TỔNG ÔN MỤC TIÊU 9+ CÔ PHẠM LIỄU

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TỔNG ÔN CHO MỤC TIÊU 9+
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For questions 1-5, mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 1: How could you not have heard of this band? They are extremely big in Vietnam!
A. dominant

B. popular

C. prevalent

D. influential

Question 2: Although they are brothers, it would be a mistake to assume that they are cut from the
same cloth.
A. correlated

B. common

C. collective

D. similar

Question 3: The tragic accident is shaping up to be the most hotly debated issue in the local
community.
A. flourishing

B. extending

C. maturing

D. developing

Question 4: Losing the first match in the tournament really deflated Jenny.
A. disquieted

B. dissuaded

C. disheartened

D. discomposed

Question 5: You have to follow the instructions exactly! Skip a step and the final product will not be
up to standard.
A. spring

B. hop

C. jump

D. leap

Question 6. He did his work reluctantly because he did not like the culture of this company.
A. slowly

B. unwillingly

C. inefficiently

D. successfully

For questions 6-10, mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 7: You will miss the deadline if you do not crack on with your assignment right now.
A. disallow

B. suspend

C. hamper

D. counteract

Question 8: None of his grand plans for a TV series ever came to fruition.
A. became needless

B. became unsuccessful

C. became unrewarding

D. became senseless

Question 9: This is a problem that we should not take lightly, for it may greatly affect the company’s
reputation.
A. with serious consideration

B. with considerable respect

C. with negative feelings

D. with great faith

Question 10: I don’t think I’ll be a good manager since I am hopeless at remembering people’s
names.
A. ingenious

B. resourceful

C. capable

D. experienced

Question 11: Despite a somewhat inauspicious start, Peter’s performance was a roaring success in
the end.
A. reassuring

B. inspirational

C. energetic

D. promising

Question 12: If Jeff Bezos and his wife split their assets equally. MacKenzie could become the richest
woman in the world overnight.
A. uniformly

B. fifty-fifty

C. unevenly

D. symmetrically

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 13: John is definitely down on his __________: the coronavirus lockdown means that he
cannot work to feed himself and his family.
A. odds

B. luck

C. chance

D. fortune

Question 14: In overcrowded refugee camps and prisons, social distancing is widely considered a
luxury that the people here cannot __________.
A. carry

B. manage

C. cover

D. afford

Question 15: The COVID-19 pandemic can have a negative effect on our mental health, which is why
many people are __________ solace in family members and friends.
A. hunting

B. pursuing

C. finding

D. searching

Question 16: Scientists are drawing __________ everything they have known about the coronavirus in
order to develop a vaccine for COVID-19 as quickly as possible.
A. in

B. up

C. on

D. at

Question 17: The public is concerned that medical institutions may try to __________ corners when
developing a COVID-19 vaccine, which may undermine its safety.
A. snip

B. leap

C. jump

D. cut

Question 18: While many believe a COVID-19 vaccine is __________ the fastest route back to normal
life, others remain skeptical.
A. swiftly

B. smoothly

C. easily

D. effortlessly

Question 19: The surge in the number of COVID-19 cases have __________ the spectre of an
overwhelmed healthcare system in many Latin American countries.
A. held

B. pushed

C. lifted

D. raised

Question 20: In overcrowded refugee camps, social distancing is impossible, and the lack of medical
supplies only __________ the problem.

A. mingles

B. enhances

C. compounds

D. augments

Question 23: I am __________ to my neck in things to do! I can't do any more!
A. down

B. up

C. upper

D. beneath

Question 24: Thousands in the US took __________ the street to protest against extended stay-athome orders in some states.
A. to

B. at

C. up

D. on

Question 25: The old dog finally __________ the bucket when the winter got too harsh for him.
A. shot

B. kicked

C. hit

D. threw

Question 26: The president has failed to __________ to grips with the two most important social issues
of our time.
A. come

B. make

C. up

D. down

Question 27: He's extremely irritable - he __________ off the handle at the slightest thing..
A. floats

B. flies

C. takes

D. turns

Question 28: My younger daughter is obsessed with becoming a painter, that is why she is burning
the __________ at both ends nowadays.
A. link

B. bridge

C. candle

D. stick

Question 29: You need to see the doctor since you can't __________ the habit of washing hand over
and over again.
A. quit

B. hit

C. kick

D. brake

Question 30: I know I was supposed to do all the updates, but to be honest, I have a memory like a
__________, and I forgot.
A. elephant

B. bird

C. fish

D. sieve

Question 31: I wish you would stop trying to __________ light of your injury. The doctor says that you
will need surgery.
A. make

B. take

C. look

D. took

Question 32: It’s impossible to imagine Jimmy harming someone. He’s the __________ of the earth.
A. rock

B. salt

C. soil

D. sugar

Question 33: She tried doing it all by herself but broke down in six months because no man is a/an
__________.
A. planet

B. house

C. home

D. island

Question 34: My grandfather is highly enthusiastic about his business, therefore, he visits the office
every other day in his __________ of years.
A. period

B. elderly

C. vale

D. age

Question 35: The government's decision to curb benefits to some sections of society is like a
__________ potato.
A. couch

B. hot

C. large

D. mashed

Question 36: You can't make a __________ buck for so long using scams.
A. rapidly

B. quickly

C. rapid

D. fast

Question 37: He had been addicted to dating apps lately, so he decided to go __________ turkey and
deleted all of them.
A. hot

B. cold

C. burning

D. freezing

Question 38: This guy lives under a/an __________ —he doesn’t even know that George Bush isn’t the
president of the United States anymore.
A. rock

B. boulder

C. ice

D. block

Question 39: When she told me her father, who was a doctor, died of COVID 19, I was so __________ I
was at a loss for words.
A. spurred

B. shifted

C. moved

D. twitched

Question 40: The validity of a recently published study about COVID-19 has been __________ into
question.
A. taken

B. called

C. turned

D. placed

The origin of “OK”
(41) __________ it has become one of the most spoken word on the planet, the word ―OK‖ is still a strange one.
Sometimes it’s spelled out (―okay‖), sometimes just two letters are used: ―OK.‖, and sometimes, periods
separate the two letters: ―O.K.‖
So why did people start to say ―OK‖? We are not entirely sure, but some linguists pointed (42) __________ that in
the early 19th century, humorous abbreviations were in vogue. Young people would write things like ―KG‖, (43)
__________ stood for ―know go‖ (an intentional misspelling of ―no go‖), when they meant something was
impossible. It was a way to play with language.
Likewise, some experts think ―OK‖ likely (44) __________ as an abbreviation of ―oll korrect‖ – which was a jokey
way of saying ―all correct.‖ (45) __________ say that it derives from ―Old Kinderhook,‖ a nickname for former US
President Martin Van Buren, or that it comes from Choctaw, a Native American language.
(Adapted from readtoolead.com)
Question 41: A. Indeed

B. For

C. Although

D. Because

Question 42: A. at

B. in

C. up

D. out

Question 43: A. what

B. who

C. which

D. that

Question 44: A. proceeded

B. emerged

C. unfolded

D. advanced

Question 45: A. Others

B. The others

C. Other

D. Another

2.
Obviously, one of the best ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to wash your hands, and this may seem
like common (46) __________ to many people. (47) __________, it wasn’t until the mid-19th century that some
doctors in the United States and Europe began to wash their hands before examining patients—and even then,
only in certain cases.
The importance of hand washing for medical professionals didn’t really become understood until scientists hit
upon germ theory – the idea that unlike (48)__________, certain diseases and infections are caused by
microorganisms we can’t with the (49) __________ eye. In particular, the British surgeon Joseph Lister drastically
improved patient mortality by advocating that surgeons wash their hands and sterilize their instruments
Today, medical and health professionals consider hand washing a critical hygienic practice, both for themselves
and their patients. There are even guidelines, (50) __________ are often issued by healthcare organizations and
agencies, for how to properly wash your hands.
(Adapted from history.com)
Question 46: A. norm

B. point

C. sense

D. form

Question 47: A. Likewise

B. Moreover

C. Consequently

D. However

Question 48: A. other

B. the others

C. others

D. another

Question 49: A. unaided

B. unsupported

C. unassisted

D. unbacked

Question 50: A. that

B. which

C. who

D. what

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions.
Amid the coronavirus crisis, many governments around the world are trying to buy or to
increase the production of ventilators, and for good reason. For patients with the worst effects of the
infection, a ventilator can offer the best chance of survival.
In severe COVID-19 cases, the virus causes heavy damage to the lungs, causing the body's
oxygen levels to drop significantly and making it harder for the patient to breathe. This is when a
ventilator is used to push air, with increased levels of oxygen, into the lungs. In other words, it takes
over the body's breathing process when the lungs have failed. This gives the patient time to fight off
the infection and recover. Intensive Care Units (ICUs) would generally put COVID-19 patients suffering
from acute breathing difficulties on mechanical ventilation quickly, to ensure oxygen levels in the
body stay normal.

Inside a ventilator, there is also a humidifier which adds heat and moisture to the air supply so
it matches the patient's body temperature. Additionally, patients are given medication to relax the
respiratory muscles so their breathing can be fully regulated by the machine.
(Adapted from bbc.com)
Question 51: What is the best title for this passage?
A. How Does A Ventilator Work?

B. What Are Intensive Care Units?

C. Symptoms of Severe COVID-19 Cases D. Types Of Patients That Need Ventilators
Question 52: The word ―acute‖ in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. forceful

B. bitter

C. severe

D. cruel

Question 53: The word ―it‖ in paragraph 2 refers to __________.
A. ventilator

B. air

C. oxygen

D. process

Question 54: What is the function of a humidifier, according to paragraph 3?
A. It provides our body with moisture.
B. It warms up the body with heat to ease our breathing.
C. It regulates our body temperatures.
D. It helps the air supply match our body’s temperature.
Question 55: Which of the following is NOT TRUE about ventilators?
A. Governments want to purchase and make more of them.
B. They help us breathe easily by strengthening our lungs.
C. They give patients additional time so they can recover.
D. Medication can be used to assist the ventilating process.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions.
What if every window in your house could generate electricity? One California-based startup
thinks its technology can achieve that by transforming the way solar power is collected and
harnessed. Ubiquitous Energy has recently developed transparent solar cells to create its ClearView
Power windows – a kind of ―solar glass‖ that can turn sunlight into energy.

―It can be applied to windows of skyscrapers; it can be applied to glass in automobiles; it can
be applied to the glass on your iPhone,‖ said Miles Barr, Ubiquitous Energy’s founder and chief
technology officer. The company is looking to capitalize on the United States’ ongoing renewable
energy boom, with solar and wind energy projected to surpass coal by 2021 according to the Institute
for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis, to introduce its ―solar glass‖ technology – one of several
emerging products that harness solar energy, including a ―solar oven‖ that can be used to make
cement and steel.
Ubiquitous Energy’s home state of California is one of the first to require that every new home
incorporate some form of solar technology. ―This is great for ClearView Power because homeowners
can install windows just like they would anyways, but they actually produce power to meet this
requirement,‖ Barr said. He also added that although it would be 20% more expensive to install
transparent panels instead of regular windows, this cost is offset by the amount of electricity they
generate, which can be up to two-thirds the amount generated by typical solar panels. It is important
to note that the company wants its solar windows to complement traditional rooftop panel, not to
replace them. The combination of both methods, according to Barr, could bring the net energy
consumption of large buildings to zero, meaning they produce as much electricity as they consume.
Ubiquitous Energy has started installing its solar windows on buildings, including at its
headquarters in Redwood City where it manufactures the glass panels. ―We are already installing and
selling ClearView Power windows in limited sizes, and we’re in the planning phase for a facility that
will be able to produce windows at any size,‖ Barr said. Although the coronavirus pandemic has forced
much of the company’s production planning to be done remotely, Barr stated that it is still making
―significant progress.‖
―It’s still a bit early to tell what the full effects of the global pandemic will be, including for our
business,‖ said Barr, adding that he is ―still optimistic we’ll be able to begin manufacturing activities in
the next two years.‖ By that point, he anticipates Ubiquitous Energy will be closer to justifying its
name: ―We really see the future of this technology as being applied everywhere, all around us,
ubiquitous.‖
(Adapted from readtoolead.com)
Question 56: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Will Glass Solar Panels Completely Replace Typical Ones?
B. This Company Can Turn Your Windows Into Solar Panels
C. How Long Will It Be Until Your Windows Can Generate Power?
D. Here’s How To Install Energy-Producing Windows By Yourself
Question 57: The word ―capitalize on‖ in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. provide assistance to
B. take advantage of

C. express approval of
D. actively cooperate with
Question 58: As stated in paragraph 2, ―solar glass‖ technology __________.
A. can be applied to a wide variety of products
B. will most likely be introduced to the market by 2021
C. is the only recent invention that utilizes solar energy
D. will be used to help develop ―solar ovens‖
Question 59: The fact that California requires new households to use solar technology __________.
A. means that homeowners will have no choice but to purchase ClearView Power.
B. will benefit ClearView Power since it can conveniently meet this requirement.
C. can make people become more willing to install windows than they did before.
D. gives Ubiquitous Energy a chance to install transparent panels across the state.
Question 60: The word ―offset‖ in paragraph 3 can be best replaced by ___________.
A. dismissed
B. controlled
C. balanced
D. suppressed
Question 61: Which of the following is NOT TRUE, according to the passage?
A. ClearView Power windows are made using newly-developed transparent
solar cells.
B. The renewable energy boom means coal will no longer be used in the US from 2021.
C. Homeowners will have to pay more money if they want to install transparent panels.
D. Ubiquitous Energy has begun selling ClearView Power windows in particular sizes.
Question 62: The word ―it‖ in paragraph 4 refers to __________.
A. outbreak
B. company
C. planning
D. progress
Question 63: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Almost all states in the US will make solar technology obligatory in the future.
B. Transparent panels will become much more important than traditional rooftop ones.
C. It is still possible that the coronavirus pandemic will greatly affect Ubiquitous Energy.
D. Many people in California cannot understand the meaning of Ubiquitous Energy’s name.
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