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Đề 11-12 - to let out one’s problems on other people - the beyond: the unknown the great beyond: the afterlife. - beyond = apart from Ex: I knew nothing beyond a few random facts. - to live at the back of beyond. Phrases with beyond: beyond compare/expectation/one’s means Ex: he lives well beyond his means. ( he spends more than he earns. ) - There was little we could do beyond registering a formal complaint. - When I first came to the country I only envisaged staying for a short time. Envisage (v) to picture in one’s mind and consider. it is envisaged that/ an increase is envisaged next year/ it’s hard to envisage such a situation/ to envisage an era of great scientific discoveries. - plight(n) (v) - you can see me during office hours or by appointment. - After the exams, we were all apprehensive about the results. - to raise/ sound sound the alarm - there was general alarm/ to cry out in alarm/ alarm and despondency/ - to be alarmed at - alarm bell/ call/ clock/ signal/system - to be at odds - in sum (and substance) of sth: t he essence or gist of a mater - sum total: complete or final - conceive (v) conceit (n) - to tear sth to shreds: Ex: to tear an argument to shreds Phrases with shreds: Without a shred of clothing on/ if you had a shred of decency/ you haven’t got a shred of evidence/ in shreds/ there isn’t a shred of truth in it/ to shred paper. - to beat about the bush to be a bone of contention to find fault with sth/sb - phrases with “trip” : an acid trip ( a hallucinatory exp induced by a psychedelic drug); a power trip (an intense stimulating exp); to trip up on sth : to make mistake; to trip the light fantastic: to dance - give the green light/ come to light - see the situation in different light. - one of the leading lights of the business: a luminary. - act according to their own lights ( lights= one’s individual opinions.) - light a fire under: to urge or move to action: - in (the) light of: in consideration of. - light(v) : to come upon one unexpected : misfortune lighted upon him. / lit on the perfect solution t o the problem. - light into: assail - light out: to leave hastily/ run off. - go light on: to treat casually. - to be out like a light: quick asleep or unconscious. - to see the light: to gain sudden insight into sth - to see the light of day: to come into being - shed light on/ throw light on: - stand in one’s light: - to strike a light: - to be light on sth: lacking sufficient quantity of sth. - to make light of: to treat as insignificant. - to travel light: with little equipment. - light load/ metal/ clothing/ rain/ sleep/ duties/ reading/ matter/ food - to be light on one’s feet A light heart/ a light freighter - light industry/ to light on a clue. The bird lighted on the branch - the choice lighten upon our candidate ( to settle on a place or person) luz f f 1. (= not darkness) → luz she was sitting with her back to the light or with the light behind her → estaba sentada de espaldas a la luz the light was beginning to fade → estaba empezando a oscurecer her hair is almost black in certain lights → según como le da la luz tiene el pelo casi negro
against the light → al trasluz to hold sth against the light → acercar algo a la luz, mirar algo al trasluz by the light of the moon/a candle → a la luz de la luna/de una vela at first light → al rayar el día you're (standing) in my light → me quitas la luz, me haces sombra light and shade → luz y sombra ( Art ) → claroscuro m to hold sth up to the light → acercar algo a la luz, mirar algo al trasluz to see (a) light at the end of the tunnel → ver la salida del túnel, ver una solución al problema to bring sth to light → sacar algo a la luz to shed or throw or cast light on sth → arrojar luz sobre algo in the cold light of day → a la luz del día ( fig) → pensándolo con calma to come to light → salir a la luz(pública) new facts have come to light → han salido a la luz nuevos datos (the) light dawned on him/her → se dio cuenta, comprendió to hide one's light (under a bushel) → quitarse importancia, ser modesto he was the light of her life → era la niña de sus ojos to see the light (Rel ) → ver la luz; (= understand ) → abrir los ojos, ver la luz(hum) to see the light (of day) → ver la luz(del día) see also leading B 2. (= lamp) → luz f in the distance I could see the lights of a town → a lo lejos veía las luces de una ciudad to switch on or turn on the light → encender la luz to switch off or turn off the light → apagar la luz lights out → hora f de apagar las luces what time is lights out? → ¿a qué hora se apagan las luces? to go out like a light (= fall asleep) → dormirse al instante; (= lose consciousness) → caer(en)redondo see also bright C see also runway C 3. (= electricity ) → luz f electric light → luz f eléctrica 4. ( Aut ) (on vehicle) → luz f rear or tail lights → pilotos mpl , luces fpl traseras, calaveras fpl (MEX ) reversing lights → luces fpl de marcha atrás 5. (= traffic signal ) → semáforo m a red/green/amber light → un semáforo en rojo/verde/ámbar to go through a red light → saltarse un semáforo en rojo the lights → el semáforo the lights were at or on red → el semáforo estaba en rojo the lights were against us all the way → nos tocaron todos los semáforos en rojo see also green D 6. (= viewpoint ) according to or by sb's lights ( frm) → según el parecer de algn to see things/look at sth in a different or new light → ver las cosas/mirar algo con una perspectiva distinta or desde otro punto de vista I began to see my friends in a new light → empecé a ver a mis amigos con otros ojos to show or portray sth/sb in a good/bad light → dar una buena/mala imagen de algo/algn this shows our country in a bad light → esto da una mala imagen de nuestro país in the light of what you have said → en vista de or a la luz de lo que has dicho ... 7. (= glint, twinkle) → brillo m there was a strange light in his eye → había un brillo extraño en su mirada 8. (= flame) have you got a light? ( for cigarette) → ¿tienes fuego? to set light to sth (Brit ) → prender fuego a algo see also strike B3 9. ( Archit ) → cristal m, vidrio m B. ADJ (lighter (compar ) (lightest (superl ))) 1. (= bright ) [room, hallway + → con bastante luz her house is light and airy → su casa tiene bastante luz y ventilación light summer evenings → las claras tardes de verano while it's still light → mientras es de día or hay luz to get light → hacerse de día
2. (= pale) [colour + → claro; [hair + → rubio, güero(CAM , MEX ); [skin+ → blanco light blue/green → azul/verde claro light in colour → de color claro C. VT 1. (= illuminate) → iluminar she appeared at a lighted window → se asomó a la ventana de una habitación iluminada to light the way for sb → alumbrar(el camino)a algn 2. (= ignite) [+ match, candle, fire+ → encender, prender; [+ cigarette+ → encender D. VI (= ignite) → encenderse, prender the fire wouldn't light → el fuego no se encendía, el fuego no prendía E. CPD light bulb N → bombilla f , foco m ( ANDES), bombillo m (C OL , V EN) light fitting N instalación eléctrica donde se colocan bombillas, tubos fluorescentes, etc light meter N (Phot ) → fotómetro m light pen N → lápiz m óptico light show N → espectáculo m de luces light switch N → interruptor m light wave N → onda f luminosa light year N → año m luz 3000 light years away → a una distancia de 3000 años luz light out (o.f.) VI + ADV → largarse (for para) light up A. VI + ADV 1. (gen) → iluminarse her face lit up → se le iluminó la cara 2. (= light cigarette) → encender un cigarrillo B. VT + ADV → iluminar 2
light *laɪt+ A. ADJ (lighter (compar ) (lightest (superl ))) 1. (in weight ) [object, clothing, equipment + → ligero, liviano(LAM); [step+ → ligero I want to be ten pounds lighter → quiero adelgazar diez libras I'm ten pounds lighter than I was → peso diez libras menos que antes to be light on one's feet → ser ligero de pies with a light heart (= cheerfully ) → con el corazón alegre; (= without thinking) → a la ligera you need a light touch to make good pastry → necesitas manos de seda para conseguir una buena masa as light as a feather → ligero como una pluma 2. (= scanty, slight ) [breeze+ → leve, suave; [shower + → ligero a light rain was falling → lloviznaba a light fall of snow → una ligera nevada trading was light on the Stock Exchange → hubo poca actividad en la Bolsa traffic was light → había poco tráfico the speech was light on content → el discurso tenía poco contenido 3. (Culin) [meal, food, cake+ → ligero, liviano(LAM) 4. (= low-alcohol ) → de bajo contenido alcohólico, de bajo contenido en alcohol; (= low-calorie) → light, bajo en calorías; (= lowtar ) → light, de bajo contenido en alquitrán 5. (= soft ) [sound + → leve; [voice+ → suave there was a light tapping on the door → se oyeron unos golpecitos a la puerta 6. (= not demanding) [work, duties+ → ligero she can only manage light work → sólo puede realizar tareas ligeras to make light work of sth → hacer algo con facilidad 7. (= not serious) [novel, music+ → ligero to make light of sth → quitar importancia a algo on a lighter note → hablando de cosas menos serias take along some light reading → llévate algo fácil de leer 8. (= not harsh) [sentence+ → leve 9. (= shallow ) she had drifted into a light sleep → se había quedado medio dormida to be a light sleeper → tener el sueño ligero 10. (= loose) [soil + → poco denso B. ADV to travel light → viajar con poco equipaje C. N 1. lights (Culin) (o.f.) → pulmones mpl
2. (= cigarette) → cigarrillo m light, cigarrillo m de bajo contenido en alquitrán D. CPD light aircraft N → avión m ligero light ale N → cerveza f rubia, cerveza f clara light entertainment N (TV ) → programas mpl de variedades a stand-up comedian provided light entertainment → un humorista amenizó la velada light industry N → industria f ligera light infantry N → infantería f ligera light opera N (= show ) → opereta f ; (= genre) → género m lírico light verse N → poesías fpl festivas 3
light *laɪt+ (lit or lighted ( pt, pp)) VI to light on sth (liter ) → dar con algo, tropezar con algo, encontrar algo Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005 1
light (lait) noun 1. the brightness given by the sun, a flame, lamps etc that makes things able to be seen. It was nearly dawn and the light was getting stronger; Sunlight streamed into the room. luz 2. something which gives light (eg a lamp). Suddenly all the lights went out. luz, lámpara 3. something which can be used to set fire t o something else; a flame. Have you got a light for my cigarette? fuego 4. a way of viewing or regarding. He regarded her action in a favourable light. perspectiva adjective 1. having light; not dark. The studio was a large, light room. claro, luminoso 2. (of a colour) pale; closer to white than black. light green. claro verb – past tense, past participle lit (lit) , ˈlighted – 1. to give light to. The room was lit only by candles. iluminar 2. to (make something) catch fire. She lit the gas; I think this match is damp, because it won't light. encender ˈlightness noun luminosidad, claridad ˈlighten verb to make or become brighter. The white ceiling lightened the room; The sky was lightening. iluminar, clarear ˈlighter noun something used for lighting (a cigarette etc). encendedor, mechero ˈlighting noun a means of providing light. The lighting was so bad in the restaurant that we could hardly see. iluminación lighthouse noun a building built on rocks, coastline etc with a (flashing) light to guide or warn ships. faro ˈlight-year noun the distance light travels in a year (nearly 9.5 million million kilometres). año-luz bring to light to reveal or cause to be noticed. The scandal was brought to light by the investigations of a journalist. sacar a la luz come to light to be revealed or discovered. The manuscript came to light in a box of books at an auction. salir a luz in the light of taking into consideration (eg new information). The theory has been abandoned in the light of more recent discoveries. a la luz de light up 1. to begin to give out light. Evening came and the streetlights lit up. iluminarse 2. to make, be or become full of light. The powerful searchlight lit up the building; She watched the house light up as everyone awoke. iluminar 3. to make or become happy. Her face lit up when she saw him; A sudden smile lit up her face. iluminarse see the light 1. to be born, discovered, produced etc. After many problems his invention finally saw the lig ht (of day). ver la luz 2. to be converted to someone else's point of view etc. convertirse a set light to to cause to begin burning. He set light to the pile of rubbish in his garden. poner fuego 2
light (lait) adjective 1. easy to lift or carry; of little weight. I bought a light suitcase for plane journeys. ligero 2. easy to bear, suffer or do. Next time the punishment will not be so light. leve 3. (of food) easy to digest. a light meal. ligero 4. of less weight than it should be. The load of grain was several kilos light. más ligero 5. of little weight. Aluminium is a light metal. ligero 6. lively or agile. She was very light on her feet. ágil
7. cheerful; not serious. light music. ligero 8. little in quantity; not intense, heavy, strong etc. light rain. fino 9. (of soil) containing a lot of sand. arenoso ˈlightly adverb ligeramente ˈlightness noun ligereza ˈlighten verb to make or become less heavy. She lightened her suitcase by taking out several pairs of shoes; The postman's bag of parcels lightened as he went from house to house. aligerar ˌlight-ˈfingered adjective inclined to steal things. tener la mano larga ˌlight-ˈheaded adjective dizzy and giddy. corto, tonto ˌlight-ˈhearted adjective happy and free from anxiety; not grave or serious. a light-hearted mood. de corazón alegre, contento, despreocupado ˈlightweight adjective light in weight. a lightweight raincoat. ligero get off lightly to escape or be allowed to go without severe punishment etc. escaparse casi indemne make light of to treat (problems etc) as unimportant. dar poca importancia a algo travel light to travel with little luggage. viajar con poco equipaje 3
light (lait) : light on – past tense, past participle lit (lit) – verb to find by chance. While wandering round the town, we lit on a very cheap restaurant. dar con Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd. , encender , iluminar , ligero light → claro Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
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light n. luz; lumbre; ___ absorption → absorción de la ___; ___ adaptation → adaptación de la ___; ___ perception →percepción de la ___; ___ reflex → reflejo de la ___; ___ therapy → fototerapia; adv. ligeramente, levemente; a. ligero-a, liviano-a claro-a, pálido-a; ___ -headed → [dizzy ] mareado-a. - red and puffy - remark *rɪˈmɑːk+ A. N 1. (= comment ) → comentario m, observación f to let sth pass without remark → dejar pasar algo sin(hacer)comentario after some introductory remarks → tras unos comentariosintroductorios to make a remark → hacer un comentario or unaobservación she made the remark that / about→ observó que to make or pass remarks about sb (usu pej ) → hacer comentarios sobre algn see also personal A4 2. (= notice) worthy of remark → digno de mención B. VT 1. (= say ) → comentar, observar to remark that → comentar que, observar que, decir que "it's a pity," she remarked → -es una lástima -dijo 2. (= notice) → observar, notar C. VI (= comment ) to remark on sth → hacer observaciones - an offhand remark but an underhanded comment - an offhand manner. - he felt his heart quicken as his bride-to-be began her walk down the aisle. - in a daze: not able to think clearly. - in the nick of time: at the last possible moment - In a flash: as quick as possible.
- prolong/ endure/ sedate: - to stand trial/ stand on principle - is the defense attorney planning to ask the defendant to take the stand? - government troops are surrounded the city in hopes of containing the rebellion. - whatever you do, try to stay calm and don’t lose your composure. - sensation/ temperament - To bring or to be brought face to face with : - the old, run-down house was infested with mice and cockroaches/ - inflicted/ afflicted - made every available effort To reveice a torrent of complaints. To stand your ground Hit it off/ kick the bucket/ - the company is famous for making sturdy work clothes that can stand up to hard wear. - an outright lie - to cast a spell over sb - contagious(adj) - contifent (adj) Conspicuous: - backdrop/ comeback/downfall - the optimistic manager saw the drop in sales as a temporary setback. - the information concerns all of you, so please pay attention. - to bury the hachet/ to fit the bill. To get one’s skates on/ To throw up one’s hands in despair - when he spoke out his suggestion, all of them threw up their hands in despair. -scientists are predicting that the area is due for a difficult hurricane season. Once and for all/ on all four Few and far between To be a far cry from. In no time at all - the price they quoted us for the car was inclusive of all taxes. To stow away amongst the cargo Children of educated parents The economy size of sth To plead ignorance Sure enough Lease To get a new breath of life - the person making the arrangements had slipped up to I missed my flight. - the employees walked out in protest against - shout sb out - to got the gift of the gab The two-time champion - dancing in the aisles. Each one of the students NOT EVERY OF THE STUDENTS. - they are early risers( dậy sớm), so they are unlikely to be sleeping at this hour. - he’d be a great deal happier if he were able to extend his vacation by another week. - such was the difficulty of the problem - to be on the crest of the wave - be skating on thin ice - be off the beaten track - the luck of the draw - an old hand - the driving seat - a real eye-opener. The produce section of ou supermarket has a wide range of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Đề 10-11 1) I didn’t like the exhibition, I was bored out of my mind. 2) Nobody from the president down should imagine they are above the law. 3) Despite a string of moderate performances, he retai ned his place in the side. 4) Wouldn’t you agree that the balance of power has shifted recently? 5) You should be thoroughly ashamed of yourself for what you have done.
6) Unemployment figures have soared since the last election. 7) The odds are against her winning a fourth consecutive gold medal. It appears that the hostages were not subjected to any necessary suffering. ( note: subjugate verb [T] (DEFEAT) › to defeat people or a country and rule them in a way that allowsthem no freedom subjugate verb [T] (CONTROL) › to treat yourself, your wishes, or your beliefs as being lessimportant than other people or their wishes or beliefs:She subjugated herself to her mother's needs.Journalists must subjugate personal political convictions to theirprofessional commitment to balance. subjugation noun [U] UK /ˌsʌb.dʒʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ US ›They are bravely resisting subjugation by their more powerfulneighbours.) 8) The government was finally brought down by a minor scandal. 9) Your work falls well below the required standard. 10) The estate agent assured us that we could look over the house at any time. 11) The predominant feeling at the meeting was that we should go ahead. 12) The youth team really excelled themselves in the semi-final. 13) I’m afraid you may find the truth somewhat unpalatable. 14) She gave an impeccable reading of the sonata that had the audience on their feet. 15) It was her waning powers at the keyboard rather than her age which eventually forced her retirement. 16) His parents like to think their eight-year-old is a budding concert pianist. 17) She has a talent for all the things I’m hopeless at. 18) He is an eminent authority on the subject. 19) He has a natural talent for mime. 20) The stolen paintings were eventually restored to their rightful owner. 21) a whole host of critici sms have been leveled against the committee. 22) My watch seems to be gaining several minutes a day. 23) The team won the championship four years running. 24) I sincerely hope there won’t be a repetition of these unfortunate events. 25) I seriously doubt whether he will actually carry out his threats. 26) In the end, I just lost my head and started grabbling incoherently. 27) He has been impeached for gross misconduct. 28) I parked in a restricted area and the police impounded my car. 29) Even the best medicines are not infallible. 30) It is a time of peak demand for the product. No wonder sales have picked up recently. 31) The decision whether or not to go ahead with the plan lies with the board of directors. 32) There were rumors that your marriage was on the rocks, but the scandal blew over once you denied them. 33) Unemployment is now so widespread that casual work is hard to come by. 34) Some of the best players are missing, so the team is not at full strength this afternoon. 35) He doesn’t get hold of the application procedures , he’s at sea with them. 36) I hope good luck will smile on you as you embark on a new career. 37) The judge decided to show leniency towards the teenager as it was his first offence. 38) It was her career break that put her career move on hold. 39) A prisoner serving a life sentence may eventually be released on parole. 40) I felt compassion for the child when he looked at me with such appealing eyes. 41) There is little rivalry among the brothers who want to get their mother’s attention. 42) The performer collapsed on stage, in full view of the audience. Sadly, he died one hour later. 43) No doubt coming top in this exam will be a real feather in your cup. 44) My new boss and I get on like a house on fire; I need to cultivate this rlts. 45) She is a success both as a mother and as a government officer, so she gets the best of both worlds. 46) There has been bad blood between tony and liz since liz was promoted. 47) Piracy is making illegal copies for computer programs, videos, etc in order to sell them. 48) The president pledged himself expanding solar energy projects. 49) I won’t have a whisky, thank you. It’s not that I don’t drink, but rather that I don’t drink and drive. 50) They don’t dare to make blunt remarks about his behavior for fear of leaving his feeling shattered. 51) Having been a teacher for 14 years, Barbara knew how to keep children interested. 52) I am afraid not. 53) I bought you some flowers- you needn’t have, but thanks. 54) As few as ten people came forward of their own accord. Despite this, we decided not to recruit more participants. 55) Let’s join hands in protecting the environment so that our future children will not suffer. 56) The police took up the chase the instant they caught sight of the wanted man. 57) He had hoped to join us to launch the clean-up campaign, but he was unable to because of his serious illness. 58) The woman to whose suggestion I agreed in yesterday’s meeting used to be my ex-gf. 59) There is no harm in putting the principles to the test. You will become a household name if they are to good effect.
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We didn’t anticipate such a trivial thing costing him dearly. Our wedding reception was to have been held in august, 2010 but we put it off until the following month. My secretary doesn’t do anything except deal with correspondence every day. I have decided to keep to my original plan as well as complete it ahead of schedule. If your parents hadn’t met you wouldn’t be sitting in this room doing this exam. Global warming has progressed to such an extent that glaciers everywhere are shrinking. He left clear instructions that all his property go to charity when he died. They may have their flight rescheduled , in which case they will let you know. Her father would have loved her to go into teaching but she went against his wishes. On the grounds of/ in consequence of/ except, other wise, rather than/ Pledge/ undertake, swear, vow Plagiarism, parody, perjury, piracy A whale of time, one’s hands full, one’s cake and eat it Cottage, mansion, hut, house Plume, medal, badge, feather Broad, complete, full Complaint, rivalry, unease Appalling, appealing Get by, leap at, keep hold of, come by Blow over, live down, close in, die away Pass for, bear on, lay on, lie with Double up, pick up Unfailing, fail-proof, falsified, infallible. I impounded, impeached, impelled Lose one’s head Running, passing, following, rotating Leveled at/ against Predominant, pre-eminent, prefabricated Surmount, excel, beat, exceed Unmanageable, indigestible, unpalatable Rocketing, heavy-handed Waning powers Prominent, eminent Subjugated, subjected, subsumed, subverted Prospects, chances, offs Swept, shifted, affected
Đề 12-13 1) Scientists suggest the disease was caused by a new type of virus. 2) The teacher giving the test at short notice, all the students complained about it. 3) He mentioned pension reform and went on to add that he would reduce unemployment figures. 4) It is crucial that the goalie as well as the defenders pays attention to this striker. 5) Could I pick your brains on the subject before the meeting? 6) I found the information for the subject in the encyclopedia but I couldn’t give chapter and verse on it. 7) I’m not sure I can answer that. I’ve on thought about it in the abstract before. 8) Many young children crave attention from their parents. / hanker after or for sth/ aspire to sth/ yearn for sth 9) Speaking about his long battle with illness struck a chord with the audience. 10) Before I pay for the painting, I need proof that is is an authentic Picasso, not a copy. 11) We have wuite a strong affinity for each other. 12) He has established himself as a dependable source of info. 13) A knee injury has put paid to her chances of getting into the final. 14) Our firm is so successful because it is at the cutting edge of computer technology. 15) The judge’s ruling provoked a wave of protest campaigns across the country. 16) After buying an expensive new penthouse, Marianna was flat broke. 17) Despite her poor exam results, alive put a brave face on the situation. 18) Each tenant of the house must pay his own tax. 19) Grey matter= a person’s intelligence. 20) Many corrupted officials should be deposed from their positions. 21) To fit like a glove 22) Tell sb offhand sth 23) Those stones have been there since time immemorial. 24) In the light of recent incidents,
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To take the initiative oneself and confirmed the deal. There are more people employed, by and large, in service than in manufacturing nowadays. To be on the wagon= kiêng rượu To be on the level: honest To be none the wiser about To risk one’s neck doing sth To be susceptible to sth Measles Overboard, overload, overhead, overweight He’ll be only too willing to help you At/from the outset of sth To overstep the mark To address sb by his first name New technology is being phased in at work. To keep sb posted. To be up and running Categorically deny any connections with sth To be given to understanding that Drive me up the wall To be quick on the uptake Have its uses sometimes In no uncertain terms To be impeded by To be instructed in safety procedures While other companies collapsed in the economic recession, Cartwright ltd profited and share prices rose. To give sb a free hand To lose money hand over fist To fly off the handle Rough justice Poetic justice Add insult to injury Slackened pace Dwindled Act on impulse To give away secrets To go through the plane To hold off sb To run down sb To settle for sth The chemicals give off toxic fumes. To run the household To be under pressure from sb A close-knit rlts between To confide in sb for sth Counterparts To be socialized into To maintain good eye contact with Social situation The London Olympics was a shining moment for cultural diversity The friendliness and the informality To impose restrictions upon
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1) The magazine is published bimonthly, with six issues a year (month) 2) Needless to say, John was the main benefactor of the deal. (benefit) 3) It is true that language and culture are inextricably intertwined. (twin) 4) The police had received a tip-off about the robbery. (tip) 5) The highest scorers, coincidentally, were all girl students. 6) The kitchen joint the sitting room, which is spacious, high and airy.
7) Even with the new medical advances, threatening diseases still kill lots of people every year. 8) Appetite (n) appetizer(n) 9) An armful of sth 10) When she started as an actress, she was uninitiated in the ways o f showbiz. 11) The government should do sth about protectionism to help the domestic production. 12) They have become irreconcilable, with both sides refusing to compromise any further. 13) To outgrow sth 14) Insectivores, herbivores, omnivores. 15) Backup from your expers 16) To be sufficient for sb 17) Non-resident population of holidaymakers. 18) Impartiality of the justice system. 19) A wide assortment of well-connected friends will see you through in life, in my opinion. 20) Humanitarian aid 21) Two-fold concern over the flight of the flood-stricken victims. 22) Refreshingly different. 23) To be commissioned to do sth 24) The non-arrival of sth 25) Desperate battle against cancer 26) Actionable activity 27) Underachiever at school
