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1.

Các cụm chỉ lý do


Cụm Nghĩa Ví dụ
on account of vì The match was cancelled on account of the heavy rain.
due to = because of vì, do The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
in view of = given = khi xét tới điều In view of the traffic, we left early for the airport.
considering gì, vì
owing to vì Owing to the lack of funds, the project was stopped.
as a result of vì As a result of the storm, many houses were damaged.
in (the) light of vì In light of the new rules, all employees must wear an ID
badge.

2. Các cụm chỉ sự nhượng


bộ
Cụm Nghĩa Ví dụ
regardless of bất chấp He continued working regardless of the difficulties.
irrespective of bất kể, bất chấp The rules apply to everyone irrespective of age.
despite/in spite of mặc dù They continued with their trip despite the heavy rain.

3. Các cụm khác


Cụm Nghĩa Ví dụ
instead of thay vì We walked to school instead of taking the bus.
thanks to nhờ có Thanks to her help, we finished the project on time.
with regard to liên quan tới I am writing with regard to your job application.
by means of bằng cách He explained the lesson by means of pictures.
in contrast to trái ngược với In contrast to his brother, he is very quiet.
in place of thay cho You can use honey in place of sugar.
in addition to ngoài In addition to English, she speaks French.
except for = apart ngoại trừ Except for the last question, the test was easy.
from = aside
from
prior to trước Prior to the meeting, she prepared all the documents.
with a view to + để làm gì She studied hard with a view to passing the exam.
V-ing
in terms of xét tới điều gì In terms of price, this car is cheaper than that one.

PRACTICE
Read the following texts and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits
each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 30.
1.
Last weekend, we went on a trip to the mountains. (1) the bad weather, we had to change
our plans and leave later than expected. (2) the delay, we still had a great time exploring nature.
The view was beautiful, and we enjoyed hiking. (3) our guide, we learned many interesting
facts about the area. The trip was unforgettable, and we hope to go again soon.
Question 1. A. Prior to B. Due to C. Despite D. Instead of
Question 2. A. Because of B. In terms of C. In place of D. In spite
of Question 3. A. Thanks to B. Except for C. By means of D. Owing to

2.
Green living helps protect the environment. (4) climate change, more people are trying to
live in an eco-friendly way. (5) using plastic bags, we can use reusable ones. Saving energy
and water is also important. (6) recycling, people can plant trees and reduce waste. Small
changes in daily life can help make the planet cleaner and safer for the future.
Question 4. A. In view of B. In spite of C. On behalf of D. In contrast to
Question 5. A. Instead of B. Thanks to C. Due to D. By means of
Question 6. A. Because of B. In addition to C. Despite D. In terms of
3.
Liam wanted to get fit (7) joining a marathon. He started training every morning. (8)
the race, he followed a healthy diet and practised hard. However, (9) a sudden
illness, he had to rest for a few days. Still, he didn’t give up. On race day, he ran with all his strength
and finished successfully. His hard work paid off in the end!
Question 7. A. in terms of B. in place of C. in spite of D. with a view to
Question 8. A. Apart from B. Prior to C. Despite D. Regardless of
Question 9. A. on account of B. aside from C. in addition to D. in place of
4.
Our school held a writing contest last month. Students of all ages could join (10) their grade
level. The rules were simple, (11) a word limit that everyone had to follow. (12)
the high number of participants, the judges took extra time to review the entries. (13) the
tough competition, one student won with an inspiring story. The contest was a great way for students to
show their creativity and improve their writing skills.
Question 10. A. in view of B. regardless of C. in place of D. instead of
Question 11. A. instead of B. on account of C. except for D. in terms
of Question 12. A. Owing to B. Instead of C. On behalf of D. In place of
Question 13. A. Instead of B. Due to C. Despite D. In contrast to

5.
Dear Manager,
I am writing to complain about my recent stay at your hotel. (14) the service, it was very
disappointing. The staff was unhelpful and slow. (15) what was promised, the room was not
clean, and the air conditioner did not work. (16) food, the breakfast was cold and had very
few options. (17) these issues, my stay was uncomfortable. I hope you improve your service.
Sincerely,
Victoria Chase
Question 14. A. Thanks to B. On behalf of C. In place of D. With regard to
Question 15. A. In contrast to B. Regardless of C. Due to D. On account of
Question 16. A. Apart from B. In spite of C. In terms of D. Because of
Question 17. A. Irrespective of B. As a result of C. In spite of D. Prior to

6.
Our school has introduced new rules (18) recent student feedback. (19) the regular
dress code, students must now wear ID cards at all times. Plastic bottles are no longer allowed, so
students must use reusable bottles (20) disposable ones. (21) health concerns, the
cafeteria now offers healthier meals. These changes are meant to improve the school environment.
While some students find the rules strict, they will help create a better and safer learning space.
Question 18. A. in light of B. instead of C. except for D. in addition
to Question 19. A. Prior to B. By means of C. Aside from D. In view of
Question 20. A. in terms of B. in place of C. on account of D. in spite of
Question 21. A. Irrespective of B. On behalf of C. Instead of D. Because of
7.
Our club has introduced new rules (22) the increasing number of members. Everyone must
attend meetings (23) their experience level. (24) regular activities, members
must also participate in community projects. Communication will now be improved (25) a new
online group where members can share ideas and updates. These rules will help the club run smoothly
and ensure that everyone stays involved.
Question 22. A. instead of B. considering C. prior to D. except for
Question 23. A. as a result of B. on account of C. in place of D. irrespective of
Question 24. A. In addition to B. Owing to C. Due to D. In terms of
Question 25. A. aside from B. prior to C. by means of D. instead of

8.
A new conservation programme has been launched to protect endangered animals. (26) habitat
destruction, many species are at risk. (27) this programme, wildlife areas are now being
restored. (28) the importance of biodiversity, experts are working hard to save these animals.
(29) past efforts, this programme focuses on both land and marine life. (30)
funding, the project relies on donations and government support. Everyone can help by spreading
awareness and supporting conservation efforts.
Question 26. A. Instead of B. Aside from C. Owing to D. On behalf of
Question 27. A. Thanks to B. In place of C. In addition to D. In contrast to
Question 28. A. In spite of B. Given C. Regardless of D. With regard
to Question 29. A. In place of B. In contrast to C. Due to D. Irrespective
of Question 30. A. Aside from B. Despite C. In terms of D. By means of
BẢNG TỪ VỰNG
STT Từ vựng Từ loại Phiên âm Nghĩa
1 awareness n /əˈweərnəs/ sự nhận thức, ý thức
2 biodiversity n /ˌbaɪəʊdaɪˈvɜːsɪti/ sự đa dạng sinh học
3 conservation n /ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃən/ sự bảo tồn
4 destruction n /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/ sự phá hủy, sự tàn phá
5 disposable adj /dɪˈspəʊzəbl/ dùng một lần, có thể vứt đi
6 eco-friendly adj /ˌiː.kəʊˈfrend.li/ thân thiện với môi trường
7 effort n /ˈef.ət/ sự nỗ lực, cố gắng
8 endanger v /ɪnˈdeɪn.dʒər/ gây nguy hiểm
9 expert n /ˈekspɜːt/ chuyên gia
10 explore v /ɪkˈsplɔːr/ khám phá
11 guide n /ɡaɪd/ hướng dẫn viên
12 habitat n /ˈhæbɪtæt/ môi trường sống
13 hiking n /ˈhaɪkɪŋ/ đi bộ leo núi
14 illness n /ˈɪl.nəs/ bệnh tật
15 importance n /ɪmˈpɔː.təns/ tầm quan trọng
16 judge n /dʒʌdʒ/ thẩm phán, giám khảo
17 participant n /pɑːˈtɪsɪpənt/ người tham gia
18 protect v /prəˈtekt/ bảo vệ
19 restore v /rɪˈstɔːr/ khôi phục, phục hồi
20 reusable adj /ˌriːˈjuːzəbl/ có thể tái sử dụng
21 rule n /ruːl/ quy tắc, luật lệ
22 smoothly adv /ˈsmuːðli/ mượt mà, suôn sẻ
23 spread v /spred/ lan truyền, phát tán
24 strength n /streŋkθ/ sức mạnh
25 strict adj /strɪkt/ nghiêm khắc
26 successfully adv /səkˈsesfəli/ thành công
27 sudden adj /ˈsʌdn/ đột ngột
28 unforgettable adj /ˌʌn.fəˈɡe.tə.bəl/ không thể quên

STT Cấu trúc Nghĩa


find somebody or something nhận thấy ai/cái gì như thế nào
1
adjective
2 focus on somebody or something tập trung vào ai/cái gì
help somebody do something giúp ai (làm gì)
3
help somebody to do something
4 participate in something tham gia vào cái gì
5 rely on somebody or something dựa vào ai/cái gì
Read the following texts and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits
each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 30.
1.
The company has adopted automation (1) artificial intelligence to make its operations smooth.
Employees are now trained to use the new system (2) enhancing overall productivity. This
approach has shown remarkable improvements (3) accuracy and efficiency, helping the
business achieve higher customer satisfaction and reduced operational costs.
Question 1. A. owing to B. by means of C. instead of D. regardless of
Question 2. A. in addition to B. on behalf of C. thanks to D. with a view
to Question 3. A. in terms of B. due to C. apart from D. on behalf of

2.
(4) greater awareness of health benefits, more and more individuals are adopting a balanced
lifestyle. (5) a busy schedule, many people still make time for regular exercise. (6)
consistent physical activity and proper nutrition, overall well-being has improved, reducing the risk of
chronic diseases and enhancing mental health.
Question 4. A. By means of B. Thanks to C. On behalf of D. Aside from
Question 5. A. Owing to B. In addition to C. Despite D. Prior to
Question 6. A. In light of B. Except for C. With regard to D. As a result
of 3.
Many people chose to stay in hostels during their vacation, (7) a few adventurous travelers who
preferred camping. Luxury hotels, (8) budget hostels, offer a wider range of exclusive services.
Meanwhile, an increasing number of tourists now opt for eco-friendly accommodations (9)
traditional hotels to reduce their environmental impact.
Question 7. A. prior to B. on behalf of C. except for D. with regard
to Question 8. A. in place of B. in contrast to C. for the sake
of D. due to Question 9. A. apart from B. thanks to C.
with a view to D. instead of

4.
Many companies are implementing (IMPLEMENTE: V thực thi, thực hiện, triển khai) remote work
policies (10) traditional office setups to increase flexibility.
Employee performance, (11) their work location, is now evaluated based
on productivity rather than physical presence. (12) team collaboration, digital tools have been
evolving, making communication more seamless and ensuring efficiency even in remote environments.
Question 10. A. due to B. in place of C. on behalf of D. thanks to
Question 11. A. owing to B. aside from C. irrespective of D. with regard to
Question 12. A. Thanks to B. With regard to C. In spite of D. Apart from
5.
Many students continue their studies (13) the financial difficulties facing them. Some may
seek scholarships and part-time jobs to aid their tuition fees. Meanwhile, many others choose online
courses
(14) their affordability and flexibility. (15) recent technological advancements, digital
learning platforms have been becoming more and more accessible and effective. (15) academic
knowledge, these platforms also provide students with essential skills like time management and self-
discipline, preparing them for future careers.
Question 13. A. instead of B. by means of C. regardless of D. for the sake
of Question 14. A. because of B. in addition to C. in place of D. except for
Question 15. A. Prior to B. Regardless of C. On account of D. Despite
Question 16. A. Due to B. In light of C. Aside from D. On behalf of

6.
(17) the rapid shift in consumer behaviour, many companies have changed their strategies,
especially in digital marketing. (18) the global expansion of online platforms, businesses can
now reach customers worldwide. (19) size, each organisation can leverage social media to
boost brand awareness. (20) these advancements, international trade has grown and the global
marketplace is now more dynamic than ever.
Question 17. A. Apart from B. Despite C. In place of D. Considering
Question 18. A. Prior to B. Regardless of C. Thanks to D. For the sake
of Question 19. A. Except for B. Instead of C. Irrespective of D. As a result of
Question 20. A. Instead of B. As a result of C. In contrast to D. On behalf of
7.
(21) tight deadlines, the team decided to schedule an urgent meeting to finalize the project plan.
(22) technical issues, some members faced difficulties joining on time. Some even didn't
participate in the meeting (23) their busy schedules. (24) these challenges, the
discussion remained productive with efficient time management and clear communication. (25)
reviewing progress, the team also brainstormed innovative ideas to improve workflow. By the end of the
meeting, everyone had a clear understanding of their responsibilities, ensuring that the project would stay
on track and be completed successfully.
Question 21. A. In view of B. In spite of C. In contrast to D. Aside from
Question 22. A. In place of B. By means of C. Owing to D. Irrespective of
Question 23. A. instead of B. aside from C. due to D. for the sake
of Question 24. A. Prior to B. Despite C. In place of D. With regard
to Question 25. A. Except for B. On behalf of C. Thanks to D. In addition to

8.
(26) increasing pollution, governments have implemented stricter environmental regulations.
Many cities are promoting green energy (27) reducing carbon emissions and combating climate
change. (28) sustainability, renewable energy sources like solar and wind power can contribute
greatly. (29) fossil fuels, these alternatives produce minimal environmental harm while
ensuring long-term energy security. (30) these efforts, air quality has improved in several urban areas. If
more countries adopt eco-friendly policies, the planet’s future could be significantly brighter.
Question 26. A. Because of B. With a view to C. Regardless of D. On behalf of
Question 27. A. owing to B. aside from C. with a view to D. thanks to
Question 28. A. Due to B. By means of C. Instead of D. In terms of
Question 29. A. In place of B. In contrast to C. Except for D. Aside from
Question 30. A. Despite B. As a result of C. Instead of D. Apart from
BẢNG TỪ VỰNG
STT Từ vựng Từ loại Phiên âm Nghĩa
1 adopt v /əˈdɒpt/ nhận nuôi, áp dụng
2 automation n /ˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃən/ tự động hóa
3 operation n /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/ sự vận hành
4 smooth adj /smuːð/ mượt mà, trôi chảy
5 approach n/v /əˈprəʊtʃ/ cách tiếp cận; tiếp cận
6 remarkable adj /rɪˈmɑːkəbl/ đáng chú ý
7 accuracy n /ˈækjərəsi/ độ chính xác
8 efficiency n /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/ hiệu suất, sự hiệu quả
9 satisfaction n /ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/ sự hài lòng
10 awareness n /əˈweənəs/ nhận thức
11 schedule n/v /ˈskedʒuːl/ lịch trình; lên kế hoạch
12 consistent adj /kənˈsɪstənt/ nhất quán, kiên định
13 proper adj /ˈprɒpə(r)/ thích hợp, đúng cách
14 nutrition n /njuˈtrɪʃən/ dinh dưỡng
15 chronic adj /ˈkrɒnɪk/ mãn tính, kéo dài
16 enhance v /ɪnˈhɑːns/ nâng cao, cải thiện
17 hostel n /ˈhɒstl/ ký túc xá, nhà trọ bình dân
18 adventurous adj /ədˈventʃərəs/ thích phiêu lưu, mạo hiểm
19 luxury n /ˈlʌkʃəri/ sự xa xỉ
20 budget adj /ˈbʌdʒɪt/ rẻ, hợp túi tiền
21 exclusive adj /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/ độc quyền, dành riêng
22 accommodation n /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/ chỗ ở
23 implement v /ˈɪmplɪment/ thực hiện, triển khai
24 setup n /ˈsetʌp/ sự sắp xếp, tổ chức
25 flexibility n /ˌfleksəˈbɪləti/ sự linh hoạt
26 evaluate v /ɪˈvæljueɪt/ đánh giá
27 productivity n /ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/ năng suất
28 collaboration n /kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən/ sự hợp tác
29 evolve v /ɪˈvɒlv/ phát triển, tiến hóa
30 seamless adj /ˈsiːmləs/ liền mạch, không gián đoạn
31 remote adj /rɪˈməʊt/ từ xa, xa xôi
32 financial adj /faɪˈnænʃl/ thuộc tài chính
33 seek v /siːk/ tìm kiếm, theo đuổi
34 scholarship n /ˈskɒləʃɪp/ học bổng
35 tuition fees n /tjuˈɪʃən fiːz/ học phí
36 affordability n /əˌfɔːdəˈbɪləti/ khả năng chi trả
37 flexibility n /ˌfleksəˈbɪləti/ sự linh hoạt
38 technological adj /ˌteknəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ thuộc công nghệ
39 advancement n /ədˈvɑːnsmənt/ sự tiến bộ, phát triển
40 accessible adj /əkˈsesəbl/ có thể tiếp cận, dễ tiếp cận
41 effective adj /ɪˈfektɪv/ hiệu quả
42 academic adj /ˌækəˈdemɪk/ thuộc học thuật
43 self-discipline n /ˌself ˈdɪsəplɪn/ tính kỷ luật
44 strategy n /ˈstrætədʒi/ chiến lược
45 expansion n /ɪkˈspænʃən/ sự mở rộng
46 leverage v /ˈliːvərɪdʒ/ tận dụng
47 dynamic adj /daɪˈnæmɪk/ năng động, linh hoạt
48 tight adj /taɪt/ chặt chẽ, eo hẹp
49 urgent adj /ˈɜːdʒənt/ khẩn cấp
50 finalize/finalise v /ˈfaɪnəlaɪz/ hoàn tất, chốt lại
51 progress n, v /ˈprəʊɡres/ tiến bộ, phát triển
52 innovative adj /ˈɪnəvətɪv/ có tính sáng tạo, đổi mới
53 workflow n /ˈwɜːkfləʊ/ quy trình làm việc
54 regulation n /ˌreɡjuˈleɪʃən/ quy định
55 combat v /ˈkɒmbæt/ chống lại, đấu tranh
56 sustainability n /səˌsteɪnəˈbɪləti/ sự bền vững
57 alternative n /ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv/ sự thay thế, phương án thay thế

STT Cấu trúc Nghĩa


1 on time đúng giờ
2 opt for chọn
3 stay on track đi đúng hướng
CỤM ĐỘNG TỪ VỚI
BREAK
break in/into: đột nhập vào They broke into my house.
break out: nổ ra, bùng phát The covid-19 pandemic broke out in 2019.
break up: chia tay, chấm dứt They finally broke up.
break down: hỏng hóc, suy sụp The telephone system has broken down.

CỤM ĐỘNG TỪ VỚI BRING


bring up: nuôi nấng ai, đề cập tới cái gì She was brought up by her uncle.
bring in: giới thiệu điều luật mới, bảo ai tới They want to bring in a bill to limit arms exports.
làm việc gì
bring about: gây ra, mang lại What brought about the change in his attitude?
bring (a)round: khiến ai tỉnh lại, thuyết phục He didn't like the plan at first, but we managed to bring
him round.
bring back: gợi lại, mang quay trở lại The photographs brought back many pleasant
memories.
bring out: phát hành, đưa ra thứ gì The band have just brought out their second album.
CỤM ĐỘNG TỪ VỚI COME

come along: tới đâu, đi cùng I'm glad you came along.
come out: công bố, được xuất bản, hé lộ When is her new novel coming out?
come round: hồi tỉnh Your mother hasn't yet come around from the operation.
come off: thành công They had wanted it to be a surprise but the plan didn't
come off.
come across: tình cờ gặp I came across children sleeping under bridges.
come up: xảy ra, xuất hiện I'm afraid something urgent has come up.
come down with: ngã bệnh I think I'm coming down with the flu.
come up with: nảy ra Is that the best you can come up with?
come in for: hứng chịu The director has come in for a lot of criticism over his
handling of the affair.
CỤM ĐỘNG TỪ VỚI GET
get on/along with: có mối quan hệ tốt với ai She's never really got on with her sister.
get behind with: tụt lại phía sau I'm getting behind with my work.
get by: xoay sở (sống/làm) How does she get by on such a small salary?
get up: thức dậy I get up at 8.30 a.m. every day.
get over: vượt qua She can't get over her shyness.
get rid of: loại bỏ We got rid of all the old furniture.
get off: xuống xe Tom helped the man get off the bus.
get on: thành công, lên xe I don't know how he's going to get on in life.
get across: khiến ai hiểu, truyền tải Your meaning didn't really get across.
get through (to somebody): liên lạc với ai I tried calling you several times but I couldn't get
through.

PRACTICE
Read the following texts and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits
each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 30.
1.
Last summer, we had a terrible holiday. We planned to (1) early and catch the bus to the
beach. However, we woke up late and had to rush. When we finally (2) the bus, it was very
crowded. Then, halfway there, the bus (3) , and we had to wait for hours in the hot sun. It
was the worst trip ever!
Question 1. A. get up B. bring up C. break in D. bring in
Question 2. A. came out B. got off C. got on D. broke out
Question 3. A. broke up B. got over C. came across D. broke
down

2.
Teen relationships can be exciting but also difficult. Some teens (4) well with their
boyfriend or girlfriend and have a happy relationship. However, sometimes couples (5) because of
misunderstandings or different interests. It can be hard at first, but over time, they (6) the
sadness and move on. Good friends and family help them feel better and enjoy life again.
Question 4. A. come up B. get on C. break down D. bring up
Question 5. A. come round B. get across C. bring in D. break up
Question 6. A. get on B. get over C. get off D. get
through

3.
Last week, I (7) the flu. I had a fever and felt very weak. My mom took care of me and
gave me medicine. After a few days, I (8) and started feeling better. This illness (9) a
lesson for me - I realised how important it is to rest and take care of my health. Now, I always try to eat
well and sleep enough.
Question 7. A. came down with B. got rid of C. brought up D. broke up
Question 8. A. get through B. came round C. come off D. come up
Question 9. A. got off B. broke into C. brought about D. came out
4.
One day, while cleaning my room, I decided to (10) some old boxes. As I was sorting through
them, I (11) an old photo album from my childhood. Looking at the pictures (12)
so many happy memories of my family trips and school days. It was an unforgettable moment that made
me realise how special those times were. I kept the album to cherish the memories.
Question 10. A. come along B. get rid of C. bring in D. get on with
Question 11. A. got over B. came up C. came across D. got through
Question 12. A. brought back B. broke down C. got across D. came off
5.
When COVID-19 (13) , everything changed. Schools and offices closed, and people had to
stay home. It was a hard time, but it (14) new ways of living. People worked online and
spent more time with family. At first, it was difficult to (15) without going outside, but everyone
adapted. Over time, life slowly returned to normal. It took a while to (16) the fear, but
people became stronger and more hopeful.
Question 13. A. got across B. broke out C. brought in D. came
round Question 14. A. brought about B. got up C. broke
down D. came along Question 15. A. get on B. get up C.
get by D. get across Question 16. A. bring back B. break into
C. come off D. get over
6.
The government has (17) a new law to improve road safety. All drivers must stop using
mobile phones while driving. Officials had to (18) strict rules to prevent accidents. This law
has (19) both support and criticism. Some people say it helps reduce crashes, while others
think it is too strict. However, it has (20) safer roads and fewer accidents. Now, drivers are
more careful, making the streets safer for everyone.
Question 17. A. came along B. got over C. brought in D. came off
Question 18. A. come up with B. break up C. bring back D. come down
with Question 19. A. break down B. come in for C. get across D. bring out
Question 20. A. came round B. broke out C. got by D. brought about
7.
Life in a smart city is modern and convenient. Technology helps people (21) each other and
stay connected. If a problem (22) , smart systems quickly find solutions. For example, traffic
lights adjust to reduce jams. Security is also better because cameras and alarms make it harder for
thieves to (23) houses. If something (24) , smart devices send alerts for quick repairs.
Even though life is fast, people still need to (25) each other regularly and build strong
relationships. A smart city makes life easier and safer for everyone.
Question 21. A. get along with B. get behind with C. get on D. bring in
Question 22. A. breaks up B. comes up C. brings out D. gets over
Question 23. A. come off B. bring up C. break into D. get by
Question 24. A. breaks down B. gets off C. comes across D. brings in
Question 25. A. get through to B. come up with C. come in for D. get behind with
8.
Life in the countryside is peaceful and simple. Many people are (26) in small villages, where
they learn to enjoy nature and hard work. Neighbours (27) well with each other and always
help when needed. Life is not always easy, but people (28) with farming and small businesses.
There is less crime, so it’s rare for someone to (29) a house. The fresh air and quiet life (30)
good health and happiness. Even though the city is busier, many people love the
countryside for its simplicity and warmth.
Question 26. A. brought up B. come off C. brought out D. come across
Question 27. A. break up B. come out C. get off D. get on
Question 28. A. come along B. come round C. get by D. bring back
Question 29. A. get over B. break into C. bring up D. break down
Question 30. A. get through to B. come in for C. break out D. bring about
BẢNG TỪ VỰNG
STT Từ vựng Từ loại Phiên âm Nghĩa
1 terrible adj /ˈterəbᵊl/ tồi tệ
2 rush v /rʌʃ/ vội vàng, nhanh chân
3 crowded adj /ˈkraʊdɪd/ đông đúc
4 relationship n /rɪˈleɪʃᵊnʃɪp/ mối quan hệ
5 misunderstanding n /ˌmɪsʌndəˈstændɪŋ/ hiểu lầm
6 medicine n /ˈmedsᵊn/ thuốc
7 childhood n /ˈʧaɪldhʊd/ thời thơ ấu
8 memory n /ˈmemᵊri/ ký ức
9 unforgettable adj /ˌʌnfəˈɡɛtəbᵊl/ không thể nào quên
10 cherish v /ˈtʃerɪʃ/ trân trọng
11 hopeful adj /ˈhəʊpfᵊl/ hy vọng
12 safety n /ˈseɪfti/ sự an toàn
13 official n /əˈfɪʃᵊl/ quan chức
14 strict adj /strɪkt/ nghiêm ngặt, nghiêm khắc
15 rule n /ruːl/ quy định
16 criticism n /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzᵊm/ chỉ trích
17 accident n /ˈæksɪdᵊnt/ tai nạn
18 convenient adj /kənˈviːniənt/ thuận tiện
19 connected adj /kəˈnektɪd/ kết nối
20 thief n /θiːf/ tên trộm
21 regularly adv /ˈreɡjələli/ thường xuyên
22 peaceful adj /ˈpiːsfᵊl/ yên bình
23 rare adj /reə/ hiếm
24 simplicity n /sɪmˈplɪsəti/ sự giản dị
BẢNG CẤU TRÚC
STT Cấu trúc Nghĩa
1 break down hỏng, sụp đổ, suy sụp
2 get on lên xe, thành công
3 get up thức dậy, đứng dậy
4 break up chia tay, chấm dứt
5 get over vượt qua
6 come down with mắc bệnh, ngã bệnh
7 bring back mang về, gợi lại
8 break out bùng phát
9 bring about gây ra, mang lại
10 get by xoay sở (sống/làm)
11 break into đột nhập
12 come across tình cờ gặp
13 get rid of loại bỏ
14 bring in giới thiệu luật mới
15 come up with nghĩ ra, nảy ra
16 come in for nhận được, hứng chịu
17 come round tỉnh lại, hồi tỉnh
18 come along tới đâu, đi cùng
19 get through liên lạc với ai
20 get across truyền tải, khiến ai hiểu
21 come up xảy ra, xuất hiện
22 bring up nuôi dưỡng, đề cập tới cái gì
Read the following texts and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits
each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 30.
1.
Last week, an unknown intruder tried to (1) the laboratory, causing alarm among the staff. This
incident (2) tighter security measures to protect valuable research. Accordingly, additional
warning systems and 24/7 staff have been deployed. If similar threats (3) again, the
management will be able to respond immediately.
Question 1. A. break up B. get on C. come across D. break into
Question 2. A. came out B. got off C. brought about D. broke out
Question 3. A. come up B. get over C. break in D. bring in

2.
After five years together, Jake and Lisa decided to (4) because they realized their differences
were too significant. Obviously, the separation was tough. Lisa began to (5) emotionally and
struggled to move on. One day, an old song played on the radio, (6) memories of their happiest
moments. Though painful, she knew it was time to heal and embrace the future.
Question 4. A. come up B. get on C. break up D. bring up
Question 5. A. come round B. break down C. bring about D. break in
Question 6. A. coming off B. coming out C. getting off D. bringing
back

3.
To meet market demand, the company planned to (7) a new product. After months of
preparation, an official statement about an upgraded version with advanced features finally (8) . The
CEO was confident that this release would help the company (9) in the
competitive tech industry, strengthening its position as an industry leader.
Question 7. A. come down B. bring out C. bring up D. break up
Question 8. A. got through B. got over C. came out D. came up
Question 9. A. get on B. break into C. bring back D. come out

4.
After working non-stop for weeks, Mark collapsed from exhaustion and was rushed to the hospital. It
took hours for him to (10) , leaving his colleagues extremely worried. During his recovery, he (11)
his workload, making his return to the office overwhelming. However, with support from his
team, he managed to (12) the setback and regained his productivity.
Question 10. A. get across B. break out C. bring in D. come round
Question 11. A. got on with B. came in for C. got behind with D. came up with
Question 12. A. get over B. bring up C. get by D. get across

5.
Five years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic first (13) . At that time, large numbers of people (14)
the disease with severe symptoms, overwhelming healthcare systems and exhausting medical
workers. Most governments around the world chose to (15) strict regulations, from mask
mandates to widespread lockdowns, to contain the virus. However, some governments also (16)
criticism over slow responses and inadequate testing capacities.
Question 13. A. came off B. broke out C. brought back D. got over
Question 14. A. broke into B. got rid of C. came down with D. got along
with Question 15. A. bring in B. get up C. come across
D. bring up Question 16. A. came in for B. got rid of C.
got on with D. broke into

6.
Yesterday, I (17) the bus to the city. While finding a seat, I unexpectedly (18) an old
friend from high school. We hadn’t seen each other in years, so the meeting (19) countless
memories of our school days. We chatted the entire ride, laughing about past experiences. When we
finally
(20) at the same stop, we decided to grab a coffee and catch up properly. It was a surprising yet
wonderful reunion that made my trip even more special.
Question 17. A. broke up B. got on C. broke down D. brought in
Question 18. A. came along B. got over C. brought in D. came across
Question 19. A. came up B. broke down C. brought back D. got along
with Question 20. A. got offB. came in for C. got across D. brought out
7.
Because the previous project didn't (21) , it led the team to hold an urgent meeting to find
solutions. During the discussion, Sarah (22) an innovative idea to improve workflow
efficiency. She tried to get its benefits (23) to everyone, addressing concerns clearly. Also, the
manager
(24) the need for better communication between departments. To tackle this issue, he decided to
(25) an external consultant for expert guidance. By the end of the meeting, the team felt more
confident about implementing the new strategies.
Question 21. A. come off B. break out C. get by D. bring about
Question 22. A. came down B. came in for C. came up with D. came along
Question 23. A. over B. across C. on D. behind with
Question 24. A. brought up B. got across C. came around D. broke into
Question 25. A. bring in B. come along C. get over D. get on
8.
Growing up in the countryside, Emma was (26) by her grandparents, who taught her the value
of hard work. Every morning, she had to (27) early to help with farm chores before school. Life
was not always easy, but her family managed to (28) with their small vegetable farm. She
always
(29) her neighbours, as everyone in the village supported one another. Occasionally,
unexpected challenges would (30) , such as bad weather damaging crops, but they found ways to
overcome difficulties. Despite the hardships, Emma cherished her peaceful rural life and the strong
sense of community.
Question 26. A. broken in B. got over C. brought up D. come along
Question 27. A. bring in B. bring out C. get across D. get up
Question 28. A. get by B. come around C. bring back D. come along
Question 29. A. came in for B. got along C. came up with D. got rid of
with Question 30. A. get rid of B. come C. bring up D. bring about
up
BẢNG TỪ VỰNG
STT Từ vựng Từ loại Phiên âm Nghĩa
1 advanced adj /ədˈvɑːnst/ tiên tiến
2 capacity n /kəˈpæsəti/ sức chứa, khả năng
3 cherish v /ˈtʃerɪʃ/ yêu quý, trân trọng
4 chore n /tʃɔːr/ việc vặt
5 collapse v /kəˈlæps/ sụp đổ, gục ngã
6 competitive adj /kəmˈpetətɪv/ cạnh tranh
7 consultant n /kənˈsʌltənt/ cố vấn, tư vấn viên
8 contain v /kənˈteɪn/ chứa đựng, kiềm chế, ngăn lại
9 countless adj /ˈkaʊntləs/ vô số, không đếm xuể
10 criticism n /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/ sự phê bình, chỉ trích
11 deploy v /dɪˈplɔɪ/ triển khai
12 efficiency n /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/ hiệu suất, sự hiệu quả
13 embrace v /ɪmˈbreɪs/ ôm lấy, chấp nhận
14 entire adj /ɪnˈtaɪər/ toàn bộ
15 exhaustion n /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/ sự kiệt sức
16 expert n, adj /ˈekspɜːt/ chuyên gia, tinh thông
17 external adj /ɪkˈstɜːnl/ bên ngoài
18 guidance n /ˈɡaɪdəns/ sự hướng dẫn
19 hardship n /ˈhɑːdʃɪp/ sự khó khăn, gian khổ
20 heal v /hiːl/ chữa lành, hàn gắn
21 implement v /ˈɪmplɪment/ thực hiện, thi hành
22 inadequate adj /ɪnˈædɪkwət/ không đầy đủ, không đủ
23 incident n /ˈɪnsɪdənt/ sự việc, sự cố
24 innovative adj /ˈɪnəveɪtɪv/ sáng tạo, đổi mới
25 intruder n /ɪnˈtruːdə(r)/ kẻ xâm nhập
26 laboratory n /ləˈbɒrət(ə)ri/ phòng thí nghiệm
27 lockdown n /ˈlɒkdaʊn/ lệnh phong tỏa
28 mandate n /ˈmændeɪt/ slệnh
29 obviously adv /ˈɒbviəsli/ rõ ràng, hiển nhiên
30 official adj /əˈfɪʃl/ chính thức
31 overcome v /ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/ vượt qua
32 overwhelming adj /ˌəʊvəˈwelmɪŋ/ áp đảo, quá tải
33 peaceful adj /ˈpiːsf(ə)l/ yên bình
34 previous adj /ˈpriːviəs/ trước đó
35 productivity n /ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvɪti/ năng suất
36 recovery n /rɪˈkʌvəri/ sự hồi phục
37 regain v /rɪˈɡeɪn/ lấy lại
38 regulation n /ˌreɡjʊˈleɪʃn/ quy định
39 reunion n /ˌriːˈjuːniən/ sự đoàn tụ
40 rural adj /ˈrʊərəl/ thuộc nông thôn
41 separation n /ˌsepəˈreɪʃn/ sự chia cách
42 setback n /ˈsetbæk/ trở ngại
43 severe adj /sɪˈvɪər/ nghiêm trọng
44 significant adj /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/ đáng kể
45 statement n /ˈsteɪtmənt/ tuyên bố
46 strategy n /ˈstrætədʒi/ chiến lược
47 strengthen v /ˈstreŋθn/ củng cố, làm mạnh thêm
48 strict adj /strɪkt/ nghiêm ngặt
49 tackle v /ˈtækl/ giải quyết
50 threat n /θret/ mối đe dọa
51 tough adj /tʌf/ khó khăn, khắc nghiệt
52 unknown adj /ʌnˈnəʊn/ chưa biết
53 urgent adj /ˈɜːdʒənt/ khẩn cấp
54 widespread adj /ˈwaɪdspred/ lan rộng, phổ biến
55 workflow n /ˈwɜːkfləʊ/ quy trình làm việc
BẢNG CẤU TRÚC
STT Cấu trúc Nghĩa
1 be able to do something có thể làm gì
2 break down hỏng hóc, suy sụp
3 break in or break into đột nhập vào
4 break out nổ ra, bùng phát
5 break up chia tay, chấm dứt
6 bring about gây ra, mang lại
7 bring back gợi lại, mang quay trở lại
8 bring in giới thiệu điều luật mới, bảo ai tới làm việc gì
9 bring out phát hành, đưa ra thứ gì
10 bring up nuôi nấng ai, đề cập tới cái gì
11 come round or come around hồi tỉnh
12 come across tình cờ gặp
13 come along tới đâu, đi cùng
14 come down giảm xuống
15 come down with ngã bệnh
16 come in for hứng chịu
17 come off thành công
18 come out công bố, được xuất bản, hé lộ
19 come up xảy ra, xuất hiện
20 come up with nảy ra
21 get across khiến ai hiểu, truyền tải
22 get behind with tụt lại phía sau
23 get by xoay sở (sống/làm)
24 get off xuống xe
25 get on thành công, lên xe
26 get on with có mối quan hệ tốt với ai
27 get over vượt qua
28 get rid of loại bỏ
29 get through to somebody liên lạc với ai
30 get up thức dậy
31 struggle to do something đấu tranh làm gì
Read the following texts and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits
each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 30.
1.
A species is a group of animals or plants that are similar and can have babies. Some species are
common, but others are (1) and hard to find. When a species is in danger because there are very few
left, it is called (2) . People try to protect these species so they do not disappear. If all the
animals or plants of a species die, they become (3) . Many of these species, like dinosaurs,
lived a long time ago.
Question 1. A. balanced B. rare C. equal D. restricted
Question 2. A. unequal B. illegal C. endangered D. critical
Question 3. A. extinct B. mysterious C. peaceful D. mutual

2.
People need to protect animals and plants so they do not disappear. Some species are (4)
because of hunting, pollution, or losing their homes. Scientists (5) these species to learn how
many are left and what they need to survive. When an animal is hurt or in danger, people (6)
it and help it get better. Everyone can help protect species by keeping nature clean and safe. If we take
care of the earth, more species will live for a long time.
Question 4. A. adopted B. disrupted C. threatened D. altered
Question 5. A. litter B. decompose C. release D. monitor
Question 6. A. recover B. preserve C. rescue D. assess

3.
Marine pollution is a big problem for the ocean. People throw trash into the water, and many sea animals
(7) plastic for food. This can make them sick or even kill them. Pollution also harms fish
and plants, which can pose a(n) (8) to the ocean’s health. When small sea animals eat dirty water
or plastic, it spreads through the food (9) and affects bigger animals, including people. To
protect the ocean, we must stop polluting and keep the water clean.
Question 7. A. mistake B. discover C. explore D. observe
Question 8. A. demand B. threat C. influence D. request
Question 9. A. connection B. link C. tie D. chain
4.
Protecting species is important for the ecological (10) of nature. When one species
disappears, it can affect many others. (11) needs safe places to live, with enough food and clean water.
Some animals and plants are (12) to only one area, so people must protect their natural
homes. If a species is in danger, we can help it (13) by stopping hunting and pollution.
Everyone can take small actions to protect nature and keep animals and plants safe for the future.
Question 10. A. justice B. equality C. balance D. division
Question 11. A. Practice B. Rescue C. Habitat D. Wildlife
Question 12. A. native B. alternative C. conscious D. frequent
Question 13. A. reuse B. recycle C. refill D. recover

5.
Coral reefs are home to many sea animals, but pollution and climate change (14) them. People
are working to (15) damaged reefs by growing new corals in a (16) before placing
them in the ocean. Some corals can (17) to warmer water, but many still need protection. To
help coral reefs, people should keep the ocean clean and avoid touching corals when swimming.
Question 14. A. renew B. adopt C. mistake D. ruin
Question 15. A. bridge B. release C. restore D. capture
Question 16. A. nursery B. status C. situation D. landscape
Question 17. A. impact B. adapt C. alter D. transform

6.
Ecotourism helps people enjoy nature without harming it. Some places are home to (18) animals
and plants that need protection. Visitors should be careful and have (19) impact on the
environment. They should not pick plants or disturb animals. It is important to (20) trash
properly instead of leaving it in nature. Too many tourists can (21) beautiful places by
making them dirty or noisy. If people travel responsibly, they can enjoy nature while keeping it safe for
the future. Question 18. A. contaminated B. illegal C. vulnerable D.
disposable Question 19. A. minimal B. harmful C. destructive D.
significant Question 20. A. pollute B. engage C. discard D.
collect
Question 21. A. consume B. spoil C. alter D. degrade

7.
Zoos are places where people can see animals from around the world. Some animals live in zoos
because they are in danger from (22) loss. Zoos help protect these animals and give them
food and care. Each animal stays in a(n) (23) that looks like its natural home.
However, some people think zoos are not good because they (24) animals and limit their
freedom. Zoos also help people learn about (25) and other wild animals. If zoos take good care of
animals, they can help protect them for the future.
Question 22. A. destination B. habitat C. landscape D. spot
Question 23. A. enclosure B. field C. zone D. location
Question 24. A. narrow B. lessen C. reduce D. confine
Question 25. A. poachers B. hunters C. predators D. loggers
8.
Wildlife conservation is important to protect animals and plants. Many species are in danger because of
human activities. (26) destroys forests, taking away homes for many animals. The (27)
of natural resources, like water and food, also makes survival difficult. Some species are at
risk because of (28) animals that take their food or space. These problems (29)
the balance of nature. To help, people use (30) , such as creating protected areas and stopping
hunting. If we take action now, we can save wildlife and keep nature healthy for the future.
Question 26. A. Poaching B. Logging C. Littering D. Discarding
Question 27. A. degradation B. landfill C. depletion D. packaging
Question 28. A. infectious B. invasive C. natural D. native
Question 29. A. contaminate B. capture C. release D. jeopardise
Question 30. A. intervention B. restriction C. conflict D. demand
BẢNG TỪ VỰNG
STT Từ vựng Từ loại Phiên âm Nghĩa
1 species n /ˈspiːʃiːz/ loài
2 endangered adj /ɪnˈdeɪndʒərd/ bị đe dọa, có nguy cơ tuyệt chủng
3 extinct adj /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/ tuyệt chủng
4 threatened adj /ˈθretnd/ bị đe dọa
5 rescue v /ˈreskjuː/ giải cứu
6 adopt v /əˈdɒpt/ nhận nuôi, áp dụng
7 disrupt v /dɪsˈrʌpt/ làm gián đoạn, phá vỡ
8 litter v/n /ˈlɪtər/ xả rác; rác thải
9 decompose v /ˌdiːkəmˈpəʊz/ phân hủy
10 assess v /əˈses/ ước lượng
11 ecological adj /ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ thuộc về sinh thái
12 justice n /ˈdʒʌstɪs/ công lý, sự công bằng
13 conscious adj /ˈkɒnʃəs/ có ý thức, nhận thức
14 frequent adj /ˈfriːkwənt/ thường xuyên
15 impact n /ˈɪmpækt/ tác động, ảnh hưởng
16 contaminated adj /kənˈtæmɪneɪtɪd/ bị ô nhiễm
17 illegal adj /ɪˈliːɡl/ bất hợp pháp
18 vulnerable adj /ˈvʌlnərəbl/ dễ bị tổn thương, dễ gặp nguy
hiểm
19 disposable adj /dɪˈspəʊzəbl/ dùng một lần, có thể vứt bỏ
20 minimal adj /ˈmɪnɪməl/ tối thiểu
21 destructive adj /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/ mang tính phá hủy
22 degrade v /dɪˈɡreɪd/ làm suy thoái
23 predator n /ˈpredətər/ động vật săn mồi
24 enclosure n /ɪnˈkləʊʒər/ chuồng, khu vực rào kín
25 confine v /kənˈfaɪn/ giam giữ, hạn chế
26 poacher n /ˈpəʊtʃər/ kẻ săn trộm
27 logger n /ˈlɒɡər/ người khai thác gỗ
28 depletion n /dɪˈpliːʃən/ sự cạn kiệt
29 invasive adj /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/ xâm lấn, không thuộc bản địa
30 jeopardise/jeopardize v /ˈdʒepərdaɪz/ gây nguy hiểm, đe dọa
31 intervention n /ˌɪntərˈvenʃən/ sự can thiệp
32 degradation n /ˌdeɡrəˈdeɪʃən/ sự suy thoái
33 landfill n /ˈlændfɪl/ bãi rác
34 infectious adj /ɪnˈfekʃəs/ lây nhiễm, truyền nhiễm

BẢNG CẤU TRÚC


STT Cấu trúc Nghĩa
1 try to do something cố gắng làm gì
2 take care of chăm sóc, trông nom
3 stop doing something ngừng làm gì
4 help somebody do something giúp ai làm gì
5 be at risk có nguy cơ, gặp rủi ro
CỤM ĐỘNG TỪ

CỤM ĐỘNG TỪ VỚI GO


go off: nổ tung, reo chuông, ôi thiu (thức ăn) The bomb went off suddenly.
go down with: ngã bệnh She went down with the flu.
go over: xem lại You should go over your paper.
go up: tăng lên >< go down: giảm xuống Sales went down last month.
go in for: yêu thích thứ gì, tham gia I won’t go in for that competition.
go along with: chấp nhận, ủng hộ He didn’t go along with my idea.
go through: trải qua They went through a lot of difficulties.
go away: rời đi, đi đâu đó He went away a few days ago.
go out: ra ngoài, mất điện I don’t feel like going out tonight.
go on: tiếp tục, trôi qua (thời gian) It went on raining all day.
go back: quay trở lại Do you think you'll ever go back to London?
go without: xoay sở mà không có thứ gì There wasn't time for breakfast, so I had to go without.

keep up with: bắt kịp I tried to keep up with him.


keep away from: tránh xa Keep away from the fierce dog.
keep down: kiểm soát, ngăn không cho tăng We must keep the noise down.
keep off: tránh đề cập tới thứ gì Keep him off politics.

CỤM ĐỘNG TỪ VỚI


KEEP
look after: chăm sóc He stayed at home to look after his children.
look at: nhìn vào Look at the following conversation.
look back on: hồi tưởng He looked back on his school days.
look into: điều tra They tried to look into the issue.
look up: tra cứu You should look up new words in the dictionary.
CỤM ĐỘNG TỪ VỚI They have been looking for the child for 2 days.
LOOK
look for: tìm kiếm
look up to: tôn trọng >< look down on: khinh Don’t look down on your competitor.
thường
look out (for) = watch out (for): cẩn thận, cẩn Look out for potential problems.
trọng
CỤM ĐỘNG TỪ VỚI MAKE
make up: trang điểm, bịa chuyện, He made up an excuse for his being late.
chiếm, làm hoà
make up for: đền bù cho He bought me some chocolate to make up for being late.
make out: hiểu, nhận ra I can hardly make out what she is saying.
make for: tạo nên điều gì Constant arguing doesn't make for a happy marriage.
make room for: nhường chỗ cho They made room for me on the sofa.

PRACTICE
Read the following texts and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits
each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 30.
1.
Last night, I was reading a book when my phone (1) . It was my friend, asking for help
because the power had (2) in her house. I grabbed a flashlight and
walked to her place. When I arrived, we (3) the fuse box together and found the
problem. After fixing it, the lights came back on, and we both laughed at the unexpected situation!
Question 1. A. looked after B. went off C. came across D. brought
up Question 2. A. got over B. made up C. kept off D. gone out
Question 3. A. brought about B. broke into C. looked at D. went back

2.
Independent learners like to study on their own. When they don’t understand something, they (4)
their notes to review it. If they find a new word, they (5) its meaning in a
dictionary. When they need more information, they (6) answers in books or online. They don’t wait for
teachers to help them - they try to solve problems by themselves. This makes them better and more
confident learners.
Question 4. A. go over B. make up C. look after D. break
into Question 5. A. come across B. go through C. look up D. get over
Question 6. A. break out B. bring about C. go up D. look for

3.
Life is full of challenges. Sometimes, we must (7) even when things are difficult. There are
times when we have to (8) things we want, like new clothes or fun trips, because of money
problems. Everyone (9) tough moments, but these challenges make us stronger. If we stay
positive and keep trying, we can overcome any problem and achieve our goals.
Question 7. A. go on B. look into C. look up D. make out
Question 8. A. go away B. come up C. get along D. go without
Question 9. A. goes over B. goes through C. goes back D. goes out
4.
Lifelong learning is important for everyone. People who love learning often (10) great thinkers
and experts for inspiration. They always try to (11) new information and skills to stay
updated. Learning new things (12) a better life because it helps people grow and improve. When they
want to know more, they (13) books, courses, or online resources. Lifelong learners never
stop exploring and always enjoy gaining knowledge.
Question 10. A. look up to B. look down on C. come up with D. come down with
Question 11. A. look back on B. keep up with C. get on with D. come in for
Question 12. A. breaks into B. looks up C. goes over D. makes for
Question 13. A. look for B. bring up C. look out D. make up
5.
Travelling is exciting, but it’s important to stay safe and healthy. First, (14) dangerous areas
and always follow local rules. When walking in busy places, (15) for pickpockets to protect
your belongings. Before your trip, eat well and rest properly, so you don’t (16) an illness. If
you feel sick while travelling, make sure to (17) yourself by drinking water and getting enough
rest. With good planning and care, you can enjoy a fun and safe trip!
Question 14. A. keep away from B. come up with C. come in for D. look up to
Question 15. A. bring up B. get over C. look out D. go over
Question 16. A. get through to B. get on with C. go down with D. look back
on Question 17. A. make up B. look after C. bring in D. get behind
6.
Last night, a bomb (18) in the city centre, causing panic. Luckily, no one was hurt, but the
police are now (19) the case to find out who was responsible. Witnesses said it was hard to
(20) what happened at first because of the loud noise and smoke. Authorities have asked
people to (21) unnecessary travel in the area while the investigation continues. Everyone
hopes the police will solve the case soon and keep the town safe.
Question 18. A. broke down B. kept down C. looked at D. went off
Question 19. A. bringing out B. making up C. going on D. looking
into Question 20.A. watch out B. make out C. go without D. get across
Question 21. A. come up B. break down C. keep down D. go through

7.
Vocational training helps people learn skills for jobs like electricians, chefs, and mechanics. Some people
(22) vocational training, thinking it is less important than university, but it provides great
career opportunities. Many students (23) to have successful jobs after learning practical
skills. To succeed, they must (24) new techniques and technologies in their field. Good
training (25) a better future because it helps people find stable jobs and earn a living.
Vocational training is a smart choice for many.
Question 22. A. make up for B. look down on C. come up with D. go in for
Question 23. A. go on B. bring up C. get over D. keep off
Question 24. A. make room for B. get on with C. look back on D. keep up
with Question 25. A. goes over B. keeps down C. looks after D. makes for
8.
Living in an extended family has many benefits. Children often (26) older members like
grandparents and learn from their experiences. Grandparents also love to (27) stories to
entertain the young ones and teach them valuable lessons. In a big family, everyone helps each other,
which (28) a warm and supportive home. However, living together is not always easy.
Sometimes, family members (29) difficult times, such as financial problems or
disagreements. In these moments, love and understanding help the family stay strong. With many people
in one house, it is important to (30) noise, especially when someone is working or resting.
Even with challenges, an extended family brings love, support, and happiness to everyone.
Question 26. A. go in for B. come up with C. make up for D. look up to
Question 27. A. make up B. break up C. get over D. keep off
Question 28. A. goes away B. makes for C. looks at D. brings in
Question 29. A. go down B. go over C. go without D. go
through Question 30. A. break down B. bring about C. keep
down D. come off
BẢNG TỪ VỰNG
STT Từ vựng Từ loại Phiên âm Nghĩa
1 grab v /ɡræb/ chộp lấy
2 flashlight n /ˈflæʃlaɪt/ đèn pin
3 fuse box n /ˈfjuːz bɒks/ hộp cầu chì
4 unexpected adj /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/ bất ngờ
5 review v /rɪˈvjuː/ xem lại
6 overcome v /ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/ vượt qua
7 expert n /ˈekspɜːt/ chuyên gia
8 resource n /rɪˈzɔːs/ nguồn tài nguyên, nguồn hữu ích
9 gain v /ɡeɪn/ có được, thu được
10 pickpocket n /ˈpɪkˌpɒkɪt/ kẻ móc túi
11 properly adv /ˈprɒpᵊli/ thích hợp, phù hợp
12 witness n /ˈwɪtnəs/ nhân chứng
13 authority n /ɔːˈθɒrəti/ chính quyền
14 investigation n /ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃᵊn/ sự điều tra, cuộc điều tra
15 vocational adj /vəʊˈkeɪʃᵊnᵊl/ thuộc đào tạo nghề
16 stable adj /ˈsteɪbᵊl/ ổn định
17 entertain v /ˌentəˈteɪn/ giải trí, mua vui
18 supportive adj /səˈpɔːtɪv/ hỗ trợ, ủng hộ
19 disagreement n /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/ mâu thuẫn, bất đồng
BẢNG CẤU TRÚC
STT Cấu trúc Nghĩa
1 go off nổ tung, reo chuông, ôi thiu (thức ăn)
2 go out ra ngoài, mất điện
3 look at nhìn vào
4 go over xem lại
5 look up tra cứu
6 make out hiểu, nhận ra
7 look for tìm kiếm
8 come up xảy ra
9 go back quay trở lại
10 look up to tôn trọng
11 go up tăng lên
12 keep up with bắt kịp
13 go down with ngã bệnh
14 look after chăm sóc
15 get on with hòa hợp với
16 make up for đền bù cho
17 look into điều tra
18 watch out cẩn thận, coi chừng
19 go through trải qua
20 go in for yêu thích, tham gia
21 make for tạo nên điều gì
22 look back on hồi tưởng
23 keep down kiểm soát, ngăn không cho tăng
24 make up trang điểm, bịa chuyện, chiếm, làm hòa
Read the following texts and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits
each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 30.
1.
Ever since I was young, I have (1) sports, especially basketball. My older brother, who is an
excellent player, always encouraged me to train hard. I have always (2) him, and his guidance
has helped me improve my skills and confidence on the court. At first, my parents were hesitant about
me pursuing it seriously, but they eventually (3) my passion after seeing
my dedication.
Question 1. A. gone in for B. kept up with C. looked down on D. watched out
for Question 2. A. looked out for B. made up for C. looked up to D. gone in for
Question 3. A. kept up with B. went along with C. made room for D. made up for

2.
When demand exceeds production, prices (4) due to limited supply. In contrast, when
production surpasses demand, prices (5) , making goods more affordable. Therefore, it's
important for businesses to accurately forecast market trends to (6) changing consumer needs.
Effective planning ensures stability and prevents sudden price fluctuations that could impact the
economy.
Question 4. A. go over B. make up C. look after D. go up
Question 5. A. go down B. go through C. look up D. get over
Question 6. A. keep up with B. bring about C. go along with D. make up
for

3.
Last week, my sister (7) a bad cold and had to stay in bed. I did my best to (8) her,
making sure she had warm meals and enough rest. My sister usually handled most household chores,
but, at that time, I had to (9) her help and manage everything on my own. Although it was
challenging, I was happy to support her until she fully recovered.
Question 7. A. went in for B. went down with C. looked up to D. looked out for
Question 8. A. look after B. come up C. get along D. go on
Question 9. A. go over B. go back C. go through D. go without

4.
When I returned to my hometown after many years, I couldn’t help (10) my childhood
memories. One of my favourite places was a small coffee shop where I used to spend hours reading.
Excited, I (11)
it, but it was nowhere to be found. Sadly, I was informed that it had been demolished to (12)
a modern shopping mall. Although the town had changed, the memories of that cosy café
remained in my heart.
Question 10. A. going down B. looking back on C. coming in for D. looking up to
Question 11. A. looked for B. broke down C. went up D. made up
Question 12. A. look up to B. keep up with C. get on with D. make room
for
5.
Before the English test, I spent hours (13) my notes and practising grammar exercises.
Whenever I found a difficult word, I looked it (14) in the dictionary to understand its
meaning. On the exam day, my alarm (15) early, ensuring I had enough time to prepare. During the
test, some questions were tricky, but I managed to (16) their meaning after reading carefully. In
the end, I felt confident that my preparation would pay off.
Question 13. A. going down B. looking up C. going over D. looking
for Question 14. A. up B. down on C. up to D. at
Question 15. A. brought up B. went off C. looked after D. went over
Question 16. A. get through B. watch out C. make for D. make out

6.
Tim felt like his family constantly (17) him. As a result, one day, he decided to (18) ,
hoping distance might help improve the situation. He packed his essentials and left without a goodbye,
uncertain of whether he would ever (19) . While escaping, he realized how much he missed his
relatives, but pride prevented him from trying to (20) immediately. Gradually, he recognized that
running away wouldn't solve anything, yet he still needed time to heal.
Question 17. A. made up for B. kept away from C. looked down on D. got behind
with Question 18. A. bring out B. go away C. go on D.
look into Question 19. A. go back B. keep down C. look at D. go
off Question 20. A. make up B. watch out C. go without D. get across

7.
As part of the new highway project, several houses had to be demolished to (21) the road. In
return, residents were provided financial compensation and relocated to better housing to (22)
their loss. However, the government had to (23) a challenging negotiation process to convince
people to move, which eventually succeeded. During construction, strict measures were taken to ensure
that workers and residents were (24) hazardous areas. Additionally, efforts were made to keep
the noise (25) to minimize the impact on local communities and the ecosystems as well.
Question 21. A. get rid of B. look down on C. make room for D. go down with
Question 22. A. make up for B. go in for C. go down with D. come up with
Question 23. A. make for B. go through C. look for D. keep off
Question 24. A. got on with B. kept away from C. kept up with D. looked back
on Question 25. A. away from B. up with C. off D. down
8.
We organized an urgent meeting, having to (26) some team members due to short notice. The
main goal was to (27) the reasons behind the project's delays, and lack of teamwork was
identified as a key issue. To maintain a productive discussion, we agreed to (28) personal
conflicts and disagreements and focus on solutions. Everyone acknowledged that without collaboration,
even hard work could never (29) a successful outcome. The meeting (30) longer than
expected, but it helped clarify responsibilities and set clear goals for improving team efficiency.
Question 26. A. look at B. go without C. look into D. watch out
Question 27. A. go on B. break up C. get over D. look into
Question 28. A. look after B. make up C. keep off D. keep down
Question 29. A. make for B. go back C. make out D. go over
Question 30. A. went on B. brought in C. made for D. came off
BẢNG TỪ VỰNG
STT Từ vựng Từ loại Phiên âm Nghĩa
1 accurately adv /ˈækjərətli/ một cách chính xác
2 acknowledge v /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/ công nhận, thừa nhận
3 affordable adj /əˈfɔːdəbl/ có giá cả phải chăng
4 challenging adj /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/ đầy thử thách
5 clarify v /ˈklærɪfaɪ/ làm rõ
6 collaboration n /kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃn/ sự hợp tác
7 compensation n /ˌkɒmpənˈseɪʃn/ sự bồi thường, tiền đền bù
8 confidence n /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/ sự tự tin
9 conflict n /ˈkɒnflɪkt/ xung đột
10 constantly adv /ˈkɒnstəntli/ liên tục, không ngừng
11 cosy adj /ˈkəʊzi/ ấm cúng
12 dedication n /ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn/ sự cống hiến
13 demolish v /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/ phá hủy
14 distance n /ˈdɪstəns/ khoảng cách
15 effective adj /ɪˈfektɪv/ hiệu quả
16 efficiency n /ɪˈfɪʃnsi/ sự hiệu quả
17 escape v /ɪˈskeɪp/ trốn thoát
18 exceed v /ɪkˈsiːd/ vượt quá
19 excellent adj /ˈeksələnt/ xuất sắc
20 financial adj /faɪˈnænʃl/ thuộc về tài chính
21 fluctuation n /ˌflʌktʃuˈeɪʃn/ sự biến động
22 forecast n/v /ˈfɔːkɑːst/ dự báo
23 guidance n /ˈɡaɪdəns/ sự hướng dẫn
24 handle v /ˈhændl/ xử lý, giải quyết
25 hazardous adj /ˈhæzədəs/ nguy hiểm
26 heal v /hiːl/ chữa lành, hàn gắn
27 hesitant adj /ˈhezɪtənt/ do dự
28 minimize v /ˈmɪnɪmaɪz/ giảm thiểu
29 negotiation n /nɪˌɡəʊʃiˈeɪʃn/ sự đàm phán
30 preparation n /ˌprepəˈreɪʃn/ sự chuẩn bị
31 productive adj /prəˈdʌktɪv/ năng suất
32 pursue v /pəˈsjuː/ theo đuổi
33 recover v /rɪˈkʌvə(r)/ hồi phục
34 relocate v /ˌriːləʊˈkeɪt/ di dời, chuyển chỗ
35 remain v /rɪˈmeɪn/ vẫn còn, duy trì
36 solve v /sɒlv/ giải quyết
37 stability n /stəˈbɪləti/ sự ổn định
38 sudden adj /ˈsʌdn/ đột ngột
39 surpass v /səˈpɑːs/ vượt qua, vượt trội
40 tricky adj /ˈtrɪki/ khó khăn, phức tạp
41 uncertain adj /ʌnˈsɜːtn/ không chắc chắn
42 urgent adj /ˈɜːdʒənt/ khẩn cấp
BẢNG CẤU TRÚC
STT Cấu trúc Nghĩa
1 break down hỏng hóc, suy sụp
2 break up chia tay, chấm dứt
3 bring about gây ra, mang lại
4 bring in giới thiệu điều luật mới, bảo ai tới làm việc gì
5 bring out phát hành, đưa ra thứ gì
6 bring up nuôi nấng ai, đề cập tới cái gì
7 come in for hứng chịu
8 come off thành công
9 come up xảy ra, xuất hiện
10 come up with nảy ra
11 convince somebody to do something thuyết phục ai làm gì
12 encourage somebody to do something khuyến khích ai làm gì
13 get across khiến ai hiểu, truyền tải
14 get along tiến triển
15 get behind with tụt lại phía sau
16 get on with có mối quan hệ tốt với ai
17 get over vượt qua
18 get rid of loại bỏ
19 get through to somebody liên lạc với ai
20 go along with chấp nhận, ủng hộ
21 go away rời đi, đi đâu đó
22 go back quay trở lại
23 go down giảm xuống
24 go down with ngã bệnh
25 go in for yêu thích thứ gì, tham gia
26 go off nổ tung, reo chuông, ôi thiu (thức ăn)
27 go on tiếp tục, trôi qua (thời gian)
28 go over xem lại
29 go through trải qua
30 go up tăng lên
31 go without xoay sở mà không có thứ gì
32 keep away from tránh xa
33 keep down kiểm soát, ngăn không cho tăng
34 keep off tránh đề cập tới thứ gì
35 keep up with bắt kịp
36 look after chăm sóc
37 look back on hồi tưởng
38 look down on khinh thường
39 look for tìm kiếm
40 look into điều tra
41 look up tra cứu
42 look up to tôn trọng
43 make for tạo nên điều gì
44 make out hiểu, nhận ra
45 make room for nhường chỗ cho
46 make up trang điểm, bịa chuyện, chiếm, làm hoà
47 make up for đền bù cho
48 pay off đền đáp xứng đáng
49 watch out for cẩn thận, cẩn trọng
give in: nhượng bộ, nộp My parents finally gave in.
give up: từ bỏ Never give up!
give off: tỏa ra The dish gives off a funny smell.
give away: cho tặng She gave her old clothes away when she moved.
give something back: trả lại cái gì That toy doesn’t belong to you. Give it back!
give out: phân phát The teacher gave out the exam papers.

fall behind: tụt lại phía sau, chậm hơn You’re falling behind the others.
fall out: cãi lộn Last night I fell out with my brother.
fall through: không thành công Our plans finally fell through.
fall back on: dựa vào sự giúp đỡ Whatever happens, you have your father’s money to
fall back on.
fall down: rơi xuống, sụp Many buildings in the old part of the city are falling
down.

call for: yêu cầu, kêu gọi He’s calling for more funds.
call off: hủy bỏ The game was called off because of bad weather.
call in: gọi điện tới đâu, bảo ai tới Bell called in sick this morning.
call back: gọi lại cho ai I will call you back.

catch on: phổ biến Pop music catches on among youngsters.


catch up with: bắt kịp If you hurry, you should catch up with them at the
bridge.
catch up on: cập nhật tin tức, làm bù I have a lot of work to catch up on.

CỤM ĐỘNG TỪ VỚI SET


set up: thành lập The company was set up in 1999.
set off: khởi hành He set off early this morning.
set aside: gạt sang một bên, tiết kiệm He sets aside some money every month.
set out: bắt đầu với mục tiêu rõ ràng She set out to break the world record.
PRACTICE
Read the following texts and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits
each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 30.
1.
Siblings sometimes (1) over small things, like toys or who gets to sit in the front seat. They
argue and get angry, but after some time, they (2) because they still care about each other.
Sometimes, one sibling has to (3) to stop the fight. Even though they argue, siblings usually
stay close and support each other in the end.
Question 1. A. fall out B. give up C. look into D. go over
Question 2. A. break down B. get by C. go through D. make up
Question 3. A. bring up B. make for C. give in D. come
across

2.
Our class planned a field trip to the museum. We were excited to (4) early in the morning.
However, the teacher had to (5) the trip because many students were sick. The day before,
several classmates (6) the flu. Everyone felt sad, but the teacher promised to reschedule the
trip. We hoped to go when everyone was healthy again.
Question 4. A. bring in B. go on C. set off D. come
across Question 5. A. go out B. call off C. make out
D. keep down Question 6. A. went down with B. kept up
with C. looked up to D. came in for

3.
We are starting a campaign to support the homeless in our city. We will (7) donation centres
where people can drop off clothes, food, and blankets. Volunteers will (8) warm meals to
those in need. We will also (9) hygiene kits to help them stay clean and healthy. Join us and
make a difference! Every small act of kindness can change a life.
Question 7. A. give in B. look for C. go up D. set up
Question 8. A. give away B. break into C. give up D. bring
back Question 9. A. set out B. call off C. fall behind D. give out
4.
Last week, I had to (10) sick because I caught a bad cold. At first, I was upset because I didn’t
want to (11) at work. But staying home gave me time to (12) myself and rest. I
even started reading a book I’d been meaning to finish. By the end of the week, I felt better and realised
I needed the break. Sometimes, what seems bad at first can turn out to be good. I’m glad I didn’t
(13)
!
Question 10. A. give away B. call in C. look up D. go off
Question 11. A. give off B. set aside C. fall behind D. catch on
Question 12. A. call for B. make up C. look after D. go over
Question 13. A. give up B. make up C. bring up D. get up
5.
Our school recently (14) a green project to reduce waste. We noticed how much trash ends
up in the landfill and how it (15) harmful gases. The project (16) students to recycle
more and use less plastic. At first, only a few joined, but the idea soon (17) . Now, everyone
is excited to help! We’ve even started a compost bin for food waste. It feels good to know we’re making
a difference. Small steps can lead to big changes for our planet!
Question 14. A. made up B. set up C. went off D. brought in
Question 15. A. gets by B. looks for C. goes down D. gives off
Question 16. A. gets rid of B. calls for C. comes along D. looks down on
Question 17. A. gave up B. called off C. caught on D. set out

6.
When I (18) to start my own bakery, I was excited but nervous. At first, things were tough.
My plan to open in a busy area (19) , and I felt discouraged. There were moments I wanted
to
(20) but I reminded myself why I started. I had to (21) my savings to keep things
moving. Over time, I found a smaller, cozy spot, and customers began to notice my cakes. Now, my
bakery is growing, and I’m so glad I didn’t quit. Hard work really pays off!
Question 18. A. looked after B. set out C. went over D. make out
Question 19. A. fell through B. brought up C. called in D. went up
Question 20. A. get up B. go off C. give up D. fall behind
Question 21. A. catch up on B. keep up with C. fall back on D. get on
with

7.
Time management is key to staying on track. If you don’t plan well, it’s easy to (22) on tasks.
(23) specific times for work, rest, and hobbies helps you stay balanced. For example, I
spend an hour each evening to (24) reading or emails. Sometimes, you might need to (25)
less important activities to focus on what really matters. Good time management reduces
stress and makes life more enjoyable. By organising your day, you can achieve more and still have time
for the things you love!
Question 22. A. bring up B. set off C. make for D. fall behind
Question 23. A. Setting aside B. Going down C. Giving in D. Setting off
Question 24. A. go along with B. keep up with C. catch up on D. make up
for Question 25. A. make up B. call off C. catch on D. bring in

8.
The old building in our town is unsafe and could (26) anytime. The city has decided to
demolish it and (27) a new community center in its place. Some people wanted to save the building,
but they had to (28) because it’s too dangerous. The plan (29) careful work to avoid
damaging nearby homes. Funds have been (30) for the project, and everyone is excited about
the new space. It’s sad to see the old building go, but the change will bring something better for the
community.
Question 26. A. fall down B. make for C. bring up D. go over
Question 27. A. set off B. set out C. set aside D. set up
Question 28. A. come off B. look into C. give in D. go on
Question 29. A. gets over B. calls for C. looks at D. breaks down
Question 30. A. set aside B. come up C. make out D. look into
BẢNG TỪ VỰNG
STT Từ vựng Từ loại Phiên âm Nghĩa
1 sibling n /ˈsɪblɪŋ/ anh chị em
2 argue v /ˈɑːɡjuː/ tranh cãi, cãi nhau
3 angry v /ˈæŋɡri/ tức giận
4 field trip n /ˈfiːld trɪp/ chuyến đi thực tế
5 reschedule v /ˌriːˈʃedjuːl/ lùi lịch, sắp xếp lại lịch
6 campaign n /kæmˈpeɪn/ chiến dịch
7 homeless adj /ˈhəʊmləs/ vô gia cư
8 hygiene n /ˈhaɪʤiːn/ vệ sinh
9 upset adj /ʌpˈset/ buồn bã
10 realise/ realize v /ˈrɪəlaɪz/ nhận ra
11 landfill n /ˈlændfɪl/ bãi rác
12 compost n /ˈkɒmpɒst/ phân hữu cơ
13 bakery n /ˈbeɪkᵊri/ tiệm bánh
14 discouraged adj /dɪˈskʌrɪʤd/ nản lòng
15 cozy/ cosy adj /ˈkəʊzi/ ấm cúng
16 quit v /kwɪt/ từ bỏ
17 matter v /ˈmætə/ quan trọng
18 demolish v /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/ dỡ bỏ
19 fund n /fʌnd/ quỹ
BẢNG CẤU TRÚC
STT Cấu trúc Nghĩa
1 break down hỏng hóc, phân hủy
2 break into đột nhập
3 break out bùng nổ
4 bring back làm gợi lại
5 bring in giới thiệu điều luật mới
6 bring up nuôi dưỡng, đề cập
7 call back gọi lại cho ai
8 call for yêu cầu, kêu gọi
9 call in gọi điện tới đâu, bảo ai tới
10 call off hủy bỏ
11 catch on phổ biến
12 catch up on cập nhật tin tức, làm bù
13 catch up with bắt kịp
14 come across thấy ai/điều gì đó một cách tình cờ
15 come along đi cùng, tiến triển
16 come in for hứng chịu
17 come up with nảy ra (ý tưởng, giải pháp)
18 fall back on dựa vào sự giúp đỡ
19 fall behind tụt lại phía sau, chậm trễ
20 fall down rơi xuống, sụp
21 fall out cãi lộn
22 fall through thất bại
23 get by xoay xở (sống/làm)
24 get rid of loại bỏ
25 give away trao tặng
26 give in nhượng bộ, nộp
27 give off tỏa ra
28 give out phân phát
29 give up từ bỏ
30 go along with đồng ý, ủng hộ
31 go down giảm xuống
32 go down with mắc bệnh
33 go off nổ (bom, súng), reo (chuông, còi), ôi thiu (thức ăn)
34 go on tiếp tục
35 go out đi ra ngoài
36 go over xem lại, ôn lại
37 go through trải qua
38 go up tăng lên
39 keep down giữ yên (không để cái gì đó tăng lên)
40 keep up with theo kịp
41 look after chăm sóc
42 look down on khinh thường
43 look for tìm kiếm
44 look into xem xét, điều tra
45 look out coi chừng
46 look up tra cứu
47 look up to ngưỡng mộ
48 make for đi theo hướng, góp phần vào
49 make out hiểu ra
50 make up làm hòa, bịa chuyện, trang điểm, chiếm
51 make up for đền bù cho
52 pay off đền đáp xứng đáng
53 set aside gạt sang một bên, tiết kiệm
54 set off khởi hành
55 set out bắt đầu với mục tiêu rõ ràng
56 set up thành lập, thiết lập
Read the following texts and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits
each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 30.
1.
A new tech store was recently (1) in the city, attracting many gadget lovers. To promote its
grand opening, staff members (2) flyers and discount vouchers to passersby. Thanks to its innovative
products and excellent service, the store quickly (3) among local people, becoming a popular
destination for tech enthusiasts in just a few weeks.
Question 1. A. fallen out B. given up C. set up D. set off
Question 2. A. gave out B. called for C. gave in D. fell down
Question 3. A. set out B. fell through C. called back D. caught
on

2.
Last week, I gave my assignment (4) to the teacher, hoping for a good grade. A few days
later, she gave it (5) to me with a low score, which shocked me. That’s when I realized I had (6)
my classmates in that subject. No matter how hard I tried to catch up, the gap only seemed
to grow, making me feel more frustrated and discouraged.
Question 4. A. in B. away C. off D. out
Question 5. A. out B. off C. in D. back
Question 6. A. given up B. fallen behind C. caught up with D. called off

3.
A charity group travelled to a remote village to cook warm meals for the locals. They (7)
volunteers and donations to support their mission. As the food simmered over open fires, it (8)
a rich, inviting aroma that brought smiles to the villagers. Once everything was ready, the team (9)
hot meals to children and the elderly, ensuring no one went hungry.
Question 7. A. gave in B. fell down C. called for D. set up
Question 8. A. gave away B. gave off C. gave up D. brought back
Question 9. A. set out B. called off C. fell behind D. gave out

4.
The old building was in terrible condition and about to (10) at any moment. To prevent
accidents, authorities put up barriers and warned people to (11) the dangerous site. Eventually, the
structure was demolished to (12) a new community centre. Although some
residents felt sad, most agreed that the change was necessary for safety and progress.
Question 10. A. go down B. fall down C. call off D. give in
Question 11. A. go in for B. make up for C. keep away from D. come in for
Question 12. A. give off B. make room for C. fall behind D. catch on

5.
I (13) with my mom because she didn’t want me to go on the picnic with my friends. She
thought it was unnecessary, but I explained that everything had been planned and we couldn’t (14) the
trip. After a long discussion, she finally (15) , allowing me to go. The next morning, I woke up
early and (16) with my friends as planned, feeling excited and relieved that everything worked
out.
Question 13. A. gave away B. called in C. looked up D. fell out
Question 14. A. call off B. set up C. go off D. bring in
Question 15. A. gave up B. called back C. gave in D. set out
Question 16. A. got by B. set off C. went down D. gave
off

6.
I suddenly realized I had forgotten an important document at the office, so I had to (17) to check
if anyone was still there. Luckily, Freddy was working late to (18) some unfinished tasks. He
quickly searched for my file and promised to (19) once he found it. Although it wasn’t
convenient for Freddy, I had no choice but to (20) his help to retrieve the document. Thanks to
him, I avoided a major problem and felt incredibly grateful for his support.
Question 17. A. give up B. fall out C. call in D. call for
Question 18. A. fall throughB. catch up on C. give back D. go down
with Question 19. A. call back B. make up C. set aside D.
give off Question 20. A. look up to B. come up with C. fall back on
D. look down on

7.
The local charity was (21) five years ago to support underprivileged people in the community.
Initially, some fundraising events (22) due to a lack of sponsors, and one major campaign even
had to be (23) . However, the organization remained persistent and launched a new initiative
that
(24) community support. Volunteers and donors responded enthusiastically and they all
contributed to the success of the last event. During the event, the charity managed to (25)
thousands of books, clothes, and food packages to families in need.
Question 21. A. fallen downB. called back C. gone over D. set up
Question 22. A. made up B. set off C. called for D. fell
through Question 23. A. given off B. called off C. fallen
behind D. set aside Question 24. A. called for B. brought up
C. gave out D. went off Question 25. A. catch
on B. give in C. give away D. keep down
8.
When I first started university, I (26) to excel in my studies. However, the workload was
overwhelming, and I began to (27) in some subjects. There were times when I even wanted to
(28) , but I reminded myself why I had chosen this path. Gradually, I regained my confidence
and continued my efforts. To improve, I had to (29) distractions, such as video games or social
media, and focus on my study. With determination and better time management, I managed to (30)
my classmates. Finally, at the end of the semester, I received a scholarship for excellent
academic performance.
Question 26. A. set out B. fell down C. gave off D. caught on
Question 27. A. call off B. give away C. fall behind D. set up
Question 28. A. give out B. set off C. call in D. give up
Question 29. A. set aside B. break out C. bring up D. go over
Question 30. A. catch up on B. catch up C. fall back on D. get through to
with
BẢNG TỪ VỰNG
STT Từ vựng Từ loại Phiên âm Nghĩa
1 recently adv /ˈriːsəntli/ gần đây
2 gadget n /ˈɡædʒɪt/ thiết bị điện tử nhỏ
3 flyer n /ˈflaɪə(r)/ tờ rơi
4 discount n /ˈdɪskaʊnt/ sự giảm giá
5 passersby n /ˈpɑːsərzbaɪ/ người đi qua
6 innovative adj /ˈɪnəveɪtɪv/ sáng tạo, đổi mới
7 excellent adj /ˈeksələnt/ xuất sắc, tuyệt vời
8 enthusiast n /ɪnˈθjuːziæst/ người đam mê, người nhiệt huyết
9 assignment n /əˈsaɪnmənt/ bài tập, nhiệm vụ
10 frustrated adj /frʌˈstreɪtɪd/ thất vọng, bực bội
11 discouraged adj /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒd/ nản lòng, chán nản
12 charity n /ˈtʃærəti/ từ thiện, tổ chức từ thiện
13 remote adj /rɪˈməʊt/ xa xôi, hẻo lánh
14 donation n /dəʊˈneɪʃən/ sự quyên góp
15 mission n /ˈmɪʃən/ sứ mệnh, nhiệm vụ
16 simmer v /ˈsɪmə(r)/ ninh, nấu nhỏ lửa
17 aroma n /əˈrəʊmə/ mùi thơm
18 villager n /ˈvɪlɪdʒə(r)/ người dân trong làng
19 terrible adj /ˈterəbl/ tồi tệ, kinh khủng
20 authority n /ɔːˈθɒrəti/ quyền lực, thẩm quyền
21 barrier n /ˈbæriə(r)/ rào cản
22 demolish v /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/ phá hủy, tiêu hủy
23 resident n /ˈrezɪdənt/ cư dân
24 relieve v /rɪˈliːv/ làm giảm, làm dịu
25 incredibly adv /ɪnˈkredəbli/ vô cùng, không thể tin được
26 underprivileged adj /ˌʌndəˈprɪvɪlɪdʒd/ thiếu thốn, nghèo khổ
27 fundraising n /ˈfʌndreɪzɪŋ/ gây quỹ
28 sponsor n /ˈspɒnsə(r)/ nhà tài trợ
29 campaign n /kæmˈpeɪn/ chiến dịch
30 remain v /rɪˈmeɪn/ còn lại, duy trì
31 persistent adj /pəˈsɪstənt/ kiên trì, bền bỉ
32 launch v /lɔːntʃ/ phát động, ra mắt
33 initiative n /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/ sáng kiến
34 donor n /ˈdəʊnə(r)/ người quyên góp
35 enthusiastically adv /ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪkli/ nhiệt tình, hăng hái
36 package n /ˈpækɪdʒ/ gói, kiện hàng
37 workload n /ˈwɜːkloʊd/ khối lượng công việc
38 regain v /rɪˈɡeɪn/ lấy lại, phục hồi
39 distraction n /dɪsˈtrækʃən/ sự sao nhãng, mất tập trung
40 determination n /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/ sự quyết tâm
41 management n /ˈmænɪdʒmənt/ sự quản lý, quản trị
42 scholarship n /ˈskɒləʃɪp/ học bổng
43 academic adj /ˌækəˈdemɪk/ học thuật
44 performance n /pəˈfɔːməns/ hiệu suất, thành tích
BẢNG CẤU TRÚC
STT Cấu trúc Nghĩa
1 fall out with somebody cãi nhau với ai
2 give up doing something từ bỏ làm việc gì
3 set up a business thiết lập một doanh nghiệp
4 set off on a journey bắt đầu một cuộc hành trình
5 give out information phát thông tin
6 call for action kêu gọi hành động
7 give in to pressure nhượng bộ dưới áp lực
8 fall down ngã xuống
9 set out to do something bắt đầu làm việc gì
10 give away tặng, phân phát
11 give off phát ra (mùi, ánh sáng, nhiệt)
12 give something back trả lại cái gì cho ai
13 fall behind thụt lùi, tụt lại phía sau
14 catch up with bắt kịp với ai đó

15 call off hủy bỏ


16 fall down ngã xuống
17 call for yêu cầu
18 bring back gợi lại, mang về
19 go down giảm xuống, đi xuống
20 go in for tham gia vào (hoạt động, sở thích)
21 make up for bù đắp cho
22 keep away from tránh xa
23 come in for nhận được (chỉ trích, khen ngợi)
24 make room for tạo không gian cho
25 fall behind tụt lại phía sau
26 catch on trở nên phổ biến
27 look up tra cứu
28 get by xoay sở
29 call in gọi điện báo (thường là nghỉ ốm)
30 call back gọi lại
31 set aside dành dụm
32 fall back on dựa vào (khi cần)
33 look down on coi thường
34 come up with nảy ra (ý tưởng)
35 go over xem xét lại
36 keep down giữ thấp, kiểm soát
37 catch up on làm bù
D. Legal
D. institution
D. space
D. guidance
D. application
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