Vocab Review #29

11/12/2023 8:48:26 AM

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

Text Words to learn Intensive phrases/idioms
113. The asteroid belt asteroid, leftover, circulate, course, floating, gravitational between a rock and a hard place, pull/draw in someone's horns, over the moon, a level playing field
114. Earth’s atmosphere extreme, trap, ray, experience, boundary, absorb, scatter fade/blend into the woodwork, raise the alarm, dig oneself into a hole, watch this space
115. How Did Those Get in There? benefit, respond, stage, stressful, whisper have butterflies in (someone's) stomach, keep body and soul together, turn someone's stomach, prey on someone’s mind
116. Worth Collecting assess, adhesive, determine, print run, issue worth someone's weight in gold, collect/gather dust (further) along/down the road, it stands to reason (that)

After the embarrassing incident, all she wanted to do was _____.

  • fade into the woodwork
  • draw the line
  • find a needle in a haystack
  • throw caution to the wind

Swimming helps to get the blood _____ through the muscles.

  • circulating
  • emerging
  • creeping
  • sticking

Complete the sentences, using the words given.

asteroids course boundary stage print run


1. The Ural mountains mark the between Europe and Asia.

2. NASA closely monitors potentially hazardous that could pose a threat to Earth.

3. On the day his drawing came out, Le Patriote had its highest annual .

4. The pilot avoided a collision by changing .

5. He walks to the front of the and addresses the audience.

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

Our team is working on a surprise for the upcoming event, so watch this space.

  • take turns
  • keep in touch
  • stay tuned
  • make a go of it

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

The nicotine patch essentially looks like an adhesive bandage.

  • colorful
  • tight
  • sticky
  • huge

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).

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.

It is obvious that if you show friendliness, others will respond in kind.

  • It stands to reason that if you are friendly to people, you will get back the same thing.
  • When it comes to treating people nicely, you clearly know how to do it right.
  • Once in a blue moon, you meet someone who will respond to you in kind.
  • It is obvious that you will be over the moon if you show others your friendliness.

People under a lot of stress may _____ headaches, minor pains, and sleeping difficulties.

  • cause
  • evaluate
  • experience
  • undertake

The new tax laws will clearly _____ those on low wages.

  • criticize
  • benefit
  • exchange
  • advise

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

I almost didn't go on stage and perform tonight because I had butterflies in my stomach.

  • felt furious
  • felt anxious
  • felt amazed
  • felt exhausted

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

Workers may respond negatively to management decisions if they are not consulted.

  • react
  • belong
  • adapt
  • object

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)

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

We shall need to evaluate how the new material stands up to wear and tear.

  • conduct
  • simulate
  • assess
  • explore

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.

For a while, he kept body and soul together by working as a migrant laborer.

  • The business was in trouble, but he was about keeping his head above water.
  • He struggled to get on well with other worker while working as a migrant laborer.
  • After being a migrant laborer, he finally found a new job, bringing an end to his previous struggles.
  • He managed to make ends meet for a period when he worked as a migrant laborer.

Market research is conducted to _____ consumer preferences and trends.

  • create
  • purchase
  • advertise
  • determine

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given in brackets. Do not change the given word. You must use between two to five words including the given word.

Sarah determined to cut down on her spending after she checked her credit card bills. (HORNS)

=> After reviewing her credit card bills, Sarah decided .

The local government has ______ specific instructions on reducing waste disposal.
  • made
  • created
  • issued
  • enacted

Light _____ bend as they pass from air to water.

  • rays
  • speeds
  • qualities
  • shades

The new policies aim to create _____ for all applicants, ensuring equal opportunities for success.

  • a level playing field
  • a licence to print money
  • a balancing act
  • a long haul

Vietnam is said to be one of the worst affected by _____ weather conditions.

  • extreme
  • rough
  • tough
  • serious

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.

Ever since I started working in the IT department, I haven't been using my writing skills. (DUST)

=> My writing skills have  since I got this job in the IT department.

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

In Vietnam, the Mekong Delta is famous for its markets, where farmers and traders sell fresh fruits, vegetables, and other products. (FLOAT)

A skilled and dedicated employee like John is _____ to the company.

  • on the same page
  • worth his weight in gold
  • off his trolley
  • fixed in his ways

After the event, we gathered all the _____ and stored them in boxes for the next occasion.

  • drawbacks
  • leftovers
  • timetables
  • comebacks

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

The confidential information was shared with a whisper to maintain secrecy.

  • yell
  • calm
  • laugh
  • silence

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

The new thermal insulation material is designed to trap heat better within the building.

  • release
  • increase
  • produce
  • lower

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

A black hole is matter so dense that nothing, not even light, can escape its pull. (GRAVITY)

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

We should grow more trees so that they can absorb more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

  • take in
  • emit
  • consume
  • cut off

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

When Lisa got the acceptance letter from her dream university, she couldn't contain her joy. (MOON)

=> Lisa was when she received the acceptance letter from her dream university.

Debris from the aircraft was _____ over a large area.

  • shaken
  • scattered
  • arranged
  • assessed

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

My wedding was the most nerve-racking thing I've ever experienced.

  • concentrated
  • boring
  • marvellous
  • stressful

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST meaning to the sentence given.

I have never read such an interesting book like this before.

  • The book is so interesting that I have read it many times.
  • This is the most interesting book that I've ever read.
  • This book is not as interesting as those I had read before.
  • I have never read many interesting books like this before.