©, studocu CPE-Dap-an - BDHSG - Tiéng Anh001. He still hasn't recovered from losing his job last year. (BEING) He still hasn't got over being lost his job last year. (get over: hdi phyc) 002. Children and older people are much more prone to infection than young adults. (PICK) Children and older people pick up infections much more easily than young adults. (prone to st: dé bi cai gi) 003. You must try to accept that you will never be famous! (TERMS) You must come to terms with the fact that you will never be famous. (come to terms with st/the fact that... : Chdp nh4n tinh hung) 004. No one really expected John to do so well in his exams. (TAKEN) Everyone was taken by surprise when John did so well in his exams. (take by surprise: Lam ai bat ngo) 005. Susan thinks that the colours are much too bright. (FAR) As far as Susan is concerned, the colours are much too bright. (think that = as far as + S + am/is/are concerned) 006. Students must not enter the exam late, whatever the reason might be. (CIRCUMSTANCES) Under no circumstances may students enter the exam late. (Under no circumstances: duéi bat ky hoan canh nao) 007. Do you think your father was offended by what | said? (EXCEPTION) Do you think your father took exception to my comments? 008. This part of the building can only be accessed by authorised staff. (RESTRICTED) Access to this part of the building is restricted to authorised staff. 009. This manual is too difficult for me. (CONCERNED) As far as | am concerned, this manual is too difficult for me. 010. Susan couldn't get to the date because of the heavy rain. (PREVENTED) The heavy rain prevented Susan from getting to the date. 011. Sally gets on well with her father-in-law. (TERMS) Sally is on good terms with her father-in-law. (be on good term with : la cé 1 quan hé, than thién véi ai dé=get on) nadcomersoattercctauren Ey studocu Downloaded by dtconme knochiuvocung (ltconmekhachluvacung@[Link])012. | didn't realise what she would suffer in the first place. (DID) Little did she realise what she would suffer in the first place. 013. The pupils are living temporarily in a hotel. (BEING) For the time being, the pupils are living in a hotel. (for the time being: Ngay bay gid’) 014. It looks as if he's forgotten about the meeting again. (TO) He seems to have forgotten about the meeting again. (seem to do st: duéng nhu) 015. Unfortunately, she's not lucky these days. (OUT) Unfortunately, she's out of her luck these days. 016. John is not accustomed to sleeping after meals. (HABIT) John is not in the habit of sleeping after meals. (be + accustomed to + Ving = be + used to + Ving = be in the habit of: cé théi quen [am gi) 017. The service at the hotel wasn't as good as I expected. (COME) The service at the hotel did not come up to my expectations. (come up to: Cham dén mét mirc hodc mét tiéu chun cé thé chap nhan duoc) 018. She has taken it upon herself to take care of her mother. (COMMITTED) -> She has commited herself to taking care of her mother. (take it upon oneself to do st: chiu trach nhiém voi viéc gi Commit oneself to doing st: cam két) 019. Were Ann not so beautiful a girl, John wouldn't be marrying her. (BEAUTY) But for Ann’s beauty, John wouldn't be marrying her. 020. I was surprised to find out that Martin hadn't married Jane. (SURPRISE) - >It came as a surprise to me that Martin hadn't married Jane. (It comes/came as a surprise to sb that...: dang ngac nhién) 021. The deaths of almost sixty people were caused by the tornado. (RESULTED) The tornado resulted in the deaths of almost sixty people. 022. "| wish I'd had the chance to visit Dublin", Peter said. (NOT) Peter regretted not having had the chance to visit Dublin. 023. Although Mr. Rogers was over sixty, he continued to smoke forty cigarettes a day. (SPITE) Downloaded by itcanme knech ig (ltconmakhachiuvocung@[Link])In spite of being over sixty, Mr. Rogers continued to smoke forty cigarettes a day. 024, Mary isn't able to do it. Frank isn't able to do it either. (OR) Either Mary or Frank is incapable of doing it. 025. | am not responsible for the sales any longer. (UNDER) No longer are the sales under my control. (to be under one’s control: dui su’ kiém soat clia ai =S+betresponsible for st/doing st: 6 trach nhiém cho cai gi/lam gi) 026. Everybody came to the party apart from Steve. (EXCEPTION) With the exception of Steve, everybody came to the party. 027. It was only when I stopped the car that | realised something was wrong. (DID) Only when | stopped the car did I realise that something was wrong. 028. It's very kind of you to help me with the suitcase. (APPRECIATE) | really appreciate you/your helping me with my suitcase. (appreciate (sb/one’s) st/doing st: ghi nhan) 029. The flight will probably be cancelled. (PROBABILITY) In all probability the flight will be cancelled. 030. She preferred to take a course in general linguistics instead of wasting her time at mathematics. (THAN) She would rather take a course in general linguistics than waste her time at mathematics 031. Helen would like to thank you from all the team. (BEHALF) Helen would like to thank you on behalf of all the team. 032. It's a pity I had to sell my car. (WISH) | wish | hadn’t had to sell my car. 033. We have given the tools to all the workers. (PROVIDED) All the workers have been provided with the tools. 034. I'm going to reveal the truth somehow or other. (ANOTHER) In one way or another, I'm going to reveal the truth. (in one way or another=somehow or other: bang cach khac hoac theo cac cach khac nhau) 035. George demands that the project should be finished now. (INSISTENT) George is insistent on finishing the project. 036. I think a good meal would do you good. (BENEFIT) necccrmrioasiorectswnn EY studocu Downloaded by ctconme knochiuvocung (ltconmekhachiuvacung@[Link])| think you would benefit from a good meal. (benefit from st: hudng Igi tir cai gi do) 037. Although | like him very much, | don't want to socialize with him. (LIKE) Much as | like him very much, | don't want to socialize with him. 038. She had only just entered the house when the telephone rang. (SOONER) No sooner had she entered the house than the telephone rang. 039. Martha persuaded John not to go out tonight. (TALKED) Martha talked John out of going tonight. (persuade sb to do st: thuyét phuc ai lam gi=talk sb into doing st Persuade sb not to do st = talk sb out of doing st) 040. | didn't believe in the explanation he gave. (WAS) The explanation he gave was beyond my belief. (believe in something: tin vao cai gi Be beyond one’s belief: vurgt xa niém tin cia ai) 041. She had four daughters. The youngest of them was her favourite. (APPLE) She had four daughters, the youngest of whom was the apple of her eye. (be the apple of one’s eye: ngudi ma ai dé yéu thuang nhat=to be one’s favourite) 042. It was raining heavily, so | didn't go to school at all. (FOR) If it had not been for the heavy rain, | would have gone to school. 043. Everybody knows that the president died in a plane crash. (KNOWLEDGE) It is common knowledge that the president died in a plane crash. (It is common knowledge that + S+V: ai ciing biét vé ...) 044. The first pilot refused to endanger the safety of the passengers of the plane. (PUT) The first pilot refused to put the safety of the passengers of the plane at risk. (endanger st/sb=put sb/st at risk: gay nguy hiém) 045. | wish | had studied more for the exam. (LIKED) | would have liked to have studied more for the exam. (would have liked to have done st=wish + Qkht) 046. She informed the police because she assumed he was guilty of rape. (ASSUMPTION) Downloaded by ctconme knochiuvocung (ltconmekhachiuvacung@[Link])She informed the police on the assumption that he was guilty of rape. (assume (that) $ + V: cho rng (S+V+(0)+on the assumption that $ +V: voi gid dinh ring) 047. Owing to bad weather conditions, she arrived late. (DUE) Her late arrival was due to bad weather conditions. 048. | haven't had such a bad cough for many years. (HAD) Not for many years have | had such a bad cough. 049. Thomas never pays much attention to what his mother says. (NOTICE) Thomas doesn't ever take much notice of what his mother says. =Thomas hardly ever takes much notice of what his mother says. (take notice of st/sb: chu y dén diéu gi/cai gi=pay attention to st/sb Never=not ever) 050. But for the sea temperatures being unusually high, they would never have survived. (WOULD) If it hadn't been for the unusually high sea temperatures, they would have been killed. 051. I'm afraid | believed his story completely! (TAKEN) | regret to say that | was completely taken in with his story. (take sb in with st: Itra déi ai bang cai gi=deceive sb with st) 052. It's very unlikely that we will promote Ruth this year. (CHANCE) There is very little chance of Ruth being promoted this year. 053. | offered him the job but he refused it. (TURNED) He was offered the job but turned it down. (turn it down = refuse st/sb: tir chéi) 054. Giovanni's unwillingness to speak causes problems with English. (HAS) Due to the fact that Giovanni is unwilling to speak, he has problems with his English. (unwilling to do st: khéng muén) 055. I don't mind at all if Susan records my lecture. (OBJECTION) | have no objection to Susan recording my lecture. 056. I had just started the new job when I got flu. (CAME) | came down with my flu as soon as | started the new job. 057. | have absolutely no interest in TV reality shows. (APPEAL) TV reality shows do not appeal to me in the least. 058. They had offered him a gun for his protection. (PROTECT) raccomensanutercecraaseen Ey studocu Downloaded by citconme knochiuvocung (ltconmeknachluvacung@[Link])They had offered him a gun so he could protect himself. 059. Having even a small quantity of drugs in your possession is illegal. (LAW) It is generally considered to be have even a small quantity of drugs in your possession. 060. People generally think of bowls as a sport for old people. (CONSIDERED) Bowls is generally considered to be a sport for old people. 061. The landscape became wilder as we travelled further inland. (THE) The further we travelled inland the wilder the landscape became. 062. It is advisable not to go swimming after a heavy meal. (AVOID) You should avoid going swimming after a heavy meal. 063. You can’t learn all the vocabulary for the exam: all you can do is keep your fingers crossed. (HOPE) You can't learn all the vocabulary for the exam: the only thing to do is hope for the best. 064. At the last minute her courage failed her, and she decided not to leave home after all. (NERVE) At the last minute she lost her nerve and she decided not to leave home after all. 065. I can't wait to see her again. (FORWARD) I'm really looking forward to seeing her again. 066. Thank godness we avoided the worst of the traffic. (LUCKY) We were lucky to avoid the worst of the traffic. 067. | wish | hadn’t phoned my sister-in-law. (REGRET) | regret having made that phone call to my sister-in-law. 068. We can’t buy a new flat - we don’t have enough money. (AFFORD) We can't afford to buy a new flat. 069. He says he’s never met her before. (DENIES) He denies having met her before. 070. To me, he looks exactly the same in the photo as he does in real life. (DIFFERENCE) | can’t see any difference between the way he looks in the photo and in real life. 071. The judges were generally less keen on stories set in the past than contemporary stories. (TENDED) Downloaded by itcanme knech ig (ltconmakhachiuvocung@[Link])The judges tended to be keen on contemporary stories than stories set in the past. 072. This building does not appear to be finished. (LOOK) This building does not look as if/as though it is finished. 073. Several of the candidates were not considered because of their age. (PASSED) Several of the candidates were passed over due/owing to their age. (candidate: ting ctr vien Be passed over: bi bd qua) 074. For many teenagers, their friends are their highest priority. (MATTERS) Friendship is (the) most important matters to many teenagers. 075. George missed the meeting because he overslept. (WOULD) If George had not overslept, he would not have missed the meeting. 076. Could you please reply to this email as soon as possible? (GRATEFUL) | would be grateful if you would reply to this email as soon as possible. 077. We would have gone climbing if Brian hadn't advised us not to. (FOR) If it had not been for Brian’s advice, we would have gone Brian. 078. Marek wasn’t given any assistance in writing the report. (ALL) Marek wrote the report all by himself. 079. Freda still hasn't decided if she’ll study medicine or law next year. (MIND) Freda still hasn’t made up her mind whether to study medicine or law next year. 080. It’s possible that Kathy has been delayed by the tube strike. (HELD) Kathy may have been held up by the tube strike. (hold up=delay: tri hodn) 081. The airline spokesman did not explain why the flights had been cancelled. (OFFERED) The airline spokesman offered no explaination regarding the cancellation of the flights. (offer st: dura ra cai gi) 082. John was not sure how to pronounce his colleague’s name. (ABOUT) John was uncertain about the pronounciation of his colleague’s name. (be uncertain: khéng chan chan=be not sure) raccomensanutercecraaseen Ey studocu Downloaded by ctconme knochiuvocung (ltconmekhachluvacung@[Link])083. Many people believe that pirates buried treasure on the island. (COMMON) It is a common belief that pirates buried treasure on the island. (It is a common belief that $ +V: ngudi ta thuéng tin ring=Many people believe that S+ V) 084. Some members of the audience were offended by the words of the song. (GAVE) The words of the song gave offence to some members of the audience. (give offence to sb: xtc pham ai) 085. It is not certain when the college was founded but it was probably in the early 17th century. (EXACTLY) Nobody knows exactly when the foundation of the college took place, but it was probably in the early 17th century. (founded=establish (v): thanh lap, foundation(n): su thanh lap) 086. Martin claimed that he was not responsible for the accident. (ACCEPT) Martin did not accept responsibility for the accident. 087. The builders will need to modify these plans extensively before they can start work. (MAKE) The builders will need to make extensive modifications to these plans before they can start work. (modify st= make a modification to st: chinh stra) 088. The scientists said that they were deeply disappointed by the results of the experiment. (EXPRESSED) The scientists expressed their deep disappointment at the results of the experiment. (express st: bay té cai gi To be dissapointed by st=give/express one’s disappointment at st) 089. The students’ work has improved significantly this year. (HAVE) This year there have been significant improvements in students’ work. (st improve = there is an improvement in st 090. Peter and his colleagues frequently misunderstood each other and this led to conflict. (BETWEEN) Conflict was caused because of the frequent misunderstandings between Peter and his colleagues. (lead to st = cause st: gay ra cai gi) Downloaded by itcanme knech ig (ltconmakhachiuvocung@[Link])091, James would only speak to the head of department alone. (ON) James insisted on speaking to the head of department alone. (insist on doing st: khang khang dai lam gi) 092. There were a lot of things that we had to think about before we could accept their offer. (OBLIGED) There were several things that we were obliged to take into consideration before we could accept their offer. 093. Do you think you could help me to fill in this application form? (WONDERING) | was wondering if/whether you could give me a hand filling in this application form. (wonder + if/whether + S+V: tu hdi liéu la...) 094. | know that it was wrong of me to shout in front of the customers. (RAISED) | know that I should not have raised my voice in front of the customers. (raise one’s voice = shout: lén gigng/la hét) 095. If you need any help, you can always call me. (HESITATE) If you need any help, do not hesitate to call me. (hesitate to do st: do dy lam gi) 096. It hasn’t rained quite as much this year as in previous years. (SLIGHTLY) This year, it has rained slightly less than it did in previous years. 097. Unless the weather improves, they will have to stop the tennis match. (MEAN) if the weather doesn’t get better ,it will mean (them/their) stopping the tennis match. (mean st/doing st: nghia la gi Get better = improve: cai thién) 098. | don’t mind whether we stay in or go out this evening, but John wants to go to the cinema. (DIFFERENCE) It doesn't make any difference to me whether we stay in or go out this evening, but John wants to go to the cinema. 099. It’s possible that the thieves entered the building by forcing a window at the back. (BROKEN) raccomensanutercecraaseen Ey studocu Downloaded by citconme knochiuvocung (ltconmeknachluvacung@[Link])The thieves may have broken into the building through/thanks to a window at the back. 100. The rate of unemployment hasn’t increased quite as much this year compared to previous years. (SLIGHTLY) This year the rate of unemployment has increased slightly less than it did in previous years. 101. It has rained much more in London over the last 10 years than it has ever done before. (CONSIDERABLY) Over the last 10 years, the rainfall in London has been considerably higher than before. 102. The comedian was less funny than the audience expected. (NEARLY) The comedian was not nearly as funny as the audience expected. 103. Every time he talks about going on holiday | get really excited. (THE) The more he talks about going on holiday, the more excited I get. 104. What was much better than | expected was the costume design. (EXCEEDED) What exceeded my expectation was the costume design. (exceed st: vu'ot qua) 105. He wondered how likely it was that he would get top marks again. (CHANCES) He asked himself what were the chances of him/his getting top marks again. 106. Does he ever give you the impression that he would rather be talking to someone else? (FEELING) Do you ever get the feeling that he would rather be talking to someone else? (give sb the impression that $ +V : dua ra 4n tuong ->get the feeling that + S + V) 107. Jenny's generosity means that people exploit her good nature. (ADVANTAGE) Jenny's so generous that people take advantage of her good nature. (take advantage of st: loi dung co’ héi dé dat muc dich=make use of ) 108. She needs to consider the amount the holiday is going to cost. (ACCOUNT) She needs to take into account how much the holiday is going to cost. (consider st = take into account st=take st into consideration: can nhac/xem xét Downloaded by citconme knochiuvocung (ltconmekhachiuvacung@[Link])The amount + $ + cost=how much + S + cost) 109. The speaker rambled on for ages before stating what the lecture was about. (POINT) It took ages for the speaker to get to the point what the lecture was about. (get to the point: ndi trurc dién vao van dé) 110. We'd like to implement the idea immediately but we should wait a while. (PRACTICE) We'd like to put the idea into practice immediately but we should wait a while. 111. She’s renowned for her expertise in human psychology. (FIELD) She's a renowned expert in the field of human psychology. 112. Since the director could not speak at the awards ceremony himself, one of the actors took his place. (BEHALF) One of the actors made a speech on behalf of the director at the awards ceremony. 113. It's true that | like to work on tasks by myself. (BEING) | admit to being a person who prefers to work alone. 114. The Japanese are the best at making pocket-sized technology. (SECOND) The Japanese are second to none when it comes to making pocket-sized technology. 115. We had expected Pedro to get promoted. (SURPRISE) Pedro's promotion came as no surprise to us. 116. The government is proposing that drivers should only use their cars on alternate days. (OTHER) The government is proposing that cars should only be used every other day. 117. A common belief is that British people cannot speak foreign languages very well. (WEAK) British people are commonly believed to be weak at foreign languages. 118. He thinks his friends do not appreciate him. (GRANTED) He dislikes being taken for granted by his friends. 119. There's a chance that you might find some interesting wildlife, so take a camera with you. (HAPPEN) You should take a camera with you in case you happen to come across some interesting wildlife. nadcomersoattercctauren Ey studocu Downloaded by ctconme knochh in (ltconmaknachiuvocung@[Link])120. Rene's performance in last week's test was nowhere near as good as it was in today's. (CONSIDERABLY) Rene performed considerably better in today’s test than he did in last week's. 121. If the bank refuses to lend us money, we might have to ask your parents instead. (REQUEST) If the bank turns down our request for a loan, we might have to ask your parents instead. (turn down=refuse) 122. Karen's shyness means that she tries not to speak about anything personal in front of other people. (HERSELF) Karen prefers to avoid drawing attention to herself in public, as she is terribly shy. (draw attention to oneself: thu hut su’ chil y vé phia minh) 123. This recipe is really a lot more imaginative than the others in this book. (MosT) This recipe is by far the most imaginative in this book. 124. To help us run the exhibition next month, we need at least six people. (REQUIRED) No fewer than 6 people are required to help us run the exhibition next month. (be required to do st: dugc yéu cau lam gi No fewer than + Nsn = at least + Nsn: téi thiéu/it nhat) 125. Since he was promoted to head chef, he has never been so stressed. (EVER) He has been suffering from the stress ever since he was promoted to head chef. (Promote sb to + chifc danh: bé nhiém ai lam chtrc danh gi) 126. You don't realize quite how much fat there is in that pizza. (DEAL) There's a great deal more fat in that pizza than you realize. (a great deal (adv)=a lot=much=far=considerably: nhiéu + So sanh hon) 127. The day after I lost my job, | did not feel like getting out of bed. (INCLINATION: Sur cé ging) | had no inclination to get out of bed the day after losing my job. (have/show/feel inclination to do something: cé déng luc dé lam gi) Downloaded by etconme knochh ing (ltconmakachiuvocung@[Link])128. Yesterday | informed my boss in writing that | would be leaving the company. (NOTICE) | handed in my notice to my boss yesterday. (hand in one’s notice to sb: nép don nghi viéc cho ai) 129. They've postponed the meeting until January to give the management team longer to decide. (OFF) The meeting has been called off until January to give the management team longer to decide. (call st off=postpone st: hon lai cai gi) 130. The company does not intend to create any redundancies even though profits are down. (NO) Even though profits are down, the company has no intention of making any of their employees redundant. (intend to do st = have intention of doing st: cé y dinh lam gi Create redundancy = make sb redundant: khién ai am vao su that nghiép) 131. | imagine it was tough for you to refuse every beggar that asked you for money.( TURN) It must have been tough to turn down every beggar that asked you for money. 132. Tom should have admitted his mistake as the company usually gives employees another chance. (SECOND) The company might have given him the second chance if he had admitted his mistake. 133, The government should have carefully considered the issue of global warming a long time ago. (ATTENTION) The government should have paid attention to the issue of global warming a long time ago. 134. | think this report needed to be written more carefully. (CARE) You should have taken more care when writing this report. 135. It was a waste of time attending the protest, as the council had already made its decision. (PART) We needn't have taken part in the protest, as the council had already made its decision. 136. Patrick is going to lose his job if he insists on arriving late to work. (KEEP) nadcomersoattercctauren Ey studocu Downloaded by itconme knechiuvocung eltconmekhachiwacung@[Link])If he keeps turning up late to work, Patrick is going to lose his job. 137. My parents are planning to pay someone to repair and redecorate their house next month. (UP) My parents are planning to have their house done up next month. 138. | regret not concentrating more on what the teacher said during my French lessons. (ATTENTION) | now wish I had paid more attention to the teacher during my French lessons. 139. It could be a long time before the dolphins swim past, so while we're waiting | suggest you relax. (MEANTIME) We could be waiting for a long time for the dolphins to swim past, so in the meantime take some time to relax. 140. Team spirit no longer exists after one member of a team makes a mistake. (SUCH) Once one member of a team makes a mistake there is no such thing as team spirit. 141. With only three buttons to push, this new food processor looks simple, but that's deceptive. (IN) With only three buttons to push, this new food processor is simple only in appearance. 142, My brother and I have the same liking for junk food but he spends more time in the gym. (JUST) My brother likes junk food just as much as | do but he spends more time in the gym. 143. It would be a good idea if you could lose a couple of kilos. (WEIGHT) | don't think that losing a bit of weight would do you any harm. 144, Jake used his month's free membership really well by going to the gym every single day. (MOST) Jake made the most of his month's free membership by going to the gym every single day. 145. My boss doesn't mind what time | start or finish work. (DIFFERENCE) It makes no difference to my boss what time | start or finish work. 146. The moment | saw the filthy state of the restaurant kitchen, | no longer felt hungry. (SOON) lost my appetite as soon as | saw the filthy state of the restaurant kitchen. Downloaded by citconme knochiuvocung (ltconmekhachiuvacung@[Link])147. | had expected the snake dish to be much worse than it actually was. (BAD) The snake dish was actually nowhere near as bad as | had expected. (Nowhere + near + so sanh bing = not + so s4nh bang) 148. | would find Andy more attractive if he didn't laugh at strange things. (SENSE) If it were not for his strange sense of humour, | would find Andy quite attractive. 149. Each and every one of our employees has contributed to the great success of our company. (SINGLE) The great success of our company is due to the contribution of every single one of our employees. (each and every one = every single one) 150. Because that store sells clothes made by child labour, he doesn't shop there anymore. (ACCOUNT) He doesn't buy clothes from that store any more, on account of the fact that they sell clothes made by child labour. 151. It's likely they were delayed in a traffic jam. (PROBABLY) They will probably have been held up in a traffic jam. (hold up = delay) 152. If you should ever come to France, please feel free to visit us. (HAPPEN) Please feel free to visit us should you happen to come to France. 153. Johnson was quite surprised when he won the election and became President. (ABACK) Johnson was rather taken aback after being elected as President. (Take aback = to be surprised or shocked) 154. Except for John, who is still collecting data in Antarctica, we will all be able to attend the meeting. (WITH) We will all be able to make the meeting with the exception of John, who is still collecting data in Antarctica. 155. The police now think he invented the story to protect his girlfriend. (HAVE) He is now thought to have made up the story to protect his girlfriend. 156. The animal rights activist was so persuasive that | felt obliged to sign the petition. (ADD) nadcomersoattercctauren Ey studocu Downloaded by citconme knochiuvocung (ltconmakhachiuvacung@[Link])| felt | had to add my name to the petition because the animal rights activist was so persuasive. 157. They still haven't carried out a full assessment of the effects of these changes. (FULLY) The effects of these changes have yet to be fully assessed 158. The idea of flexi-time seemed to be popular with most of our senior managers. (FAVOUR) Most of our senior managers seemed to be in favour of flexi-time. (in favour of sb/st: Ung hé) 159. It won't be easy for anyone to take over John's job when he retires. (SHOES) When John retires, it will be difficult for anyone to fill his shoes (fill one’s shoes: dam nhan céng viéc cila ai do) 160. After the noise from the machine has stopped, you can open the lid. (UNTIL) Do not open the lid of the machine until it has stopped making that noise. 161. It was Jane who came up with the idea for the sales promotion. (BRAINS) Jane was the brains behind the sales Promotion. (be the brains behind st:la ngudi nghi ra cho for st) 162. Having a holiday together was a mistake because we argued all the time. (NEVER) | wish we had never gone on holiday together because we argued all the time. 163. During our summers, we used to compete with each other to see who could collect the most shells. (WOULD) -->During our summers, we would compete with one another to see who could collect the most shells. 164. Although | wanted to quit smoking gradually, my doctor told me to stop immediately. (PREFER) | would have preferred to give up smoking gradually, but my doctor told me to stop immediately. (wanted to do st = would have preferred to do st =>want to do st=would prefer to do st) gi=come up with the idea Downloaded by ctconme knochiuvocung (ltconmekhachiuvacung@[Link])165. The scientists got the conclusion wrong because they were not thorough enough with their research. (PROBABLY) If their research had been more thorough, the scientists would probably not have come to the wrong conclusion. (come to/reach/arrive at/draw a conclusion: di dén 1 két luan) 166. Can we please stay on one channel when we're watching TV? (KEEP) | wish you wouldn’t keep changing the channel when we're watching TV. (stay on st = not keep changing something) 167. You were not supposed to tell anyone about my news! (SECRET) I'd rather you had kept my news as a secret instead of telling everyone! (be(was/were) supposed to do st=should have done st=ought to have Done st: Ié ra nén lam gi Keep st as a secret: gidr bi mat cdi gi) 168. Several of the applicants were not considered because of their age. (PASSED) Several of the applicants were passed over due to their age. (pass st/sb over: bé qua=not considered st/sb=ignore st/sb) 169. For many teenagers, their looks are the highest priority. (MATTERS) Appearance is what matters the most to many teenagers. (matter (the most) to sb: co y nghia quan trong véi ai=be (the highest) priority for sb) Ex: Family is the highest priority for me =Family matters the most to me 170. Dave missed the plane because he overslept. (WOULD) If Dave had not overslept, he would not have missed the plane. 171. It's a pity, but I'm sure Gerald can solve our problems. (COME) It's a pity, but I'm sure Gerald can come up with a solution to our problems. (solve one’s problem = come up with a solution to one’s problems: giai quyét van dé cua ai) 172. Lynne's dedication to her family has always been exemplary. (HERSELF) Lynne has always dedicated herself to her family in the most exemplary way. (exemplary: guong mau Dedicate oneself to st: céng hién chinh minh cho thir gi = one’s dedication to st) 173. In spite of all my efforts | couldn't get him to change his mind. (HARD) nadcomersoattercctauren Ey studocu Downloaded by itconme knechiuvocung eltconmekhachiwacung@[Link])No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't get him to change his mind. 174. It may seem strange, but the painter has no formal training. (LACKS) Strange as/though it may seem, the painter lacks any kind of formal training. 175. I've never thought of going by bus. (OCCURRED) It has never/not occurred to me to go by bus. 176. | called this meeting to discuss the new contracts. (PURPOSE) My purpose of calling this meeting was to discuss the new contracts. (one’s purpose + is to do st: muc dich ciia ai la dé Purpose of doing st: muc dich cua viéc) 177. Sally was very pleased to be selected for the team. (DELIGHT) Much to her delight, Sally was selected for the team. 178. Christiana wanted to make sure that everything was as it should be on the day of the exam. (LEAVE) Christiana didn't want to leave anything to chance on the day of the exam. (leave st to chance: dé mét viéc nao dé xay ra ngdu nhién # be as it should be) 179. The price of gold has gone up a great deal recently. (SHARP) There has been a sharp rise/increase in gold recently. 180. Rick does not intend to see that film again. (HAS) Rick has no intention of seeing that film again. 181. “Because of this new evidence | have no alternative but to release you. the judge told the accused. (LIGHT) “In the light of this new evidence | have no alternative but to release you." the judge told the accused. (in the light of + N = because of) 182. Unless the weather changes dramatically overnight, the match will go ahead as planned. (NO) Provided there is no change in the weather overnight, the match will go ahead as planned. 183. Brian found it hard to get used to the fact that his marriage had failed. (TERMS) Brian found it hard to come to terms with the fact that his marriage had failed. (come to terms with st/sb: chp nhan tinh huéng) 184. Rebecca didn't tell Clive the news until he had finished his dinner. (FOR) Downloaded by ctconme knochiuvocung (ltconmekhachiuvacung@[Link])Rebecca waited for Clive to finish his dinner before telling him the news. [Link] gave him the impression he had got the job. (LED) He was led to belived that he had got the job. 186. Don't let his friendly manner deceive you; he's a very unpleasant person. (TAKEN) Don't let yourself be taken by his friendly manner; he's a very unpleasant person. 187. Did you manage to get in contact with the manager? (GETTING) Did you succed in getting in contact with the manager? 188. We had no problems at all during our trip to Spain. (PLAN) Everything went according to plan during our trip to Spain. 189. This floor can only be accessed by authorised staff. (RESTRICTED) Access to this floor is restricted to authorised staff. (be restricted to sb: bi gidi han va chi danh cho ngu@i do) 190. | forbid you to go to that place. (QUESTION) It's out of the question for you to go to that place. (forbid sb to do st = ban sb from st: cm ai lam gi) (be out of the question: ko cho phép) 191. Everyone was happy with the suggested plans. (OPPOSITION) There was no opposition to the suggested plans. (be happy with st: hai long véi ci gi Opposition to sb/st/doing st:sy' phan déi ai/cai gi dé#be happy with st) 192. Do you mind if | watch you while you work? (OBJECTION) Do you have any objection to watching you while you work? (objection to st/sb/doing st=opposition to st/sb/doing st) 193. You must try to accept that you will never become a famous actor. (TERMS) You must come to terms with the fact that you will never become a famous actor. (come to terms with st: chap nhan tinh huéng=accept st) 194, I've tried hard to get on with him but | just can't. (MATTER) | just can't get on with him, no matter how hard | try. 195. The old railway station is now a museum. (TURNED) The old railway station has been turned into a museum. (turn st into st: bién cai gi thanh cai gi) nadcomersoattercctauren Ey studocu Downloaded by dtconme knochiuvocung (ltconmekhachluvacung@[Link])196. Perhaps your mother phoned while we were out. (MAY) You mother may have phoned while we were out. 197. I'm sorry now that I didn't tell you the truth. (REGRETED) Now I regreted not telling you the truth. 198. You are not allowed to smoke here. (SMOKING) Smoking is forbidden here Smoking is not allowed here. (be forbidden= be not allowed to do st: ngan cm viéc lam gi) 199. The best answer was given by Thomas. (CAME) Thomas came up with the best answer. (come up with st: tim ra cai gi) 200. They laid most of the blame on Peter. (FOR) Peter came in for most of the blame. 201. She knew nothing about the party that they were planning. (DARK) She was in the dark about the party that they were planning. (be in the dark about st: ko biét gi vé diéu gi dé) 202. Our team has won the football championship for the second year running. (SUCCESSION) For the second year in succession, the football championship by a local team. 203. You must never leave the workplace without letting the team leader know. (ACCOUNT) On no account should you leave the workplace without letting the team leader know. (On no account/not on any account + dao ngit: ko vi lido gi ca) 204. It is not very likely that Mark will be given the promotion. (CHANCE) Mark has little chance of getting the promotion. 205. The cost of living has gone up a great deal lately. (SHARP) There has been a sharp rise in the cost of living lately. 206. If you don't know what you're doing, you shouldn't dismantle the laptop. (APART) Don't take the laptop apart unless you know what you're doing. (take st apart = dismantle: tach 1 may hoac 1 phan ciia thiét bi thanh cdc b6 phan khac nhau ctia cai may) 207. | was shocked by the cheeky response that the girl gave to her mother. (ABACK) Downloaded by citconme knochiuvecung (ltconmekhachiuvacung@[Link])| was taken aback by the cheeky response that the girl gave to her mother. (take aback: séc hay ngac nhién ai dé rat nhiéu) 208. Simon is rumoured to be about to become a Sky News presenter. (VERGE) Rumour has it that Simon is on the verge of b ecoming a Sky News presenter. 209. Angela was full of anticipation about the party next week. (FORWARD) Angela was looking forward to the party next week. 210. He’d been struggling to think of a really original birthday present. (COME) No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't come up with an idea for a really original birthday present. 211. Her teacher said she wasn’t progressing as well as other students with her assignments. (DANGER) Her teacher warned her that she was in danger of being left behind with her assignments. (be in danger of st/doing st: cé nguy co Leave sb behind: bé lai ai phia sau) 212. David thought it was unfair that his team resented him for not scoring a goal. (AGAINST) David thought it was unfair that his team held against him for not scoring a goal. (resent sb for (not) doing st: bu'c b6i véi ai dé vi (ko) lam diéu gi Hold st against sb: cho phép diéu gi dé ma ai do da lam khién ban co danh gid th4p hon vé ho) 213. Holly decided that she’d ask to be transferred to another department. (REQUEST) Holly decided to put in a request for a transfer to another department. (put in st: dura ra yéu cau Request for st: yéu cau cho cai gi Transfer to) 214. We decided we wouldn’t go with him to the airport after all. (SEE) We decided not to see him off at the airport after all. (see sb off = go with sb to sw: ndi Idi tam biét vai ai do) 215. | thought she might have forgotten our meeting so I called her. (CASE) necccrmrioasiorectswnn EY studocu Downloaded by dtconme knochiuvocung (ltconmekhachiuvacung@[Link])| called her in case she had forgotten our meeting. 216. Why should anyone be proud of the fact that they didn't complete the project. (PRIDE) Why should anyone pride themselves on the fact that they didn't complete the project. (be proud of = pride oneself on = take pride in: ty hao vé ) 217. When he won the championship, Stephen began to realise just how happy he was. (DAWN) When he won the championship, it began to dawn on Stephen just how happy he was. (dawn on st = realise st: nhan ra cai gi) 218. She may run into additional problems if she doesn’t have any proper insurance. (PRONE) She is prone to run into additional problems unless she has any proper insurance. (be prone to do st: cé nguy co=may do st) 219. Mr Brown was offended by some of the comments that were made about his wife. (EXCEPTION) Mr Brown took exception to some of the comments that were made about his wife. (take exception to st= be offended by st: tire 220. It is important to know the difference between a joke and a lie. (DRAW) It is important to know/tell how to draw a line between a joke and a lie. (draw a line between = know/tell the difference between: phan biét) 221. Agatha never really expected the venture to be a roaring success. (OF) Agatha had little expectation of the venture becoming a roaring success. (expect st: trong cho/dam nghi dén viéc gi = have expectation of st) 222. I'm sorry, | didn't mean to interrupt the conversation. (INTENTION) I'm sorry, I didn’t have any intention of interrupting the conversation. (mean to do st = have intention of doing st: cé y dinh lam gi) 223. Sandra would only go to the supermarket on a Saturday. (ON) Sandra insisted on going to the supermarket on a Saturday. (insist on doing st: khang khang dai lam gi) 224, The contract said that we didn’t have to accept the conditions immediately. (OBLIGATION) Downloaded by dtconme knochiuvocung (ltconmekhachiuvacung@[Link])The contract said that we were under no obligation to accept the conditions immediately. (be under no obligation to do st: ko chiu strc ép khi phai lam gi) 225. He wouldn't have been interviewed by the police if he hadn't seen the robbery. (WITNESS) The police wouldn't have interviewed him unless he had been a witness to the robbery. (be a witness to st : nhan chtfng ctia cai gi) 226. The paramedics were told that they should never place a human life at risk trying to rescue an animal. (CIRCUMSTANCES) The paramedics were warned that in/under no circumstances should they place a human life at risk trying to rescue an animal. (in/under no circumstances + dao ngir: durgc sir dung dé nhan manh ring digu gi dé khong bao gid nén xay ra hoac dugc phép) 227. If you need any help please don’t hesitate to ask. (ASSISTANCE) If you need any assistance please don’t hesitate to ask. 228. If it has to be cancelled the show will take place at a later date. (EVENT) In the event of being cancelled the show will take place at a later date. (in the event of st/doing st = in case + S + V: trong truéng hgp...) 229. It is a pity | didn't meet your sister at the conference yesterday. (HAVE) | would like to have met your sister at the conference yesterday. 230. She never thought that he would end up in prison. (CROSSED) It never crossed her mind that he would end up in prison. (cross one’s mind: xay ra véi ai dé) 231. In my opinion she is sure the win the contest. (CONFIDENT) | am confident of her winning the contest. (confident of doing st = be sure: chac chan ring diéu gi dé sé xay ra theo cAch ban muén hodc mong dai) 232. Felix was operating the machine when the accident happened. (TIME) The machine was being operated by Felix at the same time of the accident. 233. As far as | know, the car was stolen in the evening. (KNOWLEDGE) To the best of my knowledge, the car was stolen in the evening. (to the best one’s knowledge = as far as sb know: Theo nhiing gi ai biét) 234. | have no idea how to adjust the television set. (LOSS) lam at a loss as to how to adjust the television set. nadcomersoattercctauren Ey studocu Downloaced by ctconme knochh ing (itconmanachiuvocung@[Link])(at a loss = have no idea: khéng biét phai ndi gi hoac lam gi) 235. If Sue hadn't refused to work overtime, she would have got promotion. (IT) Had it not been for Sue’s refusal, she would have got promotion. 236. The chairman resigned because of his sudden illness. (RESULTED) The chairman's resignation resulted from his sudden illness. (result from st: két qua tl’ cai gi) 237. Titanic was so boring that | fell asleep after the first hour. (LESS) Had Titanic been less boring, | would not have fallen asleep in the first hour. 238. Mary, what do you think you would do if you won the lottery? (SUPPOSING) Mary, supposing that you won the lottery what would you do? (supposing that: duoc str dung dé yéu cau ai dé gid vo ring diéu gi do la sur that hodc tuéng turgng ring diéu gi do sé xy ra) 239. The best thing to do is to be honest with her about the situation. (STRAIGHT) If | were you, | would be straight with her about the situation. (be honest with sb = be straight wth sb: thang than/trung thu‘c voi ai do vé van dé gi) 240. | like to take my time to decide, not rush important things. (SNAP) | don't like to make snap decision on/about important things. (make snap decision about/on st: dura ra 1 quyét dinh vai vang) 241. | know it is unlikely, but if you see Mum, could you give her this money? (HAPPEN) If you happen to see mum could you give her this money? (happen to do st: [am diéu gi dé 1 cdch tinh cd) 242. In my job as a journalist, | can get money that is more than enough to live on. (LIVING) [Link] earn a good living as a journalist. (earn/make a living = get money: kiém s6ng) 243. | would have made different arrangements, if | had been warned about the situation. (HAD) | would have made different arrangements, had I been warned about the situation. Downloaded by citconme knochiuvocung (ltconmekhachiuvacung@[Link])244. Although I can see your point, the most important thing is that we don't have the money to open a new branch of the company. (BOTTOM) Although | can see your point, the bottom line is that we don't have enough money to open a new branch. (the bottom line is that = the most important thing is that) 245. | can lend you ten pounds, on the condition that you give me back the money next week, Shohei. (PROVIDING) can lend you ten pounds, providing that you give me the money next week. (on the condition that = providing that: mién Ia) 246. Some of the rowdier students were encouraging other demonstrators to throw stones. (EGGED) Demonstrators were being egged on to throw stones. (egg sb on to do st=encourage sb to do st: khuyén khich ai lam gi) 247. It's a good idea, but you really need to consider it carefully before you take action. (THROUGH) Your idea is good, but it needs to be thought through before you act on it. (think st through = consider st: xem xét Take action = act on st) 248. My manager told me that I ought to test my new idea in a small way to see it works. (PILOT) My manager wants me to run a pilot test so that we can evaluate it. (run a pilot test: lam 1 bai test nho dé kiém tra mirc dé thanh céng clia nd) 249. Jenny apologises, but she isn't very well today so she won't be coming in. (HERSELF) Jenny is sorry but she can't come in as she does not feel herself today. (not feel oneself = be not well/fine: khong khoé) 250. The government recommend a balance of reward and punishment when dealing with young offenders. (STICK) The government favour a carrot and stick approach to young offenders (a carrot and stick approach: thuyét phuc ai dé cé gang hon bang cach dua ra phan thuéng cho ho néu ho lam nhu vay hodc mét hinh phat néu ho khong) 251. Apparently, only one percent of the total land is used for agricultural production. (ACCOUNTS) nadcomersoattercctauren Ey studocu Downloaded by itcanme knech ing (cltconmaknachiuvocung@[Link])It seems that agricultural production accounts for one percent of the total land. 252. Graham likes bananas, but when he eats them he always feels bad afterwards. (AGREE) Bananas do not agree with Graham but he still likes them. 253. Let's all work together, and we'll finish the job very quickly. (NEXT) We'll have this job done in next to no time if we all cooperate. (in next to no time: sém hay nhanh dén mirc dang ngac nhién) 254. If you want to succeed, you need to make best use of the things you are good at. (PLAY) You have to play to your strengths if you want to do well Downloaded by citconme knochiuvocung (ltconmekhachiuvacung@[Link])