Vocab Review #14

8/4/2022 10:57:30 AM

Ôn tập các từ vựng đã gặp trong các bài đọc sau:

Text Words to learn Intensive phrases/idioms
53. Tsunamis occur, drown, tide, eruption, coastal, harbor, rear be/have nothing to do with sb/sth, ride (on) a wave of sth, the coast is clear, be aware of sth
54. The Heaviest Flying Bird raise, glide, silent, bark, approximately, wingspan, rodent, hatch birds of a feather (flock together), spread (one's) wings, don’t count your chickens (before they are hatched), the same as (sb or sth)
55. We Can Be Tarzan, Too cable, strap, bare, soar, harness rely on, sort of, on the horizon, (the) thrills and spills, whether.. or
56. To the moon mission, astronaut, orbit, rocket, plaque, blast land on (one's) feet, come true, ask for the moon, look after

We are of course investing how an error like this could have _____.

  • occurred
  • taken
  • appeared
  • reached

You're just _____ your mother - headstrong and impetuous!

  • the same as
  • similar with
  • looked alike
  • identical as

_____ are various small mammals with large, sharp front teeth such as mice and rats. 

  • Amphibians
  • Insects
  • Rodents
  • Reptiles

My brother goes to see if _____, and we will sneak out of our bedroom.

  • it takes two to tango
  • it takes one to know one
  • the coast is clear
  • the devil is in the details

She beat the flames out with her _____ hands. 

  • clear
  • free
  • empty
  • bare

If you participate in our trip, you can experience _____ of surfing!

  • the best of both worlds
  • the thrills and spills
  • the whole nine yards
  • the elephant in the room

If you have an intention to _____ pets, you have to make sure to provide for their basic demand. 

  • look through
  • look up
  • look ahead
  • look after

He is a person who has been trained for travelling in space. Who is he?

  • detective
  • explorer
  • scientist
  • astronaut

I don’t know _____ he is on the board of directors of our firm _____ the partner of the marketing agency.

  • whether...or
  • either...or
  • neither...nor
  • whether...nor

Look and match the words.

Picture Name
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2.
3.
4.
5.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word in a bracket. You must use between THREE and FIVE words, including the word given. Do not change the word given.

In the evening, he likes to read books and articles that are irrelevant to his work. (NOTHING)

=> In the evening, he likes to read books and articles that his work.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word in a bracket. You must use between THREE and FIVE words, including the word given. Do not change the word given.

Students gain independence and confidence to try new things during college. (WINGS)

=> Studying at university helps students .

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word in a bracket. You must use between THREE and FIVE words, including the word given. Do not change the word given.

The charities depend solely on public donations. (RELY)

=> The charities only from the public.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word in a bracket. You must use between THREE and FIVE words, including the word given. Do not change the word given.

This enterprise has achieved its desire to expand the market thanks to upgrading its technology. (COME)

=> Thanks to upgrading technology, the enterprise's desire to expand the market .

Match each word to its expression. 

  • tide
  • harbor
  • wingspan
  • mission

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

Did you aware of the speed you were driving at, madam?

  • Did
  • of
  • were driving
  • madam

A: "Why do you think Donald is dishonest?"

B: "All his friends are dishonest. _____."

  • Birds of a feather flock together
  • Every cloud has a silver lining
  • Calamity is man’s true touchstone
  • Two can play that game

A: "I am really happy right now. I finally see the fortune in my life."

B: "Congratulation. You really _____ this time. That job is everyone's dream."

  • get your feet wet
  • rush off your feet
  • land on your feet
  • set foot in

Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.

Because of his popularity, the candidate is expected to win the election.

=> Riding on.......

Drag one right word(s) for each blank.

1. Many animals were by the tidal wave.

2. The waves often up when the tide is high.

3. The skaters were over the ice.

4. They heard a dog outside.

5. With development, the egg substantially enlarges before .

6. The kids are into their car seats.

7. House prices a further 20 percent.

8. The rocket was into space at 25,000 miles an hour. 

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

In December, the company reduced its workforce by 5%. (APPROXIMATE)

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

It was four o'clock in the morning and the streets were as as the grave. (SILENCE)

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

Scientists fear that a volcanic on the Canary Island of La Palma will send a chunk of island collapsing into the sea. (ERUPT)

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

Marine biologists are concerned about the effects of untreated sewage that is flowing into waters. (COAST)

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined words.

A: "We're down by six points with only two minutes remaining. There's no way we can win now!"

B: "Hey, it ain't over till the fat lady sings!"

  • Time flies when you're having fun
  • Don’t count your chickens before they are hatched
  • A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
  • Do unto others as you would have them do unto you

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined words.

Economic recovery is on the horizon after the serious effects of COVID-19.

  • far-away
  • distant
  • forthcoming
  • vague

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined words.

I am sort of impatient when he kept flirting with me on Facebook. So boring.

  • totally
  • fairly
  • rather
  • partially

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined words.

Jane is trying to get A+ in the upcoming exam. I think she is doing an unthinkable thing but I still hope she will be successful. 

  • asking for the moon
  • being over the moon
  • promising the moon
  • barking at the moon