TOPIC 14 : PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

TOPIC VOCABULARY IN CONTRAST

WORDS ENGLISH MEANING EXAMPLE VIETNAMESE
MEANING
1. accident (n) an unpleasant event, especially in a He was killed in an accident. - tai nạn, vụ tai
/ˈæksɪdənt/ vehicle, that happens unexpectedly nạn
and causes injury or damage
2. assume (v) /ə to think or accept that something is It is reasonable to assume (that) the - cho rằng, thừa
ˈsjuːm/ true but without having proof of it economy will continue to improve. nhận
3. cause (v, n) to make something happen, especially Do they know what caused the fire? - gây ra, nguyên
/kɔːz/ something bad or unpleasant; to make nhân
somebody do something
4. claim (v) /kleɪm/ to say that something is true although He claims (that) he was not given a - nhận, tự cho là
it has not been proved and other fair hearing.
people may not believe it
5. complain (v) to say that you are annoyed, unhappy She never complains, but she's - phà nàn, kêu
/kəmˈpleɪn/ or not satisfied about obviously exhausted. ca
somebody/something
6. convince (v) to make somebody/yourself believe I'd be very surprised if this argument - thuyết phục
/kənˈvɪns/ that something is true convinces anybody.
7. criticize (v) to say that you think Journalists who strongly criticize the - phê bình, chỉ
/ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/ somebody/something is bad; to say government can be heavily fined or trích
what you do not like or think is wrong imprisoned.
about somebody/something
8. deny (v) /dɪˈnaɪ/ to say that something is not true He has denied any involvement in the - phủ nhận
incident.
9. discussion (n) /dɪ a conversation about I discovered something interesting - cuộc thảo luận,
ˈskʌʃn/ somebody/something; the process of during a family discussion. cuộc bàn luận
discussing somebody/something
10. doubt (v, n) a feeling of being uncertain about He was starting to have some serious - sự hoài nghi,
/daʊt/ something or not believing something doubts. nghi ngờ
11. encourage (v) to give somebody support, courage or She encouraged many young writers - khích lệ, động
/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ/ hope and artists. viên
12. gossip (v, n) informal talk or stories about other Don't believe all the gossip you hear. - nói chuyện
/ˈɡɒsɪp/ people’s private lives, which may be phiếm, chuyện
unkind or not true phiếm
13. ideal (adj) /aɪ perfect; most suitable She's the ideal candidate for the job. - lí tưởng
ˈdiːəl/
14. insult (v, n) to say or do something that offends I have never been so insulted in my - lăng mạ, sỉ
/ˈɪnsʌlt/ somebody life! nhục
15. investigate to carefully examine the facts of a The FBI has been called in to - điều tra, khảo
(v) /ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt/ situation, an event, a crime, etc. to find investigate. sát
out the truth about it or how it
happened
16. negative (adj) bad or harmful The crisis had a negative effect on - tiêu cực
/ˈneɡətɪv/ trade.
17. positive (adj) good or useful The tests have so far yielded positive - tích cực
/ˈpɒzətɪv/ results.
18. praise (v, n) to say that you approve of and admire He praised his team for their - khen, ca ngợi,
/preɪz/ somebody/something performance. tán dương
19. pretend (v) /prɪ to behave in a particular way, in order I'm tired of having to pretend all the - giả vờ
ˈtend/ to make other people believe time.
something that is not true
20. purpose (n) the intention, aim or function of Our campaign's main purpose is to - mục đích
/ˈpɜːpəs/ something; the thing that something is raise money.
supposed to achieve
21. refuse (v) /rɪ to say or show that you will not do He flatly refused to discuss the matter. - từ chối
ˈfjuːz/ something that somebody has asked
you to do
22. result (v, n) /rɪ a thing that is caused or produced This book is the result of 25 years of - do bởi, kết quả
ˈzʌlt/ because of something else research.
 23. rumour (n) a piece of information, or a story, that There are widespread rumours of job - tin đồn
/ˈruːmər/ people talk about, but that may not be losses.
true
24. sensible (adj) able to make good judgements based I think that's a very sensible idea. - biết điều, hợp
/ˈsensəbl/ on reason and experience rather than lí
emotion; practical
25. serious (adj) bad or dangerous The consequences could be serious. - nghiêm trọng,
/ˈsɪəriəs/ nghiêm túc
26. spare (adj) available to do what you want with He's studying music in his spare time. - rảnh rỗi
/speə(r)/ rather than work
27. theory (n) a formal set of ideas that is intended to The theories were tested on a sample - lí thuyết
/ˈθɪəri/ explain why something happens or of the population.
exists
28. thought (n) something that you think of or I couldn't bear the thought of waiting - sự suy nghĩ, sự
/θɔːt/ remember any longer. suy ngẫm
29. warn (v) /wɔːn/ to tell somebody about something, I tried to warn him, but he wouldn't - cảnh báo
especially something dangerous or listen.
unpleasant that is likely to happen, so
that they can avoid it

PHRASAL VERBS
WORDS ENGLISH MEANING EXAMPLE VIETNAMESE
MEANING
1. get rid of - remove The problem is getting rid of nuclear - loại bỏ
waste.
2. hang up - put clothes in a wardrobe, etc Why don't you hang up your clothes? - treo đồ
3. pick up - lift sth from the floor, a table, etc Can you pick up the pen for me? - nhặt, lượm
4. put back - return sth to where it was The files had been put back in the - trả/để lại chỗ cũ
wrong order.
5. run out of - not have any left Local authorities will run out of money - hết, cạn kiệt
part way through the financial year.
6. share out - give a part of sth to a group of people How do you share out three cakes - chia sẻ
among four people?
7. sort out - solve a problem We urged them to sort out the problem - giải quyết vấn đề
sooner rather than later.
8. watch out - be careful Watch out! There's a car coming! - cẩn thận
9. work out - find the solution to a problem, etc We're trying to work out a way to make - tìm ra giải pháp
the system foolproof.

PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES

WORDS EXAMPLE VIETNAMESE

MEANING
1. by accident/mistake I met my girl by accident. - tình cờ, ngẫu nhiên
2. in a mess The room was in a mess. - trong đống lộn xộn
3. in danger (of) Children's lives are in danger every time they cross this road. - gặp nguy hiểm
4. in my view In my view it was a waste of time. - theo quan điểm của tôi
5. in trouble If I don't get this finished in time, I'll be in trouble. - đang gặp rắc rối
6. under pressure Teachers are under increasing pressure to work longer hours. - đang chịu áp lực

WORD PATTERNS
WORDS EXAMPLE VIETNAMESE MEANING
1. sure about/of I like this bit, but I'm not so sure about that one. - chắc chắn về cái gì
2. advise against I would strongly advise against going out on your own. - khuyên không nên làm gì
3. agree (with sb) about He agreed with them about the need for change. - đồng ý với ai về điều gì
4. approve of She doesn't approve of me leaving school this year. - tán thành, ủng hộ
5. believe in I never thought I could make it as an actor, but my - tin vào
parents always believed in me.
6. deal with She is used to dealing with all kinds of people in her - giải quyết, xử lí
job.
 7. happen to It's the best thing that has ever happened to me. - xảy đến
8. hide sth from sb She hid the letter from her boyfriend. - giấu cái gì khỏi ai biết
9. insist on He insists on speaking to you personally. - khăng khăng, nhất định làm gì
10. rely on They had to rely entirely on volunteer workers. - dựa vào
11. an advantage of She had the advantage of a good education. - thế mạnh về
12. a solution to There's no simple solution to this problem. - giải pháp cho/tới cái gì

TEST FOR TOPIC - DESTINATION B1

ERROR IDENTIFICATION (5)

Question 1. I was hardly able to moving my arm after the accident.
A. moving B. hardly C. after D. accident
Question 2. There were a number of reasons given for the refuse of the application.
A. were B. refuse C. reasons D. for
Question 3. There is something serious wrong with the whole system.
A. is B. with C. serious D. whole
Question 4. The idea of the game is to get rid for all your cards as soon as you can.
A. idea B. is C. as D. for
Question 5. My lawyer is going to compose a letter of complain.
A. complain B. going C. compose D. letter

WORD PATTERNS (8)

Question 6. Is there anything you're not sure ________?
A. about B. for C. with D. on
Question 7. He doesn't approve ________ smoking.
A. on B. of C. about D. with
Question 8. I'd strongly advise ________ making a sudden decision.
A. to B. with C. against D. for
Question 9. There's no easy solution ________ this problem.
A. at B. for C. with D. to
Question 10. She's 85 now, but she will insist ________ doing all her own housework.
A. on B. in C. for D. with
Question 11. She is used to dealing ________ all kinds of people in her job.
A. to B. with C. on D. for
Question 12. Some people believe ________ life after death.
A. on B. at C. in D. to
Question 13. The success of this project relies ________ everyone making an effort.
A. about B. from C. in D. on

PHRASES AND COLLOCATIONS (13)

Question 14. One thing's for ________ - once the baby's born, your lives will never be the same again.
A. sure B. good C. cheap D. now
Question 15. I'd always dreamed of owning my own house, but I never thought it would ________ true.
A. go B. come C. get D. remain
Question 16. He disguised himself by shaving his head and wearing a ________ beard.
A. mock B. unreal C. false D. man-made
Question 17. Like most married couples we've had our ups ________ downs, but life's like that.
A. and B. or C. but D. between
Question 18. There are good cafes and a restaurant close at ________.
A. arm B. hand C. head D. foot
Question 19. She ________ goodbye to all her friends and left.
A. said B. talked C. told D. spoke
Question 20. She decided to ________ a new life in Australia.
A. take B. start C. make D. move
Question 21. Tidy up your room. And don't forget to ________ your bed!
A. do B. get C. make D. take
Question 22. Can you recommend a good bed and ________ near Brighton?
A. brunch B. lunch C. dinner D. breakfast
Question 23. Don't throw those bottles away - they'll ________ in handy for the picnic next Sunday.
A. come B. get C. have D. go
Question 24. I don't know how you manage to keep such a cool ________ in such a hectic, stressful office!
A. head B. foot C. hand D. heart
Question 25. My sisters don't ________ eye to eye with me about the arrangements.
A. have B. see C. look D. watch
Question 26. Turn left, then just follow your ________ and you'll see the shop on your left.
A. ear B. eye C. nose D. mouth

VOCABULARY IN CONTRAST (8)

Question 27. He ________ knowing anything about the plot.
A. denies B. criticises C. cause D. refuse
Question 28. His only ________ in life seems to be to enjoy himself.
A. reason B. purpose C. chance D. opportunity
Question 29. The most important thing is to go into the exam feeling ________.
A. negative B. sensible C. positive D. depressing
Question 30. On cold mornings the car always ________ to start.
A. warns B. causes C. pretends D. refuses
Question 31. I heard a ________ that she'd been seeing Luke Harrison.
A. rumour B. noise C. sound D. speech
Question 32. My sister ________ me not to trust him.
A. caused B. warned C. refused D. denied
Question 33. Do you want to hear some good ________?
A. rumour B. theory C. gossip D. complaint
Question 34. The difficult driving conditions ________ several accidents.
A. resulted B. caused C. warned D. pretended

PHRASAL VERBS (8)

Question 35. She gently ________ a plate and examined it.
A. picked up B. hung on C. hung up D. took off
Question 36. I've ________ of milk - would you like some creamer instead?
A. picked up B. run out C. hung up D. taken up
Question 37. ________! There's a car coming!
A. Put back B. Go off C. Watch out D. Run out
Question 38. How do you ________ three cakes among four people?
A. put back B. pick up C. take on D. share out
Question 39. We urged them to ________ the problem sooner rather than later.
A. sort out B. take off C. share out D. pick up
Question 40. The farm was a lot of work, but he did not want to let it ________.
A. run out B. run down C. run away D. run on
Question 41. They spent the whole day ________ by the pool.
A. putting back B. sharing out C. hanging out D. picking up
Question 42. The files had been ________ in the wrong order.
A. put back B. put on C. put up D. put off

SYNONYM (3)
Question 43. The bank refused his demand for a full refund.
A. denied B. accepted C. admitted D. confessed
Question 44. He's studying music in his spare time.
A. busy B. free C. hectic D. fast
Question 45. Anyone willing to assist can contact this number.
A. deny B. pay C. help D. warn

WORD FORMATIONS (3)

Question 46. You feel so ________ because there's nothing you can do to make the child better.
A. helpless B. help C. helpful D. helpfully
Question 47. I need some ________ on which computer to buy.
A. advise B. advice C. adviser D. advisable
Question 48. The later chapters ________ the effects on the environment.
A. discussion B. discussing C. discuss D. discussible

ANTONYM (2)
Question 49. On the negative side, the labour market is still weak.
A. worse B. effectless C. bad D. positive
Question 50. The survey reveals some worrying statistics.
A. disclose B. hides C. display D. show

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