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UNIT 7: TECHNOLOGY AND INVENTIONS
Reading vocabularies
No. New words Synonyms/IPA Definitions and Examples
1 air-conditioning /ˈer kəndɪʃənɪŋ/ [máy lạnh, điều hoà] Is the air conditioning on?
(n)
2 pleasant (a) /ˈpleznt/ [dễ chịu, thoải mái] My visit to the dentist’s wasn't a very pleasant
>< unplesant experience.
3 fluctuation (n) /ˌflʌktʃuˈeɪʃn/ [sự dao động ] The stock market experienced significant fluctuation
today.
4 moisture (n) /ˈmɔɪstʃər/ [hơi ẩm] Trees need moisture in order to maintain their growth.
5 align (v) /əˈlaɪn/ [sắp cho thẳng hàng] The top and bottom line of each column on the
page should align.
6 humidity (n) /hjuːˈmɪdəti/ [độ ẩm ] The museum is equipped with sophisticated humidity
controls.
7 processed food [thức ăn chế biến sẵn] Frozen chicken nuggets are considered a
(n) highly processed food.
8 textile (n) /ˈtekstaɪl/ [vải dệt ] She makes a big profit from selling waste material to
~farbic textile companies.
9 pharmaceutical /ˌfɑːrməˈsuːtɪkl/ [(thuộc) việc mua bán, sử dụng thuốc]
(a)
10 take up (phr.v) ~account for,make [chiếm] This desk takes up too much room.
up
11 widespread (a) /ˈwaɪdspred/ [lan truyền ] The storm caused widespread damage.
12 take off (phr.v) [cởi, bỏ; cất cánh; nghỉ phép] He took off his hat before getting
home.
13 crowd into (phr.v) [ùa vào, đổ xô vào, kéo vào] Hordes of commuters crowded into the
train.
14 department store /dɪˈpɑːrt.mənt [cửa hàng tạp hoá ] He's got a job demonstrating kitchen equipment
(n) ˌstɔːr/ in a department store.
15 productivity (adj) /ˌprɑːdʌkˈtɪvəti/ [năng suất] Few employers measure employee productivity.
16 output (n) /ˈaʊtpʊt/ [năng suất, sản lượng, công suất ] Manufacturing output has
increased by 8 per cent.
17 the majority of [phần lớn, phần đông, đa số ] Young women are in the majority in
(phr) the fashion industry.
18 transfer (v) /trænsˈfɜːr/ [chuyển] The film studio is transferring to Hollywood.
19 cite (v) /saɪt/ [trích dẫn, dẫn chứng ] She cited examples of companies the city has
helped relocate or expand.
20 contributor (n) /kənˈtrɪbjətər/ [người đóng góp ] I am a contributor to several blogs.
21 critic (n) /ˈkrɪtɪk/ [nhà phê bình; người chỉ trích] Critics described the paintings as
worthless rubbish.
22 complain (v) /kəmˈpleɪn/ [phàn nàn, kêu ca ] Shoppers complained about the lack of toilet
>< praise (v) tán facilities.
dương
23 admit (v) /ədˈmɪt/ [thừa nhận, thú nhận ] She admits to being strict with her children.
~ confess
24 complicated (a) /ˈkɑːmplɪkeɪtɪd/ [phức tạp, rắc rối ] The instructions look very complicated.
~ complex
25 bring out (phr.v) [phát hành, công bố] In the near future, publishers will bring out a
new book on the topic of women.
26 conscious (a) /ˈkɑːnʃəs/ [nhận thức, biết ] She's very conscious of the problems involved.
>< unconscious
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27 steeply (adv) /ˈstiːpli/ [dốc] The path climbed steeply upwards.
28 manufacturer (n) /ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərər/ [nhà sản xuất, hãng sản xuất] Faulty goods should be returned to
~ maker the manufacturers.
29 carry out (phr.v) ~ conduct (v) [tiến hành] The hospital carried out tests to find out what’s wrong
with him.
30 lead to ~ result in, bring [ dẫn đến, dẫn tới] Higher demand for housing leads to higher home
about prices.
31 sculpture (n) /ˈskʌlptʃər/ [tác phẩm điêu khắc] She creates sculptures out of scrap materials.
32 architecture (n) /ˈɑːrkɪtektʃər/ [khoa kiến trúc, công trình kiến trúc] She's a professor of
architecture at the University of Oregon.
33 interior (n) /ɪnˈtɪriər/ [phần bên trong, phía bên trong] The original interior of the hotel
>< exterior has been replaced.
34 to be inspired by [được truyền cảm hứng bởi]
(phr)
35 consist of (phr) ~ contain (v) [bao gồm] Breakfast consisted of hamburger served with butter.
36 preliminary (adj) /prɪˈlɪmɪneri/ [mở đầu, dẫn nhập] After a few preliminary remarks he announced
~initial the winners.
37 interested in + ~keen on, fond [hứng thú, thích thú] I’m interested in meeting new friends.
N/Ving
38 combine (v) /kəmˈbaɪn/ [kết hợp, phối hợp] Several factors had combined to ruin our plans.
39 made up of [ được tạo nên được hình thành từ] Society is made of people of
different abilities.
40 attempt (n) /əˈtempt/ [sự cố gắng, sự thử] I passed my driving test at the first attempt.
41 prove (v) /pruːv/ [chứng tỏ, chứng minh] They hope this new evidence will prove her
>< disprove innocence.
42 solve (v) /sɑːlv/ [giải quyết] Attempts are being made to solve the problem of waste
disposal.
43 ideal (a) /aɪˈdiːəl/ [lí tưởng] This beach is ideal for children.
44 persuade (v) /pərˈsweɪd/ [thuyết phục] I didn't want to go, but my friends persuaded me into
it.
45 demonatrate(v) /ˈdemənstreɪt/ [biểu hiện, biểu thị] This study clearly demonstrates how fishing can
~ show, illustrate affect an ecosystem.
46 permit (v) /pərˈmɪt/ [cho phép] Visitors are not permitted to take photographs.
>< forbid
47 fall apart
48 assemble (v) /əˈsembl/ [ tập hợp lại, thu thập] All the students were asked to assemble in
the main hall.
49 ensure (v) /ɪnˈʃʊr/ [bảo đảm] We are working to ensure the safety of people in the city.
Speaking vocabularies
No. New words Synonyms/IPA Definitions and Examples
51 practical (a) /ˈpræktɪkl/ [thực tế, thiết thực] He offered her some practical advice.
52 distract(v) /dɪˈstrækt/ [làm sao lãng, rối bời] You're distracting me from my work.
~ divert
53 complex (a) /ˈkɑːmpleks/ [phức tạp, rắc rối] We live in an increasingly complex world.
~ complicated
54 isolate (v) /ˈaɪsəleɪt/ [cô lập] This decision will isolate the country from the rest of
Europe.
55 reliable (a) /rɪˈlaɪəbl/ [chắc chắn, đáng tin cậy ] We are looking for someone who is
~ dependable reliable and hard-working.
56 risky (a) /ˈrɪski/ [liều lĩnh, mạo hiểm, rủi ro, nguy hiểm] Predicting the weather
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~ dangerous is a risky business for farmers.
57 labor-saving (a) /ˈleɪbər seɪvɪŋ/ [tiết kiệm sức lao động ] When technology works, it's a
wonderful labour-saving device.
58 accessible (a) /əkˈsesəbl/ [có thể sử dụng được, tới được] These documents are not
accessible to the public.
59 gain(v) /ɡeɪn/ [dành được, đạt được, kiếm được ] He has gained a reputation
~obtain,achieve,acquire for unpredictable behaviour.
60 in term of (phr) [xét về mặt, liên quan đến] He is quite a successful man in
terms of money.
PRACTICE EXERCISES: Fill in the blanks with a suitable word from those given in the vocabulary.
1. The number of employees was ____________ from 40 to 25.
2. Haggis is a ____________ Scottish dish.
3. The population is ____________ at about 6 per cent per year.
4. Scientists have developed two new ____________ of detecting the chemical.
5. Loss of habitat is the main ____________ for the bird's decline.
6. Tomato flavor varies depending on ____________.
7. How do people ____________ New Year in your country?
8. The area is being ____________ as a tourist destination.
9. ____________a dozen people attended the meeting to discuss the upcoming project.
10. The brothers look ____________.
11. ____________communication between departments led to misunderstandings and delays in project completion.
12. Many athletes feel the effects of air ____________ during outdoor exercise.
13. I was pleased to hear you ____________ home safely.
14. A downturn in the ____________ is affecting many small businesses.
15. The aircraft was flying in a northerly ____________.
16. It is sometimes impossible to ____________ conflict altogether.
17. She took her sister with her to keep her company on the ____________.
18. She wore a traditional ____________ of bright pink silk.
19. The ____________ was built in the 15th century.
20. The new regulations ____________ employees to work remotely at least two days a week, promoting flexibility
and work-life balance.
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Answer key:
1. Reduced
2. Traditional
3. Population
4. Methods
5. Reason
6. Climate
7. Celebrate
8. Promoted
9. At least
10. Similar
11. The lack of
12. Pollution
13. Arrived
14. Economy
15. Direction
16. Avoid
17. Journey
18. Costume
19. Church
20. Allow
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