[P2] UNIT7: CHARACTER & BEHAVIOUR

be at the end of one's rope

During exam season, I was ___ because I had to balance schoolwork, IELTS preparation and club activities. (hết sức chịu đựng)

at the hands of

Unfortunately, many children experience emotional problems ___ neglectful adults or unhealthy family environments. (do ai gây ra, dưới tay)

pose a threat to

Excessive social media use can ___ teenagers' self-esteem if they constantly compare themselves with others. (đe dọa)

sign of relief

After submitting my final project, I finally showed a ___ because months of hard work had paid off. (dấu hiệu nhẹ nhõm)

send a shiver down one's spine

Watching a documentary about real-life crimes ___, even though I knew I was completely safe. (khiến ai rùng mình)

feel it in one's bones

Sometimes I ___ that something will work out, although I still rely on careful planning instead of luck. (linh cảm mạnh mẽ)

a state of euphoria

After hearing that I had achieved my IELTS target, I entered ___ and couldn't stop smiling for the rest of the day. (trạng thái hưng phấn tột độ)

live in a fool's paradise

People shouldn't ___ and ignore potential problems just because they feel optimistic. (sống trong ảo tưởng)

sense of purpose

Having a clear ___ motivates people to overcome difficulties and continue improving themselves. (cảm giác có mục tiêu)

sense of achievement

Completing a long-term project gave me an incredible ___ because every small effort finally paid off. (cảm giác thành tựu)

heart leapt

My ___ when I opened the email and saw that I had been accepted into my dream programme. (tim như nhảy lên)

dream come true

Being able to study the subject I truly love would be ___ because I've worked towards it for years. (giấc mơ thành hiện thực)

go into rapture

The audience ___ after the orchestra finished its final piece because the performance was truly unforgettable. (vô cùng sung sướng, mê mẩn)

jump for joy

I literally wanted to ___ when I found out I had achieved my target score in IELTS Reading. (nhảy cẫng lên vì vui)

be dead keen on

I'm ___ psychology because understanding human behaviour has always fascinated me since I was a child. (cực kỳ yêu thích)

live up to one's expectations

Sometimes success doesn't ___, so learning to appreciate small achievements is equally important. (đáp ứng kỳ vọng)

pure luck

I don't believe success comes from ___. Consistent effort and good planning usually matter much more. (hoàn toàn do may mắn)

cautiously optimistic

I'm ___ about my future because I have clear goals, but I know unexpected challenges can still appear. (lạc quan nhưng vẫn thận trọng)

take great delight in something

I ___ reading books about psychology because they give me valuable insights into people's emotions. (rất thích điều gì)

profound admiration

I have ___ for my mother because she has always worked hard and stayed resilient despite many difficulties. (vô cùng ngưỡng mộ)

take/find great pleasure in (doing) something

I ___ learning English because every new word allows me to communicate more confidently. (rất thích làm gì)

down in the dumps

Whenever I'm ___, I go for a walk or listen to music instead of staying in bed all day. (chán nản, buồn bã)

be flying high

After receiving several pieces of good news in one week, I was ___ and felt more motivated than ever to pursue my goals. (cực kỳ hưng phấn, thành công)