Vocab (Handout Ver 2)
Vocab (Handout Ver 2)
Vocab (Handout Ver 2)
VOCABULARY:
1. Substitute
2. Involve in
3. Trend
4. Issue = problem
5. Assume: believe without proof
6. Feature = pattern
7. Capable of = able to
8. Predict = anticipate
9. Furthermore = moreover
10. Consume (eat/use up)
11. Concept: an abstract idea
12. Adjust: change or move a little or make better
13. Establish = found
14. Lecture -> lecturer
15. Adequate = good enough
LESSON 2
VOCABULARY
16. Hypothesis: an idea which explains sth but is unproven
17. Theory: an idea or belief about how sth works
18. Select: choose
19. Context: the information or situation
20. Overall = in general
21. Approach: move closer to sth or someone/ a way to do sth
22. Identify: name/ show or figure out what sth is
23. Constant: not changing or continuous
24. Significant: important or big enough
25. Demonstrate: prove with evidence
26. Despite = in spite of
27. Fundamental: basic, central
28. Register: enlist/ identify and show on a tool for measuring
29. Stress: place extra importance on sth
30. Whereas: although
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LESSON 3
VOCABULARY
31. Occur: happen
32. Minor >< major
33. Previous: happening before
34. Acquire: to get (especially when you will continue to get more)
35. Period: a range or amount of time
36. Conduct: organize and manage
37. Comment: observation, note or response
38. Strategy: a plan of action to reach a desired goal
39. Complex = complicated
40. Contact: the state of touching/ communicating
41. Focus: look at, give attention to/ the center of attention
42. Region: an area of land
43. Remove: take away or take out
44. Maintain: to continue
45. Rely on = depend on
LESSON 4
VOCABULARY
46. Physical: of the body
47. React: to respond/ act in answer to
48. Assist: help or aid
49. Achieve: finally do sth you have been trying hard to do
50. Imply: communicate without saying specially, or to lead to
51. Construct: to build
52. Reject: to refuse or decline
53. Primary: first in importance
54. Research: find or search for more information
55. Circumstance: the situation, facts or environment
56. Occupy: be in or on a space/ fill a space
57. Culture:
58. Transfer: pass from one person or thing to another
59. Consequence: result, effect
60. Resolve: agree, decide or solve a problem
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LESSON 5
VOCABULARY
61. Challenge: sth difficult
62. Individual: single or separated, only one of
63. Consequence: result, effect, what happens because of an event
64. Invest: spend money, energy or time on sth hoping for good results later
65. Community: a group of people living or working together
66. Site: location of sth
67. Prior to = previous
68. Contribute to: give sth or help reach a goal
69. Correspond: a close match/ send letters back and forth
70. Estimate: roughly determine the value or number of sth
71. Shift: move sth a short distance
72. Considerable: large enough or important enough to get special notice
73. Regulate: have control over a process
74. Decline: politely say no to an invitation or offer
75. Enable: make sth possible
LESSON 6
VOCABULARY
76. Proceed: begin or continue with some action
77. Element: a part of sth
78. Vary: to be a different size, amount or character when compared to sth else in a similar group
79. Obtain: get or secure sth
80. Tradition: a set of beliefs or a culture
81. Link: a connection between 2 things
82. Initial: at the beginning
83. Notion: a belief, an idea
84. Benefit: sth good coming from an action
85. Philosophy: the study of knowledge or set of theories knowledge and thought
86. Annual: yearly, happening every year
87. Interpret: figure out or explain the meaning of sth
88. Sustain: help sth continue, keep going
89. Aware of: have knowledge of
90. Range: the distance between 2 things
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VOCABULARY
91. Distinct: clearly different
92. Status: rank or social class of someone or sth
93. Concentrate on: focus attention on sth
94. Layer(n,v): one of several things that covers sth else
95. Authority: control or responsibility
96. Distribute: give out sth
97. Administration: the running of sth or an organization
98. Expose: show or reveal sth that was hidden
99. Network: a system of connected pieces
100. Labor: work, effort
101. Equivalent: equal
102. Debate: argue, use in a formal, polite way
103. Precise: exact, carefully defined
104. Alternative: other possibility or option
105. (non) renewable
LESSON 8
VOCABULARY
106. Emphasize = place importance on st
107. Investigate: try to find answers
108. Function: its purpose, to work
109. Assess: look closely at and figure out the value
110. Hence = therefore
111. Accurate = correct
112. Method= way/ process
113. Illustrate: explain with an example or picture
114. Data: information, facts
115. Restrict: limit
116. Require: need for a specific purpose/ set as the minimum
117. Sufficient: enough amount
118. Nevertheless: however, regardless of
119. Analyze: try to understand sth by looking at its details
120. Indicate: be a sign of/ to show
LESSON 9
VOCABULARY
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121. Access(n,v): go into, reach
122. Mental: of the mind
123. Evaluate: form an idea of the amount, number or value of sth
124. Label(n,v): a name or phrase given to a group of things to identify them
125. Specify: to say which one or clearly point to which one
126. Affect: to change, to have an effect
127. Participate: join/ take part in
128. Relevant: closely connected to the topic
129. Evident: clearly seen or understood
130. Source: where sth comes from
131. Secure: attach sth so that it wont come off/ get sth important
132. Attribute: give an event or person credit for sth
133. Internal: found or happening inside
134. Conflict: disagree with each other/ impossible together
135. Reside: to live -> resident
136. Urban/city >< rural area/ countryside
137. Urban/city dwellers >< countryman
LESSON 10
VOCABULARY
138. Available: able to be reached/ used or bought
139. Obvious: easily understood or seen
140. Expand: make larger or to give more detail on a subject
141. Maximize: make as big as possible
142. Resource: some saved material that can be used for a purpose
143. Section: one of a number of pieces which come together to create a whole
144. Role: job, function or position
145. Potential: possible ability that may be used in the future
146. Stable: not likely to change, fall or move
147. Attitude: a set way of thinking or a set filling about sth or someone
148. Eliminate:
149. Possess: own
150. Enact
151. Perception
152. Specific
153. Contrast: clearly different from
154. Brief = short
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Từ vựng IELTS theo chủ đề Work
1. working longer hours = the frequency of long working hours = extended hours of
work: làm việc nhiều giờ
2. have a severe impact on…= have an adverse impact on… = have a harmful impact
on… have a negative impact on…: có ảnh hưởng tiêu cực/có hại lên…
3. impact = effect (n): ảnh hưởng
4. society = community: xã hội, cộng đồng
5. reduce = limit = restrict: giảm, giới hạn cái gì
6. work productivity: năng suất làm việc
7. suffer from various health issues: mắc các vấn đề về sức khỏe
8. fatigue(n): sự mệt mỏi
9. anxiety disorders(n): những sự rối loạn lo âu
10. stroke(n): đột quỵ
11. Failing health = poor health: sức khỏe giảm sút
12. sick leave: xin nghỉ việc vì bệnh
13. poor work performance: hiệu suất làm việc kém
14. low productivity: năng suất thấp
15. a case in point: 1 ví dụ điển hình
16. frequently feel exhausted: thường xuyên cảm thấy kiệt sức
17. make more errors at work: sai sót nhiều hơn tại sở làm
18. have serious consequences for: gây ra hậu quả nặng nề cho…
19. busy working schedules: lịch trình công việc bận rộn
20. take frequent family trips: thường xuyên đi du lịch với gia đình
21. have meals together: ăn cùng nhau
22. overworked people: những người làm việc quá nhiều
23. devote time to…: dành thời gian vào việc gì = spend time on…
24. family relationships = family bonds: mối quan hệ gia đình
25. a nine-to-five job: công việc hành chính từ 9 giờ sáng tới 5 giờ chiều
26. job satisfaction: sự hài lòng trong công việc
27. pursue a career: theo đuổi sự nghiệp
28. learn various skills and experience: học được những kỹ năng và kinh nghiệm
29. professional work environment: môi trường làm việc chuyên nghiệp
30. get a well-paid job: có được 1 công việc được trả lương tốt
31. earn a high salary: có được mức lương cao
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Từ vựng IELTS chủ đề Education
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Từ vựng IELTS chủ đề Transportation
1. people who travel by car = people travelling by car = car users: những người đi lại
bằng xe hơi
2. people who travel by train = people travelling by train = train passengers: những
người đi lại bằng xe lửa
3. drive to work = travel/go/commute to work by car: đi làm bằng xe hơi
4. use public transport instead of private vehicles: sử dụng phương tiện giao thông công
cộng thay vì xe riêng
5. the most popular way to commute = the most pupular mode of transport: cách phổ
biến nhất để đi lại/ phương tiện giao thông phổ biến nhất
6. commuting costs: chi phí đi lại
7. commute/travel long distances to…: đi quãng đường dài tới…
8. daily travel = daily commute: việc đi lại hàng ngày
9. driving under the influence of…: lái xe dưới sự ảnh hưởng của…
10. run a red light: vượt đèn đỏ
11. pedestrian (n): người đi bộ
12. cycle lanes = bike lanes: những tuyến đường dành cho người đi xe đạp
13. improve road traffic safety: cải thiện an toàn giao thông đường bộ
14. reduce traffic accidents: giảm thiểu tai nạn giao thông
15. driving offence: sự vi phạm luật giao thông
16. licence suspension: việc tịch thu bằng lái
17. install speed cameras: lắp đặt các camera theo dõi tốc độ
18. speeding (n): việc lái xe quá tốc độ
19. impose stricter punishments on sb: áp đặt các hình phạt nghiêm khắc hơn lên ai đó
20. traffic jams = traffic congestion: sự ùn tắc giao thông
21. bad driving habits: những thói quen xấu khi lái xe
22. congestion pricing = congestion charges: việc thu phí ùn tắc giao thông
23. ban cars from city centres: cấm xe hơi khỏi các trung tâm thành phố
24. parking space: khu vực đậu xe
25. pose a serious threat to…: gây ra sự đe dọa nghiêm trọng cho…
26. dangerous drivers: những người lái xe nguy hiểm
27. to be encouraged to…: được khuyến khích làm gì
28. raise people’s awareness: nâng cao ý thức con người
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Từ vựng IELTS chủ đề Technology
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Từ vựng IELTS theo chủ đề Environment
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Từ vựng IELTS theo chủ đề Health
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Từ vựng IELTS chủ đề Crime
1. commit a crime = commit an offence = break the law: thực hiện hành vi phạm tội
2. reoffend = commit crimes again: tái phạm
3. criminals = offenders = lawbreakers = people who commit crimes: kẻ phạm tội
4. engage in criminal activities = take part in unlawful acts: tham gia vào các hoạt động
phạm pháp
5. minor crimes such as shoplifting or pickpocketing: các tội nhẹ như ăn trộm vặt tại các
cửa hàng hay móc túi
6. serious crimes such as robbery or murder: các tội nặng như cướp hay ám sát
7. receive capital punishment = receive the death penalty: nhận án tử hình
8. receive prison sentences = be sent to prison: nhận án tù/ bị bỏ tù
9. life imprisonment: tù chung thân
10. impose stricter punishments on…: áp đặt những hình phạt nặng nề hơn lên…
11. provide education and vocational training: cung cấp giáo dục và đào tạo nghề
12. commit crimes as a way of making a living: phạm tội như 1 cách để kiếm sống
13. to be released from prison: được thả/ ra tù
14. rehabilitation programmes: những chương trình cải tạo
15. pose a serious threat to society: gây ra mối đe dọa nghiêm trọng cho xã hội
16. act/serve as a deterrent: đóng vai trò như 1 sự cảnh báo/ngăn chặn
17. security cameras and home surveillance equipment: thiết bị giám sát tại nhà và camera
an ninh
18. crime prevention programmes: những chương trình phòng chống tội phạm
19. juvenile crimes = youth crimes = crimes among young adults: tội phạm vị thành niên/ ở
giới trẻ
20. innocent people: những người vô tội
21. be wrongly convicted and executed: bị kết tội và xử oan
22. create a violent culture: tạo ra 1 nền văn hóa bạo lực
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1. to be the life and soul of the party: a fun person, someone who is the centre of activity
2. to bend over backwards: to try very hard to help someone
3. broad-minded: prepared to accept other views or behaviours
4. easy-going: relaxed and not easily worried about anything
5. extrovert: an energetic person who likes the company of others
6. fair-minded: to treat people equally
7. fun-loving: to enjoy having fun
8. to hide one’s light under a bushel: to hide one’s talents and skills
9. good company: enjoyable to socialise with
10. good sense of humour: the ability to understand what is funny
11. introvert: someone who is shy
12. laid-back: see ‘easy-going’
13. to lose one’s temper: to suddenly become angry
14. narrow minded: opposite of ‘broad-minded’ (see above)
15. painfully shy: very shy
16. to put others first: to think of others before yourself
17. quick-tempered: to become angry quickly
18. reserved: shy
19. self-assured: confident
20. self-centred: thinks only of oneself
21. self-confident: believes in one’s own ability or knowledge
22. self-effacing: to not try to get the attention of others (especially in terms of hiding one’s
skills or abilities)
23. to take after: to be like (often another member of the family)
24. thick-skinned: not easily affected by criticism
25. trustworthy: can be trusted
26. two-faced: not honest or sincere. Will say one thing to someone to their face and another
when they are not present.
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