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What does the expression 'It's about time somebody did something' imply?

That the action is overdue and should already have happened.

What does the phrase 'be in charge of' mean?

To be responsible for something.

Which verb is correctly used to express participating in a conference?

Attending.

Which preposition follows 'coming' when you mention a destination?

To (coming to + location).

Which preposition follows 'talking' when you state the place of a speech?

At

Between 'tendency' and 'trend', which word means 'xu hướng'?

Trend.

Give four verbs that commonly collocate with the noun 'survey'.

Make, do, carry out, conduct.

Name three verbs that can precede 'that' to introduce evidence.

Show, demonstrate, indicate.

Advise + ?

The gerund / -ing form.

After 'advise somebody', which verb form should follow?

To-infinitive.

What does the idiom 'bear a striking resemblance' mean?

To look extremely similar.

What does the idiom 'make a point of doing something' mean?

To make a deliberate effort to do it.

What does the phrase 'it stands to reason' mean?

It is logical or obvious.

What does the idiom 'go under the knife' mean?

To undergo surgery.

If someone 'has her heart set on' something, what does it mean?

She is determined to get or do it.

What does the expression 'be rained out' mean?

To be cancelled because of rain.

What does the phrase 'make do with' mean?

To manage with something that is not ideal.

What does the phrase 'make do without' mean?

To cope even though something is absent.

What does the adjective 'taciturn' mean?

Uncommunicative or reserved.

What does 'aimless' mean?

Listless; without purpose or direction.

When describing a person, what does 'practical' mean?

Realistic and pragmatic (characteristic)

What does 'conceited' mean?

Arrogant, cocky

In transport, what does the phrasal verb 'pick up' mean?

For a vehicle to stop and collect passengers.

Which verb describes entering a bus?

Get on

Which verb describes leaving a bus?

Get off (or alight, formally).

What does the phrase 'make allowance for' mean?

To take into consideration or give an allowance.

What does 'duty-free' mean?

Exempt from customs tax.

What is the antonym of 'background' in visual composition?

Foreground.

What do we call a person who rents a house or flat?

A tenant.

Which noun can refer to both people and animals living in a place?

Inhabitant (or dweller).

Which noun is often used in administrative contexts for people living in a place?

Resident.

In a school context, who are 'boarders'?

Students who live at the school.

Who are 'semi-boarders'?

Students who partly board, e.g., day-boarders.

Who are 'commuters'?

People who live outside the city but travel in to work.

Which word should you use to emphasize a special member of a group, 'including' or 'consist of'?

'Including'.

What does 'consist of' mean?

To be formed or composed of.

Which quantifier is used with uncountable nouns: 'a great deal of' or 'a great number of'?

'A great deal of'.

Which quantifier is used with countable plural nouns: 'a great number of' or 'a great deal of'?

'A great number of'.

Which adjective synonymous with 'patient' is given in the notes?

Persevering.

What is the antonym of 'patient' provided?

Impatient.

Which noun meaning high intelligence is listed as a synonym for 'intelligent'?

Brilliance.

What is the antonym of 'intelligent' mentioned?

Dull.

Which adjective synonymous with 'strict' appears in the notes?

Disciplinary.

What is the antonym of 'strict' given?

Easy-going.

Which adjective is synonymous with 'persuasive'?

Convincing.

Which adjective is antonymous with 'persuasive'?

Unconvincing.

Which adjective meaning 'honest' is provided as a synonym?

Trustful.

Which adjective is opposite in meaning to 'honest'?

Deceitful.

Which adjective synonymous with 'enthusiastic' is listed?

Zealous.

Give one antonym for 'enthusiastic' provided in the notes.

Indifferent (or apathetic).

Which adjective synonymous with 'caring' is listed?

Considerate.

Which adjective antonymous with 'caring' is provided?

Neglectful.

Which adjective is synonymous with 'sensitive'?

Thoughtful.

Which adjective is antonymous with 'sensitive'?

Thoughtless.

What does 'exquisite' mean?

Excellent; beautifully made.

What does 'ambiguous' mean?

Unclear or having more than one meaning.

Which word is opposite in meaning to 'profit'?

Deficit.

What does 'superficial' mean?

Shallow; lacking depth.

What adjective is the antonym of 'superficial'?

Thorough.

Which adjective is synonymous with 'concise'?

Succinct.

What is the opposite of 'concise' given in the notes?

Lengthy.

Which verb means to discourage someone from doing something?

Dissuade.

Computer-related crimes are commonly called what?

Cybercrimes.

Wages are payments calculated on what basis?

Hourly pay (per hour).

Salaries are payments calculated on what basis?

Monthly pay (per month).

What term refers to the total money a person earns from all sources?

Income.

What personnel action is the opposite of a promotion?

Demotion.

According to the notes, a diploma is equivalent to which academic credential?

A degree.

What does the term 'labour force' refer to?

The pool of available workers / workforce.

What inversion pattern is formed after 'Not/No/Without + phrase'?

Not/No/Without + phrase + verb + subject (e.g., Not only did he …).