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50 BÀI DỊCH SONG NGỮ PART 7

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This Week‘s Weather Forecast


Dự báo thời tiết tuần này
The weather forecast for Asia and Australia predicts warm temperatures for the next
few days in Beijing; thundershowers on Wednesday could lead to cooler weather
Thursday.

Episodes of rain in Shanghai this week, some possibly heavy.

Typically warm and muggy this week in Hong Kong and Singapore.

Windy and cool with showers in Melbourne Wednesday and Thursday, while
Brisbane has sunshine everyday this week.

Vocabulary:
predict /prɪˈdɪkt/ : dự báo, dự đoán
episode /ˈepɪsəʊd/ : giai đoạn, sự kiện, tình huống
typically /ˈtɪpɪkli/ : điển hình, thông thường
muggy /ˈmʌɡi/ : oi bức, ngột ngạt

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From: Carlota Fernandez < c_fernandez@lgsystems.com>
To: Staff Mailing List staff@systems.com
Date: May 15th 2016 10:38:42 A.M
Subject: Visit by Proplan, Inc
Dear all,
Gửi tất cả,
This is to remind you that two representatives from Proplan, Inc. will be here on
Friday, May 20, from 9 a.m to 5 p.m in the employee lounge.

The Proplan representatives will be available to answer all questions regarding your
health insurance policy, and to discuss how changes may affect you and your families.

Please sign up for the 15-minute time slots.

The sign-up sheet is in the lounge.

I hope this is beneficial to you all.

Regards,
Trân trọng,
Carlota
Vocabulary:
remind sb that /rɪˈmaɪnd/ : nhắc nhở ai về điều gì
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representative /ˌreprɪˈzentətɪv/ : người đại diện


lounge /laʊndʒ/ : phòng chờ
be available to /əˈveɪləbl/ : có sẵn để
insurance /ɪnˈʃʊərəns/ : bảo hiểm
policy /ˈpɒləsi/ : chính sách
affect /əˈfekt/ : ảnh hưởng
sign-up sheet: đơn đăng ký

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Melissa Ketchem
1410 South Walnut Street
Bloomington, IN 47404
28 June 2016
Mr. Donald Baker
Personnel Director
The Asian Plaza Hotel
Tokyo, Japan
Dear Mr. Baker,
Thưa ông Baker,
I am responding to your recent advertisement for a manager of programs and
conventions on the hoteljobs.com website.

Enclosed is my resume, which outlines the considerable experience I have in the hotel
management field.

My current position as assistant manager at the International Castle Hotel deals


almost exclusively with booking and coordinating conventions.

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This, combined with a certificate from the Hotel School in Lausanne, Switzerland,
makes me confident that I would be an asset to your staff.

I very much appreciate being considered for this position, and I would welcome the
opportunity to meet with you at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely yours,
Trân trọng,
Melissa Ketchem
P.S. If you would like to speak with my current supervisor at the International Castle
Hotel, please feel free to contact her without hesitation.
PS.

Vocabulary:
convention /kənˈvenʃn/ : hội nghị
enclose /ɪnˈkləʊz/ : gửi kèm
résumé /reˈzumei/ : sơ yếu lý lịch
outline /ˈaʊtlaɪn/ : miêu tả, nêu ra
considerable /kənˈsɪdərəbl/ : đáng kể
exclusively /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/ : duy nhất, độc quyền
coordinate /kəʊˈɔːdɪneɪt/ : điều phối
combine /kəmˈbaɪn/ : phối hợp, kết hợp, liên kết
certificate /səˈtɪfɪkət/ : chứng chỉ, bằng cấp

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make sb confident /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/ : làm ai đó tự tin


asset /ˈæset/ : tài sản
appreciate /əˈpriːʃieɪt/ : đánh giá
supervisor /ˈsuːpəvaɪzə(r)/ : người giám sát
hesitation /ˌhezɪˈteɪʃn/ : sự do dự

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Saysee Insurance Company
Công ty bảo hiểm Saysee
200 Wilshire Road
London, SW1
May 10, 2016
Mr. Franz Thurman
Polderstraat 175
Brussels 1050, Belgium
Dear, Mr. Thurman
Thưa ông Thurman
With this letter, we acknowledge receipt of your application materials for the position
of claims manager at Saysee Insurance Company.

Thank you for your interest.

Due to the overwhelming response to our advertisement, we will conduct initial


interviews over the telephone.

Should a follow-up interview then be appropriate, we will ask that you come in to
meet with us in person.

To better schedule the initial interview at a mutually convenient time, we are


enclosing an Interview Schedule Card.

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Please complete this card and return it to us as soon as possible.

Our schedule permits us to interview only those whole cards we receive prior to June 3rd.

Thank you once again for your interest.

You appear to be a strong candidate, and we look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,
Trân trọng
Marie Reilly
Personnel Manager.
Quản lý nhân sự
Vocabulary:
insurance /ɪnˈʃʊərəns/ : bảo hiểm
acknowledge /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/ : xác nhận, báo đã nhận được
application material /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn məˈtɪəriəl/ : hồ sơ xin việc
overwhelming /ˌəʊvəˈwelmɪŋ/ : quá nhiều, quá lớn
conduct /kənˈdʌkt/ : tiến hành
initial /ɪˈnɪʃl/ : ban đầu
appropriate /əˈprəʊpriət/ : thich hợp, phù hợp
meet in person: gặp trực tiếp
mutually /ˈmjuːtʃuəli/ : lẫn nhau
permit /pəˈmɪt/ : cho phép
prior to /ˈpraɪə(r)/ : trước

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HONG KONG – Four of the world‘s largest container shipping lines announced plans
yesterday to form an alliance on routes linking Asia with Europe and North America.

Negotiations between the companies are set to begin next month and, if carefully, will
gradually create an alliance over the next two years.

The four shipping lines, all among the top ten in the world, would share space on each
other‘s vessels, so that maximum use can be made of new, faster ships now being
built.

This involves customers of one line having their containers put on a ship operated by
another line in the alliance.

The lines will not take equity stakes in each other.

A spokesperson for one of the companies said the four hoped to agree on the specifics
of the plan within the next six to eight months.

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Vocabulary:
container shipping line: hãng tàu vận tải
alliance /əˈlaɪəns/ : liên minh, đồng minh
negotiation /nɪˌɡəʊʃiˈeɪʃn/ : cuộc đàm phán
vessel /ˈvesl/ : tàu
maximum /ˈmæksɪməm/ : tối đa
involve /ɪnˈvɒlv/ : liên quan
equity /ˈekwəti / : cổ phần
spokesperson /ˈspəʊkspɜːsn/ : người phát ngôn
specifics /spəˈsɪfɪks/: chi tiết cụ thể

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The Chilean Commerce Service
Dịch vụ thương mại Chile
Established to help Chilean firms compete more effectively in the global marketplace,
the Chilean Commerce Service has a network of trade specialists located throughout
Chile and 67 Countries.

Commerce Service offices provide information on foreign markets, agent/ distributor


location services, trade leads, financing aid, and counseling on business opportunities,
barriers, and prospects abroad.

There are 15 offices throughout Chile, each headed by a director supported by trade
specialists and other staff.

Most offices maintains business libraries containing the latest reports from
Department of Commerce.

Trade specialists can provide the business community with local export counseling
and a variety of export programs and services, including one utilizing a computerized
program to help firms strengthen and enhance a company‘s exporting ability.

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Commercial Officers in the overseas posts gather information about trends and
barriers to trade in their areas and seek out trade and investment opportunities to
benefit Chile.

They also provide a range of services to potential exporters traveling abroad, such as
assisting with appointments with key buyers and government officials.

Vocabulary:
commerce /ˈkɒmɜːs/ : thương mại
establish /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/ : thành lập, sáng lập
agent/ distributor location service: dịch vụ định vị đại lý/ nhà phân phối
financing aid: hỗ trợ tài chính
counsel /ˈkaʊnsl/ : tư vấn
barrier /ˈbæriə(r)/ : rào cản
prospect /ˈprɒspekt/ : triển vọng, tiềm năng
specialist /ˈspeʃəlɪst/ : chuyên gia
utilize /ˈjuːtəlaɪz/: sử dụng, tận dụng
strengthen /ˈstreŋθn/ : tăng cường, củng cố
enhance /ɪnˈhɑːns/ : nâng cao
investment /ɪnˈvestmənt/: sự đầu tư
potential /pəˈtenʃl/ : tiềm năng
assist /əˈsɪst/ : hỗ trợ, giúp đỡ
government official /ˈɡʌvənmənt əˈfɪʃl/ : quan chức chính phủ

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Sunshine Medical Services
Dịch vụ y tế Sunshine
INVOICE No. 322
Hóa đơn số 322
Date: August 5th, 2016
Ngày: 5/8/2016
Patient: Barbara Yamada
Bệnh nhân: Barbara Yamada
Address: 26 Whitworth Street, Manchester M24 OPJ
Địa chỉ: số 26 đường Whitworth, Manchester M24 OPJ
Details: X-Ray Services
Chi tiết: Dịch vụ X-Ray
Amount: $250
Số tiền: $250
Paid: $100
Đã trả: $100
Payment: Cash
Thanh toán: tiền mặt
Balance to pay: $150
Số dư phải trả: $150
To: Mark Allen m_allen@sunshinemedical.com
From: David Simpson d_simpson@sunshinemedical.com
Date: September 30, 2016 – 09:25:18 A.M
Subject: Barbara Yamada‘s invoice
Chủ đề: Hóa đơn của Barbara Yamada
Attachments: invoice322.doc
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Đính kèm: invoice322.doc


Mark,
Attached is a copy of Mrs. Yamada‘s invoice.

This is still outstanding, so could you contact her please and ask her to settle the
account?

There‘s no telephone number on the invoice, but her contact details at home and work
are on record.

It might be best to call her on her cell phone if we have it, because she is usually out
of her office most of the day.

If you could do this some time today, that would be great.

Many thanks,
Cảm ơn nhiều
David.
Vocabulary:
attachment /əˈtætʃmənt/ : đính kèm
outstanding /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/ : chưa thanh toán
settle /ˈsetl/: giải quyết

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Harriet
I came across this ad in an industry journal last week and immediately thought that
it‘s just what we need.

I‘ve been looking through brochures for something similar, but haven‘t found
anything that so closely matches what we need.

All the others I‘ve found are good for protecting paper files, but they wouldn‘t
provide protection for our work.

This one does, though.

The only downside is that it‘s a bit pricier than other ones I‘ve looked at.

Still I think it‘s worth the extra few dollars.

Take a look and see what you think.

Vocabulary:
come across : tình cờ thấy
look through: nhìn qua, xem qua
protection /prəˈtekʃn/ : sự bảo vệ
downside /ˈdaʊnsaɪd/ : nhược điểm
to be worth : đáng giá

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SURESAFE Media Protector


Do not let a fire destroy business.

Protect your priceless media and paper records in one compact unit with SURESAFE.

Only 65 centimeters high, this safe fits conveniently under a desk or table.

It features a three-number, changeable combination lock with a concealed dial for


security.

SURESAFE provides complete fire protection for electronic media.

It also offers the extra heat/humidity protection that film records require.

Paper records can withstand temperatures up to 175° C and high humidity, but a
temperature of 55° C or a combination of 50° C and humidity greater than 85 percent
will likely destroy film media.

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The heat/humidity protection of SURESAFE exceeds industry specifications.

Vocabulary:
destroy /dɪˈstrɔɪ/ : phá hủy
priceless /ˈpraɪsləs/ : vô giá
compact /kəmˈpækt/ : gọn nhẹ, nhỏ gọn
unit /ˈjuːnɪt/ : đơn vị, thiết bị
conceal /kənˈsiːl/ : che giấu, giữ bí mật
humidity /hjuːˈmɪdəti/ : độ ẩm
film record /fɪlm ˈrekɔːd/ : hồ sơ phim ảnh
withstand /wɪðˈstænd/ : chịu được
exceed /ɪkˈsiːd/ : vượt qua

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Laser Printers
Laser printers use xerographic technology similar to that used in photocopiers.

They can reproduce an almost limitless variety of type forms and sizes, as well as
complex graphics.

Images are electronically created on a light-sensitive drum, usually with scanning laser.

Powered toner adheres to areas where light touches the drum and then transfers to a
sheet of paper, which is briefly heated to fuse the toner to the paper permanently.

They operate very quickly.

A typical laser printer can print 20 color pages a minute, compared to 12 for an ink-jet
printer; older dot-matrix printers can take 45 seconds to print a single page.

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When they were first introduced, laser printers typically cost over a thousand dollars.

Now prices have dropped to only a few hundred, at most.

Vocabulary:
xerographic technology (n): công nghệ xerographic
limitless /ˈlɪmɪtləs/ : không giới hạn
complex /ˈkɒmpleks/ : phức tạp
graphic /ˈɡræfɪk/ : đồ họa
light-sensitive : nhạy cảm với ánh sáng
drum /drʌm/ : cái trống
scan /skæn/ : quét
toner /ˈtəʊnə(r)/ : mực
adhere /ədˈhɪə(r)/ : tuân thủ
fuse /fjuːz/ : hợp nhất, kết hợp
permanently /ˈpɜːmənəntli/ : vĩnh viễn
compare to /kəmˈpeə(r)/ : so sánh với
ink-jet printer: máy in phun mực
dot-matrix printer: máy in ma trận

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The Growing Economy Fund
May 12, 2016
Dear Investor:
Gửi nhà đầu tư:
Last week, the Board of Trustees of The Growing Economy Fund declared a 100%
share dividend.

This has the same effect as a 2-for-1 share split.

This transaction will occur Thursday, May 24, to shareholders of record at the close
of business on Wednesday, May 23.

As a result of this transaction, the number of shares you owned before the transaction
will be doubled, while the net asset value will be reduced by half.

The reduced net asset value makes it easier financially for people who prefer to
purchase shares of the fund in 100-share increments.

This does not alter the total value of your Growing Economy Fund investment.

It simply means that you will own twice the number of shares at half the price per share.
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If you have any questions, please avail yourself our toll-free information number.

Registered brokers are available 24 hours a day.

Yours truly
Trân trọng
Alexandra Gadbois
Secretary for the Board of Trustees
Thư ký Hội đồng quản trị
The Growing Economy Fund.
Vocabulary:
declare /dɪˈkleə(r)/ : tuyên bố
dividend /ˈdɪvɪdend/ : cổ tức
effect /ɪˈfekt/ : hiệu lực, hiệu quả
transaction /trænˈzækʃn/ : giao dịch
shareholder /ˈʃeəhəʊldə(r)/ : cổ đông
net asset value: giá trị tài sản ròng
increment /ˈɪŋkrəmənt/ : lợi tức
alter /ˈɔːltə(r)/ : thay thế, thay đổi
avail /əˈveɪl/ : tận dụng
toll-free: miễn phí
broker /ˈbrəʊkə(r)/ : nhà môi giới

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SALES FORECASTS
Sales forecasts should be based on prices that adequately consider the market for the
product, and its value to the customer versus competitive products in the marketplace.

Investors sense a serious danger signal when an entrepreneur suggests there is no


competition for his or her product or service.

The product may be unique but there are probably other products that function
similarly.

If so, the pricing has to be evaluated in light of those products.

Pricing should also reflect cost considerations.

The price should produce a return sufficient to cover the level of expenses typical for
a company in that industry.

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In high-technology businesses, for example, higher gross margins generally are


needed to provide for the higher costs of research and development, as well as
marketing and distribution.

Vocabulary:
base on /beɪs/ : dựa vào, căn cứ
adequately /ˈædɪkwətli/ : đầy đủ
versus /ˈvɜːsəs/ : đấu với, so với
sense /sens/ : cảm thấy
signal /ˈsɪɡnəl/ : tín hiệu
entrepreneur /ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜː(r)/ : doanh nhân
unique /juˈniːk/ : độc nhất, duy nhất
evaluate /ɪˈvæljueɪt/: đánh giá
reflect /rɪˈflekt/ : phản ánh
sufficient /səˈfɪʃnt/ : đủ
expense /ɪkˈspens/ : chi phí
high-technology /ˌhaɪ tekˈnɒlədʒi/ : công nghệ cao
gross margin /ɡrəʊs ˈmɑːdʒɪn/ : tỷ suất lợi nhuận gộp

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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Thông tin bảo hành
For coverage under this limited warranty, proof of the date and place of purchase
must be submitted.

The easiest way to do this is to complete the attached warranty card and mail it now.

If warranty service is needed, contact our customer service department at the address
or phone number below.

If defects appear under normal use, Umbrellas Unlimited will replace the product free
of charge.

This warranty does not apply to damage that has been caused by customer abuse.

Also, present color technology does not enable us to warrant against color fading over time.

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We suggest that the golf umbrella be stored away from direct sunlight when not in use.

This warranty is good for three years.

Umbrellas Unlimited will not, under any circumstances, be liable for injury caused by
misuse of any product.

This warranty is not applicable outside the USA.

Vocabulary:
warranty /ˈwɒrənti/ : bảo hành
proof /pruːf/ : chứng cứ, bằng chứng
submit /səbˈmɪt/ : nộp, trình lên
defect /ˈdiːfekt/ : khiếm khuyết
free of charge: miễn phí
abuse /əˈbjuːs/ : lạm dụng
enable to /ɪˈneɪbl/ : cho phép
fade /feɪd/ : phai màu, mờ đi
under any circumstances /ˈsɜːkəmstəns/ : trong mọi trường hợp
be liable for /ˈlaɪəbl/ : chịu trách nhiệm
misuse /ˌmɪsˈjuːs/ : sử dụng sai
applicable /əˈplɪkəbl/ : áp dụng

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The International Employment Newsletter

No matter where your career is headed, we can help to identify the best direction for
you.

The International Employment Newsletter is written for all professionally minded


people seeking a new position or hoping to improve their current status.

Each issue contains hundreds of regional, national and international job opportunities.

In addition, we offer expert career advice, such as letter and resume writing for
beginning job seekers, and negotiating and networking strategies for experienced
professionals.

Regardless of where you are with your career, The International Employment
Newsletter can help you.

Look for us at your local newsstand or subscribe today for convenient home delivery.

The International Employment Newsletter.


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1644 Madison Avenue


New York, NY 10017
December 3rd, 2016
Elizabeth Ralls
245 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
Dear Ms. Ralls,
Gửi cô Ralls,
Thank you for your subscription to The International Employment Newsletter.

Your subscription is for the period January to June.

However, should you be interested in extending your subscription to a full 12 months,


bear in mind that we are currently making the following special offer: take out a 12-
month subscription before the end of January and you will receive a 10 percent
discount.

If you are interested, please complete the form on the reserve of this letter and return
it in the enclosed postage-paid envelope.

Remember that you can cancel your subscription at any time and we will be happy to
refund your remaining balance.

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You‘ll only pay for copies of The International Employment Newsletter that you have
actually received – no more.

Sincerely,
Trân trọng
Heinrich Gill
Sales Manager
Quản lý bán hàng
Vocabulary:
newsletter /ˈnjuːzletə(r)/ : bản tin
identify /aɪˈdentɪfaɪ/ : nhận định, xác định
negotiate /nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪt/ : đàm phán
networking /ˈnetwɜːkɪŋ/ : kết nối mạng
strategy /ˈstrætədʒi/ : chiến lược
regardless of /rɪˈɡɑːdləs/ : bất kể
newsstand : sạp báo
subscribe /səbˈskraɪb/ : đăng ký
extend /ɪkˈstend/: mở rộng, gia tăng
bear in mind that: hãy nhớ rằng
take out: đưa ra
reserve /rɪˈzɜːv/ : dự trữ
postage-paid: trả bưu phí
refund /ˈriːfʌnd/ : hoàn lại tiền
remaining /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/ : còn lại
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High pressure moving across northern Mexico will funnel cooler air down the
Northwest Coast.

Temperatures will be at least 3 to 6 degrees lower throughout Baja, California, and


Sonora.

The cooler air will not reach the Southwest, where temperatures will soar past 32,
some 6 degrees above normal.

Because of low humidity and a stable atmosphere, afternoon thunderstorms are


unlikely.

Dry conditions will also persist across Durango.

A low-pressure system will move slowly east through the northeastern region of
Mexico today, spreading showers and heavy thunderstorms across Coahuila and
Nuevo Leon.

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Winds from the north behind this system will dislodge a pool of cold air over Texas

The leading edge of this chilled air will reach Monterrey later today, but the core of
the cold air will not arrive until midweek.

A cold front trailing this low-pressure system will push showers and thunderstorms
across the Chihuahua and Durango later today.

Showers may form as far west as the eastern slopes of the Sierra Madre.

Vocabulary:
pressure /ˈpreʃə(r)/ : áp suất, áp lực
funnel /ˈfʌnl/ : đưa, chuyển
soar /sɔː(r)/ : tăng vọt
stable /ˈsteɪbl/ : ổn định
thunderstorm /ˈθʌndəstɔːm/ : dông bão
persist /pəˈsɪst/ : kiên trì, duy trì
dislodge /dɪsˈlɒdʒ/ : đánh bật
chill /tʃɪl/ : lạnh
trail /treɪl/ : kéo theo

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Paragraph 16:
Company Profile: Synco Corporation
Hồ sơ công ty: Tập đoàn Synco
The Synco Corporation ranks among the leading international manufacturers of tires
and industrial products made from rubber and plastics.

Last year, it was first in tire sales in Germany, second in Europe, and fourth
worldwide.

Despite last year‘s severe recession, lower exchange rates, and steep drops in
automotive sales, Synco recorded a net income of 50 million euros on sales of 10
billion euros, an all-time high.

A dividend of 3 million euros is planned.

Extensive measures to streamline production resources, cut costs, and create new
products have substantially enhanced Synco earnings potential for next year and
beyond.

A public offering of new stock will be made July 1.

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Vocabulary:
rank /ræŋk/ : xếp hạng
manufacturer /ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərə(r)/ : nhà sản xuất
tire /ˈtaɪə(r)/ : lốp xe
rubber /ˈrʌbə(r)/ : cao su
plastic /ˈplæstɪk/ : nhựa
severe /sɪˈvɪə(r)/ : nghiêm trọng
recession /rɪˈseʃn/ : suy thoái
exchange rate /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ reɪt/ : tỷ giá
steep drop /stiːp drɒp/ : tuột dốc
net income /net ˈɪnkʌm/ : thu nhập ròng
extensive /ɪkˈstensɪv/ : mở rộng, sâu rộng
streamline /ˈstriːmlaɪn/ : hợp lý hóa
substantially /səbˈstænʃəli/ : đáng kể

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Paragraph 17:
The Piano Tuners‘ Guild of Northern Ireland invites you to the 10 th PTGNI
Convention, Friday 17th to Saturday 18th March 2017, Bay View Hotel, Portrush,
County Antrim

Registration forms and further details available from:


www.ptgni.org/registration.html
www.ptgni.org/registration.html
Highlights

Opening plenary session: Friday 9:00 A.M

Derrick Gill, UK
As chairperson of the PTGNI, Derrick opens the 10th convention and welcomes
delegates to what promises to be a stimulating and enjoyable weekend.

Keynote presentation: The Apprenticeship Crisis Friday 11:10 A.M.

James Townsend, USA


We‘re proud to be able to welcome Mr. Townsend, president of the North American
Association of Piano Technicians, on his second appearance at a PTGNI convention.

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Mr. Townsend‘s thought-provoking talk concentrates on the key problems facing the
profession worldwide: the lack of trainee technicians entering the field, and on what
can be done to halt the drain.

Hybrid Tuning Saturday 10:30 A.M


Randy Wilson, USA
Once thought of as mutually exclusive, traditional aural tuning and high-tech digital
tuning techniques can in fact be used together.

Mr. Wilson will show how tradition and technology can come to the aid of the
modern tuner.

The session will be full of useful tips on how the two techniques can complement
each other, and on how to avoid common pitfalls.

RayTone RT50 – Next-generation Tuning Saturday 3:00 P.M


Gunter Klieberman Germany
We are very happy to welcome Mr. Klieberman to this year‘s convention.

His presentation introduces the long-awaited RayTone RT50.

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He will discuss the key improvements of the RT50 over its predecessor, the RT40 –
now standard equipment for many technicians.

Mr. Klieberman‘s session also includes demonstrations of many of the ―hidden‖


features of the RT series.

We are grateful to RayTone for their support in making this presentation possible.

Note: Rooms for attendees are available at the Bay View Hotel and at the Clear Sands
Hotel.

Contact them directly to make reservations.

To: Mike Stern m_stern@ptgni.org


From: Greg Watts g_watts@ptghni.org
Date: Friday, January 27th, 2017
Subject: Convention Posters

Mike
Just a quick note to say that the posters for the convention have come from the
printers.

They look great, but the problem is that in the title it says this is our tenth convention,
when in fact it‘s our eleventh.
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It‘s too late to do anything about it now – it will take a week to have them reprinted,
and we don‘t have time – we‘re already running late on distributing these.

Besides, I‘m sure most people won‘t even notice.

If they do, we‘ll just have to joke about it.

What else can we do?

The posters have been delivered to our office, so we‘ll need to organize distribution.

Speak to you on Monday.

Greg
Vocabulary:
plenary /ˈpliːnəri/ : toàn thể
session /ˈseʃn/ : phiên họp, buổi họp, hội nghị
chairperson /ˈtʃeəpɜːsn/ : chủ tịch
delegate /ˈdelɪɡət/ : đại biểu
stimulate /ˈstɪmjuleɪt/ : kích thích
keynote presentation /ˈkiːnəʊt ˌpreznˈteɪʃn/ : bài thuyết trình chính
thought-provoking /ˈθɔːt prəvəʊkɪŋ/ : kích thích tư duy
concentrate on /ˈkɒnsntreɪt/ : tập trung vào
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trainee /ˌtreɪˈniː/: thực tập sinh


halt /hɔːlt/: tạm dừng lại
aural /ˈɔːrəl/ : thuộc về âm thanh
high-tech digital /ˌhaɪ ˈtek ˈdɪdʒɪtl/: kỹ thuật số công nghệ cao
aid /eɪd/ : sự giúp đỡ, hỗ trợ
complement /ˈkɒmplɪment/ : bổ sung
pitfall /ˈpɪtfɔːl/ : cạm bẫy, sai lầm
generation /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/ : thế hệ
long-awaited /ˌlɒŋ əˈweɪtɪd/ : chờ đợi từ lâu
improvement /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/ : sự cải thiện
predecessor /ˈpriːdəsesə(r)/ : người tiền nhiệm
demonstration /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃn/ : sự trình bày, thuyết minh
hidden /haɪd/ : ẩn
make reservation : đặt phòng
distribute /dɪˈstrɪbjuːt/ : phân phối
joke /dʒəʊk/ : trò đùa, câu nói đùa, nói đùa

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Paragraph 18:
CORPORATE NOTICE
THÔNG BÁO CỦA CÔNG TY
Congratulations to all employees!

Our third-quarter report has just been completed, and shows a profit increase of 15%
over the same quarter a year ago.

With the current growing market, we anticipate an even greater increase in net profits
by the end of our fiscal year this June.

As you know, a profit-sharing plan is being developed, and should be ready for
implementation in July.

Keep up the good work!

To: k.wheeler@tibs.com
From: d.scrivner@tibs.com
Date: April 15th, 2017 2:24:18 P.M
Subject: profit sharing

Hi Kate,
Xin chào Kate,
Just wondering if you‘ve heard the news about the profit-sharing plan.
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There was a notice up on our department board announcing that profits are up 15%
from the same time last year, and that the profit-sharing plan will be ready by July.

Where have we heard that before!

Was the notice sent to your department, too?

I‘ll be very surprised if the plan starts in July.

They‘re been promising it for the last two years and nothing‘s happened.

Have you heard anything?

David
Vocabulary:
anticipate /ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/ : dự đoán
net profit : lợi nhuận ròng
implementation /ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃn/ : việc thực hiện

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Paragraph 19:
Tribune Consulting
Tư vấn Tribune
251 Williams Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
January 14th, 2017
Mr.John Samuels
ShredMaster Paper Shredder Corporation
1440 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
Dear Mr.Samuels:
Gửi ông Samuels:
We recently ordered the Personal X paper shredder from your company.

After receiving it, and upon further consideration, we have determined that we require
a shredder that can destroy large volumes of paper at one time.

We realize also that many of our documents will have staples or paper clips.

If you carry a shredder that is better suited for high-volume commercial needs, we
would appreciate your sending literature.

In the meantime, I am returning the Personal X under shipping number A-135, with
another copy of this letter.

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Upon receipt, please send a memo of credit for our records.

I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused, but sincerely hope that we
can order a larger capacity model from you soon.

Sincerely,
Trân trọng,
Anne Markowitz
Purchasing Agent
Đại lý mua bán
Tribune Consulting
Tư vấn Tribune
To: Paul Steinz p.steinz@shredmaster.com
From: Gina Andrews g.andrews@shredmaster.com
Date: January 17th, 2017 2:25:02 P.M
Subject: Product return
Chủ đề: Trả lại sản phẩm
Attachments: Tribune.doc
Đính kèm: Tribune.doc
Paul,
A customer has just returned a Personal X shredder because it‘s not heavy duty
enough for their needs.

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They‘ve asked if we have another model that can cope with larger volumes of paper
and with staples as well.

I think what they really need is the Office X, but I‘m not sure if we have any in stock.

Could you check?

Also, can you please send her a brochure and give a quote stating our current price for
the Office X?

I‘ve scanned the original letter and attached it to this email.

Thanks
Cảm ơn
Gina
Vocabulary:
consult /kənˈsʌlt/ : tư vấn
shredder /ˈʃredə(r)/ : máy hủy tài liệu
upon further consideration : xem xét thêm
determine /dɪˈtɜːmɪn/ : xác định
destroy /dɪˈstrɔɪ/ : phá hủy
volume of /ˈvɒljuːm/ : khối lượng
staple /ˈsteɪpl/ : kẹp giấy
paper clip : kẹp giấy
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in the meantime : trong khi đó


cope with /kəʊp/ : đối phó với
stock /stɒk/ : kho hàng
brochure /ˈbrəʊʃə(r)/ : tập tài liệu
scan /skæn/ : quét

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Paragraph 20:

Investing in Properties?

Learn the ins and outs of property investment at this information webinar.

This dynamic, info-packed webinar will all cover all the basics of property
investment.

It will cover town planning, redevelopment proposals, buy-to-let mortgages, bidding


in auctions, and much, much more.

The webinar will be led by a group of property experts with vast experience in North
America, Asia and Europe.

There is no fee for this webinar so what are you waiting for?

Join us on Saturday, March 22, 3-4 p.m

www.dlcproperties.com/webinar

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Registration required. Limited places!

Vocabulary:
invest /ɪnˈvest/ : đầu tư
property /ɪnˈvest/ : bất động sản, tài sản
the ins and outs : tính đặc thù
webinar /ˈwebɪnɑː(r)/ : hội thảo
dynamic /daɪˈnæmɪk/ : năng động
info-packed : gói gọn thông tin
buy-to-let : mua để cho
mortgage /ˈmɔːɡɪdʒ/ : thế chấp
bidding /ˈbɪdɪŋ/ : đấu thầu
auction /ˈɔːkʃn/ : bán đấu giá

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Paragraph 21:
As the market leader with over sixty years of experience making people‘s lives easier
with durable easy-to-use products, LW can offer you exciting career opportunities.

LW is constantly growing and looking for enrgetic and innovative professionals who
are not afraid to think outside the box.

If you are looking for a position in a modern and stimulating work environment with
plenty of opportunities to hone your skills and grow professionally, then we want
you!

We are currently receiving applications for more than 20 posts in areas that range
from product development to human resources.

LW offers an exciting financial package including competitive salary, cycling


scheme, health club, health insurance and much more.

Please visit our website on www.lwcareers.com or call us on 1-800-555-2012 to find


out about the exciting job opportunities awaiting for you.

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Vocabulary:
durable /ˈdjʊərəbl/ : bền chắc
easy-to-use : dễ sử dụng
energetic /ˌenəˈdʒetɪk/ : năng động, đầy năng lượng
innovative /ˈɪnəveɪtɪv/ : sáng tạo
stimulate /ˈstɪmjuleɪt/ : kích thích
hone /həʊn/ : trau dồi
scheme /skiːm/ : kế hoạch
insurance /ɪnˈʃʊərəns/ : bảo hiểm

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Paragraph 22:
Mr. Park
3 Middle River Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
Abia Abu
TV World
19 22nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
October 15 2016
Dear Ms. Abu,
Gửi cô Abu,
On October 7, I ordered the following: Innovations 4K Ultra HD Smart TV 60‘.

I had seen the product on television and had very high expectations.

However, I have now noticed that the product above is outdated and does not live up
to the standards of most similar products in the market.

In fact, this TV offers poorer image quality than my old television, which I bought
more than 5 years ago.

I am very disappointed with the product and would like to cancel the order and ask
you to confirm that you will not be claiming any further payment.

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Please contact me as soon as possible and let me know how to return the product and
cancel my payment plan.

You can reach me by phone at 954-555-6256.

Enclosed is a copy of the invoice and payment plan contract.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,
Trân trọng,
Jonathan Park.
Vocabulary:
innovation /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃn/ : sự sáng tạo
expectation /ˌekspekˈteɪʃn/ : sự mong đợi, chờ mong
outdated /ˌaʊtˈdeɪtɪd/ : lỗi thời
live up to : sống theo
claim /kleɪm/ : yêu cầu
payment /ˈpeɪmənt/ : thanh toán

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Paragraph 23:

The Best in VENICE Entertainment


Nestled beneath a magnificent cliff line, the bay enjoys its own micro-climate, some
of the warmest sea temperatures in California and stunning views of the mountains.

Whatever you want from a day at the seaside, you‘ll find it all here.

Whether it‘s chilling on a deckchair, strolling along the beach, enjoying tasty food or
just admiring miles of breathtaking coastline - Venice is the ideal location whatever
the weather or time of year.

Every section offers a different experience, so why not try out one of many superb
water sports or enjoy plenty of family attractions?

There is a bit of sand with your name on it!

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Explore new places, visit your favorite family attraction, try a different activity or
embark on an exciting adventure.

Make the most of the great outdoors in Venice by jumping in the water and
experiencing one of our many water sports: such as surfing, kayaking and jet-skiing,
to name a few.

If you prefer to stay dry why not hire a bike, go on foot or enjoy a guided tour and
discover hidden gems and must-see locations.

Whether you‘re visiting Venice for a day or staying for the whole summer, be sure to
check out Info Venice for great activities and unique attractions!

Vocabulary:
beneath /bɪˈniːθ/ : ở trên
magnificent /mæɡˈnɪfɪsnt/ : tráng lệ
cliff /klɪf/ : vách đá
micro-climate /ˈmaɪkrəʊklaɪmət/ : vi khí hậu
stunning /ˈstʌnɪŋ/ : đáng kinh ngạc
chill /tʃɪl/ : lạnh
deckchair /ˈdektʃeə(r)/ : ghế bành
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stroll /strəʊl/ : đi dạo


breathtaking /ˈbreθteɪkɪŋ/ : ngoạn mục
coastline /ˈkəʊstlaɪn/ : bờ biển
ideal /aɪˈdiːəl/ : lý tưởng
superb /suːˈpɜːb/ : tuyệt vời
embark /ɪmˈbɑːk/ : tham gia
kayaking /ˈkaɪækɪŋ/ : chèo thuyền kayak
jet-skiing /ˈdʒet skiːɪŋ/: máy bay phản lực
hidden /haɪd/ : ẩn
gem /dʒem/ : viên đá
unique /juˈniːk/ : độc đáo

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Paragraph 24:

Itab 2
Enjoy greater flexibility than ever before with the ITab 2.

Remarkably slim and lightweight, use it to take your e-books, photos, videos and
work-related files with you everywhere you go.

The ITab 2‘s high definition display provides you with the perfect environment for
performing office tasks.

Use the enhanced ITab S2‘s power keyboard for a desktop experience, and work on a
range of documents and files.

Get top security with the ITab 2‘s accurate fingerprint system.

Activate fingerprint lock by pressing the home button.

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Order online from www.itab2.com and get a free name engraving or hard cover for
your ITab 2.

Itab 2 available in black, silver and gold. From $399.00

Vocabulary:
flexibility /ˌfleksəˈbɪləti/ : sự linh hoạt, mềm dẻo
remarkably /rɪˈmɑːkəbli/ : đáng chú ý
definition /ˌdefɪˈnɪʃn/ : định nghĩa
accurate /ˈækjərət/ : chính xác
fingerprint /ˈfɪŋɡəprɪnt/ : dấu vân tay
activate /ˈæktɪveɪt/ : kích hoạt
engrave /ɪnˈɡreɪv/ : khắc

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Paragraph 25:

Daily Specials
Đặc biệt hằng ngày
Monday
Thứ 2
Cream of Broccoli soup served with garlic croutons and mascarpone cheese.
Kem súp bông cải xanh ăn kèm với bánh mì tỏi và phô mai mascarpone
Served with a cheese twist.
Phục vụ cùng với phô mai.
Tuesday
Thứ 3
Gluten-free enchiladas with sweet and sour pulled pork, shredded chicken breast and
jalapeno cheese.
Món enchilada không chứa gluten cùng với thịt lợn chua ngọt, ức gà xé và phô mai
jalapeno.
Served with a green salad.
Phục vụ với xà lách xanh.
Wednesday

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Thứ 4
Homemade ‗mac n cheese‘ made with fresh spinach pasta, gruyere cheese and
parmesan shavings.
Phô mai nhà làm được làm bằng mì ống rau chân vịt tươi, phô mai gruyere và miếng
parmesan.
Served with garlic bread.
Phục vụ với bánh mì tỏi.
Thursday
Thứ 5
Giant sweet jacket potato topped with Greek-style cheese, cherry tomatoes and black
olives.
Khoai tây ngọt khổng lồ phủ phô mai kiểu Hy Lạp, cà chua cherry và ô liu đen.
Served with a green salad.
Phục vụ với xà lách xanh.
Friday
Thứ 6
Grilled mini eggplant with halloumi cheese and Portobello mushrooms.
Cà tím nướng với phô mai halloumi và nấm Portobello.
Served with a tomato salad.
Phục vụ với xà lách cà chua.
Vocabulary:
garlic /ˈɡɑːlɪk/ : tỏi
crouton /ˈkruːtɒn/ : bánh mì nướng
cheese /tʃiːz/ : phô mai
shred /ʃred/ : xé nhỏ, cắt nhỏ
breast /brest/ : ức, ngực
spinach /ˈspɪnɪtʃ/ : rau chân vịt
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olive /ˈɒlɪv/ : ô liu


grill /ɡrɪl/ : nướng
eggplant /ˈeɡplɑːnt/ : cà tím
mushroom /ˈmʌʃrʊm/ : nấm

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HAKANO’S INN
Your four-star choice in the center of Tokyo.
Sự lựa chọn 4 sao ở trung tâm Tokyo.
Room includes:
Phòng bao gồm:
● 1 double bed or two single beds

● Free Wi-fi

● Cable TV and Pay Per View

● Mini bar

Hotel facilities:

● 24/7 room service



● Bistro bar and Wine cellar

● Games room

● Indoor pool and sauna

Location:
Vị trí:
Downtown Tokyo 5 minutes from Shinjuku train station.
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Free shuttle bus available from major airports and train stations.

Book now on www.hakanosinn.com and get a discount rate!


Đặt phòng ngay bây giờ tại www.hakanosinn.com và nhận giảm giá.
From: Sue Wallace
To: Akihiro Nomoto
Re: Itinerary
Hi Mr. Nomoto,

Attached you will find my travel itinerary.

I arrive at Tokyo airport on Sunday January 19 at 9 a.m.

I believe you have arranged for someone to pick me up from the airport with a sign.

Can you please confirm that?

This is my first time in Tokyo, and since I don‘t speak the language, I would rather
not hire a taxi or use a shuttle service to the hotel.

Also, I find 5-star hotels too impersonal so I downgraded my reservation and will be
staying at Hakano‘s Inn in the center of town.

Now I can also walk to the office everyday, keep fit and save some precious time.
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I look forward to meeting your team so we can start negotiations as early as Monday
morning.

Thank you,
Cảm ơn,
Sue Wallace.
Vocabulary:
sauna /ˈsɔːnə/ : phòng tắm hơi
shuttle /ˈʃʌtl/ : xe đưa đón
itinerary /aɪˈtɪnərəri/ : lịch trình
downgrade /ˌdaʊnˈɡreɪd/ : hạ cấp
keep fit /ˌkiːp ˈfɪt/ : tập thể dục giữ dáng
negotiation /nɪˌɡəʊʃiˈeɪʃn/ : cuộc đàm phán, sự đàm phán

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From: lisat@bmail.com
To: monteiro@dxrecruitment.com
Subject: Referred by Yasmin Patwari
Chủ đề: Được giới thiệu bởi Yasmin Patwari
Dear Ms. Monteiro,
Thưa cô Monteiro,
My former colleague Yasmin Patwari recommended that I contact you to find out if
you had any recommendations regarding employment in the IT industry in New York.

I am currently employed at Fast Systems as a Java developer, but I believe it is the


right time for a professional challenge.

I would be thankful for any advice you have regarding my job search.

I would greatly appreciate it if you would review my resume, and I would welcome
the opportunity to meet with you at your convenience.

Thank you for your consideration.

I look forward to hearing from you .

Sincerely,
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Trân trọng,
Lisa Tripura
From: monteiro@dxrecruitment.com
To: lisat@bmail.com
Subject: referred by Yasmin Patwari
Chủ đề: Được giới thiệu bởi Yasmin Patwari
Hi Lisa,
Xin chào Lisa,
First of all, thanks for choosing us to help you with your next career move.

I had a quick look at your resume and I am sure we will be able to find you a suitable
position in no time.

The first step would be to meet in person so we can discuss your credentials and
experience.

How about Thursday, October 27 at 11 a.m?

If it‘s too soon for you, just let me know and we can rearrange that.

On that day, I will need you to bring some form of identification, proof of address and
a copy of your MBA certificate.

If you want to bring the original, we can make the copies here.
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In the meantime, please get in touch if you have any questions.

Best,
Trân trọng,
Paola Monteiro
DX Recruitment Solutions
Giải pháp tuyển dụng
29 3rd Avenue
New York, NY 10011
212-555-3986
Vocabulary:
refer /rɪˈfɜː(r)/ : đề cập, giới thiệu
colleague /ˈkɒliːɡ/ : đồng nghiệp
challenge /ˈtʃælɪndʒ/: thách thức, thử thách
have a quick look : xem nhanh
meet in person : gặp trực tiếp
credential /krəˈdenʃl/ : thông tin, chứng chỉ
rearrange /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/ : sắp xếp lại
identification /aɪˌdentɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ : sự nhận dạng
certificate /səˈtɪfɪkət/ : bằng cấp
get in touch : liên lạc

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CHARITY DINNER 2016
BỮA TỐI TỪ THIỆN
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 6:30 P.M
THỨ 5 NGÀY 11 THÁNG 9, 6:30 CHIỀU
PLACE: REGINALD‘S AGENDA
ĐỊA ĐIỂM: REGINALD’S AGENDA
1. Welcome Cocktail with Cristiano Lopez

2. Slideshow-Previous Years‘ Projects 2013—15 with Charlotte Johnson

3.Fundraising Auction with Miss Universe Jennifer Cato

4. Date Auction with Patricia Anniston

5. Dance Performance by Yuri Popov

Tickets: $2000.00
Vé: $2000
From: sandy123@bmail.com
To: popovy78@bmail.com
Subject: last night‘s charity dinner

Mr. Popov,
We were all extremely concerned about your absence in last night‘s performance.

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We did try to contact you on your cell phone but did not manage to reach you.

In the end we asked one of your supporting acts, Ms. Vasiliev, to improvise a
performance, which she successfully did.

Even though the dinner was a success and we raised over three million dollars, some
of the guests and I were puzzled with your disappearing act.

One of the waiters says he saw you leave Reginald‘s early, in order to go to dinner
with Mr. Lopez and Ms. Cato after they had finished their sections, which, if true,
would be extremely unprofessional of you.

I truly hope there is another explanation so we can put this incident behind us and
focus on next month‘s London Charity ball at Royal Albert Hall.

Please get back to me as soon as you get this.

Best,
Trân trọng,
Sandy McAllister.
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Vocabulary:
charity /ˈtʃærəti/ : từ thiện
fundraising /ˈfʌndreɪzɪŋ/ : gây quỹ
auction /ˈɔːkʃn/ : bán đấu giá
absence /ˈæbsəns/ : sự vắng mặt
improvise /ˈɪmprəvaɪz/ : ngẫu hứng, ứng biến
puzzled /ˈpʌzld/ : hoang mang, bối rối
explanation /ˌekspləˈneɪʃn/ : lời giải thích, sự giải thích
incident /ˈɪnsɪdənt/ : sự cố
focus on /ˈfəʊkəs/ : tập trung vào

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PERSONAL MARKETING WORKSHOP

All employees are invited to attend a special in-house workshop on personal


marketing.

The workshop is made of 3 two-hour weekly sessions and will cover basic topics such
as body language, writing styles and language grading.

The workshop will be held for three Wednesday, 5.30-7.30 p.m, starting on March 12.

Space is limited. To attend, please call Pietro Bonucci at extension 3241.

From: bonuccihr@newworld.com
To: Undisclosed-Recipient

Subject: Professional Development Program

Dear all,

We are extremely proud to announce the first workshop part of our continuous
professional development program.

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This first workshop will start next Wednesday March 12 and will cover basic aspects
of personal marketing.

For those of you who do not understand the term, personal marketing is the concept of
selling your image as a professional through conventional marketing strategies that
are used for marketing products.

This first workshop will be divided into 3 sessions, always on Wednesday from 5.30-
7.30 p.m.

There are 50 spaces available and if demand is too high, we might consider opening
extra sessions on Thursdays.

If you have any questions about the workshop contents, you can contact me directly at
extension 3241.

I would rather answer any questions over the phone so I will not be replying to emails
on this subject.

Hope you enjoy this new era in Human Resources here at New World and take
advantage of all the development opportunities we are about to offer.
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Sincerely,
Trân trọng,
Pietro Bonucci
Head of Human Resources

New World Software


305-555-8851
Vocabulary:

workshop /ˈwɜːkʃɒp/ : hội thảo

basic /ˈbeɪsɪk/ : cơ bản

body language /ˈbɒdi læŋɡwɪdʒ/ : ngôn ngữ cơ thể

grading /ˈɡreɪdɪŋ/ : chấm điểm

undisclosed /ˌʌndɪsˈkləʊzd/ : không tiết lộ

recipient /rɪˈsɪpiənt/ : người nhận

aspect /ˈæspekt/ : khía cạnh

concept /ˈkɒnsept/ : khái niệm

conventional /kənˈvenʃənl/ : thông thường

strategy /ˈstrætədʒi/ : chiến lược

content /ˈkɒntent/ : nội dung

take advantage of : tận dụng lợi thế

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CUSTOMER SERVICE

Boston-based company is looking for customer service professionals to expand its


successful team in various regions in the US and Canada.

Successful candidates will have a minimum of three years‘ experience in customer


service or telemarketing, preferably in the cosmetics industry, as well as excellent
communicative skills, good computer skills, and a college degree.

Experience in sales is desirable but not essential.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including life and health insurance,
cycling allowance, and professional development courses.

Send resume to: W.F Wilson, 418 Linskey Way, Boston, MA 02114. Closing date:
March 29.

Vocabulary:
expand /ɪkˈspænd/ : mở rộng
candidate /ˈkændɪdət/ : ứng viên, thí sinh
telemarketing /ˈtelimɑːkɪtɪŋ/ : tiếp thị qua điện thoại
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preferably /ˈprefrəbli/ : tốt nhất là


cosmetic /kɒzˈmetɪk/ : mỹ phẩm
desirable /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/ : mong muốn
essential /ɪˈsenʃl/ : cần thiết
allowance /əˈlaʊəns/ : phụ cấp

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Paragraph 31:

Stubble No-trouble
Stubble is a handsome addition to any men‘s looks, but it can often be difficult to
keep under control.

When does stubble end and a beard start?

Lumberjacks Unite, the same company that has been providing you with top quality
hair gel and other fine good looks products for years, has developed a solution to the
problem of losing your stubble and gaining a beard.

Thorough research and careful testing of trial products has resulted in Stubble No-
trouble, the fantastic new two-step, two-minute product that will keep your stubble
short and shiny.

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Our special cream not only shortens your stubble, it also protects it from grease and
food contamination in order to preserve that perfect natural, shiny stubble look.

If you have stubble, or plan to grow some, this product is an absolute must.

It solves the problem every modern man has… of keeping stubble from growing wild.

We do all this at a price you can afford.

Stubble No-trouble sells for just $13 a box, and is available at most drugstores and
department stores.

Vocabulary:
stubble /ˈstʌbl/ : râu
under control /ˈʌndə(r) kənˈtrəʊl/ : trong tầm kiểm soát
beard /bɪəd/ : râu
gain /ɡeɪn/ : đạt được, thu được
trial /ˈtraɪəl/ : thử nghiệm
grease /ɡriːs/ : dầu mỡ
contamination /kənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃn/ : ô nhiễm
preserve /prɪˈzɜːv/ : bảo quản, bảo tồn
absolute /ˈæbsəluːt/ : tuyệt đối
afford /əˈfɔːd/ : đủ khả năng, có thể mua được

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Paragraph 32:

MEMO
Ghi nhớ
To: All Staff

Human Resources is organizing a Green Day Out at Central Park on Friday,


September 22.

There are no fees to be paid and each employee may bring two guests, family or
friends.

A picnic will be offered and we need to make sure everyone is catered for, so please
call or email Lakesha in Human Resources by the end of the day on September 8 to
confirm your presence and let her know if you have any guests.

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This should be a really fun event for everyone in the company!

cater /ˈkeɪtə(r)/ : phục vụ


presence /ˈprezns/ : sự hiện diện

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Paragraph 33:
From: satoru@wfp.com
To: lindajp@yfrecruitment.com
Subject: Recruitment – Lucas Johnson

Dear Ms. Peterson,


Thưa cô Petersoon,
I am writing to you at the request of Mr. Johnson, who is applying for a position as a
personal assistant through your agency.

Mr.Johnson worked for me as an administrative assistant from August 2004 to July


2012.

My colleagues and I found him to be an extremely competent and reliable


professional.

His duties consisted of maintaining files, organizing meetings and appointments


schedules, buying office supplies and assisting visitors to the office.

He always excelled at handling multiple tasks and working independently.

He always assisted our customers in a friendly, patient and professional manner.

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Moreover, he developed a high level of computer skills during his time at this
company.

We had hoped to keep him at our company, but he has decided to go through with his
original plan of returning to Canada.

We will miss Mr. Johnson here at WFP, but I am more than happy to recommend him
as a valuable addition to any company he might be interested in joining as a PA.

Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or require further
information.

Sincerely,
Trân trọng,
Satoru Kagawa
WFP Studios
Vocabulary:
recruitment /rɪˈkruːtmənt/ : tuyển dụng
apply for /əˈplaɪ/ : xin việc
agency /ˈeɪdʒənsi/ : cơ quan, đại lý
administrative /ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv/ : hành chính
competent /ˈkɒmpɪtənt/ : có thẩm quyền
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reliable /rɪˈlaɪəbl/ : đáng tin cậy


duty /ˈdjuːti/ : nhiệm vụ, công việc
consist of /kənˈsɪst/ : bao gồm
maintain /meɪnˈteɪn/ : giữ, duy trì
handle /ˈhændl/ : xử lý
multiple /ˈmʌltɪpl/ : nhiều
manner /ˈmænə(r)/ : tác phong, phong cách
hesitate /ˈhezɪteɪt/ : do dự, ngần ngại

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Paragraph 34:
To: Samuel Barney
Subject: Things to do tomorrow

Hi Samuel,
Xin chào Samuel,
I am really sick today and there are many things to be done in the store before the
grand opening on Saturday.

I really need you help as there are only 3 days left to do everything.

I have outlined all the errands below.

Please call me on my cell phone if you have any questions.

There are a lot of things to deliver to other floors of the store.

All these items are in the staff room and it must be done today.

You will find the screens and monitors in the blue containers, the perfumes in the
yellow ones and I am not sure what you will find in the red ones.

However, just take them to the 2nd floor as I am pretty sure I saw some red containers
there yesterday.

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The engineers from the software company had scheduled two training sessions for
today.

The first one is for the clerks and will take place in Screen B.

Please put a sign by the store entrance so that everyone can find the room easily.

The second one is for the management software and I need you to cancel it.

There‘s a diary on my desk, you can find their number there.

Because everything is brand new and all the posters and signs won‘t be delivered until
Friday.

I have attached a copy of the store directory to help you find your way around.

Thank you so much. I hope to get better quickly and see you at the store tomorrow.

Gisele
Store Manager-ABC Megastores

Vocabulary:
grand opening /ɡrænd ˈəʊpənɪŋ/ : khai trương
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outline /ˈaʊtlaɪn/ : nêu ra


errand /ˈerənd/ : công việc
perfume /ˈpɜːfjuːm/ : nước hoa
software /ˈsɒftweə(r)/ : phần mềm
training /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/ : đào tạo
clerk /klɑːk/ : nhân viên bán hàng
entrance /ˈentrəns/ : lối vào

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Paragraph 35:
Hi Lochan,
Xin chào Lochan,
I‘m glad I managed to reach you on the phone this morning before you shipped my
order.

As I told you earlier, I‘d like to add a few things and change the delivery date to next
Monday, February 18.

In addition, instead of shipping the goods as they become available, please send the
entire order to our warehouse at once.

It makes things easier for us.

Can we have 20 of the small brown desks instead of 15?

Also, I‘d like to add 5 white chairs to go with the desks.

As for the smart boards, I will also need an extra one, so it will be 5 of them after all.

By the way, I want to thank you again for recommending us to Havoc Investment as
potential IT suppliers.

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It‘s still early but I believe that it might be the beginning of a fruitful partnership.

I‘ll let you know how it goes.

Could you please send me a revised shipping order so I can forward it to finance?

Best,
Trân trọng,
Lilly Jameson
Vocabulary:
entire /ɪnˈtaɪə(r)/ : toàn bộ
warehouse /ˈweəhaʊs/ : nhà kho
potential /pəˈtenʃl/ : tiềm năng
fruitful /ˈfruːtfl/ : hiệu quả
partnership /ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/ : quan hệ hợp tác
revise /rɪˈvaɪz/ : sửa đổi
finance /ˈfaɪnæns/ : tài chính

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NOTICE

Both cafeterias for the main building will be closed at various times between
December 23 and January 6 for renovations.

The facilities are to be upgraded so that all the staff can have access to the facilities.

Please use the cafeteria next to the parking garage or the main restaurant on the 2 nd
floor during this time.

Make sure to book your lunch hour if going to the restaurant as it might be extremely
busy during this period.

We apologize for the inconvenience but we have chosen to do the renovations or the
benefit of everyone in the long-term future.

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Note: Extra tables and chair will be allocated to the cafeteria next to the parking
garage.

However, we kindly ask all our employees not to spend longer than 30 minutes so that
everyone gets a chance to use the premises.

From: juliehr@morganbank.com
To: Undisclosed-Recipient

Subject: Cafeterias in the main building

Dear all,

I understand most of you are concerned about the renovations to take place in both
cafeterias in the main building.

Although I understand it is not ideal to have both cafeterias closed in the same period,
we had no choice since the renovation plans involve merging them into one bigger
and more modern restaurant.

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Also, we understand that the Christmas period is usually quiet at the company since
many of you will be taking your vacancies to enjoy the festivities.

For those of you who are working in this period, we can assure you that both the
restaurant and the old cafeteria will be able to accommodate everyone.

The improved facilities in the new restaurant will be able to offer quality food at
better prices to all our employees and this is the main reason why Human Resources
has authorized the renovations.

We want to offer the best to our employees.

Once again, we are truly sorry for the inconvenience but we believe that everyone will
be happier than ever once the works have been completed.

Warm Regards,
Trân trọng,
Julie Walcott
Human Resources Director
Giám đốc nhân sự

Vocabulary:
cafeteria /ˌkæfəˈtɪəriə/ : nhà ăn
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renovation /ˌrenəˈveɪʃn/ : cải tạo


facility /fəˈsɪləti/ : cơ sở vật chất
upgrade /ˈʌpɡreɪd/ : nâng cấp
access to /ˈækses/ : truy cập vào
apologize /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/ : xin lỗi
allocate /ˈæləkeɪt/ : chỉ định, phân bổ
merge /mɜːdʒ/ : sáp nhập, hợp nhất

vacancy /ˈveɪkənsi/ : chỗ trống


involve /ɪnˈvɒlv/ : liên quan
festivity /feˈstɪvəti/ : lễ hội
assure /əˈʃʊə(r)/ : cam đoan
accommodate /əˈkɒmədeɪt/ : chứa
authorize /ˈɔːθəraɪz/ : ủy quyền

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Paragraph 37:

The brand new Fairies‘s Winter Garden is one of the greatest attractions for both
tourists and residents of New York this winter.

Before this impressive theme park was its innovative, and expensive, advertising
campaigns.

While new facilities like this are usually endorsed by celebrities on prime time TV
commercials, the owners of the theme park decided to take an alternative route to
promoting the park.

Residents of Manhattan had known about the park since it started its construction 3
months ago.

Fairies of all colors and sizes could be seen throughout the city inside cafes, shopping
malls, book stores and even cinemas.

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But for all the park‘s success, its owners were worried about the extreme weather
conditions that had inflicted New York in the past three winters.

However, even though the weather is as cold as the previous winters, the park has
been a success.

Entire families have been waiting in two-hour lines waiting for a chance to take their
little ones to this magic land.

This is understandable given the variety and quality of the facilities, including ice
rinks, 5D cinemas, roller-coasters and much more.

Ticket prices range from $15 to $50 depending on add-ons such as express or VIP
access.

FAIRIES‘ WINTER GARDEN


Tinkerland
Three roller-coasters for all ages:

_Peter Pirate (5+)


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_ Tick Tock Time (5+)


_ The Lost Ones (8+)
Rosalina’s Resort
Two indoor pools with various waterslides and an astonishingly realistic-looking
artificial beach with palm trees and food kiosks.

Ollie’s Paradise
High tech zone for Ollie and his friends:

_Videogames mega screen

_ 5D cinema

_ Build-a-tablet

_Robot Ice Rink

Fawn’s Park
Sports for all the family:

_ Ice Hockey with Fawn and his friends

_ Ice soccer

_ Snowball Fairy War

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Vocabulary:
resident /ˈrezɪdənt/ : cư dân
theme park /ˈθiːm pɑːk/ : công viên giải trí
innovative /ˈɪnəveɪtɪv/ : sáng tạo
campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/ : chiến dịch
endorse /ɪnˈdɔːs/ : chứng thực
celebrity /səˈlebrəti/ : người nổi tiếng
commercial /kəˈmɜːʃl/ : thuộc về thương mại
alternative /ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv/ : thay thế
promote /prəˈməʊt/ : thúc đẩy
inflict /ɪnˈflɪkt/ : gây ra
magic /ˈmædʒɪk/ : ma thuật
roller coaster /ˈrəʊlə kəʊstə(r)/ : tàu lượn siêu tốc
astonishingly /əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋli/ : đáng kinh ngạc
realistic /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/ : thực tế
artificial /ˌɑːtɪˈfɪʃl/ : nhân tạo
palm tree /pɑːm triː/ : cây cọ
ice hockey /ˈaɪs hɒki/ : khúc côn cầu trên băng

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Paragraph 38:
Are you setting up a small business?

Do you have concerns about the high costs of renting office space?

Worried about recruiting and employing the right staff?

Global Virtual Office Solutions can help you and your business.

With our General Office Solutions Plan, we can set up a virtual office for your
business in no time at all.

We can provide your new company with a more modern style and our staff will help
you to create a professional image for your business.

Our services include: a professional business address, a local phone number with
answering service facilities, and mailing services.

For a more personal and professional approach, with the choice of forwarding mail
and communications straight to your home address, don‘t hesitate to ask us about our
Premier Office Solutions Plan.

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For newer businesses which have not yet grown to their full potential, we offer
marketing events and entrepreneurial courses.

Vocabulary:
set up : thành lập, thiết lập
concern /kənˈsɜːn/ : mối quan tâm
recruit /rɪˈkruːt/ : tuyển dụng
virtual /ˈvɜːtʃuəl/ : ảo
in no time at all : ngay lập tức
create /kriˈeɪt/ : tạo ra
approach /əˈprəʊtʃ/ : tiếp cận
forward /ˈfɔːwəd/ : chuyển tiếp
potential /pəˈtenʃl/ : tiềm năng
entrepreneurial /ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜːriəl/ : doanh nhân

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Paragraph 39:
WATER SHORTAGE WARNING AND WATER USAGE ANNOUNCEMENT

Princeton municipal government officials have announced that restriction on water


usage will be introduced starting next Wednesday.

Due to an unusually low amount of rainfall, water reserves are now at their lowest
levels in the last fifty years.

The water management authorities have issued the following water conservation
measures.

All water users are required to restrict their water use!

Public and privately owned water utilities shall limit the monthly usage of water by
their customers.

They may do this by interrupting supply or by advising their clients on guidelines to


encourage reductions in their use of water.

The usage of water for residential gardens and yards is permitted on Wednesdays and
on Saturdays for residents with even-numbered house addresses, and on Mondays and
on Thursdays for residents with odd-numbered house addresses.
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For agricultural businesses, irrigation is now restricted between the hours of 7 p.m
and midnight.

Vocabulary:
Shortage /ˈʃɔːtɪdʒ/ : thiếu
municipal /mjuːˈnɪsɪpl/ : thành phố
restriction /rɪˈstrɪkʃn/ : sự hạn chế
rainfall /ˈreɪnfɔːl/ : lượng mưa
reserve /rɪˈzɜːv/ : dự trữ
authority /ɔːˈθɒrəti/ : thẩm quyền
issue /ˈɪʃuː/ : ban hành
conservation /ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃn/ : sự bảo tồn
restrict /rɪˈstrɪkt/ : hạn chế
privately /ˈpraɪvətli/: tư nhân
utility /juːˈtɪləti/ : tiện ích
interrupt /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/ : làm gián đoạn
guideline /ˈɡaɪdlaɪn/ : hướng dẫn
encourage /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ/ : khuyến khích
reduction /rɪˈdʌkʃn/ : giảm
residential /ˌrezɪˈdenʃl/ : thuộc về dân cư
permit /pəˈmɪt/ : cho phép
even-number /ˈiːvn ˈnʌmbə(r)/ : số chẵn
odd-number /ɒd ˈnʌmbə(r)/ : số lẻ
agricultural /ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəl/ : nông nghiệp
irrigation /ˌɪrɪˈɡeɪʃn/ : thủy lợi

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Paragraph 40:

ATTENTION!

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOR MINOR CHEMICAL SPILLS

Certain experiments require the handling of dangerous and toxic chemicals and
materials.

Please be familiar with the following emergency procedures.

GET AWAY. Extinguish any ignition source (burners, appliances, and other
equipment) and move to a safe distance.

DETERMINE the nature of the substance spilled, the extent of the spill and the
degree of danger. Block off the area.

GET HELP. If the spill cannot be handled safely using the equipment and personnel
present, activate the fire alarm and call 911 for emergency assistance.

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ASSESS INJURIES. If anyone is injured, call 911

CLEAN UP THE SPILL WITH PROPER EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS.

Select the appropriate protective equipment and clean-up materials for the chemical
spill.

Place contaminated materials in the container designated for hazardous waste.

DISPOSAL. Contact Environmental Health and Safety personnel.

Absorbed materials remain hazardous. Treat them with care.

Vocabulary:
emergency /ɪˈmɜːdʒənsi/ : khẩn cấp
procedure /prəˈsiːdʒə(r)/ : thủ tục
minor /ˈmaɪnə(r)/ : nhỏ
chemical /ˈkemɪkl/ : hóa chất
spill /spɪl/ : tràn
handle /ˈhændl/ : xử lý
toxic /ˈtɒksɪk/ : độc hại
be familiar with /fəˈmɪliə(r)/ : làm quen với
extinguish /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/ : dập tắt
ignition /ɪɡˈnɪʃn/ : sự đánh lửa
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appliance /əˈplaɪəns/ : thiết bị


determine /dɪˈtɜːmɪn/ xác định
substance /ˈsʌbstəns/ : chất, vật chất
extent of /ɪkˈstent/ : mức độ
activate /ˈæktɪveɪt/ : kích hoạt
fire alarm /ˈfaɪər əlɑːm/ : đồng hồ báo cháy
contaminate /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/ : làm ô nhiễm
hazardous /ˈhæzədəs/ : nguy hiểm
disposal /dɪˈspəʊzl/ : xử lý
absorb /əbˈzɔːb/ : hấp thụ
remain /rɪˈmeɪn/ : giữ lại

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Paragraph 41:

Dear Wildlife Conservation Society Member,

Following the Annual General Meeting, we agreed to proceed with the election of two
new members of the board of directors.

Society board members are elected for a three-year term and may not serve more than
two consecutive terms.

As an active and registered member of the society, you are entitled to vote for the
candidate of your choice by secret ballot.

The profiles of the four candidates standing for election are enclosed in a separate
document.

You will also find a postal ballot form and a stamped addressed envelope.

Photocopies of the ballot forms will not be accepted.


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Please return your enclosed vote to us by midnight on November 16 th.

The results of the secret ballot will be published on our website and in the December
newsletter.

If you have any questions on the above, please feel free to contact us at the earliest
convenience.

Sincere Regards,
Trân trọng,
Nathaniel Bronstein
Chairman
Chủ tịch
Vocabulary:
wildlife /ˈwaɪldlaɪf/ : động vật hoang dã
conservation /ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃn/ : bảo tồn
proceed /prəˈsiːd/ : tiến hành
election /ɪˈlekʃn/ : bầu cử
the board of directors : hội đồng quản trị
consecutive /kənˈsekjətɪv/ : liên tiếp
entitled /ɪnˈtaɪtld/ : được phép
ballot /ˈbælət/ : bỏ phiếu
enclosed /ɪnˈkləʊzd/ : kèm theo
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separate /ˈseprət/ : riêng biệt


publish /ˈpʌblɪʃ/ : xuất bản, thông báo
newsletter /ˈnjuːzletə(r)/ : bản tin

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Paragraph 42:
Executives Most Productive in the Mornings According to Survey

The majority of top management work most effectively outside typical office hours.

This survey by the Vermillion Consulting Group involved the participation of 100
chief executives from the top 300 corporations all across the country.

The hours before other employees usually arrive at work were most favored by 47
executives, while 24 preferred to work when the other staff had left the office.

The remaining 39 executives considered normal business hours to be their most


productive time during the business day.

Moreover, 75% of the executives polled favored working during mornings over
afternoons.

Close to 85% of those surveyed said that they worked at home in the evenings, and
65% worked over the effective time to complete their tasks in the office.

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The overall survey results revealed that top managers were very adept at using time
effectively to complete their job tasks.

Vocabulary:
executive /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/ : giám đốc điều hành
productive /prəˈdʌktɪv/ : năng suất
survey /ˈsɜːveɪ/ : cuộc khảo sát
majority /məˈdʒɒrəti/ : đa số
effectively /ɪˈfektɪvli/ : hiệu quả
typical /ˈtɪpɪkl/ : điển hình
consulting /kənˈsʌlt/ : tư vấn
involve /ɪnˈvɒlv/ : liên quan
corporation /ˌkɔːpəˈreɪʃn/ : công ty, tập đoàn
favor /ˈfeɪvə(r)/ : ủng hộ
remaining /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/ : còn lại
poll /pəʊl/ : thăm dò ý kiến
overall /ˌəʊvərˈɔːl/ : toàn bộ
reveal /rɪˈviːl/ : tiết lộ, cho biết
be adept at /ˈædept/ : thành thạo, lão luyện

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Paragraph 43:

MEMORANDUM
Bản ghi nhớ
To: All Office Employees

From: Eloise Rogers

Subject: New Phone Communications Systems

Date: March 12
Ngày: 12/3
As you know, we badly need to modernize our office communications system.

I have enclosed with this memo some descriptions of some phone systems sent by
sales representatives.

Please read the materials carefully and send your recommendations to me.

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The system should be able to handle at least one hold line and eight extension lines.

My opinion is that a built-in answering machine system is necessary.

Conference calls and speed-dialing features are now standard in many systems and
could prove useful for our business going forward.

At the present time our office uses twelve phones, and although we do not have a
fixed limit for the unit price.

It should be in mid-price range.

Recommendations should be in my office by the end of the week so an order can be


placed through the Supplies and Equipment Department by the first of the month.

Eloise Rogers
President and Founder

Enclosures
Vocabulary:
memorandum /ˌmeməˈrændəm/ : bản ghi nhớ
modernize /ˈmɒdənaɪz/ : hiện đại hóa
communication /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn/ : giao tiếp
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description /dɪˈskrɪpʃn/ : bản mô tả, sự mô tả


representative /ˌreprɪˈzentətɪv/ : người đại diện
recommendation /ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃn/ : đề xuất
handle /ˈhændl/ : xử lý
extension /ɪkˈstenʃn/ : mở rộng
conference /ˈkɒnfərəns/ : hội nghị
speed-dial /spiːd ˈdaɪəl/ : quay số nhanh
prove /pruːv/ : chứng minh
fixed /fɪkst/ : cố định

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Paragraph 44:
We would like to welcome you to the TRT Cloud Technology International
Symposium.

TRT employees from over thirty countries will be in attendance at this year‘s event so
if you would like to meet your colleagues from overseas on a more personal level be
sure to sign up at the registration desk for insightful seminars, special dinners,
lunches, or breakfast meetings that are described below.

Whether you are in Personnel, Sales, Management or Research, you‘ll be able to


discuss topics of common interest with counterparts of diverse backgrounds.

department‘s current challenges.

Help your French, Colombian, or Russian colleagues on an issue that you‘ve dealt
with before.

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to collaborate with your international


partners.
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All meetings will be held in the Main Lounge.

SCHEDULE & SYMPOSIUM TOPICS:

Monday Breakfast - 7:00-9:00 : Legal Implications of Establishing Branch

Tuesday Lunch – 12:00-14:00 : Emerging Technologies and Emerging Challenges

Wednesday Dinner – 19:00-21:00 : International Personnel and HR Management

Thursday Breakfast – 7:00-9:00 : New markets and Opportunities in Eastern Europe

Vocabulary:
symposium /sɪmˈpəʊziəm/ : hội nghị chuyên đề
be in attendance /əˈtendəns/ : tham dự
insightful /ɪnˈsaɪtfl/ : sâu sắc
seminar /ˈsemɪnɑː(r)/ : hội thảo
counterpart /ˈkaʊntəpɑːt/ : đối tác
diverse /daɪˈvɜːs/ : đa dạng
background /ˈbækɡraʊnd/ : nền tảng
take advantage of : tận dụng lợi thế
collaborate /kəˈlæbəreɪt/ : hợp tác
legal /ˈliːɡl/ : pháp lý
implication /ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃn/ : ý nghĩa
establish /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/ : thành lập, thiết lập
emerge /ɪˈmɜːdʒ/ : xuất hiện
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Paragraph 45:
AURORA IT SOLUTIONS NEW SECURITY PROTOCOLS ON DATA
STORAGE DEVICES

All USB flash drive data storage devices must be scanned immediately upon entry to
this building.

Aurora IT Solutions Corporation updated security policy prohibits the possession of


any USB flash drives on site.

USB Flash devices authorized for business use must be declared, accompanied by a
security pass, and scanned for viruses.

When entering the facility, failure to declare USB flash drives will result in
immediate confiscation.

The term USB ―flash drive‖ refers to any portable data storage flash memory device.

Vocabulary:
solution /səˈluːʃn/ : giải pháp
protocol /ˈprəʊtəkɒl/ : giao thức
scan /skæn/: quét
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entry /ˈentri/ : đi vào


prohibit /prəˈhɪbɪt/ : cấm
possession /pəˈzeʃn/ : sở hữu
authorize /ˈɔːθəraɪz/ : ủy quyền
declare /dɪˈkleə(r)/ : tuyên bố
accompany /əˈkʌmpəni/ : đi kèm
confiscation /ˌkɒnfɪˈskeɪʃn/ : tịch thu
portable /ˈpɔːtəbl/ : xách tay

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Paragraph 46:
TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE EXHIBITION
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM

SEPTEMBER 2~27, 2016


2-27 tháng 9 năm 2016
Rapid economic development, strong GDP performance, an attractive environment
for FDI, and geographic proximity to China and ASEAN make VIETNAM an
extremely attractive market for US and EU manufacturers of telecommunications
equipment and infrastructure.

Sales of these products are projected to climb from USD $261 million this year and
peak at nearly $800 million by FY 2021, reflecting not only large increases in the
amount and variety of telecom equipment purchased, but also significant upgrading of
current and existing infrastructure and installations.

Call 450-555-3981 for more information.


Gọi đến số 450-555-3981 để biết thêm thông tin

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Vocabulary:

telecommunication /ˌtelikəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn/ : viễn thông

infrastructure /ˈɪnfrəstrʌktʃə(r)/ : cơ sở hạ tầng

exhibition /ˌeksɪˈbɪʃn/ : triển lãm

geographic /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪk/ : địa lý

proximity /prɒkˈsɪməti/ : gần

manufacturer /ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərə(r)/ : nhà sản xuất

peak /piːk/ : đỉnh

reflect /rɪˈflekt/ : phản ánh

significant /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/ : đáng kể, có ý nghĩa

installation /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃn/ : cài đặt, lắp đặt

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Paragraph 47:
To: Registrants

From: Program Director

Subject: Course Deposits and Withdrawal Policy

Date: March 12
Ngày : 12/3
Dear Registrants:

A $100 deposit per person is required for the 5-day course on Website Design and
$50 per person for the 2-day Social Media Marketing course.

Deposits are refundable if notice of cancellation is received at least 14 days prior to


the reservation period, less a $10 handling charge.

Deposit will not be refunded if cancellation is received less than 14 days prior to the
reservation period.

Deposit may be transferred to another session if notice of charge is received at least 7


days prior to original date of enrollment.

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Transfer of deposit to another session is contingent upon availability of space in that


session.

Please contact the Program Director at pd@seminars.com

To: Program Director

From: Grant Hayhurst

Subject: Course Refund

Date: March 12
Ngày: 12/3
Dear Sir or Madam;

I originally intended to participate in the 2-day Social Media and Marketing course
and send my $100 deposit as required.

However, I had to cancel my attendance and notified your organization more than 3
weeks prior to the course and am waiting to receive a full refund (less the handling fee
of $10).

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However, I have not received my refund as of now and would like to inquire about the
current status of my refund and when I am going to receive notice from your
organization about my deposit.

Looking forward to receiving your reply on the above issue.

Kind regard,
Trân trọng,
Grant Hayhurst
Vocabulary:
registrant /ˈrejəstrənt / : người đăng ký
deposit /dɪˈpɒzɪt/ : tiền gửi, tiền đặt cọc
withdrawal /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/ : rút tiền
refundable /rɪˈfʌndəbl/ : hoàn lại
prior to /ˈpraɪə(r)/ : trước
reservation /ˌrezəˈveɪʃn/ : đặt phòng
transfer /trænsˈfɜː(r)/ : chuyển
original /əˈrɪdʒənl/ : ban đầu, gốc
enrollment /ɪnˈrəʊlmənt/ : đăng ký, ghi danh
contingent /kənˈtɪndʒənt/ : dự phòng
intend /ɪnˈtend/ : dự định
notify /ˈnəʊtɪfaɪ/ : thông báo
inquire /ɪnˈkwaɪə(r)/ : yêu cầu
status /ˈsteɪtəs/ : tình trạng

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Paragraph 48:

ESTATE AUCTION

An auction for the estate of Martin McDonald has been set for Sunday, June 29, at
12:00 noon.

A preview of the estate starts at 10:00 A.M at the McDonald residence at 825
Somerset Boulevard.

Some of the items to be auctioned include:

● 1963 Convertible Sports Car



● Billiards Table

● Oriental Carpets and Area Rugs

● Stamp and Coin Collection

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● Hand-Carved and Silverware from Scotland



● Aviator Goggles Collection

Inquiries? Please call Estate Planners Partners & Associates at 384-986-8000 or
info@eppassociates.com.

The McDonald Family requests that you do not contact their home or solicit their
residence prior to the auction.

To: Estate Planners Partners & Associates


Tới: Estate Planners Partners & Associates
From: Paul Landau
Từ: Paul Landau
Subject: Pre-Auction Bid Inquiry

Date: June 22
Ngày: 22/6
Dear Estate Planners Partners & Associates;
Gửi Estate Planners Partners & Associates;
I am contacting you with regards to the upcoming estate auction that was recently
announced by your firm for the estate of Martin McDonald on the 29th of June.

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I am representing a client who is an avid collector who wishes to keep his identity
secret at this time and who has expressed some keen interest in one of the items listed.

Specifically, my client would be prepared to purchase the Aviator Goggles Collection


at a premium by bank certified check before the auction takes place.

Could you please find out if the McDonald Family would be interested selling the
above item beforehand?

We would be prepared to make an immediate offer once we have received your reply.

Sincerely,
Trân trọng,
Paul Landau
Attorney at Law
Luật sư
Vocabulary:
estate /ɪˈsteɪt/ : bất động sản
auction /ˈɔːkʃn/ : đấu giá
preview /ˈpriːvjuː/ : xem trước
residence /ˈrezɪdəns/ : nơi ở
convertible sport car : xe thể thao mui trần
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inquiry /ˈɪnkwəri/ : thắc mắc, yêu cầu


solicit /səˈlɪsɪt/ : gạ gẫm
bid /bɪd/ : đấu thầu
upcoming /ˈʌpkʌmɪŋ/ : sắp tới
announce /əˈnaʊns/ : thông báo
represent /ˌreprɪˈzent/ : đại diện
avid /ˈævɪd/ : khao khát
identity /aɪˈdentəti/ : danh tính
express /ɪkˈspres/ : thể hiện
premium /ˈpriːmiəm/ : cao cấp
certify /ˈsɜːtɪfaɪ/ : chứng nhận
take place : diễn ra, xảy ra
attorney /əˈtɜːni/ : luật sư

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Paragraph 49:

Mr. Fred Browning


Excel Freight Forwarding
5454 Western Avenue
Detroit, MI 48210
Dear Mr. Browning:
Thưa ông Browning:
We have just received a complaint about a mishandled shipment from one of our
trusted customers, Mr. C. Benson of Magnolia Beauty Care in Dublin, Oregon.

Apparently, a member of your staff delivered two boxes of goods to the Magnolia
Beauty Care facility that had been damaged in transit.

You will find an enclosed copy of the transmittal form signed by Mr. Benson, on
which he clearly indicated that he noticed the damaged packages while your driver
was still on the premises.

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We can only conclude that they were damaged during shipment.

We expect you to pick up the boxes immediately at absolutely no cost to Mr.Benson


or Satin Smooth Skin Care.

We are far from satisfied with the quality of your service.

Considering that this is the third complaint we have received in the last six months,
any further incidents of this will force us to reconsider the renewal of our contract
with your firm.

Sincerely
Trân trọng
Susannah Anderson
Deputy Shipping Manager

Enclosure
Susannah Anderson
Satin Smooth Skincare
2822 Richter Street
Orillia, CA 90271
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Dear Ms. Anderson:


Thưa cô Anderson:
On behalf of IFS Freight Forwarding, I would like to sincerely apologize for the
poorly handled shipment by one of our employees to the Magnolia Beauty Care in
Dublin, Oregon.

This situation should have never occurred as we always attempt to provide the very
highest quality of delivery and customer service to each and every one of our
customers.

You will receive a full refund and the next shipment that you will make this our
company will be free of charge.

Furthermore, a notice has been sent to all employees about this incident and our
shipping department will be inspected regularly in order to ensure the highest quality
of handling of all of items will improve and we will make the utmost effort to make
certain that this never occurs again.

Your business is very important to us and we hope to continue our long standing
relationship with you going forward.
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Once again, please accept my sincere apologies for this mishap and I hope to hear
from you soon on the above matter.

Sincerely
Trân trọng
Fred Browning
President

Excel Freight Forwarding


Vocabulary:
complaint /kəmˈpleɪnt/ : khiếu nại, phàn nàn
mishandle /ˌmɪsˈhændl/ : xử lý sai
apparently /əˈpærəntli/ : rõ ràng
transit /ˈtrænzɪt/ : vận chuyển, vận tải
indicate /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/ : chỉ ra
premises /ˈpremɪs/ : cơ sở
conclude /kənˈkluːd/ : kết luận
absolutely /ˈæbsəluːtli/ : hoàn toàn
incident /ˈɪnsɪdənt/ : sự cố
force /fɔːs/ : bắt buộc
renewal /rɪˈnjuːəl/ : gia hạn
on behalf of : thay mặt
apologize /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/ : xin lỗi
occur /əˈkɜː(r)/ : xảy ra
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attempt to /əˈtempt/ : nỗ lực, cố gắng


refund /ˈriːfʌnd/ : hoàn trả
free of charge : miễn phí
inspect /ɪnˈspekt/ : kiểm tra
ensure /ɪnˈʃʊə(r)/ : đảm bảo
improve /ɪmˈpruːv/ : cải thiện, nâng cao
utmost /ˈʌtməʊst/ : tối đa
effort /ˈefət/ : nỗ lực
mishap /ˈmɪshæp/ : rủi ro

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Paragraph 50:
To: Ursula Pennington
Từ: Ursula Pennington
From: Richard Seymour
Tới: Richard Seymour
Subject: Arrival in Santiago and Accommodations
Chủ đề: Đến Santiago và chỗ ở
Date: January 10
Ngày: 10/1
Dear Mr. Pennington,
Thưa ông Pennington,
We will be pleased to welcome you to our headquarters for the end of year auditing
procedures.

Paula Jenkins tells us that you will arrive in Santiago on Flight TA 209 on Monday,
January 31, at 11:20 a.m.

I have instructed my assistant, Carmen Sierra, to drive you directly to our office and
make sure that all the arrangements for your stay are satisfactory.

We will set up a PC workstation with LAN access at your disposal in a private office.

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If you have any special requirements or requests, I would appreciate it if you would
contact us by phone or email us to let us know before your arrival.

We have booked a room at the Los Cristianos Hotel in the center of downtown
Santiago, which serves complimentary a breakfast and dinner.

Alternatively, we can recommend many fine restaurants in the center of town.

We have arranged for you to have prepaid your return to the airport on Saturday the
fifth.

I look forward to meeting you next month.

Sincerely,
Trân trọng,
Richard Seymour
Financial Director

To: Richard Seymour, Carmen Sierra


Tới: Richard Seymour, Carmen Sierra
From: Ursula Pennington
Từ: Ursula Pennington
Subject: Arrival in Santiago and Special Requirements

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Date: January 20
Ngày: 20/1
Dear Mr. Seymour and Ms. Sierra,
Gửi ông Seymour và cô Sierra,
Thank you for your message and your thoughtful arrangements for my stay in
Santiago during the audit.

Unfortunately, my schedule has suddenly changed due to an urgent personal matter so


I will be arriving in Chile on a different flight and on a different day.

I intend to arrive in Santiago on United Airways Flight 72 on Tuesday, February 1 st at


9:30 p.m.

Would it be possible to have someone from your firm meet me at the airport.

In addition, I need to inform you that I am a vegetarian (including no dairy or eggs)


and would like to request that my food requirements are taken care of while working
at your office during the audit.

Thank you again for your cooperation in advance.

Sincere regards,
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Trân trọng,
Ursula Pennington
CPA
Vocabulary:
accommodation /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃn/ : chỗ ở
headquarters /ˌhedˈkwɔːtəz/ : trụ sở chính
instruct /ɪnˈstrʌkt/ : hướng dẫn
satisfactory /ˌsætɪsˈfæktəri/ : thỏa đáng
disposal /dɪˈspəʊzl/ : bố trí
private /ˈpraɪvət/ : tư nhân
appreciate /əˈpriːʃieɪt/ : đánh giá cao
complimentary /ˌkɒmplɪˈmentri/ : miễn phí
alternatively /ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪvli/ : thay thế
thoughtful /ˈθɔːtfl/ : chu đáo
urgent /ˈɜːdʒənt/ : khẩn cấp
intend /ɪnˈtend/ : dự định
vegetarian /ˌvedʒəˈteəriən/ : người ăn chay
cooperation /kəʊˌɒpəˈreɪʃn/ : sự hợp tác
in advance /ədˈvɑːns/ : trước

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