Bài Tập Trắc Nghiệm Chuyên Đề: Chọn nghĩa từ theo ngữ cảnh câu điền khuyết (Tiếng Anh Lớp 10, 11, 12)

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best option for each of the blanks.
The Eighth Wonder of the World The Thames Barrier is a major part of the flood defense scheme for protecting London (35) ______ rising water levels. The defenses (36) ______ include raised river embankments and additional flood gates at strategic points, including the Barking Barrier. The unique structure that is the Barrier spans the 520- metre wide Woolwich reach and (37) ______ of 10 separate movable gates, each pivoting and supported between concrete structures which house the operating machinery. When raised, the four main gates (38) ______ stands as high as a five-storey building and as wide as the opening of Tower Bridge. Each (39) ______ 3700 tones. During the first twelve years of operation the Barrier has been closed twenty nine times to protect London.

Songkran is set to take place across Thailand as a nationwide cultural celebration next month. Each year, this festival attracts millions of international visitors (1) __________ seek to experience its blend of tradition and festivity. The Tourism Authority of Thailand has confirmed that all planned activities will proceed as scheduled, reflecting a (2) __________ commitment to preserving cultural heritage while promoting tourism development.

Recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, Songkran allows communities to (3) __________ ancient rituals such as water-pouring ceremonies for elders and merit-making at temples, which remain deeply rooted in Thai society. In Bangkok, large-scale events are expected to attract thousands of participants, offering (4) __________ unique chance to experience Thailand's traditional New Year atmosphere firsthand. Organizers also provide (5) __________ services to ensure smooth coordination and public safety throughout the festival period. Visitors are encouraged to (6) __________ the festive spirit and take part in the nationwide celebration of renewal, unity, and joy.

(Adapted from https://www.tatnews.org/2026/03/songkran-festival/)

Songkran is set to take place across Thailand as a nationwide cultural celebration next month. Each year, this festival attracts millions of international visitors (1) __________ seek to experience its blend of tradition and festivity. The Tourism Authority of Thailand has confirmed that all planned activities will proceed as scheduled, reflecting a (2) __________ commitment to preserving cultural heritage while promoting tourism development.

Recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, Songkran allows communities to (3) __________ ancient rituals such as water-pouring ceremonies for elders and merit-making at temples, which remain deeply rooted in Thai society. In Bangkok, large-scale events are expected to attract thousands of participants, offering (4) __________ unique chance to experience Thailand's traditional New Year atmosphere firsthand. Organizers also provide (5) __________ services to ensure smooth coordination and public safety throughout the festival period. Visitors are encouraged to (6) __________ the festive spirit and take part in the nationwide celebration of renewal, unity, and joy.

(Adapted from https://www.tatnews.org/2026/03/songkran-festival/)

Today, many governments are promoting organic or natural farming methods (15) ______ avoid the use of pesticides and other artificial products. The aim is to show that they care about the environment and about people's health. But is this the right approach?

Europe is now the biggest (16) ______ for organic food in the world, expanding by 25 percent a year over the past 10 years. So what is the attraction of organic food for some people? The really important thing is that organic sounds more 'natural'. Eating organic is (17) ______ way of defining oneself as natural, good, caring, different from the junk-food-scoffing masses. As a journalist puts it: "It feels closer to the source, the beginning, the start of things."

Unlike conventional farming, the organic approach means farming with natural, rather than man-made. Techniques such as crop rotation improve soil quality and help organic farmers (18) ______ for the absence of man-made chemicals. (19) ______, for its ineffective use of land and labour, there are severe limits to how much food can be produced.

(Adapted from https://spiderum.com /Organic-food-why)

Protect Our Environment Every Day!
Discover what simple changes we can make in our daily routines to benefit the environment.
Current challenges:
Industrial activities and widespread urban development have destroyed forests and (7) _____ habitats. Additionally, we (8) _____ 500 million plastic bottles every week, contributing to land and ocean pollution. This waste leads to the deaths of countless marine animals each year.
Steps we can take!
Choose eco-friendly products and reduce water consumption at home. This helps decrease the (9) _____ of resources needed for production.
• Avoid products packaged in excess materials. (10) _____ buying single-use plastic water bottles, use a refillable water bottle! This helps lower the (11) _____ of waste you generate.
• Compost biodegradable waste and (12) _____ organic materials whenever possible. Separate food scraps from recyclable items for better waste management.

Protect Our Environment Every Day!
Discover what simple changes we can make in our daily routines to benefit the environment.
Current challenges:
Industrial activities and widespread urban development have destroyed forests and (7) _____ habitats. Additionally, we (8) _____ 500 million plastic bottles every week, contributing to land and ocean pollution. This waste leads to the deaths of countless marine animals each year.
Steps we can take!
Choose eco-friendly products and reduce water consumption at home. This helps decrease the (9) _____ of resources needed for production.
• Avoid products packaged in excess materials. (10) _____ buying single-use plastic water bottles, use a refillable water bottle! This helps lower the (11) _____ of waste you generate.
• Compost biodegradable waste and (12) _____ organic materials whenever possible. Separate food scraps from recyclable items for better waste management.

EXPLORE CULTURAL DIVERSITY
Culture is the heart of every society, reflecting traditions, values, and creativity. By understanding different cultures, we enrich our perspectives and build connections with (1) __________. Whether through art, language, or celebrations, culture (2) __________ our identities and offers a window into the lives of others.
Why Embrace Cultural Diversity?
Celebrate Differences: Every culture has unique traditions, from festivals and dances to foods and clothing. (3) __________ experiencing these, we gain a deeper appreciation of our global community.
Language as a Key: Learning even a few words in another language can open (4) __________ to new friendships and understanding.
Art & Music: Cultural (5) __________ in music, paintings, and performances are windows into a community's history and values.
Get Involved!
Attend local cultural festivals.
Try traditional cuisines from around the world.
(6) __________ art and films from different countries.
Celebrating culture brings us closer together.

Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.
How the Generation Gap Plays Out in the Workplace
As a recruiter, I am in constant communication with executive clients and HR colleagues. I regularly (7) ________ with candidates I’ve placed, to see how they are getting on in their new roles. Here are some of the important generational differences I see that can lead to potential (8) ________ if not properly understood:
Communication styles
The young generation is more (9) ________, quick to offer constructive criticism, individualistic, with a more casual approach.
Gen X values hard work and long hours, a/k/a ‘The Grind’ – they are more skeptical, formal, and uncompromising.
Leadership styles
The young generation is extremely open-minded. They resist micromanagement, and resent pressure. (10) ________ factor that sets them apart is their emphasis on work-life balance.
(11) ________, their Generation X supervisors, on the other hand, are intensely focussed on the organisational processes that brought the company success; they tend to prioritise (12) ________ and the bottom line.
[Adapted from Jacksongrant]

FAKE NEWS ON THE INTERNET

The rise of the Internet
- Popular (7) _____ of information around the world
- In Viet Nam (2022): more than 72 Internet users or around 75% of the population
The problem with fake news on the Internet
- Reason: easy to (8) _____ any information on the Internet
- Problem: can promote ideas which can be (9) _____ to people and can change their behavior
Tips to avoid fake online news
- (10) _____ that the websites are credible
- Check if the story appears on (11) _____trusted sites
- (12) _____ the language, e.g. full of spelling and grammar mistakes and bias
(Adopted from Global Success)

Part-Time Positions for Secondary School Students!
- Are you a secondary school student seeking a part-time job? We have exciting opportunities that will (7) _____ with your busy schedule! We'll give equal opportunities for everyone and do not look down on your age or (8) _____.
- Join our team and (9) _____ your potential! We'll help you to get on with your co-workers and gain (10) _____ skills. We value teamwork and encourage you to look up to experienced (11) _____ who can guide you on your career path.
- Apply today to gain practical experience, develop your skills, and earn (12) _____ extra income!
- To apply, email your CV to [email protected] or visit our website at www.jobsforteens.com.
Note: Applicants must be secondary school students aged 16 or above.

(Adapted from Global Success)

Getting work experience is a good way for young people who are still at school to see whether they would enjoy a particular career. Future employers like to know about their work experience (26) …… they think is important for them in the process of recruiting employees. And young people get the chance to consider (27)…… possibilities for a future career with working professionals. In addition, they will find these professionals' advice specially helpful when thinking about the different choices they will have to (28)….
Work experience often involves uncomfortable situations, (29)…. people who are in such situations can learn how to behave appropriately in front of clients and how to respond to things in the workplace. Appearance is also important and they need to dress suitably whether they are going for a job as an engineer or an IT specialist, or a job which is perhaps less technical but equally (30)….such as a medical doctor or a teacher.
(Adapted from Complete First for Schools)

Multitasking

Multitasking is not a new concept. With access to so much entertainment and information, many students often (26) __________ their attention between more than one task. (27) __________, it is common for a student to check their messages on Facebook while studying or to try to complete multiple homework assignments at once.

However, multitasking can have a number of negative effects on learning. The most obvious of these is the fact that students fail to absorb the information they are studying effectively, (28) __________ is the result of not paying full attention to schoolwork. And without a good comprehension of what they are learning, they can start to (29) __________ worse at school.

Fortunately, the multitasking habit can be broken by taking simple steps such as removing (30) __________ technological distractions, putting away unnecessary books or items, and designing a detailed schedule to create the best learning environment possible.

(Adapted from oxfordlearning.com)

Many would consider emotions to be a hindrance to decision-making and, therefore, think that they would be better off without them. They may avoid or suppress them, rather than feel, process and understand their meaning. When it (34) _______ to the decision-making process, they would prefer to be thoughtful rather than emotional.
(35) _______, emotions have their own values. It appears that without emotions to motivate and push us, we would be passive and do nothing. Decisions are very much informed by our emotional state since this is what emotions are designed to do. Emotions quickly summarize an experience, and (36) _______ it to inform our decision, so we can rapidly respond to the situation.
While emotions serve to direct us, they are driven by our automatic survival nature. As such, emotions communicate (37) _______ messages below our level of awareness. It is important to note that because of their speed and survival purpose, emotions are not particularly accurate. Their speed and effectiveness, (38) _______ compensate for their lack of specificity and detail, are notable.
(Adapted from https://www.psychologytoday.com/the-power-of-emotions-in-decision-making)

Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.
ANNOUNCEMENT: NEW POLICY IMPLEMENTATION
We are pleased (7) __________ the implementation of a new policy designed to enhance our operational efficiency and foster a more collaborative working environment. The policy will be (8) __________ starting from October 1st.
Key Highlights:
1. Enhanced Communication Channels: We are introducing (9) __________ new internal communication platform to streamline project updates and interdepartmental collaboration.
2. Flexible Working Hours: In response to feedback and (10) __________ to promote work-life balance, we are offering more flexible working hours. Detailed guidelines and application procedures will be provided.
3. Professional Development Opportunities: To support your career growth, we (11) __________ the budget for professional development programs.
We believe these changes will greatly benefit our team and contribute to our success. Your cooperation is worth its weight in (12) __________ as we transition to these new practices.

The mobile phone

People have been dreaming of having a personal means of communication for a long time. In the late 1960s, the idea seemed so far in the future that it was included in the science fiction series, Star Trek. Since the 1980s, however, mobile have become a part of everyday life. (26) _________ they were initially seen as a status symbol for successful business people, mobile use has spread to include practically everyone in the developed world, old and young alike. The (27) _________ on social life has been enormous. We have got used to the idea of having constantly changed social plans, (28) _________ a quick phone call is all takes to rearrange things. Before this was possible, there were (29) _________ occasions when friends who had arranged to meet completely missed each other because of a slight misunderstanding. People would often have to (30) _________ very careful arrangements to be sure of meeting up. As mobiles have become more popular, so they have become more powerful. The large, unreliable mobile phone of the 1980s has evolved into the small stylish phone of today.
(Adapted from “Destination C1&C2” by Malcomn Mann and Steve Taylor-Knowles)

A stinky gym bug in your kitchen? Who will be more upset by the smell - the men or the women in your family? (10) _______ scientists suggest that women not only smell, but feel, taste, and hear more accurately than men.
Take colors, for example. One study suggests that men are not as good as women at distinguishing between (11) _______ of color, although they focus well on rapidly changing images. As for touch, small fingers have a finer sense of touch, whether male or female.
Hearing is possibly one of the most debated areas, when talking about the senses. Evidence shows that boys hear as well as girls at birth, but with age, a man’s hearing may soon deteriorate. (12) _______, environmental factors could play a role in this. Women may also be better at identifying different flavors (13) _______ need both taste and smell to experience, as studies have shown that they have more taste buds on their tongue.
Going back to the smelly gym bag - yes, it’s likely that Mom will be in deep (14) _______. But is that because women’s brains have more ‘smell cells’ or because you were too lazy to move it?

Monkeys are similar to humans in many ways. For example, the (7)_________in a monkey family, such as between brother and sister, are often very close. A team of researchers studied a pair of bonobo monkeys called Kanzi and Panbanisha. (8)__________brother and sister team had learned how to make knives from stone. So the researchers decided to record how good they were. The researchers put a banana inside a box. Then they gave the bonobos what they needed to make knife. The (9)__________of this knife was to cut open the box to get the banana. Kanzi made a very good knife, but his sister Panbanisha could not. Kanzi saw his sister was feeling (10)__________and so he tried to give his knife to her. However, the scientists did not let him. Even in this situation, Kanzi knew what to do. When no one was looking, he put his knife (11)__________ his sister could easily find it, and she finally got her banana. To researchers, it was obvious from Kanzi's behavior that he really wanted to help his sister.