ETS 2023 - Test 2 (Part 5)

Question 1

attemp (v)

Answer 1

cố gắng
To try to do something, especially something difficult
e.g. She attempted to fix the computer but couldn’t solve the problem.

Question 2

lead designer (n)

Answer 2

nhà thiết kế chính; nhà thiết kế trưởng
The main designer in charge of a project or team
e.g. To assist the costume designers in preparing for the film, fabric samples can be sent to the lead designer.

Question 3

comprehensive (adj)

Answer 3

toàn diện
Including all or nearly all details or aspects of something
e.g. The new logo is part of a comprehensive effort to refresh the brand’s identity and appeal to younger consumers.

Question 4

appeal to sb (v)

Answer 4

thu hút ai/đối tượng nào
To attract or be interesting to someone
e.g. The new logo is part of a comprehensive effort to refresh the brand’s identity and appeal to younger consumers.

Question 5

sport utility vehicle (n)

Answer 5

xe SUV (xe hơi thể thao đa dụng)
A type of car designed for both off-road and city driving, with a spacious interior and high driving position

Question 6

utility (adj/n)

Answer 6

tính tiện ích
The quality of being useful or providing a service
e.g. The latest sport utility vehicle from Bondon Automotive can carry eight people comfortably.

Question 7

conduct a survey (v)

Answer 7

thực hiện một cuộc khảo sát
To collect information from people by asking them questions
e.g. Before deciding to replace the food-service provider, the management team conducted a survey of all employees.

Question 8

hestitant (adj)

Answer 8

do dự
Uncertain or unsure about what to do, often delaying making a decision
e.g. Although Mr. Cho was hestitant about transferring to the Houston office, he is now working there confidently and productively.

Question 9

unpaid leave (n)

Answer 9

sự nghỉ phép không lương
Time off from work where you do not receive any salary
e.g. The personnel office should be contacted about unpaid leave as supervisors cannot approve it.

Question 10

a supervisor (n)

Answer 10

quản lý; giám sát viên
A person who manages and oversees the work of others
e.g. The personnel office should be contacted about unpaid leave as supervisors cannot approve it.

Question 11

approve (v)

Answer 11

phê duyệt; chấp thuận
To officially agree to or accept something
e.g. The personnel office should be contacted about unpaid leave as supervisors cannot approve it.

Question 12

the board (n)

Answer 12

ban giám đốc; hội đồng quản trị
A group of people who make important decisions for an organization or company
e.g. Yesterday the board voted to proceed with discussions about acquiring Atlasburg Financial.

Question 13

proceed with sth (v)

Answer 13

tiếp tục; tiếp diễn
To continue or go forward with something that has already started
e.g. Yesterday the board voted to proceed with discussions about acquiring Atlasburg Financial.

Question 14

acquire (v)

Answer 14

có được, đạt được (thông qua nỗ lực hoặc giao dịch)
To obtain or get something, often through effort or purchase
e.g. Yesterday the board voted to proceed with discussions about acquiring Atlasburg Financial.

Question 15

a common goal (n)

Answer 15

mục tiêu chung (của tổ chức/tập thể)
A goal or objective that is shared and aimed for by a group of people working together
e.g. Robles Corporation encourages employees to work toward a common goal, rather than pursuing individual interests.

Question 16

pursue (v)

Answer 16

theo đuổi
To try to achieve or obtain something over a period of time
e.g. Robles Corporation encourages employees to work toward a common goal, rather than pursuing individual interests.

Question 17

plain (adj)

Answer 17

đơn giản, rõ ràng
Simple and clear, without any decoration or extra details
e.g. She wore a plain dress to the meeting, without any patterns or embellishments.

Question 18

managerial position (n)

Answer 18

vị trí quản lý
A job or role in an organization that involves overseeing and directing the work of others
e.g. Current employees interested in the new managerial position should inquire about the internal hiring process.

Question 19

inquire (v)

Answer 19

hỏi; yêu cầu thông tin
To ask for information or to seek details about something
e.g. Current employees interested in the new managerial position should inquire about the internal hiring process.

Question 20

evalute (v)

Answer 20

đánh giá
To assess or judge the value, quality, or importance of something
e.g. The committee will evaluate all the project proposals before making a decision.

Question 21

ultimately (adv)

Answer 21

cuối cùng
In the end; finally, after a period of time or after considering everything
e.g. The CEO hopes that the consultant’s advice will ultimately yield higher profits for the company.

Question 22

yield (v)

Answer 22

sinh ra; mang lại (thường là kết quả gì đó)
To produce or provide something, often as a result of effort or a process
e.g. The CEO hopes that the consultant’s advice will ultimately yield higher profits for the company.

Question 23

invent (v)

Answer 23

phát minh; sáng chế
To create or design something new that has not existed before
e.g. Thomas Edison is known for inventing the light bulb.

Question 24

a proportion of sth (n)

Answer 24

một phần của cái gì đó so với tổng thể; tỷ lệ
A part, share, or amount of something in relation to the whole
e.g. Only a small proportion of the budget was allocated for marketing expenses.

Question 25

belief (n)

Answer 25

niềm tin
An acceptance that something is true or exists, often without proof
e.g. Her belief in the importance of education led her to pursue a career in teaching.

Question 26

lobby (n)

Answer 26

sảnh đợi; hành lang lớn (của một tòa nhà)
A large entrance hall or area in a building where people can wait or gather, typically located near the main entrance
e.g. To prevent noise that is distracting to performers, the lobby gift shop is never open during performances.

Question 27

be remodeled (adj)

Answer 27

được cải tạo
The structure or appearance of something, usually a building or space, which is changed, updated or improved to look different or work better
e.g. The airport’s proposed modernization project will include two remodeled terminals and an updated transportation system.

Question 28

a terminal (n)

Answer 28

trạm; nhà ga (sân bay, ga xe lửa, bến xe buýt…)
A building or area in an airport or bus station where passengers arrive and depart, and where various services and facilities are provided
e.g. The airport’s proposed modernization project will include two remodeled terminals and an updated transportation system.

Question 29

division (n)

Answer 29

• sự phân chia
  The act or process of separating something into parts or groups
• bộ phận, phòng ban (thuộc công ty, tổ chức)
  A part or section of a larger organization, group, or company that is responsible for a specific area of work or activity

e.g. Market Research is the division of the company concerned with better understanding our clients’ needs.

Question 30

justifiable (adj)

Answer 30

hợp lý; chính đáng
Able to be shown as reasonable or necessary based on the circumstances or evidence
e.g. Quincycom’s price increase is justifiable only if there is an improvement in the quality of the Internet service we receive.

Question 31

whereas (conj)

Answer 31

nhưng ngược lại; trong khi đó thì
A conjunction used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two statements or situations
e.g. She prefers working in a quiet environment, whereas her colleague thrives in a bustling office.

Question 32

likewise (conj)

Answer 32

cũng; tương tự
In the same way or manner; similarly
e.g. He’s an excellent cook. Likewise, his sister is a talented chef.

Question 33

oblige (v)

Answer 33

bắt buộc
To require someone to do something due to a duty, promise, or necessity; to do something as a favor or out of a sense of duty
e.g. It is the catering director’s obligation to inform the chef of the intended menu well in advance of the event.

1. obligated (v~ed)
2. obligation (n): nghĩa vụ, bổn phận; sự bắt buộc
3. obligatory (adj): bắt buộc (pháp luật, luật lệ, lẽ thường,…)
4. obliged (adj):
   * bắt buộc (verb + obliged)
   * biết ơn (be much obliged to sb)

Question 34

Given + N (đứng đầu câu)

Answer 34

Với; Dựa vào
e.g. Given her experience in health care, Ms. Chung is particularly well suited to manage the company’s wellness program.

Question 35

formerly (adv)

Answer 35

trước đây; thuở xưa
At a previous time; previously or in the past
e.g. The building was formerly a factory before it was converted into luxury apartments.

Question 36

expectantly (adv)

Answer 36

hy vọng; trông đợi
In a way that shows you are waiting for something to happen with interest or hope
e.g. The children waited expectantly by the window for the arrival of the ice cream truck.

Question 37

particularly (adv)

Answer 37

đặc biệt; nhất là
In a way that is more than usual or expected; especially
e.g. Given her experience in health care, Ms. Chung is particularly well suited to manage the company’s wellness program.