Words describing cause and effect

Question 1

chain reaction

/ˌtʃeɪn riˈækʃn/ - n

Answer 1

a series of events
Example:
- It set off a chain reaction in the international money markets.

Question 2

consequence

/ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/ - n

Answer 2

a result of something that has happened
Example:
- This decision could have serious consequences for the industry.

Question 3

impact

/ˈɪmpækt/ - n

Answer 3

• the environmental impact of tourism

- The report assesses the impact of AIDS on the gay community.

Question 4

influence

/ˈɪnfluəns/ - n

Answer 4

• to have a strong influence on somebody
• the influence of the climate on agricultural production
• What exactly is the influence of television on children?

Question 5

outcome

Answer 5

We are waiting to hear the final outcome of the negotiations.

Question 6

repercussion

/ˌriːpəˈkʌʃn/ - n

Answer 6

hậu quả
The collapse of the company will have repercussions for the whole industry. - Sự sụp đổ của công ty sẽ có hậu quả cho toàn bộ ngành công nghiệp.

Question 7

affect

/əˈfekt/ - v

Answer 7

How will these changes affect us?

Your opinion will not affect my decision.

Question 8

contribute

/kənˈtrɪbjuːt/ - v

Answer 8

• We contributed £5 000 to the earthquake fund.

- Would you like to contribute to our collection?

Question 9

determine

/dɪˈtɜːmɪn/ - v

Answer 9

An inquiry (/ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ = enquiry cuộc điều tra) was set up to determine the cause of the accident.

Question 10

induce

/ɪnˈdjuːs/ - v

Answer 10

khiến, khuyên

Nothing would induce me to take the job.

Question 11

provoke

/prəˈvəʊk/ - v

Answer 11

Khêu gợi, xúi dục

- The article was intended to provoke discussion.

Question 12

result in somthing

Answer 12

to make something happen
Example:
- The cyclone (/ˈsaɪkləʊn/ lốc xoáy) has resulted in many thousands of deaths.

Question 13

stem

/stem/ - v

Answer 13

stem something to stop something that is flowing from spreading or increasing
kìm hãm
Example:
- They discussed ways of stemming the flow of smuggled (/ˈsmʌɡl/ nhập lậu) drugs.

Question 14

trigger

Answer 14

to make something happen suddenly
Example
- to trigger an alarm
- to trigger your memory

Question 15

submerged

/səbˈmɜːdʒd/ - adj

Answer 15

under the surface of water or liquid
bị chìm, bị đắm
Example:
- Her submerged car was discovered in the river by police divers.