4. Circle the correct option.
(Khoanh tròn đáp án đúng.)
1. Researchers at the university now have/reach access to a powerful new technology.
2. The ability to think outside the mold/box leads to fascinating business ideas.
3. Hans Uppershey’s invention of the telescope made/got a huge contribution to human deeper understanding of the universe.
4. The discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming in 1928 made spotlight/headlines all over the world.
5. Martin Luther King Jr.'s commitment to civil rights helped him gain/take the recognition as a significant figure in the fight for equality.
1. have access to + N: tiếp cận cái gì
Researchers at the university now have access to a powerful new technology.
(Các nhà nghiên cứu ở đại học bây giờ có thể truy cập vào một công nghệ mạnh mẽ mới.)
2. think outside the box: tư duy đột phá
The ability to think outside the box leads to fascinating business ideas.
(Khả năng tư duy đột phá dẫn đến những ý tưởng kinh doanh hấp dẫn.)
3. make a contribution to + N: đóng góp vào cái gì
Hans Uppershey’s invention of the telescope made a huge contribution to human deeper understanding of the universe.
(Phát minh về kính thiên văn của Hans Uppershey đã đóng góp to lớn đến sự hiểu biết sâu hơn của con người về vũ trụ.)
4. make headlines: nổi tiếng
The discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming in 1928 made headlines all over the world.
(Khám phá về penicillin của Alexander Fleming vào năm 1928 đã nổi tiếng trên khắp các mặt báo trên toàn thế giới.)
5. gain the recogintion: được công nhận
Martin Luther King Jr.'s commitment to civil rights helped him gain the recognition as a significant figure in the fight for equality.
(Cam kết của Martin Luther King Jr cho quyền công dân đã giúp cho ông ấy được công nhận là một nhân vật quan trọng trong cuộc đấu tranh cho quyền bình đẳng.)

Các bài tập cùng chuyên đề
Bài 1 :
Classify these words into suitable columns
Bài 2 :
Choose the best answer
I sometimes waver ________continuing to study and starting up.
among
between
about
of
Bài 3 :
Choose the best answer
The campaign had a considerable impact ______ the environment.
in
under
of
on
Bài 4 :
Choose the best answer
When he was a boy, he was brought _____ by his aunt in a small town.
up
down
back
over
Bài 5 :
Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST meaning to the underlined part.
He has had a long and outstanding career in medicine.
special
original
distinguished
normal
Bài 6 :
Choose the best answer
She is one of the most ________ figures in local politics.
influential
influence
influentially
influenced
Bài 7 :
Choose the best answer
They are their time and money to their children.
assumed
dedicated
commited
embarked
Bài 8 :
Choose the best answer
The article can be used to _______ discussion among students.
stimulate
stimulation
stimulated
stimulating
Bài 9 :
Choose the best answer
Technological ________ are designed to save energy.
innovate
innovations
innovating
innovated
Bài 10 :
Give the correct form of the words in the brackets to complete the sentences
Bài 11 :
Give the correct form of the words in the brackets to complete the sentences
Bài 12 :
Give the correct form of the words in the brackets to complete the sentences
Bài 13 :
Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST meaning to the underlined part.
Some of these young musicians are incredibly talented.
excellent
gifted
beautiful
inept
Bài 14 :
Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined part.
We have lived in the same house for twenty years.
similar
alike
different
previous
Bài 15 :
Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined part.
The exhibition has stimulated interest in her work.
promoted
affected
influenced
prevented
Bài 16 :
Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST meaning to the underlined part.
I assigned Paul to take on the role of treasurer.
nominated
criticized
slander
adopt
Bài 17 :
Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST meaning to the underlined part.
Unfortunately, his mother died from lung cancer.
passed by
pass off
passed away
passed over
Bài 18 :
Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST meaning to the underlined part.
The students were asked to interpret the meanings of the poem
discuss
explain
understand
wonder
Bài 19 :
Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST meaning to the underlined part.
She couldn't have been more than five years old when the accident happened.
event
incident
story
mistake
Bài 20 :
Choose the best answer.
People suffered many _______ during that long winter.
hard
hardness
hardly
hardships
Bài 21 :
Choose the best answer
More than 1.5 million Americans fell into __________ last year.
poor
poverty
poorly
poorer
Bài 22 :
Choose the best answer
The illness was ________ as cancer.
predicted
forecasted
diagnosed
explored
Bài 23 :
Choose the best answer.
You are so skinny. I think you should try to stop _______about food.
like
obsessing
avoiding
afraid
Bài 24 :
Choose the best answer
________ stories are written based on the author’s imagination.
History
Documentary
Fictional
Legend
Bài 25 :
Find the word which has the definition below:
"It is a person who becomes a symbol in a specific field."
people
man
figure
status
Bài 26 :
Find the word which has the definition below:
" to _______ is to say that you think somebody/something is bad in a serious way"
congratulate
criticize
blame
deny
Bài 27 :
Find the word which has the definition below:
"to ________ is to formally suggest that somebody/something should be chosen for an important role, prize, position."
point
ask
mention
nominate
Bài 28 :
Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined part.
He finally managed to overcome his fear of flying.
continue
give up
compete
neglect
Bài 29 :
Choose the best answer.
The Vietnamese always try _________ (defend) their country from any foreign invaders.
defended
defends
to defend
defending
Bài 30 :
Choose the best answer
He (adopt) _________ by Mrs Smith since he was 6 years old.
has adopted
adopted
has been adopting
has been adopted