘selfi] (adj) ích kỉ • loving hòa bình ['lʌviη] (adj) • concern lí tưởng âu yếm, đằm thắm [kən'sən] (n) quan tâm • to be similar to giống nhau, tương tự • to let sb down bỏ rơi • to face đương đầu, đối phó • the chemist’s [‘kemist] (n) cửa hàng dược phẩm • the butcher’s ['but∫ə] (n) cửa hàng thịt GRAMMAR ARTICLES MẠO TỪ Mạo từ xác định (definite article): THE - Dùng trước danh từ người hay vật nhắc đến trước : I bought a shirt and a pullover this morning Unluckily, the pullover is too tight - Dùng trước DT mà người nói người nghe biết, dù chưa nhắc đến : Ex Where’s the bathroom? – Over there, in the corner - Dùng trước danh từ vật : the sun, the moon, the earth, the sky… - Trước tính từ dùng danh từ để nhóm : The rich should help the poor - Trước danh từ xác định cụm từ phía sau : The girl in blue… The boy that I met… the man with the red banner… the place where I met him … the tower of London… - Trước dạng so sánh số thứ tự: Page 134 ENLISH 12-SUPPLEMENT-BAOTRAN The first week, the best day, the most beautiful… - Trước tên đại dương, sông núi, sa mạc, phương hướng … The Pacific Ocean, the Alps, the Sahara, the Thames, the Nile, in the east… - Tên nhạc cụ nhóm nhạc : the guitar, the piano, the Beatles … Mạo từ không xác định (indefinite article) : a, an (trước danh từ đếm được) a dùng trước phụ âm an dùng trước nguyên âm (a, e, i, o, u) - Khi đề cập lần đầu tiên: I met a good person on the street - Trước nghề nghiệp đó: My father is a doctor - Trước đối tượng riêng lẻ, có nghĩa ‘một’ : 60 kilometres an hour - Trong câu cảm thán với danh từ đếm được: What a beautiful day! Such a pretty girl! Không dùng mạo từ - Trước tên quốc gia : Japan, China … Trừ: The United States, The United Kindom, The Philippines, The Netherlands - Trước tên ngôn ngữ, bữa ăn, môn thể thao : French, English…, breakfast, lunch, dinner…, football, volleyball … - Trước tước hiệu, núi, ao hồ : Queen Elizabeth, President Obama, Mount Everest … Exercise Put in a / an or the where necessary or Ø (khơng thêm cả) I don’t usually like staying at ………… hotels, but last summer we spent a few days at a very nice hotel by the sea …… tennis is my favourite sport I play once or twice … week if I can, but I’m not …very good player I won’t be home for …….dinner this evening I’m meeting some friends after ….work and we’re going to … cinema ….unemployment is increasing at the moment and it’s getting difficult for … people to find … work There was … accident as I was going … home last night Two people were taken to …hospital I think most accidents are caused by … people driving too fast Carol is … economist She used to work in … investment department of … Lloyds Bank Now she works for … American bank in … United States A: What’s … name of … hotel where you’re staying? B: … Imperial It’s in Queen Street in … city center It’s near … station I have two brothers: … older one is training to be … pilot with British Airways, …younger one is still at … school When he leaves … school, he wants to go to …university to study law Page 135 ENLISH 12-SUPPLEMENT-BAOTRAN Last night we had …… terible storm Our children were frightened by …… thunder 10 Frank Lloyd Wright is …… name of ……… famous architect He is …… architect who designed ……… Guggenheim Museum in New York PREPOSITION I Giới từ thời gian: * Cụm thời gian không cần giới từ: IN: vào lúc, vòng last night morning Cách dùng: - năm, tháng - mùa, khoảng thời gian in September 1990 the morning / afternoon / evening these days next year nowadays every day today yesterday tonight (on) that day (in) the previous day the next few years three weeks this week * có hoăc giới từ: spring the night (on) the following Sunday II Giới từ nơi chốn: in fifteen minutes : in AT: vào lúc at London night /noon / midnight the box (hoäp) weekend the field that time the corner of the room at present : kế, at Christmas the door the library the moment the theatre the age of 18 the table ON: vào lúc home * Cách dùng: - thứ, ngày, on the room the schoolyard o’clock lunch(time) tomorrow school Tuesday Page 136 ENLISH 12-SUPPLEMENT-BAOTRAN 7th July sea (đi biển) that day the seaside Thursday afternoon the corner of the street The morning of the 8th On: treân Christmas day on holidays the floor the wall From … to … : từ … đến … the ceiling during diễn table the show : buổi trình the farm for + ktg : since 1998 : kể từ by Friday : trước thứ sáu over eight years : tám năm in front of my house: trước nhà behind the park : đằng sau opposite the bank ngân hàng : đối diện above tranh the picture : below văn the paragraph : dùi đoạn under the chair (đươc che, bao) : ghế between Asia and America : (hai vật) among the trees trở lên) over the village động, bao phủ) across the street đường : (3 : (chuyển : băng ngang qua BE + ADJ + PREP: be afraid of : e sợ be acquainted with be acceptable to sb: chấp nhận be accustomed to : quen với be agreeable to sth/sb chấp nhận : quen với be ahead of Page 137 : (được) : trước, sớm ENLISH 12-SUPPLEMENT-BAOTRAN be amazed at / by : ngạc nhieân be annoyed with sb at / about sth : bực be absent from: vắng mặt be different from / to : khaùc be available for sth ; to sb be difficult for : khó khăn be famous for : tiếng be bored with : chán be fed up with : chán be capable of : có khả naêng be fond of be aware of be clever at : sẳn có : nhận biết : khéo léo, linh hoạt be confident of sth ; in sb tưởng : tin be confused about nhầm lẫn : be contrary to be crowded with đúc be easy for : thích be friendly with/ to thân thiện be full of : đầy be good/ bad at : giỏi be harmful to : trái ngược : chơi thân/ : có hại be interested in : đông : dễ dàng : say mê be involved in : lieân quan be keen on : say mê be excited at / about : hứng thú be kind to be late for : treã be proud of : tự hào : may mắn be quick at : nhanh nhaïy be lucky for sb be open to cho be perfect for be rich in : mở cửa be similar to : tương tự be pleasant to sb mật : thân be popular with biến : phổ be sad about : có mặt Page 138 : chòu to sb : chòu trách nhiệm báo cáo : giàu có : an toaøn be present at be responsible for sth trách nhiệm : hòan hảo be safe from : tử tế : buồn be satisfied with mãn : thoả be serious about túc : nghiêm be short of : thiếu be skilful at : khéo léo ENLISH 12-SUPPLEMENT-BAOTRAN be skilled at / in leùo : kheùo be sorry for sb /sth ; about sth tội nghiệp cho , xin lỗi be successful in công be surprised at / by look after chăm sóc : look at : chán : mệt (kết quả) be useful for : hữu dụng be worried about : đón , nhặt prevent sb from + Ving / sth : ngăn chặn : ngạc nhiên from : nhìn vào pick sb / sth up : thành be tired -of : protect sb from / against sth bảo vệ : provide - sb with sth cung caáp : sth for sb : : lo laéng thank sb for + Ving cám ơn vê : remind sb of + Ving / sth nhớ : gợi apologize to sb for + Ving / sth loâi : xin run out ( of sth) cạn kiệt : get along (with sb / sth) thuận, ăn ý get on (with sb / sth ): tiếp tục get up dậy stay up khuya : thức take care of sóc : chăm : hoà : thức talk / speak to sb noùi : look forward to + Ving / sth: mong moûi tell sb (about) sth báo, nói với : (be likely + to –inf; be lucky to sth / that + clause) VERB + PREP: accuse sb of ving / sth : toá caùo Be about to –inf agree with sb about/ on sth : đồng ý Be on the point of + Ving agree with sth kieán) apply for arrive in /at : đồng ý ( với ý : nộp đơn : tin tưởng belong to : thuộc break out Page 139 : saép believe in borrow sth from sb : đến : : mượn : bùng nổ ENLISH 12-SUPPLEMENT-BAOTRAN call off : huỷ bỏ complain (to sb) about sth nàn concentrate on happen to xảy (với) : phàn consider sb as sth : gặp khó khăn : chúc hear –of sth / sb : xem xét depend on thuộc from sb : phụ die of sth : chết divide sth into … thành : chia dream about / of : have (no / any ) difficulty + Ving : tập trung congratulate sb (on sth) mừng sb / sth : mơ : vứt bỏ give up : bỏ laugh at nhạo : cười leave (sw) for sw đến … : rời … live on sth nhờ vào : sống go away : xa go for a walk : dạo go off : nổ, nhã đạn,reo go out : tắt ( lửa , đèn) go over : xem kyõ regard go shopping / fishing / swimming mua sắm/ câu cá/ bơi : nhận tin từ put off get rid of : nghe nói : trì hoãn A as B : xem search (sw) for sth : tìm, lục suffer from : đau khổ take part in : tham gia take place : dieãn think of / about : nghó translate sth into sth : dòch … sang : turn on / off : mở/ tắt wait for : chờ VERB + VING enjoy + Ving : thích avoid : tránh consider : xem xét finish : hoàn thành can’t help nhòn : can’t stand/ bear chòu đựng : be worth : đáng VERB + ADJ seem + adj : dường look Page 140 : trông ENLISH 12-SUPPLEMENT-BAOTRAN feel : cảm thấy get (turn) : trở nên become : trở nên appear : trông có ve VERB + N + PREP: catch sight of : bắt gặp, thấy feel pity for : thương xót feel regret for : hối tiếc, ân hận feel sympathy for : thông cảm give birth to : sinh give place to : nhường chỗ give way to chòu thua make a fuss over / about ó have a preference for : thích have an effect on hưởng : ảnh have an influence on : ảnh hưởng keep correspondence with thư từ với : liên hệ keep pace with : sánh bước keep up with : theo kòp lose sight of thấy make allowance for : chiếu cố make fun of : đùa cợt make room for : dành chỗ cho make up one’s mind : đònh make use of dụng nhượng bộ, : sử dụng, lợi pay attention to : ý put a stop to : chấm dứt put an end to : kết thúc set fire to : thiêu huỷ take / have an interest in take / have pity on xót take account of đến : hút, không lose touch with : liên lạc lose track of : dấu make a contributtion to góp : đóng make a decision on đònh : : say mê : thương : kể đến, tính take advantage of tận dụng : lợi dụng, take care of : chăm sóc take note of : ghi nhớ, take notice of : ý take pride in : hãnh diện ý MULTIPLE CHOICE Sometimes Mr Pike has to work very late _ night to some important experiments a in : làm ầm b at c for Page 141 d on ENLISH 12-SUPPLEMENT-BAOTRAN Peter was _ a hurry to go so he did not stop to greet me a in b on c with d over Where is Jimmy? - He is work He is busy his monthly report a on / for b in / about c to / through d at / with With greatly increased workloads, everyone is _ pressure now a under b above c upon d out of c to d through It's hard work looking _ three children all day a after b up If you have ever watched television, you have seen plenty _ drug ads a with b of c for d about c over d off The space shuttle crashed and went _ in flames a of b for Elevators in tall building make the top floors accessible _ everybody a to b with c about d at While I am waiting _ my bus, I often listen _ music a on / at b for / to c toward / about d upon / in 10 Those spacecrafts are used taking photographs _ space a about / through b for fin c of / at d in / off 11 Will you take care _ my little dog when I am _ business? a through / away b about / at c for / over d of / on 12 According _ Bill, there's something wrong _ my computer a after / for b on / about c to / with d upon / at c on / for d at / with 13 He depends _ his sister _ assistance a to / from b from / in 14 Pay more attention _ picture and you can find out who is the robber a to b for c at d on c forward d at 15 She looked _ me, smiling happily and confidently a on b over 16 I have never seen such a beautiful dress _ you before a at b in c on Page 142 d for ENLISH 12-SUPPLEMENT-BAOTRAN 17 Small children are often told that it is rude to point _ other people a on b to c at d for 18 The school library is open _ all of the students and the teaching staff of the school a for b over c to d among 19 I have just taken a Test of English as a Foreign Language or TOEFL _ short a of b in c on d for 20 In England schooling is compulsory _ all children from the age of to 16 a with b for c to d over 21 In Vietnam a school year lasts for nine months and is divided _ two terms a into b to c from d on 22 You can meet Mr Pike, who is _ behalf _ the university to solve the problems of foreign students a on / of b in / for c with / at d for / at 23 Many parents not let their children make a decision _ their future career a in b about c on d out 24 You are old enough I think it is high time you applied _ a job a in b of c for d upon 25 I have just been called _ a job interview I am so nervous a for b in c over d with 26 It is of great importance to create a good impression _ your interviewer a on b about c for d at c in d for 27 Good preparations _ your job interview is a must a with b upon 28 You should show the interviewer that you are really keen _ the job you have applied a in b for c on d over 29 They held a party to congratulate _ their son's success to become an engineer a with b on c for d about c on d with 30 It is quite important _ me to get on and think a of b to 31 If you think you may be allergic to a food or drink, eliminate it _ your diet a for b without c from Page 143 d on ENLISH 12-SUPPLEMENT-BAOTRAN 32 Economic reforms are often carried _ to promote the developing of a country a out b on c for d in 33 Being aware _ the importance of economic reforms, the Vietnamese Communist Party initiated an overall economic reform policy a for b at c of d in 34 There was a shortage _ food and safe water after the flood a on b with c for d of 35 The new measures are aimed _ increasing the productivity of crops a at b over c upon d beyond 36 She is looking _ a new place to live because she does not want to depend _ her parents any more a for / on b after / with c up / forward d at / into 37 I was brought _ in the countryside by my aunt after my parents had pass _ a on / over b for / on c on / off d up / away 38 Due to industrialization, we have to cope the fact that many species are danger _ extinction a over / at / for b at / upon / over c for / on / with d with / in / of 39 Boys! Put your toys It is time to go to bed Don't stay _ late a off / on b away / up c down / off d around/ for 40 She intended to quit her job to stay _ home and look _ her sick mother a in / at b at / after c for / over d up / on 41 He is very worried _ his new job because he is not quite prepared _ working a on / over b to / off c about / for d in / at 42 Instead _ petrol, cars will only run solar energy and electricity a of / on b for / by c in / over d from/ upon 43 She has a promising future ahead _ her a for b from d of c on 44 If you have ever watched television, you have seen plenty _ drug ads a with b of c for d about 45 The space shuttle crashed and went _ in flames a of b for c over d off 46 Elevators in tall building make the top floors accessible _ everybody a to b with c about d at 47 While I am waiting _ my bus, I often listen _ music a on / at b for / to c toward / about d upon / in 48 Those spacecrafts are used taking photographs _ space a about / through b for fin c of / at d in / off Page 144 ENLISH 12-SUPPLEMENT-BAOTRAN 49 Will you take care _ my little dog when I am _ business? a through / away b about / at c for / over d of / on 50 According _ Bill, there's something wrong _ my computer a after / for b on / about c to / with d upon / at 51 Attending all the lectures is important us A for B to 52 Smoking is to your health A good B serious C at D on C accustomed D harmful 53 I am sorry the noise last night We were having a party A in B at C about 54 I am sure you are capable guiding the tourists A of B on C for 55 It’s very kind him to it for us A about B of C to 56 He is very keen English, but he is not good listening A at/ on B on/ at C at/ at 57 Your hairstyle is quite similar me A of B to C from 58 Hurry up or you will be late school A on B in C to 59 What he said was contrary common sense A for B about C of 60 I don’t think he was present the meeting yesterday A about B in C at 61 Are you serious learning to be an architect? A for B about C with 62 She has become very famous her novels A for B about C on 63 What is the difference a boat and a ship? A between B from C under 64 We are all bored this game A about B at C for 65 The cameras prevent motorists speed A by B from C for 66 A great number of people are involved the use of English A in B on C at 67 English is used an access to world scholarship and world trade A to B for C like 68 There were a power failure and all the lights went A up B out C after 69 The police went the burglars A after B over C down 70 We are going a few days for the holidays A away B up C on 71 The dog wants to go towards the fire A away B back C after 72 The prize of petrol is going because the cost of the exploitation is too high A down B up C along Page 145 D with D about D with D to/ of D with D for D to D on D at D in D with D with D with D to D as D along D up D out D along D on ENLISH 12-SUPPLEMENT-BAOTRAN 73 Go your work carefully before you hand it in A over B up C back 74 As time goes my memory seems to get worse A down B by C out 75 You should try to study hard to your classmates A make fun of B keep pace with C lose track of attention to 76 The man whom you on the bus yesterday is my father A took notice of B made fuss over C put a stop to room for 77 He was very angry because they him A took account of B set fire to C made fun of with 78 The teacher made allowance his marks because his father was in hospital A up B for C to 79 Write your name the top of the page A in B at C to 80 Mozart was born in Salzburg 1756 A at B on C in 81 Saturday night I went to bed 11 o’clock A At/ on B In/ at C On/ at 82 These days everybody is aware the dangers of smoking A up b of C to 83 Many young people want to be independent their parents nowadays A on B up C from 84 Why are two schools so from each other A similar B same C different The child is very at arithmetic A quick B prefect C sad Page 146 D into D away D pay D made D lost touch D of D with D from D At/ to D with D of D afraid D rich ... visitors there Most of … Mentioned Shakespeare, the Queen, village inns, English folk dancing, football hooligans, umbrellas, English castles, cricket, and fish and chips a So b Although c Unless... went to a language school in England and stayed with a host family At that time I was (1)……… at English and couldn’t understand them very well, but I could see they were more than a little mad... were really (3)……… of their house and (4)… of getting even a bit of dirt on their carpet But my first big problem was in the bedroom I am (5)……… to cats and there, sitting on the bed, which was