Unit 41
Intensive (a) lớn, cao độ
The process will be labour intensive, so we need to recruit more workers.
Quá trình sẽ cần nhiều lao động nên chúng ta nên thuê thêm công nhân.
Introduction (n) giới thiệu
He began his speech with a brief introduction.
Anh ấy bắt đầu bài thuyết trình của mình bằng phần giới thiệu ngắn gọn.
Items (n) món đồ
I keep essential items in my hand luggage when I fly.
Tôi để những món đồ cần thiết vào hành lý xách tay khi tôi bay.
Leisure (n) nhàn rồi, giải trí
Most people are so busy and only have a limited amount of leisure time.
Hầu hết mọi người đều bận rộn và có rất ít thời gian giải trí.
Mammals (n) động vật có vú
Humans, dogs, elephants, and dolphins are all mammals, but birds, fish, and crocodiles are not.
Người, chó, voi, và cá heo đều là động vật có vú, nhưng chim, cá và cá sấu thì không.
Merely (adv) chỉ
I wasn’t complaining, I merely said that I was tired.
Tôi không phàn nàn gì đâu, tôi chỉ nói là tôi mệt thôi.
Nearby (a) gần (đó)
He rarely visited his mother although she lived in a nearby town.
Anh ấy hiếm ghé thăm mẹ mình dù bà ở thị trấn gần bên.
Operation (n) hoạt động
The factory will cease operation at the end of the year.
Nhà máy sẽ ngừng hoạt động vào cuối năm.
Options (n) lựa chọn
We are currently studying all the options available and will decide soon.
Chúng tôi hiện tại đang nghiên cứu tất cả các lựa chọn và sẽ quyết định sớm thôi.
Perform (v) thực hiện
A computer can perform many tasks at once.
Một máy tính có thể thực hiện nhiều thao tác cùng một lúc.
Exercise 1
- The restaurant has a long menu about 50 ……………
a. operation
b. items
2. A normal course takes 10 weeks, but you can also choose an …………… course which takes only five weeks.
a. merely
b. intensive
3. Humans first settled in the Arctic a mere 4,500 years ago, surviving by exploiting sea ……………and fish.
a. mammals
b. perform
4. The medicine won’t cure her – it …………… stops the pain.
a. nearby
b. merely
5. The picture serves as an excellent …………… to 10th century painting.
a. introduction
b. options
6. The town lacks …………… facilities such as a swimming pool or squash courts.
a. leisure
b. items
7. The injured were taken to several …………… hospitals.
a. nearby
b. intensive
8. The board will take its time in weighing the available ……………
a. introduction
b. options
9. The teachers hope that their students will …………… well in the final exam.
a. perform
b. leisure
10. The police have launched a major …………… against drug suppliers.
a. mammals
b. operation
1b 2b 3a 4b 5a 6a 7a 8b 9a 10b
Exercise 2
- We usually ask interviewees to …………… a few simple asks on the computer just to test the aptitude.
- The soil has been so heavily leached through …………… farming that it is no longer fertile.
- …………… such as metallic paint and leather seats increase the price of the car considerably.
- The …………… of new working practices has dramatically improved productivity.
- The library allows 12 …………… borrowed at any one time if you’re a student, and that includes CDs, DVDs and videos.
- He called the new building unoriginal and said that it …………… aped the classical traditions.
- You can’t have it both ways – you either work longer and ger paid more or have more ……………time and get paid less.
- African elephants are claimed to be the biggest land ……………
- Water was pumped from a …………… lake in an attempt to damp down the flames.
- A major recue …………… was launched after two divers were reported missing.
- perform 2.intensive 3. Options 4. introduction 5. items 6. merely 7. leisure 8. mammals 9. nearby 10. operation
Unit 42
Playful (a) thích đùa
Dolphins are playful and seem to know how to enjoy living.
Cá heo rất thích vui đùa và dường như chúng biết cách tận hưởng cuộc sống.
Recognise (v) nhận ra
Do any US states currently recognise gay marriage?
Có tiểu bang nào của Mỹ hiện tại thừa nhận kết hôn đồng tính không?
Register (v) đăng ký
Students have to register for the new course by the end of April.
Sinh viên phải đăng ký khóa học mới trước cuối tháng tư.
Regular (a) đều đặn
I’ll need regular updates on your progress.
Tôi cần sự cập nhật đều đặn về tiến độ của bạn.
Settled (v) đinh cư
After they got married, they settled in Brooklyn.
Sau khi họ kết hôn, họ định cư ở Brooklyn.
Shift (n) dịch chuyển
Recent years have witnessed a shift away from fatty foods.
Những năm gần đây chứng kiến sự dịch chuyển xa rời thức ăn nhiều chất béo.
Steel (n) thép
The concrete is strengthened with steel rods.
Bê tông được kiên cố với cốt thép.
Sufficient (a) đủ
If I buy two pounds of fish that should be sufficient for four people.
Nếu tôi mua 2 pound cá (800g) thì chắc sẽ đủ cho 4 người ăn.
Survive (v) tồn tại
These plants cannot survive in very cold conditions.
Những cây này không thể sống sót trong điều kiện thời tiết cực lạnh
Abandoned (v) bỏ hoang, bỏ rơi.
There was an abandoned supermarket trolley in the middle of the road.
Có một xe đẩy siêu thị bị bỏ lại giữa đường.
Exercise 1
- It’s important to …………… that. obesity isn’t necessarily caused by overreacting.
a. recognize
b. survive
2. The charity’s work involves finding foster homes for …………… children.
a. abandoned
b. regular
3. Within two weeks of arrival all foreigners had to …………… with the local police.
a. sufficient
b. register
4. Guitar strings nowadays are made from …………… or nylon
a. shift
b. steel
5. Did you have …………… time to do the work ?
a. playful
b. sufficient
6. She goes to her doctor for …………… check-up.
a. recognize
b. regular
7. A …………… kindergarten teacher makes everything seem like a game.
a. playful
b. register
8. Many islands in the Pacific Ocean were first …………… by the Polynesians.
a. steel
b. settled
9. The 1990s saw a …………… to democratic government in eastern Europe.
a. shift
b. regular
10. The family are struggling to …………… on very little money.
a. survive
b. abandoned
Exercise 2
- The company had been slow to …………… the opportunities available to it.
- There has been a dramatic …………… public opinion towards peaceful negotiations.
- the gates were locked with a padlock and a heavy …………… chain.
- Customers who …………… on – line will receive a ten percent discount.
- If you don’t sort out the papers on your desk on a …………… basis they just keep on accumulating.
- The school trained lunchtime supervisors to distinguish bullying from …………… fighting and help them break up conflicts.
- Once diagnosed with lung cancer, a patient is lucky to …………… for five years.
- Much of the land has now been …………… in favour of more fertile areas to the south.
- America was first …………… by people who came across Asia over 25,000 years ago.
- It was thought that he’d committed the crime but there wasn’t …………… evidence to convict him.
- recognize 2. shift 3. steel 4. register 5. regular
- playful 7. survive 8. abandoned 9. settled 10. sufficient
Unit 43
Achievements (n) thành tựu
She was given a prize for her achievements in textile design.
Cô ấy được trao giải vì những thành tựu trong thiết kế vải dệt.
Advantages (n) thuận lợi, lợi thế
Internet connection via broadband offers many advantages.
Kết nối internet thông qua băng thông rộng mang tới nhiều lợi thế.
Anthropology (n) nhân chủng học
Anthropology is the study of the human race, its culture and society.
Nhân chủng học là ngành học nghiên cứu chủng tộc người, văn hóa và xã hội.
Assignment (n) bài tập (lớn)
The teacher gave us an assignment on pollution and three days to finish!
Giáo viên giao bài tập về ô nhiễm và cho chúng tôi ba ngày để hoàn thành!
Branches (n) nhánh, chi nhánh
She climbed the tree and hid in the branches.
Cô ấy đã trèo lên và trốn trong các nhánh cây.
Clients (n) khách hàng
A new branch has been opened to serve clients in Hanoi.
Chi nhánh mới được mở để phục vụ khách hàng ở Hà Nội.
Combination (n) sự kết hợp
A combination of tiredness and boredom caused me to fall asleep.
Sự kết hợp của mệt mỏi và buồn chán đã khiến tôi ngủ thiếp đi.
Complicated (a) phức tạp
I’ll send you map of how to get here. It’s a bit too complicated to describe.
Tôi sẽ gửi cho bạn bản đồ để tới đây vì nó khá phức tạp không mô tả được.
Conclusion (n) kết luận
Be careful not to introduce new ideas in the conclusion of your essay!
Hãy cẩn thận đừng giới thiệu các ý tưởng mới trong phần kết luận của bài essay!
Considerable (a) đáng kể
The project wasted a considerable amount of time and money.
Dự án đã phí một khoảng tiền và thời gian đáng kể.
Exercise 1
- The company has launched a campaign to attract new …………..
a. clients
b. assignment
2. This drug can be safely used in …………..with other medicines.
a. combination
b. advantages
3. A puzzling question in Pacific …………..is whether all Pacific islanders sprang from one source or many.
a. complicated
b. anthropology
4. Rutherford was knighted in recognition of his scientific …………..
a. branches
b. achievements
5. Despite the twin …………..of wealth and beauty, she did not have a happy life.
a. advantages
b. branches
6. In this intensive course, we have to do one …………..each week!
a. clients
b. assignment
7. It took the jury some time to reach the ………….. that she was guilty.
a. combination
b. conclusion
8. ………….. progress has been made in finding a cure for the disease.
a. Complicated
b. Considerable
9. The bank has …………..all over the country.
a. achievement
b. branches
10. The relationship is a bit ………….. .He’s my mother’s cousin’s daughter’s child.
a. complicated
b. assignment
1a 2b 3b 4b 5a 6b 7b 8b 9b 10a
Exercise 2
- By this time they had disagreed so fiercely that there was no hope of an amicable …………..
- The fire caused ………….. damage to the church.
- For an actor, winning an Oscar is one of the greatest ………….. you can hope for
- A ………….. lock is a type of locking device in which a sequence of numbers is used to open the lock.
- There are …………..for both employers and employees in flexible working
hours.
- The aim of the project is to bring together researchers from different ………….. of geography.
- Evidence from ………….. and archaeology indicates that modern humans appeared in Africa roughly 200,000 years ago.
- and archaeology indicates that modern humans appeared in Africa roughly 200,000 years ago …………..
- We offer adventure holidays where …………..can take part in high-risk activities like white water rafting or parachuting.
- His lecture was ………….. and difficult to follow.
- conclusion. 2. considerable 3. achievements 4. Combination
5. advantages 6. branches 7. anthropology 8. assignment
9.clients 10. complicated
Unit 44
Core (a) cốt lõi, quan trọng nhất
They are cutting back production of some of their core products.
Họ đang cắt giảm sản xuất vài sản phẩm cốt lõi của họ.
Defined (v) định nghĩa
Life imprisonment is defined as 60 years under state law.
Tù chung thân được định nghĩa là 60 năm trong luật của bang.
Definition (n) định nghĩa
What’s your definition of happiness?
Định nghĩa của bạn về hạnh phúc là gì?
Determined (v) xác định
A date for the meeting has yet to be determined.
Ngày của cuộc họp vẫn chưa được xác định.
Distinct (a) khác biệt
The various dialects are quite distinct from one another.
Các phương ngữ đa dạng khá là khác biệt với nhau.
Drop (n) sự giảm
If you want the job, you must be prepared to take a drop in salary.
Nếu bạn muốn có công việc này, bạn phải chuẩn bị tinh thần giảm lương.
Emotional (a) cảm xúc
He’s a hyperactive youngster with emotional problems.
Thằng bé là tăng động và có vấn để về cảm xúc.
Emphasis (n) nhấn mạnh, chú trọng
Schools here put great emphasis on written work and grammar.
Các trường học ở đây chú trọng về ngữ pháp và kĩ năng viết.
Engaged (a) bận
They are engaged in talks with the Irish government.
Họ bận rộn với những buổi thảo luận với chính phủ Ireland.
Equal (a) ngang, bằng nhau
There is an equal number of boys and girls in the class.
Số lượng học sinh nam và nữ trong lớp bằng nhau.
Exercise 1
- The school puts a lot of ………….. on teaching children to read and write.
a. emphasis
b. drop
2. She refused to accept the ………….. of woman as man’s subordinate.
a. distinct
b. definition
3. I’d come to the meeting on Tuesday but I’m afraid I’m otherwise …………..
a. defined
b. engaged
4. You have to buy the ………….. books, but other reference books are optional.
a. core
b. equal
5. The difficulty of a problem was ………….. in terms of how long it took to complete.
a. defined
b. emphasis
6. There was a substantial …………..in the number of people out of work last month.
a. drop
b. emotional
7. He suggested that alcoholism may be genetically …………..
a. engaged
b. determined
8. Jamaican reggae music is quite ………….. from North American jazz or blues.
a. definition
b. distinct
9. An enduring ………….. attachment between mother and baby develops in the first year.
a. emotional
b. core
10. An area of forest ………….. to the size of Wales has been destroyed.
a. equal
b. defined
1a 2b 3b 4a 5a 6a 7b 8b 9a 10a
Exercise 2
- The EU nations together have an economy about ………….. in size to that of the US
- Although art is not a ………….. subject in school, it helps enrich the lives of students with the freedom to express their feelings.
- I think we should put as much ………….. on preventing disease as we do on curing it.
- There may be problems if responsibilities are not adequately …………..
5.The recent ………….. magazine subscriptions is causing some concern.
- The mathematical ………….. of an even number is one that is exactly divisible by 2.
- The success of these plans will be ………….. largely by the number of members who takes part.
- Manufacturers hope their new products will be sufficiently ………….. to command higher prices.
- Mothers are often the ones who provide ………….. support for the family.
- So, what is this big research project you’re ………….. upon at the moment?
- equal 2. core 3. emphasis 4. emotional 5. drop
- definition 7. determined 8. distinct 9. emotional 10. engaged
Unit 45
Evolutiontary (a) tiến hoá
Evolutionary biologists say that three or four languages will dominate the world.
Các nhà sinh học về tiến hóa cho biết ba hoặc bốn ngôn ngữ sẽ thống trị thế giới.
Exchange (v) trao đổi
We use the forum to exchange ideas.
Chúng tôi dùng diễn đàn để trao đổi ý tưởng.
Extinction (n) tuyệt chủng
The mountain gorilla is on the verge of extinction due to illegal hunting.
Khỉ đột núi đang trên bờ vực tuyệt chủng vì việc săn bắn trái phép.
Formal (a) trang trọng, chính thức
When writing business letter, it’s important to keep the tone formal.
Khi viết thư thương mại, điều quan trọng là phải giữa văn phong trang trọng.
Frequently (adv) thường xuyên
Buses run frequently between the city and the airport.
Xe buýt chạy thường xuyên giữa thành phố và sân bay.
Habitat (n) môi trường sống
The panda’s natural habitat is the bamboo forest.
Môi trường sống tự nhiên của gấu trúc là rừng tre.
Hemisphere (n) bán cầu
In the northern hemisphere, December is a winter month.
Ở bán cầu Bắc, tháng 12 là mùa đông.
Heritage (n) di sản
The city has an exceptionally rich heritage of historic buildings.
Thành phố có một di sản vô cùng phong phú về các công trình lịch sử.
Infant (n) trẻ sơ sinh
She has five children, the youngest of whom is still an infant.
Cô ấy có năm đứa con, đứa nhỏ nhất vẫn là trẻ sơ sinh.
Initial (a) ban đầu
There is an initial payment of £60 followed by ten instalments of €25.
Thanh toán ban đầu là 60 bảng, theo sau đó là 10 lần trả góp với 25 bảng một lần.
Exercise 1
- The marshes provide a rich ………….. for water plants.
a. habitat
b. formal
2. Passengers complained that trains were ………….. cancelled.
a. initial
b. frequently
3. She has a very ………….. manner, which can seem unfriendly.
a. formal
b. infant
4. The ………….. of the dinosaurs occurred millions of years ago.
a. heritage
b. extinction
5. It’s traditional for the two teams to …………..shirts after the game?
a. habitat
b. exchange
6. The left ………….. of the brain is responsible for logical thinking.
a. initial
b. hemisphere
7. These monuments are a vital part of the cultural ………….. of South America
a. heritage
b. frequently
8. He was very unwell as an ………….. ,and was not expected to live into adulthood.
a. formal
b. infant
9. Single – celled organisms have undergone millions of years of ………….. change.
a. evolutionary
b. extinction
10. After some ………….. hesitation, teachers seem to have accepted the new system.
a. initial
b. habitat
Exercise 2
- Ill healthy was the most ………….. mentioned reason for early retirement.
- She isn’t able to look after herself at all – she’s as helpless as an …………..
- The final report into the accident reinforces the finding of ………….. investigations.
- When woodland is cut down, a lot of wildlife loses its natural …………..
- The northern ………….. is the half of Earth that is north of the Equator.
- A comet colliding with the earth may have caused the mass ………….. of the dinosaurs.
- The …………..history of life on Earth traces how living and fossil organisms evolved.
- Every month the group meets so its members can ………….. their views.
- …………..diplomatic relations between the two countries were established last month.
- They consider the building to be an important part of the region’s…………..
- frequently 2. infant 3. initial 4. habitat 5. hemisphere
- extinction 7. evolutionary 8. exchange 9. formal 10. heritage
Unit 46
Investment (n) đầu tư
The president has called for massive investment to rebuild the country’s economy.
Tổng thống kêu gọi các nguồn đầu tư lớn để xây dựng lại kinh tế của đất nước.
Manufacture (v) sản xuất
Their main business is to manufacture the equipment used to make contact lenses.
Hoạt động kinh doanh chính của họ là sản xuất thiết bị dùng làm kính
sát tròng.
Mathematical (a) toán học
He’s a genius! He could solve this complex mathematical equation!
Anh ấy là thiên tài đấy! Anh ấy có thể giải phương trình toán học phức tạp này.
Mental (a) tinh/ tâm thần
She was suffering from physical and mental exhaustion.
Cô ây đang phải chịu đựng sự kiệt sức về cả thể xác lẫn tinh thần.
Motion (n) chuyển động
Please don’t stand while the bus is in motion.
Vui lòng đừng đứng dậy khi xe buýt đang di chuyển.
Numerous (a) nhiều
The report contains numerous errors and needs to be rewritten.
Bài báo cáo có rất nhiều lỗi và cần phải viết lại.
Overall (a) tổng thể
The coach is happy with the overall performance of the team this season.
Vị huấn luyện rất vui với phong độ chung của cả đội mùa này.
Perception (n) nhận thức
These photographs will affect people’s perception of war.
Những bức ảnh này sẽ ảnh hưởng đến nhận thức của mọi người về chiến tranh.
Pieces (n) mảnh, miếng
He cut the pizza into bite-sized pieces.
Anh ấy cắt bánh pizza thành những miếng vừa ăn.
Precise (a) chính xác
Can you give a more precise definition of the word?
Bạn có thể cho tôi biết định nghĩa chính xác hơn của từ này không?
Exercise 1
- She is the author of three books and ………….. articles.
a. perception
b. numerous
2. There’s has been a significant ………….. of time and energy to make the project a success.
a. investment
b. motion
3. An IT student should be also good at ………….. skills.
a. mathematical
b. precise
4. When she finished painting, she stepped back to admire the ………….. effect.
a. pieces
b. overall
5. To ………….. Hi Trinh, we imported a huge amount of plastics from China.
a. manufacture
b. numerous
6. Stress can affect both your physical and ………….. health.
a. overall
b. mental
7. That was tiny ………….. of glass all over the road.
a. investment
b. pieces
8. Caught me at the ………….. moment that I fainted.
a. precise
b. numerous
9. The swaying ………….. of the ship was making me feel seasick.
a. motion
b. mathematical
10. There is a general ………….. that exams are becoming easier to pass.
a. manufacture
b. perception
1b 2a 3a 4b 5a 6b 7b 8a 9a 10b
Exercise 2
- Your brand name should create a distinctive ………….. in the customers’s mind.
- Organic chemicals are used to ………….., plastics, fibres solvents, and paints.
- The boat has been smashed to ………….. on the rock.
- Please give ………….. detail about your previous experience.
- The country’s infrastructure is crumbling because of inadequate …………..
- The violent …………..of the ship upset his stomach.
- He provided ………….. examples of her incompetence and fired her finally.
- Do you know who invented the ………….. formula E = mc2
- She suffered a ………….. breakdown after her son’s death.
- The ………….. situation is good, despite a few minor problems.
- perception 2. manufacture 3. pieces 4. precise 5. investment 6. motion 7. numerous 8. mathematical 9. mental 10. overall
Unit 47
Psychologist (n) nhà tâm lý học
A psychologist studies the mind and emotions and their relationship to behavior.
Một nhà tâm lý học nghiên cứu trí óc và cảm xúc và mối quan hệ của chúng với hành vi.
Quarter (n) ¼/ (15 phút, 1 quý…)
I waited a quarter of an hour and then went home.
Tôi đã chờ 15 phút và sau đó về nhà.
Reasonable (a) hợp lý
I’ll buy your car if you offer me a reasonable price.
Tôi sẽ mua chiếc xe của bạn nếu bạn đưa ra một cái giá hợp lý.
Reflect (v) phản ánh
Our newspaper aims to reflect the views of the local community.
Báo của chúng tôi nhắm tới việc phản ánh quan điểm của cộng đồng địa phương.
Regularly (adv) đều đặn
The water in a fish tank should be changed regularly, say once a week.
Nước trong hồ nước nên được thay đều đặn, khoảng một lần một tuần.
Remarkable (a) nổi bật
The interior of the house was remarkable for its beauty.
Nội thất của căn nhà nổi bật vì vẻ đẹp của nó.
Revealed (v) tiết lộ
Details of the murder were revealed by the local paper.
Thông tin chi tiết về kẻ sát nhân được tiết lộ trên tờ báo địa phương.
Sample (n) mẫu (nghiên cứu)
The interviews were given to a random sample of 10.000 students.
Các cuộc phỏng vấn được thực hiện trên mẫu ngẫu nhiên gồm 10.000 học sinh.
Stages (n) giai đoạn
All flies pass through four life stages: egg, larva, pupa and adult.
Ruồi trải qua bốn giai đoạn của đời: trứng, ấu trùng, nhộng, và trưởng thành.
Taste (n) thị hiếu, gu
My tastt of music is quite electric ans there isn’t really one.
Gu âm nhạc của tôi khá đa dạng và nó không. thật sự là một loại nhạc cụ thể nào cả.
Exercise 1
- I’m a …………..specialising in supporting neurodiversity adolescents.
a. sample
b. spychologist
2. He won a gold medal in the Olympic games? What a …………..achievement!
a. remarkable
b. reasonable
3. I get an electricity bill every ………….. instead of monthly.
a. quarter
b. stages
4. Is it ………….. to expect the government to provide free education and healthcare?
a. taste
b. reasonable
5. The identity of the victim has not been …………..yet.
a. revealed
b. reflect
6. These poems ………….. the poet’s love of nature and his religious beliefs.
a. quarter
b. reflect
7. This bill is currently going through his final …………..before becoming law.
a. sample
b. stages
8. I’m not really into new cars, old vintage cars are more to my……………
a. taste
b. remarkable
9. Experts say that fast food, if eaten …………..,could be harmful.
a. regularly
b. psychologist
10. The results are based on a …………..of people drawn from different social classes.
a. sample
b. revealed
1b 2a 3a 4b 5a 6b 7b 8a 9a 10a
Exercise 2
- Working as a …………..for autistic children can be a rewarding and fulfilling career.
- The ………….. of water collected in the river contained pesticide.
- Her husband was in the advanced ………….. of cancer.
- Modern art is not really my …………… I prefer classic paintings.
- The percentage of satisfaction rose from a ………….. to 75%, which was good.
- As life expectancy increases, it is ………….. that the retirement age will increase too.
- Nelson Mandela was a truly ………….. main in the anti – apartheid revolution.
- The oldest person in Britain has ………….. her secret a drop of brandy in her tea.
- Does television adequately ………….. the ethnic and cultural diversity of the country?
- the working life of most vehicles can be increased if they are serviced …………..
- Psychologist 2. Sample 3. Stages 4. Taste 5. Quarter
- Reasonable 7. Remarkable 8. Revealed 9. Reflect 10. Regularly
Unit 48
Technological (a) công nghệ
Computer is a technological breakthrough of the 20th century.
Máy tính là đột phá công nghệ của thế kỷ 20.
Threats (n) mối đe dọa
Three main line railway stations were closed because of bomb threats.
Ba nhà ga xe lửa chính đều bị đóng cửa vì mối đe dọa đánh bom.
Vary (v) khác nhau, thay đổi
Prices vary widely from shop to shop.
Giá cả thay đổi tùy vào cửa hàng.
Volcanoes (n) núi lửa
Indonesia is a volcanically active country, containing numerous major volcanoes.
Indonesia là quốc gia có có nhiều núi lửa lớn còn đang hoạt động.
Additional (a) thêm, bổ sung
We currently have 20 stores and plan to open an additional 10 to 12 stores next year.
Hiện chúng tôi có 20 cửa hàng và dự định sẽ mở thêm 10-12 cửa hàng
năm sau.
Arts (n) nghệ thuật
There are going to be some great exhibitions at the national arts center today.
Sẽ có vài buổi triển lãm lớn tổ chức tại trung tâm nghệ thuật quốc gia
hôm nay.
Assume (v) giả sử, cho rằng
If you haven’t heard by Friday, assume I’m not coming.
Nếu bạn không nghe tin gì từ tôi trước thứ sáu, cứ cho là tôi sẽ không tới
nhé.
Attempt (n) nỗ lực
The doctors made one last desperate attempt to save the boy’s life.
Các bác sĩ cố gắng 1 lần cuối một cách liều lĩnh để cứu sống thằng bé.
Balance (n) sự cân bằng
It’s important to keep the different aspects of your life in balance.
Việc rất quan trọng là giữ các khía cạnh trong cuộc sống của bạn được cân bằng.
Biologist (n) nhá sinh vật học
Biologists study the natural progress of living things.
Các nhà sinh vật học nghiên cứu về quá trình tự nhiên của các sinh vật sống
Exercise 1
- ………….. have found out that humpback whales migrate the longest distances.
a. biologists
b. Technological
2. The hotel rooms ………….. in size so you have more choices.
a. balance
b. vary
3. The two long dormant ………….. in this area has recently shown signs of erupting.
a. volcanoes
b. arts
4. The course aims to equip people with the skills necessary for a job in this ………….. age
a. attempt
b. technological
5. Beyond pre-purchased baggage allowance, there is a fee for each ………….. kilo.
a. assume
b. additional
6. This newspaper maintains a good ………….. in its presentation of different options.
a. balance
b. volcanoes
7. The building caters for a great range of …………..from concert to cinema and gallery.
a. biologists
b. arts
8. Viruses and other Internet security ………….. can look like valid files or photos.
a. vary
b. threats
9. I ………….. things have gone well for him as he had a big grin on his face.
a. assume
b. additional
10. They had to abandon their ………….. to climb the mountain due to the avalanche.
a. attempt
b. additional
1a 2b 3a 4b 5a 6b 7b 8b 9a 10a
Exercise 2
- My second ………….. at making flaky pastry was a bit more successful.
- The quality of life has been raised thanks to ………….. advances.
- Erupting ………….. discharge massive quantities of dust into the stratosphere.
- ………….. to survival of endangered species include habitat loss, pollution, disease.
- The university is planning an………….. festival with some concerts and exhibits.
- Cancer rates………….. significantly by gender and ethnicity.
- Entrance tickets are free, but there will be an ………….. charge for any service inside.
- Evolutionary ………….. think that three or four languages will dominate the world.
- We can’t ………….. the suspects to be guilty simply because they’ve decided to remain silent.
- With children, it is important to achieve the right ………….. between love and discipline.
- attempt 2. Technological 3. Volcanoes 4. Threats 5.Arts
6. Vary 7. Additional 8. Biologists 9. Assume 10. balance
Unit 49
Canal (n) kênh đào
She lives in a narrow boat on a canal.
Cô ấy sống trong một chiếc thuyền chật hẹp giữa kênh đào.
Chemicals (n) hóa chất
Some farmers use special chemicals to accelerate the growth of crops.
Vài nông dân dùng hóa chất đặc biệt để đẩy nhanh sự phát triển của cây trồng.
Coal (n) than đá
Some of those schools still use coal for their heating.
Một vài trường học vẫn dùng than đá cho việc sưởi ấm.
Collection (n) sưu tập, thu thập
The first stage in research is data collection.
Giai đoạn đầu tiên trong nghiên cứu là thu thập dữ liệu.
Consumption (n) sự tiêu thự
He was advised to reduce his alcohol consumption.
Anh ấy được khuyên là nên giảm tiêu thụ bia rượu.
Content (n) nội dung
Your tone of voice is as important as the content of what you have to say.
Giọng nói của bạn cũng quan trọng như nội dung bạn trình bày.
Currents (n) dòng (nước, điện)
Birds use warm air currents to help their flight.
Chim chóc dùng các dòng khí ấm để hỗ trợ việc bay của chứng.
Debate (n) tranh luận
There has been much debate on the issue of childcare, but nothing has changed.
Có nhiều tranh luận về vấn đề chăm sóc trẻ em nhưng chẳng thay đổi được gì.
Division (n) phân chia bộ phận
She started working in the marketing division but then became an HR manager.
Chị bắt đầu làm việc trong bộ phận quảng cáo nhưng sau đó trở thành quản lý nhân sự.
Domestic (a) nội địa
Even passengers on domestic flights may be required to carry ID.
Thậm chí khách trên các chuyến bay nội địa có thể được yêu cầu mang giấy tờ tùy thân.
Exercise 1
- There has been heated ………….. about whether the film should be allowed.
a. currents
b. debate
2. Each year, factories release million of tons of toxic………….. into the atmosphere.
a. chemicals
b. collection
3. The Panama ………….. was not open until after the outbreak of war.
a. Canal
b. Domestic
4. Wood, ………….. oil, petrol and gas are all different. Kind of fuel fuel.
a. coal
b. content
5. He donated, his art to the………….. Guggenheim Museum.
a. collection
b. division
6. We plan to spend more time on creating ………….. for the website, which is quite boring now.
a. content
b. consumption
7. The company has made losses in both its ………….. and international operations.
a. chemicals
b. domestic
8. Changes in ocean ………….. can have drastic effect on marine life.
a. coal
b. current
9. These products are not for national ………….. , but export.
a. consumption
b. debate
10. The organism begins a single cell and grows by cell …………..
a. collection
b. division
1b 2a 3a 4a 5a 6a 7b 8b 9a 10b
Exercise 2
- Seat pods float and are borne naturally for long distances on oceans…………..
- The ………….. market is still depressed, but demand abroad is picking up.
- In order to turn the desert into productive land, engineers built an 800-miles …………..
- The company sold is financial services ………….. for 762 million
- Farmers are being urged to reduce their use of ………….. and work with nature to combat pests.
- Many minors have suffered from the effects of ………….. dust in the lungs.
- Representative of the two parties are having a ………….. about abortion.
- There is an Egyptian art ………….. on display at the museum at the moment.
- We need to cut down on our fuel ………….. by having fuel cars on the road.
- For a film to be successful, it needs good………….. , directing, acting film, score, etc.
- currents 2. domestic 3. canal 4. division 5. chemicals 6. coal
7. debate 8. collection 9. consumption 10. content
Unit 50
Drought (n) hạn hán
The river has run dry due to the long-lasting drought.
Con sông đã cạn nước do hạn hán kéo dài.
Efficiency (n) hiệu quả
She ran the project with great efficiency and was promoted afterwards.
Cô ấy đã thực hiện dự án đạt hiệu quả cao và được thăng chức sau đó.
Elements (n) yếu tố
Two elements of success are talent and perseverance.
Hai yếu tố của sự thành công là tài năng và sự kiên trì.
Emotions (n) cảm xúc
Like a lot of men, he finds it hard to express his emotions.
Như nhiều đàn ông, anh ấy cảm thấy khó để thể hiện cảm xúc của mình.
Engineer (n) kỹ sư
The engineer is coming to repair our phone tomorrow morning.
Kỹ sư sẽ đến để sửa điện thoại của chúng tôi vào sáng mai
Erosion (n) sự xói mòn
An increase in rainfall may lead to soil erosion.
Lượng mưa tăng lên có thể dẫn đến xói mòn đất.
Essay (n) bài luận
In this writing course, you’ll have to write an essay each week.
Trong khóa học viết này, bạn sẽ phải viết một bài luận mỗi tuần.
Feed (v) ăn, cho ăn
I usually feed the neighbour’s cat while she’s away.
Tôi thường cho mèo nhà hàng xóm ăn khi cô ấy đi vắng.
Feedback (n) phản hồi
I’ve had a lot of very constructive feedback about my presentation from peers.
Tô nhận nhiều phản hồi có tính xây dựng về bài thuyết trình của mình từ bạn bè.
Visible (a) có thể thấy được
We cut the trees down to make the lake visible from the house.
Chúng tôi đốn những cây này để có thể nhìn thấy hồ nước từ căn nhà.
Exercise 1
- During the ………….., farmers could not grow anything due to lack of. water.
a. essay
b. drought
2. The………….. soon got the air-conditioning up and running again.
a. feedback
b. engineer
3. The new computer system will cut costs and increase …………..
a. efficiency
b. emotions
4. A seawall has been built to prevent coastline………….. by the sea.
a. erosion
b. visible
5. It’s important to………….. children a well-balanced diet.
a. feed
b. drought
6. We need both positive and negative………….. from our customers.
a. feedback
b. engineer
7. Most stars are not………….. to the naked eye.
a. visible
b. efficiency
8. There are three important………….. to consider before making decision.
a. feed
b. elements
9. As an actor he could communicate a whole range of…………..
a. emotions
b. visible
10. Lunch was the only time she could finish her…………..assignment.
a. erosion
b.essay
1b 2b 3a 4a 5a 6a 7a 8b 9a 10b
Exercise 2
- Giving employees more flexible working hours usually leads to enhanced…………..
- Contrary to what people may think, snails…………..at night.
- ………….. is the process by which the surface of the Earth gets worn down.
4. The building is a combination of both modern and traditional…………..
5. Wear something light-coloured when cycling at night so that you’re more…………..
6. His decision was driven by his ………….. not by careful thought.
7. He started his working life as a civil ………….. but later became an architect.
8. This year a severe ………….. has ruined the crops, leading to a rise in food prices.
9. For homework I want you to write an ………….. on endangered species.
- Have you had any ………….. from customers about the new soap?
- Efficiency 2. Feed 3. Erosion 4. Elements 5. Visible 6. Emotions
7. Engineer 8. Drought 9. Essay 10. Feedback