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119 CÂU LEXICO HAY VÀ KHÓ ÔN CHUYÊN ANH
Question 1. Despite the pressure of the championship game, she managed to rise to the ________ and scored the winning goal. A. occasion B. event C. opportunity D. chance
rise to the occasion: vượt qua 1 thử thách khó khăn 1 cách thành công
Question 2. The comedian's performance was so hilarious that it ________. A. felt hard done-by
B. had had it up to here
C. brought the house down D. champed at the bit
bring the house down: khiến ai đó cười lăn lộn, nghiêng ngả
feel hard done-by: cảm thấy bị đối xử bất công
have had it up to here (with sth/sb): hết chịu đựng được rồi (với sb/sth)
champ at the bit: nóng lòng, sốt ruột chờ đợi 1 điều gì đó
Question 3. Whenever I walk past the old playground, my mind ________ back to the days when my friends and I
spent hours there after school. A. dashes B. flaunts C. flashes D. darts
flash back: hồi tưởng, nhớ lại về quá khứ => flashback (n)
Question 4. The continuous beep of the machine began to ________ on her nerves. A. bank B. pounce C. grate D. descend
grate on one's nerves: khiến ai đó cảm thấy khó chịu (dồn dập, liên tục)
bank on: phụ thuộc vào (depend on)
Question 5. Despite the many setbacks, the leader encouraged his members to ________ and keep working hard to achieve their goals. A. make a stand B. call the shots C. move the goalposts D. stay the course
stay the course: vẫn kiên trì, tiếp tục tới bước cuối cùng
setback: thử thách, chướng ngại
make a stand: đưa ra lập trường, quan điểm của mình
call the shots: nắm quyền quyết định
move the goalposts: thay đổi (luật chơi, luật lệ) 1 cách ko công bằng
Question 6. Through trial and ________, the mechanic finally discovered the cause of the engine’s strange noise. A. fault B. flaw C. blunder D. error
trial and error: thử nghiệm và sai sót 2
Question 7. The company is working to ________ past mistakes and clarify communication with customers moving forward. A. rectify B. glorify C. certify D. testify
move forward: tiếp tục công việc
rectify (v): sửa lỗi
glorify (v): làm cho bóng bẩy
certify (v): chứng nhận, chứng thực
testify (v): làm chứng
Question 8. The customer service department was ________ with complaints after the website launch did not go as planned. A. inundated B. strewn C. intertwined D. embellished
be inundated with sth: đầy rẫy, ngập tràn (vấn đề, thách thức, than phiền)
be strewn with: vương vãi với (scattered)
be intertwined with: được đan xen, kết hợp với (bộ truyện, 2 thể loại khác nhau)
be embellished with: được trang trí, thêm thắt với => embellishment (n)
Question 9. The library’s quiet atmosphere is ________ to studying and concentration. A. receptive B. conducive C. adhesive D. divisive
be conducive to: tạo điều kiện thuận cho 1 cái gì đó
be receptive to: sẵn sàng tiếp nhận (1 kiến thức mới)
be adhesive to: bị dính vào
Question 10. I left the party of my own ________ without waiting for other people. A. accord B. sanction C. will D. consent
of one's own accord // free will: 1 cách tự nguyên
Question 11. As an entrepreneur, she had learned over the years that everyone has to ________ – there would be good
financial quarters as well as bad ones. A. fly off the handle
B. take the rough with the smooth C. burn bridges D. eat crow
take the rough with the smooth: chấp nhận cả cái tốt với cái xấu
fly off the handle: trở nên tức giận
burn your bridges: cắt đứt hoàn toàn, tới mức không thể quay đầu được
eat crow: thừa nhận là mình sai (1 cách tủi nhục, xấu hổ)
Question 12. As the evening went on, the crowd at the party began to taper ________ as guests started making their
way home after a long night of socializing. A. out B. down C. off D. away 3
taper off: vơi dần, giảm dần đi
make one's way home: đi về nhà
Question 13. With inflation rising rapidly and the costs of groceries and fuel going up, many families are starting to
feel the ________ as their budgets get tighter. A. string B. pinch C. peck D. prick
feel the pinch: cảm thấy túng thiếu về mặt tài chính
peck => pecking order: thứ tự phân chia quyền lực
Question 14. With 10 years of experience in customer service, Jessica felt she had a(n) ________ over some of the
younger candidates interviewing for the management position. A. edge B. ace C. hold D. bearing
have an edge over sb: có lợi thế so với ai đó
Question 15. The old house could use a ________ of paint to freshen up its faded exterior. A. pinch B. lick C. dash D. speck
a lick of paint: 1 vết/mảng sơn
freshen up: làm tươi tắn hơn, trẻ trung hơn
a speck of dust: 1 vết bụi
Question 16. Investing in renewable energy technology could be the ________ that not only benefits the environment
but also generates substantial economic returns in the long run. A. black sheep B. pink elephant C. golden goose D. red herring
golden goose: con gà đẻ trứng vàng (1 cái sinh ra rất nhiều lợi nhuận)
in the long run: trong chặng đường dài
black sheep: cừu đen (1 người/vật bị ghẻ lạnh trong 1 tập thể)
pink elephant: ảo tưởng (hallucinations) (vì rượu bia) // an elephant in the room: 1 vấn đề lớn nhưng mọi người tránh nhắc tới
red herring: 1 cái đánh lạc hướng
Question 17. His minor mistakes were ________ since he still got an A on the exam. A. off the hook B. under the gun C. in the black D. of no consequence
of no consequence: không hề gây ra hậu quả/vấn đề
off the hook: thoát khỏi rắc rối
under the gun: dưới nòng súng (đang bị chỉ trích dữ dội)
in the black: không có nợ // in the red: bị mắc nợ
Question 18. My ________ boss was unwilling to give out bonuses despite the company’s soaring profits. A. tight-fisted B. old-fashioned C. absent-minded D. short-sighted 4
soaring profits: lợi nhuận tăng cao
tight-fisted: keo kiệt, bủn xỉn
old-fashioned: lỗi thời
absent-minded: hay quân
short-sighted: cận thị // tầm nhìn hạn hẹp
Question 19. Perched atop the mountain, the medieval castle offered a ________, providing an unparalleled view of the surrounding countryside. A. bed of roses B. ray of sunshine C. breath of fresh air D. coign of vantage
unparalleled: ko thể so sánh được (vì quá tốt)
coign of vantage: 1 góc nhìn toàn cảnh, có vị trí quan sát tốt
bed of roses: 1 cuộc sống dễ dàng, hạnh phúc
ray of sunshine: 1 người mang lại niềm vui, hạnh phúc
breath of fresh air: 1 làn gió mới
Question 20. Investors are likely to ________ if the market begins to fall again. A. run the gauntlet B. run out of steam C. run for the hills D. run in the family
run for the hills: tháo chạy (vì gặp khó khăn, sợ hãi, lo lắng)
run the gauntlet (of): đối mặt với chỉ trích (của...)
run out of steam: hết sức, cạn sức/năng lượng/nhiệt huyết
run in the family: (phẩm cách/tính cách tốt) được di truyền trong gia đình
Question 21. The ghostly figure in the old mansion turned out to be merely a ________ of imagination. A. mirage B. figment C. wraith D. glimmer
a figment of imagination: 1 điều hoang tượng/tự mình tưởng tượng ra chứ ko có thật
a glimmer of hope: 1 hi vọng thoi thóp
mirage: 1 điều/ước mơ không có cơ hội đạt được
Question 22. If outside buyers or suppliers lose faith, a company can ________ very quickly. A. come the cropper B. take the biscuit C. chew the fat D. wave the flag
come the cropper: thất bại (nặng nề)
chew the fat: tán gẫu, trò chuyện vu vơ về cái gì đó
take the biscuit: gây khó chịu/bất ngờ (vì là cái nổi bật nhất/tốt nhất/xấu nhất/...)
wave the flag: thể hiện lòng yêu nước/tổ chức nồng nhiệt 5
Question 23. I heard that plans are ________ to renovate the local library and add a new wing. A. aloof B. abloom C. afoot D. afire
plans are afoot: những kế hoạch đang được xây dựng, lập ra
aloof: không thân thiện, lạnh lùng
abloom: nở rộ, tràn ngập hoa
afire: bùng cháy, rực cháy
Question 24. At the seaside restaurant, patrons eagerly awaited the chef’s special, the ________ of the day, which
featured a variety of freshly caught and delicious seafood. A. snag B. grasp C. capture D. catch
catch of the day: món đặc biệt của ngày (cá, hải sản,...)
Question 25. Despite his attempts to explain the complex theory, his audience remained none the ________ about the intricate details. A. smarter B. wiser C. brighter D. sharper
none the wiser: vẫn không hiểu gì cả
Question 26. Although bell-bottom pants were popular in the 1970s, they were just a ________ fashion and quickly fell out of style. A. fading B. moving C. passing D. running
passing fashion: xu hướng thoáng qua, nhanh tàn
fall out of style: lỗi thời
Question 27. As she reminisced about her childhood, memories of the ________ past flooded her mind. A. high and dry B. rough and ready C. dim and distant D. short and sweet
dim and distant: xa vời và mợ nhạt (cũ kĩ, quá khứ,...)
leave sb high and dry: bỏ rơi ai đó trong tình huống khó khăn
rough and ready: thô sơ mà vẫn sử dụng được hiệu quả
short and sweet: ngắn gọn, súc tích
Question 28. Before launching the new product, the marketing team worked tirelessly to prime the ________ with teasers. A. pipe B. pond C. pump D. pelt
prime the pump: đầu tư, rót vốn (vào dự án/doanh nghiệp) => pump-priming (n): hành động đầu tư, rót vốn
Question 29. The new intern, always the ________, completed tasks ahead of schedule and volunteered for additional responsibilities. A. eager beaver B. tough cookie C. busy bee D. cool cat
eager beaver: người sẵn sàng trong công việc 6
tough cookie: 1 người cứng rắn, kiên cường
busy bee: người bận rộn
cool cat: 1 người sành điệu, cool ngầu
Question 30. The storm ________ trains and highways, making it unlikely thousands of investors and traders will arrive at work.
A. wreaked destruction on B. kept tabs on C. touched base on D. bore down on
wreak havoc/destruction on: tàn phá 1 cái gì đó
keep tabs on: theo dõi sát sao 1 cái gì đó
touch base with sb: trò chuyện ngắn gọn với ai đó
bear down on: gây ra vấn đề cho ai đó/cái gì đó
Question 31. During the heated debate, the passionate speaker took every opportunity to inveigh ________ the proposed tax increase. A. for B. off C. against D. about
inveigh against: chỉ trích mạnh mẽ điều gì đó
Question 32. The team ________ well win the championship this year if they continue to play at their best level. A. should B. must C. can D. could
may/might/could well do sth: có khả năng cao làm được điều gì đó
at one's best level: ở phong độ cao nhất
Question 33. When challenged on his inconsistent statements, the politician attempted to shift his ________ by
claiming his views had ‘evolved’ over time. A. zone B. field C. realm D. ground
shift one's ground: thay đổi quan điểm của bản thân
Question 34. There’s no ________ for the wicked in the competitive business world. A. rest B. ease C. pause D. break
There's no rest for the wicked: dù mệt nhưng vẫn phải lao động, ko được nghỉ ngơi
Question 35. The complicated instructions ________ me up in knots until I finally gave up and called for help. A. laced B. bound C. strapped D. tied
tie sb up in knots: khiến ai đó bối rối, ko hiểu được
call for help: kêu gọi sự giúp đỡ => CTA (Call to Action): việc kêu gọi hành động
Question 36. With the _________ of hindsight, I can see that I should have studied harder for that exam. A. wisdom B. knowledge C. prudence D. judgement
With the wisdom/benefit of hindsight: khi nhìn lại (1 cách sáng suốt).
With hindsight // In retrospect // Looking back: khi nhìn lại. 7
Question 37. The army decided to keep their _________ dry and hold off attacking until they had a tactical advantage. A. flour B. soil C. powder D. sand
keep one's powder dry: luôn trong tâm thế sẵn sàng
hold off: kháng lại, dừng lại
Question 38. After the illness, she was just a shell of her _________ vibrant and energetic self. A. earlier B. former C. old D. previous
a shell of one's former self: chỉ còn lại cái vỏ bên ngoài, ko còn được trước nữa
Question 39. The new product has launched, but it _________ to be seen if it will be a commercial success. A. remains B. stays C. lasts D. endures
it remains to be seen: không chắc chắn, không rõ
absence makes the heart grow fonder: càng xa càng nhớ
Question 40. Even though she was only a supporting actress, her captivating performance stole the _________ from the movie’s big-name stars. A. twilight B. limelight C. flashlight D. starlight
steal the limelight: cướp đi sự chú ý (vì nổi bật hơn)
twilight years: những năm cuối đời // in the twilight of: ở giai đoạn cuối của 1 cái gì đó
Question 41. Alex Popov proved he was back in the _________ by winning the 100 meters freestyle. A. groove B. trench C. furrow D. channel
get/be in the groove: trong trạng thái tốt đẹp, hiệu quả, thành công
Question 42. The designer has _________ out a niche for herself with her whimsical, fairytale designs. A. crafted B. hewed C. molded D. carved
carve out a niche: tạo ra con đường riêng cho bản thân, chọn ra 1 ngách riêng
niche market: thị trường ngách
Question 43. The software development team worked diligently to _________ on the promised features. A. supply B. transport C. deliver D. bring
deliver on sth: thực hiện (điều đã được hứa hẹn)
Question 44. She wanted to become a doctor with every _________ of her being, so she diligently studied and worked hard to achieve her dream. A. thread B. fiber C. strand D. twine
with every fiber of one's being: bằng hết sức bình sinh, dốc hết lòng của mình
Question 45. The _________ detective was able to solve the mystery quickly because of his keen insight and perceptiveness. A. perspicacious B. spontaneous C. audacious D. egregious 8
keen insight: sự quan sát nhanh nhạy
perspicacious: nhanh nhạy, sắc bén
spontaneous: tự bộc phát => spotaneity (n)
audacious: 1 cách dũng cảm, gan dạ => audacity (n) => have the audacity/temerity to do sth: dám làm gì đó
egregious: tệ hại 1 cách lộ liễu
Question 46. Fixing the computer network issues is not my _________ – that’s the IT team’s responsibility. A. section B. office C. department D. segment
Something is not sb's department: cái gì đó không phải là chuyên môn của ai đó
Question 47. After years of hard work and sacrifice, the band finally started gaining popularity once they had paid
their _________ on the local music scene. A. dues B. fees C. charges D. tariffs
pay one's dues: hi sinh hết mình để đạt được điều mình muốn (chi trả phí về công sức để gặt hái điều mình muốn)
gain popularity: trở nên nổi tiếng
Question 48. The store manager kept a close eye on the new employee because he had a reputation for having sticky __________. A. hands B. fingers C. feet D. arms
keep a close eye on: quan sát kĩ càng
have a reputation for: nổi tiếng vì điều gì đó
have sticky fingers: có tật trộm cướp
finger => fat-fingered (adj): hay đánh máy sai
Question 49. The cyclist had a __________ squeak when the car sped past just inches from his handlebars. A. slim B. tight C. narrow D. thin
a narrow squeak: thoát nguy hiểm 1 cách gang tấc
Question 50. Getting motivated to exercise and eat right is half the __________ – if you can develop those healthy
habits, you’ll be well on your way towards your fitness goals. A. fight B. battle C. struggle D. clash
half the battle: 1 phần quan trọng/thách thức của 1 việc cần phải được hoàn thành
Question 51. Even though the marathon was painful, she __________ her teeth and kept running until she crossed the finish line. A. gritted B. ground C. grinned D. gripped
grit one's teeth: nghiến răng 9
Question 52. After losing the election, the candidate took it on the __________ and conceded defeat gracefully without complaining. A. neck B. head C. elbow D. chin
take it on the chin: chấp nhận 1 thất bại/sự đau đớn mà không than phiền
concede/admit defeat: thừa nhận thất bại
Question 53. This is something I've dreamed about forever and a __________. A. week B. year C. month D. day
forever and a day: trong thời gian dài
Question 54. As the __________ of time slipped away, he regretted not telling her how he truly felt when he had the chance. A. shells B. surfs C. sands D. shores
the sands of time: dòng chảy thời gian
Question 55. The students can take breaks as and __________ they need to during the exam. A. when B. if C. while D. shores as and when: khi mà
Question 56. I was working on my project right up until the deadline, finishing it just under the __________ before the due date. A. tire B. wire C. fire D. dire
due date: ngày tới hạn (công việc)
under the wire: (hoàn thành) vừa kịp lúc, ngay đúng lúc
Question 57. The new novel borrows __________ from Shakespeare. A. firmly B. heavily C. strongly D. largely
borrow heavily: vay mượn nhiều (về nội dung, tiền bạc,...)
Question 58. I have a __________ acquaintance with quantum physics - I understand some of the basic concepts but
I’m far from an expert on the subject. A. banging B. pounding C. nodding D. cracking
have a nodding acquaintance with sth/sb: biết sơ qua về ai đó/cái gì đó
Question 59. The comedian was bombing on stage because he failed to read the __________ and realize the
audience wasn't responding well to his edgy material. A. room B. ground C. space D. zone
bomb: thất bại, fail
read the room: đọc được tình huống, hiểu được tâm lí của những người tham gia cùng với mình 10
Question 60. The online forum became an echo __________ where members' false beliefs were constantly reinforced
because no dissenting views were allowed. A. room B. box C. cell D. chamber
an echo chamber: phòng vang, 1 nơi chỉ bàn về 1 quan điểm (không có tiếng nói đối lập)
Question 61. After working with my colleague for years, I still don’t understand what makes her __________ and
motivates her strong work ethic. A. click B. slick C. kick D. tick
what makes one tick: điều khiến ai đó hành động như vậy
Question 62. I don't know how you're going to explain __________ that dent you made in Dad's car. A. on B. to C. for D. away
dent: vết lõm (trên xe)
explain away: chối bỏ, biện minh (cho hành động sai của mình)
Question 63. We’d love to buy a bigger house, but we know we have to __________ and live within our limited budget. A. cut no ice
B. cut our coat according to our cloth
C. cut through the red tape D. cut to the chase
cut one's coat according to one's cloth: điều chỉnh chi tiêu/hành vi sao cho phù hợp với hoàn cảnh
cut no ice: không có ảnh hưởng gì cả
cut through the red tape: giải quyết những thủ tục rườm rà, phức tạp
cut to the chase: đi thẳng vào vấn đề
Question 64. After a difficult childhood full of adversity and loss, he didn’t have much formal education but learned
many tough life lessons in the school of hard __________. A. bumps B. punches C. bangs D. knocks
adversity: sự khó khăn, chật vật
school of hard knocks: trường đời
Question 65. Before entering the negotiation, it’s crucial to do your __________ on the market trends and competitors. A. homework B. assignment C. task D. exercise
do one's homework: nghiên cứu kĩ về 1 vấn đề gì đó
Question 66. She regretted succumbing to a moment of __________ by engaging in an affair with her coworker. A. flaw B. weakness C. frailty D. debility
succumb to: chịu thua với
a moment of weakness: 1 phút yếu đuối, 1 phút không thể kiểm soát bản thân
affair: cuộc ngoại tình => have/engage in an affair with sb 11
Question 67. The lawyer had to withdraw from the case because her firm’s representation of the defendant was a clear __________ of interest. A. war B. battle C. conflict D. fight
withdraw from: rút khỏi
conflict of interest: xung đột về lợi ích
Question 68. This latest election promise might just __________ the balance in the candidate's favour. A. sway B. fling C. swing D. wave
swing the balance: gây mất cân bằng (ảnh hưởng tới kết quả)
Question 69. She was always good at picking up new skills, so when she lost her office job, she was able to turn her
__________ to painting and quickly became a successful artist. A. ear B. nose C. hand D. eye
turn one's hand to sth: thử sức với 1 lĩnh vực (mới)
pick up: học (cái mới)
Question 70. The CEO had a __________ interest in seeing the new product succeed, since her annual bonus was tied sales targets. A. capped B. vested C. coated D. dressed
vested interest: lợi ích riêng, mục đích cá nhân
Question 71. I think it’s best if we part ways now, if you take my __________. A. interpretation B. significance C. essence D. meaning
part ways: cắt đứt mối quan hệ
if you take my meaning: nếu bạn hiểu ý tôi
Question 72. After years of trying different career paths, Jack finally decided to invest in a small startup, and he
managed to __________ it lucky when the company became a major success. A. strike B. call C. render D. beat
career path: con đường sự nghiệp
strike it lucky: gặp may mắn
Question 73. The New York Yankees' stadium is where baseball __________ of age. A. arrived B. came C. reached D. entered
come of age: tới độ tuổi trưởng thành, làm người lớn // tới độ chín muồi, phát triển thành công
Question 74. The detective’s __________ vision caused him to focus only on one suspect. A. tube B. channel C. pipeline D. tunnel
tunnel vision: tầm nhìn giới hạn 12
Question 75. Leaving those oily rags near the furnace is a(n) __________ waiting to happen – they could easily catch fire! A. accident B. obstacle C. setback D. catastrophe furnace: lò nung
an accident waiting to happen: 1 điều nguy hiểm chực chờ xảy ra, có khả năng xảy ra cao
catch fire: bắt lửa
Question 76. Dressed in a tailored suit, John cut a fine __________ as he strode confidently into the party. A. image B. shape C. form D. figure
cut a fine figure: trông rất ấn tượng, nổi bật
stride => strode (V2)
Question 77. After winning the gold medal at the Olympics, the young athlete was the __________ of her hometown
for bringing glory to the small village. A. bread B. waffle C. toast D. scone
the toast of sth: 1 điểm sáng, 1 người được tán dương, ca tụng rất nhiều ở đâu đó
Question 78. I __________ to think about how much work we’ll have to do to meet this tight deadline. A. shiver B. quiver C. shudder D. vibrate
to shudder to think: rùng mình/sợ hãi khi nghĩ về
Question 79. The software has some rough __________ that need to be smoothed out before it’s ready for release. A. borders B. rims C. margins D. edges
rough edges: điểm bất cập, chưa hoàn thiện hết
Question 80. The investigation laid __________ the rampant corruption that had taken root within the organization. A. plain B. bare C. raw D. naked
lay bare: phơi bài, vạch trần
rampant corruption: sự tham nhũng tràn lan
take root: (1 quan điểm, niềm tin) được chấp nhận (ở đâu đó)
Question 81. When the gunmen came into the bank, she had the __________ of mind to press the alarm. A. being B. existence C. appearance D. presence
presence of mind: sự sáng suốt/bình tĩnh để làm điều gì đó
Question 82. The new initiative helped __________ the gap between the university and local businesses by facilitating
partnerships on research projects. A. bridge B. cross C. unite D. span
bridge the gap: rút ngắn khoảng cách 13
Question 83. Iron deficiency in women cuts __________ all socioeconomic levels. A. across B. over C. into D. out of
deficiency: sự thiếu hụt
cut across: ảnh hưởng trên diện rộng, toàn bộ
Question 84. The young actress had a bad case of stage __________ before going on stage for her first major role in a play. A. fear B. scare C. fright D. terror
stage fright: sự sợ hãi khi bước lên sân khấu
Question 85. Years of poor management left the corporation a __________ company. A. corpse B. ghost C. zombie D. mummy
zombie company: công ty zombie - công ty yếu kém, tàn tạ
Question 86. The __________ committee will meet next week to determine the strategic direction for the organization. A. running B. steering C. driving D. commanding
steering committee: uỷ ban chỉ đạo
Question 87. The think __________ issued a report with recommendations on improving the economy. A. tank B. vessel C. barrel D. assembly
think tank: nhóm chuyên gia nghiên cứu chuyên sâu về 1 vấn đề/chính sách
Question 88. The soldiers stood __________ as they waited for the battle to commence. A. hand to hand
B. shoulder to shoulder C. head to head D. ear to ear
shoulder to shoulder: vai kề vai, sát bên nhau
commence: bắt đầu != culminate: kết thúc
Question 89. Though she came across as a __________ violet in social settings, Anna transformed into a fiery
performer on stage singing in front of an audience. A. dimming B. flinching C. shrinking D. wincing
shrinking violet: 1 người rụt rè/ít nói
come across as: toát ra vẻ như thế nào đó fiery: nồng cháy
Question 90. He is certainly an effective lawyer but colleagues say that he lacks the human __________. A. touch B. sense C. feel D. hint
human touch: sự gần gũi, thân thiện giữa người với người 14
Question 91. The film presents a straightforward choice between good and evil, with no __________ of grey. A. tints B. hues C. shades D. nuances
straightforward: thẳng thắn
shades of grey: sự mơ hồ, sự nhập nhằng giữa các lựa chọn
Question 92. When John told Jane that he got a promotion at work, it was __________ since she had been hoping
they could finally afford to buy a house. A. aroma to her nose B. love to her heart C. music to her ears D. food to her mouth
music to one's ears: tin tốt với ai đó, rót mật vào tai
Question 93. The company was trying hard to keep the key client __________ by sending lavish gifts and offering big discounts. A. keen B. sweet C. neat D. great
keep sb sweet: khiến ai đó hài lòng lavish: hoành tráng
Question 94. The construction project was in a holding __________ for several months while the developers waited
for the environmental impact report to be finalized. A. pattern B. order C. design D. scheme
in a holding pattern: ở khoảng chững lại
Question 95. Because his father was the CEO of the company, he had the inside __________ when applying for the management trainee program. A. edge B. lead C. point D. track
inside track: thông tin về nội bộ của tổ chức (được lấy làm lợi thế cho mình)
Question 96. The confident speaker __________ an air of expertise on the topic that made the audience trust his analysis. A. exhorted B. exuded C. expunged D. extolled
exude: toát ra vẻ (tự tin, chuyên gia,...)
exhort: khuyến khích, động viên
expunge: xoá bỏ, loại bỏ
extol: ca ngợi, tán dương
Question 97. Upon hearing the unexpected news, she had to tear __________ from the office to attend to the urgent matter at home. A. out B. away C. off D. down
tear off: chạy thoát khỏi 1 nơi 15
Question 98. Employing a __________ and conquer strategy, the shrewd general exploited internal conflicts within the enemy alliance. A. split B. separate C. cleave D. divide
divide and conquer: chia để trị (chia thành những phần nhỏ để cai trị) shrewd: khôn ngoan
Question 99. The new year __________ in a sense of hope and optimism that better days were ahead. A. factored B. tuned C. ushered D. buckled
usher in: đem lại (1 điều mới)
factor in: cân nhắc (1 yếu tố)
tune in: vào xem (1 chương trình)
buckle in: thắt dây an toàn (ngồi xe)
Question 100. After the argument, she gave him the __________ treatment and refused to speak to him for days. A. silent B. dumb C. quiet D. calm
silent treatment: không nói chuyện, im lặng với ai đó như 1 cách trừng phạt (trong mối quan hệ)
Question 101. They claimed that the abusive behavior was an edge __________ that should not deter other internet users. A. scene B. case C. instance D. situation
edge case: 1 tình huống ngoại lệ, hiếm xảy ra
deter: cản trở => deterrent (n): cái cản trở
Question 102. The software developers tried using a home __________ database they had coded themselves rather
than relying on more robust commercial products. A. blend B. portion C. brew D. batch
homebrew (adj): tự làm ra
Question 103. The animators struggled to make the computer-generated human seem realistic without falling into the
__________ valley where it looked almost lifelike but not quite. A. peculiar B. spooky C. uncanny D. enigmatic
computer-generated (adj): được tạo ra từ máy tính
uncanny valley: cảm giác khó chịu khi mà cái gì đó (robot) giống người nhưng không phải thật sự là người
Question 104. When it came to listening to others’ opinions, the word “empathy” did not seem to be in the arrogant man’s __________. A. language B. vocabulary C. library D. glossary
not in sb's vocabulary: không có trong từ điển của ai đó
Question 105. I asked my friend flat __________ if he had taken my keys instead of just hinting around about it. A. out B. over C. down D. off 16
flat out (adverb): thẳng thừng (đặt câu hỏi)
Question 106. George Washington is often recognized as a(n) __________ father of the United States. A. founding B. creating C. forming D. launching
founding father: người khai sinh ra, người thành lập
Question 107. When it comes to giving feedback, my coach does not __________ his words; he’s always
straightforward and honest about our performance. A. chop B. crush C. shred D. mince
not mince one's words: nói thẳng ra, không ngại, vòng vo
Question 108. In __________ terms, the company’s profits have doubled compared to the previous fiscal year. A. complete B. utter C. definite D. absolute
in absolute terms: nói 1 cách đúng với thực tế, tuyệt đối
fiscal year: năm tài chính
fiscal => confiscation (n): sự tịch thu (tài sản,...) // confiscate (v)
Question 109. The deal was finally __________ and sealed after months of tense negotiations between the two parties. A. signed B. seen C. sworn D. saved
signed and sealed: đã được kí kết hoàn tất (thoả thuận, hợp đồng)
Question 110. I was confused at first by the professor’s lecture, but then the __________ dropped and I finally
understood the concept she was explaining. A. coin B. cent C. penny D. dime
the penny drops: cuối cùng cũng ngộ ra, hiểu ra vấn đề gì đó
Question 111. The magician’s __________ of hand was so skillful that the audience was left in awe. A. artifice B. sleight C. ruse D. guile
sleight of hand: thủ thuật nhanh tay, mưu mẹo tinh vi
Question 112. The comedian knew just how to add __________ to otherwise dull topics by inserting witty jokes and amusing anecdotes. A. sauce B. salt C. sugar D. oil
add salt to sth: thêm muối vào câu chuyện, làm câu chuyện trở nên hay hơn
Question 113. If we want to win the championship, we need to raise our __________ by training harder, improving
our skills, and working together as a team. A. game B. state C. play D. case
raise one's game: cải thiện phong độ
Question 114. From the __________ go, it was clear they were interested in doing business together. A. letter B. word C. number D. term 17
from the word go: từ ban đầu (from the beginning)
Question 115. After a long night of studying, she __________ some cold water on her face in an effort to wake up and focus for the exam. A. squirted B. scattered C. sprinkled D. splashed
splash water: xối nước
splash out: tiêu xài hoang phí
Question 116. Technology represents no magic __________ for the problems of schooling. A. bullet B. knife C. gun D. drug
magic bullet: giải pháp thần kì, nhanh, hiệu quả
Question 117. I’ve asked you repeatedly to lower the volume of your music, and my tolerance is wearing __________. A. slim B. thin C. lean D. fine
wear thin: giảm dần (sự kiên nhẫn, năng lượng,...)
Question 118. When asked about his plans for the future, he would just __________, avoiding a direct answer. A. hem and haw B. nip and nod C. flip and flop D. jump and jolt
hem and haw: ngập ngừng, do dự
flip-flop (v/n): (sự) thay đổi hoàn toàn dự định/kế hoạch
Question 119. Using the internet to __________ the course of justice is a serious crime. A. invert B. evert C. pervert D. revert
pervert the course of justice: làm sai lệch công lí, quá trình thực hiện công lí
invert: đảo ngược evert: lộn ra ngoài
revert: trả lời => revert to sth: quay trở làm 1 việc (cũ)