Vocab Review #12

1/29/2022 8:41:31 PM

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

Text Words to learn Intensive phrases/idioms
45. The Puffer Fish deadly, species, poisonous, careless, spine count the cost (of sth), spit venom/blood, on purpose, train sb + to V(inf), take a risk/risks
46. Why Does Mom Pack Me Broccoli? disappointment, immune, mineral, mainly, balanced pick out, be (well) on the way to sth/doing sth, food for thought, later on
47. The Moth Named for the Moon moth, pale, spot, caterpillar, cocoon, fuzzy, visible can’t make head nor/or tail of sth, clip sb’s wings, either… or…, tell A from B, If + clause (present simple), imperative clause
48. Foods from Around the World familiar, dairy, pleasant, originate, absolutely, sacred, sample put sth down to experience, frightened of + V-ing, forbid sb + to V(inf), refuse + to V(inf), even so, give sb sth ~ give sth to sb, specialize in sth/V-ing, have experience (in) + V-ing

 

We _____ the soup and found the flavour surprisingly delicate.

  • maintained
  • decorated
  • sampled
  • neglected

Nearly 850 _____ of birds have been identified within the country's borders.

  • swarms
  • herds
  • species
  • schools

She was _____ from dozens of applicants for the job.

  • picked up
  • picked on
  • picked out
  • picked apart

When I go to that luxurious restaurant, I will eat _____ beef _____ roast chicken. Both are my favorites.

  • between - and
  • neither - nor
  • either - or
  • whether - or not

An adult hedgehog’s body is covered in sharp _____, each of which is around 2-3cm in length. 

  • fur
  • spines
  • skin
  • scales

That meeting really gave me food for _____ - I might invest in their company after all.

  • point
  • thought
  • idea
  • opinion

Iron, calcium, potassium, and sodium are _____ in our bodies.

  • metals
  • organs
  • minerals
  • vitamins

Some people may remain well; _____, they are able to infect others.

  • even so
  • because of
  • due to

A _____ transforms into a butterfly.

  • caterpillar
  • tadpole
  • grub
  • termite

Choose the correct answer. 

He specializes in large dogs such as Irish wolfhounds.

Complete the second sentence, using the word given so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do NOT change the word given in brackets in any way.

Due to the failure to provide adequate flood protection, the town is currently being badly affected. (COUNTING)

=> The town is now its failure to provide adequate flood protection.

 

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 SIX words, including the word given. Do not change the word given

He's about to establish himself among the top ten players in the world. (WAY)

=> He’s himself among the top ten players in the world.

Drag one right word(s) for each blank.

  1. The toad's skin secretes a poison.
  2. Can you tell the difference between mushrooms and edible varieties?
  3. Losing my phone again was very of me.
  4. Most people who've had chickenpox once are to it for the rest of their lives.
  5. Helicopters are used for military rather than civil use.
  6. She turned and started to shiver.
  7. Training is essential in this business.
  8. I'm trying to cut down on products, which is difficult because I adore cheese.

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

Stay away from the boss today - he's spitting blood over that printing mishap.

  • miserable
  • irritated
  • surprised
  • impatient

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

I bet you he left his report card here on purpose so we would compliment him on his grades.

  • by chance
  • in turn
  • by design
  • on duty

Choose the correct answer.

The crew are well trained with emergencies.

Look and match the words.

Picture Name
1.
2.

Choose the word that is different from the rest.

  • oak
  • moth
  • pine
  • palm

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

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

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

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

Match each word to its expression. 

  • fuzzy
  • visible
  • familiar
  • pleasant
  • sacred

Use the set of words to write a meaningful sentence. Make all changes and additions if necessary.

She/give/a couple/pounds/the beggar/yesterday.

=>

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

Sarah leads a lifestyle by prioritizing work-life balance and taking time for self-care activities. (BALANCE)

 

Supply the appropriate form of the word in the bracket.

She tried to hide her at not getting the promotion. (DISAPPOINT)

Supply the appropriate form of the word in the bracket.

The concept of factory outlet shopping in America. (ORIGINALLY)

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.

Despite having been working with the new software for hours, I can't understand it. (HEAD / TAIL)

=> I've been working with the new software for hours, but I still can't it.

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.

Her freedom has been limited because she has to take care of her new baby. (WINGS)

=> Having a new baby to take care of has .

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.

Although her second novel was rejected by the published, she considered it a learning experience and began another one. (PUT / DOWN)

=> When her second novel was rejected by the publisher, she and began another one.