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TEST 3
 DỊCH VÀ NGHE LẠI PART 1&2
1.
He's fishing from a pier.
He's boarding a boat.
He's reading a book.
He's picking up a backpack.
2.
She's looking through a purse.
She's holding a suitcase.
She's hanging a poster.
She's putting an umbrella into a basket.
3.
A rug is being rolled up.
A door is being installed.
A floor is being mopped.
A wall is being tom downs.
4.
Some flowers are being planted.
Some leaves have been raked into a pile.
Some stairs are being repaired.
Some fruit has been stacked in a bin.
5.
A woman is typing on a keyboard.
A woman is plugging a cord into a machine.
A man is standing in front of a desk.
A man is reaching for a coffee mug.
6.
One of the men is climbing a ladder.
One of the men is lifting a wooden plank.
One of the men is sweeping a walkway.
One of the men is tying rope to a pole.
PART 2
1.
Anh ấy đang câu cá từ một bến tàu.
Anh ấy đang lên thuyền.
Anh ấy đang đọc sách.
Anh ấy đang nhặt một ba lô.
2.
Cô ấy đang nhìn qua một chiếc ví.
Cô ấy đang cầm một chiếc vali.
Cô ấy đang treo một tấm áp phích.
Cô ấy đang đặt một chiếc ô vào một cái giỏ.
3.
Một tấm thảm đang được cuộn lại.
Một cánh cửa đang được lắp đặt.
Một tầng đang được lau.
Một bức tường đang được hạ xuống.
4.
Một số hoa đang được trồng.
Một số lá đã được cào thành một đống.
Một số cầu thang đang được sửa chữa.
Một số trái cây đã được chất trong thùng.
5.
Một người phụ nữ đang gõ bàn phím.
Một người phụ nữ đang cắm dây vào máy.
Một người đàn ông đang đứng trước bàn làm việc.
Một người đàn ông đang với lấy một cốc cà phê.
6.
Một trong những người đàn ông đang leo lên một cái
thang.
Một trong những người đàn ông đang nâng một tấm ván
gỗ.
Một trong những người đàn ông đang quét một lối đi.
Một trong những người đàn ông đang buộc dây vào cột.
7.
Do you think it'll rain tomorrow?
(A) Yes, probably.
(B) Let me show you how.
(C) No, he can't.
8.
When will the new building be finished?
(A) Across from the pharmacy.
(B) For the new meeting room.
(C) By the end of the month.
9.
How was the fund-raising event yesterday?
(A) Yes, at eight o'clock.
(B) It was very successful.
(C) The Wilson Hotel.
10.
Where is a good place for a quick lunch?
(A) Yes, I won the race.
(B) The sandwich shop next door.
(C) About four dollars.
11.
Don't you work upstairs?
(A) She prefers to take the stairs.
(B) I don't use it very well.
(C) No, my office is on this floor.
12.
You submitted the travel request, didn't you?
(A) Yes, this morning.
(B) Fifteenth and Greene Street.
(C) That would be OK.
13.
Who's going to take notes at Thursday's meeting?
(A) Several pages.
(B) I’ll be on vacation then.
(C) The charger is broken.
14.
Why can't we replace the computers?
(A) The copies are in black and white.
(B) Because the budget's not big enough.
(C) On the table is fine.
15.

Shouldn't we update our company logo?

(A) No, we'll have to get approval first.
(B) That date is convenient.
(C) I go there often.
16.
When are they going to hire someone to fill the open
position?
(A) Would you like coffee or tea?
(B) I think I left my office door open.
(C) There are three people left to interview.
17.
I heard Fatima is presenting her proposal today.

(A) Sure, I will.

(B) We bought them each a present.
(C) Oh, I thought that was tomorrow.
18.
Why don’t we invite Ms. Li to the business dinner?
(A) I do have her e-mail address.
(B) A bowl of vegetable soup.
(C) I’m sorry, I thought I returned it.
19.
What repair work needs to be done on this car?
(A) Yes, that’s right.
(B) I haven't finished checking it.
(C) No thanks, I can walk.

20.
Who should I call to set up my printer?
(A) At twelve o'clock.
(B) The phone number's on your desk.
(C) The weather forecast.
21.
Have you ordered more whiteboards for the office yet?

(A) Yes, the board of directors.

(B) A receipt for the uniforms.
(C) Cathy’s in charge of supplies.
22.

There’s a special exhibition at the art gallery.

(A) Yes, I read an article about it.
(B) She has a high salary.
(C) At the next stoplight.
23.

Can I start the videoconference now?

(A) No, let's wait a few minutes.
(B) it was very popular.
(C) That candidate won.
24.
Who authorized that purchase?
(A) Within an hour or so.
(B) Yes, about the budget.
(C) Someone in the accounting department.
25.
Why is the library so busy today?
(A) Sure, I have some time.
(B) He got a job at a news magazine.
(C) Have you seen today’s event schedule?

26.
We should really buy a new coffee maker.
(A) Cream and sugar, please.
(B) That’s a good idea.
(C) No, put it on my desk,
27.
I'm afraid I won't be able to lead the tour this afternoon.
(A) OK, thanks for letting me know.
(B) I left it for you by the elevator.
(C) No, maybe just a quick update

28.
We still need to sign our contract with the advertising
agency, don't we?

(A) My travel agent found me a great hotel.

(B) Yes, by next Friday.
(C) I saw that commercial as well
29.
Should I bring some photography samples to the job
interview?
(A) Please sign your name here.
(B) I've seen them online.
(C) What a nice view!
30.
Is there a room in the store where I can try this shirt on?
(A) You can follow me.
(B) We'll try harder next time.
(C) She's not here right now.

31.
Would you like to meet on Tuesday or Wednesday?
(A) Actually, he did like it.
(B) The staffing policy.
(C) I don’t have my appointment book with me.
 SO SÁNH TÍNH TỪ VÀ TRẠNG TỪ
1. SO SÁNH BẰNG
Cấu trúc ‘as + tính từ / trạng từ + as’ thì được sử dụng để nói rằng 2 người hoặc vật
thì bằng nhau về chất lượng hoặc cách nào đó.

This train is as slow as that one. (as + tính từ + as)

Fill out this form as quickly as possible. (as + trạng từ + as)

- as + tính từ + as: đóng chức năng bổ ngữ cho chủ ngữ hoặc tân ngữ:

- as + trạng từ + as: bổ ngữ cho động từ hoặc cả câu.

A. Chọn đáp án đúng trong ngoặc cho mỗi câu. (Practice 2)

1. The new printer is as ------ as the old one. A. effective B. effectively

2. His suggestion was as ------ as mine. A. creatively B. creative

3. They are as ------ as Mr. Armstrong for this work. A. qualified B. qualify

4. The plan is going as ------ as we thought. A. smooth B. smoothly

5. Mr. Thomson entered the meeting room as ------ as he could. A. quiet B. quietly

6. Please deal with these customer complaints as ------ as you can. A. quick B. quickly

7. The new machine is as ------ as the old one. A. expensive B. expensively

8. Please respond to this e-mail as ------ as you can. A. prompt B. promptly

9. I found this copy machine as ------ as the old one. A. clear B. clearly

10. Most employees found the seminar as ------ as that of last month.

A. useful B. usefully

B. Nhìn vào các gợi ý được in đậm và chọn tùy chọn chính xác để hoàn thành mỗi câu.

1. You should submit the sales report to the boss as ------- as possible.
A. quicker B. quick C. quickly D. quickest
2. This year’s salary is as ------ as that of last year.
A. larger B. large C. largely D. largest
 Một số diễn đạt so sánh bằng
not as / so + tính từ / trạng từ + as:
His suggestion was not so effective as that of the manager.

as (tính từ / trạng từ) as possible ~ nhất có thể

We need to solve the problem as soon as possible.

A. Chọn đáp án đúng trong ngoặc cho mỗi câu. (Practice 3)

1. The applicant's qualifications are ------. A. impressive B. more

impressively

2. The main building is as ------ as the college gym. A. big B. bigger

3. You can exchange the item as ------ as possible. A. simple B.

simply

4. You should report the facts as ------ as possible. A. accurate B.

accurately

5. Small cars are as ------ as large cars. A. powerful B. powerfully

6. The order was shipped as ------ as other companies. A. quick B. quickly

7. Please finish your work as soon as ------. A. possible B. possibly

8. The survey results are as ------ as the data on the computer.

A. accurate B. accurately

9. The new employee completes the task as ------ as other members.

A. well B. good

10. The new branch is as ------ as other branches in the city. A. profit B. profitable

2. DẠNG SO SÁNH HƠN CỦA TÍNH TỪ VÀ TRẠNG TỪ

Cách sử dụng và sự cấu thành của dạng so sánh:

- Dạng so sánh được sử dụng để chỉ so sánh hai người hoặc hai vật với nhau.

- Đối với tính từ/ trạng từ chỉ có 1 âm tiết ta chỉ cần thêm -ER vào sau từ đó. ( tính từ / trạng từ
+ ER )

- Đối với tính từ/ trạng từ có nhiều hơn 1 âm tiết ta thêm more vào trước từ đó ( more + tính
từ / trạng từ )
- Giới từ / liên từ THAN được thêm vào để so sánh 1 người/ 1 vật với 1 đối tượng khác.

Ví dụ:

His house is bigger than yours.

That mountain is more beautiful than we thought.

You should speak more clearly.
- Để so sánh ít hơn, cho thêm less trước tính từ hoặc trạng từ

Our products are less expensive than most products on the market.

Một số dạng so sánh của các trạng từ / tính từ đặc biệt :

good / well => better bad / badly => worse

much / many => more little => less

Những trạng từ dùng để nhấn mạnh so sánh hơn:

The marketing strategy is (much) better than we expected.

Các trạng từ như : even, much, still, far , a lot, considerably ~ significantly được đặt
phía trước các trạng từ/ tính từ để nhấn mạnh chúng .

A. Hoàn thành câu với dạng so sánh đúng của tính từ hoặc trạng từ trong ngoặc:

1. (high) The cost was ------------ than they had said.

2. (soon) The meeting finished ------------ than we had thought it would.

3. (carefully) You should review the report ------------------.

4. (greatly) The exports increased ------------------ than we had expected.

5. (fast) The oil prices are going to increase ------------------ now.

6. (much, serious) The traffic jam is ------------------ than before.

B. Lựa chọn đáp án: (Practice 4)

1. The City Hall is -------- than the community center. A. big B. bigger

2. She speaks more clearly ------ other people. A. as B. than

3. This month's issue is more ------ than the last month's.

A. important B. importantly

4. Workers should handle the products ------.

A. more careful B. more carefully

5. The new washing machine is less ------ than the previous model.

A. expensive B. expensively

6. The team has become much ------ than before.

A. stronger B. strong

7. The prices have become ------ higher than last year.

A. considerable B. considerably

8. The new employee completed his work ------ quickly. A. very B. even

9. The office building is ------ older than it looks. A. very B. even

10. The new office building is ------ bigger than the old one. A. more B. much

C. Lựa chọn đáp án:

1. The productivity of the factory became ------ than before.

A. lower B. low C. much low D. as lower

2. The usage of the device was ------ more difficult than we thought.

A. a lot B. very C. many D. so

 PRACTICE 5
1. Mr. Anderson's sales projection is ------- 6. The new product is more expensive -------
accurate than mine. old one.
(A) good (A) and
(B) more (B) but
(C) well (C) than
(D) best (D) as
2. Our technicians are working even more 7. Using the computer to complete the task
-------to meet the increasing needs. will be ------- faster than writing on a paper.
(A) swiftness (A) even
(B) swifter (B) so
(C) swiftly (C) too
(D) swift (D) more
3. System errors on the assembly lines are 8. Compared to other speakers, Mr. Park
becoming more -------. put ------- emphasis on the importance of
(A) frequented leisure time.
(B) frequent (A) greater
(C) frequently (B) greatly
(D) frequency (C) more greatly
4. Employees should contact Rebecca Arnold (D) as great as
by no ------- than Tuesday. 9. The business contract must be reviewed
(A) lately very ------- before both parties sign it.
(B) late (A) care
(C) later (B) careful
(D) latest (C) carefully
5. All employees are required to report (D) more carefully
information as ------ as possible. 10. Charlie Brown's second novel is as
(A) most accurately famous ------- the first one.
(B) accuracy (A) as
(C) accurate (B) of
(D) accurately (C) either
(D) like
11. The HG Auto's newly released car is 16. From March 1, smoking outside the
much more -------. entrance of the main building will be -------
(A) afford prohibited.
(B) affordable (A) strict
(C) affordably (B) strictly
(D) affords (C) stricter
12. The newly purchased machine can (D) strictness
complete work ------- more quickly. 17. UT Air's main goal for this year is to
(A) even develop even ------- relationship with other
(B) very regional airlines.
(C) such (A) strong
(D) so (B) stronger
13. Our customer service center will solve (C) strongly
your problems as ------- as possible. (D) strongest
(A) rapid 18. The changes in management are ------
(B) rapidness more effective than before.
(C) rapidly (A) significant
(D) rapids (B) significance
14. The job market has become less ----- (C) significantly
than (D) signify
ever because of the economic crisis. 19. The new software program, Design
(A) predicts Expert, is more ------ than the competitors'.
(B) predictable (A) dependability
(C) predicting (B) depend
(D) predict (C) depending
15. The Home Appliance's fourth quarter (D) dependable
profits were ------- higher than those of 20. A ------ survey shows that our loyal
the third. customers are willing to purchase our
(A) consider new product.
(B) considering (A) recent
(C) considerably (B) more recently
(D) considers (C) recentness
(D) most recently
 3. Dạng so sánh hơn nhất của trạng từ và tính từ
 Dùng để so sánh nhiều hơn 2 người hoặc vật
 Dạng so sánh hơn nhất của trạng từ / tính từ 1 âm tiết là : tính từ/ trạng từ + est.
 Dạng so sánh hơn nhất của trạng từ/ tính từ nhiều hơn 1 âm tiết là : most + tính từ/ trạng
từ.
 Từ the là bắt buộc phải có trong dạng so sánh hơn nhất.
 Khi so sánh nhất phải có tập hợp chứa.
Learning English is one of the most important things in my life.
She is the tallest student of all students.
Iphone is the best cellphone that I have ever used.
Dưới đây là các dạng so sánh hơn nhất của các trạng từ/ tính từ bất quy tắc :
good - well => best bad - badly => worst
much - many => most little => least

A Hoàn thành mỗi câu với hình thức so sánh chính xác của tính từ hoặc trạng từ

1. (small) The company developed______________ laptop computer in the world.

2. (impressive) That was _________________ presentation I have ever seen.
3. (much) She worked _________________ at the company.
4. (bad) We had _________________ sales record this year.
5. (efficiently) I think he works _________________.
6. (good) They offer _________________ quality seafood in the country.
B. Lựa chọn đáp án
1. Of all available means, the subway is the ----- way to get to the MEG Hotel. A. easiest B.most

easily

2. The customers chose a(n) ------- design. A. most efficient B. efficient

3. The community center is the ------ building in this area. A. higher B. highest

4. We sell the ------ fruit in the region. A. fresh B. freshest

5. The community center is the ------ of the three buildings. A. bigger B. biggest
B Chọn phương án đúng để hoàn thành mỗi câu.
1. Ms. Pitt is the ------ employee in the Sales Department.
A. most reliable B. more reliable C. reliablest D.reliable
2. You should submit it by Friday at the ------.
A. late B.latest C.later D.most

4. MỘT SỐ DIỄN ĐẠT SO SÁNH ĐẶC BIỆT

The + so sánh hơn + S + V, the + so sánh hơn + S + V: càng ... càng
The more you know about the problem, the more difficult it becomes.

one of the + dạng so sánh nhất + danh từ số nhiều: một trong những ... nhất
That is one of the most expensive products.

The + so sánh nhất + danh từ + … + have / has + ever + P2: nhất … từng thấy
This is the biggest car I have ever seen.

Một số cụm từ sử dụng so sánh:

the same (danh từ) as ~ giống
như
more than ~ nhiều hơn
less than ~ ít hơn
at least ~ ít nhất
no later than ~ không muộn hơn
at the latest ~ muộn nhất
no longer ~ không còn
rather than ~ thay vì
other than ~ ngoại trừ
A. Lựa chọn đáp án: (Practice 6)
Mary has the same computer as I do.
Mary’s computer is the same as mine.
There are more than 50 participants in the seminar.
Less than 30 employees attended the meeting.
At least 100 people came to the grand opening.
We have to submit the report no later than March 10.
You should submit it by Friday at the latest.
He no longer works for the bank.
We should finish the report tonight rather than going
home.
Other than the manager, all memmber must
participate the workshop.

1. The Hilton Hotel is one of the ------ hotels in the world. A. largest B. large

2. The more employees earn, ------ they work.

A. the harder B. the hardest

3. Coit Tower is one of the ------ buildings in the city. A. tallest B. tall
4. The new computer was not so expensive ------ the old one. A. as B. than

5. Steven is ------ hard-working employee I have ever met.

A. the most B. the more

6. The more difficult the work gets, the ------ interesting it seems.

A. much B. more

7. Applicants should have a college degree and ------- three years of experience.

A. less B. at least

8. The reservation should be confirmed ------ than December 10.

A. no later B. the same

9. We are sorry to inform you that the service is ------ available.

A. no longer B. at least

10. This year's net profit is the same ------ that of last year.

A. as B. than

11. The company plans to hire ------ 100 new employees.

A. more than B. no later than

12. One of the ------- International conferences will be held in this country.

(A) bigger (B) as big (C) most biggest (D) biggest

13. The cost of living was not so ------- as we had expected.

(A) high (B) higher (C) highest (D) as high

 PRACTICE 7
1. The ------ report shows that Chilean wine’s 6. Sales directors should go ------ to Room 100
market share increased this year. for another meeting.
(A) various (A) direct
(B) legal (B) directly
(C) official (C) direction
(D) productive (D) directive
2. Your company should take ------ action to 7. We found the manual absolutely ------ in
solve the problem. dealing with customer complaints.
(A) proper (A) importantly
(B) permanent (B) importance
(C) competitive (C) important
(D) complimentary (D) importing
3. The president said that it was the ------ 8. The more motivated the workers are, the
meeting he has ever had. ------ the productivity becomes.
(A) more productive (A) high
(B) productive (B) higher
(C) most productive (C) highly
(D) productivity (D) more highly
4. The team made a presentation in a very 9. Please read the instructions as ------ as
------ way. possible.
(A) impress (A) careful
(B) impressive (B) care
(C) impressiveness (C) carefully
(D) impressively (D) more carefully
5. We need to finish the report by next Friday at 10. The budget cut made our project ------ more
the ------. difficult.
(A) later (A) many
(B) late (B) very
(C) latest (C) so
(D) lately (D) even
 11. Make sure you have all the ------ data with 13. We will discuss who is ------ for the position.
you. (A) afraid
(A) need (B) aware
(B) necessary (C) eligible
(C) necessarily (D) subject
(D) needs
14. The solar panels were not so ------ as we had
12. They ------ renovated the stores in order to anticipated.
attract more customers. (A) efficient
(A) late (B) efficiently
(B) recently (C) more efficient
(C) likely (D) most efficient
(D) hard

Questions 15-16 refer to the following notice.

We would like to inform you that the employee cafeteria on the second floor will be closed
for renovations. These renovations will enable us to provide all of our employees with ---
(15)--- service and food than now.
The renovations will take ---(16)--- three days. The snack bar on the third floor will be
open for drinks and snacks.
Thank you for your cooperation.

15. (A) good 16. (A) approximate

(B) best (B) approximations
(C) better (C) approximately
(D) well (D) more approximately