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LESSON 1 12
LESSON 1: CONTRACT : HP NG
1. abide by = comply with = follow = observe = stick to: tun theo, tun th
2. agreement (n) hp ng, ng , s tha thun, hip nh
3.assurance (n) s m bo, s chc chn assure (v) = ensure: m bo
4. cancellation (n) s hy b, s xa b
5. determine (v) xc nh, quyt nh determined (a) quyt tm
6. engagement (n) s tham gia engage (v) tham gia, ha hn, nh hn, cam kt
Ex: Before engaging in a contract, both parties should think carefully
7. establish (v) = set up: thnh lp, to nn
8. obligate (v) obligatory (a) bt buc, rng buc, p buc
9. party (n) bn, pha (tham gia hp ng), ng (chnh tr)
10. provision (n) s cung cp,s chun b, iu khon
provide/supply s.o with s.t
11. solve (v): gii quyt, quyt nh resolve (v)
12. specific (a) c th, ring, c bit
13. specify (v) = sate = indicate : ch ra, ghi r
14. breach (n): s ph v
Ex: breach of contract: ph v hp ng
breach the law: vi phm lut/hp ng
15. terminate (v): chm dt
LESSON 2: MARKETING: TH TRNG
1. draw to = attract = appeal to: thu ht
Ex: Draw sbs attention: gy s ch ca ai
2. compare (v) so snh
compare to
compare A with B: so snh A vi B
3. competition (n) s cnh tranh, i th cnh tranh,
competition = contest : cuc thi
A. competitor = rival : i th cnh tranh
B. competition
4. consume (v) tiu th, tiu dng consumer (n) ngi tiu dng
5. A. convince: thuyt phc (ai tin vo iu g)
B. persuade: thuyt phc (ai lm g)
6. currently (adv) hin ti, hin hnh, gn y
7. fad (n) , mt, xu hng (nht thi, din ra trong thi gian ngn trend (n) xu hng (lu di)
8. inspiration (n): s truyn cm hng inspire (v) truyn cm hng, gy nh hng
9. market (n) th trng marketing (n)
market (v) a ra th trng
10. productive (a) nng sut, hiu qu
12. satisfaction (n) satisfy s.o = please s.o: lm ai hi lng/tha mn
13. manufacturer (n): nh sn xut
LESSON 3:WARRANTY: BO HNH
warranty (n) guarantee (v) bo hnh
1. A. character (n) tnh cch, nhn cch
B. characteristic (n) c im, c trng
2. consequence (n) hu qu, kt qu
3. consider (v): cn nhc, xem xt
A. considerate: chu o, t m
B. considerable: ng k
4. cover (v) bao gm, trang tri, a tin, bo him coverage (n)
5. expiration (n) expire (v) ht hn
Ex: This TV expired warranty.
6. frequently (adv) thng xuyn
7. imply (v) hm , ng , bao hm
8. promise (n/v) ha promising (a) ha hn, trin vng
9. protect s.o from s.t/doing s.t: bo v ai khi ci g
10. reputation (n) danh ting, thng hiu
11. require (v) yu cu, i hi
12. a variety of S.T: nhiu khc nhau
A variety of unexpected problems appeared after the product had been on the market for about 6 months.
13. vary (v)=different
14. fixed/firm price: gi c nh
LESSON 4: Business planning: k hoch ti chnh
1. address (n) = speech: bi pht biu trang trng address (v) hng n, gii quyt, ch ra
2. avoid (v): trnh
3. demonstrate (v) = proof=prove: chng minh
4. develop (v): pht trin
5. evaluate (v) nh gi, nhn nh
6. gather (v) thu thp, tp trung
7. offer (n/v) xut, a ra
8. primarily (adv) primary (a) ch yu
9. risk (n) ri ro, liu lnh
10. strategy (n) chin lc
12. substitution (n) substitute (v) = replace: thay th
LESSON 5: CONFERENCE: HI NGH
1. accommodate to (v) p ng, cung cp
2. arrangement (n): s sp xp Ex: Make a arrangement
3. Association (n) s lin kt, hip hi
5. get in touch with S.O: lin lc vi ai
6. hold (v) t chc, cha, nm gi (v tr, chc v)
7. location (n) = site: a im, v tr
8. register (v) = sign up: ng k
9. choose: la chn (ni chung)
select: la chn (trong mt gii hn xc nh)
10. session (n)= meeting=conference: phin, phin hp
11. facilities (n): c s vt cht
facilitie (n): phng tin
12. take part in = participate in = join in = enter: tham gia
LESSON 6: COMPUTER: MY TNH
1. access (n,v) truy cp, tip cn
Ex: To gain access to the computer lab, all users must have a valid ID.
2. allocate = allot = give
3. compatible (a) tng thch, thch hp
4. delete = remove (v) xa
5. display (v) trng by, hin th
6. duplicate (v) = copy: sao chp
7. failure (n) = error : li h thng Ex: Your failure to inform us about the changed password cost the company a days work
8. figure out (v) = understand, solve
9. ignore (v) pht l
12. warning (n) cnh bo
13. maintain (v): duy tr
remain (n): cn li
LESSON 7: OFFICE TECHNOLOGY: THIT B VN PHNG
1. afford (v) c kh nng chi tr affordable (a) gi c phi chng/hp l
2. as needed (adv): khi cn
3. be in charge of: ph trch, m nhim
4. capacity (n) sc cha (cn phng, sn vn ng), dung lng ( a), kh nng (ngi), cng sut (my mc)
5. durable (a) bn b
6. initiative (n) sng kin
9. recur (v) ti din
11. stay on top of = keep track of: theo di
12. stock (n) hng trong kho stock (v) tch tr (hng)
13. renovation = innovation = renewal = changes: tn trang, i mi
14. appliance = tool= equipment (n) dng c, thit b
LESSON 8: OFFICE PROCEDURES: NGUYN TC NI LM VIC
procedure (n) th tc
1. appreciation (n): s cm kch
3. bring in hire (v) thu, mn
recruit (v) tuyn dng
4. casually (adv) = informally: thn mt
5. code (n) mt m, quy nh code (v) m ha
6. expose (v) phi ra, cho tip xc
7. glimpse (n,v) nhn lt qua
8. out of (adj) khng cn
9. outdated (a) li thi, lc hu
10. practice (n) s hot ng
11. reinforce (v) = strengthen: tng cng
12. verbally (adv) bng li ni
in writing: bng vn bn
13. standard (n): tiu chun
14. element (n): nhn t
LESSON 9: ELECTRONICS: THIT B IN
1. disk (n) a
2. facilitate (v) to iu kin
3. network (n) mng li network (v) giao thip thng mi
4. popularity (n) s ph bin
5. process (n) qu trnh process (v) x l
6. replace = substitute (v) thay th
7. revolution (n) cuc cch mng
8. sharp (a) smart (a) thng minh, nhanh tr
sudden (a) t ngt
9. skill (n) k nng
10. software (n) chng trnh phn mm
11. store (v) ct gi, bo qun, lu tr
stock (v/n) tch tr hng
12. undergo (v) tri qua
13. upgrade (v) nng cp
14. virtually/almost/ nearly (adv) gn nh (thng t trc danh t ch s lng)
15. approach (v) n gn
LESSON 10: CORRESPONDENCE : TH TN
Correspondence (n) th tn (th v nhng bin bn c gi i)
1. assemble (v) tp hp, lp rp
2. beforehand (adv) = in advance = in anticipation: trc
3. complication (n) complicated (a) = complex: phc tp
4. courier (n) ngi/cng ty chuyn pht (th v bu kin)
5. express (v) by t, biu l express (a) tc hnh
Ex: express train: tu tc hnh; express mail: th chuyn pht nhanh
By express mail: bng th chuyn pht nhanh
6. fold (v) gp li
7. layout (n) b cc
8. mention (n) s cp
9. petition (n) n yu cu, n xin
Ex: petition for visa: n xin th thc; petition for scholarship: n xin hc bng
10. proof (n) = evidence = demonstration: bng chng, chng c
proof (v) = look for errors: tm li
12. revise (v) n li, duyt li
Ex: The brochure was revised several times before it was sent to the printer
13. appropriate (a) = suitable (a) ph hp, thch hp
14. raise (v/n) khong lng tng
15. receive (v) nhn receiver , recipient (n) ngi nhn
LESSON 11: JOB ADVERTISING AND RECRUITING: NG TM VIC V TUYN DNG
1. abundant (a) nhiu, phong ph
2. accomplish (v) = achieve = reach: t c
accomplishment (n) thnh tch, thnh tu
3. bring together (v) tham gia, gia nhp
4. candidate (n) ng vin
5. come up with = find out: tm ra
6. commensurate with (a) tng xng vi
7. match (v) lm cho ph hp
8. profile (n) thng tin, h s nng lc
9. qualifications (n) bng cp, kh nng chuyn mn
10. recruit (v) tuyn dng
11. submit (v) = file: np
12. time-consuming (a) tn thi gian
13. certain no
sure
14. costly (adv) tn km
15. headhunter (n) cng ty tuyn dng
16. material (a) cht liu, vt liu, nguyn liu
LESSON 12: APPLYING AND INTERVIEWING: NP H S V PHNG VN
1. ability (n) kh nng
2. apply to S.O apply for position
3. background (n) kin thc nn tng
4. be ready for (v) sn sng
5. call in (v) gi n
6. confidence (n) nim tin, s t tin confident (a) t tin
confidential (a) = Secret: bo mt, b mt
7. constantly (adv) tip tc
8. expert =specialist = professional (n) chuyn gia
9. follow up (v) tip sau
10. hesitant (a) hesitate (v) ngn ngi, do d
11. present (v) trnh by, xut trnh
12. weakly (adv) mt cch yu t
13. assessment (n) s nh gi, s h gi assessor (n) ngi nh gi
14. enable SO to do sth: lm cho ai c th lm g
LESSON 13: HIRING AND TRAINING: THU V O TO LAO NG
1. conduct (v/n) = carry out: thc hin Ex:This company conducted a survey about new product.
2. generate (v) = create: to ra
3. Hire (v) : thu, mn
(n) = employee: nhn vin
4. keep up with (v): bt kp, ui kp
5. look up to = admire (v): ngng m
# look down on (v) xem thng
6. Mentor (n) = advisor/adviser: ngi t vn, c vn
7. On track = on schedule: ng tin , ng k hoch
8. reject (v) t chi # accept
9. set up = establish (v): thit lp
10. update (v) cp nht
11. extend (v) expand: m rng
send: gi
prolong: ko di
12. presentation (n) bi thuyt trnh
13. unique ring
c o
LESSON 14: SALARIES AND BENEFITS: LNG V LI CH
1. basis (n) nn tng, c s based on
2. be aware of = be conscious of: bit, nhn thc
3. benefit (n): li ch
benefit S.O/S.T (v) lm li cho ai/ci g
benefit from S.O/S.T (v) hng li t ai/ci g
4. compensate (v) n b, bi thng
5. delicate (a): t nh, tinh t
6. eligible (a) = qualified: c iu kin, c tiu chun
7. flexible (a): linh hot, linh ng
8. negotiate (v): m phn, thng lng
9. raise (n): khon lng tng
10.retirement (n) ngh hu
11. vested (a) c trao cho
12. wage (n): lng (tnh theo gi/ngy/tun/cng)
salary (n): lng (tnh theo thng)
payroll (n) bng lng
payment (n) tr lng
paycheck (n) tin lng
13. in person: trc tip
14.advantage (n) thun li, u im
15.integral=critical=vital=essential: cn thit, thit yu
16.adequate (a) enough
approppriate
LESSON 15: PROMOTIONS, PENSION AND AWARDS: THNG CHC, LNG HU V GII THNG
promotion (n) promote (v): thng chc, khuyn mi, qung b, thc y
pension (n): lng hu, tin hu
award (n,v): gii thng VS. reward (n,v): phn thng
1. achieve (v) = accomplish = reach: t c
2. contribute to Sth (v): ng gp, gp phn
3. dedication (n): s cng hin
4. look forward to (v) mong i
5. look to = rely on: ph thuc vo, tin cy vo
6. loyal (a) trung thnh
7. merit (n) s khen ngi
8. obviously (adv): hin nhin, r rng
9. productive (a): c nng sut, c hiu qu
11. recognition (n) recognize (v): nhn ra, cng nhn
12. value (n) gi tr
(v) coi trng, nh gi cao, nh gi
valuable (a) c gi tr
valuables (n) ti sn
13. extraordinary (a) excellent
out standing
14. acknowledge (n) cng nhn, xc nhn
15. prestigious (a) c uy tn
LESSON 16: SHOPPING: MUA SM
1. bargain (n): s gim gi, mn hi
(v): mc c, tr gi
2. bear (v): chu ng
3. behaviour (n): hnh vi, cch c x
4. checkout (n): tr phng, thanh ton
5. comfort (n/v) thoi mi
6. expand (v): m rng
7. explore (v): khm ph, thm him
8. item (n) mc, mn hng, mn
9. mandatory (a) = obligatory = imperative = compulsory: bt buc
10. merchandise (n): hng ha (bn ti ca hng)
goods (n): hng ha (ni chung)
stock (n/v): hng trong kho
buy (v) purchase (n) mn hng c giao
10.strict (a): nghim ngt
Our store strictly enforces its return policy
12. A. trend: xu hng (mang tch khch quan)
B. tendency : xu hng (mang tch ch quan)
[ someone has a tendency to do something ] : ai c xu hng lm g
13. discount = mark down (v) gim gi
14. be likely to: rt c th
15. favorite (n) yu thch
LESSON 17: ORDERING SUPPLIES: T HNG
supplies (n) hng ha, dng
1. diversify (v) a dng ha, m rng
2. enterprise (n) = business: doanh nghip
3. essentially (adv) c bn l
5. function (n) chc nng
6. maintain (v) duy tr, bo tr
7. obtain (v) = acquire = gain = get: ly, t c
8. prerequisite (n) iu kin tin quyt
9. quality (n) cht lng
10. smooth (a) sun s, tri chy, trn tru
11. source (n) ngun, nguyn nhn
12. stationery (n) vn phng phm
13. common (a) chung, ph bin, thong thng
14. range (n) phm vi
LESSON 18: SHIPPING: VN CHUYN
1. aacurate (a) = exact = precise: chnh xc
2. carrier (n) ngi vn chuyn, cng ty vn ti
3. catalog (n/v) ghi vo mc lc
4. fulfill (v) p ng, hon thnh
Ex: The engineers fulfilled a clients request for larger display screens.
5. integral = vital = essential =crucial (a) : cn thit, thit yu
6. inventory (n) hng trong kho, s kim k hng ha
7. minimize (v) ti thiu ha minimum (n) # maximum (n)
8. on hand (a) = available: c sn
9. remember (v) nh
10. ship (v) vn chuyn
11. sufficient (a) enough
appropriate (thch hp, ph hp)
12.supply/provide S.O with S.T: cung cp cho ai ci g
13.destination (n) im n
14.houseware (n) thit b gia dng
15.warehouse (n) nh kho
16.import (n/v) nhp khu # export (n/v) xut khu tariff import/export: thu nhp khu/xut khu
LESSON 19: INVOICES : HA N
Bill (n) ha n (cha thanh ton, dng trong nh hng, khch sn, in, nc, gas, )
invoice (n) ha n (cha thanh ton, thng dng khi mua hng ha hoc ngnh xut nhp khu)
receipt (n) bin lai, bin nhn (ha n thanh ton)
1. charge (n) ph
(v) tnh ph
shipping charges: chi ph vn chuyn
2. compile (v) = collect: thu thp
3. customer = client = patron: khch hng
4. discount (n) = mark down : gim gi, chit khu
5. efficient (a) c hiu qu
6. estimate (v) c tnh
(n) s c tnh
7. impose (v) p t, p dng
impose S.T on S.O/S.T = p t ci g ln ai/ci g
8. mistake (n) li, sai lm by mistake: do nhm ln
9. order (n/v) t hng take orders: nhn t hng # place orders: t hng
10.promptly (adv) = quickly: mt cch nhanh chng
EX: We always reply promptly to customers letters
11. rectify (v) = correct: sa cha, lm cho ng
12. terms (n)= conditions: iu khon (trong hp ng), k hn (trong ha n), hc k, thut ng
13. in transit trong qu trnh vn chuyn
14. due (n) ngy o hn
LESSON 20: INVENTORY: KIM K
inventory (n) hng trong kho, s kim hng
1. adjust sth (v) iu chnh
adjust to sth (v) = adapt to sth: thch nghi, thch ng
2. automatically (adv) mt cch t ng
3. crucial (a) = vital = essential = integral: cn thit, thit yu
4. discrepancy (n) = difference: s khc bit
5. disturb (v) lm phin, quy ry
distract (v) lm phn tm, lm sao lng
6. liability (n) n, trch nhim
7. reflect (v) phn nh
8. run (v) ko di, iu hnh
9. scan (v) qut; kim tra (sc khe, CV)
10. subtract (v) tr
11. tedious (a) t nht
12. verify (v) = confirm: xc nhn, xc minh
LESSON 21: BANKING: NGN HNG
1. accept (v) chp nhn # reject (v) t chi
2. balance (n) s d (trong ti khon), s cn bng
3. borrow (v) mn
4. cautious (a) thn trng
5. deduct (v) khu tr, tr
6. dividend (n) c tc (tin li c phn)
7. down payment (n) thanh ton trc mt phn
8. mortgage (n,v) th chp, cm c
9. restricted = limited = narrow down (a) : hn ch, gii hn
10. signature (n) ch k
11. take out = withdraw (v) rt tin, ly i
12. transaction (n) = trading: s giao dch
transact (v) = trade
13. deposit (n/v) tin gi, vt gi
14. quarterly (n) qu
15. if any : nu c
16. severely/strict/rigorous (a) nghim ngt
LESSON 21: ACCOUNTING
1. accounting (n) cng vic k ton
accountant (n) k ton vin
account (n) ti khon
2. accumulate (v) = collect: thu thp, tp hp
3. asset (n) ti sn
4. audit (n,v) kim ton Ex: No one looks forward to an audit by the goverment
5. budget (n) ngn sch
6. build up (v) tng ln
7. client (n) = customer = patron: khch hng
8. debt (n) n
9. outstanding (a) ni bt, cha thanh ton
Ex: Clients with outstanding bills will not receive further service until the bills are paid.
10. profit (n) li nhun profitable (a) c kh nng sinh li
11. reconcile (v) i chiu
12. turnover (n) = revenue: doanh thu
LESSON 23: INVESTMENTS: U T
1. aggressively (adv) quyt lit, tranh ua
2. attitude (n) thi
behaviour (n) hnh vi, cch c x
3. commit (v) cam kt, thc hin
commit a violation: thc hin mt s vi phm
4. conservative (a) thn trng, bo th
5. fund (n) qu, vn finance (n) ti chnh
fund (v) = finance: ti tr, cp vn
6. invest (v) u t investigate (v) iu tra
7. long-term (a) di hn # short-term (a) ngn hn
8. portfolio (n) danh mc u t
9. pull out (n/v) s rt ra
10. resource (n) ti nguyn, ti sn
11. returns (n) = proceeds = profit: li nhun, tin li
12. wise (a) khn ngoan, sng sut
LESSON 24: TAXES: THU
Tax = tariff (n) thu
Taxation bureau: cc thu
1. calculation (n) s tnh ton
2. deadline (n) hn cht, hn cui, thi hn
3. file (v) = submit: np
4. fill out (v) in y
fill in (v) in vo
5. Give up = quit: t b
6. joint (a) chung # separate (a) ring bit, tch bit
7. owe (v) n debt (n)
8. penalty (n) hnh pht
9. preparation (n) s chun b
10. refund (n,v) hon tr tin reimburse (v) n b
11. spouse (n) chng hoc v
12. withhold (n) gi li
Ex: My employer withhold money from each paycheck to apply toward my income taxes
LESSON 25: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: BO CO TI CHNH
Financial statement (n) bo co ti chnh
1. desire (n,v) khao kht, mong mun, ao c desired (a) mong mun
Ex: Desired salary: mc lng mong mun; Desired job: cng vic mong mun
Desired position: v tr mong mun
2. detail (n) chi tit detail (v) trnh by chi tit, k t m
3. forecast (n,v) d bo predict (v) d on
4. level (n) cp, trnh , mc
5. overall (adj, adv) chung, tng cng, ton b
6. perspective (n) = stand = viewpoint = point of view: quan im
7. project (n) d n project (v) d kin
projected (a) d kin, c ln k hoch
Ex: projected income: thu nhp d kin; projected salary: mc lng d kin
8. realistic (a) thc t
9. target (n) = goal = objective = purpose= aim: mc tiu
10. translation (n) s dch, bi dch
11. typically (adv) c trng, in hnh
12. yield (v) sinh li (n) li nhun
LESSON 26: PROPERTY AND DEPARTMENTS: TR S V CC PHNG BAN
property (n) real estate: bt ng sn
possession = valuables: ti sn
department (n) khoa, phng, ban
1. adjacent to (a) = next to: k bn, bn cnh
2. collaboration (n) collaborate (v) = cooperate: hp tc, cng tc
3. concentrate (v) tp trung (ngha en)
Ex: Our company dont on profits only.
A. concentrate: tp trung (ngha en)
B. focus: tp trung (ngha en), ch trng (ngha bng)
4. conducive (a) c ch
5. disruption (n) disrupt (v) = interrupt: lm gin on, ph v
interruption (n) s gin on, s ph v
6. hamper (v) cn tr, ngn tr
7. consider (v) cn nhc, xem xt considerate (a) chu o, t m
considerable (a) ng k
8. Lobby (n) hnh lang, snh
9. move up (v) thng tin
10. open (v, a)
Complete (v) hon thnh
(a) hon ton, hon chnh, hon tt
11. option (n) s la chn opt (v) la chn
12. scrutiny (n) s kim tra k lng, cn thn
LESSON 27: BOARD MEETINGS AND COMMITTEES
board (n) ban, y, b
board of director: ban gim c
committee (n) y ban
council (n) hi ng
1. adhere to = conform to/with = abide by = observe = follow = stick to = comply with: tun th, tun theo
2. agenda (n) chng trnh ngh s
3. bring up (v) a ra
4. conclude (v) kt lun, kt thc, chm dt
conclusive (a) = convincing = persuade: thuyt phc
6. goal = target = objective: mc tiu
7. lengthy (a) di, di dng
8. matter (n) = issue: vn
9. period (n) = duration: khong thi gian
periodically (adv) mt cch nh k
10. priority (n) s u tin, quyn u tin, u th
11. progress (n) tin trnh
be in progress: ang din ra, ang xy ra
12. waste (v) lng ph
waste (n) s lng ph, vt thi ra
LESSON 28: QUALITY CONTROL: GIM NH CHT LNG
1. brand (n) thng hiu
(v) qung b thng hiu
2. conform to/with = adhere to = abide by = observe = follow = stick to = comply with: tun th, tun theo
3. defect (n) li (sn phm), khim khuyt
4. enhance (n) = improve
5. garment (n) qun o (dng trong thng mi)
6. inspect (v) thanh tra, kim tra
7. perceive (v) thy, nhn thc
8. repel (v) khc t
9. take back (v) ly li, rt li
10. throw out (v) rt ra
11. uniform (a) thng nht, ng u
12. wrinkle (n) np nhn, vt nhn Wrinkle (v) nhn
LESSONG 29: PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
1. anxious (a) = worried = concerned = apprehensive : lo lng
2. ascertain (v) = discover: khm ph
3. assume (v) cho rng, m nhim (chc v, v tr)
4. decade (n) thp nin, thp k
5. examine (v) = look at/over/into: kim tra, xem xt, thm tra
6. experiment (n,v) th nghim, th nghim experiment with S.T (v)
7. logical (a) hp l, hp l-gic
8. research (n) s nghin cu
9. responsible for (a) chu trch nhim
be in charge of: ph trch, m nhim
tnh hung, hon cnh, trng hp
+ N.P/V-ing (c dng ch v mt nguyn nhn mang li kt qu khng mong mun)
because of
10. solve (v) gii quyt, tho g
11. supervise (v) = monitor = oversee: gim st
under supervise: di s gim st
12. systematically (adv) mt cch c h thng
LESSON 30: RENTING AND LEASING
1. apprehensive (a) = anxious = worried = concerned: lo lng
2. A. situation
B. circumstance
Ex: Under the current economic circumstances, they will not be able to purchase the property.
3. condition (n) tnh trng, hon cnh
4. due to
owing to
5. fluctuate (v) bin ng, thay i bt thng
6. get out of (v) trnh khi, thot khi
7. indicator (n) = index: ch s
indicator(n) = sign = signal: du hiu
8. lease/rent S.T from S.O: thu ci g t ai
lease/rent S.T (out) to S.O: cho ai thu ci g
lease (n) hp ng cho thu
9. lock into (v) cam kt, khng thay i
10. occupy (v) chim ng, gi (mt v tr, chc v)
11. A. replacement (n) s thay th
B. alternative (n) s thay th, s la chn
(Nu cn ngha s thay th, ta s chn cu A v n ch c mt ngha)
12. be subject to + hnh pht/quy nh: phi chu # object to phn i
LESSON 31: SELECTING A RESTAURANT
select (v): la chn
restaurant (n) nh hng
1. appeal to = draw = attract = appeal to (v) thu ht, hp dn
2. arrive (v) n ni arrival (n) # depart (v) xut pht, khi hnh departure (n)
3. compromise (n,v) tha hip, dn xp
4. dare (v) dm daring (a) to bo, liu lnh
5. be familiar with: quen vi
6. guide (v) hng dn
guide (n) ngi hng dn, sch hng dn
guidance (n) s hng dn, s ch o
7. major (a) ln, ch yu majority (n) a s, phn ln
Ex: The majority ofthe group wanted to try new Chinese restaurant.
# minor (a) nh, th yu minority (n) thiu s, s t
8. mix (v) kt hp, trn ln
9. rely on depend on: ph thuc vo, da vo
trust = confidentce in: tin cy
reliable (a) = trustworthy: ng tin cy
10. secure (a) safe: an ton
(v) obtain: t c
11. A. objective (a) khch quan
B. subjective (a) ch quan
12. suggestion = proposal (n) s xut, s ngh
Bi 32: (trang 167)
1. basic (a) c bn based on: nn tng
2. complete (v) hon thnh
(a) hon ton, hon chnh, hon ho
3. excite (v) ho hc, phn khch
4. flavor (v) mi v, hng liu
5. forget (v) qun
6. ingredient (n) thnh phn, nguyn liu
7. judge (v) = assess = evaluate: nh gi
8. confusion = mix up (n) s bi ri, s ln xn
9. customer = client = patron: khch hng
10. predict (v) d on forecast (v) d bo
11. random (a) ngu nhin
12. remind S.O to do S.T: nhc nh ai lm g
remind S.O of S.O/S.T: gi cho ai nh v ai/iu g
LESSON 33: ORDERING LUNCH
1. burden (n) gnh nng, trch nhim burdensome (a) nng n, phin toi
2. common (a) chung, ph bin, thng thng
3. deliver (v) giao hng, chuyn pht delivery (n)
4. elegant (a) tinh t, tao nha
5. fall to (v) trch nhim c giao cho
6. impress (v) gy n tng impression (n) impressive (a)
7. individual (n,a) c nhn
8. list (n) danh sch
(v) lit k
9. multiple (a) nhiu, phc tp
Ex: Multi-national company: cng ty a quc gia
10. restrict = limit = narrow down (v) hn ch, gii hn
11. pick up (v) n (ngi), ly (vt) Ex: The delivery man picks up lunch orders on his motor scooter.
12. settle = handle = process = deal with = solve = resolve (v) x l, gii quyt
LESSON 34: COOKING AS A CAREER: U BP
1. be accustomed to V-ing: quen vi
2. apprentice (n) ngi hc ngh, tp s
3. culinary (a) thuc nu nng
4. demand (n) nhu cu
(v) yu cu, i hi
5. draw = attract = appeal to (v) thu ht
6. incorporate (v) kt hp
7. influx (n) dng (ngi)
8. method (n) phng php, phng thc
9. outlet (n) ch thot, li ra
10. profession (n) = occupation: ngh nghip
11. relinquish (v) b, t b
12. theme (n) ch , ti
LESSON 35: EVENTS: S KIN
1. assist (v) = support: h tr, gip
2. coordinate (v) t chc, sp xp, kt hp
3. dimension (n) chiu
Ex: 2D: 2 chiu; 3D: 3 chiu
4. exact (a) = accurate = precise: chnh xc
5. general (a) chung
6. ideal (a) l tng
7. led time (n) thi gian thc hin
8. plan (n/v): k hoch
9. proximity (n) = closeness: s gn gi
10. regulate (v) quy nh, kim sot
11. site (n) = location = facility = establishment: a im, v tr
12. stage (n) sn khu, giai on
LESSON 36: GENERAL TRAVEL: TNG QUAN V DU LCH
1. agent (n) = representative: ngi i din
2. announcement (n) thng bo (dnh cho cng chng)
notice (n) thng bo (dnh cho ni b)
announce S.T: thng bo iu g
inform/notify S.O of S.T: thng bo cho ai v iu g
3. beverage (n) thc ung
4. blanket (n) chn, mn
5. board (v) = get on/in = ln my bay, tu, xe
6. claim (v) ly li, qu quyt, khng nh
7. delay (v) = postpone
8. depart (v) xut pht, khi hnh departure (n)
9. embarkation (n) embark (v) = board
10. itinerary (n) lch trnh, hnh trnh
11. ban/forbid/prohibit S.O from doing S.T (v) cm ai lm g
12. valid (a) c gi tr, c hiu lc, hp l Validate (v) lm cho c hiu lc
# invalidate (v) lm mt hiu lc, khng hp l
LESSON 37: AIRLINES: HNG HNG KHNG
1. deal with (v) x l, gii quyt
2. destination (n) im n
3. distinguish (v) phn bit
distinguish between A and B: phn bit gia A v B
4. economize (v) tit kim economize on S.T economical (a) tit kim, tinh t
5. equivalent (a) tng ng
(n) s tng ng
6. excursion (n) chuyn tham quan cuc i chi
7. expense (n) chi ph, ph tn
8. extend (v) expand: m rng
prolong: ko di
send: gi
9. prospective = potential (a) c trin vng, tim nng Ex: prospective patron
10. situation = circumstances: tnh hung, hon cnh, trng hp
11. substantial (a) = considerable = significant = great: ng k
12. system (n) h thng
LESSON 38: TRAINS: TU HO
1. comprehensive (a) ton din, bao qut, bao hm
Ex: The conductor has a comprehensive knowledge of rail system from all over the world
2. deluxe (a) = luxurious: sang trng, xa x
3. directory (n) danh b
4. duration (n) = period: khong thi gian
5. entitle (v) = authorize = allow: cho php
6. fare (n) tin v (xe, tu, my bay)
7. offset (v) b li, b p, n b
8. operate (v) hot ng, vn hnh
9. punctual (a) = on time: ng gi
10. relatively (adv) tng i
11. A. reminder (n) li nhc nh, thng bo nhc nh
B. remainder = The rest: phn cn li
12. remote (a) xa xi, ho lnh
Ex: Remote control: iu khin t xa
LESSON 39: HOTELS: KHCH SN
1. advanced (n) nng cao, cao cp
2. chain (n) dy, chui
3. check in (v) lm th tc
4. confirm (v) = verify: xc nhn
5. expect to (v) mong i
6. housekeeper (n) nhn vin tp v
7. notify/inform S.O of S.T: thng bo cho ai v iu g
announce S.T: thng bo iu g
8. preclude (v) loi tr loi b
9. quote (v) trch dn, bo gi
(n) li trch dn, s bo gi
10. rate (n) t l, gi
11. reserve (v) = book: t ch trc Make a reservation
12. service (n) s phc v, dch v
LESSON 40: CAR RENTALS: THU T
1. busy (a) bn rn
2. coincide with S.T (v) trng hp vi iu g
3. confusion (n) s bi ri, s ln xn
4. contact = get in touch with : gi lin lc
5. disappoint (v) tht vng # satisfy (v) tha mn
6. intend to (v) d nh
design (thit k)
7. license (n) giy php
(v) cp giy php
8. nervous (a) cng thng, lo lng
9. option (n) s la chn opt (v) la chn optional (a) ty chn
10. tempt (v) = lure: li ko, cm d
11. thrill (n) s rn rang
12. tier (v) tng lp, bc thang
LESSON 11: MOVIES: IN NH
1. attain = achieve = accomplish = reach (v) t c
2. combine (v) kt hp
3. continue (v) tip tc
4. describe (v) m t, miu t description (n)
5. disperse (v) phn tn
6. entertainment (n) = leisure = recreation: gii tr
7. influence = affect (v) tc ng, nh hng
effect/influence/impact on S.T (n)
8. range (n) phm vi, lnh vc range (v) c phm vi, c mc
9. release (v) = reveal = disclose: tung ra, tit l
10. representation (n) representative (n) ngi i din
represent (v) i din, thay mt
11. separate (a) ring bit # joint (a) chung
12. successive (a) = consecutive: lin tip
LESSON 42: THEATER
1. action (n) hnh ng
2. approach (v) tin n gn, tip cn
(n) phng php tip cn
3. audience (n) khn gi
4. creative (a) sng to
5. dialogue (n) i thoi
6. element (n) yu t factor (n) nhn t
7. experience (n) kinh nghim
experience (v) tri qua, tri nghim
8. occur (v) = take place = happen: xy ra
9. perform (v) thc hin, lm vic
10. rehearse (v) din tp
11. review (n,v) nh gi
12. sell out (v) bn ht
LESSON 43: MUSIC: M NHC
1. available = on hand : c sn
2. broaden (v) m rng
3. category (n) hng, loi
+ S.T: tr li
5. divide S.O/S.T into S.T: chia ai/ci g thnh ci g
6. favor (v) = prefer: thch hn, u tin
7. instinct (n) bn nng
9. reason (n) l do
10. relaxation (n) s th gin
11. taste (v) nm
(n) khu v, th hiu
12. urge (v) thc gic
urgent (a) khn cp, khn thit
LESSON 44: MUSEUMS: BO TNG
1. acquire = obtain = gain = get (v) ly,t c
2. admire = look up to (v) ngng m
# look down on: xem thng
3. collect (v) thu thp, su tp collection (n) b su tp
4. criticise S.O for S.T/doing S.T: ch trch, ph bnh ai v iu g
5. express (v) by t, biu l
(a) tc hnh
Ex: Express train: tu tc hnh; By express mail: bng th chuyn pht nhanh
7. leisure (n) = entertainment = recreation: gii tr
At your leisure = At your free time
8. respond to
Ngi Vt
nh hng, tc ng
reply to
answer
9. schedule (n) timetable: thi kha biu
(v) arrange: sp xp
10. significant = considerable = substantial = great (a): ng k
11. specialist (n) chuyn gia specialize in S.T: chuyn v iu g
12. spectrum (n) quang ph
LESSON 45: MEDIA: TRUYN THNG
1. assignment (n) bi tp c giao, nhim v c giao
assign = designate (v) phn cng, ch nh ai lm
2. constitute (v) to thnh, cu to
3. constantly (adv) lun lun, thng xuyn
4. constitute (v) to thnh
5. decision (n) s quyt nh
6. disseminate (v) truyn b, ph bin
7. impact/effect/influence on S.T (n)
affect/influence/impact S.T (v)
9. investigate (v) iu tra
11. subscribe (v) t mua di hn Ex: Jill subscribes to a gardening magazine.
12. thorough (a) hon ton, trit
LESSON 46: DOCTORS OFFICE : PHNG KHM
1. annually = yearly = one a year (adv) thng nin
2. appoint (v) b nhim He has just been appointed for this position
appointment (n) cuc hn Make an appointment: sp xp mt cuc hn
3. assess = judge = evaluate (v) nh gi
4. diagnose (v) chn on
5. effective (a) c hiu qu, c hiu lc
6. instrument (n) dng c, cng c
7. manage (v) qun l
8. prevent = prohibit = ban ..from (v) cm
9. recommendation (n) s ngh, s gii thiu
10. record (v) ghi li record (n) h s
11. refer to (v) ch ra, tham kho
12. serious (a) nghim tc, nghim trng
13. consistently (adv) kin nh, lin tc
LESSON 47: DENTISTS OFFICE
1. be aware of = be conscious of: bit, nhn thc v
2. catch up (v) bt kp
3. distract (v) lm phn tm, lm sao lng
disturb (v) lm phin, lm quy ry
4. encourage (v) ng vin, khuyn khch
5. evident (a) = obvious: hin nhin, r rng
evidence (n) = proof: bng chng, chng c
6. habit (n) thi quen
7. illuminate (v) bin minh, chiu sng
8. irritate (v) kch thch
9. overview (n) tng quan
10. position (n) v tr
11. regular (a) thng xuyn, thng l, u n
Ex: Regular customer: khch hng thng xuyn;
Regular policy: chnh sch thng l
12. restore (v) = recover: khi phc, phc hi
LESSON 48: HEALTHY INSURANCE: BO HIM Y T
1. allowance = permission (n) s cho php
2. alternative (n) s thay th, s la chn
3. aspect (n) phng din, kha cnh
4. concerned = worried = anxious = apprehensive (a) ton din, bao qut
5. emphasize = stress (v) nhn mnh
6. incur + chi ph (v) phi chu
7. personnel (n) nhn vin, nhn s (lun dng s t)
8. policy (n) chnh sch
10. regardless of + N.P/V-ing: bt chp, bt k
11. salary (n) lng
12. suit (v) suitable = appropriate (a) ph hp, thch hp
LESSON 49: HOSPITALS: BNH VIN
1. admit (v) tha nhn, tip nhn
2. authorize = entitle = allow: cho php
3. designate (v) phn cng, ch nh (vt)
4. escort (n) on ty tng
5. identify (v) nhn dng, nhn din, nhn ra
6. mission (n) s mnh, nhim v
Task/Duty (n) nhim v
7. permit (v) cho php
(n) giy php Ex: Work permit: giy php lao ng
8. pertinent = relevant to (a) c lin quan
Ex: Please provide us with relevant information at your earliest convenience.
9. procedure (n) th tc ; prosecute (v) kin truy t
10. result in = lead to: dn n, dn ti
# result from = come from: bt ngun t, xut pht t
11. statement (n) bi bo co
12. keep out of the reach xa tm vi
13. take sb to (v) dn ai i u
LESSON 50: PHARMACY: NH THUC
1. consult S.O: tham vn ai
consult with S.O = discuss with S.O: tho lun vi ai
2. control (v) kim sot
3. convenient (a) thun tin, thun li
4. detect (v) pht hin
5. factor (n) nhn t
6. interact (v) tng tc
7. restrict = limit = narrow down (v) hn ch, gii hn
8. monitor = supervise = oversee (v) gim st
9. potential (n, a) tim nng
10. sample (n) mu, vt mu, hng mu
11. sense (n) cm gi
12. volunteer (v) tnh nguyn