2020 test 1

The manager often leads new employees through the safety procedures --------.

• (A) her

• (B) herself

• (C) hers

• (D) she

Answer explanation

The correct choice is (B) herself, as it emphasizes that the manager personally leads the new employees through the safety procedures. The other options do not fit grammatically in this context.

sự tập hợp

• purpose

  
  

• (B) intent

  
  

• (C) assembly

  
  

• (D) policy

  
  

Answer explanation

"Sự tập hợp" translates to "assembly" in English, which refers to the act of gathering or bringing together. The other options do not convey this meaning, making (C) the correct choice.

The theater doors will close and the show will start at precisely 8:00 p.m., so guests are reminded to be -------.

• 
  (A) rapid

• 
  

  (B) sudden

• 
  

  (C) punctual

• 
  

  (D) instant

Answer explanation

The correct choice is (C) punctual, as it means being on time. The context indicates that guests should arrive before 8:00 p.m. to avoid missing the show, making punctuality essential.

Prior to sth

Answer explanation

'Prior to' means 'trước' in Vietnamese, indicating something that happens before a certain time or event. Therefore, the correct translation is 'trước'.

previously

Answer explanation

"Previously" translates to "trước đây" in Vietnamese, indicating a time before the present. This makes "trước đây" the correct choice for the given question.

Construction at Langhall Plaza is going so well that shops might open before the expected ----- date.

• (A) completion

• (B) selection

• (C) decision

• (D) option

Answer explanation

The correct choice is (A) completion because the context refers to the timeline of construction. Shops opening before the expected completion date makes sense, while the other options do not fit the context of construction.

Mr. Cutler has been asked to ------- domestic sales of low-calorie beverages.

• (A) oversee

• (B) possess

• (C) succeed

• (D) persist

Answer explanation

The correct choice is (A) oversee, as it means to manage or supervise. Mr. Cutler is likely being asked to manage the domestic sales of low-calorie beverages, which fits the context of the sentence.

Possess

Answer explanation

"Possess" translates to "chiếm hữu" in Vietnamese, which means to own or have something. Therefore, the correct answer is "chiếm hữu".

Persist

Answer explanation

The term 'persist' means to continue doing something despite difficulties. Therefore, 'persist in sth' means to keep doing that specific thing, which aligns with the definition provided.

Persist with sth

Answer explanation

"Persist with sth" means to continue doing something despite difficulties. The correct translation in Vietnamese is "kiên trì", which captures the essence of perseverance.