VERB, ADJECTIVE: WORD PATTERN

1. When I returned to my home from work, I _______________ Lina doing shopping through the window.

A. ran into
B. bumped into
C. came across
D. caught a glimpse of
2. The protesters began to __________ the government building, demanding change.
A. advance on
B. head for
C. make for
D. break into

1. D. caught a glimpse of: thoáng

2. A. advance on : move towards, often in order to threaten or attack

1.[..] And investors are signaling their belief that it will ultimately _____ the economy _______ a four-year slump. [..]

A. drag ___ on
B. pull ____ out of
C. lift _____ off
D. bring ______ up
2 . She lost the final round of the debate championship, narrowly ______ the gold medal to her longtime rival.
A. handing over
B. losing on
C. giving in
D. missing out

1. Explanation:

• pull out of → (✅ correct) = to recover or escape from a difficult or bad situation (e.g. pull out of a slump/recession/crisis).

• bring up → usually means to mention something or to raise a child; doesn’t fit the economic context.

• lift off → refers to launching (like rockets) or taking off (not recovering from a slump).

• drag on → means to continue for too long, not to recover from something.

2. lose on something (to somebody) They lost on penalties to (= because they scored fewer penalties than) Spain.

   hand over (to somebody) | hand something over (to somebody): ​to give somebody else your position of power or the responsibility for something

1. I’m swamped right now, but I’ll try to _______ replying to your email later today.
A. get caught up in
B. get round to
C. get up to
D. get down to
2. She was deeply _____ by the news of her friend’s sudden death
A. shaked
B. moved
C. touched
D. affected

​A. get caught up in: to become involved in something, especially when you do not want to be

• Innocent passers-by got caught up in the riots.

B. get round to: ​to find the time to do something (get around to North America, get round to BE)
​C. get up to:
to be busy with something, especially something surprising or unpleasant

• What on earth will he get up to next?

• She's been getting up to her old tricks again!

​to reach a particular point

• We got up to page 72 last lesson.

• The water will get up to your knees.

D. get/be down to: ​to begin to do something; to give serious attention to something
→ It's time I got down to thinking about that essay.

→ idioms related to this:

get something down to a fine art: ​(informal) to learn to do something well and efficiently

• I spend so much time travelling that I've got packing down to a fine art.

get down to business: to start dealing with the matter that needs to be dealt with, or doing the work that needs to be done

2. C. shaken by : bị sốc
shake someone/something up: cải tố, gây sốc; shake-up: cải tố
e.g. The new CEO plans to shake up the company by restructuring departments and implementing new strategies.
e.g. The company underwent a major shake-up, resulting in new leadership and revised strategies

1. I know this plan sounds risky, but I think we should just ______ it and see what happens.
A. take a risk of
B. take a chance on
C. risk ourselves for
D. try out with

2. Many tech workers are choosing to ______ data analysts as AI reshapes the job market.
A. learn as
B. retrain as
C. reeducate to
D. be taught by

B: accept risk to pursue an uncertain opportunity.
B: ​to learn, or to teach somebody, a new type of work, a new skill, etc.

• retrain (somebody) (as something) She retrained as a teacher.

• retrain somebody to do something Staff have been retrained to use the new technology.

1. The company was on the brink of bankruptcy, but a new CEO helped it quickly ______ and return to profit.
A. turn round
B. turn over
C. turn away
D. turn out

1. Even though he’s swamped, he always tries to ______ his kids before bed.
A. find the time with
B. make time for
C. take time over
D. spend time by

1. turn around | turn something around

(also turn round, turn something round especially in British English): ​if a business, economy, etc., turns around or somebody turns it around, it starts being successful after it has been unsuccessful for a time

2. make time: to make certain you have some time when you are not busy in order to do something you think you should do

take your time (over something) | take your time to do something/doing something: ​to use as much time as you need without hurrying

take the time: to spend enough time to do something well or carefully (do sth)

She started to make a note of her sleep patterns.

=> She started to ________________________. (KEEP)

Everyone isn't allowed to walk beyond this point.

=> Everyone _______________________ (KEPT)

She started to keep a record of her sleep patterns. (KEEP)

To keep track of something

To write down important information

To make sure not to forget something

Everyone is kept out from this point.

The teacher told the students to ____________in their seats until the bell rang. (put)

I have to _______________ this fire before it spreads to another thing. (put)

Each team must be ___________ (most) 10 contestants or that team will be turned up.

My car broke down on the way to work, and it really _______________ for the day. ( put/me)
I really hate _______________ (get) by other people when they ask me to do something for them

The teacher told the students to stay put in their seats until the bell rang.

I have to put out this fire before it spreads to another thing.

Each team must be at most 10 contestants or that team will be turned up.

My car broke down on the way to work, and it really put me out for the day.
I really hate being got to (get to quấy rầy) by other people when they ask me to do something for them

Which is inappropriate?
1. Lisa. Sorry! I don’t mean to make you wait like this. How long have you been waiting?
Tom: _______________
A: So long, but never mind, just get to the café as we have planned.
B: Oh god, you’re here. I haven’t been waiting for a long time, but next time, remember to come earlier.
C: It’s not about the matter of time! Now, just make for the bright lights of that city in the distance.
D: Hey, we have already reserved the meal in that restaurant, so no need to worry. Just get inside.
Which is appropriate?
2. Emily: How long have you got before your train leaves?
Jake: _______________

A: Long live spontaneous trips! But I guess it's time to say so long—I'll be on my way shortly.
B: Not long ago, I checked the schedule. The train should be here before long.
C: I’ve long since packed my bags, so I’m ready whenever it arrives!
D: It feels like so long since I last travelled by train—I’m excited for this trip!

B. tại cụm cấu trúc for a long time trong câu phủ định tức là ám chỉ một việc đã không làm lâu trước đó còn for long thì ám chỉ mình đã làm gì trong thời gian dài (dùng trong phủ định)

B.

1. When we missed our flight, we decided to just ______ the situation and explore the city instead.
A. make the most from
B. make the best of
C. take advantage over
D. turn good from
2. The old sailor said he could still ______ without a watch — just by looking at the sun.
A. say the time
B. check the time
C. know the time
D. tell the time

B. make the best of something/it | make the best of things | make the best of a bad job: ​to accept a bad or difficult situation and do as well as you can. (make it as pleasant as possible)
C. tell the time: say what time is it

check the time: check the time through a watch or clock

1. When the hungry man approached the shop, the clerk rudely _____ him ____.
A. turned _____ off
B. turned ____ down
C. turned _____ around
D. turned _____ away
2. We only had one controller, so we had to ______ playing the game.
A. take shifts
B. take turns
C. do in turn
D. swap off

1. Turn somebody away (from something): to refuse to allow somebody to enter a place

• Hundreds of people were turned away from the stadium (= because it was full)

2. Take it in turns (US), take turns (BE) to do sth/ (in) doing sth: if people take turns or take it in turns to do something, they do it one after the other to make sure it is done fairly. (also in turn)

1. The study clearly shows that this condition is ______ the dietary habits of the subjects.
A. unassociated with
B. disassociated from
C. unpopular with
D. related to

2. She’s absolutely ______ vintage fashion — she spends hours browsing old boutiques.
A. mad on
B. mad with
C. mad at
D. mad into

D. related to
Dissociate yourself from something: to do or say something to show that you do not agree with the views or actions of someone with whom you had a connection
I wish to dissociate myself from Mr Irvine’s remarks.

2 technical to regard two things or people as separate and not connected to each other.
Some have dissociated themselves because the churches have turned them off through their disobedience and indifference.

2. A. mad on/ for/ about sth/ sb: thích
mad about/with/at sb/ sth: tức giận +for doing sth
Mad with excitement/ anger/jealousy/love/power/… = to be wild with (bùng nổ cảm xúc mạnh mẽ, tràn ngập cảm xúc, bị chi phối bởi)

HERE ARE SOME USES OF “ASSOCIATE”, IDENTIFY WHICH ONE IS WRONG.

1. This exhibition explores ancient symbols associated with fertility and rebirth.
2. I associate myself with the prime minister's remarks

3. The teacher advised the students to associate with well-known, talented students.

[transitive] to make a connection between people or things in your mind

• associate somebody/something with somebody/something I always associate the smell of baking with my childhood.

• He is closely associated in the public mind with horror movies.

• Most people immediately associate addictions with drugs and alcohol.

• associate somebody/something You wouldn’t normally associate these two writers—their styles are completely different.

​[intransitive] associate with somebody to spend time with somebody, especially a person or people that somebody else does not approve of
synonym mix

• I don't like you associating with those people.

​[transitive] associate yourself with something (formal) to show that you support or agree with something

• I associate myself with the prime minister's remarks (= I agree with them).

• I have never associated myself with political extremism.

1. Five teams will compete (for/upon/of) the trophy this Saturday, so it’s going to be intense.

2. Busy though Ashley appeared, her assistant handled the report to free her (from/for/of) the upcoming client meeting - the chance of her lifetime.
3. The brand is still popular (among/with/ within) older customers who value tradition.

1. for:

2. for: to make somebody/something available for a particular purpose

   free somebody/something (for something). We freed time each week for a project meeting.

   free somebody/something up (for something) The government has promised to free up more resources for education.

Cụm từ	Dùng "with" hay "among"?	Vì sao?
tourists	✅ popular with	Nhóm rõ ràng, không cần phân tích sâu, nói chung chung
students in her class	✅ popular with	Nhóm cụ thể, có quan hệ trực tiếp (cô và học sinh)
voters in New York	✅ popular with	Dùng phổ biến trong báo chí chính trị (dù nhóm đông)
early adopters	✅ popular among	Nhấn mạnh cộng đồng có tính đặc thù, phân tán
young professionals in tech	✅ popular among	Nhóm có nhiều phân nhánh, nghề nghiệp đa dạng
fans of indie music	✅ popular among	Cộng đồng đam mê, không đồng nhất về mặt xã hội
her coworkers	✅ popular with	Nhóm cụ thể, đồng nghiệp trực tiếp → khối gắn kết

Not come cheap, Run counter to, on average, be up for grabs
Hãy đặt 3 câu tiếng anh với từ trên (

If you say that something does not come cheap, you mean that it is of good quality and is therefore expensive:
1. The renovation will not come cheap, with all the materials needed for the upgrades.

to be the opposite of something; to not match or agree with something:
2. He tends to run counter to popular opinion during debates.

available and ready to be won or taken:
3. Tickets to the concert will be up for grabs when they go on sale next week. 4. On average, it rains 10 days per month in April.

Opposing & against

1. The suggestion to cut the arts budget seems completely at odds with the government’s cultural policy.
→ The proposal________________________. (RUN)

run counter/contrary to: to be the opposite of something; to not match or agree with something:

Costing too much
1. Those paintings, created painstakingly over months, were far from inexpensive. (MONTHS’)
→ Those paintings, born__________________ come cheap.

1.
If you say that something does not come cheap, you mean that it is of good quality and is therefore expensive:
→ Those paintings, born of months’ painstakịng effort/work/labour, didn’t come cheap.

Đặt câu với put in (dedicate), move up, come to the door, lay about, lie around
nhớ chèn by nature/ by profession/… → used when describing somebody’s character, job, etc
hoặc (tùy mốc thời gian) minute-by-minute/ by the minute/ minute by minute (adv) → something changes or increases every minute

Move up a scale: increase in value, number, amount
Move up career ladder: thăng tiến trong công việc
= move up to sth
Put in sth to: dedicate effort and time to accomplish something
go down to (someone/thing) to travel/ move to … that is downtown, at a lower level or in the south
to decline or diminish to some level

Disapproving & Criticizing
1. I know he seems friendly, but he'll turn on you in an instant if you disagree with him. (Run)
=> Friendly as ______________________.
2.

1. Friendly as he seems, he’ll run you down instantly if you disagree with him.
Run down: to criticize someone or something, often unfairly:
Turn on: to suddenly attack, berate, or show hostility toward someone, especially after previously having been loyal or amiable.

Hitting objects accidentally and colliding

1. A speeding motorist tried to knock me down.
=> A ________________________ ( ran).

2.

1. A speeding motorist ran me down.
Run down:
a. To collide with and knock down
b. Nautical To collide with and cause to sink. (with smaller boats)
Knock down: to hit someone with a vehicle and injure or kill them:

Finding & Discovering
1. A house in the country was where I met Mr Green after a long search. (RUN)

1. I ran Mr Green down to/in a house in the country.
Run down: to find someone or something after following or searching for him, her, or it for a long time/ To chase and capture:

Becoming and making smaller or less
1. The government is gradually easing the military strength in secret. (RUNNING)
=> The government is __________________________ levels.
2. The companies’ being down on their luck, a fall in the share prices of both firms has occurred.
=> The share ______________________________ experienced downturn. (DROPPED)

1. The government is secretly running down the troop levels.
Run down: to reduce a business or organization in size or importance, or to become reduced in this way
* if a supply of something runs down, or if you run it down, there gradually becomes less of it

2. The share price of both firms has dropped off because the companies experienced a downturn.

Deteriorating and making worse
1. Should car lights be on, the batteries will run out. (DOWN)
=> You will _______________________ are on.

2.

You will run the batteries down, if the car lights are on

run down: If a machine or device such as a clock or battery runs down, it loses power, or if you run it down, you cause this to happen:
to make yourself tired and ill (run oneself down)

Analysing and evaluating

1. The safety inspector should have gone over the list of hazards present in a transit system. (DOWN)

=> An urban transportation system should have __________________________________.

2. The police are running down several leads related to the crime. (SOURCE)

=> The police are in the process of _____________________________.

1. An urban transportation system should have had its list of hazards run down by the safety inspector.

run down: go over; review, examine,…

2. The police are in the process of tracing the source of several leads related to the crime

run down: learn the facts of something after searching for them/ trace the source of

SPORT
1. The shortstop ran the runner down between second and third base.
Look at the picture and explain the phrasal verb in your own words.

2. They decided to run down the clock in the final minutes to protect their lead. (AGGRESSIVE)
=> They stopped __________________________.

1. run down:to tag out (a base runner) between bases on a rundown
2. They stopped making aggressive plays in the final minutes to protect their lead.

run down: To cause or allow (the time remaining in a sports contest) to elapse.

Pursuing

1. Early humans used persistence hunting to chase and capture animals over long distances (RUN)

=> It was ________________________________.

1. It was their persistence hunting that early humans used to run down animals over long distances.

Making people excited and interested

1. I wanted to choose iconic images that interest people.

=> What ________________________________. (IMAGINATION)

1. What I want is to choose iconic images that capture people’s imagination/

Exploding and erupting

1. There's a gas leak, and the whole building could go up at any moment. (EXPLODE)

=> The whole building _____________ result of a gas leak.

1. The whole building could explode at any moment as a result of a gas leak

Making appeals & requests

1. I tried to appeal (to/for/on) his sense of loyalty, stressing how good the company had been to him.

2. The parents of the missing girl appeared on television appealing (upon/for/with) witnesses.

3. The police are appealing (to/for/x) the public (for/on/about) any information about the missing girl.

4. Both sets of parents appealed (to/for/x) the kidnappers (x/to/that) release their son and daughter.

1. appeal to: đánh vào nhận thực ai đó (kêu gọi)
appeal for: kêu gọi để nhận được từ ai đó
appeal to sb to do sth: kêu gọi ai đấy trực tiếp (tại thời điểm có mặt hoặc đối tượng cụ thể) để làm gì
appeal for sb to do sth: kêu gọi ai đấy công khai, ko có mặt trực tiếp để làm gì

Running away and escaping

1. When the negotiations turned hostile, the ambassador decided to retreat from the tense conference room to his private office to regroup.

The phrase retreat from … to … here most likely means:

A. To change one's opinion quickly
B. To withdraw physically
C. To secretly observe from a distance
D. To announce to everyone to get together somewhere
2. In “When life feels overwhelming, she retreats into her books” the verb retreat is used:

A. Literally, describing tightening the bond with something
B. Figuratively, describing escaping into an activity or mental space for comfort
C. Scientifically, describing a lasting process of imagination or thoughts.

Retreat: rút lui kiểu muốn nghỉ ngơi ở đâu đó bởi những áp lực xã hội bên ngoài (from) ... to đến đâu đó hoặc là kết hợp vơi into (figurative: lùi về đâu: cuộc sống, thời kỳ gì…):
→ to go to a quiet safe place in order to avoid a difficult situation:

1. B

2. B

Linking and relating

THE WORDS WITH “TIE”
1. The director admitted he would loosely connect the latest sequel with the earlier films. (TIE)

=> The latest sequel ________________________, the director revealed.

2. The film’s colour palette ties in with the story’s mood of sorrow so perfectly that even the critics are impressed. (MATCH)

=> Such ___________________________

3. Before signing, you should find out both the interest rate and the foreseeable duration of your commitment. (ADVISABLE TIED)

=> Alongside _______________________________ for before signing.

4. The event date was deliberately chosen to coincide with the national holiday to attract most of the tourists. (TIED)

=> Chosen carefully to maximize __________________

5. If passed, this agreement would bind us to the full set of trade regulations. (TIE)

→ Were _________________________.

Tie (sth/sb) in with: to complement, closely relate to something
→ là một phần của, liên quan chặt chẽ tới

Tie (sth/sb) in to: bind, oblige, or constrain someone, something, or some group to something else.

→ Bị bắt buộc, rằng buộc hoặc kiểm soát bởi …

1. The latest sequel will loosely tie in with the earlier films, the director revealed.

2. Such a perfect match between the film’s colour palette and the story’s mood of sorrow is there that they impress even the critics.

3. Alongside the interest rate, it’s advisable that you (should) find out how long you are/ will be tied in for before signing

4. Chosen carefully to maximise attendance, the event date was tied in with the national holiday
=> Hàm ý marketing hoặc kinh tế

5. Were this agreement (to be) passed, it would tie us into the full set of trade regulations.l

Elaborating, specifying and simplifying

1. During the meeting, the CEO refused to __________ details about the company’s financial losses.

Thousands of hours of practice did __________ perfecting her performance for the competition, but things didn’t work well in the end.

The professor started to __________ a detailed account of how the ancient civilization collapsed.
Which word is appropriate for all the gaps above?
A. go into
B. go over
C. go for
D. go about

Elaborating, specifying and simplifying

Go into:

1.      to begin to do something or behave in a particular way

2.      ​to examine something carefully

3.      ​(of money, time, effort, etc.) to be spent on something or used to do something

 

Filling and completing

Jam: dùng mấy từ đã được gợi ý trong ngoặc kép

Câu hỏi 1: Hãy viết một câu mô tả một sự kiện ở địa phương bạn dùng “jammed with” mà người đọc có thể cảm nhận rõ sự đông đúc và không khí của sự kiện. Bạn còn có thể sử dụng từ nào để miêu tả nữa không?

Câu hỏi 2: Trong môi trường làm việc, hãy nghĩ đến một trường hợp hệ thống hoặc dịch vụ bị “jammed up” do lượng yêu cầu quá lớn. Mô tả tình huống đó và hậu quả.

Câu hỏi 3: Bạn đã từng gặp sự cố máy móc bị “jammed” chưa? Hãy kể lại câu chuyện và cách bạn xử lý. Khi nào nên dùng từ “jammed” và “broken” trong ngữ cảnh này
Câu hỏi 4: Hãy xét đến một tình huống phương tiện hoặc một vật gì đó có thể di chuyển bị “jammed” do thứ gì đó bị kẹt và không hoạt động được và gây ảnh hưởng nghiêm trọng.

 JAM

jam something (up) (with somebody/something) to fill something with a large number of people or things so that it is unable to function as it should

• Viewers jammed the switchboard with complaints.

• The traffic will jam up our village.

• People constantly jammed the street.

To cause something to become/ something is unworkable because a part is stuck (moving parts, for example):

The wrinkled paper jammed the copying machine.

The typewriter keys are jammed.

Câu hỏi 1:
The riverside was jammed with people waiting for the lantern festival to begin.

filled up with = full of = packed/crowded with = bustling with

Câu hỏi 2:
During the flash sale, thousands of orders jammed up the payment server, causing delays for hours.

jam tất nhiên là kẹt nên defective, malfunction còn broken cũng không hoạt động được nhưng do bị hỏng* chứ không phải kẹt

Câu hỏi 3:
My camera’s lens jammed during my trip, and I had to borrow a friend’s phone to take pictures.

The car’s window jammed in the half-open position when I tried to talk to the cashier for a take-away order. Then, I have a repairman fix it nearby.

Câu hỏi 4:
The ship’s rudder jammed during the storm, making it impossible to steer.

Lưu ý: Một số trường hợp vẫn dùng chủ động bởi muốn nhận mạnh cái sự việc xảy ra đột ngột (miêu tả ngắn gọn, tác nhân gây kẹt không quan trọng hoặc dễ suy ra, hoặc mang tính kể chuyện/mô tả thực tế) cái này thì tùy vào mục đích của người viết

Successful (things or people)

1. This recent viral TikTok campaign has caught so many customers’ imaginations the brand is in the spotlight of the beauty sector. (BREAK)
=> What has given the brand such market ____________________ .

1. Break into: to get successfully involved in sth (thị trường)

   What has given the brand such market presence is this recent viral TikTok campaign that helps/allows it break into the beauty sector

Separating and dividing

1. To understand a complex topic, it’s often helpful to __________ it into smaller pieces.
a) break up
b) tear apart
c) arrange out
d) split off

2.

1. break up: to make something separate into smaller pieces; to divide something into smaller parts
→ answer A

Succeeding, achieving and fulfilling

1. It was so important an event she managed to carry it off wonderfully.
=> Such utmost __________________________. (BRING)

2. Popular trends catch on too quickly and disappear just as fast, making them meaningless. Show your opinions about the mentioned problems

3. Only by standing out in music can you hope to succeed. (HOPE)
=> You cannot hold ______________________out in the music

1. Such importance does an event have/assume/ take on she managed to bring it off wonderfully.

bring off: succeeded in

2. Agree/Disagree: Partly agree.

• Reasons:

  1. Many trends rise quickly through social media but lack depth, so they fade fast.

  2. Users often follow trends temporarily without genuine engagement, making trends short-lived.

• Counterpoint: Some trends have lasting influence if they offer real value or innovation, such as sustainable tech or art movements.

3. You cannot hold out much hope for succeeding without standing out in the music.
stand out: Visible

Revealing secrets & becoming known

1. The venue for their wedding is supposed to be a secret, so try not to reveal it. (GIVE)
=> Don’t ______________________________________ the circumstances.

1. Don’t give (the game) away about the venue for the wedding, given the circumstances.

Liking

1. After learning yoga once, she started liking it immediately. (TAKE TO)
=> Only after one __________________________________.

1. to start to like someone or something:

Only after one lesson did she take to the yoga immediately.

 

Delaying and wasting time
Fill in the appropriate prepositions

1. They have agreed to postpone repayment of the loan _____ an unspecified future date.

1. to/untill

Retiring & resigning

Choose the (in)appropriate answer(s):

1. The job just didn't work out and eventually, she (handed/gave/sent/placed) in her resignation.

1. placed

Guesses and assumptions

1. The diplomat has been arrested because it is believed he had been spying for his government. (SUSPICION)
=> The diplomat has been arrested _____________________________________ for his government.

2. Parked vehicles that have no guarantee about their safety should be reported to the police. (SUSPICION)

=> Should anyone arouse_________________________________.

3. The suspicion exists that Harries is stealing money from the company safe. (ROBBERY)
=> There’s a suspicion______________________________.

1. The diplomat has been arrested on suspicion of spying for his government.

2. Should anyone arouse suspicion about/as to/concerning the parked vehicles’ safety, please report them to the police.

3. There’s a suspicion against Harry about/as to/concerning his robbery from the company safe.

on ~ of arrested on suspicion of bribery
~ about/as to/concerning his suspicions about the candidate's background 
~ against Suspicions against the former prime minister remain.

Filling and completing

1. I always prefer Nata de Coco as the dessert for the end of the meal. (ROUNDED)

=> In favor ______________________________ as the dessert.

1. In favor of it, I rounded the meal with Nata de Coco as the dessert.

DEFINITION:
-complete or make something more well-balanced/rounded by adding something (fill out),
- to make or become bigger or plumper; esp so as to be symmetrical

e.g.
The skirt rounds out at the hips, giving a flattering silhouette.
His face rounded out as he got older.
They hired a designer to round out the team. (= the team has enough members)

Giving, providing and supplying

1. "News channels should present the public with unbiased facts, not opinions."
👉 Do you think this is realistic in today’s media landscape?

1. to give, provide, or make something known:

present someone with sth (opportunity/problem)

The letter presented the family with a problem that would be difficult to solve.
/ðə ˈlet.ər prɪˈzentɪd ðə ˈfæm.ə.li wɪð ə ˈprɒb.ləm ðæt wʊd bi ˈdɪf.ɪ.kəlt tə sɒlv/

The documentary presented us with a balanced view of the issue.
/ðə ˌdɒk.jəˈmen.tər.i prɪˈzentɪd ʌs wɪð ə ˈbæl.ənst vjuː əv ði ˈɪʃ.uː/

present something to someone.
He presented the report to his colleagues at the meeting.
/hiː prɪˈzentɪd ðə rɪˈpɔːt tə hɪz ˈkɒl.iːɡz ət ðə ˈmiː.tɪŋ/

In theory, I completely agree that the media should present the public with unbiased facts, because the role of journalism is to inform rather than manipulate. Ideally, news organizations would present their audience with verified information, leaving people free to form their own opinions.

In reality, though, this is much harder to achieve. Media outlets often present issues to the public through a particular political or cultural lens, whether intentionally or not. For instance, the same event can be presented with very different tones on CNN and Fox News in the United States. Audiences also tend to seek out sources that confirm their existing beliefs, which makes pure neutrality almost impossible.

So, while presenting people with only facts is desirable, in today’s media environment it is more realistic to expect a balance of perspectives rather than complete objectivity.

Advantage and disadvantage

1. It didn’t meet her expectation that the gold medal was awarded to her.

=> She lost _______________________ person.

1. She lost out on the gold medal to another person.

Lose out (on sth): to not get something you wanted or feel you should have

While the stores make big profits, it's the customer who loses out.

Lose out (to sb/sth): to not get business, etc. that you expected or used to get because somebody/something else has taken it

Pensioners will lose out not only from tax on pension funds but from the windfall tax.

lose out to sb/sth London may be losing out already in the fight for dominance among European exchanges.

Accepting & agreeing reluctantly

1. The government applied press censorship as the final option with a view to limiting the harmful content. (ATTEMPT)

=> Resorting ______________________________ down on the harmful content.

1. Resorting to press censorship (as the final option), the government made an attempt to cut down on the harmful content.

resort to (sth/doing sth): To turn to or make use of a person, strategy, or course of action for help or as a means of achieving something, especially when you do not want to do so because you cannot find any other way.

Managing and organizing

1. She is well-known for her integrity, so that’s why Marie-Noelle Barton can head up an English Council campaign. (CREDIT)

=> Now that intergrity _______________________________ charge of an English Council campaign.

1. Now that integrity does her credit, Marie-Noelle Barton can be in charge of an English Council campaign

head something (also head something  up):to lead or be in charge of something

She has been appointed to head the research team.

Trying and making an effort

1. Which is the synonyms of the word “achieve”

A. go for
B. go into
C. go on
D. go over

Go for: to try to have or achieve something:

She tripped me as I went for the ball.

The Russian relay team will again be going for the gold medal at the Olympic Games.