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A. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (40 PTS)

1. WORD CHOICE (5 PTS)
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
I. 1. A 2. A 3. A 4. A 5. D 6.A 7.D 8. A 9. B 10. D
1. The vegetation on the island was __________.
A. exuberant B. chivalrous C. overcast D. ingenious
Exuberant= dồi dào, phong phú, rậm rạp chivalrous= hào hiệp
Overcast= u ám ingenious= khéo léo, tinh xảo
2. He became an outlaw by __________ the law.
A. defying B. observing C. sticking to D. abiding by
defy (v) =(to refuse to obey a person, decision, law, situation, etc.) =chống đối, chống trả
stick to = abide by = tuân theo, chấp hành
3. The plague, otherwise known as the Black Death, was a __________ disease.
A. contagious B. contiguous C. contingent D. congenial
Contagious= dễ lây lan, truyền nhiễm contiguous= tiếp giáp, kề cận
Contingent= ngẫu nhiên, tình cờ congenial= thích hợp, cùng tính chất
4. The Prime Minister will decide whether to release the prisoner or not; that's his __________
A. prerogative B. derogatory C. abdication D. humanity
prerogative: đặc quyền derogatory = Làm giảm; xúc phạm đến
abdication= thoái vị, nhường ngôi humanity = nhân đạo
5. He __________ the illusion that he will live to be a hundred.
A. grows B. relishes C. develops D. cherishes
Cherish = ấp ủ, nuôi, giữ trong lòng relish= ưa thích, thích thú, nếm
6. They continued fighting despite all the __________ they met with. mon
A. adversities B. amenities C. properties D. liabilities
adversity (n) =nghịch cảnh, khó khăn, bất hạnh
amenity = tính hào nhã, tính nhã nhặn, tiện nghi
property = tài sản liability= bổn phận, trách nhiệm
7. I'd love to live in these __________surroundings.
A. desolate B. bashful C. gloomy D. serene
Serene = yên bình, thanh thản desolate= tan hoang, đổ nát
Bashful = Rụt rè, bẽn lẽn, e lệ gloomy= ảm đạm, mờ mịt
8. The Secretary of State handled the matter __________ and prevented a war.
A. adroitly B. intensely C. abjectly D. slightly
adroit (a) =(skillful, expert in the use of the hands or mind) = khéo léo, điêu luyện, clever
9. Her condition seems to be__________. We'll have to take her to intensive care.
A. ameliorating B. deteriorating C. amputating D. imitating
Deteriorate = trở nên xấu đi, tồi tệ ameliorat= trở nên tốt hơn,cải thiện
Amputate= cưa đi, cắt đi imitate= bắt chước, mô phỏng
10. Not only is little Jonny's grammar incoherent and his spelling atrocious but also his
pronunciation __________.
A. slothful B. sluggish C. hazard D. haphazard
sluggish (a) = chậm chạp, thiếu năng lượng slothful= lười biếng, uể oải
haphazard: bừa bãi, lung tung hazard= mối nguy, sự nguy hiểm
II. STRUCTURES AND GRAMMAR (5 PTS)
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
II. 1. C. 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. B 6. C 7. D 8.B 9.A 10. A
1. __________so incredible is that these insects successfully migrate to places they have never
seen.
A. That makes the monarch butterflies' migration
B. The migration of the monarch butterflies is
C. What makes the monarch butterflies' migration
D. The migration of the monarch butterflies, which is
Đáp án C là đáp án đúng vì ta nhận thấy câu này có động từ chính là động từ "is" và thiếu chủ
ngữ. "What" ở đây không phải là câu hỏi mà có nghĩa là "Điều mà, cái mà"
2. It is mandatory that smoking in public __________.
A. prohibited B. prohibit C. be prohibited D. is prohibited
=>Kiến thức về thức giả định : It is mandatory that + S + V/ Be P2
3. __________with about fifteen times its weight in air does gasoline allow the carburetor to run
smoothly.
A. It is mixed B. Only when mixed C. When mixed D. To mix it
=> Cấu trúc đảo ngữ với Only when+ clause + Trự động từ + S + v
4. He__________ safety goggles, but he wasn't and, as a result, the hot steel badly damaged his
eyes.
A. could have been wearing B. must have been wearing
C. should wearing D. ought to have been wearing
SHOULD / OUGHT TO + HAVE + P2 : lẽ ra phải, lẽ ra nên làm trong quá khứ nhưng đã không
làm.
5. If the Moon __________ one orbit around the Earth and one complete revolution on its axis at
the same rate, we sometimes __________the other side of it.
A. won't complete - will see B. didn't complete - would see
C. doesn't complete -- had seen D. wouldn't complete – see
Câu điều kiện loại 2 được dùng để giả định một điều trái với sự thật ở hiện tại.
Cấu trúc: If + S + V-ed, S + would/could + V (bare)
=> Vì trên thực tế, mặt trăng không bao giờ quay quanh trục của nó, mà nó chỉ quay một mặt
quanh Trái Đất và hầu như luôn giữ nguyên một hướng về phía trái đất ở mọi thời điểm, do đó
nó luôn có một mặt tối; nên giả định trong câu là sự việc không có thật ở hiện tại
Tạm dịch: Nếu mặt trăng không hoàn thành một vòng quỹ đạo quanh trái đất và hoàn thành một
vòng tự quay quanh trục của nó với tốc độ như nhau, chúng ta sẽ thi thoảng sẽ nhìn thấy phía bên
kia của nó.
6. The two boys were caught __________ the exam papers from the teachers' room, so they
definitely deserved __________ from school.
A. to be stealing-having suspended C. stealing-to be suspended
B. to steal-being suspended D. having stolen- suspended
Catch somebody doing something: bắt gặp ai đó đang làm gì.
Deserve to do something: xứng đáng, đáng làm gì.
Ở đây cần động từ bị động nên đáp án C là đáp án chính xác.
*Dịch: Hai cậu bé bị bắt gặp trộm bài thi từ phòng giáo viên, vì vậy chúng chắc chắn bị đình chỉ
học.

7. No whale has ever been known to attack human except in defence; __________ stories have
come down since the Biblical Jonah of men being swallowed by whales.
A. consequently B. whatever C. inasmuch as D. nonetheless
Nonetheless=tuy nhiên, dù sao consequently= do đó, vì vậy inasmuch as= vì, bởi vì
8. After the First World War, the author Anais Nin became interested in the art movement known
as Surrealism and in psychoanalysis, both __________ her novels and short stories.
A. in which the influence B. of which influenced
C. to have influence D. its influence in
=> Kiến thức về đại từ quan hệ: both of them chuyển thành both of which, which đong vai trò
tân ngữ thay thế cho them
9. Nebraska has floods in some years, __________.
A. in others drought B. droughts are others
C. while other droughts D. others in drought
Rút gọn mệnh đề Nebraska has floods in some years and in other years it has drought.
Nebraska has floods in some years and in others it has drought.
Nebraska has floods in some years and in others drought.
Nebraska has floods in some years , in others drought.
(Lưu ý: drought có thể là danh từ không đếm được.)
10. __________ native to Europe, the daisy has now spread throughout most of North America.
A. Although B. If it were C. In spite of D. That it is
Although = mặc dù in spite of + N/ving = mặc dù
III. PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (5 PTS)
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
III. 1. D 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. C 6. C 7 . D 8. B 9. D 10. C
1. I need to __________ your offer very carefully before I make a decision.
A. look over B. see out C. figure out D. mull over
mull over something=to think carefully about something for a period of time
2. There's nothing to __________ as it's a general knowledge quiz.
A. come round to B. face up to C. swot up on D. come up with
swot up (on sth)=to learn as much as you can about a subject, especially before an examination
3. The account of their journey has been __________ together from personal letters and diaries.
A. pieced B. set C. pulled D. got
piece together something=to put the parts of something into place
4. Perhaps it is the almost universal use of flavourings that makes it so hard to __________ the
products __________
A. take-apart B. tell-apart C. come-apart D. fall – apart
Tell apart = phân biệt điều gì
5. We finally __________out a way to get the band into the hotel without the press knowing.
A. tried B. set C. puzzled D. put
puzzle sth out=to discover or understand something by thinking hard about it
6. He has taken some painkillers but when the effects __________, his leg will hurt quite badly.
A. wear away B. wear down C. wear off D. wear out
wear off=If a feeling or the effect of something wears off, it gradually disappears
7. Following years of intense training, the accomplished athlete __________ the medal
triumphantly.
A. took off B. went off C. ran off D. carried off
carry off something=to succeed in doing or achieving something, esp. when this is difficult
8. Could you lend me some money to __________ me over to the end of the month?
A. hand B. tide C. get D. make
fork out: miễn cưỡng chi ra 1 khoản tiền
9. My parents had a lot of children, so sometimes there wasn't enough food to __________.
A. put on B. fall back on C. give out D. go round
Go round = If there is enough of something to go round, there is enough for everyone in a group
of people
10. The noise from the unruly fans celebrating their team's victory didn't __________ until early
in the morning.
A. shut off B. give away C. let up D. fall over
fall off=If the amount, rate, or quality of something falls off, it becomes smaller or lower
IV. COLLOCATIONS AND IDIOMS (5 PTS)
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
IV. 1. A 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. B 6. C 7. D 8. A 9. D 10. D
1. How did they manage to keep me completely __________ about this for so long?
A. in the dark B. under the shadow C. in the shade D. out of shape
Keep sb in the dark = giấu,không cho ai biết điều gì
2. You've got to __________ to succeed in advertising.
A. go to your head B. have your wits about you
C. have your head in the clouds D. gather your wits
have your wits about= giữ được tâm trí, bình tĩnh về bản thân mình -> giữ bình tĩnh, cảnh giác
go to one’s head = làm ai trở nên kiêu ngạo
'Head in the clouds' nghĩa là đầu óc ở trên mây, ám chỉ người không thực tế, hay mơ mộng.
Gather (one's) wits" -> Hoàn hồn lại, trấn tĩnh lại để bình tĩnh suy nghĩ một cách hợp lý và đúng
đắn.
3. It took Dane a long time to understand what was going on. He's usually __________ than that,
isn't it?
A. round the bend B. harder and faster C. easier on the ear D. quicker on the uptake
Be quick on the uptake = phản ứng vấn đề 1 cách nhanh nhạy >< be slow on the uptake
'drives you round the bend', có nghĩa là điều đó khiến bạn thực sự buồn chán hoặc tức giận
easy on the eye/ear=pleasant to look at/listen to
4. Stop wasting time splitting __________ and look at the big picture.
A. hairs B. ears C. eyes D. noses
Splitting hairs= argue about small details of something
5. The country is an economic __________ with chronic unemployment and rampant crime.
A. lost cause B. basket case C. false dawn D. dark horse
Đáp án D
A. lost cause /ˌlɑːst ˈkɑːz/ (n): một người/cái gì chắc chắn thất bại, không có cơ hội thành công
B. dark horse /ˌdɑːrk ˈhɔːrs/ (n): một chú ngựa/người chiến thắng trong một cuộc đua/cuộc thi
mặc dù không ai mong chờ điều đó; người giữ bí mật những mối quan tâm hoặc ý tưởng của
mình (nhất là khi họ có những khả năng đặc biệt)
C. false dawn /ˌfɑːls ˈdɑːn/ (n): thời điểm mà một thứ gì đó như nền kinh tế dường như đang trở
nên tốt hơn nhưng trên thực tế thì không
D. basket case /ˈbæs.kɪt ˌkeɪs/ (n): một người ở trong tình trạng thần kinh căng thẳng quá độ, quá
lo lắng do đó không thể quản lý cuộc sống của chính mình; một quốc gia/công ty thất bại về tài
chính
6. My mother nearly __________when I said I was going to buy a motorbike.
A. let the cat out of the bag B. put the cat among the pigeons
C. had kittens D. got out of the rat race
A. have kittens (UK) = Have a cow (US): lo lắng, buồn hoặc tức giận về điều gì
B. let the cat out of the bag (idm): tiết lộ bí mật
C. put/set the cat among the pigeons (idm): nói/ làm gì khiến sự việc thêm rắc rối, người khác
thêm lo lắng
D. the rat race (n): lối sống của cuộc sống hiện đại khi con người luôn cạnh tranh, ganh đua nhau
vì tiền tài và quyền lực -> get out of the rat race: thoát ra khỏi cuộc sống bon chen vì tiền tài
và địa v
7. Fresh evidence has recently __________which suggests that he didn't in fact commit the
murder.
A. come a long way B. come under fire C. come into bloom D. come to light
Come a long way =đi một đoạn đường khá xa, tức là đạt được rất nhiều tiến bộ.
Come under fire = bị chỉ trích gay gắt,nặng nề
Come into bloom = nở rộ,thành công có bước phát triển
Come to light = đc đưa ra ánh sáng,vấn đề đc làm tỏ
8. We'd been working hard for a month and so decided to go out and __________.
A. paint the town red B. face the music
C. read between the lines D. steal the show
paint the town red= go out and enjoy yourself by drinking alcohol, dancing, laughing with
friends, etc.:
face the music= chịu trận,gánh chịu hậu quả
read between the lines = look for or discover a meaning that is hidden or implied rather than
explicitly stated
steal the show= ý nói một người biết cách gây sự chú ý (hài hước, thú vị...), được hoan nghênh
nhiệt liệt
9. The boss was __________ with the new employee over his qualifications and ability to
perform his job well.
A. at a loose end B. at a loss C. at a standstill D. at odds
at a loose end: không có việc gì làm.
to be at a loss: lúng túng, bối rối, luống cuống
at odds with sb = xung đột với ai đó
10. I'm so__________ under with work at the moment-it's awful!
A. iced B. rained C. fogged D. snowed
Be snowed under = Có quá nhiều việc, bận rộn
V. READING COMPREHENSION
Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question.
READING PASSAGE 1 (5 PTS)
1. A 2. B 3. D 4. D 5. C 6. C 7. D 8. D 9. C 10. C
While most desert animals will drink water if confronted with it, for many of them the
opportunity never comes. Yet all living things must have water, or they will expire. The
herbivores find it in desert plants. The carnivores slave their thirst with the flesh and blood of
living prey. One of the most remarkable adjustments, however, has been made by the tiny
kangaroo rat, who not only lives without drinking but subsists on a diet of dry seeds containing
about 5% free water. Like other animals, he has the ability to manufacture water in his body by a
metabolic conversion of carbohydrates. But he is notable for the parsimony with which he
conserves his small supply by every possible means, expending only minuscule amounts in his
excreta and through evaporation from his respiratory tract.
Investigation into how the kangaroo rat can live without drinking water has involved various
experiments with these small animals. Could kangaroo rats somehow store water in their bodies
and slowly utilize these resources in the long periods when no free water is available from dew
or rain? The simplest way to settle this question was to determine the total water content in the
animals to see if it decreases as they are kept for long periods on a dry diet. If they slowly use up
their water, the body should become increasingly dehydrated, and if they begin with a store of
water, this should be evident from an initial high water content. Results of such experiments with
kangaroo rats on dry diets for more than 7 weeks showed that the rats maintained their body
weight. There was no trend toward a decrease in water content during the long period of water
deprivation. When the kangaroo rats were given free access to water, they did not drink water.
They did nibble on small pieces of watermelon, but this did not change appreciably the water
content in their bodies, which remained at 66.3% to 67.2% during this period.
This is very close to the water content of dry-fed animals (66.5%), and the availability of free
water, therefore, did not lead to any 'storage' that could be meaningful as a water reserve. This
makes it reasonable to conclude that physiological storage of water is not a factor in the
kangaroo rat's ability to live on dry food.
1. What is the topic of this passage?
A. Kangaroo rats. C. Desert life.
B. Water in the desert. D. Physiological experiments.
Clue: Investigation into how the kangaroo rat can live without drinking water has involved
various experiments with these small animals. …This makes it reasonable to conclude that
physiological storage of water is not a factor in the kangaroo rat's ability to live on dry food.=
Nghiên cứu làm thế nào chuột túi có thể sống mà không uống nước đòi hỏi nhiều thí nghiệm trên
những động vật nhỏ này…
Điều này hợp lý để kết luận rằng việc lưu trữ nước sinh lý không phải là một yếu tố trong khả
năng sống bằng thực phẩm khô của chuột
túi
2. The word 'expire' in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to __________.
A. become ill B. die C. shrink D. dehydrate
Clue: Yet all living things must have water, or they will expire.= Tuy nhiên, tất cả các sinh vật
sống phải có nước, nếu không chúng sẽ chết.
=> expire = die = chết
3. Which of the following is NOT a source of water for the desert animals?
A. Desert plants.
B. Metabolic conversion of carbohydrates in the body.
C. The blood of other animals.
D. Streams.
Clue: The herbivores find it in desert plants. The carnivores slave their thirst with the flesh and
blood of living prey….Like other animals, he has the ability to manufacture water in his body by
a metabolic conversion of carbohydrates.= Động vật ăn cỏ tìm thấy nó trong thực vật sa mạc.
Những kẻ ăn thịt thỏa mãn cơn khát của chúng bằng thịt và máu của những con mồi còn sống. …
Giống như các loài động vật khác, chuột túi ta có khả năng sản xuất nước trong cơ thể bằng cách
chuyển hóa carbohydrate trong quá trình trao đổi chất.
4. The word "it” in the first paragraph refers to
A. a living thing B. the desert C. the opportunity D. water
Clue: Yet all living things must have water, or they will expire. The herbivores find it in desert
plants= Tuy nhiên, tất cả các sinh vật sống phải có nước, nếu không chúng sẽ chết. Động vật ăn
cỏ tìm thấy nó trong thực vật sa mạc=> it đề cập đến water
5. The author states that the kangaroo rat is known for all of the following EXCEPT __________.
A. the economy with which it uses available water
B. living without drinking water
C. breathing slowly and infrequently
D. manufacturing water internally
Clue: - One of the most remarkable adjustments, however, has been made by the tiny kangaroo
rat, who not only lives without drinking but
subsists on a diet of dry seeds containing about 5% free water. Like other animals, he has the
ability to manufacture water in his body by
a metabolic conversion of carbohydrates.
- There was no trend toward a decrease in water content during the long period of water
deprivation. When the kangaroo rats were given
free access to water, they did not drink water.
Tạm dịch:
- Tuy nhiên, một trong những sự thích nghi xuất sắc nhất lại do chuột túi nhỏ bé tạo ra, chúng
không chỉ sống mà không uống mà còn sống trong chế độ ăn hạt khô chứa khoảng 5% nước tự
do. Giống như các động vật khác, nó có khả năng sản xuất nước trong cơ thể bằng cách chuyển
hóa carbohydrate.
- Không có xu hướng giảm hàm lượng nước trong thời gian dài thiếu nước. Khi chuột túi được
tiếp cận với nước tự do, chúng không uống nước.
6. The word 'parsimony’ in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to
A. intelligence B. desire C. frugality D. skill
Clue: => parsimony = intelligence: sự tiết kiệm
Thông tin: But he is notable for the parsimony with which he conserves his small supply by
every possible means
Tạm dịch: Nhưng nó đáng chú ý vì sự tiết kiệm bảo tồn nguồn cung nhỏ của mình bằng mọi cách
có thể
7. It is implied by the author that desert animals can exist with little or no water because of
__________.
A. less need for water than other animals
B. many opportunities for them to find water
C their ability to eat plants
D. their ability to adjust to the desert environment
Clue: The herbivores find in desert plants. The carnivores slake their thirst with the flesh and
blood of living prey.
Tạm dịch: Các động vật ăn cỏ tìm thấy nước trong thực vật sa mạc. Động vật ăn thịt làm dịu cơn
khát với thịt và máu của con mồi.
8. The word 'deprivation’ in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to __________.
A. preservation B. renewal C. examination D. withholding
Clue: There was no trend toward a decrease in water content during the long period of water
deprivation= Không có xu hướng giảm hàm lượng nước trong thời gian dài thiếu nước.
=>Deprivation = withholding = tước bỏ, tước đoạt
9. According to the passage, the results of the experiments with kangaroo rats showed that
__________.
A. kangaroo rats store water for use during dry periods
B. kangaroo rats took advantage of free access to water
C. there was no significant change in body weight due to lack of water or accessibility to water
D. a dry diet seems detrimental to the kangaroo rat's health
Thông tin: They did nibble on small pieces of watermelon, but this did not change appreciably
the water content in their bodies, which remained at 66.3 to 67.2 during this period.
Tạm dịch: Chúng đã nhấm nháp những miếng dưa hấu nhỏ, nhưng điều này không thay đổi đáng
kể hàm lượng nước trong cơ thể của chúng, vẫn duy trì ở mức 66,3% đến 67,2% trong suốt giai
đoạn này
10. The word 'access' in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to
A. right B. method C. opportunity D. entrance
Clue: When the kangaroo rats were given free access to water, they did not drink water= Khi
chuột túi được tiếp cận với nước tự do, chúng không uống nước
READING PASSAGE 2 (5 PTS)
1. B 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. A 6. A 7.B 8. C 9. B 10. A
The end of the 19th century and the early years of the 20th century were marked by the
development of an international Art Nouveau style, characterized by sinuous lines, floral and
vegetable motifs, and soft evanescent coloration. The Art Nouveau style was an eclectic one,
bringing together elements of Japanese art, motifs of ancient cultures, and natural forms. The
glass objects of this style were elegant in outline, although often deliberated distorted, with pale
or iridescent surfaces. A favored device of the style was to imitate the iridescent surface seen on
ancient glass that had been buried. Much of the Art Nouveau glass produced during the years of
its greatest popularity had been generically termed 'art glass'. Art glass was intended for
decorative purposes and relied for its effect on carefully chosen color combinations and
innovative techniques.
France produced a number of outstanding exponents of the Art Nouveau style; among the most
celebrated was Emile Galle (1846-1904). In the United States, Louis Comfort Tiffany (1843-
1933) was the most noted exponent of this style, producing a great variety of glass forms and
surfaces, which were widely copied in their time and are highly prized today. Tiffany was a
brilliant designer, successfully combining ancient Egyptian, Japanese, and Persian motifs.
The Art Nouveau style was a major force in the decorative arts from 1895 to 1915, although its
influence continued throughout the mid-1920s. It was eventually to be overtaken by a new
school of thought known as Functionalism that had been present since the beginning of the 20th
century. At first restricted to a small avant-garde group of architects and designers.
Functionalism emerged as the dominant influence upon designers after the First World War. The
basic tenet of the movement that function should determine form was not a new concept. Soon a
distinct aesthetic code evolved: form should be simple, surfaces plain, and any ornament should
be based on geometric relationships. This new design concept, coupled with the sharp postwar
reactions to the styles and conventions of the preceding decades, created an entirely new public
taste which caused Art Nouveau types of glass to fall out of favor. The new taste demanded
dramatic effects of contrasts, stark outline and complex textural surfaces.
1. Paragraph 1 of the passage mainly discusses __________.
A. design elements in the Art Nouveau style
B. the popularity of the Art Nouveau style
C. production techniques for art glass
D. color combinations typical of the Art Nouveau style
Clue: The end of the 19th century and the early years of the 20th century were marked by the
development of an international Art Nouveau style, characterized by sinuous lines, floral and
vegetable motifs, and soft evanescent coloration.= Cuối của thế kỷ XIX và những năm đầu của
thế kỷ XX đã được đánh dấu bằng sự phát triển của một phong cách Art Nouveau quốc tế, đặc
trưng bởi những đường uốn khúc, họa tiết hoa văn và thực vật, và màu sắc mềm mại
2. The word "one" in paragraph 1 refers to__________.
A. century B. development C. style D. coloration
=> “one” đề cập đến style ở trước đó: The Art Nouveau style was an eclectic one, bringing
together elements of Japanese art, motifs of ancient cultures, and natural forms.
3. Paragraph I mentions that Art Nouveau glass was sometimes similar to __________ of ancient
buried glass.
A. the distortion of the glass
B. the appearance of the glass surface
C. the shapes of the glass objects
D. the size of the glass objects
Clue: The glass objects of this style were elegant in outline, although often deliberately distorted,
with pale or iridescent surfaces. A favored device of the style was to imitate the iridescent
surface seen on ancient glass that had been buried.= Những đồ vật bằng kính theo phong cách
này có đường nét rất thanh lịch, mặc dù thường xuyên bị méo mó, với bề mặt nhợt nhạt hoặc óng
ánh. Một hình thức trang trí được ưa thích của phong cách này mô phỏng theo bề mặt óng ánh
được nhìn thấy trên chiếc cốc cổ đã bị chôn vùi
4. The main purpose of paragraph 2 is to __________.
A. compare different Art Nouveau styles
B. give examples of famous Art Nouveau artists
C. explain why Art Nouveau glass was so popular in the United States
D. show the impact Art Nouveau had on other cultures around the world
Clue: Trance produced a number of outstanding exponents of the Art Nouveau style; among the
most celebrated was Emile Galle (1846-1904). In the United States, Louis Comfort Tiffany
(1843-1933)… Tiffany was a brilliant designer, successfully combining ancient Egyptian,
Japanese, and Persian motifs=Nước Pháp đã sinh ra những người con kiệt suất của phong cách
Art Nouveau: trong số những người nổi tiếng nhất có Emile Galle (1846- 1901). Ở Mĩ, Louis
Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933) … Tiffany là một nhà thiết kế tuyệt vời, kết hợp thành công các
họa tiết Ai Cập, Nhật Bản và Ba Tư cổ đại
5. The word "prized" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. valued B. universal C. uncommon D. preserved
Clue: ). In the United States, Louis Comfort Tiffany (1843-1933) was the most noted exponent
of this style, producing a great variety of glass forms and surfaces, which were widely copied in
their time and are highly prized today= Ở Mĩ, Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933) là nhân vật
tiêu biểu được ghi nhận nhiều nhất về phong cách này, tạo ra nhiều hình dạng và bề mặt kính
được sao chép rộng rãi trong thời kì của họ và được đánh giá cao trong ngày hôm nay.
=>Price = value = đánh giá
6. The word "overtaken" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. surpassed B. inclined C. expressed D. applied
Clue: It was eventually to be overtaken by a new school of thought known as Functionalism that
had been present since the beginning of the 20th century= Cuối cùng nó đã bị vượt mặt bởi một
trường phái tư tưởng mới gọi là Chủ nghĩa chức năng- đã có mặt từ thế kỉ trước
7. By stating that "function should determine form" the author means that __________.
A. a useful object should not be attractive
B. the purpose of an object should influence its form
C. the design of an object is considered more significant than its function
D. the form of an object should not include decorative elements
Thông tin: Soon a distinct aesthetic code evolved: from should be simple, surfaces plain, and any
ornament should be based on geometric relationships.= Chẳng bao lâu một mã thẩm mỹ khác
biệt đã tiến hóa: từ đơn giản, bề mặt trơn, và bất kỳ vật trang trí nào cũng nên dựa trên các mối
quan hệ hình học.
8. It can be inferred from the passage that one reason functionalism became popular was that it
__________.
A. clearly distinguished between art and design
B. appealed to people who like complex painted designs
C. reflected a common desire to break from the past
D. was easily interpreted by the general public
Clue: “This new design concept, coupled with the sharp
postwar reactions to the style and conventions of the preceding decades, created an entirely new
public taste which caused Art Nouveau types of glass to fall out of favor” – (Khái niệm thiết kế
mới này, cùng với những phản ứng mạnh mẽ sau chiến tranh đối với phong cách và quy ước của
những thập kỷ trước, tạo ra một hương vị cộng đồng hoàn toàn mới khiến các loại kính Art
Nouveau không còn là ưu thế)
9. Paragraph 3 supports the idea that __________.
A. functionalism's design concept avoided geometric shapes
B. functionalism started on a small scale and then spread gradually
C. Functionalism was a major force in the decorative arts before the First World War
D. Functionalism was not attractive to architects and designers
Dẫn chứng ở câu 2+3- đoạn 3: “It was eventually to be overtaken by a new school of thought
known as Functionalism that had present since the turn of the century. At first restricted to a
small avant-garde group of architects and designers” – (Cuối cùng, phong cách Art Nouveau đã
bị vượt mặt bởi một trường phái tư tưởng mới gọi là Chủ nghĩa chức năng- đã có mặt từ thế kỉ
trước. Ban đầu chỉ giới hạn ở một nhóm tiên phong nhỏ gồm các kiến trúc sư và nhà thiết kế)
10. According to the passage, an object made in the Art Nouveau style would most likely include
__________.
A. a flowered design B. bright colors C. modern symbols D. a textured surface
Clue: The end of the 19th century and the early years of the 20th century were marked by the
development of an international Art Nouveau style, characterized by sinuous lines, floral and
vegetable motifs, and soft evanescent coloration.= Cuối của thế kỷ XIX và những năm đầu của
thế kỷ XX đã được đánh dấu bằng sự phát triển của một phong cách Art Nouveau quốc tế, đặc
trưng bởi những đường uốn khúc, họa tiết hoa văn và thực vật, và màu sắc mềm mại
VI. GUIDED CLOZE TEST
Read the following passages and choose the options that best complete the blanks.
GUIDED CLOZE TEST 1 (5 PTS)
1.B 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. A 6. D 7.B 8.A 9.D 10. B
THE TRADE IN RHINO HORN
Last year thieves broke into a Scottish castle and stole only one thing: a rhino horn, which is at
1.5 metres, was the longest in the world. In China, pharmaceutical factories have been building
up (1) __________ of antiques made from rhino horn, for the sole purpose of smashing them to
powder to make the (2) __________ingredient of many of their medicines. And in Africa
poachers continue to die in the (3) __________ for the black rhino.
Recently, conservationists have met to (4) __________ a campaign to persuade countries where
rhino horn is still a part of the traditional medicine to switch to substitutes. The biggest (5)
__________ to the survival of the rhinoceros is the refusal of certain countries to enforce a ban
on domestic (6) __________in rhino horn.
The rhino horn is included in many aids for disorders ranging from fevers to nosebleeds. Horn,
like fingernails, is made of keratin and has no proven medicinal (7) __________. Traditional
substitutes, such as horn from buffalo or antelope, are regarded as second best.
The battle is (8) __________to be winnable. But it may be harder than the battle against the trade
in ivory, for there is a (9) __________between the two commodities. Ivory is a luxury, while
rhino horn, people believe could (10) __________ the life of their child.
1. A. bundles B. collections C. amounts D. groups
Bundles: bó/ gói => a bundle of paper: một sấp giấy
Collections: bộ sưu tập Amounts: lượng Groups:nhóm
2. A. real B. actual C. essential D. true
Real: thật Actual: sự thật/ thực tế Essential: thiết yếu/ quan trọng True: đúng
3. A. tight B. chance C. search D. race
in the search for sth = tìm kiếm điều gì, tìm kiếm thứ gì
4. A. design B. plan C. programme D. form
Design: thiết kế Plan: lên kế hoạch
Programme: chương trình Form: hình dạng/ khuôn mẫu
Recently, conservationists met to (4)___________a campaign to persuade countries where rhino
horn is still part of the traditional medicine to switch to substitutes. The biggest threat to the
survival of the rhinoceros is the refusal of certain countries to enforce a ban on domestic trading
in rhino horn.=[ Gần đây, các nhà bảo tồn đã họp mặt để lên kế hoạch cho một chiến dịch thuyết
phục các nước nơi mà sừng tê giác vẫn là một phần trong phương thuốc truyền thống để chuyển
sang loại thay thế khác. Mối đe dọa lớn nhất đối với sự tồn tại của tê giác là các nước này từ
chối ban hành luật cấm mua bán sừng tê giác trong nước.]
5. A. threat B. danger C. disaster D. menace
Threat = mối đe dọa danger = nguy hiểm disaster = thảm họa menace= sự đe dọa, hăm dọa
6. A. business B. commerce C. selling D. trading
Buiness = kinh doanh commerce= thương mại selling = bán hàng trading = sự buôn bán,
giao dịch
7. A. capacity B. property C. control D. powers
Capacity: sức chứa/ thể tích Property: tài sản/ thuộc tính
Control: kiểm soát Powers: sức mạnh/ tác dụng
8. A. thought B. dreamed C. imagined D. viewed
be thought to = được cho là
9. A. variation B. comparison C. gap D. difference
Variation: sự biến đổi , sự biến hóa Comparison: sự so sánh
Variety: sự đa dạng Difference: sự khác nhau
10. A. make B. save C. help D. survive
Save the life of sth = cứu mạng sống của
GUIDED CLOZE TEST 2 (5 PTS)
Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space.
NOISE POLLUTION
1. B 2. D 3. C 4.B 5. D 6.A 7.C 8.B 9.A 10. D
Noise is more than a mere nuisance. At certain levels and durations of exposure, it can cause
physical damage to the eardrum, and (1) __________ in temporary or permanent hearing loss. In
addition to causing hearing loss, (2) __________ noise exposure can also (3) __________ blood
pressure and pulse rates, cause irritability, anxiety, and mental fatigue, and interfere with sleep,
recreation, and personal communication. Noise pollution control is, therefore, (4) __________
importance in the workplace and in the community.
Noise effects can be (5) __________ by a number of techniques, for example, increasing the
distance or blocking the path between the noise source and the recipient, reducing noise levels at
the source, and (6) __________ recipients with carplugs or earmuffs. Increasing path distance is
very effective because, as a sound wave spreads outward from the source, the fixed (7)
__________ of energy in the wave is dissipated over an ever-expanding wave front. Path barriers
(8) __________ walls, ceilings, and floors can be effective by absorbing as well as reflecting
sound energy. Special earmuffs are (9) __________ to protect industrial and construction
workers. The best way (10) __________ noise pollution is to reduce the sound levels at the
source, for instance, by improving design, muffling machinery and engines, and properly
maintaining and lubricating machinery to reduce vibrations.

1. A. bring B. result C. create D. affect

Bring in: ban hành Result in: dẫn đến kết quả
Create: tạo ra Affect: ảnh hưởng đến
2. A. exceedingly B. excess C. excessively D. excessive
Exceedingly (adv): chiếm ưu thế hơn Excess(n) : số dư
Excessively (adv): quá nhiều Excessive (adj): quá nhiều
=>In addition to causing hearing loss, (2) ________noise exposure can also (3) ________ blood
pressure and pulse rate, cause irritability, anxiety, and mental fatigue, and interfere with sleep,
recreation, and personal communication. Bên cạnh gây mất thính giác, việc tiếp xúc với tiếng
ồn quá nhiều cũng có thể làm tăng huyết áp và nhịp tim, gây ra cáu gắt, lo lắng, mệt mỏi về tinh
thần, và gián đoạn giấc ngủ, sự nghỉ ngơi và giao tiếp cá nhân. Chúng ta có noise exposure là
cụm danh từ nên phía trước đó phải là tính từ
3. A. enlarge B. maximize C. raise D. rise
Enlarge: mở rộng Maximize: tăng tối đa/ cực đại
Raise: nâng lên Rise : tăng
=>=>In addition to causing hearing loss, (2) ________noise exposure can also (3) ________
blood pressure and pulse rate, cause irritability, anxiety, and mental fatigue, and interfere with
sleep, recreation, and personal communication. Bên cạnh gây mất thính giác, việc tiếp xúc với
tiếng ồn quá nhiều cũng có thể làm tăng huyết áp và nhịp tim, gây ra cáu gắt, lo lắng, mệt mỏi về
tinh thần, và gián đoạn giấc ngủ, sự nghỉ ngơi và giao tiếp cá nhân. Chúng ta có noise exposure
là cụm danh từ nên phía trước đó phải là tính từ
4. A. for B. of C. at D. within
Cụm từ be of importance = important : quan trọng
5. A. done B. created C. brought D. minimized
Minimize: giảm thiểu Create: tạo ra Bring: mang lại Do: làm
6. A. protecting B. protect C. protected D. protects
Cấu trúc song song, phía trước động từ đang chia ở dạng Ving
7. A. kind B. type C. amount D. number
“Amount of Something” nghĩa là một lượng gì đó, thường theo sau bởi danh từ không đếm được
“Number of Something/Somebody” nghĩa là một số lượng người/vật gì đó, thường sử dụng với
danh từ đếm được ở số dạng số nhiều
8. A. as B. such as C. like D. or
Such as = ví dụ là
9. A. available B. ready C. accessible D. enough
Available = sẵn có, có sẵn ready = sẵn sàng accessible= có thể tiếp cận được enough = đủ
10. A. prevent B. preventing C. for preventing D. to prevent
The best way to do sth = cách tốt nhất để làm gì
B. WRITTEN TEST (70 PTS)
1. OPEN CLOZE TESTS
Fill in each of the numbered blanks with ONE suitable word.
OPEN CLOZE TEST 1 (10 PTS)

ELDEST CHILD
The first-born is an only child until the second child comes (1) __________ - when they go from
(2) __________ the centre of attention to sharing the care (3) __________ parents. This
'dethronement' may be extremely traumatic and forever shape the first-born's outlook (4)
__________ life. They may spend the rest of their lives striving (5) __________ regain their
parents' approval. They could even unconsciously feel their parents had (6) __________ child (7)
__________ somehow they weren't good (8) __________ .(9) __________ may lead to feelings
of inadequacy and also contributes to resentment of subsequent siblings. The first-born is often
the least warm (10) __________ frequently the most hostile to their brothers and sisters.
(adapted from "Does your place in the family mould you forever?" in Daily Mail)
1: along => come along = to start to exist
2. being => sau giới từ from + ving
3. of => the care of sb = sự chăm sóc của ai đó
4. on => outlook on life = cái nhìn, quan điểm về cuộc sống
5. to => strive to (do something) =To put forth a great and tenacious effort to do or accomplish
something.
6. Another => another + N (số ít) = cái khác, người khác
7. because => because + clause = bởi vì
8. enough =>cấu trúc: be + adj + enough
9. this = điều này
10. and = và => dùng để nối hai hay nhiều từ hoặc cụm từ tương đồng với nhau về mặt ngữ pháp
OPEN CLOZE TEST 2 (10 PTS)
1. the => “The” cũng được dùng để nói về một vật thể hoặc địa điểm đặc biệt, duy nhất.
2. it/this = điều này => ám chỉ việc 25% người lớn làm việc tại Nam phi bị nhiễm HIV
3. with => with + N = cùng với
4. has => Thì HTHT : has/have + p2
5. the => dùng cho vật mà cả người nghe và người nói đều biết, vật đã được xác định
6. Is => cấu trúc đảo ngữ , chủ ngữ trong câu này là the South African Institute of Chartered
Accountants (Saica).
7. to => to do sth = để làm gì => dùng chỉ mục đích
8. one => “One” được dùng để chỉ số lượng một vật.
9. that/which = cái mà => đại từ quan hệ thay thế cho danh từ đứng trước
10. for => push for something =to demand that something be done or to take strong action to
cause something to happen

SOUTH AFRICA PLAGUED BY HIV VIRUS

Nearly one-in-four adults of working age in South Africa is believed to be infected with (1)
__________ HIV/Aids virus. (2) __________ is a shocking statistic, and one (3) __________
potentially catastrophic economic and social consequences for the country. The limp response
from the South African government has already been condemned, and it has been left to the
country's financial community to tackle what (4) __________ become an epidemic.
At the forefront of a campaign to recognise, report and raise awareness about (5) __________
disease (6) __________ the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (Saica). It is
drafting guidelines on Aids (7) __________ be presented to the Johannesburg stock exchange.
These might (8) __________ day be incorporated into its listings requirements. Thingle Pather, a
chartered accountant and project director at Saica, heads the HIV working group that is putting
together the first draft.
Pather is working with the Global Reporting Initiative, an organisation (9) __________ issues
guidelines on non-financial reporting, and the South African Actuarial Society to put together a
document that will push (10) __________ voluntary disclosure of information about the
prevalence levels of HIV/Aids and the estimated financial impact.
(adapted from "Businesses count the cost of Aids epidemic" in The Guardian Weekly)

II. WORD FORMS

PART 1. Supply the correct word form of the word in parentheses. (10PTS)
1. He gave a ____________________ shrug. He is always making his own achievements seem
unimportant. (DEPRECATE)
2. It's a ____________________article which is fair to both sides of the dispute. (ROUND)
3. My friends started going out late to nightclubs so I decided to ____________________ myself
from the group. (SOCIAL)
4. New immigrants have been successfully ____________________ community. (SIMILAR)
5. She felt her husband constantly____________________ her achievements. (LITTLE)
6. Steroids often help reduce the ____________________ and itching in the skin (FLAME)
7. The amounts of radioactivity present were____________________ small (FINITE)
8. The museum's collection includes ____________________ dating back to prehistoric times.
(FACT)
9. There is a strong smell of ____________________ in the hospital (INFECT)
10. This document needs ____________________ before sending to the publishing house.
(PROOF)
1. self-deprecating = trying to make yourself, your abilities, or your achievements seem less
important
2. well-rounded= Tròn trịa, tròn trĩnh một cách dễ thương (cơ thể con người) /Rộng và đa dạng
3. dissociate=> dissociate from = phân ra, tách ra
4. assimilated = đồng hóa
5. belittled = to make a person or an action seem as if he, she or it is not important
6. inflammation = a red, painful, and often swollen area in or on a part of your body
7. Infinitesimal= Rất nhỏ, nhỏ vô cùng
8. artefacts/artifac=Vật do người làm ra, nhất là dụng cụ hoặc vũ khí, có lợi ích về khảo cổ học;
đồ tạo tác
9. disinfectant(s) = a substance that contains chemicals that kill bacteria and is used
especially for cleaning surfaces in toilets and kitchens= chất tẩy uế
10. proofreading= the process of finding and correcting mistakes in text before it is printed or put
online

PART 2. Supply each gap with the correct form of the word given in the box. (10pts)
-nim live cattle voice
emit pose firm praise
govern project

In January 2001 the (1) __________, Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued its latest report on
climate change. Climate models worked out by giant super-computers had become far more
reliable since the previous report in 1995 and allowed them to (2) __________ the earlier (3)
__________ for global warming. Their conclusions were that something very serious is
happening and that it cannot be a natural process. The 1990s was the hottest decade for 1.000
years and the Earth is warming faster than at any time in the last 10.000 years.
According to the report, human activities are (4) __________ to blame for the temperature rise.
The burning of fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide and, due to deforestation, there are fewer
trees to absorb this gas and recycle it back into oxygen. Methane concentrations have also gone
up dramatically because of increases in rice culture and (5) __________, both of which generate
methane from (6) __________ vegetation. These greenhouses gases trap heat in the Earth's
atmosphere and cause the temperature to rise.
The IPCC reported that, in the worst case, the average temperature could rise by 5.8°C this
century, 2°C higher than their original predictions. The resulting melting of ice-caps and glaciers
would cause sea level to rise by up to 88 cm, endangering the homes and (7) __________ of tens
of millions of people who live in low-lying regions.
Unfortunately, there is far greater (8) __________ among the world's scientists over the issue
than among politicians. As long ago as 1990, the IPCC recommended a 60% reduction in carbon
dioxide (9) __________ as the basic level required to return the planet's climate to a healthy
level.
Now that Governments globally failed to enact these proposals. Now that the dangers have been
(10) __________ by the latest report, it is high time that governments took an active interest in
exploring alternative, renewable energy sources.
1. Intergovemmental= between two or more governments
2. reappraise = to examine and judge something or someone again
3. projections = a calculation or guess about the future based on information that you have
4. unequivocally= in a way that is total, or expressed very clearly with no doubt
5. cattle-raising/cattle-rearing = chăn nuôi gia súc
6. decomposing = phân hủy, thối nát, mục rữa
7. livelihoods = kế sinh nhai
8. unanimity = Sự nhất trí; sự đồng ý hoàn toàn, sự thống nhất hoàn toàn
9. emissions = khí thải
10. reaffirmed= to give your support to a person, plan, idea, etc. for a second time; to state
something as true again

III. ERROR IDENTIFICATION

Read the following passage. There are 10 errors. Identify the errors and then correct them.
(10 PTS)
OAK
Oak wood has a density of about 0.75 g/cm³, great strong and hardness, and is very resistant to
insect and fungal attack because of its high tannin content. It also has very appeal grain markings,
particularly when quarter sawn. Oak planking was common on high status Viking long ships in
the 9th and 10th centuries. The wood was hewn from green logs, with axe and wedge, to produce
radial planks, similar to quarter-sawn timber. Wide, quarter-sawn boards of oak have been prized
since the Middle Ages for use in interior paneling off prestigious buildings such as the debating
chamber of the House of Commons in London, and in the construction of fine furniture. Oak
wood, from Quercus robur and Quercus petraca, was used in Europe for the construction of ships,
especial naval men of war, until the 19th century, and was the principal timber used in the
construction of European timber-framed build.
Today oak wood is still commonly used for furniture making and flooring, timber frame
buildings, and for veneer production. Barrels in which wines, sherry, and spirits such as brandy,
Scotch whisky and Bourbon whiskey are age are made from European and American oak. The
use of oak in wine can add many different dimensions to wine based on the type and style of the
oak. Oak barrels, which may be charred before use, contribute to the colour, taste, and aroma of
the contents. imparting a desirable oaky vanillin flavour to these drinks. The great dilemma for
wine product is to choose between French and American oakwoods. French oaks give the wine
greater refinement and are chosen for the best wines since they increase the price compared to
those aged in American oak wood. American oak contributes greater texture and resist to ageing,
but produces more violent wine bouquets. Oak wood chips are used for smoking fish, meat,
cheeses and another foods.

1. Line 1: strong-> strength (n ) = sức mạnh => dấu hiệu adj + N

2. Line 3: appeal ->appealing (adj ) = hấp dẫn, lôi cuốn => dấu hiệu adj + N
3. Line 5: with ->by => cấu trúc bị động: S + be + P2 + by sth
4. Line 7: off→ of => Of được sử dụng bắt đầu một cụm giới từ để bổ xung ý nghĩa cho danh từ:
Chúng ta có cụm: noun + of + noun.
5. Line 11: especial→ especially = đặc biệt , cụ thể là
6. Line 13: build-> buildings => build = xây dựng # building= tòa nhà
7. Line 17: age→aged = có tuổi => dấu hiệu be + adj
8. Line 22: product→ producers = nhà sản xuất, nhà chế tạo # product = sản phẩm
9. Line 25: resist→ resistance= sự chống cự, sự kháng cự
10. Line 27: another → other => other + N ( số nhiều ) = những cái khác

IV. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION

PART 1: Use the word(s) given in brackets and make any necessary additions to complete a
new sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original
sentence. Do NOT change the form of the given word(s). (10 PTS)
1. Immediately after winning the race, Sandy began training for the next one. (had)
→ No sooner ________________________________________________________
2. Going to and fro with all the cases is what I can't stand about holidays. (toing)
→ It's all ________________________________________________________ about holidays.
3. As a result of the bad weather, there may be delay to some international flights. (subject)
→ Due to the bad weather _________________________________________ possible delay.
4. Bill changed his ways when he came out of prison. (leaf)
→ Bill has_________________________________________________________________
5. The committee had a long discussion but they could not make up their mind. (reach)
→ Lengthy ________________________________________________________
1. No sooner had Sandy won the race than she began training for the next one.
Cấu trúc: No sooner + had + S + V + than + S + V
2. It's all the toing and froing with all the cases that I can't stand about holidays.
"Toing and froing" -> nghĩa là đi đi lại lại nhiều nơi; nghĩa khác là liên tiếp thay đổi ý định
3. Due to the bad weather some international flights are/will be subject to possible delay.
"be subject to sth"= "phải chịu / trải qua, dễ bị cái gì đó, có thể chịu sự ảnh hưởng"
4. Bill has turned over a new leaf since he came out of prison.
turn over a new leaf =to start behaving in a better way
5. Lengthy as/though their discussion was/might be, the committee couldn' reach any/a
decision.
Cấu trúc: ADJECTIVE/ADVERB + AS + SUBJECT + VERB = Tính từ/Trạng từ + As + Chủ
ngữ + Động từ

PART 2: Rewrite the sentences with the given words or beginning way that they are as
similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences. (10PTS)
1. The president's bodyguards stood behind him watching.
→Watchfully______________________________________________________________
2. Success in the academic field depends on your ability to amass qualifications.
→The more___________________________________________________________________
3. I find his clothes the most irritating about him.
→What most__________________________________________________________________
4. Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire carly.
→But for ________________________________________________________________
5. It wasn't Melanie's fault that she ended up breaking the law.
→Through no
PART 2:
1. Watchfully standing behind the president were his bodyguards.
=>câu này câu đã đưa trạng từ “ watchfully” ra ngoài nên ta cần xét cần đảo ngữ cho câu để
nhấn mạnh nghĩa việc “ những người vệ sĩ đang đúng quan sát cẩn trọng” .
2. The more qualifications you are able to amass, the more success you will have in the
academic field.
=> Cấu trúc so sánh kép: the more…the more
3. What most irritates me about him is his clothes.
Giải thích: What + S + find + adj...: Điều mà ai cảm thấy như thế nào...
Dịch: Điều mà tôi thấy khó chịu nhất về anh ấy là quần áo của anh ấy.
4. But for his father's early retirement Richard would not have taken over the family
business.
Cấu trúc đk loại 3: But for + N, S + would have P2
5. Through no fault of her own, Melanie ended up breaking the law.
through no fault of her/my etc own =used to say that something bad that happened to someone
was not caused by them = không phải lỗi của ai