LESSON 12 - INVENTIONS

Question 1: No wonder the vacuum cleaner isn't working. You haven't_____________it.

A. brought-in B. given-in
C. plugged-in
D. pulled-in
Question 2: Whoever___________up with that idea should have won the Nobel Prize.
A. came B. caught C. kept D. put
Question 3: Most scientists believe that the day when robots become part of our lives will come___________.
A. from time to time B. more or less C. sooner or later D. later than never
A:theo thờ i gian
C:khô ng sớ m thì muộ n
D:muộ n cò n hơn ko
Question 4: A.I. techniques help medical doctors to discover subtle interactions between medications that put
patience ________ jeopardy because of their serious side effect. A. at B. in C. under D. out
Question 5: We can surf/browse the_____________to search for news, watch films, or download music.
A. e-book B. internet C. smartphone D. laptop
Question 6: You can get access______________the internet, via a range of devices such as desktop or laptop computers,
mobile phones, and tablets. A. for B. in C. of D. to
Question 7: After my computer was stolen, I was so glad I had__________all my data on an external hard drive,
A. backed up B. locked up C. started up D. taken up
D:tham gia mô n thể thao,chiếm
Question 8: Could I use your computer for a minute? I'd like to_________ my e-mail.
A. verify B. check C. look D. find
Question 9: Do I need to___________a special program to be able to view this video?
A. set up B. establish C. found D. install
Question 10: I_______you a CD of some of my favorite music. A. burned B. locked C. scanned D. inserted
Burn a CD:ghi đĩa
Question 11: I'm trying to__________my account, but I can't remember the password.
A. shutdown B. log into C„ reboot D.burn
Reboot:khở i độ ng
Question 12: My computer___________ when I have too many programs open at the same time.
A. stops B, infects C. freezes D- locks
Question 13: Never open attachments from people you don't know - they could________your computer with a virus.
A. disease B. infect
C. spread
D. interact
Question 14: The boss wants everyone to shut down their computers before leaving work.
A. turn into B. turn out
C. turn off
D. turn up
Question 15: A technical___________is an (unwanted] error of technology based systems.
A. failure B. mistake
C. fault
D. foul
Question 16: Our marriage has had its share of challenges, but we've vowed to stay together, for better_____worse.
A. and B. but C. for D. or
For better or worse : dù thế nà o chă ng nữ a
Question 17: A solar__________ employs solar energy to supply electricity to devices or charge batteries.
A. charger B. charge
C change
D. exchange
In charge of : chịu trá ch nghiệm là m gì
Be charged with :buộ c tộ i ai
Question 18: Neil Armstrong was the first man to__________foot on the moon. A. put B. take C. give D. set
Question 19: We all thought that Doug was__________to be an artist, so we were very surprised when he became a
trader on Wall Street. A. likely B. about C. bound D. due
Be likely to V: ai đó có thể là m gì
Be about to V : ai đó sắ p sử a làm gì
Be bound to V : ai đó chắc chắ n là m gì
Be due to V : cá i gì sẽ xả y ra theo lịch trình
Question 20: My grandmother had a huge influence______my early childhood. A. in B. at C. on D.over
 LESSON 13 - EDUCATION
Question 1: In English class yesterday, we_______a discussion about diverse cultures.
A. had B. made
C. gave
D. took
Question 2: Mrs Dawson said that we were_______our lesson in the library the next Monday.
A. having B. making C. reading D. going
Question 3: I really don't _______the point of taking the exam when you are not ready for it
A. take B. have C. mind D. see
Question 4: If the examiner can't__________sense of your writing, you'll get a low mark.
A. take B. bring C. understand D. make
Make sense of = understand =interpret
Question 5: I would prefer to go to university and do/earn/study for/take a____________in International Studies,
rather than start work.
A. certificate B. qualification C. degree D. result
Question 6: My dad wants me to go university, but I'm in___________minds about it.
A. my B. two C. some D. different
In two mind to V=hesitate
Question 7: When I first started learning English ten years ago, I could hardly_____________a word - "hello",
“goodbye”, "thank you" A. speak B. talk C.say D. tell
Question 8:I went to classes two evenings a week and I was surprised at how quickly I_________progress.
A. had B. made C. did D. produced
Question 9: She had to_________her First Certificate Exam three times. A. study B. take /do/sit C. make D. get
Question 10: He'll have to________and work harder or he'll fail the exam.
A. pull his socks up B. polish his head C, empty his washing basket D. stick his neck out
Stick one’s neck out : đá nh liều
Question 11: Sally always hands in her homework on time and buys the teacher small presents, The other children
hate her. She's such a________. A. teacher's toy B. teacher's jewel C. teacher's pet D. teacher’s sweet
Question 12: They _________sacrifices so that their only child could have a good education.
A. made B, did
C. provided
D. lent
Make sacrifice for sth/so
Question 13:I wonder if you could tell me who was awarded the________.
A. scholar B. scholastic
C. scholarship
D. scholarly
Question 14: He has got a degree______Information Technology from Oxford University. A. in B.for C. on D. of
Question 15: Australians and New Zealanders often have a /an___________year before going to college or after
finishing high school to travel overseas independently. A. gap B, new C. busy D. graduation
A gap year = A year out
Question 16: Going to university is expensive because in addition to the tuition_______, there are expenses for
accommodation, books, living costs, etc, A. grants B. scholarships C. fares D. fees
Question 17: Next year, I have to decide which area of medicine I want to_________in.
A. come B. focus C. hand D. specialise in/ expert in(at)/major in
Question 18: Greater efforts are needed to reach the goal of universal education.
A. achieve B. archive C. receive D. risk
Question 19: When you graduate from college, you'll get a__________. Afterwards, you can say you have a_____in the
area of your concentration.
A. diploma/degree B. degree/diploma C. qualification/degree D. diploma/qualification
Question 20: After you__________in your work, the teacher will__________the assignment and__________you feedback.
A, take/score/give B. hand/grade/give C. summt/do/send D. hand/score/give
Question 21: In Vietnam, a school year is divided into two semesters: the first begins in late August and ends in
December, while the second begins right after the first, which is about late January and lasts until the end of May.
A. annually B. academic
B. academically
D. new
Question 22: In England, primary education is provided by state schools run by the government and by
independent fee-paying schools. A. public B. private C. gifted D. both A and B are correct
 State school: trườ ng cô ng lậ p
Independent/public/private school: trườ ng dâ n lậ p
Question 23:____________education is normally taken to include undergraduate and postgraduate education, as well
as vocational education and training. A. High B. Tertiary/higher C. Further D. Intermediate
Question 24: We'll need some influential people making out a/an__________if we want Congress to consider
changing the law. A. decision
B. mistake C. online D. case
Make (out) one’s case :đưa ra lậ p luậ n
Question 25: I'm studying to find out how to___________a good presentation. A. make B. do C. create D. form

LESSON 14 - WORK AND BUSINESS

Question 1: The purpose of running a business is to make a_________.A. serviceB. Contribution C. money D. profit
Run/do a business
Question 2: Growing up, I always knew that my father expected me to run the family business someday - but I
really wanted to _________my own company. A. build B. start C. set up D. found
Question 3: Sometimes job seekers need to take a _____job in order to earn a living while they're between jobs.
A. menial B. lucrative C. dead-end D. entry-level
Menial: lao độ ng châ n tay
Lucrative: sinh lờ i
Dead-end: khô ng có cơ hộ i thă ng tiến
Entry-level: khô ng đò i hỏ i kinh nghiệm
Question 4: If you do excellent work and are a good team_______ , you could get a promotion or get a raise -
hopefully both! A. supporter
B. leader
C. player
D. fan
Question 5: We________ a deal with my father, agreeing that he would be our primary supplier of fresh fruits and
vegetables. A. took B, made C. gave D. did
Question 6: Despite the tough__________in the sector, our little store managed to break________its first year in
operation.A. contest/level B. competition/equal C. competition/even D. opposition/ equal
Question 7: His record sold like hot_____on the first day after its release. A. dogs B. pots C. potatos D. cakes
Hot potatos: vấ n đề nó ng hổ i ~ controversial issues
Question 8: Our market _________showed that there was a big demand for organic food in the area, so we began
offering primarily organic products and raised our prices. A. place B. price C research D. stock
Maket place: thương trườ ng
Market research : nghiên cứ u thị trườ ng
Market stock : thị trườ ng chứ ng khoá n
Question 9: Some of our customers____________ their business elsewhere, but others came from miles away due to
our reputation for excellent products and friendly customer service. A. ran B. took C. went D. hold
Take one’s business elsewhere: đi nơi khác là m ă n/mua đồ củ a ngườ i khá c
Question 10: It's not easy to make ends__________with a big family, but somehow we manage.
A. met B. meeting
C. meet
D. to meet
Question 11: As your business grows, you can take on employees or make a deal with other companies to________
business together. A, do B, make C. cooperate D, connect
Question 12: Whenever you're planning to_______a new product, it's essential to provide excellent customer service.
A, initate
B. start C. declare D. launch
Initiate: khở i xướ ng
Declare: cô ng bố
Launch a new product: tung ra sả n phẩm mớ i
Question 13: Now that you have experience, you'll be able to get a job with a more competitive salary and_______
benefits. A. luxurious
B. tremendous C. dramatic D. generous
Question 14: She graduated in 1962 and ___ on a career as a teacher. A. started B. embarked C. worked D. took
Embark on a career as a : bắ t đầ u sự nghiệp
Question 15: It’s normal for there to be periods of time when you_________a heavy workload and need to work
overtime. A. carried
 B, made C. had D. took
Question 16: My mother is a businesswoman. She often has to travel abroad _________business.
A. in B. on C. at D. off
Question 17: He worked himself into a_________ thinking of his former wife and her new boyfriend.
A. lather B. rage C. leather D. range
Work oneself into a leather thinking : rấ t buồ n phiền
Rage : tứ c giậ n
Question 18: You're always sticking your nose into my business while it's none of your______ .
A. work B. master C. matter D. business
Question 19: His poor management_________the company to the brink of collapse. In fact, He ______bankrupt after
only a year in business. A. brought/went B. drives/goes C. brings/goes D. led/was
Question 20: Event organisers should plan everything carefully so as to leave nothing to_______.
A. possibility B. mistake
C. opportunity
D. chance
Leave nothing to chance : khô ng có sai só t gì

LESSON 15 – FINANCE
Question 1: I don't know what her job is but she certainly seems to have money to___________.
A. light B. fire C. burn D, flame
Question 2: We have to pay lots of bills, honey. Please don’t_________your money around.
A, put B. throw C. keep D. give
Waste/squander sb’s money :lã ng phí tiền củ a
Question 3: She inherited a fortune from her grandmother and suddenly_______a fortune.
A. made B. did C. turned D. became
Make a fortune= inherit a fortune
Question 4: Sometimes your employer can pay your salary by___________ a deposit directly in your bank account
A. doing B. making C. giving D. sending
Question 5: I looked for a part-time job to__________my income so that I could raise my three growing children and
an old mother. A. supplement B. provide C. increase D. supply
Question 6: I get paid next week, so can we go out to dinner then? I'm just out of________right now.
A. danger B. debt C. pocket D; stock
Out of pocket : có thể trả tiền
Question 7: If money is tight, you should________a budget and___________your belt. Otherwise you could be deep in
debt. A. make/economize B. pay/tighten C. make/tight D. make/tighten
Make a budget : lên kế hoạch chi tiêu
Question 8: He just bought another new car. He has more money than_________.
A. sense B. sensity C. sensibility D. senses
Have more money than sense =throw money around =squander money
Question 9: Jack is very punctual. You can bet your bottom_________he'll be here at 9 o'clock on the dot.
A. money B. credit C. cash D. dollar
Bet one’s bottom dollar: chắc chắ n về điều gì
Question 10: I can’t afford a skiing holiday this winter - it would___________the bank.
A. collapse B. break C. steal D. melt
Question 11: He made a fast/quick_________selling those shares. I wonder if he had insider knowledge.
A. food B. speech C.buck D. speed
Make a quick/fast buck: kiếm tiền nhanh chó ng
Question 12: For my money, Sunday is the best day to travel because the roads are quiet
A. In my opinion B. To the best of my knowledge C. According to me D. As far as I know
Question 13: You may be__________broke, but you will find a way to pay your electricity bill or you will live in the
dark, A. short B. flat C. narrow D. near
~strap for cash ~ run out of money
Question 14:_______money is imitation currency produced without the legal sanction of the state or government.
A. False B. Hand-made C. Artificial D. Counterfeit
Question 15: At first they were quite novel and interesting, but now these little cafés are getting to be_________a
penny. A. one B. two C. ten D. not .
To be ten a penny : rấ t phổ biến
Question 16: Ever since we had our second child, we've had to scrimp and save to make sure they both get what
they want for Christmas.
A. tighten our belt B. cost an arm and a leg C not have a bean to rub together D. break the bank
Not have a bean to rug together : khô ng có mộ t xu dính tú i
Question 17: If you drive into the city, you have to pay through the__________for parking.
A.cheek B. head C. nose D. neck
Pay through the nose : trả rấ t nhiều tiền
Question 18: My father was as poor as a church mouse growing up, so his sole focus was to give his kids every
opportunity in life that he missed out on. A. looked like a million dollars B. was born with a silver
spoon in his mouth C. was short of cash D. be very poor
Question 19: If you haven’t saved up money or set aside money for the purchase, you can borrow money from the
bank - which is also called taking out a loan. The disadvantage of this is that you’ll need to pay the money back
in________ . A, installments B. cash C, cheque D. loan
Question 20: You can consider _____ money to a good cause, such as preserving the environment or researching
cures for diseases. Non-profit organizations are always trying________money for their various projects.
A, to donates/to raise B. supporting/to rise C. donating/to raise D. contributimg/to raise
LESSON 16 - TRAVEL
Question 1: we couldn't fly______________because all the tickets had been sold out.
A. economics B. economy C. economical D. economic
Fly economy: đi má y bay giá rẻ
Question 2; We’ve got a long way to go. Let’s hit the road now to make it by sunset.
A. set off B. see off C. put off D. call off
Question 3: She's always complaining that she doesn't have enough money, but we're all in the same________.
A, road B, ship C. boat D. sail
Question 4: I decided to go abroad with my mother. It________________________comes to worst because I really don’t
want to leave my hometown. A. worse B. worst C. badly_ D. worsen
It worse comes to worst :lự a chọ n cuố i cù ng
Question 5: After a busy week, I just want to_____the town on Saturday night. A, bit B. hit C. nit D. beat
Hit the town : đi xả hơi ~ go out on the town
Question 6: That horrible hotel was a case of any port in a________as we couldn't find any place to spend the night.
A. hurricane B. typhoon C. tornado D. storm
A case of any port in the storm: méo mó có hơn khô ng
Question 7: The price discount ended yesterday and I just________the boat on a great deal.
A. missed B. lost C. turned D. crashed
Miss the boat : đá nh mấ t cơ hộ i
Question 8:_______of a place is beautiful because it has not been changed or damaged by people.
A. Undamaged B. Unchanged C. Unspoilt/intact: nguyên sơ D. Unaffected
Question 9: When they gave me my new_________pass, they didn't ask me if I'd prefer a window seat or an____seat -
and I was stuck in the middle. A. boarding/aisle B. landing/middle C. getting/cozy D. travelling/aisle
Question 10: Last week I had the worst business_______I’ve ever taken. Normally a travel__________ takes care of
booking my flight and my_________hotel reservation, but this time I decided to____the travel arrangements myself.
A. travel/agent/making/make B. trip/agency/making/make
C. voyage/agency/taking/do D. occasion/agency/doing/take
Question 11: I had booked three nights at a _______ hotel in the ______ district where I was stuck sleeping on an
uncomfortable mattress in a ________ room.
A. luxious/ yellow-light/wet B. common/dimmer/ cozy C. seedy/red-light/dingy D. five-star/busy/damp
Seedy:xơ xác,tồ i tà n
Dingy:ẩ m mố c
Question 12: I'd love to help you but I have a full________right now. A. vase B. bowl C. spoon D. plate
Have a full plate: lịch trình dà y đặc
Question 13:I have to watch my back at work - there are a lot of people who would like my job.
A. be careful of the people around me B. get a move on~hurry C. hit the road D. thumb me a
lift
Question 14: We made a quick _______stop in Denver before continuing our journey. A. bus B. pit C. bit D. hit
Pit : điểm dừ ng châ n
Question 15: Taking a sunset________on the beautiful Saigon River is an unforgettable experience in my life.
A. trip B. excursion C. travel D. cruise
Question 16: A flea market is a type of bazaar that rents or provides space to people who want to sell or barter
merchandise. A. swap meet B. love market C. scheduled trading session D. labor market
Flea market~swap meet : chợ trờ i nơi trao đổ i mua bá n
Question 17: The farmhouse we stayed in was completely________the beaten track. A. in B. off C. of D. on
Off the beaten track: khô ng đượ c nhiều ngườ i biết đến
Question 18: I can't wait to go on my vacation and laze_________on the sandy beach for two weeks!
A,. around B. down C. out D. round
Question 19: Most festivals include dancing and music, as well as all kinds of local delicacies,
A, tourist traps B. holiday resorts C. regional specialities D. holiday destinations
Question 20: Jet_________is the feeling of tiredness and confusion that people experience after making a long journey
by plane to a place where the time is different from the place they left. A. bag B. nag C. lag D. rag
LESSON 17 - WEATHER
Question 1; My boss keeps promising to give me a pay rise but the extra money never comes, He is full of_____air!
A, hot B. cold
C. warm
D. wet
Full of hot air: nó i suô ng
Question 2: Oh, I'm snowed______at work now. I have no time go shopping with you.
A, bellow B. under
C. underneath
D. in
Question 3: I’m going to see which way the_______before asking her about a raise.
A. sun rises B. sun shines
C, water freezes
D. wind blows
See which way the wind blow: phâ n tích xem xét kĩ tình hình,gió thổ i chiều nà o xoay chiều ấ y
Question 4: They're blowing________over this issue. It's impossible to know what they want!
A, dry and wet B. warm and cool C. hot and cold D. light and heavy
Blow hot and cold: thay đổ i nhanh như thờ i tiết
Question 5: He smiled and gave me a cup of coffee to_________the ice. He's really friendly.
A. take B. steal
C. break
D. hit
Question 6: Oh, enjoy the calm before the_______. Tomorrow the kids will come back and you will be mad with
them. A. storm B. typhoon C. hurricane D. rain
Question 7: They told me that I'm_______________________rainbows, but I don't care, I believe myself.
A. seeking B. chasing C. pursuing D. hunting
Chase the rainbow : theo đuổ i nhữ ng điều viễn vô ng
Question 8: I'll be there with you come rain________________shine, don't worry. A. and B.but C. for D. or
Come rain or shine~ for better or worse
Question 9:1 was laid off from work yesterday, but every cloud has a _________________ lining and now I can spend
more time writing my book. A. gold B. silver C. diamond D. copper
Every cloud has a silver lining: trong cái rủ i có cái may
Question 10:_______________friend is not much helpful when you get trouble.
A. Fair-weather B. Ill-weather C. Off-weather D. weathered
Fair weather friend : ngườ i bạ n cơ hộ i
Question 11: They got______________of the cutting staffs plan, so they are looking for new jobs.
A. sun B. rain C. wind D. cloud
Get wind ~ overhear: nghe lỏ m
Question 12: She always has her head in the__________________. She has done nothing successful until now.
A. clouds B. sky C. heavens D. winds
Question 13: It'll be interesting to see which businesses manage to weather the storm of this economic crisis.
A. get over B. get off C, get through D. get on
Question 14: He lost his job and lost love. It never rains but it_______.A. pours B. buckets C. flows D. eroses
It never rains but it pours: họ a vô đơn chí
Question 15: Roger was accused of shoplifting once. When some money went missing in the office, he was under a
cloud until they found the person who stole it. A. deceived B. suspected C. misunderstood D. blamed
Question 16: She've just get a big scholarship, so she is now on cloud______. A. three_B. five C. nine D. ten
Question 17: The project has been put on ice until our boss decides what to do next.
A. delayed B. changed C. planned D.conducted
Question 18: Don't worry too much, there is a_______of hope after all. A. flash B. flicker C. ray D. rope
Question 19: Don't spend your entire wage in one night. You should save for a rainy day.
A. put aside put out C. put up D. put away
Question 20; I'm sorry to________on your parade, but you're not allowed to have food or drinks in the theater.
A. flood B.rain C. dry D. ruin
Rain on one’s parade : phá hỏ ng kế hoạ ch củ a ai
Question 21: I just got a good job for the summer- I don't know if I'll have one this fall, but I'll make_______while the
sun shines and save up for the winter. A. grass B. weed C. hay D. bush
Make hay while the sun shines: tậ n dụ ng cơ hộ i
Question 22: Don't spend too much time on that argument. It's just a storm in a_______.
A. teapot B. teamilk C. teaseed D. teacup
Question 23:I love that dress/but could I can't buy it now. Could I______________a rain check on that?
A. take B. make C. do D. give
Take a raincheck : là m mộ t điều mà chưa thể là m ngay,làm và o lầ n sau
Question 24: Don't throw caution to the wind. You know you will lose your job if you do that.
A. take a risk B. be brave C. be stupid D, have a go
Question 25: If the weather forecast says the sun will be shining_____ with ______ skies and high temperatures, then
it's a good day to go to the beach and_______in the sunshine.
A. bright/blue/bathe B. brightly/clear/soak C. oppressively/cloudy/bask D. brightly/clear/bask
Soak up= bask

LESSON 18 - CITY AND COUNTRYSIDE

Question 1: San Angelo is a____________fishing village of Ischia island with a short road which connects San Angelo to
Ischia. A. picture B. photogenic C. picturesque D. stunning
Question 2: When my parents retired last year, they traded the________________________ skyscrapers and noise
pollution of Los Angeles for the peace and quiet of a small_______________________________city in southern France.
A. towering/coastal B. high/sea C. high-rise/inner D. high-rise/coastal
Question 3: Don't bother going to the village - it's not well____________________the trip, there's really nothing to see.
A. merit B. value C. worth D. cost
Question 4: If you want more privacy, there's a______________________beach an hour's drive outside the city.
A. winding B. secluded C. unobstructed D. crowded
Question 5: They said they were tired of living in a high-rise building right next to an__________zone.
A. industrial B. urban C. agricultural D. rural
Question 6: The hikers tried to find the trail through the______forest. A. heavy B. jagged C. dense D. remote
Question 7: The stream is quite______- the water only comes up to your ankles.
A. lush B. gentle C. shallow D. shadow
Question 8: Now they live in a cozy little house on the outskirt of the city.
A. inner B. outer edge C. outside D. coast
Question 9: Life in my new town is quite different from the______pace of Ha Noi with ____streets and________ jams.
A. fast/crowded/congestion B. rapid/twinkling/traffic C. urgent/bustling/traffic D. hectic/bustling/traffic
Question 10: This city is famous for ______shops, _______ restaurants specializing in the local__________ .
A. quaint/gourmet/cuisine B. quainted/luxious/specialites
C. quaint/expensive/cuisine D. quaint /luxious/specialites
Question 11: You can't get there by car; you have to take the winding_________________.
A. footpath B. footroad C. footstreet D. footstall
Đườ ng mò n,chiều hướ ng
Question 12: Take this road which will lead you through_______landscapes including dense forests,_______ meadows,
and__________hills. A. various/large/roll B. varied/vast/rolling
C. variable/huge/gentle D. invariable/great/rolling
Question 13: The coastline is just a three-hour drive from the mountains, with miles of________, sandy beaches.
A. sun-drenching B. sun-drench C. sun-drenched D. drenched
Question 14: The best day to visit is Saturday, when there's an open-air market in the main square.
A. an outdoor market B. scheduled trading session C. flea market D. home market
Question 15: You can buy souvenirs from the street_____and have lunch at one of the ______cafes in the area.
A. beggars/trendy B. vendors/trend c beggars/pavement D. vendors/pavement
Question 16: She was brought uo in the slum of Lima, which is a very poor and crowded area.
A. towering skyscraper B. high-rise building C. coastal city D. inner-city area
Question 17: The grass are always green on the other side of the_____. A. fence__B. gate C. moutain D. range
Đứ ng nú i nà y trô ng nú i nọ
Question 18: I used to feel as free as a_____when I was younger. A, bird B. kite C. wind D. plane
Question 19: Let's not make a________out of a molehill You only broke a fingernail.
A, hill B. mountain C. villa D,space
Question 20: Our operations manager can't see the forest for the_______because he’s too involved in day-to-day
matters. A, leaves B. branches C. roots D. trees
Cant see the forest for the trees : khô ng mà ng đến cái chung
 LESSON 19 - CRIME AND LAW
Question 1: A criminal who is released early is said to be "____________________parole,'' meaning that he or she must
comply with certain conditions after getting out of jail - such as getting a job and refraining from drug/alcohol use,
A. in B. on C, at D, for
On parole: đượ c hưở ng sự khoan hồ ng lớ n
Question 2: He________time when he was young but now he is a model citizen.A. spent B. wasted C. served D,
took
Question 3: We can't believe that he broke the law - he is very warmhearted, honest and responsible.
A. committed a crime B.pass laws C pay a fine D. appeal the verdict
Question 4: She was convicted of murder and_____to death. A. sentenced B.fired C. forced D. hung
Question 5: After the victim_____the crime to the police, the police will begin to _____the crime. They'll visit the crime
____________and_________forensic evidence. A. tells/lookfor/sites/collect B. presents/inspect/place/select
C. reports/investigate/scene/gather D. reports/commit/scene/find
Question 6; If witnesses come forward, the police will interview them to hear a first-hand_______of what happened.
A,. sense B, understanding C. account D. ear
Question 7: A first-time_____________ is someone who has broken the law for the first time whereas someone who has
broken the law in the past has a _____record.
A. offender/criminal B. murderer/crime C. criminal/offender D. prisoner/murder
Question 8:_______________________is when a criminal steals an innocent person's identifying information and uses it in
an illegal way. A. drug trafficking B. sexual harassment C. armed robbery D. identity theft
Question 9:_____________theft is the crime of stealing something that does not have a high value.
A. Pretty B. Petty C. vicious D. alleged
Question 10: The government must pass laws to protect endangered species from poaching.
A, conduct B. implement C. enact D, practice
Question 11: The courts and legal system are in charge of upholding and _____________the law.
A. enforcing B. testing C. trying D. forcing
Question 12: Both the prosecution and the defense will present their cases before the judge and jury. After
consideration, the judge or jury will reach a verdict.: tuyên án
A. charge with a crime B. stand trial C. arrive at a decision D. serve a prison sentence
Stan trial :hầ u tò a
Question 13: There was_______________evidence that the doctor had falsified the records.
A. concrete/irrefutable/overwhelming B. enforced C. harsh D. clear
Question 14: He was declared innocent by a______jury. A. uniform B. universal C. thorough D. unanimous
Question 15: After being______________from prison, Jim found it hard to get a job.
A. released B. evacuated C. dismissed D. rejected
Question 16: Due to his links to terrorist groups, Mr. Smith represents a ________to society.
A. battle B. threat C. danger D. worry
Question 17:I couldn't believe what a light_________________she got - a mere 30 days in jail!
A. conviction B. sentence C. punishment D. execution
Question 18:1 don't support the death penalty -I think everyone deserves a chance to change.
A. capital punishment B. a harsh sentence C. life imprisonment D. armed robbery
Question 19: Patty and her ex-husband are involved in a________legal battle over the ownership of their house.
A. lasting B, lengthened C prolonged D, long
Question 20: If the evidence is inconclusive, then the decision will be more difficult - ifs possible to have a _____jury
which cannot agree on the verdict. A. hung B. hungry C. indecisive D. hesitant

LESSON 20 - GLOBAL PROBLEMS

Question 1: A fossil ______is a fuel formed by natural processes, such as anaerobic decomposition of buried dead
organisms, containing energy originating in ancient photosynthesis. A. fuel B. coal C. delta D. dune
Question 2: The pain was so bad that I would be in floods of tears.
A. cry a lot B. get back to nature C. do damage D. suffer the consequences
Question 3: The burning of fossil fuels produces greenhouse gases that________the ozone layer and result in global
warming and climate change. A. destroy B. damage C. ruin D. deplete
Destroy=ruin
Deplete : là m suy giả m,suy yếu
Question 4: There are also many families_______the margins of society who are living_______the poverty line and
struggle to make ends meet every month. A. in/under B. on/below C. at/off D. on/under
Question 5: The news media______an important role in the modern world. A. make B. have C.play D. create
Question 6: Young women from disadvantaged backgrounds are prime targets for human____and sexual_____.
A. trafficking/exploitation B. labor/exploration C. purchasing/harnessment D. exchanging/commitment
 Sexual exploitation: xâm hạ i tình dụ c
Sexual harressment : quấ y rố i tình dụ c
Human traffficking: buô n ngườ i
Question 7: _______politics (also known as ecopolitics) is a
political ideology that aims to create an ecologically sustainable society rooted in environmentalism, nonviolence,
social justice and grassroots democracy
A. Blue B. Green
C. Red D. Black
Question 8: It is argued that governments' role is crucial in reducing the environmental damage, while others_____
emphasis on individuals' attempt. A. take B. give C. put D. make
Question 9; Traveling abroad really__________my awareness about the plight of the poor around the world.
A, lifted B. increased
C. rose
D. raised
Plight=difficulty
Question 10: A______is a major adverse event resulting from natural processes of the Earth; examples are floods,
hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, and other geologic processes.
A. natural disaster B. man-made disaster C. soil erosion D. natural resources
Question 11: A _____ flood is a rapid flooding of low-lying areas; washes, rivers, dry lakes and basins,
A. plash B. flash C slash D. hash
Flash flood : lũ quét
Question 12: It is reported that eating many eggs can _____ to major health risks.
A. expect B. lead C. cause D expose
Question 13: Humans are disturbing the ecological balance by cutting down trees to satisfy their needs.
A. upsetting B. confusing C. embarrassing D. changing
Question 14: A cash crop is an agricultural crop which is grown to sell for profit.
A. profit crop B. crop failure C. bumper crop D. crop losses
Question 15: Rivers have been overexploited, causing tremendous _____ on the livelihoods and water sources of the
communities living on the riverbanks. A. tension B. emphasise C. pressure D. stress
Question 16: Recycling is one of many ways to help reduce __________ to the environment.
A, spoil B. harm C. devastate D. damage
Question 17: The study_________important contributions to the field of corporate economics.
A, did B. created C. took D. made
Question 18: An______ species is a species which has been categorized as very likely to become extinct.
A, dangerous B. endangered C. danger D, endanger
Question 19: He drove so fast that I really felt my life was in danger.
A. at stake B, in risk
C. under threat of
D. on the air
Question 20: The day after the explosion the death_________had risen to 90. A. rate B. level c. number D. toll

LESSON 21 - TIME
Question 1: I couldn't stand doing the same things day in, day out for months. I'd go crazy!
A. every single day B, every other day C. time after time D. from time to time
Every other day: cách mộ t ngà y
Time up to time:hết lầ n nà y đến lầ n khác
Question 2: It’s as plain as__________that they like each other—they've been flirting all evening.
A. year B. month
C. dayD. night
Question 3: Tm sorry but I can't cancel my plans at such short notice.
A. in the nick of time B. long time ago C. once upon a time D. in a short time
In the nick of time:gầ n sá t giờ
Question 4: Your supervisor informs me that you've been late for work four days in a________ . Is there a particular
problem we can help you with? A. second B. row C. minute D. moment
Question 5: We managed to____the clock and get everything finished in time.A. beat B.score C. hit D. shoot
Bit the clock: hoà n thà nh cô ng việc trướ c thờ i gian quy định
Question 6: We made__________time. It only took us an hour to get here. A. perfect B. exact C. good D. accurate
Make good time: là m gì đó nhanh hơn đã tưở ng
Question 7: She was so engrossed in her book she lost all_____of time. A, indication B. hint C. track D. trace
Engross:độ c chiếm,lã nh đoạ n
Question 8: In several countries, especially in Scandinavia, early birds are called A-people and night _____are called
B-people. A. owls
B. bats C. rats D. angles
Question 9: The noise of the traffic always wakes me up at an________hour. A. god B. godly C. ungodly D. golden
Ungodly: hoặc rấ t sớ m hoặc rấ t muộ n
Question 10: He had complained of exhaustion after his___________schedule over the past week.
A. gruelling B. solid C. concrete D. certain
Question 11: I need to________up some time this weekend to finish the report. A. takeB. free C. make D. give
Question 12: You're never going to be a star if you keeping singing__________like that.
A. out of date B. out of stock C. out of time D. out of print
Out of time: khô ng đú ng thờ i điểm,khô ng đú ng nhịp
Question 13: I stayed up until 4AM for the English exam and when I finally did lie down I couldn't sleep a_________.
A. wink B. pink C. sink D. shrink
Question 14: Joy only had a little bit of time to spend sewing every day, but she worked steadily and soon had
finished a beautiful quilt. Slow and steady wins the_______. A. contest B. race C. match D. trace
Slow and steady wins the race: chậm mà chắc
Question 15: Without extra help, it’s going to be very difficult to______ the Friday deadline.
A. make B. watch C. see D. meet
Question 16: We left later than we were supposed to, so it was a race _______the clock to get to the airport on time.
A. for B. with C. against D. along
Question 17: Let's just stay focused on this for the time being. We can address other issues later in the meeting.
A. at the present B, in any time C, at that time D. at all times
Question 18: We hadn't planned to go away - it was one of those spur-of-the- _________decisions
A, second B. moment C. minute D. hour
On the spur of the moment: bấ t ngờ ,khô ng chuẩ n bị trướ c
Question 19: I have to work from dawn to_________on the farm so as to earn money to raise my three growing
children. A. dusk
B. dark C. dim D. moon
Question 20: if I weren't so_______for time, I could help you. A. embarrased B. confused C. pressed D, stressed

LESSON 22 - QUANTITIES
Question 1: He gave me a______of pearls as a birthday gift but I refused to receive them.
A. string B. sum
C. pack
D. brood
Question 2: There are a______of mice on the roof of my house, which annoys me a lot.
A. flock B. troop
C. nest D. hive
Question 3: If you've ever seen a huge_______of fish swimming together in unison, you may have wondered how
they keep from swimming into each other. A. band B. school C. fleet D. stroke
Question 4: I saw an________ of soldiers standing in front of the gate. A. army B. teamC. group D. patrol
Question 5: The equipment could be used for a__________variety of educational purposes.
A. large B. wide C. great D. massive
Question 6: A low_____of mountains made a bowl of a valley cut through by a beautiful river.
A. mount B. variety C. range D. chop
Question 7: A_____of Sand is a bead shop that sells vintage beads, glass beads, gemstone beads, and beading
supplies, clasps with vintage cabochons and pearls. A. Grain B. Drop C. Gust D. Mass
Question 8: If you ask Tom, he will give you a________of advice. A. wad B. piece C. sum D. load
Question 9: In 1527 he commanded a_________of ships on an expedition to Brazil that returned profitable dye wood
to France. A. litter
B. bevy C. herd D. fleet
Question 10: We haven't had a______of rain all summer and the crops are dying. A. markB. Flick C.drop D. gust
Question 11: A clutch of chicks provide an African family with meat and eggs — a valuable source of protein and
income. A. brood
B. flock C. school D. pack
Question 12: During the last years of his life he occupied a_________of rooms in the Sorbonne, where he lived simply
and unostentatiously. A. plague B. suite C. flight D. choir
Question 13: A swarm of insects surrounded the raft as we were drifting down the river.
A. pride B. hive C. flock D. plague
Question 14: We are experiencing a very sharp________of hot weather. A. rumble B. blade C. spell D. gust
Gust :cơn gió mạ nha gust of wind
A spell of hot weather: đợ t nó ng
Rumble: tiếng ầm ầ m,đù ng đù ng a rumble of thunder
A cloud of smoke: Là n khó i
An item= an article of clothing
Question 15: On the bank of the river were a________of lion and one clan of hyena. A. pride B. crew C.troop D. her
A stroke of luck/a pencil of rays/ a herb of cattle/ a troop of monkey/a fall of rain/a flock of sheep/a band of
robbers/ a body of men/a bevy of girls/ a choir of singers/ a troupe of dancers/a crew of sailors/a pack of
thieves/a patrol of policemen/a bunch of banana/a flight of stairs/ a litter of puppies/ a hive of bees/a blade of
grass/a bar of chocolate

LESSON 23 - STARTING AND FISNISHING

Question 1: It's not often you get the opportunity to start over with a clean slate. A. break B. sheet C. board
D. square
Question 2: His proposal________their relationship into a new leaf. A. turned B. made C. drove D. led
Question 3: We need to get this project started as soon as possible. I'm hoping you will help me get the ball rolling.
A, give B, bring C. keep B. set
Question 4: The Asian Games got underway on Saturday in extravagant fashion at the Gelora Bung Karno
Stadium. A. got wet
B. carried out C. got started D, begin
Question 5: The new business got off to a good start with those export orders. A. flying B. early C. convenient D.
fast
Question 6: The business had a shaky start in the second quarter of 2013, with sales numbers fluctuating daily.
A. brave B. solid C. steady D. unsteady
Question 7: Let's not spend too much longer on this. Let's just put the finishing touch_____it and get it ready for
production. A. for B. on C. in D. at
Question 8: After a short visit, they took to the road again.
A. shook things up B. kept their end up C. hit the road D. made a clean break
Question 9: The explosion at the factory was the _________of the end for our company.
A. beginning B. start C. starting D. signal
Question 10: People keep dumping their trash on the curb all around the neighborhood, and there seems to be no
end in_________! A. total
B. all C. deed D. sight
Question 11: As the concert __________to a close, the lead singer thanked the fans for their support.
A. drew B. took C. went D. get
Question 12:I like moving to a new city because you can make a_________start. A. pure B. fresh C. nice D.
green
Question 13:1 know you're nervous about starting school, but you just need to dive in and do vour best!
A. jump in feet first B. be at a loose end C. breathe new life into D. start a problem
Question 14: It rained continuously for the first three days we were in Miami - a bit of a____ start to our vacation.
A. deadly B. disappointing C. disbelieving D. sadly
Question 15:I am at the end of my___________with these train delays. A, rope B. world C. day D. tick
Question 16: The deal with the housing fell through so I’m afraid we're back to square one.
A. give a new lease of life B, go back to the drawing board C. make an early start D. reach the end of the road
Question 17: The new_________ in the team should improve our chances of victory in next week's game.
A. motivation B. energy C. blood D. leaf
Question 18: Sorry for the delay, folks, i think we’re ready to get the show on the_________.
A. lane B. pavement C. street D. road
Question 19: Mary has been burning the candle at both_____________studying for her exams and now she's ill!
A. ends B. end C. ending D. ended
Question 20: My mum got the___________end of the stick and thought that Jim was my boyfriend..
A, first. B. wrong
C. false
D. final