Vocab Review #11

1/24/2022 8:37:55 PM

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

Text Words to learn Intensive phrases/idioms
41. The circulatory system transport, blood vessel, artery, vein, stethoscope, aorta blood is thicker than water, sb’s heart misses/skips a beat, divide into sth, on course for sth/to do sth
42. The ear balance, whisper, ear canal, earwax, infection, eardrum, strike, cochlea go down the tube/tubes, dig the dirt/dig up dirt (on sb), keep sb/sth from doing sth, rack sb's brain(s)
43. Louis Pasteur cool, growth, prove, defense, multiply, shot, seal, germ, rabid figure out, no longer, ask sb + to V(inf), to be sure + to V(inf), come up with sth, free of sth
44. The Zipper bend, embarrassing, dozen, flexible, hook, strip, zipper come apart, put on sth, take off sth, in a row, in place

 

I tripped over a tree root and lost my _____.

  • self-control
  • tension
  • harmony
  • balance

My friends invited me to go camping on Saturday, but I have to go to my cousin's wedding instead. _____, after all.

  • Better late than never
  • Blood is thicker than water
  • Don't cry over spilt milk
  • Every cloud has a silver lining

The seat is bolted in _____ for extra safety.

  • position
  • place
  • spot
  • location

Antibiotics should not be overused, or they may become less effective against _____.

  • experiments
  • chips
  • infections
  • comments

I _____ all afternoon, but couldn't remember where I put the book.

  • pulled my leg
  • racked my brains
  • rained on my parade

If something has growth, it is becoming ______.

 
  • smaller or thinner
  • bigger or longer
  • higher and farther

We must _____ a solution that our shareholders will find acceptable.

  • come up with
  • come down with
  • come in for

The cookie was so soft that it just _____ in my hands.

  • came apart
  • came around
  • came along
  • came about

Look and match the words.

Picture Name

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5.

6.

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

My heart skips a beat every time I'm called into my boss's office.

  • I'm calm
  • I'm happy
  • I'm surprised

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

They put on their coats and tramped through the falling snow.

  • took off their coats
  • picked out their coats
  • did their coats up
  • hanged out their coats

Choose the number that can replace the underlined word(s). 

Half a dozen ducks waddled up the bank.

  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7

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

They hired private investigators to dig up dirt on their political opponents.

  • publicize biographical information
  • disclose unfavourable information
  • conceal disadvantageous information

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

It takes most people some time to figure out new software.

  • understand
  • calculate
  • download
  • choose

Give the correct form of the verb in the bracket.

1. He collapsed and (transport) to hospital immediately.

2. She leaned over and (whisper) something in his ear.

3. He fled empty-handed after (strike) a security guard on the head.

4. Glass contracts as it (cool) .

5. She continued (prove) her worth to the team.

6. If you (multiply) seven by 15, you get 105.

7. Make sure you've signed the cheque before (seal) the envelope.

8. Slowly (bend) from the waist and bring your head down to your knees.

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.

Due to the incompetence of the new CEO, my father's company is going bankrupt. (DOWN)

=> My father's company is because of the incompetent new CEO.

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.

Losing matches continuously, the team was eliminated from the tournament. (ROW)

=> After several defeats , the team was eliminated from the tournament.

Combine the two sentences so that it has a similar meaning, 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 Smiths used to live in that expensive villa. They had to move out because Mr. Smith went bankrupt. (LONGER)

=> Due to the bankruptcy of Mr. Smith, his family that expensive villa.

Drag one right word(s) for each blank.

  1. It claimed that the streets of Paris were overrun with dogs and plagued by crime.
  2. His terrible acting is just to watch.
  3. Our plans need to be enough to cater for the needs of everyone.

Choose the correct answer.

Films tend to divide two categories: ‘art-house’ and ‘commercial’.

Choose the word that is different from the rest.

  • artery
  • nail
  • aorta
  • vein

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

The troops withheld fire to keep the situation from escalate.

  • The troops
  • to keep
  • situation
  • escalate

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

A business with so much growth is sure generating interest among potential acquirers.

  • A business
  • so much
  • generating
  • acquirers

Supply the appropriate form of the word in the bracket.

The vaccine strengthens the body’s against infection. (DEFEND)

Choose the correct answer.

You should ask your accountant you some financial advice.

Drag one right word(s) for each blank.

  1. It's important to get regular flu .
  2. Dirty hands can be a breeding ground for .
  3. Your coat’s hanging on a behind the door.
  4. My was stuck, and the material around it ripped as I pulled on it.
  5. His hands were tied behind his back with a of fabric.

Rearrange the words in the correct order to make a complete sentence.

Rearrange the words in the correct order to make a complete sentence.