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THE WORDS
1 ĐỀ BÀI
1 I love chips, but the doctor advised me not to eat food
A baked B fried C grilled D roast at
2 I’m sure the earth will have very few resources left
A lastly B in the end C at the end D last
3 Its important to keep your computer skills
A in fashion B up-to-date C trendy D latest
4 I think Mike is very at his job
A good B suitable C ambitious D responsible
5 The bungalow is situated one of the best residential areas
A on B in C to D of
6 They have got lots of furniture in their house
A sliding B fitted C spiral D antique
7 Sam loves his job it doesn’t pay very well
A although B beside C nevertheless D however
8 We bought this house because it is close the school
A with B to C in D at
9 Veronica broke the school rules so many times that the headmistress finally had no alternative
but to her
A export B deport C expel D eject
10 I’ll that mosquito if it settles on my arm
A slap B smack C stab D swat
11 His voice was barely above the loud music
A listened B clear C loud D audible
12 The shopping centre is easily from the motorway
A affordable B available C accountable D accessible
13 I feel so tired this morning I’ve been working hard
A each day B every day C all day D day by day
14 Guests are requested to state their for smoking or non-smoking accommodation upon
booking
A preference B likeness C care D inclination
15 All the in the company decided to write to the manager asking for a pay rise
Trang 2A staff B team C group D body
16 The company is moving its headquarters to a new with better links to the airport
A position B situation C location D place
17 He stood on the of the ship and watched the sea gulls dive for fish
A floor B ground C platform D deck
18 Those shoes your hand bag really well
A look B suit C fit D match
19 You are very if you think everything that you read about famous pop stars is true
A gullible B believable C trustworthy D faithful
20 As the train pulled into the , the passengers got ready to board it
A station B platform C dock D port
21 We sent a letter to the travel company to request a on winter destinations
A brochure B pamphlet C prospectus D leaflet
22 It’s a beautiful coat, but I’m afraid of it doesn’t me It’s too small
A suit B match C go with D fit
23 The old school doesn’t any more It was torn down in 1972
A remain B exist C be D stay
24 phoned while I was out, did they? I’m expecting an important call from the United States
A no one B none C no D nothing
25 How do you say the following score? “1-0”
A one zero B one nil C one oh D one nothing
26 The audience enjoyed the play so much that they for ten minutes
A booed B screamed C applauded D handed
27 Lisa was wearing a pure white dress, with a gold belt round her
A waist B hips C knees D bust
28 The secretary corrected all the in the computer printout
A prints B drawbacks C gaps D errors
29 That dress isn’t really tight It’ll when you wear it
A bend B expand C tretch D squeeze
30 Simon says he giving up studying French in school, as now he has been offered a job in
France
A regrets B upsets C misses D mourns
31 If you are caught coming into the country as an illegal immigrant, you will be
A dispatched B deported C discharged D dismissed
Trang 332 First we see their faces from far away, and then we see a
A side by side B close up C replay D foreground
33 I thought it was going to be a brilliant show because of the reviews, but it was only
A normal B common C usual D average
34 A donkey loudly all through the night
A cackled B brayed C neighed D roared
35 All the members of the had a party after the play was over
A scene B circle C cast D drama
36 In Paris, many parks use their surrounding walls or railings to paintings or photographs
during exhibitions
A handle B display C apply D locate
37 Many insects, such as wasps and ants, use their to touch objects
A aerials B ears C antennae D horns
38 Please note that the next programme is for children
A unsuitable B unusual C unmistakable D unreasonable
39 If you are going to give a talk, it is important when you can get to the end to have a strong
A outcome B final C completion D conclusion
40 John: “I’m going for a run Do you want to come?”
Alice: “You must be ! It’s snowing outside.”
A mad B hungry C busy D All are correct
41 He looked at the stars a telescope
A from B in C through D by
42 He seems of any humour whatsoever
A lacking B devoid C light D low
43 The octopus itself from larger fish by surrounding itself in a cloud of black ink
A secures B harbours C shelters D protects
44 Swallows cannot take off from the ground and like most birds They use wind currents to
through the air
A glide B flap C beat D skid
45 A large of the tree broke off in the storm
A trunk B bark C twig D branch
46 This of dog is very useful for hunting
A stock B clan C breed D tribe
47 There was field after field of golden waving in the wind
A bushes B corn C grass D herbs
Trang 448 She’s so , I can’t remember the last time she did a day’s work!
A hardworking B conscientious C diligent D idle
49 I’m going to a cake for his birthday
A bake B roast C cook D fry
50 Our villa in Greece is on the top of a hill overlooking some olive
A fields B groves C orchards D meadows
51 The sack with the vegetables was far too heavy for me to carry, so I it cross the floor
A threw B drew C trailed D dragged
52 After their catastrophic defeat the of the army made their way back to their mountain strong
holds
A survivors B remnants C wounded D deserters
53 My passport is so I can’t use it any longer
A ancient B outdated C dated D out of date
54 I hate the beginning of each year when all the start coming in and I have to find the money to
pay them all
A accounts B estimates C bills D receipts
55 I think we should have glass put in the bathroom window because people on the other side
of the street can see right in
A cracked B thick C patterned D frosted
56 Before beginning to use the paint, you should it in the tin
A roll B stir C turn D twist
57 My favourite Greece is stuffed tomatoes
A course B cuisine C plate D dish
58 Why are you ? Is anyone sleeping?
A whispering B mumbling C chatting D swearing
59 I’ll never understand this, hard I try!
A whichever B however C whenever D whatever
60 Some wild animals will become if they get used to people
A peaceful B organized C tame D petty
61 The children enjoyed rolling down the grassy
A mountain B slope C stone D cliff
62 The strong smell of garlic seemed to the whole flat
A pierce B penetrate C pervare D inhabit
63 He just sat there at me and I felt very uncomfortable
A glancing B staring C watching D seeing
Trang 564 You have to sleep under a net to avoid being bitten by
A lobsters B geese C cockroaches D mosquitoes
65 Frank has been the of the local history museum for over 10 years now
A escort B curator C dean D conductor
66 Visitors are kindly requested to from taking photographs inside the museum
A refrain B endeavour C elapse D grant
67 After five weeks, both parties in the strike agreed that it should be settled by
A adjudication B ballot C arbitration D tribunal
68 I don’t have to get up until ten o’clock tomorrow - what a !
A luxury B wealth C fortune D comfort
69 Water in the UK is , you can take it directly from the tap
A incurable B undrinkable C curable D drinkable
70 Which of the following adjectives can be used with “absolutely”?
“Have you seen Marie’s new boyfriend - he’s absolutely !”
A good-looking B gorgeous C handsome D attractive
71 He’s not crazy, he’s just a bit , that’s all
A eccentric B unreal C uncharacteristic D unique
72 The captain realized that unless immediate action was taken to discipline the crew, there
could be a on the ship
A riot B rebellion C mutiny D strike
73 Dear Sirs, I am writing in the response to your for a sales clerk in yesterday’s “Business
Man”
A publicity B announcement C propaganda D advertisement
74 Most of the victims died because they poisonous fumes
A suffocated B inhaled C inspired D gasped
75 He his life to the skill of the surgeons
A owes B keeps C preserves D maintains
76 His ideas about the future of the company did not with those of the chairman
A fit B go along C suit D tally
77 It’s difficult to repair a car unless you have the right
A appliances B instruments C tools D gadgets
78 My father likes to be called a “senior citizen”, an old age
A person B relative C gentleman D pensioner
79 , let’s start, shall we?
A Let me see B Mind you C Right D Well
Trang 680 She has made some very investments, which has earned her a lot of money
A shrewd B practical C bright D genial
81 The statement reported the survival of fifty people
A high B legal C official D top
82 Some psychiatrists argue that in the final parents are to blame for their children’s behavior
A case B analysis C collapse D experiment
83 She wanted to remove the color from the curtains, so she them
A rinsed B dried C dyed D bleached
84 If I had another $25,000 a year, I would consider myself
A well-deserved B well-off C well-made D well-done
85 My son has a big , he’s always telling stories about things which didn’t happen!
A imagination B action C illusion D collection
86 Cathy was wearing a black leather belt with a big silver
A fastener B button C buckle D link
87 She’s got the to do well
A potential B prospect C outlook D scope
88 How of me! I’ve locked myself out of flat!
A thick B silly C unwise D native
89 I’m not quite sure I understand completely Could you be a bit more ?
A punctilious B explicit C distinct D explanatory
90 The tourist’s camera was because he had bought it into the country illegally
A bereaved B deprived C confiscated D extorted
91 The intruder was badly by the guard dog in the palace garden
A damaged B mauled C eaten D violated
92 Large parts of Canada are No one lives there at all
A inhabited B uninhabited
C unlived D overpopulated
93 The roses were still in December when the first snow began to fall
A blossoming B blooming C fading D growing
94 If you want to know which companies to invest in, George can give you some
A clues B hints C words D tips
95 In the course of his long life in business, George G Mathews a substantial fortune
A amassed B compiled C totalled D assembled
96 In many games, we throw a dice (a six sided object), but what shape is it?
Trang 7A a pyramid B a sphere C square D a cube
97 It was very of you to notice the mistake -1 don’t think anyone else did
A sharp B sensible C intelligent D wise
98 Which sign might you see in the private land?
A Trespassers will be prosecuted B Flat to let
C Admission to ticket holders only D No vacancies
99 I do wish you’d stop making remarks all the time, David No one’s amused Don’t you realize how serious the problem is?
A facetious B comic C insincere D catty
100 I left London because I wasn’t the hectic lifestyle
A suited for B convenient for
C suitable for D suited to
101 What do you call the money that you might borrow in order to buy a house?
A a mortgage B a credit card C a loan D hire purchase
102 An accident on this road nearly every day
A happens B takes part C causes D results
103 Italian TV has a young composer to write an opera for the TV’s thirtieth anniversary
A appointed B commissioned
C consulted D ordered
104 The racing-driver climbed out of the wreckage completely
A unwounded B intact C unscathed D well-preserved
105 The banks the Government’s new proposals on credit control
A flourished B greeted C welcome D cheered
106 The judge him to five years in jail
A put B ordered C sent D sentenced
107 At the end of the day the shopkeeper walked to the bank, carried the day’s in a special bag
A income B takings C earning D profits
108 I have never seen Hamlet Can you give me a brief of the plot?
A extract B essence C survey D summary
109 She was promoted to a more senior in the company
A position B living C job D work
110 The Internet is an amazing of information
A source B origin C beginning D start
111 I don’t need to know the whole story, just give me the
Trang 8A essence B details C gift D summary
112 The cruise ship hit a rock and
A drowned B sank C flooded D crasged
113 The bus driver couldn’t the accident
A prevent B control C provide D protect
114 It’s dangerous to go near that building site as it is by a fierce dog
A defended B guarded C resisted D restricted
115 The judge recommended more humane forms of punishment for juvenile
A convicts B sinners C delinquents D villains
116 The tank of petrol was by a carelessly discarded cigarette end
A exploded B lit up C inflamed D ignited
117 The of the soldiers was high before the battle, because they were confident of victory
A mood B morale C moral D temper
118 Her training in accountancy provided a sound for work in the financial world
A footing B base C ground D basis
119 Each week at college, we learn a new with the computer
A experience B qualifications C skill D training
120 I had to shut the window because the noise outside was
A shouting B unbearable C in danger D enormous
121 You look in those shorts! They’re much too big for you
A ludicrous B unwise C unrealistic D impractical
122 He used to observe the stars from his attic through the
A roof window B cupola C skylight D attic window
123 There were some very people at that party last night They scared me a bit, actually
A unreal B remarkable C weird D uncharacteristic
124 Your leg isn’t broken but it is badly
A fractured B bandaged C bruised D bent
125 The players the referee’s decision
A disagreed B disputed C objected D contradicted
126 Excuse me, John, do you think I could your phone?
A use B lend C borrow D take
127 I’m not going to take the car to a garage because I think I can it myself
A renew B repair C do up D renovate
128 It was a very fashionable film years ago, but it looks now
Trang 9A dated B dilapidated C outdated D antique
129 John asked his parents if they would pay off his
A rents B credits C accounts D debts
130 In England, it is easy to drive at night because of the along the middle of the road
A cat’s eyes B lines C signposts D indicators
131 His views on education are somewhat
A expired B outdated C run-down D ancient
132 Some people don’t like curry from India or Thailand They say it’s too but I love it!
A sweet and sour B spicy and hot
C hot and spicy D sour and sweet
133 Can I have a return ticket to Oxford? Do you have for a £20 note?
A one B change C coins D money
134 Adults have to pay £2.50 to get in, but children under 14 are
A open B nothing C penniless D free
135 These flats are clearly for people to live in They should be pulled down immediately
A inconvenient B inappropriate C unfit D unsuited
136 The between the rich and the poor countries of the world is increasing daily
A space B distance C gap D interval
137 As the little boy cried, large rolled down his cheeks
A grips B puddles C tears D streams
138 John took US all out for a meal as a(n) treat
A special B unique C scarce D uncharacteristic
139 Although someone had seen him take the watch, he still it
A refused B denied C disowned D rejected
140 I had severe toothache and half my face was badly
A injured B rounded C exploded D swollen
141 I’ve got my keys Have you seen them anywhere?
A forgotten B wasted C missed D lost
142 It takes years to as a doctor
A practice B pass C qualify D complete
143 A: I think it’s going to rain again
B: It wouldn’t me, it hasn’t stopped all week!
A amaze B surprise C shock D astonish
144 The look he gave US seemed to disapproval
Trang 10A imply B hint C propose D warn
145 as the year 1000 B.C, the Greeks used mirrors made of highly polished metal
A In early B Soon C As early D Was as soon
146 He was angry because of the many of his privacy by journalists
A infiltrations B interferences
C invasions D interruptions
147 Most of the machines are as a result of an electric breakdown
A disused B idle C out of work D powerless
148 He was told that students over the age of twenty-six were not entitled to get a government to help with their studies
A grant B subsidy C aid D handout
149 Stop ! This has nothing to do with you
A gate crashing B introducing C involving D interfering
150 I’ve no idea how old she is Give me a Is she older or younger than you are?
A tip B guess C clue D track
151 I’m sorry to you, but could I make a phone call?
A trouble B upset C worry D mind
152 The TV announcer apologized for the breakdown and said that planed programs would be as soon as possible
A returned B resumed C repeated D recovered
153 It me how she manages to put up with him
A shatters B startles C stuns D amazes
154 I hate oranges I usually get my wife to do it for me since she has long nails
A skinning B slicing C peeling D cutting
155 The built onto the back of the house provided valuable extra space
A development B enlargement C growth D extension
156 Believing herself alone in the house, she was when she heard someone moving about in the
hall
A amazed B startled C incredulous D annoyed
157 Will you the baby for a minute while I make a phone call?
A mind B control C attend D settle
158 My passport last month, so I will have to get a new one
A ended B terminated C expired D elapsed
159 The sign “NO TRESPASSING” tells you
A not to photograph B not to smoke
Trang 11C not to enter D not to approach
160 When you , US a present
A come back-bring B go back-bring
C go back-take D come back-take
161 Doctors usually have to study for at least 7 years before becoming fully
A qualified B tested C approved of D examined
162 Fans often ask pop stars for their
A autograph B ignature C handwriting D graphic
163 Olympiakos 0-0 with Real Madrid in the first leg of the semifinal in Athens
A drew B equaled C equalized D shared
164 Motorists of speeding may be banned from driving for a year
A convicted B arrested C charged D judged
165 The proposed of Micro Industries and SJ Electronic would make the new company the
largest electronics firm in Britain
A combination B fusion C mixture D merger
166 You can’t enter this camp without from the General
A a control B a permit C a demand D an allowance
167 My grandparents usually about the happy old time when they live in the countryside
A recall B memorize C reminisce D remember
168 They finally the celebration after the sudden pause
A consumed B assumed C resumed D presumed
169 Many people consider a high education Without it, they can still be successful
A essential B dispensable C significant D fundamental
170 The Red Cross all over the world has carried out a lot of
A responsibilities B works C jobs D missions
171 From an early age, Wolfgang had a/an for music
A interest B passion C involvement D tendency
172 The majority of Asian students reject the American that marriage is a partnership of equals
A thought B view C look D attitude
173 The police promised him from prosecution if he co-operated with them fully
A safety B protection C immunity D absolution
174 I wouldn’t talk to people in such a rude way in case they hit me
A nerve B dare C dread D fear
175 The Martins have confirmed their strong to charity by donating a lump sum of money again
Trang 12A compliance B commitment C assignment D reliance
176 His of the safety regulations really cannot be ignored any longer
A disregard B unfamiliarity C carelessness D inattention
177 The Party has raised a number of to the reforms in the tax system
A problems B objections C difficulties D complaints
178 My older brother is extremely fond of astronomy He seems to a lot of pleasure from
observing the stars
A derive B possess C seize D reach
179 The of the main building will be complemented by the landscaper’s design
A outer B exterior C outing D external
180 She was with friends at school because she always made them laugh
A familiar B attractive C popular D considerate
181 The cliffs are being constantly by heavy seas
A eroded B worn C eaten D gulfed
182 He stealing the purse He said he wasn’t there at that time
A denied B refused C declined D confirmed
183 His illness made him of concentration
A incapable B powerless C unable D incompetent
184 It is said that this washing powder will clothes
A soften B enrich C shorten D widen
185 The of the pagoda in the water was very clear and beautiful
A sight B shadow C reflection D Mirror
186 When I came, the salesperson was to the customers how to use a new kind of washing
machines
A demonstrating B proving C exposing D teaching
187 A human being is of many, often conflicting, desires
A made B made up C consisted D created
188 The judge the murderer to a lifetime imprisonment
A convicted B sentenced C prosecuted D accused
189 All the people involved solemnly on the Bible to keep the secret
A promised B cursed C vowed D swore
190 The lecture hall gradually emptied as the professor on
A rambled B kept C dragged D passed
191 The little girl was full of towards her wicked stepmother
A retribution B resentment C reprisal D vengeance
Trang 13192 The manager did not offer her the job because of her untidy
A sight B view C presence D appearance
193 They all day swimming and sunbathing at the beach
A passed B used C spent D occupied
194 We didn’t to the station in time to catch the last train
A reach B get C arrive D come
195 The house we have rented is so we will have to buy some furniture such as beds, chairs,
tables, etc
A unrestored B unrepaired C unfurnished D undecorated
196 He me to believe that they had left the district
A made B led C assured D confirmed
197 The at the football match became violent when their team lost
A spectators B viewers C customers D observers
198 I have lived near the airport for so long now that I’ve grown to the noise of the
airplanes
A accustomed B unconscious C familiar D aware
199 I tried to them from going, but they wouldn’t take any notice
A warn B prevent C forbid D refuse
200 He having sent the anonymous letter
A refused B accepted C denied D opposed
201 Smoke, dirt and noise are all kinds of
A erosion B pollution C preservation D conservation
202 One of their new house is that it has no garden
A dislike B disadvangtage C pity D complaint
203 The school clock is not as as it should be, it is usually between one or two minutes fast
A true B accurate C strict D certain
204 His brother refuses to even listen to anyone else’s point of view He is very
A kind-hearted B absent-minded
C open-minded D narrow-minded
205 In many ways, she me of someone I knew at school
A remembers B recalls C resembles D reminds
206 She’s very good at of the others
A seeing B taking care C improving D imitating
207 He as if he had been a politician
Trang 14A spoke B talked C told D said
208 It is our responsibility to contribute to our own lives
A growing B heightening C bettering D increasing
209 In Vietnam, application forms for the National Entrance Examinations must be
before the deadline, often in April
A issued B signed C filed D submitted
210 I can’t word he is saying
A comprehend B understand C grasp D make sense
211 Jump in the car! There’s enough for you
A room B place C space D chair
212 Instead of being excited about the good news, Ted seemed to be
A ignorant B indifferent C unlikely D unexpected
213 Peter was ejected after committing five personal in water sport game yesterday
A mistakes B faults C fouls D errors
214 My mother me against staying late night after night to prepare for exams
A encouraged B warned C recommended D reprimanded
215 In order to be a good salesperson, you should have good communication
A skills B things C talent D means
216 Lorie is very thin, her younger sister, who is quite heavy
A dislike B dissimilar to C unlike D unlikely
217 The room was noisy and not very for studying
A suited B fitted C proper D suitable
218 The motorbike was badly smashed up but the rider escaped without any
A injury B wound C destruction D damage
219 You should bear in mind that the children of tender years are notoriously
A impressive B impervious
C impersonal D impressionable
220 We are a very family All of US have very close relationship with one another
A strange B friendly C typical D close-knit
221 Only 40 % of 5-year-olds have to pre-school children
A access B approach C denial D recognition
222 We can not only through words but also through body language
A speak B talk C communicate D interpret
Trang 15223 My mother her services for an environmental group She helps raise money to protect
wildlife
A identifies B encourages C shares D volunteers
224 Nobody can approve of his to work He is so irresponsible
A character B terms C attitude D relationships
225 He tends to forget things very quickly and behaves more and more like the typical professor
A clear-minded B absent-minded
C well-minded D cool-minded
226 Major fouls are by one minute in the penalty box
A forced B sentenced C penalized D prohibited
227 I assure you that I no hostile feeling toward you
A shelter B harbour C embrace D cover
228 When the bombing started, plans were made for an immediate of the city
A vacation B departure C exodus D evacuation
229 The hospital is now discounting 10% for standard operations and , ranging from having a
baby and treating a cataract to undergoing a heart bypass
A visits B medication C equipment D procedures
230 They showed a total for the local wildlife
A danger B ignorance C destruction D disregard
231 He sat there with his arms doing nothing, waiting for US
A flapped B folded C turned D twisted
232 Are you taking this semester?
A home economic B home economics
C house economics D house economic
233 A cooperative program between China and Germany on building Yangzhow, a famous
ancient city, into a(n) city has proceeded smoothly since it started in September last year
A ecological-friendly B ecology-friendly
C friendly-ecological D friendly ecology
234 She brought three children up
A single-minded B single-handedly
C single-mindedly D single-handed
235 Joe, remember that I’m you to see that there’s no trouble at the party on Sunday
A relying on B waiting for C believing in D depending on
236 The city has of young consumers who are sensitive to trends, and can, therefore, help
industries predict the potential risks and success of products
Trang 16A a high rate B a great level
C a high proportion D a high tendency
237 The documentary was so that many viewers cried
A touching B touchy C moved D moody
238 Space travel seemed but it has come true now
A disagreeable B disbelievable C unthinkable D unable
239 You can learn as much theory as you like, but you only master a skill by it
A training B practicing C exercising D doing
240 Please, from smoking until the plane is airborne
A resist B refrain C exclude D restrain
241 Although the twins look identical, they have widely opinions on almost every topic under
the sun
A distinct B divergent C dissimilar D distinguished
242 Patricia couldn’t be present at the meeting as the date with her holidays
A occurred B clashed C opposed D trucked
243 My on life has changed a lot since leaving university
A outlook B approach C view D purpose
244 He tries to himself with everyone by paying them compliments
A ingratiate B commend C please D gratify
245 It was found that he lacked the to pursue a difficult task to the very end
A commitment B persuasion C engagement D obligation
246 Half of the children were away from school last week because of of influenza
A an outbreak B a breakthrough C an outburst D a break-out
247 Our baseball team’s pitcher has a few habits, such as throwing exactly thirteen warm-up
pitches and never wearing socks
A critical B clear C eccentric D essential
248 The storm causing flooding and landslides in Miami prompted the government to hundreds
from coastal towns
A demolish B evaporate C evacuate D contribute
249 If you don’t know the meaning of any word, you should to your dictionaries instead of
asking me
A search B look up C refer D look
250 Although she has no in writing, she decided to be a writer when she learned that writers earn
a lot of money
A talent B interested C capable D keen
251 My wife is always when she gets her period and becomes angry at me for no reason at all
Trang 17A bad-tempered B talkative C content D jealous
252 Getting over a break-up is hard to do Instead of wallowing in your , try to take positive
steps to put your failed relationship behind you
A heartache B heartrob C heartburn D heartbeat
253 He has left his book at home That’s of him He always forgets things
A personal B characterized C typical D kind
254 After a lot of difficulty, he to open the door
A obtained B managed C succeeded D overcome
255 I have to to you, otherwise he will hear
A yell B whistle C soften D whisper
256 There’s to be frightened of the dog He’s quite harmless
A any reason B no fear C no need D no use
257 After closing the envelope, the secretary the stamps on firmly
A sucked B struck C stuck D licked
258 The teacher them the answer to the question
A explained B discussed C said D told
259 I think you should be Find out exactly what they want you to do before you agree
A fussy B conscientious C defensive D cautious
260 She lost her job because she was She made far too many mistakes
A incautious B rash C impulsive D inefficient
261 I realize now that I was too I should have thought about it for longer
A careless B hasty C snap D sloppy
262 The life of a spy is with danger
A stressful B intense C heavy D fraught
263 The railway station was full of asking passengers for money
A wanderers B beggars B petitioners D penniless
264 I asked him what to do but his instructions were so that I still didn’t understand
A illegible B muddled C inexplicable D garbled
265 The roof was damaged, and water from the ceilings in wet weather
A drained B spilled C dropped D dripped
266 The politician tried to arouse the crowd, but most of them were to his arguments
A dead B closed C indifferent D careless
267 After his service to the country, he was with a knighthood
A improved B raised C granted D honored
Trang 18268 They worked from dawn to dusk with such that they were exhausted
A detraction B boredom C debility D zeal
269 In the 1950 s, college students in the United Sates were often criticized for being , with no
interest in social affairs
A melancholy B apathetic C depressed D intolerant
270 There is a huge amount of associated with children’s TV shows nowadays
A sales B merchandising C manufacturing D produce
271 Skepticism is a belief that all beliefs can be proved false; thus, to avoid the of being
wrong, it is best to believe nothing
A penetration B unification C frustration D confidence
272 It is commonly thought that a tree standing alone is more struck, though in some forest
areas, lightning scars can be seen on almost every tree
A frequently B deliberately C predictably D astonishingly
273 I don’t like John His complaints make me angry
A constant B continuous C permanent D continual
274 He completely with what I said
A argued B agreed C complained D accepted
275 The use of vitamin and herbs has become increasingly popular among Americans
A components B materials C ingredients D supplements
276 Martha, Julia and Mark are 17, 19 and 20 years old
A respectfully B separately
C independently D respectively
277 The two sisters greatly each other
A identify B look after C resemble D care of
278 Don’t you think she bears an resemblance to his first wife?
A identical B uncanny C indifferent D uneasy
279 flowers are usually made of plastic or silk
A Unreal B False C Artificial D Untrue
280 That beautiful girl died of an morphine
A overweight B overhear C overdo D overdose
281 We want to meet the of this institute
A foundation B father C ancestor D founder
282 Most of the theories on left-hand traffic are
A opposing B opponent C confronting D conflicting
283 Surgeons now can do miracles to the physical which used to be untreatable
Trang 19A wrongdoings B malfunctions C abnormalities D conditions
284 You can buy cheap products from shops
A duty-freed B free-duty C free of duty D duty-free
285 I’ve been shopping all morning, and I feel
A exhausting B tiring C worn-out D breathlessly
286 The Golden Trident, the underwater equivalent of the Nobel Prizes, has been annually since
1960
A represented B rewarded C honored D awarded
2 ĐÁP ÁN GIẢI THÍCH CHI TIẾT
1 I love chips, but the doctor advised me not to eat food
A baked B fried C grilled D roast at
Đáp án B
Giải thích: fried (adj): được chiên
Đáp án còn lại:
baked (adj): được nướng
grilled (adj): được nghiền
roast (adj): được quay
Dịch nghĩa: Tôi thích khoai tây chiên, nhưng bác sĩ khuyên tôi không nên ăn đồ chiên dầu
2 I’m sure the earth will have very few resources left
A lastly B in the end C at the end D last
Đáp án B
Giải thích: in the end: lúc cuối, cuối cùng
Đáp án còn lại:
lastly (adv): cuối cùng (đứng ở đầu câu, trước dấu phẩy)
at the end + of + sth: cuối cùng của cái gì
at last: rốt cuộc, cuối cùng thì (đứng đầu câu)
Dịch nghĩa: Tôi chắc chắn sẽ còn lại rất ít tài nguyên trên trái đất
3 Its important to keep your computer skills
A in fashion B up-to-date C trendy D latest
Đáp án B
Giải thích: up-to-date (adj): cập nhật, hiện đại nhất
Cấu trúc: keep sth adj: giữ cái gì đó như thế nào
Đáp án còn lại:
in fashion: hợp thời trang, theo mốt
Trang 20trendy (adj): chạy theo mốt, theo xu hướng
lastest (adj): mới nhất
Dịch nghĩa: Điều quan trọng là phải luôn cập nhật kĩ năng máy tính của bạn
4 I think Mike is very at his job
A good B suitable C ambitious D responsible
Đáp án A
Giải thích: be good at sth: giỏi cái gì
Đáp án còn lại:
suitable to (adj): phù hợp với
ambitious for sth (adj): tham vọng về cái gì
responsible for sth (adj): chịu trách nhiệm cho cái gì
Dịch nghĩa: Tôi nghĩ Mike làm việc rất giỏi
5 The bungalow is situated one of the best residential areas
Dịch nghĩa: Ngôi nhà gỗ này nằm ở một trong những khu vực đông dân cư
6 They have got lots of furniture in their house
A sliding B fitted C spiral D antique
Đáp án D
Giải thích: antique (adj): cổ xưa
Đáp án còn lại:
sliding (adj): dễ trượt
fitted (adj): được cố định
spiral (adj): xoắn ốc
Dịch nghĩa: Họ có nhiều nội thất cổ ở trong ngôi nhà
7 Sam loves his job it doesn’t pay very well
A although B beside C nevertheless D however
Đáp án A
Giải thích: Cấu trúc: although/though/eventhough + s + V: mặc dù ai đó như thế nào
Trang 21Đáp án còn lại:
beside + N (prep): bên cạnh
nevertheless (conj): tuy nhiên (đứng đầu câu)
however = nevertheless (trạng từ liên kết): tuy nhiên
Dịch nghĩa: Sam yêu công việc của cậu ấy mặc dù mức lương không được cao
8 We bought this house because it is close the school
A with B to C in D at
Đáp án B
Giải thích: close to (adj): gần với
Dịch nghĩa: Chúng tôi đã mua ngôi nhà này bởi vì nó gần trường học
9 Veronica broke the school rules so many times that the headmistress finally had no alternative
export (v): xuất khẩu
deport (v): trục xuất (ra khỏi nước theo luật)
eject (v): phát ra
Dịch nghĩa: Veronica nhiều lần phạm lỗi đến nỗi cô hiệu trưởng cuối cùng không còn cách nào
khác là
đuổi học cô ấy
10 I’ll that mosquito if it settles on my arm
A slap B smack C stab D swat
stab (v): đâm vào dao găm
Dịch nghĩa: Tôi sẽ đập mạnh con muỗi nếu nó đậu lên tay tôi
11 His voice was barely above the loud music
A listened B clear C loud D audible
Đáp án D
Giải thích: audible (adj): có thể nghe được
Trang 22Đáp án còn lại:
(be) listened: được lắng nghe
clear (adj): rõ ràng
loud (adj): to
Dịch nghĩa: Giọng của anh ấy chỉ đủ nghe trong tiếng nhạc lớn
12 The shopping centre is easily from the motorway
A affordable B available C accountable D accessible
accountable (adj): có trách nhiệm
Dịch nghĩa: Từ đường cao tốc có thể dễ dàng đi đến trung tâm thương mại này
13 I feel so tired this morning I’ve been working hard
A each day B every day C all day D day by day
Đáp án C
Giải thích: all day: cả ngày (thường dùng với thì hiện tại hoàn thành tiếp diễn)
Đáp án còn lại:
each day: mỗi ngày
every day: mọi ngày
day by day: ngày qua ngày
Dịch nghĩa: Tôi cảm thấy rất mệt mỏi vào sáng nay Tôi đã làm việc vất vả cả ngày rồi
14 Guests are requested to state their for smoking or non-smoking accommodation upon
likeness (n): sự giống nhau
care (n): sự quan tâm
inclination (n): thiên hướng, xu hướng
Dịch nghĩa: Khách mời được yêu cầu nói rõ xem họ thích đặt phòng tại khu vực hút thuốc hay
không hút thuốc
15 All the in the company decided to write to the manager asking for a pay rise
Trang 23A staff B team C group D body
Đáp án A
Giải thích: staff (n): nhân viên (staff vừa là danh từ số ít vừa là danh từ số nhiều)
Cấu trúc: All the + N (số nhiều): Tất cả
16 The company is moving its headquarters to a new with better links to the airport
A position B situation C location D place
17 He stood on the of the ship and watched the sea gulls dive for fish
A floor B ground C platform D deck
platform (n): thềm ga, sân ga
Dịch nghĩa: Anh ấy đứng trên boong tàu và nhìn những chú chim mòng biển lặn tìm cá
18 Those shoes your hand bag really well
A look B suit C fit D match
Đáp án D
Giải thích: match st (v): phù hợp với cái gì (màu sắc, kiểu dáng)
Đáp án còn lại:
Trang 24Sự khác biệt giữa “suit” - “fit” - “match”: suit + sb: cái gì hợp với ai đó về màu sắc, kiểu dáng
fit + sb: cái gì hợp với ai đó về kích thước và hình dáng
look (v): trông, nhìn
Dịch nghĩa: Đôi giày này rất phù hợp với chiếc túi xách của bạn
19 You are very if you think everything that you read about famous pop stars is true
A gullible B believable C trustworthy D faithful
Đáp án A
Giải thích: gullible (adj): nhẹ dạ, cả tin
Đáp án còn lại:
believable (adj): có thể tin tưởng được
trustworthy (adj): đáng tin cậy
faithful (adj): trung thành
Dịch nghĩa: Bạn đừng bao giờ nghĩ rằng mọi thông tin về các ngôi sao nhạc pop nổi tiếng đều là
sự thật
20 As the train pulled into the , the passengers got ready to board it
A station B platform C dock D port
Đáp án A
Giải thích: station (n): nhà ga, trạm
Đáp án còn lại:
platform (n): thềm ga, sân ga
dock (n): vũng tàu đậu
port (n): cảng biển
Dịch nghĩa: Khi tàu vào ga, hành khách đã sẵn sàng lên tàu
21 We sent a letter to the travel company to request a on winter destinations
A brochure B pamphlet C prospectus D leaflet
Đáp án A
Giải thích: brochure (n): sách quảng cáo
Đáp án còn lại:
pamphlet (n): sách mỏng (bàn về vấn đê’ thời sự)
prospectus (n): tờ quảng cáo, tờ giao hàng
leaflet (n): tờ rơi, tờ truyền đơn
Dịch nghĩa: Chúng tôi đã gửi thư tới công ty du lịch để yêu cầu một cuốn sách quảng cáo về
những điểm đến trong mùa đông
22 It’s a beautiful coat, but I’m afraid of it doesn’t me It’s too small
A suit B match C go with D fit
Trang 25Đáp án D
Giải thích: Sự khác biệt giữa suit, fit, match, go with:
suit + sb: cái gì hợp với ai đó thường là về màu sắc, kiểu dáng
fit + sb: cái gì vừa vặn với ai đó thường là về kích thước và hình dáng
match + sth: cái gì phù hợp với cái gì về màu sắc, kiểu dáng
go with + sth: phù hợp với cái gì
Dịch nghĩa: Chiếc áo khoác này rất đẹp, nhưng tôi sợ nó không vừa với tôi Nó quá nhỏ
23 The old school doesn’t any more It was torn down in 1972
A remain B exist C be D stay
Đáp án B
Giải thích: exist (v): tồn tại
Đáp án còn lại:
remain + adj: vẫn còn, giữ
be: thì, là, ở (không đứng sau trợ từ)
stay + adj: ở mức như thế nào
Dịch nghĩa: Ngôi trường cũ đó không còn tồn tại nữa Nó đã bị tháo dỡ vào năm 1972
24 phoned while I was out, did they? I’m expecting an important call from the United States
A no one B none C no D nothing
Đáp án A
Giải thích: No one: không ai
Đáp án còn lại:
none of the/one’s/these/those + N (số nhiều): không trong những ai/cái gì
no + N: không có cái gì nothing: không gì
Dịch nghĩa: Không ai gọi điện trong khi tôi ra ngoài phải không? Tôi đang chờ một cuộc gọi
quan trọng từ Mỹ
25 How do you say the following score? “1-0”
A one zero B one nil C one oh D one nothing
Đáp án B
Giải thích: one nil = 1 - 0 được dùng trong tỷ số thể thao
Đáp án còn lại:
one zero: số 1 và số 0
one oh: được dùng trong văn nói nhiều hơn
one nothing: 1 và không gì cả
Dịch nghĩa: Bạn đọc tỷ số sau như thế nào? “1-0”
Trang 2626 The audience enjoyed the play so much that they for ten minutes
A booed B screamed C applauded D handed
hand (v): truyền tay, chuyển giao
Dịch nghĩa: Khán giả thích vở diễn này nhiều đến nỗi họ vỗ tay trong vòng 10 phút
27 Lisa was wearing a pure white dress, with a gold belt round her
A waist B hips C knees D bust
Dịch nghĩa: Lisa đang mặc một chiếc váy trắng tinh, với đai vàng quấn quanh eo
28 The secretary corrected all the in the computer printout
A prints B drawbacks C gaps D errors
Đáp án D
Giải thích: error (n): lỗi liên quan đến máy tính, máy móc điện tử
Đáp án còn lại:
print (n): bản in, dấu vết
drawback (n): hạn chế, khuyết điểm
gap (n): kẽ hở, chỗ trống
Dịch nghĩa: Thư ký đã sửa lại tất cả những lỗi sai trong tài liệu được in ra từ máy tính
29 That dress isn’t really tight It’ll when you wear it
A bend B expand C tretch D squeeze
Đáp án C
Giải thích: stretch (v): căng ra, giãn ra (quần áo, vải)
Đáp án còn lại:
bend (v): uốn cong, cúi
expand (v): mở rộng (diện tích, quy mô)
Trang 27queeze (v): ép, vắt
Dịch nghĩa: Chiếc váy này không hề chật Nó sẽ giãn ra khi bạn mặc nó
30 Simon says he giving up studying French in school, as now he has been offered a job in
France
A regrets B upsets C misses D mourns
Đáp án A
Giải thích: regret + V_ing: hối tiếc đã làm gì
regret + to + V: hối tiếc phải làm gì
Đáp án còn lại:
upset (v): làm rối bời, khó chịu
miss (v): nhớ, nhỡ điều gì
mourn for sth/sb (v): than khóc về điều gì
Dịch nghĩa: Simon nói anh ấy tiếc vì đã bỏ học tiếng Pháp ở trường, vì bây giờ anh ấy được mời
làm việc
tại Pháp
31 If you are caught coming into the country as an illegal immigrant, you will be
A dispatched B deported C discharged D dismissed
32 First we see their faces from far away, and then we see a
A side by side B close up C replay D foreground
Đáp án B
Giải thích: close up (adv): gần lại, xích gần
Đáp án còn lại:
Side by side: sát bên nhau, kề nhau
replay (n): chơi lại, làm lại
foreground (n): cận cảnh
Dịch nghĩa: Lúc đầu, chúng tôi nhìn nhau từ rất xa, và sau đó chúng tôi xích lại gần hơn
33 I thought it was going to be a brilliant show because of the reviews, but it was only
Trang 28A normal B common C usual D average
Đáp án D
Giải thích: average (adj): trung bình
Đáp án còn lại:
normal (adj): bình thường (trạng thái)
common (adj): phổ biến (độ nổi tiếng)
usual (adj): thường xuyên, như thường lệ
Dịch nghĩa: Tôi đã nghĩ đó sẽ là một chương trình đặc sắc qua nhiều lời nhận xét nhưng thực tế
nó chỉ ở
mức trung bình
34 A donkey loudly all through the night
A cackled B brayed C neighed D roared
Dịch nghĩa: Con lừa kêu be be suốt cả đêm
35 All the members of the had a party after the play was over
A scene B circle C cast D drama
Dịch nghĩa: Tất cả thành viên trong đoàn diễn đều dự bữa tiệc sau khi vở kịch kết thúc
36 In Paris, many parks use their surrounding walls or railings to paintings or photographs
Trang 29apply (v): sử dụng, áp dụng
locate (v): đặt, xác định vị trí
Dịch nghĩa: Trong suốt các buổi triển lãm ở Paris, nhiều công viên được dựng những bức tường
hoặc rào
chắn bao quanh để trưng bày tranh và ảnh
37 Many insects, such as wasps and ants, use their to touch objects
A aerials B ears C antennae D horns
38 Please note that the next programme is for children
A unsuitable B unusual C unmistakable D unreasonable
Đáp án A
Giải thích: to be (un)suitable for: (không) phù hợp cho
Đáp án còn lại:
unusual (adj): bất bình thường
unmistakable (adj): đáng tin cậy, không thể nhầm lẫn
unreasonable (adj): không hợp lý
Dịch nghĩa: Xin chú ý rằng chương trình tiếp theo không phù hợp cho trẻ em
39 If you are going to give a talk, it is important when you can get to the end to have a strong
A outcome B final C completion D conclusion
Đáp án D
Giải thích: conclusion (n): kết luận
Đáp án còn lại:
outcome (n): hậu quả, kết quả
final (n): vòng chung kết, kỳ thi tốt nghiệp
completion (n): sự kết thúc, sự hoàn thành
Dịch nghĩa: Nếu bạn chuẩn bị thuyết trình thì điều quan trọng là khi kết thúc bạn phải đưa ra một
kết
luận chắc chắn
Trang 3040 John: “I’m going for a run Do you want to come?”
Alice: “You must be ! It’s snowing outside.”
A mad B hungry C busy D All are correct
Dịch nghĩa: John: Tớ chuẩn bị chạy đây Cậu có muốn chạy cùng không?
Alice: Cậu điên rồi! Tuyết đang rơi bên ngoài kìa
41 He looked at the stars a telescope
in (prep): ở, trong by (prep): bang
Dịch nghĩa: Anh ta đã ngắm sao qua kính viễn vọng
42 He seems of any humour whatsoever
A lacking B devoid C light D low
Đáp án B
Giải thích: devoid of N (adj): thiếu cái gì
Đáp án còn lại:
lack of + N (n): sự thiếu cái gì
lack + N (v): thiếu cái gì
light (n): ánh sáng
low (adj): thấp, kém chậm
Dịch nghĩa: Anh ấy dường như chả có tý hài hước nào cả
43 The octopus itself from larger fish by surrounding itself in a cloud of black ink
A secures B harbours C shelters D protects
Đáp án D
Giải thích: protect sb from Sth/Ving: bảo vệ ai khỏi cái gì
Đáp án còn lại:
secure (v): đảm bảo
Trang 31harbour (v): che giấu, chứa chấp
shelter (v): che chở
Dịch nghĩa: Con bạch tuộc bảo vệ bản thân nó khỏi những con cá lớn bằng cách phun mực
quanh nó
44 Swallows cannot take off from the ground and like most birds They use wind currents to
through the air
A glide B flap C beat D skid
skid (v): trượt (bánh xe)
Dịch nghĩa: Những con chim én không thể vỗ cánh từ dưới đất bay lên như những con chim
khác Chúng
sử dụng luồng gió để lướt qua không khí
45 A large of the tree broke off in the storm
A trunk B bark C twig D branch
twig (n): cành con, nhánh con (nhỏ hơn “branch”)
Dịch nghĩa: Một cành cây to bị gãy trong trận bão này
46 This of dog is very useful for hunting
A stock B clan C breed D tribe
Dịch nghĩa: Giống chó này rất hữu ích đối với việc đi săn
47 There was field after field of golden waving in the wind
Trang 32A bushes B corn C grass D herbs
herb (n): rau thơm
Dịch nghĩa: Đồng ngô vàng này đến đồng ngô vàng khác đung đưa trong gió
48 She’s so , I can’t remember the last time she did a day’s work!
A hardworking B conscientious C diligent D idle
Đáp án D
Giải thích: idle (adj): vô công rỗi nghề
Đáp án còn lại:
hardworking (adj): chăm chỉ
onscientious (adj): tận tâm chu đáo
diligent (adj): siêng năng, cần cù, sốt sắng
Dịch nghĩa: Cô ấy thật vô công rỗi nghề! Tôi không thể nhớ lần cuối cô ấy đi làm là khi nào
49 I’m going to a cake for his birthday
A bake B roast C cook D fry
Đáp án A
Giải thích: bake (v): nướng, bỏ lò
Đáp án còn lại:
roast (v): quay, nướng (gà quay, thịt quay)
cook (v): nấu (món ăn)
fry (v): chiên (cơm, khoai tây)
Dịch nghĩa: Tôi chuẩn bị nướng một chiếc bánh cho sinh nhật anh ấy
50 Our villa in Greece is on the top of a hill overlooking some olive
A fields B groves C orchards D meadows
Trang 33Dịch nghĩa: Biệt thự của chúng tôi tại Hy Lạp nằm trên đỉnh đồi hướng ra những cánh rừng ô liu
51 The sack with the vegetables was far too heavy for me to carry, so I it cross the floor
A threw B drew C trailed D dragged
trail (v): truy nã theo dấu vết
Dịch nghĩa: Tôi không thể vác được bao tải rau này, vì nó rất nặng Vì vậy, tôi đã phải kéo lê nó
wounded (n): những người bị thương
deserter (n): kẻ đào tẩu
Dịch nghĩa: Sau trận thua thảm khốc, những người còn lại trong đội quân tìm đường trở về pháo
đài trong núi
53 My passport is so I can’t use it any longer
A ancient B outdated C dated D out of date
Đáp án D
Giải thích: out of date (adj): hết hạn
Đáp án còn lại:
ancient (adj): cỗ xưa
outdated (adj): lỗi thời, cổ
dated (adj): lỗi thời, cũ kỹ
Dịch nghĩa: Hộ chiếu của tôi hết hạn vì vậy tôi không thể sử dụng nó được nữa
54 I hate the beginning of each year when all the start coming in and I have to find the money
to pay them all
A accounts B estimates C bills D receipts
Đáp án C
Trang 34Giải thích: bill (n): hóa đơn
Đáp án còn lại:
account (n): tài khoản
estimate (n): sự ước lượng
receipt (n): biên lai (nhận tiền)
Dịch nghĩa: Tôi ghét dịp đầu năm vì vào thời điểm đó có rất nhiều hóa đơn và tôi phải kiếm tiền
để thanh toán
55 I think we should have glass put in the bathroom window because people on the other side
of the street can see right in
A cracked B thick C patterned D frosted
Đáp án D
Giải thích: frosted (adj): bị làm mờ
Đáp án còn lại:
cracked (adj): bị vỡ, bị rạn nứt
thick (adj): dày
patterned (adj): được trang trí hoa văn
Dịch nghĩa: Tôi nghĩ chúng ta nên lắp kính mờ vào cửa sổ nhà tắm bởi vì người bên kia đường
có thể nhìn thẳng vào
56 Before beginning to use the paint, you should it in the tin
A roll B stir C turn D twist
Dịch nghĩa: Trước khi dùng sơn, bạn nên khuấy nó ở trong hộp
57 My favourite Greece is stuffed tomatoes
A course B cuisine C plate D dish
Đáp án D
Giải thích: dish (n): món ăn
Đáp án còn lại:
course (n): khóa học, tiến trình
cuisine (n): cách nấu nướng, ẩm thực
plate (n): đĩa
Trang 35Dịch nghĩa: Món ăn Hy Lạp mà tôi thích là khoai tây nhồi
58 Why are you ? Is anyone sleeping?
A whispering B mumbling C chatting D swearing
Dịch nghĩa: Tại sao bạn lại nói thầm? Ai đang ngủ phải không?
59 I’ll never understand this, hard I try!
A whichever B however C whenever D whatever
Đáp án B
Giải thích: however + adv + S + V: cho dù ai đó làm như thế nào
Đáp án còn lại:
whichever: bất cứ cái nào
whenever: bất cứ khi nào
whatever: bất cứ thứ gì
Dịch nghĩa: Cho dù rất cố gắng nhưng tôi vẫn sẽ không bao giờ hiểu được điều này!
60 Some wild animals will become if they get used to people
A peaceful B organized C tame D petty
Đáp án C
Giải thích: tame (adj): đã thuần hóa
Đáp án còn lại:
peaceful (adj): hòa bình, thư thái
organized (adj): có tổ chức petty (adj): nhỏ mọn, lặt vặt
Dịch nghĩa: Một số động vật hoang dã sẽ được thuần hóa nếu chúng quen với con người
61 The children enjoyed rolling down the grassy
A mountain B slope C stone D cliff
Trang 36cliff (n): vách đá nhô ra biển
Dịch nghĩa: Trẻ em thích trượt xuống sườn dốc nhiều cỏ này
62 The strong smell of garlic seemed to the whole flat
A pierce B penetrate C pervare D inhabit
Đáp án C
Giải thích: pervade (v): tràn ngập, lan tỏa
Đáp án còn lại:
pierce (v): đâm vào, chọc
penetrate (v): đâm qua, xuyên qua
inhabit (v): ở, sống ở
Dịch nghĩa: Mùi tỏi nồng nặc dường như lan tỏa cả căn phòng
63 He just sat there at me and I felt very uncomfortable
A glancing B staring C watching D seeing
64 You have to sleep under a net to avoid being bitten by
A lobsters B geese C cockroaches D mosquitoes
cockroach (n): con gián
Dịch nghĩa: Bạn phải ngủ ở trong màn để tránh bị muỗi đốt
65 Frank has been the of the local history museum for over 10 years now
A escort B curator C dean D conductor
Đáp án B
Giải thích: curator (n): người phụ trách
Trang 37Đáp án còn lại:
escort (n): người hộ tống
dean (n): chủ nhiệm khoa
conductor (n): người chỉ huy
Dịch nghĩa: Trong 10 năm nay, Frank là người phụ trách bảo tàng lịch sử của địa phương này
66 Visitors are kindly requested to from taking photographs inside the museum
A refrain B endeavour C elapse D grant
Đáp án A
Giải thích: refrain from (v): kiềm chế, cố nhịn, hạn chế
Đáp án còn lại:
endeavor (v): cố gắng, nỗ lực
elapse (v): trôi qua
grant (v): ban cho
Dịch nghĩa: Khách tham quan được yêu cầu hạn chế chụp ảnh bên trong bảo tàng
67 After five weeks, both parties in the strike agreed that it should be settled by
A adjudication B ballot C arbitration D tribunal
Dịch nghĩa: Sau 5 tuần, cả hai bên trong cuộc bãi công đều đổng ý rằng vụ việc này nên được
hòa giải thông qua việc đàm phán
68 I don’t have to get up until ten o’clock tomorrow - what a !
A luxury B wealth C fortune D comfort
Đáp án D
Giải thích: comfort (n): sự thoải mái
Đáp án còn lại:
wealth (n): sự giàu có, sự giàu sang
fortune (n): gia tài, của cải
luxury (n): sự xa hoa
Dịch nghĩa: 10h sáng mai tôi mới phải thức dậy, thật là thoải mái
69 Water in the UK is , you can take it directly from the tap
Trang 38A incurable B undrinkable C curable D drinkable
Đáp án D
Giải thích: drinkable (adj): có thể uống được
Đáp án còn lại:
incurable (adj): nan y, không thể chữa được
undrinkable (adj): không thể uống được
curable (adj): có thể chữa được
Dịch nghĩa: Ở Anh, nước có thể uống luôn được
70 Which of the following adjectives can be used with “absolutely”?
“Have you seen Marie’s new boyfriend - he’s absolutely !”
A good-looking B gorgeous C handsome D attractive
Đáp án B
Giải thích: gorgeous (adj): rực rỡ, lộng lẫy, đẹp đẽ
Đáp án còn lại:
good-looking (adj): dễ nhìn (extraordinarily, extremely, really, strikingly, terribly, very)
handsome (adj): đẹp trai (devastatingly, exceedingly, extremely, incredibly, strikingly, very)
attractive (adj): thu hút (extremely, very, stunningly)
Dịch nghĩa: Tính từ nào sau đây được dùng với “absolutely”?
“Bạn đã nhìn thấy bạn trai mới của Marie chưa - Anh ấy rất bảnh bao
71 He’s not crazy, he’s just a bit , that’s all
A eccentric B unreal C uncharacteristic D unique
Đáp án A
Giải thích: eccentric (adj): lập dị, quái gở
Đáp án còn lại:
unreal (adj): không thực, giả tạo
uncharacteristic (adj): không đặc biệt, không điển hình
unique (adj): vô song, đặc biệt
Dịch nghĩa: Anh ta không điên, mà chỉ hơi lập dị thôi
72 The captain realized that unless immediate action was taken to discipline the crew, there
could be a on the ship
A riot B rebellion C mutiny D strike
Đáp án C
Giải thích: mutiny (n): cuộc nổi giận, nổi loạn (không tuân theo luật lệ như của bộ đội, thủy
thủ, )
Đáp án còn lại:
Trang 39riot (n): cuộc bạo động, sự náo loạn
rebellion (n): cuộc nổi loạn (với chính quyền)
strike (n): cuộc đình công
Dịch nghĩa: Thuyền trưởng nhận ra rằng nếu không có hành động tức thời với thủy thủ đoàn, thì
cuộc nổi
loạn ở trên tàu có thể sẽ xảy ra
73 Dear Sirs, I am writing in the response to your for a sales clerk in yesterday’s “Business
publicity (n): sự công khai
annoucement (n): thông cáo, cáo thị
propaganda (n): sự tuyên truyền
Dịch nghĩa: Thưa ngài, tôi viết bức thư này đáp lại bản tin ngài đăng tuyển vị trí nhân viên bán
hàng trên
tờ “Người kinh doanh” ngày hôm qua
74 Most of the victims died because they poisonous fumes
A suffocated B inhaled C inspired D gasped
Dịch nghĩa: Phần lớn bệnh nhân tử vong bởi vì họ hít phải khí độc
75 He his life to the skill of the surgeons
A owes B keeps C preserves D maintains
Đáp án A
Giải thích: owe sth to sth (v): nợ cái gì với cái gì
Đáp án còn lại:
keep (v): giữ, duy trì
preserve (v): duy trì, bảo tồn
maintain (v): giữ vững, duy trì
Trang 40Dịch nghĩa: Anh ta sống được là nhờ tay nghề thành thạo của các bác sĩ phẫu thuật
76 His ideas about the future of the company did not with those of the chairman
A fit B go along C suit D tally
77 It’s difficult to repair a car unless you have the right
A appliances B instruments C tools D gadgets
Đáp án C
Giải thích: tool (n): công cụ đặc biệt cầm bằng tay
Đáp án còn lại:
appliance (n): thiết bị, dụng cụ (được thiết kế cho mục đích nhất định
instrument (n): công cụ (mà đặc biệt được dùng cho những công việc cần sự chính xác)
gadget (n): đồ điện tử
Dịch nghĩa: Thật khó để sửa xe nếu như bạn không có đúng dụng cụ
78 My father likes to be called a “senior citizen”, an old age
A person B relative C gentleman D pensioner
Đáp án D
Giải thích: pensioner (n): người hưởng lương hưu
Đáp án còn lại:
person (n): con người
relative (n): anh em, họ hàng
gentleman (n): quý ông
Dịch nghĩa: Bố tôi thích được gọi là “người về hưu”, nghĩa là một người già được hưởng lương
hưu
79 , let’s start, shall we?
A Let me see B Mind you C Right D Well
Đáp án D
Giải thích: Well: tốt, tạm ổn
