Unit 4

Question 1

adopt

Answer 1

to accept or start to use something new
this approach has been adopted by many big banks

Question 2

agricultural

Answer 2

Adjective
1
relating to agriculture, farming

Question 3

attribute

Answer 3

đặc tính, tượng trưng
v. to give credit for or see as the origin of something

He attributed the firm’s success to the efforts of the managing director

Question 4

carve

Answer 4

chạm khắc
v. to cut and shape hard material

The wood was carved with runes

Question 5

civilization

Answer 5

nền văn minh
n. human society, its organization and culture

They equated the railroad with progress and civilization

Question 6

creator

Answer 6

người sáng tạo
n. the first maker of something

James Bond’s creator Ian Fleming

Question 7

deed

Answer 7

hành vi, hành động
n. an act, especially a good or bad one

Doing good deeds

Question 8

encompass

Answer 8

bao gồm
v. to include

A vast halo encompassing the Milky Way galaxy

Question 9

excavation

Answer 9

đào lên, khai quật
n. an area of digging, especially to find objects from past cultures

The methods of excavation have to be extremely rigorous

Question 10

function

Answer 10

vận hành
v. to perform well, work or operate in a proper or particular way.

Her liver is functioning normally

Question 11

inscribe

Answer 11

ghi lên, khắc lên
v. write or carve (words or symbols) on something, especially as a formal or permanent record.

His name was inscribed on the new silver trophy

Question 12

literacy

Answer 12

trình độ học vấn
n. the ability to read and write.

Tests of literacy and numeracy

Question 13

mythology

Answer 13

thần thoại
n. ser of traditional; stories used to explain the origins of things

A book discussing Jewish and Christian mythologies

Question 14

property

Answer 14

tài sản
n. a thing or things belonging to someone; possessions collectively.

She wanted Oliver and his property out of her house

Question 15

scholar

Answer 15

học giả
n. person who has a great deal of knowledge about a particular subject
a Hebrew scholar

Question 16

settle

Answer 16

sống, ổn định
v. to establish a permanent place to live

Question 17

specialized

Answer 17

chuyên môn
adj. relating yo a particular area or type of work

Skilled treatment for these patients is very specialized

Question 18

structure

Answer 18

kết cấu
n. something that is built, such as a building or bridge

Flint is extremely hard, like a diamond, which has a similar structure

Question 19

tablet

Answer 19

bảng biết chữ
n. a thin, flat piece of material to write on

At the corner of the apse is a memorial tablet

Question 20

token

Answer 20

vật tưởng niệm, dấu hiệu
n. an object used to represent something else

I wanted to offer you a small token of my appreciation

Question 21

accompany

Answer 21

v. be present or occur at the same time as (something else).

The illness is often accompanied by nausea

Question 22

altar

Answer 22

bàn thờ, tế đài
n. a table or similar structure for religious ceremonies

Question 23

benefit

Answer 23

n. the use, advantage of

Question 24

celebration

Answer 24

n. a social event to mark a special day or occasion

The birth of his son was a cause for celebration

Question 25

discourage

Answer 25

không khuyến khích
v. try to stop or prevent something

I don’t want to discourage you, but I don’t think it’s such a good idea

Question 26

elaborate

Answer 26

kỷ lưởng

Adjective
1
involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning.

Elaborate security precautions

Question 27

energetic

Answer 27

tràn đầy năng lượng
adj. having a lot of energy

Energetic exercise

Question 28

evidence

Answer 28

n. signs, proof of something is (or is not) true

Question 29

evoke

Answer 29

gợi lên, gợi nhớ
v. to bring, recall to mind

The sight of American asters evokes pleasant memories of childhood

Question 30

floral

Answer 30

Hoa
adj. of flowers, relating to flowers

Celebrations of the season’s floral abundance

Question 31

garland

Answer 31

vòng hoa

n. a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as a decoration.

Question 32

graceful

Answer 32

duyên dáng, kiều diễm
adj. having or showing grace or elegance.

She was a tall girl, slender and graceful

Question 33

image

Answer 33

n. a mental picture

Question 34

influence

Answer 34

n. an effect, power

The influence of television violence

Question 35

reign

Answer 35

trị vì
n. the period during which sovereign rules.

The original chapel was built during the reign of Charles I

Question 36

revive

Answer 36

hồi sinh, phục nguyên, tỉnh lại

v.
1
restore to life or consciousness.
2. to bring back to life

Both men collapsed, but were revived

Question 37

ritual

Answer 37

lễ nghi, nghi thức
n. a set of actions used as part of a ceremony

The role of ritual in religion

Question 38

stereotype

Answer 38

khuôn mẫu, rập khuôn
n. a fixed idea people have, especially one that is wrong

The stereotype of the woman as the career

Question 39

sway

Answer 39

lắc lư
v. to move back and forth

He swayed slightly on his feet

Question 40

tradition

Answer 40

n. the custom or belief of a group of people

Question 41

abstract

Answer 41

trừu tượng

Adjective
1
existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.
abstract concepts such as love or beauty
——
Verb
1
consider (something) theoretically or separately from something else.
to abstract science and religion from their historical context can lead to anachronism

Noun
1
a summary of the contents of a book, article, or formal speech.
an abstract of his inaugural address

Question 42

atmosphere

Answer 42

Noun
1
the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet.
part of the sun’s energy is absorbed by the earth’s atmosphere

2
the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or work of art.
the hotel is famous for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere

Question 43

conflict

Answer 43

Noun
1
a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.
the eternal conflict between the sexes

Verb
1
be incompatible or at variance; clash.
parents’ and children’s interests sometimes conflict

Question 44

considerably

Answer 44

• đáng kể -
  = a great deal, noticeably

Things have improved considerably over the last few years

Question 45

culminate

Answer 45

• điểm cực hạn, đến giới hạn, qua kinh tuyến, kết thúc -

to result in, end with

Verb
1
reach a climax or point of highest development.
the tensions and disorders which culminated in World War II

Question 46

effectively

Answer 46

= well, successfully

make sure that resources are used effectively

Question 47

emerge

Answer 47

v. to appear, develop

black ravens emerged from the fog

Question 48

exaggerated

Answer 48

phóng đại
adj. made to seem more or bigger

an exaggerated account of his adventures

Question 49

frailty

Answer 49

nhu nhược, yếu đuối
n. weakness and lack of strength

the increasing frailty of old age

Question 50

gesture

Answer 50

cử chỉ
n. a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning.

Alex made a gesture of apology

Question 51

humorous

Answer 51

adj. funny, entertaining

a humorous and entertaining talk

Question 52

illusion

Answer 52

ảo giác
n. appearance of being real; false impression.

The illusion makes parallel lines seem to diverge by placing them on a zigzag-striped background

Question 53

literal

Answer 53

Theo nghĩa đen

adj. following the exact meaning

Question 54

merge

Answer 54

hợp nhất
v. to combine

the utility companies are cutting costs and merging with other companies

Question 55

portray

Answer 55

mô phỏng, miêu tả
v. to represent, act out

depict (someone or something) in a work of art or literature.
the author wanted to portray a new type of hero

Question 56

prominent

Answer 56

nổi bật, đáng chú ý

Adjective
important; famous, major

she was a prominent member of the city council

Question 57

prop

Answer 57

vật để chống đỡ
n. object used by actors

a pole or beam used as a support or to keep something in position, typically one that is not an integral part of the thing supported.
300 tubular steel props
Verb
1
position something underneath (someone or something) for support.
she propped her chin in the palm of her right hand

Question 58

reminiscent

Answer 58

gợi nhớ lại

1
tending to remind one of something.
the sights were reminiscent of my childhood

Question 59

renowned

Answer 59

có tiếng
adj. famous

Adjective
1
known or talked about by many people; famous.
a restaurant renowned for its Southwestern-style food

Question 60

sharpen

Answer 60

mài giũa
v. to improve, perfect

Verb
1
make or become sharp or sharper.
she sharpened her pencil
2
improve or cause to improve.
they’ve got to sharpen up in front of the goal