Tổng hợp Phrasal Verb theo chủ đề

PHRASAL VERB LÀ GÌ?

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TỔNG HỢP PHRASAL VERB THEO TOPIC 
1. Phrasal Verb Topic Education
 Fall behind: chậm hoặc thua kém so với các bạn cùng lớp
Ex. Being addicted to video games makes me fall behind in my class.
My daughter is falling behind with her classmates.
 Catch up: làm bù để bắt kịp những việc bị lỡ (nghỉ học bị mất bài)
Ex. I have been trying to catch up on the assignment from last week.
If you miss a lot of classes, it’s very difficult to catch up.
 Go over: ôn lại bài
Ex. I always go over my revision notes before I take the exam.
Go over your work before you hand it in.
 Read up on: nghiên cứu, học kỹ lưỡng về vấn đề nào đó
Ex. If you are interested in taking another course in college, you should read up on it before deciding.
 Drop out: bỏ học nửa chừng
Ex. Nowadays, many students drop out of college to work and support their families.
She started a degree but dropped out after a year.
 Hand in/Turn in: nộp bài
Ex. I handed my assignment in late as usual.
 I need to read up on my British history.
I handed my homework in late as usual.
 Sum up: tóm tắt/tổng kết
Ex. After each lesson, it’s necessary to sum up the main points
 Be into: Thích cái gì
Ex: Are you into Maths?
 Take up: Bắt đầu làm một hoạt động gì
Ex: Chris has just taken up baking.
 Copy out: Chép lại giống với bản gốc
Ex: We need to copy out sentences from a book.
2. Phrasal Verb Topic Family and Friends
 Get along – có một mối quan hệ tốt với ai đó
Ex. I found it hard to get along with my cousins, because they always said some very belligerent things.
 Get together – tụ hợp với nhau, họp mặt
Ex. At the weekend, my family usually hosts a get-together for our relatives to come and have dinner.
 Grow apart – nói về mối quan hệ không còn thân thiết như xưa
Ex. As we got older, we just grew apart.
 Look after – nói về sự chăm sóc cho một ai đó.
Ex. In my country, it is a tradition that the young look after the old in the family.
 Settle down – ổn định cuộc sống (thường nói sau khi kết hôn, muốn có cuộc sống ổn định)
Ex. After marriage, my husband and I will look for a peaceful place to settle down.
 Split up – kết thúc một mối quan hệ với ai đó (li dị hoặc không còn sống chung với nhau nữa)
Ex. Several years ago, my parents had splitted up and my mom decided to move to America.
 Pass away – khi nói về một người đã mất
Ex. My dad passed away 15 years ago.
 Grow up – trưởng thành, lớn lên
Ex. My children have all grown up and left home now.
 Run into = Bump into: Tình cờ gặp ai đó
Ex: I ran into Lucy at the concert yesterday.
 Come between: Can thiệp vào, làm hại đến mối quan hệ hai người
 Ex: We shouldn’t let her come between us.

 Let down = Disappoint: Làm ai đó thất vọng

Ex: They’re relying on me, so I can’t let them down

 Stick up for = Defend = Support: Ủng hộ, hỗ trợ

Ex: My dad always sticks up for me.

 Grow apart = Drift apart: Trở nên xa lạ

Ex: We used to be best friends in university but we grew apart over the years.

 Lose touch (with someone): Mất liên lạc

Ex: I lost touch with Peter for 5 years.
 Fall out (with someone): Mâu thuẫn với ai
Ex: I had a falling out with my best friend last month and we haven't talked to each other since

 Get back together: Quay trở lại với nhau

Ex: We decided to get back together after 2 years living apart.
3. Phrasal Verb Topic Environment
 Clean up – dọn dẹp
Ex. The residents around the area helped cleaned up the beaches after an oil spillage.
 Cut down – chặt cây
Ex. Deforestation requires high considerations since many trees has been cutting down for the last several years.
 Dry up – nóng quá dẫn đến bốc hơi, có khi biến mất
Ex. Due to prolonged periods of drought, many areas and rivers have dried up.
 Dispose of – vứt bỏ
Ex. The nuclear waste must be disposed of properly to avoid harmful chemical for human.
 Heat up – làm nóng lên
Ex. The sun is heating up the Earth’s surface.
 Use up – sử dụng
Ex. Humans have been using up the Earth’s resources.
 Wipe out – xóa bỏ, xóa khỏi
Ex. Natural disaster had wiped out many valuable properties in Japan.
 Throw away – vứt bỏ
Ex. People needs to develop a habit of not throwing away trash on the street.
4. Phrasal Verb  Topic Travel and Holidays
 Drop off someone/something– đưa ai hoặc cái gì đó đến nơi nào hoặc chở đến đó
Ex. I really appreciated the man who dropped me off at the airport.
I’ll drop you off on my way home.
 Pick someone up – đón một ai đó từ một địa điểm nhất định
Ex. My dad was waiting to pick me up when my flight landed.
I’ll pick you up at the station.
 Check in – làm thủ tục nhận phòng ở khách sạn hoặc sân bay
Ex. It was my first time to check in such a luxury resort.
Please check in at least an hour before departure.
 Look forward to – mong đợi, trông mong làm một việc gì đó
Ex. I’m looking forward to hearing your news as soon as possible.
 I’m looking forward to the weekend.
 Take off – khi máy bay cất cánh
Ex. My favourite moment on the airplane when it takes off.
The plane took off an hour late.
 Look around – nhìn xung quanh
Ex. I would prefer to travel by motobike on short journeys so I could look around the stunning sights during the
trip.
 People came out of their houses and looked around.
 Get in – máy bay hạ cánh đến địa điểm nào đó
Ex. The airplane gets in around 8 pm.
I got in just after eight o’clock.
 Get away – đi đến một nơi nào đó để nghỉ ngơi, nghỉ dưỡng
Ex. Last summer, I got away for a short trip to London.
 We’re hoping to get away for a few days at Easter.
 Stop over – dừng chân ở một nơi nào đó trong một khoảng thời gian ngắn
Ex. Every time I travel to America, I stop over in Japan for a few days to enjoy its traditional cuisine.
 I wanted to stop over in India on the way to Australia.
 See off: Tiễn/ Chia tay/ Tạm biệt
Ex: They’ve gone to the airport to see their son off.

 Set off: Khởi hành

Ex: We set off for Paris just after ten.

 Hold up: Trì hoãn

Ex: Sorry I’m late – I was held up at work.

 Get off: Leave a bus, train, plane

Ex: We get off at the next station.

 Check out: Leave the hotel after paying

Ex: We checked out at noon.

 Get on: Lên xe, lên tàu, etc

Ex: I think we got on the wrong bus.

 Set out: Bắt đầu chuyến đi dài

Ex: They set out on the last stage of their journey.

 Speed up: Tăng tốc

Ex: Can you try and speed things up a bit?

 Hurry up: Vội vã/ Nhanh lên

Ex: Hurry up! We’re going to be late.

 Go back: Quay trở lại

Ex: Dave and I go back twenty years.

 Touch down: Hạ cánh/ đáp xuống

Ex: Our plane touched down at half-past seven in the morning.

I. TRANSPORT (Giao thông)

Part 1
What are the main means of transport in Vietnam? (Những phương tiện giao thông chủ yếu ở Việt Nam là
gì?)
Sample answer Vocabulary
(Answer) There are quite a few means of transport in Vietnam, but Means of
Phương tiện giao thông
motorbikes are taking the lead. (Reason) People prefer to travel by transport (n)
motorbike because it is more economical and the most important Taking the lead (v) Chiếm phần lớn
thing is that when it comes to traffic congestion, it takes ages for Traffic congestion (n) Tắc đường
car to move on the road but it is much easier for a motorbike Wend its way forward Đi chậm chậm về phía
to wend its way forward and escape the bad traffic. (v) trước
 Part 2
 Describe a time you travelled by public transport. (Mô tả một thời gian khi bạn di chuyển bằng phương
tiện công cộng)
Sample answer Vocabulary
(Answer) Well, today I would like to tell you about an MRT journey in MRT Chuyến đi bằng MRT
Singapore that I took several years ago. journey (Mass (Tàu điện ngầm ở
Actually, I was a junior in Hanoi University when I took my summer vacation Rapid Transport một số nước như
there. After a month of planning, I decided to embark on the journey alone. journey) (n) Singapore, Đài Loan)
(Reason) I already knew that car rent in Singapore would be prohibitively Embark on the
Thực hiện chuyến đi
expensive to a student like me, so I chose MRT to travel around the city, journey (v)
which was both fast and economical. (Example) I boarded a train at Lavender Car rent (n) Phí thuê xe ô tô
station which headed towards Marina Bays station. Luckily, I managed to Boarded (v) Lên (tàu/xe)
find a seat before it was filled up. The trains here were notoriously jam- Filled up (v) Lấp đầy
packed in rush hours. Jam-packed (adj) Đông người
To my surprise, it was so silent on the train, everyone tried to keep their voice
low so that they wouldn’t bother others, and I have to say that was a strange
thing when compared to buses in some countries. Moreover, the train went
unbelievably fast, so it took me just about 15 minutes to arrive at my
destination. I felt that such a long distance was made shorter thanks to this Rush hours (n) Giờ cao điểm
means of transport. That was my first time I went on a public transport and I
hope that there will be more modern underground systems that are built in our
country in the near future.
 Part 3
How do you think people will travel in the future? (Bạn nghĩ trong tương lai, con người sẽ di chuyển bằng
gì?)
Sample answer Vocabulary
(Answer) Well I think, electric mini-bus will be the prevalent Xe buýt mini chạy bằng
Electric mini-bus (n)
means of transport in the future. (Reason) One reason could be điện
that it still carries the same number of passengers but being
small and agile to get its way out of a traffic jam. (Example) In
addition, carpooling may be a good idea (Reason) as people can
not only save a great amount of money spent on fuel for their
Carpooling (n) Hình thức đi chung xe
private car but they also help protect the environment. Many
people travel in the same car means there will be less emission
and less traffic jam and this may be a dominant way of
transporting in the future.
 NOTICE
Glossary box
Means of transport (n) /miːnz//əv//ˈtræn.spɔːt/ Phương tiện giao thông
Take  the lead (v) /teɪk/ /ðiː/ /liːd/ Chiếm phần lớn
Traffic congestion (n) /ˈtræf.ɪk//kənˈdʒes.tʃən/ Tắc đường
Wend  one’s  way  forward (v) /wend//wʌn/ /weɪ/ /ˈfɔː.wəd/ Đi chậm chậm về phía trước
Chuyến đi bằng MRT (Tàu
MRT journey (Mass Rapid Transport journey)
/mæs//ˈræp.ɪd//ˈtræn.spɔːt//ˈdʒɜː.ni/ điện ngầm ở một số nước như
(n)
Singapore, Đài Loan)
Embark on the journey (v) /ɪmˈbɑːk//ɒn//ðiː//ˈdʒɜː.ni/ Thực hiện chuyến đi
Car rent  (n) /kɑːr//rent/ Phí thuê xe ô tô
Board  (v) /bɔːd/ Lên (tàu/xe)
Fill up (v) /fɪl//ʌp/ Lấp đầy
Jam-packed (adj) /dʒæm//pækt/ Đông người
Rush hour (n) /rʌʃ//aʊər/ Giờ cao điểm
Electric mini-bus (n) /iˈlek.trɪk//ˈmɪn.i.bʌs/ Xe buýt mini chạy bằng điện
Carpooling (n) /ˈkɑːˌpuː.lɪŋ/ Hình thức đi chung xe

II. VACATION (Kỳ nghỉ)

 Part 1
Where do you like to go on your vacation/holiday? (Bạn thích đi du lịch ở đâu?)
Sample answer Vocabulary
(Answer) Honestly, I am really into going to the Tranquillity (n) Sự yên bình
countryside, especially mountainous areas on my summer Rat race (n) Cuộc sống xô bồ
vacation (Reason) because I think the tranquillity here is
Recharge my battery
the best remedy to help me get away from the rat Nạp lại năng lượng
(v)
race and recharge my battery.
 Part 2
Describe a recent vacation that you went on. (Mô tả kỳ nghỉ gần đây của bạn)
Sample answer Vocabulary
(Answer) Well, I would like to talk about a trip that I took with my Những thành phố đáng
family to Da Nang last July. Worth-living cities (n) sống
(Reason) We chose Da Nang because it took only 1,5 hours to fly  
from Hanoi to Da Nang International Airport and more importantly, Local cuisine (n) Ẩm thực địa phương
it is considered one of the most worth-living cities in Vietnam with Địa điểm thu hút
Tourist attractions (n)
specatacular scenery and delicous local cuisine. khách du lịch
(Example) During 4 days and 3 nights staying there, we visited Breath-taking (adj) Đẹp đến nghẹt thở
famous tourist attractions in the city such as Dragon Bridge, Aerial walkway (n) Cầu đi bộ trên cao
Administration Tower, Linh Ung Pagoda, Ba Na Hills and all of Coastal city (n) Thành phố biển
them were breath-taking. Among them, the most impressive place Superb (adj) Tuyệt hảo
that we visited was the Golden Bridge, which was opened for Local specialty (n) Đặc sản địa phương
tourists last June. It is an aerial walkway which looks like a bridge It would be a miss (not Sẽ thật phí (nếu
that is lifted by two giant hands. to) không)
In addition, Da Nang is a coastal city so it is such a great feeling
when we can walk along the beach after having dinner.
(Example) In terms of food, I have to say that it was superb. We
tried street food such as Nem lui, Banh xeo or avocado ice cream…
which are local specialties and it would be a  miss not to try them. In Blast (n) Một sự kiện rất vui vẻ
short, the trip was a real blast and it was a great opportunity for me
and my family to share great memories together. I hope that one day
I can come back to Da Nang to be immersed again in the wonderful
atmosphere here.
 Part 3
What factors do people have to consider before a trip? (Đâu là những yếu tố khiến con người phải cân
nhắc trước khi đi du lịch?)
Sample answer Vocabulary
(Answer) In my opinion, there are a range of factors that people have to Unexpected expenses
Chi phí phát sinh
take into account when planning for a trip. The first thing is the budget. (n)
(Reason) One should be able to have a detailed plan on how to allocate
the available amount of money to minimalize the unexpected expenses.
(Reason) Another aspect that can not be overlooked is the
Cost-effective (a)
accommodation. (Example) I think people should choose a place which
is cost-effective and situated in a safe place so that they can enjoy their
trip to the utmost.

5. Phrasal Verb Topic Weather

 Clear up – thường dùng cho trời quang mây tạnh sau những cơn mưa
Ex. According to the weather forecast, it will clear up later in the day.
 Cool down – sự dịu lại sau cơn nắng gay gắt
Ex. After the pouring rain, the temperature has cooled down a little.
 Come out – nói về sự xuất hiện của mặt trời, mặt trăng, hoặc là ngôi sao trên bầu trời
Ex. As we were about to leave the campsite, the sun came out.
 Go in – nói về sự biến mất của mặt trời sau những đám mây mà không thể nhìn thấy
Ex. The sun had gone in and it was starting to get darker.
 Warm-up – khi thời tiết trở nên ấm áp hơn
Ex. I love spring because the weather starts to warm up.
 Blow up – nói về cơn gió mạnh hoặc cơn bão mạnh kéo tới bất chợt hoặc sự thổi tung vật gì đó với gió mạnh
Ex. During the storm, many trees were blown up by the vigorous wind.
- Cloud over – khi mây xuất hiện và che hết mặt trời
Ex. The weather in my city is usually pleasant but sometimes it clouds over.
 Pour down – mưa to
Ex. All of a sudden, the rain starts to pour down and everyone is seeking for shelter.
 Rained off – khi những sự kiện ngoài trời (outdoor activities) bị hoãn lại do trời mưa
Ex. You should plan ahead and listen to the weather forecast in case things get rained off.
 Snow in – khi không thể ra ngoài hay di chuyển do tuyết dày đặt (dùng khi nói về những chuyến du lịch của
mình ở nước ngoài)
Ex. I got snowed in for days on my trip to Korea last month.
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nhật thêm những cụm động từ hay khác trong thời gian tới nên hãy lưu trang lại để học cùng nhé.
Ex. We often start different hobbies throughout our life, but we don’t always keep them up for very long.
6. Topic Food/Cooking
 Boil down – đun sôi, hoặc nấu cho đặc lại
Ex. My mom boiled down the leftover sauce to make it more flavorsome.
 Boil over – đun sôi và làm tràn
Ex. Jenny was cooking her chicken noodles soup on high heat and it boiled over.
 Chop up – chặt nhỏ, băm nhỏ
Ex. The chef is chopping up the truffle mushroom for his signature dish.
 Cut back – giảm bớt, cắt bớt khẩu phần ăn
Ex. Steve is lactose intolerance and he has to cut back on dairy.
 Eat out – ăn hàng, nhà hàng, hàng quán
Ex. My family and I eat out once a week on Sunday.
 Whip up – chuẩn bị bữa ăn trong thời gian ngắn (thường sử dụng trong trường hợp khách đến nhà bất ngờ và
mình chưa có sự chuẩn bị)
Ex. My family had surprise visitors yesterday, but my mom managed to whip up a light meal for them.
 Cut out – tỉa gọt để tạo hình
Ex. After preparing the fruits, my sister cut them out to decorate for the dessert dish.
7. Topic Work
 Carry out – làm một việc nào đó
Ex. The crews are planning a five-hour spacewalk to carry out necessary repair work on the shuttle.
 Take over – tiếp quản, giành lấy quyền điều khiển
Ex. In the next few years, ABC Company will take over the small businesses.
 Take on – mướn, thuê thêm người mới
Ex. Our company is taking on new staffs at the moment.
 Hand in – nộp, báo cáo công việc, hoặc giấy tờ
Ex. John has already handed in his report.
 Layoff – sa thải
Ex. Due to bankruptcy, the company has to layoff 200 employees.
 Call off – gọi xin nghĩ làm (gấp và không báo trước vài ngày)
Ex. Jenny’s daughter admitted to the hospital this morning, so she decided to call off from work.
 Slack off – lười làm việc và làm việc không có năng lượng
Ex. Most of the workers usually slack off on Friday
8. Topic – Free time/Hobbies
 Chill out/rest up – thư giãn/nghỉ ngơi
Ex. At the end of the year, many people decided to go on vacation to rest up and chill out after a competitive
season.
 Take up – bắt đầu một sở thích nào đó
 Ex. I took up volleyball as I felt I had to lose some weight.
 Get into – bắt đầu quan tâm về việc nào đó
Ex. I believe that when you get into a particular kind of work or activity then you will manage to become
involved in it.
 Give up – từ bỏ hoàn toàn một sở thích/hoạt động/thói quen nào đó
Ex. He suffered a serious injury that obliged him to give up on playing soccer.
 Join in – tham gia vào
Ex. In the summer, I usually engage in outdoor activities by joining in community service group.
 Hang out – đi chơi
Ex. In my leisure time, I usually hang out with my friends at the shopping mall.
 Keep up – tiếp tục một sở thích/hoạt động nào đó
Ex. We often start different hobbies throughout our life, but we don’t always keep them up for very long.
9. Phrasal Verb Topic Party
 Party animal: Người thích tiệc tùng
Ex: “Did you see Jimmy at the party last night?” - “Of course. He’s a real party animal. At one point, I saw him
drinking wine out of a vase in the pool.”

 Social butterfly: Một người dễ hòa nhập trong các buổi tiệc, sự kiện, hòa mình vào đám đông; giao thiệp rộng
Ex: Jessie is such a social butterfly. I feel like every time we go to a party she spends the whole time talking to
people she’s never met.

 Throw a party: Tổ chức một bữa tiệc

Ex: I’m throwing a party next weekend at my place. Can you make it?

 Party pooper: Người có thái độ mệt mỏi, cau có , khiến cho những người đến dự tiệc cũng mất cả vui.
Ex: She is such a party pooper. She just complained about the subway all night and then fell asleep on the couch.

 Dress up: Diện đồ đẹp lên hơn thường ngày

Ex: I hate dressing up for parties

 To crash a party: Đến dự tiệc mà không được mời

Ex: “Did you guys see Tom at the wedding? I thought he wasn’t invited” - “Yea, I think he crashed it…”

 Bottoms up: Cạn ly!

Ex: Here’s to the bride-to-be. Bottoms up!

 Drink like a fish: Uống rượu như hũ chìm

Ex: Marry drinks like a fish. I think she’s already finished two bottles of wine.

 In Full Swing:  Hoạt động ở mức độ cao nhất

Ex: The party was in full swing by the time I arrived. The place was packed.