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PT 9
PT 9
PT 9
I. LISTENING
Part 1. You will hear an interview with a woman who works in a museum. As you listen, mark
whether the statements are true (T) or false (F) to what you hear.
1. When she was at school, Clara wanted to become an actress F
2. Clara did not apply for the museum job sooner because she thought it might be boring. T
3. What surprised Clara on her first day at work was that she had to carry some items. T
4. Clara was told to improve her knowledge of computers F
5. The part Clara enjoyed the most in her job is talking to visitors about the displays F
Part 2: Listen and choose the correct letter A, B, C, or D
6. Gina’s interest in marine biology dates from
A. her earliest recollections of life in Africa. B. one memorable experience in childhood.
C. the years she spent studying in England. D. a postgraduate research project she led.
7. The first wildlife TV series they both worked on
A. made use of a previously untried format. B. was not filmed in a natural environment.
C. was not intended to be taken too seriously. D. required them to do background research.
8. How did Thomas feel when he was asked to produce the programmes about Antarctica?
A. disappointed not to be presenting the series B. surprised that people thought he was
suitable
C. uncertain how well he would get on with the team D. worried about having to spend the winter
there
9. When they were in Antarctica, they would have appreciated
A. a less demanding work schedule. B. more time to study certain animals.
C. a close friend to share their feelings with. D. a chance to share their work with
colleagues.
10. What was most impressive about the whales they filmed?
A. the unusual sounds the whales made B. the number of whales feeding in a small
bay
C. how long the whales stayed feeding in one area D. how well the whales co-operated with
each other
II.LEXICO- GRAMMAR
Part 1. Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.
1. It was up to the US to ________ in repairing relations.
A. take advantage B. take the initiative (tiên phong)
C. take benefit D. take chance
2. His _______ of the school regulations really can’t be ignored any longer.
A. carelessness B. inattention + of (không để tâm đến)
C. unfamiliarity D. disregard + of: coi thường
3. It took me a long time to ______ what the aim of the game was.
A. ponder (suy nghĩ, cân nhắc) + on/upon/over B. consider
C. grasp (hiểu được cái j đó) D. reckon (nhận ra)
4. He _______ malaria (bệnh sốt rét) while he was in Africa.
A. infected +with B. contracted C. was caught D.
gained
5. There should be no discrimination on _______ of sex, race or religion.
A. fields (lĩnh vực có tính hoạt động như âm nhạc thể thao) B. places C.
areas D. grounds (tôn giáo giới tính)
6. It’s advisable to _______ any contact with potential rabbit animals.
A. escape B. avoid C. prevent D.
evade (lảng tránh)
7. The book would have been perfect _______ the ending.
A. it had not been for B. hadn’t it been for C. it hadn’t been to D. had it
not been for
8. The film is ______ released at the end of next year.
A. on the verge of being B. due to be C. about to be D. on the
point of being
9. He lost his job______ no fault of his own.
A. through B. by C. with D.
over
10. I must run, I’m rather _________ for time at the moment. Be press for time=in a hurry
A. squeezed (đè nén) B. squashed C. cramped
D. pressed
11. We love our teacher very much because whenever we look tired in class time, he tells us a small
story which makes us ______.
A. split on it (be unable to agree about smt) B. split off C.
split on him D. split our sides (laughing a lot)
12. It appears that the hostages were not______ to any unnecessary suffering.
A. subjugated (chinh phục) B. subjected (chịu đựng) C.
subsumed (xếp vào loại vào đấy) D. subverted (lật đổ, phá vỡ)
13.The______ are against her winning a fourth consecutive gold medal.
A .chances B. bets C. prospects D.
odds (unlikely to succeed)
14 Despite a string of ______ performances he retained his place in the side.
A .promising B. reasonable C. satisfactory D.
moderate (vừa phải)
15. Nobody from the President down should imagine they are______ the law.
A. beyond B. over C. within D.
above (ngoài vòng pháp luật)
16. The incoming administration ______ to clean up corruption in the city.
A. pledged (hứa) B. contemplated (suy ngẫm) C. suggested
D. resumed
17. The company has just got a big order and the workers are working round the ______
A. day B. clock (all day and all night) C. hour
D. night
18. She did six hours’____________studying a day for her exam
A solid (liên tục, không ngừng) B heavy C strong
D big
19. Could I pick your ______ on the subject before the meeting?
A. brains (tham khảo ý kiến) B. intellect C. mind
D. head
20. He chose as his ______ a relative newcomer to the organization.
A. successor (người kế nhiệm) B. predecessor C. ancestor
D. descendant
21 The boys have gone on a fishing ________ with their father. N + trip: mục đích của chuyến đi
A trip B journey (du lịch, di chuyển bằng otô) C trek (phiêu
lưu, đi bộ, mang nghĩa mệt mỏi) D hike (như C nhx đi bộ thoải mái thong
dong)
22 The band gave a rousing________ of the Stones’ classic ‘Brown Sugar’.
A translation B execution C rendition D
edition
23 His voice was barely ________ above the loud music
A listened B audible C loud D
clear
24 I think you need a jacket, there’s a ________ breeze blowing outside.
A chilly B frosty C frigid (rất lạnh)
D glacial
25 He stood on the ________ of the ship and watched the seagulls dive for fish.
A floor B ground C platform D
deck (boong tàu)
26 The resort boasts a ________ beach and crystal clear sea.
A pristine (fresh) C faultless B pure
D untouched
27 The brother and sister were ________ over who would get to inherit the beach house.
A at large (tội phạm đang truy nã) C at a standstill (bế tắc) B at
odds (đang tranh cãi) D at a loose end (rảnh rỗi)
28 Guests are requested to state their ________ for smoking or non-smoking accommodation upon
booking.
A likeness C care B preference D
inclination
29 After congratulating his team, the coach left, allowing the players to let their ________ down for a
while.
A hair B heads C hearts D
souls
30 Turn to page 24to find out at a ________ which courses are available to you.
A look C stare B glance D
glimpse (
31 Mrs Robinson ________ great pride in her cooking.
A gets B finds C has D
takes
32 Sleep is ________ to our health, and lack of it can lead to many illnesses.
A needed C essential B required D
desirable
33 Susan’s been walking around with a _____ look in her eye ever since she met Jeff; it must be love!
A dreamer C dreamed B dreamy D
dreamful
34 A _____ family consists of parents and their children.
A concentrated C solid B single D
nuclear
35 West Ham United _____ a good result away from home at the weekend, despite playing the
second half with only ten men.
A succeeded C achieved B earned D
won
36 Among his colleagues, he was known for being irritable and _____.
A quarrelsome (gây gổ) C quarreling B quarrelful D
quarreler
37 After a six-year relationship, Martha and Billy have decided to ____.
A break the bank (kiếm nhiều tiền) C tie the knot B turn the page
(sang một gia đoạn mới tốt đẹo hơn) D make the grade (có thể làm được)
38 The dog was a little subdued yesterday, but she’s full of _____ this morning.
A sprouts B beans C chips D
berries
39 He _____ on a serious relationship at a very young age; naturally, it ended in tears.
A got C climbed B boarded D embarked
40. The ............ asked the judge to impose a life sentence because of the severity of the crime.
A accuser B critic C prosecutor (công tố viên) D juror (thành viên ban hội
thẩm)
41. Paul's ability to ............ a challenge made him the perfect candidate to head up the new sales
division.
A control B handle C run D order
42 David Sylvester is considered to be a ............ authority (chuyên gia) on modern art.
A leading B first C premier D main
43 The documentary skilfully depicts a nation ............ crisis.
A in B on C under D at
44 It's time the government ............ a stand against (những chính sách phản đối) tax evaders and
began prosecuting them.
A had B took C got D gave
45. I'd like to make ........... for (bồi thường) crashing your car. Let me pay for the repairs.
A improvements B corrections C amends D adjustments
46. The painting's value goes ............ economic measurement; it also has sentimental value.
A far from B ahead of C beyond D outside
47 It's the government's responsibility to ............ for the sick.
A care B treat C guard D cure
48 Sharon ............ the old man when she did some volunteer work at the shelter.
A friend B became friends C made friends D befriended
49 Nathan is taking part in a research ............ on the effects of GM foods.
A job B task C mission D project
50. America holds ............ elections every four years.
A presidential B president C presiding D presided
Part 2. Complete the following sentences with the correct preposition(s) or particle(s)
1. Running ___DOWN___ your classmates certainly doesn’t influence the atmosphere in the class in
any positive way, so I expect you to stop doing that from now on.
2. As far as I know, the ideology of the party doesn’t quite appeal to him and that’s why he’s thinking of
dropping__OUT____ ___OF___ its ranks.(rút lui, rời bỏ)
3. I’d rather we didn’t start at 5 a.m. Honestly speaking, I’m not usually ___AT___ my best early in the
morning.
4. Inside your passport, you should write the name of your next ___ÒF (HỌ HÀNG THÂN
THIẾT)__kin.
5. My father’s going to go ___AT (VERY ANGRY)___the wall when he finds out that I’ve lost the car
keys. .
6. Just say you need me and I am________ hand.
7. Are you still ___UNDER___ an illusion that Mr. Spike will agree to your conditions?
8. Things are beginning to look___UP (BECOME BETTER)____ because we have received the aid.
9. We work together but we aren’t really ___ON (CÓ CHUNG QUAN ĐIỂM)____ the same
wavelength.
10. How are they going to make ____UP_____ ____FOR____ (BÙ ĐẮP) the time they wasted playing
cards in the barracks?
11 Please apply ___IN___ writing to the above address.
12 Linda spends £50 a month ___ON___ cosmetics.
13 "Jeff, could I speak to you ___IN___ private for a moment?"
14 I take ___BACK___ what I said about Shirley not being right for the job; she's perfect.
15 Send ___FOR___ an ambulance, there's been an accident.
16 You'll have to speak to Mr Green ___IN___(ĐÍCH THÂN) person if you have a complaint.
17. James Bond was sent ______ a mission to recover a top secret file.
18 If I were you, I'd send that camera ___BACK___ to the manufacturer.
19 He tried to explain it to me several times, but I just couldn't take it __IN____
20 When in a foreign country, you should always keep ___IN___ mind that you are only a visitor.
Part 3. The following text contains five mistakes. Find the mistakes and write the correct words
in the space provided.
The generation gap refers to the difference in attitudes or behavior between a younger generation
and the older one. The major factor causes (CAUSING) the generation gap is the lack in (OF)
communication between parents and their children. Parents tend to be dominant and not to trust their
children to deal with crises. Also, they keep talking too much about certain problems. That is the
reason why young people seldom reveal their feelings with (TO) their parents. When facing problems,
young people prefer to seek help from their classmates or friends. The above mentioned factor could
lead to a generation gap. In order to abridge the gap between the old generation and the younger one,
mutual understanding is the vital key. The wisest solution would be for parents and their children (TO)
treat each other as friends.
Part 4. Give the correct form of the bracketed word. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
Happy and healthy? Thank your sister
A recent study of families with more than one child concluded that ‘siblings matter even more
than parents do in terms of promoting being kind and generous to others’. The researchers reported
that parents (1- justify) ____JUSTIFIABLY____worry about the apparently constant fighting between
very young siblings because (2- hostile) ____HOSTILITY____ of this kind is connected to bad
behavior outside the family context. However, the flights give young children a chance to learn how to
make up with people after a (3- agree) ____DISAGREEMENT____ and how to regain control of their
(4- emotion) ____EMOTIONS____ and these are skills that come in handy as they grow up. If
parents encourage affection between young siblings, this will make life easier for them when they
reach (5- adolescent) ___NCE_____, because the affection of siblings acts as ‘a big (6- protect)
____PROTECTIVE____ factor’ then. When it comes to delinquent (7- behave)
____BEHAVIORS____outside the home, an absence of affection seems to be a bigger problem than
high levels of conflict'.
And having a sister is especially good for you in this regard, the researchers concluded.
Someone with a sister is less likely to suffer from feeling lonely, unloved or guilty, and feelings of (8-
conscious) ____SELF-CONCIOUSNESS____and fear are also less (9- prevail)
___ING_____among people with sisters. The study found that all siblings have positive effects on
each other, however old they are and whatever their differences in age. However, sisters have the
most positive influence because they are more (10- care) ___CARING_____ and better at discussing
problems.
In Vietam, one of the best places to spend holiday is the romantic highland city called Da Lat, which is
also know for it (1. TRANQUIL) _____ITY_____. First, the superb (2. SCENE) ____ERY_____,
complemented by the pleasant climate all year round, provides a (3. POEM) ___POETIC_______
setting for romance. Just imagine walking among tall of (4. FRAGRANCE) ___NT_______ flowers
at sunset. Second, travelling to Da Lat, people can engage in a wide range of activities. For example,
beautiful gardens and buildings in lovely French (5. COLONY)___IAL_______ architecture located in
quiet (6. NEIGHBOR)_____HOOD_____ offer exciting adventure. People can also stroll along
tree-lined boulevards in the shade of huge pine trees, exploring shops that sell traditional handicrafts
unique to Da Lat. Finally, people visiting Da Lat can enjoy luxury because of its (7.
MODERN)____ITY______. By way of illustration, there are (48. DELIGHT)_____FUL_____ hotels
that have special rooms for them with candles and beautiful decorations. It is also possible for them to
enjoy local specialties to the (9. ACCOMPANY)____IMENT______ of soft music in elegant
restaurants which are open until late at night. In conclusion, Da Lat is the Vietnamese’s first
choicefor a (10. MEMORY) ____ABLE______ holiday.
III. READING
Part 1. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage with one suitable word.
GETTING ON WITH PEOPLE
Most of us have to cope with the everyday world, (1) ____WHETHER____ or not we go out to a full
time job. Even a trip to the supermarket brings us (2) ___UP_____ against people who could easily
upset our equilibrium. There are those who jump the (3) ____CHEQUE____ , bash us with their
trolleys or block the gangways with no thought of those who want to get past. The secret of stress -
free shopping, (4) ____TOGETHER____ with all other aspects of getting along with people, (5)
_____MUST___ surely lie within ourselves.
However considerate you may be yourself, you are constantly faced by tired or neurotic folk you
cannot, or will not, play their (6) ___ROLE_____ in making life as easy and pleasant as possible.
Some people simply do not care how much trouble they cause. They have probably been subjected to
(7) ____SUCH____ unkindness themselves that they get a perverse pleasure (8) ___OUT_____ of
being difficult. The subconsciously believe that they deserve to suffer and they invite friction when
there is no need for it. "I'm not happy," they seem to think, "so why should anyone else (9) _____
___?"
I think we should avoid nervous tension as far as (10) POSSIBLE by disregarding most of the
offensive behavior we encounter in everyday life.
Part 2. Choose the words that best complete the sentences in the text.
The knowledge and eloquence that people (1) _______ through travelling is usually
perceived as the best fulfillment in life. It is the inquisitive human nature that (2) _______people to
seek thrilling experiences and to set out on an exploration trip. Those who travel frequently and to (3)
_______ places benefit from establishing new relationships and (4) _______ a better knowledge about
other cultures and lifestyles.
However, there is a (5) _______ of truth in the assumption that people are prone to
cherishing clichés and unfounded prejudices about other nations and their characteristics. Sometimes,
it is only the first-hand encounter that can help change the (6) _______towards the so-called 'inferior
communities'. This direct contact with a different civilization enables travelers to (7) _______ their
baseless assumptions and get (8) _______with the real concept of life in all four corners of the globe.
(9) _______ question, travelling facilitates friendship and makes it easier for many individuals to
acknowledge the true value of different traditions and customs. Yet, it does not always mean
enjoyment. It may also (10) _______coming close with the atrocities of real existence as well as
becoming aware of the challenges and hardships that other people have to struggle with. Hence, a
true voyage is the one with a good deal of experience to reminisce about, very often combined with
exposure to abhorrent sights and incredible ordeals. The learning to be complete, thus, requires an
ability to observe and analyze the surroundings, both their glamour and brutality.
1. A. purchase B. exact C. gain D. nurture
2. A. entails B. involves C. pursues D. impels
3. A. reverse B. averse C. diverse D. converse
4. A. exacting B. educating C. learning D. acquiring
5. A. speck B. grain C. piece D. tip
6. A. approach B. manner C. outlook (ON) D. prejudice
7. A. cease B. drop(bỏ đi) C. fail D. quit
8. A. informed B. realized C. acquainted (làm quen với) D. defined
9. A. Except B. Beneath C. For D. Beyond (k nghi
ngờ)
10. A. involve B. derive (có đc) C. consist D. enclose
(bao bọc)
List of Headings
i. Some of the things liars really do
ii When do we begin to lie?
iii How wrong is it to lie?
iv Exposing some false beliefs
v Which form of communication best exposes a lie?
vi Do only humans lie?
vii Dealing with known liars
viii A public test of our ability to spot a lie
Paragraph A __vi___
1. Paragraph B __II___
2. Paragraph C __VIII___
3. Paragraph D __IV___
4. Paragraph E __I___
Paragraph F __v___
Questions 5-7: Look at the following statements and the list of experiments below. Match each
statement with the correct experiment, A- C. You may use any letter more than once.
5. Someone who was innocent was blamed for something. __A___
6. Those involved knew they were being filmed. __C___
7. Some instructions were ignored. __B___
List of Experiments
A the gorilla experiment
B the experiment with children
C the TV experiment
Questions 8-10: Complete the sentences below. Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage
for each answer.
8. Filming liars has shown that they do not display ______NERVOUS_________ behaviour.
9. Liars tend to avoid talking about their own ______FEELINGS_________
10. Signs of lying are exposed in people's _______WORDS________ rather than their movements.
IV. WRITING
Rewrite the sentences so that the second sentence has a similar meaning to the first one,
using the word given. Do not change the word given.
1. What you do in your spare time doesn't concern me. BUSINESS
WHAT YOU DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME IS NONE OF MY BUSINESS.
2. He decided that an actor's life was not for him. CUT (BE CUT OUT FOR ST: CÓ KHẢ NĂNG,
PHẨM CHẤT LÀM GÌ)
HE DECIDED THAT HE WASN’T CUT OUT FOR/TO BE AN ACTOR’S LIFE.
3. The Member of Parliament did everything he could to exploit the situation. ADVANTAGE
THE MEM BER OF PARLIAMENT TOOK ADVANTAGE OF EVERYTHING TO EXPLOIT THE
SITUATION.
4. Are you implying that he is a thief? INFER
AM I TO INFER THAT (YOU THINK) HE IS A THIEF?
5. He became famous when his first book was published. PUBLICATION
He became famous ON the publication of his first book.
6. You can stay with us for a few day. (put)
WE CAN PUT YOU UP FOR A FEW DAY
7. They suspended Jackson for the next two matches. (banned)
JACKSON WAS BANNED FROM PLAYING FOR THE NEXT TWO MATCHES
8. Jane bought the expensive coat without thinking about it first. (spur)
On the spur of the moment,Jane bought the expensive coat
9. Everyone played a part in the football team’s success. (contributed)
Everyone contributed to the success of the football team
10. It is highly likely that language conflict will lead to political conflict if one linguistic group blocks the
social mobility of another. (likelihood)
In all likelihoood language conflict will lead to political conflict if one linguistic group blocks the
social mobility of another/ THERE IS EVERY LIKELIHOOD THAT.....