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Nguyễn Thanh Huyền
TỪ VỰNG TIẾNG ANH

THẦN THÔNG
Cộng đồng Anh ngữ Super Heroes

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CONTENT
Topic 1. HOBBIES ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Topic 2. SUBJECTS ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Topic 3. STUDYING AT SCHOOLS / UNIVERSITIES .......................................................................................... 16
Topic 4. WORK & JOBS ............................................................................................................................................ 24
Topic 5. WORKPLACES ............................................................................................................................................ 30
Topic 6. TRANSPORTATION ................................................................................................................................... 36
Topic 7. HEALTH ........................................................................................................................................................ 41
Topic 8. THE ENVIRONMENT ................................................................................................................................ 50
Topic 9. NATURE ........................................................................................................................................................ 57
Topic 10. IN THE CITY ................................................................................................................................................ 66
Topic 11. BUILDINGS .................................................................................................................................................. 72
Topic 12. HOMES .......................................................................................................................................................... 78
Topic 13. TRAVEL ........................................................................................................................................................ 84
Topic 14. COUNTRIES – CONTINENT – LANGUAGES ....................................................................................... 91
Topic 15. WEATHER .................................................................................................................................................... 96
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Topic 16. ARTS & MEDIA ........................................................................................................................................... 99
Topic 17. MARKETING ............................................................................................................................................. 106
Topic 18. ADVERTISING ........................................................................................................................................... 113
Topic 19. MONEY MATTERS ................................................................................................................................... 117
Topic 20. SHAPES ....................................................................................................................................................... 123
Topic 21. EQUIPMENT & TOOLS ........................................................................................................................... 127
Topic 22. EXPRESSIONS & TIME ........................................................................................................................... 131
Topic 23. MATERIALS ............................................................................................................................................... 132
Topic 24. RATING & QUALITIES ........................................................................................................................... 140
Topic 25. COMMON VERBS ..................................................................................................................................... 143
Topic 26. COMMON ADJECTIVES ......................................................................................................................... 149
Topic 27. MONTHS OF THE YEAR ......................................................................................................................... 157
Topic 28. DAYS OF THE WEEK ............................................................................................................................... 159
Topic 29. OTHER WORDS ........................................................................................................................................ 161
Topic 30. COMMON PHRASES ................................................................................................................................ 169
ĐÁP ÁN ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….176

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TOPIC 1: HOBBIES
WORDS MEANING & EXAMPLES FAMILY WORDS ĐỒNG NGHĨA /

TRÁI NGHĨA
1 gardening n làm vườn garden (v)
My father loves watching gardening programs on garden (n)
TV.
gardener (n)
2 collect v sưu tầm collection (n) = gather
She is interested in collecting stamps. collective (a)
3 diving n lặn dive (v): lặn
You should join a diving course before you go
diving.
4 skateboarding n trượt ván skateboard (n)
Skateboarding is my favorite sport.
5 ice-skating n trượt băng skate (v)
Ice-skating is not popular in tropical countries. ice skate (n)
6 photography n nhiếp ảnh photograph (n) = photo
My hobbies include photography and painting. photographer (n)
photographic (a)
7 painting n tranh vẽ paint (v)

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There is an exhibition of world-famous paintings painter (n)

in this museum this Sunday.
8 chess n cờ vua
Adele plays chess as a hobby..
9 pottery n gốm sứ = ceramics
Beyonce takes a pottery class every weekend.
10 antiques n đồ cổ antique (a)
Collecting antiques is a common hobby among the
rich.
11 carve v điêu khắc carving (n)
She carves the beautiful mermaid statue out of the
wood.
12 pursue v theo đuổi pursuit (n)
He has the opportunity to pursue his dream job as
a baker.
13 interest n thích thú interested (a)
Lady Gaga has an interest in unique fashion. nteresting (a)
14 avid a nhiệt tình, nhiệt huyết, hăng say = enthusiastic
Lady Gaga took an avid interest in unique fashion. = passionate
He is an avid football fan. = wholehearted
15 take up v bắt đầu một sở thích mới

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He has taken up playing guitar.

16 pressure n áp lực pressure (v) = stress
Celebrities has to handle pressure in showbiz well. = tension
= anxiety
17 perseverance n kiên trì bền bỉ persevere (a) = persistence
They have great perseverance to finish the work.
18 determination n quyết tâm determined (a)
Determination is one crucial factor in goal determine (v)
achievement.
19 hard work n chăm chỉ hard-working (a) = diligence
= industrious (a)
Hard work contributes significantly to the success
of an individual.
20 skiing n trượt tuyết ski (v)
Taylor Swift cannot help skiing every winter.
21 ice hockey n khúc côn cầu trên băng
When I have free time, I often play ice hockey
with my friends.
22 stadium n sân vận động
Swimming competition often takes place at an
indoor stadium.
23 racing n đua race (v)

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Demi Lovato enjoys car racing in her spare time. racer (n)
24 cycling n đạp xe cycle (v)
Cycling is one of the most interesting sports that cyclist (n)
Selena Gomez is keen on.
25 refreshment n Tĩnh dưỡng cho khỏe khoắn thoải mái refresh (v)
Everyone should have a place to find refreshment refreshing (a)
for mind and body after work.
26 leisure n thời gian rảnh = free time
Katy Perry spent her leisure time in the city = spare time
center. = time off
The hotel lacks leisure facilities such as a
swimming pool or tennis courts.
27 pleasure n thích thú, vui thú pleasant (a) = happiness
It gives Justin Bieber pleasure to date so many = joy
beautiful girls. = satisfaction
28 recreation n Nghỉ ngơi, giải trí recreational (a) = enjoyment
It is highly recommended that schools and
universities should have more facilities for leisure
and recreation.
29 thrilling a hồi hộp, ly kì thrill (n) = exciting
World Cup 2018 had a thrilling finale. thriller (n): tiểu thuyết, = fascinating
truyện, phim ly kì

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30 extreme sport a môn thể thao cảm giác mạnh extremely (adv) = great
Extreme sports are on trend these days. = dangerous (sport)
= hazardous (sport)
= risky (sport)
31 goggles n kính bơi
Goggles must be used when you go diving.
32 parachuting n nhảy dù parachute (v)
Since I am a fan of extreme sports, I am quite into
parachuting.
33 water-surfing n lướt sóng surf (v)
I cannot stop myself from being into water-surfing

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Task 1: Điền từ thích hợp cho hình ảnh sau

1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.

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7. 8. 9.
10. 11. 12.

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13. 14. 15.
Task 2: Điền từ thích hợp vào chỗ trống ( được gợi ý chữ cái đầu tiên )

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TOPIC 2: SUBJECTS

TRÁI NGHĨA
1 scientific a thuộc về khoa học science (n) # non-scientific
Researchers has done a new scientific study of scientist (n)
earthquakes.
scientifically (adv)
2 economics n Kinh tế học economic (a)
I study Economics at Frankfurt University. economist (n)
3 business n [không đếm được] kinh doanh = trade
Big Bang has set up in business as a boy band.
[đếm được] công ty = company

The two brothers set up a printing business.
4 literature n Văn học literary (a)
Vietnamese students always have to study boring
classical literature.
5 statistics n số liệu thống kê statistical (a)
Statistics show that far more people go to
vocational school than university.

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6 management n quản lí manage (v) = control

Time management is an important soft skill for manageable (a)
every job.
7 agriculture n nông nghiệp agricultural (a)
The quantity of people work in agriculture has
decreased recently.
8 intensive a cấp tốc intensively (adv)
Girl’s Generation has joined an intensive Japanese
course before doing a concert in Japan.
Since she was busy, she had to stay up to study
intensively for the test.
9 practical a thiết thực = realistic
Junior students should take as many intern = pragmatic
opportunities as possible in order to gain more
# theoretical
practical work experience.
10 theoretical a thuộc về lí thuyết theory (n) = academic

Vietnamese education system is full of theoretical
knowledge.
11 vocational a hướng nghiệp vocation (n) = occupational
Some people believe universities should provide
more vocational skills to students.
12 acquire v đạt được acquisition (n) Learn

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Twice has recently acquired a good knowledge of Understand

live singing.
13 politics n chính trị political (a)

SM Entertainment is thinking of going into politician (n)
politics.
14 psychology n tâm lí học psychologist (n)

The government should increase subsidies for psychological (a)
educational psychology.
15 deadline n hạn chót
There is no way I can meet that deadline.
16 specialist n chuyên gia
She has dreamt of being a specialist in Korean
culture.
17 professional n nhà nghề, chuyên nghiệp profession (n)
A true professional is the one who does more than professional (a)
expected.
His company is full of highly educated and skilled
professionals.
18 overwhelmed a bị choáng ngợp (tiêu cực)
I was overwhelmed by all the presents that I
received last birthday party.

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Task 1: Chia từ loại thích hợp

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Task 2: Trả lời các câu hỏi sau (Nói / Viết)
ử ụ ứ

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TOPIC 3: STUDYING AT SCHOOLS / UNIVERSITIES

TRÁI NGHĨA
1 research v, n nghiên cứu researcher (n) = investigation
Sơn Tùng has recently conducted research into = analysis
nuclear power.
= study
Sơn Tùng is researching into ways of improving
= experiment
the Vietnamese education.
= exploration
2 qualification n bằng cấp / chứng chỉ qualified (a) = certificate
Now, in every job, experience is more preferable qualify (v) = diploma
than paper qualifications.
= degree
= licence
3 progress v, n tiến bộ progressive (a) = development
Hari Won has made excellent progress in speaking progressively (adv) = improvement
Vietnamese.
Hari Won is progressing quickly in her career.
4 access v, n Đường vào, lối vào accessible (a) = entrance
The only access to the barn is across the fields. = entry

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Tiếp cận, truy cập (Internet)

The number of people who had access to the
Internet increased.
The number of people who accessed the Internet
= use (v)
increased.
5 tertiary education n bậc đại học, cao đẳng = university studies

Tertiary education should be accessible to a large = university
number of students. education
6 performance n trình diễn Perform (v)
Hương Tràm’s performance in the singing
competition called ‘The Voice 2012’ was so good
that all the judges chose her to become their
team’s member.
hiệu suất làm việc

His academic performance has decreased lately.
7 affordable a phải chăng (giá cả) afford (v) = reasonable

= cheap
Vinhomes apartments are affordable for people
= inexpensive
from all walks of life. :3
= low-priced
= low-cost

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# expensive
# costly
# pricey
8 reputation n Danh tiếng reputed (a) = fame
Trung Quân has the reputation of being a good reputable (a)
singer.
9 literacy n biết chữ literate (a) # illiteracy
From 2000 till now, literacy rate in Vietnam has
experienced a gradual increase.
10 interactive a tác động, ảnh hưởng lẫn nhau interact (v) = cooperative
Teachers should stimulate an interactive learning interaction (n)
environment for students in class.
11 workload n khối lượng công việc
They are always under pressure due to heavy
workloads.
12 role model n hình mẫu
Hồ Ngọc Hà is considered a role model for young
artists who want to survive scandals.
13 sedentary a tại một chỗ ; ít đi lại, di chuyển = passive
Few people have such a sedentary lifestyle that
they do not get out of bed the whole day.
14 discrimination n phân biệt đối xử discriminate (v) = prejudice
Schools should take immediate actions against = bias

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racial discrimination, so the mental health of

students can be improved.
15 bullying n bắt nạt bully (v, n)
Bullying is a serious problem in many schools.
16 halls of residence n nơi ở của sinh viên
Halls of residence is not popular in Vietnam.
17 admission n được nhận vào (trường học, tổ chức xã hội) = entry
He failed to apply for admission to his dream = entrance
college last year.
= access
18 stationery n đồ dùng văn phòng
The ABC school has urged students to use old
books and stationery until new materials are
delivered.
19 overwhelming a rất nhiều, quá tải (tiêu cực) overwhelm (v) = huge
Students are made to learn an overwhelming overwhelmed (a) = enormous
amount of theoretical knowledge.
= massive
20 assessment n đánh giá assess (v) = judgement
After the initial assessment, 3 out of 5 potential = evaluation
appliants were eliminated.
21 attendance n tham dự attend (v) = presence
Attendance at school is compulsory for all attendee (n) = appearance

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Vietnamese students. # absence

22 absent a vắng mặt absence (n) # present
I was rarely absent from class when I was a
student.
23 session n buổi hoạt động
You need to attend the tutorial session this
evening.
I am sorry for not attending the training session
yesterday.
24 certificate n chứng chỉ
I'll get my modelling certificate by the end of the
next year.
25 Bachelor’s degree n bằng Cử nhân
You could get a Bachelor’s degree when you
finish your studies at a university.
25 reference n tham khảo refer (v)
Dictionaries are one type of reference books.
26 experiment n thí nghiệm experiment (v)
Many people are against experiments on animals.
27 laboratory n phòng thí nghiệm = lab
Eventually, you will get used to the smells of this
laboratory.

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28 supervisor n người giám sát supervise (v)

All work is well completed under the management supervisory (a)
of a supervisor.
29 facility n cơ sở vật chất

A lack of school facilities continues to be one of
the most contentious issues in the countryside.
30 graduate n cử nhân graduate (v) from = school leaver
They only accept graduates with high academic undergraduate (n)
qualifications.
post-graduate (n)
graduation (n)
31 attention n chú ý attentive (a) = focus
Bullying would be ended if schools draw more = concentration
attention to it.
She needs to pay attention to the lessons.

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Task 1: Điền từ thích hợp vào chỗ trống

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Task 3: Thay thế các từ/cụm gạch dưới bằng từ đồng nghĩa

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TOPIC 4: WORK & JOBS

TRÁI NGHĨA
1 expert n chuyên gia expertise (n) = specialist
He is a gardening expert. # amateur
2 profession n nghề nghiệp professor (n) = occupation
She's a lawyer by profession. professional (n, a) = job
3 craftsman n thợ thủ công craftsmanship (n)

The carpet was beautifully made by the best local craft (n)
craftsmen.
4 experience n kinh nghiệm experience (v)
Qualified candidates are required to have much experienced (a)
work experience apart from high academic
qualifications.
trải nghiệm
Riding on an ostrich is a once-in-a-lifetime
experience.
5 secretary n thư kí secretarial (a) = assistant
Please contact my secretary to make an
appointment.

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6 lecturer n giảng viên (đại học, cao đẳng) lecture (v, n) = professor
He's a lecturer in French at Oxford University.
người diễn thuyết

He spends much of his time as lecturer, trainer,
giving presentations and running workshops on
global issues.
7 compensate v bồi thường compensation (n) = make up for
She was compensated by the insurance company
for her injuries.
8 beneficial a có ích, có lợi benefit (v, n) = advantageous
Physical Task is beneficial to people’s health. = favourable
# disadvantageous
# detrimental
# harmful
9 eligible a đủ tư cách, thích hợp eligibility (n) = suitable
When are you eligible to vote in your country? = qualified
Are you eligible for a fully-funded scholarship ? # ineligible
10 negotiate v đàm phán negotiation (n) = compromise
I successfully negotiated a five percent pay negotiable (a)
increase with my boss.

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We are negotiating for a new contract this week.

11 prospect n triển vọng prospective (a) = possibility
I am hoping the course will improve my job = expectation
prospects.
12 satisfaction n sự hài lòng satisfied (a) = contentment

Some people believe job satisfaction is not as satisfy (v) = fulfilment
important as money.
= complacency
# dissatisfaction
13 security n an toàn, an ninh, đảm bảo secure (v, a) = safety
Security is guaranteed in my neighborhood.
This plan ensures your family’s financial security.
Job security is important for leading a comfortable
and stress-free life.
14 promotion n thăng chức promote (v)
The job offers excellent promotion prospects.
quảng bá
We are doing a special promotion of French
wines.
15 contribute v đóng góp, góp phần contribution (n) = devote

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I promise to use my abilities to contribute to the = dedicate

development of our company.
16 rise n tăng rise (v) = pay increase
He is eligible for a 5% pay rise. = pay raise
17 vacancy n vị trí trống vacant (a)
I am sorry we have no vacancies for hotel
receptionists.
18 position n vị trí, chức vụ, địa vị
I am applying for a position of Teaching Assistant
at your company.
19 task n nhiệm vụ = duty
She carried out the task successfully. = work
20 lucrative a sinh lời, có lợi = profitable
His business must be extremely lucrative. # unprofitable
21 shift n ca làm shift (v)
Most excellent graduates are not into working an
eight-hour shift.
22 swipe card n thẻ quẹt
The staff now check in with a swipe card.
23 cover v đủ chi trả = bear
It is highly recommended that students should = pay for

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cover the cost of their own university studies.

Her lucrative job enables her to cover all of her
bills.
bao gồm, đề cập

= include
The magazine covers a wide range of subjects,
from business to psychology.
Task 1: Điền từ thích hợp vào chỗ trống

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Task 2: Trả lời câu hỏi sau (Nói/Viết)

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TOPIC 5: WORKPLACES

TRÁI NGHĨA
1 staff n nhân viên = worker
Our company is experiencing a shortage of staff = labor
this month.
2 colleague n đồng nghiệp = co-worker
Thanks to the interactive working environment, I
am able to learn many things from my colleagues.
3 employer n chủ, người sử dụng lao động = manager
Many employers consider hands-on experience to = boss
be just as useful as academic qualifications.
# employee
4 employment n công việc, thuê người làm employee (n) = work
Sài Gòn offers various employment opportunities; employer (n) # unemployment
therefore, more people from the countryside move
employ (v)
to this city in search of a better life.
employed (a)
Thanks to the development of education,
employment levels have increased dramatically.
5 cooperation n sự hợp tác cooperate (v) = collaboration
Your cooperation with us was essential for the cooperative (a) = association
success of our mission.

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6 internship n kỳ thực tập intern (v, n)

I had a summer internship in my hometown.
7 application n đơn xin, đơn yêu cầu apply (v)
You must submit your application form by the end applicable (a)
of this month.
sự áp dụng, vận dụng

Teachers are required to learn about the
application of new technology to teaching in order
to improve their methods.
8 apply v ứng tuyển application (n)
I want to apply for the position of Teaching applicable (a)
Assistant at that language center.
After thinking it over, I decided to apply to
Manchester University.
vận dụng
We need to apply the knowledge we have gained
from your studies to our current job.
liên quan, áp dụng tới ai đó

What I am saying applies only to some of you.

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9 recognition n sự công nhận recognize (v) = acknowledgement

He received the award in recognition of his recognizable (a) # denial
success over the past year.
10 challenging a thách thức, khó khăn challenge (v) = difficult
She finds it challenging to learn a new language. = hard
# easy
11 pension n lương hưu, tiền trợ cấp
She is eligible for a pension.
12 award n giải thưởng award (v) = prize
I received a very unexpected award for the Best
Actress. .
13 reward n phần thưởng reward (v) # punish
You deserve a reward for working so hard. rewarding (a)
14 capable a có năng lực capability (n) = able
= skillful
He is a very capable manager.
= effective
= competent
# incompetent
có thể
He is capable of speaking in front of many people.
= can
= be able to
# incapable

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15 in charge of a chịu trách nhiệm về = be responsible for

He is in charge of the sales department at his
company.
16 reception n lễ tân = welcome
Please check in at the reception desk.
đón nhận
Sơn Tùng’s latest album has met with a mixed
reception from fans.
17 appoint v bổ nhiệm, cử (người) appointment (n) = nominate
He was appointed to the manager. # reject
ấn định, hẹn
The time appointed for the meeting was 9 a.m
18 recruit v tuyển dụng (nhân viên) recruit (n) = hire
We need to recruit some new members to the sales recruiter (n) # dismiss
and marketing department.
recruitable (a)
19 well-informed a thông thạo, có kiến thức = educated
I often go to staff development activities so as to # ill-informed
keep myself well-informed.
# uneducated

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20 long-lasting a lâu dài = long-term

She has established a long-lasting friendship with # short-term
her boss.
21 demanding a đòi hỏi khắt khe (kĩ năng, kiến thức,..) demand (v, n)
He is a demanding employer.
This job is physically and mentally demanding.
Task 1: Chọn từ thích hợp điền vào chỗ trống

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TOPIC 6: TRANSPORTATION

TRÁI NGHĨA
1 means n phương tiện = mode
= type
Train is still one of the safest means of transport.
= form
2 commute v di chuyển, đi lại commute (n) = travel
I commute from my house to my school everyday. commuter (n) = go
3 fare n phí ( tàu, xe,..) fare (v) = charge

Train and car fares are expected to go up on Tet
holidays.
4 environment- a thân thiện với môi trường eco-friendly
friendly
We need to produce an environment-friendly
product this year.
5 exhaust fumes n khói thải
The exhaust fumes from vehicles, especially
during peak hours, are suffocating me.
6 fuel n chất đốt (xăng, dầu) = gas
My car is running out of fuel. = petrol

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7 economical a tiết kiệm economically (adv) = frugal

It is more economical to use that form of # uneconomical
transport.
8 operate v hoạt động, vận hành = function
This machine operates night and day.
9 time-consuming a tốn (nhiều) thời gian # time-saving
Programming is a time-consuming work.
10 congestion n sự kẹt (xe), tắt nghẽn congested (a)
Traffic congestion often occurs during peak hours.
11 peak hour n giờ cao điểm = rush hour
The roundabout at the end of this section often has
congestion during peak hours.
12 occur v xảy ra = happen
Accidents occur mainly because people drive too
fast.
13 serve v phục vụ service (n) = carry
The underground system in London serves a great
number of passengers per year.
14 public transport n phương tiện công cộng = mass transit
The main form of public transport is buses. # private vehicles
15 frequency n thường xuyên, tần suất frequent (a) = regularity

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Buses can appear in high frequencies, especially at # infrequency

peak hours.
16 awareness n sự nhận thức aware (a) = consciousness
Schools should raise students’ awareness of the # ignorance
importance of eating a healthy diet.
17 passenger n hành khách = traveler
Many passengers complained about the poor = commuter
service of the latest underground system.
18 crew n nhóm thủy thủ, nhóm nhân viên (máy bay)
The aircraft carries a crew of seven.
He is a member of our camera crew.
19 underground n xe điện ngầm = subway
I always go to work by underground.
20 automobile n xe ô tô = car
Learning to drive an automobile is a very
challenging task.

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Task 1 : Dịch từ Việt sang Anh

ạ ẹ ườ ả ờ ể
ệ ố ệ ầ ề
ể ả ệ ườ ể ươ ệ ộ
ĩ ươ ệ ộ ư ơ ố ờ
ạ ạ ươ ệ ế ệ ệ ớ ườ
ễ ườ ố ượ ả ừ ộ
ầ ậ ứ ủ ọ ườ ề ấ ề ễ ườ
ọ ườ ớ ườ ằ
ề ườ ọ ẻ ự
ạ ử ụ ạ ệ

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Task 2 : Trả lời các câu hỏi sau (Nói / Viết)

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TOPIC 7: HEALTH

TRÁI NGHĨA
1 meditation n thiền meditate (v)
Meditation is a great way to improve my mental
health.
2 fit a giữ dáng cân đối
Every day I hit the gym and work out in order to
keep fit.
3 diet n ăn kiêng
I’d love to eat your chocolate cake, but I’m on a
diet.
chế độ ăn uống

Everybody should have a healthy, balanced diet.
4 medication n thuốc = medicine
= drug
My grandmother has been on medication for
= pills
years, but her disease seems to become worse.
Many flu medications are widely available
without a doctor’s prescription.

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5 diagnosis n chẩn đoán (bệnh) diagnose (v)

They are waiting for the doctor's diagnosis.
6 symptom n triệu chứng (bệnh)
Flu symptoms include sneezing and having a
runny nose.
7 prescription n đơn thuốc prescribe (v)
The doctor is writing me a prescription for
antibiotics.
(*antibiotics = thuốc kháng sinh)
8 consult v tham khảo, hỏi ý kiến consultant (n) = ask
= seek advice from
Have you consulted the doctor about the pain?
hội ý = discuss
The doctor needs to consult with his co-workers
on the treatment.
9 recovery n hồi phục recover (v)
He has made a quick recovery from the operation.
( *operation = phẫu thuật )
10 workout n tập luyện work out (v)
I have a 60-minute workout every day.
11 vigorous a vận động mạnh (bài tập thể dục) = active
= energetic

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Teenagers today are just likely to take part in

some vigorous physical activities at the daytime.
12 intense a cực kỳ khắc nghiệt = strong
= severe
I have an extremely intense cold.
= serious
căng thẳng, áp lực (trong thời gian ngắn) = stressful

That was such an intense operation. ( *operation
= phẫu thuật )
13 consumption n tiêu thụ consume (v) = use
= utilization
Electricity consumption always increases in the
winter.
14 wrinkle n nếp nhăn
Getting up early allows me to prevent wrinkles.
15 productive a hiệu quả productivity (n) = effective
= efficient
Getiing up early helps me feel more refreshing
and productive.
16 extra-curricular a ngoại khóa = off-campus
= outdoor
She joins in many extra-curricular activities to
improve her social skills.
# on-campus
# indoor
17 physical a thể chất

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Physical education plays an important role in

children’s development.
18 well-being n vui khỏe = health
= happiness
Meditation helps people to improve their mental
well-being.
19 mindfulness n tĩnh tâm mindful (a)
Mindfulness is a way for body and mind to
reconnect.
21 cure v, n chữa trị = treat (v)
= treatment (n)
If I can’t find the cure, I’ll fix you with my love.
= therapy (n)
22 vegetarian n người ăn chay
She is a vegetarian, so she does not eat meat.
23 nutrition n dinh dưỡng nutritious (a)
There is a direct link between nutrition and nutrient (n): chất dinh
physical development. dưỡng (vitamins)
24 dairy a sản phẩm từ sữa
Dairy products are always children’s favorite
food.
25 cereal n ngũ cốc
Cereal is good for both gaining and losing weight.
26 sensible a hợp lí = appropriate

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Even children and the elderly should have a

sensible and balanced diet.
27 regularly adv thường xuyên = usually
= frequently
Doing morning Tasks regularly is good for
= on a regular basis
people’s health.
28 push-up n Bài tập chống đẩy
I do push-up every time I go to the gym.
29 weight n cân nặng weigh (v)
Both gaining and losing weight have their own
difficulties.
30 muscle n cơ bắp
Gaining muscles is hard for every new gymer.
31 jogging n chạy bộ chậm jog (v)
Jogging is suitable for the elderly.
32 athlete n vận động viên (điền kinh) athletic (a)
Every athlete has to perform well in the Olympic athletics (n)
in order to get a medal.
33 treadmill n máy chạy bộ
I try to do half an hour’s Task on the treadmill
every morning.

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(nghĩa bóng) công việc đơn điệu

I always want to escape from the treadmill of the
work-eat-sleep life.
34 mineral n khoáng chất
The intake of vitamins and minerals is highly
recommended for children.
35 nutrient n chất dinh dưỡng
Teenagers today often have a lack of essential-
nutrients diet.
36 genetically modified a biến đổi gen = GM foods
# organic
Farmers grow more and more genetically
modified crops to make big profits.
37 suffer v chịu đựng (bệnh)
My grandfather suffered from lung cancer.
38 therapy n liệu pháp chữa trị
Alternative therapies, which do not use any
traditional drugs, have been common recently.
40 first aid n sơ cứu
Every family should have a first-aid kit.

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Phân biệt : fast food - junk food

FAST FOOD JUNK FOOD
Giống - nhanh
- ngon (do hàm lượng dầu, muối, đường, v.v)
- tiện lợi, nhất là cho người bận – người lười (ăn vội để đi làm, bận rộn lười nấu, xem
phim, v.v)
Thời gian chuẩn bị - có thể nhanh rất nhanh, vì đa số được chế biến sẵn
- có thể chậm hơn chút (như salad, (như kẹo, snack, nước ngọt, …)
sushi…)
Hàm lượng dinh dưỡng - có thể tốt, nhiều chất dinh dưỡng, ít calo - không tốt, rất hại, cực ít hoặc không chất
dinh dưỡng, nhiều chất béo
(như salad, sushi, sandwich, v.v)
(như khoai tây chiên, nước ngọt, kẹo,
snacks, hamburger mua sẵn, v.v)
- có thể không tốt do quá chất dinh dưỡng - có thể gây: béo phì, sâu răng, bệnh tim-
(nhiều fast food khá ngậy, béo) gan, thiếu vitamin, v.v)
(như hamburger, pizza, gà rán, v.v)

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Task 1 : Dịch từ Việt sang Anh và từ Anh sang Việt
ạ ầ ố ợ ể ệ ấ ơ
ọ ầ ề ạ ộ ờ ể ộ ơ
ứ ị ự
ộ ế ộ ố ạ ấ ề ấ ưỡ
ấ ố ả ậ ạ ạ ộ ỗ

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ẻ ụ ũ ố ả ẩ ừ ữ
Task 2 : Trả lời câu hỏi sau (Nói/Viết)

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TOPIC 8: THE ENVIRONMENT

TRÁI NGHĨA
1 fossil fuel n năng lượng hóa thạch = coal, gas, oil,
petrol …
A great amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) is
produced when fossil fuels are burned.
2 acid rain n Mưa axít
Acid rain is killing a lot of fish here.
3 global warming n hiện tượng nóng lên toàn cầu
Power generated from fossil fuels causes global
warming.
4 pollutant n chất gây ô nhiễm pollute (v)
Pollutants from factories are destroying the pollution (n)
environment.
5 contaminate v gây ô nhiễm contamination (n) = pollute
Chemicals in every product we use today
contaminate our air and water.
6 severe a nghiêm trọng = serious
= intense
Pollution has been a severe problem in many big
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7 toxic a độc hại = harmful

= detrimental
Alcohol and drugs are toxic.
= poisonous
8 emission n thải ra emit (v) = release
= discharge
The emission of CO2 into the atmosphere leads to
air pollution.
9 effect n ảnh hưởng affect (v) = influence
= impact
Too many CO2 emissions have a negative effect
on the climate.
10 renewable a có khả năng tái tạo # non-renewable
There are many sources of renewable energy such
= alternative
as water, wind and so on.
11 smog n Sương khói (=smoke + fog)
The government makes attemp to reduce the smog
level in Ha Noi.
12 restrict v hạn chế restriction (n) = limit
Fog restricts people’s visibility when they are on
the road.
13 landfill n bãi rác
90% of American rubbish is dumped in landfill
sites.
14 power plant n nhà máy điện = Power station
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engineer.
15 drainpipe n ống dẫn nước
Drainpipe is a part of a house.
16 windmill n cối xay gió
The Netherlands is famous for its windmills.
17 disposal n thải, vứt bỏ
The safe disposal of nuclear waste is a major
problem.
18 bleak a lạnh lẽo, hoang vắng = cold
= harsh
January is often cold and bleak.
mù mịt, đen tối

The future looks bleak for the Vietnamese
education.
19 joint a chung
Joint effort from governments and individuals is
needed to save the environment.
20 unanimous a nhất trí
This solution requires the unanimous agreement of
the local authorities.
21 tide n thủy triều tidal (a)

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Swimmers should beware of strong tides.

22 deal with v xử lí = solve
= cope with
The government should deal with the increasing
= resolve
social crime rate.
= tackle
= address
23 measure n Đo lường
A chain’s weakest link is the measure of its
strength.
giải pháp = solution

Measures should be taken to solve the problem.
24 dispute v, n tranh luận = argue
China still dispute with Vietnam about national
frontiers. (*national frontier = chủ quyền, biên
giới)
25 alleviate v làm nhẹ bớt = reduce
= mitigate
He couldn't prevent her pain, only alleviate it.
There should be some measures to alleviate the
pollution rate.
26 sewage n chất thải = waste
When it rains, the water carries sewage with it into
the river, polluting the water.

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27 temperature n nhiệt độ

Sai Gon’s temperature is always above 30 Celcius
degree.
28 substance n chất
Every product we use every day contains many
toxic chemical substances.
Task 1 : Tìm từ đồng nghĩa với các từ gạch dưới sau

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Task 2 : Điền từ vào chỗ trống

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TOPIC 9: NATURE

TRÁI NGHĨA
1 organism n sinh vật = a living thing
Biology is a subject that provide students with
knowledge about living organisms.
2 species n loài
There are a variety of animal species worldwide.
3 field n sân bóng đá
The boys are playing football on the field.
cánh đồng
The farmers are working on the fields.
4 river n dòng sông
My grandfather often goes to the river to see the
sunset.
5 mountain n núi mountainous (a)
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6 forest n rừng = woods

= jungle
Protecting forests is our responsibility.
7 village n làng
My hometown is a seaside village.
8 coast n bờ biển coastal (a)
We walked along the coast the whole day.
9 lake n hồ
We love to have a picnic by the lake.
10 pond n ao
There are many small ponds in our village.
11 earthquake n động đất
In 2012, Japan suffered from a devastating
earthquake.
12 tsunami n sóng thần = tidal wave
In 2008 Indonesia suffered from a disastrous
tsunami.
13 tornado n lốc xoáy (hình phễu)
Tornado destroys everything that is in its way.
14 typhoon n bão to
The flight is delayed due to a severe typhoon.

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15 deforestation n nạn phá rừng

Deforestation is a major problem in our country.
16 desert n sa mạc
The nights are extremely cold in the desert.
17 volcano n núi lửa volcanic (a)
An active volcano may erupt at any time.
(*erupt (v): phun trào)
18 catastrophe n thiên tai catastrophic (a) = natural disaster
Two months ago, we went through one of the
biggest environmental catastrophes in our history.
19 soil erosion n xói mòn đất erode (v)
Soil erosion is a serious problem caused by
deforestation.
20 exposure n tiếp cận, tiếp xúc expose (v) = contact
Children should be given frequent exposure to the
nature.
21 conservation n sự bảo tồn = preservation
= protection
The government should take action to promote
wildlife conservation.
22 island n đảo
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23 reserve n khu bảo tồn

Many natural reserves are established to protect
endangered species.
24 reservoir n hồ chứa nước
25 forecast v, n dự báo = predict

= expect
Gas cosumption in Vietnam is forecast to increase
= project
in the next 10 years.
26 habitat n môi trường sống inhabit (v)
Wildlife habitat is seriously destroyed by human
activities.
27 Mother Nature n Mẹ thiên nhiên
The one thing human could never do is beat the
Mother Nature.
28 flora n hệ thực vật = plants
God gives us a variety of flora and fauna as a gift.
29 fauna n động vật = animals
Guidelines on how people can help protect flora
and fauna have been published.
30 mammal n động vật có vú
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31 reptile n loài bò sát

The Jurassic was the age of giant reptiles.
32 amphibian n động vật lưỡng cư
Frogs and salamanders are amphibians.
33 insect n côn trùng
For Buddhists, there is no difference between
insects and larger animals.
34 creature n sinh vật
Just because many birds can fly, it does not mean
that all creatures which fly are birds.
35 mushroom n nấm
My favorite food is mushroom.
36 bacteria n Vi khuẩn bacterium (số ít) = microbe
There are both good and bad bacteria in our body.
37 fungus n nấm fungi (số nhiều)
Mushrooms are fungi.
38 stem n thân cây
39 root n rễ cây
40 leaf n lá cây leaves (số nhiều)
41 fertilizer n phân bón

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The prices for farm equipment and fertilizers have

increased dramatically.
42 branch n cành cây
43 seed n hạt
Sunflower seeds are my favorite.
44 prey n con mồi
The young deer are ideal prey for the lion.
45 mating n giao phối ~ courtship
It is the mating season.
46 territory n lãnh thổ = realm
Many lions do whatever it takes to protect their
territories.
47 predator n động vật ăn thịt
I wonder if there is any relationship between
predator and prey.
48 photosynthesis n sự quang hợp
Flora could be dead without photosynthesis.
49 planet n hành tinh
The Earth is the only planet that has life.
50 vegetation n thực vật

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There are no signs of vegetation for miles round.

51 composition n thành phần cấu tạo bên trong be composed of (v)
They are studying the composition of soil.
Task 1: Điền từ thích hợp cho hình ảnh sau:

1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.

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7. 8. 9.
10. 11. 12.

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13. 14. 15.
Task 2 : Điền từ thích hợp vào chỗ trống

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TOPIC 10: IN THE CITY

TRÁI NGHĨA
1 central a vùng trung tâm center (n)
It rains a lot in the central part of the country.
nằm ở khu trung tâm
Our house is very central, so we can easily get to
theaters and cinemas.
2 lane n đường hẻm
My grandparent’ s house is at the end of the lane.
làn đường, làn đua
The swimmer on the lane number five is my best
friend.
3 avenue n đại lộ

There was an accident on Fourth Avenue
yesterday.
4 bridge n cái cầu bridge (v)
I cross Sai Gon bridge to go to school every day.
5 infrastructure n cơ sở hạ tầng
The country is going to upgrade all infrastructure
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6 embassy n đại sứ quán

The US Embassy is located near the city center.
7 dense a dày đặc densely (adv)

Ho Chi Minh City has a dense population because
it is a develop city.
8 hustle and bustle n hối hả và nhộn nhịp = lively (a)
My life became hustle and bustle after I moved to
the city.
9 hectic a bận rộn = busy
= fast
I have experienced a hectic pace of life before I
graduated from university.
10 life expectancy n tuổi thọ
People can extend their life expectancy by
exercising regularly.
11 parking lot n bãi đậu xe

The supermarket parking lot is always crowded on
Sunday.
12 expense n chi phí = cost
= spending
I have been able to cover my living expenses since
= expenditure
I got a part-time job.
13 lively a sống động
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lively animated effects.

14 opportunity n cơ hội = chance
The city offers a variety of employment
opportunities, especially for fresh graduates.
15 walk n tầng lớp xã hội
The city is densely populated with people from all
walks of life.
16 healthcare n chăm sóc sức khoẻ
Babies need special health care for the best
development.
17 facility n cơ sở vật chất, tiện nghi

The university has sufficient facilities for
studying.
18 residential a thuộc về dân cư, nhà ở resident (n)
The residential area was destroyed to make way residence (n)
for a financial tower.
19 dweller n người cư trú, dân cư = resident
= inhabitant
Dwellers of Vinhome Central Park are delighted
because of the opening of Landmark 81.
20 overpopulation n đông dân quá mức
The problem of overpopulation is now a concern
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21 kindergarten n trường mẫu giáo

I applied for a job at a kindergarten near my home.
22 convenience store n cửa hàng tiện lợi convenient (a)
It is not too difficult to find a convenience store in
the city.
23 boutique n cửa hàng thời trang nhỏ
I enjoy shopping jewelery in small boutiques.
24 fancy a xa hoa, đắt tiền = expensive
= costly
She has never been to a fancy restaurant like this.
= luxurious
25 cafeteria n căn-tin = canteen
I and my close friend often gather at the cafeteria.
26 local a địa phương
My brother was no longer studying at a local
school after he graduated from high school.
27 dialect n phong ngữ
My friend found it is challenging to pronounce
English by the influence of the local dialect.
28 authority n thẩm quyền = power
Team leader has the authority to check the
members’ work.
Local authority is the group of people who govern
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29 tunnel n đường hầm

They have maintained the tunnel through the
mountain for 1 month.
30 urban a đô thị # rural
Urban farming has contributed to solving the
problems of the country in the process of
urbanization.
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Task 2 : Trả lời các câu hỏi sau (Nói/Viết)

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TOPIC 11: BUILDINGS

TRÁI NGHĨA
1 tourist attraction n điểm thu hút khách du lịch attract (v)
Saigon has many tourist attractions such as the attractive (a)
Independence Palace, Ben Thanh Market, Duc Ba
Church and so on.
2 spacious a rộng rãi space (n) = large
# narrow
Our apartment is very beautiful and spacious.
# small
3 spectacular a đẹp mắt spectacularly (adv) = beautiful
= magnificent
Landmark 81 is famous for its spectacular
= breath-taking
architecture which rises from the image of
bamboo bundles.
4 significant a đáng kể significantly (adv) = dramatic
Ho Chi Minh City has witnessed a significant = drastic
significance (n)
increase in the number of buildings. = sharp
= considerable
= rapid
5 admission n phí vào cổng admit (v)
Many museums in London do not have admission
fees.
6 exhibition n cuộc triển lãm exhibit (v)
The statues will be on exhibition until the end of
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There is an exhibition of old photographs on next

week.
7 wander v đi dạo vòng quanh
On Saturday, I enjoy wandering around the
Museum of Fine Arts.
8 architecture n kiến trúc architectural (a)
Many tourists to Landmark 81 are attracted by its architect (n)
spectacular architecture.
9 aesthetic a thẩm mỹ
The new building has many aesthetic values.
10 subsidize v trợ cấp, tài trợ subsidy (n) = sponsor

= finance
Governments do not have sufficient funds to
= pay for
subsidize all museums.
11 masterpiece n kiệt tác
Petronas twin tower is a masterpierce of cutting-
edge Malaysian architecture.
12 breakthrough n bước đột phá
The medical center has made a major
breakthrough in cancer research.
13 work n công việc
I have a great deal of work to do at the weekend.
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The museum exhibits many works by Picasso as

well as other modern painters.
14 obsolete a cổ xưa, lỗi thời = antique
= traditional
The architecture of this building is too obselete.
= old-fashioned
# modern
15 broaden v mở rộng broad (a) = widen
= enlarge
The company will broaden the size of the breadth (n)
building.
I want to read more books to broaden my
knowledge.
16 value n giá trị valuable (a)
The value of a building is reflected in the
architecture.
17 skyscraper n toà nhà chọc trời
The landmark 81 is the tallest skyscraper in
Southeast Asia.
18 sculpture n điêu khắc
Sculpture is the favorite art form in my hometown.
19 maintenance n sự duy trì, bảo dưỡng maintain (v)

The maintenance of ancient buildings is absolutely
necessary.
20 demolish v phá huỷ demolishment (n) = destroy

= ruin

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The factory will be demolished next year to make = pull down

way for commercial building.
21 preservation n bảo tồn preserve (v) = conservation

Museums play an important role in cultural
preservation.
22 panoramic a bao quát, toàn cảnh
People can have a panoramic view from the 81st
floor of Landmark 81 – the highest building in
Vietnam.
23 castle n lâu đài
The castle was solidly built in order to fight
against the attack of the enemy.
24 palace n cung điện
She wished she could live in the palace.
25 commercial a thương mại commerce (n)
More and more commercial centers appear in the
city.
26 financial a tài chính finance (v)
Bitexco Financial Tower was built in the center of financially (adv)
District 1.
27 rent v, n thuê ngắn hạn rental (n)
I rent books at the library near the school. renter (n)

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28 lease v, n thuê dài hạn

I have leased this house for 5 years.
Phân biệt: conserve - preserve - reserve

CONSERVE PRESERVE RESERVE
- bảo tồn - bảo vệ khỏi bị phá gìn giữ - bảo quản, không làm đặt chỗ ~ book
huỷ, mai một, hao hụt (dùng nó thay đổi, mai một
tương đương như PRESERVE)
Ex: conserve the endangered Ex: preserve the historical Ex: reserve 2 seats for the show
species, conserve the building, preserve the culture,
environment, conserve the preserve the paintings, preserve
Nghĩa language... the environment ...
- tiết kiệm (năng lượng, tài

nguyên)
Ex: conserve the energy,
conserve electricity
Phát âm: cùng nhấn âm 2 âm /s/ âm /z/ âm /z/

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TOPIC 12: HOMES

TRÁI NGHĨA
1 permanent a lâu dài, thường xuyên # temporary
My sister was able to find a permanent job after
she had graduated from university.
2 chimney n ống khói
Kitchen chimney should be periodically sanitized
once a month.
3 cottage n nhà nhỏ ở nông thôn

I wish to have a small cottage in the country.
4 flat n dãy phòng (trong 1 lầu) , chung cư
I have stayed in the block of flats for four years in
college.
5 apartment n căn hộ
Most apartments in the city center are not
affordable.
6 basement n tầng hầm
The basement of the apartment must be carefully
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7 neighborhood n khu vực sinh sống

Children in the neighborhood often play with each
other at the playground.
8 dormitory n ký túc xá = dorm
The dormitory where my brother lives is very nice
and comfortable.
9 storey n tầng = floor
My house has two storeys.
We live in a two-storey house.
10 domestic a nội địa = national
# foreign
My family is accustomed to using domestic goods.
trong nhà = household

Domestic violence is a serious problem in
Vietnam. (Bạo lực gia đình)
11 household a, n gia đình = family
= domestic
My mother always controls household
expenditures reasonably.
12 refrigerator n tủ lạnh = fridge
Refrigerator is an indispensable thing in the house.
13 furniture n đồ đạc furnish (v)

The furniture in my brother's room was furnished (a)

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completely renovated to prepare for his wedding.
14 cutting-edge a hiện đại = modern

= innovative
My family is equipped with cutting-edge
# traditional
technologies.
15 do up v sửa lại = repair
= decorate
I have them do up the garage doors tomorrow.
16 decorate v trang trí decoration (n)
The living room is nicely decorated with colorful decorative (a)
baloon for my sister’s birthday.
17 insurance n bảo hiểm insure (v)
The travel contract that I purchased last week
included travel insurance.
18 comfort n tiện nghi comfortable (a)
One of my favorite home comforts is the sofa. comfortably (adv)
The hotel offers a high standard of comfort and
service.
19 floor n tầng = storey
Our family members often gather together on the
ground floor at the weekend.
20 oven n lò
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21 microwave n lò vi sóng
I usually use the microwave for cooking.
22 chore n việc nhà = housework
I always do household chores when I have free
time.
23 urban a thành thị # rural
Children will receive good education in urban
areas.
24 rural a nông thôn # urban
The rural life is great for the elderly.
25 carpet n tấm thảm
The carpet in my house has a lot of beautiful
vignette.
26 utensil n dụng cụ
Kitchen utensils should be washed frequently.
27 drawer n ngăn kéo
My desk drawer is securely locked to store highly
confidential documents.
28 accommodation n phòng ở accommodate (v)

Hotel and camping are 2 kinds of accomodation
which many people choose to stay during travel.

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TRÁI NGHĨA
1 memorable a đáng nhớ memory (n) = unforgettable
Taking pictures allows me to capture memorable memorize (v)
moments with my beloved ones.
2 souvenir n quà lưu niệm = memento
I am going to buy some souvenirs for my parents
and friends.
3 journey n hành trình xa
It was a long and difficult journey across the
mountains.
4 cruise n cuộc đi chơi biển
To propose to her, he rented a luxury cruise ship.
5 voyage n chuyến đi chơi xa, đặc biệt là biển hoặc máy bay.
Going on a voyage is so interesting.
6 reservation n sự đặt chỗ trước reserve (v)
I would like to make a reservation for 2 people for
Sunday night, please.
sự e dè, dè dặt
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7 hostel n nhà nghỉ

You can rent a hostel near my house.
8 suite n dãy phòng sang trọng (khách sạn)
I am particularly impressed by a luxury suite of
rooms in this hotel.
9 incident n tai nạn tình cờ, bất ngờ xảy ra
Many Teaching Assistants are needed to prevent
any incidents from happening.
10 aquarium n bể cá
Zoo has many colorful aquariums to attract
travellers.
11 departure n sự khởi hành depart (v)
She postponed her departure to Paris.
12 arrival n sự đến arrive (v) # departure
We apologize for the late arrival of the mail.
13 itinerary n hành trình, lộ trình
My itinerary includes a visit to the Statue of
Liberty.
14 destination n nơi đến
We managed to reach our destination on time.
15 delay v, n trì hoãn

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The flight was delayed for about two hours,

making people annoyed.
Congestion and traffic delays frequently occur at
peak hours. .
16 announcement n sự thông báo announce (v) = notice
= notification
Manager makes a public announcement important
to all employees.
17 representative n người đại diện represent(v)
He is appointed to be a representative of the representation (n)
United Nations.
18 valid a còn hiệu lực validate (v) # invalid
You are required to have a valid passport before
traveling abroad.
đúng, hợp lí
She had valid reasons for not supporting the
proposals.
hợp lệ
A valid password is needed to access this
computer.
19 on holiday đi nghỉ lễ, đi du lịch
We went on holiday together last summer.
20 on business đi công tác

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He is going on business in the USA.

21 peaceful a yên bình peace (n) = serene
= tranquil
My hometown is peaceful, which helps me relax
= quiet
my mind.
22 excursion n tham quan, du ngoạn (chuyến đi ngắn tổ chức cho
1 nhóm người)
Optional excursions include a tour of the ancient
city and a day’s horse-riding.
23 explore v khám phá exploration (n)
The workers explored some precious metals in
mine.
24 guided tour n chuyến tour có hướng dẫn
If someone takes you on a guided tour of a place,
they show you the place and tell you about it.
Phân biệt 1: Voyage - cruise - excursion

voyage cruise excursion
- long journey, by ship - journey in a large ship, visit được nhiều - chuyến đi tham quan ngắn bởi 1 nhóm
nơi người
- mục đích: vui thú VD: excursion to a historical place/tourist
atrraction …
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Phân biệt 2: trip - journey

trip journey
- chuyến đi ngắn, từ nơi A tới nơi B - chuyến đi xa, đi từ nơi A tới nơi B bằng phương tiện nào đó, A và B
cách xa nhau
- mục đích : đi chơi hoặc đi làm/học
VD: the long bus/car journey
- đi rồi về ngay-không lâu - đi lâu, vì khoảng cách xa nên không về ngay được
VD : a day trip, a trip to the mountains, VD: a six-week journey to China
business trip,
field trip (đi điền dã, thực tế)
Thật ra, trong văn nói, ta có thể đồng nhất 2 từ này, nói nhiều thành lệ.
Nhưng sẽ có trường hợp chỉ xài từ “trip”, hoặc chỉ xài từ “journey”. (VD: ta nói “field trip” chứ không phải “field journey” …)
Phân biệt 3: Accident - incident

accident incident
- tai nạn, bất ngờ - sự kiện khó chịu, khác thường
- gây nguy hại tính mạng - không chỉ đơn thuần là tai nạn nguy hại tính mạng
VD : traffic accidents VD : Teaching Assistants are needed to prevent any incidents from
happening to the kids. (có thể có bé la lối, đánh bạn, bắt nạt, …, chứ
không hẳn accident nguy hại tính mạng)

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TOPIC 14: COUNTRIES – CONTINENTS – LANGUAGES

TRÁI NGHĨA
1 the USA / the Nước Mỹ American
United States of
The USA is divided into North America and South
America
America.
2 the UK / the United Vương quốc Anh British = Britain
Kingdom
The UK consists of four countries, namely
England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland.
3 the Philippines Nước Philippines Filipino
Exploring Coron Island in the Philippines will
give you the most unforgettable moments.
4 Switzerland Thụy Sĩ Swiss
Switzerland consists of 26 states.
5 Turkey Thổ Nhĩ Kì Turkish
The climate of Turkey depends on the diverse
topography and latitude.
6 England Nước Anh English
He was born in England.
7 Egypt Ai Cập Egyptian
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8 Greece Hi Lạp Greek

Greece is a country which has a lot of cultural and
historical values.
9 Germany Đức German
Germany defeated Germany 7-1 in World Cup
2014.
10 Denmark Đan Mạch Danish
Danasa cookies are made in Denmark.
11 Norway Na Uy Norwegian
Norway becomes special in our eyes thanks to the
large forest.
12 Sweden Thụy Điển Swedish
Sweden is a contender for the World Cup 2018.
13 linguistics n Ngôn ngữ linguistic (a)
To become an English teacher, you need to
complete the course of English Linguistics.
14 bilingual a hai thứ tiếng
Lan is bilingual in Chinese and English.
15 trilingual a 3 thứ tiếng
It is a trilingual document.
16 multilingual a sử dụng nhiều thứ tiếng

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Studying in a multilingual classroom gives me a

chance to widen my knowledge of various
cultures.
17 mother tongue n tiếng mẹ đẻ = native language
Vietnamese is my mother tongue.
18 proficient a thông thạo proficiency (n) = fluent
= competent
He is proficient in using computers.
19 native a bản địa, bản xứ
To speak English confidently, you should talk
more to native speakers.
20 criteria n tiêu chuẩn
To take part in the competition requires many
criteria.
21 Europe Châu Âu European (a)
Every year, there are many students going abroad
in Europe.
22 Asia Châu Á Asian (a)
Thailand is the largest rice exporter in Asia.
23 the Antarctic Nam Cực = South Pole
During the winter, the Antarctic does not receive
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24 the Arctic Bắc Cực = North Pole

The Arctic is warmer than the Antarctic.

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TOPIC 15: WEATHER

TRÁI NGHĨA
1 humid a ẩm humidity (n) = damp
In winter, the weather in Canada is so humid.
2 breeze v, n gió nhẹ
The breeze is blowing, making many flowers
swing.
3 chilly a lạnh chill (n) = cold
= freezing
I am so scared of the chilly weather.
4 dry a khô ráo # wet
The land I visited last week was dry and fresh.
5 moisture n độ ẩm
You should keep the skin’s moisture balanced to
have a beautiful skin.
6 season n mùa (spring, summer, fall / autumn, winter)
Vietnam only has 2 seasons, namely dry season
and rainy season.
7 torrential rain a mưa nặng hạt = heavy rain
A torrential rain is predicted for tomorrow
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8 changeable a hay thay đổi change (v, n) = unpredictable

The weather is very changeable at this time of
year.
9 temperature n nhiệt độ temperate (a)
The average body temperature is 37 degrees.
10 flood v, n lũ lụt

The government provided food and drink to flood
victims.
11 mild a ấm áp = cozy
Wearing the coat can help you be milder.
12 cloud n Có mây cloudy (a)
The cloud is grey, may be it ‘s going to rain.
13 fog n sương mù foggy (a)
Denser fog leads to poor visibility.
14 tropical a nhiệt đới
Vietnam has a tropical climate.
15 mood n tâm trạng moody (a)
It depends on my mood and my workload.
16 dramatically a nhanh, sâu sắc, nhiều dramatic (a) = significantly
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The proportion of people using the Internet in = considerably

Turkey increased dramatically last year.
Task 1: Tìm từ đồng nghĩa với các từ sau
Task 2: Trả lời câu hỏi (Nói/Viết)

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TOPIC 16: ARTS & MEDIA

TRÁI NGHĨA
1 orchestra n dàn nhạc
She plays the flute in the school orchestra.
2 choir n đội hợp xướng trong nhà thờ
Mary is a member of the church choir.
3 concert n buổi hòa nhạc
Sơn Tùng MTP organized his own concert called
Ambition.
4 the press n báo chí = newspapers
= magazines
There was no mention of the incident in the
national press.
giới báo chí = journalists
= reporters
He was surrounded by the press, and thus was late
for the party.
5 audience n khán giả, thính giả
Millions of audiences yelled with happiness when
Quang Hải scored a winning goal.
6 spectator n khán giả trường quay (cuộc thi đấu, biểu diễn…)
Jame is an enthusiastic football spectator.

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7 graphics n Hình ảnh picture

This game has good graphics.
8 social network n mạng xã hội = social networking
sites
Facebook is one of the most popular social
networks.
9 current affairs n sự kiện thế giới gần đây = current events
= global issues
Young people are not aware of current affairs as
they are preoccupied with their heavy workloads.
10 mass media n phương tiện truyền thông đại chúng
There are various kinds of mass media such as
newspapers, magazines, radio and television.
11 literary a văn chương, có tính văn học literature (n)
This is often found in many literary works. (= tác literal (a)
phẩm văn học)
12 authentic a đúng, xác thực, thật = accurate
= precise
We need to check if the information on this
= real
website is authentic or not before reaching a
= genuine
conclusion.
# inauthentic
13 accessible a có thể tiếp cận được access (v,n)
Internet connection should be made accessible to
remote areas.
14 communication n phương tiện truyền thông, giao tiếp communicate (v)

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There are various means of communication in communicative (a)

society.
15 widespread a lan khắp nơi

The news about Trường Giang – Nhã Phương
wedding is widespread in all means of
communication.
16 interaction n sự tương tác interactive (a) = collaboration
= cooperative
The interaction between teachers and students interact (v)
should be strongly emphasized in the classroom.
17 upheaval n sự phát triển = development
= advance
Technological upheavals lead to significant
changes in education.
18 touch-sensitive a cảm ứng = touch-on
Smartphones now all have touch-sensitive screens.
19 critical a quan trọng = important
= crucial
Entertainment plays a critical role in our life.
= fundamental
= indispensable
= vital
= essential
= integral
nghiêm trọng = serious

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His health is now in a critical condition. = dangerous

20 role n phần, vai trò = part
Arts play an important role in children’s
intellectual development.
21 well-informed a có kiến thức, hiểu biết = knowledgeable
= aware
Customers should be well-informed about the
range, quality, and cost of the products.
22 double-edged sword n dao 2 lưỡi
Intelligence is a double-edged sword.
22 available a có sẵn availability (a)
Tickets are always available at the box office.
23 genre n loại = category
= type
There are different genres of music.
= kind
24 taste n sở thích, thị hiếu
She has a special taste for fashion.
25 popularity n tính đại chúng, phổ biến popular (a)
Sơn Tùng’s songs are growing in popularity.
26 musical instrument n nhạc cụ
Guitars are my favorite musical instrument.
27 catchy a bắt tai, hay = attractive
= interesting

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What I am impressed by this song is its catchy = amazing

tunes.
28 copyright n bản quyền, quyên tác giả = patent
Sơn Tùng owns the copyright on Lạc Trôi song.
29 subscription n sự mua dài hạn (báo chí) subscribe (v) = payment
I have monthly magazine subscription.
30 a massive hit n bài hit, bài nhạc đình đám, phổ biến
‘Lạc Trôi’ was a massive hit last year.
31 duet n somg ca
Taylor Swift did a duet with one of the spectators
in his concert.
32 artist n nghệ sĩ
Bruno Mars was awarded the best artist of the
year.
33 impressive a ấn tượng impression (n) = amazing
= great
She was very impressive in the interview with the impress (v)
press.
34 captivate v thu hút, quyến rũ
Her sexy outfit captivates my attention.
35 creative a sáng tạo creativity (n) = original
= imaginative
People working in communications are highly create (v)
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creative.
36 character n nhân vật trong truyện/phim = figure
Cúc Tịnh Y is one of my favorite drama
characters.
37 visual a thuộc thị giác, có thể nhìn thấy = graphic
The visual effects in this movie captivate my
attention.
38 describe v diễn tả, cho là, coi là description (n) = define
= explain
Jame describes himself as a strong man. descriptive (n)
39 viewing figure n lượt xem
This website has high viewing figures, especially
during prime time.
40 successive a liên tục, liên tiếp. succession (n) = consecutive
She won 5 successive awards in one night.
Task 1: Dịch từ Việt sang Anh :

ạ ộ ọ ộ ọ ườ ắ ắ ượ ự ệ ờ ế ư ũ ể
ưỡ
ộ ấ ớ ấ ễ ẽ ậ ượ ề ượ

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ạ ụ ạ ệ ấ ắ
ộ ệ ứ ả ạ ậ ướ
ệ ĩ ấ ậ ượ ả ụ
ộ ấ ợ ủ ạ ầ ể ẩ
ườ ủ
ấ ạ ặ ệ
ả ộ ạ ạ ườ
ậ ượ ề ựủ ộ ắ ả ướ

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TOPIC 17: MARKETING

TRÁI NGHĨA
1 competitive a cạnh tranh competition (n)
Only qualified people could survive in the highly competitiveness (n)
competitive job market.
compete (v)
2 market n thị trường
There are various kinds of markets for different
customers.
3 attract v thu hút attraction (n) = appeal to
This company’s marketing strategy has attracted attractive (a)
many buyers and investors.
4 productive a sản xuất nhiều product (n) = effective
= efficient
The main factor contributed to the company’s productivity (n)
≠ unproductive
success is the highly productive products.
produce (v)
5 yield v sinh lợi = produce
Having learned the effective way to grow coffee
trees, this farm has yielded a lot money for the
planters.
6 brochure n sách mỏng nhỏ dùng cho quảng cáo
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7 leaflet n tờ rơi
Many milk tea shops hired people to distribute
leaflets around the school in order to introduce their
shops to the students.
8 demand n đòi hỏi, yêu cầu, nhu cầu demand (v) = need
= request
The higher the demand, the higher the cost.
9 establish v thành lập establishment (n) = set up
The Facebook was established in February, 2004. = open
10 enterprise n công ty, xí nghiệp
If the organization is a charitable enterprise, it is
free from tax worldwide.
11 term n thời hạn
Every US president has a 4 year–term administering
the country.
12 representative n đại diện representation (n)
He was chosen to be the representative of the represent (v)
company to attend the meeting in Singapore.
13 specific a cụ thể specification (n) = particular
Some products are only available for specific ≠ general (a)
specify (v)
customers.
specifically (adv)
14 consider v cân nhắc consideration (n) = contemplate
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before doing anything.

15 vary v thay đổi variation (n) = modify
= change
The customers’s demand varies from time to time.
= alter
16 strategy n chiến lược strategic (a)
The marketing strategy of a company determines its
own future.
17 demonstrate v trình bày demonstration (n) = show
= express
An idea should be demonstrated in detail so that demonstrative (a)
= present
everyone can understand and support it.
18 offer v, n đề nghị
The President sent him a very profitable offer, and
that is why he accepted.
19 risk n nguy cơ risky (a)
Ignoring the risks, the company suffered a debt with
10 milllion dollars and bankrupted.
20 questionnaire n bảng câu hỏi
The enterprise used questionnaire in order to collect
comments from the customers about their new
products.
21 catalogue n Many companies provide a catalogue which is a
way to show customers different kinds of their
products.
22 methodology n phương pháp = method

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Recent modification in the methodology has

brought huge profits to the enterprise.
24 poll n khảo sát = survey
We're carrying out a poll to find out what people
think about same-sex marriage.
25 statistic n thống kê statistically (adv)
Based on the statistics, it is clear that the
productivity of manual workers has been risen.
26 percentage n tỉ lệ phần trăm per cent (n) = proportion
The line graph compares the percentage of Internet
users in 3 different countries during a decade.
27 figure n số liệu figurative (a)
The figure for Mexico increased over the period.
người, nhân vật
Describe a historical figure you admire.
28 merchandise n hàng hóa = goods
= item
The merchandise needs to be well maintained, or
= product
else they will be corrupted.
29 recruitment n tuyển dụng recruit (v)
The recruitment for new, skilled employees is recruiter (n)
expected to increase the company’s productivity.
30 regulation n quy định regular (a) = rules

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The rules and regulations must be strictly followed. regulate (v)

31 policy n chính sách
The government’s policy on education not only
brings no positive effect but also wastes the
national budget.
32 database n cơ sở dữ liệu
A password is needed in order to access the
database.
33 market share n thị phần
The company has increased its market share.
34 entrepreneur n doanh nhân ( bắt đầu từ khởi nghiệp ) entrepreneurship (n)
Jack Ma is a wise entrepreneur who was successful
in building a public limited company and earned
billions of dollars from it.
35 need v, n nhu cầu = demand
= desire
The customers’s need is the most important thing to
consider about if you want your product to be sold
widely.
36 desire v, n khao khát, mong muốn
He has desired to be an astronaut since he was a
kid.
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Task 2: Đặt câu với các từ sau:
Task 3: Trả lời câu hỏi sau (Nói / Viết):

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TOPIC 18: ADVERTISING

TRÁI NGHĨA
1 advertisement n quảng cáo advertise (v) = ad
= advert
She looked through the job advertisements on the
paper.
2 commercial n quảng cáo thương mại
This TV show has a lot of commercial breaks.
3 abundant a dồi dào, phong phú abundance (n) = plentiful
= many
Our country has abundant resources, which is a great
= various
opportunity to develop our industry.
4 accomplish v hoàn thành = achieve
= obtain
He accomplished his own dream, which is to become
= attain
a successful businessman.
= reach
= complete
= fulfill
5 come up with v đưa ra = think of
= produce
The government needs to come up with a solution to
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6 time-consuming a đòi hỏi nhiều thời gian, tốn thời gian # time-saving
Dealing with the world’s pollution is a difficult and
time-consuming task.
7 prime time n thời điểm nhiều người xem tivi trong ngày = peak time
= peak viewing time
Many TV commercials are always shown during
prime time.
8 endorsement n sự tán thành, ủng hộ endorse (v) = support
= approval
The endorsement of my family encouraged me to
work diligently and become successful like today.
9 brand loyalty n sự trung thành của khách hàng đối với thương hiệu loyal (a)
The brand loyalty is created from a person’s interests
towards the company’s products.
10 viral a lan truyền nhanh qua Internet
The video went viral only after a few days.
11 target audience n khán giả mục tiêu
The target audience of this TV show is children
since it has many colorful, funny characters.
12 objective n mục tiêu object (n) = goal, aim
The streamer’s objective is to reach 500000
subscriber this month.
13 budget n ngân sách
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budget effectively.
14 recommendation n đề cử, tiến cử recommend (v) = suggestion
= advice
I bought this book on Katie’s recommendation.
15 word-of-mouth a truyền miệng
The gossip is spread by word-of-mouth.
16 ethical a luân lý, đạo đức ethics (n) = moral
The ethical standard of society made homosexual
love become difficult.
17 conform to v gắn bó, tuân thủ = adhere to
= comply with
We must conform to the process if we want the robot
= stick to
to function normally.
= abide by
18 label v, n nhãn hiệu (n) , dán nhãn (v) = tag (v,n)
The label is often pasted under the product in
supermarket.
19 pioneer n người đi đầu
He is one of the pioneers of modern science.

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Task : Trả lời các câu hỏi sau (Nói/Viết)

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TOPIC 19: MONEY MATTERS
WORDS MEANING & EXAMPLES FAMILY ĐỒNG NGHĨA /

WORDS TRÁI NGHĨA
1 cash n tiền mặt
I prefer to pay in cash rather than by credit card.
2 invest v đầu tư investment (n)
A considerable amount of money was invested in the investor (n)
Landmark 81 construction.
3 credit card n thẻ tín dụng
Most of the wealthy families use credit card for payment
because it is more convenient.
4 check / cheque n séc
The court sent me a check as a compensation.
5 annual a hằng năm = yearly

An annual tax is required to pay for any citizen.
6 tuition fee n học phí
She has to find a part-time job to pay for her tuition fee.
7 living cost n chi phí sinh hoạt
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8 poverty n nghèo, bần poor (a) # wealth

# affluence
The poverty rate increased as the result of the
government’s obsolete policy.
9 interest rate n lãi suất
The interest rates have risen by 1% in the bank.
10 deposit v, n tiền đặt cọc
You need to leave some money as a deposit to register for
this curriculum.
11 in advance adv đặt trước
The ticket price will be lower if you book it in advance.
12 voucher n phiếu giảm giá
Using the voucher in this shop, you will have a 20%
discount for anything you buy here.
13 expenditure n tiền chi trả = spending
I have to cut down my expenditure because of the fact that
I am running out of money.
14 purchase v mua = buy
Would you like to purchase this refrigerator ? We are
having a special discount for certain customers.
15 income n thu nhập
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16 bank statement n thống kê của tài khoản ngân hàng

The bank statement shows that I owed them $240.
17 account n tài khoản
An account is necessary for you to gain access to these
information.
18 confidential a giữ kín, bí mật = secret
Your account’s password needs to be confidential.
19 secure a an toàn, được bảo vệ security (n) = protected
Your bank account are kept secure from hackers.
20 debt n khoản nợ
He successfully paid off his debts in two years.
21 owe v nợ
I owe her $10.
22 lend v cho vay/ mượn # borrow
I can lend you 10$ but remember to return it as soon as
possible.
23 payment n trả tiền pay (v)
You can afford a monthly payment for the car.
24 capital n khoản tiền lớn
We've put £20,000 capital into the business,

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25 revenue n lợi tức ( của chính phủ qua thuế hoặc của công ty qua kinh
doanh )
Apple Inc revenue stroke a new record last month.
26 profit n lợi nhuận = money
She made a lot of profit from her business.
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TOPIC 20: SHAPES

TRÁI NGHĨA
1 oval a, n hình trái xoan, có hình trái xoan, bầu dục
She has an oval face.
2 square a, n hình vuông
The pyramid had a square chamber.
vuông (đơn vị)
This area is 10,000 square kilometers. (10,000
km2)
quảng trường
The Times Square is not far from our home.
3 rectangular a có hình chữ nhật rectangle (n)
A special gift is in that rectangular box.
4 triangular a có hình tam giác triangle (n)
The Bermuda Triangle is triangular.
5 pyramid n kim tự tháp
I saw a pyramid of tomatoes at a food stall.
6 circular a có hình tròn circle (n)
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7 curved a cong curve (n)
My smart TV has a curved screen.
8 dimension n chiều, kích thước dimensional (a)
What is the dimension of this I-shaped beam?
9 width n chiều rộng wide (a) = breadth
# length
The carpet is available in various widths. widen (v)
10 length n chiều dài long (a)
This room is twice the length of the kitchen. lengthen (v)
11 depth n chiều sâu deep (a)
They dug down to a depth of two meters. deepen (v)
12 mass n khối lượng massive (a)
Let’s calculate the mass of a planet.
13 height n chiều cao high (a)
What is the height of this high-rise building?

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Task: Điền từ thích hợp cho các hình sau:

1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
7. 8. 9.

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TOPIC 21: EQUIPMENT & TOOLS

TRÁI NGHĨA
1 helmet n nón bảo hiểm
To ensure your safety, please wear a helmet when
riding a bike.
2 light a, n ánh sáng
Light of lamps helps people to work at night.
nhẹ, không nặng
This device is light enough for me to carry.
3 cassette n băng cát-sét

Cassette players were very popular in the past.
4 chip n con chíp
Tiny chips play an important role in laptops
efficiency.
5 necessity n sự cần thiết, thiết yếu necessary (a)
The Internet has become a basic necessity like food
or air in our life.
6 digital a kỹ thuật số
Digital Marketing is an economic trend.

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7 gadget n đồ dùng, thiết bị (nhỏ) = small device

An egg beater is an indispensable kitchen gadget
for every household.
8 device n thiết bị devise (v)
If your device is connected to the internet, the
whole world is on your hand.
9 brake n thắng xe
The car crashed after its brakes failed.
10 wheel n bánh xe
What means of transport has 4 wheels and flies ?
11 backpack n Đồ mang sau lưng

Make sure your backpack is not too heavy as you
are required to walk for long distances.
12 kickstand n chân chống

Kickstand is made of metal to allow the bike to be
kept upright without leaning against another object.
13 portable a xách tay = handy

Portable laptop was invented for busy commuters.
14 convenient a tiện lợi convenience (n) # inconvenient
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towns.
15 safety n an toàn safe (a)

Safety regulations must be strictly followed to
avoid any unexpected accidents.
16 break down v hư hỏng (xe, thiết bị … )
My car suddenly broke down on the highway.
17 appliance n đồ gia dụng

The house is well equipped with up-to-date
household appliances.
Phân biệt: equipment - device - gadget

equipment device gadget
- thiết bị máy móc nói chung, - 1 đồ vật hoặc 1 loại máy, đếm được - thiết bị nhỏ, đếm được
không đếm được
VD: electrical device, mobile device, VD: pocket-sized gadget
- 1 bộ vật dụng cần thiết để phục wireless device
vụ mục đích nào đó
VD : farm equipment, kitchen
equipment…

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Task: Điền từ thích hợp vào chỗ trống

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TOPIC 22: EXPRESSIONS & TIME

TRÁI NGHĨA
1 midday n trưa = noon
Most people here eat their midday meal in the
cafeteria.
2 fortnight n 2 tuần = 2 weeks
We spent the last fortnight in Đà Nẵng city.
3 decade n thập kỷ = 10 years
This decade began badly for us.
4 century n thế kỷ = 100 years
The chart compares the percentage of senior
citizens during a century.
5 millennium n thiên niên kỷ millennial (a, n) = 1,000 years
How did you celebrate the millennium ?
6 gap year n năm trống, năm bảo lưu = a year off
My parents objected to my taking a gap year.
7 full-time a toàn thời gian # part-time
Her full-time job makes her unable to further her
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8 part-time a bán thời gian # full-time

She works part-time as a Teaching Assistant at
one of the most famous English centers.
TOPIC 23: MATERIALS

TRÁI NGHĨA
1 fur n lông thú
Some species are endangered, because they are
hunted for their fur.
2 metal n kim loại
The doors are made of metal.
3 steel n thép
The iron and steel industry has been booming for
the past few years.
4 rubber n cao su
Teachers can use a rubber ball to attract the
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5 cement n xi măng
I am studying about how to make cement in the
wild.
6 leather n da
This leather wallet is sold at a reasonable price.
7 glass n thủy tinh

Whose glass bottle is this ?
8 concrete n bê tông
Concrete is an important construction material
used in buildings or bridges.
9 wax n sáp
The wax statues in Bà Nà Hills are impressive as
they look exactly like a real human being.
10 stone n đá
Most of the houses are built of stones.
11 textile n vải dệt = fabric

She’s always wanted to work in the textile
industry.
12 cotton n vải cô-tông

The shirts are 100% pure cotton.

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13 wool n len
Remember to put on a wool sweater on these cold
days.
14 wood n gỗ
All the furniture in the Northern Vietnamese
households is made of wood.
15 glue n keo
All you will need is a sharp knife and a tube of
glue.
16 silver n bạc
I’d prefer this silver plate.
17 gold n vàng
I am wondering whether I should buy that gold
plate.
18 feather n lông chim

You will need the chicken’s feathers to produce it.
19 synthetic a nhân tạo = artificial

= man-made
Synthetic fabrics play an important role in clothes
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20 waterproof a chống thấm = water-resistant

A waterproof jacket is recommended in this rainy
season.
21 fade v phai màu / biến mất dần

He was wearing faded blue jeans.
22 plastic n nhựa
Plastic bottles should be recycled rather than
thrown at landfill sites.
23 fibre n xơ sợi
Synthetic fibres may be used in the manufacturing
process.

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Task 1: Những đồ vật sau được làm từ nguyên liệu/nhiên liệu gì ?

1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.

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7. 8. 9.
10. 11. 12.

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Task 2: Dịch từ Việt sang Anh và từ Anh sang Việt

ượ ở
ỗ ầ ụ ơ
ượ ế ạ ừ
ố ệ ạ ủ ề ố ượ ướ

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Task 3: Trả lời câu hỏi sau (Nói/Viết)

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TOPIC 24: RATING & QUALITIES

TRÁI NGHĨA
1 expensive a đắt, mắc # cheap
# affordable
This shirt is too expensive for me.
2 reasonable a giá cả hợp lí, phải chăng = affordable

Cellphones made in China are sold at a reasonable
price.
3 satisfactory a đạt yêu cầu # unsatisfactory
=acceptable
Your academic performance is satisfactory but not
outstanding.
4 dangerous a nguy hiểm danger (n) # safe

= hazardous
These little tigers look dangerous, but they are endanger (v)
very friendly towards tourists.
5 quality n chất lượng
Consumers need to be able to distinguish high-
quality products from poor quality ones.
6 satisfied a hài lòng satisfaction (n) = pleased
= contented
The teacher was satisfied with the students’
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7 disappointed a thất vọng disappoint (v) = upset

= depressed
She failed the exam, which made her parents
disappointed.
8 upset v, a khó chịu vì buồn / lo
It upset him that nobody had told him about it.
She was upset that he had left without saying

goodbye.
9 efficient a hiệu quả efficiency (n) = effective

= productive
Efficient machines minimize the amount of work
humans have to do.
10 luxurious a sang trọng luxury (n)

We spent a luxurious weekend at a country hotel.
11 recommended a đề xuất recommend (v) = suggested
It is highly recommended the government should recommendation (n)
take action to protect the environment.

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Task: Điền từ thích hợp cho các hình sau:

1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
7. 8. 9.

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TOPIC 25: COMMON VERBS

TRÁI NGHĨA
1 train huẩn luyện, đào tạo well-trained (a)
We are trying to train our dog to sit.
She trained as a flight attendant.
2 develop phát triển developed (a) = grow
= advance
The working environment here is a great way for developing (a)
= improve
her to develop her skills such as communication
developer (n)
and problem-solving skills.
development (n)
3 collect thu thập collection (n) = gather
We are collecting stamps for our collection. collector (n)
collective (a)
4 supervise giám sát supervision (n) = oversee
He is in charge of supervising other workers on supervisor (n)
the construction site.
5 mark đánh dấu marked (a)
The teacher marked her absent.
The film marked a milestone in the history of
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cho điểm
I spend at least six hours a week marking.
6 edit biên tập edition (n) = correct
I am editing a book for publishing. editor (n)
7 revise chỉnh sửa lại revision (n) = change
= modify
They will have to revise her qualifications for the
= alter
job.
= adjust
ôn lại = review
I guess I do not have sufficient time to revise for
the exam.
8 exhibit trưng bày exhibition (n) = display
= show
People have different views about whether
museums should exhibit artworks from other parts
of the world.
9 donate quyên góp donation (n) = contribute
He donated thousands of dollars to charity.
10 register đăng kí registration (n) = apply for
She registered a seat in the environmental
seminar.
11 submit nộp = hand in
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Monday.
12 support hỗ trợ supporter (n) = help
= aid
He wants to make as much money as possible to supportive (a)
support his family.
13 hunt săn bắn hunting (n) = chase
Lions sometimes prefer to hunt alone. hunter (n)
tìm kiếm = search

I spent many months hunting for a job.
14 persuade thuyết phục persuasion (n) = convince
I try to persuade my parents to let me go out at persuasive (n)
night.
15 concentrate tập trung concentration (n) = focus on
= pay attention to
I am concentrating on building my career.
16 discuss bàn luận discussion (n) = talk about
We are discussing the effects of pollution on the
environment.
17 suggest đề nghị suggestion (n) = recommend
It is suggested that students should pay the full
cost of their tertiary education.
18 arrange sắp xếp arrangement (n) = organize

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He was arranging the table when we came.

19 immigrate di cư đến immigrant (n) = move
They immigrated to the USA in search of a better immigration (n)
life in 1997.
20 touch chạm
To activate this machine, just touch the screen.
21 separate chia cách separation (n) = divide into
We are separated from each other by our parents. separated (a)
22 confirm xác nhận confirmation (n) = verify
Please confirm your registration for this course by
the end of this week.
23 grind nghiền grinder (n) = crush
They’re grinding coffee for drinking. ground (V3)
24 reject loại bỏ rejection (n) = refuse
= turn down
We rejected her idea of buying a new machine.
25 facilitate làm cho dễ dàng facility (n) = ease
= promote
These newly designed robots are able to facilitate
our business.
25 exist tồn tại existence (n) = be alive
Do you believe ghosts exist? existent (a)

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Task 1: Nối từ cột A với từ thích hợp ở cột B

A B

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Task 2: Thay thế các từ gạch dưới bằng từ đồng nghĩa

ả ế
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TOPIC 26: COMMON ADJECTIVES

TRÁI NGHĨA
1 energetic a năng động energize (v) = active
= lively
He is an energetic young man. energy (n)
= vibrant
# passive
2 social a liên quan đến xã hội sociable (adj) # anti-social
Team sports help to develop a child's social skills. socialize (v)
society (n)
socialism (n)
3 ancient a cổ xưa, cổ kính = very old

# modern
Some of the well-known philosophers of ancient
# contemporary
Greece were Plato and Socrates.
4 classical a cổ điển ≠ modern
Classical and modern ballet are both very
fascinating to me.
5 necessary a cần thiết necessitate (v) = essential
= vital
She has the qualities necessary to be a teacher. necessity (n)
= inevitable
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= fundamental
= important
≠ inessential = non-
essential
≠ dispensable
6 fantastic a tuyệt vời = exciting
= fabulous
We had a fantastic meal in the restaurant last
= terrific
night.
= excellent
= great
= brilliant
= awesome
= epic
= enormous
= amazing
7 comfortable a thoải mái comfort (v, n) = pleasant
# uncomfortable
The bed is very comfortable.
8 suitable a phù hợp suit (v) = appropriate

= fit
This programme is not suitable for children. suitability (n)
= right
= apt
# inappropriate
# unsuitable
9 voluntary a tình nguyện volunteer (n, v) ≠ involuntary
≠ mandatory
She does voluntary work for the organization
= optional
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10 mandatory a bắt buộc = compulsory

= obligatory
It is mandatory for students to wear uniform.
= required
≠ optional
11 vast a lớn = huge
= enormous
A vast majority of students choose to major in
= immense
Information Technology.
= massive
= great
# tiny
# small
12 extinct a tuyệt chủng, không còn hoạt động hay tồn tại extinction (n)
Animal species were becoming gradually extinct
due to illegal hunting.
13 endangered a đang bị đe dọa endanger (v) = in danger
= in jeopardy
The government should conserve endangered
= at risk
animal species.
= at stake
= under threat of
14 vulnerable a dễ bị tổn thương = susceptible
= prone
Old people are particularly vulnerable to the flu.
15 optimistic a lạc quan optimist (n) = positive
# pessimistic
She's not very optimistic about the outcome of the optimism (n)
= negative
talks.
16 practical a thực tế practice (v,n) = realistic
= pragmatic
Part-time jobs give students a chance to gain a lot
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of practical experience. # theoretical

# impractical
17 knowledgeable a hiểu biết knowledge (n) = well-informed
= learned
She is very knowledgeable about plants.
= erudite
≠ ignorant
18 flexible a linh hoạt flexibility (n) = dynamic
Flexible working hours make employees more
productive.
19 dynamic a tràn đầy năng lượng và ý tưởng = energetic
= enthusiastic
We need a dynamic leader to lead us.
= zealous
= flexible
liên tục đổi thay
The situation is dynamic and may change at any = changing
time.
20 Western a thuộc về phía tây west (n, adv)
In Western Europe, a seven- to eight-hour
working day is about the average.
21 intensive a chuyên sâu intense (a) = thorough
= in-depth
New employees usually are required to join two intensity (n)
= detailed
weeks of intensive training.
intensify (v) = meticulous
23 tranquil a bình yên tranquility (n) = serene

= peaceful
She led a tranquil life in the country.
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= quaint
= idyllic
24 various a đa dạng variety (n) = diverse
= different
She took the job for various reasons.
= distinct
25 familiar a quen thuộc familiarity (n) ≠ strange
He's a familiar figure in the neighborhood. familiarize (v)
The man is familiar to me.
I am not familiar with your language.
26 sensitive a nhạy cảm sensitivity (n)
Sex education and birth control are sensitive sensitiveness (n)
issues.
27 similar a giống nhau similarity (n) ≠ different

My father and I have similar views on politics.
28 identical a giống nhau, không phân biệt được = similar
# different
I have three identical red dresses.
Identical twins do not necessarily have the same
personalities.
29 adjustable a có thể điều chỉnh adjust (v)
The height of this bike can be adjustable. adjustment (n)
30 administrative a thuộc về quản lí, hành chính administration (n) = admin = executive
For further support, please head to the

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Administrative Office. administer (v)

31 abstract a trừu tượng # concrete
In IELTS Speaking Part 3, you will be asked
about many abstract topics such as social changes.
32 conventional a thông thường = orthodox
= traditional
His serious disease cannot be cured by
≠ unconventional
conventional medicine.
≠ unorthodox
truyền thống
My kid was taught to read many conventional
methods that are not commonly used today.
33 tricky a thách thức, khó khăn = difficult
= challenging
Gathering those items can be a very tricky
= hard
process.
34 exotic a độc lạ = distinct
= unique
I like exotic fruits, like mangoes and papayas.
= unusual
= bizarre

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Task 1: Loại bỏ từ khác biệt so với các từ còn lại
Task 2: Chọn đáp án đúng nhất

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TOPIC 27: MONTHS OF THE YEAR

TRÁI NGHĨA
1 January Tháng 1
We moved house in January.
2 February Tháng 2
My boyfriend’s birthday is in February.
3 March Tháng 3
I am hoping to travel to the US next March.
4 April Tháng 4
April Fool’s Day takes place on April 1st.
5 May Tháng 5
May is my favorite month of the year.
6 June Tháng 6
Last June, we had a lot of rain.
7 July Tháng 7
The US Independence Day is celebrated on July 4
and is often known as "the Fourth of July".
8 August Tháng 8
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9 September Tháng 9
School starts on September 3rd.
10 October Tháng 10.
Halloween takes place on 31 October when
children dress in special clothes and people try to
frighten each other
11 November Tháng 11
We broke up last November.
12 December Tháng 12
I have to wait until December to see my idol.
13 leap year n năm nhuận
Leap year is a year that happens every four years
and has an extra day on 29 February.
14 annual a hàng năm = yearly
= every year
The graph compares the annual consumption of
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TOPIC 28: DAYS OF THE WEEK

TRÁI NGHĨA
1 Monday Thứ 2
We have to be there on Monday morning.
2 Tuesday Thứ 3
Where were you last Tuesday?
3 Wednesday Thứ 4
The work has to be finished by next Wednesday.
4 Thursday Thứ 5
We always meet on Thursdays.
5 Friday Thứ 6
Our next meeting is on the 5th, which is a Friday.
6 Saturday Thứ 7
I have worked the last three Saturdays.
7 Sunday Chủ nhật
Sunday is my favourite day of the week.
8 weekday n ngày trong tuần
The centre is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on
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9 weekend n cuối tuần

They usually go water-surfing at weekends.
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TOPIC 29: OTHER WORDS

TRÁI NGHĨA
1 sufficient a đủ , vừa đủ, đầy đủ sufficiency (n) = adequate
= enough
Students should be provided with a sufficient
# insufficient
amount of theoretical knowledge.
# inadequate
2 Substantial a đáng kể, lớn, nhiều (số lượng) = considerable
= significant
There are substantial differences between the two
= large
age groups.
= enormous
được xây một cách vững chắc và lớn = strongly builts

I can see a street of substantial villas. = solid
3 Dialogue n hội thoại = conversation

This book includes some interesting dialogues for
English learners.
cuộc thảo luận giữa đại biểu của 2 nhóm để giải = discussion
quyết vấn đề
They are holding a dialogue about artificial
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4 status n địa vị pháp lí, xã hội = position

You are allowed to take this course, regardless of
your social status.
tình trạng
She updated her Facebook status to ‘single’.
5 analysis n sự phân tích analyse (v)
Researchers are required to conduct an in-depth analyst (n)
analysis before reaching a conclusion.
analytical (a)
6 individual a, n có tính cá biệt, đặc thù, dành cho cá nhân, khác lạ individualist (n) = distinctive
(adj) = characteristic
individualistic (a)
She possesses a highly individual style of writing
individualism (n)
which fascinates me many times. (=distinctive)
1 cá nhân = person
Each individual will receive a name card. ≠ joint
( individual effort
>< joint effort)
7 inhabitant n dân cư inhabit (v) = resident
= dweller
Many inhabitants in the city want to escape the
hustle and bustle of the city life.
8 guarantee v, n đảm bảo, bảo hành = assurance
= warranty

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My phone has a two-year guarantee.

This fireproof material will guarantee the safety of
the house against fire.
9 entrance v, n lối vào enter (v) ≠ exit
I will wait right at the entrance to the school.
đầu vào
Vietnam has merged high school graduation and
university entrance exam for 2 years.
10 warning n, a lời cảnh báo, đe dọa warn (v) = caution
The 9-11 event is a warning about terrorism.
11 satellite n vệ tinh
We can predict the weather more accurately
thanks to a weather satellite.
12 decision n quyết định decide (v)
He is really bad at making decisions. decision-making (n)
decisive (a)
13 attitude n thái độ, ý kiến về ai đó
One’s positive attitude contributes greatly to the
success of a person.
14 recipient n người nhận (giải thưởng, nội tạng…) ≠ donor
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more likely to receive the lungs.

Marie Curie was the first female recipient to
receive the Nobel prize.
15 personal a thuộc về cá nhân person (a)
My personal view is that corporal punishment personalize (v)
should not be used in schools.
16 senior a, n chỉ người lớn tuổi hơn, chức vụ cao hay có nhiều = older
kinh nghiệm
He was a senior employee in this company.
Người lớn tuổi = the elderly

The number of senior citizens has risen in Japan in # youngster
recent years. # the young
# the youth
17 driving license n bằng lái

driver’s license I need to check your driving license.
18 prize v, n giải thưởng prize (v) = award
The first prize is an Iphone X.
19 process v, n quá trình
Manufacturing process of glass and glass product
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20 lunar a thuộc về mặt trăng ≠ solar

I hope you have a happy Lunar New Year!
21 straight a, adv thẳng = honest
= frank
She has straight black hair.
# dishonest
một cách thẳng thắn, gọn gàng và sạch sẽ
You need to need to make things straight when
breaking up with someone. (adv)
liên tiếp = consecutive
The team has had five straight wins. (a)

22 welfare n lợi ích, phúc lợi xã hội
A social welfare program helps to reduce poverty.
23 community n cộng đồng
Criminals committing petty crimes are usually
ordered to do community service as a punishment.
24 evolution n sự tiến hóa evolutionary (adj) = development
= advance
Darwin's Theory of Evolution was very evolve (v)
= progress
controversial when it was first published.
25 revolutionary a thuộc về cách mạng, thay đổi lớn revolution (n) = great
= significant
We have experienced many revolutionary
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advances in medicine in this century. revolutionize (v)

26 simultaneously adv đồng thời simultaneous (a) = at the same time
You are able to improve listening and reading simultaneity (n)
skills simultaneously.
27 spontaneously adv ngẫu nhiên spontaneous (a) = randomly
We spontaneously started to dance hearing the spontaneity (n)
music.
28 procedure n thủ tục, quy trình
Doctors have to strictly follow medical
procedures.
29 permission n sự cho phép Permit (v)
People need to have permission to enter the
building.
30 sustainable a bền vững sustain (v) ≠ unsustainable
Governments need to find a way to have a more sustainability (n)
sustainable economic growth.
31 draft v, n bản nháp
Remember to send me a final draft of this by the
end of next week.
32 punishment n hình phạt punish (v)
Children are scared of corporal punishment.

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33 manuscript n bản thảo, bản viết tay

The manuscript of the book is expensive.
34 cover letter n thư xin việc
You need to send a cover(ing) letter and a CV to
the following address.
35 acquaintance n người quen acquaint (v)
He's just a business acquaintance.
Task 2: Hoàn thành puzzle sau: *Across = ngang / **Down = dọc

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TOPIC 30: COMMON PHRASES

TRÁI NGHĨA
1 according to theo như
Everything went according to plan.
According to Mr.X, the global temperature has
been rising dramatically.
2 in terms of xét về mặt nào đó = regarding
= in regard to
The table compares 4 underground systems in
terms of opening date, length and passenger
numbers.
3 fail to + V1 v thất bại # succeed
# managed
She failed to get into art college.
4 be intended for được dành cho = be for
= be aimed at
The book is intended for children.
5 major in sth v học chuyên ngành major (n)
She majored in History at Stanford.
6 on behalf of thay mặt, đại diện = representing
On behalf of the department, I would like to thank
you all.

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7 apologize to sb for sth v xin lỗi ai đó về việc gì đó apology (n)
I apologized to my mother for breaking the vase.
8 live up to v thỏa mãn được kì vọng của ai đó = come up to
= match
He failed to live up to his parents' expectations.
9 raise taxes v tâng thuế # cut taxes
People have different views about whether the
government should raise taxes in order to pay for
public services.
10 take part in v tham gia = participate (in)
= join in
Many young girls took part in the singing contest.
11 in association with cùng với associate (v) = together with
= in collaboration
This event was organized in association with a associated (a) = connected
with
local orphanage.
= in cooperation
with
12 so as to để, nhằm mục đích = in order to
= to
I study hard so as to pass the exam.
= so that (S + can)
13 as far as The bleak moorland stretched on all sides as far as
the eye could see.
As far as I am concerned, you can do what you
like.
As far as we knew, there was no cause for
concern.

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She's doing fine as far as French is concerned, it's

her German I'm worried about.
I wouldn't go as/so far as to say that he's a liar.
That's the truth, in so/as far as I know it.
14 provide sb with sth v cung cấp provision (n)
He provided us with a lot of useful information.
15 from now on từ bây giờ
From now on, I will never stop trying.
16 so far cho đến bây giờ, trong mức độ nhất định = thus far
= up to this point
My business has made a lot of profit so far.
= up to now
17 under no dưới bất cứ trường hợp nào
circumstances
Under no circumstances should you marry him.
18 otherwise ngược lại = or else
Get up now, otherwise you will miss the bus.
19 at short notice trong thời gian ngắn = in a short period of
time
This was the best room we could get at such short
notice.
20 in addition to sth ngoài ra = besides, as well as,
apart from, moreover
In addition to these arrangements, extra
ambulances will be on duty until midnight.

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21 be considered (to be) đươc xem như là = be regarded as

This award is considered (to be) a great honour.
22 regardless of bất chấp, mặc kệ = despite
= in spite of
The club welcomes all new members regardless of
= notwithstanding
age.
23 apart from ngoại trừ, ngoài ra = except for
= in addition to, as
Apart from their house in London, they also have
well as, moreover,
a villa in Spain.
besides,…
Task 1: Dịch từ Việt sang Anh và từ Anh sang Việt

ỗ ỡ ắ ủ
ệ ộ ầ
ủ ẽ ế
ạ ọ ấ ỹ ề ệ

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ấ ượ ư ườ ụ ữ ẹ ấ ế ớ

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TOPIC 1: HOBBIES
Task 1:
1. skateboarding 9. photography
2. ice-skating 10. racing
3. skiing 11. chess
4. diving 12. gardening
5. painting 13. goggles
6. cycling 14. ice hockey
7. water-surfing 15. carve
8. parachuting
Task 2:
1. take up 6. interest
2. perseverance , determination 7. antiques
3. pleasure 8. extreme
4. recreational 9. refresh
5. collecting , hard 10. racing , pressure

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TOPIC 2: SUBJECTS
Task 1:
1. theoretical 6. Politics
2. scientific 7. vocational
3. overwhelmed 8. professionals
4. management 9. acquire , theory
5. intensive 10. economic
Task 2:
1. – acquire knowledge in both theory and practice
– vocational skills
– helpful to my future job
– nice teachers & friends  build more relationships
– interactive learning environment
2. – too many assignments and deadlines

– overwhelmed
– too much theoretical knowledge
–…
3. tự làm

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TOPIC 3: STUDYING AT SCHOOLS / UNIVERSITIES

Task 1:
1. facilities 6. interactive
2. graduated 7. access
3. attention 8. discrimination
4. absent 9. experiments
5. assessment 10. performance
Task 2:
1. illiteracy 6. attend
2. supervisor 7. reference
3. affordable 8. researchers
4. undergraduate 9. qualifications
5. admissions
Task 3:
1. Many students are becoming (increasingly) sedentary due to an overwhelming amount of homework.
2. Tertiary education should be accessible to every person.
3. My teacher is my role model.
4. Some adults are illiterate.
5. They have made a lot of progress throughout the course.
6. We attend the same school.
7. Our academic performance is often assessed at the end of each month.

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TOPIC 4: WORK & JOBS

Task 1:
1. experience , cover 8. prospects
2. lucrative 9. contribute
3. position 10. expert
4. shift 11. negotiating
5. Secretary 12. craftsman
6. tasks 13 eligible
7. satisfied 14. swipe card
Task 2: tự làm

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TOPIC 5: WORKPLACES
Task 1:
1. internship 7. challenging
2. mentally 8. applied
3. charge 9. cooperation
4. employment 10. long-lasting
5. realized 11. reward
6. staff 12. capable
Task 2:
1. is able to do / is capable of doing
2. co-workers
3. challenging
4. in charge of
5. are well-informed about
6. hires
7. is physically demanding
8. your cooperation

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TOPIC 6: TRANSPORTATION
Task 1:
1. Traffic congestion frequently occurs at peak hours.
2. Underground railway system attracts many passengers.
3. To protect the environment, we should switch to public transport.
4. I think public transport such as bus is rather time-consuming.
5. Bikes are a means of transport which are economical and environment-friendly.
6. Pollution in the city results from / is caused by exhaust fumes.
7. We need to raise the public awareness of pollution.
8. Students usually go / commute to school by bus.
9. Many people choose buses because of their cheap fare and safety.
10. Today’s vehicles use 2 kinds of fuel: petrol and diesel.
Task 2:
1. Yes, bus – cheap and convenient
– safe
– environment-friendly
– school : too far from home

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2. bus – cheap fare

– safety – high frequencies
3. Yes. – protect the environment

– save energy
– fewer exhaust fumes
– less traffic congestion
TOPIC 7: HEALTH
Task 1:
1. You need sensible eating habits to be more productive.
2. Cô ấy bị bệnh tim và qua đời ít năm sau đó.
3. Tôi thường chạy bộ để tăng sức khỏe thể chất lẫn tinh thần.
4. Thiền là chìa khóa đến sự tịnh tâm.
5. Students need to participate in many extra-curricular activities to be more active.

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6. Bạn thích thực phẩm biển đổi gen hay thực phẩm hữu cơ hơn?
7. Vận động viên phải tập luyện cường độ cao để tăng cường sức chịu đựng.
8. A healthy diet should provide many nutrients.
9. She wants to lose weight, so she runs on the treadmill every morning.
10. Children should consume cereals and dairy products.
Task 2: tự làm
TOPIC 8: THE ENVIRONMENT

Task 1:
1. measures 6. impact / influence
2. debated 7. joint effort
3. solved / resolved / coped with / tackled / address 8. release
4. release 9. Fossil fuels
5. contaminated 10. limit

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Task 2:
1. temperature 4. toxic / poisonous / harmful / detrimental
2. renewable 5. Measures
3. landfill 6. Pollutant
Task 3:
1. Yes, severe – air pollution : exhaust fumes , toxic gas emissions, landfill sites
– water pollution: chemical substances, sewage
– has a negative effect on people’s health
– contributes to the global warming
2. tự làm
TOPIC 9: NATURE
Task 1:
1. photosynthesis 4. root
2. mushroom 5. fertilizer
3. deforestation 6. prey – predator

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7. insect 12. tsunami

8. mammal 13. volcanic eruption
9. reptile 14. desert
10. amphibian 15. soil erosion
11. earthquake
Task 2:
1. exposure 6. habitat
2. planet 7. conservation
3. disasters , earhquake , tsunami , typhoon 8. organism
4. vegetation 9. composition
5. forecast 10. creature
TOPIC 10: IN THE CITY

Task 1:
1. infrastructure 4. dweller / inhabitant / resident
2. convenience store 5. dialect
3. hustle and bustle 6. overpopulation

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7. authority 9. opportunity
8. life expectancy 10. boutique
Task 2:
1. HCM – như thế nào ? ( to/nhỏ , ở đâu )
– ở đó có gì ? có gì thú vị ?
2. – modern infrastructure
– hustle and bustle  not bored
– employment opportunities
– ….
3. It has changed dramatically/significantly/drastically.

– modern infrastructure: wider roads, more bridges and public transport
– more skyscrapers functioning as shopping malls / commercial centers.
– more employment opportunities  competitive  literacy rate has increased

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TOPIC 11: BUILDINGS

Task 1:
1. spacious 6. Commercial
2. architecture 7. broaden
3. financial 8. exhibition
4. maintenance 9. attractions
5. preserve 10. breakthroughs
Task 2:
1. historic – historical + cultural values
– remind of the past
– witness ups and downs of the history
– preserve the culture
– be prouder of our ancestors and culture
modern – modern architecture

– modern facilities
– safer
– offer more spectacular view + more asthetic values
2. tự làm

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TOPIC 12: HOMES

Task 1:
1. refrigerator 6. cutting-edge 11. accommodation
2. drawer 7. apartment 12. decorated
3. urban 8. chimney 13. comfortable
4. chores 9. furniture 14. insurance
5. neighborhood 10. permanent
Task 2:
1. – cutting-edge technologies
– spacious , many rooms , garden …
– nicely decorated with ____
– offer home comforts ____
– many childhood memories
2. house – xem ý ở trên
apartment – modern , safe
– have spectacular view
– have access to : pools , gyms , convenience stores, shopping centers.
3. tự làm

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TOPIC 13: TRAVEL

Task 1:
1. reservation 5. journey
2. voyage 6. itinerary
3. excursion 7. representative
4. cruise 8. incidents
Task 2:
1. – take photographs to capture memorable moments as well as share with family and friends
– explore beautiful places to widen knowledge
– make new friends
–…
2. group: – go on guided tours

– have memorable moments with family and friends
– establish long-term relationships with many people
– save money
alone: – do things at my own pace

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– meet new people

– peaceful
– my own itinerary
– time to reflect
Task 3: tự làm
TOPIC 14: COUNTRIES – CONTINENTS – LANGUAGES

Task 1:
1. bilingual 6. Asia
2. multilingual 7. proficiency
3. native 8. mother tongue
4. criteria 9. Linguistics
5. European 10. Arctic
Task 2:
1. Yes – travel to many places in the world
– communicate with native speakers
– broaden knowledge of different cultures
2. beneficial

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TOPIC 15: WEATHER

Task 1:
1. torrential rain
2. breeze
3. dry
4. humid
5. fog
6. chilly
7. flood
8. temperate
9. dramatically / drastically
10. mild
Task 2:
1. mild – feel comfortable
– not worried about clothes
– beneficial to the growth of plants and flowers
2. stay at home – watch TV, listen to music, relax, spend time with family …
go outside – go jogging in the park, picnic, go swimming …

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TOPIC 16: ARTS & MEDIA

Task 1:
1. Social network plays an important role in society. It keeps people well-informed about current affairs.
2. The latest blockbuster has many eminent actors, so this movie will receive high viewing figures.
3. Musical instruments have catchy tunes.
4. This movie captivates my attention because of special visual effects and funny characters.
5. He is the only artist to receive 4 successive Grammy awards this year.
6. One disadvantage of online newspapers is that we need to check if the information is authentic or not.
7. 1,000 people subscribed to my Youtube channel last night.
8. She has a special taste in music.
9. Describe a massive hit you usually listen to.
10. This song receives widespread support throughout the country.
Task 2:
1. printed – authentic, reliable source of information
– collect interesting articles
online – convenient
– quickly well-informed about current affairs
– a wide source of information
2. tự làm

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TOPIC 17: MARKETING

Task 1:
1. percentage 5. wanted
2. particular 6. effective
3. regulations 7. regarded as
4. alter / modify / adjust 8. goods / products / items
Task 2: Tham khảo

1. They are likely to run a risk of losing their business if they do not alter their strategies.
Smoking can increase the risk of heart disease.
I am afraid of taking risks.
Due to widespread deforestation, natural habitat is being put at risk.
2. The companies are trying to meet the customer’s demands.
There has been an increasingly high demand for organic foods these days.
3. She quit her job for no particular reason.
4. She turned down their offers of work for no particular reason.
Task 3: tự làm

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TOPIC 18: ADVERTISING

1. come up with creative ideas
good services
viral advertisements
….
2. visually attracting
Aim to target audience
….
3. tự làm
TOPIC 19: MONEY MATTERS

Task 1:
1. b 6. c
2. a 7. a
3. c 8. d
4. b 9. a
5. a 10. c

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Task 2:
1. Thông tin này bảo mật cao.
2. Họ chi tiêu hầu hết ngân sách của mình vào chỗ ở.
3. Em nợ anh một lời xin lỗi.
4. Lãi suất tăng được 1%.
5. Cô ấy sống với thu nhập ít ỏi và khó có thể thanh toán hóa đơn.
6. Họ mua nhà với giá 1 triệu đô.
7. Nhà hàng khuyến khích bạn nên đặt bàn trước và đặt cọc $100.
8. Đừng cho hắn mượn tiền nha. Hắn đang nợ ngập đầu.
9. Mở 1 quán cà phê cần vốn mạnh.
10. Giúp giảm nghèo ở các nước đang phát triển cũng giúp giảm ô nhiễm môi trường.

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TOPIC 20: SHAPES
1. oval 6. triangle / triangular

2. pyramid 7. curved
3. rectangle / rectangular 8. height
4. circle / circular 9. width
5. square
TOPIC 21: EQUIPMENT & TOOLS
1. brake 6. backpack
2. helmet 7. portable
3. broke 8. necessity
4. devices 9. appliances
5. convenient 10. gadgets

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TOPIC 23: MATERIALS

Task 1:
1. rubber 7. glass
2. wood 8. wool
3. plastic 9. feather
4. gold 10. metal
5. cotton 11. concrete / cement
6. steel 12. leather
Task 2:
1. This wool sweater was made in Australia.
2. I prefer that oval wooden table.
3. This robot was made of steel.
4. Mẹ tôi đã từng bán thảm cô-tông tròn.
5. Vải sợi tổng hợp, như là nylon và polyester, được sản xuất từ chất hóa học.
6. Vải sợi tự nhiên, như là cô-tông, lụa và len, được làm từ xơ sợi có nguồn gốc động và thực vật.
7. Cục gôm cao su hình chữ nhật đó là của tôi đấy.
8. Most Samsung smartphones are waterproof.
Task 3: tự làm

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TOPIC 24: RATING & QUALITIES
1. expensive 6. reasonable
2. dangerous 7. disappointed
3. satisfactory / satisfied 8. efficient / effective / productive
4. upset 9. recommended
5. luxurious
TOPIC 25: COMMON VERBS

Task 1:
1. h 7. f
2. g 8. e
3. b 9. d
4. c 10. j
5. a 11. k
6. i

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Task 2:
1. discuss 6. persuade
2. the well-trained staff 7. immigrated
3. pay attention to / concentrate on 8. separates
4. display / show 9. support
5. rejected 10. exist
TOPIC 26: COMMON ADJECTIVES

Task 1:
1. theoretical
2. beautiful
3. impressive
4. surprising
5. different
6. identical

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7. bad
8. optional
9. passive
10. unusual
Task 2:
1. c 6. a
2. b 7. c
3. b 8. b
4. a 9. a
5. d 10. b

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TOPIC 29: OTHER WORDS
TOPIC 30: OTHER PHRASES

Task 1:
1. She apologized to me for breaking my eyeglasses.
2. According to Mr.Will, the global temperature is increasing dramatically.
3. Biểu đồ so sánh 4 hệ thống tàu điện ngầm về ngày thành lập, độ dài và số lượng hành khách.
4. The government is going to raise taxes next year.
5. Universities should provide students with vocational skills.
6. Khóa học này dành cho sinh viên hệ Cử nhân / sinh viên chưa tốt nghiệp.

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7. Tôi đã đọc được 40 trang cuốn sách này.

8. She is considered (to be) the most beautiful woman in the world.
She is regarded as the most beautiful woman in the world.
9. Câu lạc bộ đón tiếp tất cả thành viên mới, bất kể tuổi tác và giới tính.
10. Các bài hát của cô ấy không thu hút được người nghe.
Task 2:
1. so as to / in order to
2. In addition to
3. regarding / in regard to
4. considered to be
5. I major in
6. live up to
7. Apart from
8. Representing
9. in association with
10. Despite

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TỪ VỰNG TIẾNG ANH

Cộng đồng Anh ngữ Super Heroes

Topic 2. SUBJECTS ..................................................................................................................................................... 11

Topic 3. STUDYING AT SCHOOLS / UNIVERSITIES .......................................................................................... 16

Topic 4. WORK & JOBS ............................................................................................................................................ 24

Topic 5. WORKPLACES ............................................................................................................................................ 30

Topic 6. TRANSPORTATION ................................................................................................................................... 36

Topic 7. HEALTH ........................................................................................................................................................ 41

Topic 8. THE ENVIRONMENT ................................................................................................................................ 50

Topic 9. NATURE ........................................................................................................................................................ 57

Topic 10. IN THE CITY ................................................................................................................................................ 66

Topic 11. BUILDINGS .................................................................................................................................................. 72

Topic 12. HOMES .......................................................................................................................................................... 78

Topic 13. TRAVEL ........................................................................................................................................................ 84

Topic 14. COUNTRIES – CONTINENT – LANGUAGES ....................................................................................... 91

Topic 15. WEATHER .................................................................................................................................................... 96

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Topic 16. ARTS & MEDIA ........................................................................................................................................... 99

Topic 17. MARKETING ............................................................................................................................................. 106

Topic 18. ADVERTISING ........................................................................................................................................... 113

Topic 19. MONEY MATTERS ................................................................................................................................... 117

Topic 20. SHAPES ....................................................................................................................................................... 123

Topic 21. EQUIPMENT & TOOLS ........................................................................................................................... 127

Topic 22. EXPRESSIONS & TIME ........................................................................................................................... 131

Topic 23. MATERIALS ............................................................................................................................................... 132

Topic 24. RATING & QUALITIES ........................................................................................................................... 140

Topic 25. COMMON VERBS ..................................................................................................................................... 143

Topic 26. COMMON ADJECTIVES ......................................................................................................................... 149

Topic 27. MONTHS OF THE YEAR ......................................................................................................................... 157

Topic 28. DAYS OF THE WEEK ............................................................................................................................... 159

Topic 29. OTHER WORDS ........................................................................................................................................ 161

Topic 30. COMMON PHRASES ................................................................................................................................ 169

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WORDS MEANING & EXAMPLES FAMILY WORDS ĐỒNG NGHĨA /

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He has taken up playing guitar.

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10. 11. 12.

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13. 14. 15.

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WORDS MEANING & EXAMPLES FAMILY WORDS ĐỒNG NGHĨA /

[đếm được] công ty = company

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6 management n quản lí manage (v) = control

10 theoretical a thuộc về lí thuyết theory (n) = academic

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Twice has recently acquired a good knowledge of Understand

13 politics n chính trị political (a)

14 psychology n tâm lí học psychologist (n)

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