There was a steady rise in the number of children who watched television.

The number of children who watched television rose steadily.

There was a marked increase in the amount of coffee sold in the UK.
amount of coffee sold in the UK increased markedly.

The

There was a sharp fall in the amount of cocoa grown.

grown fell sharply.

The amount of cocoa

In 2012 there was a sharp decrease in the figures for the number of children who
owned iPad.
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The figures for the number of children who owned iPads
decreased significantly in 2012.
The graph below shows the contribution of three sectors - agriculture,
manufacturing, and business and financial services to the UK economy in the
twentieth century.
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The bar chart illustrates how three areas namely
Industry, Agriculture and business and financial services contributed to the
economy of the UK from 1900 to 2000.
The chart shows the participation by young people in sports by gender in Great
Britain in 1999.
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The bar chart demonstrates how young people in Britain
participated in sports in terms of gender in 1999.
The two pie charts below show changes in world population by region between 1900
and 2000.
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The two pie charts indicate how the world population changed
in terms of region from 1900 to 2000.
The bar chart below shows the employment of all workers by gender and occupation
in the UK in the year 2005.
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The bar chart illustrates the percentage of
British male and female employees working in different areas in 2005.
The bar chart below shows the percentage of people in Great Britain living alone by
age and sex in 2004/2005.
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The bar chart demonstrates the percentage of
British men and women living by themselves in terms of age in the year 2004/2005.
The graphs below show the types of music albums purchased by people in Britain
according to sex and age.
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The bar charts represent the percentage of the
British buying three different kinds of music albums in terms of gender and age.

Stuck in reverse
Skin and bones

=
=

Kh khn
B ngoi, ni tm

Take a rain check

stood me up

Leo cy

Quickie

play truent

Hon

Tu nhanh
=

Trn hc

rack my brain

au u suy ngh

Go an extra mile

Make more effort than usual

jump through difficulties

Run the risk of V-ing

C nguy c lm sao

Be in the mood for

Go to waste

ang c hng lm..

Tht bi, hng, xong i

Get into trouble

Catch a cold

Vt qua kh khn

Gp rc ri

Cm lnh

Play a major/crucial

ng vai tr quan trng

Adap to/aclimate to

Thch nghi

Ngp trn s b him

adap to/ aclimate to

Rack my brain
Bestow upon

=
=

Get exposed
Back and forth

Thch nghi

au u suy ngh
Give

The host country

Restric to ving

Air of mystery

=
=

Nc bn x

Hn ch lm g
Tip xc vi

Qua li (commute back and forth)

To some certain extent

Trn 1 vi kha cnh

take step=address=tackle=solve= resolve= overcome = deal with = cope with

Gii quyt, a ra hng i gq vn
On the tip of my tougue
remember it soon

St that quite difficult to remember, but hopefully

Beat around the bush

fool around

Ni vng vo khng direct vo vn

Linh tinh, ni lm k c mc ch

Get the show on the road

basket case

No wonder

Thiu sc sng, tn t
Tho no m

Big head

Good person

Big shoot

Ng quan trng

Get on one's nerves

Lighten up

Bt tay lm g

Lm phin

Solution =implement measure =make remedy = rake action

Hone skills
Mingle with

Mi ra kh nng

Ho nhp

Cut off= trim off

Cat giam

Refuse to give up on my hopes

K bg t b c m

It has never been easy to tap these sources of finance

cha bg l d dng

C c tin u t

commence with a blank sheet of paper you can compose your own dream
=
Bt u vi 1 trang giy trng, bn c th t son ra gic m ca chnh mnh
Sparks confidence

Fuel ambition

Tip thm hoi bo

trigger action

Thc y hnh ng lun v ngay

Take the plunge

Launch into action

To sng t tin

Dm liu lnh
=

Bt tay vo vic

building of personality beyond its limitations

hn t mnh t ra
Eyes candy

Sound good, but not interest

Tech savvy

Tech expert

xy dng con ngi vt xa gii

Job jumpers

Change their jobs frequently

People's eyes light up

ability

nh mt sng ln (kiu khm phc, ngc nhin...)

: noun - the power and knowledge to do something

Ex: She has the ____ to pass the exam, but she must work harder
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adolescent

: noun - (=teenager)

Ex: A high school student is an example of an _____ :

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behaviour

: noun (no plural) - the way that you do and say things

Ex: He was sent out of the class for bad _____

concept

: noun - t tng, khi nim

Ex: Time is a very easy ____ for people to grasp. :

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consenquence

: noun - (=result)

Ex: The increase in violence among young people may be a ____ of watching too
much violence on TV and in video games.
gesture : noun - a movement of your head or hand to show how you feel or what
you want.
Ex: The boy made a rude ___ before running off.
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growth

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: noun (no plural) - the process of getting bigger.

Ex: A good diet is important for children's ___. :

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immagination
mind.

: noun - the ability to think of new ideas or make pictures in your

Ex: You didn't really see a ghost - it was just your ____.
infancy

: noun - the first year of life.

Ex: This child is in his ____. :

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infant : noun - a baby or very young child. :

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maturity

: noun - the state of being fully grown or developed.

Ex: The point at which you are fully grown is an example of when you achieve ____.
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milestone

: noun - an important event.

Ex: My graduation at university is a ____ in my life. :

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peers

: noun - people of the same age who share similar interests.

phase

: noun - a time when something is changing or growing.

Ex: She's going through a difficult ____ just now. :

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rate

: noun - t l, tc

Ex: The crime ____ was lower in 2004 than in 2005.

reminder

: noun - something that makes you remember something.

Ex: Eddie kept the ring as a ____ of happier days. :

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toddler : noun - a young child who has just started to walk.
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transition

: noun - thi k chuyn tip

Ex: First-year students often struggle with the ____ from high school to university.
abstract

: adjective - about an idea, not a real thing (kh hiu)

Ex: Justice is an ___ concept.

cognitive

: adjective - related to thinking (lin quan n nhn thc)

Ex: The _____ processes involved in reading. :

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clumsy : adjective - if you are ____, you often drop things or do things badly
because you do not move in an easy or careful way.
Ex: I'm so ____! I've just broken a glass. :
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fond (+of somebody or something)

lot.

: adjective - to like somebody or something a

Ex: My parents are very ___ of me when I was a child.

fully-grown
immature

: adjective - pht trin y

: adjective - non nt

Ex: His ___ sense of humour

independent

: adjective - not needing or wanting help

Ex: She lives alone now and she is very ____.

irresponsible

: adjective - khng trch nhim

Ex: An ____ person is someone who always forgets to do her assignments.

mature

: adjective - fully grown or fully developed (trng thnh)

rebellious : adjective - ni lon, chng i :

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significant

: adjective - important

Ex: The police say that the time of robbery was very ____.
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tolerant (+of) : adjective - letting people do things even though you don't like or
understand them.
Ex: We must be ____of other people's beliefs.
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acquire

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: verb - to get or buy something.

Ex: He ____ some English from listening to pop songs.

imiate

: verb - copy peple.

Ex: Children learn by ___ adults.

look back

: verb - nhn li

reminisce

: verb - hi tng, nh li

Ex: An example of ____ is when you think back to your first summer romance.
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throw a tantrum

: verb - vt b cn gin

visualise

: verb - hnh dung, mng tng

Ex: I remember met him but I just can't ____him.

typically

: adverb - in hnh, c trng, tiu biu

bear in mind : remember :

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keep an open mind

: try not to judge before you know the facts

have something in mind

: have an idea

have something on your mind

my mind went blank
it slipped my mind
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: I couldn't remember a thing

: I forgot

put your mind at ease

broaden the mind

adolescence

: be worried about something

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: stop you from worrying

: increase your knowledge

: noun (no plural) - the period of a child an becoming an adult.

Ex: Mary spent her childhood and ___ in Europe. :

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adulthood

: noun - the state or condition of being fully grown or mature.

Ex: To raise a child to ___ requires your heart, energy, time, and wealth.
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bond : noun - something that holds people or objects together, or money

borrowed from a company that specializes in paying the bail for people's release
from jail.
Ex: An example of ___ is the relationship between two best friends
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brotherhood

: noun - the relationship between brothers.

Ex: The bonds of ____ :

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childhood

: noun - the state or period of being a child.

Ex: I spent my ____ in Hanoi. :

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conflict

: noun - a fight or an argument.

Ex: A girl is distressed by the ____ between her parents.

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fatherhood

: noun (no plural) - being a father.

Ex: Having a son and spending time with your son, taking him to games and getting
to know him, is an example of ____. :
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instinct : noun - something that makes people and animals do certain things
without thinking or learning about them.
Ex: Birds build their nests by ____.
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interaction

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: noun - commumnication.

Ex: An example of ____ is when you have a conversation. :

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motherhood

: noun - the state of being a mother.

Ex: Giving birth to and raising a child is an example of ___. :

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nature : noun - as the natural Earth and the things on it, or the essence of a
person or thing.
Ex: The beauty of ____. :
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relation

: noun - a connection between two things (=relative).

Ex: There is no ___ between the size of the countries and the number of people who
live there. : https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4135/4851512359_73225da38f_m.jpg
relative

: noun - a person in your family (=relation).

Ex: These people are all _____. :

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resemblance

: noun - looking like somebody or something else.

Ex: There's no _____ between my two brothers. :

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rivalry

: noun - a competition or contest.

Ex: An example of a ___ is the competion between the football teams of two
neighboring high schools. :
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sibling

: noun - brother or sister

Ex: I don't know if there were any other ___ or if their parents had any brothers or
sisters. : https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2626/5719658060_50be894f47_m.jpg
temperament

: noun - (=personality)

Ex: He had a gentle _____.

upbringing : noun - is the way a child is raised, or the lessons, instructions and
teachings that his or her parents impart.
Ex: When a child is raised by strict parents, this is an example of a strict ______.
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active role

: vai tr tch cc

extended family : i gia nh :

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family gathering : hp gia nh :
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immediate family : h hng :
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maternal instinct : bn nng lm m :
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sibling rivalry : s knh ch gia 2 anh em rut :
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stable upbringing

: nui dng n nh

striking resemblance : ging nhau mt cch ngc nhin

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close-knit

: adjective - connected or staying near, especially for a family.

Ex: We are a ____ family.

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maternal

: adjective - behaving like a mother

Ex: She's not very ____. :

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parental

: adjective - relating to a person's parent or parents.

Ex: ____ responsibility. :

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rewarding

: adjective - something that provides satisfaction or gives a profit.

Ex: a ____ experience. :

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stable

: adjective - not likely to move, fall or change.

Ex: Don't stand on that table - it's not very ___.

accommodate
adopt

: verb - agreeing to a demand

: verb - to love somebody or something very much

or (nhn lm con nui)

endure

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: verb - (= to bear) cam chu

establish

: verb - to start something new

have something in common

inherit

: verb - im tng ng

: verb - to get money or things from somebody who has died

Ex: Sabine ___ some money from her mother.

interact

: verb - tng tc

nurture

: verb - help someone or something develop and grow.

play a role

: verb - ng mt vai tr

relate (to)

: verb - to show or to make a connection between two or more things

Ex: I found it difficult to ___ the two ideas in my mind.

allergy

noun - a condition that causes illness if you eat certain foods

Ex: She has an ____ to cats.

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anxiety

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noun (plural) - a feeling of worry and fear

Ex: The doctor's report removed all their ___-ies. =

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appetite

noun - desire to eat

Ex: "Pho bo" always gives me an ___(= makes me hungry)

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artery = noun (plural) - one of tubes in your body that carry blood away from
your heart to other parts of your body
Ex: It is the central fluvial (=river) ___ of Brazil, running from south to north for a
distance of about 1500m. =
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asset

noun - a useful or valuable thing or person

Ex: You're a vital ___ and the director knows it.

craving

noun - (=appetite; >< dislike)

Ex: The demand for union was succeeded by a ___ for independence.
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depression
long time

noun - (=disappointment) a feeling of unhappiness that lasts for a

Ex: She often suffers from ____. =

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diagnosis

noun - chun on

Ex: She's learned to appreciate (=judge) life and those around her, following a ___ of
a terminal (=last time) illness. =
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diet = noun - the food that you usually eat, OR special foods that you eat when
you are ill - you want to get thinner
Ex: It's very important to have a healthy ___
You'll need to go on a ___ if you want to lose some weight.
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dietician

noun - a food scientist

Ex: Leading ___-s recommend eating at least two servings of fruit and three of
vegetables everyday. = https://o.quizlet.com/ZWJEJ.WmzmHkDoVAlh7ucw_m.jpg
disease
person

noun - an illness, especially one that you can catch from another

Ex: Malaria (bnh st rt) and measles (bnh si ) are ___-s

(eating) disorder

noun - ri lon (y hc)

Ex: My dad always thought I had some sort of ___ where my eyes confused
themselves or something. =
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factor

noun - nhn t

Ex: Remember, the correct weight for you depends on many different ___-s including
your age, height and sex.
infection

noun - an illness that affects one part of the body

Ex: I have an ear ____.

ingredient
to eat

noun - one of the things that you put in when you make something

Ex: The ___-s for this cake are flour, butter, sugar and eggs. =
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insomnia

noun - can't sleep

Ex: So you need to get checked out by a good doctor who knows something about
sleep and ___. = https://o.quizlet.com/CgY8e.QXxLv6DaoyoDl6jA_m.jpg
intake
body.

noun - an amount of food, air, or another substance taken into the

Ex: You reduce your ___ of foods that are high in fats, sugar and salt
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junk food

noun - n vt

Ex: Nowadays, many children like eating __ on fast food labels. =

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nutrient

noun - cht dinh dng

Ex: Fish is a source of many important ___, including protein, vitamins, and minerals
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nutrition

noun - s dinh dng

Ex: In Australia four food groups are recognised as providing the basic __ for health
and fitness. = https://o.quizlet.com/i/_V6qqtAKA3FiBsPWBvMtMQ_m.jpg
obesity

noun - people getting too fat

Ex: The problem of ___ among children. =

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onset

noun - the beginning of something, especially something unpleasant

Ex: The __ of summer in Sapa, which has immense golden rice fields, is like a
picturesque painting. = https://o.quizlet.com/qoxOaQUen-iCH.xooRJkOQ_m.jpg
portion

noun - (=serving)

Ex: Eat moderate ___-s and don't be tempted to order a larger size when eating out.
serving

noun - (=portion)

Ex: Dietitians recommend eating at least two ___ of fruit and three of vegetables
everyday
stroke

noun - t qu

Ex: A ___ is caused when there is a blockage in an artery that leads to the brain.
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treatment = noun - (plural) the things that a doctor does to try to make a sick
person well again.
Ex: Patients must be given ___ immediately. =
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therapy = noun - (no plural) a way of helping people who are ill in their body or
mind, usually without drugs
Ex: Maybe he needs a little shock ___ to bring him back.
variety (+of)

noun - a lot of different

Ex: Make sure that you eat a ___ of foods. It is important to eat from all five food
groups. = https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3519/3943097052_b74bdf3501_m.jpg
acute

adjective - very serious; very great

Ex: An ___ shortage of food =

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allergic

adjective - d ng

Ex: He's ___ to cow's milk. =

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alternate

brisk

adjective - quick and using a lot of energy

adjective - every second one

Ex: We went for a ___ walk =

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chronic = adjective - something that lasts for a long time, keeps coming back or
continues to happen.
Ex: This woman suffers from ___ back pain.
harmful

adjective - harm

healthy

adjective health

People: character and behaviour

good company : (collocation) people enjoy being with you
Ex: You are ______ : https://o.quizlet.com/Mxjv-tcm4dFr-JLsUbQDuQ_m.jpg
a selfish streak : (collocation) sometimes act in a selfish way
Ex: But you may have _______
fiercely : (adverb) stronger than extremely
Ex: You are _____ loyal to your friends
snap decisions : (collocation) quick decisions
Ex: You have a tendency to make _____
keep your word : (collocation) do what you say you will do, keep your promises
Ex: You have a strong sense of responsibility and always ______ :
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bear a grudge : (collocation) resent for a long time bad things others have done to
you
Ex: You are good at keeping secrets and never ______ : https://o.quizlet.com/LNePBtu46xkYAbvk5Jykg_m.jpg
keep your temper : (collocation) not get angry
Ex: You find it hard to ______ : https://o.quizlet.com/j-PFjXMogmoCZ7vjw1i9ZQ_m.jpg
make a fool out of you : (collocation) trying to deceive or trick you
Ex: If you think someone is _______. :
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brutally honest : (collocation) honest in a way that may hurt
Ex: You can be _______
play a joke/trick (+on someone) : (collocation) gy ra mt tr a (nghch ngm)
Ex: The children _______ on the teacher by hiding under their desks before she came
into the room
take a joke : (collocation) didn't mind a joke being played on her
Ex: Fortunately, the teacher could ____ and didn't punish them :
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swallow your pride : (collocation) I did it even though it was embarrassing for me
Ex: I _______ and admit that I'm wrong
throw a tantrum : (collocation) behaved in a very uncontrolled manner
Ex: The child _______ when I wouldn't buy him any sweets :
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lose your patience : (collocation) lost my temper, became angry
Ex: Finally I ______ and shouted at her :
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come to terms with : (collocation) to learn to understand and accept something
Ex: Nick has found it hard to ______ his illness :
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reveal your true character : (collocation) >< hide your true character

Ex: Jack's failure to support her has certainly _______

People: physical appearance

chubby cheeks : (collocation) fat in a pleasant and attractive way
Ex: My father has round face, with _____ and a droopy moustache :
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droopy moustache : (collocation) long and hanging down heavily
Ex: My father has round face, with chubby cheeks and a ______ :
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4048/4587172275_5692071b01_m.jpg
oval face : (collocation) shaped like an egg
Ex: She has an ____ and an upturned nose :
https://o.quizlet.com/i/tD9FDMuUiRCHJnAGfOMT-w_m.jpg
slender waist : (collocation) attractively slim (a rather formal, poetic word)
Ex: My older sister is like a model, she has a slim figure and a _____ :
https://o.quizlet.com/i/97jxXp3mykZrXdnx0-vsWg_m.jpg
lovely complexion : (collocation) the natural colour and quality of a person's skin
Ex: She has a ______ and beautiful sleek : https://o.quizlet.com/htN42nCWWMHAmz9XrGPkw_m.jpg
beautiful sleek : (collocation) smooth and shiny
Ex: She has a lovely complexion and ______ : https://o.quizlet.com/8j68Vak5gJliJHm.3Lbrg_m.jpg
immaculately groomed : (collocation) someone's appearance is always tidy and
looked after with great care
Ex: She's always _____ : https://o.quizlet.com/0d.yRy34ZxQ99R82qYos8A_m.jpg
coarse hair : (collocation) rough, and not smooth or soft
Ex: I've got _____ : https://o.quizlet.com/IHDIUGZdXu4Xwbek1ecLHw_m.jpg
well-built : (adjective) have strong, attractive bodies
Ex: My father and my two older brothers are all _____ with broad shoulders :
https://o.quizlet.com/i/OgStpvD4SSHcwntC9Bu5zQ_m.jpg

bushy eyebrows : (collocation) very thick

Ex: My brothers both have thick hair and ___ :
https://o.quizlet.com/i/pQBZTIbjG3Vm3YnV9Vouag_m.jpg
tiny tot : (collocation) a small child
Ex: My younger brother is only two - he's just a ____ :
https://o.quizlet.com/uKvepiXCz98y2xTexbYDeg_m.jpg
jet-black hair : (collocation) completely black
Ex: My mother had ____ when she was younger :
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/117/267723955_cbb46b4bd7_m.jpg
ginger hair : (collocation) a red or orange-brown colour; used of people's hair
Ex: My father's side some have fair hair and some have _____ :
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3741/12332045485_50c869447b_m.jpg
dumpy : (adjective) short and quite fat woman
Ex: A short, ___ woman was selling flowers at a stall on the street corner :
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/66/154345206_4864800e14_m.jpg
portly : (adjective) fat and round; usually used of middle-aged and older men
Ex: A ____ gentleman answered the door :
https://o.quizlet.com/i/XMzk9MRqy7v0K0vFL7Kb2Q_m.jpg
lanky : (adjective) tall and thin
Ex: A ____ youth was standing at the street corner :
https://o.quizlet.com/uEDHL4NayXOTG2nY547Axw_m.jpg
dishevelled : (adjective) very untidy; used of people's hair and appearance
Ex: I wouldn't like people to see me with ___ hair :
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7014/6741765561_212fd9727d_m.jpg
striking resemblance : (collocation) looks remarkably like
Ex: He bears a _____ to his father :
https://o.quizlet.com/LmCobRBjyMR0Y0etWv4iIw_m.jpg
striking appearance : (collocation) unusual appearance, in a positive, attractive
sense
Ex: The lady who entered the room had a very _____

FAMILIES
nuclear family : (collocation) is just parents and children :
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1010/1314595711_812376e272_m.jpg
extended family : (collocation) is a wider network including grandparents, cousins,
etc. : https://o.quizlet.com/UlK.i11S1sAgLF3rOtW9KA_m.jpg
close relatives : (collocation) are those like parents, children, brothers or sisters
distant relatives : (collocation) are people like second cousins
Ex: She's a ______ of mine
(close/)immediate family : (collocation) refers to people who are your nearest blood
relatives
Ex: I don't have much ______
close-knit : (adjective) can also be used to mean that the relationship is a very
strong one
Ex: We are a very ____ family :
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5109/5703963646_0617a66d5c_m.jpg
respectable family : (collocation) gia nh ng knh
Ex: Simon came from a ______, so Mary's parents felt happy about the marriage :
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4044/4398228541_8c33428582_m.jpg
dysfunctional family : (collocation) unhappy, not working in a healthy way :
https://o.quizlet.com/FGiU5x-MN0L-byCZvc6ffw_m.jpg
estranged husband(/wife) : (collocation) is one who lives in a different place and has
a difficult relationship with their husband/wife :
https://o.quizlet.com/AxmdfAg4Naj.E8N.uyewcw_m.jpg
get a divorce : (collocation) ly d :
https://o.quizlet.com/ulLfk2Xg04a3lGyJEcJR4w_m.jpg
ex-husband(/ex-wife) : (noun) is a man/woman that she/he used to be married to
broken home : (collocation) gia nh tan v
Ex: Children whose parents have separated or divorced are said to come from
_____ : https://o.quizlet.com/i/bU2B172e7vGo2gKtG8y9mw_m.jpg
stable home : (collocation) if their family is a strong, loving one it can be called a
____ : https://o.quizlet.com/EANcj8s1JwstrosSiXm3Xg_m.jpg

deprived home : (collocation) if it is a poor one, not having the things that are
necessary for a pleasant life, such as enough money, food or good living conditions,
it can be called a ____ : https://o.quizlet.com/kFglju5wzvAdBOxlXRUroQ_m.jpg
start a family : (collocation) lp gia nh
Ex: They are hoping to _____ soon :
https://o.quizlet.com/AYlVSkHMgpay0XX7xeL39Q_m.jpg
expect a baby : (collocation) ch i a b cho i
Ex: Soraya is _______ :
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7410/9332798554_3e2814e575_m.jpg
the baby is due : (collocation) expected to arrive (=born)
Ex: ______ next week : https://o.quizlet.com/On-ou0eoCcM5KbOJEGMF0A_m.png
single parent : (collocation) may be either unmarried or divorced
Ex: It's hard being a _____
bring up : (phrasal verb) =nurture
Ex: Helen had to _____ four young children on her own :
https://o.quizlet.com/btSdgxup8FcGnU361rWOPA_m.gif
apply for custody of (=give custody) : (collocation) the legal right or duty to care for
a child after its parents have separated or died
Ex: The father ______ the children, but the judge gave custody to the mother
provide for your family : (collocation) to earn enough money to support your family
Ex: Nick works very long hours to ______
set up home : (collocation) to start an independent life in one's own flat or house
Ex: We live with my mum now, but we'll ____ on our own soon

RELATIONSHIPS
make friends : (collocation) kt bn
Ex: When you go to university you will ___ a lot of new ____ :
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7135/7074337627_280fa7e276_m.jpg

strike up a friendship : (collocation) start a friendship

Ex: Jack _______ with a girl he met on holiday :
https://o.quizlet.com/4yYhky2nNnPmFYyrI40--Q_m.png
(form/)develop a friendship : (collocation) pht trin tnh bn
Ex: Juliet _____ lasting ____ with the boy she sat next to at primary school :
https://o.quizlet.com/FQHa8dwuwIXBqdAklmVs2A_m.gif
cement a friendship : (collocation) = strengthen a friendship
Ex: Spending several weeks on holiday together has ____
spoil a friendship : (collocation) have a bad effect on friendship
a friendship grows : (collocation) get stronger friendship
Ex: We were at school together, but our _____ after we'd left school :
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1342/1342680003_e85c0c76a3_m.jpg
mutual friends : (collocation) friends that you share with someone else (bn chung)
Ex: Lynn and Phil met through _____ :
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2529/4197477188_5a8b6a8579_m.jpg
a casual acquaintances : (collocation) someone you know a little
Ex: I don't know Rod well. We're just _____ : https://o.quizlet.com/g50qs0O6zLe02AZoQipQA_m.png
keep in touch (/contact) : (collocation) gi lin lc (><lose contact/touch)
Ex: We must _____ when the course ends. :
https://o.quizlet.com/IENIL8ZE3uQpneu9ynGVpQ_m.png
fall madly in love with : (collocation) love is close to being crazy
Ex: I _____ Anton from the moment
love at first sight : (collocation) yu t ci nhn u tin
Ex: Have you ever fallen in _____ ? :
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5039/5886234983_932f7edd41_m.jpg
make a commitment : (collocation) a ra li cam kt
Ex: A couple of weeks later, we realised that we wanted to ____ to each other. :
https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6125/5917616223_fff39a2bfe_m.jpg

have an affair : (collocation) have a sexual relationship

Ex: She's ____ with a married man.

Social issues
sexual discrimination : treatment of men and women differently, especially unfair
treatment of women : https://o.quizlet.com/PV3hNPqbkwPv7lq5htjTCg_m.png
teenage pregnancies : mang thai vo tui v thnh nin
gay rights : the principle that gay people should have the same legal and political
rights as everyone else.
homelessness : v gia c : https://o.quizlet.com/i/ksMet3fytkXnrbvINwTL-w_m.jpg
drug abuse : lm dng ma tu : https://o.quizlet.com/7ZMSAaghWDvx3mJrmAPbw_m.jpg
animal rights : quyn ca ng vt :
https://o.quizlet.com/i/afkn61bUyX8R12u_tDrQ6g_m.jpg
racism : phn bit chng tc : https://o.quizlet.com/i/4d-FxAodpSC0O_IKyCUrQ_m.jpg
race relations : the relationship between the members of different races.
Ex: Community leaders are working to improve ____ after a number of recent
incidents involving black and white youths. : https://o.quizlet.com/QKioQhW.qyZ72KoBGbCfQ_m.jpg
the gay community : Cng ng ng tnh
Ex: Members of _____ have been warned to take extra care after a rise in the
number of homophobic attacks in the area.
inner-city areas : the central part of a city where people live and where there are
often problems because people are poor and there are few jobs and bad houses.
human rights : the basic rights that it is generally considered all people should
have, such as justice and the freedom to say what you think.
Ex: In some countries people are denied basic ____ like free speech. :
https://o.quizlet.com/tdbjw-8RrTrRLYDQ7Ub1IA_m.jpg
overdose : (noun) too much of a drug taken or given at one time, either intentionally
or by accident.

Ex: Last week a 14-year-old boy died from a heroin ____. :

https://o.quizlet.com/upqh9T-1IAUDqlpc-OjX9Q_m.jpg
dealer : (noun) a person who trades in something :
https://o.quizlet.com/oW8r15ch8RgeAbgxxeQ4Lg_m.jpg
abuse : (noun,verb) the use of something in a way that is harmful or morally wrong.
Ex: Drug and alcohol ____ contributed to his early death. :
https://o.quizlet.com/7ZMSAaghWDvx3m-JrmAPbw_m.jpg
domestic : (adjective) ni a
trap : (noun) (cm by) something that prevents escape.
Ex: Today thousands of people are caught in the poverty ___. :
https://o.quizlet.com/i/MXGlgDWUbhp0ircFvMhTiQ_m.jpg

Crime and Punishment

break the law : ph lut
Ex: Young men are more likely to ____ than any other group in society. :
https://o.quizlet.com/NuttCzuExqS48b35sxlwvA_m.jpg
commit a crime : phm ti
Ex: Young men are more likely to ____ than any other group in society :
https://o.quizlet.com/i/5TDbmbc_n9knN1QZuQtYSA_m.jpg
criminal offence : ti phm hnh s
Ex: In most countries drinking driving is a _____. :
https://o.quizlet.com/tjNkRG30XOFM6VFkFdWUSg_m.jpg
against the law : chng li lut
Ex: In most countries carrying a gun is ____
court : (noun) a place where trials and other legal cases happen, or the people
present in such a place, especially the officials and those deciding if someone is
guilty.
Ex: If you commit a crime and are caught, you can expect to go to ____. :
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5092/5486338003_22baa78f1b_m.jpg

trial : (noun )the hearing of statements and showing of objects, etc. in a law court to
judge if a person is guilty of a crime or to decide a case or a legal matter.
Ex: If the crime is a serious one, you will be sent for ____. :
https://o.quizlet.com/LcBO6LnV7UirKxj7Fahplw_m.jpg
sentence : (noun) a punishment given by a judge in court to a person or
organization after they have been found guilty of doing something wrong.
Ex: If you are found guity, the judge will pass ____. :
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2105/2063910725_0ce2d7c87d_m.jpg
verdict : (noun) an opinion or decision made after judging the facts that are given,
especially one made at the end of a trial.
Ex: When all the evidence has been heard, the jury will be asked for their ____ "Guilty" or "Not Guilty". : https://o.quizlet.com/ilhgxZEiNNAJs8zrRQriRA_m.jpg
jail : (noun) =prison
Ex: They don't throw anyone in ___ for parking illegally, but they will tow your car
and charge you a fine. :
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3591/3557791151_885f645d7e_m.jpg
charge : (verb) to make a formal statement saying that someone is accused of a
crime.
Ex: She is ____ with murdering her husband.
convict : (verb) (= sentence) to decide officially in a law court that someone is guilty
of a crime.
Ex: He has twice been _____ of robbery. :
https://o.quizlet.com/i/NkVAtySY6RGbK7ZmkZ0G4A_m.jpg
plead : (verb) to make a statement of what you believe to be true, especially in
support of something or someone or when someone has been accused in a law
court.
Ex: The defendant _____ innocent to robbery with violence. :
https://o.quizlet.com/6UiUXstehPOx8nnA-fKpCw_m.jpg
take the oath : li th - tell the truth
Ex: Before you give evidence in court, you have to ____
on probation : If you are _____, you stay at home, but you have to report regularly to
and receive help from a ____ officer.

rehabilitate : (verb) to return someone to a good, healthy, or normal life or condition

afterthey have been in prison, been very ill.
Ex: The prison service should try to ____ prisoners so that they can lead normal lives
when they leave prison. : https://o.quizlet.com/wRAFeIhd9d-MYZG3hCqcNQ_m.jpg
integrate : (verb) (=attach) to mix with and join society or a group of people, often
changing to suit their way of life, habits, and customs.
Ex: When criminals are released, many find it very hard to ____ back into society. :
https://o.quizlet.com/i/-uqHEdwubPRbygaK_kd7yA_m.jpg
recreational : (adjective) = entertainment
Ex: In older prisons, there are few ____ facilities. :
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4080/4765423148_6fbabe5f43_m.jpg
be behind bar : Ex: It makes me so angry that so many criminals are let off with a
fine these days.
---> I couldn't agree more. Most of them should _____. Then the world would be a
much safer place for the rest of us. :
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3591/3557791151_885f645d7e_m.jpg
abolish : (verb) (=ban) to end an activity or custom officially.
Ex: The death penalty or capital punishment has been ___ in many countries. :
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6503264653_40dc082989_m.jpg
execute : (verb) to kill someone as a legal punishment.
Ex: It has been brought back in some states in the United States, where people are
____ usually by lethal injection. :
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/87/236851608_f32879ba26_m.jpg
lethal injection : tim thuc c :
https://o.quizlet.com/W.b9xffpxU9Atf70SXaoPw_m.jpg

Serious Crime
murder (murderer) : (noun) the crime of intentionally killing a person
Ex: Two sisters have been charged with _____. :
https://o.quizlet.com/leyWlZ4YqQBWPJnomVx0jQ_m.png
terrorism (terrorist) : (noun) violent action for political purposes

Ex: The bomb explosion was one of the worst acts of ____ that the country had
experienced in recent years. : https://o.quizlet.com/lSZc75HfAYktB7cb7QUTlQ_m.jpg
hijacking (hijacker) : (noun) an occasion when someone uses force to take control of
an aircraft or other vehicle.
Ex: He's a leading suspect in the ____ of the jetliner. :
https://o.quizlet.com/yGqK9fPl5o9t-KjevDMq7Q_m.jpg
rape (rapist) : (noun) the crime of forcefully having sex with someone against their
wishes.
Ex: He was convicted of ____.
kidnapping (kidnapper) : (noun) the crime of taking someone away by force and
demanding money in exchange for releasing them.
Ex: The wife of a businessman was ____ from her home in London last night. :
https://o.quizlet.com/JGPAeJovPGJC3.ktDClevg_m.jpg
mugging (mugger) : (noun) an act of attacking someone and stealing their money.
Ex: Police are concerned that _____ is on the increase. :
https://o.quizlet.com/i/dYpqWA8538l4qc4qwUT4VA_m.jpg
smuggling (smuggler) : (noun) the crime of taking goods or people into or out of a
country illegally.
Ex: A major trend in the _____ of selling drugs these days is heroin. :
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8043/8119264657_e658bff3fe_m.jpg
blackmail (blackmailer) : (noun) the act of getting money from people or forcing
them to do something by threatening to tell a secret of theirs or to harm them.
Ex: If you are in a position of authority, any weakness leaves you open to ______. :
https://o.quizlet.com/HOetrlboVTAWbUxub4EW0Q_m.png
arson (arsonist) : (noun) the crime of intentionally starting a fire in order to damage
or destroy something, especially a building.
Ex: A cinema was burned out in north London last night. Police suspect ____. :
https://o.quizlet.com/i/Wj1kZGJO70b9uLVOVcKTqA_m.jpg
fraud : (noun) the crime of getting money by deceiving people.
Ex: They spent ten years in jail for ____. :
https://o.quizlet.com/i/tJTqME4wGm5e0hX7Ge9L2g_m.jpg
interview witnesses : ly li khai nhn chng

gather evidence : thu thp chng c

launch investigation : bt u iu tra
investigate a crime : iu tra hung th : https://o.quizlet.com/5Fp7H.lzByScaC9938i9w_m.jpg
(on) bail : (noun) is money you lose if you fail to appear in court.
Ex: The suspect is kept in custody or released on ____. :
https://o.quizlet.com/T7.ti1WTHZ1m1C8SzJPrDA_m.png
assault : (noun) a violent attack
Ex: If someone attacks you, you are the victim of an ____ :
https://o.quizlet.com/i/4rQqsk528KmaVrrz86i4uA_m.jpg
offensive weapon : v kh tn cng :
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3003/2600591124_7fed58dda5_m.jpg
a serial killer (rapist) : someone who commits the same sort of crime again and
again
attempted murder : when someone tries to kill another person but fails
manslaughter : (ng st) is the charge of killing someone when you do not intend
to. This could be in a road accident or in a fight :
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4041/4276532323_999908d1b8_m.jpg

TRANSPORTATIONS
cast : (verb) to throw light on something - soi sng
disaster : (noun) a terrible event :
https://o.quizlet.com/uKAwRKh2wp0n1GKXDKWBhQ_m.jpg
display : (verb) to show or exhibit :
https://o.quizlet.com/Cp60ZDf7VK3nXm532VKR7g_m.jpg
drawback : (noun) a problem; disadvantage :
https://o.quizlet.com/sUMkDEq0X2jKwWZPGWRPmw_m.jpg
efficient : (adjective) able to work without waste :
https://o.quizlet.com/ocrmQ3MasffLYg2TBWUv5Q_m.jpg
equip : (verb) to provide with something :
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/184/467172658_9ed7b08549_m.jpg

freight : (noun) cargo carried by a train, truck, or ship :

https://o.quizlet.com/TbUWW6PtpaRMYXuoKGCY1w_m.jpg
generate : (verb) to make or produce
illuminator : (noun) an object that produces light :
https://o.quizlet.com/i/Tz860L9pW8ELkmxrCj7akw_m.jpg
innovation : (noun) a new idea or product :
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7338/9627525993_af43154455_m.jpg
intense : (adjective) very strong
knot : (noun) a hard bump in wood :
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3646/3393168616_b76c459b9d_m.jpg
locomotive : (noun) the engine of a train :
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/49/145450640_c337f29735_m.jpg
mode : (noun) a method or type
portable : (adjective) easy to carry
reflector : (noun) an object that sends light back or makes it stronger
rugged : (adjective) strong; able to stand rough treatment
stringent : (adjective) strict, firm - nghim khc, cht ch
tricky : (adjective) difficult
vulnerable : (adjective) weak; without defense :
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/56/149580814_537ac2e190_m.jpg

Words:
consumer : noun - somebody who buys and uses goods and
services
Ex: The heaviest ___-s of oil are Europe, America, and Japan.
oil tanker : noun - a large ship that carries oil

Ex: There are roughly 4,000 ___-s in use today, and every day
more than 100 million tons of oil is shipped. :
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/3/3544848_7766554f1f_m.jpg
ship : verb - to send goods or people to somewhere by ship, land
or air
Ex: Usually this oil is __-ed safely and with no problems, but
occasionally there is a disaster. :
https://o.quizlet.com/jBdLo7q2SES0.MVYqgjOfA_m.jpg
shallow : adjective - (><deep) with only a short distance from the
top or surface to the bottom
Ex: This part of the river is ____ - we can walk across. :
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2265/1740962983_4f4539a387_m.jp
g
unfamiliar : adjective - having no knowledge or experience of
something
Ex: He gave control of the ship to another sailor, who was ___ with
the route the ship was taking.
leak : verb - liquid or gas comes out of something through a hole
or crack
Ex: Damaged by the reef, the ship ___-ed oil out into the ocean. :
https://o.quizlet.com/Ntx9SjrxXsFgrCpEHyBNkg_m.png
estimate : verb - to say what you think an amount or value will be,
either by guessing or by using available information to calculate it
Ex: Some scientists who studied nature in the area ___ that
580,000 birds and 5,500 otters died as a results of the oil from the
spill covering their skin. : https://o.quizlet.com/9w3iZd8npVy3mB0O8nj6g_m.png

float : verb - to rest or move slowly on the surface of a liquid and

not sink
Ex: In some places, oil ___-ing on the water was measured to be
43 centimeters thick. :
https://o.quizlet.com/xj4U0l5PYzXy0byIXFCQIQ_m.jpg
harm : verb - to injure, damage, or have a bad effect on
somebody or something
Ex: Water birds, water plants, and fish were all seriously ___-ed by
the oil. : https://o.quizlet.com/azzfslsJ6g00zCfGJ9v1Tw_m.jpg
food chain : noun - the natural process in which one living thing is
eaten by another, which is then eaten by another, etc.
Ex: The long-term effects of this act on the ____ in the area are
likely to cause problems far into the future. :
https://o.quizlet.com/2QO4JXCG9SySJduvI.Vg8w_m.png
calculate : verb - to find an amount or a number by using
mathematics
Ex: Can you ___ how much the holiday will cost ? :
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/6736194099_eb2ac3f1bb_m.jp
g
crack : noun - to break, but not into separate pieces
Ex: The glass will ___ if you pour boiling water into it. :
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/33/93710124_8c80ecad26_m.jpg
occur : verb - to happen
Ex: The accident ___-ed this morning.
reef : noun - (=coral) san h :
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5015/5565696408_8819b64a61_m.j
pg

sensitive : adjective - easily hurt or damaged (nhy cm, d b tn

thng) : https://o.quizlet.com/e.aUcVLHWaaKvZcjTIKDjg_m.jpg
essential : adjective - (=important, vital) :
https://o.quizlet.com/xz8FNZkGnV8.fJwcqWaZfA_m.jpg

Collocations 1 - IELTS Writing Task 2

plays an integral part

(ng vai tr cp thit - khng th thiu)

A good wage ________ in guaranteeing the current quality of life.

allows...to meet basic human needs

cu c bn ca con ngi)

(cho php/gip...p ng/chi tr nhng nhu

Being offered a high salary _____.

rewarding perk

(phn thng ph cp)

This _____ will encourage them to try hard and enhance the level of job
performance.

enhance the level of job performance (nng cao cht lng cng vic)
This rewarding perk will encourage them to try hard and ________.

the outdoor life

(cuc sng t do bay nhy)

If a person adores ______, they will not be happy being a stockbroker or a financier,
no matter that the salaries for both jobs are extremely high.

a stockbroker or a financier

(nhn vin chng khon hoc chuyn gia ti chnh)

If a person adores the outdoor life, they will not be happy being _______, no matter
that the salaries for both jobs are extremely high.

to enhance their resume (nng cao cht lng ca s yu l lch)

Volunteer work _______ when young people seek a job in the future.

seek a job

(tm vic lm)

Volunteer work enhance their resume when young people _____ in the future

broaden their own knowledge

(m mang kin thc)

Unpaid work allows teenagers to _________ about different fields and their
communities through real experiences.

the incredible pressure of studying at school (p lc ln (khng th tin c) t vic

hc trng)
________ at school accounts for a great deal of how teenagers's spend their time.

master vital soft skills

(thnh tho cc k nng mm quan trng)

Employees and students have a hard time ________. However, employees at an

office have a good opportunity to work with lots of colleagues from different
backgrounds, which allows/enables them to gain the relevant experience. If they
work at home, the will not know how to build a strong relationship with other
workers and how to manage conflicts.

build a strong relationship

(xy dng mt mi quan h bn vng)

Employees and students have a hard time mastering vital soft skills. However,
employees at an office have a good opportunity to work with lots of colleagues from
different backgrounds, which allows/enables them to gain the relevant experience. If
they work at home, the will not know how to ________with other workers and how to
manage conflicts.

manage conflicts

(x l mu thun)

Employees and students have a hard time mastering vital soft skills. However,
employees at an office have a good opportunity to work with lots of colleagues from
different backgrounds, which allows/enables them to gain the relevant experience. If

they work at home, the will not know how to build a strong relationship with other
workers and how to _______.

earn a living (kim sng)

It is undeniable that knowing how to use the Internet creates a huge opportunity to
_______.

pursue higher education (nng cao trnh hc vn)

The first reason is that the living standards of local citizens will increase. They will
have more chances to get higher paying jobs. This may lead to parents having more
money to support their families and encouraging their children to ________.

mature enough to live independently

( trng thnh sng c lp)

If they finish high school, they will be _________ on their own income.

progress rapidly in their career (tin xa trong cng vic)

A person who chooses to get a job instead of pursuing higher education is likely to
________.

obtain a lot of real experience

(thu thp c nhiu kinh nghim thc t)

This may bring about a good chance ______ and skills for their chosen profession.

take a gap year

(dnh mt nm ngt qung)

There are lots of great reasons to ______ before starting university.

straight after school

(ngay sau trung hc)

Instead of going to university _____, I rushed into a job, got married and had two
lovely children.

their professional careers later than their fellows

trang la)

(i lm mun hn bn cng

A number of graduating students may start ______ who do not choose to get a job or
go on a trip after high school.

costs them a great deal

(tn mt khon chi ph ln vi h)

Travelling ________.

gain some valuable experience (thu thp c nhng kinh nghim qu gi)
Working and travelling are both good opportunities for them to ______

give countless opportunities

(a n v s c hi)

He was able to hear, speak, read, and write the English language constantly,
____________ to improve his English skills.

do various jobs without a long-term commitment

trong mt khong thi gian ngn)

(lm nhiu ngh khc nhau

Young people can do ________ in this time, and discover what might be right for
them.

draw inspiration

(tm thy ngun cm hng)

Young people can ______ from interesting television programs and easily access a
world of knowledge.

access a world of knowledge

(tip cn th gii tri thc)

Young people can draw inspiration from interesting television programs and easily
________.

develop their soft skills

(pht trin cc k nng mm)

Teenagers can not only enlarge their knowledge but also _______ through watching
some kinds of TV shows.

enlarge their knowledge (m rng kin thc)

Teenagers can not only _______ but also develop their soft skills through watching
some kinds of TV shows.

narrow the generation gap

(thu hp khong cch th h)

Entertainment programs offer an opportunity to ______ between family members.

nurture essential skills

(nui dng cc k nng cn thit)

Watching television should be encouraged in and out of the study environment as a

method of education to _____ for youngsters.

over-populated

(bng n dn s)

Cities seem to be quite _____.

great population

(dn s pht trin)

______ means that more and more land is needed to build houses and other
buildings.

more and more dependent on

(ph thuc ngy cng nhiu vo)

Teenagers are __________ their social networks on the Internet.

play a very important role(ng mt vai tr quan trng)

Because youngsters ________ in the workforce, the government cannot leave them
unemployed.

overburdened with work (qu ti trong cng vic)

Graduates are often ________.

react against learning

(chng i li vic hc)

Apart from attending lectures, students are also required to complete a large
number assignments and group projects, so they might feel stressed and
exhausted. Gradually, they _______.

lighten their workload

(gim ti khi lng cng vic)

The first solution would be to reduce the demands made on students by the school
curriculum in order to ______.

the number of irrelevant subjects is cut down (s lng cc mn hc khng ph hp

c gim ti)
If __________ and the school syllabus becomes more practical, learners will really see
the benefits of education.

apply this sort of knowledge in earning money

kim tin)

(p dng kin thc ny vo vic

When studying history, learners must memorise events in the past although they
cannot ________ later on. As a result, hight school education might be considered a
waste of time.

push their imagination

(thc y tr tng tng)

For example, youngsters, thanks to great nature scenes or fantasy characters, can
________ to be more creative or enhance their world knowledge.

expand their imagination (thc y tr tng tng)

For example, youngsters, thanks to great nature scenes or fantasy characters, can
________ to be more creative or enhance their world knowledge.

strengthen the relationship between

(cng c li mi quan h gia...)

TV advertising can _________ parents and their offspring

keep their teeth healthy

(gi cho rng chc kho)

Advertisements encourage youngsters to stay clean such as brushing teeth every

day in order to ______, or washing hands before eating.

bring enjoyment to (mang nim hng khi ti cho...)

The show ___________ millions of viewers.

lead to attention problems

(dn ti nhng vn v s tp trung)

Watching television more than two hours a day early in life can ________ later in
adolescence

to be more prone to obesity

(d b tr tr)

Children who are addicted to watching television, instead of playing outdoor games,
are __________.

have more tendency to develop violent behaviour

hng vi bo lc)

(c xu hng pht trin cc

Children who watch violent acts __________.

draw inspiration

(tm thy ngun cm hng)

Interesting programs on television can help young people to _______ and easily
access a world of knowledge.

not only enlarge their knowledge but also develop their soft skills
nhng m rng kin thc m cn pht trin cc k nng mm)

(khng

Teenagers can _________ through watching some kinds of TV shows.

narrow the generation gap

(thu hp khong cch th h)

Entertainment programs offer an opportunity to _____ between family members.

nurture essential skills

(nui dng cc k nng cn thit)

Watching television should be encouraged in and out of the study environment as a

method of education to _____ for youngsters.

nurture their imagination (nui dng tr tng tng)

TV advertisements which have lively animation and interesting songs allow young
people to _______.

lively animation

(hot ho sng ng)

TV advertisements which have ______ and interesting songs allow young people to
nurture their imagination.

emergencies occur (trng hp khn cp xy ra)

It is safer for inhabitants when ______.

A city with skyscrapers

(Mt thnh ph vi nhiu to nh chc tri)

________ could have more space for public usage.

refresh the exhibits (lm mi cc cuc trin lm)

Authorities ought to invest more in musemums so they can ______.

create a job (to cng n vic lm)

If too many people live in a certain city, enough jobs cannot be created for them.

leave them unemployed ( mc h tht nghip)

The government cannot ____ youngsters _____.

Nearby/local inhabitants (dn c a phng)

Museums are so familiar to _____.

make ends meet

(xoay s sng)

In Dien Bien, a province in northwestern Vietnam, it is rather hard for the residents
to _____, let alone to spend money on visiting some famous historical attractions
here.

fully educated

(gio dc/hc hnh y )

The young ought to be ______ and given more job opportunities.

give more job opportunities

(a ti nhiu c hi ngh nghip hn)

The young ought to be fully educated and _______.

have positive influences on

(c nh hng tch cc ti...)

Not only do TV advertisements ________ children's emotions and behaviour, but they
also give them moral messages.

dwell in a city

(sinh sng//c ng trong mt thnh ph)

There are benefits to residents who ______ which consists of low-rise construction.

save a great deal of money

(tit kim c mt s tin ln)

If residents settle in a private house, they may _______ since they do not have to
spend money on building service fees.

cause serious mental health problems (gy ra nhng vn sc kho tinh thn
nghim trng)
Facebook may ________ in kids, studies show.

face health problems

(i mt vi nhng vn v sc kho)

Women who exercise too much _______.

suffer from eye diseases (chu ng cc cn bnh v mt)

Patients who ________ may have difficultly performing everyday tasks such as
reading, writing, shopping, and cooking

have a negative impact on

(c nh hng tiu cc n...)

Video games do not _______ the academic performance of adolescents.

keep their eyes glued to screens(dn mt vo mn hnh)

When people _______ for several hours, waves from computers and wifi devices may
cause headaches.

waves from computers and wifi devices

wifi)

(sng in t t my tnh v thit b

When people keep their eyes glued to screens for several hours, ____________ may
cause headaches.

embarking on parenthood(bt u tr thnh bc cha m)

Rather than ____________, many individuals consider building their own successful
careers top-priority.

bring up their offspring

(nui dng con chu)

She was brought up by her grandmother.

delay childbirth

(sinh con mun)

______ could give young people countless opportunities to enjoy their lives.
They decided to _______ in order to focus on their careers.

high socioeconomic status

ngho)

(tnh trng kinh t x hi tng cao - khc bit giu

Having worked on Wall Street for years, he was able to achieve a ________.

carry more potential health risks(mang ti nhiu ri ro tim tng v sc kho)

Getting pregnant after 35 years of age _______

start a family

(lp gia nh)

The decision of parents to _______ later in life has become an increasingly popular
trend

an increasingly popular trend

(mt xu hng ph bin ngy cng gia tng)

The decision of parents to start a family later on life has become _______.