English Vocabulary

Choose the underlined part that needs correction:

Kate didn't enjoy the roller coaster ride because it was the most terrifying experience of their life.

• enjoy

• coaster ride

• the most terrifying

• of their

Answer explanation

Chủ ngữ là Kate => đổi "their" thành "her"

Choose the underlined part that needs correction:

As the students were working on their projects, the teacher was walking around the classroom and peering at their work.

• were working

• the teacher

• around

• peering at

Answer explanation

peer at sth: to look closely or carefully at something, especially when you cannot see it clearly (nhìn kĩ vào cái gì, săm soi, vì không nhìn rõ – có nét nghĩa tiêu cực)

look at sth: to pay attention to something (quan sát, đặt sự chú ý vào...)

Trong ngữ cảnh này, khi học sinh làm dự án thì GV nên đi quanh lớp và quan sát học sinh làm, hơn là nhìn kĩ, soi vào bài của học sinh.

Sửa: peer => look

There will be a sharp increase__________the number of enrolments for vocational training this year.

• on

• in

• from

• with

I revised my views ______ comments from my colleagues.

• in the light of

• against

• further to

• consequent upon

Answer explanation

- in the light of: because of

- further to: referring to previous letters (=regarding/concerning)

- against: disagree with

- consequent upon: result in

The report form is available on the two______discs in my drawer.

• small round green

• green small round

• small green round

• round small green

Answer explanation

Trật tự tính từ:

O (opinion)

S (size)

A (age)

S (shape)

C (color)

O (origin)

M (material)

P (purpose)

By an unfortunate ______, the tour company had omitted John's name from their list.

• neglect

• oversight

• disregard

• insult

Answer explanation

- neglect: bỏ mặc

- oversight: sự sơ suất, bỏ qua một chi tiết nào đó

- disregard: bỏ qua, phớt lờ

- insult: sự xúc phạm

Jane had butterflies in her stomach______having prepared carefully for the interview.

• due to

• though

• despite

• because

Answer explanation

Vế sau là một mệnh đề, cả câu mang hàm ý chỉ sự tương phản => dùng despite.

Everyone in the room burst into laughter when he______the other man so well.

• looked up

• sent off

• called up

• took off

Answer explanation

- look up: tra cứu, tra từ

- send off: cử đi một nơi khác, gửi thư.

- call up: gọi đi nghĩa vụ quân sự/gọi cho ai đó/khơi dậy một thứ gì đó (một kỉ niệm)

- take off: cất cánh/cởi bỏ (quần áo)/nhại theo, bắt chước ai đó (=impersonate someone).

I know you're annoyed, but you must try to control your _______.

• blood

• storm

• character

• temper

Answer explanation

- control one's temper: kiềm chế cơn giận, cảm xúc.

People are supposed to avoid______their own beliefs on others in any case.

• focusing

• breaking

• imposing

• judging

Answer explanation

- focus (+on): tập trung vào vấn đề nào đó.

- break: phá vỡ cái gì đó.

- impose (sth on someone): áp đặt cái gì lên ai đó.

- judge (+by): đánh giá, phán xét.