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Tiêu đề Cambridge IELTS 14
Trường học Cambridge Assessment English
Chuyên ngành English Language Test Preparation
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CAMBRIDGE IELTS 14I. TEST 1LISTENING1. Section 1: Crime Report Form•Resident ˈrɛzɪdənt (noun). cư dânHe is a resident of the United States•Nationality ˌnæʃəˈnæləti (noun). quốc tịchShe has British nationality.•Antique ænˈtik (adj). cổ xưaThis antique car is over 55 years old•Interior ɪnˈtɪriər (adj). phía bên trong, thuộc về bên trong (ngôi nhà)The cars interior design is very impressive•Furniture ˈfɜrnɪʧər (noun). nội thấtWe need to buy some new furniture.•Riverside ˈrɪvərˌsaɪd (adj). kế bên dòng sôngThey’ve built a new building on the riverside.•Compartment kəmˈpɑrtmənt (noun). ngănHe found an empty firstclass compartment.•Account əˈkaʊnt (noun). tài khoản ngân hàngI have a bank account.•Suspect ˈsʌˌspɛkt (noun). nghi phạmHe is the suspect in the case.•Blond blɑnd (adj). tóc vàng óngShe had long blonde hair.•run off rʌn ɔf (verb). lập tức rời điShe ran off the airport•Slim slɪm (adj). mảnh khảnhShe is tall and slim.•Allocate ˈæləˌkeɪt (verb). phân phối, chia phầnWe allocate tasks for each member•reference number ˈrɛfərəns ˈnʌmbər (noun). số tham chiếuThe invoice has reference number•Digit ˈdɪʤət (noun). chữ sốThe number 345 contains three digits.

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CAMBRIDGE IELTS 14

I TEST 1-LISTENING

1 Section 1: Crime Report Form

 Resident /ˈrɛzɪdənt/ (noun) cư dân

 He is a resident of the United States

 Nationality /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/ (noun) quốc tịch

 She has British nationality

 Antique /ænˈtik/ (adj) cổ xưa

 This antique car is over 55 years old

 Interior /ɪnˈtɪriər/ (adj) phía bên trong, thuộc về bên trong (ngôi nhà)

 The car's interior design is very impressive

 Furniture /ˈfɜrnɪʧər/ (noun) nội thất

 We need to buy some new furniture

 Riverside /ˈrɪvərˌsaɪd/ (adj) kế bên dòng sông

 They’ve built a new building on the riverside

 Compartment /kəmˈpɑrtmənt/ (noun) ngăn

 He found an empty first-class compartment

 Account /əˈkaʊnt/ (noun) tài khoản ngân hàng

 I have a bank account

 Suspect /ˈsʌˌspɛkt/ (noun) nghi phạm

 He is the suspect in the case

 Blond /blɑnd/ (adj) tóc vàng óng

 She had long blonde hair

 run off /rʌn ɔf/ (verb) lập tức rời đi

 She ran off the airport

 Slim /slɪm/ (adj) mảnh khảnh

 She is tall and slim

 Allocate /ˈæləˌkeɪt/ (verb) phân phối, chia phần

 We allocate tasks for each member

 reference number /ˈrɛfərəns ˈnʌmbər/ (noun) số tham chiếu

 The invoice has reference number

 Digit /ˈdɪʤət/ (noun) chữ số

 The number 345 contains three digits

2 Section 2: Induction Talk For New Apprentices

 Apprenticeship / əˈprɛntəˌsʃɪp/ (noun) cuộc thực tập

 She has apprenticeship at a factory

 Colleague /ˈkɑlig/ (noun) đồng nghiệp

 I love my colleagues

 Approachable /əˈproʊʧəbəl/ (adj) thân thiện

 Although she's famous, she's very approachable

 make an effort /meɪk ən ˈɛfərt/ (verb) nỗ lực

 I make an effort to do the work

 Mentor /ˈmɛnˌtɔr/ (noun) người hướng dẫn

 He was a mentor to many employees

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 Identify /aɪˈdɛntəˌfaɪ/ (verb) nhận biết

 Even the smallest baby can identify its mother by her voice

 Ambition /æmˈbɪʃən/ (noun) hoài bão, khát vọng

 Her ambition was to become a doctor

 Timetable /ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl/ (noun) thời gian biểu

 We have a new timetable each term

 Progress /ˈprɑˌgrɛs/ (noun) quá trình phát triển

 We can see the technological progress over the past few years

 Probationary /proʊˈbeɪʃəˌnɛri/ (adj) thuộc vềthời gian thử việc

 Probationary employees still receive salary

 Eligible /ˈɛləʤəbəl/ (adj) phù hợp

 Only people over 18 are eligible to vote

 Circumstance /ˈsɜrkəmˌstæns/ (noun) trường hợp

 I know I can trust her in any circumstance

 Assume /əˈsum/ (verb) cho rằng

 He assumed that such a beautiful house was worth $200,000

 Automatically /ˌɔtəˈmætɪkli/ (adv) một cách tự động

 The system switches off automatically

 Permit /ˈpɜrˌmɪt/ (verb) cho phép

 Visitors are not permitted to take photographs

 Confusion /kənˈfjuʒən/ (noun) sự mơ hồ

 They have a lot of confusion about the new policy

 Book /bʊk/ (verb) đặt

 He booked tickets for his trip to New York

 Valuable /ˈvæljəbəl/ (adj) có giá trị

 The diamond is very valuable

 take something up /teɪk ˈsʌmθɪŋ ʌp/ (verb) đảm nhiệm

 He will take up his duties next week

 dress code /drɛs koʊd/ (noun) quy định về trang phục

 The company has a strict dress code

 Practical /ˈpræktəkəl/ (adj) mang tính thực tế

 He offered her some practical advice

 high heels /haɪ hilz/ (noun) giày cao gót

 She always wears high heels

 Preferable /ˈprɛfərəbəl/ (adj) được thích hơn, hợp hơn

 He finds country life preferable to living in the city

 Subsidise /ˈsʌb.sə.daɪz/ (verb) trợ cấp

 The families are subsidized by the government

 Introduce /ˌɪntrəˈdus/ (verb) đưa ra

 He introduced me as a new member of the company

 Unhygienic /ˌʌn.haɪˈdʒen.ɪk/ (adj) không hợp vệ sinh

 The kitchen looked unhygienic

3 Section 3: Cities Built By The Sea

 Urban /ˈɜrbən/ (adj) thuộc về đô thị

 The urban life is amazing

 Planning /ˈplænɪŋ/ (noun) sự quy hoạch

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 They have planning for this area

 Structure /ˈstrʌkʧər/ (noun) bố cục

 The building has a complex structure

 Glad /glæd/ (adj) vui

 She was glad when the meeting was over

 Relevant /ˈrɛləvənt/ (adj) có liên quan

 That is a relevant anwser

 Coast /koʊst/ (noun) bờ biển, đường bờ biển

 They live near the coast

 Realise /ˈriː.ə.laɪz/ (verb) nhận ra

 She realizes her mistake

 Agriculture /ˈægrɪˌkʌlʧər/ (noun) nền nông nghiệp

 50% of the country’s population depends on agriculture

 Pollutant /pəˈlutənt/ (noun) chất gây ô nhiễm

 Pollutants such as sulphur dioxide or CFCs are harmful

 Discharge /dɪsˈʧɑrʤ/ (verb) đổ ra

 The company discharges a lot of waste into the river

 Downstream /ˈdaʊnˈstrim/ (adv) xuôi dòng

 They live downstream

 drainage channel /ˈdreɪnəʤ ˈʧænəl/ (noun) hệ thống cống thoát nước

 A lot of cities in the world have installed drainage channels

 drain away the water /dreɪn əˈweɪ ðə ˈwɔtər/ (verb) dẫn nước đi chỗ khác

 The wastewater would be drained away

 Sensible /ˈsɛnsəbəl/ (adj) hợp lý, thực dụng

 I think that's a very sensible idea

 take into account /teɪk ˈɪntu əˈkaʊnt/ (verb) đưa vào dự tính, tính tới

 He takes into account the pricing, service and location when opening his business

 Aim /eɪm/ (verb) nhắm tới

 Don't try to aim for perfection

 Disposing /dɪˈspoʊzɪŋ/ (noun) sự xả thải, sự vứt bỏ

 The disposing of toilet paper into the toilet is not accepted

 Flooding /ˈflʌdɪŋ/ (noun) sự ngập lụt

 There will be heavy rain with flooding in some areas

 Prevention /priˈvɛnʃən/ (noun) sự ngăn chặn

 Covid 19 prevention must be viewed as a priority

 Replace /ˌriˈpleɪs/ (verb) thay thế

 Teachers will never be replaced by computers in the classroom

 Ecosystem /ˈikoʊˌsɪstəm/ (noun) hệ sinh thái

 Pollution can have negative effects on the ecosystem

 Environmentalist /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəlɪst/ (noun) nhà môi trường học

 Environmentalists are working to improve the quality of our lakes and rivers

 abide by /əˈbaɪd baɪ/ (verb) tôn trọng, giữ, tuân theo, chịu theo; trung thành với

 You'll have to abide by the rules of the company

 Establish /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/ (verb) thành lập, tạo thành

 Dang Le Nguyen Vu established Trung Nguyen Coffee Company

 Background /ˈbækˌgraʊnd/ (noun) bối cảnh, lai lịch

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 This is the background of Elon Musk

 Handout /ˈhænˌdaʊt/ (noun) bản ghi chú

 He gave the handouts to his teammates

 deal with /dil wɪð/ (verb) giải quyết

 We find ways to deal with the problem

 Implication /ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃən/ (noun) sự dính líu, ảnh hưởng

 What are the implications of the new law?

 Audience /ˈɑdiəns/ (noun) khán giả, thính giả

 The audiences are very excited because of their idol

4 Section 4: Marine Renewable Energy (Ocean Energy)

 Rapidly /ˈræpədli/ (adv) một cách nhanh chóng

 VinMart is expanding rapidly

 Expand /ɪkˈspænd/ (verb) mở rộng, phát triển

 Mc.Donald has expanded their stores globally

 fossil fuel /ˈfɑsəl ˈfjuəl/ (noun) nhiên liệu hóa thạch

 Burning fossil fuels is a reason for air pollution

 Eventually /ɪˈvɛnʧəwəli/ (adv) cuối cùng, suy cho cùng

 Our flight eventually left five hours late

 Derive /dəˈraɪv/ (verb) lấy được từ

 The new drug is derived from fish oil

 Harness /ˈhɑrnəs/ (verb) Khai thác để sản xuất điện (một con sông, một thác nước )

 They try to harness the power of the sun

 Category /ˈkætəˌgɔri/ (noun) loại

 There are four categories of accommodation

 Thermal /ˈθɜrməl/ (adj) thuộc về nhiệt

 Thermal energy is produced by a rise in temperature

 Harvest /ˈhɑrvəst/ (verb) thu hoạch, thu

 Farmers are extremely busy when they harvest

 come up with /kʌm ʌp wɪð/ (verb) nghĩ ra ý tưởng

 She came up with a new idea for increasing sales

 Efficient /ɪˈfɪʃənt/ (adj) hiệu quả

 This is simply the most efficient way to do it

 Standstill /ˈstændˌstɪl/ (noun) sự dừng lại, sự bế tắc

 The roadworks brought the traffic to a standstill

 Generate /ˈʤɛnəˌreɪt/ (verb) tạo ra

 The wind turbines are used to generate electricity

 Onshore /ˈɑnˌʃɔr/ (adj) Ở trên hoặc ở gần bờ (biển)

 The windfarms are onshore

 Reservoir /ˈrɛzəˌvwɑr/ (noun) bể chứa nước nhân tạo

 This is a beautiful reservoir

 Offshore /ˈɔfˈʃɔr/ (adj) ngoài khơi, xa bờ

 The wind was blowing offshore

 Erratic /ɪˈrætɪk/ (adj) thất thường

 The weather becomes more erratic

 Drawback /ˈdrɔˌbæk/ (noun) bất lợi, khuyết điểm

 The main drawback to it is the cost

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 Sediment /ˈsɛdəmənt/ (noun) cặn, sạn

 Sediment is a naturally occurring material

 Predictable /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/ (adj) có thể tiên đoán được

 In March and April, the weather is much less predictable

 Tidal /ˈtaɪdəl/ (noun) thuộc thủy triều

 Tidal energy is a renewable energy

 Lagoon /ləˈgun/ (noun) phá(có thể tham khảo địa danh Phá Tam Giang)

 We loved to go swimming in the lagoon

 Shelter /ˈʃɛltər/ (verb) che chở, bao bọc, bao phủ

 Human beings need food, clothing and shelter

 Rush /rʌʃ/ (verb) chảy mạnh, chảy xiết

 The water rushed in through the hole

 Breakwater /ˈbreɪˌkwɔtər/ (noun) đê chắn sóng

 Breakwaters are built near the coasts

 Operate /ˈɑpəˌreɪt/ (verb) hoạt động

 Solar panels can only operate in sunlight

 Emission /ɪˈmɪʃən/ (noun) khí thải

 CO2 emission is worrying

 Maintenance /ˈmeɪntənəns/ (noun) sự bảo trì, bảo dưỡng

 The school pays for the maintenance of the buildings

 Estimate /ˈɛstəmət/ (verb) ước lượng, ước chừng

 I need to estimate the time needed for tasks

 Component /kəmˈpoʊnənt/ (noun) bộ phận thành phần

 Nitrogen is the main component of air

 Migration /maɪˈgreɪʃən/ (noun) sự di cư

 It was one of the largest migrations in US history

II TEST 1-READING

1 Passage 1: The Importance Of Children's Play

 Creativity /ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvəti/ (noun) sự sáng tạo

Ex: Creativity and originality are more important than technical skill

 Aware /əˈweər/ (adj) Có nhận thức

Ex: They suddenly became aware of people looking at them

 Fantasy /ˈfæntəsi/ (noun) Sự giả tưởng

Ex: He spoke of his childhood fantasies about becoming a famous football player

 Capacity /kəˈpæsəti/ (noun) khả năng

Ex: She has an enormous capacity for hard work

 Repercussion /ˌriːpəˈkʌʃn/ (noun) ảnh hưởng, hậu quả

Ex: The collapse of the company will have repercussions for the whole industry

 Involve /ɪnˈvɒlv/ (verb) liên quan, bao hàm

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Ex: The test will involve answering questions about a photograph

 Tire /ˈtaɪər/ (verb) chán

Ex: There are plenty of restaurants for those who tire of shopping

 Partner /ˈpɑːtnər/ (noun) cộng sự; đối tác, bạn đồng hành

Ex: The teacher asked the students to choose a partner for the next activity

 Affect /əˈfekt/ (verb) ảnh hưởng

Ex: Your opinion will not affect my decision

 Population /ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃn/ (noun) Dân số

Ex:The country has a total population of 65 million

 Mindful /ˈmaɪndfl/ (adj) Lưu tâm; quan tâm

Ex: Mindful of the danger of tropical storms, I decided not to go out

 Decline /dɪˈklaɪn/ (noun) sụt giảm

Ex: a decline in population following outbreaks of plague Ex: Orders for new ships are rising, after several years of steady decline

 Limit /ˈlɪmɪt/ (verb) giới hạn

Ex: The amount of money you have to spend will limit your choice

 due to /djuː tu/ (adv) vì

Ex: A lot of her unhappiness is due to boredom

 Fear /fɪər/ (noun) nỗi sợ

Ex: Alan spoke of his fears for the future

 scarce

/skeəs/ (adj) hiếm

Ex: Skilled workers were becoming increasingly scarce

 Curtail /kɜːˈteɪl/ (verb) Cắt, cắt bớt, rút ngắn

Ex: Spending on books has been severely curtailed

 Perception /pəˈsepʃn/ (noun) Nhận thức

Ex: We have to change the public's perception that money is being wasted

 Victim /ˈvɪktɪm/ (noun) nạn nhân

Ex: Schools are the latest victims of cuts in public spending

 Crime /kraɪm/ (noun) tội phạm

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Ex: The rate of violent crime fell last month

 Emphasis /ˈemfəsɪs/ (noun) sự nhấn mạnh

Ex: Since the elections there has been a greater emphasis on education

 Academic /ˌækəˈdemɪk/ (adj) Có tính chất học thuật

Ex: We are looking for practical experience as well as academic achievement

 Policy /ˈpɒləsi/ (noun) chính sách

Ex: The company has adopted a firm policy on shoplifting

 Concern /kənˈsɜːn/ (verb) liên quan đến

Ex: Please pay attention because this information concerns all of you

 Lack /læk/ (verb) thiếu

Ex: The team lacked the skill to compete at the highest level

 Evidence /ˈevɪdəns/ (noun) Bằng chứng

Ex: Researchers have found clear scientific evidence of a link between exposure to sun and skin cancer

 base on /beɪs ɒn/ (verb) dựa vào

Ex: What are you basing this theory on?

 Research /rɪˈsɜːtʃ/ (noun) nghiên cứu

Ex: His researches in the field of disease prevention produced unexpected results

 Impact /ˈɪmpækt/ (noun) tác động

Ex: Her speech made a profound impact on everyone

 Rest /rest/ (noun) phần còn lại

Ex: The first question was difficult, but the rest were pretty easy

 carry out /ˈkæri aʊt/ (verb) tiến hành

Ex: The hospital is carrying out tests to find out what's wrong with her

 Toddler /ˈtɒdlər/ (noun) Đứa bé chỉ mới biết đi

Ex: She was left at home with a toddler and a four-month-old baby to care for

 Explore /ɪkˈsplɔːr/ (verb) khám phá, thám hiểm

Ex: We will explore these ideas in more detail in chapter 7

 Require /rɪˈkwaɪər/ (verb) cần, yêu cầu

Ex: These pets require a lot of care and attention

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 Medical /ˈmedɪkl/ (adj) Liên quan đến y khoa

Ex: His medical records showed that he was unfit for work

 Previous /ˈpriːviəs/ (adj) trước

Ex: No previous experience is necessary for this job

 Investigate /ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt/ (verb) Điều tra

Ex: Detectives are currently investigating possible links between the murders

 Observe /əbˈzɜːv/ (verb) Quan sát

Ex: I want you to observe all the details

 Clue /kluː/ (noun) manh mối, gợi ý

Ex: They are searching for clues about the kidnapping

 Diagnosis /ˌdaɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs/ (noun) chẩn đoán

Ex: They are waiting for the doctor's diagnosis

 Disorder /dɪsˈɔːdər/ (noun) sự rối loạn

Ex: Most people with acute mental disorder can be treated at home

 Autism /ˈɔːtɪzəm/ (noun) Tự kỷ

Ex: Her son was diagnosed with autism at the age of three

 Represent /ˌreprɪˈzent/ (verb) đại diện, biểu trưng

Ex: The artist uses doves to represent peace

 Character /ˈkærəktər/ (noun) nhân vật

Ex: He loves to draw and create his own cartoon characters

 Previously /ˈpriːviəsli/ (adv) trước đó

Ex: The building had previously been used as a hotel

 Comment /ˈkɒment/ (verb) Bình luận

Ex: I don't feel I can comment on their decision

 Regard /rɪˈɡɑːd/ (verb) Đánh giá

Ex: They regarded people outside their own town with suspicion

 Significant /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/ (adj) Đáng lưu ý, quan trọng

Ex: There are no significant differences between the two groups of students

 Recent /ˈriːsnt/ (adj) gần đây

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Ex: The Prime Minister discussed the issue during his most recent visit to Poland

 Imagine /ɪˈmædʒɪn/ (verb) tưởng tượng

Ex:The house was just as she had imagined it

 Witch /wɪtʃ/ (noun) Mụ phù thuỷ

Ex: Many people believed her to be a witch

 Gallant /ˈɡælənt/ (adj) Dũng cảm; hào hiệp

Ex: Despite fierce competition, she made a gallant effort to win the first medal of the championships

 Enchanting /ɪnˈtʃɑːntɪŋ/ (adj) làm say mê, làm vui thích

Ex: What an enchanting little town!

 Abandon /əˈbændən/ (verb) từ bỏ, ruồng bỏ

Ex: By 1930 he had abandoned his Marxist principles

 Regulate /ˈreɡjuleɪt/ (verb) Điều tiết, quản lý

Ex: The department is responsible for regulating the insurance industry

 Pretence /prɪˈtens/ (noun) sự giả vờ

Ex: Their friendliness was only pretence

 Variety /vəˈraɪəti/ (noun) Sự đa dạng

Ex: This tool can be used in a variety of ways

 Achievement /əˈtʃiːvmənt/ (noun) Thành tựu

Ex: It was a remarkable achievement for such a young player

 Species /ˈspiːʃiːz/ (noun) giống loài

Ex: Most of the known rhino species are West African

 Underpin /củng cố, làm vững chắc thêm/ (verb) củng cố, làm vững chắc thêm

Ex: The report is underpinned by extensive research

 Intellectual /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəl/ (adj) Về mặt trí tuệ

Ex: It can be very difficult to measure intellectual ability

 Crucial /ˈkruːʃl/ (adj) Tối quan trọng

Ex: Parents play a crucial role in preparing their child for school

 Adaptable /əˈdæptəbl/ (adj) Có thể thích nghi, có thể thích ứng

Ex: Older workers can be as adaptable and quick to learn as anyone else

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 Philosopher /fəˈlɒsəfər/ (noun) nhà triết học

Ex: We studied the writings of the Greek philosopher Aristotle

 Extol / ɪkˈstəʊl/ (verb) Tán dương, ca tụng

Ex: She was extolled as a genius

 Virtue /ˈvɜːtʃuː/ (noun) Ưu điểm; tính chất có ích

Ex: Patience is not one of her virtues, I'm afraid

 Possibility /ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/ (noun) khả năng, sự có thể

Ex: There is a real possibility of war

 Process /ˈprəʊses/ (noun) quá trình

Ex: It's a normal part of the learning process

 Undertake /ˌʌndəˈteɪk/ (verb) đảm đương, thực hiện

Ex: University professors both teach and undertake research

 Facilitate /fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/ (verb) tạo điều kiện

Ex: Structured teaching facilitates learning

 Aspect /ˈæspekt/ (noun) Khía cạnh

Ex: The book aims to cover all aspects of city life

 Key /kiː/ (adj) chủ chốt

Ex: He was a key figure in the campaign

 Predictor /prɪˈdɪktər/ (noun) người dự đoán, điều dự đoán Ex: Cholesterol level is not a strong predictor of heart disease in women

 Behavior /bɪˈheɪvjər/ (noun) hành vi

Ex: I noticed a change in his behaviour

 Indicator /ˈɪndɪkeɪtər/ (noun) bảng hiển thị

Ex: The economic indicators are better than expected

 Stimulus /ˈstɪmjələs/ (noun) kích thích

Ex: Books provide children with ideas and a stimulus for play

 Instructional /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənl/ (adj) có tính chất hướng dẫn Ex: The activities are intended to be both interesting and instructional

 Describe /dɪˈskraɪb/ (verb) miêu tả

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Ex: Can you describe him to me?

 Debate /dɪˈbeɪt/ (noun) Tranh luận

Ex: Many of these points were raised during the debate on prison reform

 Controversy /ˈkɒntrəvɜːsi/ (noun) tranh cãi

Ex: The controversy surrounding his latest movie continues

 Landscape / ˈlændskeɪp/ (noun) quang cảnh

Ex: He looked over his shoulder again at the dark landscape behind him

 Trivial /ˈtrɪviəl/ (adj) nhỏ nhặt, tầm thường

Ex: I know it sounds trivial, but I'm worried about it

 Contrast / kənˈtrɑːst/ (noun) tương phản

Ex: Her actions contrasted sharply with her promises

 Fundamental /ˌfʌndəˈmentl/ (adj) Căn bản, cốt lõi

Ex: You have a fundamental right to privacy

 Contribution /ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃn/ (noun) sự đóng góp

Ex: a significant contribution to scientific knowledge Ex: He made a very positive contribution to the success of the project

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 Description /dɪˈskrɪpʃn/ (noun) Sự miêu tả, sự mô tả

Ex: The name means ‘no trees’ and it is an accurate description of the island

 Misuse /ˌmɪsˈjuːz/ (verb) dùng vào sai mục đích

Ex: She was accused of misusing company funds Ex: the misuse of power/authority

 Scheme /skiːm/ (noun) Kế hoạch

Ex: Under the new scheme only successful schools will be given extra funding

 Prone / prəʊn/ (adj) Dễ bị phải

Ex: Working without a break makes you more prone to error

 Vandalism /ˈvændəlɪzəm/ (noun) tội phá hoại các công trình văn hoá

Ex: These schools are known to be vulnerable to vandalism

 Theft /θeft/ (noun) Sự ăn trộm, sự trộm cắp

Ex: Police are investigating the theft of computers from the company's offices

 Explanation /ˌekspləˈneɪʃn/ (noun) giải thích

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Ex: The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed

 Propose /prəˈpəʊz/ (verb) đề xuất, đề nghị

Ex: The government proposed changes to the voting system

 turn down /tɜːn daʊn/ (verb) từ chối

Ex: Why did she turn down your invitation?

 Municipality /mjuːˌnɪsɪˈpæləti/ (noun) Đô thị tự trị, thành phố tự trị Ex: The municipality provides services such as water and rubbish collection

 Distribute /dɪˈstrɪbjuːt/ (verb) phân bổ, phân phối

Ex: Generous workspaces must be well distributed throughout the library

 Unanimously /juˈnænɪməsli/ (adv) Nhất trí, đồng lòng

Ex: The motion was passed unanimously

 Reject /rɪˈdʒekt/ (verb) Từ chối, bác bỏ

Ex: The bank has the option of accepting or rejecting this offer

 Glorious /ˈɡlɔːriəs/ (adj) Huy hoàng, rực rỡ, lộng lẫy

Ex: We congratulate you on this glorious victory

 Reference /ˈrefrəns/ (noun) sự nói đến, sự nhắc đến

Ex: She made no reference to her illness but only to her future plans

 Financially /fəˈnænʃəli/ (adv) về mặt tài chính

Ex: She is still financially dependent on her parents

 Patent /ˈpætnt/ (noun) bằng sáng chế

Ex: The device was protected by patent

 Potential /pəˈtenʃl/ (adj) Tiềm năng

Ex: We have compiled a list of 10 potential candidates

 Contribute /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/ (verb) đóng góp

Ex: We contributed £5 000 to the earthquake fund

 Intend /ɪnˈtend/ (verb) Dự định

Ex: The train we had intended to catch had already left

 come up with /kʌm ʌp wɪð/ (verb) nghĩ ra, nảy ra

Ex: She came up with a new idea for increasing sales

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 Activist /ˈæktɪvɪst/ (noun) Nhà hoạt động xã hội, nhà hoạt động chính trị

Ex: Thousands of environmental activists joined the march to demand action on climate change

 Society /səˈsaɪəti/ (noun) xã hội

Ex: Every section of society must have access to education

 Perceive / pəˈsiːv/ (verb) nhận thức

Ex: This discovery was perceived as a major breakthrough

 Threat /θret/ (noun) Mối đe dọa

Ex: Many wild plants are under threat of extinction

 Consumerism /kənˈsjuːmərɪzəm/ (noun) chủ nghĩa tiêu dùng

Ex: She was appalled by the greed and rampant consumerism she saw in modern society

 Withdraw /wɪθˈdrɔː/ (verb) Rút lại

Ex: He withdrew his support for our campaign

 Statement /ˈsteɪtmənt/ (noun) sự phát biểu, phát ngôn

Ex: He made a rather misleading statement

 Launch /lɔːntʃ/ (verb) khởi đầu, bắt đầu

Ex: Police have launched an investigation into the incident

 Partner /ˈpɑːtnər/ (noun) cộng sự; đối tác, bạn đồng hành

Ex: The teacher asked the students to choose a partner for the next activity

 Abolish /əˈbɒlɪʃ/ (verb) kết thúc, bãi bỏ

Ex: This tax should be abolished

 Profitable /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/ (adj) mang lại nhiều lợi nhuận

Ex: It is usually more profitable to sell direct to the public

 Pivotal /ˈpɪvətl/ (adj) then chốt, mấu chốt, chủ chốt

Ex: Accountancy, law and economics are pivotal to a successful career in any financial services area

 Attitude /ˈætɪtjuːd/ (noun) Thái độ

Ex: If you want to pass your exams you'd better change your attitude!

 Arouse /əˈraʊz/ (verb) kích thích, gợi lên

Ex: Her strange behaviour aroused our suspicions

 Recall /rɪˈkɔːl/ (verb) nhớ lại

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Ex: I cannot recall a time when the country faced such serious problems

 Conscious /ˈkɒnʃəs/ (adj) có nhận thức

Ex: She's very conscious of the problems involved

 Experiment /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/ (noun) thử nghiệm, thí nghiệm Ex: Some people believe that experiments on animals should be banned

 Prove /pruːv/ (verb) Chứng minh

Ex: She was determined to prove everyone wrong

 Possibility /ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/ (noun) khả năng, sự có thể

Ex: There is a real possibility of war

 Resident /ˈrezɪdənt/ (noun) Cư dân

Ex: The proposals sparked concern among local residents

 Destination /ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/ (noun) điểm đến

Ex: My steps slowed down as I neared my destination

 Underground /ˈʌndəɡraʊnd/ (noun) tàu điện ngầm

Ex: I always travel by underground

 Reputation / ˌrepjuˈteɪʃn/ (noun) danh tiếng

Ex: The company enjoys an international reputation for quality of design

 /rɪˈɡɑːd/ (verb) Đánh giá

Ex: They regarded people outside their own town with suspicion

 Capital /ˈkæpɪtl/ (noun) thủ đô

Ex: Paris is the capital of France

 Concerned /kənˈsɜːnd/ (adj) bận tâm, lo lắng

Ex: The president is deeply concerned about this issue

 Damage /ˈdæmɪdʒ/ (noun) tổn hại

Ex: The fire has caused severe damage to the building

 Attention /əˈtenʃn/ (noun) Sự chú ý

Ex: An article in the newspaper caught my attention

 Leaflet /ˈliːflət/ (noun) tờ rơi

Ex: We picked up a few leaflets on local places of interest

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 a great deal of /ə ɡreɪt diːl əv/ (pronoun) rất nhiều

Ex: They spent a great deal of money

 Particularly /pəˈtɪkjələli/ (adv) một cách cụ thể

Ex: Traffic is bad, particularly in the city centre

 Publicise /ˈpʌblɪsaɪz/ (verb) công khai, quảng cáo

Ex: He was in London publicizing his new biography of Kennedy

 Aim /eɪm/ (noun) mục đích, mục tiêu

Ex: Our main aim is to provide affordable childcare

 Struggle /ˈstrʌɡl/ (verb) Chật vật

Ex: The firm is struggling to cope with the demand for its products

 get off the ground /ɡet ɒf ðə ɡraʊnd/ (verb) trở nên thành công Ex: Without more money, the movie is unlikely to get off the ground

 Opposed /əˈpəʊzd/ (adj) Chống lại, phản đối

Ex: Our views are diametrically opposed on this issue

 Initiative /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/ (noun) Kiến nghị, sáng kiến

Ex: Most policy initiatives come from the White House

 Remove /rɪˈmuːv/ (verb) loại bỏ

Ex: Remove the pan from the heat and continue to stir the sauce

 Devise /dɪˈvaɪz/ (verb) nghĩ ra, sáng chế

Ex: A new system has been devised to control traffic in the city

 Urban /ˈɜːbən/ (adj) Thuộc về khu vực thành thị

Ex: Pollution has reached disturbingly high levels in some urban areas

 Original /əˈrɪdʒənl/ (adj) Nguyên bản, khởi nguồn

Ex: The room still has many of its original features

 Various /ˈveəriəs/ (adj) khác nhau, đa dạng

Ex: We talked about jobs, family, football and various other things

 Council /ˈkaʊnsl/ (noun) Hội đồng

Ex: She has served on the council for four years

 Seize /siːz/ (verb) bắt lấy, nắm lấy

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Ex: A Malaysian tycoon seized the chance to bid for the company, and won

 Present /prɪˈzent/ (verb) đưa ra, bày ra

Ex: Are you presenting a paper at the conference?

 Elaborate /ɪˈlæbərət/ (adj) kỹ lưỡng, tỉ mỉ

Ex: She had prepared a very elaborate meal

 Explain /ɪkˈspleɪn/ (verb) giải thích

Ex: He was trying to explain the difference between hip hop and rap

 Calculation /ˌkælkjuˈleɪʃn/ (noun) sự tính toán

Ex: Our guess was confirmed by calculation

 Discourage /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/ (verb) làm nản lòng

Ex: His parents tried to discourage him from being an actor

 Conspicuous /kənˈspɪkjuəs/ (adj) Dễ thấy, rõ ràng, đập ngay vào mắt Ex: Mary's red hair always made her conspicuous at school

 Sturdy /ˈstɜːdi/ (adj) Cứng cáp; vững chắc

Ex: The vehicle is sturdy enough to withstand rough terrain

 Announce /əˈnaʊns/ (verb) công bố, thông báo

Ex: It was announced that new speed restrictions would be introduced

 Instantly /ˈɪnstəntli/ (adv) Ngay lập tức

Ex: We can now communicate instantly with people on the other side of the world

 Recognize /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/ (verb) nhận ra

Ex: Most of us recognise the importance of diet

 Blow /bləʊ/ (noun) Tai hoạ, điều gây xúc động mạnh, cú choáng người Ex: Losing his job came as a terrible blow to him

 Disappointed /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/ (adj) thất vọng

Ex: I was disappointed by the quality of the wine

 Characteristically /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪkli/ (adv) một cách đặc trưng

Ex: She gave a characteristically skilful performance

 Corporation /ˌkɔːpəˈreɪʃn/ (noun) tập đoàn

Ex: She didn't want to work for a big corporation where everything was so impersonal

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 Decisive /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ (adj) mang tính quyết định

Ex: The decisive moment has arrived

 Huge /hjuːdʒ/ (adj) to lớn

Ex: A huge crowd had gathered in the square

 Unexpected / ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/ (adj) không ngờ, thình lình

Ex: The film has some unexpected twists

 Boast /bəʊst/ (verb) lấy làm kiêu hãnh

Ex: The hotel also boasts two swimming pools and a golf course

 Inspire /ɪnˈspaɪər/ (verb) Truyền cảm hứng

Ex: The actors inspired the kids with their enthusiasm

 Optimistic /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/ (adj) lạc quan

Ex: We are now taking a more optimistic view

 Mentality /menˈtæləti/ (noun) tâm trí

Ex: I can’t understand the mentality of people who are unkind to their pets

 Dominate /ˈdɒmɪneɪt/ (verb) Thống trị

Ex: The train crash dominated the news

3 Passage 3: Motivational Factors And The Hospitality Industry

 Encourage /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ/ (verb) khuyến khích

Ex: My parents have always encouraged me in my choice of career

 Staff /stɑːf/ (noun) nhân viên

Ex: The hospital staff cared for me so well

 Remain /rɪˈmeɪn/ (verb) tồn tại

Ex: Only about half of the original workforce remains

 Essential /ɪˈsenʃl/ (adj) thiết yếu

Ex: The local government is not able to provide essential services such as gas, water and electricity

 Enable /ɪˈneɪbl/ (verb) Cho phép

Ex: This new programme will enable older people to study at college

 Inspire /ɪnˈspaɪər/ (verb) Truyền cảm hứng

Ex: The actors inspired the kids with their enthusiasm

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 Retain /rɪˈteɪn/ (verb) Giữ lại

Ex: He struggled to retain control of the situation

 Competent /ˈkɒmpɪtənt/ (adj) đủ khả năng

Ex: Make sure the firm is competent to carry out the work

 Require /rɪˈkwaɪər/ (verb) cần, yêu cầu

Ex: These pets require a lot of care and attention

 Motivate /ˈməʊtɪveɪt/ (verb) Khuyến khích, tạo động lực

Ex: What motivates people to carry out such attacks?

 Stage /steɪdʒ/ (noun) giai đoạn

Ex: This technology is still in its early stages

 Career / kəˈrɪər/ (noun) Sự nghiệp

Ex: He had a successful career in television journalism

 Demonstrate /ˈdemənstreɪt/ (verb) Trình bày, minh hoạ

Ex: New research convincingly demonstrates that age-related memory loss is not inevitable

 Recognition /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃn/ (noun) sự công nhận

Ex: There is a general recognition of the urgent need for reform

 Remove /rɪˈmuːv/ (verb) loại bỏ

Ex: Remove the pan from the heat and continue to stir the sauce

 Obstacle / ˈɒbstəkl/ (noun) Vật cản, chướng ngại vật

Ex: A lack of qualifications can be a major obstacle to finding a job

 Prevent /prɪˈvent/ (verb) ngăn chặn

Ex: The government took steps to prevent a scandal

 Obligated /ˈɒblɪɡeɪtɪd/ (adj) bị bắt buộc

Ex: He felt obligated to help

 Hospitality /ˌhɒspɪˈtæləti/ (noun) Dịch vụ Nhà hàng - Khách sạn, Dịch vụ lưu trú Ex: The company's guests are entertained in the corporate hospitality area

 Dominate /ˈdɒmɪneɪt/ (verb) Thống trị

Ex: The train crash dominated the news

 Illustrate /ˈɪləstreɪt/ (verb) Minh hoạ

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Ex: He is showing these silent films to help illustrate his story of survival

 appear to /əˈpɪər tu/ (verb) dường như, có vẻ như

Ex: The couple appeared to have nothing in common

 Foster / ˈfɒstər/ (verb) bồi dưỡng

Ex: The club's aim is to foster better relations within the community

 Constructive / kənˈstrʌktɪv/ (adj) Mang tính xây dựng

Ex: You should always welcome constructive criticism of your work

 Relation /rɪˈleɪʃn/ (noun) mối quan hệ

Ex: Little of what he said has any relation to fact

 Represent /ˌreprɪˈzent/ (verb) đại diện, biểu trưng

Ex: The artist uses doves to represent peace

 Managerial /ˌmænəˈdʒɪəriəl/ (adj) thuộc về quản lý

Ex: Does she have any managerial experience?

 Approach /əˈprəʊtʃ/ (noun) cách tiếp cận, phương pháp

Ex: The approach they were using no longer seemed to work

 Potential /pəˈtenʃl/ (noun) Tiềm năng, triển vọng

Ex: The European marketplace offers excellent potential for increasing sales

 Broadly /ˈbrɔːdli/ (adv) 1 cách bao quát

Ex: Broadly speaking, I agree with you

 Satisfied /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/ (adj) thỏa mãn, hài lòng

Ex: She's never satisfied with what she's got

 Aspect /ˈæspekt/ (noun) Khía cạnh

Ex: The book aims to cover all aspects of city life

 Cooperation / kəʊˌɒpəˈreɪʃn/ (noun) sự hợp tác

Ex: They offered their cooperation on the project

 Dissatisfaction /ˌdɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃn/ (noun) sự không thỏa mãn, sự không hài lòng Ex: Many people have expressed their dissatisfaction with the arrangement

 Turnover /ˈtɜːnəʊvər/ (noun) Biến động nhân sự

Ex: We've had very little turnover in our sales personnel

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 Recur /rɪˈkɜːr/ (verb) tái diễn

Ex: This theme recurs several times throughout the book

 Compensation /ˌkɒmpenˈseɪʃn/ (noun) sự đền bù, sự bồi thường

Ex: The employer has a duty to pay full compensation for injuries received at work

 Inadequate / ɪnˈædɪkwət/ (adj) Không đủ

Ex: The food supplies are inadequate to meet the needs of the hungry

 Compromise /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/ (verb) làm hại

Ex: Alcohol and drug abuse can compromise your health, not to mention your life

 Morale /məˈrɑːl/ (noun) nhuệ khí, tinh thần, chí khí

Ex: Morale amongst the players is very high at the moment

 Attitude /ˈætɪtjuːd/ (noun) Thái độ

Ex: If you want to pass your exams you'd better change your attitude!

 Complain /kəmˈpleɪn/ (verb) phàn nàn

Ex: Annoyed residents have complained to the police

 Workplace /ˈwɜːkpleɪs/ (noun) nơi làm việc

Ex: We must meet safety standards in the workplace

 Tendency /ˈtendənsi/ (noun) Khuynh hướng

Ex: Our best intentions are sometimes subverted by our natural tendency to selfishness

 Research /rɪˈsɜːtʃ/ (noun) nghiên cứu

Ex: His researches in the field of disease prevention produced unexpected results

 Security /sɪˈkjʊərəti/ (noun) Sự bảo đảm

Ex: This system provides basic security for employees

 Factor /ˈfæktər/ (noun) Nhân tố

Ex: The result will depend on a number of different factors

 Unfavorable /ʌnˈfeɪvərəbl/ (adj) bất lợi

Ex: The conditions were unfavourable for agriculture

 Significantly / sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/ (adv) 1 cách đáng kể

Ex: Profits have increased significantly over the past few years

 Fulfill /fʊlˈfɪl/ (verb) hiện thực hóa, làm tròn

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Ex: The building is still fulfilling its original purpose admirably

 Allow /əˈlaʊ/ (verb) Cho phép

Ex: This research must be allowed to continue

 Particularly /pəˈtɪkjələli/ (adv) một cách cụ thể

Ex: Traffic is bad, particularly in the city centre

 Appropriate / əˈprəʊpriət/ (adj) Phù hợp

Ex: Is now an appropriate time to make a speech?

 Adequate / ˈædɪkwət/ (adj) Cân xứng, đầy đủ

Ex: They'll need an adequate supply of hot water

 Function /ˈfʌŋkʃn/ (noun) Chức năng

Ex: The club serves a useful function as a meeting place

 carry out /ˈkæri aʊt/ (verb) tiến hành

Ex: The hospital is carrying out tests to find out what's wrong with her

 Chain /tʃeɪn/ (noun) chuỗi

Ex: Volunteers formed a human chain to pass buckets of water to each other

 Impact /ˈɪmpækt/ (noun) tác động

Ex: Her speech made a profound impact on everyone

 Explore /ɪkˈsplɔːr/ (verb) khám phá, thám hiểm

Ex: We will explore these ideas in more detail in chapter 7

 Conduct /kənˈdʌkt/ (verb) tiến hành

Ex: Police conducted a thorough search of the building

 Focus /ˈfəʊkəs/ (verb) tập trung

Ex: She was distracted and finding it hard to focus

 Discover /dɪˈskʌvər/ (verb) Khám phá

Ex: She recently discovered two fungi that were new to science

 Favorable /ˈfeɪvərəbl/ (adj) thuận lợi, có ích

Ex: The weather was favorable for a barbecue outside

 Involvement /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/ (noun) sự liên quan, sự tham gia Ex: He encourages parental involvement in the running of school

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 Goal /ɡəʊl/ (noun) Mục đích, mục tiêu

Ex: My job is to help businesses meet their goals

 Align /əˈlaɪn/ (verb) căn chỉnh

Ex: Domestic prices have been aligned with those in world markets

 Characteristic /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/ (noun) Bản chất; Đặc trưng Ex: All human languages share some common characteristics

 Critical /ˈkrɪtɪkl/ (adj) cấp thiết, rất quan trọng

Ex: Industry leaders are working together to address this critical issue

 Ingredient /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/ (noun) Thành phần, nguyên liệu Ex: Our skin cream contains only natural ingredients

 Maintain / meɪnˈteɪn/ (verb) duy trì

Ex: The two countries have always maintained close relations

 Superior /suːˈpɪəriər/ (adj) cao hơn, trội hơn

Ex: This model is technically superior to its competitors

 Accomplish /əˈkʌmplɪʃ/ (verb) đạt được

Ex: The first part of the plan has been safely accomplished

 Invest /ɪnˈvest/ (verb) đầu tư

Ex: She advised us to invest in the property market

 Acquire /əˈkwaɪər/ (verb) nhận được, đạt được

Ex: She has acquired a good knowledge of English

 Aim /eɪm/ (verb) nhắm vào, hướng vào

Ex: The government is aiming at a 50% reduction in unemployment

 Originate /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt/ (verb) Bắt nguồn

Ex: The disease is thought to have originated in the tropics

 Emphasize /ˈemfəsaɪz/ (verb) Nhấn mạnh

Ex: His speech emphasized the importance of attracting industry to the town

 Contrast /kənˈtrɑːst/ (noun) Sự tương phản

Ex: The flowers provide a contrast with the dark background

 Sector /ˈsektər/ (noun) khu vực

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Ex: We have seen rapid growth in the services sector

 Extend /ɪkˈstend/ (verb) mở rộng

Ex: The company plans to extend its operations into Europe

 Possess /pəˈzes/ (verb) Sở hữu

Ex: I'm afraid this is the only suitcase I possess

 Capability / ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/ (noun) khả năng

Ex: Animals in the zoo have lost the capability of catching food for themselves

 Enhance /ɪnˈhɑːns/ (verb) tăng cường

Ex: This is an opportunity to enhance the reputation of the company

 Retention /rɪˈtenʃn/ (noun) sự giữ lại

Ex: The company needs to improve its training and retention of staff

 Inherently /ɪnˈhɪərəntli/ (adv) vốn có, vốn đã

Ex: She felt that the system was inherently unfair and unequal

 Affect /əˈfekt/ (verb) ảnh hưởng

Ex: Your opinion will not affect my decision

 Predisposition /ˌpriːdɪspəˈzɪʃn/ (noun) Tình trạng dễ thiên về, khuynh hướng thiên về Ex: These are parents with a predisposition to worry

 Evidence /ˈevɪdəns/ (noun) Bằng chứng

Ex: Researchers have found clear scientific evidence of a link between exposure to sun and skin cancer

 Exist /ɪɡˈzɪst/ (verb) Tồn tại

Ex: I don't think ghosts exist

 Hypothesis /haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/ (noun) Giả thuyết

Ex: There is little evidence to support these hypotheses

 Separate /ˈseprət/ (adj) riêng biệt, khác nhau

Ex: It happened on three separate occasions

 Policy /ˈpɒləsi/ (noun) chính sách

Ex: The company has adopted a firm policy on shoplifting

 Sophisticated /səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/ (adj) tinh vi, phức tạp

Ex: Medical techniques are becoming more sophisticated all the time

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 Limit /ˈlɪmɪt/ (verb) giới hạn

Ex: The amount of money you have to spend will limit your choice

 Dichotomy /daɪˈkɒtəmi/ (noun) Sự phân đôi, sự rẽ đôi

Ex: There is often a dichotomy between what politicians say and what they do

 Imply /ɪmˈplaɪ/ (verb) ám chỉ

Ex: I never meant to imply any criticism

 Propose /prəˈpəʊz/ (verb) đề xuất, đề nghị

Ex: The government proposed changes to the voting system

 Major /ˈmeɪdʒər/ (adj) chủ yếu, quan trọng

Ex: He played a major role in setting up the system

 Extrinsic /eksˈtrɪnzɪk/ (adj) Tác động từ ngoài vào, không phải bản chất

Ex: She was motivated by the idea of extrinsic rewards such as salary rather than intrinsic ones such

as pride and self-respect

 Relate /rɪˈleɪt/ (verb) liên quan

Ex: We shall discuss the problem as it relates to our specific case

 Context /ˈkɒntekst/ (noun) Bối cảnh

Ex: Such databases are being used in a wide range of contexts

 Intrinsic /ɪnˈtrɪnzɪk/ (adj) bên trong

Ex: Maths is an intrinsic part of the school curriculum

 Achievement /əˈtʃiːvmənt/ (noun) Thành tựu

Ex: It was a remarkable achievement for such a young player

 Discuss /dɪˈskʌs/ (verb) thảo luận

Ex: Have you discussed the problem with anyone?

 Indeed /ɪnˈdiːd/ (adv) thật vậy, hiển nhiên

Ex: Thank you very much indeed!

 Delicate /ˈdelɪkət/ (adj) tinh vi, tế nhị

Ex: I admired your delicate handling of the situation

 Simultaneously /ˌsɪmlˈteɪniəsli/ (adv) Đồng thời

Ex: The game will be broadcast simultaneously on TV and radio

 Recommend /ˌrekəˈmend/ (verb) gợi ý, giới thiệu

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Ex: I recommend the book to all my students

 Adopt /əˈdɒpt/ (verb) Thông qua, lựa chọn

Ex: All three teams adopted different approaches to the problem

 Assist /əˈsɪst/ (verb) Hỗ trợ

Ex: We are looking for people who would be willing to assist in the group's work

CAMBRIDGE IELTS 14

I TEST 2-LISTENING

1 Section 1: Total Health Clinic

 Chain /ʧeɪn/ (noun) chuỗi

 She has built up a chain of 180 restaurants across the country

 start off /stɑrt ɔf/ (verb) bắt đầu bằng

 We started off by introducing ourselves

 Insurance /ɪnˈʃʊrəns/ (noun) bảo hiểm

 All the stolen items were covered by insurance

 Pain /peɪn/ (noun) nỗi đau đớn

 I had foot pain

 Knee /ni/ (noun) đầu gối

 He went down on one knee and asked her to marry him

 Aware /əˈwɛr/ (verb) nhận thức

 Everybody should be aware of the risks involved

 come on /kʌm ɑn/ (verb) bắt đầu

 I can feel a cold coming on

 Ignore /ɪgˈnɔr/ (verb) phớt lờ

 I smiled at her but she just ignored me

 Medication /ˌmɛdəˈkeɪʃən/ (noun) cấp thuốc, liệu trình

 He is currently taking medication for his heart

 Treatment /ˈtritmənt/ (noun) sự chữa trị

 She needs some treatment

 belong to /bɪˈlɔŋ tu/ (verb) thuộc về

 This book belongs to Sarah

 Pounding /ˈpaʊndɪŋ/ (noun) gõ mạnh, giã

 We were awoken by a pounding at the door

 Slip /slɪp/ (verb) trượt chân

 She slipped on the ice

 Shoulder /ˈʃoʊldər/ (noun) vai

 He put his arm around my shoulder

 Allergy /ˈælərʤi/ (noun) dị ứng

 She suffers from a severe nut allergy

 apart from /əˈpɑrt frʌm/ (verb) ngoại trừ

 Apart from these hours, trucks can't travel on the street

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2 Section 2: Visit To Branley Castle

 Fort /fɔrt/ (noun) pháo đài

 This is the Roman fort

 Construct /kənˈstrʌkt/ (verb) xây dựng

 They are constructing the house

 Defence /dɪˈfɛns/ (noun) sự phòng thủ

 There are many soldiers who died in defence of their country

 Invader /ɪnˈveɪdər/ (noun) kẻ xâm lược

 The foreign invaders were finally defeated

 Conquer /ˈkɑŋkər/ (verb) chinh phạt, chinh phục

 She has finally conquered her fear of spiders

 Nobleman /ˈnoʊbəlmən/ (noun) người thuộc dòng dõi quý tộc

 She married an English nobleman

 Announce /əˈnaʊns/ (verb) thông báo

 Trân Thành announced the winner of the Rap Việt competition

 run down /rʌn daʊn/ (verb) đình chỉ, ngưng hoạt động

 British manufacturing industry has been running down for years

 Hall /hɔl/ (noun) hội trường

 The event takes place in a hall

 Wealthy /ˈwɛlθi/ (adj) giàu có

 He is wealthy

 Enlarge /ɛnˈlɑrʤ/ (verb) mở rộng

 They've enlarged the kitchen

 Afford /əˈfɔrd/ (verb) mua được

 She can afford a new car on her salary

 Retain /rɪˈteɪn/ (verb) giữ lại

 There are some ways for the company to retain good employees

 Atmosphere /ˈætməˌsfɪr/ (noun) không khí, bầu khí quyển

 These factories are releasing toxic gases into the atmosphere

 Wax /wæks/ (noun) sáp

 I wonder how to use hair wax

 Costume /kɑˈstum/ (noun) trang phục

 Our host was wearing a clown costume

 carry on /ˈkæri ɑn/ (verb) tiếp tục làm gì đó

 Carry on with your work

 Extensive /ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/ (adj) bao quát, rộng rãi

 The school has extensive grounds

 Sculpture /ˈskʌlpʧər/ (noun) bức tượng

 I wish that I could visit the David sculpture once in my life

 date back /deɪt bæk/ (verb) cách diễn đạt chỉ một việc gì đã diễn ra trong quá khứ

 This fashion dates back hundreds of years

 Gallery /ˈgæləri/ (noun) nơi trang trí, trưng bày ảnh/tranh

 There are many pictures in art galleries

 Redesign /ˌridɪˈzaɪn/ (verb) thiết kế lại

 They redesigned the plan

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 Entrance /ˈɛntrəns/ (noun) lối vào

 I'll meet you at the main entrance

 Straight /streɪt/ (adj) thẳng

 She has straight hair

 Archer /ˈɑrʧər/ (noun) cung thủ

 He is a famous archer

 Display /dɪˈspleɪ/ (verb) phô bày

 Nike organizes a display of sneakers

 hunting bird /ˈhʌntɪŋ bɜrd/ (noun) chim săn

 Eagle is a hunting bird

 Past /pæst/ (adv) đi ngang qua

 He called me when I walked past

 Performance /pərˈfɔrməns/ (noun) buổi biểu diễn, màn biểu diễn

 Tonight there will be a performance by Binz

 Traditional /trəˈdɪʃənəl/ (adj) truyền thống

 Áo Dài is the traditional costume of Vietnam

 Tower /ˈtaʊər/ (noun) tòa tháp

 The Eiffel tower is a distinctive symbol of Paris

 Path /pæθ/ (noun) con đường

 They followed the path until they came to a gate

 Souvenir /ˌsuvəˈnɪr/ (noun) quà lưu niệm

 I’ll keep this as a souvenir of my trip to New York

3 Section 3: Woolly Mammoths On St Paul’s Island

 wooly mammoth /ˈwʊli ˈmæməθ/ (noun) voi ma mút

 The woolly mammoth is a species of mammoth that lived thousand years ago

 Diagram /ˈdaɪəˌgræm/ (noun) biểu đồ

 The teacher drew a diagram

 Condition /kənˈdɪʃən/ (noun) điều kiện

 This is their working condition

 Extract /ˈɛkˌstrækt/ (verb) chiết suất, trích

 The oil which is extracted from olives is used for cooking

 Jawbone /ˈʤɔˌboʊn/ (noun) xương quai hàm

 This is the jawbone of humans

 Mainland /ˈmeɪnˌlænd/ (noun) lục địa, đất liền

 The storm will go from the sea to the mainland of our country

 Animated /ˈænəˌmeɪtəd/ (adj) hoạt hình

 Tom and Jerry is a famous animated cartoon

 Prehistoric /ˌprihɪˈstɔrɪk/ (adj) thuộc về tiền sử

 Painting originated in prehistoric times

 Roam /roʊm/ (verb) cuộc đi lang thang

 Teenagers roam the city streets

 Climate /ˈklaɪmət/ (noun) khí hậu

 The climate here is good for growing fruits

 cut off /kʌt ɔf/ (verb) bỏ đi, làm cho nhỏ hơn

 The rocket will cut off its part after the taking off phase

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 Escape /ɪˈskeɪp/ (verb) trốn thoát, thoát ra

 The prisoner has escaped

 Extinct /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/ (adj) tuyệt chủng

 The giant panda will soon become extinct

 Conclude /kənˈklud/ (verb) kết luận

 He gives some advice on how to conclude the speech

 volcanic ash /vɑlˈkænɪk æʃ/ (noun) tro núi lửa

 The eruption causes lots of volcanic ash

 Procedure /prəˈsiʤər/ (noun) thủ tục, quy trình

 The company has new procedures for openning the bank account

 Visual /ˈvɪʒəwəl/ (noun) hình ảnh và đoạn phim nói chung

 The wildlife programme has some wonderful visuals

 Rely /rɪˈlaɪ/ (verb) tin vào, dựa vào

 I know I can rely on my best friend

 Article /ˈɑrtəkəl/ (noun) bài luận

 The article is about the benefits of vegetarianism

 get in touch /gɛt ɪn tʌʧ/ (verb) liên lạc với

 I'm trying to get in touch with Jane Do you have her phone number?

 Variety /vəˈraɪəti/ (noun) sự đa dang, tính đa dạng

 There are a wide variety of colors

 carry out /ˈkæri aʊt/ (verb) tiến hành (thường là làm nghiên cứu, thí nghiệm)

 They carried out an experiment

 Muddled /ˈmʌdəld/ (adj) lộn xộn, rối ren

 The desk is muddled

 Chronological /ˌkrɑnəˈlɑʤɪkəl/ (adj) theo trình tự thời gian

 Give me the dates in chronological order

 Overrun /ˈoʊvərˌrʌn/ (verb) vượt thời gian, lố thời gian

 My evening class overran by ten minutes

 Relevance /ˈrɛləvəns/ (noun) sự liên quan

 There will be the relevance between what you want to say and what they are interested in

 Viewpoint /ˈvjuˌpɔɪnt/ (noun) quan điểm

 He will have his own viewpoint on the matter

4 Section 4: The History Of Weather Forecasting

 Ancient /ˈeɪnʧənt/ (adj) cổ xưa

 China has a famous ancient town

 Catastrophe /kəˈtæstrəfi/ (noun) tai ương, tai biến

 They were warned of the catastrophe to come

 Myth /mɪθ/ (noun) thần thoại

 The children enjoyed the stories about the Roman myth

 attribute (to) /ˈætrəˌbjut tu/ (verb) quy cho

 The success can be attributed to many factors

 Thunder /ˈθʌndər/ (noun) sấm

 The loud thunder woke him up

 Civilization /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ (noun) nền văn minh

 The Egypt's civilisation was created very long time ago

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 Rite /raɪt/ (noun) lễ nghi, nghi thức

 You have to go through a rite before you become a full member

 Survival /sərˈvaɪvəl/ (noun) sự sống sót

 He learned some skills for his survival

 Phenomenon /fəˈnɑməˌnɑn/ (noun) hiện tượng

 Gravity is a natural phenomenon

 Recognize /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/ (verb) nhận ra

 Do you recognize this song?

 Astronomer /əˈstrɑnəmər/ (noun) nhà thiên văn học

 Astronomers continue to discover new stars

 associate (with) /əˈsoʊsiət wɪð/ (verb) liên tưởng

 Most people associate this brand with good quality

 Philosopher /fəˈlɑsəfər/ (noun) nhà triết học

 Plato was a Greek philosopher

 Attempt /əˈtɛmpt/ (verb) cố gắng, thử

 He made an attempt to reach the peak of Everest

 Formation /fɔrˈmeɪʃən/ (noun) sự tạo thành, sự cấu thành

 It takes a long time for the formation of a crystal

 Celestial /səˈlɛsʧəl/ (adj) thuộc bầu trời, vũ trụ

 The moon is a celestial body

 Comet /ˈkɑmət/ (noun) sao chổi

 Have you witnessed a comet?

 Observation /ˌɑbzərˈveɪʃən/ (noun) sự quan sát

 Most information was collected by direct observation of the animals' behaviour

 Proverb /ˈprɑvərb/ (noun) tục ngữ

 A Chinese proverb says that the longest journey begins with a single step

 pass on /pæs ɑn/ (verb) truyền miệng

 I passed your message on to my mother

 Attempt /əˈtɛmpt/ (noun) sự cố gắng, nỗ lực

 He finally did it after many attempts

 Instrument /ˈɪnstrəmənt/ (noun) dụng cụ

 She is learning a musical instrument

 Vane /veɪn/ (noun) chong chóng chỉ hướng gió

 A wind vane is an instrument used to measure the direction of wind

 Hygrometer /haɪˈgrɑmətər/ (noun) dụng cụ đo độ ẩm

 A hygrometer is a device used to test the humidity in a room

 Thermometer /θərˈmɑmətər/ (noun) nhiệt kế

 The thermometer is used to check the temperature

 trade wind /treɪd wɪnd/ (noun) gió mậu dịch

 The map shows the direction of trade winds

 Record /ˈrɛkərd/ (noun) bản ghi chép

 You should keep a record of your expenses

 Invention /ɪnˈvɛnʃən/ (noun) sụ phát minh

 There are many inventions throughout the years

 Telegraph /ˈtɛləˌgræf/ (noun) máy điện tín

 She use a telegraph to receive messages

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II TEST 2-READING

1 Passage 1: Alexander Henderson (1831-1913)

 Rarely /ˈrɛrli/ (adv) hiếm

Ex: The term is rarely used today

 Property /ˈprɑpərti/ (noun) Tài sản

Ex: This building is government property

 Estate /ɪˈsteɪt/ (noun) ruộng đất

Ex: The poet's childhood was spent on a country estate

 Pursue /pərˈsu/ (verb) Theo đuổi

Ex: She wishes to pursue a medical career

 Career /kəˈrɪr/ (noun) Sự nghiệp

Ex: He had a successful career in television journalism

 Apprenticeship /əˈprɛntəˌsʃɪp/ (noun) Sự học việc, sự học nghề Ex: She was in the second year of her apprenticeship as a carpenter

 Accountant /əˈkaʊntənt/ (noun) kế toán viên

Ex: We talked to the company’s chief accountant

 Prospect /ˈprɑspɛkt/ (noun) viễn cảnh

Ex: I'm very excited at the prospect of joining the team

 Experiment /ɪkˈspɛrəmənt/ (noun) thử nghiệm, thí nghiệm Ex: Some people believe that experiments on animals should be banned

 Excursion /ɪkˈskɜrʒən/ (noun) Cuộc đi chơi, cuộc du ngoạn Ex: There are regular weekend excursions throughout the summer

 Cooperate /koʊˈɑpəˌreɪt/ (verb) hợp tác

Ex: The two groups agreed to cooperate with each other

 Artificial /ˌɑrtəˈfɪʃəl/ (adj) Nhân tạo

Ex: artifical flowers Ex: Her skin glowed in the artificial light

 Landscape /ˈlændˌskeɪp/ (noun) quang cảnh

Ex: He looked over his shoulder again at the dark landscape behind him

 Note /noʊt/ (verb) chú ý, nhận thấy

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Ex: It should be noted that dissertations submitted late will not be accepted

 Bold /boʊld/ (adj) Dũng cảm, táo bạo

Ex: It was a bold move on their part to open a business in France

 Realism /ˈriəlɪzm/ (noun) Chủ nghĩa hiện thực

Ex: The programme needs to be based on common sense and realism

 Influence /ˈɪnfluəns/ (noun) ảnh hưởng

Ex: His early work shows the influence of Cézanne and Matisse

 Portrait /ˈpɔrtrət/ (noun) Chân dung

Ex: It was said that the portrait was a very true likeness of her

 Advertise /ˈædvərˌtaɪz/ (verb) Quảng cáo

Ex: The cruise was advertised as the ‘journey of a lifetime’

 Portraiture /ˈpɔːrtrətʃər/ (noun) Cách vẽ chân dung, nghệ thuật vẽ chân dung Ex: This exhibit focuses on the art genre of portraiture

 Focus /ˈfoʊkəs/ (verb) tập trung

Ex: She was distracted and finding it hard to focus

 Specialize /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/ (verb) chuyên về

Ex: He specialized in criminal law

 Scenery /ˈsinəri/ (noun) Phong cảnh, cảnh vật

Ex: We stopped on the mountain pass to admire the scenery

 Construction /kənˈstrʌkʃən/ (noun) việc thi công

Ex: Construction began this year and will take approximately 18 months

 Undertaking /ˈʌndərˌteɪkɪŋ/ (noun) nhiệm vụ, công việc

Ex: The construction of the tunnel is a large and complex undertaking

 Commission /kəˈmɪʃən/ (noun) ủy nhiệm, ủy thác

Ex: He received a commission to design the new parliament building

 Record /ˈrɛkərd/ (verb) ghi chép, ghi nhận

Ex: Unemployment is likely to reach the highest total that has ever been recorded

 Principal /ˈprɪnsəpəl/ (adj) chính, chủ yếu

Ex: Ex: My principal concern is to get the job done fast

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 Accept /ækˈsɛpt/ (verb) chấp nhận

Ex: He asked me to marry him and I accepted

 Department /dɪˈpɑrtmənt/ (noun) cục; sở; ty; ban; khoa

Ex: He is a lecturer in the department of psychology at Trinity College, Dublin

 Administer /ədˈmɪnəstər/ (verb) quản lí

Ex: The questionnaire was administered by trained interviewers

 Extensively /ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/ (adv) 1 cách bao quát

Ex: He has written extensively on contemporary art

 Retire /rɪˈtaɪr/ (verb) về hưu

Ex: The company's official retiring age is 65

 Merchant /ˈmɜrʧənt/ (noun) nhà buôn; thương gia

Ex: Venice was once a city of rich merchants

 Successful /səkˈsɛsfəl/ (adj) thành công

Ex: The experiment was entirely successful

 Considerable /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/ (adj) đáng kể

Ex: Damage to the building was considerable

 Amateur /ˈæməˌtɜr/ (adj) nghiệp dư

Ex: He believes the archaeological trust has a major educational role to play - for professional and amateur archaeologists alike

 time-consuming /taɪm-kənˈsumɪŋ/ (adj) tốn nhiều thời gian

Ex: It’s quite time-consuming having to check all the labels individually

 Technique /tɛkˈnik/ (noun) Kĩ thuật

Ex: Researchers used advanced techniques to analyse the brain scans

 cater to /ˈkeɪtər tu/ (verb) chú trọng vào, chuyên phục vụ

Ex: They only publish novels which cater to the mass market

 Display /dɪˈspleɪ/ (noun) sự phô bày, sự trưng bày

Ex: She slammed the door behind her in a display of ill-temper

 Inclusion /ɪnˈkluʒən/ (noun) Cái gồm vào, cái kể vào

Ex: There were some surprising inclusions in the list

 Wilderness /ˈwɪldərnəs/ (noun) Vùng hoang vu, vùng hoang dã

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Ex: The Antarctic is the world's last great wilderness

 Note /noʊt/ (verb) chú ý, nhận thấy

Ex: It should be noted that dissertations submitted late will not be accepted

 fond (of) /fɑnd (ʌv)/ (adj) yêu thích

Ex: We had grown fond of the house and didn't want to leave

 Progress /ˈprɑˌgrɛs/ (noun) tiến triển

Ex: James is making steady progress in his recovery

 Pacific /pəˈsɪfɪk/ (adj) thuộc Thái Bình Dương

Ex: The lake has 2,000 miles of shoreline, more than the entire US Pacific coast

 Emigrate /ˈɛməˌgreɪt/ (verb) Di cư

Ex: Many people who emigrated experienced poverty and racism when they arrived

 Residence /ˈrɛzɪdəns/ (noun) sự cư trú

Ex: The flag flies when the Queen is in residence

 Outskirts /ˈaʊtˌskɜrts/ (noun) ngoại ô

Ex: They live on the outskirts of Milan

 Settle /ˈsɛtəl/ (verb) định cư, ổn điịnh cuộc sống

Ex: He has now settled permanently in London

 Colleague /ˈkɑlig/ (noun) Đồng nghiệp

Ex: We were friends and colleagues for more than 20 years

 Society /səˈsaɪəti/ (noun) xã hội

Ex: Every section of society must have access to education

 Rapid /ˈræpəd/ (adj) Nhanh chóng

Ex: The patient made a rapid recovery

 Publish /ˈpʌblɪʃ/ (verb) công bố

Ex: He works for a company that publishes reference books

 Major /ˈmeɪʤər/ (adj) chủ yếu, quan trọng

Ex: He played a major role in setting up the system

 Publication /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/ (noun) ấn phẩm

Ex: The study is published this week as an advance online publication

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 Circulation /ˈsɜrkjəˌleɪʃən/ (noun) Tổng số phát hành (báo, tạp chí )

Ex: The newspaper has a daily circulation of 20 000

 Limited /ˈlɪmətəd/ (adj) bị giới hạn

Ex: We have limited choices

 Content /ˈkɑntɛnt/ (adj) nội dung

Ex: She hadn't read the letter and so was unaware of its contents

 Vary /ˈvɛri/ (verb) Thay đổi, khác nhau

Ex: The students' work varies considerably in quality

 Significantly /sɪgˈnɪfɪkəntli/ (adv) 1 cách đáng kể

Ex: Profits have increased significantly over the past few years

 Prove /pruv/ (verb) Chứng minh

Ex: She was determined to prove everyone wrong

 Evaluate /ɪˈvæljuˌeɪt/ (verb) Đánh giá

Ex: It's impossible to evaluate these results without knowing more about the research methods employed

 Numerous /ˈnumərəs/ (adj) vô số

Ex: He has been late on numerous occasions

 Reveal /rɪˈvil/ (verb) Tiết lộ

Ex: The survey reveals some worrying statistics

 Pursuit /pərˈsut/ (noun) sự theo đuổi

Ex: She travelled the world in pursuit of her dreams

 Sufficient /səˈfɪʃənt/ (adj) Đủ

Ex: Is $100 sufficient for your expenses?

 Demand /dɪˈmænd/ (noun) nhu cầu

Ex: We are seeing an increased demand for housing in the area

 Depict /dɪˈpɪkt/ (verb) Diễn tả

Ex: Her paintings depict the lives of ordinary people in the last century

 Enable /ɛˈneɪbəl/ (verb) Cho phép

Ex: This new programme will enable older people to study at college

 Frequently /ˈfrikwəntli/ (adv) thường xuyên

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Ex: It was a word he used frequently

 Exhibit /ɪgˈzɪbɪt/ (verb) trưng bày, phô bày

Ex: The three novels exhibit a growing confidence in the author's use of language

 Abroad /əˈbrɔd/ (adv) ở nước ngoài

Ex: She worked abroad for a year

 Process /ˈprɑˌsɛs/ (noun) quá trình

Ex: It's a normal part of the learning process

 Document /ˈdɑkjəmɛnt/ (verb) Ghi nhận, ghi lại

Ex: Urban life in the nineteenth century is well documented

 Duty /ˈduti/ (noun) Bổn phận, nhiệm vụ, trách nhiệm

Ex: The duty of the agency is to act in the best interests of the child

 Huge /hjuʤ/ (adj) to lớn

Ex: A huge crowd had gathered in the square

 Store /stɔr/ (verb) lưu trữ, cất giữ

Ex: We are conducting research into how information is stored in the brain

 Archive /ˈɑrˌkaɪv/ (noun) Kho lưu trữ

Ex: I've been studying village records in the local archive

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 Avoid /əˈvɔɪd/ (verb) tránh

Ex: We must find a way to avoid similar problems in future

 Ingenuity /ˌɪndʒəˈnjuːəti/ (noun) tính sáng tạo

Ex: The problem tested the ingenuity of even the most imaginative students

 Panic /ˈpænɪk/ (verb) Hoảng sợ, khiếp đảm cuống cuồng

Ex: I panicked when I saw smoke coming out of the engine

 Clamour /ˈklæmər/ (verb) La hét, hò hét (để bắt phải )

Ex: People began to clamour for his resignation

 Lethal / ˈliːθl/ (adj) gây chết người

Ex: The snake’s venom is rarely lethal to humans

 Disease /dɪˈziːz/ (noun) Căn bệnh, dịch bệnh

Ex: Smoking increases the risk of heart disease

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 Prosperous /ˈprɒspərəs/ (adj) thịnh vượng, thành công

Ex: Farmers are more prosperous in the south of the country

 steer clear of /stɪər klɪər əv/ (verb) Lánh xa

Ex: Steer clear of the centre of town at this time of the evening

 Popularity /ˌpɒpjuˈlærəti/ (noun) sự phổ biến

Ex: Their music still enjoys widespread popularity among teenagers

 Prestige /preˈstiːʒ/ (noun) uy tín, thanh thế

Ex: Winning the prize carries immense prestige

 Status /ˈsteɪtəs/ (noun) Tình trạng

Ex: What is the current status of our application for funds?

 Requirement /rɪˈkwaɪəmənt/ (noun) yêu cầu

Ex: All products can be customized to suit your specific requirements

 Comparison /kəmˈpærɪsn/ (noun) sự so sánh

Ex: The films are too different for a fair comparison

 Circulation /ˌsɜːkjəˈleɪʃn/ (noun) tuần hoàn

Ex: Rapid data circulation through digital information systems means that distance appears to shrink and time seems to collapse

 Discover /dɪˈskʌvər/ (verb) Khám phá

Ex: She recently discovered two fungi that were new to science

 Ward /wɔːd/ (noun) phòng bệnh

Ex: He worked as a nurse on the children's ward

 Generate /ˈdʒenəreɪt/ (verb) tạo ra, phát ra

Ex: We need someone to generate new ideas

 Operate /ˈɒpəreɪt/ (verb) Vận hành

Ex: Solar panels can only operate in sunlight

 base on /beɪs ɒn/ (verb) dựa vào

Ex: What are you basing this theory on?

 Principle /ˈprɪnsəpl/ (noun) Nguyên tắc

Ex: She went on to explain the principles behind what she was doing

 Pathogen /ˈpæθədʒən/ (noun) mầm bệnh

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Ex: the spread of pathogens by insects Ex: A part of the stool sample was processed for the detection

of bacterial pathogens

 Tuberculosis /tjuːˌbɜːkjuˈləʊsɪs/ (noun) bệnh lao

Ex: The hospital has three wards normally devoted to diseases such as tuberculosis

 Ventilation /ˌventɪˈleɪʃn/ (noun) sự thông hơi, sự thông gió

Ex: Make sure that there is adequate ventilation in the room before using the paint

 Patient /ˈpeɪʃnt/ (noun) Bệnh nhân

Ex: Hospitals are treating more patients than ever before

 Implication /ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃn/ (noun) sự liên can, hậu quả

Ex: They failed to consider the wider implications of their actions

 Entirely /ɪnˈtaɪəli/ (adv) hoàn toàn

Ex: The experience was entirely new to me

 Accommodate /əˈkɒmədeɪt/ (verb) chứa được, đựng được

Ex: The garage can accommodate three cars

 Widespread /ˈwaɪdspred/ (adj) phổ biến rộng rãi

Ex: The storm caused widespread damage

 Relentlessly /rɪˈlentləsli/ (adv) 1 cách không ngừng nghỉ

Ex: Summer there is relentlessly hot

 Aggressively /əˈɡresɪvli/ (adv) Xông xáo, tháo vát

Ex: The company is aggressively pursuing new business opportunities

 Inventor /ɪnˈventər/ (verb) người phát minh, người sáng chế

Ex: He made a career as an inventor of quick-selling gadgets

 Examine /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/ (verb) kiểm tra

Ex: This study sets out to examine in detail the possible effects of climate change

 Influence /ˈɪnfluəns/ (verb) ảnh hưởng

Ex: His film is heavily influenced by other film-makers

 Architectural /ˌɑːkɪˈtektʃərəl/ (adj) thuộc về kiến trúc

Ex: Wootton Bassett has retained much of its architectural heritage

 Ensure /ɪnˈʃʊər/ (verb) Đảm bảo

Ex: We are working to ensure the safety of people in the city

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 Calculate /ˈkælkjuleɪt/ (verb) Tính, tính toán

Ex: We haven’t really calculated the cost of the vacation yet

 Suffer /ˈsʌfər/ (verb) chịu đựng

Ex: The company suffered huge losses in the last financial year

 Locate /ləʊˈkeɪt/ (verb) đặt vào vị trí

Ex: They located their headquarters in Swindon

 Communal /kəˈmjuːnl/ (adj) Chung, công, công cộng

Ex: As a student he tried communal living for a few years

 Appropriate /əˈprəʊpriət/ (adj) Phù hợp

Ex: Is now an appropriate time to make a speech?

 Certain /ˈsɜːtn/ (adj) nhất định, nào đó

Ex: You can choose to only watch certain kinds of movies

 Dementia /dɪˈmenʃə/ (verb) chứng mất trí

Ex: The staff have specialist training in dementia care

 Fraction /ˈfrækʃn/ (noun) Phần nhỏ, miếng nhỏ

Ex: Could you just move a fraction to the right, so I can get by?

 Major /ˈmeɪdʒər/ (adj) chủ yếu, quan trọng

Ex: He played a major role in setting up the system

 Demand /dɪˈmɑːnd/ (noun) sự đòi hỏi, sự yêu cầu

Ex: Teacher training has to evolve to meet the changing demands of the profession

 Cholera /ˈkɒlərə/ (noun) bệnh dịch tả, bệnh tả

Ex: The flood victims face the danger of epidemics of cholera, dysentery, malaria and other diseases

 Blame / bleɪm/ (verb) Đổ lỗi

Ex: Police are blaming the accident on dangerous driving

 Epidemic /ˌepɪˈdemɪk/ (noun) Đại dịch

Ex: A flu epidemic is sweeping through Moscow

 Fear /fɪər/ (verb) sợ, lo ngại, e ngại

Ex: It was feared that unemployment could rise

 Principal /ˈprɪnsəpl/ (adj) chính, chủ yếu

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Ex: Ex: My principal concern is to get the job done fast

 Agent /ˈeɪdʒənt/ (noun) tác nhân

Ex: Please contact our agent in Spain for further information

 Infection / ɪnˈfekʃn/ (noun) sự nhiễm trùng

Ex: Vaccination is essential to protect people exposed to hepatitis B infection

 Outbreak /ˈaʊtbreɪk/ (noun) sự bùng nổ

Ex: Outbreaks of rain are expected in the afternoon

 Excessive /ɪkˈsesɪv/ (adj) vượt mức

Ex: They complained about the excessive noise coming from the upstairs flat

 Culmination /ˌkʌlmɪˈneɪʃn/ (noun) kết quả cuối cùng

Ex: That's the culmination of the thirty day trial

 Research /rɪˈsɜːtʃ/ (noun) nghiên cứu

Ex: His researches in the field of disease prevention produced unexpected results

 Colleague /ˈkɒliːɡ/ (noun) Đồng nghiệp

Ex: We were friends and colleagues for more than 20 years

 Crisis /ˈkraɪsɪs/ (noun) khủng hoảng

Ex: The government is facing a political crisis

 Gadget /ˈɡædʒɪt/ (noun) Đồ dùng, đồ vật

Ex: We live in a world filled with high-tech gadgets

 Squander /ˈskwɒndər/ (verb) hoang phí, phí phạm

Ex: He squandered all his money on gambling

 Mechanically /məˈkænɪkli/ (adv) thuộc máy móc, thuộc cơ khí

Ex: Most crops are harvested mechanically

 Capacity /kəˈpæsəti/ (noun) khả năng

Ex: She has an enormous capacity for hard work

 Sweeping /ˈswiːpɪŋ/ (adj) Có ảnh hưởng sâu rộng; có một tác động cực kỳ rộng Ex: It is obvious that sweeping changes are needed in the legal system

 Reliance /rɪˈlaɪəns/ (noun) Dependence on or trust in someone or something Ex: The region's reliance on tourism is unwise

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 Solely /ˈsəʊlli/ (adv) duy nhất

Ex: She was motivated solely by self-interest

 Via /ˈvaɪə/ (preposition) thông qua

Ex: The news programme came to us via satellite

vocab

 Vast /vɑːst/ (adj) rộng lớn

Ex: In the vast majority of cases, this should not be a problem

 Contemporary /kənˈtemprəri/ (adj) đương thời

Ex: He is among the best-known contemporary artists

 Habitable /ˈhæbɪtəbl/ (adj) Có thể ở được

Ex: The house should be habitable by the new year

 Spectacular /spekˈtækjələr/ (adj) Ngoạn mục

Ex: It was a spectacular achievement on their part

 Substantial /səbˈstænʃl/ (adj) đáng kể

Ex: She inherited a substantial fortune from her grandmother

 Frightening /ˈfraɪtnɪŋ/ (adj) đáng sợ

Ex: a truly frightening horror movie Ex: It was all very frightening to a small boy

 Highlight /ˈhaɪlaɪt/ (verb) nhấn mạnh

Ex: This study highlights the fact that couples are keen to assist others

 Sophisticated /səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/ (adj) tinh vi, phức tạp

Ex: Medical techniques are becoming more sophisticated all the time

 Contend /kənˈtend/ (verb) khăng khăng, dám chắc rằng

Ex: I would contend that the minister's thinking is flawed on this point

 Mindset /ˈmaɪndset/ (noun) tư duy

Ex: It's extraordinary how hard it is to change the mindset of the public and the press

 Lament /ləˈment/ (verb) Than van, rên rỉ, than khóc

Ex: In the poem he laments the destruction of the countryside

 Disappearance /ˌdɪsəˈpɪərəns/ (noun) sự biến mất

Ex:Many viewers are furious about the programme's sudden disappearance from the schedules

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