PRACTICE TEST 8

A. LISTENING
I. Listen to the recording and circle the appropriate answer A, B or C. (5 points)
1. Which bowl did David buy?
A. A glass bowl. B. A silver bowl. C. A wood bowl.
2. Which card will David choose?
A. The one with snowman. B. The one with river and boats.
C. The one with river and a bridge.
3. Where did David lose his umbrella?
A. In the restaurant. B. In the station. C. In the bookshop.
4. Which are David’s favourite biscuits?
A. With chocolate. B. With jam. C. With coconut
5. What time are they going to have dinner?
A. 6:30 B. 7:00 C. 8:00
II. You will hear a man making a telephone call. Listen and complete questions 6
to 10. You will hear the conversation TWICE. (5 points)

MESSAGE

To: Diana
From: Lan

Name of hotel: (6) April

Address: (7) Leith Street.

Meeting starts at: (8) 10.20 am

Bring: (9) the book

Visit factory on : (10) Tuesday

III. You will hear a teacher talking about a camping trip. For each question, fill in the
missing information in the numbered space. You will hear the conversation TWICE .
(5 points)

CAMPING TRIP

Coach leaves school at (11) 7.45 on Monday morning.

Bring : * one bag or case, a (12) sleeping bag
* warm clothes, (13) swimming things.
* pocket money to spend on souvenirs and (14) drinks
Catch a bus outside (15) the post office to Southport.
Friday p.m: Check notice board in college entrance hall.

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IV. You will hear a talk about a project on the wild life in the City Garden in Briston.
Choose the best word (A, B, C or D) for each space. (5 points)
16. What led the group to choose their topic?
A.They were concerned about the decline of one species.
B. They were interested in the effects of city growth.
C. They wanted to investigate a recent phenomenon.
D. They wanted to do their research at school.
17. The exact proportion of land devoted to private gardens was confirmed by
A. consulting some official documents. B. taking large- scale photos.
C. discussing with town surveyors. D. planting some rare kinds of trees.
18. The group asked garden owners to
A. take part in formal interviews. B. keep a record of animals they saw.
C. get in contact when they saw a rare species. D. make a phone call
19. The group made their observations in gardens
A. which had a large number of animal species. B. which they considered to be
representative.
C. which they had stable populations of rare animals. D. which they were interested in.
20. The group did extensive reading on
A. rare kinds of trees. B. urban animal populations
C. current gardening practices D. wildlife problems in rural areas.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer
to each of the following questions.
1. The students in this class were made ....................very hard.
A. learn B. to learn C. having learnt D. learning
- Chủ động: S make O V-inf  Bị động: S(O) tobe made to V by O(S).
2...............students in our class is 45.
A. A number of B. A lot of C. The number of D. A large amount of
- The number of + danh từ số nhiều + động từ dạng số ít (chỉ lượng)
- A large amount of + danh từ không đếm được + V số ít
- A lot of + danh từ số nhiều + động từ dạng số nhiều
- A lot of + danh từ số ít + động từ dạng số ít
- A number of + danh từ số nhiều + động từ dạng số nhiều
3. It was recommended that everybody ..............the building in case of the fire.
A. out of B. go out of C. be out D. went out of
- It’s recommended that S + (should) + V_inf: dùng để khuyên, đề xuất ai đó làm gì.
4. The harder we tried to solve the riddle, ...............
A. the more confused we got B. we got so confused
C. the most we got confused D. we got more confused
- solve the riddle: giải câu đố
5. It costs about thirty dollars to have a tooth...............

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 A. fill B. filled C. filling D. to fill
- have sth done
have sb do sth
get sb to do sth
get sth VpII
- have a tooth filled: nhờ nha sĩ hàm răng cho
11. William is an authority................. medieval tapestries.
A. with B. in C. on D. about
- to be an authority on sth: là một chuyên gia về lĩnh vực gì
- medieval tapestries: thảm thêu thời trung cổ
12. The audience was quite disappointed at the film since it wasn't such a good
film............. the advertisement had promised them.
A. as B. which C. that D. what
- as the advertisement had promised them: như quảng cáo đã hứa hẹn với họ
13. Civil Rights are the freedoms and rights .....as a member of a community, state or
nation.
A. may have a person who B. a person may have
C. and a person may have D. may have a person
- (which/that) a person may have
14. Captain Henry,.................., crept slowly through the underbrush.
A. not involving himself in the enemy B. trying to avoid the enemy
C. being remote from the enemy D. attempting to not encounter the
enemy
15. The First people to live in ............Hawaii were the Polynesians, who sailed there in
large canoes from other Pacific Islands about 2,000 years ago.
A. what is now B. it is now C. now this is D. now where is
16. The writers of the realistic movement embraced the notion that art should depict
life....
A. accuracy and objectivity B. accurate and objective
C. accurate objectivity D. accurately and objectively
17. The salesman left a good................ on his customers.
A. impression B. expression C. idea D. belief
- leave an impression on someone: để lại ấn tượng đối với ai. 
-make a deep impression in someone: gây ấn tượng sâu sắc đối với ai
18. When spring comes, people often feel inclined to .................their houses.
A. do through B. do in C. do up D. do over
- inclined to: có khuynh hướng

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- do sth over: tân trang lại vẻ bề ngoài của cái gì đó
- do up: kéo khóa (áo, quần,…)
19. While talking with native English speakers, we can take ………………. a lot of new
words and structures.
A. on B. up C. in D. over
- take in: nạp vào, tiếp nhận, nắm được
- take on: nhận người vào làm việc
- take up : chiếm ( thời gian), bắt đầu (luyện tập thể thao/ sở thích)
- take over: đảm nhận
20. It is.............opportunity to see African wildlife in its natural environment.
A. an unique B. the unique C. unique D. a unique
- a unique opportunity: cơ hội duy nhất, cơ hội có một không hai
21. The train accident............... the other trains' departure by a few hours.
A. sent back B. called off C. delayed D. went off
- call off (v) = cancel: hủy bỏ
- delay (v): chậm trễ, trì hoãn
- go off (v): nổ tung, bị bén lửa
- send sth back:
22. I'm sorry for................... such a fuss about the unfruitful plan.
A. taking B. making C. paying D. doing
- make a fuss (about/over something) = quá chú ý (đến cái gì)
23. "................ " "Never mind, better luck next time."
A. I've broken your precious vase. B. I have a lot in my mind.
C. I couldn't keep my mind in work. D. I didn't get the vacant position.
- vacant (adj): trống rỗng
- vacant position: chức vụ còn khuyết
24. "That's our bus!"................ "
A. How much is a ticket? B. Run fast and we might catch it.
C. What time does it come? D. Wait for me for a minute, please.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
25. "What I've got to say to you now is strictly off the record and most certainly not for
publication," said the government official to the reporter.
A. not yet official B. beside the point C. not popular D. not recorded
- off the record: không chính thức, không công bố
- not yet official: chưa chính thức
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- beside the point: không liên quan, lạc đề
- not popular: không nổi tiếng
- not recorded: không ghi lại
26. You may find that jogging is detrimental to your health rather than beneficial.
A. harmful B. depressing C. simple D. helpful
- detrimental = harmful (adj): có hại
- helpful (adj): hữu ích
- facile (adj): dễ dàng
- depressing (adj): làm chán nản, làm thất vọng
- to be detrimental to smt (v) có hại cho cái gì
27. We spent the entire day looking for a new apartment.
A. all long day B. the long day C. day after day D. all day long
- the entire day: cả ngày
- all day long: cả ngày
- day after day: ngày qua ngày
- the long day: ngày dài
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
28. I'll have to whisper to you, otherwise he will hear.
A. shout B. whistle C. talk D. say
- whisper (v): thì thầm
- say (v): nói                                                                                   
- whistle (v): huýt sáo
- shout (v): hét                                                                                 
29. The company is very successful in releasing a new customer driven product, which
contains no artificial colors.
A. natural B. false C. artful D. factual
- artificial (adj): nhân tạo >< natural (adj): tự nhiên
- false (adj): sai
- artful(adj): xảo quyệt, khéo léo
- factual(adj): thực sự
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part
that needs correction in each of the following questions.

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30. The Amerian Indians killed the buffalo only when necessity to obtain food, clothing and
shelter.
A B C. necessary D
- necessity là danh từ, không đứng sau từ để hỏi when
Sửa:
Cách 1: there is necessity (when + clause)
Cách 2: necessary (when + adj)
31. There are many researchers show that various species of animals have been extinct.
A B. showing C D
Cách 1: showing
Cách 2: that show
Cách 3: which show
32. Some of plants in this store require very little care, but this one needs much more
A. Some of the plants B
C
sunlight than those.
D. the others
Cách 1: Some of the plants
Cách 2: Some plants
33. What we know about certain diseases are still not sufficient to prevent them from
A B. is C
spreadin easily among the population.
D
Mệnh đề danh từ (Wh-question/That/…+ clause) bắt buộc động từ chia theo nó
luôn ở dạng số ít.
34. Fiber is important element in nutrition, and it aids in protecting the digestive tract as well.
A. is an important B C D
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 35 to 44.
First-time visitors to India are (35)........................to be impressed by how
profoundly astrology influences almost every facet of life on the subcontinent. In fact,
the belief that the motions of remote heavenly bodies can affect events on Earth is so
(36) ........................ that several Indian universities (37) ........................ courses in the
subject. It is not, therefore, surprising that many people will (38) ........................ an
astrologer before they take any important step. For example, Indian marriages are
arranged with the aid of an astrologer, who will cast the horoscopes of the bride and

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groom, and also (39) ........................ out the best date for the wedding to take place. A few
years ago in Delhi, thousands of couples rushed to get married on a particularly
auspicious day, with the result that priests, brass bands and wedding photographers
were (40) ........................short supply.
The role of astrology is not confined only to the social aspects of Indian life. Few
people conduct business without (41) ........................ to consulting their astrologer. Major
films are only (42) ........................on auspicious dates. Even (43) ........................ of state part
are not exempt from Britain in 1947, the (44) ........................ particularly inauspicious its
influence: when of power India gained her independence from was carefully timed to
take place after a period had passed.
35. A. probable B. potential C. possible D. likely
- be likely to do sth: có khả năng làm gì
- astrology: thuật chiêm tinh
36. A. widespread B. intensive C. capacious D.
overwhelming
- widespread: lan rộng, phổ biến
- intensive: cấp tốc
- capacious: có thể chứa đựng nhiều
- overwhelming: trội hơn
37. A. offer B. supply C. afford D. serve
- offer courses: mở ra các khóa học
38. A. consult B. interview C. confer D. interrogate
- consult sb: hỏi ý kiến ai đó
39. A. determine B. calculate C. work D. make
- work out sth: tính toán, tìm ra lời giải cho bài toán
40. A. for B. in C. on D. of
- in short supply: khan hiếm
41. A. resorting B. resigning C. resolving D. reserving
- resort to + V-ing/N: viện đến, phải sử dụng đến gì đó
42. A. aired B. released C. published D. revealed
- release a film: công bố, phát hành bộ phim
43. A. cases B. topics C. affairs D. issues
- affairs of state: các công việc của nhà nước
44. A. delivery B. inheritance C. succession D. transfer
- the transfer of power: việc chuyển giao quyền lực
- deliver (v): vận chuyển
- inherit (v): thừa kế

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- inheritance (n): sự thừa kế
- succession (n): ngôi kế vị, liên tiếp
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 from 45 to 54.
Foot racing is a popular activity, in the United States. Foot racing is seen not only
as a competitive sport but also as a way to exercise, to enjoy the camaraderie of like-
minded people, and to donate money to a good cause. Though serious runners may
spend months training to compete, other runners and walkers might not train at all.
Those not competing to win might run in an effort to beat their own time or simply to
enjoy the fun and exercise. People of all ages, from those of less than one year (who may
be pushed in strollers) to those in their eighties, enter into this sport.
The races are held on city streets, on college campuses, through parks, and in
suburban areas, and they are commonly 5 to 10 kilometers in length. The largest foot
race in the world is the 12-kilometer Bay to Breakers race that is held in San Francisco
every spring. This race begins on the east side of the city near San Francisco Bay and
ends on the west side at the Pacific Ocean. There may be 80,000 or more people
running in this race through the streets and hills of San Francisco. In the front are the
serious runners who compete to win and who might finish in as little as 34 minutes.
Behind them are the thousands who take several hours to finish. In the back of the race
are those who dress in costumes and come just for fun. One year there was a group of
men who dressed like Elvis Presley, and another group consisted of firefighters who
were tied together in a long line and who were carrying a fire hose. There was even a
bridal party, in which the bride was dressed in a long white gown and the groom wore a
tuxedo. The bride and groom threw flowers to bystanders, and they were actually
married at some point along the route.
45. The main purpose of this passage is to
A. give reasons for the popularity of foot races
B. describe a popular activity
C. make fun of runners in costume
D. encourage people to exercise
Thông tin: "Foot racing is a popular activity in the United States" = Cuộc thi chạy bộ
là
một hoạt động được ưa thích ở Hoa Kì
46. The word "activity" in the first paragraph is most similar to which of the following?
A. pursuit B. pilgrimage C. motion D. expectation
- activity = pursuit : hoạt động 
- pursuit: hoạt động theo đuổi cái gì đó

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47. The word "camaraderie" in the first paragraph could be best replaced by which of
the following?
A. games B. jokes C. views D. companionship
- camaraderie = companionship: tình bạn, sự thân thiết
48. The phrase "to a good cause" in the first paragraph could be best replaced by which
of the following?
A. for a good purpose B. to protect a wise investment
C. for an award D. to reward the winner
- to a good cause = for a good purpose: vì sự nghiệp chính đáng, vì mục đích cao cả
49. Which of the following is NOT implied by the author?
A. Entering a race is a way to give supports to an organization. (to donate money
to a good cause)
B. Walkers can compete for prizes. (a competitive sport)
C. Running is a good way to strengthen the heart.
D. Foot races appeal to a variety of people. (People of all ages, from those of less
than one year (who may be pushed in strollers) to those in their eighties, enter into
this sport.)
50. The word "strollers" in the first paragraph refers to............
A. carriages B. cribs C. wheelchairs D.
wagons
- strollers = carriages (ghế đẩy của trẻ con), vì nó dành cho trẻ chưa đầy 1
tuổi: People of all ages, from those of less than one year (who may be pushed in
strollers) to those in their eighties, enter into this sport.
51. In what lines does the author give reasons for why people enter foot races?
A. Behind them a fire hose. B. The largest.... 34 minutes.
C. Foot racing.... and exercise. D. People of alt ages.... in length.
Thông tin: Foot racing is a popular activity, in the United States. Foot racing is seen
not only as a competitive sport but also as a way to exercise, to enjoy the
camaraderie of like-minded people, and to donate money to a good cause. Though
serious runners may spend months training to compete, other runners and walkers
might not train at all. Those not competing to win might run in an effort to beat
their own time or simply to enjoy the fun and exercise.
- compete (v): cạnh tranh, thi đấu
- competition (n); cuộc thi đấu
- competitor (n): người thi đấu
- competitive (adj): mang tính thi đấu
52. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in this passage?

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 A. Some runners were ready to put out a fire.
B. Some runners were participating in a wedding.
C. Some runners were serious about winning.
D. Some runners looked like Elvis Presley.
Câu B: There was even a bridal party, in which the bride was dressed in a long
white gown and the groom wore a tuxedo. The bride and groom threw flowers to
bystanders, and they were actually married at some point along the route.
Câu C: In the front are the serious runners who compete to win and who might
finish in as little as 34 minutes.
Câu D: One year there was a group of men who dressed like Elvis Presley,…
53. A "bystander" in the second paragraph refers to which of the following?
A. a walker B. a spectator C. a judge D. a participant
bystander = spectator: người xem
Thông tin: The bride and groom threw flowers to bystanders, and they were
actually married at some point along the route.
54. Which of the following best describes the organization of this passage?
A. statement and example B. cause and result
C. specific to general D. chronological order 100
statement and example = câu khái quát và ví dụ.
cause and result = nguyên nhân và kết quả;
specific to general = từ chi tiết đến khái quát
chronological order = theo thứ tự thời gian.
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 from 55 to 64.
Humans have struggled against weeds since the beginnings of agriculture.
Marring our gardens is one of the milder effects of weeds - any plants that thrive where
they are unwanted. They clog waterways, destroy wildlife habitats, and impede
farming. Their spread eliminates grazing areas and accounts for one-third of all crop
loss. They compete for sunlight, nutrients, and water with useful plants.
The global need for weed control had been answered mainly by the chemical
industry. Its herbicides are effective and sometimes necessary, but some pose serious
problems, particularly if misused. Toxic compounds threaten animal and public health
when they accumulate in food plants, groundwater, and drinking water. They also harm
workers who apply them.
In recent years, the chemical industry has introduced several herbicides that are
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problems. Therefore, scientists are exploring the innate weed-killing powers of living
organisms, primarily insects and microorganisms.
The biological agents now in use are environmentally benign and are harmless
to humans. They can be chosen for their ability to attack selected targets and leave
crops and other plants untouched. In contrast, some of the most effective chemicals kill
virtually all the plants they come in contact with, sparing only those that are naturally
resistant or have been genetically modified for resistance. Furthermore, a number of
biological agents can be administered only once, after which no added applications are
needed. Chemicals typically must be used several times per growing season.
55. With what topic does the passage primarily deal?
A. The dangers of toxic chemicals.
B. A proposal to ban the use of all herbicides.
C. The importance of the chemical industry.
D. Advantages of biological agents over chemical ones.
Chủ đề chính của đoạn văn nói về “Ưu điểm của các tác nhân sinh học so với các
chất hoá học”
- biological agents: tác nhân sinh học
- toxic chemical: hóa chất độc hại
- proposal to do sth: đề xuất làm gì
- pesticide (n): thuốc trừ sâu
- herbicide (n): thuốc trừ cỏ
- pest (n): loài vật phá hoại
- herb (n): cỏ, thảo mộc
Đoạn 1 “Humans have struggled against weeds since the beginnings of
agriculture”: con người đã phải tìm cách chống lại cỏ dại từ lúc bắt đầu làm nông
nghiệp"
Đoạn 2: "The global need for weed control has been answered mainly by the
chemical industry": nhu cầu kiểm soát cỏ dại ở trên toàn cầu đã được đáp ứng bởi
ngành công nghiệp hoá học
Đoạn 3: "In recent years, the chemical industry has introduced several herbicides
that are more ecologically sound”: trong những năm gần đây, ngành hoa học đã
giới thiệu nhiều thuốc diệt cỏ ít ảnh hưởng đến sinh thái hơn
Đoạn 4: "The biological agents now in use are environmentally benign and are
harmless to humans": các tác nhân sinh học được sử dụng hiện nay thân thiện với
môi trường và ít gây hại cho con người
56. The word "marring" is closest in meaning to ............
A. planting B. spoiling C. dividing D. replacing

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- (to) mar = (to) spoil: phá hoại
57. The word "clog" is closest in meaning to..
A. drain B. grow along C. obstruct D. float on
- clog: làm tắc nghẽn, làm cản trở = obstruct: (v) làm tắc, làm cản trở
- drain: rút hết, bòn rút hết, tiêu hao, làm kiệt quệ
- grow along: phát triển/ mọc dọc theo
- float on: trôi nổi
58. Which of the following terms does the author define in the first paragraph?
A. grazing area B. weeds C. nutrients D. wildlife habitats
Thông tin: Marring our gardens is one of the milder effects of weeds - any plants
that thrive where they are unwanted.
59. Which of the following statements about the use of chemical agents as herbicides
would the author most likely agree?
A. It has become more dangerous recently. B. It is occasionally
required.
C. It is safe but inefficient. D. It should be
increased.
Câu A sai vì: In recent years, the chemical industry has introduced several
herbicides that are more ecologically sound.
Câu C sai vì: effective chemicals kill virtually all the plants
Câu D sai
60. Which of the following is NOT given as an advantage of using biological agents over
chemical herbicides?
A. They are less likely to destroy desirable plants.
B. They are more easily available.
C. They do not have to be used as often. D. They are safer for
workers.
Thông tin 60A: They can be chosen for their ability to attack selected targets and
leave crops and other plants untouched. In contrast, some of the most effective
chemicals kill virtually all the plants they come in contact with, sparing only those
that are naturally resistant or have been genetically modified for resistance.
Câu 60C: Furthermore, a number of biological agents can be administered only
once, after which no added applications are needed. Chemicals typically must be
used several times per growing season.
Câu 60D: They also harm workers who apply them…… The biological agents now in
use are environmentally benign and are harmless to humans.
61. The word "innate" is closest in meaning to .........

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 A. effective C. active B. natural D. organic
- innate = natural: tự nhiên, bẩm sinh
62. According to the passage, biological agents mainly consist of ..............
A. insects and microorganisms B. herbicides C. useful plants
D. weeds
Thông tin: Therefore, scientists are exploring the innate weed-killing powers of
living organisms, primarily insects and microorganisms.
- microorganisms: vi sinh vật
63. The word "applications" could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. treatments B. requests C. special purposes D.
qualifications
- application: (n) ứng dụng, áp dụng = treatment: (n) xử lý, ứng dụng
- request: (n) lời yêu cầu, lời đề nghị
- special purpose: (n) mục đích đặc biệt
- qualification: (n) năng lực, khả năng, trình độ chuyên môn
64. Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage?
A. Two possible causes of a phenomenon arc compared.
B. A problem is described and possible solutions are discussed.
C. A general idea is introduced and several specific examples are given.
D. A problem is described and a recommendation is analyzed and rejected.
SECTION B (2 points)
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as
the sentence printed before it. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
88. It was a mistake not to write the telephone number down. (POINT)
= > I should have made a point of writing down the telephone number.
- make a point of doing sth: diễn đạt làm việc gì đó quan trọng hoặc nêu rõ quan
điểm, ý kiến về vấn đề nào đó = chắc chắn sẽ làm gì
89. Apparently, they're planning on using public transports to reduce congestion.
(DRAWN)
= > Plans are being drawn up to use public transport to reduce congestion.
- plan on doing sth: dự định làm việc gì đó có sự tính toán trước.
- draw up: được vạch ra, chuẩn bị, phác thảo, lập kế hoạch
90. Would you give us your answer as soon as possible? (CONVENỈENCE)
= > Please respond at your ealiest convenience.
- at (one's) earliest convenience" = lúc tiện lợi sớm nhất  nghĩa là lúc sớm nhất
có thể. 
= as soon as possible: càng sớm càng tốt
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- convenience
91. I wasn't expecting my colleagues to organize a farewell party on my last day at the
company. (TAKEN)
= > I was taken by surprise when my colleagues to organized fare well party on my
last day.
- take sb by surprise" = Sb/Sth be taken by surprise: làm ai/ cái gì  bất ngờ, ngạc
nhiên
92. It's one thing to think there's a demand for your product and another to actually
make a sale. (WORLD)
= > There's a world of difference between thinking there's a demand for your product
and actually making a sale.
- a world of difference: có sự khác biệt rất lớn giữa hai đối tượng được so sánh.
= khác nhau một trời một vực
93.I'm so sorry. I didn't realize it was so late. (TRACK)
= > Sorry, I lost track of the time.
- lose track of time: quên mất thời gian
- lose – lost
- loss (n): sự mất mát
- loser (n): người thua cuộc
94. None of the phones were left when we got to the shop. (TIME)
= > By the time we got to the shop, all the phones had been sold.
- None of the + non-count noun + singular verb
- None of the + plural count noun + plural verb
- By the time + clause (QKĐ), clause (QKHT).
95. I didn't know it was Mike until! he took off his hat (WHEN)
= > Only when he took off his hat did I recognize Mike.
- Only when + clause + trợ động từ + S + V(inf)
- take off: cởi bỏ trang phục trên người
- put on: mặc đồ vào
96.If his expensive divorce hadn't happened, Bin would still be a rich man. (FOR)
= > lf it hadn't been for his expensive divorce, Bin would still be a rich man.
- If it hadn’t been for + N: Nếu không vì
97. My sister has great ideas all the time. (COMES)
= > My sister always comes up with great ideas.
- come up with: nảy ra ý tưởng
98. if I lose this job, nobody will let me forget it (LIVE)
=> I'll never live it down if I lose this job.
- never live sth down: nhớ hoài một chuyện xấu hoặc đáng xấu hổ
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- live sth down: thôi xấu hổ về việc gì
99. A phone call was the first we heard about them withdrawing from the concert
(PULLING)
= > The first we heard about them pulling out of the concert was a phone call.
- pull out: rút lui
100. "You really must stay for dessert, "Mary's brother said to him. (STAYING)
= > Mary's brother insisted on him staying for dessert.
- insist on sb doing sth: nài nỉ ai làm gì
1. They couldn't climb up mountain because of the storm.
=> The storm made them impossible to climb up the mountain.
=> The storm made them unable to climb up the mountain.
The storm made it impossible for them to climb up mountain.
2. I am afraid I'm still having problems with understanding life in New York.
=> It is a bit difficult for me to understand life in New York.
3. He last heard from his family two years ago.
=> It is two years since he last heard from his family.
 - It’s + thời gian + since + S + last + V (qkđ)
4. Everyone in our class is doing something at the end-of-term concert, but Mary alone
is staying away.
=> Mary is the only one in our class who isn’t taking part in the end-of-term concert.
5. If only I had told her the truth.
=> I regret not having told her the truth.
- regret V-ing: hối tiếc vì đã làm gì
It is said that students nowadays suffer from too much stress and pressure in
their study. Write a passage of about 140 words to support your opinion.
AGREE DISAGREE
1. main source of stress and pressure 1. students must learn how to arrange
comes from parents and school time properly
- come up to expectations from parents - spend time on other activities
and teachers - improve time-management skill
2. stress and pressure affect both - enjoy life and get new experiences
students’ physical and mental - create new relationship to help you in
- psychological system are worse and every aspect of life
worse 2. know how to learn effectively to
- the body tends to thinner and thinner or make time for themselves
grow bigger and bigger because of stress - study smart

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and pressure - look for information about how to study
3. Have no time to get real life skills well
- just no academic knowledge from books 3. be intelligent on making decisions
- only learn by heart everything to get - choose option which suits you the best
good marks and never apply them in - work and life balance
reality
4. compete among friends
5. the jealousy from parents made
students exhausted
- students always have to make enormous
effort to study all day long to advance their
study over fellows to satisfied their
parents
- students are compared to others who are
better than them by parents.

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