FLASH CARD 17

Question 1

“What is it? Like a chocolate bar:

1. What is it? Like a chess game where every move has consequences?
2. What is it? Like a puzzle you can’t solve no matter how hard you try?
3. What is it? Like a test of patience and strategy combined?
4. What is it? Like a silent battle between two minds?

Answer 1

1. What is it? Like a puzzle.
2. What is it? Like a challenge.
3. What is it? Like a game.
4. What is it? Like a test.
5. What is it? Like a mystery.
6. Cái đó là gì? Giống như một ván cờ mà mỗi nước đi đều có hậu quả?
7. Cái đó là gì? Giống như một trò chơi xếp hình mà bạn không thể giải dù cố đến đâu?
8. Cái đó là gì? Giống như một bài kiểm tra về sự kiên nhẫn và chiến lược kết hợp?
9. Cái đó là gì? Giống như một trận chiến thầm lặng giữa hai trí óc?

Question 2

“It’s a better cake than chocolate bar,:

1. It’s a better solution than the one we discussed last week.
2. It’s a better deal than anything you’ll find online.
3. It’s a better choice
4. It’s a better idea
5. It’s a better way

Answer 2

3. It’s a better environment for learning than the noisy old classroom.
4. It’s a better option than waiting and doing nothing.
5. Đây là giải pháp tốt hơn so với cái mà chúng ta đã thảo luận tuần trước.
6. Đây là một món hời tốt hơn bất kỳ cái gì bạn có thể tìm thấy trên mạng.
7. Đây là môi trường học tập tốt hơn so với lớp học cũ ồn ào.
8. Đây là lựa chọn tốt hơn là cứ chờ đợi và không làm gì.

Question 3

under pressure”

1. I tend to make mistakes when I’m under pressure, especially during exams.
2. She performed surprisingly well under pressure, proving she can handle tough situations.
3. Working under pressure has taught me how to prioritize tasks more efficiently.
4. Even the most experienced professionals can struggle under pressure if they’re not prepared.

Answer 3

1. work under pressure
2. perform under pressure
3. stay calm under pressure
4. think clearly under pressure
5. make decisions under pressure
6. Tôi thường mắc lỗi khi bị áp lực, đặc biệt là trong các kỳ thi.
7. Cô ấy thể hiện tốt một cách đáng ngạc nhiên dưới áp lực, chứng tỏ cô có thể xử lý tình huống khó khăn.
8. Làm việc dưới áp lực đã dạy tôi cách ưu tiên công việc một cách hiệu quả hơn.
9. Ngay cả những chuyên gia dày dạn nhất cũng có thể gặp khó khăn dưới áp lực nếu họ không chuẩn bị kỹ.

Question 4

struggle (Verb)

She struggled to finish her project before the deadline but finally succeeded.

Many people struggle with self-doubt when learning new skills.

1. struggle emotionally
2. struggle financially
3. struggle mentally
4. struggle physically

Answer 4

Means to try very hard to do something difficult, or to face a hard situation.

The small business struggled during the economic crisis but never gave up.

We could see him struggling with the heavy boxes, so we offered to help.

Question 5

but now, but then, but later:

1. “I hated waking up early before, but now I love morning runs.”
2. “She forgot her wallet, but then a kind stranger paid for her coffee.”
   (Highlights an immediate past turnaround.)

Answer 5

3. “We missed the bus, but later we found a better route.”
4. “He failed the first test, but now he’s the top student in class.”

Question 6

“more effectively”

1. “Switching to a planner helped me manage my time more effectively.”
2. “The teacher used visuals to explain the concept more effectively.”
3. communicate more effectively
4. work more effectively
5. learn more effectively
6. manage more effectively

Answer 6

3. “This app organizes files more effectively than the old system.”
4. “If we communicate more effectively, team projects will run smoother.”

Grammar Tip:
- “More effectively” compares efficiency (adverb form of effective).
- Use after verbs (work, communicate, teach) or with than for comparisons.

Question 7

instant

1. I wanted an instant reply, but you have not responded yet.
2. She asked for instant results, and I told her it hasn’t worked like that before.

Answer 7

3. He looked for an instant solution, yet he didn’t find one that worked.
4. They’ve used instant noodles for dinner, and the kids didn’t complain at all.

Ex: instant coffee, instant message, instant relief, instant reaction, instant access, instant connection

Question 8

Context

1. I didn’t understand the joke, but the context helped me later.
2. Have you read the full context, or are you just guessing the meaning?
3. social context
4. historical context
5. cultural context
6. political context
7. emotional context

Answer 8

Means the situation or background information that helps you understand something better.

3. She explained the context clearly, and everyone has followed her point since then.
4. He used the word in the wrong context, so it didn’t make sense at all.

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Question 9

Observe

1. I observed the animal closely, but I didn’t see any strange behavior.
2. Have you observed the results, or are you still waiting for data?
3. observe carefully
4. observe closely
5. observe behavior
6. observe changes
7. observe rules

Answer 9

Means to watch something carefully to learn or understand it.

3. She observed the class silently, and the students have improved since then.
4. He didn’t observe the rules, so the teacher gave him a warning.

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Question 10

As intense as

1. The storm was as intense as last week’s, but it didn’t last as long.
2. Was the training as intense as you expected, or did it feel easier?
3. as intense as fire
4. as intense as a storm
5. as intense as a workout
6. as intense as a competition
7. as intense as the first time

Answer 10

Means having the same strong level of feeling, force, or effort as something else.

3. His anger was as intense as before, and it has affected everyone around him.
4. It wasn’t as intense as the first time, so I stayed calm throughout.
   (Nó không dữ dội như lần đầu, nên tôi đã giữ bình tĩnh suốt buổi)

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Question 11

something specific, not generic

1. Did you ask for something specific, or did you just give a generic request?
2. She wanted something specific, but the store didn’t have it in stock.

Answer 11

3. They’ve looked for something specific, and the results have surprised them.
4. He didn’t mention something specific, so I brought a generic option instead.

Question 12

1. I always feel like I’m being watched, but no one is ever there.
2. Do you always feel like something is missing, or is it just today?
3. I always feel like I’m being watched
4. I always feel like something is off
5. I always feel like I’m not good enough
6. I always feel like I’m in a rush
7. I always feel like I forgot something

Answer 12

3. I always feel like I’ve forgotten something, and it bothers me all day.
4. She didn’t say anything, but I always feel like she’s judging me.

Question 13

1. Do you think it will rain today, or is it just cloudy again?
2. Do you think he meant it, or was he just joking around?
3. Do you think it’s possible
4. Do you think he knows
5. Do you think we should
6. Do you think they forgot
7. Do you think it’s worth it

Answer 13

3. Do you think they’ve finished the project, or are they still working on it?
4. Do you think she didn’t notice, or did she ignore it on purpose?

Question 14

1. He tried to make eye contact, but she didn’t look at him.
   (Anh ấy cố gắng giao tiếp bằng ánh mắt, nhưng cô ấy không nhìn anh.)
2. Do you avoid eye contact, or does it just make you nervous?
3. make eye contact – giao tiếp bằng mắt
4. avoid eye contact – tránh giao tiếp bằng mắt
5. maintain eye contact – duy trì giao tiếp bằng mắt
6. hold eye contact – giữ ánh mắt
7. break eye contact – rời ánh mắt (ngắt kết nối bằng mắt)

Answer 14

3. She held eye contact confidently, and it has impressed everyone in the room.
4. I didn’t keep eye contact, so the message wasn’t very strong.

Question 15

1. we should keep trying
2. we should keep learning
3. we should keep going
4. we should keep in touch (giữ liên lạc)
5. we should keep working

Answer 15

6. we should keep calm
7. we should keep practicing
8. we should keep moving forward
9. we should keep it simple
10. we should keep our focus

Question 16

it’s none of my business:

1. That’s not my concern.
2. I’d rather not get involved.
3. That’s their matter, not mine.
4. It doesn’t involve me.
5. I have nothing to do with that.

Answer 16

“Đó không phải chuyện của tôi” hoặc “Tôi không liên quan”.

1. That’s not my concern. – Đó không phải điều tôi cần bận tâm.
2. I’d rather not get involved. – Tôi thà không dính vào chuyện đó.
3. That’s their matter, not mine. – Đó là chuyện của họ, không phải của tôi.
4. It doesn’t involve me. – Chuyện đó không liên quan đến tôi.
5. I have nothing to do with that. – Tôi không có gì liên quan đến chuyện đó cả.

Question 17

1. There is one more thing (còn một điều nữa)
2. From now on (từ giờ trở đi)
3. From early in the morning to late at night

Question 18

1. Practicing yoga every morning helps me relieve stress and stay focused throughout the day.
2. If you want to relieve stress, try limiting social media use and spending more time outdoors.
3. Last semester, I relieved stress by journaling, which allowed me to organize my thoughts better.
4. Studies show that laughter can relieve stress by releasing endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals.

(All sentences maintain B2-level complexity with varied tenses, collocations, and contexts.)

Question 19

Here are 4 B2-level sentences using “to set a good example for my daughter”:

1. I try to eat healthy and exercise regularly to set a good example for my daughter about taking care of one’s body.
2. By always being honest in my daily life, I hope to set a good example for my daughter about the importance of integrity.
3. To set a good example for my daughter, I make sure to treat everyone with kindness and respect, no matter who they are.
4. Reading books every evening instead of watching TV is how I set a good example for my daughter about the value of continuous learning.

All sentences:
- Use the phrase naturally in different positions
- Include B2-level vocabulary (integrity, continuous learning)
- Show varied sentence structures
- Demonstrate real-life parenting situations
- Maintain appropriate grammatical complexity

Question 20

Here are 4 B2-level sentences using “grab” in different contexts:

1. I usually grab a coffee on my way to work to help me wake up in the morning.
2. Can you grab my jacket from the bedroom before we leave for the party?
3. Let’s grab a quick lunch at that new sandwich place around the corner.
4. She managed to grab the last available ticket for the concert just before they sold out.

Answer 20

Từ “grab” trong tiếng Việt có nhiều cách dịch tùy ngữ cảnh, nhưng nghĩa cốt lõi là “nắm lấy/vồ lấy” một cách nhanh chóng. Dưới đây là các cách dịch phổ biến:

• “Grab the rope!” → “Nắm lấy sợi dây!”
• “She grabbed my arm.” → “Cô ấy vội nắm lấy tay tôi.”

• “Let’s grab lunch.” → “Cùng đi ăn trưa nhanh nào.”
• “I’ll grab a taxi.” → “Tôi sẽ bắt taxi luôn.”

• “Grab the chance!” → “Chớp lấy cơ hội đi!”
• “He grabbed the last ticket.” → “Anh ta giành vé cuối cùng.”

• “Grab”: Nhấn mạnh tốc độ, thường không lâu dài.
• “Hold”: Giữ lâu (“Hold my hand” → “Nắm tay tôi”).
• “Catch”: Bắt lấy thứ đang di chuyển (“Catch the ball” → “Bắt bóng”).

Ví dụ khác:
- “Grab your bag and go!” → “Vớ lấy túi và đi ngay!”
- “The movie grabbed my attention.” → “Bộ phim thu hút sự chú ý của tôi.”

Bạn cần dịch cụm nào chứa “grab”? Mình có thể giúp chính xác hơn! 😊