TC-R Test 2 2023 Flashcards
tăng lên/hạ xuống bao nhiêu %
ex: In April, prices are expected to “drop ____” 20% .
drop by (v)
manufacture (v)
/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃə(r)/
> wf
Word form:
> manufacture (v) ~ produce (v)
> manufacturer (n): công ty sản xuất
ex: The automobile manufacturer is known for producing high-quality, fuel-efficient vehicles.
~ try to do sth
ex: The detective will “a_____ to” solve the mystery using all available clues.
attempt to do sth
~ in an attempt to do sth
~ decrease (v)
/dɪˈkriːs/
ex: Regular exercise can help r____ stress and improve overall well-being.
reduce (v)
/rɪˈdjuːs/
~ outside (adj)
/ˈaʊtsaɪd/
> < internal (adj)
/ɪnˈtɜːnl/
ex: e_____ shipping company
external (adj)
/ɪkˈstɜːnl/
tính phí
ex: It may “c______ (v) an additional fee”.
ex: The remainder of the c_____ (n) is due upon completion of the job.
> charge (v)
/tʃɑːdʒ/
> charge (n) ~ fee (n)
> charge an additional fee
~ change position
ex: “t______ to” the finance department.
transfer (v)
/trænsˈfɜː(r)/
transfer to
material made by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc.
ex: The curtains in the living room are made of a luxurious silk f_____.
fabric (n)
/ˈfæbrɪk/
the position ahead of everyone else
ex: As the “l____ designer” on the team, Mark ensures that the product design aligns with the company’s brand image.
lead designer
~ attract to sb
ex: The new logo may “a____ to” younger consumers.
appeal to sb (v)
comfort (n,v)
/ˈkʌmfət/
> wf
Word form:
> comfort (v,n)
> comfortable (a)
> comfortably (adv)
hesitate (v)
/ˈhezɪteɪt/
> wf
Word form:
> hesitate (v)
~ be hesitant about
> hesitant (adj)
/ˈhezɪtənt/
> hesitation (n)
/ˌhezɪˈteɪʃn/
nghỉ không lương
ex: Employees can take “unpaid l______ ” for personal reasons, such as family emergencies or medical issues.
unpaid leave
~ allow, permit (v)
ex: The personnel office should be contacted about unpaid leave as supervisors cannot a______ it.
approve (v)
/əˈpruːv/
~ continue, go on (v)
ex: Despite the challenges, the project will p____ according to the established timeline.
proceed (v)
/prəˈsiːd/
~ follow (v)
/ˈfɒləʊ/
ex: p_____ your dream.
pursue (v)
/pəˈsjuː/
~shared
ex: The success of the project depends on everyone working together towards a “c______ goal”.
common goal
not decorated or complicated; simple
ex: She preferred her coffee p____, without any sugar or cream.
plain (adj)
/pleɪn/
a small magazine or book containing pictures and information about something or advertising something
ex: Visitors to the museum picked up a b_______ with information about the exhibits.
brochure (n)
/brəʊˈʃʊr/
> < leaflet (n)
/ˈliːflət/
~ exact (adj)
/ɪɡˈzækt/
ex: The GPS system provides a____ navigation instructions for drivers.
accurate (adj)
/ˈækjərət/
representation (n)
/ˌreprɪzenˈteɪʃn/
> wf
Word form:
> represent (v)
> representative (adj)
> representative (n): người đại diện
> representation (n): sự đại diện
manage (v)
/ˈmænɪdʒ/
> wf
Word form:
> manage (v)
> management (n)
ex: management team
> managerial (adj)
/ˌmænəˈdʒɪəriəl/
ex: managerial position
of the present time
ex: c______ job
ex: c_____ employee
current (adj)
/ˈkʌrənt/
consult (v)
/kənˈsʌlt/
> wf
Word form:
> consult (v)
> consultant (n): tư vấn viên
~ finally (adv)
/ˈfaɪnəli/
ex: He hopes that it will u________ yield higher profits for the company.
ultimately (adv)
/ˈʌltɪmətli/
~ produce sth (v)
/prəˈdjuːs/
ex: He hopes that it will ultimately y______ higher profits for the company.
yield (v)
/jiːld/
> yield (n): sản lượng
~ deal with, address (v)
ex: We hope to r______ the matter as soon as possible.
resolve (v)
/rɪˈzɒlv/
> < attract (v)
/əˈtrækt/
ex: The loud noise outside served to d____ me from my work.
distract (v)
/dɪˈstrækt/
consume (v)
/kənˈsuːm/
> wf
Word form:
> consume (v)
> consumer (n): người tiêu dùng
> consumption (n): sự tiêu thụ
/kənˈsʌmpʃn/
ex: These lightbulbs greatly reduce energy consumption.
cổng đến, điểm đến
ex: the airport’s t______
terminal (n)
/ˈtɜːmɪnl/
~ department (n)
/dɪˈpɑːtmənt/
ex: Market research is the d_____ of the company concerned with better understanding our client’s needs.
division (n)
/dɪˈvɪʒn/
~ therefore
ex: She was “______ exhausted that” she fell asleep as soon as she hit the bed.
so + adj + that S V
such + N + that S V
~ reasonable (adj)
/ˈriːznəbl/
ex: He believed that his actions were j____ because he was acting in self-defense.
justifiable (adj)
/ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪəbl/
oblige (v) ~ force (v)
/əˈblaɪdʒ/
> wf
Word form:
> oblige (v)
ex: Parents are obliged by law to send their children to school.
ex: He suffered a serious injury that obliged him to give up work.
> obligatory (adj)
/əˈblɪɡətri/
ex: These classes are obligatory for all first-year students.
> obligation (n) ~ responsibility (n)
/ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃn/
ex: It is the director’s obligation to inform the chef of the intended menu.
~ Because of
ex: G_____ her experience in healthcare, …
Given + N, …
~ therefore (adv)
/ˈðeəfɔː(r)/
ex: He studied hard, th_____ improving his grades.
thereby (adv)
/ˌðeəˈbaɪ/
đường chéo
diagonal (n, a)
/daɪˈæɡənl/
chiều dọc
vertical (a)
/ˈvɜːtɪkl/
chiều ngang
horizontal (a)
/ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntl/
~ warranty, assurance
ex: We offer a money-back g_______ if you’re not satisfied.
guarantee (n)
/ˌɡærənˈtiː/
ex: I want to “_________ a contribution” to the charity.
make a contribution
~ We are grateful to have your participation.
ex: Your participation is a_________.
be appreciated
ex: Each photograph we received is judged by our “p______ of experts”.
panel of experts
~ board of experts
value (n,v)
/ˈvæljuː/
> wf
Word form:
> value (n,v): giá trị/ trân trọng
> valuable (a)
~ unexpected, coincidental
ex: She made an a______ mistake in the calculation.
accidental (a)
/ˌæksɪˈdentl/
make an accidental mistake
ex: We’re excited to announce the “g________ opening” of our restaurant next week.
grand opening
~ cuisine (n)
/kwɪˈziːn/
ex: I love exploring different “s______ foods” from around the world.
specialty food / speciality food
/ˈspeʃəlti/ /ˌspeʃiˈæləti/
of high quality and often expensive; connected with food or drink of this type
hảo hạng/thượng hạng
ex: I treated myself to “g_______ food” at the fancy restaurant.
gourmet food
/ˈɡʊəmeɪ/
~ excited (a)
/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/
ex: She was t______ to receive the surprise gift.
thrilled (a)
/θrɪld/
> thrilling = exciting
~ much better than
ex: Fresh pasta and sauces “are s_______ to” mass-produced ones.
be superior to
được sản xuất hàng loạt
ex: Fresh pasta and sauces are superior to “m_______-produced” ones.
mass-produced
a person whose job is to make or repair machines
~ mechanic (n)
/məˈkænɪk/
m__________
machinist (n)
/məˈʃiːnɪst/
~ work
ex: The factory o_______ 24 hours a day to meet the high demand for its products.
operate (v)
/ˈɒpəreɪt/
The factory operates 24 hours a day
bộ phận máy móc phía trong
ex: The gears and motors are essential m______ in this device.
machinery (n)
/məˈʃiːnəri/
~ factory (n)
/ˈfæktri/ /ˈfæktəri/
ex: The automobile company built a new p______ for manufacturing cars.
plant (n)
/plɑːnt/
> production plant ~ manufacturing plant
~ produce (v)
/prəˈdjuːs/
ex: They plan to m______ eco-friendly packaging for their products.
manufacture (v)
/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃə(r)/
a fast-p____ work environment
a fast-paced work environment
t_______ deadlines
tight deadlines
ex: We offer “c______ salaries” and excellent benefits.
competitive salaries
phúc lợi
ex: We offer competitive salaries and excellent be___.
benefit(s) (n)
/ˈbenɪfɪt/
ex: It’s important to stay calm “______ pressure”.
under pressure
~ detail (n)
/ˈdiːteɪl/
ex: Send s______ for your project to our production director.
specification(s) (n)
/ˌspesɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
~ element (n)
/ˈelɪmənt/
ex: In a recipe, flour and sugar are essential c_______ for making a cake.
component(s) (n)
/kəmˈpəʊnənt/
introducing or using new ideas, ways of doing something, etc.
ex: The new software includes i________ features for user convenience.
innovative (a)
/ˈɪnəveɪtɪv/
~ new version
ex: The movie is an a________ of a popular novel.
adaptation (n)
/ˌædæpˈteɪʃn/
con rối
ex: Children laughed as they played with the p________ at the p________show.
puppet (n)
/ˈpʌpɪt/
> puppeteer (n): người điều khiển con rối
/ˌpʌpɪˈtɪə(r)/
marionette (n): con rối điều khiển bằng dây
/ˌmæriəˈnet/
an unimportant person in an organization who has to obey orders; a servant
ex: The boss assigned a m________ to handle the routine tasks in the office.
minion (n)
/ˈmɪnjən/
~ reliable, credible (a)
ex: Sarah is t_____; she always keeps her promises.
trustworthy (a)
/ˈtrʌstwɜːði/
ex: We need to s______ a meeting for next week.
schedule (v)
/ˈskedʒuːl/
> schedule a meeting
~ have expertise in st / doing st
/ˌekspɜːˈtiːz/
ex: Our company “s_____ in” office cleaning.
specialize in (v)
/ˈspeʃəlaɪz/
that is legally or officially acceptable
ex: Your ticket is v______ for one week.
valid (adj)
/ˈvælɪd/
that cannot be seen
ex: Harry Potter’s cloak made him i_____ to others.
ex: i_______ braces
invisible (a)
/ɪnˈvɪzəbl/
> < visible (a)
/ˈvɪzəbl/
ex: The dentist recommended “a r______ checkup” every six months.
a routine checkup
“Please ____ ____ _____ ____ you’re interested in” one of both of these services.
Please let us know if you are interested in…
We look forward to _____ _____ you soon.
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
~ get
ex: By following the instructions carefully, you can o______ the desired results.
obtain
something you do to protect yourself against something bad happening in the future
ex: It is not covered by dental i_______ plans.
insurance (n)
/ɪnˈʃʊərəns/
ex: I “have a f_____” to ask.
have a favor
the act of saying goodbye to somebody
ex: a f_____ party/drink
ex: The f______ party is held for the retiring employees.
farewell (n)
/ˌfeəˈwel/
các loại bánh ngọt, bánh mặn
ex: He enjoyed a sweet p______ with his afternoon coffee.
pastry (n)
/ˈpeɪstri/
~ without delay
ex: I do that s________.
straightaway (adv)
/ˌstreɪtəˈweɪ/
~ delay (v)
/dɪˈleɪ/
ex: The event was p________ due to bad weather.
postpone (v)
/pəˈspəʊn/
~ after that, then
ex: She finished her work, and s______ , she went home.
subsequently (adv)
/ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/
> and subsequently ~ and then
cửa hàng quần áo
ex: I love shopping at the b______ downtown for unique clothes.
boutique (n)
/buːˈtiːk/
ex: a family-r_____ restaurant
family-run
the act of pulling or knocking down a building
~ destruction (n)
ex: Residents were informed about the d______ of the unsafe structure for public safety.
demolition (n)
/ˌdeməˈlɪʃn/
~ fascinating (a)
/ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/
extremely interesting and attractive
ex: The bride looked s_______ in her wedding gown.
stunning (a)
/ˈstʌnɪŋ/
a place from which an organization or a military operation is controlled; the people who work there
ex: Our company’s h_____ are located in the heart of the city.
headquarter(s) (n)
/ˌhedˈkwɔːtəz/
~ plan (n)
/plæn/
ex: John showed i______ by proposing a solution to the problem.
initiative (n)
/ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
~ apply, carry out (v)
ex: The teacher will i_______ a new teaching method in the classroom.
implement (v)
/ˈɪmplɪment/
~ divide (v)
/dɪˈvaɪd/
ex: We need to a____ enough space for the upcoming event.
allocate (v)
/ˈæləkeɪt/
~ survey (n)
/ˈsɜːveɪ/
ex: Please fill out the q_______ with your personal information.
questionnaire (n)
/ˌkwestʃəˈneə(r)/
a thing or things that are owned by somebody
ex: This building is government p________.
property (n)
/ˈprɒpəti/
nông sản
ex: The farmer brought fresh p______ to the market.
produce (n)
/ˈprɒdjuːs/
cái phà
f_____
ferry (n)
/ˈferi/
~ give it to sb
ex: I’ll “leave the project in the h______ of” our experienced team.
leave sth in the hands of…
~ need (v)
/niːd/
ex: I d_____ your attention right now.
demand (v)
/dɪˈmɑːnd/
~ be located in
ex: Our repair shop has “been b_______ in” the UK.
be based in
~ reasonable / affordable pricing
ex: The company is committed to “f_____ pricing” for its products.
fair pricing
commit (v)
/kəˈmɪt/
> wf
Word form:
> commit (v)
> commitment (n)
ex: A commitment to honest service.
~ free (n)
/friː/
ex: The hotel offers c______ breakfast to all guests.
complimentary (a)
/ˌkɒmplɪˈmentri/
~ a liquid
chất lỏng
f____
fluid (n)
/ˈfluːɪd/
cái phanh
ex: The car crashed after its b____ failed.
brake (n)
/breɪk/
~ check (v)
/tʃek/
ex: Please i_____ the package for any damage before accepting it.
inspect (v)
/ɪnˈspekt/
Word form:
> inspection (n)
ex: brake inspection
the act of keeping something in good condition by checking or repairing it regularly
bảo trì
ex: Regular m_______ of your car ensures it runs smoothly.
maintenance (n)
/ˈmeɪntənəns/
~ offline store / physical store
ex: I prefer shopping at “a b______-and-mortar store” because I can see and touch the products.
a brick-and-mortar store
/ˈmɔːtə(r)/
a type of product
entire l_____ of handmade jewelry
entire line of handmade jewelry
~ the most important item
ex: The elegant flower arrangement served as a stunning c______ on the dining table.
centerpiece (n)
/ˈsentəpiːs/
to make somebody/something different from or better than others
ex: Her elegant style “sets her a____ from” other journalists.
set sb/sth apart from others
~ affordable / reasonable price
ex: Her handmade designs at price points that “won’t b____ a budget”
won’t break a budget
~ general cost
The company had to increase prices to cover rising “o_______ costs”.
overhead costs
~ limit sth
ex: Regular exercise helps “keep your weight in c________ ”.
keep sth in check
~ provider, manufacturer (n)
ex: You will need to be able to deal with both customers and s______.
supplier (n)
/səˈplaɪə(r)/
to fill or use a space, an area or an amount of time
chiếm giữ, sử dụng
ex: The students o______ the library during exam week.
occupy sth (v)
/ˈɒkjupaɪ/
~ take up
~ run an activity
ex: The company o______ several factories across the country.
operate (v)
/ˈɒpəreɪt/
local (a)
/ˈləʊkl/
ex: R_____ cuisine reflects the local flavors and ingredients.
regional (a)
/ˈriːdʒənl/
a group of people who are chosen, usually by a larger group, to make decisions or to deal with a particular subject
Ủy Ban
ex: The c_______ made a decision on the project.
committee (n)
/kəˈmɪti/
~ crowded (adj)
/ˈkraʊdɪd/
ex: The shopping mall experienced “heavy f_______ traffic” during the holiday season.
heavy foot traffic
~ being stuck
ex: I can’t leave the office yet; “it’s all b_______ up” with pending tasks.
It’s all backed up
~ replace, substitute
thế chỗ
ex: Could one of you please “f_____ in for” me until I arrive?
fill in for me
~ Lucky me
“What a r______”, I found my lost keys!
What a relief.
We had to make some “last-m______ changes” to the itinerary.
last-minute changes
~ small (adj)
ex: The m_____ issue was easily resolved.
minor (adj)
> < major (adj)
~ I hope that…
ex: H_______ , I’ll get the job after the interview.
Hopefully…
~ give
ex: We’re already “over the a______ budget”.
allocate (v)
/ˈæləkeɪt/
over the allocated budget
xung đột về lịch trình
ex: I can’t attend the meeting tomorrow because I “have a scheduling c____ with” another appointment.
a scheduling conflict
/ˈkɒnflɪkt/
> have a scheduling conflict with
the place where legal trials take place and where crimes, etc. are judged
phiên tòa
ex: Evidence is crucial in c______.
court (n)
/kɔːt/
ex: She is a self-d_____ learner who sets her own study goals.
self-directed (a)
to try to deal with two or more important jobs or activities at the same time
ex: Working mothers are used to j_____ their jobs, their children’s needs and their housework.
juggle (v)
/ˈdʒʌɡl/
juggling their jobs, their children’s needs and their housework.
~ think carefully
ex: “After much c_______ ”, I decided to accept the job offer.
after much consideration
~ spend many time on sth
ex: I “am i______ in” working on my projects here.
I am invested in sth…
~ respected, famous
ex: The celebrity’s high-p_______ wedding attracted media attention from around the world.
high-profile (a)
~ see sb/sth again
ex: I hope we “cross p_______” in the future.
cross paths
~ next year, following years
ex: We plan to expand our business in the “c_______ years”.
coming years
not very large, expensive, important, etc.
khiêm tốn
ex: Don’t be so m______! You’re a very talented player. -> about character
ex: The new homes are m______ in scale, but very comfortable. -> about size
modest (a)
/ˈmɒdɪst/
ask for sth
ex: They were planning to s______ funds from a number of organizations.
solicit (v)
/səˈlɪsɪt/
~ entertainment / amusement center
ex: They’re having a family movie night at the “r______ center” this weekend.
recreation center (n)
/ˌriːkriˈeɪʃn/
analyze (v)
/ˈænəlaɪz/
> wf
Word form:
> analyze (v)
> analysis (n)
> analyst (n): chuyên gia phân tích
> analytical skill: khả năng phân tích
/ˌænəˈlɪtɪkl/
the first design of something from which other forms are copied or developed
ex: We need to make some changes to the phone p_______ before production.
prototype (n)
/ˈprəʊtətaɪp/
> < model (n): mô hình
> < sample (n): trích từ sản phẩm có sẵn
a way of doing something
ex: Before surgery, the doctors will explain the p______ to you.
procedure (n)
/prəˈsiːdʒə(r)/
procedure bao gồm các step
~ superior, exceptional, grade A
ex: Choose from our many colors “of high-q____”.
of high-quality
~ durable (a)
/ˈdjʊərəbl/
ex: Regular exercise promotes a long-l_____ healthy lifestyle.
long-lasting (a)
a sum of money that is given as the first part of a larger payment
ex: We have received your d_____ and signed contract.
> deposit (v): đặt cọc
/dɪˈpɒzɪt/
> deposit (n): tiền đặt cọc
a group of people
Our flight c_____ ensured a smooth journey.
crew (n)
/kruː/
~ budget assessment
It’s important to obtain “a cost e______ ” to plan our budget effectively.
a cost estimate (n)
/ˈestɪmət/
> estimate (v)
/ˈestɪmeɪt/
reserve (v)
/rɪˈzɜːv/
> wf
Word form:
> reserve (v) ~ book (v)
> reservation (n)
/ˌrezəˈveɪʃn/
> < automatically (adv)
/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/
The clock must be set m_______ ; it doesn’t adjust itself automatically.
manually (adv)
/ˈmænjuəli/
giao diện
ex:The i______ of the app is intuitive and easy to navigate.
interface (n)
/ˈɪntəfeɪs/
~ decrease (v)
ex: You should “cut down ______ your work, you look so tired.
cut down on…
instruction (n)
/ɪnˈstrʌkʃn/
> wf
Word form:
> instruction (n)
> instructional (adj)
ex: instructional video
ex: You can access your files from anywhere, “a_______all devices”.
across all devices
that you can choose to do or have if you want to
> < fixed, included
ex: O______ features can be added for fee.
optional (adj)
/ˈɒpʃənl/
