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Nhận thức được khó khăn này, Luyện thi Mytour đã tổng hợp các bài tập Idioms thi đại học để giúp các bạn ghi nhớ hiệu quả hơn. Hãy đọc và thực hành các bài tập dưới đây nhé.
1. Tổng hợp các thành ngữ phổ biến trong kỳ thi đại học
Thành ngữ - idiom là sự kết hợp của các từ loại khác nhau, tạo thành cụm từ có ý nghĩa và được người bản xứ sử dụng thường xuyên trong giao tiếp hàng ngày. Việc học thành ngữ giúp nâng cao trình độ tiếng Anh của bạn một cách đáng kể.
Do đó, trong kỳ thi tốt nghiệp THPT luôn xuất hiện các câu hỏi về idiom. Không chỉ vậy, việc sử dụng idiom trong văn viết tiếng Anh của bạn cũng sẽ giúp bạn đạt được điểm số cao hơn.
Dưới đây là những thành ngữ thường gặp trong kỳ thi đại học. Hãy cùng học và ghi chép lại nhé bạn.
RAINING CATS AND DOGS: rain heavily (Mưa nặng hạt).
Ví dụ: It’s raining cats and dogs = It’s raining heavily.
CHALK AND CHEESE: very different from each other (rất khác nhau).
E.g.: I don’t have anything in common with my brother. We’re like chalk and cheese.
HERE AND THERE: everywhere (mọi nơi).
Ví dụ: I have been searching everywhere for the present I purchased for my girlfriend.
A HOT POTATO: something that is difficult or dangerous to deal with (vấn đề nan giải).
Ví dụ: Vấn đề phá thai là một vấn đề nóng bỏng ở Hoa Kỳ.
AT THE DROP OF A HAT: immediately, instantly (Ngay lập tức).
Ví dụ: Nếu bạn cần tôi, chỉ cần gọi cho tôi. Tôi có thể đến ngay lập tức.
BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD: time to start from the beginning; it is time to to plan something over again (bắt đầu lại).
Ví dụ: My attempt to create a miniature car from glass failed, so I suppose I need to start over.
BEAT ABOUT THE BUSH: avoiding the main topic, not speaking directly about the issue (nói vòng vo, lạc đề).
Ví dụ: Stop talking around the bush and answer my question.
BEST THING SINCE SLICED BREAD: a good invention or innovation, a good idea or plan.
Ví dụ: Mobile phones are marketed as the best invention since sliced bread; people believe they are incredibly good.
BURN THE MIDNIGHT OIL: to stay up working, especially studying late at night (thức khuya làm việc, học bài).
Ví dụ: I have a major exam tomorrow so I’ll be studying late into the night tonight.
CAUGHT BETWEEN TWO STOOLS: when someone finds it difficult to choose between two alternatives (tiến thoái lưỡng nan).
BREAK A LEG : good luck! (thường dùng để chúc may mắn).
Ví dụ: I heard you're taking a test tomorrow, good luck, dude!!!
HIT THE BOOKS: to study (học).
Ví dụ: I can’t go out tonight. I need to study. I have an exam tomorrow.
WHEN PIGS FLY: something will never happen (điều vô tưởng, không thể xảy ra, nhớ là “pigs” đừng nhầm với con vật khác nhé).
SCRATCH SOMEONE’S BACK: help someone out with the assumption that they will return the favor in the future. (giúp đỡ người khác với hy vọng họ sẽ giúp lại mình).
Ví dụ: “You scratch my back and I will scratch yours later,” the customer said during our discussion about the new sales contact.
HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD: do or say something exactly right (nói chính xác, làm chính xác).
Ví dụ: Mike hit the nail on the head when he mentioned most people can use a computer without understanding how it works.
TAKE SOMEONE/SOMETHING FOR GRANTED: coi nhẹ.
Ví dụ: One issue in relationships is that over time, people start taking each other for granted!!
TAKE SOMETHING INTO ACCOUNT/ CONSIDERATION: to remember to consider something (tính đến cái gì, xem xét việc gì).
Ví dụ: We will consider your many years of service when we make our final decision.
PUT SOMEONE/SOMETHING AT SOMEONE’S DISPOSAL: to make someone or something available to someone (có sẵn theo ý muốn của ai),
Ví dụ: I’d be happy to assist you if you need me. I make myself available to you.
SPLITTING HEADACHE: a severe headache (đau đầu như búa bổ) (khi ra thi sẽ hỏi từ “Splitting”).
Ví dụ: I have a severe headache. I’m going upstairs to take a nap.
ON THE HOUSE: không phải trả tiền.
Ví dụ: I visited a restaurant last night. I was the ten thousandth customer, so my meal was complimentary.
HIT THE ROOF = GO THROUGH THE ROOF = HIT THE CEILING: to suddenly become angry (giận dữ).
Ví dụ: I’m afraid he will explode when he finds out our vacation is canceled.
MAKE SOMEONE’S BLOOD BOIL: làm ai sôi máu, giận dữ.
BRING DOWN THE HOUSE: làm cho cả khán phòng vỗ tay nhiệt liệt.
Ví dụ: G-Dragon brought down the house. He truly impressed everyone with his amazing song.
PAY THROUGH THE NOSE: to pay too much for something (trả giá quá đắt).
For instance, if you desire a decent wine at a restaurant, you'll have to shell out a substantial amount for it.
BY THE SKIN OF ONE’S TEETH: sát sao, rất sát.
For example:
- I got through calculus math by the skin of my teeth.
- I got to the airport a few minutes late and missed the plane by the skin of my teeth.
PULL SOMEONE’S LEG: chọc ai.
For instance, you're not serious. You're just teasing me.
IT STRIKE SOMEBODY AS/THAT A STRANGE: lấy làm lạ.
For instance, it seems strange to me that he failed the exam given that he's such a smart and diligent student.
TAKE IT A MISS: to understand as wrong or insulting, or misunderstand (hiểu lầm).
For example, would you be offended if I told you that I find you lovely? I was worried you might take it the wrong way.
HIGH AND LOW = HERE AND THERE: everywhere.
For example, I've been hunting everywhere for the gift I bought for my girlfriend.
THE MORE, THE MERRIER: càng đông càng vui.
For example, Can I bring some friends along? Sure, the more, the merrier.
SPICK AND SPAN: ngăn nắp gọn gàng.
EVERY NOW AND THEN: sometimes.
For example, Every now and then, I crave solitude.
PART AND PARCEL: integral, crucial (thiết yếu, quan trọng).
GO TO ONE’S HEAD: khiến ai kiêu ngạo.
For example, Too much success will make her arrogant.
ONCE IN A BLUE MOON: rất hiếm (rare).
For example, Once in a blue moon, I stop thinking about her. If only she knew how much I adore her.
FEW AND FAR BETWEEN: rare (hiếm gặp).
For example, Go and express your love to her! Such a girl is really rare.
ON THE SPOT:
- (1) immediately (ngay lập tức)
- (2): in trouble; in a difficult situation (gặp rắc rối).
For example:
- I expect you to be on the spot when and where trouble arises. (1)
- I hate to be on the spot when it’s not my fault. (2)
ON THE VERGE OF = ON THE BRINK OF = IN THE EDGE OF: trên bờ vực (cẩn thận với giới từ “on” và “in” nhé!)
For example, Unless we take steps to protect tigers, they will be close to extinction. (Note: take measures: đưa ra biện pháp).
IT NEVER RAINS BUT IT POURS: good or bad things do not just happen a few at a time, but in large numbers all at once (họa vô đơn chí).
BE ON THE WAGON: kiêng rượu.
For example, Bob’s old drinking buddies complained that he was no fun when he stopped drinking.
LED SOMEBODY BY THE NOSE: to control someone and make them do exactly what you want them to do (nắm đầu, dắt mũi ai).
For example, They simply didn’t know what they were doing and were manipulated by a cunning government.
AT THE ELEVENTH HOUR: vào phút chót.
For example, She always submitted her term paper at the last minute.
SELL/GO LIKE HOT CAKES: bán đắt như tôm tươi.
For example, The book has just been released and copies are already selling rapidly in both Britain and America.
FIND FAULT WITH: chỉ trích, kiếm chuyện, bắt lỗi.
For example, It's very easy to criticize the work of others.
OFF AND ON/ ON AND OFF: không đều đặn, thỉnh thoảng.
For example, We don’t go there often - just occasionally.
MAKE BELIEVE: giả bộ, giả vờ.
For example, I pretended she was happy, but deep down I knew it wasn't true.
MAKE GOOD TIME: di chuyển nhanh, đi nhanh.
For example, We arrived at the hotel in good time and were there by lunchtime.
LOOK DAGGERS AT SOMEONE: giận giữ nhìn ai đó.
For example, Their relationship isn't relaxed, but at least he's no longer glaring at her.
BE OUT OF THE QUESTION: không thể được.
For example, You can't marry until you're 18, it's not possible.
ALL AT ONCE = suddenly: bất thình lình.
For example, Suddenly, there was a loud banging on the door.
BLOW ONE’S TRUMPET: bốc phét, khoác lác.
For example, Everyone will tell you she's one of our best journalists, although she'd never boast about herself.
SLEEP ON IT: suy nghĩ thêm về điều gì đó.
For example, You don't need to give me your decision now. Sleep on it and let me know tomorrow.
FIGHT TOOTH AND CLAW/NAIL: đánh nhau dữ dội, cấu xé nhau.
For example, We fiercely fought to maintain our share of the business.
PLAY TRICKS/JOKES ON: chọc phá, trêu ghẹo, chơi khăm.
For example, The children always play pranks on their teachers.
DOWN THE DRAIN: đổ sông đổ biển (công sức, tiền bạc).
For example, It's just a waste of money.
SMELL A RAT: hoài nghi, linh cảm chuyện không ổn.
For example, The moment I entered, I sensed something suspicious.
THE LAST STRAW: giọt nước tràn ly.
For example, When she arrived late for the third time, that was the final straw. We had to let her go.
GET THE HAND OF SOMETHING: nắm bắt được, sử dụng được.
For example, After using this computer for three weeks, I think I've finally gotten the hang of it.
HARD OF HEARING: lãng tai, nặng tai.
For example, Tom is a bit deaf. Therefore, we need to speak loudly so he can hear us.
KEEP AN EYE ON: coi chừng, ngó chừng.
For example, Please watch my baby while I'm out for a while.
HAVE A BEE IN ONE’S BONNET (ABOUT SOMETHING): đặt nặng chuyện gì, chấp nhất chuyện gì.
For example, She's obsessed with the idea of going to America.
GET/HAVE COLD FEET: mất hết can đảm, chùn bước.
For example, I'm concerned that the members of this group may be hesitating about the university entrance exam. Therefore, I will do my utmost to help them conquer this challenging exam.
ON SECOND THOUGHTS: suy nghĩ kỹ.
For example, On second consideration, it was a silly movie.
IN VAIN: uổng công, vô ích.
For example, Government agents attempted unsuccessfully to abduct him.
CHIP IN: khuyên góp, góp tiền.
For example, If everyone contributes, we'll be able to purchase her a nice gift.
OFF ONE’S HEAD: điên, loạn trí.
For example, The old man has been out of his mind for at least a year.
RUN AN ERRAND: làm việc vặt.
For example, I need to quickly do something. I'll be back soon.
JUMP THE TRAFFIC LIGHTS: vượt đèn đỏ.
For example, They ignore people who run red lights.
FLY OFF THE HANDLE: dễ nổi giận, phát cáu
For example, No one will get angry without reason.
THE APPLE OF ONE’S EYES: đồ quý giá của ai.
For example, You are the apple of my eye.
BUCKET DOWN: mưa xối xả, mưa to.
For example, It's been raining heavily all day.
CLOSE SHAVE = NARROW ESCAPE: thoát chết trong gang tấc.
For example, Phew, that was a narrow escape. I was so fortunate.
DROP A BRICK: lỡ lời, lỡ miệng.
For example, I made a blunder while talking to my best friend, and now she doesn’t want to speak to me.
GET BUTTERFLIES IN ONE’S STOMACH: cảm thấy bồn chồn.
For example, I always feel nervous when it comes to taking tests.
OFF THE RECORD: không chính thức, không được công bố.
For example, What the president said is not to be published. It’s confidential.
ONE’S CUP OF TEA: thứ mà ta thích.
For example, SNSD is my favorite. They are incredibly beautiful and talented. Especially Seohyun, she looks adorable.
CUT IT FINE: đến sát giờ.
For example, Allowing only half an hour to get from the station to the airport is pushing it, right?
GOLDEN HANDSHAKE: món tiền hậu hĩnh dành cho người sắp nghỉ việc.
For example, The manager took early retirement and received a $600,000 golden handshake when the company was restructured.
PUT ON AN ACT: giả bộ, làm bộ.
For example, We’ve always known you're a good swimmer – stop pretending.
COME TO LIGHT: được biết đến, được phát hiện, được đưa ra ánh sáng.
For instance: Four soldiers have faced charges since the scandal was exposed last autumn.
TAKE THINGS TO PIECES: tháo ra từng mảnh.
For instance: Men enjoy dismantling and reassembling things.
PUT ONE’S FOOT IN IT: gây nhầm lẫn, bối rối, phạm một sai lầm gây bối rối.
For instance: I really made a mistake when I asked her about her job. I didn't know she had just been dismissed.
PULL ONE’S WEIGHT: nỗ lực, làm tròn trách nhiệm.
For instance: The rest of the team complained that Sarah wasn't contributing enough.
MAKE ENDS MEET: xoay sở để kiếm sống.
For instance: I need to work two jobs to make both ends meet.
GET THE HOLD OF THE WRONG END OF THE STICK: hiểu nhầm ai đó.
For example: I think I should clarify to her that she misunderstood again.
CUT AND DRIED: cuối cùng, không thể thay đổi, rõ ràng, dễ hiểu.
For example:
- Although a deal has been agreed, it is not yet cut-and-dried.
- The human rights issue is by no means cut-and-dried.
STAY/KEEP ON ONE’S TOE: cảnh giác, thận trọng.
For example: We should remain vigilant while walking through the darker parts of this street.
SEE EYE TO EYE: đồng tình.
For example: I'm pleased that they agree on the conference location.
HAVE IN MIND: đang suy tính, cân nhắc.
For example: I don’t feel like watching a movie now; I have plans to go to the park.
A LOST CAUSE: hết hy vọng, không thay đổi được gì.
For instance: It appears that Charles will give up. I guess he's a lost cause.
TO BE BOUND TO: chắc chắn.
For instance: You're destined to be late if you don't hurry.
AT HEART: thực chất, cơ bản (basically, fundamentally).
For instance: James can sometimes seem quite unfriendly, but deep down, he's a good person.
TO KNOW BY SIGHT: nhận ra (recognize).
For instance: The woman mentioned that she would recognize the thief on sight if she ever saw him again.
NOW AND THEN = NOW AND AGAIN = AT TIMES = FROM TIME TO TIME = OFF AND ON = ONCE IN A WHILE = EVERY SO OFTEN: sometimes (thỉnh thoảng, không thường xuyên).
TO TAKE PAINS: làm việc cẩn thận và tận tâm.
For instance: She goes to great lengths to do everything well.
TO MAKE DO: xoay sở, đương đầu (to manage, to cope)
For example: During challenging economic times, many individuals have to manage with less.
CLOSE CALL = CLOSE SHAVE = NARROW ESCAPE: thoát được nguy hiểm trong gang tấc, mém chết!
SELL SOMEONE SHORT: đánh giá thấp.
FACE THE MUSIC: chịu trận.
For example: Mary accidentally broke a dining-room window and had to face consequences when her father returned home.
LET THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG: to reveal a secret or a surprise by accident (để lộ bí mật).
For example: It’s confidential. Try not to disclose the secret.
ON PROBATION: trong thời gian quản chế.
For example:
- While Anne was on probation, she reported to the police regularly.
- John was on probation for a year.
2. Exercises on Idioms for university entrance exams
2.1. Exercises
Bài 1: Chọn phương án đúng.
1. Jose struggled to compare the iPhone to the Samsung phone because to him they were like comparing apples and oranges.
- A. containing too many technical details
- B. very similar
- C. completely different
- D. very complicated
2. Peter is the odd one out in the family, so he is never welcomed there.
- A. a beloved member
- B. a bad and embarrassing member
- C. the only child
- D. the eldest child
3. There’s a list of repairs as long as my arm.
- A. your arm
- B. a pole
- C. your arms
- D. a mile
4. I tried to talk to her, but she was as high as a kite.
- A. kite
- B. house
- C. sky
- D. wall
5. We’re over the moon! Who wouldn’t be? We’ve just won £1 million!
- A. planet
- B. clouds
- C. stars
- D. moon
6. I’ve never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my cup of tea.
- A. piece of cake
- B. sweets and candy
- C. biscuit
- D. cup of tea
7. You never really know where you stand with her as she just changes her mind all the time.
- A. keeps going
- B. keeps taking things
- C. keeps changing her mood
- D. keeps testing
8. “Edwards is over the moon this morning.” – “Haven’t you heard the news? His wife gave birth to a baby boy early this morning.”
- A. extremely happy
- B. extremely disappointed
- C. exhausted
- D. very proud
9. Thomas knows Paris like the back of his hand. He used to be a taxi driver there for 2 years.
- A. head
- B. mind
- C. hand
- D. life
10. Josh may land in hot water when driving at full speed after drinking.
- A. get into trouble
- B. stay safe
- C. fall into disuse
- D. remain calm
11. You have to stay alert if you want to outsmart her.
- A. pay all your attention to what you are doing
- B. upset her in what she is doing
- C. get involved in what she is doing
- D. make her comply with your orders
12. By appearing in the soap powder commercials, she became a household name.
- A. housekeeper
- B. housewife
- C. household
- D. house
13. When his parents are away, his oldest brother takes charge.
- A. knocks it off
- B. calls the shots
- C. draws the line
- D. is in the same boat
14. Hearing about people who mistreat animals makes my blood boil.
- A. chin
- B. collar
- C. sleeves
- D. vest
15. I know you are upset about breaking up with Tom, but there are plenty more fish in the sea.
- A. horses in the stable
- B. cows in the shed
- C. tigers in the jungle
- D. fish in the sea
16. I’ll have to attend the funeral of Ms. Jane, an acquaintance of mine.
- A. heart to heart
- B. body and soul
- C. flesh and blood
- D. skin and bones
17. When the kids asked him about his girlfriend, he’d blush deeply.
- A. tomato
- B. chili
- C. strawberry
- D. beetroot
18. What I’ve got to say to you now is strictly ………… from the record and most certainly not for publication, said the government official to the reporter.
- A. off
- B. on
- C. in
- D. at
19. I can’t provide you with an answer off the cuff; I’ll need to ponder it for a few days.
- A. place
- B. minute
- C. scene
- D. spot
20. Someone must take responsibility for this catastrophe. Who will step up?
- A. foot the bill
- B. carry the can
- C. hatch the chicken
- D. catch the worms
Bài 2: Chọn phương án đúng.
1. Wendy is in a quandary: she's debating whether to go on a picnic with her friends or stay home with her family.
- A. unwilling to make a decision
- B. able to make a choice
- C. eager to make a plan
- D. unready to make up her mind
2. At each faculty meeting, Ms. Volatile always finds a way to misspeak.
- A. move rapidly
- B. trip over her big feet
- C. fall asleep
- D. say the wrong thing
3. If you find yourself with free time this weekend, I'll give you a tour of the city.
- A. free
- B. confident
- C. occupied
- D. reluctant
4. Thanks to her regular exercise and balanced diet, she definitely seems healthy to me.
- A. in absolute health
- B. in good health
- C. in clear health
- D. in extreme health
5. He was such a killjoy at the party tonight!
- A. He made people at the party wet through.
- B. He spoiled other people’s pleasure at the party,
- C. He bought a wet blanket to the party.
- D. He was wet through when going home from the party.
6. The idea that genetic differences make one race superior to another is simply a myth.
- A. cynical
- B. unbelievable
- C. untrue
- D. exaggeration
7. You should graciously accept the Nokia mobile phone as a 16th birthday gift from your parents. Don't hesitate.
- A. look gift horse in the mouth
- B. buy it through the nose
- C. pull my leg
- D. take it for granted
8. Failing to submit the proposal on time was ……………….. for Tom.
- A. a real kick in the pants
- B. an open and shut case
- C. a shot in the dark
- D. a nail in the coffin
9. Initially, no one believed she was a pilot, but her credentials ……………….. credibility to her claims.
- A. provided
- B. got
- C. borrowed
- D. lent
10. Mr. Simpkims is the key ……………….. in the company as he has just been promoted to the role of Managing Director.
- A. bread
- B. meat
- C. cheese
- D. apple
11. Hurry up or you will miss the train.
- A. Hurry up
- B. Slow down
- C. Watch out
- D. Put down
12. I’m going on a business trip for a week, so I’ll be leaving everything ………………..
- A. on your guards
- B. up to your eyes
- C. in your capable hands
- D. under the care of you
13. My father exploded when he found out that I’d damaged the car.
- A. was over the moon
- B. burst with anger
- C. went with the flow
- D. kept his shirt on
14. I refuse to believe a word of it; it’s a fabricated ……………….. story.
- A. hen
- B. goose
- C. bull
- D. duck
15. William remained calm ……………….. when the judge handed down the harsh punishment.
- A. cool
- B. cold
- C. placid
- D. impassive
16. One way to release ……………….. after a stressful day is to engage in vigorous exercise.
- A. cloud
- B. tension
- C. steam
- D. sweat
17. I wish you’d handle the accounts. I have no ……………….. for numbers.
- A. a head
- B. a mind
- C. the heart
- D. the nerve
18. He sent his children to the park so that he could have some ………………..
- A. fresh and quiet
- B. quiet and peace
- C. peace and quiet
- D. fresh and peace
19. I believe the primary issue in this area is the absence of a reliable bus service.
– You’re correct. You’ve pinpointed the ………………...
- A. nail
- B. wall
- C. lips
- D. hand
20. She is walking on eggshells. She doesn’t know what to say.
- A. air
- B. road
- C. street
- D. garden
Bài 3: Chọn phương án đúng.
1. Like everyone else, Sue has her share of challenges but overall, she’s quite content with life.
- A. ups and downs
- B. ins and outs
- C. safe and sound
- D. odds and ends
2. Peter works in an office. He’s a desk- ………………..worker.
- A. collar
- B. sleeve
- C. shirt
- D. button
3. Faced with a multitude of adhesive ……………….., many people feel powerless.
- A. red
- B. green
- C. blue
- D. brown
4. While significant, these visible manifestations of culture, intentionally taught and consciously learned, represent only the tip of the cultural iceberg.
- A. ship
- B. rid
- C. tone
- D. tip
5. I’m ……………….. my brother.
- A. nowhere near as ambitious as
- B. nothing near as ambitious as
- C. nowhere like so ambitious as
- D. nothing as ambitious as
6. I felt somewhat ……………….. and seemed to experience more aches and pains than usual.
- A. out of sorts
- B. on the mend
- C. over the worst
- D. under the fevers
7. Man: “I heard you have a role in the school play tonight.”
Woman: “Yes, and I’m on pins and needles.”
- A. bins
- B. pins
- C. tins
- D. rins
8. I’m really feeling under the weather today; I have a terrible cold.
- A. weather
- B. climate
- C. storm
- D. cloud
9. George has a sweet tooth; he loves cakes, chocolate, ice cream—anything sweet.
- A. a sweet mouth
- B. sweet lips
- C. a sweet tooth
- D. a sweet tongue
10. The political candidate knew the issue was a sensitive matter, so he deferred to his chief of staff, who directed questions to the committee chairperson.
- A. tomato
- B. potato
- C. pot
- D. dog
11. Making mistakes is all part and parcel of growing up.
- A. chalk and cheese
- B. top and bottom
- C. part and parcel
- D. odds and ends
12. Don’t let my mother watch any of those sad movies. She cries at the drop of a hat.
- A. hat
- B. bag
- C. cat
- D. rag
13. Denise has been burning the midnight oil trying to finish this report, so she must be exhausted.
- A. lamp
- B. candle
- C. oil
- D. gas
14. You can’t trust a word that woman says – she is a compulsive liar.
- A. dedicated
- B. devoted
- C. committed
- D. compulsive
15. I was eager to start taking night classes after work, but now, with insufficient time for either school or work, I feel like I’m caught between two stools.
- A. one
- B. two
- C. three
- D. four
16. You’d better hit the books if you want to pass your exam on Friday.
- A. hit
- B. beat
- C. stab
- D. bite
17. I heard through the grapevine that Jack has been cut from the basketball team.
- A. in the woods
- B. on the grapevine
- C. under your feet
- D. on the olive branch
18. At school, people always used to tease him for having red hair.
- A. cat
- B. dog
- C. mickey
- D. rat
19. When you use the Internet, you have so much information at your fingertips.
- A. fingers
- B. hands
- C. fingertips
- D. thumbs
20. They made their car available to us for our entire stay.
- A. had
- B. took
- C. put
- D. got
Bài 4: Hoàn thành những câu sau.
1. The teacher asked us to talk about the implications of industrial development.
- A. a piece of cake
- B. odds and ends
- C. pros and cons
- D. up and down
2. The police found nothing noteworthy in the house of the criminal as he had taken all the important documents with him, leaving just a mess.
- A. a piece of cake
- B. odds and ends
- C. pros and cons
- D. up and down
3. Don’t worry about the problems you have in your business. You know there are always ups and downs in business.
- A. a piece of cake
- B. odds and ends
- C. pros and cons
- D. up and down
4. If you think that solving this math problem is challenging, just give it a try.
- A. a piece of cake
- B. odds and ends
- C. pros and cons
- D. up and down
5. All these promises these politicians make are just pie in the sky.
- A. use
- B. ocean
- C. music
- D. rags
- E. shoulder
- F. pie
6. The small amount of money donated is just a drop in the bucket compared to the large sum of money needed.
- A. use
- B. ocean
- C. music
- D. rags
- E. shoulder
- F. pie
7. I had to face the music all by myself although I was not the only one responsible for the problem.
- A. use
- B. ocean
- C. music
- D. rags
- E. shoulder
- F. pie
8. They had had a dispute yesterday. That’s why she gave him the cold shoulder.
- A. use
- B. ocean
- C. music
- D. rags
- E. shoulder
- F. pie
9. He has been successful in his life. He went from rags to riches.
- A. use
- B. ocean
- C. music
- D. rags
- E. shoulder
- F. pie
10. He spends his time drinking and watching TV. He’s no stranger to man or beast.
- A. use
- B. ocean
- C. music
- D. rags
- E. shoulder
- F. pie
Bài 5: Hoàn thành câu với một trong những thành ngữ trong ô trống:
| a blessing in disguise a drop in the ocean a piece of cake actions speak louder than words an arm and a leg chip on his shoulder it’s a small world jumping the gun once in a blue moon over the moon |
- Getting my car fixed is going to cost me …………….. as the engine has completely blown, but I have no choice. I need it for work.
- The flu I had a few weeks ago which prevented me from going on holiday with my friends was ……………… . They had a terrible time. Everything went wrong and it cost them a lot of money.
- I was in a café in Italy and amazingly I saw Paul from down the road there. ………………
- Jan is finally getting a chance to go on her trip of a lifetime, a holiday to Australia! She was ……………… when I spoke to her.
- 3 pounds may seem like ……………… but if everyone contributed that much we’d have thousands.
- The government keeps talking about reducing poverty but what do they ever do about it? Nothing! ………………
- I’ve got a promotion at work, but all John did was make a joke about it. He has a real ……………… . I think he is just jealous.
- The interview for that new job was ……………… . They asked me really easy questions.
- The new Martin Scorsese film is out at the cinema. A film that comes out that I really enjoy and want to see happens ……………… , so I’ll definitely go and see it.
- He was ……………… when he gave up his job to start university. Now he has found out he can’t get a grant.
2.2. Đáp án
Bài 1:
- C
- D
- A
- A
- D
- D
- C
- A
- C
- A
- A
- C
- B
- B
- D
- C
- D
- A
- D
- B
Bài 2:
- D
- D
- A
- B
- B
- B
- A
- D
- D
- C
- A
- C
- B
- C
- A
- C
- A
- C
- A
- A
Bài 3:
- A
- A
- A
- D
- A
- A
- B
- A
- C
- B
- C
- A
- C
- D
- B
- A
- B
- C
- C
- C
Bài 4:
- C
- B
- D
- A
- F
- B
- C
- E
- D
- A
- an arm and a leg
- a blessing in disguise
- it’s a small world
- over the moon
- a drop in the ocean
- actions speak louder than words
- chip on his shoulder
- a piece of cake
- once in a blue moon
- umping the gun
