FLASH CARD 8
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10 Popular Prepositions 3
21. Ago
→ Refers to a time in the past.
She came back from school a while ago
22. In
→ Shows location inside something or part of a place.
I live in London.
23. In addition to
→ Means also or as well as.
In addition to his car, he has a jeep.”* (Meaning: He owns a car and also a jeep.)
24. Into
→ Shows movement toward the inside of something.
Go into her room and take the wallet.”*
25. Like
→ Means similar to or in the same way as.
She is very clever like me.
26. Against
→ Means touching or pressing on something or opposed to.
His bicycle was leaning against the fence.
27. Near
→ Means close to or not far from.
I live near the sea
28. Next
→ Refers to the following one in time or order.
The two teams play volleyball the next day.
29. Next to
→ Means immediately beside or very close to.
My wallet is next to the pen
30. Upon
→ A formal/literary way to say on (often for surfaces or moments).
The earth I’m walking upon doesn’t recognize me
10 Jobs 2
11. Garment Worker
→ Makes or repairs clothing, fabrics, or shoes in a factory or shop.
12. Hairstylist
→ Cuts, colors, and styles hair for clients in a salon.
13. Homemaker
→ Manages household tasks like cooking, cleaning, and caring for the family.
14. Landscape Architect
→ Designs outdoor spaces like gardens, parks, or yards.
15. Mail Carrier
→ Delivers letters and packages to homes and businesses.
16. Receptionist
→ Greets visitors, answers phones, and directs people in an office.
17. Reporter
→ Researches and writes news stories for TV, newspapers, or websites.
18. Salesperson
→ Sells products or services to customers in stores or online.
19. Security Guard
→ Protects buildings, people, or property from theft or danger.
20. Personnel Manager
→ Hires, trains, and supports employees in a company (also called HR Manager).
more common
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In the Workplace:
*“Remote work has become more common since the pandemic. -
Everyday Life:
“Using smartphones for payments is more common than carrying cash.”
“More common” means happening or seen more frequently than something else.
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Trends:
“Flexible work hours are more common in tech companies.”
Mesures Units
- Chiều dài (Length)
- Chiều cao (Height)
- Độ sâu (Depth)
- Chiều rộng (Width)
- Meter (m)**: Mét
- Inch (in)**: Inch
- Foot (ft)**: Feet
- Mile (mi)**: Dặm
- Tốc độ (Speed)
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Nhiệt độ (Temperature)
- Celsius (°C): Độ C
- Fahrenheit (°F): Độ F - Thời gian (Time)
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Góc (Angle)
- Degree (°): Độ
- Radian (rad): Ra-đi-an
sculptor
A French sculptor was chosen to design the statue of liberty. It is a symbol of freedom (Lis&Wri)
Michelangelo, sculptor, painter, architect, and poet, died in 1564
Synonym: statue maker
replacement [rɪ’pleɪsmənt] (Noun)
His replacement is starting at the end of the next month. In the meantime, we’ll continue with our projects as usual (Listen&Write)
The bike is in need of replacement
Meaning: one thing is substituted for another
Synonym: replacing, substitute, substitution
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Just now/Recently
(refers to something that happened a very short time ago)
Just now, I saw her at the supermarket.
It was sunny just now, but now it’s raining.
He texted you recently.
- Vừa rồi: Very recent past (minutes/hours/days ago).
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Last time/The other day
(refers to a recent but unspecified past occasion)
Last time we ate at that restaurant, the food was great.
The other day, you promised to help me!
Last time, it rained so I couldn’t go.
- Bữa trước: Recent but unspecified occasion (days/weeks ago).
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Trước kia → Before/Previously/In the past
(refers to a more distant past)
Previously, I lived in Da Nang.
In the past, this area was a field.
He was very shy before.
- Trước kia: Distant past (months/years ago).
solve a problem
- If you stay calm, you can solve the problem faster.
- When we work together, we easily solve any problem.
- Once he understands the issue, he’ll solve the problem efficiently.
Hypothetical/Conditional
If I had more time**, I could solve this problem properly.
Past & Future
After hours of thinking, she finally solved the problem.
By tomorrow, we need to solve this problem.
find a solution
If we think creatively, we can find a solution.
When faced with a challenge, always try to find a solution instead of complaining.
Don’t panic—**take a deep breath and find a solution step by step.
Hypothetical/Conditional
If we had more data**, we could find a better solution.
Past & Future Situations
After hours of brainstorming, they finally found a solution.
By next week, we need to find a solution to this issue.
Encouragement & Motivation
No problem is unsolvable—you just have to find the right solution.
Instead of blaming others, focus on how to find a solution.
enjoy/love outdoor activities
- If the weather is nice**, I always enjoy outdoor activities.
- When I have free time**, I love hiking and camping.
- Since childhood**, I have loved adventurous outdoor activities.
Hypothetical/Conditional
If I lived near the sea**, I would enjoy outdoor activities every day.
Past & Future
Last summer, we enjoyed outdoor activities like surfing and beach volleyball.
Next year, I plan to try more extreme outdoor activities.
Preferences & Comparisons
Between the gym and nature**, I’d always choose to enjoy outdoor activities.
“Do you need any help?”
- “Helps” → “help” (uncount noun)
Similar:
- “Can I help you with anything?”
- “Need any assistance?”
Whether (conjunction) – Used to introduce choices or possibilities.
- “I don’t know whether to go or stay.”
L@i@ệ@u
Synonyms for “whether”
1. If (nếu, liệu) – Often interchangeable in questions.
- “Tell me if/whether you need help.”
2. In case (phòng khi) – For contingency.
- “Bring a jacket in case it rains.”
Common Phrases:
- “Whether or not” = Dù có… hay không.
- “We’ll play whether or not it rains.”
Inspire (verb)
- “Her speech inspired me to study harder.”
- “The sunset inspired him to paint.”
- “Teachers inspire students to dream big.”
Truyền cảm hứng
To make someone feel motivated or excited to do something.
Synonyms (Từ đồng nghĩa):
1. Motivate – “The coach motivated the team.”
(Thúc đẩy)
- Encourage – “She encouraged me to try again.”
(Khuyến khích)
- Stimulate – “Music stimulates creativity.”
(Kích thích)
Bonus:
- “Inspiration” (noun) = Cảm hứng.
- “Inspiring” (adj) = Đầy cảm hứng.
spill some food
- “Oops! I spilled some soup on the table.”
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“The kid spilled his cereal on the floor.”
(ngũ cốc)
- If you spill some food in the kitchen, you make a mess
Làm đổ/rơi đồ ăn
to feel annoyed/feel discourageed/feel upset
The passengers felt annoyed because of the delays of flights
I felt discouraged because i couldn’t solve the problem
i felt upset after failing the test
“Feel pleased” (Cảm thấy hài lòng)
Other opposites:
1. “Feel calm” → Bình tĩnh
- “She felt calm after meditating.”
2. “Feel delighted” → Vui sướng
- “He was delighted by the surprise.”
3. “Feel relaxed” → Thư giãn
- “The music made her feel relaxed.”
Example contrast:
- “I felt annoyed by the noise, but now I feel calm.”
to feel romance
Ability (noun)
Her ability to sing is amazing.
- “She has the ability to speak 3 languages.”
- “His athletic ability impressed the coach.”
- “This software improves your typing ability.”
synonym: Skill (kỹ năng), Talent (tài năng), Capability (năng lực).
Khả năng
Inability (noun)
His inability to swim worries his parents.
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“His inability to focus affects his grades.”
(điểm số) - “The team lost due to their inability to cooperate.”
- “A knee injury caused his inability to run.”
synonym: Incapacity (bất lực), Disability (tàn tật), Weakness (điểm yếu).
- Sự bất lực
1. Positive Feeling
She feels happy because her best friend surprised her with concert tickets.
He feels excited as he’s about to travel to Japan for the first time.
They feel grateful after their neighbors helped them fix the broken car.
I feel confident because I practiced my speech for weeks.
Key pattern:
“Subject + feel + [emotion] + because/as/after + [cause].”
- She feels peaceful when listening to the ocean waves at sunrise.
- He feels loved whenever his grandmother bakes his favorite cookies.
- They feel hopeful after hearing the doctor’s positive prognosis
- I feel proud when my students finally understand a difficult concept
Key pattern:
“Subject + feel + [emotion] + when/after/whenever + [specific situation]”
to be placed
- The napkin is placed beside the plate“The vaccine needs to be placed in the refrigerator to stay effective.”“The chairs will be placed in a circle for the meeting.”
= “to be positioned” (trang trọng hơn)
“This component is to be placed carefully on the assembly line.”
→ “Bộ phận này cần được đặt cẩn thận trên dây chuyền lắp ráp.”
scream
She screamed when she saw the spider crawling on her arm.
The fans screamed in excitement when their favorite singer appeared on stage.
He screamed in pain after stubbing his toe on the table
Meaning: Shouting in fear/pain/excitement
Embedded Question
Where is she going?
I don’t know where she is going.
What time is it?
Could you tell me what time it is?
Is he coming?
Do you know if he is coming?
I wonder what time the meeting starts
They don’t know why he left so suddenly.
I’m not sure if he will come tonight
