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TEST 1 BẢNG TỪ, CỤM TỪ NÂNG CAO take the bull by the horns = to do something difficult in a brave and determined way= đối phó với tình huống khó khăn một cách dũng cảm và mạnh mẽ. be on the horns of a dilemma= trong tình thế tiến thoái lưỡng nan 'blow your own trumpet', = khoe khoang về thành tích và khả năng của mình (thổi kèn khen lấy). Summon (v) + a meeting = tổ chức một cuộc họp chính thức Feather in one's cap = cái lông vũ cài trên mũ -> niềm tự hào của ai về những thành tựu/thành tích mà họ đạt được. Curtail one’s spending = cắt giảm chi tiêu be wet behind the ears =to be young and without experience ring in your ears = if something such as someone’s words ring in your ears, you feel that you can still hear them after that person has stopped speaking Feel one's ears burning = cảm thấy tai nóng bừng -> hẳn là có ai đang nói xấu mình. Keep one’s ears open = to pay attention to what is happening, especially in order to find out something pipe dream = an idea or plan that is impossible or very unlikely to happen a riot of colour ~ extremely colourful and bright Indubitably= 1 cách chắc chắn, không thể nghi ngờ gì được Haphazardly =in a way that does not have an obvious order or plan Begrudgingly =unwillingly, often because you have no choice Jovially =in a very friendly and pleasant way "Cut and thrust" = (cuộc đánh giáp lá cà) chém và đâm (lưỡi lê) -> cụm từ này nghĩa là cuộc cạnh tranh/tranh luận hết sức sôi nổi và ác liệt, nhất là trong giới kinh doanh (thương trường như chiến trường). "The ebb and flow (of something)" nghĩa là sự tăng giảm đều đặn về cường độ, thường xuyên dao động, trầm bổng của điều gì. the nuts and bolts=the practical facts about a particular thing, rather than theories or ideas about it: be part and parcel of something =to be a feature of something, especially a feature that cannot be avoided take the bull by the horns = to do something difficult in a brave and determined way= đối phó với tình huống khó khăn một cách dũng cảm và mạnh mẽ. be on the horns of a dilemma= trong tình thế tiến thoái lưỡng nan 'blow your own trumpet', = khoe khoang về thành tích và khả năng của mình (thổi kèn khen lấy). Summon (v) + a meeting = tổ chức một cuộc họp chính thức Feather in one's cap = cái lông vũ cài trên mũ -> niềm tự hào của ai về những thành tựu/thành tích mà họ đạt được. Curtail one’s spending = cắt giảm chi tiêu be wet behind the ears =to be young and without experience ring in your ears = if something such as someone’s words ring in your ears, you feel that you can still hear them after that person has stopped speaking Feel one's ears burning = cảm thấy tai nóng bừng -> hẳn là có ai đang nói xấu mình.
Keep one’s ears open = to pay attention to what is happening, especially in order to find out something pipe dream = an idea or plan that is impossible or very unlikely to happen a riot of colour ~ extremely colourful and bright Indubitably= 1 cách chắc chắn, không thể nghi ngờ gì được Haphazardly =in a way that does not have an obvious order or plan Begrudgingly =unwillingly, often because you have no choice Jovially =in a very friendly and pleasant way "Cut and thrust" = (cuộc đánh giáp lá cà) chém và đâm (lưỡi lê) -> cụm từ này nghĩa là cuộc cạnh tranh/tranh luận hết sức sôi nổi và ác liệt, nhất là trong giới kinh doanh (thương trường như chiến trường). "The ebb and flow (of something)" nghĩa là sự tăng giảm đều đặn về cường độ, thường xuyên dao động, trầm bổng của điều gì. the nuts and bolts=the practical facts about a particular thing, rather than theories or ideas about it: be part and parcel of something =to be a feature of something, especially a feature that cannot be avoided weigh on (one's) mind =To cause someone a lot of worry, concern, or anxiety, especially for a long period of time. close to sth = almost a particular amount, number, level, etc focuse on = tập trung vào ai/ điều gì no link to sb/ sth = không có liên kết, kết nối với - get sth across: giải thích rõ ràng - get the wrong end of the stick: hiểu lầm - not make heads or tails: không hiểu - at the back of one’s mind: cảm thấy, trực giác - go awry = go wrong exult in/over sth: vui vẻ A. LISTENING (50 points): Section 1: Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. (10 points) Date Event Importance for art 3000 BC farmers from China built temples ornamented with (1) _______ and stone carvings and statues in Bali 14th century introduction of (2) _______ artists employed by the ruling families and focused on epic narratives
(3) ______ establishment of Dutch East Indies Company art became expression of opposition to (4) ________ 1920s beginning of tourism encouraged use of new materials, techniques and subjects 1945 beginning of independence started to describe the (5) ______ of the Balinese people – as well as the myths and legends of their history Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Section 2. You will hear a radio discussion about writing a novel. For questions 1-5, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear. (10 points) 1. What does Louise say about Ernest Hemingway's advice to writers? A. It is useful to a certain extent. B. It applies only to inexperienced novelists. C. It wasn't intended to be taken seriously. D. The advice can mislead aspiring writers. 2. Louise believes that getting feedback is important when you ______ A. are experiencing a writer’s block. B. are struggling with structuring your writing properly. C. are unsure of the quality of your own writing. D. finish your book and need an opinion on it. 3. Louise states that getting feedback from a colleague is important because _____ A. non-writers’ opinion can be hard to take seriously. B. a writer can be less harsh with their criticism. C. others can be reluctant to help with such thing. D. a writer can understand the real purpose of your work. 4. For Louise, what does good feedback mean? A. both general and detailed observations on the content B. identifying problematic aspects as well as suggesting ways to overcome them C. feedback that mostly focuses on the stylistic part of the writing D. an extensive list of good and bad points 5. What does Louise say about the people she gets feedback from? A. They shouldn’t be more skilled than you. B. She prefers not to talk about her texts. C. They exchange feedback. D. Collaborating with them can be difficult. (Adapted from CAE practice tests)
Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Section 3. You will hear a tour guide talking to a group of tourists in New York about a visit they will make to the Museum of Immigration on Ellis Island. Decide the following statements are true (T) or false (F). Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. (10 points) 1. The first part of the museum you go through used to be the Baggage Room. 2. In the Registry Room, immigrants had only medical check-ups. 3. They haven't made reservations for the play "Ellis Island Stories" in the Theatre 2. 4. At the Ellis Island Oral History Library you can listen to 20 recordings of people's first-hand experiences at Ellis Island. 5. "The Peopling of America" exhibition is located in a place which used to be a ticket office. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Section 4. For questions 1-10, listen to an authentic recording about chess and fill in the missing information using words taken from the recording. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. (20 points) - Having existed for more than 1500 years, chess has been regarded as a tool of military strategy, a yardstick for genius, and a metaphor for (1) _______. - The Arab world was introduced to chess as a result of the Islamic (2) _______ in the seventh century. - Over time, chess was not only a tactical simulation - it was also a prolific source of (3) _______. - The terminology of chess was used by (4) _______ to talk about their political authority. - The spread of chess to Asia gave rise to a great number of (5) _______. - By 1000AD, chess served as (6) _______ for different social ranks carrying out their corresponding duties. - Despite being frowned upon by the Church and moralists, chess still developed rapidly and the 15th century witnessed it (7) _______ into its modern version. - The birth of chess theory was marked by the creation of (8) _______ in which common chess openings and endgames were analyzed. - As formal competitive chess emerged in the 19th century, the (9) _______ of the past was eventually eclipsed by strategic calculations. - In a time period when chess carried a new (10) _______, it was the Soviet Union that dominated international competition. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.