ZIM reading keywords IELTS 13 kho tài liệu học tiếng anh

Table of Contents About ZIM Academic English School – Eduvator JSC What is this book for? Why this book? Acknowledgement Test Reading Passage Reading Passage 11 Reading Passage 18 Test 23 Reading Passage 24 Reading Passage 29 Reading Passage 34 Test 39 Reading Passage 40 Reading Passage 46 Reading Passage 50 Test 54 Reading Passage 55 Reading Passage 60 Reading Passage 65 ANSWER KEY 70 http://zim.vn/tu-sach-ielts-band-8/| Tủ sách IELTS Band About ZIM Academic English School – Eduvator JSC EDUVATOR JSC –The Education Innovators is an educational organization established in 2016 We are aspired to bring about positive social changes and provide premium educational services to promote students’ intellectual development ZIM Academic English School is a language training project managed by EDUVATOR JSC We deliver a range of high quality courses to help students internationally succeed in recognized getting an certificate in English proficiency, such as IELTS, TOEIC, TOEFL etc We also offer consultancy and orientation for students and adults who want to acquire international education and live overseas We always pride ourselves in our professional and efficiency-oriented training and student support systems that not only guarantee success but also provide a great deal of enjoyable learning experiences For putting such priority on quality, thousands of our students managed to achieve their goals, and we are able to establish and build up great trust from our students http://zim.vn/tu-sach-ielts-band-8/| Tủ sách IELTS Band What is this book for? This book is for those who need further practice on Vocabulary in the Reading tests of Cambridge IELTS 13 Why this book? While many words in the reading texts are very useful, many learners complain that Cambridge IELTS are somewhat boring and unhelpful because there are only tests, and they are unable to recall those words When they see them again, they end up unable to retrieve the exact meanings of the words Paul Nation, a celebrated linguist, has suggested that a person needs to encounter a word at least 516 times in order to actually produce them as their own language Therefore, more exercises are needed Acknowledgement I would like to thank my team for their contributions, without which it would not have been possible to complete this book My special thanks go to our groups of authors: Mr Do Nguyen Dang Khoa, Mr Hoang Anh Khoa, Mr Vo Ngoc Hau, Mr Nguyen Tran Khanh Trung I am also grateful to ZIM’s Design Team for editing every page of this publication Nguyen Anh Toan Editor and Team Manager Academic Director – ZIM Academic English School Project Manager – Eduvator JSC http://zim.vn/tu-sach-ielts-band-8/| Tủ sách IELTS Band Test http://zim.vn/tu-sach-ielts-band-8/| Tủ sách IELTS Band Reading Passage Glossary Words and Phrases Definition In the text inhabitant (n) a person that lives in a New Zealand is a small country of four particular place million inhabitants travelling a long distance, The visitors arrived after a long-haul especially by air flight a series of thing such as Tourism New Zealand launched a television advertisements or campaign to communicate a new brand posters that try to persuade position to the world long-haul (adj) campaign (n) people to sth e.g buy a new product exhilarating (adj) making you feel excited and New Zealand’s scenic beauty, full of energy exhilarating outdoor activities and authentic Maori culture on a regular basis regularly participating businesses were able to (adv) update the details they gave on a regular basis evaluation (n) the process of judging the website underwent an independent something’s quality, evaluation importance, or value blockbuster (n) itinerary indicate a book or film that is very blockbuster films which had made use successful of New Zealand’s stunning scenery a detailed plan or route of a travellers devise their own customised journey itineraries show according to the season and indicating distances and times http://zim.vn/tu-sach-ielts-band-8/| Tủ sách IELTS Band 10 inclusion the act of including someone anyone could submit a blog of their New or something as part of a Zealand travels for possible inclusion on group, list etc the website 11 set up establish The website was set up 12 undertake to something ,esp The more activities that visitors something that will take a undertake, the more satisfied they will long time or be difficult be seem it appears that visitors to New Zealand 13 appear don’t want to be ‘one of the crowd’ 14 be composed of to be formed from different New Zealand is a small country with a things visitor economy composed mainly of small businesses 15 infrastructure the basic systems and services a safe English-speaking country with a e.g transport and power reliable transport infrastructure supplies that a country or organization uses in order to work effectively 16 underlying real but not immediately the underlying lessons apply anywhere obvious http://zim.vn/tu-sach-ielts-band-8/| Tủ sách IELTS Band Practice Exercise 1: Circle the correct answer Learning to windsurf is tiring but exhilarating/exhausting Water is composed/created of hydrogen and oxygen A detailed itinerary/blockbuster was handed to each member of the tour After careful inclusion/evaluation, the judge eventually reached a verdict We are unable to find the undertaking/underlying cause of such a plunge in sales Muscles are comprised/compound of two different kinds of protein We set off/up at and arrived at the location at 10 Exercise 2: Rewrite the following sentences The Lord of The Rings is a very successful movie The man seems to know nothing about the incident Muscles consist of two kinds of protein They have established a new conservation zone in this region Those who exercise regularly may be less likely to suffer from stress We have been carrying out a very challenging task http://zim.vn/tu-sach-ielts-band-8/| Tủ sách IELTS Band 8 Exercise 3: Fill in each blank with an appropriate word There are TWO extra words that you not need to use You may want to change the word form if necessary undertake – indicate – infrastructure – underlying – campaign – regular – composed – long-haul – inhabitant – itinerary Those goods are checked on a basis Activists have launched a lot of against anti-LGBT acts Monowi is the most remote town in the world – its mayor is also the only of the town! Returning from a flight, they decided to have a short nap Stress is the cause of many health problems The research has that drinking juice does not help you lose weight More money should be invested in education, health care and A short excursion in the safari is included in the Collocations for Speaking and Writing campaign launch a campaign, an intensive campaign, a fund-raising campaign on a basis on a regular basis, on a daily basis, on a permanent basis, on a temporary basis undertake undertake a task, undertake a project, undertake research, undertake a challenge underlying underlying cause, underlying reason, underlying principle, underlying problem, underlying message Exercise 4: Fill in each blank with one word You may refer to the Table above • The authority has (1) _ a (2) _ campaign to build a retirement home for the elderly in the village http://zim.vn/tu-sach-ielts-band-8/| Tủ sách IELTS Band PASSAGE 2: Reading Passage Exercise 1: Circle the correct answer The sea walls along the coast are being reinforced with tons of cement Parents are advised not to show favoritism towards any one of their children These groundbreaking discoveries changed the way historians looked at feudalism The teacher has an empathetic heart toward underprivileged people Some types of mental illness can be triggered by food allergies The singer’s cheerful disposition made her popular To appreciate the beauty of nature relies upon your noticing its subtleties The placebo could be powerful because it meets some psychological need for attention and treatment Exercise 2: Rewrite the underlined parts without changing their meanings The company’s management should be more attuned to employees’ voices in the future The school board has continually take no notice of the complaints of parents Fears for the safety of the kidnap victims have been fueled by rumors of new terrorist threats The sun emerged from behind the clouds The school has to rely on the goodwill of the parents to raise money Questions about the meaning of life have always been perplexing to humankind A survey on customer satisfaction is being conducted The city has introduced a groundbreaking system of traffic control http://zim.vn/tu-sach-ielts-band-8/| Tủ sách IELTS Band 80 Exercise The scientists are looking into some psychiatric disorders emerging during adolescence Some patients find that certain foods trigger their stomachaches The nurse has always been compassionate and empathetic towards her patients Patriotism can also be manifested in the way the people value their heritages Workplace favoritism injures the sense of fair play in promotions, forcing employees to leave their organizations You will recognize the accent more effectively as your ears become more attuned The foundations need to be reinforced to prevent the building from sinking further into the ground Students of a nervous disposition tend to be less active in class Exercise 4: Fill in each blank with one word • It is undeniable that the company’s recruitment process displays a bias against women and minorities • Nations wishing to enter WTO have to abide by a code of conduct • Musical talent usually manifests itself in childhood • Some people think that teenagers who engage in illegal conduct should receive the same punishments as adults http://zim.vn/tu-sach-ielts-band-8/| Tủ sách IELTS Band 81 PASSAGE 3: Exercise 1: Circle the correct answer The series contains many great profound insights into human instincts The mindset of the previous generation was definitely more obedient than today's The young man works hard for money, and he also has aspirations to move on up into management Taking vitamins can counteract some bad eating habits The governing agency is fully committed to reinvigorating the economy of the region To stay emotionally healthy, avoid interacting with those who are infused with resentment and hatred We were amazed at the size and opulence of the rooms The charity organization has a strong commitment to taking care of poor children in the state Exercise 2: Rewrite the underlined parts without changing their meanings The young violinist gave a characteristically adept performance Many environmentally friendly features have been incorporated in the design of the building The victim eventually managed to identify her attacker in court The workers blamed the misleading article for attracting bad publicity for their company and jeopardizing their livelihood The hotel wants to augment its business by adding a roof-top food court These new energy technologies are aimed at counteracting the effects of global warming The vice-president's speech engendered continuing controversy They hope the tax cuts will reinvigorate the economy Exercise Other scholars were truly impressed with the student’s knowledge and profundity Workers are required to wear protective apparels The company will have to change its whole mindset if it is to survive When he was 10, the young man had aspirations to play professional basketball The year 2008 saw a downturn in car sales The gecko is remarkably adept at hiding itself in the leafy bush The office worker couldn’t attend the evening class because of work commitment Schools in the state are taking action to counteract violence http://zim.vn/tu-sach-ielts-band-8/| Tủ sách IELTS Band 82 Exercise 4: Fill in each blank with one word • The student worked extremely hard to achieve/fulfill his childhood aspirations to become a surgeon • During a downturn in sales like we’re experiencing now, motivating your employees is a daunting task http://zim.vn/tu-sach-ielts-band-8/| Tủ sách IELTS Band 83 Test PASSAGE 1: Exercise 1: Use the correct word form of the words in brackets to fill in the blank Fishing is central to the survival of coastal villages The Dodo bird is an exotic animal that is very rarely seen New books are displayed in a prominent position on tables at the front of the store Good weather means that the farm’s crop yield was quite excellent I just cannot tolerate his behavior anymore so I gave him harsh punishment We are unable to find the origin of this old painting Sarah has an intriguing personality She makes me curious Using cosmetics too much can be harmful to your skin Exercise 2: Use the correct word form of the words in brackets to fill in the blank It is difficult to determine whether his invention is original Good paintings usually have intriguing details Coconut oil is derived from coconuts My wife’s cooking is terrible, in fact, her dishes are inedible I have zero tolerance for annoying people Exercise 3: Fill in the blank with words from the glossary Unlike concrete houses, houses made from timber are very flammable Do not touch those dynamites, they might explode! He’s a very hardworking man who surmounts all challenges placed before him Our apple tree never yield any fruit It is important to get necessary nutrients from meat and vegetables Exotic animals are under governmental protection A majority of English words are simply derivatives of other words Exercise : Rewrite those sentences with words from the glossary Mining coal is central to the lives of people in this area Prominent issues should never be overlooked if we want to improve our company Agent 007, go and obtain some information about this bad guy Exercise http://zim.vn/tu-sach-ielts-band-8/| Tủ sách IELTS Band 84 Fill in each blank with ONE word Many kings and emperors in history came from working-class origin Kings of the Tran’s regime, for example, were fishermen before they rose to power Printed newspapers has been gradually considered an obsolete way of obtaining information Thousands of fans gathered to see the band in the flesh How can you treat your uncle like that? He’s your flesh and blood After years of relentless working, Peter finally took a prominent position in the company http://zim.vn/tu-sach-ielts-band-8/| Tủ sách IELTS Band 85 PASSAGE 2: Exercise 1: Complete the following sentences with the correct word forms It was the worst meal I’ve ever had in my life and I’m not exaggerating EXAGGERATION Excessive exposure to sunlight may lead to skin cancer EXPOSE His monotonous and repetitious lectures bore me stiff REPEAT Khoa is bilingual; it means that he can speak two languages LINGUAL Scientists theorize that there might be a parallel universe where THEORY everything on Earth is duplicated Exercise 2: Rewrite the following sentences Reading, Writing and Arithmetic are fundamental subjects that we are required to learn The new policy may negatively impact on people’s lives Being bilingual may help you find jobs easier It’s a daunting challenge to figure out the answer to this question Regardless of age, you are more than welcome to science The new policy may help boost the economy Exercise 3: Answer may vary http://zim.vn/tu-sach-ielts-band-8/| Tủ sách IELTS Band 86 PASSAGE 3: Exercise 1: Choose the appropriate word for each sentence I was astonished by how much she'd grown The area has been designated a world heritage site Drivers who exceed the speed limit can expect to be fined heavily A good way to make friends is to engage in conversations You should not buy items that exceed the budget Depictions of old folk tales are drawn on the cave walls Exercise 2: Use the correct word form of the words in brackets to fill in the blank When Jian heard the news of his army’s defeat, he could not hide his astonishment (ASTONISH) Everyone was astonished to hear the news of Tim and Mary’s engagement (ENGAGE) When it’s hot, water in lakes usually evaporates (EVAPORATION) This statue depicts a young man carrying a giant’s head (DEPICTION) At the conference, Monster Inc didn’t have anyone to represent them (REPRESENTATION) Exercise 3: Rewrite the sentences using words in the glossary The Bengal tiger inhabits the tropical jungles of Thailand The IELTS score of ZIM students exceeds expectations The book contains three chapters, all of which are very distinct It is necessary for students to engage in community work I was astonished by the number of people who disliked the Han Solo movie Exercise 4: Complete the following sentences They’ve been engaged in a heated debate for several hours Some couples thrive on conflicts What is shown on the Internet is far from the accurate/true representation of our country Ha Long Bay has been designated as the world’s natural heritage http://zim.vn/tu-sach-ielts-band-8/| Tủ sách IELTS Band 87 Test PASSAGE 1: Exercise 1 I hope you’ve made use of your time The book is expected to dominate the best-seller lists He had longer life expectancy than their parents, which was 40 years old The closure of these companies could pose a threat to jobs in the coal industry You must leave your full name and contact details when you phone I paid back the twenty dollars I'd borrowed Steve passed out on the floor and woke up in severe pain A roundabout is a structure in the road at a place where several roads meet You drive round it until you come to the road that you want Exercise Most of the cargo stayed (remained) intact after the explosion My parents hope that I could become a doctor but I am afraid I cannot live up to their expectations I have been waiting for her love for years and now my efforts have paid off Teenagers should learn how to make use of the time they have now The US desires to dominate the world politically Smoking reduces a person’s life expectancy We don’t think he is a good manager because he is incompetent The deal of 100,000 USD marks a significant turnaround in the company's fortunes When you first start your own business, you may face some challenges that are daunting 10 The ultimate task of teachers is to educate and inspire their students Exercise He said it is not possible to predict the ultimate outcome as it is still early I spent my all day to arrange that pile of miscellaneous papers Our team has not lived up to expectations this year because the manager set very high target in the last report This problem not only affects our sales figure but also the prestige of our company http://zim.vn/tu-sach-ielts-band-8/| Tủ sách IELTS Band 88 We have to say that we have to fire our new staff in HR department because I think she is an incompetent employee An aircraft overshot the runway and was severely damaged I don't see any vast turnaround in the way we business Keep trying before too late Human beings are faced with the daunting task of restoring the Ozone layer Exercise • Sandra was determined to become a doctor and her persistence paid off • This was a terrible crime and a severe punishment is necessary • Independence for the entire country was our ultimate objective in the war last century • Many of the old buildings are still intact after the earthquake last night • This great Independence Palace will be preserved (kept) intact and opened to the public 24/7 http://zim.vn/tu-sach-ielts-band-8/| Tủ sách IELTS Band 89 PASSAGE 2: Exercise 1 I find that I don't digest meat easily This is one of the best stretches of unspoiled coastline in the UK The Earth is the only planet that can sustain life Her company continued to flourish Micro-organisms decompose organic waste into a mixture of methane and carbon dioxide Only 40% of 5-year-olds have access to pre-school education The film has maintained its position as the public's favorite for another year Exercise Binh Ba is an island with clean and unspoiled beaches Summer is the best season of the year when tomatoes can flourish The war could impact on the economy on a global scale Due to the exploitation of the ocean by mankind, blue whales and other sea creatures are on the brink of extinction Chemical fertilizers that are used indiscriminately can cause long-term problems Salary scales in this city vary from million to million a month depending on different age groups No one can get around the problem of industrial waste in Ho Chi Minh City New products are being developed because most mosquitoes are growing resistant against the original insecticides In order to turn the deserts into fertile land, many experienced engineers built an 800-mile canal Exercise I was doing everything I could to nourish and protect my baby We have tried several different approaches, with varied degrees of success Wild plants flourish on the banks of the lake This house was assessed at £5 billion Policy-makers have a responsibility to understand the impacts of this law on the multitudes Its beautiful and unspoiled countryside offers many opportunities to relax and to enjoy the great outdoors The indiscriminate use of antibiotics can cause many problems Many companies were on the brink of bankruptcy due to the outbreak of civil war http://zim.vn/tu-sach-ielts-band-8/| Tủ sách IELTS Band 90 Exercise • A fertile mind or brain is active and produces a lot of interesting and unusual ideas • Leonora digested this piece of news with mixed feelings • It seems unlikely that our planet could really sustain a population of 11 billion • With a fertile imagination, you will produce something creative and that will make you popular • Indigenous people are proud of the fact they survived the colonial era and they are determined to flourish as well as to continue their traditions http://zim.vn/tu-sach-ielts-band-8/| Tủ sách IELTS Band 91 PASSAGE 3: Exercise 1 The kitchen is fully equipped with a state-of-the-art dishwasher, oven and sink Our dog eats a vast amount of food each day He's a strong advocate of animal rights Children were not allowed to attend public schools and many were illiterate There is a very moral tone to this book At school he was popular and self-confident, and we weren't surprised at his later success The holiday was an unforgettable experience Although there are many breeds of intelligent dogs, it is true that there are some that stand out above the others Exercise The answer to this question is self-evident because it is purely on the basis of common sense Romania badly needs aid to modernize its outmoded industries People doing yoga benefit from an increased feeling of wellbeing He strongly advocates free market policies and a multi-party system In Uganda, among those aged fifteen years and over, about 50 percent are illiterate He prides himself on being a highly moral person Exercise It's difficult to reconcile the demands of my job and the desire to be a good father The political system has become thoroughly outmoded Morals are principles and beliefs concerning right and wrong behavior They often have a sad and solitary life to lead Animal rights advocates argue that zoos are really animal prisons and very often cruel The vast majority of the eggs was cracked Do they really think horror fans are so illiterate 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Exercise • I am afraid that I felt ill-equipped to teach such young and talented children • At the age of 3, he had the intellectual capacity of a ten-year-old • Climate accounts for the alternation of vast areas of grass and trees which inevitably involve different ways of life http://zim.vn/tu-sach-ielts-band-8/| Tủ sách IELTS Band 92 • Generally, affairs, gambling, and abortion are deemed morally unacceptable by the largest number of people • Even the most principled and dedicated parents sometimes find that their teenagers not display appropriate moral values and self-discipline http://zim.vn/tu-sach-ielts-band-8/| Tủ sách IELTS Band 93 ... 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