Chuyên Anh B1 – Unit 39 – Prepositional phrases

Danh sách Prepositional phrases

Stt Từ vựng Từ loại Nghĩa tiếng Việt
1. at first
/ət fɜːrst/
(prep phr) ban đầu, lúc đầu

Cụm từ thường gặp:
– At first sight: Từ cái nhìn đầu tiên.
– At first I didn’t like it: Ban đầu tôi đã không thích nó.

2. at least
/ət liːst/
(prep phr) ít nhất, chí ít

Cụm từ thường gặp:
– At least 10 people: Ít nhất 10 người.
– At least you tried: Chí ít thì bạn cũng đã cố gắng.

3. at times
/ət taɪmz/
(prep phr) đôi khi, thỉnh thoảng

Cụm từ thường gặp:
– He can be difficult at times: Đôi khi anh ấy có thể rất khó tính.
– At times I feel lonely: Thỉnh thoảng tôi cảm thấy cô đơn.

4. in secret
/ɪn ˈsiːkrət/
(prep phr) một cách bí mật, lén lút

Cụm từ thường gặp:
– Meet in secret: Gặp gỡ bí mật.
– Keep it in secret: Giữ bí mật chuyện đó.

5. in spite of
/ɪn spaɪt əv/
(prep phr) mặc dù, bất chấp

Cụm từ thường gặp:
– In spite of the rain: Bất chấp trời mưa.
– In spite of the fact that…: Mặc dù thực tế là…

6. in tears
/ɪn tɪrz/
(prep phr) đang khóc, đầm đìa nước mắt

Cụm từ thường gặp:
– She was in tears: Cô ấy đang khóc.
– Leave someone in tears: Bỏ mặc ai đó trong nước mắt.

Flashcards

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in spite of
/ɪn spaɪt əv/
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mặc dù, bất chấp
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at first
/ət fɜːrst/
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ban đầu, lúc đầu
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in secret
/ɪn ˈsiːkrət/
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một cách bí mật, lén lút
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at times
/ət taɪmz/
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đôi khi, thỉnh thoảng
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in tears
/ɪn tɪrz/
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đang khóc, đầm đìa nước mắt
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at least
/ət liːst/
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ít nhất, chí ít
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Chuyên Anh B1 – Unit 39 – E1

1. 1. Complete using the phrases in the box.

[ at first • at least • at times • in secret • in spite of • in tears ]
Hướng dẫn: Điền vào chỗ trống.
1. The little girl was completely after she dropped her ice cream on the floor.
2. Learning to play the guitar is hard, but you are trying your best!
3. I love my new job in the city, but I really miss the quiet countryside.
4. He bought her a beautiful diamond ring to surprise her on their anniversary.
5. They decided to go for a long walk the freezing cold weather outside.
6. , I thought the math problem was impossible, but then I understood the formula.

Chuyên Anh B1 – Unit 39 – E2

1. 2. Complete using the phrases in the box.

[ at first • at least • at times • in secret • in spite of • in tears ]
Hướng dẫn: Điền vào chỗ trống.
1. The famous singer always travels to avoid being followed by photographers.
2. The team played brilliantly and won the match missing their best player.
3. My grandmother is usually very cheerful, but she feels a little lonely.
4. When we finally found the lost puppy, my little sister was of joy.
5. The water in the swimming pool felt very cold , but we soon got used to it.
6. We don't have enough money for a luxury holiday, but we can go camping.

Chuyên Anh B1 – Unit 39 – E3

1. 3. Complete using the phrases in the box.

[ at first • at least • at times • in secret • in spite of • in tears ]
Hướng dẫn: Điền vào chỗ trống.
1. The new student was very shy , but now he talks to everyone in the class.
2. I know you didn't win the gold medal, but you finished the race!
3. Because their boss didn't allow breaks, the workers had to eat their lunch .
4. When she heard the tragic news on the radio, she immediately broke down .
5. being extremely tired, she stayed up late to finish her history essay.
6. Living in a foreign country can be exciting, but it can also be quite difficult .

Chuyên Anh B1 – Unit 39 – E4

1. 4. Complete using the phrases in the box.

[ at first • at least • at times • in secret • in spite of • in tears ]
Hướng dẫn: Điền vào chỗ trống.
1. We managed to arrive at the airport on time the terrible traffic jam on the motorway.
2. The children were told not to eat the cake, so they ate a few pieces .
3. Working from home is very convenient, although it is hard to concentrate.
4. When he finally apologised for his rude behaviour, she was already .
5. You might not like reading this long book, but try to read the first chapter.
6. , the French language seemed very confusing, but it became easier with practice.

Chuyên Anh B1 – Unit 39 – E5

1. 5. Complete using the phrases in the box.

[ at first • at least • at times • in secret • in spite of • in tears ]
Hướng dẫn: Điền vào chỗ trống.
1. She was extremely disappointed and when she saw her low test score.
2. The young couple had to plan their wedding because their families were fighting.
3. his broken leg, he insisted on attending the football match to support his team.
4. I didn't enjoy the spicy Indian food , but now it is my favourite cuisine.
5. It takes a long time to learn how to drive, but you have passed the written test.
6. My old car is very reliable most of the days, but it breaks down .

Chuyên Anh B1 – Unit 39 – E6

1. 6. Complete using the phrases in the box.

[ at first • at least • at times • in secret • in spite of • in tears ]
Hướng dẫn: Điền vào chỗ trống.
1. Even though you failed the driving test, you know what to expect next time.
2. her terrible fear of heights, she agreed to go on the roller coaster.
3. I didn't recognize my old friend because he had grown a thick beard.
4. The ending of that romantic movie was so sad that half of the cinema was .
5. Working as a doctor is a rewarding profession, but it can be incredibly stressful .
6. The famous writer lived in a small cabin in the woods to finish his novel.

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