Cô Vũ Thị Mai Phương LUYỆN TẬP ĐỌC ĐIỀN BUỔI 2Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the nu
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HỌC TỦ BỘ TỪ VỰNG VẬN DỤNG CAO (BUỔI 3) - MỨC ĐỘ 9+
Question 1 A lot of parents to the notion that education is the key to creating a brighter future for their children
Question 2. We cannot the possibility that traditional jobs will be displaced because of technological advancements
Question 3 To gain admission to such a prestigious university demands great
Question 4 During the first week, the intern is expected to _ one of our most experienced supervisors
Question 5 Sarah was _ with a great deal of responsibility after being appointed as the project manager
Question 6 University life during the first week can be daunting, but with determination, the freshmen can _ themselves to it
Question 7 The high school _ large amounts of money assisting students from poor families
Question 8 Bullying is such a pervasive issue in modern society, so preventing it at all costs is of great
_
Question 9 The government has decided to adopt a proactive towards water shortages
Question 10 Long delays on the roads in the morning and late afternoon can _ the patience of all commuters
Question 11 Because of the prolonged heatwave, the local authority has been _ with electricity shortage and water crisis
Question 12 A supportive and inclusive environment within the company should be _ so that morale among employees can be improved
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in the region
Question 14 It’s important to rules in any community so that order can be maintained
Question 15 Kids who are taught to _ small plants from a young age are likely to develop a sense
of responsibility towards the environment
Question 16 Irresponsible behaviours towards the environment can _ dramatic changes in weather patterns
Question 17 Sleep deprivation can _ a student’s ability to perform well in an exam
Question 18 The hotel’s efforts to protect the environment by implementing eco-friendly practices have been _
Question 19. The charity concert was _ a success when it managed to raise enough funds for flood-stricken victims
Question 20 Job applicants often try to themselves as a suitable candidate for a position by seeking advice from the Internet
Question 21 He’s always _ the cause of animal rights, believing that every creature deserves to
be treated with compassion
Question 22. It’s totally unethical and illegal to _ women in the workplace by offering lower pay for the same amount of work than their male counterparts
Question 23 The sports centre was properly _ with modern equipment thanks to a generous donation from an entrepreneur
Question 24 There’s a crying need for policies to be _ to the needs of low-income citizens, ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities for all
Question 25 The discussion forum must be so that offensive material isn’t featured
Question 26 Advancing AI technologies can _ an enormous amount of natural resources
Question 27 The speech delivered by the president at today’s meeting _ the arguments again
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Question 30 News about waves of exceptionally hot weather in Southeast Asia has _ the headlines
in recent months
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nhiệm)
Trang 539 heatwave n /ˈhiːtweɪv/ đợt nắng nóng
ˈfrendli/
thân thiện với môi trường
soát
Trang 672 offensive adj /əˈfensɪv/ mang tính xúc phạm
thời gian dài)
BẢNG CẤU TRÚC
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THI ONLINE HỌC TỦ BỘ TỪ VỰNG VẬN DỤNG CAO (BUỔI 3) - MỨC ĐỘ 9+
Question 1 An experienced planner will never _ possible risks to the event
Question 2 The board decided to _ her with the authority to make executive decisions for the company
Question 3 He _ the mechanic while they were repairing cars to gain experience in vehicle maintenance
Question 4 Most experts _ to the idea that vaccinations are crucial for public health
Question 5 Spending an hour every day _ my garden eases my stress
Question 6 The new software package perfectly _ our company's requirements for efficiency
Question 7 It was his great _ that helped him achieve exceptional success
Question 8 For Mike, comments that are not constructive are of no _
Question 9 They always show a calm _ towards conflicts in the workplace
Question 10 The unexpected incident and the audience's reaction _ the singer's confidence
Question 11 She _ a significant amount of time to volunteer work at the local shelter
Question 12 They gradually _ themselves to the busy schedule as the final school year approached
Question 13 We are both unemployed, _ to make ends meet
Question 14 She always reminds me to _ traffic regulations when driving
Question 15 The company _ their new product as a revolutionary solution to common household problems
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Question 17 Constant exposure to loud noises can _ hearing over time
Question 18 His contributions to the community were _ and recognised
Question 19 His careless time management _ a significant delay in the project timeline
Question 20 _ children from a young age helps them learn how to behave well in different situations
Question 21 They _ environmental conservation efforts by promoting sustainable practices in their community
Question 22 The middle-aged tend to feel _ when it comes to seeking jobs
Question 23 His attitude towards his colleagues at the meeting was _ disrespectful
Question 24 It’s essential that TV programmes should themselves more towards young viewers
Question 25 Interactions in the government's posts are often _ to avoid negative publicity
Question 26 Schools should be _ with modern technology to enhance learning experiences
Question 27 She always _ her grievances about the company's policies during team meetings
Question 28 She _ all her energy on the marathon, crossing the finish line with determination
Question 29 His loud voice _ the conversation, making it difficult for others to speak
Question 30 The fashion designer's new collection aims to _ vintage styles considered outdated
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LUYỆN TẬP ĐỌC ĐIỀN (BUỔI 2)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5
There seems to be little doubt that global warming is a real phenomenon Temperatures are rising in (1) places worldwide and valuable farmland is being lost as sea levels rise due to melting of the polar ice This could cause major problems for mankind in the future Scientists disagree, (2) _, about whether this environmental change is being caused by human actions or not Some believe that the climate has always changed like this and it has natural causes, while others think what is happening is (3) _ One explanation is the greenhouse effect This is (4) pollution in the atmosphere traps the Sun's rays, like a giant greenhouse While nobody claims that releasing chemicals into the atmosphere can be harmless, everyone is (5) that all the temperature change is due to industrial activity It's an important question, because a solution can only be found once we understand exactly what is causing the problem
(Adapted from Laser)
Question 3 A abnormal B identical C outstanding D regular
Question 5 A divided B convinced C allowed D acknowledged
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 6 to 10
China's forests are being devastated to produce chopsticks Every year, over 20 million trees are cut down in the country just to make the long, thin pieces of wood (6) people use for eating, and people in China get through about 80 billion chopsticks a year That's an extremely high figure when you consider that each one of these (7) _ is thrown away after barely fifteen minutes of use
(8) , why isn't anything being done to address the problem? Well, a lot of Chinese people are concerned about their disappearing forests, but it's unlikely that the widespread use of disposable chopsticks will be stopped any time soon China is a rapidly expanding economy, with lots of new factories and cities, so why, in the face of all this growth, should people there be worried about saving a few trees, all of which have been grown with the (9) purpose of producing cheap wood anyway? The truth is that, currently, the overwhelming majority of people in China, and (10) other parts of Asia, like disposable chopsticks and don't see any reason why such a long-standing habit should be changed
(Adapted from Insight)
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Question 7 A measures B discoveries C implements D appliances
Question 8 A Or B Though C For example D So
Question 9 A effective B express C speedy D precise
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 11 to 15
Is there really a diet that will help you live longer? Increasingly, doctors and researchers are thinking that there is For example, the inhabitants of the San Blas islands have an astonishingly low rate of heart disease: only nine in 100,000 people, compared to eighty- three in 100,000 among the Panamanians (11) _ live on the mainland But why? There is an increasing body of evidence to suggest that diet plays
a major role What kind of diet? Most of us know about avoiding saturated fats, eating (12) fruit and vegetables, and eating fish that is high in omega-3 fats
However, there are some food and drink items, once thought of as unhealthy, that have recently been reassessed as being good for your health Nuts, for instance, were not on the list of healthy foods because
of their fat (13) (14) _, most of the fat they contain is unsaturated and protects against heart disease, so they are now back in favour Also on this list is coffee A number of studies suggest that coffee has (15) health benefits and may even reduce the risk of dementia in later life
(Adapted from Insight)
Question 12 A each B little C a lot of D other
Question 13 A structure B degree C ingredient D content
Question 14 A Therefore B For example C Moreover D However
Question 15 A negligible B detrimental C measurable D unfavourable
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 16 to 20
When we read a newspaper story about something that's happened, we usually presume that it's factually accurate We tend to believe that the reporter has done his or her research, and that we can rely
on the words written However, (16) _ sections of the media see things rather differently There is a speech used in the tabloid newspaper industry in Britain: "The truth doesn't sell newspapers For tabloids, the aim is to create stories (17) _ shock the reader, even if they're not true Journalists who work for these papers often feel that their (18) _ is not so much to present the facts as to produce the most interesting story possible
Can any form of spoken or written communication accurately present reality? Perhaps not Producing
a text always involves a choice Which words we use and how we express them (19) our personal opinion (20) _, we shouldn't even completely believe what we see on TV as the selection of images shown or not shown will affect our response
(Adapted from Laser)
Question 18 A perception B possibility C responsibility D assumption
Question 19 A reflect B conclude C assess D revise
Question 20 A However B Indeed C Consequently D Even though
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THI ONLINE LUYỆN TẬP ĐỌC ĐIỀN (BUỔI 2)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5
Mobile phones are everywhere these days We all take our smartphones for granted, and this is especially true for teenagers But what about using phones at school? (1) teachers would prefer it
if students left their phones at home (2) , most students would rather not do this, and they use them when the teacher isn’t looking What if schools relaxed their rules and allowed students to use mobile phones productively in class? For example, the phone’s calendar function can be used to keep (3)
of homework and the camera to take pictures of notes on the board Mobile phones give students access
to tools and apps that can help them develop time management and organization skills
Nevertheless, concerns have been voiced about classroom discipline, cyber-bullying and cheating, (4) have become a troublesome part of school life These issues are clear evidence that schools had better teach students how to use technology (5) So, teachers who decide to use mobile phones as part of their classes need to keep an eye on how they are being used After all, they can only be good classroom tools if used appropriately
(Adapted from Oxford Exam Trainer)
Question 2 A Therefore B Besides C Furthermore D However
Question 5 A deliberately B possibly C accidentally D responsibly
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 6 to 10
Education is a very important tool for everyone to succeed in life and get something different It helps
a lot in lessening the challenges of difficult life Knowledge (6) _ throughout the education
period enables each and every individual to be confident about their life It opens various doors to the
opportunities of achieving better prospects in life and promotes career growth (7) _, many
awareness programmes have been run by the government to enhance the value of education in rural areas
It brings a feeling of equality among all people in the society and promotes growth and development of the country
Education plays an important (8) in the modern technological world The whole criteria of education has been changed now We can study through the distance learning programmes (9) _ are
money may study continuously We can get admission in the big and popular universities with fewer fees
through distance learning (10) _small training institutes are providing education to enhance the
skill level in a particular field
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Question 6: A learned B obtained C gained D attained
Question 7: A On the contrary B In addition C Therefore D However
Question 8: A condition B circumstance C role D level
Question 9: A which B whom C who D what
Question 10: A another B other C one D others
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 11 to 15
Vietnamese food is fresh and (11) and getting more and more popular all over the World It exhibits great diversity (12) _ can be classified into three primary categories by locations: the north, south, and central regions of the country (13) types of noodles and noodle soups and all types of spring rolls are popular here Less use of oil and greater use of fresh vegetables is preferred Soy sauce, fish sauce, mint, and basil are popular ingredients Rice is the main food and eaten in 3 meals a day The flavors of Vietnamese food range from spicy and sour to sweet The Noodle Soup (14) _ originates in North Vietnam is a noted Vietnamese dish and features rice noodles with beef, chicken, fish, sea food soup and scallions or bean sprouts as (15) _ There is vegetarian noodle soup too
(Adapted from https://vietnamtravel.com/vietnamese-culture)
Question 11: A wealthy B easy C healthy D spicy
Question 12: A although B but C however D because
Question 13: A Each B Many C Much D Little
Question 14: A which B who C whose D where
Question 15: A accompaniments B companions C accompanies D accomplishments
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LUYỆN TẬP ĐỌC ĐIỀN (BUỔI 3)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5
Voluntourism is a growing sector with (1) options for people with different skills Volunteers not only help physically, but also financially (2) _, when building homes after a disaster, part of the cost of the holiday would go towards construction materials for the house
Finding the right project is very important If you don't know which project to join, then look at ones (3) have won international awards, as they have usually (4) most of the common difficulties While volunteering is very rewarding, you should have realistic expectations and not expect
to understand the culture of a place you visit overnight, or fully (4) _ the trust of all the villagers you meet
(Adapted from On Screen)
Question 2 A However B Therefore C For example D Although
Question 4 A competed B struggled C overcome D contested
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 6 to 10
It is uncertain when and where humans first started farming rice, (6) historians agree it was being grown in Asia at least 10,000 years ago Today, rice is the most valuable food crop in the world About 3 billion people totally depend on it for survival The significance of rice is reflected worldwide in (7) myths and legends
One Chinese legend tells of a time (8) a terrifying flood destroyed all the crops One day, starving people saw a dog with unusual yellow seeds on its tail They planted the seeds in the waterlogged soil and rice grew The importance of rice can also be seen in language and culture worldwide In Japan and China, the words for 'rice' and 'food' are (9) In Asia, wedding guests throw rice to bring (10) and fertility to the bride and groom And in China, cheering people welcome in the New Year with the words "May your rice never burn!"
(Adapted from FCE Use of English)
Question 6 A because B but C even D in spite of
Question 7 A each B many C another D a little
Question 9 A insignificant B identical C unusual D intelligent
Question 10 A achievement B purpose C prosperity D ambition
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Many young people choose to spend a year or two of their lives while they are still single living in a foreign country and working as a volunteer Working as a volunteer means that you can not only help others, but also develop a greater (11) _ of the world and yourself You must have a university degree and (12) _ at least one year's experience before you can apply Suitable applicants are invited to attend a series of interviews and are then sent on a training programme
The advantages of being a volunteer far outweigh the disadvantages Being a volunteer can enable you
to get valuable experience (13) you would otherwise not have had It can help you move up the career ladder faster You will make lifelong friends and return with an appreciation of (14) _ culture and language However, volunteering is not for everyone It can be difficult being cut off from friends and family Living on a modest allowance is challenging (15) , if you do choose to go, you will return a stronger, wiser person
(Adapted from FCE Use of English)
Question 11 A behaviour B quality C understanding D contribution
Question 14 A many B another C a few D several
Question 15 A Although B Because C But D Therefore
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 16 to 20
Every ambitious athlete hopes to fulfill their dream of winning a gold medal at the Olympics (16) _, not everyone can win, and often talented athletes must accept second place A team of psychologists recently conducted (17) research on the emotional responses of those finishing second For certain individuals, a silver medal may exceed their expectations and so naturally they will
be delighted They may also enjoy surprising experts and journalists (18) _ believed they had absolutely no prospect of achieving anything
In contrast, the athlete who everyone assumed would win with ease, but then suffers a narrow defeat, may not (19) their silver medal To a certain extent, these findings are not surprising Silver medallists who were close to victory will almost certainly (20) _ on what might have happened if they had trained harder, or done things differently
(Adapted from Exam Booster)
Question 16 A Therefore B However C Although D Besides
Question 19 A achieve B celebrate C maintain D involve
Question 20 A review B revise C reserve D reflect
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THI ONLINE LUYỆN TẬP ĐỌC ĐIỀN (BUỔI 3)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5
What is the point of the education system? (1) this question may seem ridiculous at first sight, it's actually not as stupid as it sounds The reason (2) it's worth trying to answer is that schools and universities clearly emphasise academic achievement, passing exams and gaining qualifications much more than acquiring skills such as raising children or car maintenance But why is this? Why do they (3) _ to teach practical skills at school? One answer may be that schools don't exist to help us gain useful knowledge about the world
At school, what we're actually learning is how to learn effectively The idea is that we can then make use of that ability later on in life when we come to (4) with more aspects of day-to-day living However, (5) people argue that the current system is in fact a failure because it doesn't actually teach children how to become good thinkers Learning how to learn is one thing Learning how to think
is quite another
(Adapted from Laser)
Question 1 A Nevertheless B Because C Therefore D Although
Question 3 A mention B advocate C neglect D reflect
Question 4 A handle B tackle C resolve D cope
Question 5 A another B every C some D a little
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 6 to 10
Whether you're a teenager looking for ways to chill out or an adult who comes home after working nine to five in an office job wanting to relax, you have (6) options available to you Perhaps you're going to watch TV, listen to music or go online and chat with friends or play games Whole industries worth millions of pounds have (7) up to meet our need for leisure (8) , these days many
of us are involved in so many leisure activities, we are afraid we might run out of time before we can enjoy them all
It wasn't always like that In the past, people worked longer hours and had jobs (9) _ were physically more demanding Any time without work was used to rest and to (10) Next time you ask yourself what you're doing at the weekend, just remember how fortunate you are to have a weekend
in the first place!
(Adapted from Optimise)
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Question 7 A switched B changed C brought D sprung
Question 8 A However B Therefore C Moreover D In fact
Question 10 A reflect B revise C review D recover
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 11 to 15
Students going to study in (11) country usually have to make a number of cultural adjustments They may find it difficult to form friendships with local people and they will certainly have to get used to
a variety of new things including food, the climate and the language An extra difficulty may be the different expectations (12) their teachers and tutors have of them in comparison with their home country
They may be unprepared for the amount of work they have to do on their own or the fact that their tutors are looking for originality and a (13) for independent thought rather than an ability to memorise large quantities of information Equally, they may sometimes be surprised by behaviour of their fellow students who, (14) usually friendly and welcoming, may sometimes seem a little immature
As time passes, international students will find that things become easier and what was (15) to start with will eventually seem normal
(Adapted from Complete First)
Question 13 A likelihood B capacity C possibility D feasibility
Question 14 A although B because C nonetheless D therefore
Question 15 A unimportant B unfamiliar C unnatural D unofficial
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ĐỀ DỰ ĐOÁN ĐẶC BIỆT
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions
Question 1 A system B disease C subject D symbol
Question 2 A sound B drought C cough D house
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions
Question 3 A character B memory C awareness D business
Question 4 A believe B balance C arrive D control
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
Question 5 They tried to warn him about the dangers of exploring the cave, but their words fell on deaf
ears
Question 6 Taking a leisurely stroll along the coast in the evening can benefit your mental health a lot
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions
Question 7 The reality show was rated as a failure because it failed to attract young viewers
Question 8 It’s unusual for the weather to become hot during winter months
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions
Question 9 She will take a cooking class _
Question 10 The more crowded a city is, the quality of life is
Question 11 During these sessions, we highly encouraged _ your mind
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Question 13 It was such a experience when we worked on the project together
Question 14 I saw an advertisement for voluntary positions on Facebook _ chance, so I applied
Question 15 The school plays an important role in _ students who display antisocial behaviours
Question 16 Susan in many conservation programmes in her town since she graduated from university
Question 17 Despite living in different cities, we’ve tried to in touch by writing letters and sending postcards on special occasions
Question 18 Your mother prepared this soup, _?
Question 19 Volunteering equips young people with some essential skills, them more employable
Question 20 Dark clouds were gathering in _ sky and it started to rain
Question 21 The government has decided to a new law to reduce car emissions
Question 22 The firm’s plan to expand into Asian markets yesterday morning
Question 23 The teacher tirelessly worked to knock the mischievous student into , investing considerable time and effort to guide him
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges
Question 24 Tina and Hank are chatting
- Tina: “I think that students shouldn’t be required to do homework.”
- Hank: “ Doing homework helps them retain knowledge better.”
Question 25 Hoa and Giang are in the park
- Hoa: “ _”
- Giang: “I’m afraid not The sign says “Keep off the Grass.”