UNIT 1 LIFE STORIES WE ADMIRE
I. VOCABULARY
a. Vocabulary
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Word |
Part of speech |
Pronunciation |
Meaning |
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1. admire |
v |
/ədˈmaɪə(r)/ |
ngưỡng mộ |
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2. volunteer |
v |
/ˌvɒlənˈtɪə(r)/ |
tình nguyện |
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3. army |
n |
/ˈɑːmi/ |
quân đội |
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4. surgeon |
n |
/ˈsɜːdʒən/ |
bác sĩ phẫu thuật |
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5. resistance war |
n |
/rɪˈzɪstəns wɔː(r)/ |
cuộc kháng chiến |
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6. diary |
n |
/ˈdaɪəri/ |
nhật ký |
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7. field hospital |
n |
/ˈfiːld hɒspɪtl/ |
bệnh viện tạm thời gần chiến trường |
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8. account |
n |
/əˈkaʊnt/ |
câu chuyện |
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9. experience |
n |
/ɪkˈspɪəriəns/ |
trải nghiệm |
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10. enemy |
n |
/ˈenəmi/ |
kẻ thù |
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11. duty |
n |
/ˈdjuːti/ |
nghĩa vụ, nhiệm vụ |
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12. hero |
n |
/ˈhɪərəʊ/ |
anh hùng |
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13. devote |
v |
/dɪˈvəʊt/ |
cống hiến |
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14. youth |
n |
/juːθ/ |
tuổi trẻ |
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15. death |
n |
/deθ/ |
cái chết |
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16. attend |
v |
/əˈtend/ |
đi học, tham dự |
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17. childhood |
n |
/ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/ |
tuổi thơ ấu |
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18. marriage |
n |
/ˈmærɪdʒ/ |
cuộc hôn nhân |
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19. impressive |
adj |
/ɪmˈpresɪv/ |
đầy ấn tượng |
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20. achievement |
n |
/əˈtʃiːvmənt/ |
thành tựu |
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21. biological |
adj |
/ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ |
(quan hệ) ruột thịt |
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22. adopt |
v |
/əˈdɒpt/ |
nhận con nuôi |
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23. bond |
v |
/bɒnd/ |
kết thân, kết nối |
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24. accessible |
adj |
/əkˈsesəbl/ |
dễ tiếp cận |
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25. touchscreen |
n |
/ˈtʌtʃskriːn/ |
màn hình chạm |
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26. cutting-edge |
adj |
/ˌkʌtɪŋ ˈedʒ/ |
hiện đại |
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27. stylish |
adj |
/ˈstaɪlɪʃ/ |
kiểu cách |
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28. animated |
adj |
/ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/ |
hoạt hình |
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29. blockbuster |
n |
/ˈblɒkbʌstə(r)/ |
phim bom tấn |
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30. diagnose |
v |
/ˌdaɪəɡˈnəʊz/ |
chẩn đoán |
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31. rare |
adj |
/reə(r)/ |
hiếm |
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32. cancer |
n |
/ˈkænsə(r)/ |
ung thư |
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33. visionary |
adj |
/ˈvɪʒənri/ |
có tầm nhìn |
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34. creative |
adj |
/kriˈeɪtɪv/ |
sáng tạo |
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35. genius |
n |
/ˈdʒiːniəs/ |
thiên tài |
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36. military |
n |
/ˈmɪlətri/ |
quân sự |
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37. the Communist Party |
n |
/ðə ˈkɒmjənɪst pɑːti/ |
Đảng Cộng sản |
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38. battle |
n |
/ˈbætl/ |
trận chiến |
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39. biography |
n |
/baɪˈɒɡrəfi/ |
tiểu sử |
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40. rule |
v/n |
/ruːl/ |
trị vì, cai trị |
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41. determination |
n |
/dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃn/ |
lòng quyết tâm |
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42. defeat |
v |
/dɪˈfiːt/ |
đánh bại |
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43. ambitious |
adj |
/æmˈbɪʃəs/ |
tham vọng |
b. Collocations/ phrases
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Collocations/ phrases |
Meaning |
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1. devote something to (doing) something |
cống hiến thứ gì cho thứ gì/ việc gì |
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2. attend school/ college |
đi học (trường đại học, cao đẳng) |
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3. be admired for something |
được ngưỡng mộ vì điều gì |
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4. drop out |
bỏ học |
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5. be diagnosed with something |
được chẩn đoán mắc bệnh gì |
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6. pass away |
qua đời |
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7. be dedicated to something |
cống hiến cho thứ gì |
II. GRAMMAR
a. Past simple and past continuous
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Past Simple (Quá khứ đơn) |
Past Continuous (Quá khứ tiếp diễn) |
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Công thức
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Công thức
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Cách dùng - Diễn tả một hành động xảy ra và chấm dứt hoàn toàn trong quá khứ. E.g: My mother left this city 2 years ago. - Diễn đạt các hành động xảy ra liên tiếp trong quá khứ E.g: She came home, switched on the computer and checked her e-mails. |
Cách dùng - Hành động diễn ra tại thời điểm xác định trong quá khứ E.g: I was watching TV at 9 o'clock last night.
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Dấu hiệu - last night/ year/month, yesterday, ago (2 years ago), in + năm trong quá khứ (in 1999) |
Dấu hiệu - at this time last night, at this moment last year, at 8 p.m last night, while,... |
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Past simple and past continuous with “When” and “While” |
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Dùng “while” hoặc “when” để chỉ mối liên hệ giữa 2 hành động xảy ra trong quá khứ. |
- Hành động đang xảy ra thì có hành động khác xen vào
E.g: I was watching TV when she came home.
E.g: When she came home, I was watching television. |
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- Những hành động xảy ra song song
E.g: She was doing her homework while I was preparing dinner.
E.g: While they were running, we were walking. |
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- Thói quen xấu với trạng từ “always” E.g: He was constantly talking. He annoyed everyone. |
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III. PRACTICE EXERCISES
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences.
1. Many historians admire Marie Curie not only for her scientific discoveries but also for breaking gender barriers in science.
A. look up to B. respect deeply C. acknowledge D. recognize
2. The army conducted a peacekeeping mission in the region, helping to rebuild schools and provide medical care.
A. defense force B. military unit C. security team D. combat group
3. The Vietnamese resistance war demonstrated the incredible spirit of unity and determination among the people.
A. uprising B. liberation struggle C. rebellion D. revolution
4. Doctors in the field hospital worked tirelessly under challenging conditions, using limited resources to save lives.
A. emergency clinic B. mobile medical unit C. makeshift facility D. temporary ward
5. Her ten years of experience in international diplomacy made her the perfect candidate for the ambassador position.
A. expertise B. background C. knowledge D. practice
6. As a doctor, it is his duty to maintain patient confidentiality, even in challenging situations.
A. obligation B. responsibility C. commitment D. requirement
7. She devotes countless hours to marine conservation, studying ways to protect endangered sea creatures.
A. dedicate B. commit C. allocate D. assign
8. The sudden death of the company's founder led to significant changes in its management structure.
A. departure B. demise C. passing D. loss
9. His childhood in rural Vietnam shaped his understanding of traditional farming methods and community values.
A. youth B. formative years C. early life D. upbringing
10. The impressive speed at which young people adapt to new technology continues to surprise researchers.
A. remarkable B. extraordinary C. striking D. notable
11. Recent biological research has revealed fascinating connections between forest ecosystems and climate change.
A. ecological B. organic C. natural D. living
12. The bond between teammates grew stronger as they faced numerous challenges throughout the championship.
A. connection B. relationship C. attachment D. link
13. Modern touchscreen devices have revolutionized how we interact with digital information.
A. interactive display B. haptic interface C. digital screen D. sensor panel
14. The designer's stylish collection combines traditional Asian elements with contemporary Western fashion.
A. elegant B. fashionable C. sophisticated D. refined
15. The historical drama became an unexpected blockbuster, breaking box office records across Asia.
A. sensation B. phenomenon C. masterpiece D. success
16. Scientists have discovered a rare species of butterfly that only appears once every decade.
A. uncommon B. scarce C. exceptional D. unique
17. As a visionary entrepreneur, she predicted the rise of sustainable energy long before it became mainstream.
A. pioneering B. forward-thinking C. innovative D. insightful
18. Despite being a mathematical genius, he remained humble and dedicated to teaching others.
A. mastermind B. prodigy C. intellectual D. expert
19. The Communist Party implemented significant economic reforms that transformed the nation's development.
A. governing body B. political organization C. ruling party D. state authority
20. Her determination to succeed despite physical disabilities inspired many young athletes.
A. resolve B. perseverance C. tenacity D. willpower
21. The ambitious project aims to provide clean drinking water to remote villages across the country.
A. aspiring B. enterprising C. bold D. challenging
22. The compelling biography reveals previously unknown details about the revolutionary leader's early life.
A. memoir B. life story C. account D. chronicle
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences.
23. Many volunteers help maintain community gardens in urban areas.
A. professional B. paid worker C. employee D. specialist
24. The surgeon carefully explained the procedure to the nervous patient.
A. patient B. amateur C. assistant D. observer
25. His diary from the war years provides valuable historical insights.
A. public archive B. official document C. published memoir D. open record
26. The bank account showed suspicious activity last month.
A. debt B. liability C. loss D. deficit
27. Soldiers were ordered to advance toward the enemy position.
A. ally B. friend C. partner D. supporter
28. The firefighter was honored as a hero for saving the family from the blaze.
A. villain B. coward C. traitor D. deserter
29. The youth leadership program helps develop future community leaders.
A. elderly B. senior C. adult D. aged
30. Over 500 delegates attended the international education summit.
A. skip B. avoid C. miss D. ignore
31. Their marriage ceremony incorporated traditions from both cultures.
A. separation B. divorce C. annulment D. split
32. The scientist's achievement in renewable energy earned a Nobel Prize.
A. failure B. setback C. mistake D. error
33. They decided to adopt a rescue dog from the animal shelter.
A. abandon B. reject C. return D. disown
34. The new wheelchair ramps make the building accessible to all visitors.
A. restricted B. unavailable C. exclusive D. limited
35. The company's cutting-edge AI technology revolutionized the industry.
A. outdated B. obsolete C. ancient D. primitive
36. Children love the animated characters in the educational TV series.
A. still B. static C. lifeless D. frozen
37. Early diagnose of the disease significantly improves treatment outcomes.
A. misidentify B. confuse C. overlook D. neglect
38. Researchers made breakthroughs in cancer treatment this year.
A. health B. wellness C. vitality D. recovery
39. The creative solution to plastic waste won an environmental award.
A. conventional B. unoriginal C. routine D. standard
40. The military conducted joint exercises with allied nations.
A. civilian B. peaceful C. ordinary D. domestic
41. The historic battle site has become a symbol of national unity.
A. peace B. harmony C. truce D. agreement
42. Strict safety rules at the factory prevented accidents.
A. chaos B. disorder C. anarchy D. freedom
43. The team's unexpected defeat shocked their loyal fans.
A. victory B. triumph C. success D. achievement
IV: GRAMMAR PRACTICE EXERCISES
1. Sarah _________ TV _________ her mother came home.
A. watched / while B. was watching / when C. was watching / while D. watched / when
2. Tom _________ in the garden _________ it started to rain.
A. worked / while B. was working / while C. was working / when D. worked / when