Giáo Trình Reading Level 1
Giáo Trình Reading Level 1
GIÁO TRÌNH
ĐỌC 1
READING LEVEL 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
CHAPTER I - GRAMMAR
CHAPTER II - VOCABULARY
Reference books 54
LESSON 1
Present Simple Tense
The present simple tense is used to describe a habitual action, a general truth, or an existing
state at present.
The present simple tense is formed by using the bare infinitive, but if the subject is the third
singular person, -s/-(i)es must be added to the verb. The verb be is conjugated as am/is/are
depending on the subject.
1. When referring to schedules (of films, events, matches, means of transportation, etc.), we
mostly use the present simple tense.
2. In adverb clauses of time (starting with when, before, etc.) and first conditional clauses
(starting with if), we also use the present simple tense.
Before you submit it, you should check it once again. (will submit: x)
If they complete the project tomorrow, they will have a party. (will complete: x)
A. PRACTICE
I. Complete the following sentences with the present simple tense of the verbs given in
brackets.
B. FURTHER PRACTICE
I. Use the correct form of the verbs in the blanket
1) Anne _______my questions. (not/to answer)
2) ______they ______ tomatoes in this shop? (to sell)
3) This girl _______ trousers at school. (not/to wear)
4) _______ Mr Barker _________ Physics? (to teach)
5) The guinea pigs ________ under the desk. (not/to hide)
6) ________ Ken often __________ the school bus? (to miss)
7) The poster ________ on the wall anymore. (not/to hang)
8) _________ for the tickets? (you/to pay)
9) The boys __________ stones. (not/to throw)
10) ________ the bells of your church still __________? (to ring)
A. go B. goes
C. going D. don't go
5 - It _____ sense.
A. don't make B. doesn't makes
C. doesn't make D. don't makes
A. come B. comes
C. coming D. comeing
LESSON 2
Past Simple Tense
The past simple tense is used to describe an action, an event, or a condition that happened in
the past, sometime before the moment of speaking.
Below are adverbs and phrases which are commonly used in the past simple tense.
A. PRACTICE
I. Complete the following sentences with the past simple tense of the verbs given in
brackets.
1. (work) I ___________ all night long yesterday.
2. (give) The president ___________ a speech yesterday.
3. (close) They ___________ the deal.
4. (like) The executive board ___________ my suggestion.
5. (write) I ___________ a letter of complaint last month.
6. (start) The firm ___________ looking for workers three months ago.
II. Look at the hints printed in bold and choose the correct option to complete each
sentence.
1. My boss ___________ on a business trip last Friday.
A. go B. went C. goes D. going
B. FURTHER PRACTICE
I. Write the past forms of the irregular verbs.
10. She _________ the newspaper on the train when she came back from her trip.
A. read B. readed
C. red D. reads
LESSON 3
Future Simple Tense
The future simple tense is used to express an action that will happen after the moment of
speaking.
A. PRACTICE
I. Choose the correct option given in brackets to complete each sentence:
B. Look at the hints printed in bold and choose the correct option to complete each
sentence.
B. FURTHER PRACTICE
I. Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence
1. What __________ when you leave university?" "I want to go back to London."
2. If the plane takes off late, my colleague __________ her workshop.
3. It's half past eight and it takes twenty minutes to get to the station. My train leaves in
fifteen minutes. I __________.
4. I've had twenty replies to the invitations I sent out, so I know twenty people __________.
6 "Oh no, I've spilt my wine." "Don't worry, __________ a cloth to wipe it up."
LESSON 4
The Present Progressive Tense & The Past Progressive Tense
The past progressive tense is used to talk about an action or a situation that lasted for some
time in the past and whose duration is unknown or unimportant.
II. Look at the hints printed in bold and choose the correct option to complete each
sentence.
B. FURTHER PRACTICE
I. Change the verb into the correct form
I.I. Use present progressive tense
1. I _____________ (talk) on the phone at this moment.
2. They _____________ (help) the teacher right now.
3. We _____________ ( not bake) a chocolate cake at the moment.
4. Marta _____________ (drive), and Chris ______ (sleep).
5. ______ he __________ (work) on the new show now?
3. While Karen ______________ (listen) to music, his younger brother was playing
soccer .
6. Kelly _______________ (sell) lemonade while her friends were selling apple juice.
7. David and Paul ______________ (make) a fire while their classmates were dancing.
8. Terry _____________ (not eat) a biscuit when his old mate came.
LESSON 5
Present Perfect Tense
The present perfect tense is used to describe an action or state that began in the past and
continues to the present or has just been completed at the moment of speaking. It is often
used to suggest that a past action or state still has an effect upon the present.
It’s structure is have/has + past participle. This tense is usually accompanied by adverbs
or adverb phrases of time such as just, since, over the past year, for the past/last year, so
far, etc.
A. PRACTICE
I. Choose the correct option given in brackets to complete each sentence.
II. Look at the hint printed in bold and choose the correct option to complete each
sentence.
B. FURTHER PRACTICE
I. Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence
REVIEW
LESSON 6
Functions of a Noun
What is a noun?
A noun is a word used to name a person, place, thing, or an abstract idea.
E.g.: company, computer, puppy, Sam, the Republic of Korea, music, kindness, New Work,
hamburger
Functions of a noun
In a sentence, a noun has one of the following functions:
A. PRACTICE
I. Choose the correct noun in brackets for each sentence. Then, name its function.
VOCABULARY
delay huge cooperate
fulfill arrange be satisfied with
B. FURTHER PRACTICE
I. Find and underline every noun in the sentences. Then, name the function of noun
under each one.
LESSON 7
Noun Suffixes
When a noun suffix is added to a verb or an adjective, a noun will be formed. Below are
some common noun suffixes.
A. PRACTICE
I. Choose the correct noun from the adjective or verb given.
2. _________ in computer courses has increased for the past few years.
A. To enroll: đăng kí, ghi danh B. Enrollment C. Enrolls D. Enrolled
B. FURTHER PRACTICE
I. Make these adjectives or verbs become nouns using the above suffixes:
II. Choose the correct noun from the verb or adjective given
3. govern: quản lý
A. governty B. government: chính phủ C. governer
4. organize: tổ chức
A. organizion B. organization: hiệp hội C. organizement
9. manage: quản lý
A. managety B. manager: người quản lý C. managence
A. PRACTICE
I. Look at the following sentences and place the nouns in brackets in the correct
position – (A), (B), (C), or (D).
A1. (applicant: ứng cử viên) The (A) is not (B) qualified (C) for (D) the job.
Be qualified : có đủ năng lực cho …..
B2. (supervisor: người giám sát, quản lý) (A) your (B) will inform: thông báo (C) you (D)
next week.
A3. (campaign: chiến dịch) An (A) aggressive: mạnh mẽ, có nội lực (B) will (C) be
effective: có hiệu quả (D).
D4. (renovations: sự nâng cấp, tu sửa, cải tạo) The (A) shop (B) is closed (C) for (D).
A5. (accountant: kế toán viên) An (A) experienced: có kinh nghiệm (B) will (C) be hired:
thuê, mướn, tuyển dụng (D) soon.
D6. (satisfaction: sự hài lòng, thỏa mãn) We will try (A) to solve: giải quyết your (B)
problem (C) to your (D).
II. Look at the hints printed in bold and choose the correct option to complete each
sentence.
B1. An early ______ is required, especially: đặc biệt là…. in this kind of situation.: tình
huống, tình hình, bối cảnh
A. decide: quyết định B. decision: sự quyết định C. to decide D.
decided
C2. We are looking for: tìm kiếm someone with two years of ______ in the marketing
field.: lĩnh vực
A. experiencing B to experience: đương đầu, gặp phải(verb) C. experience:kinh
nghiệm(noun) D. experienced: có kinh nghiêm (adjective)
B. FURTHER PRACTICE
I. Finding the nouns and point out their position
1. Find the nouns in the sentence and point out their positions.
His family is eager to move to a modern house
2. Place the noun in bracket in the correct position
They played beautiful in the party. (music)
3. Place the nouns in brackets in the correct blank
Her family (A) always (B) helps her with (C) her difficult (D). (tasks)
4. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence
The book provides general.................. on health.
A. inform B. informer C. informative D. information
5. Arrange the words in the correct order to make a meaningful sentence
her/ anxious about/ Jane / on/ grade/ the test/ is.
6. Complete the gap with the suitable noun
The research shows that these............ can cause big noise.
A. mechanic B. machines C. machinery D. a machine
7. Place the noun in bracket in the correct position
There is a very new in Da nang city. (bridge)
8. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence
You need to wear protective................at the construction site.
A. cloth B. clothe C. clothings D. clothing
9. Arrange the words in the correct order to make a meaningful sentence
laptop computer/ the/ a blue screen/ has.
10. Place the noun in bracket in the correct position
He…. practices…. with his….. every day…... (balls)
LESSON 9
Types of Nouns
There are two types of nouns: countable nouns and uncountable nouns.
Countable nouns are people or things that can be counted. They include common nouns
(referring to a person or thing in a general sense, e.g. article, company, discount) and
collective nouns (naming a group of people or things, e.g. family, committee).
Uncountable nouns are people or things that cannot be counted. They include concrete
nouns (naming anything that you can perceive by your physical senses: touch, sight, taste,
hearing, or smell, e.g. air, salt), abstract nouns (opposite to concrete nouns, e.g. advice,
satisfaction, diligence), and proper nouns (naming a specific person, place, or thing, e.g.
America, Monday, Mr. Johnson).
Countable nouns are used in the structures a/ an/ the + singular noun and (the +) plural
noun.
Uncountable nouns cannot follow the article a/ an and cannot be used in the plural form.
Its structure is (the +) singular noun.
2. The research shows that this _____ can cause big noise problems.
A. some machineries B. machineries C. machinery D. a machinery
B. FURTHER PRACTICE
I. Decide whether these nouns are countable (C) or uncountable (U)
1. The children are playing in the garden.
2. I don't like milk.
3. I prefer tea.
4. Scientists say that the environment is threatened by pollution.
5. My mother uses butter to prepare cakes.
6. There are a lot of windows in our classroom.
7. We need some glue to fix this vase.
8. The waiters in this restaurant are very professional.
9. My father drinks two big glasses of water every morning.
10. The bread my mother prepares is delicious.
11. Drivers must be careful; the road is slippery.
12. Some policemen are organizing road traffic to avoid any accidents.
13. I bought three bottles of mineral water for our picnic.
14. I'd like some juice please!
15. Successful candidates will join the camp later this year.
LESSON 10
Some and Any + Noun
Some and any are quantifiers used to refer to an indefinite quantity. Some and any
have the following features:
1. Some and any come before a noun and function as an adjective indicating an
indefinite quantity.
Some and any + NOUN
Ex: Some people complained about overtime work.
If you need any help, e-mail me.
2. Some and any can be used with both countable nouns and uncountable nouns.
Some and any + Countable nouns or Uncountable nouns
Ex: Some candidates were not present at the campaign event.
I need some advice from you.
You cannot use any services without my permission.
3. Some is mostly used in positive sentences, in offers, requests, while any is used in
negative, question, and conditional sentences.
Some in positive, offers, requests
Any in negative, question, and conditional.
Ex: I have some questions to ask you.
Would you like some tea? (an offer)
Could you give me some advice, please? (request)
I don’t have any questions.
If you have any problems, let me know.
A. PRACTICE
I. Fill each gap with some or any.
1. __some____ companies make a lot of profits: đạt lợi nhuận in this economic situation
2. The manager doesn’t want to fire: sa thải ___any___employees next year.
3. Do you have __any____ concerns: sự quan tâm about your new job?
4. Our office needs __some____ equipment before we start a new project.
5. You should not touch : đụng, chạm vào__any____ furniture in this lobby: phòng thí
nghiệm.
6. Mr. Norris found __some____mistakes: lỗi sai in the final report.
II. Look at the hints printed in bold and choose the correct option to complete each
sentence.
1. The trainees: người thực tập, tập sự didn’t have _B_____ questions about the new
system.
A. theirs B. any C. some D. a
2. The engineers reported that __B____ machinery has critical: đáng lên án, phê phán, chỉ
trích problems.
A. they B. some C. any D. a
B. FURTHER PRACTICE
I. Fill in Some or Any.
1. I’m going to buy ___some___ eggs.
2. They didn’t make ___any___ mistake.
3. I can’t pay. I haven't got _any_____ money.
4. There aren’t __any____ shops in this part of the town.
5. I’m thirsty: khát nước. Can I have __some____ water, please?
6. Have you got _any_____ brother or sister?
7. There are __some____ beautiful flowers in the garden.
8. Are there ____any__ letters for me?
9. I haven’t got ____any__ stamps but Ann has got __some____.
10. Do you know _any_____ good hotels in London?
11. Would you like _some_____ tea?
12. Did you buy ___any___ rice? No, we don’t need __any____.
13. We haven’t got __any____ bread, so I’m going out to buy __some____.
14. During our holidays we visited __some____ very interesting places.
15. I went out to buy __some____ milk but they didn’t have ____any__ in the shop.
LESSON 11
Overview/ Gist Questions
In Part 7, overview/ gist questions are frequently tasted. These are the questions that
require readers to find out the main idea, the topic, or the purpose of a reading passage.
Questions Types
Questions about the main idea or purpose of a reading passage usually contain WH-
words such as What, Why together with topic, discuss, about, purpose, written, etc. Below
are some typical questions for the main idea/ purpose.
Reading Strategy
Strategy Application
We might probably reschedule the meeting this Thursday about company alliance. I
was unexpectedly requested to attend another project conference that I have been
conducting with my colleagues. Would you mind if our meeting would be held on
Monday, because I would like to spare time for the reports before the meeting? I
really apologize for the delay. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Question:
What is the purpose of this memo?____ Step 1: Read the question to identify
whether it is an overview question
Step 2: Locate the topic sentence
(A) To assign tasks related to the meeting
(B) To change the meeting time ______ Step 3: Find out the correct answer, which
paraphrases the topic sentence
Analyzing: Step 1: Read the question. From the word purpose, it can be
inferred that the question is about the main idea/
purpose of the memo.
04 The purpose of this message is to notify you that we received the delivery.
= The point of this note is to………receipt of the shipment.
(A) acknowledge (B) attempt
06 While the roads are under repair, access to certain districts will be restricted.
(A) Once the roadwork has been completed, access will be given to some vehicles.
(B) Some areas will be temporarily closed to vehicles until the repair has been completed.
07 Please bring this entire page to the bank when you apply for a loan.
(A) You must present this whole page of information to request a loan application.
(B) To apply for a loan, please submit a paper with your personal information.
VOCABULARY
05 07
illegal apply
transport loan
maximum present
capacity application
06 submit
under repair 08
access focus
district public speaking
restrict intend
complete communication
temporarily
Practice:
Question 9 refers to the following letter.
The Lansdowne Community Center would like to thank you for your generous gift
of $1,000. As you Requested, your donation will be used to create an after- school
sports program for teenagers. Together with citizens like you, we have been
providing the neighborhood with excellent recreational program for the past 25
years. Your sponsorship enables us to offer many services and helps ensure a bright
future for our city.
The Conrad Regence Hotel is seeking a full- time chef to start November 1. We
would like him or her to join the kitchen team at our new location in Hong Kong.
Applicants must have graduated from a licensed culinary institute and have a strong
background in Chinese cuisine. A minimum of five years of experience in the field
is preferred. Applicants will also need to prepare several sample dishes for the final
interview. Salary and benefits are negotiable.
VOCABULARY
09 10 benefit
generous seek negotiable
donation applicant opening
neighborhood licensed recruit
sponsorship culinary
enable institute
ensure minimum
express field
gratitude preferred
Actual Questions:
Question 11 refers to the following memorandum
VOCABULARY
11 policy regarding
human Resources department annual extension
regulation supervisor mainly
leave in advance hiring
leave of absence service process
in light of serve benefits package
review
LESSON 12
Information questions
In Part 7, information questions beginning with What, Where, Who, When, Why, Which,
and How mainly focus on specific information in a reading passage.
Question types:
Information questions beginning with What, Where, Who, When, Why, Which,
and How ask about specific details in a reading passage. Here are some typical information
questions.
Reading Strategy:
Step 2: Locate key word(s) and hints for the answer in a reading passage
Look for the information in a reading passage that has been paraphrased or
that exactly states the key word(s) of the question. Hints for the correct
answer can be found around that part.
Step 3: Identify the correct answer that paraphrases or exactly states the hint
Choose the correct answer that paraphrases or exactly states the hint in the
reading passage.
Strategy Application:
The question below refers to the following memo.
Question:
How often should a password be changed?
Step 1: Find out key word(s) in the question
Step 3: Choose the correct answer that paraphrases or exactly states the hint in the
reading passage
Analyzing:
Step 1: Read the question and identify the key word password together with the
question word How often.
Step 2: In the passage, the key word password is located in line 6. Looking
around the key word, we can see the sentence you are encouraged to
change your computer password every Monday; thus, every Monday is
the hint that helps you choose the correct answer.
Step 3: The answer choice (A) Once a week is the paraphrase of every Monday;
then, (A) is the correct answer.
03 The Fusion Café’s distinct dishes have made the restaurant famous in town.
= The……….menu at the restaurant is why it is so popular.
(A) main (B) unique
04 FIC Shipping designed a new system to trace where all of its packages are.
(A) location (B) destination
VOCABULARY
01 famous
set up popular
settle pain
organize unique
02 04
delivery trace
charge package
minimum keep track of
convenient location
03 destination
distinct
dish
06 The concert is open to the public, and people will receive seats in the order they
arrive.
(A) The seats of the concert will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
(B) Advance reservations are required to arrange a seat for the concert.
07 At least one year of related experience is required for the position.
(A) Prior experience in a relevant field is necessary.
(B) Applicants who have a related educational background are preferred.
VOCABULARY
05 advance
fee reservation
due arrange
along with 07
registration related
at the time of prior
06 Relevant
public 08
order appliance
assign easy-to-grip
on a first-come, first-served basis convenient
Customers will be given a refund if the product is returned with the price tag
still attached and the original sales receipt within fourteen days of purchase.
The refund will be made in cash regardless of the initial method of payment.
Customers may be asked to provide an explanation as to why they were
dissatisfied with their purchase. We may also request that customers fill out a
short survey.
VOCABULARY
VOCABULARY
LESSON 13
In part 7, NOT questions are those that require you to choose an answer that is not
stated, not mentioned, or not true according to a reading passage.
Question Types:
Reading Strategy:
For example, in the question What is NOT mentioned as a requirement for this
job? requirement can be considered as the key word because it directly follows
NOT mentioned as.
Step 2: Check each of the given answer choices based on a reading passage.
In a reading passage, find out a sentence that contains the key word(s) or
paraphrased key word(s) of the question. Then compare the information around
that sentence with each given answer choice. In case of NOT questions, leave
out options that are true, mentioned, or stated in a reading passage; however,
in case of TRUE questions, leave out options that are not mentioned in a reading
passage.
Step 3: Pick out the correct answer that is similar to or not similar to a reading passage.
After comparing with the reading passage, choose the option that is relevant in
meaning to the reading passage in case of NOT questions.
Strategy Application:
Question:
What is NOT mentioned as a facility in the FiveStar Hotel?
Step 2: Compare each answer choice with information in the reading passage
(A) A restaurant
(B) An international meeting room
(C) Free shuttle buses
(D) An indoor golf course
Step 3: Choose the correct answer that is not mentioned in the reading passage
Analyzing:
Step 1: Read the question and decide that this is a NOT question based on the word
NOT. The key word is facility following NOT mentioned as.
Step 2: Compare the information around the sentence containing the key word facility or
paraphrased key word with each of the given answer choices. As (A) A restaurant, (B)
An international meeting room, and (C) Free shuttle buses can be found in the reading
passage, eliminate those answer choices.
Step 3: (D) An indoor golf course is NOT mentioned in the reading passage, so
(D) is the correct answer.
03 The hotel announced that it will reopen its newly improved restaurant next
month.
= The hotel will reopen its………facility in the coming month.
(A) innovative (B) renovated
04 According to last month’s report, the sales department reached its monthly sales
target.
= The sales goal was………last month.
(A) met (B) connected
VOCABULARY
01 02 innovative
remain raise renovate
competitive determine 04
equipment evaluation according to
compare assess target
outdated 03 meet
former announce connect
facility
06 Only candidates who have been selected to be interviewed for the position will be
contacted.
(A) Not all of the job applicants will be interviewed.
(B) Candidates need to confirm the date and time of the interview.
07 The management has not found a suitable person to take over Mr. Watson’s
position.
(A) The replacement for Mr. Watson has not been appointed yet.
(B) The appointment of Mr. Watson has not been confirmed yet.
08 Room service delivered my breakfast late five times during my six-day stay.
(A) I did not receive most of my morning meals on time.
(B) I received the wrong order five times during my stay.
VOCABULARY
05 position appoint
be accompanied by confirm appointment
charge 07 08 on time
admission suitable
admit take over
06 replacement
candidate
select
In order to request a Royal Bank credit card, please fax the completed
application form along with me following information: proof of identity
(such as a copy of your driver’s li-cense, birth certificate, or social
security card) and a recent bank statement. Confirmation of your
application will be made by e-mail within two business days after all the
required documents have been received.
VOCABULARY
What are some of the things you should look for when choosing a free
web host? As a renowned web-hosting provider, we would like to help
you to find a web host suitable for your needs.
First, if someone tries to access your site but finds that it is slow, he will
simply go down the list to find another site. Slow access is very
frustrating for visitors. Try out the host you are considering over a period
of time to check its speed.
Second, most free web hosts put advertising on your website. Some hosts
require you to place a banner on your pages, and others display a window
that pops up every time your site opens. Some hosts add an advertising
page, which takes up space on your site. Whichever method is used,
check to see if you are comfortable with the method. Please send an e-
mail to us at customer@excelweb.com if you need any further
information about free web hosting.
VOCABULARY
11 consider take up
look for period method
12 require further
renowned place A on B amount
suitable display security
access pop up
simply add
frustrating
try out
LESSON 14
Inference questions
In Part 7, Inference questions about a reading passage ask you to draw a conclusion about
something which is not directly mentioned in the reading passage.
Question types
Inference questions usually include words like suggest, most likely, imply, probably.
Here are some typical inference questions.
Strategy Application:
The question below refers to the following advertisement
Quick Papa Transportation Company is recruiting part time staff working from
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. every other Saturday. Since work relates to data input for
transportation documents, good computer skills are required. You will be paid 12
dollars per hour. We are looking for applicants who can work for more than three
months. Bonuses will be given for extra hours. If you are interested in the job,
please contact us at 479-2180.
Analyzing:
Step 1: Read the question and indentify this is an inference question based on the
word implied. The key word is requirements.
Step 2: Find hints for the answer choices in the reading passage containing the
key word requirements. As stated in the reading passage, good
computer skills is the job requirements.
Step 3: Make an inference based on hints for the correct answer good computer
skills. According to the reading passage, it can be inferred that (A) Using
computers at work is a requirement. Therefore, the correct answer is (A)
1 The contract must be signed by both the tenant and the landlord.
= The building owner and the renter both need to sign the rental………………
2 Candidates for the summer internship must submit their applications by June 30.
03 Sale prices are valid from this Friday until next Friday.
= The special discount offer is ……………. for one week.
04 Room service for a complimentary beverage is available until 10 p.m at Bluesky Inn.
=The hotel provides ………….. beverages until 10 p.m.
VOCABULARY
01 02 03
contract candidate valid
tenant submit alternative
landlord application effective
renter deadline 04 complimentary
rental acceptance available
agreement
allowance
05. Workers must wear clothes that are suitable for the laboratory
A. Appropriate attire must be worn in the laboratory.
B. People are asked to wear comfortable clothes in th laboratory
07. Emporio’s furniture is handcrafted and can be tailored to suit any office.
A. Emporio specicalizes in customized furnishings.
B. Emporio’s specialty is designing and decorating offices.
08. Jan pal’s latest film is better than his previous works form a technical perpective.
A. Jan Pal’s newest movie is more technically accomplished.
B. Jan Pal’s most recent release uses more complex technology.
VOCABULARY
05 07 release
suitable handcrafted complex
laboratory tailor
appropriate suit
attire customize
06 08
successful latest
succeed previous
fluency perspective
a variety of accomplished
VOCABULARY
BỎ PHẦN NÀY VOCABULARY
05. suitable
Laboratory
Approprate
Attire
06. successful
Suceed
Fluency
A variety of
07. handcrafted
Tailor
Suit
Customize
08. latest
Previous
Perspective
Accomplished
Release
complex
Question 9 refers to the following information
VOCABULARY
09 guarantee rewarding
warranty defective accommodations
defect at no charge in advance
replacement intend expense
damage manufacturer reimburse
imply
improper appreciate
registration
installation participate
cover
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Actual Questions Questions 11-12 refer to the following notice.
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grant instructor
educator requirement
LESSON 15
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Synonym Questions
Question Types:
Here is a typical synonym question The word…..is closest in meaning to.
Example: The word “drew” in paragraph 1, line 4 is closest in meaning to
Reading Strategy:
Step 1: Read the question, then identify the word and its location in a reading passage
Read the question, then identify the word and locate it in a passage. For example,
with the question The word “drew” in paragraph 1, line 4 is closest in meaning to, we
can locate the word “drew” in line 4 of paragraph 1 in the reading passage.
Strategy Application:
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The question below refers to the following letter.
Question:
The word “footsteps” in line 9 is closest in meaning to
Analyzing:
Step 1: Identify the question type based on the phrase The word……closest in meaning
to, and the key word footsteps. The target word footsteps can be found in line 9
of the reading passage.
Step 2: Read the sentence that contains the word and try to figure out the meaning. The
phrase….make chances to lengthen your footsteps in the business world
means make chances to be known and expand the company’s range of activities.
Therefore, footsteps refers to range of activities.
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01 The study was interrupted because of a lack of money.
= The research was put on hold due to a shortage of………..
(A) wealth (B) funds
03 The shopping mall will provide discounted children’s wear this weekend.
= The store will sell children’s wear at…..prices this weekend.
(A) reduced (B) cheap
04 We are excited about working with NeuTech to develop a word processing program.
= We look forward to…….with NeuTech on our joint software project.
(A) compromising (B) collaborating
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01 02 03
interrupt maintenance provide
lack prolong wear
put on hold inspect 04
shortage last look forward to
wealth exist joint
fund compromise
collaborate
07 Tom McGuire helped open new locations for our company in the Asian market.
(A) Mr. McGuire has contributed to the expansion of our operations in Asia.
(B) To meet the market’s demands, Mr. McGuire extended the operation hours.
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08 The hotel is popular with tourist because it is close to the shopping district.
(A) Guests like the hotel’s convenient access to shopping areas.
(B) Shopping is easy because of the hotel’s location in a shopping mall.
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05 06 operation
real estate agent impose demand
prepare burden extend
in duplicate cover 08
deal insurance district
signature under pressure convenient
close a contract 07 access
contribute
expansion
This memo is to inform everyone that my office has been changed to Room
221, formerly Ms. Brown’s office. Ms. Brown has been approved for extended
vacation leave and will be away for six months. I am taking over her
responsibilities and office. My telephone number has also been changed, but
for the time being, calls made to my old number will be redirected to me by
the department secretary. In the future, please call me at extension 506.
I am writing to thank Traveler’s Companion for its amazing service and the
superior quality of its products. Recently, I ordered several of your city guides to
help me plan a trip to Europe. After the prompt delivery, I found that your guide
books were even more useful and attractive than I had expected. They not only
cover all the famous tourist spots but also introduce some less popular places that
are worth visiting. 6
10 The word “cover” in line 4 is closest in meaning to
(A) protect
(B) hide
(C) include
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12 What are employees expected to do if the equipment breaks down?
(A) Call the technical service center
(B) Decontaminate themselves
(C) Have an engineer look at it
(D) Report it to the supervisor
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11 caution supervisor
precaution prevent A from + V-ing attempt
12 contaminate decontamination
infectious malfunction procedure
handle spill adapt
be subject to incident
risk
exercise
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REFERENCE BOOKS
1. ABC TOEIC, Park Hye Yeong & Jeong Ji Wong, NXB tổng hợp thành phố HCM
2. Hackers TOEIC, David Cho, NXB tổng hợp thành phố HCM
3. TOEIC Smart (red), NXB tổng hợp thành phố HCM, Công ty Nhân Trí Việt
4. Very Easy TOEIC, second edition, Anne Taylor & Garrett Byrne, NXB Trẻ
5. www.google.com