Sentence Transformation

TÀI LIỆU CHO KỲ THI HSG TỈNH VÀ CHUYÊN ANH 2023-2024
SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
TEST 1
VOCABULARY
get into the swing of it/things= to start to understand, enjoy, and be active in something
round-the-clock= happening or done all day and all night
run-of-the-mill = Không có gì đặc biệt; tầm thường
get away from somebody/something = to avoid something that is difficult or unpleasant for
you, or something that limits what you can do in some way
over the moon = vui sướng, hạnh phúc = on cloud nine = like a dog with two tails
Not everything it’s cracked up to be" = mọi thứ không như lời đồn -> nghĩa là thất vọng, vỡ
mộng
come (back) down to earth= to start dealing with life and problems again after you have had a
very exciting time
Be in (one’s) element" = đúng trong môi trường -> nghĩa là ở trạng thái làm việc thoải mái
hoặc thành thạo.
Steer clear of' có từ steer là hướng theo một con đường, hướng bước về và clear là tách ra, xa
ra; vì thế cụm từ này nghĩa là tránh/lánh xa ai đó/điều gì đó mà có vẻ khó chịu/khó ưa, nguy
hiểm hoặc có thể gây rắc rối= to avoid someone or something that seems unpleasant,
dangerous, or likely to cause problems
keep (someone) in the dark (about something) =To keep someone uninformed (about
something); to exclude someone from full knowledge or disclosure (of something).
(as) brown as a berry' = làn da rám nắng.
At the crack of dawn" = "at the break of dawn" = vào lúc bình minh.
EX
1. Speaking in front of an audience can be nerve-racking but once you become accustomed to
it,you’ll find it easy. SWING
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2. My apartment block has a 24-hour security system. CLOCK
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3. I’m tired of ordinary novels. I want to read something original. MILL
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4. We decided to do to a desert island so that we could escape from our daily problems.
AWAY
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5. I was extremely happy when I won first prize. MOON
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6. This novel isn’t as good as everyone says it is. CRACKED
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7. I play badminton quite often now that I know the game and I’m getting better with it.
SWING
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8. After her holiday, trouble at work made Martha face reality again. EARTH
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9. Janet was really happy at the disco as she loves dancing. ELEMENT
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10. It’s the first time we’ve won the cup and we’re delighted. MOON
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11. John worked all day and all night to finish the assignment. CLOCK
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12. Since shellfish upset mu stomach, I try to avoid it. STEER
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13. My father didn’t tell me about my mother’s illness. DARK
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14. After a week on the beach in Tunisia, I have a great suntan. BERRY
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15. I got up early in order to avoid the traffic on the way to work. CRACK
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TEST 2
VOCABULARY
tie the knot = kết hôn = to get married
Donkey's years" = những năm tháng của con lừa -> nghĩa là khoảng thời gian rất dài.
Play hard to get" = tỏ ra khó khăn để ai đó thấy khó đạt được điều họ muốn (từ mình) -> bày
tỏ sự không thích thú hoặc ngại ngùng trước một ai đó đang thể hiện ham muốn tình dục hoặc
những thứ lãng mạn, đặc biệt là một phương tiện để làm bản thân hấp dẫn hơn với họ; 'làm
kiêu', 'làm bộ làm tịch'.
Bury the hatchet' = chôn cái rìu -> nghĩa là giảng hòa, làm lành (end a quarrel or conflict and
become friendly)
'drives you round the bend', có nghĩa là điều đó khiến bạn thực sự buồn chán hoặc tức giận.
An old flame' là một cách nói để chỉ người tình cũ.
head over heels (in love)=completely in love
live/be in clover=to enjoy a life of money and comfort
see eye to eye-> if two people see eye to eye, they agree with each other
all's fair in love and war=in love and war you do not have to obey the usual rules about
reasonable behaviour
putty in someone's hands= used of someone that another person is able to control very easily
the apple of someone's eye =the person who someone loves most and is very proud of
EX
1. Robert and Helen have decided to get married at Christmas. TIE
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2. It has been ages since I last went to the theatre. DONKEY’S

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3. Although David is acting like he’s not interested, it’s obviously that he likes Mary.
PLAYING
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4. After years of arguing, the sisters agreed to forget their differences. HATCHET
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5. Her constant complaining really annoys me. BEND
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6. No, Mary is not my girlfriend. She is someone I used to go out with. FLAME
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7. Isn’t it nice to see a young couple so much in love? HEAD
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8. After they won the lottery, they lived comfortably for the rest of their lives. CLOVER
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9. My wife and I disagree about keeping a dog. EYE
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10. He tricked her into marrying him, but then I suppose it’s alright because she loves her.
WAR
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11. After ten years of living together, they finally got married. KNOT
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12. I think Ann really likes Charles but she is pretending not to be interested. HARD
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13. Sally has made Geoff go on a diet. Geoff does anything she wants. PUTTY
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14. You haven’t spoken to your sister for a month. It is time you forgot your disagreement.
HATCHET
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15. Tom really loves Claire. She’s the most important person in his life. APPLE
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TEST 3
VOCABULARY
tighten one’s belt=to make sacrifices and reduce one’s standard of living=chi tiêu chắt bóp
'Keep one’s head above water' nghĩa đen là giữ cho đầu mình ở trên mặt nước để khỏi bị chết
chìm, và nghĩa bóng là cố gắng một cách khó khăn để đối phó với những vấn đề tài chính,
việc làm, v.v...
Burn the midnight oil' = đốt đèn đêm khuya -> nghĩa là thức khuya làm việc, nghiên cứu, học
bài... (read, study, or work late into the night).
Mean business" nghĩa là thực sự có ý định (chứ không nói đùa).
get (something) off the ground-> If a plan or activity gets off the ground or you get it off the
ground, it starts or succeeds
In the black" có nghĩa là có tiền, có lời, không nợ nần gì. Ngược lại với cụm từ "in the red"
(nợ nần, mất khả năng thanh toán). Ý nghĩa cụm từ này như vậy là bởi sổ sách kế toán truyền
thống thường viết các khoản thu bằng mực đen (và các khoản chi bằng màu đỏ).
a firm hand= strong control
Feel the pinch' nghĩa là túng quẫn, túng tiền (be affected by hardship, especially straitened
finances).
bear fruit-> if something that someone does bears fruit, it produces successful results
Down the drain' có từ drain là cống, rãnh, mương, máng -> trôi xuống cống -> cụm từ này
nghĩa là lãng phí, phí phạm (gone; wasted).
in the red =spending more money than you earn
lost a fortune = mất 1 khoản tiền lớn
play with fire =to act in a way that is very dangerous and to take risks

EX
1. During the economic crisis, even the royal family had to spend less money than usual.
BELTS
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2. Money is so scarce at the moment that I have had to take a second job just to survive.
WATER
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3. I knew that Ray had been working late as he looked exhausted. OIL
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4. I knew that Mrs. Watkin was serious when I got a letter from her lawyer. BUSSINESS
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5. Maybe it costs a lot of money to start a business. GROUND
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6. It is a good idea to take out a small loan to help start your business. GROUND
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7. For the first time in year, IHD Industries is making a profit. BLACK
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8. Young offenders need strict guidance to help them reform. FIRM
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9. You’ll have to work late tonight in order to finish the project. BURN
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10. People have been suffering financially since the government raised taxes. PINCH
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11. The company’s investment in computer design is now producing good result. FRUIT

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12. Money spent on the National Lottery is just money wasted. DRAIN
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13. If you’re in debt, you should get another job. RED
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14. My family lost a huge amount of money in the stock market crash of 1929. FORTUNE
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15. You’re taking a big risk if you borrow money to buy stocks and shares. FIRE
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TEST 4
VOCABULARY
up to scratch = reaching an acceptable standard
one’s cup of tea=the sort of thing one likes or prefers=sự ưa thích của ai đó
As dry as a bone' = khô như khúc xương -> nghĩa là khô thật khô (to be extremely dry); khô
như ngói.
break the ice =to make people who have not met before feel more relaxed with each other
Be in the soup" = ở trong nồi súp -> ý nói tình cảnh gặp khó khăn, rắc rối.
in full swing=at a stage when the level of activity is at its highest
be at a loss = not to know what to do or say
Food for thought = một ý kiến đáng được cứu xét, dù không biết nó đúng hay sai.
up to scratch = reaching an acceptable standard
sour grapes -> If you describe someone's behaviour or opinion as sour grapes, you mean that
that person is angry because they have not got or achieved something that they wanted
can't hold a candle to = to not be as good as the person or thing mentioned
cry over spilled milk = to feel sorry or sad about something that has already happened; used
to emphasize that this is not helpful
EX
1. I’ve been going the restaurant for years, but lately it hasn’t been up the standard it should
be.
SCRATCH
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2. Camping in the wilderness doesn’t appeal to Greg. CUP
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3. You forgot to water my plants! Look, the soil is very dry. BONE
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4. Ross was nervous when he went for his job interview, but the director put him at ease by
making a joke. ICE
5. Roxanne was in trouble when she crashed her father’s car. SOUP
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6. Unfortunately, the electricity went off at the best part of the concert. SWING
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7. Tim didn’t know what to say when he heard he had won the prize. WORDS
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8. If you’re having problems with your landlord, you can come and stay with me. SOUP
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9. Charles Johnson’s new film will certainly give you something to think about. FOOD
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10. I don’t like abstract art; I think it’s ugly. TEA
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11. The soy here gets little water so no plants can grow. BONE
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12 My teacher told me that my essay wasn’t good enough. SCRATCH
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13. Jane said that she hated my new dress, but I’m sure she would have loved to have one just
like me. SOUR
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14. This new government is nowhere near as good as the previous one. CANDLE
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15. When his bike was stolen, Mike said it wasn’t worth grieving over. MILK
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TEST 5
VOCABULARY
Blind as a bat' = mù như con dơi -> không nhìn thấy gì hoặc có tầm nhìn/thị lực rất kém hoặc
không nhận ra những vấn đề hay chuyện xấu đang diễn ra.
out of steam = completely exhausted, fatigued, or after activity or motivation.
kick the bucket = die
grin/smile from ear to ear = to look extremely happy
off colour = bị ốm, không khỏe = under the weather
Run out of steam' = hết hơi (à là hơi nước, hơi khi đun nóng nhé mấy bạn) -> giảm/mất động
lực, năng lượng làm gì.
go downhill = to gradually become worse
nothing but/all skin and bone = (còn) da bọc xương; rất gầy
alive and kicking = safe and sound = bình an vô sự
be full of beans = to have a lot of energy and enthusiasm

'Have one foot in the grave' = đặt một chân vào mộ, nghĩa là sắp chết, gần đất xa trời (to be
almost dead, to be very old and likely to die soon).
EX
1. Without my glasses I can’t see anything. BAT
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2. If I don’t have a cup of coffee with my lunch, I become weak and faint by three o’clock.
STEAM
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3. Everyone thinks that Mr. Jones is about to die. BUCKET
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4. Everyone thinks that Mr. Jones is about to die, but he’s still alright in spite of his age.
DOG
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5. When Cathy heard that she had been promoted, she had a huge a smile on her face. EAR
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6. You don’t look very well, I think you should go home. COLOUR
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7. Jason has a big smile in all the wedding photographs. EAR
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8. I suddenly became very tired while shopping and had to sit down and have a coffee.
STEAM
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9. John’s work deteriorated rapidly after he fell ill. DOWNHILL
10. You know, Geoff can’t see a thing without his glasses. BAT

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11. Let’s face it, Kate Moss is very thin! BONE
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12. We haven’t heard from Marion for a while, but Tim tells me she’s fit and healthy. ALIVE
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13. We all thought Rachael had died until she leapt up and started laughing at us. BUCKET
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14. I went for a swim early this morning and I’ve felt energetic all day. BEANS
15. We thought Sir John was almost ready to die but he was just pretending to be ill. FOOT
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TEST 6
VOCABULARY
at full stretch = làm việc hết sức mình, hết mức mà bạn có thể làm được.
keep a low profile = To avoid drawing attention, scrutiny, or observation to oneself.
dead-end job = a job in which there is no chance of progressing to a better, more important
job
have time on (one's) hands = To have extra or spare time in which one has nothing specific to
do or accomplish.
keep up with the Joneses = to always want to own the same expensive objects and do the
same things as your friends or neighbours, because you are worried about seeming less
important socially than they are
brand new = completely new, especially not yet used
Till the cow comes home' (cho đến khi bò vào chuồng), cụm từ này xuất phát từ hình ảnh con
bò đủng đỉnh (languid), chậm rãi đi về chuồng và vì thế có nghĩa là lâu dài, vô tận (for a very
long time; effectively for ever).

Old as the hills" = rất cũ, cổ xưa, tương tự xưa như diễm, xưa như trái đất.
live in the past = to think too much about something that happened in the past
move with the times = To modify or update one's behavior or beliefs to reflect what is
current.
safe and sound = not hurt or damaged
have your back to/against the wall = to have very serious problems that limit the ways in
which you can act
pick up the pieces' (nhặt nhạnh những mảnh vụn), có nghĩa là cố gắng khắc phục những thiệt
hại tài chính hay tình cảm v.v... đã xảy ra đối với mình, hoặc cố gắng trở về đời sống bình
thường sau trải nghiệm khó khăn.
threw in the towel = đàu hàng, chịu thua
At the end of (one's) tether" có từ tether là phạm vi, giới hạn (sự hiểu biết, sức chịu đựng) ->
cụm từ này nghĩa là kiệt sức, hết hơi; hết phương kế để có thể giải quyết vấn đề.
EX
1. The researchers had to work very hard fro six months in order to complete the project.
STRETCH
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2. The politician seems to be avoiding the cameras since his unfortunate public display. LOW
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3. Selling encyclopedias over the telephone is a job with no future – you should look for
another career. DEAD
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4. Now that Ellen’s retired, she has a lot of spare time. HANDS
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5. Greta can’t really afford a skiing holiday – she’s only going because her friends are.
JONESES
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6. My computer is completely new. I only bought it this morning. BRAND

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7. Jane’s father would be quite happy to talk about politics forever. COWS
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8. Your washing machine is very old. Perhaps it’s time you bought a new one. HILLS
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9. Stop behaving as if things hadn’t changed since you were a young man, Roy. Don’t you
realise we’re in the 1990s? PAST
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10. The company needs to progress; that’s the only reason why they’re installing computers.
TIMES
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11. Families of the passengers from the burning aero-plane were relieved to hear that their
loved ones were all uninjured and free from danger. SOUND
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12. With a national striking looming, the government found itself in a difficult situation.
WALL
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13. Since the disaster, we’ve been trying to get our lives back to normal. PIECES
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14. After several attempts to pass his driving test, Roger gave up and brought a bike instead.
TOWEL
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15 Doug reached the point where he had no pore patience after the neighbour’s dog woke
him up again, so he called the police. TETHER
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TEST 7
VOCABULARY

disappear/vanish into thin air = to disappear completely in a way that is mysterious
Tip of the iceberg' = đỉnh của tảng băng -> một phần rất nhỏ không miêu tả hết những thứ lớn
hơn hoặc phức tạp hơn không thấy được hoặc không hiểu rõ.
sit tight =to stay where you are // to refuse to change your mind
Take a chance on (someone or something)" = Đánh liều, mạo hiểm; tạo cơ hội cho ai/cái gì
để chiến thắng hoặc thành công khi thấy họ có khả năng thất bại hoặc nhận kết cục tệ.
get out of hand= to become difficult to control
ast-ditch attempt/effort = an effort or attempt that is made at the end of a series of failures to
solve a problem, and is not expected to succeed
By the skin of one’s teeth' có nghĩa là chỉ vừa đủ thì giờ để làm một điều gì, hay hoàn thành
một điều gì trong gang tấc.
'pick up the pieces' (nhặt nhạnh những mảnh vụn), có nghĩa là cố gắng khắc phục những thiệt
hại tài chính hay tình cảm v.v... đã xảy ra đối với mình, hoặc cố gắng trở về đời sống bình
thường sau trải nghiệm khó khăn.
In a tight corner" = trong góc hẹp -> nghĩa là trong tình huống khó xử/khó khăn, không dễ
dàng thoát ra
in broad daylight -> if something, especially a crime, happens in broad daylight, it happens in
the daytime and in public
On/in the spur of the moment" có từ "spur" là thúc đẩy -> quyết định tức thời, bất ngờ, bốc
đồng. "A spur of the moment" chỉ hành động bộc phát, không chuẩn bị trước.
get away with something = to succeed in avoiding punishment for something
do (something) by the book =To do something in strict accordance with the rules or
regulations
Caught off guard" = bị mất cảnh giác -> ý nói hành động gây ngạc nhiên, không hề ngờ tới,
đặc biệt là khi hành động đó khiến người nhận bối rối, hoang mang.
Point the finger at (one)' = chỉ ngón tay vào ai -> đổ lỗi, buộc tội ai (cái gì) vì vấn đề nào đó
EX
1. He couldn’t find her anywhere! It was as if she had completely disappeared. VANISHED
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2. The wet patch on the ceiling was just the beginning of our problems. TIP
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3. We decided to stay where we were until the storm ended. TIGHT
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4. The expedition might be dangerous, but I’ll take a risk and go anyway. CHANCE
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5. The police became nervous when the crowd got too difficult to manage. OUT
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6. The weightlifter made one final attempt at the record before giving up. LAST
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7. The pedestrian only just managed to avoid being hit by the oncoming car. TEETH
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8. It took many years for the government to get things back to normal after the war. PICK
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9. The burglar realised he was in a difficult situation when he noticed the guard dog. TIGHT
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10. The Armstrongs had their house burgled in the daytime. BROAD
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11. Arthur and Vanessa suddenly decided to get married. MOMENT
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12. Young Jack never gets punished because he’s got such an innocent face. MURDER
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13. I’m sorry it’s taking so long but we have to do it according to the law. BOOK
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14. The magistrate was surprised by the reporter’s comment about his alleged involvement
with
organized crime. GUARD
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15. When the teacher asked Mary who had stolen her book she said it was Bert. POINTED
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TEST 8
VOCABULARY
not put a foot wrong = to not make any mistakes
'Come clean' có nghĩa là thú thật điều gì mà trước đây mình muốn giấu kín.
do time= to spend a certain period in prison
"In hot water" = trong nước nóng -> trong tình huống khó khăn, rắc rối.
carry the can = to take the blame or responsibility for something that is wrong or has not
succeeded
Brush/sweep (something) under the carpet" = phủi (giấu) dưới thảm -> cụm từ này nghĩa là
phớt lờ, phủ nhận hoặc che giấu kiến thức về điều gì đó gây bối rối, không hấp dẫn hoặc gây
tổn hại đến danh tiếng của một người khỏi công chúng; cố gắng giấu và quên đi điều gì.
'Caught somebody red-handed' nghĩa là bắt quả tang (to catch a person in the act of doing
something wrong) ai đang làm điều gì đó sai trái.
Cut and run = chạy trốn khỏi một tình hình nguy hiểm
Spill the beans = tiết lộ bí mật
Learn the ropes = học hỏi hay nắm bắt được những điều cơ bản để thực hiện một công việc,
nhiệm vụ hay hành động nào đó.
of the old school = traditional and old-fashioned
put one's foot in it = to say something that causes someone to be embarrassed, upset, or hurt
especially when the speaker did not expect that reaction
scratch the surface = to deal with only a small part of a subject or a problem
put someone in their place = to tell or show someone that they are less important than they
thought

surf the Net/Internet = to look quickly through information on the Internet for anything that
interests you
EX
1. Jill rarely makes mistakes; she’s far too careful. FOOT
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. The robber felt so guilty that he went to the police station and told them what he had done.
CLEAN
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Paul is in jail now because he stole money from the company where he worked. TIME
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. If you lie to the police, you’ll almost certainly end up in trouble. HOT
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. Although Sam knew he’d be expelled if he took the blame for his friends, he still wouldn’t
betray them. CAN
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. The politician was ashamed of his careless mistake and tried to pretend it hadn’t happened.
CARPET
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
7. I know Craig read your diary – I discovered him reading it in the kitchen! RED
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
8. When Mr. Simms came home the burglars managed to run away quickly. CUT
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
9. Nobody knew the truth about the actress until her ex-husband revealed her secrets in a
book about their marriage. BEANS
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
10. Roger’s only just become a carpenter, so he’s still developing his skills. ROPES
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
11. My doctor is a delightful gentleman who is very traditional in his way. SCHOOL
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
12. Fred is always offending people; I wish he’d be more careful when he speaks. FOOT
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
13. I’m afraid your plan to slow down inflation only offers a partial solution to the problem.
SCRATCHES
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
14. Mother soon made my young cousin behave properly by giving a good telling-off.
PLACE
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
15. I had to browse for information on the Internet for hours before I finally found what I was
looking for. SURF
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
TEST 9
VOCABULARY
on-line =controlled directly by a central computer so that the information received is always
up-to-date
teething troubles = problems that happen in the early stages of doing something new
"Clear as a bell" = trong như tiếng chuông -> rành rọt, dễ nghe.
kill two birds with one stone = một mũi tên trúng hai đích
On the blink' = trong ánh sáng chập chờn, nhấp nháy -> làm việc không được thuận lợi, có
trục trặc, hành động khác lạ. Ngoài ra thi thoảng nó cũng được dùng với nghĩa 'say xỉn'.
weigh a ton = to be very heavy
the nuts and bolts = the practical facts about a particular thing, rather than theories or ideas
about it
on-line =controlled directly by a central computer so that the information received is always
up-to-date
see the light-> If you see the light, you suddenly understand something you didn't understand
before.
go back to the drawing board = to start planning something again because the first plan failed
A carbon copy = a person or thing that is very similar to or exactly like another person or
thing:
Come in handy" có từ handy là dễ điều khiển hoặc sử dụng -> cụm từ này nghĩa là đặc biệt
hữu dụng/có ích thường là trong một tình huống hoặc trong một trường hợp cụ thể nào đó.
wet blanket = a person who says or does something that stops other people enjoying
themselves
Nosy parker" hoặc "nosey Parker" là từ để chỉ kẻ tọc mạch, thích soi mói chuyện người khác.
EX
1. The library computers are connected to a central computer, so you have access to a lot of
information. LINE
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. The construction of Wickway shopping centre had a few problems in the early stages, but
they were eventually sorted out. TEETHING
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. The instructions on the side of the fax machine were very easily understood. BELL
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. I wanted to brighten up the flat and reduce the draught from the windows, so I did both at
once by hanging up curtains. BIRDS
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. We couldn’t watch the film as the TV wasn’t working properly. BLINK
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. This suitcase is really heavy; what have you got in it? TON
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
7. The engineer was concerned about the practical details of building on marshy ground.
NUTS
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
8. The number of computers connected to the network is in the millions. LINE
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
9. The amount of international footballers get paid is quite amazing. LIGHT
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
10. My holiday plans had to be postponed when several serious problems cropped up at work.
BURNER
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
11. Halfway through the construction of the building the architect realised the design didn’t
work, so he had to start all over again. BOARD
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
12. Sid’s car is an extra replica of the 1950s model. CARBON
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
13. A mobile phone can be very useful if you need to make an emergency phone call.
HANDY
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
14. Fiona never wants to do anything exciting; she’s such a miserable person. BLANKET
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
15. Your neighbours are such curious people, they’re always peeking through their curtains to
see what we’re doing. PARKERS
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
TEST 10
VOCABULARY
take the/(one's) point = To understand or come to agree with a particular point that one is
trying to make.
have a short fuse = to get angry very easily
Lose (one's) head" = Mất hết lý trí -> Hành động theo cảm xúc, sợ hãi và đánh mất sự bình
tĩnh trước sự việc.
hot under the collar = embarrassed or angry about something
'put on a brave face' (lên mặt can đảm), điều đó có nghĩa là bạn đang cố gắng làm cho người
khác tưởng bạn vui vẻ, trong khi thực tế không phải như vậy.
keep (one's) cool =To maintain control of one's composure, temper, or nerve in a given
situation
make (someone's) hackles rise = to annoy someone
down-to-earth = practical, reasonable, and friendly
get your own back (on someone) = to do something unpleasant to someone because they have
done something unpleasant to you
have a chip on your shoulder = to seem angry all the time because you think you have been
treated unfairly or feel you are not as good as other people
(as) straight as a die=extremely straight// completely honest
dark horse =a person who keeps their interests and ideas secret, especially someone who has
a surprising ability or skill
Get off one’s chest” nghĩa là bạn nói ra sự thật, mối ưu phiền đã giấu kín, làm cho bạn cảm
thấy nhẹ cả người
(As) clean as a whistle' nghĩa là vô cùng sạch sẽ (extremely clean or clear), sạch như chùi,
chưa hề có tiền án tiền sự.
be at loggerheads (with sb) -> If two people or groups are at loggerheads, they disagree
strongly about something
EX
1. I appreciate what you are saying, Jo, but we just can’t afford a car right now. POINT
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. Watch what you say to the director, he loses his temper very easily. FUSE
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. My mother became furious when my brother told her that he had been suspended from
school. LOST
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. Reginald got upset when he realised that his car had a flat tyre. COLLAR
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. Even though Deborah was disappointed when her book was rejected, she hit her sadness
and told her husband not to worry. BRAVE
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. Although Bob is usually an impatient man, he didn’t get angry when he was stuck in traffic
for an hour. COOL
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
7. Taxi drivers in this city make me mad! They’re so rude and obnoxious. HACKLES
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
8. Penelope is so sensible, I was stunned when she joined the circus. EARTH
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
9. After Lucy’s colleague stole her invention she wanted vengeance. BACK
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
10. Phil has felt resentful since his schooldays because he wasn’t on the football team.
SHOULDERES
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
11. They say the judge who is hearing this case is fair and unbiased, so you have a good
chance of winning. DIE
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
12. Nobody knew much about old Mr. Fields as he was a secretive person, but we later found
out that he was a resistance fighter during the war. HORSE
………………………………………………………………………………………………….

13. It’s obvious that you’re worried about something so why don’t you just tell me what’s
bothering you. CHEST
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
14. Before the General inspected their barracks, the soldiers made sure that they were very
clean. WHISTLE
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
15. My sister and I have strongly disagreed for years – you name it, we argue about it.
LOGGERHEADS
………………………………………………………………………………………………….


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TÀI LIỆU CHO KỲ THI HSG TỈNH VÀ CHUYÊN ANH 2023-2024

round-the-clock= happening or done all day and all night

run-of-the-mill = Không có gì đặc biệt; tầm thường

(as) brown as a berry' = làn da rám nắng.

2. My apartment block has a 24-hour security system. CLOCK

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3. I’m tired of ordinary novels. I want to read something original. MILL

5. I was extremely happy when I won first prize. MOON

6. This novel isn’t as good as everyone says it is. CRACKED

12. Since shellfish upset mu stomach, I try to avoid it. STEER

13. My father didn’t tell me about my mother’s illness. DARK

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tie the knot = kết hôn = to get married

An old flame' là một cách nói để chỉ người tình cũ.

head over heels (in love)=completely in love

live/be in clover=to enjoy a life of money and comfort

1. Robert and Helen have decided to get married at Christmas. TIE

2. It has been ages since I last went to the theatre. DONKEY’S

5. Her constant complaining really annoys me. BEND

7. Isn’t it nice to see a young couple so much in love? HEAD

9. My wife and I disagree about keeping a dog. EYE

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Mean business" nghĩa là thực sự có ý định (chứ không nói đùa).

a firm hand= strong control

in the red =spending more money than you earn

lost a fortune = mất 1 khoản tiền lớn

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5. Maybe it costs a lot of money to start a business. GROUND

8. Young offenders need strict guidance to help them reform. FIRM

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13. If you’re in debt, you should get another job. RED

up to scratch = reaching an acceptable standard

in full swing=at a stage when the level of activity is at its highest

be at a loss = not to know what to do or say

up to scratch = reaching an acceptable standard

can't hold a candle to = to not be as good as the person or thing mentioned

2. Camping in the wilderness doesn’t appeal to Greg. CUP

10. I don’t like abstract art; I think it’s ugly. TEA

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12 My teacher told me that my essay wasn’t good enough. SCRATCH

out of steam = completely exhausted, fatigued, or after activity or motivation.

kick the bucket = die

grin/smile from ear to ear = to look extremely happy

off colour = bị ốm, không khỏe = under the weather

go downhill = to gradually become worse

alive and kicking = safe and sound = bình an vô sự

be full of beans = to have a lot of energy and enthusiasm

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1. Without my glasses I can’t see anything. BAT

3. Everyone thinks that Mr. Jones is about to die. BUCKET

7. Jason has a big smile in all the wedding photographs. EAR

9. John’s work deteriorated rapidly after he fell ill. DOWNHILL

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11. Let’s face it, Kate Moss is very thin! BONE

keep a low profile = To avoid drawing attention, scrutiny, or observation to oneself.

brand new = completely new, especially not yet used

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safe and sound = not hurt or damaged

threw in the towel = đàu hàng, chịu thua

6. My computer is completely new. I only bought it this morning. BRAND

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disappear/vanish into thin air = to disappear completely in a way that is mysterious

get out of hand= to become difficult to control