Unit 2 - Thought (Writing)

anxiety (n)

/æŋˈzaɪəti/ the feeling you experience when you are worried about something 🎯 Context in Unit: Discussing workplace stress and how emotional intelligence helps. 🔗 Collocations: experience anxiety [trải qua sự lo âu], reduce anxiety. 📝 Interactive/Critical Example: (Writing Task) A manager with high emotional intelligence can usually help reduce the anxiety of their team during difficult projects. ⚡ Actionable Practice: What do you usually do to reduce anxiety before an exam?

concrete (adj)

/ˈkɑːnkriːt/ something you can see or touch; clear and certain 🎯 Context in Unit: Contrasting the solid facts of IQ with the abstract feelings of EQ. 🔗 Collocations: concrete evidence [bằng chứng cụ thể], concrete skills. 📝 Interactive/Critical Example: (Writing Task) Intellectual intelligence provides employees with the concrete skills they need to solve complex mathematical problems. ⚡ Actionable Practice: Can you give me a concrete example of a time you worked well in a team?

constantly (adv)

/ˈkɑːnstəntli/ all the time; repeatedly 🎯 Context in Unit: Describing the fast-changing nature of the modern workplace. 🔗 Collocations: constantly changing [thay đổi liên tục]. 📝 Interactive/Critical Example: (Writing Task) In a constantly changing business world, being able to communicate well is often more valuable than simply being smart. ⚡ Actionable Practice: What is one app on your phone that you check constantly?

deadline (n)

/ˈdedlaɪn/ a time by which something has to be done or finished 🎯 Context in Unit: Providing examples of stressful workplace situations. 🔗 Collocations: tight deadline [hạn chót sít sao], meet a deadline. 📝 Interactive/Critical Example: (Writing Task) When a team is faced with a tight deadline, emotional intelligence is highly necessary to prevent arguments. ⚡ Actionable Practice: Do you usually finish your homework long before the deadline?

emotions (n)

/ɪˈmoʊʃnz/ strong feelings 🎯 Context in Unit: The core subject of emotional intelligence (EQ). 🔗 Collocations: control emotions [kiểm soát cảm xúc], negative emotions. 📝 Interactive/Critical Example: (Writing Task) Some people argue that workers who cannot control their negative emotions tend to destroy office teamwork. ⚡ Actionable Practice: Do you find it easy or difficult to hide your emotions when you are angry?

encounter (v)

/ɪnˈkaʊntər/ to meet someone or something unexpectedly 🎯 Context in Unit: Meeting problems or different types of people at work. 🔗 Collocations: encounter a problem [đối mặt với vấn đề], encounter difficulties. 📝 Interactive/Critical Example: (Writing Task) Most employees will inevitably encounter difficult customers, which is why emotional intelligence is critical for customer service jobs. ⚡ Actionable Practice: Have you ever encountered a problem while working in a group?

guilt (n)

/ɡɪlt/ a strong feeling that you have done something wrong; a feeling of shame 🎯 Context in Unit: Negative feelings that leaders should avoid using to manage teams. 🔗 Collocations: feeling of guilt [cảm giác tội lỗi], overcome guilt. 📝 Interactive/Critical Example: (Writing Task) Leaders who rely on guilt or fear to manage their staff are usually unsuccessful in the long run. ⚡ Actionable Practice: Have you ever felt a deep sense of guilt after making a mistake?

hypothesize (v)

/haɪˈpɑːθəsaɪz/ to give a possible but not yet proved explanation for something 🎯 Context in Unit: Using intellectual intelligence to predict business trends. 🔗 Collocations: hypothesize about [đưa ra giả thuyết về]. 📝 Interactive/Critical Example: (Writing Task) A highly intelligent analyst can easily hypothesize about future market trends based on data. ⚡ Actionable Practice: If a business loses money, what would you hypothesize is the reason?

inappropriate (adj)

/ˌɪnəˈproʊpriət/ not suitable; not proper 🎯 Context in Unit: Describing bad behavior caused by low emotional intelligence. 🔗 Collocations: inappropriate behavior [hành vi không phù hợp]. 📝 Interactive/Critical Example: (Writing Task) Shouting at a coworker is generally considered inappropriate behavior, regardless of how smart the person is. ⚡ Actionable Practice: Is it appropriate or inappropriate to wear casual clothes to a job interview?

logical (adj)

/ˈlɑːdʒɪkl/ reasonable or making sense 🎯 Context in Unit: The core characteristic of intellectual intelligence (IQ). 🔗 Collocations: logical decision [quyết định hợp lý], highly logical. 📝 Interactive/Critical Example: (Writing Task) Intellectual intelligence is undoubtedly essential for making logical decisions in fields like engineering and finance. ⚡ Actionable Practice: Are you a highly emotional or highly logical person?

point of view (n)

/pɔɪnt əv vjuː/ a particular attitude or way of considering a matter; an opinion 🎯 Context in Unit: Understanding others, a key component of emotional intelligence. 🔗 Collocations: understand someone's point of view [hiểu góc nhìn của ai đó]. 📝 Interactive/Critical Example: (Writing Task) Emotional intelligence allows an employee to understand a client's point of view and resolve conflicts peacefully. ⚡ Actionable Practice: From your point of view, is working from home better than working in an office?

strengthen (v)

/ˈstreŋθn/ to make something stronger 🎯 Context in Unit: How emotional skills build better companies. 🔗 Collocations: strengthen relationships [củng cố các mối quan hệ]. 📝 Interactive/Critical Example: (Writing Task) While IQ helps you do the job, EQ helps strengthen relationships between coworkers, which usually leads to higher productivity. ⚡ Actionable Practice: What is the best way to strengthen your English vocabulary?

abstract (adj)

/ˈæbstrækt/ existing as an idea, but not having a physical form 🎯 Context in Unit: Describing the complex nature of human relationships. 🔗 Collocations: abstract concept [khái niệm trừu tượng]. 📝 Interactive/Critical Example: (Writing Task) Intellectual intelligence helps workers understand abstract concepts, such as advanced coding or financial theories. ⚡ Actionable Practice: What is the most difficult abstract concept you have ever studied?

category (n)

/ˈkætəɡɔːri/ a group of things, people, or ideas that have similar qualities 🎯 Context in Unit: Organizing the essay into different job types. 🔗 Collocations: fall into a category [rơi vào một nhóm/danh mục]. 📝 Interactive/Critical Example: (Writing Task) Jobs that require heavy data analysis typically fall into the category where intellectual intelligence is prioritized. ⚡ Actionable Practice: What category of books do you enjoy reading the most?

complex (adj)

/kəmˈpleks/ consisting of several different parts; not simple 🎯 Context in Unit: Describing difficult workplace tasks. 🔗 Collocations: complex problem [vấn đề phức tạp], highly complex. 📝 Interactive/Critical Example: (Writing Task) A high IQ is generally required to solve complex problems in software development. ⚡ Actionable Practice: What is the most complex subject you learned in school?

comprehensive (adj)

/ˌkɑːmprɪˈhensɪv/ including many details or aspects of something 🎯 Context in Unit: Arguing that both types of intelligence are needed. 🔗 Collocations: comprehensive understanding [sự hiểu biết toàn diện]. 📝 Interactive/Critical Example: (Writing Task) A successful CEO needs a comprehensive understanding of both logic and human psychology. ⚡ Actionable Practice: Does your school offer a comprehensive English program?

depressed (adj)

/dɪˈprest/ sad; unhappy 🎯 Context in Unit: Mental health at work. 🔗 Collocations: feel depressed [cảm thấy chán nản/trầm cảm]. 📝 Interactive/Critical Example: (Writing Task) Without emotional support from managers, employees may become depressed and lose their motivation to work. ⚡ Actionable Practice: What kind of weather makes people feel depressed?

device (n)

/dɪˈvaɪs/ a machine or piece of equipment that does a particular thing 🎯 Context in Unit: Contrast essay (machines vs humans). 🔗 Collocations: smart device [thiết bị thông minh]. 📝 Interactive/Critical Example: (Writing Task) Unlike a smart device, humans require emotional intelligence to feel valued and respected at work. ⚡ Actionable Practice: What electronic device is most important for your studies?

interpret (v)

/ɪnˈtɜːrprət/ to explain or work out the meaning of something 🎯 Context in Unit: Reading people's feelings (EQ skill). 🔗 Collocations: interpret emotions [đọc vị/diễn giải cảm xúc], interpret data. 📝 Interactive/Critical Example: (Writing Task) Workers with high emotional intelligence are typically better at interpreting the body language of their clients. ⚡ Actionable Practice: Is it easy or difficult for you to interpret a painting?

maximize (v)

/ˈmæksɪmaɪz/ to get the most benefit from 🎯 Context in Unit: The ultimate goal of a company. 🔗 Collocations: maximize profits [tối đa hóa lợi nhuận], maximize efficiency. 📝 Interactive/Critical Example: (Writing Task) To maximize profits, modern companies must hire employees who possess both IQ and EQ. ⚡ Actionable Practice: How can you maximize your score in the IELTS test?

reluctant (adj)

/rɪˈlʌktənt/ unwilling; not happy about doing something 🎯 Context in Unit: How employees feel under bad leadership. 🔗 Collocations: reluctant to do something [miễn cưỡng/ngần ngại làm gì đó]. 📝 Interactive/Critical Example: (Writing Task) Staff members are often reluctant to share creative ideas if their manager lacks emotional intelligence. ⚡ Actionable Practice: Are you ever reluctant to ask your teacher a question?

solely (adv)

/ˈsoʊlli/ alone; not involving anything or anyone else 🎯 Context in Unit: Arguing against relying on just one type of intelligence. 🔗 Collocations: rely solely on [chỉ dựa hoàn toàn vào]. 📝 Interactive/Critical Example: (Writing Task) It is somewhat dangerous for a company to promote leaders solely based on their intellectual intelligence. ⚡ Actionable Practice: Should a university accept students solely based on their test scores?

at the back of your mind (id)

/æt ðə bæk əv jɔːr maɪnd/ not thinking about something now, but knowing that it exists or is true 🎯 Context in Unit: Making decisions at work. 🔗 Collocations: keep something at the back of your mind [để tâm/ghi nhớ trong tiềm thức]. 📝 Interactive/Critical Example: (Writing Task) Even when focusing on logical data, a good manager always keeps the team's mental health at the back of their mind. ⚡ Actionable Practice: When you take a test, is the time limit always at the back of your mind?

get your thoughts together (id)

/ɡet jɔːr θɔːts təˈɡeðər/ to prepare to speak or write by organizing ideas in your mind 🎯 Context in Unit: Preparing for a meeting or presentation. 🔗 Collocations: take a moment to get your thoughts together [dành chút thời gian tập hợp suy nghĩ]. 📝 Interactive/Critical Example: (Writing Task) Intellectual intelligence helps an employee quickly get their thoughts together before presenting a complex business plan. ⚡ Actionable Practice: Do you usually get your thoughts together before making a phone call?

whereas (conj)

/ˌwerˈæz/ in contrast or comparison with the fact that 🎯 Context in Unit: The most useful word for comparing IQ and EQ in your essay. 🔗 Collocations: N/A (Used to connect two clauses). 📝 Interactive/Critical Example: (Writing Task) Intellectual intelligence helps an employee complete specific tasks, whereas emotional intelligence helps them work well with others. ⚡ Actionable Practice: Create a sentence comparing cats and dogs using "whereas".

Interpersonal (adj)

/ˌɪntərˈpɜːrsənl/ connected with relationships between people 🎯 Context in Unit: Từ vựng cốt lõi để miêu tả Trí tuệ Cảm xúc (thay thế cho cụm "working with people"). 🔗 Collocations: interpersonal skills [kỹ năng giao tiếp/đối nhân xử thế], interpersonal conflict. 📝 Interactive/Critical Example: (Writing Task) In collaborative work environments, excellent interpersonal skills are frequently more important than having a very high IQ. ⚡ Actionable Practice: What is one way a student can improve their interpersonal skills?

Cognitive (adj)

/ˈkɑːɡnətɪv/ connected with thinking or conscious mental processes 🎯 Context in Unit: Từ vựng chuyên ngành để miêu tả Trí thông minh Logic (thay thế cho "smart" hay "thinking"). 🔗 Collocations: cognitive ability [khả năng nhận thức/tư duy], cognitive skills. 📝 Interactive/Critical Example: (Writing Task) Jobs in medicine or computer programming primarily demand exceptional cognitive abilities to solve technical problems. ⚡ Actionable Practice: Do puzzles like Sudoku help improve your cognitive skills?

Harmonious (adj)

/hɑːrˈmoʊniəs/ friendly and peaceful (without arguments) 🎯 Context in Unit: Miêu tả kết quả tuyệt vời mà Trí tuệ Cảm xúc (EQ) mang lại cho văn phòng. 🔗 Collocations: harmonious environment [môi trường hòa đồng/êm ấm], harmonious relationship. 📝 Interactive/Critical Example: (Writing Task) Leaders with high emotional intelligence can generally maintain a harmonious work environment, which significantly reduces staff turnover. ⚡ Actionable Practice: Is your classroom usually a loud or harmonious environment?

Pivotal (adj)

/ˈpɪvətl/ of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else 🎯 Context in Unit: Dùng ở phần Kết bài (Conclusion) để khẳng định mức độ quan trọng của cả hai loại trí tuệ (thay thế cho "very important"). 🔗 Collocations: play a pivotal role [đóng vai trò then chốt], absolutely pivotal. 📝 Interactive/Critical Example: (Writing Task) In conclusion, while intellectual intelligence is necessary for getting hired, emotional intelligence plays a pivotal role in long-term career success. ⚡ Actionable Practice: Who played a pivotal role in your decision to study English?