Azota 06/07/24 – 26/50 – 5.

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Câu 1: He _____ COVID-19 when he was working in the hospital.
A.suffered B.contracted C.infected D.took
- suffer from something: to have an illness or other health problem (She suffers from
severe depression.)
- suffer a broken leg/a heart attack, etc. : to experience an injury or other sudden health
problem. (He suffered a serious neck injury in the accident.)
- contract: to get a serious disease (She contracted malaria while living abroad.)
- infect: to give someone a disease (Thousands of people were infected with the virus.)
- infect (feeling): to make other people feel the same way as you do (They became
infected by the general excitement.)

Câu 2
The would-be president ______ himself to expand solar energy projects.
A.vowed B.supported C.swore D.pledged
- vow: to make a serious promise or decision (She vowed that she would never leave the
children again./ I've vowed never to go there again.)
- swear – swore – sworn: to make a serious promise.
- pledge: to promise seriously to do something or give something. (He pledged to cut
government salaries.)
-> 'Promise' is often used to express a commitment or give assurance to do something or
to act in a certain way. It emphasizes a voluntary declaration of intent or a pledge to fulfill
a particular obligation or expectation. 'Swear', on the other hand, typically involves
making a more solemn or formal declaration, often implying a higher degree of
determination or commitment and a sense of seriousness or intensity.
-> oath maybe refers to a profanity or a swear word
vows maybe have specific meaning of committing oneself to a given life, e.g. marriage
or monastic vows
pledge has an additional legal meaning, synonymous to surety, bond or guarantee

Câu 4
According to the forecast, it will be mostly cloudy with ______ of rain in the north.
A.times B.bursts C.outbreaks D.elements
- outbreak of rain: a sudden or unexpected occurrence of rain.
- time of rain: a specific period or season when there is a lot of rain.
- burst of rain: a burst of something is a sudden short period of it.

Câu 5
He’ll never be able to come ______ with his failure to win the tournament.
A.to blows B.a cropper C.to terms D.into force
- come to blow: to begin fighting (They almost came to blows during their argument.)
- come a cropper: If you say that someone has come a cropper, you mean that they have
had an unexpected and embarrassing failure.
- come to term with something (C2): to gradually accept a sad situation, often the death
of someone you love. (I think he's still coming to terms with the death of his wife.)
- come into force: into the state of being valid or operative; into effect. (The law came
into force in January).

Câu 6
He’s regarded as the ______ favorite to win the prize.
A.warm B.hot C.ardent D.fiery
- hot favorite to: the person or animal that is most likely to win a race, competition,
election, etc. (The Oxford team are hot favorites to win this year's boat race.)
- ardent: showing strong feelings (An ardent supporter of Manchester United).
- fiery: showing very strong feeling (A fiery debate ensued.)

Câu 7
People who are squeamish are afraid of the ______ of blood.
A.spectacle B.view C.sight D.look
*squeamish /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/: If you are squeamish about something such as blood, you find it
very unpleasant and it makes you feel ill.
- spectacle: an unusual or unexpected event or situation that attracts attention, interest, or
disapproval.
- view: a delimited sight; a field of vision or a perspective.
- sight: anything that is seen; anything that is perceived by our 'sight' or 'vision'.
- look: to direct your eyes in a particular direction.

Câu 8
The thick fog ______ out any possibility of our plane taking off before morning.
A.ruled B.struck C.stamped D.crossed
- rule out (C2): to decide or say officially that something is impossible or will not
happen, or that something or someone is not suitable./ to prevent something from
happening. (The police have not ruled him out as a suspect.)
- strike out (somewhere): to start on a long or difficult journey in a determined way. (In
heavy rain, we struck out across the valley.)
- stamp out: to get rid of something that is wrong or harmful (The new legislation is
intended to stamp out child prostitution.)
- cross out: to draw a line through something you have written, usually because it is
wrong (If you think it's wrong, cross it out and write it again.)

Câu 9
Please leave this space ______ on the enrolment form.
A.absent
B.blank
C.missing
D.undone

Câu 10
Seven kilometres across the mountains could be done in ten hours walking, if he put his
… into it.
A.back B.heart C.foot D.toe
- put one’s back into (something): to put a lot of effort into (something).
- put one’s heart into (something): : to do (something) in a wholehearted way.
- put one’s foot in it: to say something that causes someone to be embarrassed, upset, or
hurt especially when the speaker did not expect that reaction. (I really put my foot in it
when I asked her about her job.)
- put/ dip one’s toe into (something): begin to do something novel or unfamiliar (I have
been dipping my toes into Asian cooking).

Câu 11
According to the latest _______ poll, the government is more popular now than at any
time since the election.
A.opinionated B.conviction C.opinion D.belief
- opinion poll: an occasion when people are asked questions to discover what they think
about a subject
- opinionated (a): an opinionated person is certain about their beliefs, and expresses their
ideas strongly and often.
- conviction (C2): the fact of officially being found to be guilty of a particular crime, or
the act of officially finding someone guilty. (Since it was her first conviction for stealing,
she was given a less severe sentence./ The conviction of the three demonstrators has
caused public outrage locally.)

Câu 12
When her parents died, Brenda _______ of the house and all its contents.
A.dispensed B.discarded C.disposed D.discharged
- dispose of something (C1): to get rid of someone or something or deal with something
so that the matter is finished. (It took only five minutes for the world champion to dispose
of (= defeat) his opponent.)
- dispense with something/ someone: to get rid of or stop using something or someone
that you do not need. (They've had to dispense with a lot of luxuries since Mike lost his
job.)
- discard something: to throw something away or get rid of it because you no longer want
or need it. (Discarded food containers and bottles littered the streets.)
- discharge:
+ to allow someone officially to leave somewhere, especially a hospital or a law court
(Patients were discharged from the hospital because the beds were needed by other
people./ A peace protester was conditionally discharged for twelve months (= allowed to
go free only if they do not commit a crime again for this period of time).
+ to send out a substance, especially waste liquid or gas (The oil that discharged into the
sea seriously harmed a lot of birds and animals.)
+ to perform a task, especially an official one (The city must discharge its legal duty to
house the homeless.)
+ to pay back or cancel a debt completely (She filed for bankruptcy in 2010 and
discharged her debts the following year.)
Câu 13:
I thought I saw water in the distance but it must have been an optical _______.
A.delusion B.error C.deception D.illusion
* in the distance: at a point that is faraway.
- delusion: belief in something that is not true (He's under the delusion that he will be
promoted this year.)
- deception (C2): the act of hiding the truth, especially to get an advantage (He was found
guilty of obtaining money by deception.)
- illusion:
+ (C2): an idea or belief that is not true (He had no illusions about his talents as a singer./
I'm under no illusions (= I understand the truth) about the man I married./ My boss is
laboring under the illusion that (= wrongly believes that) the project will be completed
on time.)
+ (C2): something that is not really what it seems to be (A large mirror in a room can
create the illusion of space.)

Câu 14
My stamina is far from great, so I’m _______ when it comes to playing sports like tennis.
A.hopeless B.downhearted C.desperate D.downcast
- hopeless: completely without skill at a particular activity.
- downhearted: unhappy and having no hope, especially because of a disappointment or
failure. (After hearing the news of the defeat, she told supporters not to be downhearted.)
- desperate:
+ feeling that you have no hope and are ready to do anything to change the bad situation
you are in (The doctors made one last desperate attempt/effort to save the boy's life./
Desperate measures are needed to deal with the growing drug problem./ They made a
desperate plea for help.)
+ needing or wanting something very much (They are desperate for help./ UK humorous He
was desperate to tell someone his good news.)
+ (C2): very serious or bad (The refugees are living in camps, where there's a desperate
shortage of food and supplies./ The situation is desperate - we have no food, very little
water and no medical supplies.)

Câu 15
In the last century, it was widely _______ that Indian fakirs were capable of superhuman
feasts.
A.held B.grasped C.kept D.shaken
- hold: to have an idea or opinion.
- grasp:
+ (C1-verb): to understand something, especially something difficult (I think I managed
to grasp the main points of the lecture.)
+ (C1-verb): to quickly take something in your hand(s) and hold it firmly (Rosie suddenly
grasped my hand.)
+ (C2-noun): the act of holding onto someone or something (He shook my hand with a
very firm grasp.)
+ (C2-noun): the ability to get, achieve, or keep something [The presidency at last looked
within her grasp (= it looked possible that she might become president)./ Why is success
always beyond my grasp (= impossible to get)?/ The gold medal slipped from his grasp
(= he was unable to get it) in the last moments of the race./ I sometimes think that he's
losing his grasp on reality (= his ability to judge what is real and what is not).]

Câu 16
While many people believe COVID-19 vaccination is _______ the fastest route back to
normal life, others remain skeptical.
A.swiftly (C2 - quickly or immediately)
B.effortlessly (seeming not to need any effort)
C.deftly (in a skillful, clever, or quick way - She deftly avoided answering his question.)
D.easily

Câu 17
The term “disease vectors” can seem __________ to those who have no knowledge of
epidemiology.
A.distant B.remote C.outside D.foreign
* epidemiology /ˌep.ɪ.diː.miˈɒl.ə.dʒi/: the scientific study of diseases and how they are
found, spread, and controlled in groups of people.
- foreign (C2): Something can be described as foreign to a particular person if they do not
know about it or it is not within their experience (The whole concept of democracy, she
claimed, was utterly foreign to the present government.)
- distant:
+ far away in space or time (She could hear the distant sound of fireworks exploding.)
+ (C2): part of your family but not closely related (a distant relative/cousin).
+ (C1): used to describe someone who does not show much emotion and is not friendly
(She seemed cold and distant.)
- remote: far away in distance/ time.
- outside: slight. (There's still an outside chance/possibility that Scotland will make it
into the World Cup.)

Câu 18
I’m afraid I have a ______ memory for faces.
A.weak B.poor C.light D.thin

Câu 19
The size of the pop-star’s personal fortune was the subject of much _______ in the press.
A.doubt B.guessing C.speculation D.wonderment
- the subject of speculation: something that is being talked about or theorized, but not yet
confirmed or known for certain.

Câu 20
I’ve heard that argument before and quite frankly it just doesn’t …!
A.face the music B.hit the nail on the head C.carry weight D.hold water
- hold water (C2): If a reason, argument, or explanation holds water, it is true. (Her alibi
just didn't hold water.)
- face the music (C1): to accept criticism or punishment for something you have done.
- hit the nail on the head: to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem (I
think Mick hit the nail on the head when he said that what's lacking in this company is a
feeling of confidence.)
- carry weight: to have respect, influence, trust, or importance (His words obviously
carried weight with them./ The Senator's opinion carries a lot of weight in Congress. )

Câu 21
She had made a firm decision and wasn’t _______ by anything I said against it.
A.detracted B.prevailed C.induced D.swayed
- sway: to persuade someone to believe or do one thing rather than another (Her speech
failed to sway her colleagues into supporting the plan.)
- detract from something: to make something seem less valuable or less deserving of
admiration than it really is (All that make-up she wears actually detracts from her beauty;
I think.)
- prevail (C2): to get control or influence [And did reason prevail over (= become a more
powerful influence than) emotion?/ This attitude still prevails among the middle classes.]
- induce: to persuade someone to do something, or to cause something to happen
[Nothing could induce me (= I definitely cannot be persuaded) to climb a mountain/ride a
bike.]

Câu 22
I was reluctant to _______ the subject because I thought he wouldn’t want to discuss it.
A.raise B.originate C.advance D.provoke

Câu 23
My attempts to solve the problem only _______ to make it worse.
A.contributed B.functioned C.served D.attained

Câu 24
It had been a trying afternoon, _______ at about six o’clock in the television breaking
down.
A.culminating B.leading C.arriving D.finalizing
Câu 25
Most people are _______ to believe that girls and boys like certain kind of gifts when
they are small.
A.hardened B.acclaimed C.conditioned D.accustomed
Câu 26
They had a rather ______ argument about hunting, each with very different views on the
topic.
A.cross B.seething C.angry D.heated
Câu 27
This room has been _______ as a no-smoking area.
A.designed B.designated C.described D.destined
Câu 28
She _______ control of the family investments to her son.
A.renounced B.disowned C.disclaimed D.relinquished

Câu 29
Unemployment threat has been _______ for a while now.
A.intimidating on the air B.daunting on the lookout
C.looming on the horizon D.overwhelming on the wing
Câu 30
David’s leaving on Friday. I suggest we all … and get him a going-away present £1 each
should do.
A.dish out B.chip in C.pass the buck D.pay through the nose
Câu 31
I expected all of the customers ______ of the change of our address.
A.to be informed B.to inform C.being informed D.informing
Câu 32
Mary: “Another cup of coffee?” - Tom: “No, but thanks ______.”
A.not at all B.for all C.all the same D.you for all
Câu 33
You ______ too much emphasis on your academic success. Be relaxed!
A.offer B.take C.give D.put
Câu 34
Round and round ______.
A.the wheels of the engine went B.went the wheels of the engine
C.did the wheels of the engine go D.going the wheels of the engine
Câu 35
To be successful, we must avoid scandals at ______.
A.time B.short notice C.a loss D.all costs
Câu 36
______ as taste is really a composite sense made up of both taste and smell.
A.That we refer to B.What we refer to C.To which we refer D.What do we refer to
Câu 37
She ______ modern art. She visits all the local exhibitions.
A.looks down on B.goes in for C.fixes up with D.comes up against
Câu 38
In fairy tales, bad witches often try to cast a spell on the ______.
A.innocent B.innovative C.innovation D.initiative
Câu 39
______, the woman was visibly happy after the birth of her child.
A.She was tired B.Despite tired C.Though tired D.Tired although she was
Câu 40
The ______ exam in February prepared pupils for the real things in June.
A.false B.mock C.fake D.unreal
Câu 41
Secondary schools offer a wide ______ of subjects.
A.field B.scope C.list D.range
Câu 42
When he woke up, he realized that the things he had dreamt about could not ______ have
happened.
A.possibly B.likely C.certainly D.potentially
Câu 43
- “Do you think the book is expensive?
- “Yes, it’s not ______ what we paid for it.”
A.worthy B.worth of C.worth D.valuable
Câu 44
To ______ extent did she benefit from her uncle’s will?
A.what B.how C.which D.whom
Câu 45
The new system didn’t ______our expectations.
A.catch up with B.bring about C.come across D.come up to
Câu 46
Before the meeting finished, they had arranged when ______ next.
A.they met B.they to meet C.to meet D.should they meet
Câu 47
______ aren’t effective anymore because insects have become resistant to them.
A.Fertilizers B.Pesticides C.Herbicides D.Composts
Câu 48
When he heard the joke, he burst into loud ______.
A.smile B.laughter C.amusement D.enjoyment
Câu 49
The traffic lights ______ to green, and the car drove on.
A.exchanged B.turned C.removed D.shone
Câu 50
It is a good idea to be ______ dressed when you go for an interview.
A.finely B.boldly C.smartly D.clearly