KEY PART I: Listen To The Recording Twice. Choose The Correct Letter, A, B or C For Each Blank (5.0 Points)
KEY PART I: Listen To The Recording Twice. Choose The Correct Letter, A, B or C For Each Blank (5.0 Points)
PART I: Listen to the recording twice. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C for each blank (5.0 points)
1. The camping trip will be held __________.
A. the following month. B. from the 24th to the 26th. C. over a five-day period.
2. Jamies complaint about last years trip was that __________.
A. the camp wasn't big enough.
B. he was unhappy while at the camp
C. he had problems finding the camp.
3. The campsite is located __________.
A. in the Lake District. B. in Carlisle. C. beside Lake Brant.
4. Jamie thinks the forests will be good for children who __________.
A. are used to nature B. live in cities C. like sports.
5. Each child will pay __________.
A. less than £4 a night. B. approximately £5. C. more than £10.
TRANSCRIPT
Jamie: Good morning Mr. Thompson. Can I speak to you for a moment?
Mr. Thompson: Of course Jamie, come in. Have a seat. I've just finished looking through the reports for this
term. It looks like the pupils are doing very well.
Jamie: Yes, I think they are. It's all going fine.
Mr. Thompson: So Jamie, what's on your mind?
Jamie: Well, I've been thinking about next month's camping trip. The one for year 10?
Mr. Thompson: Yes, we've got it scheduled for the 23rd to the 26th if I'm not mistaken.
Jamie: Actually, I think it's the 24th to the 27th.
Mr. Thompson: Let's just check. Oh, right. Yes, yes, you're right.
Jamie: So, well, I've been thinking about how we might possibly make this year's event even better than last
year's. Not that last year's wasn't great. But …
Mr. Thompson: Suggestions for improvement are always welcome Jamie. So, what have you been thinking
about?
Jamie: Well, to tell the truth, I wasn't completely happy with the camp we used last year. It was rather small
and I didn't feel that the grounds were particularly well kept.
Mr. Thompson: So on.
Jamie: I did some searching and I think I found the perfect spot. It's called Shepton Meadows.
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Mr. Thompson: And is that the campsite in the Lake District?
Jamie: No, actually it's just outside Carlisle. It's a huge site and it's on a lovely lake, like Brant, I believe it's
called. Half the site is forested and the rest, the actual camping area is grassy. For kids that rarely get to see
anything more than concrete, it's ideal. And the facilities are amazing. There's a basketball court, a large pool
and a football pitch. There are well marked trails through the forest for hiking and the lake is there for
swimming and other water sports.
Mr. Thompson: I believe there's even a lifeguard service. That sounds like it might suit our purposes
perfectly. Did you happen to find out about availability and cost?
Jamie: Yes, as a matter of fact I did. I called them yesterday evening and there are plenty of spots available.
And because we're a non-profit organization, they said they would give me a reduction in the price.
Mr. Thompson: If I remember correctly, we paid five pounds a head last year.
Jamie: Yes, per night, right?
Mr. Thompson: Yes, each child paid ten pounds for the two nights.
Jamie: Well, at this campsite, it's only four pounds per night. And they told me that if we had over fifty
children, which we do, they could give us a further ten percent off.
Mr. Thompson: That's very reasonable, isn't it? Well, from what you've told me, I think we should probably
go ahead and book.
Jamie: Excellent. I'm sure the children will love it.
Mr. Thompson: I'm sure they will.
PART II: Complete the sentences below. Write no more than three words or a number for each answer
(5.0 points)
6. After they arrive, the children will have a _____barbecue_____ at 8 o'clock.
7. On Saturday morning the children will get up at ____seven/7______.
8. During the 'talk back' session the children can _____discuss_____ their day.
9. On Sunday the children will go on a day trip to visit _____caves_____.
10. At 6 o'clock on Sunday the children will be on the _____buses_____.
TRANSCRIPT
Mr. Thompson: Now, Jamie, have you given any thought to an itinerary by any chance?
Jamie: Yes, yes, yes. As a matter of fact, I have. Wait one second. Yes, here it is. I've made a few notes.
Okay, so now these are just ideas, of course.
Mr. Thompson: Yes, yes, go on. Let's hear what you've got.
Jamie: Right. We time it so that we arrive at the camp around seven on Friday evening. It'll still be light then
and we'll have plenty of time to set up camp and get ourselves settled in. Eight, we could have a barbecue,
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you know, hamburgers and hot dogs, something that's nice and easy to prepare.
Mr. Thompson: And that children love?
Jamie: Yes. Then lights out would be at nine thirty, so the children will get a good night's sleep and be up
bright and early at seven on Saturday morning. Breakfast would be at seven thirty, and hours hiking from
eight till nine, and then a couple of hours at the lake. That would take us up to eleven. I think that an hour of
free time would then be in order. Let them have a chance to explore a bit on their own, you know?
Mr. Thompson: Yes, great idea. And then?
Jamie: Let's see a picnic lunch at twelve, and then sports in the afternoon till four. Another swim until five,
and then supper. After cleanup, around six thirty, we could have a talk-back session, where the children get a
chance to discuss their day and anything else they might have on their minds. Then a campfire and sing
along at eight, back to the tents at nine thirty, and well, that takes care of Saturday.
Mr. Thompson: Excellent, excellent. That would certainly keep them busy. What about Sunday?
Jamie: Sunday, right. As on Saturday, same wake up and breakfast times, and then I thought we could go on
a bit of a day trip. There are some caves about an hour's walk from the camp, which I thought the children
might find interesting. We could leave at eight, which would mean we'd get to the caves at nine. They could
explore for a couple of hours, and we'd head back at eleven. Twelve o'clock would see us back at the
meadows. An hour's swim, and then lunch at one. Then we could have organized games in the afternoon
until supper at five. It would take us an hour to clean up our sights and pack up. We'd be on the buses at six,
and all set to head back into the city.
Mr. Thompson: Well now, you've certainly put a lot of thought into this, Jamie, and it's paid off. I think it
sounds wonderful. I can't think of a thing that needs to be changed. Let's go for it.
Jamie: Brilliant. I'll get the itinerary, print it up, and put it up on the notice board this afternoon.
Part III. You will hear a conversation between a student and a lecturer. Listen carefully and decide
whether each of the following statements is True (T) or False (F) (5.0 points)
11. The sudents is looking for the school of Economics. T
12. The orientation meeting took place recently. T
13. The attendance at lecture is sometimes unnecessary. F
14. Tutorials take place every morning at 9 o'clock. F
15. Doctor Robertson is the lecturer's name. F
TRANSCRIPT
M = male student F = female lecturer
M: Hello can I come in?
F: Oh yes, come in. How can I help you?
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M: I was looking for the Economics office. I’ve been all over the Arts Faculty building looking for it but I
could only find the School of Accounting and Economic History. Is this the right place?
F: Yes this is the School of Economics.
M: Oh good. Um, I’m a new student and I was wondering if someone could give me some information.
F: Well I might be able to help. I lecture on that program. What do you need to Know?
M: Quite a few things, actually. Firstly, how many lectures a week do I have to Attend?
F: Ah, well, the Economics I course is a double unit so there are two lectures a week and one tutorial. The
lectures are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday.
M: What time?
F: Let me see ... You know this information is all in the handout, which you should have received
yesterday at. the orientation meeting.
M: Oh, was there a meeting yesterday? I didn’t know about that ... no one mentioned ...
F: Yes, there was, but never mind. Now lectures are at four m the afternoon.
M: Four’s a bit late. I’ve got a part time job that starts at four thirty.
F: Well, you can’t be in two places at once, can you, and attendance at lectures is necessary. We expect at
least 90% attendance at this university you know.
M: 90%! That’s high. Do they enforce that rule?
F: Yes, we do. We’re pretty strict about it actually.
M: And what times have been set down for the tutorials — do you have that Information?
F: That’s a very well attended course so there’s a number of tutorial times. Monday. Wednesday and
Friday, all at 9 o’clock. Yours will be allocated at the first lecture.
M: Can’t I choose the time?
F: Maybe. maybe not.. You’ll have to talk to the lecturer on the course. Dr. Roberts is his name.
M: Oh. OK.
F: Anything else I can help you with while you’re here?
M: Well. yes. actually. Do you know what the course requirements are? I mean, how much work is
expected for this course?
F: Well. you have to complete a tutorial paper.
M: What does that involve?
F: Well. it’s a piece of work on a given topic based on some set reading texts. You’ll have to give a small
talk to your tutorial group ...
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Question I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
in the same line and write A, B, C or D on your answer sheet (3.0 points).
16. A. prepared B. organized C. impressed D. involved
/prɪˈpɛrd/ /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/ /ɪmˈprɛst/ /ɪnˈvɑːlvd/
17. A. surround B. source C. account D. plough
/səˈraʊnd/ /sɔːrs/ /əˈkaʊnt/ /plaʊ/
18. A. deny B. beautify C. qualify D. sympathy
/dɪˈnaɪ/ /ˈbjuːtəˌfaɪ/ /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/ /ˈsɪmpəθi/
Question II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others in the same line
and write A, B, C or D on your answer sheet (2.0 points).
19. A. risky B. conserve C. liquid D. forest
/ˈrɪski/ /kənˈsɜːrv/ /ˈlɪkwɪd/ /ˈfɔːrɪst/
20. A. certificate B. apartment C. individual D. biology
/sərˈtɪfɪkɪt/ /əˈpɑːrtmənt/ /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/ /baɪˈɒlədʒi/
22. Lucy was late for school this morning because the alarm didn't __________ as usual
A. get off B. go off C. ring off D. take off
- get off: rời khỏi (thường dùng cho phương tiện hoặc nơi chốn)
- go off: kêu (chuông, báo thức), nổ (bom)
- ring off: cúp máy (khi nói về điện thoại)
- take off: cất cánh (máy bay), cởi ra (quần áo)
Dịch câu: Lucy đã đến trường muộn sáng nay vì báo thức không kêu như thường lệ.
23. These books belong to you. I'm sure they are __________.
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A. you're B. your's C. yours D. your
- yours (đại từ sở hữu) = your (tính từ sở hữu) + Noun (cụ thể ở đây là books)
Dịch: Những cuốn sách này thuộc về bạn. Tôi chắc chắn chúng là của bạn.
24. I'm expecting to have this book __________ soon this year.
A. published B. publishing C. to publish D. publish
- have sth done: có cái gì được làm bởi ai
Dịch: Tôi hy vọng cuốn sách này sẽ sớm được xuất bản trong năm nay.
25. However __________ about the results, the children still talk merrily.
A. disappointed are they B. disappointing they are
C. disappointment D. disappointed they are
- However + adj/adv SV, SV: Mặc dù … nhưng … => Loại A và C
- Loại B vì adj đuôi ing chỉ bản chất của sự vật, con người, adj đuôi ed chỉ cảm xúc, bị tác động.
Dịch: Dù thất vọng về kết quả nhưng bọn trẻ vẫn vui vẻ nói chuyện.
26. Since there are two villages located at the foot of the volcano, the local population was __________.
A. evacuated B. killed C. died D. injured
- evacuate (v): sơ tán
- kill (v): giết
- die (v): chết
- injure (v): làm bị thương
Dịch: Vì có hai ngôi làng nằm ở chân núi lửa, nên dân địa phương đã được sơ tán.
Question II. Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
(8.0 points)
31. He (always enter) _____is always entering_____ the room without knocking the door first, which is
annoying.
- Hiện tại tiếp diễn diễn tả hành động lặp đi lặp lại gây phiền nhiễu cho người khác, dùng để phàn nàn
Dịch: Anh ấy lúc nào cũng vào phòng mà không gõ cửa trước, điều đó thật phiền phức.
32. I wish I (see) _____had seen_____ more of him before the war.
- wish S had p2: ước trái QK
Dịch: Giá như tôi đã gặp nhiều hơn anh ấy trước khi chiến tranh xảy ra.
33. This is the first time that his authority (challenge) _____has been challenged_____.
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- This is the first time là dấu hiệu của HTHT
- Bị động be p2
Dịch: Đây là lần đầu tiên quyền lực của anh ấy bị thách thức.
35. Do you mind (disturb) _____being disturbed_____ when you are working?
- mind Ving: phiền làm gì
- Bị động be p2
Dịch: Bạn có phiền bị làm phiền khi bạn đang làm việc không?
37. By the time we get there, I'm afraid that the meeting (end) _____will have ended_____.
- By the time S Vs/es/Vnt, S will have p2
Dịch: Trước khi chúng tôi đến đó, tôi e rằng cuộc họp sẽ kết thúc.
38. Hello! You (be) _____must be_____ Helen. I'm Peter's brother, Geogre.
- must Vnt: chắc hẳn là (dự đoán ở hiện tại)
Dịch: Xin chào! Bạn chắc chắn là Helen. Tôi là George, anh trai của Peter.
Question III. Supply the correct form of the words in brackets. Write the answers onyour answer
sheet (7.0 points).
39. Pesticides and chemical fertilizers can be _____toxic_____ to both the environment and human health.
TOXICITY
- Sau tobe là adj => toxic (adj): độc hại
Dịch: Các loại thuốc trừ sâu và phân bón hóa học có thể rất độc hại đối với cả môi trường và sức khỏe con
người.
40. The rainforest is the _____habitat_____ of many species of animals and plants. HABITATION
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- Sau mạo từ là N => habitat (n): môi trường sống
Dịch: Rừng mưa nhiệt đới là môi trường sống của nhiều loài động vật và thực vật.
41 Linh is a _____shopaholic_____. She spend so much time and money on shopping. SHOP
- Sau mạo từ là N => shopaholic (n): người nghiện mua sắm
Dịch: Linh là một người nghiện mua sắm. Cô ấy dành quá nhiều thời gian và tiền bạc cho việc mua sắm.
42. Hieu Thu Hai doesn't know how to _____bargain_____, so he paid too much for his T-shirt.
BARGAINER
- how to V => bargain (v): mặc cả
Dịch: Hiếu Thứ Hai không biết cách mặc cả, nên anh ấy đã trả quá nhiều cho chiếc áo thun của mình.
43. We just left the city _____safely_____ before the tidal waves came. SAFE
- Bổ nghĩa cho V dùng adv => safely (adv): một cách an toàn
Dịch: Chúng tôi vừa rời khỏi thành phố an toàn trước khi sóng triều đến.
Question IV. Find and correct the mistakes in the following sentences (5 points)
46. This text is too long for me to read it.
- Bỏ it vì văn bản quá dài để đọc chứ không phải văn bản quá dài để đọc nó => thừa
Dịch: Văn bản này quá dài để tôi có thể đọc được.
Question II. Read the passage and choose the most suitable word from the ones given below to fill in
each gap. Write A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet (10.0 points).
Marrakech
Where can you go in January for almost guaranteed sunshine without travelling for most of the day to
get there? The answer is Marrakech in Morocco, a four-hour (61) __________ from Britain, where the
average temperature is a pleasant 66°F.
Marrakech is a city of (62) __________ beauty, with its pink buildings and green palm trees with the
snow-covered peaks of the Atlas Mountains in the distance. For tourists, there's the added attraction of
excellent food at reasonable prices, and high quality accommodation, such as Hotel La Momounia, (63)
__________ as one of the top hotels in the world.
61. A. travel B. trip C. flight D. voyage
- travel (v): đi du lịch, di chuyển
- trip (n): chuyến đi, hành trình
- flight (n): chuyến bay
- voyage (n): chuyến đi dài, thường trên biển
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Dịch: Bạn có thể đi đâu vào tháng 1 để có được ánh nắng gần như đảm bảo mà không cần phải di chuyển
gần như cả ngày để đến đó? Câu trả lời là Marrakech ở Maroc, cách Anh 4 giờ bay, nơi có nhiệt độ trung
bình dễ chịu là 66°F.
(64) __________ Marrakech is one of Morocco's busiest and most modern cities, the influence of the
Middle Ages is still very evident. Sightseers can admire the battlements, towers and mosques, which were
built (65) __________ centuries ago. And forget about shopping malls - for pertimes, fabrics, antique, spices
and crafts, (66) __________ the souks, open-air marketplaces where you'll almost (67) __________ find
something to take back home.
64. A. Because B. However C. Despite D. Although
- Because (conj): vì
- However (adv): tuy nhiên
- Despite (prep): mặc dù + Ving/N
- Although (conj): mặc dù + SV
Dịch: Mặc dù Marrakech là một trong những thành phố sầm uất và hiện đại nhất Maroc nhưng ảnh hưởng
của thời Trung cổ vẫn còn rất rõ ràng.
For those who want to (68) __________ sport, Marrakech has plenty to offer. (69) __________ to
golf and tennis, there is also skiing on the slopes of the High Atlas Mountains, where the (70) __________ of
the surrounding area are quite spectacular. Alternatively, you could just relax by a heated swimming pool and
dream of your next visit.
68. A. do B. exercise C. take off D. go in
- do sport: chơi thể thao
- exercise (v): tập thể dục
- take off: cất cánh, cởi ra, thành công
- go in: vào, đi vào
Dịch: Đối với những người muốn chơi thể thao, Marrakech có rất nhiều điều thú vị.
Dịch: Ngoài chơi gôn và quần vợt, còn có hoạt động trượt tuyết trên sườn núi High Atlas, nơi có tầm nhìn ra
khu vực xung quanh khá ngoạn mục. Ngoài ra, bạn có thể thư giãn bên hồ bơi nước nóng và mơ về chuyến
thăm tiếp theo.
Question III. Read the passage and choose the best answer for each of the questions below (5 points)
I must tell you about our holiday this year-it was one of the best we'd ever had. No, we weren't
staying in an expensive hotel, but a youth hostel! I know what you are thinking: We must have gone mad.
But we haven't- I just wish we'd discovered youth hostels years ago. Now that I'm back at university again.
Luxury hotels are a thing of the past, and I was complaining about this one day to a friend who said that she
and her family never stayed anywhere but hostels. I had no idea that hostels could be anything from a cottage
to a castle. In fact there are four different grades- simple, standard, superior and special. So you pay an
overnight charge according to the kind of hostels you stay at. You can't stay more than three nights at a time
but that didn't bother us because we wanted a touring holiday. Basically you look after an evening meal if
you arrive early enough. There are a few rules like having to be in by 11 p.m in the evening and out by 10
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am in the morning but otherwise you're free to do what you want. Now I really believe that the best thing
about this whole holiday was meeting so many different and interesting people. I used to think hostels were
only for the young and noisy, but not any more. You can't imagine what a variety there was! Anyway what
are you all doing next year?
71. This is from __________.
A. a letter B. a magazine C. a poster D. a diary
(Đây là từ __________.
A. một lá thư B. một tạp chí C. một tấm áp phích D. một cuốn nhật ký)
- Giải thích: Đoạn văn được viết theo phong cách cá nhân và trò chuyện, trong đó tác giả chia sẻ kinh
nghiệm và suy ngẫm cá nhân về kỳ nghỉ của họ. Phong cách này đặc trưng của một bức thư hơn là một bài
báo trên tạp chí, áp phích hoặc nhật ký.
Question IV. Read the passage then choose the best answer. (5 points)
With increasing development and use of computer technology, there is a new disease to worry about.
Computer "viruses" program designed to sabotage computers, are infecting computers in corporation homes
and universities. These viruses spread exponentially, much like biological contagion, and then disrupt the
affected systems. This virus secretly attaches itself to alter files. The damage is generally activated by using
the computer's clock. Then, any program executed may be exposed to the virus including program spread
through telephone connections. Because of the increasing incidents of virus infiltration, businesses and
agencies are becoming wary of sharing software. Security policies need to be increased as immunity
programs are being developed.
76. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?.
A. Sharing software B. Stop the clock
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C. Be aware D. Deleting files
(Tiêu đề nào sau đây là tiêu đề hay nhất của đoạn văn?.
A. Phần mềm chia sẻ B. Dừng đồng hồ
C. Hãy lưu ý D. Xóa tập tin)
- Giải thích: "Be aware" là tiêu đề tốt nhất vì đoạn văn nhấn mạnh sự cần thiết của sự cảnh giác và thận trọng
về mối đe dọa của virus máy tính. Đoạn văn thảo luận về cách các virus xâm nhập vào hệ thống, lan truyền
nhanh chóng và gây ra sự gián đoạn, từ đó kêu gọi các cá nhân và tổ chức tăng cường các biện pháp an ninh
và phát triển các chương trình miễn dịch. Tiêu đề này truyền tải hiệu quả thông điệp cốt lõi về việc luôn cảnh
giác và thận trọng.
77. The people most interested in reading this passage probably would be __________.
A. computers users B. government workers
C. medical personnel D. health researchers.
(Những người quan tâm nhất đến việc đọc đoạn văn này có lẽ sẽ là __________.
A. người dùng máy tính B. nhân viên chính phủ
C. nhân viên y tế D. nhà nghiên cứu sức khỏe.)
- Giải thích: Người dùng máy tính sẽ quan tâm nhất đến việc đọc đoạn văn này vì nó thảo luận về mối đe dọa
của virus máy tính, điều này ảnh hưởng trực tiếp đến họ. Đoạn văn cung cấp thông tin liên quan đến bất kỳ
ai sử dụng máy tính, nêu bật những rủi ro và sự cần thiết của việc tăng cường an ninh và cảnh giác.
78. It is inferred that a company can best protect itself from the virus by __________.
A. not using shared software. B. keeping clean
C. spreading programs by telephone. D. setting the clock correctly
(Người ta suy ra rằng một công ty có thể tự bảo vệ mình khỏi virus một cách tốt nhất bằng cách
__________.
A. không sử dụng phần mềm chia sẻ. B. giữ sạch sẽ
C. truyền bá các chương trình qua điện thoại. D. cài đặt đồng hồ chính xác)
- Thông tin: Because of the increasing incidents of virus infiltration, businesses and agencies are becoming
wary of sharing software: Do tình trạng virus xâm nhập ngày càng nhiều, các doanh nghiệp, cơ quan ngày
càng cảnh giác với việc chia sẻ phần mềm.
80. If the virus infects a computer, the result would probably be __________.
A. sick personnel B. lost information C. dead telephones D. a broken computer
(Nếu virus lây nhiễm vào máy tính, kết quả có thể sẽ là __________.
A. nhân viên bị bệnh B. mất thông tin C. điện thoại chết D. máy tính bị hỏng)
- Thông tin: These viruses spread exponentially, much like biological contagion, and then disrupt the affected
systems.: Những loại virus này lây lan theo cấp số nhân, giống như sự lây lan sinh học và sau đó phá vỡ các hệ
thống bị ảnh hưởng.
84. "Why don't you apply for the job, Ann?" said Sue.
→ Sue suggested that Ann (should) apply for the job.
- Hiện tại giả định: suggest that S (should) Vnt: gợi ý ai làm gì
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Dịch: Sue gợi ý rằng Ann nên nộp đơn cho công việc này.
Question II. Rewrite each of the following sentences using the given words so that it keeps the same
meaning. Do not change the form of the words given. Write the answers your answer sheet (5.0
points).
86. John is not accustomed to sleeping after meals. HABIT
→ John is not in the habit of sleeping after meals.
- in the habit of Ving: có thói quen làm gì
Dịch: John không có thói quen ngủ sau bữa ăn.
87. It's very kind of you to help me with the suitcase. APPRECIATE
→ I really appreciate you/your helping me with the suitcase.
- appreciate (sb) Ving: cảm kích vì (ai) đã làm gì
Dịch: Tôi thật sự cảm kích vì bạn đã giúp tôi với chiếc vali.
90. I don't know how you can stand getting up so early to go to the pool. PUT
→ I don't know how you can put up with getting up so early to go to the pool.
- put up with: chịu đựng được
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Dịch: Tôi không biết làm sao bạn chịu đựng được việc phải dậy sớm để đi đến hồ bơi.
I also enjoyed the delicious local cuisine. Banh xeo and mi quang were my favorites. The friendly locals
added to the charm of the city, making my stay even more enjoyable. In the evenings, I took peaceful strolls
along My Khe Beach, soaking in the serene sunset views.
(Chú ý: Trong bài viết thi sinh không được giới thiệu các thông tin cá nhân như tên, trường, quê quán..)
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