it is conceivable that...

= possible to imagine
It is conceivable that robots will steadily replace humans in repetitive jobs

Contents
EDUCATION....................................................................................................................1
SCIENCE AND.................................................................................................................2
TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT.........................................................................................3
Building............................................................................................................................. 3
WORK:.............................................................................................................................. 3
CULTURE.........................................................................................................................4
ENVIRONMENT..............................................................................................................4
2FOOD.............................................................................................................................. 5
GOVERNMENT................................................................................................................ 5
MEDIA.............................................................................................................................. 6
EDUCATION
1. Students’ autonomy = students’ right to organise their own activities
Students ‘autonomy should be encouraged when there are not enough teachers to go around
2. Self-discipline = the ability to make oneself do things when he/she should, even if
he/she does not want to do them
Lydia lacks selfdiscipline and is unable to finish anything
3. role model = a person whom someone admires and whose behaviour and attitudes
he/she tries to copy
My elder brother has always been a role model for me.
4. set a good example= encourage or inspire people to do the same thing as one
does
5. meet someone’s expectations = be as good as expected
His academic performance failed to meet his parents’ expectations,
6. be well-rounded = have a wide variety of experiences in life
She’s a well-rounded person who not only works hard but also has a varied
7. adolescence  /ˌæd.əˈles.ənt/  the period of your life from in which you develop from being a
child
into being an adult
The book deals with the joys and sorrows of adolescence
8. fulfil one’s responsibilities = perform or carry out one’s responsibilities
Parents should fulfil their responsibilities and monitor their children’s TV viewing and Internet
use.
9. kindle someone’s interest in sth. = make someone interested in sth. (THẮP SẮNG)
The students’ interest in mathematics was kindled by Emma’s excellent
10. take someone under sb. ’s wing = help someone, especially someone who is
younger and less experienced
My mentor took me under her wing at a time when I needed her most.
11. burn the midnight oil = work very late into the night
Abigail has to get the report finished by tomorrow so she’ll be burning the midnight oil tonight.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. Technological/Scientific breakthroughs= a scientific discovery or achievement
With more scientific breakthroughs t the study of natural sciences has become more sought after
in recent years.
2. welcome sth. with open arms = be very pleased with sth. new
TV viewers welcomed the arrival of HDTV with open arms
3. e-mail fraud = the use of emails to defraud another person of money
Three local men were convicted of email fraud.
4. be mechanised = be done by machine but be previously done by people or animals
Mechanised farming has reduced the cost of production of various crops.
34) mass production = the process of producing large quantities of goods by using machines
Some people argue that mass production of standardised goods on assembly lines is uncreative.
5. information highway = the global information and communications network
There is a huge amount of information on the information highway, ranging from government
services to technical support.
6. bring liberation from sth. = free a person from sth.
Automation systems have brought liberation from exhausting labour and have set us free to
enjoy more interesting work and leisure
7. milestone
TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT
1. bumper-to-bumper= ( of traffic) crowded traffic
A new study shows that the daily struggle of bumper-to-bumper traffic is getting worse
2. the volume of traffic= the total amount of traffic
The volume of traffic on the roads has increased dramatically
3. traffic density= mật độ giao thông
Aerial photos can show traffic density.
4. fuel consumption= the burning of coal, gas or oil to produce heat or power
Driving at high speeds significantly increases your fuel consumption
Building
be a very significant landmark= be an easily recognisable building
This building is a very significant landmark in the neighbourhood.

WORK:
1. be entitled to sth. = be given the right to do sth
The majority of the workers have been entitled to paid holidays.
2. frustration= the feeling of being upset because you cannot achieve sth.
All her efforts met with frustration.
3. excessive workload= work overload
The employees have been complaining about the excessive workload — they had to do too much in too
little time.
4. an employee-friendly environment= an environment that emphasises the happiness
and self-fulfilment of employees
The company will build an employee-friendly environment, with various programmes from childcare
and family care to leisure support
5. work ethic= the belief that hard work is good for developing one’s moral character
Riley is a perfect example of dedication. We really admire his work ethic.
6. occupational hazard= a risk for people doing a particular job
Every company should have goals to eliminate occupational hazards in the workplace.
7. Metropolitan
8. population density
9. high-rise buildings/ skyscraper nhà cao tầng
CULTURE
1. cultural mosaic= a culture that consists of a combination of many different things
The UK is a cultural and social mosaic.
2. mainstream= chính thống
What they are certainly not finding, however, is any change in attitude of mainstream scientists.
3. social mores= the traditional customs and ways of behaving that are typical of a particular
society
Social mores refer to the socially-approved forms of behaviour, which are generally promoted by
customs
and law
4. assimilate into a new culture= fit into a new culture
Some immigrants can assimilate into the local culture immediately
5. language barrier= language differences that prevent people from communicating
You weren’t too worried about language barriers?
6. have/has vanished= have/has disappeared
Over the past two decades, family structures in this country have changed and feelings of community
have vanished.
7. awkward= making someone feel embarrassed
It was an awkward situation when we realized the restaurant was too expensive for us.
8. a close-knit community= a group of people who have strong friendly relationships with
each other
This close-knit community looks like a classic British villag
9. cultural heritage(s) Most people would agree that preserving connections with our past is an
10. Cultural norm tiêu chuẩn văn hóa
It is the ceremonies themselves which convey the cultural norms that help to maintain the fabric of
society.
11. fine art to handicrafts: Nghệ thuạt đến thủ công mỹ nghê

we must remember the significance of art and music in passing on our traditions, in forms ranging from
fine art to handicrafts,

12. a cultural inheritance

These stories are a cultural inheritance which embodies important symbols and concepts far more
effectively than dress.
ENVIRONMENT
13. dispose of sth. = get rid of sth. that you no longer need (vứt bỏ)
Some waste is disposed of under the sea
14. hydroelectricity = electricity that is produced with water power == Tương tự wind power - solar
energy
Clean sources of energy include solar, wind, hydro-electric and nuclear power.
15. the biosphere= the parts of the Earth’s surface and atmosphere where plant and
animal life can exist
Scientists are wondering what effects global warming will have on the biosphere.
16. endangered species= a type of animal or plant that may soon disappear from the
world
40% of the species on Earth are endangered species, which means they are at risk of becoming
extinct.
17. car emissions= the by-products that come out of the exhaust systems of cars
Cities across the UK are cracking down on air pollution by enforcing strict car emission control.
18. upset the ecosystem= disturb the ecosystem
FOOD
1. hygiene= the practice of keeping yourself or your surroundings clean
Max doesn’t care much about food hygiene.
19. food nutrition= food that is considered good for your health
More people attain an advanced age as a result of developments in medical care and better
nutrition
5. fattening = ( of food) making people fat
Take more exercise and try to avoid fattening food
20. TV dinner= a frozen prepared meal that you buy in a container
21. a fast food foodie (informal) = someone who likes junk food very much
Fast food junkies should be made aware of the psychological reasons for fast food addiction
22. dietary consumption = what we eat and how we eat
Dietary habits can be very difficult to chang
23. carbonated drinks= drinks that have small bubbles of air in them
Carbonated drinks can destroy the protective enamel around teeth.
24. dietary consumption and energy expenditure. Accordingly,
artisanal foods and culinary traditions
25. health various ailments such as obesity, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes
GOVERNMENT
1. play a regulatory role= control an activity, process or industry
It remains highly controversial whether the government should play a regulatory role in this industry.
2) regulate and oversee= watch and control something in order to ensure that it works or
happens in the way that it should
2. budget deficit= a budget imbalance in which expenditures exceed income
The company had ran a major budget deficit for the first two years before it started to make profit.
3. a chronic problem = a problem that keeps coming back
Gradate unemployment has been a chronic problem in the UK.
4. impose censorship on

MEDIA
1. peak time / prime time = the most popular time for watching television
In the UK, prime time usually takes place from 6:30 pm until 10:30 pm
2. public figures = famous people whose behaviour is the focus of public interest
Media coverage of public figures often invades their privacy.
3. 45) evoke (or stimulate) impulse buying