CAMBRIDGE IELTS 14I. TEST 1LISTENING1. Section 1: Crime Report Form•Resident ˈrɛzɪdənt (noun). cư dânHe is a resident of the United States•Nationality ˌnæʃəˈnæləti (noun). quốc tịchShe has British nationality.•Antique ænˈtik (adj). cổ xưaThis 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 thấtWe need to buy some new furniture.•Riverside ˈrɪvərˌsaɪd (adj). kế bên dòng sôngThey’ve built a new building on the riverside.•Compartment kəmˈpɑrtmənt (noun). ngănHe found an empty firstclass compartment.•Account əˈkaʊnt (noun). tài khoản ngân hàngI have a bank account.•Suspect ˈsʌˌspɛkt (noun). nghi phạmHe is the suspect in the case.•Blond blɑnd (adj). tóc vàng óngShe had long blonde hair.•run off rʌn ɔf (verb). lập tức rời điShe ran off the airport•Slim slɪm (adj). mảnh khảnhShe is tall and slim.•Allocate ˈæləˌkeɪt (verb). phân phối, chia phầnWe allocate tasks for each member•reference number ˈrɛfərəns ˈnʌmbər (noun). số tham chiếuThe invoice has reference number•Digit ˈdɪʤət (noun). chữ sốThe number 345 contains three digits.
Trang 1CAMBRIDGE 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
Trang 2 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
Trang 3 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
Trang 4 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
Trang 5 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
Trang 6Ex: 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
Trang 7Ex: 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
Trang 8 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
Trang 9Ex: 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
Trang 10 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
Trang 11Ex: 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
2 Passage 2: The Growth Of Bike-Sharing Schemes Around The World
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
Trang 12Ex: 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
Trang 13 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
Trang 14Ex: 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
Trang 15 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
Trang 16Ex: 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
Trang 17 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
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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
Trang 18 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
Trang 19Ex: 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
Trang 20 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
Trang 21Ex: 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
Trang 22 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
Trang 23Ex: 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
Trang 24 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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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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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
Trang 27 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
Trang 28 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
Trang 29 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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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
Trang 31Ex: 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
Trang 32 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
Trang 33Ex: 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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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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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
Trang 36 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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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
Trang 38 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
Trang 39Ex: 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
Trang 40 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
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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