Tuyet Dinh Tu Vung 6oo

MC LC
LI NG ................................................................................................................................ 4
CCH S DNG CUN SCH HIU QU .................................................................... 5
LESSON 1: CONTRACT ..................................................................................................... 7
LESSON 2 : MARKETING ............................................................................................... 10
LESSON 3 : WARRANTIES ............................................................................................. 13
LESSON 4 : BUSINESS PLANNING ............................................................................... 16
LESSON 5 : CONFERENCES ........................................................................................... 19
LESSON 6 : COMPUTERS .............................................................................................. 22
LESSON 7: OFFICE TECHNOLOGY ............................................................................. 25
LESSON 8: OFFICE PROCEDURES .............................................................................. 28
LESSON 9: ELECTRONICS ............................................................................................. 31
LESSON 10: CORRESPONDENCE ................................................................................. 34
LESSON 11: JOB ADVERTISING AND RECRUITING .............................................. 37
LESSON 12: APPLYING AND INTERVIEWING ......................................................... 40
LESSON 13: HIRING AND TRAINING .......................................................................... 43
LESSON 14: SALARIES AND BENEFITS ..................................................................... 46
LESSON 15: PROMOTIONS, PENSIONS, AND AWARDS ......................................... 49
LESSON 16: SHOPPING ................................................................................................... 52
LESSON 17: ORDERING SUPPLIES .............................................................................. 55
LESSON 18: SHIPPING ..................................................................................................... 58
LESSON 19: INVOICES .................................................................................................... 61
LESSON 20: INVENTORY................................................................................................ 64
LESSON 21: BANKING ..................................................................................................... 67
LESSON 22: ACCOUNTING ............................................................................................ 70
LESSON 23: INVESTMENTS ........................................................................................... 73
LESSON 24: TAXES ........................................................................................................... 76
LESSON 25: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ..................................................................... 79
LESSON 26: PROPERTY AND DEPARTMENTS ......................................................... 82
LESSON 27: BOARD MEETINGS AND COMMITTEES ............................................ 85
LESSON 28: QUALITY CONTROL ................................................................................ 88
LESSON 29: PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT .................................................................... 91
LESSON 30: RENTING AND LEASING ......................................................................... 94
LESSON 31: SELECTING A RESTAURANT ................................................................ 97
LESSON 32: EATING OUT............................................................................................. 100
LESSON 33: ORDERING LUNCH................................................................................. 103
LESSON 34: COOKING AS A CAREER ...................................................................... 106
LESSON 35: EVENTS ...................................................................................................... 109
LESSON 36: GENERAL TRAVEL................................................................................. 112
LESSON 37: AIRLINES ................................................................................................... 115
LESSON 38: TRAINS ....................................................................................................... 118
LESSON 39: HOTELS...................................................................................................... 121
LESSON 40: CAR RENTALS ......................................................................................... 124
LESSON 41: MOVIES ...................................................................................................... 127
LESSON 42: THEATER .................................................................................................. 130
LESSON 43: MUSIC ......................................................................................................... 133
LESSON 44: MUSEUMS.................................................................................................. 136
LESSON 45: MEDIA ........................................................................................................ 139
LESSON 46: DOCTORS OFFICE ................................................................................. 142
LESSON 47: DENTISTS OFFICE ................................................................................. 145
LESSON 48: HEALTH INSURANCE ............................................................................ 148
LESSON 49: HOSPITALS ............................................................................................... 151
LESSON 50: PHARMACY .............................................................................................. 154
LI NG
Cho cc bn, ti l L Hin. Li u tin ti xin gi li cm n
ti tt c cc bn v ang ng hnh cng nh ng h ti
trong sut qung thi gian va qua. Tng l mt ngi khng
bit g ting Anh, tri qua rt nhiu tht bi v c c nhng
bi hc qu gi, ti thay i v t c nhng kt qu nht
nh. Cho n by gi, khi l mt gio vin dy TOEIC, ti
vn lun au u ngh cch lm th no c th gip cho sinh
vin Vit Nam c th yu ting Anh hn v cm thy vic hc ting Anh d dng hn.
Trong qung thi gian dy hc, ti lun thy mt vn ln nht ca hc vin
chnh l T VNG. Cc bn cm thy chn nn v hc rt nhiu m li qun gn ht, c
bit l v ngha ca t vng . Thc ra cch nng cao vn t n gin v t nhin nht
chnh l thng qua vic c v nghe hng ngy, tch lu dn dn. Vy nhng, mi ngi l
khc nhau, nn cch ny th ph hp vi ngi ny, cch kia li ph hp vi ngi khc.
Khng c cch no l tt nht cho tt c, m ch l cch no ph hp hn vi mi ngi m
thi.
Chnh v vy m ti quyt nh vit cun sch TUYT NH T VNG ny
gi tng ti tt c cc bn sinh vin Vit Nam ang mong mun tm mt phng php gip
cho vic hc t vng hiu qu hn, th v hn. Phng php ti p dng trong cun sch
ny mc tiu CHNH l gip cho cc bn c th d nh NGHA ca t, ci m cc bn gp
nhiu kh khn nht v thng qua , s gip bn cm thy d dng hn trong vic chinh
phc cc kha cnh cn li ca t vng.
Do thi gian cng nh nng lc c hn nn khng trnh khi sai st trong qu trnh
bin son, rt mong cc bn thng cm. Nu nh cc bn c kin ng gp lm cun
sch tt hn, hay c iu g thc mc trong qu trnh hc theo cun sch ny, th hy ng
ngn ngi m lin h vi ti qua: Facebook L Hin
Cm n nhng ng gp chn thnh ca tt c cc bn v chc cc bn c nhng giy pht
th v mi khi hc t vng ;).
CCH S DNG CUN SCH HIU QU
Mc tiu cun sch c vit ra gip cc bn cm thy vui v v ho hng hn
vi vic hc t vng mi ngy. Cun sch p dng k thut tch ghp t v m thanh
tng t tm cch chuyn t vng ting Anh sang cm t ting Vit gn ging vi
cch pht m hoc mt ch ca t vng . Sau s hnh thnh 1 cu chuyn tng ng
gip cc bn c th d dng ghi nh c ngha ca t.
Vi phng php ny, cc bn s c tho sc lin tng, tng tng, gip kch
hot no b hot ng mt cch mnh m v hiu qu nht, do s ghi nh t vng lu
hn rt nhiu so vi nhng cch hc thng thng. Sau khi p dng k thut ny, mi khi
nhn vo mt t no tng hc, nhng t ng b tch lp tc s bin thnh manh mi dn
ngi hc ti ngha chnh xc ca t.
Ngoi ra, c mt vic nhiu bn cn bn khon, chnh l liu hc theo phng
php ny th c khin pht m sai khng. Cu tr li ca ti l KHNG. Khng ai ni rng
cm t sau khi Vit ho l cch phin m ca t ting Anh c. Phin m ting Anh
c ly trong t in OXFORD v nm ngay cnh t . Bn cn nm chc cch phin m
ca mt t ri mi p dng phng php ny gip nh ngha ca t. V mt khi bn bit
r cm t ting Vit khng phi l cch c ca t ting Anh, th bn s khng bao gi
sai c c. Ti cha tng thy mt ai c pht m ng m sau khi p dng phng php
ny m pht m li thnh sai c nn bn c yn tm p dng.
CC BC HC
Bc 1: Xem t vng, phin m, t loi v ngha ting Vit.
Bc 2: Xem hnh nh minh ho c th d hnh dung ngha ca t hn.
Bc 3: Xem phn gi tch m/t.
Bc 4: Xem cu chuyn v HNH DUNG cu chuyn trong u sao cho sinh ng nht.
Bc 5: Lp li vi ln cho n khi bn d dng hnh dung ra c cu chuyn.
Lu : Khng c mt cch tch ghp t chun xc no c, tt c ph thuc vo tnh sng
to ca bn. Cng sng to bao nhiu, vic hc t ca bn cng n gin v d dng by
nhiu. Chnh v vy, nu nh bn c th t ngh ra cch tch ghp t, v cu chuyn ca
ring mnh l tt nht.
THI GIAN N LI
Mi th d bn hc k n u m khng n li th sau mt thi gian chc chn s qun ht.
Chnh v vy, m bo t vng hc lun trong u, cc bn hy n li ti thiu vo
nhng thi im sau c th t KT QU ti u nht:
Ln 1: 15 pht ngay sau khi hc xong
Ln 2: Trc khi ng tra
Ln 3: Sau khi ng dy bui tra
Ln 4: Trc khi i ng bui ti
Ln 5:Sng hm sau ng dy.
Ln 6: 7 ngy sau
Ln 7: 1 thng sau
Khng c NG hay SAI, hy tr tng tng ca bn c tho sc pht trin v
by gi hy bt u vo nhng bi hc u tin no ^^
MR.L HIN TOEIC TUYT NH T VNG
LESSON 1: CONTRACT
No New word Transcription Word-class Meaning
Contract /kntrkt/ (n) Hp ng
CON TRCH m v khng chu k

1 ~ con trch vo bn HP NG hn nhn ca
con vi con ch.
Example a contract for the supply of vehicles

Agreement /rimnt/ (n) s ng
con GRI b MN tht v dm

2 ~ g ri mn
NG thin con g mi.
Example an international peace agreement

Assurance /rns/ (n) (s) chc chn
con ch SA inh i trong RNG

~ sa rng th CHC CHN c 1 con ch ci
3
ang trn .
They called for assurances that the government is

Example
committed to its education policy.
Cancel /knsl/ (v) hu b
Anh ti tc gin nm ci CAN ru

~ can s ra ngoi ca S v b nh gi HU
4
B m ci.
All flights have been cancelled because of bad

Example
weather.
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Determine /dtrmn/ (v) quyt nh
Ngi yu I chi vi T th b
~ i t mn dm phi MN (ct) thi inh i nn
5
c y QUYT NH chia tay.
We set out to determine exactly what happened that

Example
night.
Engage /ned/ (v) thu
Mt con N cm GY c THU
6 ~ n gy
i nh nhau.
Example He is currently engaged as a consultant.

Establish /stbl/ (v) Thnh lp
Con ln hong lon ku t T v S

b T mi khi ra B ao n ni nm
~ t s t b lt
7 LIT ging, khin gia nh phi
(lit)
THNH LP i bo v ng
canh 24/7.
Example The committee was established in 1912.

Obligate /blet/ (v) p buc
NG B ti phi LI d sau khi b

~ ng b li
8 t ph bill GATE P BUC nhn
(bill)gate
50 t dollar
Example He felt obligated to help.
Party /prti/ (n) i tc
PHT ng ton cng TY i tm

~ Pht ty
9 I TC bn hng.
The contract can be terminated by either party with

Example
three months' notice
(n) s d
Provision /prvn/
phng
Ti cm thy b PH v b RI
10 ~ P(h) ri chic xe my VISION xung ao do
vision khng h c mt s D PHNG
no v vic ny.
Example You should make provision for things going wrong.

Resolve /rzlv/ (v) gii quyt
Anh ti vc RU i tm ch DU
~ Ru du
11 GII QUYT n tnh.
Both sides met in order to try to resolve their

Example
differences.
(v) ch r, nh
Specify /spesfa/
r
V S thng P qu SI tnh, ti
12
~ S p si phi PHI mt c m CH R cho n
cch lm th no qun i 1 ngi.
Example Remember to specify your size when ordering clothes.
LESSON 2 : MARKETING
No New word Transcription Word- Meaning
class
Attract /trkt/ (v) Thu ht, hp dn
sao m c TRCH con bn,

~ trch th m con vn THU HT y gi
1
thi.
What first attracted me to her was her sense of

Example
humour.
Compare /kmper/ (v) So snh
n th CM con nu xem PA I,
2 ~ Cm pa i SO (SNH) vi m th kiu g
cng ngon gp bi phn.
Example We compared the two reports carefully.

Compete /kmpit/ (v) Cnh tranh
CM ca P va b T xung t
, v mt n chut khng l xut
3 ~ cm p t
hin , chng CNH TRANH nhau
tng ht v qu i.
Example We can't compete with them on price.

Consume /knsum/ (v) Tiu th
Ba CM SUM hp gia nh
~ Cm sum TIU TH rt nhiu thc n v ai
4
cng nh cht i.
The electricity industry consumes large amounts of

Example
fossil fuels
Convince /knvns/ (v) Thuyt phc
Khi ln CN nghin, thng

bn ti phi ng VN vo
~ cn vn
5 tng THUYT PHC
b cho tin mua thuc.
You'll need to convince them of your

Example
enthusiasm for the job.
Current /krnt/ (a) Hin ti
Chi C bc thu m trong

6 ~ C rng RNG l mt th vui HIN
TI ca nhiu tr tru.
Example a budget for the current year

Mt nht
Fad /fd/ (n)
thi
Tn PHT l MT NHT
7
~Pht THI ca nhiu thanh nin
v cng ri ngh.
Example a fad for physical fitness

Truyn cm
Inspire /nspar/ (v)
hng
Con ln N S PHI i a
b ao v s ma, nhng
cui cng dm i nh
8 ~ n s phi
c TRUYN CM
HNG bi mt c ln ang
tm gn .
The actors inspired the kids with their

Example
enthusiasm.
Market /mrkt/ (v) Qung b
Mt thanh nin MC KT
(ct) nh v sinh QUNG
~ Mc kt
9 B cho khu hiu Vit Nam
ni l lm
School meals need to be marketed to children in

Example
the same way as other food.
Persuade /prswed/ (v) Thuyt phc
PH b SO QUY l mn
10 ~ Ph so quy THUYT PHC du khch
nc ngoi n Vit Nam
Example Try to persuade him to come.

Productive /prdktv/ (a) Nng sut
B ti cc PRO v cha
cho mt con VT c b TT
~Pro vt (duck)
11 lu nm trng v cng
tt
NNG SUT ti tn 10
qu/ngy
Example productive workers

Lm hi
Satisfy /stsfa/ (v)
lng
XE p phng TT tn NM
12 ~ Xe tt nm mi cy s/gi, LM
(five) HI LNG bt k tay ua
cng thc 1 no.
Example Nothing satisfies himhe's always complaining.
LESSON 3 : WARRANTIES
Word-
No New word Transcription Meaning
class
c trng, ring
Characteristic /krktrstk/ (a)
bit
CHA i RC nht c
T v s Vietlott trng 90 t
1 ~ Cha rc t rich tr nn GIU c trong
(giu) tch TCH tc iu to nn s
RING BIT ca chi x s
Vit Nam.
Example She spoke with characteristic enthusiasm.
Consequence /knskwens/ (n) Hu qu, kt qu
CON S nu khng mc
~Con s qun QUN ra ng c th dn
2
n HU QU kh lng.
This decision could have serious consequences

Example
for the industry
Cn nhc, xem
Consider /knsdr/ (v)
xt
Khi ln CN nghin, m
3 SIDA ri th cng khng cn
~ Cn sida
XEM XT vic dng chung
kim tim hay khng.
Example We're considering buying a new car.

Cover /kvr/ (v) Bao gm
Bi CA mi thng V i ti
4 ~ Ca v ht BAO GM phong b v
tin lng.
Example $100 should cover your expenses.
Ht hn, ht
Expire /kspar/ (v)
hiu lc
Li CH ca S v l khng
5 PHI ng gm ging mi
~ ch s phi
khi vic dng bo lc khng
cn (ht) HIU LC
Example When does your driving licence expire?

Thng
Frequently /frikwntli/ (adv)
xuyn
Tng MIN PH QUN mng

~ Free (min nh T giy dnh cho nhng
6
ph) Qun t l bn n c ngc phng L
THNG XUYN gh qun.
Buses run frequently between the city and the

Example
airport.
Imply /mpla/ (v) Ng
ng IM lng nhn ngi ta n

bt PH ngon lnh, ti LI
7 ~ Im ph li hiu c NG ca cuc
sng l mnh phi c gng
nhiu hn.
Example His silence seemed to imply agreement.

Promise /prms/ (v,n) Li ha, ha
N tht PRO khi n MT c v

8 PRO mt
nh HA.
Example Promise not to tell anyone! I promise.
Protect /prtekt/ (v) Bo v
Cc chuyn gia tht PRO
khi to ra sn phm
~ PRO tex
9 KOTEK gip BO V ch
(kotex)
em ph n khi nhng ngy
n
Example Our aim is to protect the jobs of our members.
Reputation /repjuten/ (n) Danh ting
ng vi D BU trai ta
km trai TY. Cn thn b
~ d bu ty
mc SNG, c DANH
10 sng
TING m li khng c
ming no.
She soon acquired a reputation as a first-

Example
class cook.
Require /rkwar/ (v) Yu cu
B D yu QUI nh
11 ~ D qui YU CU ti phi n
thanh long b ht.
Example hese pets require a lot of care and attention.

Bin i,
Vary /vri/ (v)
lm khc
Ting VE ku R ro bo
12 ~ Ve r hiu ma xun sp BIN
I sang ma h.
The quality of the students' work varies

Example
considerably.
LESSON 4 : BUSINESS PLANNING
Ch tm,
Address /dres/ (v)
hng n
C gi cm thy tht E thn
v vic d cng c
ngi v RT nhng
1 ~ E rt
ngi yu c vn mc k v
ang mi CH TM xem
xic.
To address the water shortage, more ponds were
Example
built
Avoid /vd/ (v) trnh
! C con VOI ma mt
khng l ang chy n
2 ~ voi
ka, TRNH mau khng
bp rut.
Example They built a wall to avoid soil being washed away.

Demonstrate /demnstret/ (v) Chng minh
con QU ang S song

~Qu (demon) s mt chng TRAI tr p
3 trai CHNG MINH rng mnh
l chun gay
let me demonstrate to you some of the difficulties

Example
we are facing.
Develop /dvelp/ (v) Pht trin
Ti I qua Phm Vn
ng thy ton (ca)VE
4 ~i ve lp LP (i) cng ng vy,
chng t ngh ny vn
ang rt PHT TRIN
Example She developed the company from nothing.
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Evaluate /vljuet/ (v) nh gi
Adam v EVA i gt LA th
b T xung mng, nn
~Eva la t
5 quay ra NH nhau gia
tri ng GI rt.
Our research attempts to evaluate the

Example
effectiveness of the different drugs.
Tp hp, t
Gather /r/ (v)
tp
Cc GH Sn n
GI T TP.
6 ~ Gh gi
Gh: mt thut ng ni ting
c th tm thy trn goole khi
tm km ch Sn.
The whole family gathered together at Ray's

Example
home.
Offer /fr/ (v) a ra ( ngh)
Ti cm thy m P nh n
7 ~ p ph bt PH m m A RA t
trong t lnh.
Example He offered some useful advice

Primary /prameri/ (a) Ch yu, chnh
Ti b PH v phi RI
~Ph ri marry
thip mi m CI ca
8 (ci)
CHNH mnh.
The primary aim of this course is to improve

Example
your spoken English.
17
Risk /rsk/ (n) Ri ro, mo him
Ma ri r RCH nn ti
khng dm S vo ci C
~ Rch s c
9 treo trn mi v s RI RO
st nh cho en ngi.
Smoking can increase the risk of developing
Example
heart disease
Strategy /strtdi/ (n) Chin lc
c S em b TR p th
th cn T tng G n v
~ S tr t g na, kiu ny b cng phi
10
ln CHIN LC kim trai
t thi. .
to develop a strategy for dealing with

Example
unemployment
Strong /str/ (a) Mnh
Trng ng y gi th thi, lc
c S ng ch bn
11 ~S trong
TRONG l MNH m ln
c ngay.
Example a strong leader/government

Substitute /sbsttut/ (v) Thay th
SP c S TI m m b
TT knh ri xung t v
~Sp s ti tt
12 tung, th l phi i THAY
TH ci khc.
Nothing can substitute for the advice your

Example
doctor is able to give you.
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LESSON 5 : CONFERENCES
Word-
class
Accommodate /kmdet/ (v) Cung cp
, ho ra c CAM v M
~ cam m
1 Y u c CUNG CP t
y
Trung Quc.
Example The hotel can accommodate up to 500 guests.

Arrangement /rendmnt/ (n) (s) sp xp
, MA to hng GI th ny
~ rain (ma) th khi a c gu MNG ht
2 gi mng v SP XP lch i chi
Noel.
I'll make arrangements for you to be met at the

Example
airport.
Association /soien/ (n) Hip hi
SU trong rng cy SI Y
~ su si y c con t gic mt SNG ang
3 sng c bo v bi HIP HI bo
tn ng vt qu him.
Do you belong to any professional or trade

Example
associations?
Attend /tend/ (v) Tham d
Khch du lch ng trong LU

4 ~ tent (lu) mi khi THAM D cm tri
qua m.
Example We'd like as many people as possible to attend.
Get in touch /et n tt/ (v) Lin h
Ti GHT a no n nhiu
nh ln (N) v i a lm TC
~ Ght n tc nh v sinh, khin ti phi
5
LIN H ngi n thng
(cng)
I'm trying to get in touch with Jane. Do you have

Example
her number?
Hold /hold/ (v) T chc
Phi thu c trm ngi HU

~ Hu T CHC m ci cho 2
6
con.
It's impossible to hold a conversation with all

Example
this noise.
Location /loken/ (n) a im
Np qu LU sau CY theo
~ Lu cy di v,ti bit mnh b mc
7
sng SNG khi thy A IM c
y vo l mt nh ngh.
Example a honeymoon in a secret location

/ovrkrad
Overcrowded (a) ng nght
d/
Mt ln M V ni n xin tin
i C bc. Ti cm thy RO
rc vui sng v c y ng
~ m v c
8 bn T cn nh ly tin cho
ro t
ti. Hu qu by gi l lc no
nh ti cng NG NGHT
ch n n i tin.
Too many poor people are living in overcrowded
Example
conditions.
Register /redstr/ (v) ng k
Nhp hng Trung Quc v hm R

~ R git m GIT chnh mnh, ta t k vo
9
t T giy NG K mt sut n
ngha trang.
Example to register at a hotel

Select /slekt/ (v) La chn
Nhiu k SI tnh nhy xung H

~ Si lake
10 t vn nh mt LA CHN cui
(h)
cng cho cuc sng ca mnh.
Example He hasn't been selected for the team.

Session /sen/ (n) Bui, phin (hp)
Ti S bn SNG tru trong PHIN

11 ~ S sng
ch sp ti
Example The course is made up of 12 two-hour sessions.

/ tek prt
Take part in (v) Tham gia
n /
Mc qun o lch THCH i PHT

~ Thch qu l hnh nh ti nh nh IN khi
12
Pht in THAM GIA s kin NOEL nm
ngoi.
How many countries took part in the last Olympic

Example
Games?
LESSON 6 : COMPUTERS
Word-
class
Access /kses/ (v) Truy cp
EM gi b ST nh khi ang
~ E(m) st ngi TRUY CP facebook trn
1
mi nh.
The village is easily accessed by public

Example
transport.
Allocate /lket/ (v) Phn b
Ti thy hi E ngi khi L mua

~ E l cy CY qu to PHN B vo
2
my chu hoa nh nh.
They intend to allocate more places to mature

Example
students this year.
Compatible /kmptbl/ (a) Ho hp, tng thch
Qu CM tc,v v con v
~ Cm phe ti 1 PHE nh TI t ng chng
3 b cp B v l do l khng HO
HP chuyn gia nh
The new system will be compatible with existing

Example
equipment.
Delete /dlit/ (v) xo
I nhu c m, ung c LT
4 ~ i lt ru say bt nh m vn nh
XO tin nhn tn gi.
Example Your name has been deleted from the list.
Display /dsple/ (n,v) Trng by
Tr I ng S mng gi
~i s chi ca my tay dn CHI
5 (play) TRNG BY r b mt dm
d ca bn chng.
The exhibition gives local artists an opportunity

Example
to display their work.
Duplicate /duplket/ (v) Nhn i
Mng v khng b P lp,
ti t khao mnh BT PH
~ p ph ly km mt LY c ph ti qun
6 cy ngay gc CY gn nh, ng
hm gi n NHN I v
qu ng khch. au ht rut.
The original experiment cannot be exactly
Example
duplicated.
Fail /fel/ (v) Tht bi
PHU lc ra nhng k
7 ~ Phu THT BI chnh l kh
khn, th thch.
Example I failed in my attempt to persuade her.

Figure out /fjr at/ (v) Tm ra
Tht may mn, Khi ang PHI

xe dc G tng gn b AO,
8 ~ Phi g ao
ti TM RA mt ch tuyt
vi gii quyt ni bun
Example I can't figure out how to do this.
Ignore /nr (v) B qua
Vi con gi, li CH ca n NO
9 ~ ch no ba sng l c th B QUA c
hn ba tra v ti.
Example I made a suggestion but they chose to ignore it.

Search /srt/ (v) Tm kim
Mun n nc ST ngon th phi

10 ~ St ch CH nhn vin i TM
(KIM) nguyn liu v nu.
Example Police searched for clues in the area.

Shut down /t dan/ (v) Tt (ng c)
B thanh ST phang vo c AU
~ St au
11 qu TT ting lun.
The theatre shut down after more than half a

Example
century.
Warn /wrn/ (v) Cnh bo
Tc n b QUN do in git d
12 ~ Qun CNH BO m khng chu
nghe.
Example I tried to warn him, but he wouldn't listen.
LESSON 7: OFFICE TECHNOLOGY
Word-
class
Affordable /frdbl/ (a) C kh nng chi tr
, chic xe FORD ri xung ao

~ (xe) ford b ri B , khng bit con
1
b c KH NNG CHI TR tin
sa khng y.
Example affordable prices/housing

As needed /z nidd/ (adv) Khi cn
Con VT ku nh con NT n
~ (v)t nt t T hi mi KHI (CN) bo
2
khch n nh.
It raises funds for the remaining amount as

Example
needed.
(be) in charge of / ntrd v/ (v) Chu trch nhim
Lm TRONG nh nc m bit
~ In (trong) cch kim CHC th tin y
3 chc (ng)p NGP nh m li khng phi
CHU TRCH NHIM g c.
He is in charge of the sales department at his

Example
company.
Capacity /kpsti/ (n) Nng lc
C PHE no ln th S g T
4 ~ C phe s t NNG LC ca my thng
tiu tt
Example She has an enormous capacity for hard work.
Durable /drbl/ (a) Bn
U cy RI p mt xung
~u r(i) b(n) BN cu chng t ngu lu
5
dt BN.
Painted steel is likely to be less durable than

Example
other kinds.
Initiative /ntv/ (n) Sng kin
ngoi ng, NIc S b

pht hin chc TT li nn
~ ni s tt
6 ny ra SNG KIN ly t
ph vo.
a government initiative to combat

Example
unemployment
(thuc) th cht, vt
Physical /fzkl/ (a)
cht
PHI chic xe cn ZIN (mi

toanh) m vo CT in
v tan tnh m vn kp nhy
7 ~ Phi zi(n) ct
ra, chng t anh y c TH
CHT cc tt v phn x
qu nhanh.
Is there any physical evidence to suggest that

Example
a crime has been committed?
Provider /prvadr/ (n) Nh cung cp
Cc ngh s hi PRO u
ng mt VAI I l
~PRO vai i
8 NH CUNG CP ting
ci cho khn gi.
We are one of the largest providers of

Example
employment in the area.
Recur /rkr/ (v) Tr li (1 vn )
Vung RU mnh qu khin C

bp tay au nhi, phi ngh mt
~ Ru c
9 thi gian mi TR LI bnh
thng.
This theme recurs several times throughout the

Example
book
Reduction /rdkn/ (n) (s) gim bt
RIA ca ng no dm C ti
~ Ri(a) c
10 cm SNG v th thng s
sng
GIM BT rm rp.
Example There has been some reduction in unemployment.

Gi v tr trn nh
Stay on top (of) /ste n tp v/ (v)
(u)
Dm S vo ngi khc gii

11 bn TY l kiu g cng N
~S ty n tt
ngay mt TT vo gia mt v
mt p vo NH U.
Example Please stay on top of the hill until we call you

Stock /stk/ (n) Kho (d tr)
S TC v thy c KHO n
12 ~ S tc
bui tra cn dnh y.
Example That particular model is not currently in stock.
LESSON 8: OFFICE PROCEDURES
Word-
class
Appreciate priiet/ (v) nh gi cao
Ci APP ny R v bn S
~ App (ng
(nhiu) th bo sao chng N
dng) r s n
1 c nhiu sao NH GI
(ate)
CAO ca ngi mua.
His talents are not fully appreciated in that

Example
company.
(Be) exposed (to) /kspozd/ (v) Tip xc (vi)
Sng c CH chng phi S

bn BU xu ni xu d cho
~ch s (b)u
2 c phi TIP XC vi
hng ngi.
The country became highly exposed to the

Example
vagaries of international markets
Bring in /br n/ (v) Mang n
Cy hoa nhi cnh B ao rung

~b ring trong
3 RINH TRONG gi MANG
(in)
N hng thm ngo ngt.
Example We need to bring in a lot more new business.

Thng thng, bnh
Casual /kul/ (a)
thng
Vch K trng GIA ng

4
~ k gia BNH THNG chnh l di
phn cch.
Example family parties and other casual occasions
Code /kod/ (n) m
Vit 1 CU lnh l phi M

5 ~ cu
ho lun khng b l.
Example Tap your code number into the machine.

Glimpse /lmps/ (n) Nhn lt qua
p u vo G tng khi
6 ~ G lim mt ang LIM dim NHN mt
em hotgirl LT QUA
Example He caught a glimpse of her in the crowd.

Made of /med v / (v) To nn t
~ My MY bay NGP tri c

7
(ng)p TO NN T khng kh m.
Example Made of wood

Out of /at v / (a) Ra khi
Mua O H Ni d T, ch
8 ~ o t cn bc RA KHI ca n
ch l c ngay.
Example to jump out of bed
Outdated /atdetd/ (a) Li thi
Mt AO ph Y TIT
(mu) ln cho thy LI
9 ~ao y tit
lm mt THI ca nhng
ngi st sinh.
Example These figures are now outdated.

Practice /prkts/ (n) Thc hnh, luyn tp
Bi t B ra nht RC
TT gia h l mt cch
10 ~b rc tt LUYN TP sc kho rt
tt li gp phn lm sch
mi trng
Example guidelines for good practice

Reinforce /rinfrs/ (v) Cng c, tng cng
R R thng tin TRONG
ni b ra ngoi l iu rt
~ R trong (in)
nguy him, nn phi thu
11 lc lng
thm LC LNG c
(force)
nhim TNG CNG
bo mt.
Example The experience reinforced my sense of loss.
Bng li ni, bng
Verbal /vrbl/ (a)
ming
V v B ang chi nhau

12 ~v b
BNG MING
The job applicant must have good verbal

Example
skills.
LESSON 9: ELECTRONICS
Disk /dsk/ (n) a
I n trm S b CH pht hin

~i s ch
1 nn phi chun b mt A thc n
[(k)c h]
lm mi nh
Example Red blood cells are roughly the shape of a disk.

Facilitate /fsltet/ (v) To iu kin
FA m cn S din khoe l phi

LI tn sang TY TO IU
~ FA s li ty
2 KIN cho nhng a con trai khc
c c hi kim ngi yu.
The new trade agreement should facilitate more rapid

Example
economic growth.
Mng li, h
Network /netwrk/ (n)
thng
Mang INTERNET gip cho mi

~internet +
3 ngi kt ni vi nhau LM VIC,
work ( lm
to thnh nhng MNG LI
vic)
thng tin dy c.
Example a network of veins

S ph bin, ni
Popularity /ppjulrti/ (n)
ting
Ch cn B ri BU vo ku LA rn
4 ~b bu la r t R l c ngay hng T ng t
ngi NI TING
Her novels have gained in popularity over recent

Example
years.
Process /prses/ (n) Qu trnh
Tro B tng chy RA

ng th b ST nh en
~(p)b ra st
5 thui, c QU TRNH din ra
ch trong chp mt.
to begin the difficult process of reforming the

Example
education system
Replace /rples/ (v) Thay th
Chung in thoi REO mi

~ Re(o) ni lc mi NI d khng c ai
6 (place) gi n, chc n lc phi
THAY TH ci mi ri.
The new design will eventually replace all

Example
existing models.
Revolution /revlun/ (n) Cuc cch mng
Anh chng REO ln sung

sng v V lm bin i
~Reo v l
7 L ch nh mc SNG
sng
nh tru, qu l mt CUC
CCH MNG v sinh hc.
Example to start a revolution

Sharp /rp/ (a) Sc bn
SP nn ph y con dao
8 ~sp
SC BN.
Example a sharp bend in the road
Skills /skl/ (n) K nng
Ti S n KINH ngi v my
9 ~s kinh bn khng b c K NNG
git gi v cng iu luyn.
Example The job requires skill and an eye for detail.

Software /sftwer/ (n) Phn mm
~Bnh XP mua U m
~xp u
10 PHN kem bn tron MM v
(where)
ngon vy.
Example Will the software run on my machine?

Storage /strd/ (n) S tch tr, kho
Ti S ci qut TO ang ku
RT ln tng hi, c v n
11 ~s to rt
TCH TR rt nhiu nng
lng.
Example There's a lot of storage space in the loft.

Technical /teknkl/ (a) (thuc) k thut
i c TC nc ln u i
~ tc nico dy, NICO c K THUT qu
12
iu luyn.
We offer free technical support for those buying

Example
our software.
LESSON 10: CORRESPONDENCE
Word-
class
Assemble /sembl/ (v) Lp rp
, m XEM B ang LP
1 ~ xem b RP ng nc iu ngh
cha ka.
Example The shelves are easy to assemble.

Beforehand /bfrhnd/ (adv) Trc
ng BI quan v bi kim tra

~bi bn (four) t BN im, v BN TAY
2
bn tay (hand) ta vn nm trn tng lai pha
TRC m.
Example I wish we'd known about it beforehand.

Complicated /kmplketd/ (a) Phc tp
Ung nc CAM n bt PH
ri thm LY nc tri CY.
~Cam ph ly T ngi ra v no nhng
3
cy T bng mm ci v ngh ra
c gii php cho mt vn
PHC TP.
Example The instructions look very complicated.
Ngi chuyn pht
Courier /krir/ (n)
nhanh
Thng CU b R mu u,
4 cn c NGI CHUYN
~cu r
NHANH n bnh vin khng
nguy him tnh mng.
Example We sent the documents by courier.
Express /kspres/ (a) Nhanh, ho tc
Li CH ca BP bng hng
~ch bp
5 ngy l gim m NHANH
(press)
chng.
Example express delivery services

Fold /fold/ (v) Gp
PHU thut GP khng mt

6 ~ phu
mu cht gi.
Example He folded the map up and put it in his pocket.

Layout /leat/ (n) Bn mu, b tr
Ch cn LY mt chic O
c x ra l c th B TR
~Ly o
7 thnh nhiu kiu trang phc
mi l v phong cch.
There is no single correct layout for business

Example
letters.
Mention /menn/ (v) cp
L N NG, ai cng s b
mc SNG nn lun
~n ng
8 CP vi v v h qu ca
(men) sng
vic nu b pht hin ngoi
tnh.
Example Nobody mentioned anything to me about it.
Petition /ptn/ (n) S thnh cu, kin ngh
~B ti Bi B vo TI v SNG b l nghi
9
sng l THNH CU lm ba yu.
Example a petition against experiments on animals

Proof /pruf/ (v) Bng chng
Ngi ta tm thy trn B tng tro

~B mi ln MI NH c du vn tay dng
10
nh (roof) lm BNG CHNG buc ti k
st nhn.
Example Keep the receipt as proof of purchase.

/redstrd
Registered (a) ng k
/
Ch v l mua R m ch nhn
GIT cht ngi y T v dm c
11 ~R git t
gan ni di NG K tem
chng hng gi ca b cng an.
Send this package by registered mail and insure it

Example
for $500
Revise /rvaz/ (v) Xem li, duyt li
Nc b R ra khi ci VI, cn
~R vi
12 XEM LI c thng l no khng.
I can see I will have to revise my opinions of his

Example
abilities now.
LESSON 11: JOB ADVERTISING AND RECRUITING
Wor
No New word Transcription d- Meaning
class
abundant bndnt/ (a) Nhiu, phong ph
Con trai m BN th
1 ~ bn ng NG mong c NHIU gi
theo nh.
Example We have abundant evidence to prove his guilt.

accomplishment /kmplmnt/ (n) Thnh qu, thnh tu
y khi bit CAM trng
ngoi B ao vt ra c LT
~ cam b lt s nc, ti va S b trm va
2 mng MNG v l mt THNH
TU trong nhn ging cy
trng
The series of paintings is quite an
Example
accomplishment.
Bring together /br ter/ (v) Tp hp
B rung, cc c gi mun
~B rnh t RNH trai T tru GHO
3 gho gi hng GI thng phi TP
HP thnh cc nhm nh.
Our goal this year is to bring together the most

Example
creative group we can find.
Candidate knddet/ (n) Ngi ng c, th sinh
thi KN nh trng I khp

lng l phong tc ni Y
~ kn i y
4 dnh cho cc TH SINH
i hc.
There were a large number of candidates for the

Example
job.
Come up with /km p w/ (v) Pht hin ra
B l bn CM tc P
c st QUT vo u, ti
5 ~ cm p qut
mi PHT HIN RA
ton mt l bn u cng.
Example I couldn't come up with any ideas.

Commensurate /kmenrt/ (v) Cng (vi)
My tn CM bt ht
bn ma MEN (say ru)
ri m vn thy S my
~ cm men s
mnh snh RT ra
6 rt
ng CNG vi my
bi nn bc mi kinh
khng.
Salary will be commensurate with
Example
experience
Match /mt/ (n) (ci) hp nhau
2 c y n mc u MT
7 ~ Mt m nn c v HP
NHAU.
Example these two kinds of cloth are a good match

Profile /profal/ (n) H s
Dn PRO i tm vic
8 ~PRO phi l u PHI c H S
p lung linh.
Example a picture of the president in profile
Qualification /kwlfken/ (n) Phm cht, nng lc
N QU L lm khi PHI
thng xe my vo gc CY
~ Qu l phi cy n ni SNG u ch
9
sng chng t mnh cng c
PHM CHT ca mt anh
hng ho hn.
Example He left school with no formal qualifications
Recruit /rkrut/ (v) Tuyn
Ton thn R mu, phi

~R c rt gi C trng xin RT lui
10
TUYN thm ngi.
They recruited several new members to the

Example
club
Submit /sbmt/ (v) Np
SP c n MT th li
~ Sp mt
11 phi NP tin.
Completed projects must be submitted by 10

Example
March.
Time-consuming /tamknsum (a) Tn thi gian
Lng THAM ln CN
th vi cu XU nnh thi l
~ tham cn xu
ht thanh MINH, TN
12 minh
THI GIAN gii thch lm
g.
Monitoring visits at remote projects sites are

Example
time-consuming
LESSON 12: APPLYING AND INTERVIEWING
Word-
class
Ability /blti/ (n) Nng lc, t cht
cng ty B mi ngi L i
~ b l ti khin n cm thy t TI v
1
NNG LC ca mnh.
The system has the ability to run more than one

Example
program at the same time
Apply /pla/ (v) Xin vo
Mt i ang sung sng m P

2 ~p b li ti B ao th LI b ng n XIN
i VO ph m.
Example He has applied to join the army.

Qu trnh hc hnh, kinh
Background /bkrand/ (n)
nghim
Thng BCH tro qua G tng

ri vt RO nhanh nh chp v
3 ~ Bch g ro
n c KINH NGHIM n trm
nhiu nm ri.
The job would suit someone with a business

Example
background.
(Be) ready (for) /bi redi fr/ (a) Sn sng
REO to ln I th hin tinh

~Reo i
4 thn SN SNG chin u no
The employer wasnt ready for the applicants

Example
questions.
Call in /kl n/ (v) Yu cu
My tn du CN bt trm
con N v YU CU a
~ Cn n
5 100 triu mi c chuc
li.
The human resources manager called in all

Example
the qualified applicants for a second interview
Confidence /knfdns/ (n) S t tin
Thng CON b PHI c u

v tng, mt N thi c
~con phi n
6 ra nhng vn rt T TIN l
mnh cn khn chn.
The players all have confidence in their

Example
manager.
Constantly /knstntli/ adv Lin tc
My thng ot CON d S
b TN no n vn L lm
7 ~con s tn ly
LIN TC tru gho gi
qua ng.
Example Fashion is constantly changing.

Expert /eksprt/ (n) Chuyn gia
C cm ca ti v vic quay
cp khng bao gi gim
8 ~ c bt
BT vi ti l mt
CHUYN GIA v gio dc.
Example an expert on modern literature
Follow up /flo p/ (v) Theo sau
~Ph lu Mn PH nu LU l ngon
9 p nht, cn m P THEO SAU.
Always follow up an interview with a thank-

Example
you note.
Hesitate /heztet/ (v) Lng l
Ma H c I chi bn
10 ~ H i ty TY m cn LNG L g
na.
Example He seemed to hesitate a second.

Present /przent/ (v) Gii thiu
Ngy no n cng ra B sng

d rn R v rt nhng vn
~ B r rn quyt tm RN luyn kh nng
11
GII THIU bn thn sao cho
tht cun ht.
The sword was presented by the family to the

Example
museum.
Weakness /wikns/ (n) S yu ui
HUCH c ci ch vo mt
~ huch nt bt NT n th ch th hin s
12
YU UI thi.
He thought that crying was a sign of

Example
weakness.
LESSON 13: HIRING AND TRAINING
conduct /kndkt/ (v) Thc hin
CON VT ang THC

~ con vt (duck) HIN mn ngoy mng
1
cnh b ao.
They conducted a vigorous campaign for a

Example
shorter working week.
Generate /denret/ (v) To ra
GH qua nh i N
ro RIT vo mng 1
2 ~ gh n rit
tt TO RA xui xo c
nm.
Example We need someone to generate new ideas.

Hire /har/ (v) thu
HAI thng cng mt

3 ~Hai
nh THU
Example She was hired three years ago.

Keep up with /kip p w/ (v) Bt kp, theo kp
Ti KP P c mt
r QUT ln u thng
4 ~Kp p qut
trm khi va mi BT
KP c n.
Example Keep up with rapid changes in technology
Look up to /lk p tu/ (v) Ngng m
Anh y dng sng LC bn

trng con chim trong khi vn
Lc p t ang P mt vo T khin
5
bao ngi phi NGNG
M.
Staff members looked up to the director because

Example
he had earned their respect over the years.
Mentor /mentr/ (n) Ngi c vn
Trong lc ngi ton MEN

ru, ti l k vo T giy
~men t
6 lm NGI C VN tnh
cm cho ngi tnh ca v.
She was a friend and mentor to many young

Example
actors.
On track /n trk/ ng hng
C AN tm m i d mi
ngi c TRCH bn th no
~ an trch
7 th ch cn i NG
HNG l s ti ch.
If we stay on track, the meeting should be

Example
finished at 9:30
Reject /rdekt/ (v) T chi
V mng ang b R mu do
RCH ch bm silicon ,
~ r rch Ngc Trinh T CHI lm
8
ngi mu cho nhn hiu
lt Triumph.
The prime minister rejected any idea of

Example
reforming the system
Set up /set p/ (v) Thit lp
S g b ST nh trng khi
ang P trng, ti THIT
9 ~ st p
LP mt ct thu li ngay cnh
chung g.
Example I've set up a meeting for Friday.

Success /skses/ (n) Thnh cng
ng S b ngi khc soi XT

10 ~ s xt th bn mi c th THNH
CNG c.
Example What's the secret of your success?

Training /tren/ (n) o to
m bo an ton TRN tu,

~ trn ninh i an NINH cn c O
11
TO bi bn.
Few candidates had received any training in

Example
management.
Update /pdet/ (v) Nng cp
P c ng phn Y trn mt
12 ~p y NNG CP v p hin ti
th qu l kh.
Example It's about time we updated our software.
LESSON 14: SALARIES AND BENEFITS
basis /bess/ (n) Nn tng
C BY ch ci khng con no
1 ~ by m (sick) b M l NN TNG tt cho
vic sinh con kho mnh sau ny.
Example She was chosen for the job on the basis of her qualifications.
(Be) aware (of) /bi wer v/ (a) Nhn thc
D U th cng phi NHN

~ u (where) THC c tm quan trng ca
2
vic i v sinh ng lc kp thi.
I don't think people are really aware of just how much it

Example
costs.
Benefits /benfts/ (n) Phc li
Bn B vi nhau m v N tin
m l PHT thuc su vo mm
3 ~ b n pht
th PHC cng khng c m
LI cng chng c g.
Example You may be eligible to receive benefits.

Compensate /kmpenset/ (v) Bi thng
Vic CM BT BI vo my
4 ~ cm bt bi (pen) sy SY khin n b hng s khng
c BI THNG
Example Nothing can compensate for the loss of a loved one.
Delicate /delkt/ (a) Tinh xo
D con khi LI d v b
giu CT m khng nao nng g
~ li ct
5 th phi ni c y l con ngi
qu TINH vi XO quyt
The eye is one of the most delicate organs of the

Example
body.
Eligible /eldbl/ (a) t cch
EM y LIN tc GI B mnh
l ngi T CCH lm
~ Em lin gi b
6 ng vin nhng k thc li l
ngi li bing, di tr.
Only those over 70 are eligible for the special

Example
payment.
Flexible /fleksbl/ (a) Linh hot
n PH vi rau x LCH
c S ch km vi mt B
~ ph lch s b
7 lng g luc gip cho c th tr
ln v cng LINH HOT.
Our plans need to be flexible enough to cater for the

Example
needs of everyone.
Negotiate /noiet/ (v) m phn
Nn N mi GU mi cho php
S din mt t vi bn b khi ra
8 ~N gu s y ng Y ch, bnh thng
mun M PHN cng khng
c lun.
Example The government will not negotiate with terrorists.
Raise /rez/ (n) Tng lng
ng c RY la mi chuyn khi
9 Ry no th c TNG LNG
na, nhc u lm.
Example If I asked my boss for a raise hed fire me.

Retire /rtar/ (v) Ngh hu
Ti nghe thy mi ngi R TAI

nhau cng ty l sp sp NGH
~R tai
10 HU sm nh nu cm cho
v.
He is retiring next year after 30 years with the

Example
company.
Vested /vestd/ (a) Thuc quyn s hu
Cng ty cng ch v VT
c mt vi khch hng l TT
~ Vt tt lun v sn phm i n cp, u
11
c THUC QUYN S HU
ca h u.
The company has a vested interest in the happiness

Example
of its employees.
Wage /wed/ (n) Tin lng
Nhn vin QUY qu tng bng

12 ~Quy gi hng GI lin v TIN
LNG sp c tng gp i.
Example Wages are paid on Fridays.
LESSON 15: PROMOTIONS, PENSIONS, AND AWARDS
Achieve /tiv/ (v) t c
qu ngoi, b CH ca V
1 ~ ch v ti T C thnh
tch ngi nhiu nht thn.
Example He had finally achieved success.

Contribute /kntrbjut/ (v) ng gp
CON l ngi c TRI thc

nn ng bao gi r BU
2 ~Con tri bu
ngi khc m hy lm vic
tt NG GP cho x hi.
Example We contributed 5000 to the earthquake fund.

Dedication /dedken/ (n) S cng hin
Nhng ngi him mun c
th c sau khi I CY
ghp phi thai v cng
3 ~ i cy sung
SUNG sng v bit n S
CNG HIN khng mt
mi ca cc nh khoa hc.
Example I really admire Gina for her dedication to her family.
Look forward to /lk frwrd tu/ (v) Mong i
Hn LC tung ni cha
PHO tng mi c khai
4 ~ lc pho qut t QUT c ct k trong T
st v MONG I s tm
c kho bu.
Example I'm looking forward to the weekend.
Looked to /lkt tu/ (v) Trng ch
n LC phi ngi T ri
~ Lc t th ng TRNG CH s lm
5
nn vic ln.
The workers always looked to him to settle their

Example
disagreements.
Loyal /ll/ (a) Trung thnh
Con ch d b m n mc
LI c bng ra ngoi vn
~ li
6 TRUNG THNH bo v ch
khi bn st nhn.
She has always remained loyal to her political

Example
principles.
Merit /mert/ (n) Gi tr
M ti tc gin RT ln lin
hi v b ri mt ci ng h
~ m rt
7 Rolex v cng GI TR khi i
ch.
He was awarded a certificate of merit for his

Example
piano playing.
Obvious /bvis/ (a) R rng
Huyt P tng cao V n qu

nhiu T th R RNG phi
~ p v t
8 ung nhiu nc cho gim bt
thi.
It was obvious to everyone that the child had been

Example
badly treated.
Productive /prdktv/ (a) C hiu qu
Bc s tht PRO khi cha cho con

VT b TT c trng v tc
~ PRO vt tt
9 dng ca thuc vn C HIU
QU lu di.
The aim was to maximize the machines productive

Example
capacity.
Promote /prmot/ (v) y mnh
Cc chuyn gia (PRO) phi to ra

sn phm MU chun trc khi
~ PRO mu
10 Y MNH vic sn xut hng
lot.
a campaign to promote awareness of environmental

Example
issues
Recognition /reknn/ (n) S cng nhn
ng bao gi bn R C th
~ R c n kim tin hay nn N nhng tn
11
sng SNG s ban n c c S
CNG NHN ca x hi.
Example She gained only minimal recognition for her work.

Value /vlju/ (n) Gi tr
Gi V i tm du LIU cc t
~ v liu v GI TR ca n vi sc kho
12
l cc ln.
The winner will receive a prize to the value of

Example
1000.
LESSON 16: SHOPPING
Word-
class
S mc c, mn hi, c
bargain /brn/ n
hi tt (bun bn)
B bn tht GN nh, c i mua l

1 ~ b gn
phi MC C mi khng b t.
We were thrilled with the bargains at the clothing

Example
sale
bear /ber/ v Chu, chu ng
Con cn B th nh thi, ng ra
2 ~ B ngoi nhiu v sc CHU NG
cn km lm.
If you can bear with me, Id like to stop in one more

Example
store
behavior /bhevjr/ n thi , hnh vi, tp tnh
ng so B xem ai HAY hn V
3 ~ b hay v tt xu phi THI ch
khng phi l kin thc
Annu is conducting a survey on whether consumer

Example
behavior differs between men and women.
checkout /tekat/ n Quy thu tin, s thanh ton
Phi KIM TRA tht k ci O

~ kim tra
4 trc khi mang ra QUY THANH
(check) o
TON.
Get in the checkout now, Ill join you with the last
Example
items.
Word-
class
comfort /kmfrt/ n Tin nghi, d chu, nhn h
Ti rt CM tc chng do PHT l i
5 ~ cm pht
vic mua nh mi TIN NGHI.
I like to dress for comfort if Im spending the day

Example
shopping
Expand /kspnd/ v M rng, tri ra
Li CH ca cy X BENG t vic
6 ~ ch x beng xc t c M RNG ra thnh
dng c p chut khi cn.
The new manager has significantly expanded the stores

Example
inventory
Explore /ksplr/ v Thm d, thm him, kho st
Li CH S s ca vic i ra B bin
7 ~ ch s b l nht chai L l THM D xem c
ai ri tin khng
The collector likes to explore antique shops looking for

Example
bargains
item /atm/ n Mn, mt hng
~ AI l ngi TM p MN n ny
8 ~ ai tm
m ngon qu vy tri.
Example Do you think I can get all the items into one bag?
Word-
class
Mandatory /mndtri/ Adj C tnh bt buc
chng t bn chun MEN th

~ Men to
9 c my cy TO RA ng
ra
kia l iu mt iu BT BUC
There is a mandatory limit of nine items for use of this

Example
checkout line.
Merchandise /mrtndas/ n Hng ho
C rng M th kia th c
~ M chng CHNG phi dng xe c I mi
10 i c th ch c ht ng HNG
HO ny v bn.
I am very impressed with the selection of merchandise

Example
at this store
Strict /strkt/ Adj Nghim khc, cht ch
S b bn nghin CHCH kim tim

vo ngi, ti v cng NGHIM
~ s chch
11 KHC, khng bao gi cho php
mnh i ra ng ban m.
There is a strict limit of four items per person that can

Example
be taken into the changing room
Xu hng, chiu hng,

Trend /trend/ n
khuynh hng
Ngi dn CHEN ln nhau i bi

12 ~ chen u nm vn ang c CHIU
HNG tng mnh.
The clothing store tries to stay on top of all the new

Example
trends
LESSON 17: ORDERING SUPPLIES
diverse /davrs/ Adj a dng
Nhn dp sinh nht, ti chiu I

1 ~ i v V n tic vi rt nhiu mn A
DNG.
The Office Supply Warehouse offers a diverse range

Example
of office supplies
t chc kinh doanh, hng,
Enterprise /entrpraz/ n
cng ty
NHP vo ci my nm cnh B
~ nhp (enter)
2 tng DI s ghi di sn phm s
b di
bit n ca CNG TY no sn xut.
The new enterprise quickly established an account

Example
with the office supply store
Essential /senl/ Adj Cn thit, thit yu
Con ch ngay ti m SEN do

ung nhm thuc X, vic CN
3 ~ sen x
THIT l phi iu tr ngay nu
khng mun cht v mt nc.
Having Ann on this team is essential if we are to win

Example
the contract
everyday /evride/ Adj Hng ngy, thng thng
My a V c rn R ku la
4 ~ v r y Y trn Facebook l chuyn
HNG NGY vn din ra.
This everyday routine of having to check inventory is

Example
boring
Word-
class
Function /fkn/ v Thc hin chc nng
Ngc PHNG nh bc tng th lun

SNG sng trng tn vi thi gian,
5 ~ phng sng v vn lun c th THC HIN y
CHC NNG ca mt ngi con
gi.
Example She functioned as the director while Mr. Gibbs was away
Maintain /menten/ v Gi gn, duy tr; bo v
V rt qu MN nn ti ly TN
6 ~ mn tn
ch BO V t cho con ch nh.
Trying to maintain two different stockrooms is too much

Example
work
t c, ginh c, thu
Obtain /bten/ v
c, nhn c
Kt HP TN ca nhiu nguyn t
7 ~ hp tn ho hc s gip ta THU C tn ca
mt cht mi.
Example The employee obtained the report from her supervisor
Prerequisite /prirekwzt/ n tin quyt, cn trc ht
TRC khi c bn hng Trung

Quc gi R QU, ti phi ri
~ trc (pre) r
8 RT chy vy v iu kin TIN
qu rt
QUYT l phi c s ng ca
cng an.
One of the prerequisites for this job is competence in
Example
bookkeeping
Word-
class
Cht lng, phm cht,
Quality /kwlti/ n
tnh cht
Ci nhau m ni QU LI mt T
9 ~ qu li t l b nh gi PHM CHT ti
ngay.
The quality of their clothes has fallen ever since they

Example
started using cheaper fabrics to make them
smooth /smu/ Adj Nh nhng, du dng
C S s ri MT mt l lun
10 ~ s mt c si ch qua l kim mt cch
NH NHNG ngay.
Her smooth manner won her the appreciation of the

Example
manager but not her colleagues
Source /srs/ n ngun gc, cn nguyn
Mt s ngi lm lng l do cn
11 ~ st ST li mt phn NGUN GC
t kh cha tin ho ht.
Example I cant tell you the source of this information
Stationery /steneri/ n dng vn phng
S TAY vo SNG con t gic

nn b n m, d N kp nhng
~ s tay sng
12 vn b R mu au qu nn khng
n r
th cm c bt k DNG
no trong VN PHNG c
We do not have enough stationery, so please order
Example
some more.
LESSON 18: SHIPPING
Word-
class
Accurate /kjrt/ Adj ng n, chnh xc
my, nghe tin thng Cng euro

KU b RT mt vin kim
1 ~ ku rt
cng khi ang i v sinh c
CHNH XC khng?
He counted the boxes three times to ensure his that

Example
figure was accurate
Hng vn ti, Ngi
Carrier /krir/ n
hoc vt ch ci g
Mun i K xe v H Ni th
ng RA ng trn cao tc l
2 ~ k ra
kiu g cng c nhiu HNG xe
VN TI chy qua lin tc.
Mr. Lau favorite carrier in order to get a price

Example
savings on deliveries out of state
Catalog(ue) /ktl/ n danh mc
Vic K bng trong excel gip

3 ~ k t lc T d dng LC c DANH
MC hng ho.
Ellen cataloged the complaints according to

Example
severity
Thi hnh, thc hin, lm
Fulfill /flfl/ v
y
Cm gic PHUN du vo la tht

4 ~ phun phiu l PHIU khi THC HIN bui
ti.
The engineers fulfilled a clients request for larger

Example
display screens
Word-
class
integral /ntrl/ Adj Cn thit, khng th thiu
IN s in thoi ca cng TY ln G
5 ~ In ty g ri tng RI ng khung li cho chc l
vic lm CN THIT.
Good customer relations is an integral to reliable

Example
shipping of orders
inventory /nvntri/ n hng tn tr, bn kim k
Con ln N c VN en rt TO ng
6 ~ n vn to ra RA chung kia l HNG TN
TR cha bn c
The store closes one day a year so that the staff can take
Example
inventory of the stockroom
Minimize /mnmaz/ v Thu gim, ti thiu ha
Chic my nghe nhc MINI ny ngy

7 ~ Mini mai MAI i mua gi rt r v c TI
THIU HO rt nhiu chc nng .
To keep the customers happy and to minimize the effect

Example
of the carrier strike, we shipped orders directly to them
On hand /n/ /hnd/ Adj C sn, c trong kho
Ti rt AN tm mi khi ln cn HEN
8 ~ an hen suyn v lun C SN thuc bn
mnh.
We had too much stock on hand, se we had a summer

Example
sale
Word-
class
Remember /rmembr/ v Nh; nh li
Tri tim R mu v yu MM BI
9 ~ r mm bi
ni NH ngi yu.
I remembered the delivery clerks name as soon as I

Example
got off the phone
Ship /p/ v Chuyn ch, vn chuyn;
Chic qun SP hng hiu c

10 ~ sp VN CHUYN t M v Vit
Nam.
Example Eva shipped the package carefully
Sufficient /sfnt/ Adj ; thch ng
S PH tin i khm vt nht

11 ~ s ph sng SNG mng, ti phi chu
hu qu v n b nhim trng.
The postage on that box is not sufficient to get it to its

Example
destination
Supply /spla/ v Cung cp, p ng
S phi ra B v khng tr
c tin LI vay, ti phi
12 ~ s b li
P NG mi i hi ca my
tn ch n.
Gerald supplied the shipping staff with enough labels

Example
to last a year
LESSON 19: INVOICES
Transcriptio Word-
No New word Meaning
n class
Tin phi tr, gi tin, tin
Charge /trd/ n,v
cng, tin th lao
CHA phi i lm nhiu GI mi ngy

1 ~ cha gi nhng TIN CNG rt thp v ch l
vic chn tay.
The extra charge for gift wrapping your purchase will

Example
appear on your invoice
Compile /kmpal/ v Bin son, lp
Ba CM mun ngon PHI do chnh

2 ~ cm phi m BIN SON thc n v nu mi
c.
I have compiled a list of the most popular items in our

Example
sales catalog
Customer /kstmr/ n Khch hng
Mun CT gim cht lng m TM

nh hng vn tt th ng M,
3 ~ ct tm m
KHCH HNG by gi thng minh
lm
Lets make sure all invoices sent to customers are kept

Example
in alphabetical order
S bt gi tin, s chit
Discount /dskant/ n,v
khu, gim gi
Di T np chai bia hay c ch

4 ~ t co CO xem c c trng m GIM
GI mua chai mi.
We are offering a 10 percent discount to all new

Example
customers
Transcriptio Word-
No New word Meaning
n class
C nng sut cao, c hiu sut
Efficient /fnt/ adj
cao, hiu qu
ng mnh tr m PH phm sc
kho lm thu m, sau ny li SNG
5 ~ ph sng st nhn ra iu quan trng l lm vic
c HIU QU ch khng phi nh
tru b.
Example Electronic invoicing has helped us to be efficient
Estimate /estmt/ v,n nh gi; c lng
Con trai m HT mt T MT th
6 ~ ht t mt sc qu yu, d p trai th con gi
cng khng NH GI cao u.
We estimated our losses this year at about five thousand

Example
dollars
impose /mpz/ v nh (thu...); bt chu
ng IM lng mi khi BU c cn s
7 ~ im bu lp, nu khng mun b BT phi
CHU qun l bi ngi khng ra g.
The company will impose a surcharge for any items

Example
returned
Mistake /mstek/ n sai lm, li lm
C ngh tri ti MT th khng S mc

~ mt s
8 qun o li thi lch THCH ra ng
thch
l mt SAI LM ln ca nhiu ch em.
I made a mistake in adding up your bill and we

Example
overcharged you twenty dollars
Word-
class
Order /rdr/ n,v t, gi (mn), yu cu
HOC l I tri tnh ma th i

9 ~ hoc (or) i n, khng th gi in GI MN
ngi ta mang n tn nh cho.
Example The customer placed an order for ten new chairs
Prompt /prmpt/ adj,n Nhc, gi , thc gic
Thy trn B vai trn ca c gi c

10 ~ b rm con su RM m ti khng dm
NHC v s hiu nhm l d xm.
Example I want a prompt reply to my letter of complaint
Rectify /rektfa/ v Sa li
Chng may RC mt T mui than

ln ci o, ti PHI mt c ngy
11 ~ rc t phi
tm cch SA LI ch b chy
en.
He rectified the problem by giving the customer

Example
credit for the unused items that she returned
iu khon, iu kin
Terms /trmz/ n
ngh
Tht l kinh TM khi c my

12 ~ tm IU KHON trong hp ng
mua bn tr con.
The terms of payment were clearly listed at the

Example
bottom of the invoice
LESSON 20: INVENTORY
Word-
class
Sa li cho ng, iu
adjust /dst/ v
chnh
y khi mc o GIP phi IU

1 ~ gip CHNH nhit nu khng s cht
nng.
Adil adjusted the quantity of products listed in the

Example
computer to match the quantity found in the stockroom
Automatic /tmtk/ Adj T ng
Chic T ca M thng TT
2 ~ t m tt
hon ton c li T NG
The automatic foot massager was so popular, we

Example
couldnt keep it in stock
Quyt nh; ct yu, ch
Crucial /krul/ Adj
yu
Thch nh C th R my a ra
3 ~ c r s ngi ngay ca S lm vi vn
QUYT NH xem ai hn ai.
Inventory is a crucial process and must be taken

Example
seriously by all staff
S khc nhau, s khng nht
Discrepancy /dskrepnsi/ n
qun, s khng thng nht
KHNG c C g phi REO tong

~ khng (dis) ln khi bn mnh dm phi PHN v
4
c reo phn s S din l S KHC NHAU gia
bn tt v bn xu.
The discrepancy between the two counts was easily

Example
explained
Word-
class
Disturb /dstrb/ v lm no ng; quy ry
I ra ngoi th ng S h lc
ng ang TP np khng l b
5 ~ i s tp
QUY RY bi my tn trm vt
.
I hope Im not disturbing you, but I need to ask you to

Example
move so I can record the products behind you
Trch nhim php l, ngha
Liability /lablti/ n
v php l
B kt LI B do tuyt L th
cng TY du lch phi c TRCH
6 ~ li b l ty
NHIM PHP L vi tng du
khch.
The stores insured liability protects against theft and

Example
damaged inventory
Phn chiu; phn x, phn
Reflect /rflekt/ v
hi
Mn bn RIU trn PH n vi x
7 ~ riu ph lch LCH c khch hng PHN
HI rt tt.
Its very important that the quantity on the printout

Example
reflects the number of items on the shelf
Run /rn/ v chy, vn hnh, hot ng
Ti nhn thy con RN khi ang

8 ~ rn
CHY ngoi ng.
As long as the computer is running, you can keep adding

Example
new data
Word-
class
Scan /skn/ v Qut qua, xem qua
ng S, hy CAN m ln mi
~ s can khi XEM QUA nhng hnh nh
9
m mu trn tivi v chin tranh.
Jasmine quickly scanned the list to see if any

Example
information was missing
Subtract /sbtrkt/ v Tr, ct gim
Ti SP v hu nn TRCH
~ sp trch
10 nhim cng ang CT GIM dn.
Once you ring up an item, the computer automatically

Example
subtracts it from the inventory log
Chn ngt, bun t, nht
Tedious /tidis/ Adj
nho
T na li phi I lm tip my
~ t i t cng vic d T v cng BUN
11
T.
This may be tedious work but you will be glad the

Example inventory is accurate when you hit the busy holiday
sales season
Verify /verfa/ v Thm tra, kim li, xc minh
V ca bn c RA b ct nn
12 ~ v ra phi PHI KIM LI xem dng
cha.
I cant verify the accuracy of these numbers, since I was

Example
not present for inventory weekend
LESSON 21: BANKING
Word-
class
Nhn, chp nhn, chp
Accept /ksept/ v
thun
1 , SP CHP THUN tng

~ sp
lng cho em ri ?
The receptionist accepted the package from the

Example
courier.
Balance /blns/ n,v Cn bng
Bn B lu lu phi i chi vi
2 ~ b ln LN vi nhau ly li CN
BNG cho cuc sng
It took him over an hour to balance his

Example
checkbook.
Borrow /bro/ v Vay, mn
3 B ang rt bun RU v phi

~ b ru
i VAY tin tr n cho con.
Example Do you want to borrow a pen?

Cautious /ks/ Adj Thn trng, cn thn
Nu thy ngi CO git v ST

cao th phi CN THN a
4 ~ co st
n bnh vin ngay khng s
nguy him tnh mng
The bank manager was cautious when giving out

Example
information to people she did not know.
Word-
class
Deduct /ddkt/ v Tr i, khu tr
Chuyn I chi va ri iu ti tm
5 ~ i c C nht l c KHU TR
ton b chi ph v qu p trai.
Before computing his taxes, Christophe remembered

Example
to deduct allowable home improvement expenses.
Dividend /dvdend/ n tin li c phn, c tc
I mua chng khon ch V bn r

r th cn thn khng mt li N
6 ~ i v n
ra v lc nhn C TC khng c
ng no.
The dividend was calculated and distributed to the

Example
group
Tin th chp, khon th
Mortgage /mrd/ n,v
chp
N l M GHI n mt ng
7 ~ m ghi gi trong nh mt hng GI ch c
TIN TH CHP i nh bc.
Due to low interest rates, Sheila moved quickly to find

Example
a good deal on a mortgage
/dan/
Down payment N Tin t cc
/pemnt/
Anh bn O mt PHY phy

~ o phy v vui MNG do va nhn c
8
mng TIN T CC ca khch mua
mt trm cy.
By making a large down payment, the couple saved a

Example
great deal in mortgage interest
Word-
class
S hn ch, s gii hn; s
Restriction /rstrkn/ n
b hn ch
khng phi rn R au n th
9 ~ r s chch vic S vo vt CHCH ca con
sng ong ang b SNG l vic cn HN
CH ti a.
Example All these restrictions are limiting

Signature /sntr/ n Ch k
D ang XCH mch vi bn trai

nhng mt vn nim N khi ngi
10 ~ xch n ch
CH hng gi xin CH K ca
Sn Tng.
Once we have your signature, the contract will be

Example
complete.
Take out /tek/ /at/ v Rt ra
Phi bn i tng TC t quanh b

11 ~ tc ao AO ti mi RT RA c gi tr
ca cu ni tc t tc vng
My checking account allows me to take out money at

Example
any bank branch purposes.
Transaction /trnzkn/ n s bun bn; s giao dch
Phi CHEN ln n RCH qun,

~ chen rch
12 SNG mt mi khi BUN BN
sng
ch tri.
Banking transactions will appear on your monthly

Example
statement
LESSON 22: ACCOUNTING
Word-
class
Accounting kant/ n K ton, s thanh ton
My lnh o tm CAO u
1 ~ cao tinh
TINH thng K TON
Example Good accounting is needed in all businesses

tch lu, gom gp li, thu
Accumulate /kjumjlet/ v
thp
qu, ch ti ton KU M phi

~ ku m
2 i LY tin TCH LU bao
ly
nm ngn hng i nh bi.
They have accumulated more than enough

Example
information
Asset /set/ n ca ci, ti sn
Hn chng E ngi g d ch v ting

3 ~ e st ST i tnh m bn ht TI SN
trong nh i cho gi.
Example The companys assets are worth millions of dollars.

S kim tra s sch, kim
Audit /dt/ n,v
ton
Hn lun thy lo U mi khi phi

4
~ u t cong T ln x l giy t mi t
KIM TON
Example No one looks forward to an audit by the government
Word-
class
Budget /bdt/ n Ngn sch, ngn qu
ngoi BC, c mi DP Tt n l
~ bc dp NGN SCH li b thm ht rt nhiu
5 v mua sm.
The department head was pleased that she received a 10

Example
percent increase in her budget
Build up /bld/ /p/ v Xy dng, to lp
Tng lp BIU b P ln nhau TO

6 ~ biu p
LP nn da trn c th.
Example The firm has built up a solid reputation for itself

Client /klant/ n Khch hng
Vay tin nh C bc nhiu ln ri m

mi ln n hn tr LI n li N i
~ c li n
7 u mt d l KHCH HNG quen
thuc ch c phi ai xa l u.
We must provide excellent services for our clients,

Example
otherwise we will lose them to our competition
Debt /det/ n Khon n
Cuc sng vn mi lt T cha ngc

8
~ t u ln c v nhng KHON N
cha tr.
Example The banks are worried about your increasing debt
Word-
class
Outstanding /atstnd/ Adj Cha tr, cn n
Hn phi nhy xung AO trn do

~ ao s tn
9 S my TN cn NH git v
nh
my khon n CHA TR c.
Example The client still has several outstanding bills

C li, c ch; thun li,
Profitable /prftbl/ Adj
sinh li
B rung RAU kia b PHT thuc

~ b rau pht
10 tng trng TI BI mi bn nhiu
ti bi
SINH LI c.
Our accounting department has helped us to become

Example
more profitable
Lm cho ha hp, nht
Reconcile /reknsal/ v
qun
ng v ham R m CON lm
nhiu iu SAI tri, khng c s
11 ~ r con sai
NHT QUN gia lng tm v
hnh ng.
The client uses his bank statement to reconcile his

Example
account
Doanh thu, s quay vng
Turnover /trnovr/ n
hng ho
Tht gh TM nhng thng ang

12 ~ tm u v U ym V m li ngh n
DOANH THU cng ty ang gim
We have to add another production shift to keep up

Example
with the high turnover rate
LESSON 23: INVESTMENTS
Word-
class
Cnh tranh, quyt on,
Aggressive /resv/ Adj
khc lit
min Bc, ra ngoi gp G bn

b khi tri RT l mi ti li st
1 ~ g rt st
ST, th mi thy s KHC LIT
ca thi tit.
Wall Street is a very aggressive atmosphere where

Example
only the strong survive
Attitude /ttud/ n Thi , quan im
Khng phi E thn hay t TI khi

chng may b TT qun, c th hin
~ e ti tt
2 r THI l n khng dm lm
by na u.
Each investor should assess his or her own attitude

Example
toward investment
s tn ty, s tn tm, s
Commitment /kmtmnt/ n
cam kt
n CM qun ny l lun
~ cm mt c tng km mn sinh t MT vi
3 mn MN l li CAM KT ca ch ca
hng.
The stockbrokers commitment to his clients is

Example
remarkable
Conservative /knsrvtv/ Adj Thn trng, d dt
CON S ly V b TT khng
4
~ con s v tt c nn rt THN TRNG trong
vic chn bn gi kho mnh.
Example Her conservative strategy paid off over the years
Word-
class
Fund /fnd/ n,v Qu, ti tr
Hy PHN khi y nu khng tm

5 ~ phn
c ai TI TR cho s kin sp ti.
Example He will access to his trust fund when he is 21 years old

Invest /nvest/ v u t
N IN hn trn o VEST mnh l mt

6 ~ in vest
nh U T chuyn nghip.
Example Dont invest all of your time in just one project

Long-term /l/ /trm/ Adj Di hn, lu di
Loi thanh LONG ny c hng

~ long thm
7 THM LU DI mi khng phai.
The CEOs long-term goal was to increase the return on

Example
investment
Danh mc vn u t, danh
Portfolio /ptfli/ n
mc u t
Hn ung b chut t t xi c BT
8 ~ bt phu li mp phi i PHU thut rut do va
u mi LI d v v qu lo U ti DANH
MC VN U T cha c duyt.
Example Investors are advised to have diverse portfolios
Word-
class
Pull out /pl/ /at/ v,n Rt ra, s rt
Phi PHUN ra c ng tin i hc n

9 ~ phun o mi ht O tng v RT RA bi
hc v lm giu.
The pull out of the bank has left the company without
Example
financing
Resource /risrs/ n ti nguyn, ti sn
Tri tim ti R mu v thng XT

10 ~ r xt ngun TI NGUYN ca tri t
ang cn kit.
Example The companys most valuable resource was its staff

Return /rtrn/ n Li nhun
N rn R ku la TN mt tun v
~ r tn LI NHUN ca cng ty thng ny
11 b m.
Some investors are satisfied with a 15 percent return,

Example
while others want to see a much larger return
Khn ngoan, sng sut, thng
Wise /waz/ Adj
thi
Tng n l QUI thai m khi sinh

12 ~ qui ra trng mt li v cng THNG
THI.
The president, after 45 years on the job, was known

Example
as a wise investor.
LESSON 24: TAXES
Word-
class
Calculate /klkjulet/ v Tnh ton, d tnh
K cp c gng CU LY tnh
1 ~ k cu ly mng ca mnh khng nm ngoi
D TNH
Example You should calculate how much the party will cost
Deadline /dedlan/ n hn cht
C lt T mi m cha tr c
~ t li tin LI vay d qu HN CHT
2 ri.
The deadline was too tight and they couldnt finish the
Example
project
H s, ti liu, sp xp, sp
File /fal/ v,n
t
3 PHI sp xp H S gn gng
~ phi
trc khi ra v.
Example After years of unhappiness, she filed for divorce

Fill out /fl/ /at/ v Hon thnh
Cuc PHIU lu vng quanh th

4 ~ phiu o gii vi ch mt chic O mc trn
ngi HON THNH.
Example Fill out the form and turn it in at the front desk
Word-
class
Give up /v/ /p/ v t b
Phi khc GHI y P trong u mt

5 ~ ghi p
iu l khng bao gi T B.
Example Ms. Gomez is so optimistic that she never gives up

Chung, hp tc, kt ni, chia
Joint /dnt/ Adj
s
6 Nhng ngi GII lun HP TC vi

~ gii
nhau t c mc tiu.
Example We opened a joint bank account five years ago

owe // v N, hm n
S lo U hin r ln khun mt b v
7 ~u
khon N cha tr.
Example Im sorry. I owe you an explanation

Penalty /penlti/ n Hnh pht
PHEN ny m hn N c T ng th
~ phen n t s phi chu HNH PHT thch ng
8 ca php lut thi.
Anyone who pays less than they should in taxes will face a
Example
penalty
Word-
class
Prepare /prper/ v chun b; sn sng
Nghe thy trn B ting c v R

9 ~ b r b ro ca bn B gip ti SN
SNG cho cuc ua thuyn.
Example It takes hours to prepare my taxes

Refund /rifnd/ n,v S tr li, Tr li, hon li
My thch G, PHN mau, khng

10 ~ g phn tao bt TR LI my va ly
by gi.
Example With the tax refund, we bought two plane tickets

Spouse /spas/ n chng; v
V qu S hi khi nghe ting

11 ~ s pho PHO n m c 2 V CHNG m
nhau khc tht.
Example You may invite your spouse to the company party

withhold /whld/ v Ngn cn, gi li, thu li
Siu mu ng n QUT HU
~ qut hu trng m cng b my tn paparazi
12
THU LI video a ln mng
My employer withholds money from each paycheck to

Example
apply toward my income taxes
LESSON 25: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Word-
class
Desired /dzar/ Adj mun c, i hi
c I vi ZAI p Hn Quc
1 ~ i zai
mi v m cn I HI ci g na.
The desired outcome of a projected budget is

Example
increased control over the business
Detail /dtel/ v Chi tit, tiu tit
I TIU ng cch c hng dn

2 ~ i tiu CHI TIT trong sch gio khoa sinh
hc.
The office manager detailed each step of the inventory

Example
process at the staff meeting
S d on trc; d on,
Forecast /frkst/ n,v
d bo
PHO tng bng vng ng trong

3 ~ pho kt KT b nh cp nh D
ON.
The financial forecast indicates a deficit in the next

Example
quarter
Level /levl/ n trnh , v tr, cp, mc
Sut ngy LEO ln u V ch

4 ~ leo v chng t my l thng chng khng
c TRNH g thi.
We have never had an accountant work at such a

Example
sophisticated level before
Word-
class
Overall /vrl/ Adj Ton b, ton th
Mi khi c U ym V l ti li thy
5 ~ u v rn
RN rng TON B c th.
The companys overall expectations were out of

Example
proportion
Perspective /prspektv/ n Gc nhn, quan im
BI v S hi nn trong lc cp BCH
~ Bi s bch
ti lin TIP lm sai vi QUAN
6 tip
IM sng ca chnh mnh
The budget statement will give the manager some

Example perspective on where the costs of running the business
are to be found
c lng, d on (da vo
Projected /prdektid/ Adj
d liu hin ti)
N tro B RO ton gai sc nhn nn

~ b ro rch
7 b RCH THT ng nh D
tht
ON ca ti.
Based on the data at hand, I think our projected earnings

Example
for the next quarter are unrealistic
Realistic /rilstk/ Adj Thc t, hin thc
Ti nh R mu tim mi khi c y
~ r lic s LIC nhn v thy S hi ch khng h
8
thch THCH th g l THC T m ti
ang phi i mt.
Realistic expectations are important when you review

Example
your financial statements
Word-
class
Target /trt/ v,n Kt qu nhm ti, mc tiu
X l TC nghn khi ng lun

9 ~ tc nght ng NGHT l MC TIU ca b
trng b giao thng.
Most managers target desired income as the primary

Example
criterion for success
Translation /trnslen/ n Dch, bi dch
CHEN ln x y nhau v S a
~ chen s ly khc LY mt qu m mt thng b
10 sng SNG ln n ni DCH m chy
ra kinh khng.
The translation of the statement from Japanese into

Example
English was very helpful
Tiu biu, in hnh, c
Typical /tpkl/ Adj
trng
Cng TY B gim gi tr C phiu

11 ~ty b c lin tc l du hiu C TRNG
ca ph sn.
Part of a category summary is defining the expense

Example
that are typical to the business in question
Sn lng, li nhun, mang
Yield /jild/ n,v
li, lm ra
12 Bn bn RIU c Hi Phng mang

~ riu
li LI NHUN rt ln
Example The companys investment yielded high returns
LESSON 26: PROPERTY AND DEPARTMENTS
Word-
class
Adjacent /desnt/ Adj Gn k, k lin, st ngay
Y ngi ta ra SC xy dng
1 ~ y sc cc ngi nh ST NGAY ngha a
m khng s g c.
Take the elevator to the third floor and my office is

Example
adjacent to the receptionist area
Collaboration /klbren/ n S cng tc
C L BI v b RY la qu
~ c l bi ry
nhiu, n m SNG mt ngi
2 sng
CNG TC lm vic vi n.
The manager had never seen such effective

Example
collaboration between two groups
Concentrate /knsntret/ v Tp trung
CN SC kho nh TRU b th
3 ~ cn sc tru hy TP TRUNG vo lm vic c
ch, ng chi bi na.
We should concentrate our efforts on the last quarter

Example
of the year
C ch, c li, a n,
Conducive /kndusv/ Adj
dn n
CON ti ang n u ngoi vn

~ con xt th b b XT i vo mt DN
4
N m lo
The new office arrangement is much more conducive

Example to work than the dark, depressing space the company
had before
Word-
class
Disrupt /dsrpt/ v Lm gin on, ngt
B vo T S qu nn con ch
5 nghe li rm RP, khng dm sa
~ t s rp
LM GIN ON gic ng ca c
gia nh na.
Example The conference was disrupted by a power outage
Hamper /hmpr/ v cn tr, ngn tr
N HM h chy ra B sng gii

~ hm b quyt ni bun th b mt con ch
6
CN TR n ni i c ra qun.
The lack of supplies hampered our ability to finish on

Example
schedule
Thiu thn trng, thiu suy
Inconsiderate /nknsdrt/ Adj
ngh, thiu chu o
N CON d S din nhng cng

~ n con si ngi khi bit mnh thi RT do
7
rt THIU THN TRNG trong lc lm
bi.
Playing loud music in the office is inconsiderate and will

Example
not be tolerated
Lobby /lbi/ n Hnh lang, phng ch
LA lit nhng vin BI to p ri vi

8 ~ la bi
ngoi HNH LANG.
The salesperson waited in the busy lobby of the building

Example
to the third floor
Word-
class
Move up /muv/ /p/ v Thng chc
M ta VP phi rt nhiu tr
9 ~ m vp ngi khi mun THNG CHC ln
lm gim c.
In order to move up in the company, employees had to

Example
demonstrate their loyalty
D b nguy him, tn
Open to /pn/ /tu/ Adj
thng
V U m chng lm BN ci
10 ~ u bn t T p ca v khin c y B TN
THNG
Since the junior executive was still on probation, he

Example
was open to much scrutiny and criticism
Opt /pt/ v Chn, chn la
ng P t suy ngh ca b m
~ p vo la CHN cng vic ca con
11
ci
If Mary opts to join that department, you will be

Example
working together
Nhn chm ch, nhn k;
Scrutinize /skrutnaz/ v
xem xt k lng
S ci C cm trn mi b R
~s c r t xung, T NI n b i cng
12 ni XEM XT K LNG li cho
chc.
After three months of scrutinizing the employees

Example work, the managers decided that he had, in fact,
improved quite considerably.
LESSON 27: BOARD MEETINGS AND COMMITTEES
Word-
class
Adhere to /dhr/ /tu/ v Tun th, theo
B au d dy nhng v thm n T
nn n H hc lc T lnh tm m
1 ~ t h t
khng chu TUN TH theo ch
nh ca bc s
Example The chairman never adhere to his own rules

Agenda /dend/ n nhng vic phi lm
nh, gn gi hnh phc, mi khi
v ln cn GHEN l ti ch cn ngi
~ ghen i I c y ra lnh NHNG VIC
2
mnh PHI LM gii to bc
xc.
The board was able to cover fifteen items on the
Example
agenda
Bring up /br/ /p/ v Gi, cp n
BI v mi RINH c gii thng

3 ~ bi rinh p p P tin, ti GI v mua
vng tch lu.
Example No one brought up the resignation of the director

Conclude /knklud/ v Kt thc, chm dt
Nhng CN gin d c c C li
~ cn c l L lt ko n CHM DT
4 hon ton
The committee members concluded the meeting early

Example
so that they could finish their budgets
Word-
class
Thc hin, tin ti, s cho
Go ahead // /hed/ v,n
php
GU d ang trong nh vn HT
5 ~ gu ht tong ln khi ti cm tay c y m cha
c S CHO PHP
Five of the six members felt that they should go ahead

Example
with the plan
Goal /l/ n mc ch, mc tiu
C GU l MC TIU ca ti nm
6 ~ gu
nay
Employees are expected to analyze and evaluate their

Example
annual goals
Lengthy /lei/ Adj Di, di dng
Ti LN i THI hoa hu sau mt

7 ~ ln thi khong thi gian DI xin php m b
m khng cho.
After lengthy discussions, the chairperson was reelected

Example
for another term
Matter /mtr/ n Ch , ni dung, vn
Mt n ti MT khi nhn thy T giy

~ mt t
8 vi NI DUNG mun ly hn ca v.
If there are no other matters to discuss, we will conclude

Example
the meeting
Word-
class
Mt cch nh k, tun
Periodically /pridkli/ Adv
hon
C mi khi B ngi yu cho ra
RA, ti li I ra ngoi kim C
9 ~ b ra i c ly
ung vi LY ru gii su MT
CCH NH K
Example The group tried to meet periodically

S u th, quyn u tin,
Priority /prarti/ n
u tin
Dn dp B bin c RI rc cc
10 ~ b ri ri t kho b RI tr gi hng T ng
phi c U TIN hng u
The manager was ineffective because she was unable

Example
to set priorities
S tin ti, s tin b, s
Progress /prres/ n,v
i ln
N dm nhy qua B RO, vt

qua G tng cao trong tri gi
11 ~ b ro g rt
RT chng t S TIN B r rt
v sc kho.
The executive committee asked each group to present

Example
a report showing their progress for the year
B i, khng s dng, lng
Waste /west/ v,n
ph
Thng b QUY qu, ti S n

12 ~ quy s t nm ht giy T cha s dng i th
tht LNG PH.
Without a leader, the group members wasted time and

Example
energy trying to organize themselves
LESSON 28: QUALITY CONTROL
Word-
class
Brand /brnd/ n Nhn hng, loi hng
Hnh nh c gi chy quanh B ao

1 RN luyn sc kho thc cht
~ b rn
qung co cho 1 NHN HNG
giy th thao mi.
Example All brands of aspirin are the same

lm cho hp vi, lm cho
Conform /knfrm/ v ph hp vi, lm cho thch
hp vi
2 ~ con biu CON cn in BIU MU sao cho

mu (form) PH HP vi nhng g con bit
Our safety standards conform to those established by

Example
the government
Thiu st, tt xu, khuyt
Defect /difekt/ n
im
Chuyn I LM GI hng hiu l

~ i lm gi
3 TT XU mun i ca Trung
(fake)
Quc.
Because of a defect in stitching, the entire suit was

Example
thrown out.
Lm tng, cao, lm ni
Enhance /nhns/ v
bt
Phi nh nh IN trong u l lun

4
~ in hn ng HN nu mun LM NI
BT chnh mnh.
Example A stylish color enhances the appeal of a car
Word-
class
Garment /rmnt/ n Qun o, hng may mc
Con G b MN tht ly lng may

~ g mn
5 QUN O
Every garment must be carefully inspected for defects

Example
before it is shipped
Inspect /nspekt/ v Xt k, kim tra, thanh tra
Ti nh nh IN cnh m S hi khi
~ In s bt nhn thy con ch dnh b BT mu khi
6
i xung nh KIM TRA li ca.
A quality control agent who does not inspect every

Example
product carefully can ruin his companys reputation
Hiu c, nm c, nhn
perceive /prsiv/ v
thc
BI v S din m n khng NHN

7 ~ bi s THC c tm quan trng ca vic
nhn li sai.
Every employee who enjoys profit sharing perceives his

Example
job as quality control
Repel /rpel/ v Khc t, c tuyt
Tri tim c y R mu v qu BO nn
8 ~ r bo
b ngi ta C TUYT.
Example Faulty products repel repeat customers
Word-
class
Take back /tek/ /bk/ v Tr li, rt ra
B sng TY do BT ri vo chn
~ ty bt mi chu RT RA c bi hc nh
9
i.
Good quality control significantly limits the number

Example
of products taken back for refund.
Throw out /r/ /at/ v Vt b, vt i
Ngi TH xy RU r v chic
~th ru o O mi mua phi VT I v b
10 rch
It is cheaper to throw out shoddy products than to

Example
lose customers
Uniform /junfrm/ adj ng phc
~ bn (you) n BN y nn N mi b m mi
biu mu ng k vo BIU MU cho
11 (form) php c mua NG PHC mi.
A successful company will ensure uniform quality of

Example
its products
Wrinkle /rkl/ n Np, np gp nh, np nhn
Ti RNH mi mi thy C y b
~ rnh c lp trang im l mt ng NP
12
NHN xu x trn mt.
A wrinkle in the finish can be repaired more

Example
economically before a sale than after
LESSON 29: PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Word-
class
Anxious /ks/ Adj lo u, lo lng
V N nhiu lnh khin n b

1 ~ n st
ST cao khin c nh LO LNG
The developers were anxious about the sales forecast

Example
for the new product
Ascertain /srten/ v Bit chc; xc nh
Ti E S l TN trm XC
~ e s tn
2 NH c kho bu ct ch no.
A customer survey will help to ascertain whether

Example
there is a market for the product
Cho rng (l ng), tha
Assume /sum/ v
nhn
Tt ngha l c nh SUM hp
3 ~ sum vi gia nh l iu ai cng phi
THA NHN
The young man felt ready to assume the new

Example
responsibilities of his promotion
Decade /deked/ n thp k
Khi ti ra th CY y sng
4 ~ cy
hng THP K ri.
Example Each decade seems to have its own fad products
Word-
class
Examine /zmn/ v xem xt, thm tra, kho st
V li CH m bn R thn MNH th
5 ~ ch r mnh
phi XEM XT li t cch o c.
Before marketing a new product, researches must

Example
carefully examine it from every aspect
Cuc th nghim, cuc th
Experiment /kspermnt/ v,n
nghim
V li CH loi ngi, ng S hi khi

~ ch s b ri thy B chim RI b MN tht lm
6 mn TH NGHIM tm ra nguyn nhn ca
cn bnh truyn nhim.
Product developers must conduct, researchers continue

Example
experimenting to determine whether it has other uses
Logical /ldkl/ Adj theo lgic; hp l
~ Ku LA G h C, im ti cho nh
~ la g c
7 vy l HP L ri cn g na.
It is only logical for a research and development team to

Example
concentrate on one or two new products at time
Research /rsrt/ n S nghin cu
c n mn caRI vi ST ngon
8 ~ ri st ch nh vy, ta phi CH cc u bp
hng u NGHIN CU bao nhiu nm
Example For toy manufacturers, research can be pure fun
Word-
class
/rspnsblt Trch nhim, bn phn;
Responsibility n
i/ ngha v
C y mng ru RT khi c S
vo BN trai nhng hong S khi
~ rt s bn s
thy anh y B L lot TI do i
9 b l ti
NGHA V qun s lu ngy
khng c tm.
The product development department has a huge
Example responsibility to be sure that the product is safe, even
if used improperly
Solve /slv/ v Gii quyt, lm sng t
Khng hiu SAO sut ngy V

i ti LM SNG T chuyn
10 ~ sao v
ti hay a c bn ng nghip i
lm
Researchers find that every time they solve one

Example
problem, two more result
Ngi gim st, Ngi
Supervisor /suprvazr/ n
hng dn
lm c mn SU kem pht
B ngon VI chng, n phi
11 ~ su b vi gi
mt hng GI c NGI ta
HNG DN cch lm.
A good supervisor gets his team to work with him,

Example
not just for him
C h thng, c phng
Systematic /sstmtk/ Adj
php
Ch cn st ST gi b khc l T
~ st t m li c M cho mua th mnh
12
thch THCH ci g cng C
PHNG PHP c ch.
Any researcher knows that creative thinking is

Example
necessary, but systematic analysis is indispensable
LESSON 30: RENTING AND LEASING
Word
-class
apprehensive /prhensv/ adj S hi, e s
C P n vo B tng y st
hoen R v dm tr HN ri XT
~ p b r hn xt
1 hi cay vo mt l S khng dm
ti phm na ngay.
Most new home buyers are apprehensive about their

Example
decision
/srkmstns/ Hon cnh, trng hp, tnh
Circumstance n
hung
S bn CM S vo, TN cp
2 ~ s cm s tn to ra TNH HUNG gi nh
la tu thot.
If the circumstances change in the near future and we

Example
have new properties, we will be sure to call you.
Condition /kndn/ n Tnh trng, iu kin
CON ti I chi b bn m SNG

3 ~ con i sng u ang c chuyn ti bnh vin
trong TNH TRNG nguy kch
Except for some minor repairs, the building is in very

Example
good condition.
Due to /dju/ /tu/ Prep Do, bi v
Anh y quyt nh I TU DO hn
4 ~ i tu i sinh ra p trai vy m gi
khng theo ch v hi nch.
Due to the low interest rates, good office space is

Example
difficult to find.
Word-
New word Transcription Meaning
No class
Dao ng, thay i tht
Fluctuate /flktuet/ v
thng
Khng ch mt b PH do ung
thuc LC, m tnh kh CH Y
5 ~ ph lc ch y cng THAY I THT
THNG do h qu ca vic ung
qu liu.
No one is very comfortable making a large investment

Example
while the currency values fluctuate almost daily.
Get out of /et/ /at/ /v/ v Thot ra, trn thot
Ti GHT my a sng O, c
~ ght o p th thnh ri n khi c a P th
6
li tm cch THOT RA.
The company wanted to get out of the area before

Example
property values declined even further.
Du hiu, vt ch th, ch
indicator /ndketr/ n
bo
Thy con N I ra gc CY mang

7 ~ n i cy t theo vi T giy l DU HIU cho
bit n sp a
If the economy is an accurate indicator, rental prices will

Example
increase rapidly in the next six months.
Hp ng cho thu (bt
Lease /lis/ n,v
ng sn), thu, cho thu
8 Khi LY D ti S nht l phi ra

~ ly s
ngoi THU nh ring
Example They decided to lease the property rather than buy it.
Word-
class
Lock into /lk/ /ntu/ v Cam kt, rng buc
Con m KHO ra ly TRONG T

~ kho (lock)
9 bn CAM KT khng ung ru
trong (in) t
bia ngy Tt cho b.
Before you lock yourself into something, check all

Example
your options.
Occupancy /kjpnsi/ n S s hu, s chim gi
ANH y KU ng PHN trong

~ anh ku phn
10 nh X l thuc S HU ca con
x
ch
The occupancy rate in the building has never fallen

Example
below 85 percent.
S chn la, quyn la
Option /pn/ n
chn
Mua P in thoi c dn hnh

11 ~ p sng SNG tru trng rt ngu l LA
CHN ca ti
You could arrange the lease with an option to buy

Example
after a certain amount of time.
/sbdekt/
Subject to adj Chu, phi theo
/tu/
SP i RCH qu ri th cng
12 ~ sp rch t phi lm liu thi, c i T cng
phi CHU ch bit sao.
This contract is subject to all the laws and regulations

Example
of the state.
LESSON 31: SELECTING A RESTAURANT
Word-
class
Appeal /pil/ Adj li cun, quyn r
1 bi bin c my c gi BIU din

~ biu
ma ct trng tht QUYN R
Example The colorful vegetable made the dish look appealing.

Arrive /rav/ v i n,n ni
H Ni ma RI rc khp ni
~ ri nn d I N u cng vn b
2
t.
Frank arrived at the restaurant only minutes after

Example
Claudia left.
compromise /kmprmaz/ n S tho hip
2 a tr nht c qu CAM B
~ cam b ri rung do ai lm RI tranh nhau
3
mi MI m cha THA HIP c
cch chia.
The couple made a compromise and ordered food for

Example
take out.
Daring /der/ adj To bo, c gan, liu lnh
D sp nhng c y vn RNH
4 ~ rnh c m bt chut th qu l LIU
LNH
Ordering the raw squid seemed quite a daring thing to

Example
do.
Word-
class
Familiar /fmlir/ adj Quen thuc
Ti hay n PH v M vi ung vi
5 ~ ph m ly
LY ru mt ni QUEN THUC.
Example Its nice to see some familiar items on the menu.

Ngi ch dn; ngi ch
guide /ad/ n
ng, ngi hng dn
Con GI m lm NGI HNG

6 ~ gi DN vin du lch th thng phi rt
xinh
The guide led our tour group to a small restaurant only

Example
known to the locals.
Phn ln, phn ng, a s, u
majority /mdrti/ n
th
Gic M c c GIA ti trn tri RI

~ m gia ri xung tr gi hng T ng tiu l
7 t iu m A S my k li bing ngh
ti.
The majority of the group wanted to try the new Chinese

Example
restaurant.
mix /mks/ v Trn, trn ln, pha ln, ho ln
8 V xch MCH nh m n dm TRN

~ mch
phn vi cm a cho thng kia n.
Example The daring chef mixed two uncommon ingredients.
Word-
class
rely /rla/ v tin vo, da vo
Nhiu ngi hay R tai nhau v cch

9 ~ r lai c tng LAI ti sng l TIN
VO thn thnh
I seldom rely on the restaurant reviews in the paper

Example
when choosing a restaurant.
Chim c, tm c, t
secure /skjr/ v
c
Ch v S CU vt thng m
10 ~ s cu chng trai CHIM C tnh
cm ca c gi.
Despite the popularity of the restaurant, Max was able

Example
to secure reservations for this evening.
Subjective /sbdektv/ adj Ch quan
Qun li SP b RCH TIP ri

11 ~ sp rch tip , ng c CH QUAN m dng
chn qu rng.
The reviews in this guidebook are highly subjective,

Example
but fun to read.
suggest /sdest/ v ngh; xut; gi
Ti S b GHT nn khng dm
12 ~ s ght a ra XUT g mi khi sp hi
kin.
I suggest you think about the specials, since they are

Example
very good today.
LESSON 32: EATING OUT
Word-
class
basic /besk/ adj C bn, c s
BY ch b XCH chnh l C S
1 ~ by xch kt lun rng n l ch nui ch
khng phi ch hoang.
Example The new restaurant offers a very basic menu.

y , trn vn, hon
complete /kmplit/ adj
ton
D n CM hay PH th cng phi

2 ~cm ph lt ung ht LT ru th ba n mi
TRN VN.
The new restaurant offers a complete menu of

Example
appetizers, entrees and desserts.
excite /ksat/ v Kch thch
Li CH ca vic mc li SAI l n
3 ~ ch sai KCH THCH mnh i tm ra cch
lm ng.
Example Exotic flavors always excite me.

flavor /flevr/ n hng v
Ti mt b PH t hi LY V
~ ph ly v ch cha bit c HNG V ca
4
hnh phc l g.
The cook changed the flavor of the soup with a

Example
unique blend of herbs.

Word-
class
forget /fret/ v Qun, khng nh n
Tn PH m ng GHT, dm QUN
~ ph ght
5 c ngy ci.
Dont forget to tell your friends what a great meal you

Example
had tonight.
ingredient /nridint/ n thnh phn, nguyn liu
Mang tht ln N v GRI I sang N

6 ~ n gri i n lm NGUYN LIU ch to
thuc trng sinh bt lo.
Example I was unfamiliar with some of the ingredients in the dish.

judge /dd/ v nh gi, phn xt
V thi RT i hc m ti phi ngi

~ rt gi hng GI nghe h hng PHN XT
7
ny n.
The restaurant review harshly judged the quality of the

Example
service.
mix-up /mks/ /p/ n,v ln xn, hn lon
2 v chng ang xch MCH nhau nn

~ mch sp SP ti kiu g cng HN LON ht c
8
gia nh cho m xem
There was a mix-up in the kitchen so your order will be

Example
delayed.

Word-
class
Khch hng quen (ca mt
patron /petrn/ n
ca hng)
i BY m cn thch phn TRN

9 ~ by trn , ng tng l KHCH QUEN m
thch lm g th lm nh.
Once the word was out about the new chef, patrons
Example
lined up to get in to the restaurant.
predict /prdkt/ v tin on, d on
Ngi B ao r R vi nhau th kia

th chc ang c mc CH D
~ b r ch
10 ON xem a no nhy xung
trc.
I predicted this restaurant would become popular and

Example
I was right.
Random /rndm/ Adj Ngu nhin, tnh c
c vy REN m li mua thm b

~ ren m M ch v TNH C i qua ca
11 hng ang sale off 90%.
Example We made random selections from the menu.
Remind /rmand/ v Nhc nh
Tri tim ti R mu MI mi nh
~ r mi NHC NH bn thn v k phn bi
12
nm xa
Ms. Smith was annoyed at having to remind the

Example
waitress to bring the check.

LESSON 33: ORDERING LUNCH

Word-
class
burdensome /brdnsm/ Adj Nng n, phin toi
ng tng B l n b N m
1 ~ b n sm SM u, n m bit l PHIN
TOI lm .
The burdensome load made the deliverymans

Example
backache.
ph bin, chung , thng
common /kmn/ adj
thng
CAM v MN l 2 loi qu PH
2 ~ cam mn
BIN min Bc.
The sandwich choices were quite common turkey,

Example
ham, and beef.
S phn pht, s phn
delivery /dlvri/ n
phi, s giao hng
ang nh I ra i L thuc mua

gip V ming bng v chn ang
3 ~ i l v r
R mu th c y gi GIAO
HNG n tn nh ri.
The restaurant is reluctant to make deliveries, but

Example
makes an exception for our office.
Elegant /elnt/ Adj Thanh lch, tao nh
Mt EM y sut ngy lm L vy
m GN y li tr nn TAO NH
4 ~ em l gn
nh vy chc l mi c anh no
.
Example Its important that the meal be elegant.

Word-
class
Fall to /fl/ /tu/ v Thuc v (trch nhim)
Sng sng ni PHN hoa th th

5 ~ phn tu c TU c hay khng l THUC V
kh nng ca mi ngi.
The task of preparing the meal fell to the assistant chef

Example
when the chief chef was ill.
Gy n tng; lm cm ng,
impress /mpres/ v
ghi su vo
Cnh em b m ci ng IM lng trn

6 ~ im b rt B sng v tri RT LM ti thc
s CM NG.
If you want to impress the new staff member, order her a

Example
nice lunch.
individual /ndvdul/ Adj ring l, c nhn ,tch bit
Con N I lc V chm nh RA nn
7 ~ n i v ra
mi b TCH BIT ra khi n.
We had the deliveryman mark the contents of each

Example
individual order.
list /lst/ n,v Danh sch, Ghi vo danh sch
Ung c LT ru ri m vn S k
8 ~ lt s t vo T DANH SCH nhng ngi
hin nt tng cho bnh vin.
Example The delivery person compiled a list of everyones order.

Word-
class
Multiple /mltpl/ Adj Nhiu, nhiu mi, phc tp
ng ch v v km MN m mt
9 ~ mn t b T l i cp B, n dn n nhiu
chuyn PHC TP lm.
The delivery person was not able to keep track of the

Example
multiple order, causing a food mix-up
narrow /nro/ v Thu hp, co li, rt li
ng v b c y N trnh chuyn
tnh cm m bun RU ri li t
10 ~ n ru
mnh THU HP c hi i tm ngi
mi.
Etseko narrowed the restaurant possibilities down to

Example
three.
Pick up /pk/ /p/ v n, ly
PHCH y P nc N
11 ~ phch p
khch n thng thc tr
If you ask me nicely, I will pick up the order on my

Example
way home.
settle /setl/ v thanh ton, tr,
Bt Trng, t ST c nn
12 ~ st t thnh hnh ri T mu xong mi
phi THANH TON tin.
Example We settled the bill with the cashier.

LESSON 34: COOKING AS A CAREER
Word-
class
Lm cho quen, tp cho
Accustom to /kstm/ v
quen
hiu may, ngi th phi CT

1 ~ ct tm hng trm TM vi mi ngy
TP CHO QUEN tay
Chefs must accustom themselves to working long

Example
hours.
Ngi hc vic, ngi hc
apprentice /prents/ n
ngh
lng chi, ra B sng RN luyn

t sng n TT tn ti l vic lm
2 ~ b rn tt
mi ngy ca NGI mi HC
NGH nh bt c
Instead of attending cooking school, Raul chose to

Example
work as an apprentice with an experienced chef.
Culinary /klneri/ Adj (thuc) vic nu nng
Ti pht CU khi n c L lm N
3 ~ cu l n ri trnh chuyn bt con g RI NU
NNG.
His interest in culinary arts drew him to a

Example
commercial foods program.
Demanding /dmnd/ Adj kh khn, i hi phc tp
I ng ngi y MEN (ru)

m chng may vng phi INH tai
4 ~ i men inh
nn th cu sng cng v cng
KH KHN
Theodore was exhausted by his demanding job in the

Example
restaurant.

Word-
class
draw /dr/ v li ko, thu ht, li cun
gp ri RO thua l th phi tm
5 ~ ro
cch LI KO tht nhiu khch hng
We hope the new restaurant will draw other business to

Example
the area.
incorporate /nkrpret/ v kt hp
TRONG lng va C h BI m li c
~ trong (in) c
6 c nng RY l s KT HP gia
bi ry
nng thn v thnh th.
Coca incorporated the patrons suggestions into her new

Example
menu.
Dng (ngi), s chy vo, s
influx /nflks/ n
trn vo
TRONG qun PH phi LC mi mi

~ trong (in)
7 chen c vo DNG NGI n n
ph lc
ng nh hi.
An influx of new chefs is constantly needed to fill open

Example
jobs.
method /med/ n Phng php, cch thc
M lun dng THT mi khi thi tht

8 ~ m tht l CCH THC gip cho dao khng b
hng.
Many chefs borrow cooking methods from a variety of

Example
cultures and incorporate them into their cooking style.

Word-
class
phng tin tho mn,
outlet /atlet/ n
gii phng, gii php
N ra b AO m c lm LT th
9 ~ ao lt kia chc l GII PHNG ni
bun cht cha t ny gi.
Many people find cooking to be a hands-on outlet for

Example
their creativity.
profession /prfen/ n Ngh, ngh nghip
ng ngh mnh PRO m thch ni

~ pro pht PHT, khng c ngy b m cho
10 sng SNG mm ln l ht ci hnh
NGH .
Lulu took up cooking as her profession and was very

Example
happy with her decision.
Relinquish /rlkw/ v t b
Ngi ta R tai nhau v mt cch rt

~ r linh qut LINH nghim l n QUT s gip
11
T B c mi thi h tt xu
People find it hard to relinquish their accustomed

Example
food preferences and try something new.
theme /im/ n ti, ch
Vic THM ly ba i chng lun

12 ~ thm l CH bn tn ca b con hng
xm
The caterers prepared food for a party with a

Example
tropical island theme.

LESSON 35: EVENTS
Word-
class
assist /sst/ v Gip, gip
ST nh nhau th phi GIP

~ st
1 nhau ch.
Bonnie hired a secretary to assist her with the many

Example
details of the event.
coordinate /kordnet/ v phi hp
CU y lin tc la om sm khi I
ra ng gp phi thng mt NT
~ cu i nt
2 ly trm m chng chu PHI
HP vi cng an tm n g c
The colors of the flowers were ordered to coordinate

Example
with the colors in the corporate logo.
dimension /dmenn/ n Chiu, kch thc, kh, c
I MEN theo ba rng l c th tm

c SNG t gic c KCH
3 ~ i men sng
THC rt ln b bn sn th lm
ri
Example What are the dimension of the ballroom?

Exact /zkt/ Adj Chnh xc, ng, ng dn
Li CH ca RC NG ni
4 ~ ch rc quy nh l gip mi trng xanh,
sch, p
Example We will need an exact head count by noon tomorrow.

Word-
class
General /denrl/ Adj chung chung, tng, ton th
Tng vo Big C mua c hng R
nn mt nim N nh ng RI, n
5 ~ r n ri
lc tnh TNG tin th t hn mua
ngoi.
Example We have a general idea of how many guests will attend.
ideal /adil/ Adj L tng
AI m I dp uc ht c bc quanh
~ ai i y th khu ny qu L TNG
6
sinh sng.
The ideal location for the concert would have plenty of

Example
parking.
Thi gian (gia lc bt u v
Lead time /lid/ /tam/ n
lc hon thnh)
a cho my ng cng an 3 LT ri
m cn THAM lam i thm lm mt
7 ~ lt tham
bao nhiu THI GIAN ca mnh mi
cho i.
We will need to give the caterer enough lead time to cut

Example
the cake.
plan /pln/ n K hoch, d nh
Chng ta s tro ln B ri LN vo
8 ~ b ln nh vo lc na m theo ng K
HOCH nh
Example The plan is to gather tomorrow to discuss the menu.

Word-
class
Trng thi gn (v khng
proximity /prksmti/ n
gian, thi gian...)
Nh BI RC m c S din ho,
~ bi rc s sut ngy M mng mnh kim
9
m t c tin T l TRANG THI sp
c v GN tri tm thn ri .
The fans were worried by the proximity of the storm

Example
clouds.
regulation /rejulen/ n quy nh, quy tc, iu l
Phi REO tht to v GI cht LY

~ reo gi ly a n trm SNG t gic cho n
10 sng khi no cnh st ti l QUY NH
ca cng ty.
Example We followed all the state regulations for food safety.
Site /sat/ n Ni, ch, v tr
Ti tm SAI V TR nh v sinh
11 ~ sai nam nn vo nhm nh v sinh n
gii quyt.
Once we saw the site, we knew it would be perfect for

Example
the event.
stage /sted/ v Sn khu, b, i
S c hng b sng TY v vim,

12 ~ s ty gi c y phi ngm thuc hng GI
trc khi ln SN KHU biu din.
A historic house can be the perfect site to stage a

Example
small reception.

LESSON 36: GENERAL TRAVEL
Word-
class
i l, phn im, chi
agency /ednsi/ n
nhnh
Em Y tc GIN v khng ly c
~ y gin s
1 hng gi S d mua I L quen
Once we decided we wanted to go to Costa Rica for

Example vacation, we called the travel agency to see how much
flights would cost.
announcement /nansmnt/ n co th, thng bo
D bnh vin NO th nu S qu
~ no s MN cm vi thnh phn trong thuc
2 mn u cn THNG BO cho bc s
bit tm cch iu tr khc.
Did you hear an announcement about our new

Example
departure time?
beverage /bevrd/ n ung, thc ung
Thng B c ly V m mng ri
3 ~ b v rt RT n qun c mang UNG
cho b m.
The flight attendant offered all passengers a cold

Example
beverage during the flight.
blanket /blkt/ n Mn, chn
Bi xong ln B LNH m li
4 ~ b lnh kt cn b dm phi KT khi ang i ly
CHN qun cho m.
Its going to be a cold night so Ill ask housekeeping to

Example
send an extra blanket for our bed.

Word-
class
board /brd/ V Ln tu, p tu
Anh ta b BP c cht khi va bc

5 ~ bp
chn LN TU
Example We will board the train for New York in ten minutes.
claim /klem/ V Ly li, tm li
Trong lc tnh C i LY nc cho

6 ~ c ly m, ti TM LI c chic v b
mt.
Please proceed directly to the baggage arrival area to

Example
claim your luggage.
delay /dle/ v.n chm tr; s tr hon
7 Nh I LY ci bt thi m cng
~ i ly
TR HON mi mi lm.
Example The bus was delayed due to inclement weather.

depart /dprt/ v Ri khi, khi hnh
Mun I n xin ch cn ci BT l
8 ~ i bt
KHI HNH c ngay.
After the wedding, the married couple departed for their

Example
honeymoon in Morocco.

Word-
class
embark /mbrk/ v Ln tu, my bay
N ch bit IM lng khi BC bo v

~ im bc chn li khng cho LN TU v
9
n tr.
At the gate, the passenger was required to show her

Example
passport before she could embark upon the flight.
itinerary /atnreri/ n Hnh trnh, lch trnh
AI cng TY m khng mun N
nhiu tin mi khi mua th c t
i mua hng cho R y , ti c th
~ ai ty n r r
10 r R mt vi thng tin v LCH
TRNH t sang Trung Quc m ly
hng.
I had to change my itinerary when I decided to add
Example
two more countries to my vacation.
prohibit /prhbt/ V Cm, ngn cm
C ngi ra B sng chng may b

RI xung nn HI sinh, v vy
~ b ri hi bt
11 ngi ta BT li i li CM
khng cho ai vo.
We were prohibited from wearing causal clothes in

Example
the office.
valid /vld/ Adj c hiu qu, c hiu lc
Mun t V anh hng ch cn ung

~ v lt vi LT ru l c HIU QU
12
ngay.
I need to make certain that my passport is valid if we

Example
plan to go overseas this December.

LESSON 37: AIRLINES
Word-
class
Deal with /dil/ /w/ v Gii quyt, i mt
My ng c ni IU, QUT
1 ~ iu qut tin th gi tm cch GII QUYT
i.
Ticket agents must deal courteously with irate

Example
customers.
destination /destnen/ n im n
B T vo mng lia la, n S qu

~ t s t ny nn mt T Giy NY ln, mng
2
sng cng SNG ty v d nhin IM
N ca n l bnh vin ri.
The Great Barrier Reef is a popular tourist

Example
destination this year.
distinguish /dstw/ v Phn bit
B vo T v ci ti ung
STING ca b ri QUT tin m
3 ~t sting qut
cn dm ku l PHN BIT i x
.
Suki was able to distinguish between the different

Example
types of jets on the runway.
Economical /iknmkl/ adj Tit kim, kinh t
Khng li vo vic gia nh lun

to C hi cho i du hc CaNAda
~ c na m
4 hay M, C y vn chu kh TIT
c
KIM tin t mnh lo cho bn
thn.
My travel agent takes an economical approach to my
Example
travel, which I appreciate.

Word-
class
Equivalent /kwvlnt/ Adj Tng ng
IQ ca V cao gp my LN ti, v
~ IQ v ln
5 TNG NG vi BillGate
The food the airline serves in coach class is equivalent to

Example
that served in first class.
Cuc i chi, cuc du ngon,
excursion /kskrn/ n
chuyn tham quan
Ti nhn thy con t gic bo c CH

6 ~ ch ca sng ang b CA SNG trong mt
CHUYN THAM QUAN trong rng.
With some time between meetings in London, the

Example
company president enjoyed an excursion to Stonehenge
Expensive /kspensv/ adj t tin, xa hoa
Tht v CH khi ch v S b lang BEN

~ ch s ben
7 do XT nhiu nc hoa m n phi mua
xt
hn loi T TIN.
The shops in the airport are convenient, but I think they

Example
are expensive.
Ko di (thi hn...), gia hn,
extend /kstend/ v
m rng
Li CH S S ca vic quen bit

8
~ ch s tn nhiu TN tui c ting trong x hi l
M RNG c mi quan h.
Example We extended our vacation by a day

Word-
class
(thuc) tng lai; v sau,
Prospective /prspektv/ Adj
sp ti
Cc chuyn gia (PRO) S hi khi

nhn thy mt bnh nhn trng
~ pro s bch
9 BCH nn quyt nh TIP tc
tip
mi ngi gii hn n iu tr trong
thi gian SP TI.
I narrowed my list of prospective destinations to my

Example
three top choices.
Tnh hnh, hon cnh, trng
situation /stuen/ n
thi
B SIda nn n phi CHU s au

n do cn bnh Y gy ra khin
~ si chu y
10 ton thn SNG ph trong lc
sng
HON CNH gia nh khng
kh nng iu tr.
The vast number of different air fares available makes

Example
for a complicated situation.
Quan trng, c gi tr, ng
Substantial /sbstnl/ Adj
k
SP t nhp c vo nh nhng
thy n bt sng, S b bt nn
~ Sp s tn
11 TN trm nhy qua ca S trn
s
thot m cha ly c ci g C
GI TR
There is a substantial difference in the price for the

Example
two airfares.
system /sstm/ n h thng; ch
Chic oto XT ra khi c mi tht

~ Xt tm kinh TM, chc l do H THNG
12
my c vn ri.
The airlines system covers the entire world with

Example
flights.

LESSON 38: TRAINS
Word-
class
comprehensive /kmprhensv/ Adj Bao hm, ton din
nh n trm CAM, hn leo

qua B ro ton st hoen R. Qu
~ cam b ri hn
1 nhin tn HN h b rch SP v
sp
hng h hon TON l
DIN trc mt bn dn thin h.
Our travel agent gave us a comprehensive travel

Example
package, including rail passes.
Deluxe /dlks/ adj sang trng
Khng c khi n dng

~ lc thuc LC ri nn ht ra cn
2
phng SANG TRNG ny.
My parents decided to splurge on deluxe

Example
accommodations for their trip.
Directory /darektri/ n Danh b, sch hng dn
Hn c th I mnh n RCH
c T giy dy m khng b R ra
3 ~ i rch t r
git no xung quyn DANH B
nm k pha di.
We consulted the directory to see where the train

Example
station was located.
duration /duren/ n khong thi gian
Mi n ming u c my
GIY m mt n b d ng
~ giy sng SNG ty ln trong mt
4
KHONG THI GIAN rt lu
mi tr li bnh thng.
Mother lent me her spare jacket for the duration of

Example
the trip.

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class
entitle /ntatl/ v Cho quyn (lm g...)
IN trong bn hp ng l nh TI tr
~ in ti t T chc chng trnh c ban t chc
5
CHO QUYN qung co.
During the holiday rush, a train ticket entitled the

Example
passenger to a ride, but not necessarily a seat
fare /fer/ n tin v
Mi n chi PH phn m n qun

6 ~ ph
mang TIN mua V my bay ri.
Example The train fare has increased since I rode last

Offset /fset/ v B li, n b, b p
N cm thy P lc khi xut ngy b

sp nhn XT tng t mt nhng B
7 ~ p xt
LI n cm thy mnh pht trin rt
nhanh.
The cost of the hotel room offset the time savings we

Example
gained by talking the train instead of the plane.
Operate /pret/ v vn hnh, hot ng
Cm thy P lc BI v b RY la
8 ~ p bi ry sut ngay do tnh hnh HOT NG
ca i kinh doanh ang gim st
Example The train operates on a punctual schedule.

Word-
class
Punctual /pktul/ Adj ng gi
BNG mi cch, nh CHA s

lun phn pht ht tt c bnh
~ bng cha
9 m cho ngi ngho mt cch
NG GI.
The train is usually punctual, I can imagine what is

Example
delaying it.
Relatively /reltvli/ Adv tng i
Mua ln R b L mm long
10 ~ r l tip l mng nn t l TIP tc b kit L
l TNG I cao
Example The train is relatively empty for this time of day.

remainder /rmendr/ n Cn li
Chn R mu th dng gc MM
~ r mm buc vo cho mu chy ra dnh
11 vo nhng phn CN LI.
We will move you to a less expensive room and

Example credit the remainder of what youve already paid to
your charge card.
remote /rmt/ Adj Xa, xa cch, cch bit
Tri tim ti R MU v v chng

~ r mu
12 phi XA CCH nhau
I was surprised to find train service to such a remote

Example
location.

LESSON 39: HOTELS
Word-
class
advance /dvns/ n s tin b, thnh tu
Nhn thy T mc y VEN ng

m khng ai hi, chng t c S
~ t ven
1 TIN B r rt v nhn thc ca
ngi dn.
Every advance in technology was evident throughout

Example
the hotels computerized functions.
chain /ten/ n chui
TRN c c l CHUI ht bng kim

~ trn
2 cng.
The hotel being built in Seoul is the newest one in the

Example
chain.
t thu (ti khch sn) v
Check in /tek/ /n/ v
k s khi n
Ti CHC nh IN l T THU
3 ~ chc in
phng khch sn ri
Patrons check in at the hotel immediately upon their

Example
arrival.
confirm /knfrm/ v Xc nhn; chng thc
Nguyn nhn ci cht l do ln CN

~ cn phm au tim trong lc chi PHM
4
c XC NHN.
Jorge called the hotel to confirm that he had a room

Example
reservation.

Word-
class
Mong ch, Ch i, trng
expect /kspekt/ v
i
S v CH nu khng i khm ch v
5 ~ ch s bnh S vo BNH vin d bit rng
khng ai MONG CH iu c.
You can expect a clean room when you check in at a

Example
hotel.
housekeeper /haskipr/ n qun gia, phc v phng
Lun hng ti s hon HO nn

~ ho s kp hn S khng KP hon thnh nhim
6 b v d phi lm mt B hi v tr
l mt PHC V PHNG
The desk clerk is sending the housekeeper to bring

Example
more towels to your room.
notify /ntfa/ v thng bo, cho hay, cho bit
Khng bit h ung ph ph NU

hay en nn T na PHI THNG
~ nu t phi
7 BO cho khch cn bit ng
m pha.
Lydia notified the hotel in writing that she was

Example
canceling her reservation.
Preclude /prklud/ v Loi tr, ngn nga; y xa
B b r R vi ch nn phi cm
C bo hiu cho L tr bit
~ b r c l
8 NGN NGA nhng trng hp
xu xy ra
The horrible rainstorm precluded us from travelling

Example
any further.

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class
quote /kwt/ v nh gi, t gi
Ch cn ni vi CU m ngi nh
~ cu
9 c NH GI cao ln hn.
We were quoted a price of $89 for the room for one

Example
night.
rate /ret/ n Hng, loi, gi
Con RT ny c xp vo LOI
10 ~ rt
qu him
Example The sign is the lobby lists the seasonal rates

reserve /rzrv/ v t trc, ng k trc
Mun mua con gRI ny vi gi r

~ ri gi
11 th GI tay NG K TRC
I know I reserved a room for tonight, but the hotel

Example
staff has no record of the reservation in the system.
Service /srvs/ n S phc v, s hu h
Ti S nht vic ct tit VT khi

12 ~ s vt
PHC V mt nh hng
Mr. Rockmont called room service to order a late-

Example
night snack.

LESSON 40: CAR RENTALS
Word-
class
busy /bzi/ Adj Bn rn
D ang bu B nhng D ti vn
1 ~ b d lun BN RN ht vic ny ti vic
khc.
Example Alfred was busy getting ready for his vacation.

coincide /knsad/ v Xy ra ng thi; trng vi
CU IN SAI s chng minh th ri,

~ cu in sai n b TRNG VI s h chiu ca
2 mnh
My cousins wedding coincided with holiday weekend,

Example so it was a perfect time to rent a car and go for a
drive.
confusion knfjun/ n S ln ln, s nhm ln
CON ht PHIU qu nn lc i vo
~ con phiu
RNG b NHM LN ng
rng
3 my ln
To avoid any confusion about renting the car, Yolanda

Example asked her travel agent to make the arrangements on
her behalf.
Contact /kntkt/ v Lin h, lin lc
CON mun hp TC vi ai th
~ con tc
4 LIN H vi ngi .
Manuel contacted at least a dozen car rental agencies

Example
to get the best deal.

Word-
class
Disappoint /dspnt/ v lm tht vng
~ khng (dis) KHNG S b m cho PHI rut ra

5 s phi th c LM tao THT VNG th xem
I hate to disappoint you, but I cant allow you to rent a

Example
car unless you have a major credit card.
Intend /ntend/ v nh, c nh, c mun
N IN hn TN ngi yu ln cnh tay

~ in tn th chc C NH tin ti lu di
6
trong mi quan h ny
I never intended to drive to Los Angeles until my brother

Example
suggested we do it together
License /lasns/ n giy php
N LI xe b ng SNG mt ln, n
~ li sng lc kim tra th ho ra cha c GIY
7 PHP.
First, we need to see your drivers license and a major

Example
credit card.
nervous /nrvs/ Adj lo lng, hong s
Ti vn ang N tin thng bn mua

~ n vt VT tennis nn rt LO LNG v cha
8
tm c cch tr.
Lonnie is nervous about driving in the city, so I

Example
volunteered to drive that part of the trip.

Word-
class
Optional /pnl/ Adj Tu , khng bt buc
ng c P lc qu m dn n
9 no b SNG ph v qu ti, hy
~ p sng n
lun N lc ht mnh cn kt qu
th no cn TU tri nh.
Example Having a drivers license is not optional

Tempt /tempt/ v Li cun, Cm d
Nhn nhng con TEM bng vng

~ tem
10 ny tht LI CUN
I am tempted by the idea of driving across the

Example
country instead of flying
Thrill /rl/ n S xc ng, s hi hp
Anh TH rn RU rt XC
11 ~ th ru NG khi nhn c li khen chn
thanh t khch hng.
Example The thought of renting a sports car gave John a thrill

Tier /tr/ n Dy, tng, lp
Cng TY ti TNG cao nht to

12 ~ ty
KeangNam
If you are on a budget, I suggest you think about

Example
renting a car from our lowest tier.

LESSON 41: MOVIES
Word-
class
Attain /ten/ v t c, ginh c
! C phi Ti c TN trong danh

1 ~ tn sch nhng ngi GINH C
gii thng ca Vietlott khng?
Example The director attained his goal of an Academy Award.

combine /kmban/ v Kt hp, phi hp
Va n CM va n BI l s
2 ~ cm bi KT HP tuyt vi tit kim
thi gian.
The director combined two previous separate visual

Example
techniques.
continue /kntnju/ v Tip tc, duy tr
CON bn ti d mun chia tay

3 nhng hi T li i gp li NU
~ con ti nu
gi thng kia TIP TC mi quan
h ny.
Example The film continues the story set out in an earlier film.
Description /dskrpn/ n s din t, s m t
KHNG phi S mt C hi c
DP n ngm SNG hu vin
~ khng (dis)
4 bo tng, thch th ln mng m
s c dp sng
xem, c tranh nh M T r ht
ri.
The description of the film did not match what we saw

Example
on screen.

Word-
class
Disperse /dsprs/ v Gii tn, phn tn
C l b vo T m khng S, mt
5 ~ t s b vn tnh B th lm sao m GII TN
c bn ny y
The crowd outside the movie premiere would not disperse

Example
until they had seen the movie stars
Entertainment /entrtenmnt/ n S gii tr, s tiu khin
I VO cng vin nc h TY ti
6 ~ i vo (enter)
rt vui MNG khi c qu nhiu tr
ty mng
GII TR tham gia
Example The movie was provided for our entertainment

influence /nfluns/ v nh hng, chi phi, tc ng
Con ln N mt b PH do ung phi

thuc L nn n phi tm ch tr N
7 ~ n ph l n
khng NH HNG ti c n
ca mnh
Example The editors style influenced a generation of film editors

Range /rend/ n Phm vi, lnh vc; trnh
N RN la m khi nghe tin tc

8
~ rn gi ng hng GI H Ni trong
PHM VI bn knh 10 km
Example The range of the directors vision is impressive

Word-
class
Pht hnh (cun phim, bn
Release /rlis/ v
tin...)
D tri tim R mu v LY hn, c

y vn PHT HNH b phim k
9 ~ r ly
mi tnh su m ca mnh trc
kia.
The film was finally released to movie theaters after

Example
many delays
i din cho, tng trng
Represent /reprzent/ v
cho
Nu khng mun b ngi khc coi
R th TRC ht phi chu kh
10 ~ r trc
RN luyn bn thn, v nhng g
(pri) rn
mnh t c s I DIN cho
gi tr ca mnh
Example The actor represented the ideals of the culture
Khc nhau, ring bit, c
Separate /seprt/ Adj
lp
My S phi ra B m nu
11 thi RT i hc, s khng c g
~ s b rt
KHC NHAU nu gia vic
khng thi hay thi trt u.
Example Movie-making combines several separate processes

Successive /sksesv/ Adj Lin tc; k tip
S b ST nh, n XT sn
12
~ s st st LIN TC ln khp mi nh
cch in.
Example The script went through successive rewrites

LESSON 42: THEATER
Word-
class
S din bin, qu trnh
action /kn/ n
din bin, hnh ng
Tht qu tn C khi l m SNG

1
~ c sng mt thng b ch v l c mt HNH
NG di dt
Example The action on stage was spellbinding.

approach /prt/ v,n n gn, li gn, ti gn
qu ti, my c gi phi rt cn
2 thn mi khi ra B rung v hay c
~ b ru
my k yu RU xanh LI GN d
tr.
Example The performance approaches perfection

audience /dins/ n ngi xem, khn gi
~ T trn chic xe AUDI, mt ngi

3 ~ Audi n b N bc xung trong s v tay
ca rt nhiu KHN GI.
The audience cheered the actors as they walked off

Example
the stage.
Create /kriet/ v to nn, to ra
Mn CRI ngon tuyt Y c

4 ~ cri y TO RA tng nhng nguyn liu
hng u th gii.
The writer created the characters to represent the

Example
seven deadly sins

Word-
class
Dialogue /dal/ n Cuc i thoi
I vin thng c b LC nhiu tt

5
~ i lc gip cho cc CUC I THOI
din ra sun s hn nhiu
Example The actors performed the dialogue without using scripts

Element /elmnt/ n Yu t, nhn t
EM ti d quyt nh LY d nhng vn
rt vui MNG v loi b i c
6 ~ em ly mng NHN T to ra mi phin phc l
ng chng sut ngy say ru, nh
p v con.
Example The audience is an essential element of live theater

Experience /ksprins/ n Kinh nghim, tri nghim
V bo c CH nn n S B mi
~ ch s b r ngi R tai nhau ni xu nn tm
7
n ni N khng phi TRI
NGHIM cm gic khinh b.
Example The experience of live theater is very thrilling

Occur /kr/ v Xy ra, xut hin
trn C th ti XUT HIN nhiu

8 ~ c
vt do b mui t.
Example The murder in the play occurs in the second act

Word-
class
perform /prfrm/ v Biu din, trnh din
BI v chn ton ngi MU tt

~ bi mu
9 nht nn mn BIU DIN
(form)
thnh cng tt p.
Example The theater group performed a three-act play

Din tp (v kch, bi
Rehearse /rhrs/ v
ma...)
R mu ch vt thng H do gp
10 ~ ri h s c trong lc DIN TP bi
ma.
The players rehearsed for only three weeks before the

Example
show opened
Review /rvju/ n, v Ph bnh, nh gi
My a xu tnh hay r R tai

11 ~ r thy (view) nhau bn tn mi khi THY ng
nghip b sp PH BNH.
The newspaper sent a rank amateur to review the

Example
play
Sold out /sld/ /at/ Adj Bn ht (v, hng)
Nhng qu SU ngon vt cnh

12 ~ su ao AO nh ti BN HT rt
nhanh
The Broadway opening was sold out months in

Example
advance

LESSON 43: MUSIC
Word-
class
Sn c dng, , cha c
available /velbl/ Adj
ngi yu
Sao con c VY khng i tm

ngi yu i, L b th chc B
1 ~ vy l b
phi dng mi cch SN C
tm cho con .
I checked the list of available compact discs before

Example
ordering
broad /brd/ Adj Rng, bao la
Ngi trn B RT nc ung

2
B rt ngm ng rung RNG thng
cnh c bay.
Example Dominique has a broad knowledge of opera history

phm tr, hng mc,
category /ktri/ n
hng, loi
C K T i, khng phi lo u.
3 D c hi gy G mt cht nhng
~ k t g ria
c ci RIA mp p th ny th
cng thuc LOI st gi .
Example Jazz is one of many categories of music

Khc hn nhau, khc loi,
Disparate /dsprt/ Adj
tp nham
KHNG d g khi tro qua B
tng cao vy m khng b RT
~ khng (dis)
4 xung d ngi c KHC HN
b rt
NHAU v chiu cao cng nh cn
nng.
In the song, the disparate voices hauntingly join a
Example
blended chorus

Word-
class
Divide /dvad/ v chia ct, phn ra
I khn VI nhiu ni v cha no

5 ~ i vi cng c PHN RA thnh nhiu khu
khc nhau.
The music class was evenly divided into manageable

Example
parts, such as themes, styles or centuries
Favorite /fevrt/ Adj a thch, mn chung
Vo ma h, ch cn phe PHY qut

~ phy v rt cho V l c y thch ri RT v c
6
chng yu MN chiu CHUNG m.
Hearing the jazz trio in such a large hall is not my

Example
favorite way to enjoy them
instinct /nstkt/ n Bn nng, nng khiu
Con ln N S b bt lm tht nn rt
~ n s tinh TINH ranh tm ch trn nh mt BN
7 NNG sinh tn ca chng vy.
The student ability to play the cello was so natural, it

Example
seemed an instinct
Preference /prefrns/ n s thch; s thch hn
BI v gi R li ngon nn qun PH
~ bi r ph
g ngy cng c nhiu khch RN
8 rn
rn ko ti nh mt S THCH
Ms. Lanet failed to indicate her seating preference when

Example
she ordered the opera tickets

Word-
class
Reason /rizn/ n L do, l
Mn gRI c DN dn i sang mu
~ ri dn en th ch c mt L DO duy nht
9
l b hng m thi.
Well never understand the reason why some music is

Example
popular and some is not
relaxation /rilksen/ n S ngh ngi, s gii tr
RA ng m rau x LCH b
~ ra lch xy nh sch XY dng mt khu nh
10 sng ngh cao cp to SNG sng cho du
khch n NGH NGI.
Listening to soothing music before bedtime provides

Example
good relaxation
S a thch; s thch, th
taste /test/ n
hiu
n du TY c ngy khng chn l

11 ~ ty s t S trng ca T v l mn n
U THCH.
This music doesnt appeal to my tastes, but Im old-

Example
fashioned
urge /rd/ v Thc, thc gic, xut
N C ch v b THC GIC lin

~ c
12 tc vic ci chng.
His mother urged him to study the piano, the rest is

Example
musical history

LESSON 44: MUSEUMS
Word-
class
ginh c, thu c, t
Acquire /kwar/ v
c
, th QUI no m mt a lun
1 ~ qui ng bt lp li c th GINH
C hc bng i du hc vy?
The sculptor acquired metalworking skills after much

Example
practice
Admire /dmar/ v thn phc; hm m, say m
Mn MAI ph c khin du
~ mai khch v cng SAY M mi khi
2 c n th.
Raisa, admiring the famous smile, stood before the

Example
Mona Lisa for hours
Collection /klekn/ n s su tm; b su tp
N tn dng C hi lun LCH

qua m ng n trm ci SNG
3 ~ c lch sng
hu qu him trong B SU TP
vin bo tng
The museums collection kept two full-time curators

Example
busy
Li ph bnh, li ph phn,
Criticism /krtszm/ n
li bnh phm
Thy con C R mt T nc tiu
ra qun phi XI i ngay khng li
~ c r t xi
4 t DM ra ging th li b c nh
dm
PH BNH v ti khng bit trng
con.
The revered artists criticism of the piece was
Example
particularly insightful

Word-
class
express /kspres/ v Din t ,Biu l, by t
5 Thng bo c CH S ra B sng v
~ ch s b rt
gi RT BIU L r ra trn khun mt
Example The photograph expresses a range of emotions

Fashion /fn/ n Mt, thi trang
PHE n by gi coi vic eo SNG

~ phe sng
6 tru c l MT mi thi thng.
The museums classical architecture has never gone out

Example
of fashion.
Th gi ri ri, lc th nhn,
Leisure /lir/ n
rnh ri
Ch cn mt LY tr km a hng
7
~ ly gi dng l ngi hng GI trong lc
RNH RI.
Example We can go to the permanent collection at our lerisure

Respond /rspnd/ v Tr li, p li, phn ng li
Ngi mi trong nh v sinh khng i

c, n RT ln tng cn lo S b to
~ rt s bn
8 BN do c th PHN NG LI vic
khng chu n nhiu rau xanh
You should respond to the invitation to attend the museum

Example
gala

Word-
class
K hoch lm vic, ln lch
Schedule /skedul/ n,v
trnh
tri cai nghin, my tn XKE

9
~ xke giun o GIUN mi ngy nh mt phn
trong K HOCH ct cn.
Example The museum offers a schedule of guided tours

y ngha, quan trng,
Significant /snfknt/ Adj
ng k
V chng ang XCH mch th

~ xch ni ph ng nn N lm g PH cng, ch
10 cn CN tng cho c y mt mn qu
NGHA l mi chuyn m du ngay
The use of lambs to symbolize innocence is

Example
significant in Western art
Specialize /spelaz/ v chuyn v, chuyn bit v
ng S n B khng lm c
vic, n c th va xch X nc
11 ~ s b x li y va LI xe my bng chn ,
v n CHUYN V lm xic t nh
m.
Example The art historian specialized in Navajo rugs

Mt dy y , mt chui
Spectrum /spektrm/ n
rng
V S con ch BCgi b n
TRM, h lm hn MT DY
12 ~ s bc trm
hng ro trang b Y thit b
bo v
The whole spectrum of artistic expression was

Example
represented in the watercolor

LESSON 45: MEDIA
Word-
class
vic c giao, vic c
Assignment /sanmnt/ n
phn cng
cng ty, c sp SAI vic l ti

rt MNG v chc chn VIC
1 ~ sai mng
C GIAO l vic cc k quan
trng nn sp mi nh ti.
When the reporter is on assignment, research piles up

Example
on her desk
Choose /tuz/ v Chn, la chn
N CHU mi t v khinh b khi bit

~ chu
2 ti CHN khng thi vo i hc.
I did not choose that candidate to be the editor of our

Example
student newspaper
Khng ngt, lin
Constant /knstnt/ n
tip, khng thay i
CON ch S b TN nn ku ng
3 ~ con s tn
ng KHNG NGT
The constant updating of information keeps reporters

Example
busy checking their facts
Constitute /knsttut/ v Cu to, to thnh
Thng CON S b T TT qun

n ni TO THNH phn x
4 ~ con s t tt
mi khi ai n gn l ngay lp
tc nm cht tht lng.
All the different news sources constitute the media

Example
industry.

Word-
class
Kin quyt, qu quyt, dt
Decisive /dsasv/ Adj
khot
D I SAI ln ng b cng an tm
ri li XT lp do vng phi inh
5 ~ i sai xt nhng n vn QU QUYT rng
ngy hm nay l mt ngy may mn
ca n.
Newspaper editors must be decisive when determining

Example
which stories go on the front page
disseminate /dsemnet/ v Gieo rc, ph bin, phn tn
I XE ng xc n thng M
pha sau NY lin tc bung ht ra ri
6 ~ i xe m ny
vi PHN TN dc ng m ti
khng h hay bit.
Example The media disseminate news across the world

impact /mpkt/ n Tc ng, nh hng
S IM lng ca BC bo v lm NH
~ im bc
7 HNG n khng kh ca c phng
The story of the presidential scandal had a huge impact

Example
on the public
in depth /n/ /dep/ Adj Chuyn su
Mun IN sch P th phi thu th

~ in p
8 CHUYN SU v vic ny
The newspaper gave in-depth coverage of the tragic

Example
bombing

Word-
class
investigative /nvestetv/ Adj iu tra nghin cu
Vic my con N mi m VT
~ n vt ti gy mng m T th GY ra cn nhau
9
tip ang c TIP tc IU TRA
NGHIN CU lm r.
Example He is one of the most famous investigative reporters

Lin kt, ni kt, mi lin
Link /lk/ n
kt
Nhng ngi LNH vi nhau lu

10
~ lnh nn c MI LIN KT v tnh
cm rt su m
Example The computer links will take you to todays headlines

ng k, ng mua, t
subscribe /sbskrab/ v
mua
SP ly v S khng cn C hi
11 c ung bia lai RAI vi m bn
~ sp s c rai
nn T MUA my thng v
khao c l.
Example Jill subscribes to a gardening magazine
Thorough /ro/ adj Hon ton, k lng, t m
TH tay vo trong cc v ci
12 ~ th ru RU rng p nh vy phi v
cng T M.
Example The story was the result of thorough research

LESSON 46: DOCTORS OFFICE
Word-
class
Hng nm, nm mt, tng
Annual /njul/ Adj
nm
nu c N ba ngon th ny,
1 ~ n nung n phi NUNG nu trong lng
HNG NM tri
I try to schedule my annual physical right after my

Example
birthday
giy mi, , chc v c
Appointment /pntmnt/ n
b nhim, s hn gp
lp IM ca ti cao nht lun

2 ~ im
nn ti rt MNG mi khi c
(point) mng
GIY MI hp ph huynh.
To get the most out of your appointment, keep a log

Example
of your symptoms and concerns
Assess /ses/ v nh gi, nh gi
Bt Trng, cht lng ca t

3 ~ st
ST c NH GI rt cao.
The physical therapist assessed the amount of

Example
mobility Ms. Crowl had lost after her stroke
Diagnose /danz/ v chn on
AU ch NO th phi n bnh
~ au no vin mi CHN ON chnh xc
4
c.
She diagnosed the problem as a failure to follow the

Example
directions for taking the medication

Word-
class
Effective /fektv/ Adj C hiu lc, c kt qu
im PHY c phi tng lin TIP

~ phy tip th mi chng t n c KT QU
5 tt trong vic hc tp.
The improved images showed the effectiveness of the new

Example
X-ray machine
Instrument /nstrmnt/ n Dng c
Trong cng vic, S nht khng phi

l TR ngi s gp m l qu m
~ trong (in) s
MN vi nhng DNG C c m
6 tr mn
khng chu tm ti ra ci mi nng
cao hiu qu lm vic
The senior physician carried his instruments in a black

Example
leather bag
Qun l, trng nom, iu
Manage /mnd/ v
khin
M mun nui con NT th phi hc

~ m nt
7 cch TRNG NOM cho tt
The head nurses ability to manage her staff through a

Example difficult time caught the hospital administrators
attention
Ngn cn; ngn chn, ngn
Prevent /prvent/ v
nga
B b r R mt ch ch to vn
VN bng ci nt chai thi nhng
8 ~ b r vn
cng phi tm cch bt li ngay
NGN NGA n v to ra.
His full caseload prevented the doctor from taking on

Example
new patients

Word-
class
Gii thiu, tin c, Khuyn
Recommend /rekmend/ v
ngh
N REO ln sng khi b C ng

hi lc trong ngi ton MEN ru
9 ~ reo c men nhng vn c cho i v GII
THIU l con trng cng an thnh
ph.
The doctor recommend that Edwin take off at last a

Example
week to rest and regain his health
Record /rekrd/ v,n H s, s ghi chp
Coi R tnh mng ngi i ng,

10 ~ r ct dm a CT vi cnh st nn n
b ghi vo H S phm ti.
Ms Han typed a written request for her medical

Example
records
Refer /rfr/ v Ch dn, k n, nhc n
Mi khi c n mn cRI trn

PH, n li NHC N c ngi
~ ri ph
11 tnh nm xa nu cho n n mn
ny.
I was referred to this specialist by the family practice

Example
nurse
Serious /sris/ Adj Quan trng, nghim trng
Ung nc SIRO ngt lm m nh

n phi T th kia coi b n c vn
~ siro t
12 NGHIM TRNG v thn
kinh.
The impact of the serious news could be read on

Example
everyones face

LESSON 47: DENTISTS OFFICE
Word-
class
Bit, nhn thy, nhn thc
Aware /wer/ Adj
thy
cha rt nhiu ngi n rt QU

1 ~ qu BIT xem nm nay ca mnh th
no.
I was not aware that flossing my teeth could prevent

Example
a buildup of plaque
Catch up /kt/ /p/ v Cp nht, tr chuyn
Mua c KT bia cn y P th
~ kt p mi cho bui TR CHUYN
2
ca chng ta thm rm r c.
My dentist likes to take time to catch up before she

Example
starts the examination
S lm sao lng, s lm
Distraction /dstrkn/ n
lng i, s lm t qung
KHNG chu TRCH nhim hon

~ khng (dis) thnh nhim v nn b m cho
3 trch sng SNG mt v ci ti SAO LNG
cng vic
To provide a distraction from the noise, Luisas

Example
dentist offered her a pair of earphones
S lm can m, khuyn
/nkrdmn
Encouragement n khch, nim c v, nim
t/
ng vin
D cuc thi din ra TRONG CN

~ trong (in)
4 gi RT ko di hng GI, ti vn
cn rt gi
rt vui MNG khi bn b vn n
mng
C V ng .
Let me offer you some encouragement about your

Example
crooked teeth

Word-
class
Evident /evdnt/ Adj Hin nhin, r rt
N b v V N qu l iu HIN
~ v n
5 NHIN c th hiu c.
Unfortunately, his poor dental hygiene is evident from a

Example
distance
Habit /hbt/ n Thi quen, tp qun
H ca s ra cho thong, ng BT li
~ h bt ht th kia s to thnh THI QUEN
6
khng tt sau ny u
The patient had a habit of grinding his teeth during his

Example
sleep
Chiu sng, ri sng, lm sng
illuminate /lumnet/ v
t
ng vo sc p c th lm LU m,
mng M nhng ngi khc v tnh
7 ~ lu m nt NT xu xa ca mnh, mi th cui
cng cng c LM SNG T m
thi.
Let me turn more lights to properly illuminate the back
Example
teeth
irritate /rtet/ v Lm pht cu, chc tc
N c trm mt con gRI vo ng

8
~ ri tt ngy TT CHC TC b ch nh
ng ght
Example The broken tooth rubbed against my tongue, irritating it

Word-
class
Overview /vvju/ n Tng quan
S lo U v cn bnh ca V
hon ton c thay th bi nim
9 ~u v vui VUI kh t khi nhn t giy khm
TNG QUAN ca bc s cho ra kt
qu tt.
I did a quick overview of your teeth and they look in
Example
good shape
Position /pzn/ n V tr, ch
BI v D ti b SNG ng
~ bi d sng CH him nn phi a vo bnh
10 vin ngay lp tc
The position of the chair can be adjusted to a range

Example
of heights
Regularly /rejlrli/ Adv u n, thng xuyn
D ni hng rt R m n c
11 GI mi khng vt i, v L i
~ r gi l l
mi L l m mi ngi gii
thch cho n U N mi ngy.
Example She brushes regularly after every meal

Restore /rstr/ v Sa cha li, phc hi li
Con gRI S b bt nn ku rt TO
12 n ni ngt i, nn ti phi tm
~ ri s to
cch n PHC HI LI mi
tip tc mang i nghin cu c.
Example The cleaning restored the whiteness of my teeth

LESSON 48: HEALTH INSURANCE
Word-
class
Allow /la/ v Cho php, chp nhn
trong nh LAO c CHO

~ lao PHP ngi nh n thm hng
1
ngy
My insurance does not allow me to choose my own

Example
hospital
thay i nhau, thay phin
Alternative /ltrntv/ n
nhau
Ti nghe thy nhiu OTO N my

2 ~ oto n tip lin TIP THAY PHIN NHAU
to ra m thanh rt vui tai.
Id like to know the alternative to this treatment

Example
before I agree to it
Aspect /spekt/ n Kha cnh; mt, din mo
N E S mnh s b BT nn
~ e s bt tm cch thay i DIN MO bng
3 phu thut.
The aspect of HMOs that people most dislike is the

Example
lack of personal service
s lin quan ti, s dnh lu
Concern /knsrn/ v
ti, s lo u
CON ti l fan cung ca SN

4 Tng nn ti thc s LO U v
~ con sn
vic n s b b hc hnh v sut
ngy ch thy nghe nhc m thi.
Example Whenever I have health concerns, I call my doctor

Word-
class
Emphasize /emfsaz/ v Nhn mnh
EM ti PH phc v tp th dc SAI
cch, nn qua ti mun NHN
5 ~ em ph sai
MNH mt ln na l hy cn thn
trong khi tp th dc.
The nurse emphasized the importance of eating a

Example
balanced diet
incur /nkr/ v Chu, gnh, mc, b
TRONG nhng C hi ln thng phi

~ trong (in) c
6 CHU nhng ri ro khng nh
Dominic incurs the cost of a co-payment at each doctors

Example
visit
Personnel /prsnel/ n Nhn vin, cng chc
NGI sng NEO n cn nh kia

~ ngi
tng l mt CNG CHC nh nc c
7 (person) neo
ting tm.
The office manager insisted that she needed more

Example
personnel to finish the project on time
Policy /plsi/ n Chnh sch
BA ti v L S din vi nhn vin nn

8
~ ba l s a ra CHNH SCH tr lng cao
cht vt d cng ty ang thua l
Example Company policy did not provide for overtime pay

N Word-
New word Transcription Meaning
o class
Phn chia, khu phn, chia
Portion /prn/ n
phn
Con B ny b cht mt SNG,

9
~ b sng cn phn thn c CHIA thnh
nhiu PHN nh em bn.
Example A portion of my benefits is my health care coverage

Bt chp, khng m xa
Regardless /rrdls/ Adv
ti, khng ch ti
N vn quyt nh RIM tht G vi

10 l LT m KHNG THM M
~ rim g lt
XA g TI chuyn n c n c
hay khng.
Example Regardless of the cost, we all need health insurance

Salary /slri/ n Tin lng
Anh S n b cho em vic L

~ s l rim RIM tm qu mn khi no nhn
11
c TIN LNG thng ti.
The receptionist believed that he worked too hard for

Example
such a small salary
Suitable /sutbl/ Adj ph hp, thch hp vi
SU ho b su n t TI rt B v
~ su ti b chc chn khng c thuc su, c
12
bit l PH HP vi ngi n chay
I have finally found a health plan that is suitable for

Example
my needs

LESSON 49: HOSPITALS
Word-
class
Admit /dmt/ v Nhn vo, cho vo
qu, MT thng c CHO

~ mt
1 VO sy kh em bn
The staff refused to admit the patient until he had

Example
proof of insurance
s cho php, s cp php,
Authorization /rzen/ n
giy php
V NG TH b RI t trn mi
nh xung do tut GIY ng
~ ng th ri
2 SNG chn, h mi pht hin ra
giy sng
cn nh cha c CP PHP
xy dng.
The nurse could not submit an authorization over the
Example
phone, it had to be done in writing
Designate /deznet/ v Ch r, nh r
D hay D cht qu bng

~ d ny xung t n vn NY ln CH
3
R ra rng qu bng rt cng.
The labels on the bags of blood designated the type of

Example
blood the bags contained
Ngi bo v; ngi dn
Escort /eskrt/ n
ng, ngi h tng
Cng cha vn hi E S khi nghe

thy ting ku CT kt trn mi
4 ~ e s ct
d c NGI BO V ng
ng o xung quanh
Lets see if there is an escort available to take you to

Example
the parking garage

Transcriptio Word-
No New word Meaning
n class
nhn bit, nhn din, nhn
identify /adentfa/ v
dng
Thy AI b EN u TI bn PHI th
5 ~ ai en ti
chnh l du hiu NHN DNG k
phi
tnh nghi.
Example The tiny bracelet identified each baby in the nursery

Mission /mn/ n S mnh, nhim v
M mt SNG v do thc trng nhiu

~ m sng
6 m hon thnh NHIM V
The hospital chaplain took as his mission to visit every

Example
patient admitted each day
Cho php, cho c hi; tha
Permit /prmt/ v
nhn
Ti c n th mn B trn MT v
7
~ b mt phi THA NHN mt iu l n qu
kinh khng
Example Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the hospital

Pertinent /prtnnt/ Adj ph hp, c lin quan
ng tng B l cng TY khng bit

my ang n NN mt ng tin c
~ b ty nn
8 LIN QUAN n v mt trm xy ra va
ri.
You should mention any pertinent health issues to the

Example
staff before you are admitted for surgery

Word-
class
Procedure /prsidr/ n Th tc, chui hnh ng
Lc tro qua B ro l b RI mt
my chc triu, d rt S din
~ b ri s gi nhng n cng chu mt nhiu GI
9
hon thnh xong TH TC nh
cnh st tm h.
Call the hospital to schedule this procedure for
Example
tomorrow
Result /rzlt/ n Kt qu, thnh qu
Hun luyn vin b cho ra RA

sau mt thi gian dn DT i
10 ~ ria dt
bng m khng mang li KT
QU tt p no
Example Your lab results wont be ready for hours

Statement /stetmnt/ n S trnh by, bo co
N S ni chuyn vi TY n ni
cm thy MNG r khi bit mnh
~ s ty mng
11 s TRNH BY bi trc ton
ngi Vit.
The billing statement was filed with the insurance

Example
company last month
Thng thng, thng l,
Usual /jul/ Adj
thng dng
YU nhau ri th c ngi hng

12 ~ yu gi GI cng khng ht chuyn, l
iu rt THNG L.
It is not usual for that kind of surgery to be

Example
performed on an outpatient basis

LESSON 50: PHARMACY
Word-
class
Tra cu, tham kho, hi
Consult /knslt/ v
kin
N li ln CN nghin hay SAO y,

1 ~ cn sao
phi HI KIN bc s thi.
The doctor consulted with a specialist before writing

Example
a new prescription
iu khin, ch huy, lm
Control /kntrl/ v
ch
CON TRU c cu b IU
2 ~ con tru
KHIN rt thnh thc.
To control the cost of this medication, you may get

Example
the generic version
Tin li, thun li; thch
Convenient /knvinint/ Adj
hp.
CON b V ni N mi thng kia

khng yu nn tm cch to N
3 ~ con v n n
tng mt ni THCH HP cho
c hai ngi.
Is this a convenient location for you to pick up your

Example
prescription?
D ra, tm ra, khm ph
Detect /dtekt/ v
ra, pht hin ra
Phi I TT nhiu ti mi PHT

4 ~ i tt
HIN RA chn mnh rt hi
My doctor put me through some simple tests to detect

Example
if I have asthma

Word-
class
Factor /fktr/ n Nhn t, yu t
PHC ng gip T cha tr hiu

~ phc t
5 qu l mt YU T cc k quan trng
Taking medications as directed is an important factor in

Example
getting well
S nh hng ln nhau, s tc
interaction /ntrkn/ n
ng vi nhau, s tng tc
TRONG T giy b x RCH c ghi
r nguyn nhn dn n vic m nhau
~ trong (in) t
6 SNG mt l do S TNG TC
rch sng
gia hai bn khng t c thng nht
chung.
The interaction between the patient and the doctor
Example
showed a high level of trust
Limit /lmt/ n Gii hn, ranh gii, hn nh
LY sinh t MT d rt ngon nhng gi

7 ~ ly mt ca n cng ch GII HN mt mc
thi, ch khng th ai dm ung.
Example My prescription has a limit of three refills

Monitor /mntr/ v Gim st
Con MA hin hn ln nn N T gip

~ ma n t
8 GIM ST m cho n.
The patient had weekly appointments so that the doctor

Example
could monitor her progress

Word
-class
Potential /ptenl/ Adj Tim nng; tim lc
Va leo B tng cao chc mt,

va bn TN trng ci X cch
~ b tn x
9 my trm mt th phi ni n l mt
thin ti c TIM NNG rt ln
To avoid any potential side effects from the
Example medication, be sure to tell your doctor all the drugs
you are currently taking
Sample /smpl/ n Mu; vt mu, hng mu
Ti n bo tng XEM B su tp
~ xem b
10 ton MU vt qu him thi tin s
The pharmacist gave Myra a few free samples of the

Example
allergy medication
Sense /sens/ n cm gic, phn on
Ch cn nhn bng SEN l ti c th

~ sen
11 PHN ON c n trng u
I got the sense it would be better to get my

Example
prescription filled right away
Ngi tnh nguyn, ngi
Volunteer /vlntr/ n,v
xung phong, Tnh nguyn
Mi VA phi con LN rng ang

chy m mt TA tai th lm sao
12 ~ va ln ta
m i TNH NGUYN i vo
rng bt lm tc c.
My doctor volunteered to call the drugstore, so my

Example
medication would be waiting for me

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MC LC

CON TRCH m v khng chu k

Example a contract for the supply of vehicles

con GRI b MN tht v dm

Example an international peace agreement

con ch SA inh i trong RNG

They called for assurances that the government is

Anh ti tc gin nm ci CAN ru

All flights have been cancelled because of bad

We set out to determine exactly what happened that

Example He is currently engaged as a consultant.

Con ln hong lon ku t T v S

Example The committee was established in 1912.

NG B ti phi LI d sau khi b

Example He felt obligated to help.

PHT ng ton cng TY i tm

The contract can be terminated by either party with

Example You should make provision for things going wrong.

Both sides met in order to try to resolve their

Example Remember to specify your size when ordering clothes.

sao m c TRCH con bn,

What first attracted me to her was her sense of

Example We compared the two reports carefully.

Example We can't compete with them on price.

The electricity industry consumes large amounts of

Khi ln CN nghin, thng

You'll need to convince them of your

Chi C bc thu m trong

Example a budget for the current year

Example a fad for physical fitness

The actors inspired the kids with their

School meals need to be marketed to children in

Example Try to persuade him to come.

Example productive workers

Example Nothing satisfies himhe's always complaining.

This decision could have serious consequences

Example We're considering buying a new car.

Example $100 should cover your expenses.

Example When does your driving licence expire?

Tng MIN PH QUN mng

Buses run frequently between the city and the

ng IM lng nhn ngi ta n

Example His silence seemed to imply agreement.

N tht PRO khi n MT c v

Example Promise not to tell anyone! I promise.

She soon acquired a reputation as a first-

Example hese pets require a lot of care and attention.

The quality of the students' work varies

Example They built a wall to avoid soil being washed away.

con QU ang S song

let me demonstrate to you some of the difficulties

Example She developed the company from nothing.

Our research attempts to evaluate the

The whole family gathered together at Ray's

Example He offered some useful advice

The primary aim of this course is to improve

to develop a strategy for dealing with

Example a strong leader/government

Nothing can substitute for the advice your