Tổng hợp đề luyện thi Đại Học môn Tiếng Anh có lời giải(Đề số 20)
50 câu hỏi
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.
leaves
brings
looks
plays
Đáp án C.
A. leaves /liːvz/
B. brings /brɪŋz/
C. looks /lʊks/
D. plays /pleɪz/
Đuôi “s” trong đáp án C phát âm là /s/. Các đáp án còn lại phát âm là /z/.
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.
defeat
leader
leather
feature
Đáp án C.
A. defeat /dɪˈfiːt/
B. leader /ˈliːdə(r)/
C. leather /ˈleðə(r)/
D. feature /ˈfiːtʃə(r)/
Chữ “ea” trong đáp án C phát âm là /e/. Các đáp án còn lại phát âm là /i:/
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 primary stress in each of the following questions.
improve
rescue
affect
pursue
Đáp án B.
A. improve /ɪmˈpruːv/
B. rescue /ˈreskjuː/
C. affect /əˈfekt/
D. pursue /pəˈsjuː/
Đáp án B có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 1. Các đáp án còn lại có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 2.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Richard Byrd was ____ first person in history to fly over ___ North Pole.
the - a
the - Ø
the - the
Ø - Ø
Đáp án B.
A. quality /ˈkwɒləti/
B. solution /səˈluːʃn/
C. compliment /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/
D. energy /ˈenədʒi/
Đáp án B có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 2. Các đáp án còn lại có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 1.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
If I’m tired in evenings, ___________.
I went to bed early
I go to bed early
I’d go to bed early
I’d have gone to bed early
Đáp án C.
Ta có:
- Trước “first” (thứ nhất) dùng mạo từ “the” => the first person
- The + North/South/West/East + Noun => The North Pole
Dịch: Richard Byrd là người đầu tiên trong lịch sử bay qua Bắc Cực.
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 primary stress in each of the following questions.
This is the latest news from earthquake site. Two- thirds of the city ____ in a fire.
has been destroyed
have been destroyed
were destroyed
was destroyed
Đáp án B.
Trong mệnh đề điều kiện ở đề bài: “Nếu tôi mệt vào các buổi tối,”, ta nhận thấy tiếp theo người viết sẽ nói về 1 hành động luôn xảy ra trong điều kiện này, một thói quen: “tôi đi ngủ sớm.”
Do đó đây là câu điều kiện loại 0 với cấu trúc: If + S + V(s,es), S+ V(s,es)/câu mệnh lệnh
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
The festival has many attractions. It will include contemporary orchestra music and an opera. _______, there will be poetry readings and theatrical presentations.
Otherwise
Furthermore
Nevertheless
On the other hand
Đáp án A.
Ở đây ta dùng thì hiện tại hoàn thành, diễn tả 1 hành động xảy ra trong quá khứ và để lại kết quả ở hiện tại. Với những chủ ngữ chỉ phân số, phần trăm => ta dựa vào danh từ sau “of” để chia động từ.
Dịch: Đây là tin tức mới nhất từ nơi động đất. Hai phần ba thành phố đã bị phá hủy trong lửa.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
He gave ______ his job in order to go back to university.
up
in
away
out
Đáp án B.
A. Otherwise: nếu không thì
B. Furthermore: ngoài ra, thêm vào đó
C. Nevertheless: tuy nhiên, dù vậy
D. On the other hand: mặt khác
Dịch: Lễ hội có nhiều điểm tham quan. Nó sẽ gồm có dàn nhạc đương đại và một vở opera. Hơn nữa, sẽ có những bài đọc thơ và những bài diễn thuyết sân khấu
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Books and magazines ______ around made his room very untidy.
lie
laying
lied
lying
Đáp án A.
Ta có:
A. give up = stop: dừng lại/ từ bỏ
B. give in:chấp nhận làm điều không muốn làm
C. give away: vứt đi
D. give out: phân phát/ đưa ra
Dịch: Anh ấy từ bỏ công việc để quay trở lại học đại học.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
You ______ Tom yesterday. He’s been on business for a week now.
mustn’t have seen
could not have seen
may have not seen
can’t have seen
Đáp án B.
Ta có:
- must (not) have done sth: chắc hẳn đã làm gì (đã không làm gì)
- could (not) have done sth: có thể (không thể) đã làm gì (dùng cho quá khứ)
- may (not) have done sth: có thể (không thể) đã làm gì (chỉ khả năng xảy ra)
- can (not) have done sth: có thể (không thể) đã làm gì (dùng cho hiện tại, tương lai)
Dịch: Bạn không thể đã gặp Tom hôm qua được. Cậu ấy đi công tác cả tuần rồi.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
This carpet really needs ______. Can you do it for me, son?
being cleaned
cleaned
clean
cleaning
Đáp án D.
Ta có:
- Need + to Vo: cần làm gì ( câu chủ động)
- Need + Ving: cần được làm gì ( câu bị động)
Dịch: Chiếc thảm này thật sự cần được làm sạch. Con có thể làm việc đó cho mẹ không, con trai?
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
The architects have made ______ use of glass and transparent plastic
imaginative
imagine
imagination
imaginatively
Đáp án A.
Ta có:
A. imaginative (adj): giàu sức tưởng tượng.
B. imagine (v): tưởng tượng.
C. imagination (n): trí tưởng tượng, khả năng hư cấu/sáng tạo.
D. imaginatively (adv): theo cách tưởng tượng.
Trước danh từ: use ta cần 1 tính từ: adj + N. Nên chỉ có đáp án A là đúng.
Dịch: Các kiến trúc sư đã sử dụng sáng tạo chất liệu thủy tinh và nhựa trong suốt.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
No matter how angry he was, he would never ______ to violence.
refuse
resort
resist
resolve
Đáp án B.
A refuse: từ chối
B. resist: kháng cự
C. resort to sth: dùng đến cái gì đó như là một phương thức cuối cùng.
D. resolve: giải quyết
Dịch: Cho dù anh ấy tức giận thế nào đi nữa, anh ấy sẽ không bao giờ dùng đến vũ lực.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
The water supply of our home city has failed to ______ average purity requirements.
see
meet
own
hold
Đáp án: B
Giải thích:
A. see (v): nhìn thấy
B. meet (v): gặp, đáp ứng
C. own (v): sở hữu
D. hold (v): giữ
Ta có cụm: meet requirements: đáp ứng yêu cầu
Dịch: Nguồn cung cấp nước của thành phố quê hương chúng ta không đáp ứng được yêu cầu về độ tinh khiết trung bình.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Last year, ABBA made a ________ of several million crowns.
win
gain
salary
profit
Đáp án D.
A. win (n): sự chiến thắng
B. gain (n): sự đạt được
C. salary (n): lương
D. profit (n): lợi nhuận
Dịch: Năm ngoái, bang nhạc ABBA đạt lợi nhuận vài triệu.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Be sure not to rely too ________ on your mother tongue when you are learning a foreign language.
abundantly
severely
numerously
heavily
Đáp án D.
A. abundantly (adv): phong phú
B. severely (adv): nghiêm trọng
C. numerously (adv): nhiều
D. heavily (adv): nặng nề
Dịch: Đừng nên dựa vào tiếng mẹ đẻ nhiều quá khi học một ngoại ngữ.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
You need to make a/an ______ about what course to take at university.
decision
fortune
guess
impression
Đáp án A.
Ta có:
A. make a decision = (to) decide: đưa ra quyết định.
B. make a fortune: trở nên giàu có.
C. make a guess: dự đoán.
D. make an impression: gây ấn tượng.
Chỉ có đáp án A là phù hợp.
Dịch: Bạn cần phải quyết định về việc tham gia khóa học nào ở đại học.
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 primary stress in each of the following questions
quality
solution
compliment
energy
Đáp án B.
A. quality /ˈkwɒləti/
B. solution /səˈluːʃn/
C. compliment /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/
D. energy /ˈenədʒi/
Đáp án B có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 2. Các đáp án còn lại có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 1.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.
The government has passed laws to protect wildlife from commercial trade.
enforced
enabled
ensured
enacted
Đáp án D.
Dịch: Chính phủ vừa ban hành luật bảo vệ động vật hoang dã khỏi các vụ buôn bán thương mại.
=> pass: ban hành
A. enforced ( quá khứ phân từ): thi hành
B. enabled ( quá khứ phân từ): có khả năng
C. ensured ( quá khứ phân từ): đảm bảo
D. enacted = passed ( quá khứ phân từ): thông qua, ban hành
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.
Yes, we went away on holiday last week, but it rained day in day out.
every single day
every other day
every two days
every second day
Đáp án A.
Ta có: day in day out = every single day: mỗi ngày
Dịch: Đúng, chúng tôi đã đi nghỉ tuần trước nhưng ngày nào trời cũng mưa.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
I would spend inordinate amount of time in the clothes shop, deciding which dress I was going to buy.
excessive
limited
required
abundant
Đáp án B.
Dịch: Tôi dành thời gian quá nhiều trong cửa hàng quần áo, quyết định xem chiếc váy nào tôi sẽ mua.
=> inordinate: quá chừng
Xét nghĩa các đáp án ta có:
A. excessive: quá mức
B. limited: bị hạn chế, có giới hạn
C. required: yêu cầu
D. abundant: dồi dào
Dựa vào nghĩa của tính từ dễ thấy từ trái nghĩa phù hợp là limited (có giới hạn)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
The nominating committee always meets behind closed doors, lest its deliberations become known prematurely.
privately
safely
publicly
dangerously
Đáp án C.
Dịch: Ủy ban chỉ định luôn gặp mặt kín, vì sợ thảo luận của họ bị biết sớm.
=> behind closed doors (idiom): kín, không công khai
A. privately (adv): riêng
B. safely (adv): an toàn
C. publicly (adv): công khai
D. dangerously (adv): nguy hiểm
=> behind closed doors >< publicly
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Linda: “Do you mind if I turn on the fan?”
Maria: “______”
Not for me
Not at all
Never mind
Not enough
Đáp án B.
Linda: “Bạn có phiền không nếu mình mở quạt lên?”
Maria: “........................”
A. Không phải cho tôi C. Không thành vấn đề ( khi người khác xin lỗi)
B. Không phiền đâu D. Không đủ
=> Đáp án B phù hợp về nghĩa.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Daisy and Mary are talking about Mary’s new dress.
Daisy: “That’s a very nice dress you’re wearing.”
Mary: “________________________________”
How a compliment!
That’s all right.
It’s nice of you to say so.
I like you said so.
Đáp án C.
Câu nói trong đề bài cho thấy Daisy đang khen chiếc váy mà Mary đang mặc, đề đáp lại lời khen này, câu trả lời phù hợp nhất là “It’s nice of you to say so.” (Bạn thật tốt khi nói như vậy).
Dịch câu: Daisy và Mary đang nói về chiếc váy mới của Mary.
Daisy: “Cái váy bạn đang mặc thật là đẹp.”
Mary: “Bạn thật tốt khi nói như vậy.”
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 25 to 29. Fill in the appropriate word in question 25
Nearly 200 of the 1500 native plant species in Hawaii are at risk of going extinct in the near future because they have been (25)____ to such low numbers. Approximately 90 percent of Hawaii's plants are found nowhere else in the world but they are (26) ___ by alien invasive species such as feral goats, pigs, rodents and non-native plants.
The Hawaii Rare Plant Restoration Group is striving to (27) ____ the extinction of the 182 rare Hawaiian plants with fewer than 50 individuals remaining in the wild. Since 1990, (28) _____a result of their "Plant Extinction Prevention Program", sixteen species have been brought into cultivation and three species have been reintroduced. Invasive weeds have been removed in key areas and fencing put up in order to protect plants in the wild.
In the future, the Hawaii Rare Plant Restoration Program aims at collecting genetic material from the remaining plants in the wild for storage as a safety net for the future. They also aim to manage wild populations and where possible reintroduce species into (29 )_____.
disappeared
reduced
increased
developed
Đáp án B.
Xét nghĩa các đáp án ta có:
A. disappear (v): biến mất
B. reduce (v): giảm
C. increase (v): tăng lên
D. develop (v): phát triển
Dịch: Gần 200 trong 1500 loài thực vật bản địa ở Hawaii có nguy cơ bị tuyệt chủng trong tương lai gần bởi vì chúng đã giảm tới con số thấp như vậy.
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 25 to 29. Fill in the appropriate word in question 26
Nearly 200 of the 1500 native plant species in Hawaii are at risk of going extinct in the near future because they have been (25)____ to such low numbers. Approximately 90 percent of Hawaii's plants are found nowhere else in the world but they are (26) ___ by alien invasive species such as feral goats, pigs, rodents and non-native plants.
The Hawaii Rare Plant Restoration Group is striving to (27) ____ the extinction of the 182 rare Hawaiian plants with fewer than 50 individuals remaining in the wild. Since 1990, (28) _____a result of their "Plant Extinction Prevention Program", sixteen species have been brought into cultivation and three species have been reintroduced. Invasive weeds have been removed in key areas and fencing put up in order to protect plants in the wild.
In the future, the Hawaii Rare Plant Restoration Program aims at collecting genetic material from the remaining plants in the wild for storage as a safety net for the future. They also aim to manage wild populations and where possible reintroduce species into (29 )_____.
guarded
invested
conserved
threatened
Đáp án D.
Xét nghĩa các đáp án ta có:
A. guard (v): bảo vệ, gác, canh giữ; đề phòng, phòng, giữ gìn
B. invest (v): đầu tư
C. conserve (v): duy trì, giữ gìn, bảo tồn
D. threaten (v): đe dọa
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 25 to 29. Fill in the appropriate word in question 27
Nearly 200 of the 1500 native plant species in Hawaii are at risk of going extinct in the near future because they have been (25)____ to such low numbers. Approximately 90 percent of Hawaii's plants are found nowhere else in the world but they are (26) ___ by alien invasive species such as feral goats, pigs, rodents and non-native plants.
The Hawaii Rare Plant Restoration Group is striving to (27) ____ the extinction of the 182 rare Hawaiian plants with fewer than 50 individuals remaining in the wild. Since 1990, (28) _____a result of their "Plant Extinction Prevention Program", sixteen species have been brought into cultivation and three species have been reintroduced. Invasive weeds have been removed in key areas and fencing put up in order to protect plants in the wild.
In the future, the Hawaii Rare Plant Restoration Program aims at collecting genetic material from the remaining plants in the wild for storage as a safety net for the future. They also aim to manage wild populations and where possible reintroduce species into (29 )_____.
prevent
encourage
stimulate
influence
Đáp án A.
Xét nghĩa các đáp án ta có:
A. prevent (v): ngăn cản, ngăn chặn, ngăn ngừa
B. encourage (v): khuyến khích, thúc giục
C. stimulate (v): khuấy động, kích thích
D. influence (v, n): ảnh hưởn
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 25 to 29. Fill in the appropriate word in question 28
Nearly 200 of the 1500 native plant species in Hawaii are at risk of going extinct in the near future because they have been (25)____ to such low numbers. Approximately 90 percent of Hawaii's plants are found nowhere else in the world but they are (26) ___ by alien invasive species such as feral goats, pigs, rodents and non-native plants.
The Hawaii Rare Plant Restoration Group is striving to (27) ____ the extinction of the 182 rare Hawaiian plants with fewer than 50 individuals remaining in the wild. Since 1990, (28) _____a result of their "Plant Extinction Prevention Program", sixteen species have been brought into cultivation and three species have been reintroduced. Invasive weeds have been removed in key areas and fencing put up in order to protect plants in the wild.
In the future, the Hawaii Rare Plant Restoration Program aims at collecting genetic material from the remaining plants in the wild for storage as a safety net for the future. They also aim to manage wild populations and where possible reintroduce species into (29 )_____.
so
due
as
but
Đáp án C.
Xét cách dùng của các từ trong đáp án ta có:
- as a result of = because of = due to: vì
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 25 to 29. Fill in the appropriate word in question 29
Nearly 200 of the 1500 native plant species in Hawaii are at risk of going extinct in the near future because they have been (25)____ to such low numbers. Approximately 90 percent of Hawaii's plants are found nowhere else in the world but they are (26) ___ by alien invasive species such as feral goats, pigs, rodents and non-native plants.
The Hawaii Rare Plant Restoration Group is striving to (27) ____ the extinction of the 182 rare Hawaiian plants with fewer than 50 individuals remaining in the wild. Since 1990, (28) _____a result of their "Plant Extinction Prevention Program", sixteen species have been brought into cultivation and three species have been reintroduced. Invasive weeds have been removed in key areas and fencing put up in order to protect plants in the wild.
In the future, the Hawaii Rare Plant Restoration Program aims at collecting genetic material from the remaining plants in the wild for storage as a safety net for the future. They also aim to manage wild populations and where possible reintroduce species into (29 )_____.
shelters
reserves
gardens
halls
Đáp án B.
A. shelter (n): nơi trú ẩn; sự nương tựa, che chở, ẩn náu
B. reserve (n): khu bảo tồn; sự giữ gìn; sự dự trữ, vật dự trữ; (v): dự trữ, để dành
C. garden (n): vườn
D. hall (n): sảnh (lớn); hội trường; phòng; phòng họp lớn
Dịch câu: Họ cũng nhằm mục đích để quản lý các quần thể hoang dã và những nơi có thể giới thiệu lại các loài vào các khu bảo tồn.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34.
Alfred Bernhard Nobel, a Swedish inventor and philanthropist, left most of his vast fortune in trust as a fund from which annual prize could be awarded to individuals and organizations that had achieved the greatest benefit to humanity in a particular year. Originally, there were six classifications for outstanding contributions designated in Nobel’s will including chemistry, physics or medicine, literature, and international peace.
The prizes are administered by the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm. In 1969, a prize for economics endowed by the Central Bank of Sweden was added. Candidates for the prizes must be nominated in writing by a qualified authority in the field of competition Recipients in physics, chemistry, and economics are selected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences; in physiology or medicine by the Caroline Institute; in literature by the Swedish Academy; and in peace by the Norwegian Nobel committee appointed by Norway’s parliament. The prizes are usually presented in Stockholm on December 10, with the King of Sweden officiating, an appropriate tribute to Alfred Nobel on the anniversary of his death. Each one includes a gold medal, a diploma, and a cash award of about one million dollars.
What does this passage mainly discuss?
Alfred Bernhard Nobel
The Nobel prizes
Great contributions to mankind
Swedish philanthropy
Đáp án B.
Trong nội dung của đoạn văn đưa rất nhiều thông tin về giải thưởng Nobel
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34.
Alfred Bernhard Nobel, a Swedish inventor and philanthropist, left most of his vast fortune in trust as a fund from which annual prize could be awarded to individuals and organizations that had achieved the greatest benefit to humanity in a particular year. Originally, there were six classifications for outstanding contributions designated in Nobel’s will including chemistry, physics or medicine, literature, and international peace.
The prizes are administered by the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm. In 1969, a prize for economics endowed by the Central Bank of Sweden was added. Candidates for the prizes must be nominated in writing by a qualified authority in the field of competition Recipients in physics, chemistry, and economics are selected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences; in physiology or medicine by the Caroline Institute; in literature by the Swedish Academy; and in peace by the Norwegian Nobel committee appointed by Norway’s parliament. The prizes are usually presented in Stockholm on December 10, with the King of Sweden officiating, an appropriate tribute to Alfred Nobel on the anniversary of his death. Each one includes a gold medal, a diploma, and a cash award of about one million dollars.
The word “will” in the first paragraph refers to_____.
Nobel’s wishes
a legal document
a future intention
a free choice
Đáp án B.
Ta có: will (n): chúc thư
=> do đó nó là một văn bản pháp lí.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34.
Alfred Bernhard Nobel, a Swedish inventor and philanthropist, left most of his vast fortune in trust as a fund from which annual prize could be awarded to individuals and organizations that had achieved the greatest benefit to humanity in a particular year. Originally, there were six classifications for outstanding contributions designated in Nobel’s will including chemistry, physics or medicine, literature, and international peace.
The prizes are administered by the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm. In 1969, a prize for economics endowed by the Central Bank of Sweden was added. Candidates for the prizes must be nominated in writing by a qualified authority in the field of competition Recipients in physics, chemistry, and economics are selected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences; in physiology or medicine by the Caroline Institute; in literature by the Swedish Academy; and in peace by the Norwegian Nobel committee appointed by Norway’s parliament. The prizes are usually presented in Stockholm on December 10, with the King of Sweden officiating, an appropriate tribute to Alfred Nobel on the anniversary of his death. Each one includes a gold medal, a diploma, and a cash award of about one million dollars.
A Nobel prize would NOT be given to _________.
an author who wrote a novel
a doctor who discovered a vaccine
a composer who wrote a symphony
a diplomat who negotiated a peace settlement
Đáp án C.
Các ngành được liệt kê là “chemistry, physics or medicine, literature, and international peace” do đó nghề nhạc sĩ không thể được trao tặng giải này
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34.
Alfred Bernhard Nobel, a Swedish inventor and philanthropist, left most of his vast fortune in trust as a fund from which annual prize could be awarded to individuals and organizations that had achieved the greatest benefit to humanity in a particular year. Originally, there were six classifications for outstanding contributions designated in Nobel’s will including chemistry, physics or medicine, literature, and international peace.
The prizes are administered by the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm. In 1969, a prize for economics endowed by the Central Bank of Sweden was added. Candidates for the prizes must be nominated in writing by a qualified authority in the field of competition Recipients in physics, chemistry, and economics are selected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences; in physiology or medicine by the Caroline Institute; in literature by the Swedish Academy; and in peace by the Norwegian Nobel committee appointed by Norway’s parliament. The prizes are usually presented in Stockholm on December 10, with the King of Sweden officiating, an appropriate tribute to Alfred Nobel on the anniversary of his death. Each one includes a gold medal, a diploma, and a cash award of about one million dollars.
The word “one” in the second paragraph refers to __________.
tribute
anniversary
prize
candidate
Đáp án C.
Thông tin: “Each one includes a gold medal, a diploma, and a cash award of about one million dollars.” => one là chỉ giải thưởng Nobel.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34.
Alfred Bernhard Nobel, a Swedish inventor and philanthropist, left most of his vast fortune in trust as a fund from which annual prize could be awarded to individuals and organizations that had achieved the greatest benefit to humanity in a particular year. Originally, there were six classifications for outstanding contributions designated in Nobel’s will including chemistry, physics or medicine, literature, and international peace.
The prizes are administered by the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm. In 1969, a prize for economics endowed by the Central Bank of Sweden was added. Candidates for the prizes must be nominated in writing by a qualified authority in the field of competition Recipients in physics, chemistry, and economics are selected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences; in physiology or medicine by the Caroline Institute; in literature by the Swedish Academy; and in peace by the Norwegian Nobel committee appointed by Norway’s parliament. The prizes are usually presented in Stockholm on December 10, with the King of Sweden officiating, an appropriate tribute to Alfred Nobel on the anniversary of his death. Each one includes a gold medal, a diploma, and a cash award of about one million dollars.
Why are the awards presented on December 10?
It is a tribute to the King of Sweden.
Alfred Bernhard Nobel died on that day.
That date was established in Alfred Nobel’s will.
The Central Bank of Sweden administers the trust.
Đáp án B.
Dựa vào chi tiết trong câu: “The prizes are usually presented in Stockholm on December 10, with the King of Sweden officiating, an appropriate tribute to Alfred Nobel on the anniversary of his death” có thể thấy để tưởng nhớ ngày mất của Alfred Nobel.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42.
TRAVELING TO WORK
If you were going to choose a job that involves travel, what would be your first choice? There are many jobs available today that give people opportunities to travel. Although may traveling careers sound fantastic, they also have disadvantages.
Being an au pair is an excellent way to not only go to different countries, but to live in different places around the world and really get a feel for the culture. Au pairs lives with the families they are placed with and take of children. Many parents include au pairs in family events and vacations, so they experience many aspects of the new culture while on the job. However, many of the activities are centered around the children, so they may not get to experience many things that interest adults.
For people who want a bit more freedom working abroad, being an English teacher maybe a good choice. There are English teaching jobs in almost countries in the world. People teaching English in other countries often have a chance to travel on the weekends around the country. One drawback is that many teachers often wind up hanging out with other English teachers, and they don’t have time to learn the country’s language.
The nickname “roadie” implies that this job involves life on the road. Roadies are people who work and travel with bands and provide technical support. Roadies can be lighting and stage crew who set up the stage and break it down before and after events. They can also be technicians helping band members with their instruments. International tours take a band’s crew to cities around the world, often requiring air travel. However, the crew doesn’t get much time off, so they may travel to several countries without seeing much besides concert venues and hotels.
Similarly, flight attendants often travel to cities around the world, but they don’t see much besides the inside of airplanes and hotels. However, when they do have time off, they can often fly at no cost, and family member can sometimes fly free as well. Its is widely thought that a flight attendant job is glamorous, but flight attendants must deal with travel hassles, as well as security issues.
All jobs gave advantages and disadvantages whether or not you travel for work, so if you have the travel bug, keep these jobs in mind for the future.
What does the passage mainly discuss?
Jobs with opportunities to travel
Disadvantages of traveling jobs
Traveling to and from work
Jobs involving traveling by planes
Đáp án A.
Dịch câu hỏi: Đoạn văn thảo luận chính về điều gì?
A. Các công việc có cơ hội đi du lịch.
B. Nhược điểm của công việc đi du lịch.
C. Vận chuyển đến và đi từ công việc.
D. Các công việc có liên quan đến đi du lịch bằng máy bay.
Giải thích: Đoạn văn đề cập đến các công việc có cơ hội đi du lịch như: au pair, English teacher, roadie, flight attendant.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42.
TRAVELING TO WORK
If you were going to choose a job that involves travel, what would be your first choice? There are many jobs available today that give people opportunities to travel. Although may traveling careers sound fantastic, they also have disadvantages.
Being an au pair is an excellent way to not only go to different countries, but to live in different places around the world and really get a feel for the culture. Au pairs lives with the families they are placed with and take of children. Many parents include au pairs in family events and vacations, so they experience many aspects of the new culture while on the job. However, many of the activities are centered around the children, so they may not get to experience many things that interest adults.
For people who want a bit more freedom working abroad, being an English teacher maybe a good choice. There are English teaching jobs in almost countries in the world. People teaching English in other countries often have a chance to travel on the weekends around the country. One drawback is that many teachers often wind up hanging out with other English teachers, and they don’t have time to learn the country’s language.
The nickname “roadie” implies that this job involves life on the road. Roadies are people who work and travel with bands and provide technical support. Roadies can be lighting and stage crew who set up the stage and break it down before and after events. They can also be technicians helping band members with their instruments. International tours take a band’s crew to cities around the world, often requiring air travel. However, the crew doesn’t get much time off, so they may travel to several countries without seeing much besides concert venues and hotels.
Similarly, flight attendants often travel to cities around the world, but they don’t see much besides the inside of airplanes and hotels. However, when they do have time off, they can often fly at no cost, and family member can sometimes fly free as well. Its is widely thought that a flight attendant job is glamorous, but flight attendants must deal with travel hassles, as well as security issues.
All jobs gave advantages and disadvantages whether or not you travel for work, so if you have the travel bug, keep these jobs in mind for the future.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of the job as an au pair?
experience many interesting things
live in different places around the world
experience many aspects of the new culture
most activities are centered around children
Đáp án D.
Dịch câu hỏi: Điều nào sau đây là một bất lợi của công việc làm au pair?
A. trải nghiệm nhiều điều thú vị.
B. sống ở nhiều nơi khác nhau trên khắp thế giới.
C. trải nghiệm nhiều khía cạnh của một nền văn hoá mới.
D. hầu hết các hoạt động đều tập trung quanh trẻ em.
Dẫn chứng ở câu cuối- đoạn 2: “However, many of the activities are centered around the children, so they may not get to experience many things that interest adults” (Mặc dù vậy, nhiều hoạt động chỉ tập trung xung quanh trẻ em, do đó họ không thể trải nhiệm được những thú vui dành cho người lớn).
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42.
TRAVELING TO WORK
If you were going to choose a job that involves travel, what would be your first choice? There are many jobs available today that give people opportunities to travel. Although may traveling careers sound fantastic, they also have disadvantages.
Being an au pair is an excellent way to not only go to different countries, but to live in different places around the world and really get a feel for the culture. Au pairs lives with the families they are placed with and take of children. Many parents include au pairs in family events and vacations, so they experience many aspects of the new culture while on the job. However, many of the activities are centered around the children, so they may not get to experience many things that interest adults.
For people who want a bit more freedom working abroad, being an English teacher maybe a good choice. There are English teaching jobs in almost countries in the world. People teaching English in other countries often have a chance to travel on the weekends around the country. One drawback is that many teachers often wind up hanging out with other English teachers, and they don’t have time to learn the country’s language.
The nickname “roadie” implies that this job involves life on the road. Roadies are people who work and travel with bands and provide technical support. Roadies can be lighting and stage crew who set up the stage and break it down before and after events. They can also be technicians helping band members with their instruments. International tours take a band’s crew to cities around the world, often requiring air travel. However, the crew doesn’t get much time off, so they may travel to several countries without seeing much besides concert venues and hotels.
Similarly, flight attendants often travel to cities around the world, but they don’t see much besides the inside of airplanes and hotels. However, when they do have time off, they can often fly at no cost, and family member can sometimes fly free as well. Its is widely thought that a flight attendant job is glamorous, but flight attendants must deal with travel hassles, as well as security issues.
All jobs gave advantages and disadvantages whether or not you travel for work, so if you have the travel bug, keep these jobs in mind for the future.
The word “glamorous” in paragraph 5 is closet in meaning to ________.
skilled
attractive
permanent
challenging
Đáp án B.
Dịch câu hỏi: Từ “glamorous” đồng nghĩa với ___________.
A. skilled (adj): khéo léo, khôn khéo.
B. attractive (adj): hấp dẫn.
C. permanent (adj): mãi mãi, lâu dài,cố định.
D. challenging (adj): thử thách.
=> glamorous (adj): đẹp say đắm, quyến rũ, hào nhoáng = B. attractive (adj): hấp dẫn.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42.
TRAVELING TO WORK
If you were going to choose a job that involves travel, what would be your first choice? There are many jobs available today that give people opportunities to travel. Although may traveling careers sound fantastic, they also have disadvantages.
Being an au pair is an excellent way to not only go to different countries, but to live in different places around the world and really get a feel for the culture. Au pairs lives with the families they are placed with and take of children. Many parents include au pairs in family events and vacations, so they experience many aspects of the new culture while on the job. However, many of the activities are centered around the children, so they may not get to experience many things that interest adults.
For people who want a bit more freedom working abroad, being an English teacher maybe a good choice. There are English teaching jobs in almost countries in the world. People teaching English in other countries often have a chance to travel on the weekends around the country. One drawback is that many teachers often wind up hanging out with other English teachers, and they don’t have time to learn the country’s language.
The nickname “roadie” implies that this job involves life on the road. Roadies are people who work and travel with bands and provide technical support. Roadies can be lighting and stage crew who set up the stage and break it down before and after events. They can also be technicians helping band members with their instruments. International tours take a band’s crew to cities around the world, often requiring air travel. However, the crew doesn’t get much time off, so they may travel to several countries without seeing much besides concert venues and hotels.
Similarly, flight attendants often travel to cities around the world, but they don’t see much besides the inside of airplanes and hotels. However, when they do have time off, they can often fly at no cost, and family member can sometimes fly free as well. Its is widely thought that a flight attendant job is glamorous, but flight attendants must deal with travel hassles, as well as security issues.
All jobs gave advantages and disadvantages whether or not you travel for work, so if you have the travel bug, keep these jobs in mind for the future.
How is a flight attendant’s job similar to a roadie’s?
Family members may not have to pay for flights.
They must deal with travel hassles.
A lot of time is spent indoors.
They provide technical support.
Đáp án C.
Dịch câu hỏi: Công việc của tiếp viên hàng không giống như công việc của một roadie như thế nào?
A. Thành viên gia đình họ có thể không cần phải trả phí cho chuyến bay.
B. Họ phải đối phó với những khách hàng rắc rối.
C. Sử dụng nhiều thời gian ở trong phòng.
D. Họ cung cấp hỗ trợ về mặt kỹ thuật.
Dẫn chứng ở câu cuối- đoạn 4 và câu đầu- đoạn 5: “However, the crew doesn’t get much time off, so they may travel to several countries without seeing much besides concert venues and hotels. Similarly, flight attendants often travel to cities around the world, but they don’t see much besides the inside of airplanes and hotels”
(Mặc dù vậy, toàn đội không có nhiều thời gian nghỉ, do đó họ có thể được du dịch tới một vài nước nhưng không được đi thăm ngắm nhiều ngoài địa điểm hòa nhạc và khách sạn. Tương tự như vậy, tiếp viên hàng không cũng thường xuyên được đi tới nhiều thành phố trên thế giới nhưng họ không chiêm ngắm được gì nhiều ngoài quang cảnh bên trong máy bay và khách sạn).
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42.
TRAVELING TO WORK
If you were going to choose a job that involves travel, what would be your first choice? There are many jobs available today that give people opportunities to travel. Although may traveling careers sound fantastic, they also have disadvantages.
Being an au pair is an excellent way to not only go to different countries, but to live in different places around the world and really get a feel for the culture. Au pairs lives with the families they are placed with and take of children. Many parents include au pairs in family events and vacations, so they experience many aspects of the new culture while on the job. However, many of the activities are centered around the children, so they may not get to experience many things that interest adults.
For people who want a bit more freedom working abroad, being an English teacher maybe a good choice. There are English teaching jobs in almost countries in the world. People teaching English in other countries often have a chance to travel on the weekends around the country. One drawback is that many teachers often wind up hanging out with other English teachers, and they don’t have time to learn the country’s language.
The nickname “roadie” implies that this job involves life on the road. Roadies are people who work and travel with bands and provide technical support. Roadies can be lighting and stage crew who set up the stage and break it down before and after events. They can also be technicians helping band members with their instruments. International tours take a band’s crew to cities around the world, often requiring air travel. However, the crew doesn’t get much time off, so they may travel to several countries without seeing much besides concert venues and hotels.
Similarly, flight attendants often travel to cities around the world, but they don’t see much besides the inside of airplanes and hotels. However, when they do have time off, they can often fly at no cost, and family member can sometimes fly free as well. Its is widely thought that a flight attendant job is glamorous, but flight attendants must deal with travel hassles, as well as security issues.
All jobs gave advantages and disadvantages whether or not you travel for work, so if you have the travel bug, keep these jobs in mind for the future.
The word “venue” in paragraph 4 is closet meaning to __________.
performances
laces
tours
artists
Đáp án B.
Dịch câu hỏi: Từ “venue” ở đoạn 4 đồng nghĩa với ___________.
A. performances: cuộc trình diễn.
B. places: nơi.
C. tours: chuyến du lịch.
D. artists: người nghệ sĩ.
=> venue: địa điểm = B. places: nơi.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42.
TRAVELING TO WORK
If you were going to choose a job that involves travel, what would be your first choice? There are many jobs available today that give people opportunities to travel. Although may traveling careers sound fantastic, they also have disadvantages.
Being an au pair is an excellent way to not only go to different countries, but to live in different places around the world and really get a feel for the culture. Au pairs lives with the families they are placed with and take of children. Many parents include au pairs in family events and vacations, so they experience many aspects of the new culture while on the job. However, many of the activities are centered around the children, so they may not get to experience many things that interest adults.
For people who want a bit more freedom working abroad, being an English teacher maybe a good choice. There are English teaching jobs in almost countries in the world. People teaching English in other countries often have a chance to travel on the weekends around the country. One drawback is that many teachers often wind up hanging out with other English teachers, and they don’t have time to learn the country’s language.
The nickname “roadie” implies that this job involves life on the road. Roadies are people who work and travel with bands and provide technical support. Roadies can be lighting and stage crew who set up the stage and break it down before and after events. They can also be technicians helping band members with their instruments. International tours take a band’s crew to cities around the world, often requiring air travel. However, the crew doesn’t get much time off, so they may travel to several countries without seeing much besides concert venues and hotels.
Similarly, flight attendants often travel to cities around the world, but they don’t see much besides the inside of airplanes and hotels. However, when they do have time off, they can often fly at no cost, and family member can sometimes fly free as well. Its is widely thought that a flight attendant job is glamorous, but flight attendants must deal with travel hassles, as well as security issues.
All jobs gave advantages and disadvantages whether or not you travel for work, so if you have the travel bug, keep these jobs in mind for the future.
The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to _________.
people
opportunities
careers
disadvantages
Đáp án C.
Dịch câu hỏi: Từ “they” ở đoạn 2 đề cập tới ________.
A. mọi người.
B. những cơ hội.
C. nghề ngiệp, công việc.
D. những bất lợi.
Dẫn chứng: “There are many jobs available today that give people opportunities to travel. Although may traveling careers sound fantastic, they also have disadvantages”- (Ngày nay, có rất nhiều công việc trao cho người ta cơ hội được đi du lịch. Mặc dù những công việc liên quan tới du lịch đó nghe có vẻ rất tuyệt, nhưng chúng cũng đồng thời có những bất lợi).
=> “they” đề cập tới “traveling careers”.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42.
TRAVELING TO WORK
If you were going to choose a job that involves travel, what would be your first choice? There are many jobs available today that give people opportunities to travel. Although may traveling careers sound fantastic, they also have disadvantages.
Being an au pair is an excellent way to not only go to different countries, but to live in different places around the world and really get a feel for the culture. Au pairs lives with the families they are placed with and take of children. Many parents include au pairs in family events and vacations, so they experience many aspects of the new culture while on the job. However, many of the activities are centered around the children, so they may not get to experience many things that interest adults.
For people who want a bit more freedom working abroad, being an English teacher maybe a good choice. There are English teaching jobs in almost countries in the world. People teaching English in other countries often have a chance to travel on the weekends around the country. One drawback is that many teachers often wind up hanging out with other English teachers, and they don’t have time to learn the country’s language.
The nickname “roadie” implies that this job involves life on the road. Roadies are people who work and travel with bands and provide technical support. Roadies can be lighting and stage crew who set up the stage and break it down before and after events. They can also be technicians helping band members with their instruments. International tours take a band’s crew to cities around the world, often requiring air travel. However, the crew doesn’t get much time off, so they may travel to several countries without seeing much besides concert venues and hotels.
Similarly, flight attendants often travel to cities around the world, but they don’t see much besides the inside of airplanes and hotels. However, when they do have time off, they can often fly at no cost, and family member can sometimes fly free as well. Its is widely thought that a flight attendant job is glamorous, but flight attendants must deal with travel hassles, as well as security issues.
All jobs gave advantages and disadvantages whether or not you travel for work, so if you have the travel bug, keep these jobs in mind for the future.
Which of the following is something a roadie might do?
set up the lights for a performance
play the guitar in front of a large audience
clean hotel rooms after the ban and crew have left
work on the road
Đáp án A.
Dịch câu hỏi: Điều nào sau đây là điều mà “roadie” có thể làm?
A. Lắp đặt đèn chiếu sáng cho cuộc biểu diễn.
B. Chơi đàn guitar trước một lượng khán giả lớn.
C. Dọn dẹp phòng khách sạn sau khi nhóm nhạc và đoàn rời khỏi.
D. Làm việc trên đường phố.
Dẫn chứng ở đoạn 4: “Roadies are people who work and travel with bands and provide technical support. Roadies can be lighting and stage crew who set up the stage and break it down before and after events” – (Roadie là những người làm việc và đi cùng với những ban nhạc và đưa ra hỗ trợ về mặt kĩ thuật. Những người roadie có thể làm trong đội ngũ ánh sáng hoặc ban hậu cần- là những người dựng sân khấu và phụ trách nó trước và sau sự kiện).
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42.
TRAVELING TO WORK
If you were going to choose a job that involves travel, what would be your first choice? There are many jobs available today that give people opportunities to travel. Although may traveling careers sound fantastic, they also have disadvantages.
Being an au pair is an excellent way to not only go to different countries, but to live in different places around the world and really get a feel for the culture. Au pairs lives with the families they are placed with and take of children. Many parents include au pairs in family events and vacations, so they experience many aspects of the new culture while on the job. However, many of the activities are centered around the children, so they may not get to experience many things that interest adults.
For people who want a bit more freedom working abroad, being an English teacher maybe a good choice. There are English teaching jobs in almost countries in the world. People teaching English in other countries often have a chance to travel on the weekends around the country. One drawback is that many teachers often wind up hanging out with other English teachers, and they don’t have time to learn the country’s language.
The nickname “roadie” implies that this job involves life on the road. Roadies are people who work and travel with bands and provide technical support. Roadies can be lighting and stage crew who set up the stage and break it down before and after events. They can also be technicians helping band members with their instruments. International tours take a band’s crew to cities around the world, often requiring air travel. However, the crew doesn’t get much time off, so they may travel to several countries without seeing much besides concert venues and hotels.
Similarly, flight attendants often travel to cities around the world, but they don’t see much besides the inside of airplanes and hotels. However, when they do have time off, they can often fly at no cost, and family member can sometimes fly free as well. Its is widely thought that a flight attendant job is glamorous, but flight attendants must deal with travel hassles, as well as security issues.
All jobs gave advantages and disadvantages whether or not you travel for work, so if you have the travel bug, keep these jobs in mind for the future.
It can be inferred from the passage that ___________.
traveling careers have more disadvantages than many other
English teachers abroad don’t know the language of the country where they work
it’s essential that the job you choose have more benefits than drawbacks
people who want to travel are more likely to get a job
Đáp án B.
Dịch câu hỏi: Có thể suy ra từ đoạn văn rằng ___________.
A. Những công việc gắn với việc phải đi đây đó có nhiều bất lợi hơn những công việc khác.
B. Giáo viên Tiếng Anh nước ngoài không biết ngôn ngữ của nước mà họ làm việc.
C. Công việc mà bạn chọn cần phải có nhiều thuận lợi hơn bất lợi.
D. Những người muốn đi du lịch có thể có được 1 công việc.
Dẫn chứng ở câu cuối- đoạn 3: “One drawback is that many teachers often wind up hanging out with other English teachers, and they don’t have time to learn the country’s language”
(Một bất lợi đó là nhiều giáo viên thường xuyên chỉ đi giao thiệp với những giáo viên Tiếng Anh khác, và họ không có thời gian để học ngôn ngữ của đất nước đó).
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions from 43 to 45.
Sleeping (A) , resting and to drink (B) fruit juice are (C) the best ways (D) to care for a cold.
Sleeping
to drink
are
best ways
Đáp án B.
to drink => drinking.
Vì đứng sau liên từ “and” nên động từ “to drink” cần được đổi thành “drinking” để tương đương về hình thức từ loại với từ “resting” , “sleeping” đứng trước đó.
Dịch: Ngủ, nghỉ ngơi và uống nước hoa quả là những cách tốt nhất để vượt qua cảm lạnh
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions from 43 to 45.
It is always a good idea (A) to have your expensive (B) suit wash (C) by laundry staff (D).
a good idea
expensive
wash
laundry staff
Đáp án C.
wash => washed
Ta có cấu trúc Bị động: S + have/ has sth PII: có cái gì được làm bởi người khác.
Dịch: Thật là một ý tưởng hay để nhờ thợ giặt là giặt bộ com-le của tôi.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions from 43 to 45.
No matter who (A) rich he is (B), he never gives anything to (C) the poor (D).
No matter who
he is
to
the poor
Đáp án A.
who => how
Vì đứng sau who là tính từ “rich” nên ta cần sửa thành cấu trúc:
No matter how + Adj + S + tobe, S + V (cho dù như nào)
Dịch: Cho dù anh ta giàu cỡ nào, anh ta cũng chẳng bao giờ cho người nghèo bất cứ thứ gì.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
The car was very expensive and he couldn’t afford it.
The car was too expensive that he couldn’t buy it.
The car was too expensive for him to buy.
He was rich enough to buy the car.
He was so poor but he bought the car.
Đáp án B.
Dịch câu hỏi: Chiếc xe rất đắt và anh ta không đủ khả năng chi trả nó.
A. sai cấu trúc
B. Xe hơi quá đắt để anh ta mua.
C. Anh ta đã đủ giàu để mua xe.
D. Anh ta rất nghèo nhưng đã mua chiếc xe.
Ta có cấu trúc; too … for sb to do sth: quá… cho ai để làm cái gì
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
“Please send me to a warm climate” Tom said.
Tom pleaded with the boss to send him to a warm climate.
Tom begged the boss send him to a warm climate.
Tom would rather went to a warm climate.
Tom asked his boss to go to a warm climate.
Đáp án B
Dịch câu hỏi: “Làm ơn đưa tôi đến nơi có khí hậu ám áp.” Tom nói
= B. Tom cầu xin ông chủ đưa ông ấy đến nơi có khí hậu ám áp.
(to) beg sb to do sth: cầu xin ai làm gì = (to) please sb for doing sth
Đáp án A sai vì plead + for doing sth.
Đáp án C sai vì would rather + V(nguyên thể)
Đáp án D. Tom yêu cầu ông chủ đến nơi có khí hậu ấm áp. => sai nghĩa
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Peter used to work as a journalist for a local newspaper.
Peter enjoyed working as a journalist for a local newspaper.
Peter no longer likes the job as a journalist for a local newspaper.
Peter has stopped working as a journalist for a local newspaper.
Peter refused to work as a journalist for a local newspaper.
Đáp án C
Dịch câu gốc: Peter từng làm việc với tư cách là một nhà báo cho một tòa soạn địa phương.
= C. Peter đã ngừng làm việc với tư cách là một nhà báo cho một tòa soạn địa phương.
Chú ý: used to V: đã từng làm gì trong quá khứ, nhưng hiện không làm nữa.
Các đáp án còn lại sai nghĩa:
A. Peter đã yêu thích công việc nhà báo cho một toà soạn địa phương.
B. Peter không còn thích công việc nhà báo cho một toà soạn địa phương.
D. Peter đã từ chối làm việc với tư cách là một nhà báo cho một tòa soạn địa phương.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in following questions.
We had overslept. We missed the bus.
Having overslept so we couldn’t the bus.
Though we had overslept, we wouldn’t miss the bus.
If we hadn’t overslept, we wouldn’t miss the bus.
As a result of having overslept, we couldn’t catch the bus.
Đáp án D
Dịch đề bài: Chúng tôi đã ngủ quá giờ. Chúng tôi đã lỡ xe buýt.
Vì nối 2 câu cùng chủ ngữ và chỉ nguyên nhân kết quả ta thấy,
- Đáp án A loại vì thừa từ “so”
- Đáp án B dùng liên từ “though” sai về nghĩa
- Đáp án C dùng câu điều kiện trộn nhưng sai về công thức bối cảnh câu là quá khứ nên cả 2 vế phải dùng câu điều kiện loại 3.
=> Đáp án D (Như một kết quả của việc ngủ quá giờ, chúng tôi không thể bắt được xe buýt)
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in following questions.
He missed the opportunity to study abroad. He didn’t realize the importance of English.
He hadn’t realized the importance of English until he missed the opportunity to study abroad.
Had he missed the opportunity to study abroad, he wouldn’t have realized the importance of English.
It was only after he realized the importance of English that he missed the opportunity to study abroad.
Not until he realized the importance of English did he miss the opportunity to study abroad.
Đáp án A
Anh ấy đã bỏ lỡ cơ hội học tập ở nước ngoài. Anh ấy đã nhận ra tầm quan trọng của Tiếng Anh. = A. Anh ấy đã không nhận ra tầm quan trọng của Tiếng Anh cho tới khi lỡ mất cơ hội học tập ở nước ngoài.
Các đáp án còn lại không hợp nghĩa:
B. Nếu anh ấy không bỏ lỡ cơ hội học tập ở nước ngoài, thì anh ấy đã không nhận ra tầm quan trọng của Tiếng Anh.
Câu điều kiện loại 3: If S had PII, S would have PII => Dạng đảo ngữ: Had S PII, S would have PII.
C. Chỉ sau khi đã nhận ra tầm quan trọng của Tiếng Anh thì anh ấy mới lỡ mất cơ hội học tập ở nước ngoài.
Cấu trúc: It be only after S V O that S V O : Chỉ sau khi….thì mới…
D. Mãi cho tới khi anh ấy nhận ra tầm quan trọng của Tiếng Anh thì anh ấy mới lỡ mất cơ hội học tập ở nước ngoài.
Câu đảo ngữ: Not until + N/clause+ aux S V: Mãi cho tới khi…thì mới








