Travel Flashcards

1
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The hotel offers a wide range of “amenities” such as a gym, pool and free Wi-fi.

A

/əˈmiːnəti/
Tiện nghi => những thứ được thiết kế để tạo sự thoải mái cho khách hàng phục vụ cho mục đích giải trí.
Facility: địa điểm hay thiết bị được lắp đặt để đáp ứng nhu cầu cụ thể, không vì mục đích giải trí.

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Arrival
Arrival card
Arrival Notice
Arrival list

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Sự đến nơi.
Thẻ khai nhập cảnh.
Giấy báo hàng đến.
Danh sách khách đến.

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Biên giới

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Border: đừng ranh giới (thường là tự nhiên).
Boundary: đường ranh giới hành chính.
Frontier: giữa 2 nước hệ thống chính trị khác nhau, canh phòng nghiêm ngặt.

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As a “bus conductor”, it’s his job to ensure everyone has paid their fare.

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a person whose job is to collect money from passengers on a bus or train or check their tickets
Nhân viên soát vé

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The construction “crew” arrived early to start work on the new building.
/kruː/

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all the people working on a ship, plane etc. except the officers who are in charge
Nhân viên trong đoàn.
Chèo thuyền.

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The billionaire owns a luxury “yacht” that he uses for summer vacations

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Cruise /kruːz/: du thuyền lớn (công ty)
Yacht /jɒt/: sang trọng (cá nhân)

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Ẩm thực

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Cuisine: đặc trưng ở địa phương.
Delicacy: món ngon và hiếm của một nền văn hóa.

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The passengers are excited to “embark” on the luxury cruise ship for their vacation.
/ɪmˈbɑːk/

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to get onto a ship or plane

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The fisherman tied his boat to the “dock” after a long day at sea.

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a part of a port where ships are repaired, or where goods are put onto or taken off them
Bến tàu

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The “harbour” is filled with yachts and small fishing boats.
/ˈhɑːbə(r)/

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an area of water on the coast, protected from the open sea by strong walls, where ships can shelter
Cảng

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Ecology. /iˈkɒlədʒi/
Ecosystem.
Ecosphere.
Eco-disaster.
Ecotourism.

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Sinh thái học.
Hệ sinh thái.
Sinh quyển.
Thảm họa sinh thái.
Du lịch sinh thái

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They are planning an “expedition” to the Amazon rainforest next summer.
/ˌekspəˈdɪʃn/

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an organized journey with a particular purpose, especially to find out about a place that is not well known
Chuyến thám hiểm

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My school is planning an “excursion” to the local museum next week.
/ɪkˈskɜːʃn/

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a short journey made for pleasure, especially one that has been organized for a group of people
Dã ngoại

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Children under 8 years old needn’t pay bus fare

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the money that you pay to travel by bus, plane, taxi, etc.

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The “toll” for crossing the bridge is 5$.

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money that you pay to use a particular road or bridge
Thuế qua trạm

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The UNESCO World “Heritage” site always attracts tourists from around the world.
/ˈherɪtɪdʒ/

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the history, traditions, buildings and objects that a country or society has had for many years and that are considered an important part of its character
Di sản

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Đường cao tốc

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Highway: công cộng, có thu phí.
Freeway: hạn chế phương tiện, không thu lệ phí.

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18
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Our travel “itinerary” includes visits to Paris, London and Rome.
/aɪˈtɪnərəri/

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a plan of a journey, including the route and the places that you visit
Hành trình

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The woods and fields are typical features of the English “landscape”.
/ˈlændskeɪp/

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everything you can see when you look across a large area of land, especially in the country
Phong cảnh, cảnh quan

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20
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The captain used a map to “navigate” the ship through the stormy sea.

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to plan and direct the course of ship, plane, car etc., for example by using a map
Điều hướng

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The “remote” areas of the country lack access to basic healthcare facilities.

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far away from places where other people live
xa xôi

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Prices have risen to “offset” the increased cost of materials.

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to use one cost, payment or situation in order to cancel or reduce the effect of another
Đền bù, bù đắp

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23
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The bad weather conditions “precluded” the possibility of an outdoor event.

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to prevent something from happening or somebody from doing something;
Ngăn cản

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The restaurant has built a loyal “patronage” over the years.
/ˈpætrənɪdʒ/

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the support that a person gives a shop, restaurant, etc. by spending money there
Sự lui tới của khách hàng quen.

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In this unpredictable world, it’s nice to have something you can “count on”

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to trust somebody to do something or to be sure that something will happen
Tin cậy vào

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Before making a purchase, it’s wise to get “price quotes” from multiple vendors.
/kwəʊt/

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a statement of how much a job, service, or product will cost
Giá niêm yết

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The “observance” of traditional wedding ceremonies is important in many cultures.
/əbˈzɜːvəns/

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a ceremony or action to celebrate a holiday or a religious or other important event
Tổ chức lễ kỷ niệm

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28
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His instructions are “plain” and easy to understand.

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not decorated or complicated; simple

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29
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The “sleek” design of the new smartphone makes it very attractive to customers.

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looking rich, and dressed in smart and expensive clothes
Kiểu dáng đẹp sang

30
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The country has a “surplus” of natural resources, which boosts its economy.

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an amount that is extra or more than you need
Thặng dư

31
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Physical “rehabilitation” plays a crucial role in helping individuals recover after a stroke.
/ˌriːəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃn/

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the process of helping somebody to return to a normal, healthy life after they have been in prison or very ill
phục hồi chứng năng

32
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The airport “lounge” was comfortable and offered a variety of amenities for travelers.
/laʊndʒ/

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​a room for waiting in at an airport, etc.

33
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The hotel offered a luxurious “suite” with a beautiful view of the ocean.
/swiːt/

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a set of rooms, especially in a hotel
Dãy phòng khách sạn

34
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The company offered an “incentive” to employees who exceeded their sales targets.

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something that encourages you to do something
Khích lệ.

35
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In the airplane, passengers could see the “bulkhead” separating the different cabin classes.

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a wall that divides a ship or an aircraft into separate parts
Vách ngăn trên máy bay/tàu

36
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The “alpine” skiing is one of the most exciting competitions in the Winter Olympics.
/ˈælpaɪn/

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relating to high mountain areas
thuộc vùng núi cao

37
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The airplane reached an “altitude” of 30,000 feet.
/ˈæltɪtjuːd/

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the height above sea level
Độ cao (so với mực nước biển)

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The “slope” of the mountain was steep and covered with snow.
/sləʊp/

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the side of a hill or mountain
Sườn (núi)

39
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Sometimes in life, you should “take your chances” and see what happens.

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​to take a risk or to use the opportunities that you have and hope that things will happen in the way that you want
Liều mình

40
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She didn’t want to “provoke” him so she decided to stay quiet.

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to say or do something that you know will annoy somebody so that they react in an angry way
Khiêu khích

41
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DNA “replicates” itself during cell division.

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to copy something exactly
Mô phỏng, nhân đôi

42
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Her spirits began to “soar” when she heard the good news.

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to be very high or tall
đạt ở mức cao

43
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Many English words “derive from” Greek or Latin roots.

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to come or develop from something
Xuất phát từ

44
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The book gives readers a “sense” of what life was like in the 19th century.

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good understanding and judgement; knowledge of what is sensible or practical behaviour
Có kiến thức, tri thức

45
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Being “optimistic” doesn’t mean ignoring problems, it means believing you can cope with them.

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expecting good things to happen or something to be successful
Lạc quan

46
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The picnic was cancelled “on account of” the rainy weather.

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Because of

47
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The pilot skillfully landed the plane on the narrow “runway”.

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a long narrow piece of ground with a hard surface that an aircraft takes off from and lands on
đường băng

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“Coincidentally”, we both wore the same outfit to the party.
/kəʊˌɪnsɪˈdentəli/

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in a way that is not planned, but happens by chance
trùng hợp thay

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She has a good “comprehension” of the business world after working in the industry for ten years.

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The ability to understand completely
Sự hiểu biết, thấu hiểu

50
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During the travels, he lost his passport and had to contact the local “embassy” for help.
/ˈembəsi/

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a group of officials led by an ambassador who represent their government in a foreign country
Đại sứ quán

51
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The fish is “slippery” and difficult to hold.
/ˈslɪpəri/

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difficult to hold or to stand or move on, because it is smooth, wet or polished
Trơn

52
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The football player had to be “hospitalized” due to a serious injury during the match.
/ˈhɒspɪtəlaɪz/

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to send somebody to a hospital for treatment

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The health department’s “bulletin” warned about the dangers of not getting vaccinated.
/ˈbʊlətɪn/

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a short news report on the radio or television
Bảng tin thông báo

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The “old quarter” is known for its historic architecture and vibrant night markets.

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a district or part of a town
Khu phố

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She opened the “closet” to pick out an outfit for the day.
/ˈklɒzɪt/

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a small room or a space in a wall with a door that reaches the floor, used for storing things
Buồng, tủ tường

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The “porter” helped carry our luggage to the hotel room.

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a person whose job is carrying people’s bags and other loads, especially at a train station, an airport or in a hotel

57
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The survey “reveals” some worrying statistics.

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to make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret
Tiết lộ

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The “colonial” government imposed heavy taxes on the local population.
/kəˈləʊniəl/

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connected with or belonging to a country that controls another country
thuộc địa

59
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Set against

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Đặt trên nền
Bù trừ

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The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely “breathtaking”.
/ˈbreθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/

A

very exciting or impressive
Hấp dẫn, ngoạn mục

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The city provides the “backdrop” for the love story.

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everything that can be seen around an event or scene
Phông nền sân khấu, bối cảnh

62
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The fruit had been “dipped” in chocolate.

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to put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again
Nhúng

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The “settlers” had to learn how to survive in the harsh winter conditions.

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a person who goes to live in a new country or region
Người di cư

64
Q

Coral reef

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Đá vôi rặng san hô

65
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The hiker was rewarded with a “magnificent” view from the mountain top.
/mæɡˈnɪfɪsnt/

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​extremely attractive and impressive; deserving praise
Tráng lệ, nguy nga

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The “tram” lines connect all the major areas of the city.

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a vehicle driven by electricity, that runs on rails along the streets of a town and carries passengers
Tàu điện, xe điện

67
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The “porch” provides a comfortable space to relax and enjoy the outdoors.

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a small area at the entrance to a building, such as a house or a church, that is covered by a roof and often has walls
Hành lang, mái hiên

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She always keeps the house “spotless”

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perfectly clean
Không có vết nhơ

69
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I usually do my laundry at the local “laundromat”.
/ˈlɔːndrəmæt/

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a place where you can wash and dry your clothes in machines that you pay to use
Cửa hiệu giặt đồ tự động

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He’s a “decent” person who always helps others in need.
/ˈdiːsnt/

A

honest and fair; treating people with respect
Tử tế