4. Circle the correct option.
(Khoanh tròn đáp án đúng.)
1. Researchers at the university now have/reach access to a powerful new technology.
2. The ability to think outside the mold/box leads to fascinating business ideas.
3. Hans Uppershey’s invention of the telescope made/got a huge contribution to human deeper understanding of the universe.
4. The discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming in 1928 made spotlight/headlines all over the world.
5. Martin Luther King Jr.'s commitment to civil rights helped him gain/take the recognition as a significant figure in the fight for equality.
1. have access to + N: tiếp cận cái gì
Researchers at the university now have access to a powerful new technology.
(Các nhà nghiên cứu ở đại học bây giờ có thể truy cập vào một công nghệ mạnh mẽ mới.)
2. think outside the box: tư duy đột phá
The ability to think outside the box leads to fascinating business ideas.
(Khả năng tư duy đột phá dẫn đến những ý tưởng kinh doanh hấp dẫn.)
3. make a contribution to + N: đóng góp vào cái gì
Hans Uppershey’s invention of the telescope made a huge contribution to human deeper understanding of the universe.
(Phát minh về kính thiên văn của Hans Uppershey đã đóng góp to lớn đến sự hiểu biết sâu hơn của con người về vũ trụ.)
4. make headlines: nổi tiếng
The discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming in 1928 made headlines all over the world.
(Khám phá về penicillin của Alexander Fleming vào năm 1928 đã nổi tiếng trên khắp các mặt báo trên toàn thế giới.)
5. gain the recogintion: được công nhận
Martin Luther King Jr.'s commitment to civil rights helped him gain the recognition as a significant figure in the fight for equality.
(Cam kết của Martin Luther King Jr cho quyền công dân đã giúp cho ông ấy được công nhận là một nhân vật quan trọng trong cuộc đấu tranh cho quyền bình đẳng.)
Các bài tập cùng chuyên đề
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When he was a boy, he was brought _____ by his aunt in a small town.
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He has had a long and outstanding career in medicine.
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She is one of the most ________ figures in local politics.
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They are their time and money to their children.
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The article can be used to _______ discussion among students.
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Technological ________ are designed to save energy.
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Some of these young musicians are incredibly talented.
Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined part.
We have lived in the same house for twenty years.
Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined part.
The exhibition has stimulated interest in her work.
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I assigned Paul to take on the role of treasurer.
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Unfortunately, his mother died from lung cancer.
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The students were asked to interpret the meanings of the poem
Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST meaning to the underlined part.
She couldn't have been more than five years old when the accident happened.
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People suffered many _______ during that long winter.
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More than 1.5 million Americans fell into __________ last year.
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The illness was ________ as cancer.
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You are so skinny. I think you should try to stop _______about food.
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________ stories are written based on the author’s imagination.
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"It is a person who becomes a symbol in a specific field."
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" to _______ is to say that you think somebody/something is bad in a serious way"
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"to ________ is to formally suggest that somebody/something should be chosen for an important role, prize, position."
Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined part.
He finally managed to overcome his fear of flying.
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The Vietnamese always try _________ (defend) their country from any foreign invaders.
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He (adopt) _________ by Mrs Smith since he was 6 years old.
a. Read the words and definitions, then fill in the blanks. Listen and repeat.
(Đọc các từ và định nghĩa, sau đó điền vào chỗ trống. Lắng nghe và lặp lại.)
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amazed: feeling very surprised (ngạc nhiên: cảm thấy rất ngạc nhiên) anxious: feeling worried or nervous (lo lắng: cảm thấy lo lắng) depressed: very sad and without hope (chán nản: rất buồn và không có hy vọng) react: behave in a certain way as a result of something (phản ứng: hành xử theo một cách nào đó như là kết quả của một cái gì đó) embarrassed: feeling shy or uncomfortable especially in a social situation (xấu hổ: cảm thấy xấu hổ hoặc không thoải mái đặc biệt là trong một tình huống xã hội) grateful: feeling or showing thanks because someone did something kind for you (biết ơn: cảm thấy hoặc thể hiện sự cảm ơn vì ai đó đã làm điều gì đó tử tế cho bạn) relieved: feeling happy because something unpleasant has stopped or hasn't happened (nhẹ nhõm: cảm thấy hạnh phúc vì điều gì đó khó chịu đã dừng lại hoặc chưa xảy ra) |
1. I couldn't believe how good my scores on my exams were. I was totally amazed.
(Tôi không thể tin được điểm số của tôi trong các bài kiểm tra lại cao đến thế. Tôi hoàn toàn ngạc nhiên.)
2. My parents have worked hard to give me a good life. I'm so __________ for them and all they do.
3. I studied hard for the exam, sol didn't feel __________ about it at all. Actually, I was looking forward to it.
4. I always felt closest to my grandmother. When she passed away last year, I felt really _______.
5. I was so __________ when I found out that my mistake didn't cause much damage.
6. I often feel __________ if I answer a question in class and get it wrong. It makes me so uncomfortable.
7. I think that even if someone is not nice, you should ___________ with kindness.
b. Find words in Task a, that have similar or opposite meanings to the words below.
(Tìm những từ ở bài tập a có nghĩa tương tự hoặc trái ngược với những từ bên dưới.)
surprised:_________;
happy:___________;
uncomfortable:__________;
thankful:___________;
calm:____
c. In pairs: Use the new words to tell your partner about something that recently happened to you and how you felt.
(Theo cặp: Sử dụng các từ mới để kể với đối tác của bạn về điều gì đó gần đây đã xảy ra với bạn và bạn cảm thấy thế nào.)
I had to give a presentation in class. It made me feel anxious.
(Tôi phải thuyết trình trước lớp. Nó làm tôi cảm thấy lo lắng.)
b. Match the bold words in the text with their definitions.
(Nối những từ in đậm trong văn bản với định nghĩa của chúng.)
1. _________ (old use) a hospital where people who are mentally ill can be cared for
2. _________ involving examining an event or situation to find out the truth
3. _________ create a feeling that someone/something is very good or interesting
4. _________ refuse to accept or consider something
5. _________ show something that is usually hidden
