Reading Vol 3 passage

The word “ambergris” most nearly means

• a type of fossilised tree resin

• a waxy substance produced by whales

• a plant-based perfume ingredient

• a mineral found in ocean sediments

The word “vomit” in paragraph E is closest in meaning to

• absorb

• eject

• digest

• dissolve

What is the meaning of “fluked tail” in the text?

• whale-like split tail

• straight fish fin

• spiral-shaped bone

• triangular dorsal fin

The word “bile” refers to

• digestive fluid

• whale oil

• sea water

• plant sap

The adjective “musky” describes a smell that is

• sweet and flowery

• earthy and animal-like

• sour and acidic

• sharp and spicy

The term “derivative” in paragraph G is closest in meaning to

• pure extract

• by-product or synthetic version

• waste material

• imitation of poor quality

The phrase “ethical concern” means

• vấn đề đạo đức

• vấn đề tài chính

• vấn đề kỹ thuật

• vấn đề sinh học

The expression “endangered species” can be replaced by

• protected wildlife

• extinct animals

• species at risk of extinction

• rapidly increasing populations

The word “fixative” in perfumery is used to mean

• an ingredient that helps the scent last longer

• a solvent to remove smell

• a colour enhancer

• a cleaning agent

In Vietnamese, “fossil resin” means

• nhựa hóa thạch

• đá quý hiếm

• dầu khoáng chất

• cát biển