Bài luyện thi môn Anh Văn - Ôn thi Đại học năm học 2015-2016 - Lesson 18 - Phạm Thái Bạch Mai

LESSON 18 – April 20th, 2016
ONE-WORD GAP-FILL. Complete each gap with ONE word.	
 There are many things I could regret about my life, (1)......I don't. I would (2).......not to think about it too much. Life's too short for regrets. For example, if (3)......I had taken that job in America 30 years ago I could have been a billionaire now. But, if I had taken that job, I wouldn’t have met my wife and (4).......three lovely children. Some people wish they (5)......live their lives over again in the hope that they would avoid all the mistakes they (6)......made in this life. But would I (7)........be a billionaire or the happy family man I am? Is there really any point in even asking the question? I don’t know if I would have been a happy billionaire or not. And happiness is more important than anything. And the key to a happy life is to enjoy what you have, and I really do. Although sometimes when I'm feeling tired, I (8).......I had the energy I'd had when I was 20 years younger! What about you? (9).......you change your life if you could? Well, if your answer is yes, then change it now, otherwise it's (10).......you stopped being miserable and enjoyed what you already have.
PHRASAL VERBS. Study the list of phrasal verbs with GO below and fill in the blanks in the sentences with the correct phrasal verb in the right form.
 go about - approach or tackle a job, task, etc.; begin working at something.
	go along with - agree to or approve of.
	go down with - catch an (infectious) illness. 
	go for (sb) - attack physically or verbally.
	go in for - have as an interest or hobby.
	go off - lose one's liking for something or somebody.
	go on at (sb about sth) - keep complaining or criticizing.
	go over - look at or examine; repeat.
	go through - use and have none left. 
 go through with (sth) - complete something or continue it to the end, often with 
 difficulty.
1. I'd like to learn to fly but I don't know how to......getting lessons.
2. Please don't......me! I just don't want to go away with you this year.
3. I'm sorry, but I've forgotten what you said already. Can you......it again'?
4. We were having a great holiday until Clare......measles! [bệnh sởi, ban đỏ]
5. I......really......package holidays. Can't we do something different this year'?
6. I didn't know that Karen......diving but she proved to be something of an expert.
7. You choose our holiday destination this year. I'll......anything as long as there's a bit of sunshine!
8. I fancied trying whitewater rafting but I chickened out in the end and couldn't......it.
9. I......a lot more money than I meant to on my last trip abroad.
10. Paula......me when I told her I'd lost the train tickets.
WRITING 1. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. e.g.
0. You must do exactly what the manager tells you. 	 carry
 ~ You must carry out the manager's instructions exactly.
1. I have always admired my father for all the work he does.	 looked
 I have always................................my father for all the work he does.
2. Nobody thought the film was any good, apart from Harry.	 exception
 With ...........................................everyone thought the film was bad.
3. It’s your responsibility to make sure all books are returned on time.	 for
 You are ..............................................all books are returned on time.
4. ‘Do you realise how late it is?’ Bob asked his wife.	 if
 Bob asked his wife......................................it was.
5. We might be late back so take your mobile. 	 case
 Take your mobile..................................late back.
6. I hate the way our Maths teacher is always criticising me in class. 	 down
 I hate the way our Maths teacher...................in class.
7. I’m sorry I left my book on the train.	 wish
 I ...................................my book on the train.
8. Why don’t you use a dictionary to find unfamiliar words?	 up
 You could .....................................the dictionary.
9. Matt seems to be naturally good at playing the piano. 	 talent
 Matt seems to.................................playing the piano.
10. The Simpson twins both look exactly the same to me.	 tell
 I can’t ........................................the Simpson twins.
WORD FORMS. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the space. 
A recent study has concluded that (1) ... to friends and solid (2)..... may help you stay healthier and live longer. (3) ... already knew that having good companions helps mental well-being but this new data says that a strong (4) also extends life expectancy. The (5) ...were particularly surprised by their (6) because it was more true of friends than family, perhaps because we share (7) ... problems or express our likes and (8) more freely with friends. So, if you like the idea of (9) ... a few extra years, why not ring your mates now or even renew a few old (10) ... who you haven't seen for a while.
1. CLOSE
2. RELATION
3. PSYCHOLOGY
4. FRIEND
5. RESEARCH
6. DISCOVER
7. PERSON
8. LIKE
9. LIVE
10. ACQUAINT
READING 1. Read the article below and then decide which word best fits each space Choose the words that best complete the sentences in the text.
 Earthquakes are amongst the most destructive......(1) disasters. They usually......(2) without any warning and......(3) in a great ......(4) of life and an enormous demolition of buildings. Additionally, they may cause devastating landslides or create gigantic tidal 
waves which, in.....(5), are collosal walls of water smashing into seashores with such force that they are......(6) ot destroying coastal cities. However, the......(7) majority of fatalities and serious injuries......(8) about when buildings.....(9). 
 Most frequently, the earthquake lasts 30 to 60 seconds, so usually there is no time to.....(10) the mortal.....(11) once the shaking starts. The savage forces of an earthquake trigger......(12) a complex chain......(13) in the building's structure when it is shaken, lifted, pushed or pulled. A building's height, its shape and construction materials are the most significant.......(14) deciding about the survival or collapse of the structure and, consequently, about the life or death ot its......(15).
1. A. nature 	B. naturalistic 	C. natural 	D. native
2. A. hit 	B. strike 	C. fall 	D. attack
3. A. result 	B. effect 	C. lead 	D. cause
4. A. fatality 	B. waste 	C. harm 	D. loss
5. A. fact 	B. certainty 	C. honesty 	D. truth
6. A. potential 	B. conceivable 	C. capable 	D. possible
7. A. wide 	B. broad 	C. tall 	D. vast
8. A. bring 	B. come 	C. lay 	D. make
9. A. demolish 	B. jumble 	C. destroy 	D. collapse
10. A. avert 	B. evade 	C. abstain 	D. restrain
11. A. upkeep 	B. upturn 	C. upshot 	D. uptake
12. A. up 	B. on 	C. out 	D. off
13. A. activity 	B. motion 	C. progress 	D. reaction
14. A. factors 	B. phenomena 	C. points 	D. ingredients
15. A. settlers 	B. citizens 	C. inhabitants 	D. burghers
READING 2 - GAPPED-TEXT. Read the following text and then choose from the list A-I given below the best phrase to fill each of the spaces. Each correct phrase may only be used once. Some of the suggested answers do not fit at all. 
CLIMBING BIG BEN
 It has long been possible to climb Big Ben, the famous clock that stands outside Parliament, but few visitors to London know this. Brian Davis, claims it is the most accurate clock in the world and he should know, (1)...... . He greets his tour group at the foot of the clock tower, where 334 steps separate them from the top or 'belfry'. It is 11.30 a.m. and he aims to be there when Big Ben strikes noon. Some people have brought ear plugs but are quickly reassured that they won't be needed. The bell is loud (2)........We drag ourselves up the first 114 steps and into a little museum. This is the clock tower prison room. It looks very inhospitable (3) ...... We continue to tackle the steps in stages and reach the belfry five minutes before midday. Here Brian points out that, strictly speaking, Big Ben is the name of the bell (4)...... . When Big Ben booms, I
don't put my fingers in my ears because I want to experience the full might of the noise. 
Imagine a clap of thunder breaking directly over your head (5).......I could feel it in my teeth. Above the clock face is a mechanism, controlled, Brian explains, not by 
technology but by a pile of old coins. And with that he leads us down again, a man who clearly enjoys (6)........
	A. and so we move on and up quickly
	B. having taken such a long time to build
	C. and then repeated several more times
	D. having spent so much time talking about it
	E. having a job in such an important place
	F. but it is not really that uncomfortable
	G. and is not like any of the other clocks
	H. having a sound that is difficult to hear
	I. and not the clock as people often believe
PREFIXES. The prefixes below all mean 'NOT’: Match the prefixes in list [A] with the adjectives in list [B] below. What do you notice about words beginning with il-, im-, and ir-?
 [A] un- • im- • in- • dis- • il- • ir-
 [B] deniable • valid • retrievable • intelligible • mortal • sincere • literate
 legible • flattering • rational • practical • eligible
 Complete the dialogues with a word from .
 1. A: Can those ten-year-olds read?
 B: No, most of them are........
 2. A: Can you use this old ticket?
 B: No, it's.......
 3. A: Did it sound as if he meant his apology?
 B: No, it sounded.......
 4. A: Was it a sensible decision?
 B: No, it was completely......
 5. A: Has their relationship completely broken down?
 B: Yes, it's......
 6. A: Can you read his handwriting?
 B: No, it's.......
 7. A: Can you understand the technical explanation?
 B: No, it's......
 8. A: This white carpet is always dirty.
 B: Yes, it's completely......
 9 A: Can you get a grant for your studies?
 B: No, I'm......
 10. A: The facts of the case are pretty clear.
 B: Yes, they're......
 11. A: That colour doesn't suit her.
 B: No, it's rather......
 12. A: He thinks he's going to live forever.
 B: Yes, he believes he's......
KEY TO LESSON 18
ONE-WORD GAP-FILL. 1. but - 2. prefer - 3. only - 4. had - 5. could - 6. have/had - 7. rather - 8. wish - 9. Would - 10. time
PHRASAL VERBS.
1 go about; 2 go on at; 3 go over; 4 went down with; 5 have (really) gone off; 
6 went in for; 7 go along with; 8 go through with; 9 went through; 10 went for
WRITING.
1. looked up to	2. the (single) exception of Harry
3. responsible for making sure (that)	4. if she realised how late
5. in case we are	6. is always putting me down
7. wish I had not / hadn’t left 
8. look unfamiliar words up in / look up unfamiliar words in
9. have a talent for	10. tell the difference between
WORD FORMS. 1. closeness - 2. relationships - 3. Psychologists - 4. friendship 
 5. researchers - 6. discovery - 7. personal
 8. dislikes - 9. living - 10. acquaintances
READING 1. 	1. C 	4. D 	7. D 	10. A 	13. D
	2. B 	5. A 	8. B 	11. C 	14. A
	3. A 	6. C 	9. D 	12. D 	15. C
READING 2 - GAPPED-TEXT. 1. D 2. F 3. A 4. I 5. C 6. E
PREFIXES. 	1. illiterate 	7. unintelligible
	2. invalid 	8. impractical
	3. insincere 	9. ineligible
	4. irrational 	10. undeniable
	5. irretrievable 	11. unflattering
	6. illegible 	12. Immortal
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