Chuyên Anh B2 – Unit 6 – Phrases and collocations

Danh sách Phrases and collocations

Stt Từ vựng Từ loại Nghĩa tiếng Việt
1. attempt
/əˈtempt/
(n, v) sự nỗ lực, cố gắng

Cụm từ thường gặp:
– Make an attempt (at something/doing / to do): Thực hiện một nỗ lực (vào việc gì / làm gì).
– Attempt to do: Nỗ lực làm gì.
– In an attempt to do: Trong nỗ lực để làm gì.

2. average
/ˈævərɪdʒ/
(n, adj) mức trung bình, trung bình

Cụm từ thường gặp:
– On average: Trung bình.

3. beginning
/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
(n) sự bắt đầu, phần đầu

Cụm từ thường gặp:
– In the beginning: Ban đầu.
– At the beginning (of something): Ở phần đầu (của cái gì).
– Beginning with: Bắt đầu bằng/với.

4. bottom
/ˈbɑːtəm/
(n) đáy, phần dưới cùng

Cụm từ thường gặp:
– At/on the bottom (of something): Ở dưới đáy / dưới cùng (của cái gì).

5. cause
/kɔːz/
(n, v) nguyên nhân

Cụm từ thường gặp:
– (Be/find/look for/etc) the cause of something: (Là / tìm ra / tìm kiếm…) nguyên nhân của việc gì.

6. conclusion
/kənˈkluːʒn/
(n) sự kết luận, phần kết luận

Cụm từ thường gặp:
– Come to/reach the conclusion (that): Đi đến kết luận (rằng).
– In conclusion: Tóm lại, kết luận lại.

7. experiment
/ɪkˈsperɪmənt/
(n, v) cuộc thí nghiệm, làm thí nghiệm

Cụm từ thường gặp:
– Do/perform/carry out an experiment (on something): Tiến hành một thí nghiệm (trên cái gì).
– Experiment with something/doing: Thử nghiệm với cái gì / với việc làm gì.

8. fact
/fækt/
(n) sự thật, thực tế

Cụm từ thường gặp:
– In fact: Thực tế là.
– As a matter of fact: Trên thực tế là.
– The fact (of the matter) is (that): Sự thật (của vấn đề) là (rằng).
– Face the facts: Đối mặt với sự thật.

9. introduction
/ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃn/
(n) sự giới thiệu, sự ra mắt

Cụm từ thường gặp:
– With the introduction of something: Với sự ra mắt/xuất hiện của cái gì.
– An introduction to something/somebody: Một sự giới thiệu về cái gì / cho ai.

10. phone call
/foʊn kɔːl/
(n phr) cuộc gọi điện thoại

Cụm từ thường gặp:
– Make/receive/get a phone call: Gọi / nhận / có một cuộc gọi điện thoại.

11. photo(graph)
/ˈfoʊtoʊ/
(n) bức ảnh

Cụm từ thường gặp:
– Take a photo (of something/somebody): Chụp một bức ảnh (về cái gì / ai đó).

12. research
/ˈriːsɜːrtʃ/
(n) sự nghiên cứu

Cụm từ thường gặp:
– Carry out / do research (on/into something): Tiến hành nghiên cứu (về / vào cái gì).


Chuyên Anh B2 – Unit 6 – E1

1. 1. Choose the correct answer.

Hướng dẫn: Chọn một đáp án đúng cho mỗi câu hỏi.
1. 1. The scientist made a brave attempt ........... finding a cure for the rare disease.
2. 2. ........... average, a smartphone battery lasts about two years before its capacity degrades.
3. 3. ........... the beginning, nobody believed that heavy machines like airplanes could ever fly.
4. 4. You can usually find the manufacturer's serial number ........... the bottom of the laptop.
5. 5. The engineering team is still working hard to look for the ........... of the server crash.
6. 6. After analyzing all the data, we ........... the conclusion that the new AI algorithm is faster.
7. 7. Many tech companies are starting to experiment ........... artificial intelligence in their home appliances.
8. 8. I am not completely ignorant about computers; as a matter of ..........., I built this desktop myself.
9. 9. The first chapter of this book serves as an excellent ........... to quantum physics.
10. 10. I couldn't connect to the internet while I was trying to ........... a phone call on my smartwatch.
11. 11. The astronaut managed to ........... a breathtaking photo of the Earth from the space station.
12. 12. The university has secured funding to carry out extensive research ........... renewable energy sources.

Chuyên Anh B2 – Unit 6 – E2

1. 2. Choose the correct answer.

Hướng dẫn: Chọn một đáp án đúng cho mỗi câu hỏi.
1. 1. The software developers will attempt ........... the major bugs before the official launch.
2. 2. A modern electric car can travel around 400 kilometres on ........... on a single charge.
3. 3. The history of computing is fascinating, ........... with the invention of the ancient abacus.
4. 4. The lost submarine was eventually discovered resting ........... the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.
5. 5. It took the mechanics three days to find the ........... of the strange noise in the car's engine.
6. 6. ........... conclusion, relying too much on digital devices can negatively impact our memory.
7. 7. Our biology teacher told us we would carry out a simple experiment ........... plants tomorrow.
8. 8. The ........... of the matter is that we simply do not have enough funding for this space mission.
9. 9. Global communication changed drastically ........... the introduction of the first smartphone.
10. 10. Did you ........... a phone call from the IT department regarding your password reset?
11. 11. Make sure the laboratory lighting is good before you ........... a photo of the microchip.
12. 12. She decided to do her master's research ........... the long-term effects of radiation.

Chuyên Anh B2 – Unit 6 – E3

1. 3. Choose the correct answer.

Hướng dẫn: Chọn một đáp án đúng cho mỗi câu hỏi.
1. 1. The tech company lowered its prices ........... an attempt to attract more students.
2. 2. How many emails does a typical office worker receive ........... average every day?
3. 3. The professor gave a brief safety warning ........... the beginning of the chemistry lab session.
4. 4. Some rare marine species can only be found living ........... the bottom of deep ocean trenches.
5. 5. A short circuit in the outdated wiring turned out to be the ........... of the laboratory fire.
6. 6. After reviewing all the evidence, the jury ........... to the conclusion that the scientist was innocent.
7. 7. Is it strictly necessary to perform this chemical experiment ........... animals?
8. 8. The new software isn't just fast; ........... fact, it is the fastest on the market right now.
9. 9. This fascinating documentary serves as a wonderful ........... to the world of advanced robotics.
10. 10. Please turn off your devices; you are not allowed to ........... a phone call during the flight.
11. 11. The paparazzi tried hard to ........... a photo of the famous inventor outside his laboratory.
12. 12. Governments should fund institutions that carry ........... research into renewable energy solutions.

Chuyên Anh B2 – Unit 6 – E4

1. 4. Choose the correct answer.

Hướng dẫn: Chọn một đáp án đúng cho mỗi câu hỏi.
1. 1. The astronauts worked outside the spacecraft ........... an attempt to repair the damaged solar panel.
2. 2. Students spend, ........... average, about three hours a day browsing social media on their phones.
3. 3. The teacher explained the safety rules ........... the beginning of the science experiment.
4. 4. The valuable data recorder was finally found ........... the bottom of the deep ocean.
5. 5. Engineers are still trying to find the ........... of the sudden power failure in the city.
6. 6. After running multiple tests, they reached the ........... that the chemical was highly toxic.
7. 7. The chefs decided to experiment ........... molecular gastronomy to create unique dishes.
8. 8. It's time we faced the ...........; global warming is accelerating at a dangerous rate.
9. 9. Communication was revolutionized ........... the introduction of the telegraph in the 19th century.
10. 10. Could you excuse me for a moment? I need to ........... a quick phone call to my office.
11. 11. Tourists always stop to ........... a photo of the futuristic architecture of this museum.
12. 12. The biology department is carrying out research ........... the behavior of deep-sea creatures.

Chuyên Anh B2 – Unit 6 – E5

1. 5. Choose the correct answer.

Hướng dẫn: Chọn một đáp án đúng cho mỗi câu hỏi.
1. 1. He made a brave attempt ........... fixing the car's engine, but eventually had to call a mechanic.
2. 2. The temperature in this desert is, ........... average, over 40 degrees Celsius during summer.
3. 3. I will give you a brief overview of the course, ........... with a summary of the syllabus.
4. 4. Please sign your full name ........... the bottom of the legal document.
5. 5. The fire department is still looking for the ........... of the explosion in the chemical plant.
6. 6. ........... conclusion, we must invest more in public transportation to reduce carbon emissions.
7. 7. Ethical guidelines state that cosmetics companies should not perform experiments ........... animals.
8. 8. I don't mind walking in the rain; as a matter of ..........., I actually quite enjoy it.
9. 9. The professor wrote a comprehensive ........... to classical mechanics for first-year students.
10. 10. My smartphone vibrated because I was trying to ........... a phone call from an unknown number.
11. 11. It's strictly forbidden to ........... a photograph inside the art gallery due to copyright laws.
12. 12. He decided to do his doctoral research ........... the psychological effects of virtual reality.

Chuyên Anh B2 – Unit 6 – E6

1. 6. Choose the correct answer.

Hướng dẫn: Chọn một đáp án đúng cho mỗi câu hỏi.
1. 1. The programmer will attempt ........... a new security patch to fix the vulnerability.
2. 2. A typical office worker receives, ........... average, around 120 emails per day.
3. 3. ........... the beginning, the internet was only used by government agencies and academics.
4. 4. Please read the fine print ........... the bottom of the contract carefully before signing.
5. 5. Medical researchers are trying to find the exact ........... of the new respiratory illness.
6. 6. After days of debate, the committee came to the ........... that the project should be cancelled.
7. 7. The physics class will carry out an interesting experiment ........... gravity tomorrow morning.
8. 8. The ........... of the matter is that renewable energy is currently cheaper than fossil fuels.
9. 9. Education was transformed significantly ........... the introduction of personal computers into classrooms.
10. 10. While driving, you should use a hands-free device if you need to ........... a phone call.
11. 11. It is hard to ........... a clear photo of the stars if there is too much light pollution in the city.
12. 12. The marketing team will carry out market research ........... consumer habits before launching the new gadget.

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