ETS 07

Question 1

They are “digging up” the road outside to fix a faulty water main.

Answer 1

to break the ground or to make a hole in it with a tool, machine, etc.
Đào xới lên

Question 2

After a long day of work, a bowl of hot chicken “stew” is incredibly comforting.
/stjuː/

Answer 2

​a dish of meat and/or vegetables cooked slowly in liquid in a container that has a lid
Hầm

Question 3

Book now and avoid the last-minute “rush”

Answer 3

a situation in which people are very busy and there is a lot of activity
Giờ cao điểm

Question 4

The accident caused a “jam up” on the high way during rush hour.

Answer 4

to become unable to move or work
bị kẹt lại

Question 5

Proper “tableware” is essential for setting a formal dining table.

Answer 5

items that you use for meals, such as plates, glasses, knives and forks
Bộ dụng cụ ăn uống

Question 6

The “soothing” colors of the painting brought a sense of calm to the room.

Answer 6

that makes somebody who is anxious, upset, etc. feel calmer
Êm dịu

Question 7

The new light “fixture” in the dining room really brightens up the space.
/ˈfɪkstʃə(r)/

Answer 7

a thing such as a bath or toilet that is fixed in a house and that you do not take with you when you move house
Đồ đạt cố định với ngôi nhà

Question 8

The “takeaway” from the meeting was that we have to work harder to meet our deadlines.

Answer 8

an important fact, point or idea to be remembered from a talk, meeting or event
Điểm nổi bật

Question 9

The online “bidding” platform made it easy for anyone to participate in the auction.
/ˈbɪdɪŋ/

Answer 9

the act of offering prices, especially at an auction
Đấu giá

Question 10

The construction site was busy with “forklifts” moving materials for the new building.

Answer 10

a vehicle with special equipment on the front for moving and lifting heavy objects
Xe nâng

Question 11

He installed “nonslip” tiles around the pool area to prevent slipping when it’s wet.

Answer 11

that helps to prevent somebody/something from slipping
Chống trượt

Question 12

The holiday season is always a “hectic” time for retail businesses.

Answer 12

​very busy; full of activity
Bận rộn

Question 13

The country’s “reliance” on imported oil has raised concerns about energy security.
/rɪˈlaɪəns/

Answer 13

the state of needing somebody/something in order to survive, be successful, etc.
Bị phụ thuộc

Question 14

4$ for a cup of coffee seems a little “steep” to me.

Answer 14

too much, expensive

Question 15

The government plans to “phase out” the use of plastic bags in supermarkets.

Answer 15

to stop using something gradually in stages over a period of time
Thôi không dùng nữa

Question 16

Controlling “expenditure” is a crucial part of running a successful business.
/ɪkˈspen.dɪ.tʃər/

Answer 16

an amount of money spent
Chi phí

Question 17

Due to “fiscal” constraints, the project was postponed until the next financial year.
/ˈfɪskl

Answer 17

relating to money and finances
Ngân sách, Tài chính

Question 18

Some exercise “mats” are foldable and easy to carry, making them perfect for outdoor workouts.

Answer 18

​a small piece of thick carpet or strong material that is used to cover part of a floor
Thảm

Question 19

I was thirsty so I bought a bottle of water from the “vending machine”.

Answer 19

a machine from which you can buy drinks, chocolate, etc. by putting coins into it
Máy bán hàng tự động

Question 20

If you “suspect” a gas leak, do not strike a match or even turn on an electric light.

Answer 20

to have an idea that something is probably true or likely to happen, especially something bad, but without having definite proof
Nghi ngờ

Question 21

The weather “deteriorated” so quickly that we had to cancel our picnic.
/dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt/

Answer 21

​to become worse

Question 22

After the fire, there wasn’t much left to “salvage” from the house.
/ˈsælvɪdʒ/

Answer 22

​the act of saving things that have been, or are likely to be, damaged or lost, especially in a disaster or an accident
Cứu vớt

Question 23

The farmer stores all his hay in the “barn”.

Answer 23

a large farm building for storing grain or keeping animals in
Chuồng/kho

Question 24

Water “retention” can be a symptom of various health conditions.

Answer 24

the action of keeping something rather than losing it or stopping it
Giữ lại

Question 25

He missed the bus and “subsequently” arrived late for the meeting.
/ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

Answer 25

afterwards; later; after something else has happened

Question 26

She was “reluctant” to accept the job offer because it required relocation.
/rɪˈlʌktənt/

Answer 26

hesitating before doing something because you do not want to do it or because you are not sure that it is the right thing to do
không sẵn lòng, không tự nguyện, một cách miễn cưỡng

Question 27

The city has made efforts to make the downtown area more “pedestrian”-friendly.
/pəˈdestriən/

Answer 27

a person walking in the street and not travelling in a vehicle

Question 28

His mistake was due to an “oversight”, he forgot to save the document.

Answer 28

the fact of making a mistake because you forget to do something or you do not notice something
Sơ suất