TOPIC VOCABULARY IN CONTRAST

achieve (v) /əˈtʃiːv/ Example: They have both achieved great results.

to succeed in reaching a particular goal, status or standard, especially by making an effort for a long time. - đạt được

brain (n) /breɪn/ Example: The human brain is a complex organ.

the organ inside the head that controls movement, thought, memory and feeling. - não

clever (adj) /ˈklev.ər/ Example: She is a clever student.

intelligent and quick to learn or understand. - thông minh

concentrate (v) /ˈkɒn.sən.treɪt/ Example: I can't concentrate with all that noise going on.

to give all your attention to something and not think about anything else. - tập trung

consider (v) /kənˈsɪdər/ Example: I'd like some time to consider.

to think about something carefully, especially before making a decision. - xem xét, cân nhắc

course (n) /kɔːs/ Example: I want to do a course in art and design.

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject. - khóa học

degree (n) /dɪˈɡriː/ Example: My brother has a master's degree from Harvard.

a qualification awarded by a university or college. - bằng đại học

experience (n, v) /ɪkˈspɪəriəns/ Example: My lack of practical experience was a disadvantage.

knowledge or skill gained from doing something; the process of gaining this. - kinh nghiệm; trải nghiệm

expert (n, adj) /ˈekspɜːt/ Example: She is a world expert on butterflies.

a person with special knowledge or skill; having great knowledge or skill. - chuyên gia; tài giỏi

fail (v) /feɪl/ Example: I tried to cheer her up, but failed miserably.

to not be successful in achieving something. - thất bại

guess (v) /ɡes/ Example: I don't really know. I'm just guessing.

to try to answer something without being certain. - đoán

hesitate (v) /ˈhezɪteɪt/ Example: He seemed to hesitate a second.

to be slow to speak or act because you feel uncertain or nervous. - do dự

instruction (n) /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/ Example: There are instructions that tell you where everything goes.

detailed information about how to do or use something. - sự hướng dẫn; chỉ dẫn

progress (n) /ˈprəʊɡres/ Example: She is making good progress in English.

movement toward a better or more advanced state. - sự tiến bộ

mark (n, v) /mɑːk/ Example: I hate marking exam papers.

a score given for a piece of work; to give a score. - điểm; chấm điểm

mental (adj) /ˈmentl/ Example: The elderly woman has the mental capacity of a child.

connected with the mind or the process of thinking. - thuộc về tinh thần

pass (v) /pɑːs/ Example: I'm not really expecting to pass first time.

to achieve the required standard in an exam or test. - đỗ; vượt qua

qualification (n) /ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ Example: He left school with no formal qualifications.

an exam that you have passed or a course of study that you have successfully completed. - bằng cấp

remind (v) /rɪˈmaɪnd/ Example: I loved her and wanted to remind her of that.

to help somebody remember something, especially something important that they must do. - nhắc, gợi nhắc

report (n) /rɪˈpɔːt/ Example: Are these news reports true?

a written or spoken account of an event, especially one that is published or broadcast. - bài báo cáo

revise (v) /rɪˈvaɪz/ Example: I can't come out tonight. I have to revise.

to prepare for an exam by looking again at work that you have done. - ôn tập

research (n, v) /rɪˈsɜːtʃ/ Example: They are raising money for cancer research.

a careful study of a subject, especially in order to discover new facts or information about it. - nghiên cứu

skill (n) /skɪl/ Example: The job requires skill and an eye for detail.

the ability to do something well. - kĩ năng

smart (adj) /smɑːt/ Example: Why do smart people do such stupid things?

intelligent. - thông minh

subject (n) /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/ Example: Biology is my favourite subject.

an area of knowledge studied in a school, college, etc. - môn học

talented (adj) /ˈtæləntɪd/ Example: Some of these young musicians are incredibly talented.

having a natural ability to do something well. - tài năng

term (n) /tɜːm/ Example: The new term starts next Monday.

one of the periods into which a school or university year is divided. - học kì

wonder (v) /ˈwʌndər/ Example: I was just wondering why you were late.

to think about something and try to decide what is true, what will happen, or what you should do. - băn khoăn, tự hỏi

clear (adj) /klɪə(r)/ Example: She gave me clear and precise directions.

easy to understand and not confusing. - rõ ràng, dễ hiểu

process (n) /ˈprəʊses/ Example: Repeat this process until the entire area is tiled.

a series of things that are done in order to achieve a particular result. - quá trình, quy trình