Unit 1 - Lesson 2

3/1/2024 9:00:00 AM

Losing my job was a blessing _____ disguise because it led me to start my own business.

The lottery win was _____ their wildest dreams. They could finally buy their dream house.

far
over
round
beyond

During the final minutes of the game, the team played as though their life _____ on it, giving everything they had.

relied
depended
based
counted

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

She was on cloud nine when she found out she had been accepted into her dream university.

so tired
very disappointed
extremely happy
really proud

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

As a shy person, I felt like a fish out of water when I had to speak in front of a large crowd.

comfortable
awkward
confident
relaxed

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

He tends to get bent out of shape over the smallest things, like when his food order is slightly wrong.

get upset
remain depressed
feel confused
stay indifferent

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

Learning how to use this app was a piece of cake for me since I’m already familiar with similar ones.

simple
quick
normal
difficult

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

The team had butterflies in their stomachs before the final match of the championship.

felt nervous
felt amazed
felt calm
felt grateful

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

Traveling to Europe during peak season cost an arm and a leg, but it was worth every penny.

was expensive
was cheap
was luxury
was necessary

Drag and drop to complete the sentences.

1. The meeting was so unproductive when we just 10.1 without coming to any conclusions.

2. He walked into the party and 10.2, catching everyone's attention with his stylish outfit.

3. I thought losing my wallet 10.3, but I found it later that day.

4. At first, I 10.4, but after a few minutes, it started to make sense.

She talks about the new project _____ she already knows everything.

as if
where
because
when

Mary has never been trained in catwalk, but she walks as if she _____ a supermodel.

had been
is
were
will be

Steve has never met Nicola, but he talks about her _____ she were his best friend.

unless
so that
because
as if

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

He runs even though he was chased by a wild animal, not stopping for a second or looking back.

runs
even though
by
not stopping

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

They fought fiercely like tigers protecting their cubs because they wanted to keep their family safe.

fiercely
like
protecting
because

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

She looks as if she were eager to answer since her hand is already halfway up.

as if
were
since
halfway up

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.

The students are acting like the exam doesn’t matter to them.

The students are behaving as though they don’t care about the exam.
The students appeared as if they cared about the exam.
The students are speaking although they cared about the exam.
The students are playing because they don’t care about the exam.

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

Jack doesn’t know all the answers, though he pretends to.

Jack acts as though he had mastered all the knowledge.
Jack acts as if he knew all the answers.
Jack seems to know all the answers, so people trust him.
Jack doesn’t care about the answers even though he acts like he does.

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

You appear to have had a shock. (THOUGH)

=> You look a shock!

Brian isn't rich, but he spends money like a millionaire. (WERE)

=> Brian acts rich.

Listen to the conversation between Mark and Sarah. Choose the correct answer.

What news does Mark share with Sarah?

He got a new job at a hospital.
He was accepted to medical school.
He received a scholarship.

How did Mark react to the first rejection letter?

He calmly accepted it and didn’t let it affect him.
He felt so distressed that he skipped meals.
He wanted to give up on applying to other universities.

How often was Mark at the library?

Almost every day, except Sundays
Twice a day, morning and evening
Every day for many months

When does Mark start medical school?

Next fall
Next winter
Next spring

They will _____ to celebrate the event.

go to a movie
go to a restaurant
have a party at home

Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.

a. David: No. What happened?

b. Jessie: The flight I missed had a 6-hour delay due to bad weather, and passengers were stuck at the airport all night. Meanwhile, I got on the next flight the following morning and arrived before them!

c. Jessie: I overslept and arrived at the airport two hours late. The gate was already closed. I was devastated at first, but it turned out to be a blessing in disguise.

d. Jessie: Hey, have I ever told you about the time I missed my flight to Thailand?

e. David: Really? Why?

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Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.

a. Anna: I was chosen after the audition!

b. John: How did you feel?

c. Anna: Hey, you're not going to believe but I got the lead role in the school play.

d. Anna: I got butterflies in my stomach when they called my name; I was so nervous but excited at the same time.

e. John: No way! What happened?

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