Phần I. Trắc nghiệm nhiều lựa chọn
Exercise 1. Choose the correct answers.
Girls who study ______ wear special shoes that let them dance on their toes.
A
Đáp án A: pop music
B
Đáp án B: ballet
C
Đáp án C: classical music
D
Đáp án D: opera
Lời giải do TopStudy biên soạn
Đáp án: B
A. pop music /pɒp ˈmjuːzɪk/ (n): nhạc pop
B. ballet /ˈbæleɪ/ (n): ba lê
C. classical music /ˈklæsɪkl ˈmjuːzɪk/ (n): nhạc cổ điển
D. opera /ˈɒprə/ (n): nhạc kịch
=> Giày nhảy mũi cứng (pointe shoes) là đặc trưng duy nhất của ballet, không liên quan tới các thể loại khác.
Dịch: Những cô gái học múa ba lê mang những đôi giày đặc biệt cho phép họ nhón chân khi nhảy.
Chọn B.
Dmitri Shostakovich was a multitalented ______ whose works include symphonies, concertos, and sonatas.
A
Đáp án A: composer
B
Đáp án B: conductor
C
Đáp án C: dancer
D
Đáp án D: director
Lời giải do TopStudy biên soạn
Đáp án: A
A. composer /kəmˈpəʊzə(r)/ (n): nhà soạn nhạc
B. conductor /kənˈdʌktə(r)/ (n): nhạc trưởng, chỉ huy dàn nhạc
C. dancer /ˈdɑːnsə(r)/ (n): vũ công
D. director /daɪˈrektə(r)/ (n): đạo diễn
Dịch: Dmitri Shostakovich là một nhà soạn nhạc đa tài, các tác phẩm của ông đa dạng từ giao hưởng, hòa tấu đến sonata.
Chọn A.
Next month he will be ______ as Jefferson in a new play on Broadway.
A
Đáp án A: acting
B
Đáp án B: appearing
C
Đáp án C: performing
D
Đáp án D: playing
Lời giải do TopStudy biên soạn
Đáp án: B
A. act /ækt/ (v): diễn => act the part/role of: diễn vai gì; nhưng ‘act as sth’ nghĩa là có vai trò gì đó (e.g. She acted as an adviser to the committee.) không liên quan đến biểu diễn
B. appear /əˈpɪə(r)/ (v): xuất hiện => appear as: diễn vai gì
C. perform /pəˈfɔːm/ (v): trình diễn => perform a song/dance/play (không dùng ‘perform as’ với vai diễn)
D. play /pleɪ/ (v): đóng vai => play the part/role of: diễn vai gì (không dùng ‘play as’)
Dịch: Tháng tới anh ấy sẽ đóng vai Jefferson trong một vở kịch mới ở Broadway.
Chọn B.
She was afraid that she would look ______ if she refused to go along with her peers.
A
Đáp án A: evident
B
Đáp án B: foolish
C
Đáp án C: straight
D
Đáp án D: unusual
Lời giải do TopStudy biên soạn
Đáp án: B
A. evident /ˈevɪdənt/ (adj): rõ ràng
B. foolish /ˈfuːlɪʃ/ (adj): ngốc nghếch
C. straight /streɪt/ (adj): thẳng
D. unusual /ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/ (adj): bất thường
Dịch: Cô ấy sợ rằng mình sẽ trông ngốc nghếch nếu từ chối làm theo bạn bè.
Chọn B.
They put on a song ______ in honour of Mozart’s 250th birthday.
A
Đáp án A: recital
B
Đáp án B: exhibition
C
Đáp án C: concert
D
Đáp án D: circus
Lời giải do TopStudy biên soạn
Đáp án: A
A. recital /rɪˈsaɪtl/ (n): buổi biểu diễn độc tấu (thường cho nhạc cổ điển)
B. exhibition /ˌeksɪˈbɪʃn/ (n): triển lãm
C. concert /ˈkɒnsət/ (n): buổi hòa nhạc
D. circus /ˈsɜːkəs/ (n): rạp xiếc
Dịch: Họ đã tổ chức một buổi biểu diễn độc tấu nhân dịp kỷ niệm sinh nhật lần thứ 250 của Mozart.
Chọn A.
Italian ______ fit in easily with Brazilian society, partly because of cultural similarities and the languages close enough to help communication.
A
Đáp án A: commuters
B
Đáp án B: visitors
C
Đáp án C: immigrants
D
Đáp án D: residents
That morning we were woken by the call to prayer from a nearby ______.
A
Đáp án A: mosque
B
Đáp án B: pagoda
C
Đáp án C: antenna tower
D
Đáp án D: city hall
Known for its distinctive three-wheeled design, the ______ serves as a primary mode of transportation in countries like Thailand, India, and beyond.
A
Đáp án A: tuk tuk
B
Đáp án B: tram
C
Đáp án C: pedicab
D
Đáp án D: hustle
Attention all passengers, flight BA193 for Paris is now ______ at Gate 37.
A
Đáp án A: staying
B
Đáp án B: reaching
C
Đáp án C: booking
D
Đáp án D: boarding
______ by a noise downstairs, he sat up and turned on the light.
A
Đáp án A: Informed
B
Đáp án B: Communicated
C
Đáp án C: Outfitted
D
Đáp án D: Alerted
Phần II. Tự luận
One child per family is fast becoming the __________________ in some countries.
Jewellery, leather and clothes are offered by street __________________ at every corner.
The Chinese ____________________ directs his dance company in a new experimental hip-hop piece.
It’s not _________________ to heat the whole building if only 3 people are working here
The portrait does not do justice to her ____________________ beauty, which in real life is far more striking and full of warmth.
Rachel left the office and ran out on to Des Voeux, __________________ a taxi to take her home.
He found himself approaching a forest of ____________________, their dark shapes rising like silent giants against the fading sky.
The __________________ was pretending that she got trapped in an invisible box, and was trying to push against walls and a ceiling.
A number of little cafés lined the sunny __________________, their colorful umbrellas and tempting smells inviting people to stop and linger.
The children were ____________________ pumpkins for Halloween, laughing and chatting as they gave each one a funny or spooky face.
Phần III. Trắc nghiệm trả lời ngắn
As theater employees, we get _____ tickets to shows, which is one of the nice perks of the job. (COMPLIMENT)
Since its _____ in fall of 1999, PayPal has gained millions of members. (ROLL)
The actor was spotted _____ kissing a blonde companion. (PASSION)
Barbados, surrounded by the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean sea, has lost most of its natural forest to human _____. (POPULATE)
Due to a slight technical fault the concert will be starting _____ half an hour late. (APPROXIMATE)
She longed to see the most beautiful statue of the goddess of Argos, made by the great _____ Polyclitus the Elder. (SCULPTURE)
Light _____ will be served during the break – coffee, tea, and a few tasty bites to keep the audience going. (REFRESH)
Phần IV. Tự luận
The Earth ___________________ (hold) by the gravity of the Sun and orbits around it.
The first feature-length comedy film ___________________ (create) by Charlie Chaplin.
The award for best video _________________________ (present) later this evening.
By the time you read this, I _________________________ (arrest) for murder.
I don’t know whether our tests _________________________ (mark) yet or not.
Radio waves _________________________ (discover) by Marconi.
You wouldn’t think it to look at him now, but Jack __________________ (bully) when he was at school.
Your application _________________________ (consider) and we will let you know as soon as we’ve made a decision.
Chess ______________________ (play) for around two thousand years now.
Two men ______________________ (question) at this moment by police in connection with the burglary.
I ___________________________________________ (my phone screen / replace) after dropping it on the pavement.
___________________________________________ (your groceries / usually / deliver) or do you shop yourself?
I __________________________________________ (my shoes / just / polish), and now it’s raining.
By the time we arrive, they ____________________________________________ (the decorations / put up).
____________________________________________ (your kitchen / renovate) again? It looks different every year!
You should ____________________________________________ (your brakes / check) before driving through the mountains.
He __________________________________________ (the documents / not / translate), so the application was rejected.
We _________________________________________ (the house / paint) bright yellow to make it stand out in the neighborhood.
At the moment she ____________________________________________ (her wedding dress / alter) for the second time.
I ____________________________________________ (my hair / dye) purple just for the festival next week.
Don’t just stand there – grab a bucket, call for help, do _______________!
_______________ can use the pool – you don’t need to be a member.
He never considers _______________ but himself – he’s totally selfish!
“If you remember _______________ at all, please let us know”, the police officer said.
Please see to it that _______________ comes in without identification.
She seemed to have _______________ – looks, money, intelligence.
The terrorists forced _______________ to lie face down on the floor.
It couldn’t have been me who spilled the paint all over the floor – it must have been _______________ else.
There was _______________ behind the counter when I went into the bank, and I had to wait to be served.
I know next to _______________ about art – I can barely tell a sketch from a painting, let alone talk about styles or techniques.
If a meteor hadn’t struck the Earth, __________________________________________
If my best friend had won the lottery last summer, _______________________________
If my parents ___________________________________________________________
Everyone on board the Titanic ______________________________________________
Van Gogh ______________________________________________________________
If the virus _____________________________________________________________
The world _____________________________________________________________
K-pop ________________________________________________________________
If Messi _______________________________________________________________
Short videos ___________________________________________________________
Students who arrived late were not permitted to enter the classroom until after the break. => _____________________________________________________________________
Sơn Đoong cave, which is located in Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, is recognized as one of the largest natural caves worldwide.
=> _____________________________________________________________________
The fastest student who correctly answers all of the questions that are listed in the handout will receive a special reward.
=> _____________________________________________________________________
The quarter finals are for outstanding teams which have passed the first round.
=> _____________________________________________________________________
The first person who conquered Everest peak was Edmund Hillary, who started one of the most adventurous trends in the world.
=> _____________________________________________________________________
We need to catch the train that is currently pulling into Grand Central station.
=> _____________________________________________________________________
Anyone who wants their test to be remarked needs to meet me at my office.
=> _____________________________________________________________________
The man who is being handcuffed to the police is our ex-boss.
=> _____________________________________________________________________
All those who do not want to fail the course please remain silent throughout the classes.
=> _____________________________________________________________________
The air-hostess was the only person who survived the plane crash.
=> _____________________________________________________________________
I really don’t feel like going / to go out tonight. Do you?
Everyone expected his business failing / to fail within the first few months.
We discussed turning / to turn the attic into a spare bedroom with the architect.
Do you mind moving / to move your car, please? You’re blocking the road.
They’re going to postpone making / to make a decision until next month.
Sarah’s offered putting / to put us up for the weekend.
I’m really looking forward to going / to go on the cruise.
I can’t resist buying / to buy things when they’re in sales.
We’ve got to encourage students studying / to study , not blame them for not studying.
Does Jessica dislike walking / to walk so much that she’s not going to come with us?
You’ve sent that letter I gave you, …
You catch the bus to school, …
You won’t tell anyone about this, …
You’re a friend of Charlie’s, …
You were living in Hong Kong then, …
You never work more than you have to, …
You made no effort to make friends with Darren, …
You got Jimmy a cap for his birthday, …
You haven’t lost my CD, …
Pass me that book, …