tire verb [intransitive or transitive] to become tired, or to make someone feel tired Too much walking tires her.. tense /tens / [adjective] making you feel nervous and not relaxed, usua
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1 LISTENING
i se credits /DC ‘kredIt/[plural] a list of the people involved in making a movie or television show
that is shown at the end or beginning of it: danh s4ch các diễn viên, đạo diễn, người quay
phim, da thuc hién mét bd phim hoac chuong trinh tivi
+ §yvalye /In‘vOlv/ verb [transitive] to include something as a necessary part of an activity, event, or situation: ‘bao ham
The course involves a great deal of hard work
Copa oe oe ;
&, recs /‘dalrekt / verb [transitive] to be in charge of making a movie or program, or getting a play
‘ready for performance, especially by telling the actors and technical staff what to do: lam dao
dién (phim, kich )
direction noun [uncount] the work of directing a movie, program, or play
director noun [count] dao dién
you do not want: bién tap
editor noun [count] nguoi bién tap
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& cast /kAst/ verb [transitive] to choose a performer for a particular part or for a particular type of part
in a movie, play, etc.: chon dién vién
Ralph Fiennes was cast in the lead role of King Richard
cast someone as something: She was tired of always being cast as a sex symbol
casting noun [uncount] viéc chon dién vién
tare wee iss /C ‘fi:dZC fIlm/noun [count] a movie of standard length: phim chinh tes
Ä, sanaeday /sVmdel/ [adverb] at some time in the future even though you do not know when: SOME DAY: một ngày nào đó
Someday [II meet the right woman and we’ll get married
8 gals /kwIt/ verb [transitive] (past tense and past participle ssi) INFORMAL to stop doing something: GIVE UP: ttr bd
quit doing something: Tell him to quit laughing at me
(8 get started /get sta:tld/ : to begin doing something
We couldn’t wait to get started on the next job
33 lew-leyeì JICU ‘levl/[adjective] without much importance, power, or difficulty
low-level activities which could be done without supervision
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prevented from achieving something: lam nan long, gay buc doc
It’s frustrating to wait all day for a repairman who doesn’t show up
Trang 2frustratingly adverb
frustrated [adjective] feeling annoyed and impatient because you are prevented from achieving something: nan long, khéng hai long
Frustrated passengers have started to use other forms of transportation
frustrate verb [transitive] to make someone feel annoyed and impatient by preventing them from doing or getting something: 1am (ai) béi ri, nan long
She has always been frustrated by her inability to draw
meaning, feeling, or piece of information: nghia la, c6 nghĩa là
When you shake your head it usually means “no.”
meaning noun [count or uncount] the ideas that signs, symbols, or ways of behaving represent:
y nghia
It seems that the clothes have a deep religious meaning
Ää, call ag phrasal verb [intransitive] MAINLY SPOKEN: to be in a particular place or state after doing something or because of doing it: rét cudc
Keep on doing that and you'll end up in serious trouble
end up doing something: I ended up spending the night in the airport
\S8 ering /“TalCrIN / [adjective] making you feel tired: gay mét moi
Teaching small children is very tiring
a tiring trip
tired [adjective] needing to rest or sleep: mét moi
She was too tired to do any more
My mother looked tired and ill
feel tired: He felt too tired to drive home
get tired: Kids can suddenly get very tired after p laying for a time
tire verb [intransitive or transitive] to become tired, or to make someone feel tired
Too much walking tires her
Players tire easily in such intense heat
He’ll have to work on getting fit before the game
UF pragress /’prCUgres / noun [uncount] the process of developing or improving: su tién trién, su phat
trién
I’m worried about my son’s lack of progress in English
in progress: dang duoc lam, dang tiép dién
The main street will be closed while the maintenance work is in progress
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§ &yama /’dra:mC/ noun [count] a play for the theater, television, or radio: vo kich
a television drama about nurses
something dangerous like a crime: truyện, kịch, hoặc phim giật gan, ly ky
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aati > galaxy /gAlCksI / noun [count] an extremely large group of stars and planets: THE MILKY WAY: ngân hà, thiên hà
the Andromeda galaxy
Edwin Hubble discovered that distant galaxies are moving away from us
Sf science Yeties /’salCns *fikSn / noun [uncount] books and movies about imaginary future events and characters, often dealing with space travel and life on other planets Science fiction is often called
sci-fi: truyện khoa học viên tưởng
22 dscarsesiary /,dOkjU’mentCrl / noun [count] a movie or television program that deals with real people and events: phim tai ligu
documentary about/on: She made a two-part documentary about the war in Kosovo
SS ay animated’ meovic /Vn ’Animeltid ’mu:vi/ or CARTOON consists of a series of drawings that are hown quickly one after another so that they look as if they are moving
3ã, scayy /skeCrl/ [adJective] making you feel frightened: FRIGHTENING: dang sợ, rùng rợn
a scary story
scarily adverb
cared [adjective] frightened or worried: khiép so
scared (that): I’m scared I'll fail all my classes
scared of: Louise is scared of flying
be scared to do something: Mike was too scared to go bungee jumping
I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to scare you
3š, Rarvaer maavie /hc:rC ˆmu:v1⁄ noun [count] a movie that is intended to frighten people, especially one about murders, frightening creatures, or evil people: phim kinh di
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like real life: thực tế
— opposite UNREALISTIC
realistically adverb
2 seview /rP?vju: / noun [count] [count] an article in which someone gives their opinion of a play,
book, art exhibit, etc.: bai phé binh
areview of anew Broadway musical
reviewer noun [count] nha phé binh
“8 rating /‘reltIN/ noun [count] a measurement of how good or popular someone or something is: sự phân loại hoặc sắp xếp ai / cái gì theo phẩm chất
The guide gives restaurants a rating from 1 to 10
2% classic /’kIAsIk/ noun [count] a song, book, play, television program, etc that is very good and has
been popular and had a lot of influence for a long time: tác phẩm kinh điển
Jane Austen’s novels are among the best-loved classics in English literature
Trang 4classic adjective [usually before noun] a classic song, book, play, television program, etc 1s very good and has been popular and had a lot of influence for a long time: kinh dién
William Golding’s classic novel Lord of the Flies
49, rear /rIC/ adjective at the back of something: phia sau, dang sau
Keep your front and rear lights in good working order
the rear noun [count] the part of a place or thing that is at the back: b6 phan dang sau
at the rear: The main entrance is at the rear
rear of: the rear of the bus/house/procession
3% tense /tens / [adjective] making you feel nervous and not relaxed, usually because you are worried about what is going to happen: cang thang
a tense atmosphere: The atmosphere in the courtroom was extremely tense
tense verb [transitive or intransitive] (làm ai / cái gi) căng thăng
She tensed, hearing the noise again
32 excite /Ik’salt / verb [transitive] to make someone feel happy and enthusiastic about something good that is going to happen: kich thich, khích động
The prospect of working in Australia really excites me
excitement noun [uncount] the feeling of being excited: sự kích động, niềm hân hoan The long wait only added to our excitement
excited [adjective] very happy and enthusiastic because something good is going to happen, especially when this makes you unable to relax: cảm thây hoặc biểu lộ sự kích thích
I was so excited I couldn’t sleep
excited about: I’m so excited about the trip!
excited at: He’s excited at the prospect of showing his work in New York
exciting [adjective] making you feel excited and enthusiastic:hứng thú, hồi hộp
The launch of our digital satellite service is one of the most exciting things I’ve worked on
3 p§ay /plel / verb [transitive] to have a particular part in a play or movie: dong (val)
She had played Blanche in A Streetcar Named Desire
The role of the mother was played by one of Australia’s finest actresses
play the character of: thu vai
Ss, pass tke Gre to do something that makes a period of time seem shorter and end more quickly, especially when you are bored: giét thoi gian
They watched videos to pass the time
SS castar or co-star /’7kCUsta: /noun [count] an actor’s costars are the other actors who have main
parts in a movie or play: người cùng đóng vai chính (với một diễn viên khác)
costar verb [intransitive or transitive] if actors costar in a movie or play, they act the main parts
together: đóng vai chính (với một diễn viên khác)
Š& iaterest /ˆIntCrestIN / noun [singular or uncount] a feeling of wanting to know about or take part in something: su quan tâm, su thích thu
interest in: an interest in politics
interest verb [transitive] to make someone want to know about or take part in something: lam cho quan tam, lam cho thich thu
Oceanography has always interested me
Trang 5interested adjective [not usually before noun] wanting to know about or take part in something: quan tam dén
interested in: interested in sports
interesting [adjective] something that is interesting makes you want to know about it or take part in it: tha vi, dang chu y
She’s an interesting new writer
S¥ trays /trAp/ verb [transitive] to catch someone such as a criminal, especially by forcing them into a place that they cannot escape from: dung meo bit ai, bay
Police officers trapped both suspects before they left the bank
trap noun [count] a piece of equipment used for catching animals: cai bay
set/lay a trap (=make it ready to be used): We set traps in the attic for the mice
S&S, fakes Wace = to happen
The Olympics take place every four years
I don’t know exactly what took place in the classroom
S88, view /vyu: / noun [count] [count] the area or place that can be seen: quang canh
an ocean/mountain view
From the top the view was breathtaking
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This has been a very difficult year from an economic viewpoint
4%, fascinate /’fAsInelt / verb [transitive] to attract and interest you very strongly: mé hodc, quyén ri
It’s a subject that has always fascinated me
fascination noun [singular or uncount] the state of being very interested in something or afttracted by something: sự mê hoặc, sự quyến rũ
fascination with: the country’s fascination with Western culture
fascinated [adjective] very interested or attracted by someone or something: bi hap dan
fascinated by/with: We are all fascinated by new technology
fascinating [adjective] making you very interested or attracted: cd strc hap dan mạnh mẽ
a fascinating story/person/place
&2 stand aut phrasal verb [intransitive] to be much more impressive or important than others: ndi bat
stand out as: Germany stands out as the leader in environmental reporting
8 gct /Akt/ verb [intransitive or transitive] to perform in plays or movies: dong vai trong mot vo kịch,
I’ve always wanted to act
act the part/role of = play the character of: Burt Lancaster acted the part of Joseph
acting noun [uncount] the job or skill of performing in plays and movies: su tht vai, su diễn
xuat
Most of the acting in the show was excellent
actor noun [count] someone who performs in plays and movies, especially as their job: nam điện viên
Trang 6actress noun [count] a woman who performs in plays and movies, especially as her Job: nữ diễn vién
&g Csagpaiat (A disC’pent/ verb [intransitive or transitive] to make someone feel unhappy because something they hoped for or expected did not happen or because someone or something was not as good as they expected: lam that vong
I hate to disappoint you, but the cake’s all gone
disappointment noun [uncount] the feeling of being unhappy because something you hoped for
or expected did not happen or because someone or something was not as good as you expected:
su that vong
disappointment at: Diplomats expressed disappointment at the lack of progress
disappointed [adjective] unhappy because something you hoped for or expected did not happen
or because someone or something was not as good as you expected: that vong
disappointed (that): She was disappointed that he never replied to her letter
disappointed at/by/about: Obviously, I feel very disappointed at not getting the job
disappointed in: I’m really disappointed in you, Ruth
disappointing [adjective] not as good as you had hoped for or expected: 1am that vong
This year’s sales figures were very disappointing
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&S, extra /ekstrC/ noun [count] someone who has a very small part in a movie, for example as a member of a crowd: vai phu
* glamerens /’2lAmCrCs/ [adjective] attractive and interesting in an exciting and unusual way: day It’s a very glamorous vacation spot
glamorously adverb
glamour noun [uncount] a special quality that makes a person, place, or situation seem very exciting, attractive, or fashionable: strc quyén ri, strc mé hoac
Most other cities cannot rival Hollywood for glamour
people or things in it The main person or thing is in the foreground: nén, hau canh
a red cross on a white background
&X depend on or depens! wpa FORMAL phrasal verb [transitive] (never progressive) depend on something if one thing depends on another, it is changed or affected by the other thing: tùy theo
Their future depends on how well they do in school
dependent /dI’ pendCnt / [adjective] if you are dependent on someone or something, you need
them in order to live or succeed: dua vao, tuy thudc
a married couple with dependent children
dependent on/upon: They hate being dependent on their parents
#8 pick op phrasal verb [transitive] to notice a smell or sound, or that someone or something is
present:
The dogs must have picked up his pleasant smell
Sa pretense /prl’tend/ verb [intransitive or transitive] to behave in a particular way because you want someone to » believe that something is true when it is not: gia vờ
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pretend to do something: She closed her eyes and pretended to be asleep
pretended [adjective] not real or sincere: không thật, không chân thành
Terry’s eyes widened in pretended surprise
SÄ casfuse /kCn’fju:z / verb [transitive] to make someone feel that they do not understand something: làm ai rồi lên
If you don’t explain clearly, you'll just confuse the reader
confusion noun [uncount] a feeling that you do not understand something or cannot decide what to do: su gay bél rél, kho xtr
confusion about/over: There seems to be some confusion about who actually won
confused [adjective] unable to understand something or think clearly about it: khong thé suy nghĩ rõ ràng, bối rối
She was starting to feel a bit confused
confused about: I’m still a little confused about what happened
confusedly adverb
confusing [adjective] if something is confusing, it 1s not easy to understand because it 1s
complicated or not well organized or explained: kh hiéu, lam béi rồi
Some of the questions he asked were very confusing
confusingly adverb
`, äefinitety /đefñnCtI/ [adverb] without any doubt: một cách chắc chăn
Your dessert is definitely the best one here
I’m definitely not going to Ben’s party tonight
definite [adjective] certain: chic chan
This book will be a definite bestseller
There’s a definite link between smoking and some types of cancer
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SAS scars /’sitkOm / noun [count] a television or radio series about a particular group of characters who deal with situations in a humorous way: hai kich tinh thé
Sa notices /’nCUtls/ verb [transitive] to become conscious of someone or something by seeing, hearing,
or feeling them: để ý, chú ý
I noticed that the door was open
After a few days here you hardly notice the rain!
notice noun [count] a sign put in a public place that announces something or warns people about something: thong bao
We’ve put a notice up on the door to say we’re open
noticeable [adjective] easy to see, hear, or feel: dang chu y, dé nhan thay
There was a noticeable chill in the air
There has been a noticeable improvement in her health
noticeable that: It became noticeable that everyone at the party was well-dressed but us
noticeably adverb:
The classroom was noticeably quieter than usual
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Trang 8SS gai /pCUl/ noun [count] an occasion when a lot of people are asked their opinions about something, usually by a company paid by a political party, television program, etc.: cudc tham do ý
kién
They’re worried about the candidate’s present low standing in the polls
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ive adalts: ctr hai trong số năm người lớn rae eh
Sse Pie eh ghee
S&, PYG GUE Oo ws
S¥ werery /’we:rl/ verb [intransitive or transitive] to feel nervous and upset because you keep thinking about a problem that you have or could have in the future: lo lang
worry about: People worry more about their health than they used to
worry noun [count] a problem or possibility that makes you feel worried: su lo lang
He said his financial worries were a thing of the past
worry about: Local residents have expressed worries about pollution levels
worried [adjective] unhappy because you are thinking about your problems or about bad thingsthat could happen: ANXIOUS: lo lang
Everyone was very worried when John didn’t show up
worried about: We are very worried about our future
worrying [adjective] causing you to feel worried: gay lo lang
The most worrying trend is the sharp decline in young readers
S8 clue /klu: / noun [count] a piece of information that helps explain a situation or provide a solution toa problem: manh mối, đầu mối
clue to/as to/about: His expressionless face gave her no clue as to what he was thinking
88, attvaction /C’trAkSn / noun [singular or uncount] the feeling of liking someone, especially in a sexual way: sức hút, sự hấp dẫn
attract verb [usually passive] to interest someone in a romantic or sexual way: hap dan
be attracted to someone: She’s old enough now to be attracted to boys
You could sense the undeniable attraction between them
attractive [adjective] an attractive person is pleasant to look at, especially in a way that interests you sexually: hap dan
a stunningly attractive movie star
attractively adverb
attractiveness noun [uncount]
sh expect /Ik’spekt / verb [transitive] to think that something will happen: mong doi
We’ re expecting good weather this weekend
The trial is expected soon
expect that: Investors expect that the rate of inflation will rise
expect someone/something to do something: | didn’t really expect you to understand
We were expecting the letter to arrive by now
expectation noun [count or uncount] the belief that something will happen: su mong cho, su trông mong
expectation of: The team set off without any expectation of success
expected adjective [only before noun] likely to happen or be true: c6 thé xay ra
Events did not follow their expected course
expected future earnings
— opposite UNEXPECTED
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SF, SLY oriss /sC’pralz / verb [transitive] to give someone a feeling of surprIse: gây ngạc nhiên
Her angry tone of voice surprised me
surprise noun [count] an unusual or unexpected event: su ngac nhién
There were few surprises in the basketball playoffs this year
surprised [adjective] having the feeling you get when something unexpected happens: ngac nhién
I'll be surprised if he gets here on time
I wasn’t that surprised to hear that they were splitting up
surprised at/by: Judy was genuinely surprised at Ben’s reaction to the news
surprising [adjective] unusual or unexpected: lam ngac nhién
Going shopping with a baby requires a surprising amount of physical effort
3 caateast /’kOntra:st/ noun [count or uncount] a noticeable difference between people or things: su tuong nhân, Sự trái ngược
contrast between: the contrast between her life before the accident and now
contrast verb [intransitive] if one thing contrasts with another, the two things are different from each other, often in a noticeable or interesting way: tuong phan
contrast with: Her dark hair contrasted sharply with her pale silk gown
contrasting [adjective] different from each other in a noticeable or interesting way: trai nguoc contrasting styles/opinions/colors
by/in contrast used when you are comparing two things or people and saying that the secondone is very different from the first: trai lai
The technology sector is doing badly Old economy stocks, by contrast, are performing well again
SS, Smapravermest /[m’pru:vment / noun [count or uncount] the state of being better than before, or the
process of making something better than it was before: su cai tiễn, sự cải thiện
The school is performing well, but we recognize the need for further improvement
improvement in: There has been an improvement in relations between the two countries
improve verb [transitive] to make something better: cai tién, cai thién
Our main objective is to improve educational standards
improved [adjective] better than before
a range of new improved products
8 ssa /mu:d/ noun [count or uncount] the way someone is feeling, for example whether they are happy, sad, or angry: tam trang
He listens to rock or country music, depending on his mood
in a good/relaxed/confident mood: | had never seen Ann in such a good mood before
in a bad/foul/terrible mood: Jeffs been in a bad mood all day
SS a gaagreat deal = much, a lot
op m feeling a a oreat deal better
a good / great deal of something: They spent a great deal of money
&& fraxy /’alCrCnI/ noun [count or uncount] a strange, funny, or sad situation in which things happen
in the opposite way to what you would expect: su tré tréu
the irony (of something) is that: The irony is that it would have been faster to have taken the back roads after all
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Do you find your work rewarding?
a rewarding investment
reward verb [transitive often passive] to give someone something as a reward, for example praise, success, or money: thudng
reward someone for something: He always believed that the company would reward him for his efforts
reward noun [count or uncount] something good that happens or that you receive because of something you have done: phan thuéng
reward for: Rewards for appropriate behavior can be successful in teaching children
eS criticise: /kritisIzm / noun [uncount] comments that show that you think something is wrong or bad: su phé binh, su chi trich
criticism of: He finds criticism of his team’s performance hard to take
criticize verb [intransitive or transitive] to say what you think is wrong or bad about something: phé binh, chi trich
Cabinet members were told not to criticize the policy publicly
It was difficult to be honest without seeming to criticize
gs couch /kKCUtS / noun [count] a long low comfortable seat that two or three people can sit on: SOFA: ghế trường kỷ
couch potato noun [count] INFORMAL someone who spends a lot of time sitting at home watching television This word shows that you do not approve of people like this
8, species /’spi:Suz/ (plural species) noun [count] a plant or animal group whose members all have similar general features and are able to produce young plants or animals together: loai
the human species
species of: Over 120 species of birds have been recorded in this National Park
T‡, sieady /stedl/ [adjective] slowly and gradually continuing to change, move, or happen: déu déu,
déu dan
Slow but steady progress has been made toward concluding the deal
steady growth/increase/rise: The company hopes to see a steady increase in car sales this year steadily adverb
T3, visual /vIZuCl / [adjective] relating to things that you can see: (thuộc) thị giác, nhìn thây được
Television news brings us visual images from around the world
the visual arts
73, iitersey /IItCrCsl/ noun [uncount]the abilify to read and write: sự biết chữ
Teachers have been asked to concentrate on literacy and numeracy
literate [adjective] able to read and write: biét chir
Only 20 percent of women in the country are literate
opposite ILLITERATE
3ã, asycùsäagy /sal’kOICdZXI / noun [uncount] the study of the mind and how it affects behavior: tam
ly hoc
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