Vocab Review #21

10/7/2022 11:40:00 AM

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

Text Words to learn Intensive phrases/idioms
81. The Maori of New Zealand tradition, ceremony, competition, alive, yearly speak/talk the same language, pass sth on (to sb), spy out the land, flavour of the month
82. Desert life  drought, arid, vegetation, striking, storage, burrow in mint condition, be (as) right as rain, cover (all) the bases, blow sb/sth out of the water
83. The Taj Mahal architecture, import, marble, enduring, tribute, precious, erect a labour of love, have designs on sth, lead sb by the nose, mean business
84. The Importance of Water digestion, kidney, intestine, nutrient, eliminate, urine, dilute take out, interfere with, a fish out of water, make a meal (out) of sth, clean up one's act

Choose the word that is different from the rest.

  • cookie
  • bacon
  • urine
  • coffee

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

The manager is sending Mark to Iceland to spy out the land. He wants to know whether we can do business there.

  • grasp an opportunity
  • set up a new office
  • collect information
  • sign a contract

Choose the word that is different from the rest.

  • elbow
  • ankle
  • intestine
  • cheek

Katherine spends all of her free time knitting baby clothes for her friends for pleasure rather than money. It must be _____.

  • a snowball effect
  • a labour of love
  • a storm in a teacup
  • a shopping spree

Money from charities is keeping the theatre _____, so the citizens can still enjoy the plays there.

  • faint
  • dead
  • alive
  • small

They’ve threatened to close the shop down, and I think they _____.

  • cost an arm and a leg
  • run like the wind
  • mean business
  • let sleeping dogs lie

The late Earl _____ much of his fortune to his daughter. 

  • passed over
  • passed off
  • passed away
  • passed on

The paint can be _____ with water to make a lighter shade.

  • diluted
  • strengthened
  • removed
  • updated

A: "I say we stop here and get some ice cream." 

B: "You and I are ______."

  • speaking out of turn
  • speaking for ourselves
  • speaking the same language
  • speaking my mind

These raw materials are all _____ into Korea, as there are no local producers.

  • invested
  • portrayed
  • prohibited
  • imported

Marie assumed a manager position at the company where she had worked as a clerk for so long. She was like _____.

  • a big fish in a small pond
  • a fish out of water
  • a bird's eye view
  • a guinea pig

A: How many teeth did the dentist _____?

B: I only have a decayed tooth.

  • take out
  • take off
  • take in
  • take away

Drag and drop to complete the sentences below.

1. The floor was tiled in squares of grey and white .

2. In the summer, the landscape becomes brown and dusty.

3. The plays a vital role in the removal of waste products from the blood.

4. With her mass of black hair and pale skin she looked very .

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

The crown was set with precious jewels—diamonds, rubies and emeralds.

  • worthless
  • valuable
  • unhelpful
  • wealthy

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

This is a fine car. It runs well and is in mint condition. 

  • in perfect condition
  • in affordable condition
  • in imperfect condition
  • in fundamental condition

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

The winner of tonight's contest will be decided by clapometer.

  • show
  • competition
  • programme
  • performance

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.

It is said that lawyers always spend too much time and energy on the simplest little thing. (MEAL)

=> Lawyers always make the simplest little thing.

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

Simpsons animator explains the enduring appeal of the show.

  • constant
  • everlasting
  • temporary
  • terminable

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

They think they can blow their rivals out of the water with this new product.

  • cooperate with their partners
  • defeat their competitors
  • maximize their profits
  • help their customers

Match each word to its expression. 

  • nutrient
  • vegetation
  • drought
  • architecture
  • tribute

Drag one right word(s) for each blank.

1. Rats had into the bank of the river.

2. The soldiers had barricades to protect themselves.

3. We the possibility that it could have been an accident.

Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence (kéo từng từ/cụm từ về vị trí đúng để tạo thành câu hoàn chỉnh).

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

Discover how eating raw food helps balance your body and aids . (DIGEST)

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

There must be proper plans in place for the of nuclear waste. (STORE)

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.

All the things that could happen from creating a market for your business to closing the sale are considered and dealt with. (COVER)

=> We  from creating a market for your business to closing the sale.

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.

Greece has always stated that this country has no intention of occupying the territory. (DESIGNS)

=> Greece has always stressed that it the territory.

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

The department has a budget of more than $18.1 million. (YEAR)

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.

Portillo is getting popular at the moment and will get more public attention. (FLAVOUR)

=> Portillo is becoming and will increasingly find himself in the public eye.

Indian wedding _____ are known for colorful costumes and interesting traditions.

  • photos
  • ceremonies
  • receptions
  • presents

The festival is a part of the Scottish _____ which is worth preserving.

  • tradition
  • spreading
  • population
  • boredom