UNIT 1
1. Impression
• Word form: Noun
• Definition: A perception or understanding of something or someone; an opinion or feeling.
• Pronunciation: /ɪmˈprɛʃ.ən/
• Example: His first impression of the city was that it was vibrant and lively.
• Vietnamese: Ấn tượng
2. Psychology
• Word form: Noun
• Definition: The scientific study of the human mind and behavior.
• Pronunciation: /saɪˈkɒl.ə.dʒi/
• Example: She decided to major in psychology to better understand human behavior.
• Vietnamese: Tâm lý học
3. Assume
• Word form: Verb
• Definition: To accept something to be true without proof or verification.
• Pronunciation: /əˈsjuːm/
• Example: I assume you'll be coming to the party tonight since you RSVP'd.
• Vietnamese: Cho rằng
4. Behavior
• Word form: Noun
• Definition: The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others.
• Pronunciation: /bɪˈheɪv.jər/
• Example: Her behavior at the meeting was unprofessional and disrespectful.
• Vietnamese: Hành vi
5. Briefly
• Word form: Adverb
• Definition: For a short period of time; concisely.
• Pronunciation: /ˈbriːf.li/
• Example: Let me briefly explain the main points of the presentation.
• Vietnamese: Tóm tắt, ngắn gọn
6. Encounter
• Word form: Noun
• Definition: A brief or unexpected meeting or experience with someone or something.
• Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkaʊn.tər/
• Example: Their encounter in the park led to a deep conversation about life.
• Vietnamese: Gặp gỡ
7. Error
• Word form: Noun
• Definition: A mistake or inaccuracy.
• Pronunciation: /ˈer.ər/
• Example: There was an error in the calculation that resulted in incorrect figures.
• Vietnamese: Lỗi
8. Form an impression
• Word form: Phrase (verb + noun)
• Definition: To develop or create a perception or opinion about someone or something.
• Pronunciation: /fɔːm ən ɪmˈprɛʃ.ən/
• Example: After meeting him, I formed a positive impression of his character.
• Vietnamese: Tạo ra ấn tượng
9. Negative
• Word form: Adjective
• Definition: Expressing denial or disagreement; unfavorable or pessimistic.
• Pronunciation: /ˈneɡ.ə.tɪv/
• Example: He had a negative attitude towards the new proposal.
• Vietnamese: Tiêu cực
10. Positive
• Word form: Adjective
• Definition: Expressing approval or agreement; favorable or optimistic.
• Pronunciation: /ˈpɒz.ɪ.tɪv/
• Example: She had a positive outlook on life, always seeing the bright side of things.
• Vietnamese: Tích cực
11. Sample
• Word form: Noun
• Definition: A small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like.
• Pronunciation: /ˈsɑːm.pəl/
• Example: The survey included a sample of 1000 participants from different demographics.
• Vietnamese: Mẫu
12. Trait
• Word form: Noun
• Definition: A distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person.
• Pronunciation: /treɪt/
• Example: One of his most admirable traits is his honesty.
• Vietnamese: Đặc điểm
13. Judge
• Word form: Verb
• Definition: To form an opinion or conclusion about someone or something.
• Pronunciation: /dʒʌdʒ/
• Example: You shouldn't judge a person by their appearance alone.
• Vietnamese: Phán đoán, đánh giá
14. Make sense of
• Word form: Phrase (verb + noun)
• Definition: To understand or interpret something; to find meaning in something.
• Pronunciation: /meɪk sɛns ɒv/
• Example: It took me a while to make sense of the instructions, but eventually, I understood.
• Vietnamese: Hiểu
15. Accurate
• Word form: Adjective
• Definition: Correct in all details; precise or exact.
• Pronunciation: /ˈæk.jər.ət/
• Example: Her predictions turned out to be accurate, as the event unfolded exactly as she
foresaw.
• Vietnamese: Chính xác
16. Whole
• Word form: Adjective
• Definition: Entire; complete; not divided or broken.
• Pronunciation: /həʊl/
• Example: It took the whole team to finish the project on time.
• Vietnamese: Toàn bộ
17. Make excuse
• Word form: Phrase (verb + noun)
• Definition: To provide reasons or explanations to justify one's actions or behavior, especially
when they are perceived as wrong.
• Pronunciation: /meɪk ɪkˈskjuːz/
• Example: He always makes excuses for being late instead of taking responsibility.
• Vietnamese: Biện hộ, kiếm cớ
18. Closely
• Word form: Adverb
• Definition: In a way that is careful, attentive, or vigilant.
• Pronunciation: /ˈkləʊs.li/
• Example: The detective followed the suspect closely to gather evidence.
• Vietnamese: Kỹ lưỡng
19. Have in common
• Word form: Phrase (verb + prepositional phrase)
• Definition: To share similar characteristics, interests, or experiences with someone or
something.
• Pronunciation: /hæv ɪn ˈkɒm.ən/
• Example: What do these two books have in common?
• Vietnamese: Có điểm chung
20. Unpleasant
• Word form: Adjective
• Definition: Not enjoyable; disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness.
• Pronunciation: /ʌnˈplez.ənt/
• Example: The smell from the dumpster was extremely unpleasant.
• Vietnamese: Không dễ chịu
21. Assess
• Word form: Verb
• Definition: To evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something.
• Pronunciation: /əˈses/
• Example: The teacher assessed the students' progress through a series of tests.
• Vietnamese: Đánh giá
22. Association
• Word form: Noun
• Definition: A connection or relationship between two or more things; a mental connection
between ideas or thoughts.
• Pronunciation: /əˌsəʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
• Example: The company has a long-standing association with several charitable
organizations.
• Vietnamese: sự liên hệ, liên kết, liên quan
23. Concentrate
• Word form: Verb
• Definition: To focus all one's attention or mental effort on a particular task or activity.
• Pronunciation: /ˈkɒn.sən.treɪt/
• Example: She needed to concentrate on her studies in order to pass the exam.
• Vietnamese: Tập trung
24. Conscious
• Word form: Adjective
• Definition: Aware of and able to think and perceive; intentional.
• Pronunciation: /ˈkɒn.ʃəs/
• Example: He was conscious of the fact that he needed to make a good impression at the job
interview.
• Vietnamese: Ý thức
25. Effective
• Word form: Adjective
• Definition: Successful in producing a desired or intended result; efficient or capable.
• Pronunciation: /ɪˈfek.tɪv/
• Example: The new marketing strategy proved to be highly effective in increasing sales.
• Vietnamese: Hiệu quả
26. Expert
• Word form: Noun
• Definition: A person who is very knowledgeable about or skillful in a particular area or field.
• Pronunciation: /ˈek.spɜːt/
• Example: She's an expert in computer programming and can solve complex problems with
ease.
• Vietnamese: Chuyên gia
27. Familiar
• Word form: Adjective
• Definition: Well known from long or close association; frequently encountered or
experienced.
• Pronunciation: /fəˈmɪl.iər/
• Example: The street looked familiar, but she couldn't remember ever being there before.
• Vietnamese: Quen thuộc
28. Observation
• Word form: Noun
• Definition: The action or process of observing something or someone carefully or in order
to gain information.
• Pronunciation: /ˌɒb.zəˈveɪ.ʃən/
• Example: The scientist made several important observations during the experiment.
• Vietnamese: Sự quan sát
29. Reaction
• Word form: Noun
• Definition: An action performed or a feeling experienced in response to a situation or event.
• Pronunciation: /rɪˈæk.ʃən/
• Example: His reaction to the news was one of shock and disbelief.
• Vietnamese: Phản ứng
30. Reliable
• Word form: Adjective
• Definition: Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.
• Pronunciation: /rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bl̩ /
• Example: The company's products are known for being reliable and durable.
• Vietnamese: Đáng tin cậy
31. Instinctive
• Word form: Adjective
• Definition: Done without conscious thought; based on natural inclination or instinct.
• Pronunciation: /ɪnˈstɪŋk.tɪv/
• Example: Babies have an instinctive reflex to grasp onto objects placed in their palms.
• Vietnamese: Bản năng, tự nhiên
32. Reaction
• Word form: Noun
• Definition: An action or feeling in response to a stimulus or situation.
• Pronunciation: /rɪˈæk.ʃən/
• Example: His immediate reaction to the news was one of shock and disbelief.
• Vietnamese: Phản ứng
33. Accuracy
• Word form: Noun
• Definition: The quality or state of being correct or precise.
• Pronunciation: /ˈæk.jə.rə.si/
• Example: The accuracy of the measurements was crucial for the success of the experiment.
• Vietnamese: Độ chính xác
34. Predict
• Word form: Verb
• Definition: To say or estimate that a specified thing will happen in the future or will be a
consequence of something.
• Pronunciation: /prɪˈdɪkt/
• Example: Weather forecasters predict heavy rainfall in the region tomorrow.
• Vietnamese: Dự đoán
35. Repetition
• Word form: Noun
• Definition: The action of repeating something that has already been said or written.
• Pronunciation: /ˌrep.əˈtɪʃ.ən/
• Example: The teacher used repetition to reinforce the key concepts of the lesson.
• Vietnamese: Sự lặp lại
36. Instructor
• Word form: Noun
• Definition: A person who teaches or educates, typically in a school or university.
• Pronunciation: /ɪnˈstrʌk.tər/
• Example: The instructor provided clear guidance on how to perform the experiment.
• Vietnamese: Giảng viên, người hướng dẫn
37. Statement
• Word form: Noun
• Definition: A definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing.
• Pronunciation: /ˈsteɪt.mənt/
• Example: She issued a statement apologizing for the company's mistake.
• Vietnamese: Tuyên bố, câu nói
38. Pay attention to
• Word form: Phrase
• Definition: To focus one's mental powers or efforts on something.
• Pronunciation: /peɪ əˈten.ʃən tuː/
• Example: Pay attention to the instructions to avoid making mistakes.
• Vietnamese: Chú ý đến
39. Facial expression
• Word form: Phrase
• Definition: The movements or positions of the muscles in the face that convey a person's
emotions or feelings.
• Pronunciation: /ˈfeɪ.ʃəl ɪkˈspreʃ.ən/
• Example: His facial expression revealed his disappointment at not winning the competition.
• Vietnamese: Biểu cảm khuôn mặt
40. Tilt your head
• Word form: Phrase
• Definition: To move or incline one's head to one side or at an angle.
• Pronunciation: /tɪlt jɔːr hɛd/
• Example: If you're unsure about something, you can tilt your head slightly to indicate
curiosity or confusion.
• Vietnamese: Nghiêng đầu
41. Maintain
• Word form: Verb
• Definition: To cause or enable a condition or state of affairs to continue.
• Pronunciation: /meɪnˈteɪn/
• Example: It's important to maintain a healthy work-life balance for overall well-being.
• Vietnamese: Bảo quản, duy trì
42. Picture
• Word form: Verb
• Definition: To form a mental image or impression of something.
• Pronunciation: /ˈpɪk.tʃər/
• Example: Close your eyes and picture a peaceful beach to help you relax.
• Vietnamese: Tưởng tượng, hình dung
43. Yell
• Word form: Verb
• Definition: To shout loudly, typically to express anger or fear.
• Pronunciation: /jel/
• Example: The coach had to yell to be heard over the noise of the crowd.
• Vietnamese: Hét lên
44. Freshman
• Word form: Noun
• Definition: A first-year student in college or university.
• Pronunciation: /ˈfreʃ.mən/
• Example: As a freshman, she was excited but also nervous about starting university.
• Vietnamese: Sinh viên năm nhất
45. A firm handshake
• Word form: Phrase
• Definition: A strong and confident grip when shaking hands, often seen as a sign of
assertiveness or professionalism.
• Pronunciation: /ə fɜːm ˈʃeɪkˌhænd/
• Example: He greeted his new colleague with a firm handshake, making a positive
impression.
• Vietnamese: Bắt tay mạnh mẽ
46. Experience (used as a noun)
• Word form: Noun
• Definition: The knowledge or skill acquired through direct exposure to or participation in
events or activities.
• Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspɪə.ri.əns/
• Example: Her years of experience as a teacher made her well-equipped to handle any
classroom situation.
• Vietnamese: Kinh nghiệm
47. Expertise
• Word form: Noun
• Definition: Specialized skill or knowledge in a particular field acquired through training,
experience, or practice.
• Pronunciation: /ˌɛk.spɜːˈtiːz/
• Example: His expertise in computer programming made him the go-to person for
troubleshooting technical issues.
• Vietnamese: Chuyên môn
