TÀI LIỆU THAM KHẢO ÔN TẬP MÔN TIẾNG ANH (Phục vụ thi từ chuyên viên lên chuyên viên chính, giảng viên lên giảng viên chính) Part 1: Grammar and Vocabulary Choose the best word or phrase (a, b, c or d) to fill each blank. 1. I don’t know where _________ last night. a. did he go b. he did go c. went he d. he went 2. Thanks to the Internet, students can look _________new words in online dictionaries. a. in b. on c. at d. up 3. We must solve the problem of air poluttion immediately for the _________ of the people living in this place. a. role b. side c. sake d. ritual 4. Nonrenewable energy sources are running _________. a. up b. on c. to d. out 5. We should develop such _________ sources of energy as solar energy and nuclear energy. a. tradition b. alternative c. revolutionary d. surprising
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ĐẢNG CỘNG SẢN VIỆT NAM
Quảng Nam, ngày 25 tháng 7 năm 2023
TÀI LIỆU THAM KHẢO ÔN TẬP MÔN TIẾNG ANH (Phục vụ thi từ chuyên viên lên chuyên viên chính,
giảng viên lên giảng viên chính)Part 1: Grammar and Vocabulary
Choose the best word or phrase (a, b, c or d) to fill each blank.
1 I don’t know where _ last night
a did he go b he did go c went he d he went
2 Thanks to the Internet, students can look _new words in online dictionaries.
3 We must solve the problem of air poluttion immediately for the _ of the people living in thisplace
a role b side c sake d ritual
4 Non-renewable energy sources are running _
5 We should develop such _ sources of energy as solar energy and nuclear energy
a tradition b alternative c revolutionary d surprising
6 If I _ you, I wouldn't stay up this late
a a b will be c were d would be
7 She looked very _ when I told her the news
a happy b happily c happiness d was happy
8 She comes from Da Lat, _ is the most beautiful tourist attraction in Vietnam
a where b which c what d that
9 They _ in Ha Noi since last Monday
a have been b were c are d will be
10 My father asked us _ too much time playing computer games
a not spending b did not spend c not to spend d to not spent
11 John would like to specialize _computer science
a of b in c to d at
12 I haven’t seen Tom _ three years
a since b in c before d for
13 He asked me why _to the meeting
Trang 2a didn’t I come b don’t I come c you didn’t come d I hadn’t come
14 We are talking about the writer latest book is one of the best-sellers this year
a who b whose c which d whom
15 It was impossible to sleep _ the noise.
a although b in spite c because d because of
16 Thomas asked me _that film the night before
a that I saw b had I seen c if I had seen d if had I seen
17 If you had come to the party, you _ her
a would meet b had met c would have met d will meet
18 The manager had his secretary _the report for him
a type b typed c typing d to type
19 He will not be _ to vote in this year’s election
a old enough b as old enough c enough old d enough old as
20 Excuse me, I think you've _ a mistake in our bill
a made b done c had d given
21 No sooner _ the office than the phone rang
a he had left b had he left c he was leaving d was he leaving
22 I am used to _by train
a travelled b travelling c travel d to travel
23 My mother used to _ research in this library when she was a student
a make b do c doing d making
24 By the time my mother _ home, I _ all my homework
a got/ had done b got/ did c got / had did d had got / had done
25 I'll give you this book as soon as I finish _ it
a to read b reading c read d has read
26 Let’s go to the beach this weekend, _?
a shall we b do we c don’ t we d let we
27 I'd like to stay at home _ going out this evening
a rather than b instead of c more than d better at
28 If I _ you, I'd take some rest before the game tomorrow
a am b could be c were d would be
29 This room is _to study Please switch on the lights
a enough dark b dark enough c.too dark enough d too dark
30 Do you know the man _ lives in the house opposite mine?
Trang 3a who b what c which d when
31 She plays _ guitar very well She is an accomplished guitarist.
32 True gender equality _ when both men and women reach a balance between work and family
a can achieve b should be achieved c should achieve d can be achieved
33 He managed to win the race _ hurting his foot before the race
a in spite of b despite of c although d because of
34 Last Sunday was _ that we took a drive in the country
a such a beautiful day b so beautiful day
c so a beautiful day d such beautiful day
35 Laura came to the meeting but Jack _
a isn’t b hasn’t c didn’t d wasn’t
36 I couldn’t sleep last night _the bar nearby played music so loudly
a although b so that c while d because
37 Take your umbrella It's raining _
a heavily b strong c hardly d much
38 Lots of people choose to buy houses in the suburbs _they can avoid the noise and pollution inthe city
a although b when c so that d so as
39 It is hard for people of different _to get along in an extended family
a genders b blood c generations d families
40 It is _ to go swimming
a too cold b such a cold c so cold d enough cold that
41 _ you study hard, you won’t pass the examination
a Unless b If c Despite d Although
42 It is recommended that he _ this course
a took b take c takes d taking
43 Each of the guests _ a bunch of flowers
a are given b is given c were given d give
44 Women _ to live longer than men
a tend b to tend c tends d tendency
45 I am expected _the result of last exam
a knowing b to know c know d knew
46 He was offered the job thanks to his _ performance during his job interview
Trang 4a impressive b impressively c impression d impress
47 This is the cinema _we saw the film
a when b which c that d where
48 This is _than I thought
a bad b badder c worse d worst
49 Can you tell me the way _?
a to the bank b is the bank c where is bank d of the bank
50 It's very _in here I can't hear anything
a noisy b quiet c exciting d clean
51 Tet is an occasion for family _in Viet Nam
a reunions b visitings c meetings d seeings
52 Do you know what _?
a time is it b time is c time is now d time it is
53 I’m working _to pass my exam
a hardly b much c hard d good
54 We _dinner when you telephoned
a was having b had c were having d are having
55 If I _enough money, I’d buy a new car
a had b would c did d shall
56 Susan rarely stays up late, _?
a is she b isn’t she c does she d doesn’t she
57 "How about driving to the countryside this Sunday?" - " _."
a That's a good idea b Never mind
c That's my pleasure d Yes, I'm driving
58 Don’t forget to _the light when you leave the room
a turn up b turn in c turn off d turn over
59 Tom said that he had lost his motorbike _
a the day before b yesterday c ago d before
60 It's too expensive We can't possibly _it
a pay b cost c afford d cope
61 Remember to take _ your shoes when you go into the temple
a up b off c with d in
62 Have you finished reading the book _ I gave you?
Trang 5a which b where c who d whom
63 We are looking _going on vacation next week
a for b after c through d forward to
64 Would you like some black coffee? _
a No, please b Yes, I like c Yes, please. d Yes, I do
65 I wish they wouldn't _so much time with unnecessary meetings
a waste b lose c take d put away
66 I am sure you are capable _doing the job
a of b for c with d at
67 I think I’m open and friendly- I _with most people
a get up b go on a date c hate d get along well
68 It’s very kind _ you to help me
a at b in c about d of
69 It is very hot here _your coat
a Take off b Wear c Put on d Try on
70 You _ a lot of interesting things in your life
a did b didn’t do c done d have done
71 This is _ film I’ve ever seen
a the more interesting b more interesting
c the interesting d the most interesting
72 Don’t give the waiter a _ The service was very slow
a bill b money c tip d dollars
73 We are very lucky, there are a lot of parks _
a where we live b where live we c where do we live d where did we live
74 The weather wasn’t _ to go for a walk so they decided to stay at home
a too good b good enough c so good d such good
75 Let’s go and have a drink We’ve got _time before the train leaves
a little b a little c few d a few
76 They’re playing very well I think they are going to _ the game
a pass b fail c win d lose
77 Would you like any help with your bag? – No, thanks, I can _
a manage b do c help d spell
78 I haven’t seen him _ yesterday
a since b for c until d ago
Trang 679 Sarah is so knowledgeable She can talk about _ subject that comes up.
a whenever b wherever c whatever d whoever
80 There were no more buses, so I _ home
a helped b lived c tried d walked
81 She is very good _ tennis She never loses when playing with her friends
82 The policeman warned us _ there
a to not go b not to go c not go d not go to
83 The harder you try, _
a the most success you achieve b you achieve the more success
c the more success you achieve d the better you achieve success
84 Most people _ time to read the articles; they only read the headlines
a don’t have enough b take a long c waste d spend more
85 The opposite of polite is _.
a quiet b patient c rude d dangerous
86 When my father was in Ottawa, he _ in a factory
a work b worked c works d working
87 How _ handbags do you want to buy?
a much b many c often d long
88 My parents _ trees in the garden at the moment
a is planting b are planting c plants d be planting
89 What kind of book _ in your free time?
a do you read b are you read c does you read d does you reads
90 If they worked more carefully, they _ so many mistakes
a won’t make b don’t make c wouldn’t make d didn’t make
91 All that rubbish will have to be _ at once
a get rid of b got rid of c got rid d getting rid of
92 I can't stand _ in hot weather
a to walk b walking c walk d to walking
93 If you work hard, you will eventually _
a succeed b successfully c successful d success
94 Can I _ your dictionary, please -Yes, of course But I'd like it back for the weekend
a lend b borrow c give d keep
95 The lift is out of order, _ is too bad
Trang 7a whom b where c who d which
96 _ time do you watch TV a day?
a How old b How long c How much d How many
97 The _ are those who can’t use a part of the body in a normal way
a unemployed b disabled c injured d mentally-retarded
98 If you don't leave now, you'll _ the bus and there isn't another one today
a catch b save c miss d take
99 You can't _ on her at all She never does what she says
a tolerate b rely c collaborate d arrange
100 Do you mind _ the cooking?
a to do b for doing c doing d do
it with you and give you a (3) _ of advice on how you appear and behave Before the interview,
plan what to wear Find out how the company expects its employees to dress At the interview, believe (4) _ yourself and be honest, open and friendly (5) _ attention and keep your answers to thepoint The interviewer doesn’t want to waste time and neither do you
1.A little B several C few D lot
2.A his B yours C mine D ours
3.A number B slice C plenty D bit
4.A in B of C with D by
5.A Attract B Give C Turn D Pay
Read the passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5
Transport plays an important role in our daily lives and in the quality of life in our city Moreover, theindividual decisions we make when we choose how to (1) _ our destination can have an impact(2) _ other people – longer traffic queues, worsening air quality, greater number of accidents andhealth problems Providing more transport options will create a transport system that is safe, clean and fair.Increasing use of the car has led to greater (3) of the impact it has and the real cost to us – forour health, for the economy and for the environment We want our city to become a successful,cosmopolitan city by the sea, (4) _ people can enjoy a high quality of life in a pleasantenvironment To (5) _ this we need to make sure everyone has access to the services andfacilities they need, through a choice of as many different means of transport as possible
1 A get B reach C arrive D come
Trang 82 A on B about C of D in
3 A interest B awareness C campaign D transfer
4 A whom B which C where D that
5 A decide B consider C use D achieve
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Environmental pollution is a term that refers to all the ways by which man pollutes his surroundings Mandirties the air with exhaust gases and smoke, (1) _ the water with chemicals and other substances,and damages the soil with too many fertilizers and pesticides Man also pollutes his surroundings (2) _ various other ways For example, people ruin natural beauty by (3) _ junk and litter onthe land and in the water
Environmental pollution is one of the most serious problems facing mankind today Air, water and soil arenecessary to the (4) _ of all living things Badly polluted air can cause illness, and even death.Polluted water kills fish and other (5) _ life Pollution of soil reduces the amount of land that isavailable for growing food Environmental pollution also brings ugliness to man’s natural beautiful world
1 A purifies B pumps C sprays D poisons
2 A on B in C by D with
3 A spoiling B leaving C scattering D gathering
4 A survival B environment C development D growth
5 A animal B marine C human D plant
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Society has changed in many ways (1) the introduction of computers, and people’s lives athome and at the office have been affected Most people are working for fewer hours per week than they (2) to, and manufacturers and advertising agencies are becoming much more interested in howpeople spend this extra leisure time One recent report stated that (3) the number of hobbies hadnot increased, each hobby had become more specialized
A second finding is that nowadays, many managers would rather (4) time with their familiesthan stay late in the office every day Home life is seen to be just as important as working Some companiesnow (5) managers take their annual holidays even if they don’t want to, because this leads tosuch an improvement in their performance if they have some rest
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Trang 9Face-to-face conversation is two-way process: You speak to me, I reply to you and so on Two-way (1) depends on having a coding system that is understood by both (2) and receiver, and anagreed convention about signaling the beginning and end of the message In speech, the coding system is thelanguage like English or Spanish; the convention that one (3) speaks at a time may seem tooobvious to mention In fact, the (4) that people use in conversations and meetings are often non-verbal For example, lowering the pitch of the voice may mean the end of the sentence; a sharp intake ofbreath may signal the desire to (5) , catching the chairman’s eyes may indicate the desire to speak
in a formal setting like a debate, a clenched fist may indicate anger When these visual signals are not
impossible, more formal signals may be needed
1 A communication B communicate C communicating D to communicate
2 A teacher B transmitter C messenger D sender
3 A message B person C people D thing
4 A signals B symptoms C symbols D signs
5 A play B answer C interrupt D tell
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Gender roles develop through internalisation and identification during childhood Sigmund Freud suggestedthat biology determines gender identity through (1) _ with either the mother or the father Whilesome people agree with Freud, others (2) _ that the development of the “gendered self” is notcompletely determined by biology, but rather the interactions that one has with the primary caregiver(s).From birth, parents (3) differently with children depending on their sex, and through thisinteraction parents can instill different values or traits in their children on the basis of what is (4) for their sex This internalisation of gender norms includes the choice of toys (“feminine” toys oftenreinforce interaction, nurturing, and closeness, “masculine” toys often reinforce independence andcompetitiveness) that a parent give to their children Education also plays an (5) role in thecreation of gender norms
1 A health B fitness C identification D balance
2 A argue B claim C discuss D debate
3 A acquaint B relate C interact D make
4 A confusing B passive C native D normative
5 A integral B exact C fact D true
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It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are One thing youhave to be (1) _ of is that you will face criticism along the way The world is full of people whowould rather say something negative than positive If you’ve made up your (2) _ to achieve acertain goal, such as writing a novel, don’t let the negative criticism of others prevent you from reachingyour target, and let the constructive criticism have a positive effect on your work If someone says you’retotally in the (3) _ of talent, ignore them That’s negative criticism If, however, someone advisesyou to revise your work and gives you a good reason for doing so, you should consider their suggestionscarefully There are many film stars who were once out of work There are many famous novelists who made
Trang 10a complete mess of their first novel – or who didn’t, but had to keep on approaching hundreds of publishersbefore they could get it (4) _ Being successful does depend on luck, to a certain extent But thingsare more likely to (5) _ well if you persevere and stay positive.
1.A alert B clever C intelligent D aware
2.A mind B brain C thought D idea
3.A absentee B shortage C lack D missing
4.A publish B published C publishes D to publish
5.A sail through B come into C deal with D turn out
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Why is it that many teenagers have the energy to play computer games until late at night but can't find theenergy to get out of bed (1) for school? According to a new report, today's generation of childrenare in danger of getting so (2) _ sleep that they are putting their mental and physical health at (3) _ Adults can easily survive on seven to eight hours' sleep a night, (4) _teenagers require nine
or ten hours According to medical experts, one in five youngsters (5) anything between two andfive hours' sleep a night less than their parents did at their age
1.A behind time B about time C in time D at time
2.A few B less C much D little
3.A Jeopardy B threat C risk D damage
4.A Or B because C whereas D so
5.A Puts B gets C brings D makes
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To many people, their friends are the most important in their life Really good friends always (1) _joys and sorrows with you and never turn their backs on you Your best friend may be someone you haveknown all your life or someone you have grown (2) _ with
There are all sorts of things that can (3) _ about this special relationship It may be the result ofenjoying the same activities and sharing experiences Most of us have met someone that we haveimmediately felt relaxed with as if we had known them for ages (4) _, it really takes you years toget to know someone well enough to consider your best friend To the (5) _ of us, this is someone
we trust completely and who understands us better than anyone else It's the person you can tell him or heryour most intimate secrets
1.A give B have C share D spend
2.A about B up C in D with
3.A Bring B cause C provide D result
4.A Yet B However C In addition D Therefore
5.A majority B majorial C major D majorially
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Trang 11Presenting yourself in the best possible light to a prospective employer is what job applications are all about.(1) _ when you put together a compelling CV, write your concise covering letter and check yourLinkedin profile, you might also want to 'Google' yourself and see what comes up, because increasinglythat's what employers are doing Your online identity, in (2) _ your Facebook profile, could in fact
be considered the ultimate CV- a personal, honest and spontaneous description of how you see yourself andhow those (3) _ know you see you
That's not to say that a potential employer is necessarily going to disapprove of your silly behaviors on anight out with friends, indeed, they might be looking for an extrovert character But it does mean they will beexamining your real interests and motivations and mining (4) _ sites for clues to your truecharacter So if you say in your CV that you're a motivated, loyal team player and then criticize youremployer to friends on Facebook, that's probably not going to go (5) _ Try Googling yourself andthen ask: "Would you hire you?"
1 A Till B or C Nor D So
2 A particular B short C all D general
3 A what B who C which D where
4 A every B each C much D such
5 A unchanged B unjustified C unnoticed D unattended
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In many countries going through difficult economic times, job openings for new graduates can be few andfar between In this competitive environment, relevant work experience can help job seekers stand out fromthe crowd, and (1) _ organisations now offer temporary placements, called internships Theproblem with numerous internships, (2) _, is that they are unpaid, and this often puts young peopleoff applying for them
Employers and interns sometimes come to mutually beneficial arrangements, however Dinesh Pathan,applying for an internship with an IT company, negotiated a deal in which he would be given travel (3) _ only for two weeks, and then, as long as he could show his marketing work was adding value, hewould be paid a wage The arrangement worked well: Dinesh had a(n) (4) _ to work hard, and heended up feeling "not so much an intern as a temporary staffer" HR consultant Denise Baker says similararrangements are common What is more, "if interns do well, employers would often rather make them fullemployees than recruit people (5) _ they don't know"
1 A much B every C another D many
2 A instead B therefore C moreover D however
3 A companions B restrictions C expenses D destinations
4 A profit B incentive C persuasion D promotion
5 A who B when C where D which
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The Internet has truly transformed how students do their homework (1) _homework today stillmeans spending time in the library, it’s for a different reason Rather than using books for research,students today are (2) _to the Internet to download enormous amounts of data available online