Unit 6 : Learning and doing


1.Topic vocabulary.

1. Brain - Bộ não, trí óc.

Ví dụ: Learning a new language helps improve your brain function.

2. Clever - Thông minh, khéo léo.

Ví dụ: She is very clever at solving math problems.

3. Concentrate - Tập trung.

Ví dụ: You need to concentrate if you want to finish your homework.

4. Consider - Cân nhắc, suy nghĩ.

Ví dụ: He is considering studying abroad next year.

5. Course - Khóa học.

Ví dụ: I’m taking a course in graphic design.

6. Degree - Bằng cấp, trình độ.

Ví dụ: She has a degree in engineering.

7. Experience - Kinh nghiệm, trải nghiệm.

Ví dụ: I gained a lot of experience during my internship.

8. Expert - Chuyên gia.

Ví dụ: He is an expert in computer programming.

9. Fail - Thất bại, trượt.

Ví dụ: She failed the exam because she didn’t study enough.

10. Guess - Đoán.

Ví dụ: Can you guess the answer to this question?

11. Instruction - Hướng dẫn.

Ví dụ: Please read the instructions carefully before starting the test.

12. Make progress - Tiến bộ.

Ví dụ: He has made great progress in learning English.

13. Make sure - Đảm bảo.

Ví dụ: Make sure you lock the door before you leave.

14. Mark - Điểm số; đánh dấu.

Ví dụ: The teacher gave him a high mark for his essay.

15. Mental - Thuộc về tinh thần, trí óc.

Ví dụ: Mental health is just as important as physical health.

16. Pass - Đỗ, vượt qua.

Ví dụ: She passed her driving test on the first try.

17. Qualification - Bằng cấp, trình độ chuyên môn.

Ví dụ: You need specific qualifications to apply for this job.

18. Remind - Nhắc nhở.

Ví dụ: Please remind me to call her tomorrow.

19. Report - Báo cáo.

Ví dụ: She is writing a report on climate change.

20. Revise - Ôn tập.

Ví dụ: I always revise my notes before exams.

21. Search - Tìm kiếm.

Ví dụ: I’m searching for information about the topic online.

22. Skill - Kỹ năng.

Ví dụ: Communication skills are essential in many jobs.

23. Smart - Thông minh, khéo léo.

Ví dụ: He is very smart and always knows the right answer.

24. Subject - Môn học.

Ví dụ: My favorite subject at school is history.

25. Take an exam - Làm bài kiểm tra.

Ví dụ: I’ll take the final exam next week.

26. Term - Học kỳ.

Ví dụ: There are three terms in a school year.

27. Wonder - Tự hỏi, thắc mắc.

Ví dụ: I wonder if she will come to the party.

2. Phrasal Verbs

1. Cross out - Gạch bỏ.

Ví dụ: If you make a mistake, just cross it out and write it again.

2. Look up - Tra cứu (thông tin).

Ví dụ: You can look up the meaning of the word in the dictionary.

3. Point out - Chỉ ra, nói rõ.

Ví dụ: The teacher pointed out the mistakes in my essay.

4. Read out - Đọc to lên.

Ví dụ: Please read out your answers to the class.

5. Rip up - Xé nhỏ.

Ví dụ: She ripped up the letter and threw it away.

6. Rub out - Tẩy xóa.

Ví dụ: Use an eraser to rub out your mistakes.

7. Turn over - Lật trang giấy.

Ví dụ: You can turn over the page to see the next question.

8. Write down - Ghi chép lại.

Ví dụ: Make sure to write down everything the teacher says.

3. Prepositional Phrases

1. By heart - Thuộc lòng.

Ví dụ: I can recite the poem by heart.

2. For instance - Ví dụ như.

Ví dụ: There are many ways to improve your memory, for instance, by practicing daily.

3. In conclusion - Kết luận lại.

Ví dụ: In conclusion, hard work leads to success.

4. In fact - Thực tế là.

Ví dụ: In fact, this book is more interesting than I expected.

5. In favour (of) - Ủng hộ, đồng ý.

Ví dụ: Most of the students are in favour of the new school rules.

6. In general - Nói chung.

Ví dụ: In general, students find this subject challenging.

4.Word information

1. Begin

• Began (quá khứ của begin): Bắt đầu.

• Begun (phân từ hai của begin): Đã bắt đầu.

• Beginner (n): Người mới bắt đầu.

• Ví dụ: She is a beginner in learning French.

• Beginning (n): Sự khởi đầu.

• Ví dụ: The beginning of the movie was very exciting.

2. Brave

• Bravery (n): Sự dũng cảm.

• Ví dụ: The firefighter was awarded for his bravery during the rescue.

3. Correct

• Correction (n): Sự sửa chữa.

• Ví dụ: The teacher made some corrections to my essay.

• Incorrect (adj): Sai, không đúng.

• Ví dụ: Your answer is incorrect; please check it again.

4. Educate

• Education (n): Giáo dục.

• Ví dụ: Education plays an essential role in personal development.

• Educator (n): Nhà giáo dục.

• Ví dụ: She is a respected educator in the field of science.

5. Memorise

• Memory (n): Ký ức, trí nhớ.

• Ví dụ: My childhood memories are full of happy moments.

• Memorial (n): Đài tưởng niệm.

• Ví dụ: We visited a memorial for the soldiers who died in the war.

6. Refer

• Reference (n): Sự tham khảo.

• Ví dụ: Please provide references for the information in your report.

7. Silent

• Silence (n): Sự im lặng.

• Ví dụ: The silence in the library was peaceful.

• Silently (adv): Một cách im lặng.

• Ví dụ: She silently left the room to avoid disturbing others.

8. Simple

• Simplify (v): Đơn giản hóa.

• Ví dụ: The instructions should be simplified for better understanding.

• Simplicity (n): Sự đơn giản.

• Ví dụ: I like the simplicity of this design.

5. Word Patterns

1. Capable of - Có khả năng làm gì.

Ví dụ: She is capable of solving complex math problems.

2. Talented at - Có tài năng trong việc gì.

Ví dụ: He is very talented at playing the piano.

3. Cheat at/in - Gian lận trong (trò chơi, kỳ thi, v.v.).

Ví dụ: He was caught cheating in the exam.

4. Confuse sth with - Nhầm lẫn điều gì với điều gì.

Ví dụ: I always confuse her name with her sister’s.

5. Continue with - Tiếp tục với điều gì.

Ví dụ: Let’s continue with the next exercise.

6. Cope with - Đối mặt, giải quyết.

Ví dụ: It’s hard to cope with stress during exams.

7. Help (sb) with - Giúp ai làm gì.

Ví dụ: Can you help me with my homework?

8. Know about - Biết về điều gì.

Ví dụ: Do you know anything about the history of this city?

9. Learn about - Học về điều gì.

Ví dụ: We are learning about the solar system in science class.

10. Succeed in - Thành công trong việc gì.

Ví dụ: She succeeded in passing the entrance exam.