ETS 06

Question 1

The artist used a “cloth” to clean his paint brushes.
/klɒθ/

Answer 1

a piece of cloth, often used for a special purpose, especially cleaning things or covering a table
Khăn

Question 2

She filled the “jars” with the tomato sauce.

Answer 2

a round glass container, with a lid (= cover), used for storing food, especially jam, honey, etc.
lọ

Question 3

He had to “prop the ladder against” the wall to reach the top shelf.

Answer 3

to support something physically, often by leaning it against something else or putting something under it
Để tựa vào

Question 4

It’s more difficult to manage “off-site” employees.

Answer 4

away from the place where people are working or involved in a particular activity

Question 5

The bank decided to “waive” the late fee as a courtesy to the customer.

Answer 5

to choose not to demand something in a particular case, even though you have a legal or official right to do so
Từ bỏ một đặc quyền

Question 6

He ordered a plate of “dumplings” at the Chinese restaurant.

Answer 6

a small piece of dough or pastry wrapped around fish, meat, or vegetables and cooked in oil, steam, or boiling water
Bánh bao

Question 7

She won the item with the highest “bid”.

Answer 7

to offer a particular amount of money for something that is for sale and compete against other people to buy it, especially at a public sale of goods or property
Giá thầu

Question 8

The “appraiser” determined the value of the house to be much higher than expected.

Answer 8

a person whose job is to examine a building, an object, etc. and say how much it is worth
Người định giá

Question 9

The ship dropped its “anchor” for a major television network.
/ˈæŋkə(r)/

Answer 9

a heavy metal object that is attached to a rope or chain and dropped over the side of a ship or boat to keep it in one place
Neo thuyền

Question 10

She “retracted” her hand quickly after touching the hot stove.

Answer 10

move back into the main part of something
Rút vào

Question 11

He docked his boat at the “marina” before heading into town.
/məˈriːnə/

Answer 11

a specially designed harbour for small boats and yachts
Bến du thuyền

Question 12

She introduced me to her “associate” who would be handling my account.

Answer 12

​a person that you work with, do business with or spend a lot of time with
Đồng nghiệp

Question 13

The new printer is less “bulky” than the old one, saving space in the office.

Answer 13

large and difficult to move or carry
cồng kềnh

Question 14

He pursued a career in “forestry” because of his love for nature and the outdoors.
/ˈfɒrɪstri/

Answer 14

the science or practice of planting and taking care of trees and forests
lâm nông nghiệp

Question 15

The city “utilizes” solar energy to power the street lights.
/ˈjuːtəlaɪz/

Answer 15

to use something, especially for a practical purpose
Sử dụng

Question 16

The “aviation” safety regulations are strictly enforced to protect passengers and crew.
/ˌeɪviˈeɪʃn/

Answer 16

the activity of flying aircraft, or of designing, producing, and keeping them in good condition
Các hoạt động trong ngành hàng không

Question 17

The teacher “addressed” the question to the entire class.

Answer 17

to think about a problem or a situation and decide how you are going to deal with it
Suy nghĩ và giải quyết

Question 18

She divided the cake into equal “portions” for each guest.
/ˈpɔːʃn/

Answer 18

one part of something larger

Question 19

He was hired as the new “curator” for the natural history section of the museum.
/kjʊəˈreɪtə(r)/

Answer 19

a person whose job is to be in charge of the objects or works of art in a museum or an art gallery, etc.
Người phụ trách (bảo tàng, triễn lãm)

Question 20

The dentist said she needed a “crown” on her damaged tooth.

Answer 20

an artificial piece used to cover a damaged tooth.
Thân răng

Question 21

It’s important to conduct a “patent” search before launching a new product.

Answer 21

​an official right to be the only person to make, use or sell a product or an invention; a document that proves this
Bằng sáng chế

Question 22

His family were “adamantly” opposed to the marriage.
/ˈædəməntli/

Answer 22

in a way that shows you are determined not to change your mind or to be persuaded about something
Kiên quyết không đổi

Question 23

The teacher “embraced” the new teaching methods that were introduced.
/ɪmˈbreɪs/

Answer 23

to accept an idea, a proposal, a set of beliefs, etc., especially when it is done with enthusiasm
Đi theo đường lối, phương pháp

Question 24

The terms sofa and couch are often used as “interchangeable” words.

Answer 24

that can be exchanged, especially without affecting the way in which something works
Có thể thế chỗ qua lại

Question 25

Despite their differences, they have a “companionable” friendship.
/kəmˈpænjənəbl/

Answer 25

friendly
Dễ kết bạn, đồng hành

Question 26

You can pay by credit card, or “alternatively”, we accept cash.
/ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪvli/

Answer 26

used to introduce a suggestion that is a second choice or possibility
Nếu không thì, hoặc có thể

Question 27

She spent the afternoon “weaving” a beautiful basket.

Answer 27

the act of making cloth by repeatedly crossing a single thread through two sets of long threads on a loom (= special frame)
Dệt

Question 28

He “put aside” his project to help his sister with her homework.

Answer 28

to ignore or forget something, usually a feeling or difference of opinion

Question 29

The “manor” house has been in the family for generations.

Answer 29

a large country house surrounded by land that belongs to it
Trang viên

Question 30

There are several good restaurants in the “vicinity” of the hotel.
/vəˈsɪnəti/

Answer 30

​the area around a particular place
vùng lân cận