Unit 21 - 30 Flashcards
Unit 20, Page of 46
- extremely happy
- what adjective collocates with happiness to mean ‘which continue for many years’?
- what phrase can refer to two people who have just got married.
- give 2 example of a happy occasion
- extremely sad and disappointed.
- …. sadness?
- opposite of a happy occasion?
- lam someone rat buon?
- …. my disappointment to someone
- bay to cam giac?
- 1 su that vong to lon’
- lo lang ngay cang nhieu
- what is an informal way of saying I was extremely worried?
- I know you’ll be blissfully happy together
- We hope marriage brings you lasting happiness
- Best wishes to the happy couple
- With love and best wishes on this happy occastion (wedding, new year)
- desperately sad | bitterly/deeply dissapointed
- great sadness
- a sad occasion
- let someone down badly
- express my disappointment to someone
- show my feelings
- a huge dissapointment
- increasingly anxious
- I am worried sick
My grandmother died 6 months ago and I’ve felt desperately sad and deeply depressed ever since. Is this normal for a 26yo?
I felt a great sadness when I had to say goodbye to my friends at the end of our three years in university. The farewell party was such a sad occasion. What can I do? My life feels empty without them.
I was bitterly/deeply dissapointed recently when a friend let me down badly. How can I express my disappointment to her without apprearing silly or childish? I’m not very good at showing my feelings.
I failed an exam recently and it was a huge disappointment to me. Now I’m feeling increasingly anxious that I’ll fail the next one. In fact I’m worried sick. What should I do?
Unit 20, Page of 46
- growing anger?
- a lot of people in many different places have critisized it.
- to cause someone to have a particular feeling [khoi day cam giac]
- how we can say “I suddenly became very angry”
- informal way of saying in a bad emotional state
Divorce is a highy emotional experience for all those involved. It’s hard not to give a … emotional responses. The emotional involvement of both parties is intense, and the emotional impact on childrent is huge.
- mounting anger
- widespread condemation
- arouse | aroused feelings |
It’s a subject that has aroused a lot of interest.
Our suspicions were first aroused when we heard a muffled scream. - lost my temper and seething with anger
- be an emotional wreck
There is mounting anger over the nex tax, along with widespread condemnation of it. It has especially aroused feelings of resentment among professional people.
I lost my temper and was seething with anger when she called me an idiot.
Jack was an emotional wreck after his girlfriend finished with him
Unit 22, Page of 48
- what kind of accommodation would suite someone who is only going to be in a place for three month?
- what kind of accommodation would suite a young single person who would prefer to live alone rather than to share?
- what kind of accommodation would suit a student who has no furniture of his own?
- what part of town would you want to live in if you wanted to be somewhre where there are lots of private houses and no factories or other work places
- If you are moving into a new unfurnished house, but don’t need to take a washing machine, cooker or fridge with you, what does the house have? Kitchen that is already equipped with modern cooker, washing machine, cupboards, etc…
- short-let accommodation
- studio flat
- fully furnished
- residential area
- fully-fitted kitchen
Short-let accommodation available near university. Rooms and studio flats. Call us on…
Are you looking to move into a flat or house next term? The Harmer Agency has a wide range of suitabe accommodation. Call us on..
Newly-built apartment available soon. Spacious accommodation, fully-fittet kitchen. Off-road parking. To let furnished or unfurnised. Would suit a single academic or mature student.
Fully furnished flat avalable to rent from 1st Sep. Quite residential area. 800$ per calendar month.
Unit 22, Page of 48
- not having enough space or time
- hành lang, lối đi
- A place, especially a room, has currents of unpleasantly cold air blowing through it
- old and in poor condition = rundown = tumbledown
- to make a building look new again by doing work such as painting, repairing, and cleaning
Hi Mave,
Luke and I have just moved into our dream home. It’s a big old four-storey house. It’s got a spacious living room which has a wonderful view of the park, and a cosy study where we can both work. And there are some lovely light, airy bedrooms which overlook the garden. There is a separate basement flat, which we might turn into a granny flat for my mother. And if we want to add/build an extension there’s room for that too. It needs to be completely refurbished, but Luke and I have always wanted to do up an old house. [renovate by reparing/repainting and decorate]
Come and visit.
Love, Julia
- a cramped room/house
We have six desks in this room, so we’re a little cramped (for space).
I have a very cramped schedule. -
corridor | There’s a connecting corridor between the buildings.
We crept slowly along the darkened corridor.
Her office is down the corridor on the right. - a draughty old house
- The hotel we stayed in was really dilapidated|a dilapidated old car/shed
- refurbish (v) | refurbished (adv)
The newly refurbished property is across the street from the beach.
The developers refurbished the house inside and out
Hi Julia,
You’re so lucky! I’d love to move out of my awful one-room flat. It’s in such a dilapidated building. You go into a draughty hall, down a chilly corridor and into this really cramped room. I want to buy a place of my own but there’s a shortage of affordable housing here and I don’t ant to take out a big mortgage. I’d love to see your house. I hope you’ll invite me to your house-warming party.
Big hug
Mave.
If you …… something such as a loan, a licence, or an insurance policy, morgage…. you obtain it by fulfilling the conditions and paying the money that is necessary.
If you …. something … , you remove it permanently from its place.
to go somewhere and do something with someone, usually something you plan and pay for
- take out
They find a house, agree a price, and take out a mortgage through their building society.
I’m going to take out a life insurance policy.
He had to take out a loan to pay his taxes. - I got an abscess so he took the tooth out.
When you edit the recording you can take out the giggles. - Jessica’s grandparents took her out for the day.
Reichel took me out to lunch.
Dad’s taking the whole family out to the cinema.
Our boss took us out for drinks.
Unit 23, Page of 50
- [intransitive] (formal or literary) (of people or animals) to die, especially in a sudden violent way | (food) which goes bad quickly like milk and cheese
- what is a meal which is a substantial, satisfying, and balanced one | a satisfying meal with enough to eat
- what is a meal that is (especially of food) in large amounts
- drink that cools you and makes you feel less tired on a hot day, and is probaly better for you than non-alcoholic drinks such as cola or lemondade
- what is call a meal prepared at home
- another way of saying not too expensively priced ones
- Another way of saying a large meal and a light meal
- Another way of saying a big and good meal and a very high quality meal
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Jane and Ron are in the Old Port restaurant are looking for somewhere to eat.
Jane: Let’s find a cafe and have a quick snack. And i could really do with a refreshing drink.
Ron: I’m dying of hunger! I need a square meal.
Jane: I know you have a healthy appetite, but you had a hearty breakfast only three hours ago! Well, how about having a soft drink and a bag of crisps now, and a proper lunch later?
Ron: Crisps will only spoil your appetite. Look, this restaurant looks good and the set menu is reasonaby priced. Let’s go in
- A family of four perished in the fire.
Thousands perished at the hands of the invading forces.
- A family of four perished in the fire.
- three square meals a day
You need a good square meal. - We ate a hearty breakfast before we set off.
She’s got a hearty appetite (= she eats a lot). - refreshing drinks | soft drinks
Ice tea is a refreshing drink on a hot day, and is probably better for you than soft drinks such as cola or lemondate - a home-cooked meal
Let me take you out to dinner on your birthday. Or would you prefer a home-cooked meal? I could make dinner for you at my place - be reasonably priced
there are some overpriced restaurants in the city centre, but down at the beach, there are some nice, resonably priced - a substantial meal | a light meal
Some people always have three square meals a day, but I prefer a hearty breakfast and then a light meal around midday and a more substantial meal in the evening - a slap-up meal | a gourmet meal
On my birthday my parents took me out for a slap-up meal. They wanted to go for a gourment meal but I said I’d prefer something more ordinary - could do with sb/sth
I could do with a few days off work.
I could have done with some help this morning.
What is the word with the following meanings?
1. to be about something, be related to something, or be involved with something
2. to need or want someone or something
3. how to spend your time
4. used to ask or talk about how someone should deal with something
5. used for asking where someone puts something
- What have you done with (= where have you put) my umbrella?
- What have you done with my calculator?’ ‘I put it on your desk.’
- What have you done with the remote for the TV?
1. be/have to do with sb/sth
- Their conversation had been largely to do with work.
- I’m sorry about the accident, but it’s nothing to do with me (=I am not involved in any way).
- This question doesn’t have anything to do with the main topic of the survey.
- I’m sure her problems have something to do with what happened when she was a child.
- I am not an expert, but does that question have something to do with the menopause?
- As a matter of fact I do have a boyfriend, but what’s that got to do with you?
2. could do with sb/sth
- I could do with a few days off work.
- I could have done with some help this morning.
- He could do with (a) drink/ warm bed/some help
- Her hair could have done with a wash.
3. what to do with oneself (yourself…) (no noun after with)
- She didn’t know what to do with herself after she retired.
- Still, it didn’t take me long to make up my mind what to do with myself.
- What have you been doing with yourselves (= how have you been passing the time)?
4. what sb should do with sth/what to do with sth etc with noun after with
- What shall I do with these papers?
- I wouldn’t know what to do with a newborn baby.
- I don’t know what to do with (= how to use) all the food that’s left over.
Unit 23, Page of 50
- do an vat?
- meals which make you healthy and strong
- food from farming e.g dairy produce, agricultural produce
- meals alr prepared or which just need to be heated quickly before heating
- substances added to food to improve its taste or apprearance or to preserve it
- thuc pham bien doi gen tieng anh la gi?
- junk food
- nourishing meals
Kids eat far too much junk food. Yeah, but it’s hard to get them to eat nourishing meals. They think they’re boring. - fresh produce
- ready meals
Have you tried the new supermarket yet? Yes, the fresh produce is excellent, and they have a big organic food section. Mm, yes, I actually think their ready meals are good too. - food additives
- genetically modified foods (GM foods)
I can’t believe food additives are good for our long-term health. No, and I think processes foods, in general, are probably bad for us, not to mention GM foods.
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The restaurant was leaving perishable food lying around outside the fridge, and some people got food poisoning so the authorities closed it down. OMG
Unit 22, Page of 48
Read this:
- She left home to go to university, but moving away from her family made her feel homesick
- Peter’s back from a year abroad. His family are throwing a party to welcome him home.
- (To a guest who’s just arrived) Come in and make yourself at home while I finish getting dinner ready. [relax and make yourself comfortable]
- I haven’t lived in Oxford for long but I already feel at home there
- I’d like to buy a second home near the coast. [hose used only for weekends, holidays, etc
- Jane’s been away a whole year and now she’s back. We should have a party to welcome her home.
- Our son lives at home right now but he’ll be 21 soon. He’ll finish university and then he’ll probably move out/leave home
- I’ve lived here almost a year now and I’m really beginning to feel at home
- I’ll leave the keys to my flat with the neighbour. Just go in and make yourself at home
- Jane thought she would miss her friends and family when she started her new job in Rome but she soon found she had no time to feel homesick
Unit 24, Page of 52
Read this:
When a new book or film comes out/appear, newspapers will review it. The people who review the book/film are called book reviewers/film critics and they write book/film reviews/articles discussing new book/film. If they don’t like a book/film they give it a bad review. We can say that a novel or film is based on a true story. We say that a book/film captures an atmosphere/feeling (=If something or someone captures a particular quality, feeling, or atmosphere, they represent or express it successfully.) or that a book/film deals with/concerns a topic. We talk about the opening/closing scenes of a film and the opening(first)/closing(last) chapters of a book. We talk about the beginning and end of a book/film. If everything works out well for the central characters, we say that the book/film has a happy ending/finish in a happy way. You may recommend a book/film that you enjoyed to a friend. If a lot of people have enjoyed it. It is highly recommended
The article/movie/film deal with a topic => to be about or be on the subject of something
- Her new movie deals with the relationship between a woman and her sick daughter.
- The author has tried to deal with (= write about) a very difficult subject.
- She likes novels that deal with serious moral issues.
- The lecture dealt with his trip to South Africa.
- The following articles deal with the subject on a theoretical level
I’ve never had any desire to go on the stage (=become an actor) myself but I’d love to produce a film. I think historical dramas work particularly well on the big screen (= the cinema) and I’d love to make a film about Vikings in Britain. There’d be plenty of opportunities to use special effects during battle scenes. I’d want the male lead to be played by Hugh Grant, while Nicole Kidman could have the female lead. Sean Penn could play the role of a Viking warrior and I’d like Judi Dench to take on a cameo role (= small but special part). I’m sure that, as always, she would give an excellent performance. My dream is to make a film that would be nominated for an Oscar. Of course, I’d also like it to be an immediate box-office hit (=a very successful film or play that earns a lot of money), playing to full houses (= cinemas/theatres with no empty seats) worldwide
- To select the actors for a film = cast a film
So, a book with a pleasant start and a sad finish. Not for me. I’m afraid. I prefer the opposite.
Unit 24, Page of 52
- If something …. you, it is so interesting that you give it all your attention
- If a film, play, sports event, book, etc. is …., it is so interesting or exciting that you do not want to stop watching or reading it
- doc truyen moi toi truoc khi ngu
- a way of presenting information so that it can be better understood
- take out = borrow / return / renew a library book
- a) to quickly look at the pages of a book, magazine, etc
b) to read or consider something quickly in order to understand the main points, without studying it in detail
- engross= absorb (INTEREST VERY MUCH)
What is it about Harry Potter that so engrosses children?
Sal was so engrossed/absorbed in her book that she didn’t hear me - compulsive
I always find programmes about hospitals compulsive viewing.
Her latest book is compulsive reading/a compulsive read. - bedtime reading
I don’t think a horror story makes good bedtime reading - an easy read
Detectives stories are good for train journeys as they’re an easy read - You can take out/borrow six library books at one time. You should return your library book tomorrow. I’m going to renew my library book for another week.
- a) flick b) skim
I’ve had a flick through their brochure and it looks quite interesting.
I’ve only skimmed (through/over) his letter; I haven’t read it carefully yet.
We’ve only skimmed the surface of (= considered a small part of) the problem.
Mona flicked/skimmed through the book without reading it in detail
Unit 25, Page of 54
- sound extremely loud
- presented to the public for the first time
- music that is not serious and difficult
- pleasant and easy to remember
- extremely skilful
- includes at an important part
- rock music in which rhymed lyrics are spoken over rhythm tracks
- made a new version of a musical rack
- played at fast beat
- music that is playing while you are doing something else and not really listening to it
- Read this:
1. Bloom Music from the Centere of the Earth (Palm records 234655)
New arrivals on the rock music scene, Bloom are already making a big impact. If you’re looking for background music, then this is not for you, but if you want music to blast out from your hi-fi and annoy the neighbours, then Bloom’s debut album, with tracks from their live performace at the Delaya Stadium, may be just what you want. - For fans of easy listening and catchy tunes, this is all you need. In fact it’s so relaxing that you might just fall asleep. MacRoy gives a sentimental preformance of these old love songs. At 47, he’s not exactly a pop idol but his adoring/dedicated fans will love it.
- This is a rock sumphony, an extraordinary piece of music. After their massive hit in 2004 with Megalith, their record company has released this CD hoping for another big hit. The band themselves wrote the music. They have a huge following aand are due to go on tour later this year
- blast out
- debut album
- easy listening
- catchy tunes
- virtuoso
- feature
- rap
- remixed
- up-tempo
- Haunting melodies and the occasional virtuoso performance from its two soloists mark this collection of popular British classical music, which aims to capture a wider audience for the classics and to promote Britain’s musical heritage. Roger Crow conducts the orchestra. Crow himself composed two of the pieces hence the CD title. Good birthday present for our uncle and aunt. But if you’re a real classical music lover, save your money.
- Bust-out’s new double CD** features** Jola V, a young rap artist from Miami. Jola used to be with Chicago hip-hop band Frenzy, but went solo in 2004. The band have remixed four tracks from earlier albums and Jola’s up-tempo numbers just ad**d to the excitement. **
Unit 25, Page of 54
- a way of playing a guitar by moving your fingers across the strings
- to tighten or loosen the strings of an instrument till they make the correct note
- strum
- tune
I saw Martin strumming a guitar the other day. I didn’t know he could play => He can’t. He just likes people to think he can. He’s got no musical talent whatsoever.
I’ve taken up the guitar. I’ve had three lesson so far. => That’s great. I love live music. What can you play => Well, the first week was all about** tuning the instrument**. I’ve got to play a piece for my teacher next week.
Unit 26, Page of 56
- to work very hard to fight or compete in a difficult situation; to fight well and bravely / to not let the other participant(s) win easily or the opposite
- to have to deal with a problem
- a natural or artificially made substance, especially one that is illegal, which is taken for pleasure, to improve performance in an activity, or because someone is addicted (= cannot stop taking it)
- If you say that someone is on their …..?, you mean that they are in or near where they work or live, and feel confident and secure because of this.
- a match/game played on a team’s home ground.
- a game/match played at an opponent’s ground
- to use something or someone instead of another thing or person
- noun for 7: a thing or person that is used instead of another thing or person
- to improve the quality, amount, or strength/value of something
Sportsmen and sportswomen want to win matches, not lose matches. But you can’t win all the time! Sometimes a team or player deserves to win, but gets narrowly defeated/beaten. Before they go in for / enter a competition, athletes train hard. They probably attend/do at least 5 training sessions a week. They are likely to put up a fight to gain/ get a place in the next stage/round of the competition. Of course, a sportsperson’s ultimate aim is to break the world record in the their sport. If they succeed, they set a new world record and become a world record holder. They are sure to come up against fierce/intense competition as they try to achieve their ambitions. Sometimes they are satisfied if they just achieve a** personal best.**
Some sports people so desperatey want to win that they take drugs to enhance their performance. This will be discovered when they fail a drug test.
- to put up (a good/poor) fight | có tinh thần chiến đấu cao/thiếu tinh thần chiến đấu/ work very hard
The team put up a good a fight against the opposition.
We put up a good fight in this match and were unlucky to lose. - come up against
If you come up against difficulties, let me know and I’ll help out. - take/abuse drugs
He admitted abusing drugs and alcohol his entire adult life before ending up in jail. - **home ground (sân nhà) **
- a home match/game
-
an away match/game
They have won their last three away games.
They’ve won every away game this season. - substitute (verb)
You can substitute the wheat flour with almond flour (= use almond flour instead of wheat flour).
He made his film debut when he was substituted for the actor who was originally cast.
I took out the words “he” and “his” and substituted them with “they” and “their”. - substitute
Tofu can be used as a meat substitute in vegetarian recipes.
Vitamins should not be used as a substitute for a healthy diet. - enhance
It’s things like this that enhance the quality of life.
Unit 26, Page of 56
- to work very hard to fight or compete in a difficult situation; to fight well and bravely / to not let the other participant(s) win easily or the opposite
- to have to deal with a problem
- a natural or artificially made substance, especially one that is illegal, which is taken for pleasure, to improve performance in an activity, or because someone is addicted (= cannot stop taking it)
- If you say that someone is on their …..?, you mean that they are in or near where they work or live, and feel confident and secure because of this.
- a match/game played on a team’s home ground.
- a game/match played at an opponent’s ground
- to use something or someone instead of another thing or person
- noun for 7: a thing or person that is used instead of another thing or person
- to improve the quality, amount, or strength/value of something
- a short rest period between the two parts of a sports game
Sportsmen and sportswomen want to win matches, not lose matches. But you can’t win all the time! Sometimes a team or player deserves to win, but gets narrowly defeated/beaten. Before they go in for / enter a competition, athletes train hard. They probably attend/do at least 5 training sessions a week. They are likely to put up a fight to gain/ get a place in the next stage/round of the competition. Of course, a sportsperson’s ultimate aim is to break the world record in the their sport. If they succeed, they set a new world record and become a world record holder. They are sure to come up against fierce/intense competition as they try to achieve their ambitions. Sometimes they are satisfied if they just achieve a** personal best.**
Some sports people so desperatey want to win that they take drugs to enhance their performance. This will be discovered when they fail a drug test.
- to put up (a good/poor) fight | có tinh thần chiến đấu cao/thiếu tinh thần chiến đấu/ work very hard
The team put up a good a fight against the opposition.
We put up a good fight in this match and were unlucky to lose. - come up against
If you come up against difficulties, let me know and I’ll help out. - take/abuse drugs
He admitted abusing drugs and alcohol his entire adult life before ending up in jail. - **home ground (sân nhà) **
- a home match/game
-
an away match/game
They have won their last three away games.
They’ve won every away game this season. - substitute (verb)
You can substitute the wheat flour with almond flour (= use almond flour instead of wheat flour).
He made his film debut when he was substituted for the actor who was originally cast.
I took out the words “he” and “his” and substituted them with “they” and “their”. - substitute
Tofu can be used as a meat substitute in vegetarian recipes.
Vitamins should not be used as a substitute for a healthy diet. - enhance
It’s things like this that enhance the quality of life.
These scandals will not enhance the organization’s reputation. - halftime | The score at halftime was still four all.
Italy had a comfortable three-goal lead over France by halftime.
You can play or have a (football) match or game of football. It mighe be a home or an away match depending on whether you’re having on your team’s home ground or not.
The aim is to score a goal. Players may tackle an opponent to try to take possenssion of the ball (get a ball). If you tackle in an illegal way, you foul your opponent. This will lead to the referee blowing his whistle and an opponent taking a penalty or taking a free kick. if someone isn’t playing very well the manager may decide to drop the player from the team or bring on a substitute. Both teams hope that they will have taken the lead (be in a winning position) by half-time.
Unit 26, Page of 56
Choose do, play, go accordingly
1. games
2. judo
3. fishing
4. dominoes
5. skiing
6. sport
- play
- do
- go
- play
- go
- do or play
