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Tác giả

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PHẦN

TỔNG ÔN LÝ THUYẾT
A. Định hướng ôn tập .............................................................................................................. 6

B. Từ vựng mở rộng bứt phá điểm số ........................................................................... 15

I. Collocations hay – lạ – khó .................................................................................... 15

II. Idioms hay – lạ – khó ............................................................................................. 23

III. Các từ dễ gây nhầm lẫn .................................................................................... 33

IV. Cụm động từ đa nghĩa ........................................................................................ 50

V. Cụm từ đồng nghĩa – trái nghĩa thường gặp ........................................... 62

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PHẦN

BÀI TẬP THỰC HÀNH

ĐỀ BÀI ĐÁP ÁN

Chuyên đề 1. Bài kiểm tra từ vựng - ngữ pháp

Test số 1 đến Test số 10 ..................................................................... 66 ...................... 338

Test số 11 đến Test số 20 ................................................................... 105 ..................... 339

Test số 21 đến Test số 30 .................................................................. 145 ..................... 341

Chuyên đề 2. 350 câu hỏi từ dễ gây nhầm lẫn ...................... 185 .................... 343

Chuyên đề 3. 180 câu hỏi cụm động từ ..................................... 210 ................... 344

Chuyên đề 4. 200 câu hỏi đồng – trái nghĩa ........................... 223 ................... 345

Chuyên đề 5. 200 câu hỏi kết hợp từ .......................................... 239 ................... 346

Chuyên đề 6. 300 câu thành ngữ hay – lạ – khó ................... 253 ................... 347

Chuyên đề 7. 100 câu hỏi từ đa nghĩa ........................................ 275 ................... 348

Chuyên đề 8. 25 bài đọc điền hay ................................................ 283 ................... 348

Chuyên đề 9. 10 bài test đọc điền – đọc hiểu .......................... 297 ................... 350
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TỔNG ÔN LÝ THUYẾT
 Học để làm chủ tri thức

1. TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA – TRÁI NGHĨA (4 CÂU)

TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA (từ đơn, cụm động từ, thành ngữ) (2 CÂU)
Ví dụ minh họa (Trích đề thi THPTQG năm 2020 mã đề 406)
The candidate was rejected as he could not meet all the requirements for this position.
A. satisfy B. produce C. establish D. arrange
Đáp án A.
‒ Meet ~ satisfy: thỏa mãn, đáp ứng được
‒ Meet/satisfy the requirement/standard/need/criteria: đáp ứng được yêu cầu/tiêu
chuẩn/nhu cầu/tiêu chí.
Dịch: Ứng viên đã bị loại vì anh ấy không thể đáp ứng được những yêu cầu của vị trí đó.

Ví dụ minh họa (Trích đề thi THPTQG năm 2016 mã đề 168)

Not until all their demands had been turned down did the workers decide to go on strike for
more welfare.
A. rejected B. sacked C. reviewed D. deleted
Đáp án A.
‒ Turn down = reject/refuse: bác bỏ, từ chối
Dịch: Cho đến khi mọi yêu cầu của họ bị từ chối, công nhân mới quyết định đình công vì nhiều
phúc lợi hơn.
TỪ TRÁI NGHĨA (từ đơn, cụm động từ, thành ngữ) (2 CÂU)
Ví dụ minh họa (Trích đề thi THPTQG năm 2020 mã đề 406)
Everyone was secretly rehearsing a surprise performance for Alex’s proposal, but annoying Jim
let the cat out of the bag at the last minute.
A. revised the plan B. disclosed the plan
C. concealed the plan D. abandoned the plan
Đáp án C.
‒ Let the cat out of the bag: tiết lộ bí mật >< conceal the plan: che đậy kế hoạch
Dịch: Mọi người đã bí mật chuẩn bị một màn trình diễn bất ngờ dành cho buổi cầu hôn của
Alex, nhưng Jim đáng ghét đã tiết lộ vào phút cuối.

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2. TRẮC NGHIỆM TỪ VỰNG – NGỮ PHÁP (15 CÂU)

NGỮ PHÁP VÀ CẤU TRÚC (9 CÂU)

THỜI VÀ HỢP THỜI
Ví dụ minh họa (Trích đề thi THPTQG năm 2020 mã đề 406)
You may see how important your family is ________.
A. until you live far from home B. as soon as you lived far from home
C. when you were living far from home D. after you had lived far from home
Đáp án A.
Giải thích: Mệnh đề thời gian
‒ Mệnh đề chính chia theo thì hiện tại đơn → Vế thuộc mệnh đề thời gian chia theo hiện tại
hoàn thành hoặc hiện tại đơn.
Dịch: Bạn có thể hiểu được gia đình quan trọng như thế nào khi bạn sống xa nhà.
CÂU BỊ ĐỘNG
Ví dụ minh họa (Trích đề thi THPTQG năm 2019 mã đề 402)
Once _________ with sufficient information, the freshmen will feel more confident to start the
new course.
A. having provided B. provided C. are provided D. providing
Đáp án B.
Giải thích:
Khi hai mệnh đề có cùng chủ ngữ (the freshmen) ta có thể rút gọn một mệnh đề về dạng:
‒ V‒ing khi mệnh đề mang nghĩa chủ động
‒ Ved/V3 khi mệnh đề mang nghĩa bị động
Dịch: Sau khi được cung cấp đầy đủ thông tin, các tân sinh viên sẽ cảm thấy tự tin hơn để bắt
đầu khóa học mới.
CÂU ĐIỀU KIỆN
Ví dụ minh họa (Trích đề thi THPTQG năm 2016 mã đề 168)
Without your help, I ______ the technical problem with my computer the other day.
A. wouldn’t solve B. couldn’t have solved
C. could solve D. can’t solve
Đáp án B
Giải thích: Câu điều kiện loại 3 với “without/but for (nếu không có)”:
‒ Without/But for + N/N phrase, S + would/wouldn’t have P2
‒ The other day = recently: mới đây, gần đây
Dịch: Nếu không có sự giúp đỡ của bạn, tôi đã không thể giải quyết được sự cố kỹ thuật với
máy tính của mình gần đây rồi.

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I. COLLOCATIONS HAY‒LẠ‒KHÓ
‒ come/ bring to fruition = become successful: ‒ raise the spectre of st: khiến mọi người lo sợ
đi đến/mang lại thành công điều gì đó đáng sợ sắp xảy ra
‒ come as no surprise to sb: không có gì bất ‒ raise public awareness of st: nâng cao nhận
ngờ với ai đó >< come as a complete surprise thức của cộng đồng về…
to sb: hoàn toàn bất ngờ với ai đó ‒ raise standard/ one’s hope/ one’s voice:
‒ come as a terrible shock to sb: xảy đến như nâng cao tiêu chuẩn/nuôi hy vọng/lớn giọng
một cú sốc khủng khiếp đối với ai ‒ raise money/ funds/ a loan: gây quỹ/huy
‒ come first/ second…: đứng thứ nhất/hai động một khoản vay
‒ come to an end: kết thúc, chấm dứt ‒ raise a question/ subject/ an issue/ a
‒ come to power: nắm quyền concern/ a point: nêu ra một câu hỏi/chủ
‒ come to an agreement/ a decision on st: đi đề/vấn đề/mối quan tâm/quan điểm
đến 1 thỏa thuận/quyết định về ‒ raise a doubt/ a protest/ a laugh/ a smile:
‒ come into existence: hình thành nghi ngờ/phản đối/cười
‒ come complete with st: hoàn thành với ‒ raise a child: nuôi dưỡng một đứa trẻ
‒ not come cheap = be expensive: đắt đỏ, ‒ raise a blockade/ ban/ siege: tăng cường
không hề rẻ phong tỏa/cấm/bao vây
‒ come/ bring to an end: kết thúc
‒ break into pieces/ in half: vỡ thành từng ‒ rise in price/ value: tăng về giá cả/giá trị
mảnh/vỡ làm đôi ‒ rise sharply/ dramatically/ considerably/
‒ break a record: phá kỉ lục markedly/ rapidly/ steeply: tăng mạnh/đáng
‒ break the law/ rule/ a contract/ an kể/nhanh chóng
agreement/ an appointment/ the speed limit/ ‒ rise steadily/ slightly: tăng đều đặn/nhẹ
the silence/ train of thought: vi phạm ‒ rise from the dead: sống lại từ cõi chết
luật/quy tắc/phá vỡ hợp đồng/phá vỡ thỏa ‒ one’s spirit rises = someone feels happier:
thuận/thất hẹn/vi phạm giới hạn tốc độ/phá tinh thần của ai đó đang lên
vỡ sự im lặng/phá vỡ dòng suy nghĩ ‒ rise early = get out of bed early: dậy sớm
‒ break a promise/ one’s word = go back on ‒ rise to prominence/ fame/ power/ the top/ a
one’s word: không giữ lời >< make/ keep/ position: vươn lên nổi bật/danh vọng/quyền
fulfil a promise: giữ lời lực/dẫn đầu/vị trí
‒ break all ties with sb: đoạn tuyệt mọi quan ‒ rise to the occasion: tỏ ra có khả năng ứng
hệ với ai đối với tình hình

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‒ make a statement/ a regulation/ a hypothesis ‒ take sb to the top of one’s profession: đưa
on st: đưa ra tuyên bố/quy định/giả thuyết ai lên đến đỉnh cao của sự nghiệp
‒ make a noise/ mess: làm ồn/lộn xộn ‒ take one’s argument a stage further: đưa
‒ make a good/ bad/ strong impression on sb: lập luận của ai đó lên một giai đoạn nữa
tạo ấn tượng tốt/xấu/mạnh lên ai ‒ take the matter forward: đảm nhiệm và
‒ make a mistake/ an error: mắc lỗi phát triển, làm cho cái gì đó thành công trong
‒ make it clear/ known that: làm rõ ràng tương lai
‒ make sth public: công bố công khai cái gì đó ‒ take time = take a long time: mất một thời
‒ make yourself understood/ heard: làm cho gian dài
người khác hiểu ý/nghe thấy mình ‒ take a picture/ photo/ shot of sb/ sth: chụp
‒ make it (im)possible to v: làm cho điều gì đó ảnh
có thể/không thể xảy ra ‒ take the pressure off: giảm bớt áp lực
‒ make an issue/ a habit of st: thổi phồng, tranh ‒ take the life of sb: cướp đi sinh mạng của…
cãi về chuyện gì đó không quan trọng, không ‒ take straight = copy: sao chép
đáng bàn cãi/để cái gì đó trở thành thói quen (= ‒take an approach to sth/ action/ measures/
làm cái gì đó rất thường xuyên) steps: tiếp cận/hành động/đưa ra giải
‒ make st of = achieve st in: đạt được điều gì pháp/thực hiện các bước
‒ made a start: khởi đầu ‒ take a deep breath: hít một hơi thật sâu
‒ make a profit/ loss: kiếm lời/lỗ ‒ take control of: kiểm soát
‒ make money/ a fortune/ a living: kiếm ‒ take the blame for sth/ the responsibility
tiền/kiếm được một gia tài/kiếm sống for sth/ the consequences of sth: nhận
‒ make/ meet the deadline = to finish st in time: lỗi/chịu trách nhiệm/chịu hậu quả về điều gì
kịp hạn chót ‒ take one’s advice: nghe theo lời khuyên của
‒ make one’s day: làm cho ai đó vui lên, hạnh ‒ take office: nhậm chức
phúc/cảm thấy tốt hơn ‒ take the lead: dẫn đầu
‒ made a big/ great/ an awful fuss about st: làm ‒ take the form of sth: có hình thức của…
ầm ĩ lên về điều gì ‒ take into consideration: xét đến, tính đến,
quan tâm đến, lưu ý đến
‒ take the view that/ a dislike to sb/ offence
at sth/ an interest in sth: có quan điểm
rằng/ghét ai đó/xúc phạm về/quan tâm về
‒ take risks: chấp nhận rủi ro
‒ take stock of sth: chiêm nghiệm, suy nghĩ
thật kỹ càng về việc gì đó để hình thành quan
điểm của mình và quyết định xem tiếp theo
sẽ làm gì về việc đó

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II. IDIOMS HAY‒LẠ‒KHÓ

Idioms with ANIMALS Idioms with BODY PARTS

‒ lion's share: the largest or best part of something ‒ head over heals = deeply in love: loving sb
when it is divided: Phần lớn nhất hoặc tốt nhất very much: đang yêu ai say đắm.
của thứ gì đó khi nó được chia ra. ‒ be like a bear with a sore head = in a very
‒ not enough room to swing a cat: be used for bad mood: in a bad mood; in an angry way: trong
saying that a room is very small and there is not một tâm trạng rất tệ/rất tức giận.
enough space to live comfortably in it: được dùng ‒ over one’s head: too difficult or complicated for
để nói khi một căn phòng quá nhỏ không có sb to understand: quá khó hoặc phức tạp để ai
đủ không gian thoải mái. đó hiểu được.
‒ for donkey’s years = in a long time: for an ‒ keep an eye on = take care of: to take care of
extremely long period of time: trong một thời gian sb/st and make sure that they are not harmed,
rất dài. damaged: chăm sóc ai đó/điều gì đó và đảm bảo
‒ (a case of) dog eat dog = be very rằng họ không bị tổn hại, hư hỏng.
competitive: a situation in business, politics, etc. ‒ look down your nose at sb = look down on
where there is a lot of competition and people are sb: to think you are better or more important than
willing to harm each other in order to succeed: một sb: nghĩ rằng bạn giỏi hơn hoặc quan trọng
tình cảnh trong kinh doanh, chính trị, ... mà hơn ai đó ( = xem thường ai đó)
trong có nhiều sự cạnh tranh và mọi người sẵn ‒ put your foot in your mouth: to say or do st
sàng làm hại lẫn nhau để thành công. that upsets, offends or embarrasses sb: nói hoặc
‒ a big fish (in a small pond) = a big cheese: làm điều gì đó khiến ai đó khó chịu, xúc phạm
an important person (in a small community): một hoặc xấu hổ.
người rất quan trọng (trong một tổ chức/nhóm ‒ born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth:
nhỏ.) born into a rich family: sinh ra trong một gia
‒ have butterflies (in your stomach): to have a đình rất giàu có. (ngậm thìa vàng trong
nervous feeling in your stomach before doing miệng.)
something: có cảm giác lo lắng, bồn chồn trước ‒ all ears: listening with whole attention: hoàn
khi làm điều gì đó. toàn chú ý lắng nghe
‒ pig‒headed = obstinate/ stubborn: unwilling ‒ cost an arm and a leg: to cost/pay a lot of
to change your opinion about something, in a way money: phải trả rất nhiều tiền. (đắt cắt cổ)
that other people think is annoying and ‒ give sb a hand = lend sb a hand: help sb do
unreasonable: không sẵn sàng thay đổi quan sth: giúp đỡ ai đó làm gì.
điểm của bạn về điều gì đó, theo cách mà ‒ give sb the cold shoulder = ignore sb: to treat
người khác nghĩ là khó chịu và vô lý. (cố chấp, sb in a way that is not friendly: hành xử không
bướng bỉnh) mấy thân thiện với ai. (ngó lơ ai đó)

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‒ guinea pigs: a person used in medical or other ‒ get off my back: to stop annoying sb, for
experiments: vật thí nghiệm (nghĩa đen lẫn nghĩa example by criticizing them, or asking them to do
bóng) sth: ngừng làm phiền ai đó, ví dụ bằng cách chỉ
‒ (like) water off a duck’s back: used to say that trích họ hoặc yêu cầu họ làm điều gì đó.
something, especially criticism, has no effect on ‒ pull one’s leg: to play a joke on sb, usually by
somebody/something: dùng khi nói một điều gì making them believe st that is not true: đùa ai đó,
đó (thường là những lời chỉ trích) sẽ không có thường là khiến họ tin điều gì đó không đúng.
tác dụng với ai, cái gì. (Nước đổ đầu vịt.) ‒ makes one’s blood boil: to make sb extremely
‒ kill two birds with one stone: to achieve two angry: khiến ai đó cực kì tức giận, tức sôi máu
things at the same time with one action: đạt được ‒ get/ have cold feet: to suddenly become nervous
hai thứ cùng một lúc. (một mũi tên trúng hai about doing st that you had planned to do: đột
mục đích.) nhiên trở nên lo lắng về việc làm điều gì đó mà
‒ eagle eye = watching like a hawk: to watch bạn đã dự định làm
things carefully and are good at noticing things:
quan sát mọi thứ cẩn thận và rất giỏi để ý mọi
thứ
‒ as busy as a bee = very busy: rất bận rộn
Idioms with COLOURS Idioms with FOOD
‒ out of the blue = surprisingly/ ‒ a piece of cake = be like shooting fish in a
unexpectedly: to happen quite suddenly or barrel = very easy: rất dễ.
randomly by surprise: xảy ra khá đột ngột hoặc ‒ one’s cup of tea: what somebody likes or is
ngẫu nhiên một cách bất ngờ interested in: những gì ai đó thích hoặc quan
‒ once in a blue moon = very rarely: to occur tâm
extremely rarely, or only once in a lifetime: rất ‒ bring home the bacon = be the breadwinner
hiếm khi xảy ra hoặc chỉ một lần trong đời (nghĩa 2): (1) to be successful at st; (2) to earn
‒ black and white: in a way that considers people money for your family to live on: thành công
or things as completely bad or good, or completely trong việc gì đó; kiếm tiền để chu cấp cho gia
right or wrong: xem xét người hoặc điều gì đó đình.
hoàn toàn xấu hoặc tốt, hoặc hoàn toàn đúng ‒ full of beans/ life: (of a person) having a lot of
hoặc sai. (trắng đen rõ ràng) energy: (dùng để tả người) tràn đầy năng
‒ in the black: to have money, for example in your lượng.
bank account: có tiền, ví dụ như có tiền trong tài ‒ go / sell like hot cakes: to be bought quickly or
khoản in great numbers: được mua nhanh hoặc với số
‒ black sheep: a person who is different from the lượng nhiều (bán đắt như tôm tươi)
rest of their family or another group, and who is ‒ (as) cool as a cucumber: very calm and
considered bad or embarrassing: một người khác showing control, especially in a difficult situation:

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1. CÁC TỪ DỄ GÂY NHẦM LẪN

1. Appreciable ‒ Appreciative
‒ appreciable /əˈpriːʃəbl/ = considerable (adj) ‒ appreciative /əˈpriːʃətɪv/ (of st) (adj) feeling or
large enough to be noticed or thought important: showing that you are grateful for st: trân trọng,
đáng kể đánh giá cao
2. Beneficent ‒ Beneficial
‒ beneficent /bɪˈnefɪsnt/ = generous (adj) ‒ beneficial /ˌbenɪˈfɪʃl/ (to sb/st) =
giving help; showing kindness: tốt bụng advantageous/ favorable (adj) improving a
situation; having a helpful/useful effect: có lợi ><
detrimental
3. Classic ‒ Classical
‒ classic /ˈklæsɪk/ (adj) accepted/deserving to be ‒ classical /ˈklæsɪkl/ (adj) widely accepted and
accepted as one of the best or most important of its used for a long time; traditional in style or idea: cổ
kind: kinh điển, hạng nhất điển
‒ a classic novel/ study/ goal ‒ listen to/enjoy/ love/be into classical music
classical theory/economics/ballet/architecture
4. Continual ‒ Continuous
‒ continual /kənˈtɪnjuəl/ (adj) repeated many ‒ continuous /kənˈtɪnjuəs/ (adj) happening or
times in a way that is annoying: lặp đi lặp lại, existing for a period of time without interruption:
liên miên (gây khó chịu) liên tục, không ngừng nghỉ
‒ continual complaints/ interruptions ‒ a continuous process/improvement/line of
traffic
5. Considerable ‒ Considerate
‒ considerable /kənˈsɪdərəbl/ = significant ‒ considerate /kənˈsɪdərət/ = thoughtful (adj)
(adj) great in amount, size, importance, etc.: always thinking of other people’s wishes and
đáng kể feelings; careful not to hurt or upset others: ân cần,
‒ a considerable amount of time/ money chu đáo >< inconsiderate
− considerable progress
6. Economic ‒ Economical
‒ economic /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/ (adj) connected with ‒ economical /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkl/ (adj) using no more
the trade, industry and development of wealth of of st than is necessary: tiết kiệm, rẻ ><
a country, an area or a society: thuộc về kinh tế, uneconomical
liên quan đến nền kinh tế, hay ngành kinh tế. ‒ economical car: xe rẻ tiền/tiết kiệm nhiên liệu

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‒ economic cooperation/ development/
reform/ policy/ growth
‒ the current economic climate
7. Responsible ‒ Responsive
‒ responsible /rɪˈspɒnsəbl/ (for st) (adj) ‒ responsive /rɪˈspɒnsɪv/ (to sb/ st) (adj) reacting
having the job or duty of doing something or quickly and in a positive way: phản hồi tích cực
taking care of somebody/something, so that you với cái gì
may be blamed if something goes wrong: đầy ‒ responsive to treatment/ consumer demand/
trách nhiệm, chịu trách nhiệm cho cái gì) >< new ideas
irresponsible
‒ be (held) responsible for st
8. Sensitive ‒ Sensible
‒ sensitive /ˈsensətɪv/ (to st) (adj) aware of and ‒ sensible /ˈsensəbl/ (adj) able to make good
able to understand other people and their feelings: judgements based on reason and experience rather
nhạy cảm, dễ phát hiện và hiểu tâm tư tình than emotion; practical: hợp lý, thực tế
cảm của người khác >< insensitive
9. Successive ‒ Successful
‒ successive /səkˈsesɪv/ = consecutive (adj) ‒ successful /səkˈsesfl/ (in st) achieving your
following immediately one after the other: liên aims or what was intended: thành công ><
tục, liên tiếp unsuccessful
10. Effective ‒ Efficient
‒ effective /ɪˈfektɪv/ (adj) producing the result ‒ efficient /ɪˈfɪʃnt/ (adj) doing st well and
that is wanted or intended; producing a successful thoroughly with no waste of time, money or energy:
result: hữu hiệu, có hiệu quả hay tác dụng có năng suất cao, có hiệu suất cao, ít lãng phí
như mong muốn >< ineffective thời gian, tiền bạc hay năng lượng (khi nói về
‒ an effective treatment/ way/ use of color máy móc...)
‒ an efficient secretary
‒ the efficient use of energy
11. Farther và Further
‒ farther /ˈfɑːðə(r)/ (adj) at a greater distance in ‒ further /ˈfɜːðə(r)/ (adj) more; additional: dùng
space, direction or time: dùng để chỉ khoảng để chỉ khoảng cách không thể đo đạc được về
cách có thể đo đạc được về mặt địa lý mặt địa lý
12. Historic – Historical
‒ historic /hɪˈstɒrɪk/ (adj) important in history: ‒ historical /hɪˈstɒrɪkl/ (adj) connected with the
mang tính bước ngoặt, cực kỳ quan trọng past: thuộc về lịch sử; có liên quan đến lịch sử
trong lịch sử ‒ historical documents/ records/ research

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‒ a historic occasion/ decision/ day/ visit/
victory/ building/ monument
13. Disinterested ‒ Uninterested
‒ disinterested /dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd/ (adj) not ‒ uninterested /ʌnˈɪntrəstɪd/ not interested; not
influenced by personal feelings, or by the chance wanting to know about: lãnh đạm, thờ ơ, không
of getting some advantage for yourself: vô tư, quan tâm, không chú ý, không để ý
không vụ lợi, không cầu lợi, không thiên vị ai
‒ disinterested help: sự giúp đỡ vô tư

14. Conclusive – Concluding

‒ conclusive /kənˈkluːsɪv/ (adj) proving ‒ concluding /kənˈkluːd/ (adj) coming to an end;
something, and allowing no doubt or confusion: bringing something to an end: kết luận, kết thúc
xác định, quyết định, thuyết phục được ><
inconclusive
‒ conclusive evidence/ proof/ results
15. Exhausted ‒ Exhaustive
‒ exhausted /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/ (adj) very tired: kiệt ‒ exhaustive /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/ (adj) including
sức, mệt lử everything possible; very thorough or complete: hết
Collo: completely/utterly exhausted mọi khía cạnh, hết mọi mặt, thấu đáo, toàn diện
Collo: exhaustive research/tests
16. Latter ‒ Latest
‒ latter /ˈlætə(r)/ (adj)/(n) used to refer to the ‒ latest /ˈleɪtɪst/ (adj) the most recent or newest:
second of two things or people mentioned: dùng mới nhất, gần đây nhất
để nói đến cái được nhắc đến thứ hai trong E.g: the latest news: tin mới nhất
hai thứ đã được nhắc đến từ trước/ phần sau, the latest fashion: thời trang mới nhất
giai đoạn sau (của một khoảng thời gian như
một tháng, một năm, một thập niên, một thế
kỷ, một thời kỳ, một triều đại, một kỷ
nguyên,…)
17. Terrible – Terrific
‒ terrible /ˈterəbl/ = awful/ horrible/ ‒ terrific /təˈrɪfɪk/ (adj) excellent; wonderful: xuất
dreadful (adj) very unpleasant; making you feel sắc, tuyệt vời
very unhappy, upset or frightened: dễ sợ, ghê
gớm, khủng khiếp

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IV. CỤM ĐỘNG TỪ ĐA NGHĨA

No. Words Transcription Meaning

‒ to break into pieces: vỡ vụn, tan tành It seems that the plane broke up
in the air.
‒ to put an end to sth: kết thúc cái gì When the teacher saw the two
boys shove each other, she came
1 break up running over to break it up.
‒ to end a relationship: chia tay, giải tán I was so sad to hear that Mara
(nhóm nhạc) and John have broken up − I
thought those two would be
together forever.
‒ a car or machine stops working: một The car broke down just north of
chiếc ô tô hoặc máy móc ngừng làm Paris.
việc
‒ to fail or stop working in a successful Negotiations broke down after
way: bị hỏng hoặc ngừng làm việc một only two days.
cách trơn tru
‒ if you break down a door, you hit so it so Police had to break down the
hard that it breaks and falls to the ground: door to get into the flat.
nếu bạn làm hỏng một cái cửa, bạn đập
vào nó rất mạnh tới mức nó vỡ rời ra
break và rơi xuống đất
2
down ‒ to change or remove sth that prevents Getting young people together
people from working together and having will help to break down the
a successful relationship with each other: barriers between them.
Thay đổi hoặc di chuyển đi thứ mà
ngăn cản mọi người làm việc với nhau
mà có một mối quan hệ tốt với người
khác
‒ to be unable to stop yourself crying, She broke down in tears when
especially in public: không thể ngăn bản she heard the news.
thân ngừng khóc, đặc biệt là trước
đám đông

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 ‒ separate sth into smaller parts so that it He showed us the whole dance,
is easier to do or understand: chia một then broke it down so that we
việc gì thành nhiều phần nhỏ hơn để could learn it more easily.
có thể làm chúng dễ dàng hơn hoặc dễ
hiểu hơn
‒ bring up sb = bring sb up: to raise, Sarah lost her parents when she
care for, educate a child: nuôi dưỡng, was a child. Her maternal aunt
giáo dục brought her up.
3 bring up ‒ bring up sth = bring sth up: to Mike told his team, “Don’t forget
introduce a topic into conversation or to bring up the new business
discussion: nêu (vấn đề, chủ đề) proposal at the meeting
tomorrow.”
‒ to start to use sth again that was used in The city council has decided to
the past: bắt đầu dùng lại cái mà đã bring back the old electric trams.
được sử dụng trong quá khứ
‒ to make you remember sth: làm bạn nhớ Seeing those pictures on TV
tới cái gì đó brought it all back to me.
‒ to take sth or someone with you when Don’t forget to bring sth back to
4 bring back
you come back from somewhere: lấy cái gì the kids.
hoặc đưa ai đó đi cùng bạn khi bạn
quay về từ một nơi nào đó
‒ to return someone to their previous job Following the latest defeat,
or position of authority: đưa ai quay trở soccer fans are urging the club to
lại vị trí hoặc cương vị lúc trước của họ bring back the former manager.
‒ to change an arrangement so that sth The meeting’s been brought
happens sooner: thay đổi sự sắp xếp một forward to Thursday.
cái gì đó để nó xảy ra sớm hơn
‒ bring forward legislation/ plans/ policies The government has brought
etc to officially introduce plans etc for forward new proposals to tackle
bring (sth)
5 people to discuss: chính thức giới thiệu the problem of increasing crime.
forward
một kế hoạch cho mọi người cùng thảo
luận
‒ to record the result of a calculation so The balance brought forward is
that it can be used in a further 21,765$
calculation: ghi lại kết quả của một

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 TEST
BÀI KIỂM TRA TỪ VỰNG – NGỮ PHÁP
1
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three
1 in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. comb B. climb C. debt D. cable
Question 2: A. contributed B. eradicated C. developed D. needed

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of
2
the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. elegant B. array C. departure D. inherit
Question 4: A. belief B. dinosaur C. argument D. challenge

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
3
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 5: Collin ran the gauntlet of the board of directors throughout the meeting, who called
his ambitious but extremely impractical plan “a complete joke”.
A. intentionally angered B. faced heavy criticism
C. tried to ridicule D. was physically attacked
Question 6: The final scene of the movie was accompanied by a cheerful melody which was scored
by a famous local musician.
A. comprised B. designed C. collected D. composed

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
4
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 7: All ideas and suggestions should be to the point so as to avoid wasting time on
unnecessary matters.
A. illogical B. unconvincing C. irrelevant D. inadequate
Question 8: The students in class 1C always picks on a little black girl studying in class 1D. Every
day, they would mock her and steal all of her pocket-money.
A. support somebody with money B. treat somebody nicely
C. treat somebody badly D. allow somebody to join a group

5 Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 9. He’d hardly finished doing his homework when you arrived, __________?
A. would he B. had he C. didn’t you D. hadn’t he
Question 10: His English teacher recommends that he _______ a regular degree program

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Question 11: Doctors advise people who are deficient __________ vitamin C to eat more fruit and
vegetables.
A. from B. of C. in D. for
Question 12: She __________ two miles and a half, and now she feels exhausted.
A. has been running B. run C. was running D. has run
Question 13: Robert will enjoy skiing more the next time he goes to Mt. Hellens _____ he has had
skiing lessons.
A. now that B. so that C. before D. and
Question 14: Having been served lunch, __________________
A. it was discussed by the committee members the problem.
B. a discussion of the problem was made by the members of the committee.
C. the committee members discussed the problem.
D. the problem was discussed by the members of the committee.
Question 15: Remember to bring your boarding __________, otherwise you will not be allowed to
get on the plane.
A. card B. license C. pass D. permit
Question 16: We’ve bought some ________ chairs for the garden so that they are easy to store
away.
A. adapting B. adjusting C. bending D. folding
Question 17: All the ordered equipment will be __________ from the company’s warehouse
tomorrow.
A. dismissed B. dispatched C. dispersed D. discharged
Question 18: His brother refuses to even listen to anyone else's point of view. He is very_______.
A. open – minded B. kind – hearted C. narrow- minded D. absent - minded
Question 19: While many believe a COVID-19 vaccine is __________ the fastest route back to
normal life, others remain sceptical.
A. swiftly B. smoothly C. easily D. effortlessly
Question 20: After spending more than 8 months under coronavirus lockdown, Anna is getting
itchy __________ again.
A. legs B. feet C. toes D. knees

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
6
each of the following exchanges.
Question 21. “Do you have time? I want to tell you something.” - Joe: “__________”
A. Sorry, I don’t have it here. B. Sure, I’m busy at the moment.

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2
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 1: I entered the competition not because of the $500 __________, but because I want to
learn more about how to become an excellent public speaker.
A. bounty B. award C. reward D. bonus
Question 2: Alexander Graham Bell is widely credited with __________ the telephone.
A. fabricating B. discovering C. inventing D. innovating
Question 3: Get a good night's sleep and you'll feel __________ able to work on your essay
tomorrow morning.
A. finer B. better C. higher D. stronger
Question 4: The gravity of the COVID-19 pandemic only __________ home when one of his
relatives died after being infected.
A. slammed B. knocked C. pounded D. hit
Question 5: Many people head for the countryside where the flat ______ of fields helps them escape
from the hectic city life.
A. extension B. expansion C. extent D. expanse
Question 6: One of the few survivors gave us a __________ account of what happened on that
fateful night.
A. bit-by-bit B. blow-by-blow C. frame-by-frame D. step-by-step
Question 7: The meeting has no dress code, but it is a good idea to be __________ dressed.
A. brightly B. smartly C. cleverly D. wisely
Question 8: Remember to bring your boarding __________, otherwise you will not be allowed to
get on the plane.
A. card B. license C. pass D. permit
Question 9: All the ___________________ in the stadium applauded the winner of the marathon
when he crossed the finishing line.
A. watchers B. audience C. viewers D. spectators
Question 10: The ______ prices of property in big cities may deter people on low incomes from
owning a house there.
A. forbidding B. competitive C. prohibitive D. inflatable
Question 11: We cannot __________ this possibility, even though it does seem very unlikely.
A. disqualify B. expel C. displace D. eliminate
Question 12: It is virtually impossible to __________ the entire 500.000-word poem into memory.

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Question 1: We need to work _______ the total cost of the project.
A. in B. out C. on D. off
Question 2: My grandparents often ____ us without warning.
A. drop in on B. keep up with C. drop out of D. catch up with
Question 3: The plane from Dallas ________ two hours late, so I missed my connecting flight from
Frankfurt to London.
A. took on B. took in C. took over D. took off
Question 4: We expected her at nine but she finally ____ at midnight.
A. came to B. came off C. turned up D. turned out
Question 5: __________with your friends and give me your answer tomorrow.
A. Talk over it B. Talk it over C. Work it out D. Look into it
Question 6: He never ________ his word.
A. goes back on B. puts up with C. makes up for D. goes down with
Question 7: They _______ a big fortune when they were young, so they didn’t have to work hard.
A. came into B. came up C. came across D. came round
Question 8: Don't worry about trying to catch last train home, as we can easily ___________ you
up for the night.
A. take B. put C. keep D. set
Question 9: You will have to ________ your holiday if you are too ill to travel.
A. call off B. cut down C. back out D. put aside
Question 10: I don’t think he will get _____ the shock in a short period of time.
A. over B. through C. by D. off
Question 11: I can’t walk in these high-heeled boots. I keep_____.
A. falling over B. falling back C. falling off D. falling out
Question 12: Hard work can often bring _________ success.
A. into B. in C. about D. up
Question 13: I hurt myself badly this morning when I fell _____ the bedroom widow.
A. out from B. out of C. down D. over
Question 14: The speaker failed to get his message ___________ to his audience.
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Question 60: We arranged to meet at the station, but she didn’t___________.
A. get through B. wait on C. turn up D. walk out
Question 61: He came ___________ a lot of criticism for the remarks he made in a television
interview.
A. in for B. over C. out of D. off
Question 62: When the manager of our company retires, the deputy manager will_______ that
position.
A. take over B. stand for C. hold on D. catch on
Question 63: My father is very talented and kind-hearted. I always ___________ him.
A. look for B. look like C. look after D. look up to
Question 64: Please help me with this math problem. I can’t___________ the answer.
A. end up B. face up to C. come up with D. run into
Question 65: I ______ an old friend of mine in the street this morning. We haven't seen each other
for ages.
A. ran into B. ran out C. came over D. came round
Question 66: __________, I admit I didn't always do the right thing.
A. Looking round for B. Looking forward to C. Looking back D. Looking on with
Question 67: I’ve just been offered a new job! Things are ___________.
A. clearing up B. making up C. looking up D. turning up
Question 68: The lottery winner was willing to spend a considerable sum of money to ______ to
charity to help those in need.
A. give away B. take off C. bring about D. come across
Question 69: UNICEF has _______ the responsibility of aiding children in need.
A. taken out B. taken in C. taken up D. taken on
Question 70: Linda was about to take a part-time job, but she decided to ____ her studies instead.
A. keep up with B. go on with C. get on with D. drop out of
Question 71: Many students ____ school to set up their own businesses and become self-employed.
A. move out of B. cut down on C. drop out of D. drop in on
Question 72: The company's announced it's ____ off over 1,000 workers.
A. leaving B. laying C. setting D. giving
Question 73: Mona's going to leave early this afternoon but she says she'll ____ up the hours
tomorrow.
A. find B. make C. catch D. bring

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4
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each
of the following questions.
Question 1: I actually learn more from her direct comments than from those of anyone else because
she is not afraid to tell me what she doesn’t like or agree with about my work.
A. disrespectful B. straight C. severe D. immediate
Question 2: Your presentation can be considered successful if people can clearly and fully
understand the main ideas you’re trying to get across to the audience.
A. offer B. deceive C. convey D. confirm
Question 3: Most people think the city library is quite attractive after the renovation project. Others,
however, consider it an eyesore.
A. something that harms our eyes B. something that is ugly to look at
C. something that cannot be seen clearly D. something that people see too much
Question 4: When it comes to making important business decisions, don't allow your personal
feelings to color your judgment.
A. distract B. run C. guide D. instruct
Question 5: I’ve only been working here for 3 days, so many things are still foreign to me.
A. inaccurate B. distinctive C. concealed D. unfamiliar
Question 6: Fortunately for Harry, his company’s profit went through the roof and he became a
billionaire in just 2 weeks.
A. slightly rose B. became stable
C. increased significantly D. grew moderately
Question 7: Heavy traffic cannot account for the fact that you were 8 hours late.
A. trigger B. display C. explain D. resolve
Question 8: He refused to allow that his plan is not working, despite all the evidence showing that
the opposite is true.
A. admit B. reveal C. permit D. expect
Question 9: Why do I have to do the lion’s share of the work while Bernie does nothing? This is
completely unfair!
A. the smallest part B. the largest part C. the easiest part D. the most boring
part
Question 10: Caffeine is a stimulant that was originally produced from plants but now can be
made under laboratory conditions.
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Question 24: I think trying to convince him would be a lost cause, considering how he always
refuses to change his mind about what he has already decided.
A. damaging B. insensitive C. irritating D. pointless
Question 25: She drank too much wine and was later arrested for driving under the influence.
A. driving while distracted B. driving while drunk
C. driving without a license D. driving too fast
Question 26: Talented as he is, Owen will never cut it without guidance from a good coach and
unwavering support from his family.
A. be intelligent B. be successful C. be efficient D. be competent
Question 27: Your essay completely defeated me. It was far too complicated and lengthy.
A. overcame B. irritated C. confused D. dominated
Question 28: No one knows exactly how many Pacific islands there are, but geographers estimate
that there are up to 30,000.
A. to the point B. precisely C. approximately D. appropriately
Question 29: Tommy’s attendance undoubtedly played the leading role in the success of the event.
Had he not been there, we wouldn’t have known what to do at all.
A. minor B. insignificant C. demanding D. central
Question 30: We need a policy or a plan that can help us weed out unproductive or incompetent
employees so as to improve the quality of our workforce.
A. prevent B. destroy C. remove D. hinder
Question 31: They decided to scratch the concert to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
A. delete B. scrap C. strike D. disband
Question 32: The force of the protests against George Floyd’s death was so immense that
significant changes to the policing system have been made in many big US cities.
A. vitality B. influence C. efficiency D. passion
Question 33: This criminal’s can best be described as a loose cannon, nobody can predict what his
next move is going to be, but the results are not often positive.
A. outrageous B. dubious C. deliberate D. unpredictable
Question 34: Developments in technology mean we can now do banking transactions at our
leisure.
A. uncomfortably B. conveniently C. freely D. independently
Question 35: You must be more severe with your children if you don’t want them to misbehave.
A. grave B. serious C. harsh D. hard-headed
Question 36: Don’t sell yourself short like that! You are a very talented and thoughtful person and
definitely not as useless as you think.
A. fool yourself B. treat yourself badly

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Question 1: If you have a ______ to make about the food, I am willing to listen.
A. dislike B. complaint C. trouble D. discontent
Question 2: It seems that the world record for this event is almost impossible to _______.
A. meet B. beat C. compare D. balance
Question 3: For most of us, suddenly losing a loved one during a global pandemic is undoubtedly
a heavy cross to __________.
A. hold B. endure C. suffer D. bear
Question 4: Hannah was working when suddenly she felt a __________ pain.
A. searing B. roasting C. boiling D. parching
Question 5: I’m sure you’ll find someone to ______ friends with at the summer camp.
A. create B. set C. join D. make
Question 6: The computer has had an enormous_______on the way we work.
A. change B. alteration C. influence D. impression
Question 7: Entering the meeting half an hour late, he tried to __________ an excuse, still the strict
chairman of the board told him to leave the room.
A. make B. do C. give D. have
Question 8: Motorists __________ of speeding may be banned from driving for a year.
A. charged B. judged C. convicted D. arrested
Question 9: The surge in the number of COVID-19 cases have __________ the spectre of an
overwhelmed healthcare system in many Latin American countries.
A. held B. pushed C. lifted D. raised
Question 10: The professor complimented a grade one pupil ________ his good achievement.
A. about B. on C. for D. of
Question 11: As a result of the new Coronavirus out break, China ___________ off the city of
Wuhan.
A. capped B. fended C. warded D. sealed
Question 12: The essay is really not that difficult. She’s just making __________ weather of it.
A. fierce B. extreme C. harsh D. heavy
Question 13: If you don’t want your business to _____________ bankrupt, avoid consulting those
willing to step out on a limb.
A. come B. take C. go D. pay

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Question 14: UNICEF has _______ the responsibility of aiding children in need.
A. evaded B. effected C. violated D. taken on
Question 15: The professor noticed that the student’s essay _______ a strong resemblance to an
article he had seen published in a journal.
A. held B. contained C. carried D. bore
Question 16: In overcrowded refugee camps, social distancing is impossible, and the lack of
medical supplies only __________ the problem.
A. mingles B. enhances C. compounds D. augments
Question 17: The art critic only needed to give the painting a __________ glance to know that it
was fake.
A. cursory B. hasty C. summary D. whirlwind
Question 18: I have no difficulty in __________ good use of the plans you have prepared.
A. taking B. making C. getting D. putting
Question 19: Fruits like orange and kiwi are __________ with vitamin C.
A. jammed B. stuffed C. packed D. crowded
Question 20: Farms in the area have been closed off in an attempt to __________ the disease.
A. detain B. retain C. contain D. sustain
Question 21: It's expected that all members will _________ to the rules of the club.
A. conform B. concede C. comply D. compromise
Question 22: Although he lost, Jack definitely gave Howard a __________ for his money.
A. race B. fight C. run D. chase
Question 23: It was terrible. One passenger was killed, and the other was ________ injured.
A. hardly B. completely C. severely D. unusually
Question 24: Elephants ___________ the ecosystems they live in, and make it possible for a lot of
other species to survive in those environments as well.
A. obtain B. remain C. maintain D. attain
Question 25: Even after 10 meetings, we still haven’t __________ a consensus.
A. gained B. made C. hit D. reached
Question 26: It came as a _______ surprise to me when she married him.
A. comprehensive B. complete C. full D. entire
Question 27: We all wish to create a friendly and supportive environment ______to learning.
A. accommodating B. conducive C. detrimental D. liable
Question 28: After graduating from university, I want to __________ my father's footsteps.
A. follow in B. succeed in C. go after D. keep up

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Question 1: Andy wanted to go somewhere off the beaten __________, so we decided to visit a
wildlife safari.
A. path B. track C. trail D. road
Question 2: John is definitely down on his __________: the coronavirus lockdown means that he
cannot work to feed himself and his family.
A. odds B. luck C. chance D. fortune
Question 3: You can’t expect all your new classmates to like you right off the __________.
A. cane B. pole C. stick D. bat
Question 4: The young swimmer came within a(n) __________ of winning but failed in the end.
A. nick B. ace C. crack D. trump
Question 5: Many people are now between a __________ and a hard place. They risk being infected
with COVID-19 if they venture outside, but they cannot stay inside all the time.
A. wall B. rock C. block D. stone
Question 6: The news that my best friend is going be get married next month was ___________ to
my ears.
A. singing B. music C. melody D. jingle
Question 7: When I suggested he was mistaken he got rather hot __________ the collar.
A. under B. at C. on D. over
Question 8: She doesn’t want to see her plans go down the ___________ but she doesn’t know what
to do.
A. plate B. pot C. pan D. bowl
Question 9: We can’t choose our partners for group assignments in this class. It’s just the luck of
the __________.
A. pull B. go C. shot D. draw
Question 10: What I admire about Tom Cruise is that he is ready to perform dangerous movie
stunts himself instead of relying on a stunt __________.
A. dual B. twin C. match D. double
Question 11: Education reforms have long been a bone of __________ in this country.
A. detachment B. contention C. argument D. division
Question 12: The little boy hated the dentist, but in the end his tooth hurt so much that he decided
to __________ the bullet.
A. chew B. take C. bear D. bite

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Question 13: I'm not really used to hugging people when greeting them. But when in Rome, do
__________ the Romans do.
A. what B. like C. all D. as
Question 14: I think it’s about time we addressed the __________ in the room. The company is in
financial trouble and we need to make some of our employees redundant.
A. elephant B. horse C. whale D. wolf
Question 15: Cong Vinh’s goal __________ the eleventh hour helped Vietnam become the
champion of AFF Cup 2009.
A. of B. at C. on D. in
Question 16: Your disrespectful attittude yesterday means that you’re not in his good __________.
A. words B. books C. pages D. notes
Question 17: If you __________ wolf too often, people will stop believing you even if you really
need their help.
A. scream B. yell C. shout D. cry
Question 18: When she was given an ice cream for free, the little girl grinned from __________ to
__________.
A. ear B. teeth C. lip D. eye
Question 19: Jamie is not the best tennis player in our school - not by a ___________ shot.
A. far B. good C. long D. great
Question 20: Don’t worry, I think he was just _________ your leg and wasn’t serious at all!
A. tickling B. pushing C. pulling D. playing
Question 21: I play football after a(n) __________, so I don’t think I can join the team.
A. extent B. manner C. approach D. fashion
Question 22: Little Timmy screamed __________ murder when his mother refused to buy him toys.

A. white B. blue C. red D. black

Question 23: I have a __________ feeling that something bad would happen.
A. hunch B. gut C. belly D. sense
Question 24: Do you think Leonardo DiCaprio deserves to be a legend of the __________ screen?
A. copper B. golden C. silver D. diamond
Question 25: My watch broke 3 days ago so I took it off, but I still glance at my wrist sometimes by
force of __________.
A. habit B. routine C. practice D. pattern
Question 26: Many people benefited from the new economic policy, but high inflation is one of its
__________ sides.
A. twist B. spin C. roll D. flip

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 1: Due to the economic impacts of the coronavirus-related lockdowns, many companies
have been forced to __________ more than 2,000 jobs to avoid bankruptcy.
A. spear B. stab C. axe D. slice
Question 2: My friend Annie, whose father died of lung cancer, always takes a __________ view of
smoking.
A. dark B. black C. dim D. weak
Question 3: The tsunami ravaged the city and __________ millions of residents.
A. dismissed B. dislocated C. displaced D. disengaged
Question 4: What you did yesterday __________ on animal cruelty. You’re lucky they didn’t try to
sue you!
A. bordered B. edged C. hinged D. sided
Question 5: Only certified paramedics are allowed to __________ drugs to patients.
A. superintend B. enforce C. administer D. inflict
Question 6: Some people are of the opinion that news agencies should focus on __________ positive
stories.
A. comprising B. covering C. blanketing D. accounting
Question 7: The scholarship will __________ most of your tuition fees and living expenses.
A. relieve B. support C. assist D. cover
Question 8: The teacher saw __________ when the student said he forgot to do his homework.
A. white B. black C. red D. gray
Question 9:. Her __________ look tells me that she didn’t understand a single thing I said.
A. lost B. dark C. dead D. blank
Question 10: I’d like to hear your __________ on the problem, just to get an idea of what you’re
thinking.
A. reach B. hold C. grasp D. take
Question 11: I’m starting to think Mr. Hook is __________ me on, because I can’t see the house he
told me to go to anywhere.
A. playing B. having C. sticking D. setting

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Question 12: My grandfather had a stroke last night and was __________ to the hospital shortly
after.
A. allowed B. registered C. admitted D. enrolled
Question 13: I wouldn’t __________ him if I were you. He can become extremely violent when he
is annoyed.
A. traverse B. pass C. cross D. navigate
Question 14: He punched his own son in the face in a _________ of anger.
A. lapse B. blow C. fit D. crack
Question 15: Everyone was excited about the trip __________ James, who seemed uninterested.
A. save B. leave C. clear D. free
Question 16: After 6 months, Zack’s startup company is starting to __________ profit.
A. induce B. instigate C. produce D. generate
Question 17: Working at a __________ pace is necessary if you want to finish this assignment before
the deadline.
A. sharp B. clever C. smart D. bright
Question 18: The new legislation concerning the use of plastic bags __________ a nationwide
debate.
A. flashed B. lighted C. sparked D. bursted
[CLOSEST] Question 19: Many people subscribe to the view that we should teach children how to
cook at an early age while others think it would not be beneficial to do so.
A. confirm B. agree C. inspire D. stimulate
Question 20: The old pillar finally __________, causing the entire building to collapse.
A. went B. shook C. swayed D. gave
Question 21: Your criticism was needlessly __________. You know that it’s only her first time!
A. spiky B. edged C. sharp D. pointy
Question 22: A __________ black suit is undoubtedly the perfect choice for a formal job interview.
A. wise B. smart C. clever D. bright
Question 23: We have strategically positioned the machine’s switch so that it cannot be accidentally
__________ by children.
A. caught B. set C. tripped D. sprung
Question 24: Vitaly arrived at the airport with time to __________ in case there are unexpected
problems.
A. kill B. spare C. spend D. go
Question 25: It is hoped that once the new law comes into __________, fewer people will drive after
drinking alcohol.
A. view B. shape C. play D. hand

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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 1 to 5

PASSAGE 1
There are many scary insects in this world, __________ (1) few of them are as scary and as
venomous as the Asian giant hornet. These fearsome creatures are common in Japan and Korea but
are now moving across the Pacific Ocean to the USA and Canada. The hornets kill around 40 people
a year in Japan. They also destroy and wipe out __________ (2) of honeybees. Authorities in
Washington State on the west coast of the USA have warned people to look out for the hornets, and
beekeepers are now more and more worried about their beehives.
__________ (3) makes these hornets so scary are their size and appearance. They are 5 centimetres
__________ (4) length and are described as something out of a monster cartoon with this huge
yellow-orange face." Furthermore, their stings are extremely painful. The hornet's stinger is half a
centimetre long and can get through the protective clothing beekeepers wear. If you find one of these
giant hornets flying towards you, run away and hope that you don’t __________ (5) victim to these
aggressive creatures.
(Adapted from breakingnewsenglish.com)
Question 1: A. or B. for C. so D. but
Question 2: A. societies B. colonies C. companies D. divisions
Question 3: A. What B. That C. Which D. Which
Question 4: A. of B. at C. in D. for
Question 5: A. come B. fall C. turn D. lay

PASSAGE 2
History has seen many pandemics, (1) ___________ the bubonic plague, better known as the Black
Death, was one of the most devastating. This infectious bacteria is believed to have originated in
China in the 1330s and was most likely spread via rat fleas on merchant ships (2) __________ in
Europe in 1347. Tens of millions of people died, and records show that victims were from both poor
and very wealthy backgrounds – the pandemic (3) __________ no one.
No one knew what caused the plague, meaning people often invented wild and even prejudicial
theories – from exposure to bad air to the movements of the planets, or even Jews poisoning wells.

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The death and destruction (4) __________ many to believe it was the end of the world, driving
some people into madness.
As many as 50 million people had died across the continent. However, it was not the end of
the nightmare, and the disease reappeared for many more times (5) __________ several centuries.
In fact, the bubonic plague still exists today, but thanks to modern medicine we now have a way
to fight back.
(Adapted from howitworksdaily.com)
Question 1: A. for B. but C. so D. or
Question 2: A. which arrives B. arriving C. arrived D. to arrive
Question 3: A. frees B. releases C. spares D. excuses
Question 4: A. led B. urged C. steered D. guided
Question 5: A. by B. on C. until D. over

PASSAGE 3
A rat named Magawa has been given a (1) __________ award for bravery for his seven years
of duty sniffing out dozens of landmines in Cambodia. This special medal was given to him by
the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA)–a charity based (2) _________ the United
Kingdom.
Magawa is an African Giant Pouched Rat used in a mine-clearing programme, given the fact
that rats are best suited to safely detect landmines since they are light and have a (3) __________
sense of smell. In his seven-year stint on the frontline, Magawa helped to detect 39 landmines and
28 unexploded devices. He helped to clear more than 141,000 square meters of land - an area
roughly the size of 20 soccer pitches, (4) _________ makes him the most successful rodent in the
history of landmine detection. Speaking about Magawa’s achievement, the chairman of PDSA
said: "This is the very first time in our 77-year history of honouring animals that we have
presented a medal to a rat." Reporters tried to interview Magawa but he was (5) ____________ for
comment.
(Adapted from breakingnewsenglish.com)
Question 1: A. celebrated B. discernible C. distinguished D. noteworthy
Question 2: A. at B. on C. in D. over
Question 3: A. keen B. avid C. bright D. clear
Question 4: A. that B. what C. which D. who
Question 5: A. irresponsive B. unavailable C. inaccessible D. unapproachable

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1
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 1 to 5

What is hypothermia? Simply (1) __________, it is a medical emergency that occurs when your
body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low body temperature.
When your body temperature drops, your heart, nervous system and other organs will not be
able to function (2) __________. Left untreated, hypothermia can lead to complete failure of your
heart and respiratory system and eventually to death. People who (3) ___________ hypothermia
because of exposure to cold weather or cold water are also vulnerable to other cold-related
injuries including frostbite (freezing of body tissues).
The most common causes of hypothermia are exposure to cold-weather conditions or cold
water. But prolonged exposure to any environment colder than your body can lead to
hypothermia if you aren't dressed appropriately or can't control the conditions. (4) __________
before stepping out into cold air, remember to wear a hat or other protective covering to prevent
body heat loss, avoid activities (5) __________ would cause you to sweat a lot, and stay as dry as
possible.
(Adapted from mayoclinic.org)

Question 1: A. laid B. set C. put D. placed

Question 2: A. properly B. rightfully C. thoroughly D. fittingly
Question 3: A. establish B. develop C. progress D. undertake
Question 4: A. And B. But C. So D. Or
Question 5: A. what B. who C. where D. that

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.
Diego Maradona is a famous Argentine football player who is generally regarded as the top
footballer of the 1980s and one of the greatest of all time. Renowned for his amazing ability to
control the ball and create scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates, he led club teams
to championships in Argentina, Italy, and Spain, and he starred on the Argentine national team
that won the 1986 World Cup.
Maradona displayed football talent early, and at 8 years old he joined Las Cebollitas, a boys’
team that, with his contribution, went on to win 136 consecutive games and a national
championship. At the young age of 16, he became the youngest Argentine ever to join the national
football team. Although he was excluded from the 1978 World Cup-winning squad because the
head coach felt that he was still too young, the next year he led the national under-20 team to a
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Maradona’s career with the Argentine national team included World Cup appearances in 1982,
1986, 1990, and 1994. In the 1986 World Cup at Mexico, Maradona and his teammates dominated
their competitors and, in a 2–1 quarterfinal victory over England, he scored two of the most
memorable goals in World Cup history. These include the “Hand of God” goal, which was scored
with his hand (the referee mistakenly thought the ball had struck his head) and another goal
scored after Maradona gained possession of the ball at midfield and dribbled through seven
English defenders as well as the goalkeeper.
After his retirement, Maradona was named head coach of the Argentine national team. Shortly
after leading Argentina to the quarterfinals of the 2010 World Cup, however, he and the country’s
football governing body could not agree on a contract extension, and his time as the team’s head
coach ended. After this point, he managed various other clubs until his tragic death on November
25th, 2020.
(Adapted from britannica.com)
Question 6: What is the passage mainly about?
A. Maradona's career as a football coach
B. The life of football legend Maradona
C. Maradona's appearance in the 1986 World Cup
D. The football career of the famous Maradona
Question 7: Why was Maradona excluded from the Argentine 1978 World Cup squad?
A. Because he did not win the Junior World Cup that year.
B. Because he still has to lead the national under-20 team.
C. Because the coach felt that he was still not old enough.
D. Because players under 16 are banned from World Cup.
Question 8: The word “These” in paragraph 3 refers to ___________.
A. appearances B. teammates C. competitors D. goals
Question 9: The word “body” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. society B. figure C. federation D. framework
Question 10: Which of the following is TRUE about Maradona, according to the passage?
A. He was known for his ability to score goals from opportunities created by his teammates.
B. He joined and helped the team Las Cebollitas win over 100 consecutive games.
C. He scored the two most memorable goals in the history of World Cup in the year 1986.
D. He was the coach of the Argentine national team and other clubs when he died.

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CHUYÊN ĐỀ 1: 30 BÀI TEST TỪ VỰNG - ĐỌC HIỂU

TEST 1
1. D 2. C 3. A 4. A 5. B 6. D 7. C 8. B 9. B 10. A

11. C 12. A 13. A 14. C 15. C 16. D 17. B 18. A 19. C 20. B

21. C 22. D 23. C 24. A 25. A 26. A 27. A 28. C 29. C 30. B

TEST 2

1. A 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. D 6. B 7. B 8. D 9. A 10. C

11. C 12. D 13. C 14. A 15. C 16. C 17. D 18. A 19. C 20. B

21. C 22. A 23. A 24. B 25. 26. C 27. B 28. B 29. D 30. C

TEST 3

1. B 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. C 6. B 7. D 8. D 9. C 10. B

11. C 12. D 13. A 14. B 15. A 16. B 17. C 18. A 19. D 20. C

21. A 22. D 23. A 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. B 30. C

TEST 4

1. B 2. D 3. D 4. B 5. B 6. C 7. C 8. D 9. B 10. A

11. A 12. D 13. C 14. A 15. D 16. D 17. A 18. C 19. A 20. A

21. D 22. B 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. B 28. B 29. B 30. D

TEST 5

1. C 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. A 6. B 7. C 8. B 9. D 10. C

11. B 12. C 13. D 14. B 15. B 16. C 17. A 18. A 19. D 20. A

21. A 22. C 23. B 24. A 25. A 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. D 30. B

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