Unit 3

Question 1

cast

Answer 1

Verb rọi đèn
1
cause (light or shadow) to appear on a surface.
the moon cast a pale light over the cottages

2
register (a vote).
residents turned out in record numbers to cast their votes

Noun
1
an object made by shaping molten metal or similar material in a mold.
bronze casts of the sculpture

Question 2

disaster

Answer 2

Noun
1
a sudden event, such as an accident or a natural catastrophe, that causes great damage or loss of life.
159 people died in the disaster

Question 3

display

Answer 3

v. to show or exhibit

Question 4

drawback

Answer 4

n. a problem; disadvantage

Question 5

efficient

Answer 5

adj. able to work without waste

Fluorescent lamps are efficient at converting electricity into light

Question 6

equip

Answer 6

Supply with the necessary items for a particular purpose.

All bedrooms are equipped with a colour TV.

Question 7

freight

Answer 7

Noun vận chuyển hàng hóa
1
goods transported in bulk by truck, train, ship, or aircraft.
A decline in the amount of freight carried by rail

2
a load or burden.
These warm winds deposit their freight of moisture in showers of rain

Verb
1
transport (goods) in bulk by truck, train, ship, or aircraft.
The metals had been freighted from the city

2
be laden or burdened with.
Each word was freighted with anger

Question 8

generate

Answer 8

Verb
to make or produce

Changes that are likely to generate controversy

Question 9

illuminator

Answer 9

đèn chiếu sáng/ thắp sáng
An object that produces light

Question 10

innovation

Answer 10

a new idea or product

The company’s failure to diversify and innovate competitively

Question 11

intense

Answer 11

Adjective
very strong

The job demands intense concentration

Question 12

knot

Answer 12

Noun lõi cây, phần gỗ cứng
1
a fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar.
Tie a knot at the end of the cord

Verb
1
fasten with a knot.
The scarves were knotted loosely around their throats

Question 13

locomotive

Answer 13

đầu máy xe lửa
the engine of a train

Question 14

mode

Answer 14

Noun
method

Ex: His preferred mode of travel was a kayak

Question 15

reflector

Answer 15

Noun gương phản chiếu, gương chiếu hậu
1
a piece of glass, metal, or other material for reflecting light in a required direction

e.g., a red one on the back of a motor vehicle or bicycle.

Question 16

rugged

Answer 16

Adjective phần gồ ghề
1
(of ground or terrain) having a broken, rocky, and uneven surface.

A rugged coastline

Question 17

stringent

Answer 17

Adjective nghiêm khắc
1
(of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting.

California’s air pollution guidelines are stringent

Question 18

tricky

Answer 18

Adjective
difficult

Ex: Applying eyeliner can be a tricky business

Question 19

vulnerable

Answer 19

Adjective
weak, without defense

Ex: We were in a vulnerable position

Question 20

architecture

Answer 20

kiến trúc
Noun
- a style of a building
Ex: Schools of architecture and design

• the complex or carefully designed structure of something.
  Ex: The chemical architecture of the human brain

Question 21

centerpiece

Answer 21

trung tâm
n.
the main or most important feature

Question 22

clog

Answer 22

tắc nghẽn
v. to fill so much as to make movement difficult

The gutters were clogged up with leaves

Question 23

decorate

Answer 23

Verb
1
make (something) look more attractive by adding extra items or images to it.
the town was decorated with Christmas lights

2
confer an award or medal on (a member of the armed forces).
he was decorated for outstanding bravery

Question 24

destruction

Answer 24

n. the act of ruining something
Ex: The destruction of the library in Alexandria

Question 25

expand

Answer 25

v. to make bigger Ex: Their business expanded into other hotels and properties

Question 26

headquarters

Answer 26

n. central office for a military commander Ex The premises occupied by a military commander and the commander's staff.

Question 27

intrinsic

Answer 27

nội tại/ thuộc về bản chất Adj being a basic or natural characteristic Ex: Access to the arts is intrinsic to a high quality of life

Question 28

operation

Answer 28

n. the working of something; being used Ex: The construction and operation of power stations

Question 29

disruptive

Answer 29

gây rối, cản trở Adj, stopping the usual course of activity. Ex: The hours of work are disruptive to home life

Question 30

pedestrian

Answer 30

n. a person is walking on foot. Ex: The road is so dangerous pedestrians avoid it

Question 31

release

Answer 31

giải phóng v. to let something out Ex: She released his arm and pushed him aside

Question 32

Rival

Answer 32

v. to compete with Ex: He was a photographer whose fame rivalled that of his subjects

Question 33

shield

Answer 33

khiên chắn n. something that serves as protection. Ex: A protective coating of grease provides a shield against abrasive dirt.

Question 34

showcase

Answer 34

trưng bày, trình diễn \ n. a setting in which to present something. Ex: A glass case used for displaying articles in a store or museum.

Question 35

spring up

Answer 35

xuất hiện, mọc lên v. to appear

Question 36

surface

Answer 36

bề mặt n. the outer part or top of something Adjective 1 relating to or occurring on the upper or outer part of something. surface workers at the copper mines Verb 1 rise or come up to the surface of the water or the ground. he surfaced from his dive

Question 37

underground

Answer 37

Adj. below the ground Ex: Underground parking garages

Question 38

utilize

Answer 38

tận dụng v. to use Vitamin C helps your body utilize the iron present in your diet

Question 39

vent

Answer 39

lỗ thông hơi, lỗ thông gió n. an opening to let air, stream, or smoke out. Ex: Remove any debris blocking the vents Verb 1 give free expression to (a strong emotion). he had come to vent his rage and despair

Question 40

commuter

Answer 40

người sử dụng phương tiện giao thông n. a person who travels regularly between home and work. Ex: The company provides showers and lockers for bicycle commuters

Question 41

autonomous

Answer 41

tự điều khiển adj. operating independently without outside control

Question 42

vehicle

Answer 42

n. car or other machine used for transportation

Question 43

advocate

Answer 43

nhà ủng hộ n. supporter

Question 44

tout

Answer 44

khen , giới thiệu n. to praise, to recommend

Question 45

eliminate

Answer 45

v. to remove

Question 46

sensor

Answer 46

cảm biến n. a device that senses things in the surroundings

Question 47

constantly

Answer 47

adv. always; without change

Question 48

adjust

Answer 48

v. to change slightly

Question 49

accordingly

Answer 49

adv. matching a particular situation

Question 50

collision

Answer 50

va chạm n. crash

Question 51

congestion

Answer 51

n. the condition of being blocked or over filled

Question 52

emissions

Answer 52

n. pollution thrown into the air by cars or factories

Question 53

urban

Answer 53

adj. of a city

Question 54

critic

Answer 54

nhà phê bình n. a person expressing a negative opinion about something

Question 55

challenge

Answer 55

n. a difficulty to be overcome

Question 56

interfere

Answer 56

can thiệp v. to prevent something from happening or functioning in the proper way

Question 57

upgrade

Answer 57

v. to improve

Question 58

predict

Answer 58

v. to make a guess about the future

Question 59

apply

Answer 59

v. to use something for a certain purpose