CÁC CỤM DANH TỪ PHỔ BIẾN

►Các danh từ và cụm danh từ phổ biến (1)

STT Danh từ Cụm danh từ tương ứng

1. apology: xin lỗi • make a sincere apology: xin lỗi chân thành
• accept an apology: chấp nhận lời xin lỗi
2. attention: sự chú ý • pay attention to: chú ý tới
• draw/catch one’s attention: thu hút sự chú ý của ai đó
3. charge: tiền, chi phí • at no charge/free of charge: miễn phí
• shipping charge: phí vận chuyển
4. complaint: sự phàn nàn • handle a complaint: giải quyết khiếu nại
• make/file a complaint: than phiền
5. contribution: sự đóng góp • make a contribution to: đóng góp cho …
• significant contribution: sự đóng góp đáng kể
6. need: nhu cầu • meet the need: đáp ứng nhu cầu
• need = demand, requirement
7. performance: biểu hiện, năng lực • performance appraisal/evaluation: đánh giá năng lực
8. productivity: năng suất • improve/enhance productivity: nâng cao năng suất
9. requirement: yêu cầu • meet a requirement: đáp ứng yêu cầu
10. satisfaction: sự hài lòng • customer satisfaction: sự hài lòng của khách hàng
• offer customer satisfaction: mang lại sự hài lòng
CHECK UP 1
1. Please be aware that shipping [charges/fares] are not included in the total price.
2. Our technicians try to do their best to offer customers complete [appointment/satisfaction].
3. Please accept our [apologies/increase] for the inconvenience caused by the construction.
4. Increasing staff [analysis/productivity] is the new president’s main concern.
5. Only those who meet the [requirements/growth] for the position will be interviewed.
6. She received a standing ovation for her outstanding [performance/approval].
7. You can contact my secretary if there is any urgent business that needs my [results/attention].
8. There is a growing [need/refund] to develop alternative energy sources.
9. We want to express our thanks to Dr. Kim’s [contribution/shortage] to our research.
10. Our service representatives are trained to handle [complaints/forecast] from customers in a
professional manner.

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►Các danh từ và cụm danh từ phổ biến (2)

STT Danh từ Cụm danh từ tương ứng

11. access: quyền truy cập, sử dụng • access to something: quyền truy cập vào …
12. admission: vé vào cửa • free admission: vé vào cửa miễn phí
• admission fee: phí vào cửa
• admission to the museum: vé vào cửa bảo tàng
13. approval: sự thông qua, xác nhận • obtain/get an approval: nhận được sự xác nhận
• ask the supervisor for approval: xin quản lý xác nhận
14. condition: điều kiện • working condition: điều kiện làm việc
• improve working conditions: cải thiện điều kiện làm việc
15. contract: hợp đồng • sign a contract: ký hợp đồng
• terms of the contract: điều khoản hợp đồng
• renew a contract: gia hạn hợp đồng
16. expense: chi phí • living expense: chi phí sinh hoạt
• cut down the expense: cắt giảm chi phí
• office expense: chi phí văn phòng
17. purchase: hàng hóa được mua • within … days of purchase: bao nhiêu ngày kể từ ngày mua
• make a purchase: mua hàng
18. refund: sự hoàn tiền • offer a refund: hoàn tiền
• full refund: hoàn tiền lại toàn bộ
19. reservation: đặt trước • make a reservation: đặt trước
• hotel reservation: đặt phòng khách sạn
• confirm/cancel a reservation: xác nhận/hủy đặt trước
20. subscription: đặt báo • subscription to a magazine: đặt tạp chí
• cancel a subscription: hủy đặt báo
• renew a subscription: gia hạn đặt báo, đăng ký
CHECK UP 2
1. Free [appointment/admission] is applied to children under 6 years old at the museum.
2. Please review the [terms/signature] of the contract carefully before signing.
3. We agreed that he would perform much better in more favorable working [condition/station].
4. This is a reminder that you should renew your [subscription/substitution] to our Business
Daily.
5. To extend your holiday, obtain a written [approval/request] from your immediate supervisor.
6. Please submit your request to gain [refund/access] to our database to our technical
department.
7. Please call to confirm your [reservation/reception] one day prior to your departure.
8. It is not our policy to offer [refund/return] to damage caused by customer’s improper use.
9. If you are not satisfied with your [store/purchase], you can return it within 3 days.
10. We have come up with new policies of ordering to reduce our office [expenses/spend].

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►Các cụm danh từ với giới từ phổ biến
STT Danh từ Cụm danh từ tương ứng
21. at one’s earliest convenience sớm nhất có thể
22. at one’s expense tự chi trả, do ai đó tự chịu chi phí
23. go into effect bắt đầu có hiệu lực
24. in compliance with a rule/regulation tuân thủ quy định/luật
in observance of
25. in conjunction with/in combination with cùng với, liên kết với
26. in honor of someone nhằm vinh danh ai đó
in celebration of something nhằm kỷ niệm điều gì
27. on schedule đúng lịch, đúng tiến độ
behind schedule chậm tiến độ
28. reserve the right to v có quyền làm gì
29. take advantage of tận dụng
30. take safety precautions sử dụng các biện pháp an toàn

CHECK UP 3
1. Restaurant employees should always take [precautions/proportion] to prevent fires.
2. Please be aware that the company reserves the [right/facility] to change the prices.
3. The site gives customers detailed reviews of products [in agreement with/in conjunction with]
many informative resources.
4. The current price will remain [in effect/in writing] until further notice.
5. Smoking is no longer allowed in the building [in compliance with/in combination with] the
management’s policy.
6. Any illegally-parked cars will be towed away at the owner’s [policy/expense].
7. Please return the survey to our office at your earliest [convenience/invitation].
8. Teachers can take [use/advantage] of an additional 10% discount for educators.
9. A special award will be given to Mr. Lennon [in honor of/in excess of] his contribution.
10. The development plan has been proceeding [on request/on schedule].

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PRACTICE
1. The management decided to lay off some 7. After several negotiations, two parties
temporary workers in an effort to reduce ---. finally signed the ------.
(A) values (A) contract
(B) expenses (B) construction
(C) fines (C) contact
(D) refunds (D) conductor
2. We will offer you full ------ after we 8. Business Solutions, one of the leading
receive your returned item in original international business magazines, has ------ in
packaging. over 30 countries.
(A) return (A) subscribers
(B) refund (B) spectator
(C) replacement (C) witnesses
(D) requirement (D) participants
3. The new contract must be in ------ with the 9. Your ------ to our theatre reservation
company’s policy. system has been denied.
(A) compliance (A) acceptance
(B) condition (B) access
(C) compliment (C) assessment
(D) comfort (D) appointment
4. If you want to cancel your ------ to our 10. We are delighted that your generous -----
monthly magazine, simply ignore this - to our project has made it possible for us to
reminder. support children from low-income families.
(A) appointment (A) contribution
(B) reservation (B) addition
(C) subscription (C) benefit
(D) assignment (D) acquisition.
5. If you want to reschedule your ------, please 11. If you are dissatisfied with your ------, you
give us at least 24 hours advance notice. can always return the merchandise to the
(A) appointment store for a replacement or a refund.
(B) position (A) purchase
(C) assignment (B) receipt
(D) subscription (C) buyer
6. Ultra Discount Store Inc. reserves the ----- (D) service
- to change the free gift items without prior 12. Business owners want to hire employees
notice. with ambitions and a desire to make a ------.
(A) importance (A) complaint
(B) selection (B) decision
(C) right (C) living
(D) goal (D) difference

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13. Our current subscription rates will be 17. The manager announced that they had to
effective until further ------. work overtime because the project is ------
(A) notification schedule.
(B) notice (A) on
(C) notion (B) ahead of
(D) nomination (C) behind
14. Customers may request a refund or ------ (D) in
only if the merchandise is still unused. 18. Our customer service department has a
(A) replacement reputation of handling ------ from customers
(B) complaint effectively and efficiently.
(C) receipt (A) satisfaction
(D) promotion (B) orders
15. Come and take ------ of the new mortgage (C) complaints
rate while it still lasts. (D) complication
(A) use 19. His creativity put into the project has
(B) advantage helped him to catch the manager’s ------.
(C) precautions (A) attentiveness
(D) notice (B) attendance
16. We are holding this farewell party in ---- (C) attention
-- of our retired manager for his significant (D) attendant
contributions during his 30-year service. 20. ------ evaluation should be conducted
(A) honor periodically to find out employees’ strengths
(B) compliance and weaknesses.
(C) schedule (A) Performance
(D) observation (B) Participation
(C) Payment
(D) Productivity

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 CÁC ĐỘNG TỪ VÀ CỤM ĐỘNG TỪ PHỔ BIẾN
►Các động từ và cụm động từ phổ biến

STT Động từ Cụm động từ tương ứng

31. attract: thu hút • attract customers: thu hút khách hàng
• attract investors: thu hút nhà đầu tư
32. attribute: cho là bởi vì • attribute a to b: cho rằng a xảy ra vì b
33. confirm: xác nhận • confirm a reservation: xác nhận đặt chỗ
34. renew: gia hạn, làm mới • renew a contract: gia hạn hợp đồng
• renew a membership: gia hạn thẻ thành viên
• renew a subscription: gia hạn đặt báo, đăng ký
35. represent: đại diện cho • represent the company: đại diện công ty
36. reserve: đặt trước, giữ • reserve a seat: đặt chỗ trước
• reserve a room: đặt phòng trước
• reserve the right: có quyền làm gì
37. retain: giữ nguyên • retain employees: giữ lại nhân viên
38. review: xem xét • review the contract terms: xem xét điều khoản hợp đồng
• review the report: xem lại bản báo cáo
39. revise: sửa đổi • revise the report: sửa đổi báo cáo
• revised regulations: điều luật được sửa đổi
40. submit: nộp • submit a report: nộp báo cáo
present: xuất trình • present a pass/identification: xuất trình vé, thẻ

CHECK UP 1
1. We plan to [prevent/renew] our service contract with INC shipping.
2. The company [reserves/hesitates] the right to revise the contents of the journal.
3. JP Associates will [intend/represent] our company for all future contract negotiations.
4. The new exhibition is expected to [present/attract] many visitors.
5. The products division will [introduce/enclose] a new model of microwave oven.
6. Please make sure that the hotel reservation has been [confirmed/delivered].
7. Employees are reminded to [handle/retain] all receipts during business travel to verify expenses.
8. The company [attributed/contributed] its success to dedicated employees.
9. You need to carefully [review/install] the terms of the contract before signing.
10. New employees should [submit/implement] personnel forms to their supervisors.

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Các động từ cùng nghĩa có cách sử dụng khác nhau
STT Động từ Nghĩa
41. attend tham dự
participate in
42. seek tìm kiếm
look for
43. explain giải thích
account for
44. offer someone something cung cấp cho ai đó cái gì
provide someone with something
45. suggest V-ing đề xuất điều gì
propose to V
46. tell someone about something nói với ai đó về điều gì
inform someone of something
47. spend on something tiêu/đầu tư vào cái gì
invest in something
48. discuss something thảo luận, nói về vấn đề gì
talk about something
49. conduct a survey tiến hành khảo sát
carry out a survey
50. indicate something chỉ ra điều gì
point out something
CHECK UP 2
1. The company has [spent/invested] a lot of money on developing environmentally-friendly
vehicles.
2. The consultant has [proposed/suggested] adopting more aggressive marketing strategies.
3. All new employees have to [attend/participate] in the orientation on company policies.
4. My secretary has [informed/told] all board members of the director’s new policies.
5. Kathy [was reminded/was remained] that a full refund will be given if the product is returned
within 3 days of purchase.
6. The organizer will [offer/provide] all attendees with a detailed conference agenda.
7. Customers are asked [to join/joining] the music festival at no charge.
8. Their new market research [indicated/pointed] increasing interests in hand-held products.
9. Come over to my office after the lunch break and we can [discuss/talk] the new marketing
strategy.
10. The thinking that the job is not challenging enough [accounted/explained] for why he quit the
job.

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PRACTICE
1. The bank has confirmed that it will take 7. Our service representatives ------
measures to ------ another computer system committed to providing quality service for
failure. customers.
(A) upgrade (A) retain
(B) encourage (B) revise
(C) prevent (C) remain
(D) improve (D) remember
2. To apply for the position, please ------ an 8. The board of directors unanimously agreed
application with the necessary documents to to ------ your consultant contract for an
the HR department. additional two-year period.
(A) comply (A) redeem
(B) submit (B) renew
(C) urge (C) rehire
(D) return (D) recall
3. All visitors are required to ------ photo 9. If you need any information, please do not
identification before entering our center. ------ to contact me.
(A) notify (A) provide
(B) assign (B) qualify
(C) permit (C) hesitate
(D) present (D) compete
4. In a preview, seats in the front row are 10. Siesna Electronics products are evaluated
usually ------ for VIP guests. for quality and ------- rigorous technical
(A) chaired requirements.
(B) reserved (A) transmit
(C) performed (B) contact
(D) submitted (C) meet
5. All questions concerning repairs will be -- (D) visit
---- by the customer service department. 11. All new employees have to ------- the
(A) expired training.
(B) handled (A) participate
(C) replied (B) attend
(D) attended (C) take
6. Because of the large number of people, we (D) remain
had to wait for more than 3 hours to ------ 12. The store will ------- customers with a
tickets for the baseball game. wide range of laptop computers.
(A) support (A) offer
(B) purchase (B) provide
(C) achieve (C) give
(D) replace (D) submit

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13. Flight reservations should be ------- at 17. Customers are required to complete the
least three days before your departure. survey in order for the company to -------
(A) connected their needs.
(B) saved (A) meet
(C) continued (B) see
(D) confirmed (C) fill
14. Survey shows that the company (D) respond
incentives actually ------- workers’ 18. According to a survey ------ among our
productivity. staff last week, they were satisfied with their
(A) complies working condition.
(B) enhances (A) carried
(C) removes (B) conducted
(D) complicates (C) complied
15. All visitors are required to ------- their (D) constructed
visitor pass before entering. 19. College graduates ------ a position in our
(A) inform company should not hesitate to submit their
(B) present CV and cover letter to the HR department.
(C) assign (A) looking
(D) allow (B) seeking
16. The entire staff is working to ------- the (C) applying
assignment by the deadline. (D) requesting
(A) invest 20. The marketing manager ------ revising our
(B) complete March proposal to meet the emerging
(C) suggest market’s needs.
(D) install (A) proposed
(B) suggested
(C) advised
(D) required

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 CÁC TÍNH TỪ VÀ TRẠNG TỪ PHỔ BIẾN
►Các tính từ và cụm từ có tính từ phổ biến
STT Tính từ Cụm tính từ tương ứng
51. additional: thêm, bổ sung • additional worker: thêm nhân viên
52. limited: hạn chế • limited warranty: bảo hành có thời hạn
• limited capacity: sức chứa có hạn
53. defective: lỗi • defective product/merchandise: sản phẩm lỗi
54. promising: đầy hứa hẹn • promising candidate: thí sinh triển vọng
• promising future: tương lai đầy hứa hẹn
55. convenient: thuận lợi • convenient location: vị trí thuận lợi
56. available: có sẵn, còn trống • available seat: chỗ ngồi còn trống
57. valuable: quý giá, quan trọng • valuable customer: khách hàng quý
• valuable member: thành viên quan trọng
58. close: sâu sát, kỹ lưỡng • close examination: kiểm tra kỹ lưỡng
59. motivated: có động lực • motivated/experienced/committed/dedicated/qualified +
experienced: có kinh nghiệm worker/individual: nhân viên/cá nhân có động lực/có kinh
committed/dedicated: tận tụy nghiệm/tận tụy với công việc/đủ năng lực
qualified: đủ năng lực, đủ điều kiện
60. authorized: được ủy quyền • authorized repaircenter: trung tâm sửa chữa chính thống
• authorized dealer: nhà bán hàng được ủy quyền
CHECK UP 1
1. Employees are the most [valuable/upcoming] asset in our company.
2. We guarantee a full refund for any [prior/defective] merchandise.
3. We need to hire [additional/comprehensive] programmers to finish the project on time.
4. Be quick to find yourself a chair because shortly there will not be many seats [available/taken].
5. Because of its [convenient/temporary] location, the hotel attracts a lot of business travelers.
6. Items on sale are [necessary/limited], so you should take quick action.
7. We are looking for a [satisfied/motivated] individual for the position of marketing manager.
8. The future of our company seems really [proposing/promising] after the introduction of the
new marketing strategy.
9. In celebration of our 10th year in business, we are offering discounts to our
[valuable/prospective] customers.
10. Shuttle bus services to the airport will be [sincere/available] starting next Monday.

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►Các trạng từ và cụm từ có trạng từ phổ biến
STT Trạng từ Cụm trạng từ tương ứng
61. finally, eventually: cuối cùng • finally released: cuối cùng đã được phát hành
62. currently, presently, now: hiện tại • currently under construction: hiện đang được xây dựng
63. directly, immediately, promptly: ngay • report directly: báo trực tiếp tới ai
lập tức • immediately after the meeting: ngay sau cuộc họp
64. completely, thoroughly, • inspect thoroughly: kiểm tra toàn bộ
comprehensively: toàn bộ, toàn diện • review comprehensively/completely: xem xét toàn bộ
65. highly: rất, cực kỳ • highly motivated: có động lực cao
• highly recommended: rất được khuyến khích
• highly anticipated: rất được mong đợi
66. efficiently and effectively: nhanh • run the company efficiently: điều hành công ty hiệu quả
chóng và hiệu quả
67. slightly: nhẹ, ít • slightly increase: tăng nhẹ
relatively, moderately: tương đối • relatively low: tương đối thấp
significantly, considerably, • significantly reduce: giảm mạnh
substantially: đáng kể, nhiều • relatively large: tương đối lớn
68. specifically, exclusively: dành riêng • focus exclusively: tập trung riêng vào
cho • designed specifically for: thiết kế dành riêng cho…
69. collaboratively: hợp tác với nhau • work collaboratively: làm việc hợp tác
70. temporarily: tạm thời • work temporarily/permanently: làm việc tạm thời/lâu dài
permanently: cố định, lâu dài

CHECK UP 2
1. To apply for a loan, please fill out the application form [completely/necessarily].
2. It is important for service workers to respond to customers’ complaints [promptly/only].
3. You can contact me [directly/securely] in case of emergency.
4. All department heads are reminded to work [collaboratively/exclusively] on the project.
5. Our third quarter’s sales have increased [specifically/significantly].
6. The consultant has been asked to suggest ways to run the factory more [efficiently/absolutely].
7. We received many applications for the position from [highly/correctly] motivated candidates.
8. Our sales figures are [relatively/repeatedly] low compared with last month’s.
9. We are [currently/finally] looking for some additional workers for the assembly line sector.
10. While he’s looking for a job in sales, he’s [temporarily/permanently] working as a waiter.

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►Một số cụm tính từ và trạng từ nâng cao
STT Tính từ, trạng từ Nghĩa
71. be eligible for something đủ điều kiện được hưởng điều gì
be eligible to do đủ điều kiện để làm gì
72. be subject to something chịu ảnh hưởng của điều gì
be subject to V-ing (to là giới từ nên phía sau là danh từ hoặc V-ing)
73. be familiar with quen với
be acquainted with
be accustomed to
74. be associated with liên hệ với
be involved in
75. be responsible for chịu trách nhiệm
be responsive to đáp ứng nhiệt tình
76. be able to do có khả năng làm gì
77. be compatible with tương thích với
78. late muộn
lately gần đây
79. hard khó, chăm chỉ
hardly hiếm khi, hầu như không
80. approximately/about/almost/nearly + number khoảng bao nhiêu

CHECK UP 3
1. [Nearly/Hardly] 30 employees have shown their interest in transferring to the Chicago branch.
2. Be sure to check if the software is [compatible/available] with our existing network system.
3. By enlarging the dining area, we will be [able/capable] to provide better services.
4. Consumer prices are closely [involved/associated] with ordinary people’s daily consumption of
ordinary goods.
5. Its stock price plummeted [immediately/already] after the merge announcement.
6. Mr. Karl is [responsive/responsible] for translating official documents.
7. Only those who have worked more than a year will be [similar/eligible] for extra days off.
8. Requests for office supplies are subject to [approve/approval] from department heads.
9. The committee chose Sarah because she is [familiar/accustomed] with this field.
10. The production team has been working [hard/hardly] to meet the deadline.

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PRACTICE
1. Our special offer will be available to the 7. We need a ------ directory of all local
first 100 customers because of ------ supplies. businesses.
(A) limited (A) transparent
(B) speedy (B) reliant
(C) available (C) comprehensive
(D) persuasive (D) conditional
2. He worked ------- for his achievement 8. Rose Chemical Corporation is proud to
today. present an ------- selection of new materials.
(A) hardly (A) expensive
(B) tiredly (B) extensive
(C) exclusively (C) especial
(D) tirelessly (D) experienced
3. All employees are reminded to return ----- 9. Digital Office.com is planning to open a
- merchandise to the manufacturer. new store which is ------ located on Capital
(A) lucrative Avenue.
(B) constructive (A) correctly
(C) defective (B) greatly
(D) durable (C) widely
4. Photocopying can be -------, so please (D) conveniently
make copies only when necessary. 10. Scientists around the world are making --
(A) costly ----- efforts to develop the new vaccine.
(B) precious (A) proficient
(C) cheap (B) considerable
(D) important (C) secondary
5. Be sure to read the directions ------ before (D) present
installing the software. 11. The certificate is ------ for two years from
(A) heavily the date of issue.
(B) competitively (A) fair
(C) thoroughly (B) valid
(D) significantly (C) neutral
6. From the first days the book becomes ----- (D) limited
--, fines have to be paid at the rate of $2 per 12. The report suggests that ------- advertising
day. be planned in order to increase sales.
(A) overdue (A) anxious
(B) valid (B) impressed
(C) expired (C) eligible
(D) sold-out (D) effective

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13. The book you ordered is currently ------, 18. The owner of Pergini Builders estimates
so we will ship it later. that the construction will take ------- eighteen
(A) related months to complete.
(B) stylish (A) approximately
(C) disinterested (B) slowly
(D) unavailable (C) eagerly
14. Because we take your privacy seriously, (D) spaciously
your private health records will be kept ------ 19. As you are ordering a large quantity, we
confidential. will offer you the items at ------- reduced
(A) completely price.
(B) quickly (A) considerably
(C) sincerely (B) neatly
(D) specifically (C) roughly
15. The museum display of Chinese paintings (D) repeatedly
will remain open for a ------- time only. 20. Today most newspapers are focusing ----
(A) shortened --- on the influence of the tight domestic labor
(B) limited market.
(C) updated (A) finally
(D) lasting (B) respectively
16. In my opinion, the company’s stock price (C) very
is ------- low compared to its annual earnings. (D) exclusively
(A) audibly
(B) relatively
(C) plentifully
(D) anonymously
17. Lawton has announced that it will -------
increase its nonstop service from Crasen to
Hopley.
(A) exactly
(B) finely
(C) importantly
(D) substantially

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 CÁC GIỚI TỪ PHỔ BIẾN

►Các giới từ thường gặp

STT Giới từ Nghĩa và cách sử dụng
81. by bởi: by the sales director: bởi giám đốc kinh doanh
trước: by the end of the month: trước cuối tháng
bằng cách: by train: bằng tàu
82. for vì, để: for approval: để được thông qua
trong khoảng: for ten years: trong mười năm
83. with có: hotel with a swimming pool: khách sạn có hồ bơi
cùng với: go with a visitor: đi cùng với du khách
in line with: tuân thủ luật lệ
84. concerning = regarding/about về: an article concerning our product: bài báo về sản phẩm
85. within trong vòng: within 24 hours
86. among trong số: among the best candidates: trong số các ứng viên giỏi nhất
87. through thông qua: through considerable efforts: qua các nỗ lực đáng kể
go through: trải qua

CHECK UP 1
1. Any questions [following/concerning] the revised tax policy should be directed to the
accounting department.
2. Detailed information about the seminar will be provided [by/within] the sales manager.
3. Fast Shipping ranks [among/at] the most efficient firms in the field.
4. Please return the customer survey [within/by] 7 days of issue.
5. The community center runs free English classes for residents [prior to/throughout] the year.
6. The company announced they will open a new hotel [with/for] a fitness center.
7. The outdoor concert has been cancelled [due to/concerning] the heavy rain.
8. There is a growing demand [for/through] experienced teachers.
9. Make sure that the contract we are going to sign is [in/on] line with our company’s policy.
10. You can get familiar with the new system [on/through] frequent use.

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►Các cụm giới từ thường gặp
STT Danh từ Cụm danh từ tương ứng
88. on behalf of thay mặt cho
89. at no cost không tốn chi phí
90. in accordance with theo đúng, phù hợp với
91. in addition to thêm vào
92. according to theo như
93. under warranty được bảo hành
94. in advance trước
95. work/serve as làm việc, giữ chức vụ …
96. at + price ở mức giá …
97. in excess of vượt quá

CHECK UP 2
1. [In addition to/According to] the new report, our new product is doing well in the market.
2. A special luncheon will be held [in/at] celebration of the opening of the new factory.
3. All the heavy office equipment has been moved [in compliance with/by means of] a crane.
4. Children under seven can enter the museum [at/with] no cost.
5. Construction workers should wear safety helmets [at/for] all times.
6. Mr. Lee has been working [in/as] a chef for over twenty years.
7. Please complete the budget report by this Wednesday [at/on] the latest.
8. Product catalogs are only available [at/upon] request.
9. Products which are within a year from purchase are [about/under] warranty.
10. The president expressed her sincere thanks to all employees on behalf [of/to] the board of
directors.
PRACTICE
1. We are collecting our defective products 2. ------ behalf of the CEO, I present this
and upgrading them ------ no additional cost. award to Mr. Hu.
(A) in (A) On
(B) with (B) In
(C) at (C) With
(D) on (D) To

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3. If you have a membership card number, 9. There are a number of people who are
you can make a purchase ------- phone. interested ------ investing in overseas stocks
(A) by and real estate.
(B) in (A) about
(C) to (B) on
(D) within (C) for
4. Have you read this article ------- our (D) in
competitors’ new product launch? 10. By enrolling in our online graduate
(A) regarding program, you can get your master’s degree --
(B) in ---- a year.
(C) above (A) instead of
(D) for (B) within
5. HCB Bank cannot accept a loan (C) under
application ------- the proper document. (D) besides
(A) upon 11. It is advisable for employees to submit
(B) until vacation preferences by next Friday ------ the
(C) along latest.
(D) without (A) at
6. ------- the news article, the new drug could (B) before
have a negative impact on our health. (C) until
(A) In case (D) up to
(B) Under 12. The upcoming recreational center has a
(C) According to spacious sports area ------ a running track.
(D) Beyond (A) across
7. Each month, one outstanding employee (B) beside
will be honored ------ his or her exceptional (C) with
contributions to our company. (D) from
(A) for 13. Further questions ------ the merge
(B) at announcement should be directly forwarded
(C) across to the public relations department.
(D) over (A) relating
8. ------- company regulations, all employees (B) connecting
will be considered for a yearly performance- (C) concerning
based pay raise. (D) referring
(A) In case of 14. For those who have difficulties accessing
(B) On behalf of the Internet, technical support is available ---
(C) According to --- the day.
(D) In advance (A) from
(B) about
(C) between

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(D) throughout (D) available
15. Each month, we will select five 18. ------ graduating from Laccord University,
outstanding employees to be honored ------ Jing Xiong worked for Osiris Financial
their exceptional contributions to the Service.
company’s performance. (A) During
(A) for (B) After
(B) at (C) Next
(C) across (D) Above
(D) over 19. ------ the terms of the contract, Janitorial
16. Personnel must sign the register ------ Service will clean all offices daily.
removing any confidential papers from the (A) According to
organization’s vaults. (B) If
(A) before (C) After
(B) under (D) In conjunctions with
(C) during 20. Only candidates ------ leadership
(D) when experience will be considered for the position
17. Because our supplies are ------, we can to sales managers.
only make this offer to the first fifty (A) for
customers. (B) of
(A) limited (C) in
(B) speedy (D) with
(C) presentable

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EVALUATION TEST
1. Our magazine has ------ in over 50 7. Retail properties in the downtown area
countries. generally stay on the ------ for three to six
(A) subscribers weeks before they are sold.
(B) spectators (A) sale
(C) witnesses (B) place
(D) participants (C) market
2. Some fans lined up outside the box office (D) advertisement
for fourteen hours to ------ tickets for the 8. Customers unhappy with the performance
concert. of their equipment have two months to
(A) support request a refund or ------.
(B) purchase (A) complaint
(C) achieve (B) receipt
(D) replace (C) replacement
3. Germstone Records will soon be opening a (D) promotion
store ------ located on Grand Avenue. 9. In an effort to reduce ------, Barrsom
(A) correctly Cosmetics has halved its advertising budget.
(B) greatly (A) values
(C) conveniently (B) expenses
(D) widely (C) customs
4. The board of directors ------ a new (D) refunds
financial officer to oversee the company’s 10. After the meeting with the accountant, Mr.
domestic operations. Mitchell was ------ able to complete the
(A) deposits budget report.
(B) appoints (A) lastly
(C) predicts (B) at first
(D) operates (C) finally
5. Sending a letter of thanks immediately (D) meanwhile
after a job interview is a ------ recommended 11. According to the commerce report
practice. released today, retail sales in apparel declined
(A) relatively in August after a significant ------ in July.
(B) slightly (A) increase
(C) nearly (B) impression
(D) highly (C) access
6. We will need to hire ------ staff if we want (D) accent
to fulfill all orders by the end of the year.
(A) complimentary
(B) additional
(C) numerous
(D) available

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12. The information you provide on this 17. Whichever of the five new editors seems
questionnaire is strictly ------ and will not be the ------ experienced will work with me on
shared with any other vendors. the special edition of the magazine.
(A) potential (A) highly
(B) concentrated (B) heavily
(C) dedicated (C) much
(D) confidential (D) most
13. This is a reminder to ------ your Chamber 18. We plan to hire ------ workers because of
of Business Membership, which expires on the increased production quota this month.
August 30. (A) inclusive
(A) conduct (B) additional
(B) renew (C) multiplied
(C) request (D) serviceable
(D) require 19. ------ to the fitness center is free for all
14. Dynah Home Improvement routinely employees and their family members.
offers discounts to local nonprofit (A) Preparation
organizations that are ------ new buildings. (B) Insertion
(A) addressing (C) Admission
(B) constructing (D) Imposition
(C) investing 20. Choosing ------ two qualified candidates
(D) centering was not easy at all.
15. The environmental conservation plans (A) within
(B) about
submitted to the council were developed by
(C) along
various organizations working ------ with
(D) between
each other.
21. Please review the new safety regulations
(A) collaboratively
and ------ any questions to Mr. Beck at
(B) independently
extension 2528.
(C) significantly
(A) inquire
(D) primarily
(B) direct
16. All receipts should be ------- Mr. France
(C) expect
for processing before the end of the month.
(D) prepare
(A) substituted 22. The changes suggested ------ Ms. June
(B) subtracted received unanimous approval from company
(C) subjected management.
(D) submitted (A) in
(B) of
(C) by
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23. The Milltown Cinema’s outdoor café will 27. All members are grateful to Michael for
be closed ------ the winter months. his significant ------ to the project over the
(A) out of last six months.
(B) about (A) assurance
(C) next to (B) dependence
(D) during (C) contribution
24. Mr. Jones is the latest ------ to address the (D) obligations
demand for more staff. 28. Please contact Robert for ------ in
(A) access purchasing office equipment.
(B) attention (A) store
(C) addition (B) type
(D) admission (C) help
25. You must ------ your visitor’s passes at (D) furniture
the security desk if you wish to enter the 29. After the switch malfunction, electrical
premises. service was ------ back at 8 P.M.
(A) present (A) finally
(B) design (B) constantly
(C) require (C) consecutively
(D) involve (D) usually
26. Employees must receive ------ approval 30. Officials ------ the improvement in
for any travel that will be reimbursed by the service to a software upgrade last week.
company. (A) contribute
(A) close (B) talk
(B) past (C) attribute
(C) prior (D) assign
(D) late

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Questions 31 – 34 refer to the following announcement.
SBA Business Customer Satisfaction Survey
Thank you (31) ------ visiting this website.
You have been randomly selected to take part in this survey that is being conducted (32) ------
Market Research Inc.
Market Research Inc. has been assigned to conduct the survey (33) ------ the U.S. Small
Business Association.
Please take a minute or two to provide us with your opinions. The feedback you provide will
help us serve you better in the future. (34) ------.

31. (A) though 33. (A) by means of

(B) as (B) on behalf of
(C) for (C) in observance of
(D) before (D) in excess of
32. (A) by 34. (A) Please visit our website for more details.
(B) since (B) The survey should be completed today, so hurry.
(C) without (C) We are looking forward to serving you.
(D) to (D) The information you provide is strictly confidential.

Questions 35 – 38 refer to the following advertisement.

Welcome from FTU
(35) ------.
Our online degree programs are (36) ------ designed for working professionals by leading
scholars from respected colleges and universities.
We encourage you to browse through our website to learn how you can benefit from our self-
paced, high-quality and (37) ------ degree programs.
Admission requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in a (38) ------ field of study from an accredited
or state-approved college or university is required.

35. (A) FTU offers various programs via online learning. 37. (A) affordable
(B) You should visit FTU website for more information. (B) complimentary
(C) You can come to visit our campus. (C) foreseeable
(D) FTU is famous for its friendly professors. (D) attentive
36. (A) tightly 38. (A) related
(B) randomly (B) dedicated
(C) significantly (C) unlimited
(D) specifically (D) detailed

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Questions 39 – 42 refer to the following email.
To: Adam Taylor, AD Expert Inc.
From: Jerry Cooper
Date: January 30
Subject: Marketing Proposals
Dear Mr. Taylor,
As you may know, we are (39) ------ evaluating proposals submitted for the new marketing
campaign. But, we are having difficulties making a decision (40) ------ those proposals. I know you
are a distinguished expert who has significant experience in this field. (41) ------.
Please take time to review the (42) ------ proposals and provide your opinion about them. Thanks a
million!!!

39. (A) extremely 41. (A) I hope you can help us choose the right one.
(B) cordially (B) Would you like to know more about the proposals?
(C) fairly (C) The proposals would definitely enrich your knowledge.
(D) currently (D) We would like you to submit your proposal.

40. (A) with 42. (A) assembled

(B) among (B) utilized
(C) following (C) allowed
(D) in (D) attached

Questions 43 – 46 refer to the following announcement.

Looking for Free Shipping?
Free shipping applies only to items marked with “free shipping’ at the time of (43)------.
Free shipping applies to select items in the home décor, lighting, rugs, slipcovers, furniture,
appliances, pets, sports and kids categories at Target.com as indicated on the product description
page. Offer does not include 1-day or 2-day shipping and handling (44) ------ and it may not be
combined with other promotional offers or discounts. Offer (45) ------ December 11, 2018.
(46) ------

43. (A) purchase 45. (A) violates

(B) purchasing (B) invalidates
(C) purchased (C) expires
(D) purchases (D) exceeds

44. (A) charges 46. (A) Hurry to get your products shipped at no charge.
(B) figures (B) Discounts are applied to all kids categories.
(C) values (C) We will have a wide selection of products after this offer.
(D) fares (D) Come for your furniture purchase.

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