Lesson 20

I Vocabulary

9 association n /əˌsəʊʃiˈeɪʃən / hiệp hội, sự liên kết

15 moderately adv /ˈmɒdərətli / vừa phải, phải chăng, vừa đủ

16 recklessly adv /ˈrekləsli / thiếu thận trọng, hấp tấp, liều lĩnh, táo

19 reluctantly adv /rɪˈlʌktəntli / một cách miễn cưỡng

21 architectural a /ˌɑːkɪˈtektʃrəl/ thuộc kiến trúc

32 breathtaking a /ˈbreθteɪkɪŋ/teɪkɪŋ/ hấp dẫn, ngoạn mục

33 awe-inspiring a /'ˈɔːɪn,spaɪrɪŋ/ kinh hoàng

40 malnutrition n /ˌmælnjuːˈtrɪʃən / sự thiếu dinh dưỡng

II Structures

4 jump ship: bỏ một tổ chức hay một công ty để tham gia vào một tổ chức khác 5 get a feel for = begin to understand how to do st well: biết cách làm gì

III Practice exercise 20

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to theunderlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 1: In Thailand, it's against the law to litter on the pavement If you are caught, you can be fined

up to $2000 Baht.

Question 2: The major shortcoming of ASEAN as an organization is the inability to go through many

declarations, agreements, and instruments that they have proliferated over the years.

Question 3: It's often hard to find the right time to approach someone about a delicate issue, as well as

being difficult to say the words you need to say.

Question 4: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967in Bangkok, Thailand, with Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, joining hands i nitially.

Question 5: Land erosion is mainly caused by widespread deforestation

A afforestation B reforestation C logging D lawn mowing

Question 6: In the polluted environment, infectious diseases can be passed easily from one person to

another.

Question 7: Because farmers had been informed about the bad effects of chemical fertilizers, they started using them sparingly on their farms.

Question 8: If the examiner can't make sense of what your essay is about, you'll get the low mark.

Question 9: Some students only cram for tests when there is little time left, so their results are not

A prepare in a short period B prepare in a long time

Question 10: He did his work reluctantly because he did not like the culture of this company.

Question 11: Wildlife conservation is the practice of protecting wild plant and animal species and their

Question 12: Aquatic species' habitat has been seriously broken by dams and changes in direction of water

Question 13: My Son Sanctuary is a large complex of religious relics comprising more than 70 architectural

works such as towers, temples, and tombs.

Question 14: If I take the p essimistic viewpoint, Tokyo won't be a safe place to live in.

Question 15: Whether you recently lost your job or are ready to j ump ship from your current one, the

chances of your getting a new position through the want ads is next to nil.

A leave an organization for another B change from a form to another C convert from one system to another D turn from this state to another

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 16: The country's continued prosperity is dependent on the opportunities and achievements of

all its residents.

Question 17: The color white symbolizes a lot of things, and one is that it represents purity and

Question 18: All countries are obliged to maintain stability and peace in the world, because instability brings undesired effects.

Question 19: The 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits opened in Vientiane, Laos, late on Tuesday on the theme of "Turning Vision into Reality for a d ynamic ASEAN Community".

Question 20: Farmers turned to bio-fertilizers after they had been told about the dangers of chemical

fertilizers.

Question 21: My application for the scholarship has been turned down because the transcript of marks is

not satisfactory enough.

Question 22: Ha Long Bay has attracted millions of visitors who come to enjoy its breathtaking views

and experience other activities.

A forgettable B heartbreaking C awe-inspiring D unforgettable

Question 23: The major stone sections of the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty remain intact thanks to theu nique construction techniques.

Question 24: Today Islamabad is a thriving city of about 1 million people It offers a healthy climate, a

pollution-free atmosphere, plenty of water, and many green spaces.

Question 25: Scientists hope that this new drug will be a major breakthrough in the fight against AIDS.

Question 26: One of the best ways to understand what a job is like, is to do it Work experience is a great way to get a feel for what a job is all about.

A to have an understanding about B to touch with one's own hands C to have the faintest idea about D to do something on purpose

Question 27: At the start of the course you will get a course overview explaining exactly what is expected of

Question 28: Too much fast food consumption can increase the risk of obesity and heart disease.

A being underweight B being overweight C malnutrition D fitness

Question 29: You need to do some warm-up exercise such as s tretching before you start your yoga

Question 30: It can be easy for a part-time working student to fall into the trap of working all the hours he can, often to the detriment of his degree, because he gets so used to raking in the green

A earning a fortune overnight B earning enough for living C earning money in a difficult way D earn too much money