All staffs were asked to fill in __ _____ about their career expectations. (question)
Don’t put too much __ _____ in what the newspaper say. (confident)
We will take _ ______ steps towards political union with Europe and Asia. (decide)
WORD FORM:
26. She was _________ ill, so she didn't go to school yesterday. (serious)
27. Don't put too much ________ -in what the papers say. (confident)
28. Let's have a party _________ for your birthday. (celebration)
29. She smiled to hide her slight __________ (embarrass)
30. I __________ prefer Pizza to hamburgers. (person)
31. The romantic evening cruises will be a _________ experience. (memory)
32. They were locked in a passionate __________ on the station platform. (embrace)
33. I haven't got a picture of this so you'll just have to use your _________ (imagine)
34. The novel is based on his _________ in the war. (experience)
35. I don't like that man. There is a __________ look on his face. (sneak)
36. A few people enjoyed the exhibition, but the majority were __________ (disappoint)
37. An only child often creates an _________ friend to play with. (imagine)
38. I felt my face burning with __________ (embarrass)
39. I believed that everyone has had __________ experiences in their life. (momory)
40. She showed her __________ by asking lots of trivial questions. (experience)
41. They organized a party in _________ of the year's successes. (celebrate)
42. The 50th wedding anniversary is called the _______ anniversary. (gold)
43. After they got __________, she never remarried. (divorce)
44. We wish them every __________ in their new life. (happy)
45. The lightning in the room is functional as well as ________ (decorate)
46. The __________ postponed the race because of the heavy snow. (organize)
47. We're having a small family ________ to mark our wedding anniversary. (gather)
48. I have no _________ of changing jobs. (intend)
49. The food was good but the ________ was very slow. (serve)
50. Nobody in the office had received an __________ to the party. (invite)
26. seriously
27. confidence
28. celebrate
29. embarrassment
30. personally
31. memorable
32. embrace
33. imagination
34. experienced
35. sneaky
36. disapointed
37. imaginary
38. embarrassment
39. memorable
40. inexperience
41. celebration
42. golden
43. divorced
44. happiness
45. decorative
46. organizers
47. gathering
48. intention
49. service
50. invitation
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29. Fill in the appropriate word in question 25
Interpreting the feelings of other people is not always easy, as we all know, and we (25) _____ as much on what they seem to be telling us, as on the actual words they say. Facial expression and tone of voice are obvious ways of showing our (26) _______ to something, and it may well be that we unconsciously express views that we are trying to hide. The art of being (27)_____ lies in picking up these signals, realizing what the other person is trying to say, and acting so that they are not embarrassed in any way. Body movements, in general, may also indicate feelings, and interviewers often pay particular attention to the way a candidate for a job walks into the room and sits down. However, it is not difficult to present the right kind of appearance, while what many employers want to know relates to the candidate’s character traits, and (28) _______ stability. This raises the awkward question of whether job candidates should be asked to complete psychological tests, and the further problem of whether such tests actually produce (29) _______ results. For many people, being asked to take part in such a test would be an objectionable intrusion into their private lives.
A. rely
B. estimate
C. reckon
D. trust
Đáp án A.
Ta có:
A. rely on sb: tin tưởng vào
B. estimate: ước tính
C. reckon: suy nghĩ, cho rằng
D. trust: tin tưởng
Xét về nghĩa thì A đúng.
Ý trong bài: Interpreting the feelings of other people is not always easy, as we all know, and we reply as much on what they seem to be telling us, as on the actual words they say.
=> Giải thích cảm xúc của người khác không phải lúc nào cũng dễ dàng, như chúng ta đều biết, và chúng tôi tin tưởng nhiều về những gì họ có vẻ đang nói với chúng tôi, như những lời họ nói thật.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29. Fill in the appropriate word in question 29
Interpreting the feelings of other people is not always easy, as we all know, and we (25) _____ as much on what they seem to be telling us, as on the actual words they say. Facial expression and tone of voice are obvious ways of showing our (26) _______ to something, and it may well be that we unconsciously express views that we are trying to hide. The art of being (27)_____ lies in picking up these signals, realizing what the other person is trying to say, and acting so that they are not embarrassed in any way. Body movements, in general, may also indicate feelings, and interviewers often pay particular attention to the way a candidate for a job walks into the room and sits down. However, it is not difficult to present the right kind of appearance, while what many employers want to know relates to the candidate’s character traits, and (28) _______ stability. This raises the awkward question of whether job candidates should be asked to complete psychological tests, and the further problem of whether such tests actually produce (29) _______ results. For many people, being asked to take part in such a test would be an objectionable intrusion into their private lives.
A. faithful
B. regular
C. reliable
D. predictable
Đáp án C.
Ta có:
A. faithful (adj): trung thành
B. regular (adj): thường xuyên
C. reliable (adj): đáng tin cậy
D. predictable (adj): có thể đoán được
Ta có: reliable result: kết quả đáng tin cậy
Ý trong bài: This raises the awkward question of whether job candidates should be asked to complete psychological tests, and the further problem of whether such tests actually produce reliable results.
=> Điều này đặt ra câu hỏi khó xử về việc liệu các ứng viên tìm việc có nên được yêu cầu hoàn thành các bài kiểm tra tâm lý hay không, và vấn đề tiếp theo nữa là liệu các bài kiểm tra đó có thực sự tạo ra kết quả đáng tin cậy hay không.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29. Fill in the appropriate word in question 26
Interpreting the feelings of other people is not always easy, as we all know, and we (25) _____ as much on what they seem to be telling us, as on the actual words they say. Facial expression and tone of voice are obvious ways of showing our (26) _______ to something, and it may well be that we unconsciously express views that we are trying to hide. The art of being (27)_____ lies in picking up these signals, realizing what the other person is trying to say, and acting so that they are not embarrassed in any way. Body movements, in general, may also indicate feelings, and interviewers often pay particular attention to the way a candidate for a job walks into the room and sits down. However, it is not difficult to present the right kind of appearance, while what many employers want to know relates to the candidate’s character traits, and (28) _______ stability. This raises the awkward question of whether job candidates should be asked to complete psychological tests, and the further problem of whether such tests actually produce (29) _______ results. For many people, being asked to take part in such a test would be an objectionable intrusion into their private lives.
A. feeling
B. view
C. notion
D. reaction
Đáp án D.
Ta có: (to) show reaction to sth: phản ứng lại
Ý trong bài: Facial expression and tone of voice are obvious ways of showing our reaction to something, and it may well be that we unconsciously express views that we are trying to hide.
=> Biểu hiện trên khuôn mặt và ngữ điệu của giọng nói là những cách rõ ràng để thể hiện phản ứng của chúng ta đối với một điều gì đó, và có thể là chúng ta vô tình thể hiện quan điểm mà chúng ta đang cố che giấu.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29. Fill in the appropriate word in question 27
Interpreting the feelings of other people is not always easy, as we all know, and we (25) _____ as much on what they seem to be telling us, as on the actual words they say. Facial expression and tone of voice are obvious ways of showing our (26) _______ to something, and it may well be that we unconsciously express views that we are trying to hide. The art of being (27)_____ lies in picking up these signals, realizing what the other person is trying to say, and acting so that they are not embarrassed in any way. Body movements, in general, may also indicate feelings, and interviewers often pay particular attention to the way a candidate for a job walks into the room and sits down. However, it is not difficult to present the right kind of appearance, while what many employers want to know relates to the candidate’s character traits, and (28) _______ stability. This raises the awkward question of whether job candidates should be asked to complete psychological tests, and the further problem of whether such tests actually produce (29) _______ results. For many people, being asked to take part in such a test would be an objectionable intrusion into their private lives.
A. good at
B. tactful
C. successful
D. humble
Đáp án B.
Xét 4 đáp áp ta có
A. good at (adj): giỏi cái gì
B. tactful (adj): khéo léo (trong giao tiếp)
C. successful (adj): thành công
D. humble (adj): khiêm tốn
Xét về nghĩa thì B hợp lý.
Ý trong bài: The art of being tactful lies in picking up these signals, realizing what the other person is trying to say, and acting so that they are not embarrassed in any way.
=> Nghệ thuật khéo léo nằm trong việc chọn những tín hiệu này, nhận ra những gì người khác đang cố gắng nói, và hành động để họ không xấu hổ theo bất kỳ cách nào
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29. Fill in the appropriate word in question 28
Interpreting the feelings of other people is not always easy, as we all know, and we (25) _____ as much on what they seem to be telling us, as on the actual words they say. Facial expression and tone of voice are obvious ways of showing our (26) _______ to something, and it may well be that we unconsciously express views that we are trying to hide. The art of being (27)_____ lies in picking up these signals, realizing what the other person is trying to say, and acting so that they are not embarrassed in any way. Body movements, in general, may also indicate feelings, and interviewers often pay particular attention to the way a candidate for a job walks into the room and sits down. However, it is not difficult to present the right kind of appearance, while what many employers want to know relates to the candidate’s character traits, and (28) _______ stability. This raises the awkward question of whether job candidates should be asked to complete psychological tests, and the further problem of whether such tests actually produce (29) _______ results. For many people, being asked to take part in such a test would be an objectionable intrusion into their private lives.
A. psychological
B. relevant
C. physical
D. similar
Đáp án A.
Ta có:
A. Psychological (adj): về mặt tâm lý
B. Relevant (adj): liên quan
C. Physical (adj): thuộc về thể chất
D. Similar (adj): tương tự
Xét về nghĩa thì A đúng.
Ta có: Psychological stability: sự vững vàng về mặt tâm lý
Ý trong bài: However, it is not difficult to present the right kind of appearance, while what many employers want to know relates to the candidate’s character traits, and psychological stability.
=> Tuy nhiên, không khó để thể hiện đúng bề ngoài, trong khi nhiều nhà tuyển dụng muốn biết liên quan đến đặc điểm nhân vật của ứng cử viên và sự ổn định tâm lý.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 32 to 36.
Human beings have a strong need to put their experiences and difficulties into confrontations. That is why everyone (32)________ a ‘friendly ear’ – somebody who eager to listen to their dilemmas and joys. Nevertheless few individuals (33)________ how complicated listening skill is. To be a good listener needs great powers of concentration, which can only be grown through practice.
There are two reasons why listening is often such hard (34)________ . The first is merely that people much prefer to speak. How often have you missed what someone has said because you were thinking about what you were going to say in response? The second reason is that people speak too slowly. The typical speed is about 125 words per minute, (35)________ is not fast enough for the human brain. It allows too much time for the concentration to fail, as the brain tries to keep itself busy with others, unrelated thoughts.
Next time you are in a listening situation, try to guess what the utterer is going to say. Ask yourself questions about what is being said, and (36)________ if the speaker answers them. Finally, make quick sum-ups in your mind of the main points that have been made. All of these stuffs will help you focus on and make you a better listener.
Điền câu 36
A. see
B. watch
C. look
D. tell
Đáp án A
- see (v): nhìn, xem xét
- watch (v): xem
- look (v): nhìn
- tell (v): bảo, kể
Dịch: “…Hỏi mình những câu hỏi về điều gì đang được nói, và XEM XÉT liệu người nói có trả lời những câu hỏi đó…”
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 32 to 36.
Human beings have a strong need to put their experiences and difficulties into confrontations. That is why everyone (32)________ a ‘friendly ear’ – somebody who eager to listen to their dilemmas and joys. Nevertheless few individuals (33)________ how complicated listening skill is. To be a good listener needs great powers of concentration, which can only be grown through practice.
There are two reasons why listening is often such hard (34)________ . The first is merely that people much prefer to speak. How often have you missed what someone has said because you were thinking about what you were going to say in response? The second reason is that people speak too slowly. The typical speed is about 125 words per minute, (35)________ is not fast enough for the human brain. It allows too much time for the concentration to fail, as the brain tries to keep itself busy with others, unrelated thoughts.
Next time you are in a listening situation, try to guess what the utterer is going to say. Ask yourself questions about what is being said, and (36)________ if the speaker answers them. Finally, make quick sum-ups in your mind of the main points that have been made. All of these stuffs will help you focus on and make you a better listener.
Điền câu 34
A. job
B. work
C. performance
D. business
Đáp án B
- (n): nhiệm vụ, công việc
- work (n): công việc, việc (nói chung)
- performance (v): trình bày
- business (n): công việc (nghề nghiệp)
Dịch: “Có 2 lí do tại sao việc lắng nghe thường là một VIỆC rất khó…”
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 32 to 36.
Human beings have a strong need to put their experiences and difficulties into confrontations. That is why everyone (32)________ a ‘friendly ear’ – somebody who eager to listen to their dilemmas and joys. Nevertheless few individuals (33)________ how complicated listening skill is. To be a good listener needs great powers of concentration, which can only be grown through practice.
There are two reasons why listening is often such hard (34)________ . The first is merely that people much prefer to speak. How often have you missed what someone has said because you were thinking about what you were going to say in response? The second reason is that people speak too slowly. The typical speed is about 125 words per minute, (35)________ is not fast enough for the human brain. It allows too much time for the concentration to fail, as the brain tries to keep itself busy with others, unrelated thoughts.
Next time you are in a listening situation, try to guess what the utterer is going to say. Ask yourself questions about what is being said, and (36)________ if the speaker answers them. Finally, make quick sum-ups in your mind of the main points that have been made. All of these stuffs will help you focus on and make you a better listener.
Điền câu 35
A. this
B. that
C. which
D. what
Đáp án C
Thay thế cho một mệnh đề, dùng “which”