Ngữ pháp cần lưu ý và một số mấu câu giao tiếp để ôn thi đại học môn tiếng anh

TẢI LIỆU ÔN THI ĐẠI HỌC, MÔN TIẾNG ANH, 2013
CẤU TRÚC ĐỀ THI ĐẠI HỌC
Lĩnh vực

Yếu tố/chi tiết cần kiểm tra

Số câu

Ngữ âm

- Trọng âm từ (chính/phụ)
- Trường độ âm và phương phức phát âm.

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Ngữ pháp, Từ
vựng

- Danh từ/ động từ (thời và hợp thời) /đại từ/ tính từ / trạng từ/ từ nối/ v.v…

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- Cấu trúc câu

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- Phương thức cấu tạo từ/sử dụng từ (word choice/usage)

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- Tổ hợp từ / cụm từ cố định / động từ hai thành phần (phrasal verb)

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- Từ đồng nghĩa / dị nghĩa

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Chức năng
giao tiếp

- Từ / ngữ thể hiện chức năng giao tiếp đơn giản... (khuyến khích yếu tố văn
hóa)

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Kỹ năng đọc

- Điền từ vào chỗ trống: (sử dụng từ / ngữ; nghĩa ngữ pháp; nghĩa ngữ vựng);
một bài text độ dài khoảng 200 từ.

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- Đọc lấy thông tin cụ thể/đại ý (đoán nghĩa từ mới; nghĩa ngữ cảnh; ví von;
hoán dụ; ẩn dụ; tương phản; đồng nghĩa/dị nghĩa…) một bài text, độ dài
khoảng 400 từ, chủ đề: phổ thông.

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- Đọc phân tích/đọc phê phán/tổng hợp/suy diễn; một bài text khoảng 400 từ
chủ đề: phổ thông.

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1. Phát hiện lỗi cần sửa cho câu đúng (đặc biệt lỗi liên quan đến kỹ năng viết).

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Kỹ năng viết

2. Viết gián tiếp. Cụ thể các vấn đề có kiểm tra viết bao gồm:
- Loại câu.
- Câu cận nghĩa.
- Chấm câu.
- Tính cân đối.
- Hợp mệnh đề chính - phụ
-Tính nhất quán (mood, voice, speaker, position…)
- Tương phản.
- Hòa hợp chủ - vị
- Sự mập mờ về nghĩa (do vị trí bổ ngữ…)
Tổng

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TÓM LƯỢC NHỮNG ĐIỂM NGỮ PHÁP CẦN LƯU Ý
1/ ĐẠI TỪ

* Đại từ nghi vấn: who, whose, whom, …
- What + be …like? Dùng hỏi tính cách, tính chất
Ex: What was the exam like? – It was very difficult.
What is David like? – He is very sociable.
- What does he / she / it …look like?
Dùng hỏi về vẻ bên ngoài
Ex: What does she look like? – She is tall.
- What about + V-ing = How about + V-ing …?
Đưa ra gợi ý hoặc đề nghị
- Which (nào, cái nào, người nào)
Ex: Which is your favourite subject?
Ex: Which of these photos would you like?
- Which of + determiner +
WN (plural)
Which of us is going to do the washing-up?
- Which of + pronoun
Note: + Which chỉ sự lựa chọn trong một số lượng có giới hạn
There’s fruit juice, coffee and tea. Which will you have?
+ What dùng khi có sự lựa chọn rộng rãi
What would you like to drink?
* Đại từ phân bổ:
- All (tất cả): có thể là chủ ngữ, tân ngữ hoặc bổ ngữ
All were eager to leave.
I’ll do all I can.
Wallet, ticket and a bunch of keys, that’s all in his pocket.
- All of + determiner + N (plural/uncountable) + V(plural/singular)
- All of us / you / them + V (plural)
All (of) my friends like reading.
All of the money has been spent.
I’m going to invite all of you.

- All of + N (singular) = the whole
- Most (phần lớn, hầu hết)
- Most + determiner + N + V(plural/singular)
- Most of us / you / them + V (plural)

I’ve eaten all of the cake = I’ve eaten the whole cake.
Most of the people here know each other.
He spends most of his free time in the library.
Most of us enjoy shopping.

- Each (mỗi)
- Each of + determiner + N (plural) + V(singular)
- Each of us / you / them + V (singular)
* Đại từ hỗ tương: là đại từ chỉ mối quan hệ qua lại giữa hai hoặc nhiều người hoặc vật với nhau, gồm each
other và one another (nhau, lẫn nhau)
Sue and Ann don’t like each other / one another.
They sat for two hours without talking to each other / one another.
Không dùng each other sau các từ meet, marry và similar
They married in 1990. (not: They married each other.)
2/ DANH TỪ
2.1. Danh từ ghép:
- là danh từ gồm hai hoặc nhiều từ kết hợp với nhau. Danh từ ghép có thể được viết thành hai từ riêng biệt, có
gạch ngang giữa hai từ hoặc kết hợp thành một từ.
Ex: world peace, non-stop train, writing-table
- cách thành lập danh từ ghép:
a. Danh từ + danh từ (Noun + noun)
toothpick (tăm)
schoolboy
tennis ball
bus driver

river bank
b. Tính từ + danh từ (Adjective + Noun)
quicksilver (thủy ngân)
greenhouse (nhà kính)
blackbird (chim két)
c. Danh từ + danh động từ (Noun + gerund): chỉ một loại công việc
weigh-lifting (cử tạ)
fruit-picking (việc hái quả)
coal-mining (việc khai thác than)
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d. Danh động từ + danh từ (Gerund + noun)
waiting-room (phòng chờ)
swimming pool (hồ bơi)
driving licence (bằng lái xe)
washing-machine (máy giặt)
e. Các trường hợp khác:
- Tính từ + động từ: whitewash (nước vôi)
- Động từ + danh từ: pickpocket (tên móc túi)
- Trạng từ + động từ: outbreak (sự bùng nổ)
- Động từ + trạng từ: breakdown (sự suy sụp)
- Danh từ + giới từ: passer-by (khách qua đường), looker-on (người xem)
- Danh từ + tính từ: secretary-general (tổng thư ký, tổng bí thư)
2.2 Danh từ số nhiều của những từ có nguồn gốc từ tiếng Hy Lạp hoặc Latin:
Số ít
bacterium
curriculum
datum
criterion

phenomenon
basis
crisis
analysis
hypothesis

Số nhiều
bacteria
curricula
data
criteria
phenomena
bases
crises
analyses
hypotheses

Nghĩa
vi khuẩn
chương trình giảng dạy
dữ kiện
tiêu chuẩn
hiện tượng
nền tảng
cuộc khủng hoảng
sự phân tích
giả thuyết

2.3 Danh từ đếm được và danh từ không đếm được
* Cách thành lập danh từ số nhiều:

- Thêm –s vào danh từ số ít
- Thêm –es sau danh từ số ít tận cùng bằng s, ss, sh, ch, x, z, zz
- Thêm –s nếu trước o là một nguyên âm: radios, micros
- Thêm –es nếu trước o là một phụ âm: potatoes, tomatoes, heroes
- Thêm – s nếu trước y là nguyên âm: plays, boys
- Thêm – es nếu trước y là phụ âm: lorries
- Danh từ tận cùng bằng f /fe đổi thành –ves: leaf  leaves
thief  thieves
- Thêm –s vào sau các danh từ tận cùng bằng f / fe khác: beliefs,cafes
- Một số từ có số nhiều bất qui tắc:
child – children
foot – feet
goose – geese
ox – oxen
man – men
mouse – mice
tooth – teeth
woman – women
sheep – sheep
3/ TỪ CHỈ SỐ LƯỢNG
Với danh từ đếm được
- some / any (một vài)
- many
- a large number of
- a great number of
- plenty of
- a lot of / lots of
- few / a few
- every / each
- several (nhiều)

fish - fish
deer – deer

Với danh từ không đếm dược
- some / any (một ít)
- much
- a large amount of
- a great deal of
- plenty of
- lot of / lots of
- little / a little

- some: dùng trong câu khẳng định, câu yêu cầu, lời mời, lời đề nghỉ.
- any: dùng trong câu phủ định, nghi vấn
- many, much dùng trong câu phủ định, nghi vấn
- a lot of, plenty of, a great number of … dùng trong câu khẳng định
- many, much luôn dùng trong câu khẳng định có các từ very, too, so, as
- few, little (ít, không nhiều): thường có nghĩa phủ định, ít không đủ để dùng
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- a few / a little (một vài, một ít): thường có nghĩa khẳng định, ít đủ để dùng
He drank so much wine that he felt sick.
Would you like some more coffee?
We haven’t got any butter.
There aren’t any chairs in the room.
Hurry up! There is little time.
Let’s go and have a drink. We have got a little time before the train leaves.
4/ SỐ CỦA ĐỘNG TỪ:

- Số thập phân, phân số, sự đo lường + động từ số ít
Three quarters of a ton is too much.
- All, some, plenty + of + danh từ số ít  động từ số ít
- Half, part, a lot, .. + of + danh từ số nhiều  động từ số nhiều
Some of the milk was sour.
A lot of my friends want to emigrate.
- No + danh từ số ít  động từ số ít
- No + danh từ số nhiều  động từ số nhiều
No people think alike.
No student has finished their assigmnet.
5/ LIÊN TỪ (Conjunctions)
a. Liên từ kết hợp: dùng để nối từ, cụm từ hoặc mệnh đề độc lập có cùng chức năng ngữ pháp: and, but, or,
nor, so, yet (tuy nhiên, nhưng), for (vì)
The new method is simple, yet effective.
I told her to leave, for I was very tired.
- Liên từ tương quan: not only … but also, both … and, either … or, neither …. nor, whether …or (có … hay),
Peter neither spoke nor did anything.
I have not decided whether to travel abroad or buy a new car.
- Một số trạng từ dùng như từ nối để nối hai mệnh đề hoặc câu độc lập: hence (do đó), however (tuy nhiên),
furthermore (hơn nữa), moreover (hơn nữa), therefore (vì vậy), nevertheless (tuy nhiên), meanwhile (trong
khi đó), otherwise (nếu không thì, kẻo), consequently (vì vậy, cho nên)
I had better write it down, otherwise I will forget it.
We must be early; otherwise we won’t get a seat.
b. Liên từ phụ thuộc: nối mệnh đề phụ với mệnh đề chính: after, before, since, when, whenever, while, until,
till, as, where, wherever, because, so that, in order that, although, though, even though, even if, unless, in case,
provided / providing that, supposed / supposing that, as if, as though, as long as (miễn là,với điều kiện là)…
- besides (giới từ): bên cạnh. Besides + Nound / pronoun / V-ing
Besides doing the cooking, I look after the garden.
- besides (trạng từ): ngoài ra, đứng trước mệnh đề
I can’t go now. I am too busy. Besides my passport is out of date.

- in spite of the fact that / despite the fact that + S + V
- reason why + S + V: lý do tại sao
The reason why grass is green was a mystery to the little boy.
- reason for + Noun: lý do của
The reason for the disaster was engine failure, not human error.
6. WISH / IF ONLY
Hiện tại: S + wish + S + QKĐ
If only + S + QKĐ
I am poor now.  I wish / If only I were rich.
Quá khứ: S + wish + S + QKHT
If only + S + QKHT
I didn’t meet her .  I wish / if only I had met her.
Tương lai: S + wish + S + would / could + V1
If only + S + would / could + V1
I wish I could attend your wedding next week.
7. CHỈ MỤC ĐÍCH: Lưu ý khi mệnh đề chính và mệnh đề trạng ngữ chỉ mục đích không cùng chủ từ thì
không nên dùng cụm từ chỉ mục đích. Ta có thể dùng cấu trúc for + O + to-inf
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I left the door unlocked so that my son could get in.
I left the door unlocked for my son to get in.
8. CHỈ KẾT QUẢ:
- so many / so few + danh từ đếm được số nhiều + that + clause
- so much / little + danh từ không đếm được + that + clause
There were so few people at the meeting that it was canceled.
I have got so little time that I can’t manage to have lunch with you.
- Cấu trúc khác của so … that
S + V + so + adj + a + Noun (đếm được số ít) + that + S + V
It was so hot a day that we decided to stay indoors.

- Có thể dùng such trước danh từ không có tính từ
She is such a baby that we never dare to leave her alone. (Nó trẻ con đến nỗi chúng tôi không bao giờ
dám để nó ở nhà một mình)
- So được dùng với many, much, few, little; such được dùng với a lot of
Why did you buy so much food? = Why did you buy such a lot of food?
- So được đặt ở đầu câu để nhấn mạnh, theo sau phải đảo ngữ
So terrible was the storm that whole roofs were ripped out.
9. CHỈ LÝ DO
- because of
+ Noun / pronoun/ V-ing
- due to / owing to
Owing to his carelessness, we had an accident.
She stayed home because of feeling unwell.
- because / since / as / seeing that / due to the fact that + S + V
As you weren’t there, I left a message.
Seeing that the weather was bad, they didn’t take part in the trip.
- for, in that, in as much as cũng có thể dùng để đưa ra lý do trong lối nói trang trọng. (trước for phải có dấu
phẩy)
- now that = because of the fact that
Now that the exams are over, I can enjoy myself.
10. CHỈ SỰ NHƯỢNG BỘ
- No matter + what / who / when / where / why + S + V
- No matter + how (adj / adv) + S + V
- Whatever (+ noun) / whoever / whenever / wherever + S + V
- However (+ adj) + S + V
No matter who you are, I still love you.
Don’t trust him, no matter what he says.
Phone me when you arrive, no matter how late it is.
Whatever problems you have, you can phone me.
Whatever you say, I don’t believe you.

I’m not opening the door, whoever you are.
However much he eats, he never gets fat.
- adj / adv + as / though + S + V: mặc dù, dù
Rich as he is, he is unhappy. = Rich though he is, he is unhappy.
11. CHỈ CÁCH THỨC: thường bắt đầu bằng as, as if, as though
He could not come as he promised
- As if / As though: dùng diễn tả điều kiện không có thật ở hiện tại hoặc ở quá khứ
* Hiện tại: S + V + as if / as though + S + V (QKĐ)
* Quá khứ: S + V + as if / as though + S + V (QKHT)
She dresses as if she were an actress.
He talked about New York as though he had been there before.
12. HAD BETTER / HAD BETTER NOT + V1: nên, tốt hơn nên
You had better take your umbrella with you today.
You had better not go out in the rain.
13. WOULD RATHER
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S + would rather (+ not) + V1 + (than) … thích hơn
S + would rather + (that) + S + V (QKĐ / QKHT) …
I would rather stay at home.
I would rather stay at home than go to the movie.
I would rather you went home now.
- would prefer + to-inf
- would rather …than = would prefer …rather than
I’d rather stay at home tonight than go to the cinema.
He would prefer to drive rather than take the bus.
14. Modal Verbs + be + V-ing: dự đoán sự việc có thể đang xảy ra
It’s 9 a.m. He must be working.
15. Modal Verbs + have + V3/-ed: dự đoán sự việc không xảy ra trong quá khứ

Peter failed the exam again. He must have been very sad.
16. Thể bị động:
- Có hai tân ngữ
My mother gave me some money.
I.O
D.O
I was given some money by my mother.
Some money was given to me by my mother.
Khi đem túc từ chỉ vật làm chủ từ trong câu bị động có hai túc từ cần chú ý thêm các từ: to, for. Những
từ đi với to: send, write, give. Đi với for: buy
- Động từ chỉ giác quan: see, look, hear, notice, taste …
Active: S + V + O + V1 / V-ing
Passive: S + be + V3/-ed + to-inf / V-ing.
- Từ chỉ cảm xúc: like, love, hate, wish, prefer, hope …
Active: S + V + O + to-inf
Passive: S + V + O + to be + V3/-ed
She wanted her mother to give her some money.
 She wanted some money to be given.
17. to-inf / V-ing / V1
- help + O + to-inf / V1
- had better, would rather, had sooner, why not + V1
Why not stay for lunch?
- advise, recommend, allow, permit, encourage, require + V-ing
- advise, recommend, allow, permit, encourage, require + O + to-inf
They don’t permit us to smoke here.
They don’t permit smoking here.
- what, when, where, how …+ to-inf.
- after, before, since, when, while + V-ing
18. SO SÁNH
- với danh từ: more + noun + than

- much, far, a lot, a little: được đặt trước so sánh hơn để nhấn mạnh
I have more books than Peter does.
She is much more intelligent than I think.
- Khi nói gấp bao nhiêu lần, ta dùng twice as …as, three times as …as
Their house is about three times as big as ours.
19. RÚT NGẮN MỆNH ĐỀ
- hai hành động có cùng chủ từ xảy ra cùng lúc  hành động sau được diễn đạt bằng cụm hiện tại phân từ (Ving)
He walked along. He whistled a happy tune.
 He walked along whistling a happy tune.
- hai hành động có cùng chủ từ xảy ra liên tiếp nhau  hành động xảy ra trước được diễn đạt bằng cụm hiện
tại phân từ (V-ing) hoặc phân từ hoàn thành (Having + V3/-ed)
She opened the bottle and then poured milk into his glass.
 Opening the bottle, she poured milk into his glass.
He had finished all work; he went out for a while.
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 Having finished all work, he went out for a while.
- dùng quá khứ phân từ cho mệnh đề bị động
He lived alone. He had been forgotten by everybody.
 He lived alone, forgotten by everybody.
He was waken by a strange noise. He couldn’t sleep any more.
 Waken by a strange noise, he couldn’t sleep any more.
20. It’s time / It’s high time
- It’s time / It’s high time + (for + O) + to-inf
- It’s time / It’s high time + S + V (QKĐ)
It’s high time you got a job.
It’s time to buy a new car.
21. MỆNH ĐỀ QUAN HỆ
Mệnh đề quan hệ không xác định có thể được rút gọn bằng cụm danh từ

We visited Dalat, which is a city of Lam Dong Province.
 We visited Dalat, a city of Lam Dong Province.
George Washington, who was the first president of the United States, was a general in the army.
 George Washington, the first president of the United States, was a general in the army.
22. CÂU CẢM THÁN
- How + adj
How beautiful!
- How + adj / adv + S + V
How beautifully you sing!
- How + S + V
How you’ve grown! (Con lớn nhanh quá)
- What + a / an (+ adj) + danh từ đếm được số ít
What an intelligent girl!
- What (+ adj) + danh từ không đếm được, danh từ số nhiều
What awful weather!
- What (+ a / an) + adj + N + S + V
What a beautiful dress you are wearing!
23. TRẬT TỰ TÍNH TỪ
GROUP
1. Từ chỉ định, mạo từ, sở hữu …
2. Từ số lượng
3. Ý kiến
4. Kích thước
5. Chất lượng
6. Tuổi tác
7. Hình dạng
8. Màu sắc
9. Nguồn gốc
10. Chất liệu
11. Loại

12. Mục đích

EXAMPLE
- a, an, the, this, these, those, some, several
- one, ten, nine …
- wonderful, lovely, beautiful …
- big, small, long, fat,
- important, famous, warm, modern …
- old, young, new
- round, oval …
- red, white, blue
- Chinese, Japanese
- stone, plastic, paper, leather
- an electric kettle, political matters
- walking sticks, writing boots

24. MỆNH ĐỀ DANH TỪ
- Mệnh đề danh từ có chức năng như một danh từ và thường bắt đầu bằng các từ nghi vấn: that, what, who,
whose, which, where, when, why, how, whether, if
- Mệnh đề danh từ có thể làm:
a. Chủ ngữ trong câu:
That he can’t come is disappointing.
What he is talking about is interesting.
How the prisoner escaped is a complete mystery.
Whether she comes or not is unimportant to me.
b. Tân ngữ (túc từ) của động từ:
Please tell me where you live.
I wonder if he needs help.
I know that you must be tired after a long journey.
c. Tân ngữ cho giới từ:

We argued for hours about when we should start.
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Pay attention to what I am saying.
d. Bổ ngữ cho câu: (thường đứng sau động từ to be)
That is not what I want.
What surprised me was that he spoke English very well.
e. Mệnh đề đồng cách cho danh từ (mệnh đề quan hệ)
The news that we are having a holiday tomorrow is not true.
Note: Trong mệnh đề danh từ, chủ ngữ đứng trước động từ. Khong đảo ngữ như trong câu nghi vấn.
I couldn’t hear what he said.
I wonder whose house that is.
25. ĐẢO NGỮ
Hình thức đảo ngữ được dùng khi:
- Trạng ngữ phủ định hoặc các từ giơi hạn (hardly, seldom, rarely, little, nerver) đứng đầu câu
Never before have I seen such an awful behaviour.
Seldom does she go to school late.
- Các trạng từ thường theo sau bằng hình thức đảo ngữ: never, seldom, rarely, hardly, no sooner …than, only
by, only in this way, not only …but also, only then, only later, not often, scarcely ..when
- Only after, only when, only if, not until/ till có hình thức đảo ngữ ở mệnh đề chính.
Not until you finish your homework can you watch TV.
Only when I called her did I know that she was ill.
- Câu điều kiện bỏ if  đảo ngữ
Were he here, he would help us.
- Cụm so + adj / adv hoặc such + be + noun  đảo ngữ
So sad was she that she could not say anything.
Such was the good book that I couldn’t put it down.
- Trạng ngữ chỉ nơi chốn, phương hướng đứng đầu câu  đảo toàn bộ động từ ra trước chủ từ.
Under the bed were there the old shoes.

Out into the street ran the thieves. (Những tên trộm chạy ra đường)
- Here, there, first, last đứng đầu câu  đảo toàn bộ động từ ra trước chủ từ
There comes the bus.
First is standing the team leader. (Đứng đầu là người trưởng nhóm)
- So, neither, nor đứng đầu câu
I work as a teacher. So do I.
She can’t swim. Neither can he.
26. PHRASAL VERBS
- account for
do, vì
- bear out = confirm xác nhận
- blow out
dập tắt lửa (thổi)
- break down
hư hỏng, phá vỡ
- break into
đột nhập
- break out
bùng nổ, bùng phát
- bring in = introduce
giới thiệu
- bring up = raise
nuôi nấng
- burn down
thiêu trụi
- call for
ghé qua
- call in
ghé thăm
- call of = cancel

hủy bỏ
- call on = visit
thăm
- call up = telephone gọi điện
- carry on = continue
tiếp tục
- carry out = execute tiến hành
- catch up with
bắt kịp
- clear up = tidy
dọn dẹp
- close down
đóng cửa (doanh nghiệp) - come about = happen
xảy ra
- come across
tình cờ gặp ai
- come off = succeed thành công
- come along / on
nhanh lên
- come over
ghé nhà
- come up
xảy ra, xuất hiện
- count on / upon
tin vào, dựa vào
- cut down = reduce
giảm
- cut off
ngừng cung cấp
- die out

tuyệt chủng, mất hẳn
- drop in
ghé qua
- be fed up with
buồn phiền, chán
- fill in
điền thông tin
- fix up = arrange
sắp xếp
- get by = manage
xoay xở
- get down
làm thất vọng
- get off
xuống xe
- get on
len xe
- give out = distribute phân phát
- go over = examine
xem xét, kiểm tra
- hand in
nộp
- hold on = wait
đợi
- hold up = stop, delay
hoãn, ngừng
- leave out = omit
bỏ quên, bỏ sót
- look back on = remember nhớ lại
- look down on

coi thường
- make out
hiểu được
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- make up
- pick out
- put forward = suggest
- put out = extinguish
- run across
- run out of
- send for
- show around
- show up = arrive
- stand out
- take over
- talk over = discuss
- throw away / out
- turn down = refuse
- wear out

bịa đặt
chọn ra
đề nghị
tắt đèn, lửa
tình cờ gặp ai
hết
mời đến, triệu tập
đưa đi tham quan

đến
nổi bật
đảm nhiệm, tiếp tục
thảo luận
ném đi
từ chối
mòn, rách

- make up for
bù, đền bù
- pull down
phá hủy, phá sập
- put in for
đòi hỏi, xin
- put up with
chịu đựng
- see off
tiễn ai
- sell off
bán giảm giá
- set off / out
khởi hành
- show off
phô trương, khoe khoang
- shut up
ngừng nói
- take on
đảm nhận công việc
- take up
chiếm (thời gian, sức lực)

- think over = consider
cân nhắc, nghĩ kỹ
- try on
thử quần áo
- turn into
trở thành, biến thành
- work out = calculate tính toán

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CHUYÊN ĐỀ: CHỨC NĂNG GIAO TIẾP – LUYỆN THI ĐẠI HỌC
1. “ Thank you for taking the time to come here in person.” “ _______________”
A. It’s my pleasure.
B. I don’t know what time that person comes.
C. I’d love to come. What time?
D. Do you have time for some gossip?
2. “ I have a terrible headache.” “ ___________”
A. Maybe I’m not going to the doctor’s.
B. Not very well. Thanks.
C. Maybe you should take a rest.
D. Not bad. I’m not going to the doctor’s.
3. “ Do you want me to help you with those suitcases?” “_________”
A. Of course, not for me.
B. No, I can’t help you now.
C. No, those aren’t mine.
D. No, I can manage them myself.
4. “What does it cost to get to Manchester?” “__________”
A. It’s interesting to travel to Manchester.
B. It depends on how to go.
C. I always go by train.

D. I don’t like to go by train.
5. “ __________” “ Yes. Do you have any shirts?”
A. Could you do me a favour?
B. Oh, dear. What a nice shirt!
C. May I help you?
D. White, please!
6. “What’s the best place to eat lunch?” “__________”
A. I’ll have a soup, please.
B. There’s a great restaurant at the corner of the street.
C. I usually eat lunch at twelve.
D. Twelve would be convenient.
7. “Maybe you can take a vacation next month.” “ __________”
A. Nothing special
B. You’re welcome.
C. It’s very expensive.
D. I don’t think so. I’m teaching all summer.
8. “What do you think of your new DVD player? ” “ ___________”
A. I love it.
B. My brother gave it to me.
C. It was a gift from my brother.
D. I always put it there.
9. “ How have you been recently? ” “___________”
A. It’s too late now.
B. Pretty busy, I think.
C. By bus, I think.
D. No, I’ll not be busy.
10. “Do you need a knife and a fork?” “__________”
A. No, I’ll just use a frying pan.
B. No, I’ll just use chopsticks.
C. No, I’ll just use a can opener.

D. No, I’ll use a cooker.
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11. “You are so patient with us.” “_________”
A. Thanks, that’s nice of you to say so.
B. Thanks. Have a nice trip.
C. I’m fine, thanks.
D. I know. I have trouble controlling my temper.
12. “Can I try your new camera?” “_________”
A. I’m sorry I can’t. Let’s go now.
B. Sure. I’d love to.
C. Sure. But please be careful with it.
D. I’m sorry. I’m home late.
13. “________” “Yes, about ten cigarettes a day.”
A. Do you smoke?
B. What’s the matter?
C. Anything else?
D. Well, you should stop smoking.
14. “How well do you play?” “__________”
A. Yes, I used to play tennis.
B. I don’t play very often.
C. No, I don’t play very well.
D. Pretty well, I think.
15. “___________” “ No, nothing special.”
A. Did you watch the live show last weekend?
B. Did you do anything special last weekend?
C. Did you have a great time last weekend?
D. Did you go anywhere last weekend?
16. “Didn’t you go to the conference?” “ ___________”

A. No, I went there with my friends.
B. That sounds nice, but I can’t.
C. Don’t worry. I’ll go there.
D. I did, but I didn’t stay long.
17. “________” “ No, thank you. That’ll be all.”
A. What would you like?
B. It’s very kind of you to help me.
C. Would you like anything else?
D. What kind of food do you like?
18. “What was the last present that you received? ” “___________”
A. A fashion hat
B. It depends on the situation.
C. Several times.
D. I think it’s OK.
19. “Let me drive you home.” “ ___________”
A. No problem.
B. Don’t worry. I’m all right.
C. I usually drive home at five.
D. It’s me.
20. “May I leave a message for Ms Davis?” “ ____________”
A. I’m afraid she’s not here at the moment.
B. No, she’s not here now.
C. She’s leaving a message to you now.
D. Yes, I’ll make sure she gets it.
21. “Your boss looks like the aggressive type.” “__________”
A. Yes, he really wants to get ahead.
B. Yes, he’s quite gentle.
C. Really? I’ve never seen him lie.
D. Right. He ‘s so quiet.
22. “How can this dress be so expensive? ” “___________”

A. Yes, it’s the most expensive.
B. What an expensive dress!
C. You are paying for the brand.
D. That’s a good idea.
23. “I get impatient when the teacher doesn’t tell us the answer.” “__________”
A. Yes, it’s hard to think of the answers.
B. Yes, I wish she’d hurry up.
C. Yes, she would know the answers.
D. Yes, she speaks too quickly.
24. “Did you play tennis last weekend?” “____________”
A. It’s my favourite sport.
B. I worked.
C. Do you like it?
D. Would you like to come with me?
25. “May I speak to the manager? ” “ _____________”
A. He always comes late. He is not very well.
B. Thank you. Good bye.
C. I’m afraid he is not in. Can I take a message?
D. I’m afraid not. He works very hard.
26. “Where’s the view? The advertisement said that this place has a great view of the sea.” “________”
A. It has good facilities.
B. It’s convenient to see it.
C. You can find it very convenient.
D. You can see it from the back.
27. “Why did you turn the air conditioner on? ” “____________”
A. I think it is bad condition.
B. I can’t see anything.
It’s a little hot in here.
D. It’s a good idea.
28. “There is a baseball game tonight.” “__________”

A. Great. Let’s go.
B. I’m not a real fan of hers.
C. Don’t mention it.
D. Thanks. I’d love to.
29. “___________” “ Yes, I do. I like them a lot.”
A. What do you think of tennis?
B. Do you like sports?
C. Do you prefer tennis or badminton?
D. How often you play tennis?
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30. “____________” “ No, I’m not. I feel awful.”
A. How are you?
B. Are you feeling OK?
C. Is there anything wrong?
D. What’s the matter?
31. “Where will you go on vacation?” “___________”
A. Probably to the beach.
B. The beach is nice, isn’t it?
C. Probably I won’t think of.
D. I have a four-day vacation.
32. “_________” “ I think the vase is broken.”
A. Can I help you?
B. Why is it so expensive?
C. What is it?
D. What’s wrong with it?
33. “What do you do for a living?” “___________”
A. I get a high salary, you know.
B. I want to be a doctor, I guess.

C. I work in a bank.
D. It’s hard work, you know.
34. “I wonder if you could do something for me?” “__________”
A. It depends on what it is.
B. What’s it like?
C. No, thanks.
D. I’m afraid I won’t come.
35. “Haven’t you put an advertisement in the paper yet?” “__________”
A. I’m not sure. Really?
B. I will, the first thing in the afternoon.
C. I’m with you there.
D. I can get a paper for you right now.
36. “Have you noticed that the manager wears something green every day? ” “___________”
A. I know. He is a good manager.
B. Sure. He will do that.
C. I know. He must like green.
D. He’d rather do that.
37. “_____________” “ No, I don’t play the piano.”
A. What kind of music do you like?
B. Do you play the piano?
C. Do you earn a lot by playing the piano?
D. What kind of music do you like?
38. “Excuse me. I’m your new neighbour. I just moved in.” “_______________”
A. Sorry, I don’t know.
B. Oh, I don’t think so.
C. I’m afraid not.
D. Where to, sir?
39. “How about an evening riverboat tour? ” “______________”
A. No, it’s good to do so.
B. Actually I’ve never gone on an evening riverboat tour.

C. No, I’ve never gone on an evening riverboat tour.
D. Actually I’ve gone twice this week.
40. “Can you come over after the show? ” “____________”
A. That would be nice.
B. No, I didn’t.
C. Please, go ahead.
D. Why don’t we go to the show?
41. “I think the pants are alittle big.” “ ____________”
A. Are they big enough?
B. You should get a bigger pair.
C. Yes, maybe a little.
D. Yes, they are not big at all.
42. “__________” “ Yes, it’s OK. But could you clean your room first? ”
A. Would you like to go to Helen’s party this weekend?
B. Can I go to Helen’s party this weekend?
C. What time does Helen’s party begin this weekend?
D. I don’t like the noise at parties.
43. “How late will the bank be open?” “___________”
A. Its services are very good indeed.
B. It is two blocks away.
C. It is not very far.
D. It will be open until 6 pm.
44. “Will the maths teacher give us a test this week? ” “______________”
A. I doubt whether it’s easy.
B. Yes, the test was difficult.
C. I don’t think he will come.
D. No, he probably won’t.
45. “What does this thing do?” “__________”
A. I think it’s a waste of money.
B. It sure does.

C. It peels potatoes.
D. I can use it well.
46. “____________” “ Yes, I have a date.”
A. Do you have any plans tonight?
B. Can I have an appointment with Dr. Adams?
C. What’s the time, please?
D. Are you free tonight?
47. “May I take my break now?” “_____________”
A. No, you didn’t break it.
B. I think I need five minutes.
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C. I’ll be back in five minutes.
D. Yes, of course.
48. “Do you support the proposal to build a new airport?” “____________”
A. No, not really.
B. No, I like it.
C. No, I don’t think you are right.
D. Yes, I’m against it.
49. “Your job is pretty routine, then?” “________________”
A. Yes, sometimes it’s a little boring.
B. Yes, it’s really exciting.
C. Yes, I love exciting work.
D. Yes, It’s different every day.
50. “____________” “Oh, but it’s boring”.
A. Don’t you like the news?
B. Would you prefer news to films?
C. I think you should watch the news.
D. You often watch the news, don’t you?

51. “I think the new resort will ruin the environment.” “__________________”
A. I’m afraid so.
B. Don’t you think so?
C. I agree. It sounds nice.
D. Let’s go there.
52. “_____________” “OK. Where shall we go?”
A. Shall we go the jazz concert?
B. Have you done the shopping?
C. Oh, reading books and going shopping.
D. I want to go shopping.
53. “Would you mind sending those flowers to Mr. Brown? ” “______________”
A. Sure, I’ll do it now.
B. I would if I were you.
C. He wouldn’t mind.
D. No, I can handle it myself.
54. “I’ve got two tickets for the show.” “_________________”
A. Oh, anything else?
B. Thanks. I can afford the tickets.
C. That’s great. When is it?
D. Oh, let’s go and get the tickets.
55. “Go two blocks and then you are there.” “________________”
A. Excuse me. How can I get there?
B. Ok, thanks.
C. No, thanks.
D. I’m sorry I don’t know.
56. “Would you like to order now? ” “ _______________”
A. Yes, I like beef steak.
B. Yes, I’d like beef steak.
C. It’s excellent.
D. Yes, a table for five.

57. “___________” “ Oh, really? Why?”
A. What do I do next?
B. When do you have class again?
C. You have a doctor’s appointment at ten.
D. Our tomorrow’s class has been canceled.
58. “Hi, I’d like some information about driving lessons.” “______________”
A. I’m afraid I can’t drive.
B. Sure, could I have your name and address?
C. From 9 am to 5 pm.
D. Sure, please do.
59. “I think golf is really great.” “_________________”
A. Do you? I think it’s boring.
B. Don’t you believe so?
C. Neither do I.
D. Almost every day.
60. “That was a boring book.” “_______________”
A. No, it’s very boring.
B. Yes, it was exciting.
C. It certainly was.
D. I think it will be good.
61. “Guess what! I’ve just been invited to the manager’s house for dinner.” “____________”
A. What’s that?
B. Oh, how nice.
C. Well done.
D. Really? I don’t think so.
62. “So are things at school, Tom?” “______________”
A. Well, I can’t agree with you.
B. I was not good at it.
C. Oh, pretty good, actually.
D. It’s my pleasure.

63. “Do you fancy going to a movie this evening?” “_______________”
A. I’m sorry. I don’t know that.
B. Not at all. Go ahead.
C. Not so bad. And you?
D. That would be nice.
64. “We’ve been there before.” “______________”
A. Oh, have we?
B. How nice!
C. How lovely!
D. No, we didn’t.
65. “Could I speak to Ann?” “____________”
A. This is Daisy speaking.
B. Can I take a message?
C. Just a moment. I’m coming.
D. I’m sorry. Ann’s not in.
66. “Well, it’s been nice talking to you.” “______________”
A. Yes, nice to have met you too.
B. Oh, yes. I’m afraid so.
C. Nice to meet you, too.
D. Have you been here long?
67. “Did you hear about the robbery the other day?” “________________”
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A. Yes, It was great.
B. No, what happened?
C. Oh, no.
D. Oh, sure. Thanks.
68. “I don’t think we should exercise late at night.” “_____________”
A. Neither do I.

B. So do I.
C. I think so,too.
D. I don’t, niether.
69. “Sorry, the manager is not here.” “_______________”
A. Can I take a message then?
B. Can I speak to the manager, please?
C. Can I leave a message then?
D. Would you like to leave a message?
70. “It was very kind of you to help me out, Paul? ” “________________”
A. I’m glad you like it.
B. Thanks a million.
C. That was the least I could do.
D. You can say that again.
71. “I hear The Golden Bride is a very good film.” “____________”
A. Yes, it’s very exciting.
B. No, I don’t here that.
C. Yes, it’s boring.
D. No, I hear it, too.
72. “What would you like to do at the weekend?” “______________”
A. I like to do a lot.
B. I can’t stand it.
C. I’d like to see a football match.
D. I don’t like the weekend.

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