ĐỀ HSGQG BẮC NINH 2026-2027 - DAY 2

A is SELDOM X, BUT RATHER Y (grammatical structure)

A hiếm khi là X mà thực chất là Y - Used to clarify the true nature of something by contrasting a common misconception with reality - True mastery ____ a matter of luck, ____ the result of relentless practice.

CONJURE UP IMAGES (IN THE MIND) (verb phrase)

Gợi lên những hình ảnh (trong trí óc) - To evoke or bring vivid mental pictures to mind - The author's descriptive prose helps ____ of ancient civilizations.

Bring forth (phrasal verb)

Sinh ra, tạo ra, đưa ra xuất bản - To produce, generate, or cause something to appear - The research initiative managed to ____ groundbreaking findings in medical science.

Trifle with (phrasal verb)

Coi thường, đùa giỡn với (tình cảm, vấn đề nghiêm trọng) - To treat something without seriousness or respect - You should not ____ the strict security regulations of the laboratory.

Polish off (phrasal verb)

Hạ gục nhanh chóng, ăn sạch/hoàn thành gọn gàng - To finish, consume, or dispose of something quickly and completely - The team managed to ____ the complex assignment ahead of the deadline.

Frankly speaking (idiom)

Thẳng thắn mà nói - Used to introduce an honest, direct, or candid statement - ____, the proposed budget is insufficient to cover all operational expenses.

Needless to say (idiom)

Khỏi phải nói, hiển nhiên là - Used to introduce a point that is obvious or fully expected - ____, dedicated practice is essential for success in competitive debate.

Put simply (idiom)

Nói một cách đơn giản - Used to introduce a clear, uncomplicated summary or statement - ____: effective communication relies on clarity rather than complex jargon.

Contingent on (adjective phrase)

Tùy thuộc vào, phụ thuộc vào điều kiện gì - Subject to change depending on specific circumstances - The approval of the research grant remains ____ submitting the final proposal.

Adept at (adjective phrase)

Khéo léo, tinh thông trong việc gì - Very skilled or proficient at doing something - She proved to be exceptionally ____ analyzing complex rhetorical structures.

Resonant with (adjective phrase)

Vang vọng, chứa đựng/gợi lên (cảm xúc, ý nghĩa) - Filled with, evocative of, or echoing a particular quality or emotion - The speech was deeply ____ themes of unity and national pride.

Attuned to (adjective phrase)

Nhạy bén, hòa nhập/thích ứng tốt với - Receptive, aware, or accustomed to specific ideas or environments - Experienced diplomats remain closely ____ subtle nuances in international relations.

Crown sb + title (verb phrase)

Phong danh hiệu, trao vương miện/ngôi vị cho ai - To formally confer a title, honor, or championship upon someone - The judges chose to ____ her national debate champion after the final round.

HAIL something / somebody AS something (verb phrase)

Ca ngợi/tung hô ai/cái gì là… - To praise or acclaim someone or something enthusiastically as a specific role - Critics were quick to ____ the novel ____ a modern literary masterpiece.

Flag (verb/noun)

Suy giảm (sức lực, chú ý) / Đánh dấu - To become tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic, or to mark for attention - Her energy began to ____ after twelve hours of continuous research.

Exalt (verb)

Tôn vinh, đề cao, nâng tầm vị thế - To hold someone or something in very high regard; to praise highly - The essay managed to ____ the virtues of critical thinking in modern education.

THE MECHANICS OF something (noun phrase)

Cơ chế vận hành, cách thức hoạt động của cái gì - The practical details, technicalities, or working parts of a system - Students must understand ____ formal argumentation before writing persuasive essays.

BE UNDER THE MISAPPREHENSION THAT / the widespread misapprehension that (noun phrase)

Hiểu nhầm rằng / Quan niệm sai lầm phổ biến rằng - Believing wrongly that something is true, or a widely held false belief - Many scholars ____ higher scores depend solely on complex vocabulary.

AMATEURISH (adjective)

Nghiệp dư, thiếu chuyên nghiệp, thô vụng - Lacking professional skill, polish, or competence - The presentation was criticized for its chaotic layout and ____ delivery.

Disingenuously (adverb)

Một cách giả dối, không thành thật - In a way that is not candid or sincere, typically by pretending to know less - He smiled ____ while pretending to be unaware of the policy change.

Compartmentalization (noun)

Sự phân chia thành các ngăn/bản bộ riêng biệt (trong tư duy) - The act of dividing something into separate sections or categories - Mental ____ allows professionals to separate workplace stress from personal life.

A BEVY OF + plural countable nouns (noun phrase)

Một nhóm lớn, một bầy/tập hợp (người, vật đẹp/nổi bật) - A large group of people or things of a particular kind - The international conference attracted ____ distinguished scholars from across the globe.

DUO / DUAL (noun / adjective)

Cặp đôi / Kép, đôi - A pair of people working together, or consisting of two parts - The dynamic ____ delivered a compelling presentation utilizing a ____ framework.

Dumbfounding (adjective)

Gây sững sờ, làm kinh ngạc đến mức không nói nên lời - Greatly astonishing, shocking, or amazement-inducing - The research team produced ____ results that challenged long-held assumptions.

(an amount of money) IN LOSSES/ IN DAMAGES/ IN SALES (prepositional phrase)

(Số tiền) thiệt hại / bồi thường / doanh số - Specifying monetary figures regarding financial deficits, court awards, or revenues - The company reported over two million dollars ____ following the severe supply chain crisis.

LAUGH all the way to the bank (idiom)

Kiếm được bộn tiền một cách dễ dàng (mặc kệ chỉ trích) - To make a large amount of money very easily, often despite criticism - Critics panned the movie, but the producers were left to ____.

EVOLVE/ DEVELOP/ GROW / MORPH FROM A INTO B (verb phrase)

Tiến hóa/phát triển/biến chuyển từ A thành B - To gradually change, transform, or develop from one state to another - The small research group managed to ____ a global academic institution.

Be paired/ coupled/ combined/ matched/ accompanied/ captioned with (verb phrase)

Được đi đôi/kết hợp/đi kèm/gắn chú thích với - To be joined, united, or presented together alongside something else - High-density text should ideally ____ clear visual structures for optimal readability.

Connect / bond over sth (verb phrase)

Gắn kết, thắt chặt mối quan hệ nhờ vào cái gì - To establish a close relationship or mutual understanding based on shared interests - The classmates began to ____ their shared passion for competitive English debate.

A CERTAIN LEVEL/ DEGREE OF + N (noun phrase)

Một mức độ/ngưỡng nhất định về cái gì - A specific, non-predefined extent or measure of a quality - Advanced discourse requires ____ intellectual rigor and precision.

Be excluded / barred / ostracized from (verb phrase)

Bị loại trừ / ngăn cản / tẩy chay khỏi - To be kept out, officially prohibited, or socially excluded from a group or place - Unethical members were swiftly ____ the academic society.

NAVIGATE / HANDLE / MANAGE / WEATHER / SURVIVE PRESSURES (verb phrase)

Chèo lái / ứng phó / vượt qua những áp lực - To successfully deal with, endure, or overcome demanding conditions - Candidates must learn to ____ high academic ____ during exam preparation.

A HIGHLY / INCREASINGLY digitalised world (noun phrase)

Một thế giới được số hóa mạnh mẽ / ngày càng số hóa - A global environment heavily or progressively integrated with digital technology - Critical thinking skills are essential for navigating ____.