ETS 10

Question 1

After a long day of work, all I wanted to do was “lounge” on my coach and watch TV.
/laʊndʒ/

Answer 1

to stand, sit or lie in a lazy way

Question 2

After the autumn season, you’ll often see people “rake” their yards to clean up the fallen leaves.
/reɪk/

Answer 2

to pull a rake (cào) over a surface in order to make it level or to remove something

Question 3

We “exited” via a fire door.
/ˈeksɪt/ /ˈeɡzɪt/

Answer 3

to go out; to leave a building, stage, vehicle, etc.

Question 4

She tightened the “strap” of her helmet before riding the bike.

Answer 4

a narrow piece of leather, cloth or other material that is used to fasten something, keep something in place, carry something or hold onto something
Dây đeo

Question 5

She ordered a “lime” soda at the restaurant.

Answer 5

a small green fruit, like a lemon, with juice that has a bitter, sharp taste, used in cooking and in drinks
Quả chanh xanh

Question 6

The trade “exposition” attracted businesses from around the world.
/ˌekspəˈzɪʃn/

Answer 6

an event at which people, businesses, etc. show and sell their goods; a trade fair

Question 7

I got “drenched” in the sudden downpour while walking home.

Answer 7

​to make somebody/something completely wet
Ướt sũng

Question 8

The “hospitality” industry has been greatly affected by the pandemic.
/ˌhɒspɪˈtæləti/

Answer 8

the work or business of providing food and drink, entertainment, hotels, etc. for customers
Ngành dịch vụ

Question 9

The car engine needed a complete “overhaul” after years of use.

Answer 9

an examination of a machine or system, including doing repairs on it or making changes to it
Đại tu sửa(máy móc)

Question 10

The foundation of the house was made of “concrete”.
/ˈkɒŋkriːt/

Answer 10

a very hard building material made by mixing together cement, sand, small stones, and water
Bê tông

Question 11

She “hungrily” pursued her dream of becoming a world-renowned chef.

Answer 11

​in a way that shows you have a strong desire for something
Thèm khát, mong muốn

Question 12

The concert is “contingent on” the weather as it’s an outdoor event.
/kənˈtɪndʒənt/

Answer 12

(on/upon) depending on something that may or may not happen

Question 13

The restaurant accepts both reservations and “walk-in” customers.

Answer 13

​not arranged in advance

Question 14

Every morning, I fill my “mug” with hot tea to start the day.

Answer 14

a large cup with straight sides used for hot drinks

Question 15

He struggled to “buckle” his seatbelt in the airplane.

Answer 15

to fasten something or be fastened with a buckle

Question 16

“In addition to” beautiful beaches, the city has many interesting historical sites.

Answer 16

used when you want to mention another person or thing after something else
Ngoài … ra

Question 17

I prefer online shopping because it’s “hassle-free” and convenient.

Answer 17

a situation that is annoying because it involves doing something difficult or complicated that needs a lot of effort
Rắc rối

Question 18

She didn’t ignore your message, “on the contrary”, she spent a long time thinking about her reply.
/ˈkɒntrəri/

Answer 18

used to introduce a statement that says the opposite of the last one
Trái ngược lại

Question 19

Her parents “backed” her in her choice of career.

Answer 19

to encourage somebody or give them help; to give financial support to somebody/something
Ủng hộ

Question 20

The “magnetic strip” on the back of the credit card stores all the cardholder’s information.
/mæɡˈnetɪk/

Answer 20

a plastic strip on which information can be recorded, for example on the back of a credit card
Dải từ

Question 21

The teacher “commended” the student for his excellent performance on the test.
/kəˈmend/

Answer 21

to praise somebody/something, especially publicly
Tán dương