Kiến thức: Mệnh đề rút gọn
Giải thích: Trong 1 câu có 2 mệnh đề đồng chủ ngữ ( the new secretary) thì ta có thể lược bớt 1 chủ ngữ, động từ chuyển sang dạng V-ing khi mệnh đề được rút gọn mang nghĩa chủ động.
Tạm dịch: Thư kí mới thực sự đang gặp rắc rối khi cô ấy phớt lờ lời đề nghị của sếp.
Chọn D
Indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Ignoring the danger to himself, Freddie dived into the river to save the puppy
A. Neglecting
B. Overlooking
C. Watching
D. Noticing
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
It's no____________ asking him for anything seeing that he's not very responsive to our requests.
A. well
B. fine
C. need
D. good
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Paul and Mary have been dating for two weeks and he is asking her to go out for dinner.
- Paul: “Would you like to have dinner with me?”
- Mary: “______”
A. I'm very happy.
B. Yes, I'd love to.
C. Yes, so do I.
D. Yes, it is.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Tom is asking Daisy to have dinner with him tonight.
Tom: “Would you like to come to my house for dinner tonight, Daisy?”
Daisy: “______”
A. Thanks. I’d love to.
B. You’re welcome.
C. No, I wouldn’t.
D. No, I don’t.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
Sue is phoning Mr. Black but his secretary tells her that he is on vacation.
Ann. May I leave a message for Mr. Black, please?
Secretary. ___________.
A. He is taking a message now.
B. Yes, I'll make sure he gets it.
C. I'm afraid he is not here.
D. No, you can't tell him.
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.
He seems to ignore whatever we say to him, which is rather annoying.
A. to take no notice of
B. to pay attention to
C. to make a fuss about
D. to make sure of
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
It’s a waste of time asking Peter for help because he is too busy.
A. Peter is too busy that he can’t help anyone.
B. You shouldn’t ask Peter for help as he will refuse.
C. There’s no point asking Peter for help because he is too busy
D. It takes your time when you ask Peter for help because he is too busy
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
The trouble with Frank is that he never ___________ on time for a meeting
A. turns up
B. turn up
C. turning up
D. to turn up
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
It’s no use asking her for help.
A. There’s no point in asking her for help.
B. It’s not worth asking her for help.
C. It’s no good to ask her for help.
D. We have no trouble asking her for help.