ĐỀ THHV 11 2026 - BE TERRIFIC VU NAM

So much so that (conjunction)

Đến mức mà, đến nỗi mà (dùng để nhấn mạnh mức độ) - To such a degree that; used to emphasize a previous statement - She studied advanced English grammar every single day, ____ she scored top marks in the national competition.

Hot spells (noun phrase)

Những đợt nắng nóng kéo dài - Periods of unusually hot weather - The city experienced severe drought conditions during the summer ____.

Unsightly (adjective)

Xấu xí, khó coi, chướng mắt - Unpleasant to look at; ugly - The abandoned building covered in graffiti was considered quite ____ by local residents.

Decrepit (adjective)

Cũ kỹ, đổ nát, già nua suy yếu (công trình hoặc con người) - (Of a person or thing) aged and worn out, usually from heavy use or lack of care - They lived in a ____ old cottage near the edge of the village.

Unkempt (adjective)

Lượm thuộm, đầu bù tóc rối, không gọn gàng - (Especially of a person) having an untidy or disheveled appearance - The stray puppy looked very thin and ____ after wandering the streets.

Squalid (adjective)

Bẩn thỉu, tồi tàn, nghèo đói (điều kiện sống) - Extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect - The rescued animals were found living in ____ conditions in the warehouse.

Fret over something (verb phrase)

Lo lắng bồn chồn, bứt rứt không yên về điều gì - To constantly worry or be anxious about something, often something minor - There is no need to ____ your upcoming exam results if you prepared well.

Stave off (phrasal verb)

Ngăn chặn, trì hoãn điều gì tồi tệ xảy ra tạm thời - To prevent something bad from happening, or to phase off a threat temporarily - Drinking plenty of water helps ____ dehydration during hot weather.

Taper off (phrasal verb)

Giảm dần, thu hẹp dần về số lượng hoặc cường độ - To diminish or reduce in extent, quantity, or intensity little by little - The heavy rainfall began to ____ late in the afternoon.

Whittle away (phrasal verb)

Cắt giảm dần, gọt giũa làm suy yếu cái gì từng chút một - To reduce something in size, amount, or strength by gradual removal - The constant budget cuts managed to ____ the department's resources.

A lightbulb moment (idiom)

Khoảnh khắc bừng sáng, chợt lóe lên ý tưởng hoặc hiểu ra vấn đề - A sudden moment of sudden realization, inspiration, or understanding - While reading the advanced essay prompt, she had ____ and knew exactly how to structure her response.

React with / at speed (verb phrase)

Phản ứng một cách nhanh chóng, khẩn trương - To respond or act very quickly to a situation or crisis - The emergency services managed to ____ to the accident.

First cousin (noun phrase)

Anh chị em họ đời đầu (con của cô, chú, bác, dì ruột) - A child of a person's aunt or uncle - He grew up playing sports with his ____ during family summer gatherings.

Creatures of habit (idiom)

Những người thích sống theo lề thói quen thuộc, ngại thay đổi - People who follow a routine and prefer to do the same things at the same time every day - As ____, they always drink coffee at the exact same cafe every morning.

At a steady clip (idiom)

Với tốc độ ổn định, đều đặn - At a consistent, moderate, and efficient pace - The hiker climbed the mountain path ____ without stopping to rest.

Pounce on / upon sth (phrasal verb)

Chộp lấy, vồ lấy ngay cơ hội hoặc sai lầm của ai - To quickly and eagerly seize upon something, such as a mistake or an opportunity - The sharp-eyed editor managed to ____ a grammatical error in the essay draft.