BÀI tập NGÀY 16 8

widen generation gap: mở rộng khoảng cách thế hệ 5.. reason with sb = to try to persuade someone to act in a wise way or to change their behaviour or a decision, by explaining why it is

KHÓA NGỮ PHÁP TỐI THỨ 5

(Dành cho các bạn 2k1,2k2,2k3)

BÀI TẬP NGÀY 16/8/2018 Compiled by Mrs Trang Anh

Facebook: Mrstranganh87

COLLOCATIONS

I THEORY

1 pave the way for: mở đường, dọn đường cho

2 impose st on sb: áp đặt cái gì lên ai

3 bridge the gap: thu hẹp khoảng cách

4 widen generation gap: mở rộng khoảng cách thế hệ

5 reason with sb = to try to persuade someone to act in a wise way or to change their behaviour or a decision, by explaining why it is a good idea: cố gắng thuyết phục ai đó cư xử theo một cách thông minh hoặc là cố gắng thay đổi hành vi hay là quyết đinh bằng cách giải thích tại sao nó là một ý tưởng hay

6 agree with sb: đồng ý với ai

7.tobe satisfied with st: hài lòng với cái gì

8 socialize with sb: hòa mình với ai

9 instead of doing st: thay vì làm gì

10 force sb to do st: ép buộc ai làm gì

11 expect sb to do st: mong đợi ai làm gì

12 on the spot= immediately: ngay lập tức

13 in case + clause: phòng khi

14 supposing (that): giả sử

15 provided (that): với điều kiện là

16 on the grounds (that): với lí do

17 a kick in the pants: một bài học để ứng xử tốt hơn

18 an open-and-shut case: vấn đề dễ giải quyết

19 a shot in the dark: một câu đố

20 a nail in somebody’s/something’s coffin: giọt nước làm tràn ly

21 keep on good terms with sb = have a good relationship with sb: có mối quan hệ tốt với ai

22 for sb’s sake = for the sake of sb : vì lợi ích của ai

23 to cut out: cắt ra, ngừng hoạt động

24 to cut off: cắt đường dây (điện thoại)

25 to cut down: chặt

26 to cut sb up: chém (ai), gây vết tím bầm (cho ai)

27 the length and breadth of sth: ngang dọc khắp cái gì

28 make headlines: trở thành tin tức quan trọng, được lan truyền rộng rãi

29 keep an eye on sb/st: để mắt tới ai/cái gì

30 bear some resemblance to sb = take after sb: có nét hao hao, có sự tương đồng, giống với ai đó

31 To throw away: vứt bỏ, bỏ phí

32 To throw in: thêm vào, đưa ra (nhận xét)

33 To throw off: cố tống khứ đi

34 To throw out: bác bỏ

35 let one's hair down: thư giãn, xả hơi

36 bits and bobs: những vật linh tinh, những thứ lặt vặt

37 odds and ends: đồ vật linh tinh, phần còn lại

38 part and parcel: phần cơ bản, quan trọng/thiết yếu

39 sentence sb to a lifetime imprisonment: kết án, tuyên án, xử án ai chung thân

40 drop-dead gorgeous: thể chất, cơ thể tuyệt đẹp

41 ask sb out: hẹn hò, mời đi chơi

42 go to great lengths = try very hard to achieve something: cố gắng để đạt được điều gì

43 apples and oranges: hoàn toàn khác nhau

44 come up with sth: đưa ra, phát hiện ra, khám phá cái gì

45 Put up with: chịu đựng

46 Keep/catch up with: theo kịp, đuổi kịp

47 tight with money: thắt chặt tiền bạc

48 in a good mood: trong một tâm trạng tốt, vui vẻ

49 On the whole: trên toàn bộ, xét mọi mặt, nhìn chung

50 big-headed (a): tự phụ

II PRACTICE EXERCISE

Question 1: The works of such men as the English philosophers John Locke and Thomas Hobbes helped pave the _ for academic freedom in the modern sense

Question 2: Many parents try to _ certain careers they favor on their children, based on

their own perceptions

Question 3: In order to the gap between the old generation and the younger one,

mutual understanding is the vital key

Question 4: Despite complaints about the generation gap in modern society, the

generation gap is shrinking or disappearing thanks to changes in parents’ attitudes and behavior

A widening B broadening C narrowing D shortening

Question 5: Instead of forcing their children to do things in a very controlling way, parents try

to _ with their children and explain what they expect them to do and why

Question 6: I can’t give you the answer on the _; I’ll have to think about it for a few days

Question 7: “Did the minister approve the building plans?”

“Not really He turned them down _ that the costs were too high.”

Question 8: Failing to submit the proposal on time was _ for Tom

Question 9: They always kept on good _ with their next-door neighbors for the children’s sake

Question 10: Mrs Jenkins was too ill to go out and pay her phone bill, and they’ve just cut her _ She ought to complain!

Question 11: The party leader travelled the length and _of the country in an attempt to spread his message

Question 12: Vietnam U23 made not only Asia but also Europe keep a close eye on them They _ internationally

A. have made headlines B. had made headlines

C. have done headlines D. did headlines

Question 13: Although they are twins, Simon and Mike _ no resemblance to each other

Question 14: Steve his chances of passing by spending too much time on the first question

A. threw away B. threw in C. threw off D. threw out

Question 15: After congratulating his team, the coach left, allowing the players to let their down for a while

Question 16: Making mistake is all of growing up

A. bits and bobs B. odds and ends C. part and parcel D. top and bottom

Question 17: The judge murderer to a lifetime imprisonment

A. prosecuted B. sentenced C. convicted D. accused

Question 18: Alice said: “That guy is gorgeous I wish he would ask me out.”

A. dead-centre B. drop shot C. jumped-up D. drop-dead

Question 19: Today, hospitals and blood banks go to great to screen alt blood donors and their blood

Question 20: Jose had a hard time comparing the iPhone to the Samsung phone because to him they were apples and

Question 21: Scientists are toiling hard to up with alternative fuels which can replace conventional fuels

Question 22: My neighbors are really _ with money They hate throwing away food, don’t eat at restaurant, and always try to find the best price

Question 23: We were all in a _ mood because the weather was good and we were going

on holiday the next day

Question 24: the whole, the rescue mission was well executed

Question 25: It’s difficult to tell him to give in because he is so big-