FLASH CARD 8

Question 1

10 Popular Prepositions 3

21. Ago
→ Refers to a time in the past.
Example: “She came back from school a while ago.” (Meaning: She returned some time before now.)

22. In
→ Shows location inside something or part of a place.
Example: “I live in London.” (Meaning: London is where my home is located.)

23. In addition to
→ Means also or as well as.
Example: “In addition to his car, he has a jeep.” (Meaning: He owns a car and also a jeep.)

24. Into
→ Shows movement toward the inside of something.
Example: “Go into her room and take the wallet.” (Meaning: Enter the room to get the wallet.)

25. Like
→ Means similar to or in the same way as.
Example: “She is very clever like me.” (Meaning: She is clever in the same way I am.)

Answer 1

26. Against
→ Means touching or pressing on something or opposed to.
Example: “His bicycle was leaning against the fence.” (Meaning: The bike was touching the fence for support.)

27. Near
→ Means close to or not far from.
Example: “I live near the sea.” (Meaning: My home is close to the sea.)

28. Next
→ Refers to the following one in time or order.
Example: “The two teams play volleyball the next day.” (Meaning: They play on the day after today or a reference day.)

29. Next to
→ Means immediately beside or very close to.
Example: “My wallet is next to the pen.” (Meaning: The wallet is right beside the pen.)

30. Upon
→ A formal/literary way to say on (often for surfaces or moments).
Example: “The earth I’m walking upon doesn’t recognize me.” (Meaning: The ground under my feet doesn’t know me.)

Question 2

10 Jobs 2

11. Garment Worker
→ Makes or repairs clothing, fabrics, or shoes in a factory or shop.

12. Hairstylist
→ Cuts, colors, and styles hair for clients in a salon.

13. Homemaker
→ Manages household tasks like cooking, cleaning, and caring for the family.

14. Landscape Architect
→ Designs outdoor spaces like gardens, parks, or yards.

15. Mail Carrier
→ Delivers letters and packages to homes and businesses.

Answer 2

16. Receptionist
→ Greets visitors, answers phones, and directs people in an office.

17. Reporter
→ Researches and writes news stories for TV, newspapers, or websites.

18. Salesperson
→ Sells products or services to customers in stores or online.

19. Security Guard
→ Protects buildings, people, or property from theft or danger.

20. Personnel Manager
→ Hires, trains, and supports employees in a company (also called HR Manager).

Question 3

more common

1. In the Workplace:
   “Remote work has become more common since the pandemic.” (Many companies now allow it regularly.)
2. Everyday Life:
   “Using smartphones for payments is more common than carrying cash.” (Most people prefer digital payments.)
3. Trends:
   “Flexible work hours are more common in tech companies.” (They are widely offered in that industry.)

Answer 3

“More common” means happening or seen more frequently than something else.

Short Definition: Happening or used more often.

Question 4

Mesures Units

1. Chiều dài (Length)
   - Meter (m): Mét
   - Centimeter (cm): Xăng-ti-mét
   - Millimeter (mm): Mi-li-mét
   - Kilometer (km): Ki-lô-mét
   - Inch (in): Inch
   - Foot (ft): Feet
   - Yard (yd): Thước Anh
   - Mile (mi): Dặm
2. Chiều cao (Height)
   - Meter (m): Mét
   - Centimeter (cm): Xăng-ti-mét
   - Foot (ft): Feet
   - Inch (in): Inch
3. Độ sâu (Depth)
   - Meter (m): Mét
   - Centimeter (cm): Xăng-ti-mét
   - Foot (ft): Feet
   - Inch (in): Inch
4. Chiều rộng (Width)
   - Meter (m): Mét
   - Centimeter (cm): Xăng-ti-mét
   - Foot (ft): Feet
   - Inch (in): Inch
5. Thể tích (Volume)
   - Cubic meter (m³): Mét khối
   - Liter (L): Lít
   - Milliliter (mL): Mi-li-lít
   - Cubic centimeter (cm³): Xăng-ti-mét khối
   - Gallon (gal): Ga-lông
   - Quart (qt): Quạt
   - Pint (pt): Panh
   - Fluid ounce (fl oz): Ao-xơ chất lỏng
6. Diện tích (Area)
   - Square meter (m²): Mét vuông
   - Square kilometer (km²): Ki-lô-mét vuông
   - Hectare (ha): Héc-ta
   - Square foot (ft²): Feet vuông
   - Square inch (in²): Inch vuông
   - Acre (ac): Mẫu Anh
7. Chu vi (Perimeter)
   - Meter (m): Mét
   - Centimeter (cm): Xăng-ti-mét
   - Foot (ft): Feet
   - Inch (in): Inch
8. Khối lượng (Mass/Weight)
   - Kilogram (kg): Ki-lô-gam
   - Gram (g): Gam
   - Milligram (mg): Mi-li-gam
   - Tonne (t): Tấn
   - Pound (lb): Pao
   - Ounce (oz): Ao-xơ

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9. Tốc độ (Speed)
   - Kilometer per hour (km/h): Ki-lô-mét trên giờ
   - Meter per second (m/s): Mét trên giây
   - Mile per hour (mph): Dặm trên giờ
10. Nhiệt độ (Temperature)
    - Celsius (°C): Độ C
    - Fahrenheit (°F): Độ F
    - Kelvin (K): Ken-vin11. Áp suất (Pressure)
    - Pascal (Pa): Pascal
    - Bar (bar): Bar
    - Atmosphere (atm): Át-mốt-phe
    - Pound per square inch (psi): Pao trên inch vuông
11. Thời gian (Time)
    - Second (s): Giây
    - Minute (min): Phút
    - Hour (h): Giờ
    - Day (d): Ngày
    - Week (wk): Tuần
    - Month (mo): Tháng
    - Year (yr): Năm
12. Góc (Angle)
    - Degree (°): Độ
    - Radian (rad): Ra-đi-an
13. Năng lượng (Energy)
    - Joule (J): Jun
    - Calorie (cal): Ca-lo
    - Kilowatt-hour (kWh): Ki-lô-oát giờ
14. Công suất (Power)
    - Watt (W): Oát
    - Kilowatt (kW): Ki-lô-oát
    - Horsepower (hp): Mã lực
15. Tần số (Frequency)
    - Hertz (Hz): Héc
16. Điện tích (Electric Charge)
    - Coulomb (C): Cu-lông
17. Điện áp (Voltage)
    - Volt (V): Vôn
18. Điện trở (Resistance)
    - Ohm (Ω): Ôm
19. Dung lượng (Capacity)
    - Byte (B): Byte
    - Kilobyte (KB): Ki-lô-byte
    - Megabyte (MB): Mê-ga-byte
    - Gigabyte (GB): Gi-ga-byte
    - Terabyte (TB): Tê-ra-byte

Question 5

sculptor

A French sculptor was chosen to design the statue of liberty. It is a symbol of freedom (Lis&Wri)

Michelangelo, sculptor, painter, architect, and poet, died in 1564

Answer 5

Synonym: statue maker

Question 6

[rɪ’pleɪsmənt] (Noun)

replacement

His replacement is starting at the end of the next month. In the meantime, we’ll continue with our projects as usual (Listen&Write)

The bike is in need of replacement

Answer 6

Meaning: one thing is substituted for another

Synonym: replacing, substitute, substitution

Question 7

1. Vừa rồi → Just now/Recently (refers to something that happened a very short time ago)
   
   • Vietnamese: Vừa rồi tôi mới gặp cô ấy ở siêu thị.
     English: Just now, I saw her at the supermarket.
   • Vietnamese: Trời vừa rồi còn nắng, giờ lại mưa.
     English: It was sunny just now, but now it’s raining.
   • Vietnamese: Anh ấy vừa rồi có nhắn tin cho bạn.
     English: He texted you recently.
2. Bữa trước → Last time/The other day (refers to a recent but unspecified past occasion)
   
   • Vietnamese: Bữa trước chúng ta ăn ở nhà hàng đó ngon lắm.
     English: Last time we ate at that restaurant, the food was great.
   • Vietnamese: Bữa trước cậu hứa sẽ giúp mình mà!
     English: The other day, you promised to help me!
   • Vietnamese: Bữa trước trời mưa nên tôi không đi được.
     English: Last time, it rained so I couldn’t go.

Answer 7

3. Trước kia → Before/Previously/In the past (refers to a more distant past)
   
   • Vietnamese: Trước kia tôi từng sống ở Đà Nẵng.
     English: Previously, I lived in Da Nang.
   • Vietnamese: Trước kia khu này là một cánh đồng.
     English: In the past, this area was a field.
   • Vietnamese: Anh ấy trước kia rất nhút nhát.
     English: He was very shy before.

Key Differences:
- Vừa rồi: Very recent past (minutes/hours/days ago).
- Bữa trước: Recent but unspecified occasion (days/weeks ago).
- Trước kia: Distant past (months/years ago).

Question 8

solve a problem

Question 9

find a solution

Question 10

enjoy/love outdoor activities

Question 11

“Do you need any help?”

• “Helps” → “help” (uncount noun)

Answer 11

Similar:

• “Can I help you with anything?”
• “Need any assistance?”

Question 12

Whether (conjunction) – Used to introduce choices or possibilities.

• “I don’t know whether to go or stay.”

L@i@ệ@u

Answer 12

Synonyms for “whether”
1. If (nếu, liệu) – Often interchangeable in questions.
- “Tell me if/whether you need help.”
2. In case (phòng khi) – For contingency.
- “Bring a jacket in case it rains.”

Common Phrases:
- “Whether or not” = Dù có… hay không.
- “We’ll play whether or not it rains.”

Question 13

Inspire (verb)

1. “Her speech inspired me to study harder.”
2. “The sunset inspired him to paint.”
3. “Teachers inspire students to dream big.”

Truyền cảm hứng

Answer 13

To make someone feel motivated or excited to do something.

Synonyms (Từ đồng nghĩa):
1. Motivate – “The coach motivated the team.”

(Thúc đẩy)

2. Encourage – “She encouraged me to try again.”

(Khuyến khích)

3. Stimulate – “Music stimulates creativity.”

(Kích thích)

Bonus:
- “Inspiration” (noun) = Cảm hứng.
- “Inspiring” (adj) = Đầy cảm hứng.

Question 14

spill some food

1. “Oops! I spilled some soup on the table.”
2. “The kid spilled his cereal on the floor.”
   (ngũ cốc)
3. If you spill some food in the kitchen, you make a mess

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Làm đổ/rơi một ít đồ ăn

Answer 14

• Có thể thay bằng “làm sánh” nếu là chất lỏng (“spill coffee” = “làm sánh cà phê”).

Question 15

to feel annoyed/feel discourageed/feel upset

The passengers felt annoyed because of the delays of flights

I felt discouraged because i couldn’t solve the problem

i felt upset after failing the test

Answer 15

To cause s.o to feel upset/frustrate

Antonym of “feel annoyed”:
“Feel pleased” (Cảm thấy hài lòng)

Other opposites:
1. “Feel calm” → Bình tĩnh
- “She felt calm after meditating.”
2. “Feel delighted” → Vui sướng
- “He was delighted by the surprise.”
3. “Feel relaxed” → Thư giãn
- “The music made her feel relaxed.”

Example contrast:
- “I felt annoyed by the noise, but now I feel calm.”

to feel romance

Question 16

Ability (noun)

Her ability to sing is amazing.

1. “She has the ability to speak 3 languages.”
2. “His athletic ability impressed the coach.”
3. “This software improves your typing ability.”

synonym: Skill (kỹ năng), Talent (tài năng), Capability (năng lực).

Khả năng

Answer 16

Inability (noun)

His inability to swim worries his parents.

1. “His inability to focus affects his grades.”
   (điểm số)
2. “The team lost due to their inability to cooperate.”
3. “A knee injury caused his inability to run.”

synonym: Incapacity (bất lực), Disability (tàn tật), Weakness (điểm yếu).

• Sự bất lực

Question 17

to feel + Adj 1

1. Positive Feeling
- To feel happy (vui vẻ)
- To feel excited (hào hứng)
- To feel grateful (biết ơn)
- To feel confident (tự tin)
- To feel peaceful (bình yên)
- To feel loved (được yêu thương)
- To feel hopeful (tràn đầy hy vọng)
- To feel proud (tự hào)

“She felt proud after winning the competition.”

Question 18

to be placed

• The napkin is placed beside the plate

1. Medical Context:
   “The vaccine needs to be placed in the refrigerator to stay effective.”
2. Event Planning:
   “The chairs will be placed in a circle for the meeting.”
3. Manufacturing:
   “This component is to be placed carefully on the assembly line.”
   → “Bộ phận này cần được đặt cẩn thận trên dây chuyền lắp ráp.”

Answer 18

= “to be positioned” (trang trọng hơn)

Question 19

scream

She screamed when she saw the spider crawling on her arm.

The fans screamed in excitement when their favorite singer appeared on stage.

He screamed in pain after stubbing his toe on the table

Answer 19

Meaning: Shouting in fear/pain/excitement