MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh 2 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Tài liệu này tổng hợp lại các phần MCQ đã xuất hiện trên Page và được Admin bổ sung thêm nhiều câu hơn nữa. File gồm 615 câu MCQ được cho đáp án chi tiết, tường tận. Trong quá trình học, nếu có câu nào thắc mắc (về nội dung, về đáp án) thì đừng ngần ngại liên hệ với Page ! (hỏi đáp hoặc góp ý đáp án) Các câu chú trọng, phục vụ 3 mảng rất rõ ràng: Đại Học, HSG và ‗Tìm hiểu sâu‘ (Mục Đại Học: Phần I) (Mục HSG: Phần III) (Mục ‗Tìm hiểu sâu‘: Phần II (phần bài tập Raising The Bar) và phần IV) Mục này sẽ khó và lạ vì các câu trong đề không được xuất hiện phổ biến như 2 mục đầu. Tuy nhiên, nó cũng không quá thách thức và kiến thức lại vô cùng hay và bổ ích! Nhắc nhở bạn học: - Không dùng file cho mục đích buôn bán hay quảng bá - Nếu thấy các trường hợp trên, xin liên hệ với Page - Có thể trích 1 vài câu để đăng lên các diễn đàn hoặc làm phần bài tập (ví dụ như Google biểu mẫu). Điều này mình thấy hợp lệ và hoan nghênh ! Biên soạn và sưu tầm: Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh 3 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh I. PHẦN VDC ĐẠI HỌC (sưu tầm từ nhiều nguồn) Question 1: The new soap opera on Channel 3. ________ new depths in terms of tastelessness. A. fill
- in terms of=regarding=relating to=concerning=when it comes to: khi nói về, liên quan tới … - plumb the depths: to reach the lowest point ~ chạm ngưỡng thấp nhất (plumb the depths of despair) Question 2: Somebody as conceited as Ron needs bringing down a _________ or two. A. step -
bring/take sb down a peg (or two): to show someone that they are not as important as they thought ~ cho thấy rằng ai không quan trọng như họ tưởng Question 3: I have no appetite and I am lethargic. I‘ve been feeling under ________ for ages. A. pair -
below/under par: a, ill: bị ốm b, worse than the usual or expected standard: không đạt tiêu chuẩn Question 4: Victoria went to great _______ to complete a high quality presentation. A. efforts -
go to great pains: cố gắng hết sức Question 5: Frank was informed at the _______ that the assignment would be no easy matter. A. offset -
at/from the outset: ngay từ đầu Question 6: The school playing fields are out of _______ while equipment is being set up for the cricket match. A. bounds -
out of bounds: bị cấm, không được phép cho vào Question 7: Isn‘t packing three suitcases for a weekend away going a bit _______? A. overload -
go overboard: quá lố, quá nhiều Question 8: ― How often do you visit your parents? ― ― _______ so often, even though they live some distance away. ― A. Even -
Every so often: thỉnh thoảng
4 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Question 9: ― Do you think I should ask Andy? ― ― I‘m sure he‘ll be only _______ willing to help you with the project ― A. just -
only too = very Question 10: The professor looked as if he were ________ away in a world of his own. A. yards -
be miles away: không tập trung, vì mải nghĩ ngợi việc khác be miles away, thinking about home. Question 11: I think you _______ a nerve when you mentioned Ralph‘s forthcoming retirement. A. met -
hit/strike/touch a (raw) nerve: làm ai đó buồn bã (vì nhắc đến chủ đề không vui) Question 12: Enjoy your ―Sunwoy‖ cruise, safe in the _______ that everything has been taken care of. A. awareness -
be safe/secure in the knowledge: not worried because you are sure that nothing bad will happen ~ cứ yên tâm rằng Question 13: Were you on the ______ when you said you had resigned from work? A. wagon -
be on the level: đáng tin Question 14: Judging from the noise it is making, the washing machine is on its last ______. A. gasp -
be on its last leg: be in such bad condition that it will soon be unable to work as it should ~ sắp hỏng, tàn tạ, không trụ vững được lâu Question 15: The optician says you have to wear glasses, like it or ______ it. A. jump -
like it or lump it: không thích cũng phải chấp nhận Question 16: Sally was laying it on ______ when she said that Tom was the best singer she had ever heard. A. fine -
lay it on a bit thick/ lay it on thick: tán thưởng/ca ngợi ai nhiều quá
5 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Question 17: his friends and family left him in the ______ when he went bankrupt. A. church -
leave sb in the lurch: bỏ mặc ai lúc hoạn nạn Question 18: I‘ll reserve ________ on Ben Shipley‘s latest novel until I‘ve read it. A. condemnation -
reserve sb’s judgment (on something): to not give your opinion about something until a later time when you have more information ~ không nhận xét cái gì cho đến khi mình hiểu rõ về nó Question 19: You will be putting your life on the ________ if you take up skydiving. A. line -
put your life on the line: liều mạng Question 20: After making several bad business deals, the company was losing money hand over ______. A. finger -
hand over fist: if you make or lose money hand over fist, you make or lose a lot of money very quickly ~ (kiếm tiền) nhanh chóng; (ném tiền) qua cửa sổ Question 21: For busy people in today‘s society, lifestyle management is gaining _____. A. points -
gain ground: trở nên phổ biến Question 22: The art teacher gave the children a free ______ in their creative compositions. A. offer -
a free hand: permission to make your own decisions about how you want to do something ~ quyền tự do làm gì, tự quyết định Question 23: We at Buyrite throw down the _______ to competitors to match us for price, quality and service. A. gauntlet -
throw down the gauntlet: to invite someone to fight or compete with you Question 24: The teacher was adamant and stuck to his _______ about the date of the final exam. A. weapons -
stick to one’s guns: kiên định
6 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Question 25: It was only when he had been unemployed for six month that Neil‘s situation hit _____. A. base -
hit home: to cause you to realize exactly how unpleasant or difficult something is ~ khiến ai hiểu, nhận ra chính xác mức độ của vấn đề gì Question 26: It was ______ justice for Ted to receive a parking fine when he was at the doctor‘s. A. poetic -
rough justice: bất công Question 27: The new political party came to the ______ after the general election. A. fore -
come to the fore: trở nên nổi bật, quan trọng Question 28: On the eighth day of the strike, the Minister _______ fit to make a statement. A. appeared -
see fit to do sth: đồng ý làm gì, thấy làm thế là tốt, cần thiết Question 29: Once at the skating rink, Ivan was allowed to skate to his heart‘s ______. A. happiness -
to one’s heart’s content: bao lâu tùy thích, tẹt ga Question 30: Many forest-______ animals were killed in the fire. A. settling -
forest-dwelling (adj): sống ở trong rừng Question 31: This lovely new dress fits like a _______. A. glove -
fit like a glove: vừa khít Question 32: During pioneer days a lot of land in the United States was up for _____. A. gain -
up for grabs: có sẵn Question 33: I was thrilled to meet Ed Sheeran in the ______ when I sat next to him at the stadium. A. meat -
in the flesh: bằng xương bằng thịt
7 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Question 34: Despite her poor exam results, Alice put a _______ face on the situation. A. tough -
put a brave face on sth: kiên cường, dũng cảm đối mặt Question 35: After buying an expensive new penthouse, Marianna was flat _____. A. shattered -
be flat broke: rỗng túi Question 36: Our firm is so successful because it is at the cutting _______ of computer technology. A. limit -
at the cutting edge of sth: ở giai đoạn tân tiến, hiện đại nhất Question 37: It‘s fifteen years since Timothy worked in Holland and his Dutch is pretty now ______. A. stale -
rusty (adj): (ngôn ngữ) tệ do lâu không dùng -) cần tập luyện thêm Question 38: Add the essence ________ until the teaspoonful is beaten into the mixture. A. drop by drop -
inch by inch: từng chút một Question 39: It was during my stay in India that I ______ taste for very hot curry. A. gained -
acquire a taste for sth: bắt đầu thích cái gì mà lúc đầu không thích Question 40: If the terrorists are not sent to prison, there will be a public ______. A. attack -
public outcry: sự phẫn nộ công chúng Question 41: They said they could order it for me because they didn‘t have my size in _______. A. shop -
in stock: trong kho hàng Question 42: The government has declared a state of _______ after yesterday‘s earthquake. A. crisis
- state of emergency: tình trạng khẩn cấp - declare a state of emergency: ban bố luật lệ để phòng chống tình trạng khẩn cấp 8 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Question 43: This course _______ no previous knowledge of the subject. A. assembles -
to assume: giả định, coi như là, nghiễm nhiên là (mặc dù không có dấu hiệu nhất định) -) cái khóa học này sẽ dạy lại từ đầu; họ mặc định là học sinh chưa có kiến thức gì hết Question 44: The nurse took his ________ and checked that he was comfortable. A. heat -
take one’s temperature: lấy nhiệt độ Question 45: Let me ______ the bill before we leave this restaurant. A. arrange -
settle the bill: thanh toán hóa đơn Question 46: He criticised her in the meeting and I‘m afraid she‘s really taken it to _______. A. heart -
take sth to heart: để tâm, ghi nhớ cái gì (trò đùa, lời khuyên,...) Question 47: Mr Discontent wanted to complain to the waiter but was afraid of making a(n) _______. A. act -
make a scene: gây ra tiếng ồn, phiền hà (chỗ đông người) Question 48: ― Were you told to get dinner ready? ― ― No, I did it of my own _____.‖ A. desire -
of my own accord: tự làm, không nhờ ai Question 49: If you have a minor illness, it‘s usually better just to let the nature take its ______. A. course -
let nature take its course: để tự khỏi, để tự nhiên Question 50: He took ______ with many of the points she made, claiming they were incorrect. A. exception -
take issue with: phản đối, không đồng ý Question 51: You just never lift a _______ to help me - I have to do everything myself! A. shoulder -
never lift a finger: không động tay làm 1 chút nào
9 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Question 52: I won‘t act in films that are too violent - I _______ the line at that. A. paint -
draw the line at sth: không chấp nhận Question 53: Everything included, the cost of our new living room came to a _______ total of 10000. A. full -
grand total: tổng cộng Question 54: Suddenly I understood perfectly and everything fell ______ place. A. down -
fall into place: trở nên sáng tỏ Question 55: Mr Wellbred went to a school which _______ good manners and self-discipline. A. blossomed -
cultivate: nuôi dưỡng, phát triển (tính cách) Question 56: Falling the final exam was a big _______ to my hopes. A. band
- a blow to sth: 1 nỗi bất hạnh đối với - deal a blow to sth: gây tổn hại đến cái gì
Question 57: Unfortunately, state schools don‘t have much in the ______ of sports facilities compared to private schools. A. part -
not much in the way of: không có nhiều (cái gì) Question 58: Tom handed in the test and awaited the results ________. A. in the same breath
- with bated breath: hồi hộp Question 59: Waiting outside the examination room, I trembled with _______. A. comprehension
- tremble with: run bần bật - apprehension: lo lắng = worry 10 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Question 60: Investors have taken _______ from the improving economic situation. A. consolation -
take heart from: cảm thấy tự hào, hạnh phúc vì … Question 61: The teacher told us to learn the irregular verbs _______ heart. A. to -
learn sth (off) by heart: học thuộc Question 62: Police blamed a small hooligan _______ in the crowd for the violence which occured. A. constituent -
hooligan element: phần tử côn đồ Question 63: The police car raced down the street with the _______ blaring. A. siren
- siren: còi báo động - blare: kêu tiếng om sòm
Question 63: The government is making little ______ in its fight to beat inflation. A. forward -
make headway: to begin to succeed Question 64: Just think! Next month you‘ll be _______ and it seems like only yesterday you were a baby. A. in your teens
- in one’s teens: trong độ tuổi thanh xuân Question 65: ―Another cup of coffee?‖ - ―No, but thanks _______‖ A. not at all
- thanks all the same: dù sao thì cũng cảm ơn nhiều - all the same ~ despite what has just been said ~ dù sao thì cũng
It rained every day of our holiday - but we had a good time all the same. Question 66: If you know when you‘re coming back, it would be better to buy a(n) ______ ticket. A. first-class -
return ticket: vé khứ hồi
11 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Question 67: The scientist wanted to ______ himself from the controversy following the failure of the experiment. A. drive -
distance oneself from sth ~ tách biệt bản thân, tránh xa khỏi tình huống nào Question 68: He hired a ______ to try to follow her everywhere she went. A. private investigator
- private investigator: thám tử riêng Question 69: Greg has, to all intents and ______, finished his degree course, with the exception of his final dissertation. A. purposes -
to all intents and purposes: in all the most important ways ~ hoàn toàn gần như Question 70: Before they opened the new factory, a lot of the young people round here were ______ the dole. A. in -
on the dole: sống vào trợ cấp thất nghiệp Question 71: People sometimes use baseball _______ as weapons. A. clubs -
baseball bat: gậy bóng chày Question 72: When I entered the room, the children were _______ over the last orange. A. consulting -
squabble over sth: tranh cãi Question 73: We used to _______ all sorts of things when our parents went out. A. get through to
- get up to sth: to do something, often something that other people would disapprove of ~ nghịch ngợm Question 74: If I don‘t write you a note to say you have a doctor‘s appointment, the teacher will think you are playing _______. A. truant -
play truant ~ trốn học -) ĐÁP ÁN
12 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh - play the fool ~ làm trò hề - play for time ~ to delay until you are ready ~ câu giờ - play hard to get ~ làm bộ làm tịch; làm kiêu, giữ giá Question 75: This is an exciting book which _______ new ground in educational research. A. breaks -
break new/fresh ground: to do something completely different or you do something in a completely different way Question 76: The tutorial system at Oxford and Cambridge is the _______ of many universities. A. sorrow -
be the envy of: to have good qualities or advantages that people admire very much and would like to have themselves Question 77: Jane said she could not _______ the information given in the lecture. A. accumulate -
absorb: hấp thụ (kiến thức) -) tiếp thu kiến thức Question 78: The smell of the burnt cabbage was so _______ that it spread to every room. A. pervasive -
pervasive: tỏa khắp, tràn ngập Question 79: Mr Horrid was a terrible teacher and obviously not _______ for teaching. A. cut in -
be cut out for sth: hợp với cái gì Question 80: Prof. Silver was the most effective speaker and his audience seemed to ______ on his every word. A. catch -
hang on sb’s every word: to listen very carefully or closely to sb Question 81: Don‘t tell me your name again. It‘s _______. A. off my chest
- on the tip of my tongue: about to be said if you can remember it (hiện tại chưa nhớ nhưng có cảm giác thân quen, sắp nhớ ra) 13 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Question 82: The little country hotel served them a meal fit for ______. A. a king -
fit for a king: good enough even for a king ~ very good Question 83: Miss Diligent did nine hours‘ ______ studying a day for her exam. A. solid -
solid: continuing for a period of time without stopping ~ liên tiếp, không ngừng nghỉ (thời gian) Question 84: It is possible to ______ out of the pension scheme if you do not wish to participate. A. back -
opt out of sth ~ to choose not to be part of an activity or to stop being involved in it ~ không tham gia vào (sự kiện nào) -) rời bỏ Question 85: It takes time to get a financial system up and _______ after the introduction of a new currency. A. running -
be up and running: starting to work correctly Question 86: When my new motor kept breaking down, I knew I‘d been taken for a _____ by the second-hand car salesman. A. drive -
be taken for a ride ~ bị lừa Question 87: It was a hot summer day and ice scream salesmen were doing a ____ trade. A. busy -
do a roaring trade: to sell a lot of goods very quickly Question 88: The audience were in ______ as they watched the latest Aykebourne comedy. A. stitches -
be in stitches: if you are in stitches, you are laughing a lot Question 89: Don‘t mention work to Ray, as it‘s a sore ______ with him at the moment. A. finger -
sore point: a subject that someone prefers not to talk about because it makes them angry or embarrassed 14 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Question 90: The opposition will be elected into government at the next election, without a ______ of a doubt. A. shadow -
without a shadow of a doubt: không chút mảy may, nghi ngờ ---) hoàn toàn chắc chắn Question 91: The new model of car is the _______ in driving luxury. A. penultimate -
be the ultimate in: the greatest or most extreme form or example of (something) Question 92: My husband told me in no _______ terms that I would have to economise on household expenses. A. unsure -
in no uncertain terms: very clearly and often unkindly Question 93: They were given to ______ that there would be no tax increase, but after the election taxes went up. A. know -
give someone to understand (that): to tell someone something, or to make them think that something is true Question 94: It‘s hard to get back into the _______ of things after a long holiday. A. pace -
get into the swing of it/things: to start to understand, enjoy, and be active in something Question 95: Noisy parties are really not my _______. A. scene -
not my scene: not something one enjoys or is interested in Question 96: In ______ did I knock on the huge oak door, for nobody answered. A. vane -
In vain: vô ích Question 97: Investors were caught _______ by the sharp drop in share prices. A. undecided -
catch/take sb unawares: if something catches you unawares or takes you unawares, it happens when you are not expecting it 15 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Question 98: They were planning, ________ to Hilary, to throw a surprise party for her. A. unaware -
unbeknown to sb: without that person knowing about it Question 99: Peter was heartbroken when Sue _______ his offer of marriage so cruelly. A. spurned -
spurn (v): từ chối, bác bỏ (because you feel that thing or person is not worth having) Question 100: Chris was ______ between buying a new house and going on a round-the-world cruise. A. pulled -
be torn between sth and sth: lưỡng lự giữa cái gì với cái gì Question 101: Where do you think his new enthusiasm _______ from? A. springs -
spring from: bắt nguồn từ Question 102: The problem with international price comparisons is that it is very difficult indeed to compare ______ with like. A. same -
compare like with like: compare two things that are similar Question 103: Take your umbrella, just in case - it‘s better to be _______ than sorry. A. safe -
better safe than sorry: said when you think it is best not to take risks even when it seems boring or difficult to be careful Question 104: Take your mobile phone with you, just to be on the ______ side. A. sunny -
(just) to be on the safe side: (chỉ) để cho an toàn Question 105: You really should buy a DVD player. You have to move with the ______. A. times -
move with the times: to change and become more modern, because attitudes or fashions are changing Question 106: We all wish you luck as you ______ on a new career. A. move -
embark on/upon sth (formal): to start something new or important
16 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Question 107: When I took over the business I got more than I ______. A. asked after -
more than you bargained for: more than one expected to encounter, experience, deal with, etc. Question 108: Authorities plan to limit cash deposits of dollars at bank counters as a measure against money ______. (money laundering: rửa tiền) A. washing
Question 109: Your son has the _______ of a fine musician. A. makings -
have (all) the makings of sth: to seem likely to develop into something ~ có tố chất của Question 110: I hope that this punishment will ______ you a lesson. A. learn -
teach sb a lesson: to show someone, as a result of experience, what should not be done in the future ~ dạy ai 1 bài học Question 111: ―I don‘t believe you! You‘ve having me ______!‖ said Jack. A. out -
have sb on: lừa ai Question 112: He found that the test was child‘s ______. A. matches -
be child’s play: to be very easy ~ trò trẻ con Question 113: James never shows his emotions; no matter what happens, he always keeps a stiff upper ______. A. mouth -
keep a stiff upper lip: do not show their feelings when they are upset ~ cam chịu, nhẫn nhịn; không thể hiện cảm xúc Question 114: After three hours of walking in the hot summer sun, we were _____ for a drink. A. sighing -
be gasping for sth: to want or need something very much Question 115: You dropped it down the stairs? You‘re lucky it is still in one _____ ! A. whole -
be in one piece: not damaged ~ vẫn nguyên vẹn, không tổn hại, hư hỏng
17 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Question 116: We knew the concert was sold out, but we still went to the stadium ______ the off-chance that someone might want to sell us their tickets. A. with -
on the off-chance that: if you do something on the off chance, you do it hoping for a particular result, although you know it is not likely Question 117: Fresh fruit juice is better for you than ______ drinks. A. fuzzy -
fizzy drink: nước uống có ga, nước ngọt Question 118: My mother had to take private pupils in order to _____ her salary as a teacher. A. augment -
augment: gia tăng (thu nhập) Question 119: I can make ______ a bed in the space room if you‘d like to stay the night. A. out -
make up the bed: to prepare a bed for one to sleep in by fitting, arranging, or tidying the bedclothes on it Question 120: A university professor‘s view is rarely that of the man in the ______. A. bus -
the man in the street: a man or men who think like most other people Question 121: I expect all of you to be here ten minutes before the examination begins, without ______. A. fail -
without fail: không có ngoại lệ Question 122: You completely misunderstood my instructions; you got hold of the wrong end of the ______. A. line -
get (hold of) the wrong of the stick: to not understand a situation correctly Question 123: Margaret is very ______ up and thinks she is superior to her classmates. A. fed -
stuck up (adj): too proud and considering yourself to be very important 18 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Question 124: I can‘t make anything ______ his writing. A. from -
make something, anything, etc. of sth/sb: to have an impression or an understanding about something ~ có ấn tượng, hiểu ra cái gì ● mở rộng: make enough, much, more, etc. of sth: to give a particular level of value or importance to something You should make more of your computer skills on the application form. Question 125: The whole story was a ______ of her imagination. A. figment -
be a figment of one’s imagination: sth imagined or created by your mind ~ sản phẩm của trí tưởng tượng Question 126: David decided that smoking was ruining his health and so gave it up for ______. A. all -
for good: permanently Question 127: The success of the national team has led to a ______ interest in the sport. A. renewed -
renewed: begun or happening again Question 128: What ______ of car does your mum drive? A. name -
make (n): a type of product or the name of the company that made it Question 129: Joe told me a joke today but I didn‘t ______ it at all. A. bring -
get it: to understand or comprehend something. Question 130: Why don‘t you ____ the queue while I go and get some cash out of the machine? A. enter -
join the queue: đứng vào xếp hàng >< jump the queue: chen lấn Question 131: The coat was going for a ______, reduced from $100 to $20. A. flower -
go for a song: được bán rất rẻ Question 132: Her room is comfortable but rather on the small ______. A. angle
19 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh - be on the small/large/etc. side: too large, small, etc. for a particular purpose Question 133: The salesman informed me that if I buy something on ______ then I can send it back if I am dissatisfied. A. agreement -
buy sth on approval: mua hàng nhưng có thể trả lại Question 134: Nga is very modest, always _______her success. A. keeping down -
play down sth: to make something seem less important or less bad than it really is ~ làm giảm nhẹ mức độ của cái gì Question 135: In this game, the players _______ it in turns to throw the dice. A. have -
take it in turns to do sth = take turns to do sth: lần lượt làm gì Question 136: Let face _____ - we are destroying the environment and we need to do something now. A. facts -
face facts: used for saying that someone has to accept the truth, although it is unpleasant Question 137: Nam: " I'm having some friends over for lunch this Saturday. Would you like to join us?" Huong:"______________________". A. Can I take a rain check?
- take a rain check (on sth): used to tell someone that you cannot accept an invitation now, but would like to do so at a later time ~ biết thế Question 138: ―Get out of my garden, you nasty creatures!‖ the man shouted, shaking his ______ at the children. A. ear -
shake one’s fist at: dứ/giơ nắm đấm (về phía ai) Question 139: The witness ______ the statement made by the accused man. A. agreed -
corroborate (v): to add proof to an account, statement, idea, etc. with new information ~ làm chứng, chứng thực; làm vững thêm (lý lẽ, ý kiến...) 20 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Question 140: I wish you‘d let me speak for myself and not ______ the words out of my mouth. A. grab -
take the words out of sb's mouth: to say something that another person was just about to say or was thinking Question 141: Mary looked as if she hadn‘t a ______ what Prof. Brown was talking about. A. guess -
not have a clue/have no clue: to be completely unable to guess, understand, or deal with something Question 142: Ms Stickyfinger was charged with _______ the funds of the organization. A. mislaying -
misappropriate: biển thủ Question 143: With unemployment at a record level, retraining programmes would ______ off in the long run. A. pay -
pay off: if something you have done pays off, it is successful Question 144: It‘s time we bought some new furniture. Look at these chairs. They‘re ______ to pieces. A. pulling -
go/fall to pieces: if someone goes to pieces, they become so upset that they cannot control their feelings or think clearly Question 145: Having ______ my vote, I left the polling station. A. cast -
cast a/your vote: to vote ~ bỏ phiếu Question 146: His poor handling of the business _______ on negligence. A. neared -
border on sth: to come very close to being something, especially a strong or unpleasant emotion or quality ~ gần giống với (tính chất gì) Question 147: Mr. Average was just a run-of-the-_______ worker. A. road -
run-of-the-mill: ordinary and not special or exciting in any way
21 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh 22 Question 148: Everyone will tell you that becoming a parent is challenging, but you never really know what that means until you learn about it the _______ way. A. long -
learn something the hard way: to discover what you need to know through experience or by making mistakes ~ học qua kinh nghiệm và trải nghiệm Question 149: Karl Kani, who was a black American designer, was the first to ______ the trend of merging hip hop with fashion. A. leak -
set the trend: to do something new that becomes popular Question 150: I‘ve sent you this month‘s report via e-mail and have also included some other statistics for good ______. A. method -
for good measure: in addition SYN: into the bargain Bảng đáp án: 1C 2D 3D 4C 5D 6A 7C 8C 9B 10 D 11D 12C 13C 14B 15D 16D 17A 18C 19A 20C 21D 22D 23A 24D 25C 26C 27A 28D 29C 30D 31A 32C 33C 34B 35D 36B 37D 38B 39B 40D 41C 42B 43B 44C 45C 46A 47D 48B 49A 50B 51C 52C 53D 54C 55D 56D 57D 58C 59B 60C 61C 62B 63A 64A 65C 66C 67C 68A 69A 70D 71C 72C 73C 74A 75A 76D 77B 78A 79D 80C 81D 82A 83A 84C 85A 86B 87B 88A 89C 90A 91B 92B 93C 94D 95A 96C 97B 98C 99A 100C 101A 102B 103A 104B 105A 106 B 107 D 108 B 109 A 110 B 111 B 112 C 113 B 114 D 115B 116B 117C 118A 119D 120B 121 A 122 D 123 C 124 D 125 A 126 C 127 A 128 D 129 B 130D 131C 132B 133C 134C 135D 136 A 137 A 138 D 139 C 140 C 141 B 142 B 143 A 144 B 145A 146D 147B 148D 149B 150C MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh 23 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh II. BÀI TẬP CỦA RAISING THE BAR (đáp án chi tiết đã được đề cập thông qua các câu thành ngữ trong sách) Practice 1 Question 1: Marry wonders whether to go camp with her friends or to stay at home in order to prepare for her final composition. She is on the horns of ______. A. predicament
Question 2: The material is not suitable for an academic book or for a popular one. It falls between two ______. A. tools
Question 3: The protagonist was between a ______ and a hard place when he had to choose between his future or his wife. A. pillar
Question 4: The director is caught in a double ______ because whether he fires the employee or lets her off, he still gets blamed. A. hole
Question 5: Customers are ______ for choice when buying a new car. A. spoilt
Question 6: As a company, we're at a ______. We can continue business as usual, or we can take a risk and try to grow. A. byways
Question 7: I'm ______ between hiding the truth or coming clean about it. A. broken
Question 8: Since there's been talk of layoffs, I've been walking a _____ at work to prove how valuable I am. A. tight ship
Question 9: I'm in something of a cleft ______ — whatever I do, I'll upset someone. A. stick
Question 10: She‘s in a bit of a(n) ______ about which of the jobs to accept. A. uncertainty
24 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Practice 2 Question 1: She worked her fingers to the ______ to bring home the bacon. She is a breadwinner. A. chin
Question 2: I know you're disappointed, but you need to roll up your ______ and redouble your efforts. A. socks
Question 3: You'll do well at school if you just keep your nose to the ______. A. whetstone
Question 4: You're going to have to really put your ______ to the wheel if you want to pass your final exams. A. leg
Question 5: He's been working ______ a vengeance over the past few weeks to make up for lost time. A. for
Question 6: Students pulled out all the ______ for their final exams. A. halts
Question 7: She left no stone ______ in her search for her wedding present - a diamond ring. A. unreturned
Question 8: I gave composition my best ______, but I just don't think I can obtain a good comment from my professor. A. blast
Question 9: I only fire on all ______ after I've had my coffee. A. cylinders
Question 10: If you don't start __________ around here, you're fired. A. shirking your duties
25 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Practice 3 Question 1: Tim had been burying his head in the ______ about the problem. A. ground
Question 2: By invoking testosterone a man can ______ responsibility for his own behaviour. A. abduct
Question 3: If you _____ your responsibilities/duties now, the situation will be much harder to deal with next month. A. stand over
Question 4: I tried to draw a _____ over my inexperience so that the recruiter would seriously consider me for the job. A. blanket
Question 5: He refused to face the _____ over his inappropriate words. A. tune
Question 6: You were in charge of that project, so don't try to _____. A. make headway
Question 7: Providing homeless people with somewhere to stay when the weather is cold only _____ the problem, it doesn't solve it. A. skim through
C skate over
Question 8: He _____ a blind eye to the problem and pretended that everything was fine. A. twisted
Question 9: She thinks you started that rumor about her—that's why she's been giving you the cold _____ all day. A. eye
Question 10: His friends ran away and he was left holding the _____. A. fire
26 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Practice 4 Question 1: Some of the blame ______ with the government, which has caused anxiety among people. A. comes
Question 2: For my money, Anna has reached a wrong conclusion but ______ no fault of her own. A. for
Question 3: Any attempt to ______ blame so many years after the incident is pointless A. allocate
Question 4: No one should be looking to ______ the blame on others. A. affix
Question 5: So, because I lost the contract, I am supposed to fall on my ______ or something? A. blade
27 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Practice 5 Question 1: A feeling of _____ resentment led to angry exchanges between the teams. A. teeming
Question 2: Students are up in _____ over plans to postpone the school trip. A. limbs
Question 3: I know you're upset, but there's no point ______ into a rage like that. It was just an honest mistake. A. rushing
Question 4: The noise stemming from your radio really sets my ______ on edge. A. teeth
Question 5: What are you going to get out of him if you ______ him up the wrong way? A. brush
Question 6: Don't get in my ______ today because I don't have the patience for it! A. nerves
Question 7: He tends to __________ when people disagree with him. A. come to his senses
Question 8: That's the second time this week he's eaten my lunch. I ought to ______ his neck! A. twist
Question 9: I was so embarrassed when Danny started ______ a tantrum in the grocery store. A. heaving
Question 10: He looked ______at Mary as if it had all been her fault. A. swords
Question 11: We didn't want to put the cat among the ______, so we decided not to mention the bomb threat until we knew for certain that it was legitimate. A. dogs
28 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Question 12: The way you kids deliberately disobey me makes me hot under the ______! A. choker
Question 13: The disrespect he showed our professor during class made my ______ rise so badly. A. hackles
Question 14: He was ______ at the mouth with rage. A. creaming
Question 15: ______ frayed at Thanksgiving when Uncle Stu and Aunt Marsha started arguing about politics. A. Moods
29 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Practice 6 Question 1: I think he's taken a ______to your friend at first sight. A. gloss
Question 2: We finally have the full group assembled, so let's make ______while the sun shines and get this thing done. A. straw
Question 3: You can't ______ rainbows your whole life—you need to pick a stable career and start being an adult. A. pursue
Question 4: Even if you are rich, you should save some money for a ______ day. (ĐH KHỐI D 2010) A. rainy
Question 5: You'll be as right as ______ as soon as you are back in your own home with your baby. A. rain
Question 6: The heavy traffic congestion really rained on my ______. I can't turn up in time. A. demonstration
Question 7: I bumped into my old friends in a coffee shop and spent all night ______ the breeze. A. firing
Question 8: If mom gets ______ of this prank we're planning, we'll be grounded for the rest of the summer. A. smell
Question 9: My father threw ______ to the wind and bought the most expensive car. A. attention
30 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Question 10: Judy has just won a full scholarship to one of the most prestigious universities in the country; she must be now on cloud nine. (ĐH 2018) A. incredibly optimistic B. obviously delighted C. extremely panicked D. desperately sad Question 11: With all that money, you could do whatever you want. ______ for the moon, kiddo! A. Stretch
Question 12: His album went down a ______, as a rule. A. downpour
Question 13: I didn't mean to steal your ______, but I just had to tell your mom about your promotion. A. thunder
Question 14: Investors are faced with the ______storm of slowing economic growth, rising prices and an unstable housing market. A. perfect
Question 15: Take care that your love for him doesn't _____ your judgment. A. cloud
31 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Practice 7 Question 1: The spring flowers in this part of the country are truly a joy to ______. A. witness
Question 2: I've been in a ______ of delight ever since I got engaged—I just can't stop looking at my ring! A. carriage
Question 3: Her computer crashed an hour ago and she's lost a morning's work - she's not a happy ______ at the moment. A. vacationist
Question 4: Children had a ______ of a time in the entertainment center. A. shark
Question 5: The bunch of flowers we gave her really ______ her day. A. caused
Question 6: I was tickled ______ with homemade chocolate chip cookies from my neighbors. A. pink
Question 7: I always have so much fun when Katie's around—she's totally a ______ of laughs! A. vessel
Question 8: We ______ our eyes on the colors of the autumn landscape. A. cast
Question 9: Everyone had a ______ at the party and didn't come home until 2 a.m. It really made our days. A. gun
Question 10: The whole team was ______ at winning the competition. A. up in the arms
32 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Practice 8 Question 1: Eating healthy food and exercising regularly is a(n) ______ for longevity. A. ingredient
Question 2: In 1970 he became an ______ success in America. A. overtime
Question 3: My business was a ______ success in the 1980s and '90s, but the advent of the Internet rendered my services obsolete. A. roaring
Question 4: You may become a millionaire someday. Every ______. has his day. A. cat
Question 5: The government is hoping that a massive reinvestment in the city's infrastructure will ______ success for its economy. A. signify
Question 6: Betsy is such a talented singer that I'm sure she'll have the world __________ one day. A. under her thumbs B. at her feet C. in her hands D. below her eyes Question 7: The company's stock was _____ high after the merger. A. riding
Question 8: While she ______ through her maths exams, he struggled. A. floated
Question 9: They've recently made some _______ in their search for a cure. A. byways
Question 10: Everyone is ______ their smoke to see how they do in the competition. A. observing
33 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Practice 9 Question 1: I try to stay well informed so I don't end up ______ on thin ice when the teacher asks me a question. A. skating
Question 2: I don't know why I should put my head on the ______ for Joan. A. stone
Question 3: We have to go for ______ with this marketing campaign if we want our product launch to be successful. A. ruined
Question 4: I don't usually go on blind dates, but I took a ______ in the dark and agreed to meet Sarah's friend for dinner. A. jump
Question 5: Stop betting the ______ on these horse racing. A. farm
Question 6: The Aguilar brothers perform 25 feet above the arena on the high _____. A. string
Question 7: Of course he's taking out his motorcycle in the pouring rain—he's always _____ with death. A. spinning
Question 8: I think he's chancing his ______by dumping his life savings into yet another bizarre money-making scheme. A. finger
Question 9: Henry thinks this medicine will cure his short-sightedness. A drowning man will clutch at a _______. A. hay
Question 10: No one wants to _________ and predict an outcome. A. put his head on the line
34 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Practice 10 Question 1: Please don't take my sister to a haunted house on Halloween—she's afraid of her own ______. A. voice
Question 2: The screams coming from the old, dark house made my blood run ______. A. hot
Question 3: I was a ______ of nerves before the driving test started. A. barrel
Question 4: I wouldn't ask Robert to do a report if you need it urgently—he can't stand the ______. A. pace
Question 5: It's not going to win any awards, but the film certainly kept us on the edge of our ______ from start to finish. A. bench
Question 6: I tried a dating agency once, but got my fingers badly ______ – I‘ll never do it again A. injured
Question 7: Our hearts were in our _______ as we waited for them to announce the winner. A. hands
Question 8: Put on a sweater – you‘re shaking like a ______! A. page
Question 9: We felt like we just couldn't control our teenager's behavior any longer, so we sent him to a prison boot camp to scare him ______. A. straight
Question 10: He was still on pins and needles waiting for his directors' decision about the job. A. face to face
35 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Practice 11 Question 1: Stop lying through your ______ —we have evidence that you were here the night of the crime. A. face
Question 2: The whole report was nothing but a ______ of lies. A. flesh
Question 3: Stop trying to pull the ______ over my eyes! What were you two fighting about just now ? A. wool
Question 4: Everyone ______ the truth about their skills and experiences when they apply for new jobs. A. sweeps
Question 5: You paid too much - I think he pulled a ______ one on you. A. quick
Question 6: I love pulling my sister's ______ —it's almost too easy to fool her. A. weight
Question 7: My little brother has no aspirations of going to college—he'd much rather ______ smoke with his friends all day. A. gust
Question 8: If you keep up this ______ business, you're going to have detention next week, too! A. monkey
Question 9: I discovered that my boss had been ______ with the truth when she said that the company was making money. A. frugal
Question 10: You have to take what he says with __________. A. a pinch of salt
36 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Practice 12 Question 1: His explanation has the ______ of truth. A. circle
Question 2: The class managed to keep the party a secret until Lorraine, unable to control herself any longer, spilled the ______. A. grains
Question 3: He realized honesty is the best ______ and told them what really happened to their car. A. scheme
Question 4: I know I said I wanted to go out to the bars tonight, but if truth ______ told, I'd rather just stay home and watch a movie. A. be
Question 5: The book reveals the ______ truth about their marriage. A. bare
Question 6: There wasn't a ______ of truth in what he said. A. ray
D.pinch Question 7: I expected that big company to try to take advantage of us, but so far all of their dealings with us have been ______ board. A. above
Question 8: Sometimes in business it‘s not great to wear your heart on your ______. A. table
Question 9: Did you see that story about the gorilla making a pet of a mouse? Truth really is stranger than ______. A. novel
Question 10: When training a new employee, I __________ my expectations, so that they're not surprised by anything down the road. A. make a clean sweep of
37 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Practice 13 Question 1: They ended up in the same case study group and _______ immediately. A. make it off
Question 2: It can be difficult to ______ up a conversation with a complete stranger. A. establish
Question 3: He won't lose his job -- he has plenty of friends in high ______. A. places
Question 4: Simran is looking for a loyal friend, not a ______ friend. A. fair-weather
Question 5: Our company has survived through _______, and we'll be able to get through this ordeal as well. A. odds and ends
Question 6: I'm sure she tells Ruth everything we say - they're as thick as ______. A. burglars
Question 7: Can you please bury the _______ and make up with your sister already? I can't take the constant fighting. A. dagger
Question 8: In an attempt to clear the ______, Mills has planned a meeting with employees to discuss the issue. A. dust
Question 9: My grandparents have been married for over 50 years and they still get along ______! A. runningly
Question 10: I'm glad you finally got to meet my brother—I knew you two would get on like a house on ______. A. ice
38 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Practice 14 Question 1: I did have surgery a few months ago, but I'm as fit as a ______ now. A. monkey
Question 2: After getting some sleep, I was as fresh as a ______. A. broccoli
Question 3: Getting a poor performance review was a bitter ______ to swallow, but it made me a better worker. A. pill
Question 4: My dad is ______ under the knife on Thursday to try and clear the blockage in his heart. A. coming
Question 5: Their amazing video of the project has now gone ___ with millions of views. A. viral
Question 6: A short nap is just what the ___ ordered. You'll feel refreshed in no time. A. engineer
Question 7: Despite a few ______ problems, the car has been a great success. A. legging
Question 8: Unfortunately the cover will need to be redesigned. The error in the image sticks out like a sore ______. A. finger
Question 9: Bill is always excluding me from things, so I'm going to _______ and not invite him to my party. A. give him a dose of his own medicine
Question 10: The chief's unexpected praise really gave my floundering project ________. A. a shot in the neck
39 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Practice 15 Question 1: None of the editors liked the new policies, so they all jumped ______ as soon as other jobs opened up. A. ship
Question 2: I lost my ______ of thought when you interrupted me. A. boat
Question 3: If you like casual yet elegant clothes, then this collection should be right up your ______. A. way
Question 4: The new opening act turned out to be just the ______ for the variety show—they were a hit! A. paper
Question 5: We need to _______ our tracks before someone traces the bank robbery back to us. A. hide
Question 6: I know you want to get this project over and done with, but ______ your jets and do the work carefully. A. calm
Question 7: Organizing the event was really stressful, but it was pretty ______ sailing on the day. A. smooth
Question 8: Our manager never hesitates to throw an underling under the ______ when something goes wrong in the office. A. bus
Question 9: She was very frustrated, but didn't say anything because she didn‘t want to ______ the boat. A. shake
40 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Question 10: Every so often, Claire has ______ feet and sets off for a foreign destination. A. ticklish
Question 11: Sorry for the delay, folks. I think we're ready to get the show on the ______. A. way
Question 12: When I was trying to become a screenwriter, I hitched my ______ to a star by befriending some popular actresses. A. wagon
Question 13: The job interview is a week away, so I'm not worried about it yet—I'll ______ that bridge when I come to it. A. go
Question 14: The project hit a ______ in the road when Tom suddenly resigned, but I know we'll be fine—we just need to redistribute his assignment and keep going. A. crash
Question 15: We haven't been able to do anything new until more funding comes in, so the project is just ________ for the moment. A. spinning its wheel B. turning its corner C. in full flight D. on the home stretch Question 16: Strive to always take the high _____ when dealing with others, even if they've treated you unfairly in the past. Life has a habit of rewarding those who learn to turn the other cheek. A. horse
Question 17: After the reunion, everyone from the old gang of friends went to our old ______ grounds with some cans of beer, just like we used to do back in high school. A. stamping
41 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Question 18: We didn't have any money for a taxi, so we had to ______ a ride home. A. fasten
Question 19: Though we'd all been close on the school trip, we ______ ways with one another once we were back home. A. shared
Question 20: We need serious candidates for this position, so make sure to eliminate any tire ______. A. kickers
42 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Practice 16 Question 1: Trying to give my grandfather advice is like talking to a brick _____—he's just so set in his ways! A. wall
Question 2: He says he's going to complain to the manager, but he's all ______. A. ears
Question 3: Stop being an _____ critic and let me choose the route, as I actually know this town like the back of my hand. A. bench
Question 4: She's got the ______ of the gab - she should work in sales and marketing. A. present
Question 5: A little ______ told me that you‘ve got engaged. A. worm
Question 6: The people in that company always talk ______, even on the weekends. A. dirty
Question 7: Your former manager has been ______ quite a bit, so we have high hopes for you here. A. sounding you out
Question 8: Nothing of what he said made sense - he was talking through his ______. A. chain
Question 9: Marry: You're such a night owl, Tom Tom: You should _____! You never get to sleep until 12 A.M, as you always send messages to our class group at that time. A. say
Question 10: She ___ about protecting the environment, but she doesn't even recycle. A. goes back on her words
43 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Practice 17 Question 1: John, if you don't learn how to keep your ______ clean, you're going to end up in jail. A. hands
Question 2: I always see police officers on the ______ in our neighborhood. A. beat
Question 3: I'm always taking the ______ for your mistakes—I'm sick of covering for you! A. jazz
Question 4: You will spoil your son if you let him get away with ______. You should punish him for his back-talk. A. crime
Question 5: They rob someone on the street and they get __________ – thirty days in jail. A. a pain in the neck
Question 6: The judge threatened to throw the ______ at me if I didn't stop insulting the police officer. A. stone
Question 7: If you keep stealing things, you might end up ______ time one day. A. making
Question 8: The teenagers did a ______ as soon as the cab stopped, leaving the driver to foot the bill. A. racer
Question 9: We all have to follow the rules, and none of us is ______ the law. A. beyond
Question 10: They ______ the books to drive up the company's stock prices. A. fried
44 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Practice 18 Question 1: She takes ______ me with her fair hair and skin, but she has her mother's eyes. A. to
Question 2: Her daughter soon showed her own musical talent, proving that the ______ doesn't fall far from the tree. A. banana
Question 3: Mike's automotive repair skills really rival those of his father. He's a real ______ off the old block! A. chip
Question 4: Cassie's drawing will probably win the contest—artistic ability just ______ in her family. A. runs
Question 5: Father then and son later are ______ images of each other. A. dribbling
Question 6: I couldn't send him away - he's my own ______ and blood. A. meat
Question 7: Of course Karen is going to side with her sister in this argument. Blood is ______ than water. A. thicker
Question 8: Actually, in our relationship, we both wear the ______ —we make decisions together. A. slacks
Question 9: For all intents and purposes, it's the assistant manager who rules the ______. A. perch
Question 10: My wife brings home the ______, while I watch the kids. A. bacon
45 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Practice 19 Question 1:Henry spent his money on clothes, women, cars and all that ______. A. disco
Question 2: They joined together to ______ the drum for their candidate. A. tap
Question 3: After that terrible rehearsal, it's a miracle that the band was on ______ during the concert. A. music
Question 4: He never used to support that political candidate, but he's singing a different ______ all of a sudden. A. tune
Question 5: The boss has got everyone ______ to her tune. A. leaping
Question 6: The _______ session seems to have happened by pure chance. A. bind
Question 7: Wow, I can't believe they let so many things at their yard sale go for a ______. I would have marked up the prices a bit. A. folk
Question 8: I'm really sick of playing second ______ to this ignoramus—I'm the one who deserves to be the star of the show! A. guitar
Question 9: Their latest album, the ______song of the legendary rock group, is unfortunately not one of their best. A. dragon
Question 10: They're unhappy about the extra hours they've been asked to work and they're making __________ about it. A. a song and dance
46 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Practice 20 Question 1: I think she really dropped the ______ when she decided to quit that promising internship. A. ball
Question 2: I can't believe that average-looking guy is dating a supermodel—she is totally out of his ______! A. club
Question 3: My teacher gave me detention today after school but luckily there was a fire alarm and she let me off the ______. A. peg
Question 4: After midnight the dancers seemed to get their second ______ and went on till dawn. A. win
Question 5: The school refused to take any of the parents‘ criticisms on ______. A. board
Question 6: He wants the government to revise the tax code to provide a level playing ______ for all companies. A. meadow
Question 7: Of course we're not getting raises again this year—that's just ______ for the course at this point. A. average
Question 8: Since you know the recruiter, do you think you can go to ______ for me? I really need this job. A. racket
Question 9: The team confidently expected to win _____ down. A. eyes
Question 10: It's time for Tom to step up to the _____ and take on his share of work. A. dish
47 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Đáp án BT Raising The Bar: Practice 1. 1.C 2.D 3.D 4.C 5.A 6.B 7.D 8.B 9.A 10B Practice 2. 1.C 2.B 3.C 4.D 5.C 6.B 7.C 8.D 9.A 10.C Practice 3. 1.B 2.C 3.D 4.B 5.D 6.D 7.C 8.D 9.B 10.D Practice 4. 1.C 2.D 3.C 4.D 5.B Practice 5. 1.C 2.B 3.C 4.A 5.C 6.D 7.C 8.D 9.B 10.D 11.B 12.C 13.A 14.C 15.C Practice 6. 1.C 2.C 3.B 4.A 5.A 6.D 7.D 8.B 9.C 10.B 11.C 12.C 13.A 14.A 15.A Practice 7. 1.B 2.D 3.B 4.C 5.D 6.A 7.C 8.C 9.D 10.D Practice 8. 1.C 2.B 3.A 4.C 5.C 6.B 7.A 8.C 9.B 10.D Practice 9. 1.A 2.C 3.D 4.C 5.A 6.D 7.C 8.D 9.C 10.D Practice 10. 1.C 2.C 3.C 4.A 5.D 6.D 7.C 8.B 9.A 10.D Practice 11. 1.C 2.C 3.A 4.D 5.B 6.C 7.D 8.A 9.D 10.A Practice 12. 1.D 2.C 3.C 4.A 5.B 6.C 7.A 8.D 9.B 10.C Practice 13. 1.B 2.D 3.A 4.A 5.D 6.B 7.C 8.D 9.D 10.C Practice 14. 1.B 2.C 3.A 4.B 5.A 6.B 7.B 8.C 9.A 10.C Practice 15. 1.A 2.B 3.C 4.D 5.D 6.C 7.A 8.A 9.C 10.B 11.B 12.A 13.B 14.D 15.A 16.D 17.C 18.B 19.C 20.A Practice 16. 1.A 2.B 3.C 4.B 5.D 6.B 7.B 8.D 9.B 10.D Practice 17. 1.C 2.A 3.D 4.C 5.D 6.C 7.C 8.C 9.C 10.D Practice 18. 1.C 2.B 3.A 4.A 5.B 6.D 7.A 8.C 9.B 10.A Practice 19. 1.D 2.D 3.D 4.A 5.C 6.D 7.B 8.D 9.B 10.A Practice 20. 1.A 2.B 3.C 5.A 6.C 7.C 8.D 9.C 10.D Để nhận sách Raising The Bar miễn phí, xin hãy truy cập đường link sau: https://www.facebook.com/110498047424188/posts/318205883320069/ 48 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh III. Các câu từ 30/4 (2014-2018) + 1 số câu trong đề HSG Question 1: We decided to celebrate by going out and painting the town _______. A. red -
paint the town red: nhậu nhẹt, chè chén Question 2: Not being able to find my phone number is a pretty _______ excuse for not contacting me. A. fragile -
feeble excuse: lí lẽ không thuyết phục Question 3: The new airport was constructed in the ______ of fierce opposition from environmentalists. A. face -
in the teeth of sth: despite something such as problems or difficulties Question 4: She wasn‘t allowed into the country, _______ because her parents aren‘t in order. A. subsequently -
presumably: có lẽ Question 5: Both of the jobs I‘ve been offered are fantastic opportunities - I‘m in such ______ ! A. a dwelling -
be in a quandary: be unsure or confused Question 6: The Red Cross is _______ an international aid organization. A. intriguingly -
intrinsically: bản chất, thực chất (là) Question 7: All his hard work _______ in great success. A. accounted -
culminate in/with sth: if a process culminates in or with a particular event, it ends with that event Question 8: He seems _______ for the experience. A. none worse -
be none the worse for sth: to not be harmed or damaged by something Question 9: They are two ______ a kind, talkative and lazy.(be two of a kind: be very similar) A. for
49 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Question 10: He was very upset when the boss passed him _______ and promoted a newcomer to the assistant‘s job. A. by -
pass sb/sth over: to ignore or not give attention to someone or something Question 11: He tried to _______ the country‘s deep-seated problems. A. paper over -
paper over: to hide an unpleasant situation, especially a problem or disagreement, in order to make people believe that it does not exist or is not serious Question 12: The news of his death was like a bolt from the ______. A. red
like a bolt from the blue: sth important or unusual that happens suddenly or unexpectedly Question 13: He was ______ with an extraordinary ability. A. entrusted -
be endowed with sth: to have a particular quality or feature Question 14: What on earth makes you risk your life and ______ by driving that fast? A. death -
risk your life and limb: liều mạng Question 15: Tom admitted that he couldn‘t concentrate on his work _______ due to this irritating noise. A. in all -
not in the least: not at all Question 16: You can buy fake designer clothes much more cheaply than the _______ article. A. exact -
the genuine article: a good and real example of a particular thing Question 17: Could I pick your ______ on the subject before the meeting? A. brains -
pick sb’s brains: to ask someone who knows a lot about a subject for information or their opinion Question 18: Bert is a bit down in the ______. He was sacked yesterday. A. dumps -
be down in the dumps: be unhappy
50 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Question 19: What‘s all this crying _______? A. without the aid of
- what's sth in aid of?: said when you want to know the reason for something Question 20: Thanks to her regular workouts and sensible diet, she certainly strikes me as in the ______. A. blue -
in the pink: có sức khỏe tốt Question 21: The vegetation on the island was ______. A. exuberant -
exuberant: xum xuê Question 22: Before the invention of the Internet, people couldn‘t ______ of such universal access to information. A. reminisce -
conceive of sth: to think of someone or something, often in a particular way Question 23: The use of vitamin ______ and herbs has become increasingly popular among Americans. A. components -
vitamin supplements: bổ sung vitamin Question 24: She marched into the shop, as bold as _____, and demanded for her money back. A. bass -
as bold as brass: with extreme confidence or without the respect or politeness people usually show Question 25: I‘m not sure if I‘m doing it right, but I‘ll try to ______ ahead with it anyway. A. drive -
press ahead with sth: to continue to do something although there is opposition to it Question 26: I can‘t afford to ______ on another foreign holiday this year. A. set out -
splash out (on sth): to spend a lot of money on something Question 27: Could you lend me some money to ______ me over to the end of the month? A. hand
51 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh - tide sb over: to help someone during a difficult period by providing what they need Question 28: I don‘t want to sound like I‘m ______ the law, but if you don‘t keep the noise down, you‘ll have to leave. A. putting in -
lay down something: to state something plainly esp. as an official rule Question 29: The weather was fine, and everyone was ______ the coast. A. going in for -
make for = head for: hướng tới, đi đến Question 30: Because of the unfortunate ______, your order was not dispatched by the date requested. A. hindrance -
oversight: a mistake made because of a failure to notice something ~ sự quên sót; bỏ sót Question 31: The jury ______ her compliments on her excellent knowledge of the subject. A. paid -
pay someone a compliment: to say something nice about someone or to someone Question 32: I don‘t need any medicine. I‘m as right as _____. A. clouds -
be (as) right as rain: to feel healthy or well again Question 33: The club offers an opportunity for ______ people to get together. A. same-minded -
like-minded (adj): chung chí hướng Question 34: It is moved that the campaign ______ funds ______ at once. A. to raise - be launched
- campaign to raise funds là 1 cụm danh từ; dùng be launched là do có vế ‗it is adj that‘ đằng trước --) động từ sau không chia, để nguyên thể Question 35: At the deep bottom of Atlantic _______. A. lied the Titanic
- Đảo ngữ với trạng từ chỉ nơi chốn thì đảo động từ lên trước danh từ 52 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Question 36: He paused, afraid lest he ______ too much. A. didn‘t say -
có lest nên đằng sau cũng chia động từ nguyên thể Question 37: Theories about the cause of bird flu have changed ______ the light of recent research. A. on -
in the light of: because of Question 38: I was ______ the impression that you liked Indian food. A. at -
under the impression (that): to have an idea or belief that is usually not clear or certain ~ cứ tưởng là Question 39: I couldn‘t decide what to write about, when I suddenly ______ upon the idea of doing something on the writer's block. A. thought -
hit on/upon sth: to think of an idea when you didn't expect or intend to, especially one that solves a problem Question 40: I see a lot of young people with this new hairstyle. It seems to be ______. A. piling up -
catch on: trở nên phổ biến, thịnh hành Question 41: He left the meeting early on the unlikely ______ that he had a sick friend to visit. A. excuse -
on the unlikely pretext that: với lý do có vẻ không đúng rằng Question 42: He had a momentary ______ of concentration and before he knew it the car had spun out of control. A. lapse -
lapse of concentration: a short period when you do not concentrate Question 43: That Peter was born and brought up in a rich family is as plain as the ______. A. nose on his face
- be (as) plain as the nose on your face: to be very obvious 53 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Question 44: Breaking his leg ______ a blow to his chances of becoming a professional footballer. A. brought -
deal a blow to sth: to harm, upset, or shock someone or something ~ giáng 1 cú xuống Question 45: Would you be _______ my letter while I am away? A. too good as to forward
- would you be so good as to do something: used for asking someone very politely to do something Question 46: Max has been _______ my ear all night about his new job. A. bending -
bend one’s ear: to talk to someone for a long time, especially about a problem, or to ask for something Question 47: Jen may be young, but she cut her ______ on academic writing, so her perspective and expertise will be invaluable to us. A. nails -
cut one’s teeth: to gain experience with something, especially at a young age Question 48: His French is roughly ______ with my Japanese, so communication was rather difficult. A. in harmony -
on (a) par with someone/something: equal or similar to someone or something Question 49: Their performances are really ______ compare. How amazing ! A. out of -
beyond compare: be so good that nothing can be compared to it Question 50: The party was _____ full swing when I arrived. Everyone was singing and dancing. A. in -
in full swing: at a stage when the level of activity is at its highest ~ sôi động, náo nhiệt Question 51: She said she could afford it, but reading between the _____ I don't think she has enough money. A. pages
54 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh - read between the lines: to try to understand someone's real feelings or intentions from what they say or write Question 52: If you do someone a good ______, they are much more likely to help you out in the future. A. present -
do (someone) a good turn: giúp đỡ ai Question 53: For Jackie, I'm afraid, money is always of first importance and the children come a _____ second. A. bad -
come/be a poor second, third, etc.: to be considered much lower in value, quality, or importance than the one, two, etc. other things or people mentioned Question 54: She's very unpredictable, so there's no _____ how she'll react to the news. A. speaking -
there's no knowing/telling/saying: it is not possible to know what will happen Question 55: Many critics have objected to the proposal _____ that it would be too costly. A. in case -
on the grounds that: for the reason that = because Question 56: Most of the books they sell are ______ cheap. A. messy -
be dirt cheap: rẻ như bèo Question 57: Really, John, ______ your age a little. You're like a child sometimes! A. act -
act your age: cư xử đúng với độ tuổi của mình (đừng cư xử như trẻ con nữa) Question 58: She turned up her ____ at the job because she didn‘t think it had enough status. A. mouth -
turn up one’s nose at sth: to refuse to accept something because you feel that it is not good enough for you Question 59: To score four goals in one game is a _____ order, even for him. A. tall -
be a tall order: a request that is difficult to fulfill
55 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Question 60: You'll never make friends if you keep _______ all the time. A. yourself to your -
keep oneself to oneself: to tell others very little about oneself, and not to be very friendly or sociable Question 61: They took to their ______ when they saw the policeman approaching. A. legs -
take to one’s heels: bỏ chạy; 3 chân 4 cẳng bỏ chạy; vắt chân lên cổ chạy Question 62: ______ half a chance, I‘d be there in a flash ! A. Giving -
Given half a chance: nếu có cơ hội thì Question 63: His change of job has ______ him with a new challenge in life. A. introduced -
present sb with sth: to provide sb with sth Question 64: Police said the thieves were obviously well _______ with the alarm. A. aware -
acquaint sb/yourself with sth: to make someone or yourself familiar with something Question 65: The solicitor meets with his clients only _______ appointment. A. by -
(only) by appointment: hẹn trước Question 66: The joke was completely lost _____ Chris. A. behind -
be lost on sb: if a joke or remark is lost on someone, they do not understand it Question 67: In matters pertaining ______ the soul, woman does not differ from man. A. with -
pertain to sth: to be connected with a particular subject, event, or situation Question 68: The Roundhouse Hotel is ______ named for its shape. A. despicably -
be aptly named for: được đặt tên 1 cách phù hợp Question 69: She‘s still ______ over whether to accept the job she‘s just been offered. A. tottering -
dither over sth: to be unable to make a decision about doing something 56 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Question 70: There are problems in every relationship – it‘s _______ the nature of things. A. at -
in the nature of things: là điều hiển nhiên phải diễn ra trong đời Question 71: Alone in a deserted house, he was so busy with his research work that he felt ______ lonely. A. nothing but -
anything but: used to mean the opposite of the stated quality Question 72: Within a few weeks, all this present trouble will have blown _______. A. along -
blow over: if a dangerous or embarrassing situation blows over, people stop worrying about it and soon forget about it Question 73: Come on. Spill the _____ ! What is the big secret? A. peas -
Spill the beans: to tell people secret information Question 74: I put my ________ down and told Andy he couldn‘t use our car any more. A. hand -
put my foot down: to use your authority to stop something happening Question 75: In the exam she ______ to the occasion and wrote a brilliant essay. A. rose -
rise to the occasion/challenge: to show that you can deal with a difficult situation successfully Question 76: Tim tends to be rather ______ about his private life, rarely giving a straight answer to personal questions. A. vested -
evasive: lảng tránh, lẩn tránh, thoái thác Question 77: Look ! There‘s no point in trying to overturn the decision. It‘s all ________. A. chops and change B. tooth and nail -
cut and dried (adj): already decided and unlikely to be changed Question 78: I can't seem to get to ______ with this problem. A. clasps
57 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh - come/get to grips with sth: to make an effort to understand and deal with a problem or situation Question 79: I didn't ask you to _______ in on my private business. A. move -
butt in: xen vào Question 80: We‘d better get away from him. He is _______ for an argument. A. spoiling -
be spoiling for a fight/an argument: to be very eager to fight or argue with someone Question 81: He kept telling _____ jokes about kids in third-world countries being killed, until someone eventually told him to shut up. A. dirty -
sick joke: a joke that is meant to be funny but is actually very offensive. Question 82: We talked about buying a house someday, but right now it‘s just ______ thinking. A. rightful -
wishful thinking: mơ tưởng Question 83: It is difficult to _______ the difference between margarine and butter. A. tell -
tell/see the difference: to notice what is different between similar people or things Question 84: She used to be a heavy smoker but she _______ the habit last year. A. thew -
kick the habit: to give up something harmful Question 85: In my opinion Anna acted more childishly but ______ no fault of her own. A. by -
through no fault of one’s own: không phải lỗi của ai Question 86: The young director was thrilled to discover that his play had attracted a _______ audience. A. sized -
sizeable: large Question 87: You know _____ well that you‘re not supposed to take the car without asking me! A. full -
know full well: to know something without a doubt
58 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh (Used in a situation where someone knows something but does not act according to what they know ~ biết rồi mà vẫn cố tình làm) Question 88: Could you please refrain ______ smoking in the lecture hall? A. from -
refrain from sth: to avoid doing or stop yourself from doing something Question 89: Mary became totally _______ in her novel and forgot to cook the dinner. A. engrossed -
be engrossed in sth: mải mê, thích thú, đắm say vào cái gì Question 90: After years of being looked after by his mother, he didn't take ______ to being told to cook for himself. A. warmly -
take kindly to sth: to not like something Question 91: Beverly always tunes ______ in the middle of her music lesson. A. in -
tune out sth: không tập trung, để ý cái gì Question 92: Her words ______ a new significance when I realized that she was the daughter of a billionaire. A. took on -
take on (a) new significance: to become suddenly more meaningful Question 93: Windows go ________ towards defining the character of a house. A. a long way -
go a long way toward(s) doing sth: to be very helpful Question 94: The passion of Argentinian football fans ______no bounds. A. recognizes -
know no bounds: if someone has a quality that knows no bounds, it is extreme Question 95: You can't be so vague if you want to convince me. You'll have to give ______ and verse. A. chapter -
give /quote sth/sb chapter and verse: to give exact information about something, especially something in a book 59 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Question 96: We've made some great improvements over the past three months, but we're still not out of the _______ . A. jungle -
be out of the woods: to no longer be in danger or difficulty Question 97: ―What did you talk about?‖ - ―Oh, _________.‖ A. pins and needles
- this and that: various things (also this, that, and the other) Question 98: I knew my mother would ______ a face the minute she saw my new haircut. A. drag -
pull a face / faces (at): nhăn mặt Question 99: If I don't do something now, the issue might come back to ______ me. A. munch -
come back to bite sb: to cause problems for one at a later time Question 100: I used to hate computers, but using them is second ______ to me now. A. instinct -
D mind be/become second nature (to somebody): sth that is second nature to you is sth you have done so often that you do it almost without thinking 60 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh 61 Bảng đáp án: 1A 2C 3B 4B 5D 6C 7B 8B 9D 10C 11A 12B 13C 14C 15C 16D 17A 18A 19C 20C 21A 22B 23D 24C 25D 26B 27B 28C 29B 30B 31A 32C 33D 34A 35C 36B 37B 38D 39C 40D 41B 42A 43A 44C 45B 46A 47B 48B 49D 50A 51D 52C 53B 54B 55C 56B 57A 58C 59A 60C 61D 62B 63C 64C 65A 66C 67B 68C 69C 70B 71B 72B 73B 74D 75A 76D 77D 78B 79C 80A 81B 82B 83A 84B 85C 86B 87A 88A 89A 90C 91B 92A 93A 94D 95A 96D 97C 98C 99B 100C MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh 62 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh IV. Tài liệu tự chế hihi A. Từ vựng trông quen mà lạ - Nội dung: Đào sâu về các từ mà ngoài nghĩa thường gặp thì còn mang các nét nghĩa khác rất hay mà ít người để ý Question 1: It was a _____ example of how to deal with the problem. A. coursebook -
textbook: (of an example of something) extremely good or typical Question 2: I managed to _____ a couple of tickets to the World Cup final. A. mark -
score: to get something Question 3: He's old enough now to earn his _____ and stop living off his parents. A. intake
- keep: living expenses - earn one’s keep: to earn what is needed to support sb
Question 4: Clean and _____ the wound immediately. A. wear -
dress: treat injury Question 5: I'm trying to _____ a meeting between them. A. doctor -
engineer: to arrange for something to happen, especially something that is to your advantage Question 6: She‘s certainly _____ the goods. Everything is ready as she said it would be. A. delivered -
deliver the goods: to do what one has promised to do Question 7: Heart surgery _____ tremendous skill and concentration. A. correct -
exact: to demand something Question 8: They have begun to vaccinate children in an attempt to _____the spread of the disease. A. prove -
check: prevent something from increasing or continuing
63 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Question 9: Three of their players were out injured, but there‘s still no excuse for such a _____ performance. A. walking -
pedestrian: not interesting; showing very little imagination Question 10: He _____ the hope that he would one day be one of the top-notch singers. A. gathered -
entertain: to consider or allow yourself to think about an idea, a hope, a feeling, etc. Question 11: Mr Wellbred went to a school which _____ good manners and self-discipline. A. blossomed -
cultivate: to try to develop and improve something Question 12: A doctor by profession, this is her first _____ into operating A. safari -
an excursion into something: an attempt to do something different Question 13: "He said I looked fat." "That's a bit ............. coming from him." A. aplenty -
that’s rich (coming from him/you etc): used to describe someone's opinions when that person has the same bad qualities as the person they are criticizing Question 14: For a millionaire like him, money is no _____. A. object -
be no object: used for saying something is no problem Question 15: I love kids, but watching 20 of them at once is no _____, believe me! A. outing -
be no picnic: to be a difficult or unpleasant situation Question 16: My grandparents are very old-fashioned and I'm having a lot of trouble _____ the idea of studying online occasionally. A. advertising -
sell (v): persuade sb that an idea or plan is a good one Question 17: This may sound like we're _____ our own praises here, but I honestly think our band takes the world by storm. A. cheering -
sing one's praises: to praise sb or sth with enthusiasm
64 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Question 18: We‘ll have to _____ these last two parts of the campaign until our next meeting. A. table -
table(v): to delay sth Question 19: There was a(n) _____ scene in the film that really blew my mind. A. electrical -
electric (adj): interesting Question 20: The children are tired of being promised ______ tomorrow. A. mango -
jam tomorrow: sth good promised that never happens Question 21: The police looked out at the ______ of faces in the crowd. A. sea -
sea of sth: a lot of sth Question 22: She'll ______ the interview - the job is practically hers already. A. jump -
walk (v) (informal): do sth easily Question 23: It was a tough ______, but eventually I decided to break up our relationships. A. signal -
call (n) (informal): a decision Question 24: The police are still _______ from their failure to prevent the robbery. A. shrewding -
smart from sth: to feel upset and angry because of failure or criticism ~ cảm thấy buồn bã, tức giận vì thất bại của mình Question 25: Sailing was his favorite weekend _______. A. career -
occupation: a regular activity or hobby Question 26: Alan Newell was the _______ father of artificial intelligence. A. creating -
founding father: an originator of an institution or movement Question 27: Being beaten, _______ losers often throw board game pieces or say mean things to other people in a fit of rage. A. sore
65 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh - sore loser: someone who becomes upset or angry when they lose a game or competition Question 28: Wally's friends would come in here by the _______ , at any odd hour of the day or night. A. score -
by the score: in large numbers or amounts Question 29: The principal of my school doesn't ________ this kind of misbehavior. A. mien -
countenance (v): to approve of or give support to something (danh từ mang nghĩa là diện mạo, ngoại hình) Question 30: Penicillin remains the drug of ______ in treating this disease. A. prime -
the something of choice: the thing that most people prefer to use in a particular situation Question 31: He's used to strenuous movements- this is a walk in the _______ to him. A. lane -
a walk in the park: something that is very easy to do, and usually pleasant Question 32: It's impossible to ________ a conversation with all this noise going on! A. hold -
hold a conversation: to have a conversation Question 33: She cleared out the dead _______ as soon as she took over the company. A. rock -
dead wood: people or things that are no longer useful Question 34: I wish George and his father would settle their ________ and start talking to each other again. A. disagreements -
resolve/settle differences: to stop disagreeing, arguing, etc. (with each other) Question 35: Thousands more refugees are arriving _________ the day. A. in -
by the day: gradually and steadily Question 36: He is a(n) _______ basketball player. (class (adj): very good) A. school
66 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Question 37: My main _______ about the job is that I have to work on Saturdays. A. beef -
beef (n): a complaint Question 38: Joe was _______ by the travel bug as a five-year-old. A. stung -
be bitten by the … bug: to become very enthusiastic about something Question 39: I seem to have gotten a bad ______ after coming in late so many times. A. jazz. -
a bad rap: a negative or unfavorable reputation ~ tiếng xấu Question 40: An adorable girlfriend is just what the _______ ordered, especially when Christmas is just around the corner. A. teacher -
just what the doctor ordered: exactly what is wanted or needed Question 41: You needn't treat us to anything, we won't stay long, for it's only a _____ visit. A. minute -
flying visit: a very short visit Question 42: He's into judo _______ time. A. high -
big time: if you do something big time, you do it to a great degree Question 43: Don't ______ Grandpa started on the weather unless you want to hear about the "Farmers' Almanac" all night. A. make -
get sb started on sth: to cause someone to start enthusiastically discussing some topic Question 44: There's no one to ______ him as an illustrator of children's books. A. touch -
touch (v): (usually used in negative sentences) to have or reach the same standard (= level of quality) as sb or sth Question 45: You've been driving for a while - do you want me to ______ you? A. bout -
spell (v): to do something that someone else would usually be doing, especially in order to allow them to rest ~ làm thay ai 67 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Question 46: Rumors are ______ that the school may close. A. moving -
rumors are flying: rumors are spreading quickly ● mở rộng: spread like wildfire: to spread, circulate, or propagate very quickly and widely Question 47: We need to ______ some control on this situation before we find ourselves in serious trouble. A. exercise -
exercise (v): to use your power, rights or personal qualities in order to achieve something Question 48: I can ride a motorcycle, after a ______. I wouldn't ride one on a busy highway, though. A. model -
after a fashion: to some extent, but not very well Question 49: She _______ of aching knees from her arthritis. A. complained -
complain of something: to say that you feel ill or are suffering from a pain Question 50: Plenty of companies are ______ themselves for not investing in the technology at an earlier stage. A. knocking -
kick yourself: to be annoyed because you did something stupid or failed to act when you had an opportunity Question 51: When it comes to exciting cities, New York is in a ______ of its own. A. school -
in a class of your/its own: be much better than all others Question 52: My mother‘s face ______ when she saw that the meal she'd spent all day preparing had burned in the oven. A. fell -
sb’s face falls: if someone's face falls, they suddenly look very disappointed Question 53: You can take it as a ______ that there will be champagne at the wedding. A. must -
take sth as a given: to accept that something is true and not expect it to change ~ coi là điều hiển nhiên 68 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Question 54: Any experience you can get in dealing with the public will ______ you in good stead no matter what line of work you go into. A. erect -
stand sb in good stead: if an experience stands a person in good stead, it is or will be of great use to them Question 55: I've been looking for a new stereo system for my car, and this is just the _____. A. business -
be just the job: to be exactly what you want or need Question 56: I spent the ______ part of a day cleaning that kitchen! A. greatest -
the best/better part of: most of Question 57: I ______ my chances in the competition because I know I can run faster than the other girls. A. desire -
fancy one’s chances: to think that one is likely to succeed Question 58: They were busy so I left - I didn't want to ______ my welcome. A. outstay -
outstay/overstay your welcome: stay somewhere longer than people want Question 59: When you take the exam, you should break the ______ of the chemical equations first, since they give you the most trouble. A. back -
break the back of sth: to get most or the worst part of a particular task done Question 60: You and your family look like the ______ of happiness in these photos! A.portrait -
the picture of something: a very good example of a particular condition or attitude Question 61: If you are going to town, keep your eyes ______ for that book I was telling you about. A. peeled -
keep one’s eyes peeled: to watch carefully for someone or something
69 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Question 62: She used every trick in the ______ to claim his inheritance but to no avail. A. tale -
every trick in the book: every possible way Question 63: Make sure that personal motivation is not ______your judgment. A. clouding -
cloud someone's judgment: to cause someone to be unable to think clearly Question 64: You should know better than to wear a skirt like that to a formal dinner; it is simply not the ______ thing! A. fixed -
not the done thing: not socially acceptable Question 65: The littlest thing tends to anger my mother, so I feel like I have to walk on ______ whenever I'm at her house. A. eggshells -
walk on eggs/eggshells: be very careful not to offend someone or do anything wrong Question 66: I'm famished after that hike. I could ______ a hamburger right now. A. kill -
could murder sth: would like very much to have sth now Question 67: He suspected that he was just a meal ______ for her. A. ticket -
meal ticket: a person or thing that you see only as a source of money and food Question 68: She was _______ for her efforts during the war. A. adorned -
decorate (v): to give somebody an award or medal as a sign of respect for something they have done Question 69: The police have gone over the house with a fine-tooth ________. A. brush -
with a fine-tooth comb: if you go through something with a fine-tooth comb, you examine it in great detail and with great care 70 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh 71 Question 70: His savings were a comfortable ________ against financial problems. A. pillow -
cushion (against something): something that protects you against something unpleasant that might happen - mở rộng: soften/cushion the blow: to make something that is unpleasant seem less unpleasant and easier to accept I should try to cushion the blow of this news. Bảng đáp án: 1C 2D 3B 4B 5C 6A 7B 8D 9C 10D 11D 12B 13B 14A 15D 16C 17B 18A 19C 20B 21A 22C 23D 24B 25C 26B 27A 28A 29D 30C 31C 32A 33B 34B 35B 36B 37A 38D 39D 40C 41B 42C 43B 44A 45D 46C 47A 48B 49A 50D 51D 52A 53B 54D 55B 56B 57B 58A 59A 60D 61A 62C 63A 64C 65A 66D 67A - 68B 69D 70C Để hiểu kỹ càng nghĩa của 1 từ, bạn phải xem tất cả các định nghĩa xuất hiện của từ đó trong từ điển Anh Anh MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh B. 30 câu từ vựng nâng cao Question 1: She said she might invite you to a local restaurant by this afternoon but don't _______ your breath. A. keep -
not hold your breath: đừng mong đợi vô ích Question 2: I don't give a _______ what he thinks of me! A. darn -
not give a damn: không quan tâm cái gì (SYN: for all sb cares = couldn‘t care less) Question 3: It was your fault that our cars crashed – I had right _______ way. A. of -
right of way: có quyền đi qua đường trước những phương tiện khác Question 4: He grew increasingly _______ when his paintings failed to sell. A. despondent -
despondent: chán nản, mất hy vọng Question 5: Because Marco has always had a tendency to _______ the truth, no one believed he had been mugged. A. interrogate -
embellish: thêm thắt cho câu chuyện Question 6: I only asked for a summary of the main points but she's making a real _______ out of it. A. meal -
make a meal (out) of sth: mất quá nhiều thời gian cho việc gì Question 7: Marketing is within the _______ of the sales department. A. district -
sb’s province: a subject or activity of special interest, knowledge, or responsibility ~ lĩnh vực chuyên môn, thuộc trách nhiệm của ai Question 8: Carpentry isn't really up my _______ I'd rather pay someone else to do it. A. road -
be up one’s street: chính là thứ mà ai thích Question 9: He's lazy, and he'll never amount to _______. A. many
72 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh - not amount to much: không làm được trò trống gì, không thành công Question 10: Keeping quiet turned out to be a serious _______ of judgment. A. error -
error of judgment: lỗi sai Question 11: He was completely _______ when he won the award. A. aloof -
gobsmacked: bất ngờ không thốt nên lời Question 12: The bank was _______ in replying to my letter. A. standoffish -
expeditious: khẩn trương, nhanh chóng Question 13: She felt it _______ on her to raise the subject at their meeting. A. harrowing -
be incumbent on sb: cần thiết cho ai làm gì, cảm thấy có trách nhiệm làm gì Question 14: After weeks of _______ activity, the job was finally finished. A. frenetic -
frenetic: quá nhiều hoạt động xảy ra Question 15: Intelligence isn‘t enough – you‘ve got to have the _______ to succeed. A. ride -
drive: sự cố gắng, nỗ lực Question 16: By this time a series of scandals had severely _______ the candidate's image. A. purported -
tarnish: làm lu mờ (hình ảnh, danh dự) Question 17: I bought a new sofa and they threw _______ a chair. A. on -
throw in sth: tặng kèm cái gì Question 18: I've got two tickets to see them perform _______. A. live -
live (adv): trực tiếp Question 19: Given the world situation, all this chit-chat about shopping and hairdos leaves me _______. A. chill
73 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh - leave sb cold: to not make you feel interested or excited ~ không làm cho ai thấy hứng khởi, thích thú Question 20: There's a real _______ bag of people taking the class. A. blended -
mixed bag: nhiều người, vật khác nhau Question 21: If you're a culture _______, New York has everything you could want - opera, theatre, museums, and more. A. vulture -
culture vulture: 1 người rất thích nghệ thuật, hội họa, âm nhạc, ... Question 22: It's a _______ store supplying only basic goods at affordable prices. A. squalid -
no-frills: (sản phẩm, dịch vụ) cơ bản, không thêm thắt nhiều Question 23: He decided it was time to tell her a few _______ truths. A. house -
home truth: a true but unpleasant fact about yourself that another person tells you ~ sự thật mất lòng Question 24: The police _______ the man they thought was the murderer. A. stewed -
grill: tra hỏi Question 25: Arrogance has always been my pet _______. A. aversion -
pet aversion: thứ mà ai ghét nhất Question 26: The police encouraged the criminal to _______ with them about the crime. A. even -
level with sb: nói sự thật với ai, thẳng thắn, rõ ràng Question 27: It's probably not necessary to check the figures again, but it's better to be safe than _______. A. apologetic -
be safe than sorry: tốt nhất nên cẩn thận
74 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh 75 Question 28: _______ is the world coming to when you can't leave your house for five minutes without someone trying to break in and rob you? A. What -
what’s the world coming to: ý muốn nói cuộc sống không còn an toàn như trong quá khứ Question 29: He never lets his _______ down because he trusts no one. A. security -
let one’s guard down: buông bỏ cảnh giác Question 30: He'd been drinking the night before and was looking a bit _______. A. scrawny -
haggard: phờ phạc, mệt mỏi ĐÁP ÁN: 1. C 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. B 6. A 7. C 8. B 9. B 10. A 11. B 12. C 13. D 14. A 15. C 16. B 17. D 18. A 19. C 20. D 21. A 22. B 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. A 29. D 30. B MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh C. Các câu hỏi tổng hợp khác Question 1: Sofia is a wonderful nurse. She'll always go the _______ mile for her patients. A. bonus -
go the extra mile: sẵn sàng làm việc hơn trách nhiệm được giao Question 2: Our team was doing well for a while, but they got tired and then the _______ fell off. A. spirits -
the wheels fall off: mọi việc xảy ra không theo ý muốn Question 3: The school refused to take any of the parents' criticisms on ________. A. board -
take sth on board: to listen to and accept a suggestion, idea etc Question 4: This new project will take us into ________ territory. A. unknown -
uncharted waters/territory/area etc: a situation or activity that you have never experienced or tried before Question 5: Does this mean our holiday plans will have to go by the _______? A. storm -
go by the board: to be forgotten or not used Question 6: I had no idea how to do it - I was just flying by the _______ of my pants. A. side -
fly by the seat of your pants: to do something difficult without the necessary skill or experience Question 7: You're ________ a dead horse trying to persuade Kim to move house again. A. directing -
flog a dead horse: wasting time trying to do something that won't succeed (usually used in continuous tenses) Question 8: Everyone thought the test was a _______. A. air -
be a breeze: to be extremely easy Question 9: Come on, let's get this _______ on the road or we'll be late. A. performance
76 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh - get the/this show on the road: bắt đầu một việc gì đó đã lên kế hoạch Question 10: I've met her, but I'm not on a first-name _______ with her. A. phrases -
to be on first name terms/basis: có mối quan hệ thân thiết (đến mức chúng ta có thể gọi người đó bằng tên ~ first name) Question 11: My grandfather said he would pay for me to go to college, and he made _______ on that promise. A. good -
make good on something: thực hiện đúng như những gì bạn nói sẽ làm Question 12: I had very little information about the company, so writing to them was a _______ in the dark. A. jump -
a leap in the dark: hành động mù quáng, không suy nghĩ Question 13: I think the senator will be licking his _______ for a while after that disastrous debate performance. A. bruises -
lick your wounds: dành thời gian lấy lại sự tự tin, khả năng, sức mạnh Question 14: The kids need to be able to explore the world around them—don't _______ their wings. A. shave -
to clip someone's wings: to restrict one's freedom Question 15: A: "Would you like more?" B: "Oh, no thank you. Enough is as good as a _______." A. feast -
Enough is as good as a feast: You shouldn't have more of something than you need or want Question 16: Your grandmother arrives tomorrow and the house is still a mess—I need all hands on _______ to help me clean! A. board -
all hands on deck: used for saying that everyone must help because there is an emergency 77 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Question 17: I tend to give the city centre a _______ berth on Saturdays because it's so busy. A. narrow -
give sth/sb a wide berth: to avoid a person or place: Question 18: You can't just _______ and run when your friends are in trouble. A. cut -
cut and run: to get out of a situation when it becomes too difficult or unpleasant Question 19: "We could just lend her the money." "No, don't even _______there - we're not lending her anything." A. fly -
don't even go there: do not even talk or think about that subject Question 20: He keeps saying it will be all right on the _______, but he hasn't done any studying for this exam yet! A. morning -
it’ll be all right on the night: used to say that something will be successful, even though there have been lots of problems Question 21: Our rival company managed to steal a _______ on us by bringing out their software ahead of ours. A. march -
steal a march on sb: get an advantage over sb by acting before they do Question 22: Sometimes it's a real _______ of wills between me and my dog - he wants to go one way across the park and I want to go another! A. dispute -
a battle of wills: a situation in which two people disagree, and each refuses to change their ideas or what they want Question 23: He gave an awful speech. He made lots of jokes but nobody laughed. It made my _______ curl. A. skin -
make one's toes curl: made sb feel extremely embarrassed or ashamed for someone else ~ cảm thấy xấu hổ thay ai 78 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Question 24: The coach didn't _______ any punches when he told the team how badly they had played. A. push -
not pull any punches: to speak in an honest way without trying to be kind: nói thẳng, không cần giữ ý tứ Question 25: My coach always said, "Basketball is not ________ science. It's about putting the ball in the basket.". A. spaceship -
it's not rocket science: used to say that you do not think that something is very difficult to do or to understand ~ không phải chuyện gì quá ghê gớm Question 26: The funding for the project was withdrawn so that really threw a _______ in the works. A. spanner -
put/throw a spanner in the works ~ to do something that prevents a plan or activity from succeeding ● spanner: cờ lê Question 27: That suggestion of yours might just become a reality—I do have the _______ of the CEO, you know. A. hand -
have the ear of sb: if you have the ear of an important person, your ideas are listened to and considered important by that person. Question 28: Steve is a man of many _______ —he's a good student, a talented musician, and a great football player. A. fields -
a man/woman of many parts: a man/woman who is capable of doing many things. Question 29: He's a real _______ for punishment, taking on all that extra work without getting paid for it. A. glutton -
a glutton for punishment: someone who is willing to do something even though it is difficult or unpleasant 79 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Question 30: The hotel does exactly what it says on the _______ and offers customers a relaxing break. A. bag -
does exactly what it says on the tin: does exactly what it claims to do: ~ đúng như trên quảng cáo, như những gì đã cam kết Question 31: Since we know each other already, I think we can _____ with the usual formalities. A. dispense -
D.dispose dispense with: get rid of sth Question 32: I found her story rather hard to swallow. A. difficult to read -
hard to swallow: difficult to believe Question 33: That's a _______ time to ask your father to hang out after his preparing a square meal for you. A. suitable -
fine (adj): bad or not convenient Question 34: We won the match, but the results were rather too close for _______. A. comfort -
be too close for comfort: to be so close to you that you feel worried or frightened ~ còn quá sớm để vui mừng Question 35: Two weeks before launching products, it's always panic _______ as we realize how much we still have to prepare. A. terminals -
panic stations: a situation in which people feel worried and nervous because things need to be done quickly ~ tình huống rất khẩn trương Question 36: To be honest, you're better off leaving well ______ at this point. She's so angry that anything you say will just make things worse. A. lonely -
leave well alone: để cái gì yên như thế, vì nếu làm thêm có thể sẽ gây rắc rối 80 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Question 37: The peace of the public library was ______ by the sound of transistor radio. A. smashed -
shatter the peace/silence: to suddenly make a lot of noise in a place that has been very quiet Question 38: A: I don't think we should react to their insults. B: I agree. Let's just turn the other _______. A. mouth -
turn the other cheek: to not do anything to hurt someone who has hurt you Question 39: I get to work from home and spend a lot of time with my kids, so it's certainly a cushy _______. A. amount -
D.volume cushy number: an easy job Question 40: Thanks to this event, I had an opportunity to rub _______ with some of today's greatest American poets. A. hands -
rub shoulders with sb: to spend time with famous people Question 41: You did it by chance. Don‘t lose any _______ over a small mistake. A. money -
not lose sleep over: to not let something worry or upset you Question 42: The latest opinion polls suggest that his days as leader are ________. A. counted -
sb's/sth's days are numbered: ngày tàn của ai/cái gì sắp đến Question 43: "I didn't know he wrote poetry." "Yes - he also does painting. There's more to him than _______ the eye." A. met -
be more to this than meets the eye: còn nhiều điều về cái gì mà bạn chưa biết Question 44: The latest economic news has given investors ________ for thought. A. pause -
give sb pause (for thought): to make someone think carefully about something 81 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh 82 Question 45: She may still have a few fans in the world, but she is definitely past her _________. A. fame -
past one’s prime: qua tuổi thanh xuân, thời hoàng kim Question 46: Her sales figures are climbing; she should ask for a pay rise while she's still on a ________. A. run -
on a roll: đang trên đà thành công Question 47: It's _________ clear that television is taking us down roads that no one in their right mind would wish for the medium. (abundantly clear: vô cùng rõ ràng) A. abundantly
Question 48: We all feel that his jokes about immigrants were in very poor ________. A. form -
in poor taste: inappropriate or offensive Question 49: I find books quite ______ going. A. light -
heavy going: khó đọc, khó hiểu Question 50: I wish the band played more of their new material and didn't just play to the _______ with their greatest hits the whole night. A. gallery -
play to the gallery: to behave in a way intended to make people admire or support you Bảng đáp án: 1C 2D 3A 4D 5B 6C 7D 8.C 9C 10B 11A 12D 13B 14D 15A 16C 17D 18A 19C 20D 21A 22C 23D 24C 25B 26A 27C 28B 29A 30C 31A 32C 33D 34A 35B 36D 37D 38C 39C 40B 41D 42B 43C 44A 45C 46B 47A 48D 49C 50A MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Tài liệu tham khảo khác của Page Tài liệu 1. Nếu bạn là người đang ôn thi IELTS, hoặc đơn giản là muốn nâng cao từ vựng cho phần thi viết luận nói riêng và từ vựng nói chung thì Page mình có phần tài liệu tổng hợp phần kiến thức trên chia theo các chủ đề (mình tổng hợp và chỉnh sửa lại từ 19 chủ đề của thầy Ngọc Bách). Để tìm hiểu thêm, các bạn truy cập đường link dưới đây: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RPD0S02aKExh2SZHVrTvb2jxBrObs9CS/view?usp=sh aring Tài liệu 2. Nếu bạn đang cần cải thiện Idiom nhưng lại cảm thấy chán nản vì các thành ngữ trong tiếng Anh quá dài và khó nhớ, thì việc học Idiom qua hình ảnh chắc chắn sẽ tỏ ra vô cùng có ích và ―powerful‖ trong việc giúp bạn chinh phục mảng kiến thức về phần này; và quyển sách đảm nhiệm công việc đó chính là ‘Raising The Bar’. Page mình đã công khai tặng miễn phí file PDF của sách và được nhiều bạn hưởng ứng. Giới thiệu sơ qua một chút, sách chia ra làm 22 chủ đề với nhiều Idiom liên quan đến từng chủ đề, bảo đảm độ sát, thông dụng trong cả đề thi lẫn đời sống. Bạn sẽ không khó bắt gặp có nhiều câu Idiom hay VDC trong đề thi chuyên, HSG, Đại Học đã được đề cập trong sách ‘Raising The Bar’ (Trong đề thi ĐH đợt I và II trong năm 2020-2021 chúng mình đã trúng ¾ câu Idiom trong đề). Mình đánh giá rất cao việc học từ vựng, thành ngữ,… theo chủ đề vì như thế sẽ giúp người học nhớ lâu và liên tưởng rộng hơn. Các bạn có thể tham khảo một vài trang của sách: 83 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh 84 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh 85 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....... 86 MCQ Plus – Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh Để nhận sách, các bạn vào link sau và làm các bước theo yêu cầu: https://www.facebook.com/110498047424188/posts/318205883320069/ Và đừng quên theo dõi ‘Page này giúp bạn thúc đẩy quá trình học tiếng anh’ để có thể xem những bài đăng hữu ích nhé ! https://www.facebook.com/pagenaygiupbanthucdayquatrinhhoctienganh |