Lesson 4

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<i><b>I. Vocabulary</b></i>

18 manufacture v /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃər/ sản xuất, chế tạo

26 disaster-stricken a / dɪˈzɑːstə ˈstrɪkən / thảm hoạ tàn khốc, bị thiên tai tàn phá

31 underprivileged a /ˌʌndəˈprɪvəlɪdʒd/ thiệt thịi về quyền lợi, nghèo khó 32 filling station np /ˈfɪlɪŋ ˈsteɪʃən/ trạm xăng dầu, cây xăng

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<b>STTCấu trúc - Cụm từNghĩa</b>

3 cry/ask for the moon muốn một điều gì đó khơng thể thực hiện được, mơ mộng hão huyền

4 take hold = to become very strong trở nên mạnh mẽ

8 work out tính tốn, suy nghĩ đến một bài tốn và tìm các trả lời.

14 store in = accumulate lưu trữ, tích luỹ

15 the mists of time một thời gian dài trước đây và rất khó để nhớ rõ 16 float/walk on air = to feel very happy = on

cloud nine

rất vui vẻ (lâng lâng như đi trên mây)

18 few and far between thất thường, khi có khi khơng

<i><b>III. Practice exercise 4</b></i>

<i><b>Mark the letter A, B, C, or Don your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.</b></i>

<b>Question 1: The natives were angry when foreigners came to their country and took over their land.</b>

<b>Question 2: When the Titanic crashed into the iceberg, the crew quickly sent out d istress signals to alert </b>

nearby ships of the disaster and request their help.

<b>Question 3: I'm all in favor of ambition but I think when he says he'll be a millionaire by the time he's 25,he's simply c rying for the moon.</b>

A. longing for what is beyond the reach B. asking for what is attainable C. doing something with vigor or intensity D. crying a lot and for a long time

<b>Question 4: Such censorship slowed the development of newspapers. Nevertheless, a belief in the importance of a 'free press' slowly began t o take hold in Europe.</b>

<b>Question 5: I think Mr. John is on the level because he always tells the truth and never tries to deceive</b>

<b>Question 6: You'll have to c ome up with a better idea than that if you want to win.</b>

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<b>Question 7: My success in the exam s purred me on to study even harder.</b>

<b>Question 8: I don't like to travel with my brother because he drives recklessly.</b>

A. carefully B. dangerously C. meticulously D. fastidiously

<b>Question 9: No matter how the connection between language and music is parsed, what is apparent is</b>

that our sense of music, even our love for it, is as deeply rooted in our biology and in our brains as language is.

<b>Question 10: Frogs and ducks were encouraged to snap up the pests in the paddies and the occasional</b>

plague of locusts.

<b>Question 11: "Difficult" olives are those that are more reluctant than the norm to yield up their full oil</b>

A. relinquish B. take advantage of C. maintain D. exhaust

<b>Question 12: "What I've got to say to you now is strictly o ff the record and most certainly not for</b>

publication," said the government staff to the reporter.

A. beside the point B. not popular C. not recorded D. not yet official

<b>Question 13: Think about the interviewer's comments because they may help you prepare better when </b>

you are called for the next job interview.

<b>Question 14: The construction of such extensive water-supply systems declined when the Roman Empired isintegrated, and for several centuries local springs and wells formed the main source of domestic and</b>

industrial water.

<b>Question 15: Good sources of these vitamins have high oil or fat content, and the vitamins are stored in</b>

the body's fatty tissues.

A. manufactured in B. attached to C. measured by D. accumulated

<i><b>Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.</b></i>

<b>Question 16: Although Valentine's Day has become a global industry with more than 80 million rosessold worldwide, the origins of the day are unclear and hidden in the mists of time .</b>

A. traced back to the ancient people B. a long time ago and unforgettable C. new enough for anyone to confirm D. still a mystery to everybody

<b>Question 17: Most universities have trained counselors who can reassure and c onsole students who have</b>

academic or personal problems.

<b>Question 18: I prefer secure jobs because I don't like keeping on moving and changing all the time.</b>

<b>Question 19: When he passes the entrance exam, his parents will be walking on air .</b>

C. feeling extremely unhappy D. feeling extremely airy

<b>Question 20: Viking sailors landed in North America just under a thousand years ago.</b>

<b>Question 21: You're 25 years old, but you still haven't cut the apron strings.</b>

<b>Question 22: The speaker was asked to c ondense his presentation in order to allow his audiences have </b>

time to ask questions.

A. cut short B. talk briefly C. make longer D. give details

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<b>Question 23: Judy has just won a full scholarship to one of the most prestigious universities in the country; she must be on cloud nine now.</b>

<b>Question 24: People nationwide have acted without hesitation to provide aids for the victims in the </b>

disaster-stricken areas.

<b>Question 25: The football final has been p ostponed until next Sunday due to the heavy snowstorm.</b>

<b>Question 26: The chairman's thought-provoking question i gnited a lively debate among the participants </b>

in the workshop.

<b>Question 27: Students are expected to always adhere to school regulations.</b>

<b>Question 28: A number of programs have been initiated to provide food and shelter for theu nderprivileged in the remote areas of thecountry.</b>

A. rich citizens B. active members C. poor inhabitants D. enthusiastic people

<b>Question 29: Drivers are advised to get enough petrol because filling stations are f ew and far between </b>

on the highway.

<b>Question 30: We managed to get to school in time despite the heavy rain.</b>

A. earlier than a particular moment B. later than expected C. early enough to do something D. as long as expected

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