Bộ ôn tập Từ cùng trường nghĩa môn Tiếng anh có đáp án (Part 12)

Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the blanks.

Choosing a career is a big deal. You will spend a significant amount of your life at work, so to enjoy your job, remain motivated, and fulfil your potential, you need to make your career (1) ______ wisely. You first need to know yourself.

This means taking stock of your skills and assessing your interests and values. It is important to understand your range of skills and knowledge, so you can see if they are a good fit for the job you would like to do. Being aware of the skills you have also helps to highlight any gaps that may need to be filled to (2) ______ your goals. Make a list of all your transferable and specialist skills, with examples of when you have (3) ______ each. An honest assessment of your skills, values and interests will prove useful when narrowing down your options in the next step. You can also see where you measure up in terms of the skills employers are (4) ______. Consider where you are now, where you want to be and how you are going to get there when it comes to fulfilling your career aspirations. If choosing a career has left you feeling lost, start by asking yourself these questions: What am I good at? What are my interests, motivations, and values? What kind of lifestyle do I want? What is important to me? If you are struggling to (5) ______ your strengths, weaknesses, and character traits, taking practice psychometric tests could bring them to light. By the end of this step, you will have identified the sort of jobs that will suit you but will not yet have enough information to make a decision on which to pursue.

(Adapted from https://www.prospects.ac.uk/)

You will spend a significant amount of your life at work, so to enjoy your job, remain motivated, and fulfil your potential, you need to make your career (1) ______ wisely.

Being aware of the skills you have also helps to highlight any gaps that may need to be filled to (2) ______your goals.

Make a list of all your transferable and specialist skills, with examples of when you have (3) ______ each.

You can also see where you measure up in terms of the skills employers are (4) ______.

If you are struggling to (5) ______your strengths, weaknesses, and character traits, taking practice psychometric tests could bring them to light.

Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the blanks.

Recently we have been coming across quite a few songs that may sound like standard pop on the surface but are pretty deep underneath. Perhaps Adele's “To Be Loved" should be placed in that (1) ______. The lyrics are not only poetic but to some extent vague. This thus leads to the potential of varying interpretations. However, what it all seems to lead to is the singer being the type of person who is predisposed towards guarding her heart and soul. In other words, she’s wise enough to know that if you get deeply involved with the wrong type of lover or associate, the emotional consequences can be (2) ______. But at the same time, she concludes that she cannot live life without taking such risks.

Now considering that the album this song is derived from was inspired by her recent divorce, the logical implication would be that Adele is primarily speaking to that situation. (3) ______, 'yeah, she took bad turns’, i.e., made questionable decisions, in terms of whom she gave her trust to. But now ‘looking back, she doesn't regret a thing’. Or put differently, it can also be said that she is the type of individual who is ready to learn and grow even if it proves to be a (4) ______ process. Also, in some cases, i.e., her relationship with the addressee, she is accordingly willing to sacrifice her own (5) ______ comfort and ethics even in the name of 'being loved'.

Therefore, another way of looking at this tirade is as Adele’s way of saying that she did in fact give her all to the marriage. Like she really "tried", but at the end of the day the implication is that her main goal, which was "to be loved" by the addressee, was not (6) ______.

Perhaps Adele's “To Be Loved" should be placed in that (1) ______.

In other words, she’s wise enough to know that if you get deeply involved with the wrong type of lover or associate, the emotional consequences can be (2) ______.

(3) ______, 'yeah, she took bad turns’, i.e., madequestionable decisions, in terms of whom she gave her trust to.

Or put differently, it can also be said that she is the type of individual who is ready to learn and grow even if it proves to be a (4) ______ process.

Also, in some cases, i.e., her relationship with the addressee, she is accordingly willing to sacrifice her own (5) ______ comfort and ethics even inthe name of 'being loved'.

Like she really "tried", but at the end of the day the implication is that her main goal, which was "to be loved" by the addressee, was not (6) ______.

Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the blanks.

Learning is all about change, and change drives learning. The two are inevitable and go hand in glove. Change imposes gaps between what is and what is going to be, or between what was and what is now. Change (1) ______ opportunities and imposes demands. In the workforce and other areas of life, change raises questions about readiness to take advantage of opportunities or to face demands for different (2) ______ of behaving and interacting and more demanding goals to achieve. Learning can bring about change by creating new capabilities and opening the door to new and unexpected opportunities. As such, learning is risky. It upsets the status quo, raising ambiguities and (3) ______. It also has the potential to empower a person to influence the future, providing choices that would not be available otherwise.

Change and learning (4) ______ throughout our lives. Indeed, we spend our early lives in educational settings that give us life skills, but ultimately prepare us for a career. The question is whether we also learn how to learn so that we are prepared to face change and create positive change for ourselves and others. Adaptive learners are prepared to make incremental changes. Generative learners are ready for transformational change. They (5) ______ new ideas and skills, experiment with new behaviours, and set challenging goals for themselves that bring them to new ideal states. Transformative learners have the skills to confront and create frame-breaking change. For them, change is the process of recognizing gaps, setting goals, establishing a learning plan, and (6) ______ motivation for carrying out the plan to achieve the goals.

Change (1) ______opportunities and imposes demands.

In the workforce and other areas of life, change raises questions about readiness to take advantage of opportunities or to face demands for different (2) ______ of behaving and interacting and moredemanding goals to achieve.

It upsets the status quo, raising ambiguities and (3) ______.

Change and learning (4) ______ throughout our lives. Indeed, we spendour early lives in educational settings that give us life skills, but ultimately prepare us for a career.

They (5) ______ new ideas and skills,experiment with new behaviours, and set challenging goals for themselves that bring them to new ideal states.

For them, change is the process of recognizing gaps, setting goals, establishing a learning plan, and (6) ______ motivation forcarrying out the plan to achieve the goals.

Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the blanks.

Many people experience stress or anxiety before an exam. In fact, a little nervousness can actually help you perform your best. (1) ______, when this distress becomes so excessive that it interferes with performance on an exam, it is known as test anxiety. What does it feel like to experience test anxiety? You paid attention in class, took detailed notes, read every chapter, and even attended extra study sessions after class, so you should do great on that big exam, right? When the test is presented, however, you find yourself so (2) ______ that you blank out the answers to even the easiest questions. If this experience sounds familiar, then you might be experiencing test anxiety.

Test anxiety is a psychological condition in which people experience extreme distress and anxiety in testing situations. In situations where the pressure is on and where a good performance counts, people can become so (3) ______ that they are unable to do their best.

The severity of test anxiety can vary (4) ______ from one person to another. Some people might feel like they have "butterflies" in their stomach and while others might find it very difficult to concentrate on the exam.

While test anxiety can be very stressful for students who experience it, many people do not realize that is quite common. Nervousness and anxiety are perfectly (5) ______ reactions to stress. For some people, however, this fear can

become so intense that it interferes with their (6) ______ to perform well.

(https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-test-anxiety-2795368)

(1) ______, when thisdistress becomes so excessive that it interferes with performance on an exam, it is known as test anxiety.

When the test is presented, however, you find yourself so (2) ______ that you blankout the answers to even the easiest questions.

In situations where the pressure is on and where a good performance counts, people can become so (3) ______ that they are unable to do their best.

The severity of test anxiety can vary (4) ______ from one person toanother.

Nervousness and anxiety are perfectly (5) ______ reactions to stress.

For some people, however, this fear can become so intense that it interferes with their (6) ______ to perform well.

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.

He achieved his ambition to become a press photographer.

We’re seeking for alternative materials which might bring the cost down.

The castle was ruined when dynamite was used to demolish one of the corner towers.

Six theatre companies have been selected to take part in this year’s festival.

I think these sales forecasts are unrealistic, considering how slow sales are at present.

They have just returned from faraway places with wonderful stories to tell.

He had injured his left hand and was typing one-handed.

He tried to simulate surprise at the news.

He cited a lack of funds as the main reason for his decision.

A single mother and her children have been evicted from their home for not paying their rent for a few months.

A new law was passed to make divorce easier and simpler.

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

I think you should find guidance from your lawyer on this matter.

                              A               B                     C   D

Campaigners are fighting to store a historical building.

                         A                 B     C      D

The single market is designed to delete barriers to the free movement of goods, services, and

                                       A                     B                C                                D

people.

They every want to study in the UK, so they are trying their best to learn English.

                A              B                     C                        D

Choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits the sentence.

His whole life seemed to be ______ by fear.

His company ______ the market for operating system software.

Men can draw a(n) ______ from the age of sixty-five.

The centre offers a ______ of leisure activities.

I had to go to the bathroom so bad that I had nearly ______ my pants bythe time I made it home.

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.

Language barriers hindered communication between scientists.

A small number of users are experiencing connectivity issues.

He was incapable of governing the country, so he was forced to resign.

His work provides important insight into language use.

This disease has been eradicated from the world.

The stone will blend with the environment         and integrate into        the landscape.

The cottage is in the area that is remote from the usual tourist routes.

The book describes his sporting career and gives little information about his personal life.c

Around fifteen thousand spectators came to watch the thrills and spills.

A true leader takes responsibility for their team and helps them achieve goals.

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

It was a hot sunny day, but luckily their seats for the game were in the shadow.

              A                              B                                     C              D

The firm is in the envious position of having a full order book.

                     A          B                         C     D

She was released from school, after teachers said she would be a ‘bad

                     A                                            B                    C

influence' on the other girls.

               D

A subdirectory filled with precious data can be abolished if you are not careful.

                              A                      B                  C                 D

They waited for the group to decide rather than making private decisions.

                       A                     B                    C        D

A double room with a balcony overlooking the sea has been preserved for him.

           A               B                                 C                                 D

Choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits the sentence.

Their website features a large ______ of photographs.

It turns out that a large proportion of the abilities fall under the ______of emotional intelligence.

Unable to tell his wife that he's lost his job as an accountant, he ______ togo to work when really he spends the day drifting through London.

Just as I had finished ______ these messages, I received another incomingcall.

He was such a bad pilot, having trouble ______ and landing the aircraft,that they would not let him rent the plane without a rental company employee to accompany him!

The hospital’s front gate was closed, and a sign said patients and employeeswere ______ from leaving and no items used in the building could beremoved.

Universities have to provide student ______ for first-year students.

His first anniversary was ______ when thieves broke into his shop andremoved goods valued at around £18,000.

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.

This company manufactures wool and cotton clothing in standardized sizes.

The society was set up to save endangered and rare species from extinction.

Last year saw the band accomplish major music career milestones, including a Super Bowl halftime performance and the release of a greatest hits compilation, The Highlights.

Over the course of the pandemic, elderly people have tended to suffer far more serious consequences from COVID-19 than children have.

His theories have generated a great deal of interest among other scientists.

The company may be forced to lower prices in order to stay competitive.

Collins has been looking for work for 18 months now.

Two hours had passed and still nothing had happened.

The case was dismissed for lack of evidence.

Householders may be charged for the removal of non-recyclable rubbish.

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

The company has done a poor job of conserving its computer network.

        A                             B                            C     D

Any newspaper would pay big money to get the interior story on her marriage.

                              A          B                              C                      D

The machine is too big to be empirical for most private homes.

                             A                            B             C      D

The central bank is likely to rise interest rates in the next two months in response to domestic

                                           A                      B                                               C

inflation topping 5%.

     D

Even though the university system grew rapidly, demand for places in some subjects began

                                                                A                B               C

to outdo supply.

        D

Choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits the sentence.

They are hoping to ______ pay for workers with similar jobs.

She had no ______ but to break the law.

Four people were seriously ______ in the explosion.

The amount of money a country spends on health care does positivelycorrelate with increased ______.

That afternoon, the prime minister was presented with a royal letter______ him and ordering him to leave the country immediately.

We need to develop an online shopping application and ______ it into ourwebsite.

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.

The company has disclosed that it will be laying off thousands of workers later this year.

I don’t know why she was so critical of me tonight - it’s like she was trying to pick a quarrel or something.

The trial will evaluate the effectiveness of the different drugs.

The gunmen paused only to cut the wires to the house, then vanished into the countryside.

Inside is a computerized device that looks like a small turtle.

The head of the department was severely reprimanded for failing to report computer thefts.

He didn't realize his ambition of becoming a dancer because he lost a leg in a motorcycle accident.

I don't really want a bigger house - I’m satisfied with what I’ve got.

We can infer from the archaeological evidence that there was slavery in the region.

He endured five years as a prisoner of war.

He's one of the most ardent supporters of the administration's policy.

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

A mental disease is a health problem that significantly affects how a person feels, thinks,

                    A                                             B                  C

behaves, and interacts with other people.

                            D

She is being lifted bodily by a policeman, easily, for she is obese and frail.

                  A                                 B                        C              D

In this period, there were 974 outbreaks of communicative disease attributed

      A                                        B                  C                          D

to the consumption of raw milk.

The affordable housing issue, along with trouble finding child-rearing, leaves

                                        A                                               B

families in the safehouse far longer than before.

                 C                                    D

She is very creative - she really enjoys doing new dishes by combining

                 A                                        B                  C

unusual ingredients.

                    D

Choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits the sentence.

An angel was ______ precariously on top of the Christmas tree.

His kind words ______ her sadness.

The department provides a(n) ______ atmosphere for research.

There was no danger of ______ the infection through operations.

He has always found it hard to express his ______.

A working woman needs to organize her life to ______ her professionaland family life.

Drivers on the M25 are likely to ______ fog and black ice tonight.

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.

There is a low probability that he will be chosen.

It was something of a hollow victory - she won the case but lost all her savings in legal fees.

Few creatures can thrive on these barren mountaintops.

Thanks to the deal, he earned a lot of money and became a very wealthy man.

I think a lot of people who are drawn to witchcraft sometimes will get a tattoo or mark themselves in some way to denote a rite of passage or an experience.

The emails were presented as evidence of his involvement in the fraud.

In a prosperous country like the United States, no one should go hungry.

I'm not sure it’s worth the upheaval of moving to gain just a little more space.

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

The model results were subsequently certified experimentally, and others are

        A                                                           B                                    C

readily testable.

               D

In the first 24 hours after childbearing, it rapidly drops back down to normallevels.

      A                                      B                                 C                        D

He died at home after a long disease.

                  A                   B   C           D

Almost any bladed or sharply pointed article is potentially a fatal weapon.

           A                          B                        C                    D

Higher risk people might develop a stronger and more permanent voice in

                                                                         A

shaping popular attitudes towards communicative disease and public health.

                                         B              C                              D

Choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits the sentence.

His stepmother ______ him for his mistakes. Initially, Jack would replysharply, but each time he felt the sting of his stepmother’s ringed hand on his cheek, he sank further into silence.

I’ve always believed emotion is good for painting, but I'm afraid I'm not in thebest ______ to create anything today.

Would I be ______ if I came along with you to the party?

Designed by Thomas ahead of a demonstration in Adelaide in 1971, the flaghas since become a(n) ______ for Aboriginal Australians and is often seenflying from government buildings.

The club ______ people of all abilities and age groups to come along.

In Hong Kong, a person is defined as underemployed when he or she is ______ to work less than 35 hours a week.

Laura had ______ to inform me that the company was having financialproblems.

We had a long and difficult ______ across the mountains.

His political ______ ended when he was found to have been accepting bribes.

Their ______ goal is to promote healthy growth and development

Most travel agents are prepared to ______ travel arrangements to meetindividual requirements.

I ______ from the article that the pilot was responsible for the accident.

In hot weather, the most important thing to do is ______ water.

Officials are looking to ______ successful ideas from other cities.

She accused the government of trampling on the needs and rights of the______ citizen.

He escaped a ban in 2010 despite leaving an accident ______ after crashing.

When David was little, his grandmother used to ______ him a bedtime storyevery night.

Her popularity as a singer has ______ since the glory days of the 1980s.

The novel vividly ______ the life of the Irish in Australia.

Mr John Brown was a ______ in the car when it crashed.

They are already battling to ______ illnesses such as malaria and tetanus.

Linda ______ a group of people standing on the bank of a river.

I ______ my old high school teacher from the photograph.

Companies are ______ by law to carry out regular safety checks.