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UNIT 6

1. absent-minded (adj) /ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/: Someone who is absent-minded often forgets things
or does not pay attention to what is happening near them because they are thinking about
other things
2. ache (v) /eɪk/: to have a continuous pain that is unpleasant but not very strong
3. ache (n) /eɪk/: a continuous pain that is unpleasant but not very strong
4. addictive (adj) /əˈdɪktɪv/: An addictive drug is one that you cannot stop taking once you have
started
5. adrenalin (n) /əˈdrenəlɪn/: a hormone produced by the body, for example when you are
frightened, angry, or excited, that makes the heart beat faster and prepares the body to react
to danger
6. antacid (n) /æntˈæsɪd/: a substance used to reduce or prevent acid collecting in the body,
especially in the stomach
7. antibiotics (n) /ˌæntibaɪˈɒtɪks/: a medicine or chemical that can destroy harmful bacteria in the
body or limit their growth
8. antihistamine (n) /ˌæntiˈhɪstəmiːn/: a type of drug that is used to treat medical conditions
caused by an extreme reaction to particular substances
9. anti-inflammatories (n) /ˈænti ɪnˈflæmətriz/: An anti-inflammatory drug is one that is used to
reduce pain and swelling
10. antiseptic cream (n) /ˌæntiˈseptɪk kriːm/; a chemical used for preventing infection in an injury,
especially by killing bacteria
11. attend a fitness class (v) /əˈtend ə ˈfɪtnəs klɑːs/
12. badly paid (adj) /ˈbædli peɪd/,well-paid
13. bandage (n) /ˈbændɪdʒ/: a long, narrow piece of cloth that is tied around an injury or a part of
someone's body that has been hurt
14. be competitive (v) /bi kəmˈpetətɪv/: involving competition
15. beat an opponent (v) /biːt æn əˈpəʊnənt/: to defeat or do better than, a person who disagrees
with something and speaks against it or tries to change it
16. bruise (n) /bruːz/: an injury or mark where the skin has not been broken but is darker in
colour, often as a result of being hit by something
17. burst (n) /bɜːst/: the act of breaking open so that what is inside comes out
18. calcium (n) /ˈkælsiəm/ a chemical element that is present in teeth, bones, and chalk
19. calories (n) /ˈkæləriz/ a unit of energy, often used as a measurement of the amount of energy
that food provides
20. carbohydrate (n) /ˌkɑːbəʊˈhaɪdreɪt/ one of several substances, such as sugar or starch, that
provide the body with energy, or foods containing these substances such as bread, potatoes,
pasta, and rice
21. chest infection (n) /tʃest ɪnˈfekʃn/ a condition in which bacteria or viruses that cause disease
have entered the body, infectious
22. cholesterol (n) /kəˈlestərɒl/ a substance containing a lot of fat that is found in the body tissue
and blood of all animals, thought to be part of the cause of heart disease if there is too much
of it
23. (be) congested (adj) /kənˈdʒestɪd/ Congested roads and towns have too much traffic and
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24. convenient (adj) /kənˈviːniənt/ suitable for your purposes and needs and causing the least
difficulty
25. convert (v) /kənˈvɜːt/ to (cause something or someone to) change in form or character
26. cough medicine (n) /kɒf ˈmedɪsn/
27. dairy products (n) /ˈdeəri ˈprɒdʌkts/ used to refer to cows that are used for producing milk,
rather than meat, or to foods that are made from milk, such as cream, butter, and cheese
28. densely populated (adj) /densli ˈpɒpjuleɪtɪd/
29. (feel) dizzy (adj) /ˈdɪzi/ feeling as if everything is turning around, and that you are not able to
balance and may fall over, dizziness
30. do aerobics (v) /duː eəˈrəʊbɪks/
31. energy (n) /ˈenədʒi/ the power and ability to be physically and mentally active
32. far-reaching (adj) /ˌfɑː ˈriːtʃɪŋ/ Something far-reaching has a great influence on many people or
things: far-reaching benifits
33. (feel) fatigued (adj) /fəˈtiːɡd/: tired
34. fibre (n) /ˈfaɪbə/ any of the thread-like parts that form plant or artificial material and can be
made into cloth
35. fracture (n) /ˈfræktʃə/ If something hard, such as a bone, fractures, or is fractured, it breaks or
cracks
36. free choice (n) /friː tʃɔɪs/
37. fresh (adj) /freʃ/
38. go running (v) /ɡəʊ ˈrʌnɪŋ/
39. heartburn (n) /ˈhɑːtbɜːn/
40. high-calorie (adj) /haɪ ˈkæləri/
41. highly paid (adj) /ˈhaɪli peɪd/- badly-paid
42. insect sting (n) /ˈɪnsekt stɪŋ/ If an insect, plant, or animal stings, it produces a small but painful
injury, usually with a poisonous, by brushing against the skin or making a very small hole in the
skin
43. intensity (n) /ɪnˈtensəti/ the quality of being felt strongly or having a very strong effect
44. lift weights (v) /lɪft weɪts/
45. light-hearted (adj) /ˌlaɪt ˈhɑːtɪd/ happy and not serious
46. lots of liquids (n) /lɒts ɒv ˈlɪkwɪdz/
47. low-calorie (adj) /ləʊ ˈkæləri/ containing fewer calories (= units for measuring the amount of
energy a food provides) than normal
48. mineral (n) /ˈmɪnərəl/ a valuable or useful chemical substance that is formed naturally in the
ground
49. mouth-watering (adj) /ˈmaʊθ wɔːtərɪŋ/ (of food) having a very good appearance or smell that
makes you want to eat
50. much-needed (adj) /mʌtʃ niːdɪd/
51. (feel) nauseous (adj) /ˈnɔːziəs/ feeling as if you might vomit
52. nose bleed (n) /ˈnəʊzbliːd/ an occasion when blood comes out of a person's nose
53. nutrient (n) /ˈnjuːtriənt/ any substance that plants or animals need in order to live and grow
54. old-fashioned (adj) /ˌəʊld ˈfæʃənd/ not modern; belonging to or typical of a time in the past
55. painkillers (n) /ˈpeɪnkɪləz/a drug that is used to reduce or remove physical pain

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56. pedal on a bike (v) /ˈpedl ɒn ə baɪk/a small part of a machine or object that is pushed down
with the foot to operate or move the machine or object
57. penicillin (n) /ˌpenɪˈsɪlɪn/ a type of antibiotic (= a medicine that kills bacteria)
58. poultry (n) /ˈpəʊltri/ birds, such as chickens, that are bred for their eggs and meat
59. preservative (n) /prɪˈzɜːvətɪv/ a substance used to prevent decay in wood
60. processed (adj) /ˈprəʊsest/ Processed food has had some sort of chemical or industrial
treatment in order to cook it, preserve it, or improve its taste or appearance
61. processed food (n) /ˈprəʊsest fuːd/
62. processed meat (n) /ˈprəʊsest miːt/
63. protein (n) /ˈprəʊtiːn/
64. pump (v) /pʌmp/ a piece of equipment that is used to cause liquid, air, or gas to move from
one place to another
65. push myself to the limit (v) /pʊʃ maɪˈself tə ðə ˈlɪmɪt/
66. rash (n) /ræʃ/ a lot of small red spots on the skin
67. record-breaking (adj) /ˈrekɔːd breɪkɪŋ/ better, bigger, longer, etc. than anything else before
68. seeds (n) /siːdz/ a small, round or oval object produced by a plant and from which, when it is
planted, a new plant can grow
69. sore throat (n) /sɔː θrəʊt/
70. sprain (n) /spreɪn/ to cause an injury to a joint (= a place where two bones are connected) by a
sudden movement
71. (feel) stiff (adj) /stɪf/ firm or hard and not bending or moving easily
72. (be) swollen (adj) /ˈswəʊlən/ larger than usual
73. tasty (adj) /ˈteɪsti/ Tasty food has a strong and very pleasant flavour, TASTELESS
74. temperature (n) /ˈtemprətʃə/ CELSIUS
75. throat sweets (n) /θrəʊt swiːts/
76. time-saving (adj) /taɪm ˈseɪvɪŋ/- TIME-CONSUMING
77. value for money (adj) /ˈvæljuː fə ˈmʌni/
78. well-respected (adj) /wel rɪˈspektɪd/
79. wholegrain (n) /ˈhəʊlɡreɪn/ (of particular types of food) containing whole seeds
80. will power (n) /ˈwɪlpaʊə/ the ability to control your own thoughts and the way in which you
behave
81. wound (n) /wuːnd/ a damaged area of the body, such as a cut or hole in the skin or flesh made
by a weapon
82. X-ray (n) /ˈeks reɪ/ a type of radiation that can go through many solid substances, allowing
hidden objects such as bones and organs in the body to be photographed
A RAY OF LIGHT

UNIT 7

1. addiction (to) (n) /əˈdɪkʃn/ an inability to stop doing or using something, especially something
harmful: nghiện
2. announce (v) /əˈnaʊns/ to make something known or tell people about something officially:
thông báo
3. biased (adj) /ˈbaɪəst/ showing an unreasonable like or dislike for a person based on personal
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4. CHAOS: SỰ HỖN LOẠN

5. deceive sb (v) /dɪˈsiːv ˈsʌmbədi/ to persuade someone that something false is the truth, or to
keep the truth hidden from someone for your own advantage: lừa dối
6. deny (v) /dɪˈnaɪ/ to say that something is not true: phủ nhận UNDENIABLE
7. dependence (on) (n) /dɪˈpendəns/ the situation in which you need something or someone all the
time, especially in order to continue existing or operating: sự phụ thuộc - INDEPENDENCE
8. disguise (the truth, the fact that, etc.) (v)/dɪsˈɡaɪz/ to give a new appearance to a person or
thing, especially in order to hide its true form: cải trang
9. dishonest (adj) /dɪsˈɒnɪst/ k trung thực
10. enthusiastic (adj) /ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/ a feeling of energetic interest in a particular subject or activity
and an eagerness to be involved in it: nhiệt tình
11. ethical (adj) /ˈeθɪkl/ relating to beliefs about what is morally right and wrong: đạo đức
12. evidence (of) (n) /ˈevɪdəns/ one or more reasons for believing that something is or is not true:
bằng chứng
13. exaggerate (v) /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪt/ to make something seem larger, more important, better, or worse
than it really is: nói quá
14. exaggerate (the truth, a difficulty, etc.) (v)/ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪt/
15. existence (of) (n) /ɪɡˈzɪstəns/ the fact of something or someone existing: SỰ TỒN TẠI
16. fabricate (a story, evidence, etc.) (v)/ˈfæbrɪkeɪt/ to invent or produce something false in order to
deceive someone : bịa đặt
17. fib (v) /fɪb/ to tell a small lie that does not cause any harm = WHITE LIE: lời nói dối vô hại
18. fool sb (v) /fuːl ˈsʌmbədi/ lừa
19. hole up (phr v) /həʊl ʌp/ to stay in a safe place, often as a way of avoiding something or hiding
from someone: lẩn trốn
20. honest (adj) /ˈɒnɪst/ Thành thật
21. hypocritical (adj) /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkl/ saying that you have particular moral beliefs but behaving in a
way that shows these are not sincere: đạo đức giả
22. insist (v) /ɪnˈsɪst/ to say firmly or demand forcefully, especially when others disagree with or
oppose what you say: nhấn mạnh
23. interest (in) (n) /ˈɪntrəst/ sở thích, lãi suất
24. let on (phr v) /let ɒn/ to tell other people about something that you know, especially when it is a
secret: tiết lộ bí mật
25. lie (about sth / to sb) (v) /laɪ/ nói dối
26. make an excuse (v) /meɪk ən ɪkˈskjuːs/ bào chữa
27. make out (phr v) /meɪk aʊt/ to say, usually falsely, that something is true: bịa
28. manipulate (sb) (v) /məˈnɪpjuleɪt ˈsʌmbədi/ to control something or someone to your advantage,
often unfairly or dishonestly: lôi kéo
29. manipulative (adj) /məˈnɪpjələtɪv/
30. mislead sb (v) /ˌmɪsˈliːd ˈsʌmbədi/ to cause someone to believe something that is not true: đánh
lừa
31. objection (to) (n) /əbˈdʒekʃn/ the act of expressing or feeling opposition to or dislike of
something or someone: phản đối
32. obsession (with) (n) /əbˈseʃn/ something or someone that you think about all the time: nỗi ám
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33. own up (to sth) (v) /əʊn ʌp/ to admit that you have done something wrong: sở hữu
34. pass sth/sb off as (v) /pɑːs ˈsʌmθɪŋ / ˈsʌmbədi ɒf æz/ to pretend that something is a particular
thing when it is not: giả vờ
35. patient (adj) /ˈpeɪʃnt/ kiên nhẫn
36. play on (phr v) /pleɪ ɒn/ f you play on/upon someone's feelings, you encourage and make unfair
use of these feelings in order to give yourself an advantage: lợi dụng cảm xúc
37. preference (for) (n) /ˈprefrəns/ the fact that you like something or someone more than another
thing or person: ưu tiên
38. reveal (a secret, the truth, etc.) (v) /rɪˈviːl/ to make known or show something that is surprising
or that was previously secret: tiết lộ
39. sarcastic (adj) /sɑːˈkæstɪk/ using remarks that clearly mean the opposite of what you say, in
order to hurt someone's feelings or to humorously criticize something: mỉa mai
40. surprised (adj) /səˈpraɪzd/ bất ngờ
41. swear that / to do sth (v) /sweə ðæt / tə duːˈsʌmθɪŋ/ thề rằng
42. take in (phr v) /teɪk ɪn/ to understand completely the meaning or importance of something: tiếp
thu
43. tell a lie (v) /tel ə laɪ/ nói dối
44. tell the truth (v) /tel ðə truːθ/ nói thật
45. zoom in on (phr v) /zuːm ɪn ɒn/ to notice and give special attention to something: chú ý đặc biệt

UNIT 8

1. arrest (v) /əˈrest/ If the police arrest someone, they take them away to ask them about a crime
that they might have committed
2. ban (v) /bæn/ to forbid (= refuse to allow) something, especially officially
3. campaign against (v) /kæmˈpeɪn əˈɡeɪnst/ to organize a series of activities to try to achieve
something
4. censorship (n) /ˈsensəʃɪp/ the action of preventing part or the whole of a book, film, work of art,
document, or other kind of communication from being seen or made available to the public,
because it is considered to be offensive or harmful, or because it contains information that
someone wishes to keep secret, often for political reasons
5. corruption (n) /kəˈrʌpʃn/ illegal, bad, or dishonest behaviour, especially by people in positions of
power
6. demonstrate (v) /ˈdemənstreɪt/ to show or make something clear
7. demonstrate/protest against (sth) (v)/ˈdemənstreɪt / ˈprəʊtest əˈɡeɪnst/
8. disease (n) /dɪˈziːz/ (an) illness of people, animals, plants, etc., caused by infection or a failure of
health rather than by an accident
9. famine (n) /ˈfæmɪn/ a situation in which there is not enough food for a great number of people,
causing illness and death, or a particular period when this happens
10. gender inequality (n) /ˈdʒendə(r) ˌɪnɪˈkwɒləti/ the unfair situation in society when some people
have more opportunities, money, etc. than other people
11. get ahead (phr v) /ɡet əˈhed/ to be successful in the work that you do
12. global warming (n) /ˌɡləʊbl ˈwɔːmɪŋ/ a gradual increase in world temperatures caused by gases
such as carbon dioxide that are collecting in the air around the earth and stopping heat escaping
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13. globalisation (n) /ˌɡləʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/ the increase of trade around the world, especially by large
companies producing and trading goods in many different countries
14. go on a demonstration/a march (v)/ɡəʊ ɒn ə ˌdemənˈstreɪʃn/ ə mɑːtʃ/
15. help out (phr v) /help aʊt/ If you help out, you do a part of someone's work or give someone
money
16. hold a rally (v) /həʊld ə ˈræli/ a public meeting of a large group of people, especially supporters
of a particular opinion
17. hold up placards (v) /həʊld ʌp ˈplækɑːdz/ a large piece of card, paper, etc. with a message
written or printed on it, often carried in public places by people who are complaining about
something
18. homelessness (n) /ˈhəʊmləsnəs/ the state of being without a home
19. immigration (n) /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃn/ the act of someone coming to live in a different country
20. investigate (v) /ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt/ to examine a crime, problem, statement, etc. carefully, especially to
discover the truth
21. listen to speeches (v) /ˈlɪsn tə ˈspiːtʃɪz/
22. misunderstood (adj) /ˌmɪsʌndəˈstʊd/
23. nuclear weapons (n) /ˈnjuːkliə ˈwepənz/ any object used in fighting or war, such as a gun, bomb,
knife, etc
24. organise a protest (v) /ˈɔːɡənaɪz ə ˈprəʊtest/ a strong complaint expressing disagreement,
disapproval, or opposition
25. racism (n) /ˈreɪsɪzəm/ policies, behaviours, rules, etc. that result in a continued unfair advantage
to some people and unfair or harmful treatment of others based on race
26. resign (v) /rɪˈzaɪn/ to give up a job or position by telling your employer that you are leaving
27. shout slogans (v) /ʃaʊt ˈsləʊɡənz/
28. sign (v) /saɪn/ to write your name, usually on a written or printed document, to show that you
agree with its contents or have written or created it yourself
29. sign a petition (v) /saɪn ə pəˈtɪʃn/ a document signed by a large number of people demanding or
asking for some action from the government or another authority
30. social conscience (n) /ˌsəʊʃl ˈkɒnʃəns/ the part of you that judges how moral your own actions
are and makes you feel guilty about bad things that you have done or things you feel responsible
for
31. squeeze in (phr v) /skwiːz ɪn/
32. stand for election (v) /stænd fɔː(r) ɪˈlekʃn/
33. step down (phr v) /step daʊn/ to give up a job or position
34. support a campaign (v) /səˈpɔːt ə kæmˈpeɪn/
35. take on (phr v) /teɪk ɒn/ to accept a particular job or responsibility
36. terrorism (n) /ˈterərɪzəm/ (threats of) violent action for political purposes
37. think up (phr v) /θɪŋk ʌp/ to produce a new idea or plan
38. thoughtful (adj) /ˈθɔːtfl/ carefully considering things
39. thoughtless (adj) /ˈθɔːtləs/ not considering how your actions or words may upset someone
40. threatening (adj) /ˈθretnɪŋ/ expressing a threat of something unpleasant or violent
41. unemployment (n) /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/ the number of people who do not have a job that provides
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42. vandalism (n) /ˈvændəlɪzəm/ the crime of intentionally damaging property belonging to other
people
43. vote in elections (v) /vəʊt ɪn ɪˈlekʃns/
44. wonder (v) /ˈwʌndə/ to ask yourself questions or express a wish to know about something
45. write to a politician (v) /raɪt tuː ə ˌpɒləˈtɪʃn/

UNIT 9

1. afford (v) /əˈfɔːd/

2. be a rip-off /bi ə rɪp ɒf/ to cheat someone by making them pay too much money for something
3. be broke /bi brəʊk/
4. be dirt cheap /bi dɜːt tʃiːp/: very cheap
5. be hard up /bi hɑːd ʌp/ to not have enough of something important or valuable
6. be rolling in it /bi ˈrəʊlɪŋ ɪn ɪt/ to be extremely rich
7. be well off /bi wel ɒf/: rich
8. budget (v) /ˈbʌdʒɪt/
9. burglar (n) /ˈbɜːɡlə/
10. burglary (n) /ˈbɜːɡləri/
11. burgle (v) /ˈbɜːɡl/ to enter a building illegally and steal things
12. commercial (n) /kəˈmɜːʃl/
13. delivery (n) /dɪˈlɪvəri/
14. endorsement (n) /ɪnˈdɔːsmənt/ the act of saying that you approve of or support something or
someone
15. fork out (v) /fɔːk aʊt/ to pay an amount of money, especially unwillingly
16. get into debt (phr v) /ɡet ˈɪntə det/
17. haggle (v) /ˈhæɡl/ to attempt to decide on a price or conditions that are acceptable to the
person selling the goods and the person buying them, usually by arguing
18. jingle (n) /ˈdʒɪŋɡl/
19. knock down (phr v) /ˈnɒk daʊn/
20. launch (n) /lɔːntʃ/ an event to celebrate or introduce something new
21. notification (n) /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
22. overcharge (v) /ˌəʊvəˈtʃɑːdʒ/
23. overspend (v) /ˌəʊvəˈspend/ to spend more money than you should
24. pick up a bargain (v) /ˈpɪk ʌp ə ˈbɑːɡɪn/
25. rip off (phr v) /rɪp ˈɒf/ to cheat someone by making them pay too much money for something
26. rob (v) /rɒb/
27. robber (n) /ˈrɒbə/
28. robbery (n) /ˈrɒbəri/
29. scan (v) /skæn/
30. shop around (phr v) /ʃɒp əˈraʊnd/
31. shoplift (v) /ˈʃɒplɪft/
32. shoplifter (n) /ˈʃɒplɪftə/ a person who takes goods illegally from a shop without paying for them
33. shoplifting (n) /ˈʃɒplɪftɪŋ/
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35. snap up (phr v) /snæp ʌp/ to buy or get something quickly and enthusiastically because it is
cheap or exactly what you want
36. splash out (phr v) /splæʃ aʊt/ to spend a lot of money on buying things, especially things that are
pleasant to have but that you do not need
37. steal (v) /stiːl/
38. theft (n) /θeft/
39. thief (n) /θiːf/
40. track (v) /træk/ to record the progress or development of something over a period
41. vandal (n) /ˈvændl/
42. vandalise (v) /ˈvændəlaɪz/
43. vandalism (n) /ˈvændəlɪzəm/
44. wishlist (n) /wɪʃlɪst/ a list of things you want, often things that you know you cannot have

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