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16 BÀI TẬP ĐIỀN TỪ (80 CÂU) TỪ ĐỀ THẦY BÙI VĂN VINH
16 BÀI TẬP ĐIỀN TỪ (80 CÂU) TỪ ĐỀ THẦY BÙI VĂN VINH
Exercise 1: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word for each of the blanks.
Alligators have always been the most dangerous predators of the Florida Everglades, (1) ..................
their long-held position is now being challenged by a growing population of Burmese pythons.
The Burmese python, a giant snake measuring up to 20 feet long and weighing up to 200 pounds, is
very popular among exotic pet owners. However, as the (2)....................snakes grow, they become more
difficult to cafe and handle. To avoid dealing with the snakes, the owners irresponsibly release them into
the wild. (3)....................the Everglades is quite similar to the python’s native environment of Southeast
Asia, they survive and prosper without difficulty.
The issue with the Burmese pythons is their choice of meals. They eat alligators and endangered birds,
which creates a strain on an already (4)....................ecosystem. Recently a 13-foot long Burmese python
was found with a 5-foot alligator bursting from its stomach. They python died trying to eat the alligator
but a larger one would have easily won the struggle. With over 30,000 Burmese pythons now living in the
Everglades, a solution to stop this invasive species is necessary. If the pythons are (5)..................
unchecked, there is a strong possibility they will wipe out a variety of species necessary for the
functioning of the Everglades ecosystem.
(Source: * Master TOEFL Junior*, Hahn (2015)
Question 1: A. but B. so C. because D. since
Question 2: A. dead B. died C. death D. deadly
Question 3: A. Although B. On account of C. Since D. When
Question 4: A. solid B. fragile C. balance D. substantial
Question 5: A. left B. leaving C. leave D. to leave
Exercise 3: 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 Jits each of the numbered blanks.
CRITICISM
It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are. One thing
you have to be aware of is that you will face criticism along the way. The world is full of people who
would rather say something negative than positive. If you’ve made up your (1) to achieve a
certain goal, such as writing a novel, don’t let the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching
your target, and let the (2) criticism have a positive effect on your work. If someone says
you’re totally lacking in talent, ignore them. That’s negative criticism. If, (3) , someone
advises you to revise your work and gives you good reasons for doing so, you should (4) their
suggestions very carefully. There’re many movie stars who were once out of work. There’re many
famous novelists who made a complete trash of their first novel – or who didn’t, but had to put off
approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published. Being successful does depend on
luck, to a (5) . But things are more likely deal with well if you persevere
and stay positive.
Question 1. A. mind B. brain C. thought D. idea
Question 2. A. constructive B. hostile C. general D. constant
Question 3. A. therefore B. hence C. whatever D. however
Question 4. A. think B. consider C. look round D. take
Question 5. A. certain exception B. level C. definite range D. certain extent
How men first learnt to (1)....................words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a
mystery. All we really know is that men, unlike animals, (2) .................. invented certain sounds to
express thoughts and feelings, actions and things so that they could communicate with each other; and
that later they agreed (3) .................. certain signs, called letters, which could be combined to represent
those sounds, and which could be written down. These sounds, whetherspoken or written in letters, are
called words.
Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words that
(4)powerfully to our minds and emotions. This charming and telling use of words is what we
call literary style. Above all, the real poet is a master of words. He can convey his meaning in words
which sing like music, and which by their position and association can (5)....................men to tears. We
should, therefore, learn to choose our words carefully, or they will make our speech silly and vulgar.
Question 1: A. invent B. create C. make D. discover
Question 2: A. whatever B. however C. somewhat D. somehow
Question 3: A. at B. upon C. for D. in
Question 4: A. interest B. appeal C. attract D. lure
Question 5: A. take B. send C. break D. move