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GV NGUYỄN QUỲNH TRANG Facebook www.facebook.com/lopcoquynhtrang CHUYÊN ĐỀ THÀNH NGỮ Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60’ LESSON to get in/to get on: to enter or to board a vehicle ( bước lên tàu xe) To get in is used for cars, to get on is used for all other forms of transportation ( to get in dùng cho xe ô tô, to get on dùng cho phương tiện giao thông khác) - It's easiest to get in the car from the driver's side The door on the other side doesn't work well - I always get on the bus to work at 34th Street to get out of/to get off: to leave or to descend from a vehicle ( to get of/to get off mang nghĩa rời bước xuống từ xe) To get out of is used for cars, to get off is used for all other forms of transportation ( to get of dùng cho xe ô tô, to get off dùng cho phương tiện giao thông khác) - Why don't we stop and get out of the car for a while? - Helen got off the train at the 42nd Street terminal to put on: to place on oneself (usually said of clothes) (S) - Mary put on her coat and left the room - Put your hat on before you leave the house to take off: to remove (usually said of clothes) (S) - John took off his jacket as he entered the office - Take your sweater off The room is very warm to call up: to telephone (also: to give someone a call) (S) To call can be used instead of to call up, as in the first example below - I forgot to call up Mr Jones yesterday I'd better call him now - Call me up tomorrow, Jane We'll arrange a time to have lunch together - I promise to give you a call as soon as I arrive in New York to turn on: to start or cause to function (also: to switch on) (S) - Please turn on the light; it's too dark in here - Do you know who turned the air conditioning on? to turn off: to cause to stop functioning (also: to switch off, to shut off) (S) Turn on and turn off, as well as their related forms, are used for things that flow, such as electricity, water, gas, etc - Please turn off the light when you leave the room - Are you really listening to the radio, or should I turn it off? right away: very soon; immediately (also: at once) - Dad says that dinner will be ready right away, so we'd better wash our hands and set the table - Tell Will to come to my office right away I must see him immediately - Stop playing that loud music at once! to pick up: to lift from the floor, table, etc., with one's fingers (S) - Harry picked up the newspaper that was on the front doorstep - Could you pick your toy up before someone falls over it? sooner or later: eventually, after a period of time - If you study English seriously, sooner or later you'll become fluent - I'm too tired to my homework now; I'm sure I'll it sooner or later to get up: to arise, to rise from a bed For the last definition a noun phrase must separate the verb and particle - Carlo gets up at seven o'clock every morning - At what time should we get the children up tomorrow? GV NGUYỄN QUỲNH TRANG Facebook www.facebook.com/lopcoquynhtrang at first: in the beginning, originally - At first English was difficult for him, but later he made great progress - I thought at first that it was Sheila calling, but then I realized that it was Betty in place of = instead of thay vì, thay cho, thay vào - In place of travel by car We can go by bus to save energy - They can use solar anergy in place of any other sources of energy to produce electriccity - You can use milk in place of cream in this recipe out of place = không chỗ, không thích hợp - The proposal is out of place - Her remarks were out of place - I felt completely out of place among all these successful people to take place = to happen = to occur xảy ra, cử hành tổ chức - The film festival takes place in October - We may never discover what took place that night put yourself in one's place = to imagine that you are in somebody else's situation (Đặt bạn vào địa vị ai) - Of course I was upset—just put yourself in my place all over the place = everywhere - New restaurants are appearing all over the place - 'to ask after' someone means to ask for information about how they are and what they are doing Hỏi thăm sức khỏe, Ex: Sue was asking after you I told her you were fine He asked after my mother He wanted to know how she was doing - 'to ask around' means to ask several people for help or information.( Hỏi quanh, hỏi số nơi)) Ex: I asked around to see if anyone knew someone who could rent me a room When I needed to buy a new car, I asked around and someone offered me this one - 'to ask for' money/help/advice means to say that you want something.(cần gì, hỏi xin) Ex: I asked for the chicken but you have brought me the beef I must remember to ask for a receipt so that I can get reimbursed - 'to ask for' can also mean to something which is likely to lead to trouble or problems (chuốc lấy phiền toái) Ex: Walking around the streets alone at night was asking for trouble If you go to that part of town, you're asking for trouble It's very dangerous there - 'to ask for someone' means to ask to speak to them (muốn nói chuyện với ai) Ex: He asked for Carol but there is no one working here called Carol If you need anything, ask for Henry He'll be able to help you - 'to ask someone in' means to invite them into the room or your home (mời vào nhà) Ex: If someone comes to the door, don’t ask them in Sometimes when I'm out in the garden, the neighbors ask me in for a drink - 'to ask someone out' means to invite them to go somewhere with you (mời với ai) Ex: He asked me out so I expected him to pay for dinner We often invite our friends out for a drink in the pub - 'to ask someone over' means to invite them to come visit you in your home (mời đến nhà) Ex: I've asked Diane from across the road over for a cup of coffee later He asked me over to see what they had done in the garden EXERCISES A Choose the appropriate idiomatic expression to substitute for the italicized word or words in each GV NGUYỄN QUỲNH TRANG Facebook www.facebook.com/lopcoquynhtrang sentence below His alarm clock is always set for six o'clock He arises at the same time every day A turns off B gets up C puts on D switch off She telephoned her friend to tell him about the meeting They decided to drive there together A turned on B took off C called up D took away It's P.M now, and this important letter must be mailed today Can you take it to the post office immediately? A at first B right away C sooner or later D at last Be sure to switch off the light before you leave the house A to turn off B to take off C to get off D turn on Pat placed her new hat on her head while looking in the mirror A picked up B put on C gets on D place on Remove your jacket and sit down for a few minutes A Turn on B Get on C Take off D Turn off I want to stay unmarried for a while, but I hope to get married eventually A sooner or later B right away C at last D at first In the beginning I thought that it was Bob who was in the car A To get on B At once C At first D At last He boarded the bus at Broadway and 79th Street A got off B got on C picked up D turn off 10 John took the pencil with his fingers and began to write a note A turned on B got off C picked up D got on 11 It's easiest to get _ the car from the driver's side The door on the other side doesn't work well A in B on C off D away 12 I always _ the bus to work at 34th Street A turn off B get on C turn on D get away 13 Why don't we stop and _ the car for a while? A get out of B turn off C pick up D take off 14 Helen got _ the train at the 42nd Street terminal A on B in C off D away 15 Mary put _ her coat and left the room A in B off C away D on 16 Put your hat _ before you leave the house A off B away C on D in 17 John _ his jacket as he entered the office A turned off B took off C turned on D got away 18 Take your sweater _ The room is very warm A on B in C off D away 19 I forgot to _Mr Jones yesterday I'd better call him now A turned on B got off C call up D got on 20 Call me _ tomorrow, Jane We'll arrange a time to have lunch together A on B in C up D away 21 I thought _ that it was Sheila calling, but then I realized that it was Betty A at first B at last C to get on D right away 22 Please turn _ the light; it's too dark in here A off B away C on D in 23 Do you know who turned the air conditioning _? A in B off C away D on 24 Please the light when you leave the room A turned off B turn off C turned on D got away GV NGUYỄN QUỲNH TRANG Facebook www.facebook.com/lopcoquynhtrang 25 Are you really listening to the radio, or should I turn it _? A on B in C off D away 26 Dad says that dinner will be ready right _away, so we'd better wash our hands and set the table A on B in C away D up 27 Tell Willy to come to my office _ I must see him immediately A in the beginning B right away C at first D at last 28 Stop playing that loud music _! A at once B at last C at first D in the beginning 29 Harry picked _ the newspaper that was on the front doorstep A off B away C in D up 30 Could you pick your toy _ before someone falls over it? A on B in C up D away 31 If you study English seriously, _ you'll become fluent A in the beginning B sooner or later C at first D at last 32 I'm too tired to my homework now; I'm sure I'll it _ A sooner or later B in the beginning C at last D at first 33 Carlo _ at seven o'clock every morning A turns off B gets up C turns on D gets on 34 At what time should we get the children _ tomorrow? A on B in C up D away 35 _ English was difficult for him, but later he made great progress A at once B at last C at first D sooner or later 36 In place of traveling by car We can go by bus to save energy A in addition to B on behalf of C at last D in stead of 37 They can use solar energy in place of any other sources of energy to produce electricity A in stead of B on behalf of C on the other hand D at first 38 You can use milk in place of cream in this recipe A in addition to B in stead of C on behalf of D at last 39 The proposal is _ of place A out B in C up D away 40 Her remarks were _ A in place of B with place of C out of place D all over the place 41 I felt completely _ among all these successful people A to take place B all over the place C in place of D out of place 42 The film festival in October A takes place B happens C occur D all are right 43 We may never discover what took place that night A happened B caught sight of C looked after D took care of 44 Of course I was upset Just _ yourself in my place A cut B put C take D give 45 New restaurants are appearing all over the place A somewhere B nowhere C anywhere D everywhere B Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of an idiomatic expression from this unit gets up / at last / turns on / takes off / puts on / turns off / right away Jean's alarm clock makes a loud ringing noise She _ the alarm clock immediately after it rings each morning However, she doesn't rise from bed _ She waits a few minutes before she _ Jean enjoys lying in bed for a while, but GV NGUYỄN QUỲNH TRANG Facebook www.facebook.com/lopcoquynhtrang she gets up Then she the bedroom light and goes to her closet She _ her pajamas and _ her work clothes C Choose the best preposition to complete the sentences I am writing to ask some information about courses A about B for C over D after Why don't you ask him his advice? A over B out C for D around He always asks you in his letters A for B out C over D after I don't know of any vacancies in the company but I'll ask A around B for C out D over He's too shy to ask her A after B out C about D out Sue was asking you I told her you were fine A about B for C over D after He asked my mother He wanted to know how she was doing A out B after C over D around I asked to see if anyone knew someone who could rent me a room A after B out C around D out When I needed to buy a new car, I asked and someone offered me this one A around B for C out D over 10 I asked the chicken but you have brought me the beef A for B out C over D after 11 I must remember to ask a receipt so that I can get reimbursed A about B for C over D after 12 Walking the streets alone at night was asking for trouble A over B out C for D around 13 If you go to that part of town, you're asking trouble It's very dangerous there A about B for C over D after 14 He asked Carol but there is no one working here called Carol A out B after C for D around 15 If you need anything, ask Henry help He'll be able to help you A after B out C about D for 16 If someone comes to the door, don’t ask them A in B for C out D over 17 Sometimes when I'm out in the garden, the neighbors ask me for a drink A for B in C over D after 18 He asked me so I expected him to pay for dinner A about B for C out D after 19 We often invite our friends for a drink in the pub A over B out C for D around 20 I've asked Diane a cup of coffee later A over B out C for D around 21 He asked me to see what they had done in the garden A about B for C over D after 22 I can't believe that Joe finally asked me on a date! A out B after C over D around 23 Why don't we ask the Johnsons for dinner at out home? A about B for C over D after 24 We asked the waiter some more coffee A for B out C over D after GV NGUYỄN QUỲNH TRANG Facebook www.facebook.com/lopcoquynhtrang 25 My wife might ask more vacation time instead of a raise A after B out C about D for GV NGUYỄN QUỲNH TRANG Facebook www.facebook.com/lopcoquynhtrang LESSON * To dress up: to wear formal clothes, to dress very nicely - We should definitely dress up to go to the theater - You don't have to dress up for Mike's party * at last: finally, after a long time - We waited for hours and then the train arrived at last - Now that I am sixteen, at last I can drive my parents' car * As usual: as is the general case, as is typical - George is late for class as usual This seems to happen every day - As usual, Dora received first prize in the swimming contest It's the third consecutive year that she has won * To find out: get information about, to determine (S) This idiom is separable only when a pronoun is used, as in the second example - Will you please try to find out what time the airplane arrives? - I'll call right now to find it out * To look at: give one's attention to; to watch - The teacher told us to look at the blackboard and not at our books - I like to walk along a country road at night and look at the stars * to look for: to try to find, to search for An adverb phrase such as all over can be put between the verb and preposition, as in the second example However, the idiom cannot be separated by a noun or pronoun - He's spent over an hour looking for the pen that he lost - So there you are! We've looked all over for you * all right: acceptable, fine; yes, okay This idiom can also be spelled alright in informal usage - He said that it would be all right to wait in her office until she returned - Do you want me to turn off the TV? Alright, if you insist * All along: all the time, from the beginning (without change) ( từ đầu đến cuối) - She knew all along that we'd never agree with his plan - You're smiling! Did you know all along that I'd give you a birthday present? - I realized it was in my pocket all along * Little by little: gradually, slowly (also: step by step) từ tư - Karen's health seems to be improving little by little - If you study regularly each day, step by step your vocabulary will increase * To tire out: to make very weary due to difficult conditions or hard effort (also: to wear out) (S) - The hot weather tired out the runners in the marathon - Does studying for final exams wear you out? It makes me feel worn out! * To call on: to ask for a response from; to visit (also: to drop in on) - Jose didn't know the answer when the teacher called on him - Last night several friends called on us at our home - Why don't we drop in on Sally a little later? * Never mind: don't be concerned about it; ignore what was just said - When he spilled his drink on my coat, I said, "Never mind It needs to be cleaned anyway." - So you weren't listening to me again Never mind; it wasn't important - Have you broken it? Never mind, we can buy another one - This isn't where I intended to take you—but never mind, it's just as good * to turn against chống lại, trở nên thù địch với; làm cho chống lại She turned against her old friend - After the divorce he tried to turn the children against their mother GV NGUYỄN QUỲNH TRANG Facebook www.facebook.com/lopcoquynhtrang * to turn away đuổi ra, thải, bỏ đi, ngoảnh đi, quay đi, đưa chỗ khác * to turn back làm cho quay lại, lui trở lại, quay trở lại (người), lật (cổ áo ) * to turn down gấp (trang sách); gập xuống; bẻ (cổ áo); lui (bấc đèn); lập úp (chụp đèn ) (thông tục) gạt bỏ, bác bỏ (lời đề nghị )đánh hỏng (một thí sinh) * to turn in gấp vào (mép bìa ); gập lại, thu lại, xoay vào * to turn into = to change into something different, to transform trở thành, đổi thành he has turned into a miser * to turn out Audience members, spectators or participants at an event, in the end hoá ra, thành it turned out to be true câu chuyện mà hoá thật - He turned out to be a liar hoá thằng nói dối * to turn over lật, giở giao, chuyển giao, xem xem lại vấn đề - He has turned the business over to his friend - I have turned the question over more than one * to turn up = to increase the volume, to find unexpectedly lật lên; xắn, vén (tay áo ), xảy ra, đến, xuất - He was always expecting something to turn up EXERCISES I Choose the appropriate idiomatic expression to substitute for the italicized word or words in each sentence below Idioms from previous lessons are indicated by number Nan is trying to find the purse that she lost yesterday A finding out B looking at C looking for D looking after As is typical, Doug is late for the meeting A At last B All along C As usual D As usually Were you able to determine what his occupation is? A to find out B to pick up C to call on D to look for I am very weary after all that physical exercise today A turned off B tired out C never mind D turn on John's mother knew that he wasn't telling the truth from the beginning A all along B all right C little by little D at last Some old friends of mine visited us last night A called on B called up C wore out D call Eventually, Mario will be able to speak English better than he does now A Never mind B Sooner or later C At last D At first Is it acceptable for Mary to borrow our car for a few hours? A right away B all right C step by step D as usual Would you please give your attention to me while I'm talking? A dress up B look at C wear out D look for 10 They waited for forty-five minutes until finally the waiter brought their food A at last B little by little C at first D sooner or later 11 We should definitely dress _ to go to the theater A in B on C up D out 12 We waited for hours and then the train arrived _ GV NGUYỄN QUỲNH TRANG Facebook www.facebook.com/lopcoquynhtrang A Never mind B Sooner or later C At last D At first 13 You don't have to for Mike's party A look out B look for C look away D dress up 14 Now that I am sixteen, _ I can drive my parents' car A right away B at last C step by step D as usual 15 George is late for class _ This seems to happen every day A as usual B all right C little by little D at last 16 Will you please try to _ what time the airplane arrives? A dress up B call on C look for D find out 17. _, Dora received first prize in the swimming contest It's the third consecutive year that she has won A Never mind B Sooner or later C as usual D At first 18 I'll call right now to find it _ A in B on C up D out 19 The teacher told us to _ the blackboard and not at our books A look after B look at C look for D look out 20 I like to walk along a country road at night and _ the stars A look out B look for C look away D look at 21 He's spent over an hour looking _ the pen that he lost A in B on C for D out 22 So there you are! We've looked all _ you A on B for C at D in 23 He said that it would be _ to wait in her office until she returned A all right B at last C little by little D at last 24 Do you want me to turn off the TV? , if you insist A right B at last C sooner or later D Alright 25 She knew all along that we'd never agree with his plan A all the time B at last C at first D sooner or later 26 Karen's health seems to be improving little by little A right away B at last C step by step D as usual 27 You're smiling! Did you know all along that I'd give you a birthday present? A at first B at last C as usual D from the beginning 28 If you study regularly each day, step by step your vocabulary will increase A gradually B at first C from the beginning D as usual 29 The hot weather tired the runners in the marathon A on B out C at D in 30 Does studying for final exams wear you ? It makes me feel worn out! A in B on C out D for 31 Jose didn't know the answer when the teacher him A looked for B called on C turned on D turned off 32 Last night several friends called on us at our home A visited B went C helped D walked 33 Why don't we drop in on Sally a little later? A call off B called on C turned on D turned off 34 When he spilled his drink on my coat, I said, " _ It needs to be cleaned anyway." A right away B at last C never mind D as usual 35 So you weren't listening to me again Never mind; it wasn't important A never mind B at first C from the beginning D as usual 36 There's no need to _ - come as you are A call on B turn on C dress up D look for II Choose the best answer to complete these sentences GV NGUYỄN QUỲNH TRANG Facebook www.facebook.com/lopcoquynhtrang They had nowhere to stay so I couldn't turn them away A away B on C over D down Everyone turned _ and stared when I entered the meeting late A over B out C around D in She had to turn _from her journey to the countryside because of her father’s death A back B down D off D on He turned the lights _ low A away B down C in D off The prince was turned into a frog by the witch A around B into C on D off Please turn the television _ before you go to bed A over B out C off D in You never know how your children will turn _ A away B out C in D off If the day turns _ wet, we may have to change our plans A in B on C out D away The job turned _ to be harder than we thought A in B on C out D away 10 The factory was turned _ to the manufacture of aircraft parts A around B over C on D off 11 Could you turn the TV _? A over B out C up D in 12 After the divorce he tried to turn the children _ their mother A up B against C over D down 13 He has turned the business _ to his friend A around B over C on D off 14 He was always expecting something to turn _ A over B out C up D in 15 When Max entered the room, Mary turned _ She could not face him after what he had done A out B away C up D into 16 The soldiers tried with all of their might to turn _ the invading forces A back B over D off D on 17 Please turn the radio _ It's too loud A over B out C down D up 18 Please turn the radio _ I can hardly hear it A in B on C up D away 19 Max turns _ his homework almost always on time A around B in C on D off 20 Please turn _ the lights when you leave the room A up B off C off D down 21 Max was bored so he turned the TV _ A away B on C in D off 22 Once the pancake is done on one side, please turn it _ to cook the other side A over B back D off D on 23 He has been turned _ for ten jobs so far A up B down C over D around 24 Turn _ and let me look at your back A up B around C over D down 25 Hundreds of people were turned _ from the stadium A around B away C on D off 10 GV NGUYỄN QUỲNH TRANG Facebook www.facebook.com/lopcoquynhtrang 26 The weather became so bad that they had to turn _ A away B back C in D off 27 Why did she turn _ your invitation? A over B on C off D down 28 Ten years of prison had turned him _ an old man A up B into C over D down 29 They've turned _ the water while they repair a burst pipe A off B on C over D down 30 He asked her to marry him but she turned him _ A in B on C down D away 31 Despite our worries everything turned _ well A out B down D off D on 32 Remember to turn _ the lights when you go to bed A away B off C in D off 33 It turned _ that she was a friend of my sister A up B out C over D around 34 The car skidded and turned _ A up B over C off D down 35 We arranged to meet at 7.30, but she never turned _ A up B on C over D down 36 The house they had offered us turned _ to be a tiny apartment A out B back D off D on 37 Please turn _the volume A down B back D off D on 38 We said we would it, so we can’t turn _ A in B on C back D away 39 I turned my chair _ to face the fire A over B on C off D around 40 She turned _ her old friend A away B against C in D off 41 I have turned the question _ more than one A over B on C over D down 42 The music was turned _ loud A up B back D off D on 43 I don't want this chair facing the window Will you help me turn it _? A around B around C on D off 44 The TV is too loud Can you turn it _? A down B back D off D on 45 My credit card application was turned _by the bank because of my bad credit A in B on C down D away 46 All students are expected to turn _ their homework at the end of today's lesson A over B on C off D in 47 I'm tired to stay up I think I'll turn _ A away B in C over D off 48 'Ben is a nice guy until he drinks alcohol He then turns _ a monster! A into B on C over D down 49 'Turn _ the air conditioner if no one is watching it A up B off C over D down 50 My father is terrible with computers He can't even turn one _! A on B down D off D on 11 GV NGUYỄN QUỲNH TRANG Facebook www.facebook.com/lopcoquynhtrang 51 People turned _ in huge amounts for the opening night of the movie A in B on C out D away 52 I looked for my keys all over the house It turned _they were in my jacket pocket all along A out B on C over D down 53 I love this song Someone turn _ the radio A into B up C over D down 54 I hadn't seen her for months and then, one day, she turned _ at my house A over B on C off D up 55 I don't stay up very late I usually turn at around 10pm A in B on C down D into 56 Can you turn the music a little? It's too loud I can't concentrate on my work A out B down C into D off 57 He applied for a job at the company, but they turned him because he didn't have enough experience A up B down C on D off 58 A caterpillar turns a butterfly A in B up C down D into 59 I read a murder mystery It turns that the butler was the murderer A up B out C into D down 60 The criminal decided to turn _ the stolen money A away B to C over D off 61 They had to turn _ more than 200 visitors to the exhibit A in B away C down D into 62 He was completely shocked that his friend turned him on the final vote A over B on C off D against 63 I'd like to turn this meeting to Mr Smith A over B on C over D down 64 My son turned to be OK I'm very proud of him A in B on C out D away 65 The theatre had a much lower turn than expected A in B up C into D out 66 I think we should turn and go home It's getting dark A over B on C off D around 67 He eventually turned _ at the party at o'clock A into B up C over D down 68 Could you please turn the stereo? The music is too loud A in B on C down D away 69 Make sure you turn the light when you leave A up B off C over D down 70 The dog turned its master and bit him! A against B on C down D into 12 GV NGUYỄN QUỲNH TRANG Facebook www.facebook.com/lopcoquynhtrang LESSON To pick out: to choose, to select (S) - Ann picked out a good book to give to her brother as a graduation gift - Johnny, if you want me to buy you a toy, then pick one out now To take one's (my, his, your, etc.) time: to without rush, not to hurry This idiom is often used in the imperative form (See the first example.) - There's no need to hurry doing those exercises Take your time - William never works rapidly He always takes his time in everything that he does There's no rush—take your time To talk over: to discuss or consider a situation with others (S) to discuss something thoroughly, especially in order to reach an agreement or make a decision - We talked over Carlo's plan to install an air conditioner in the room, but we couldn't reach a decision - Before I accepted the new job offer, I talked the matter over with my wife You'll find it helpful to talk things over with a friend They talked over the proposal and decided to give it their approval To lie down: to place oneself in a flat position, to recline - If you are tired, why don't you lie down for an hour or so? - The doctor says that Grace must lie down and rest for a short time every afternoon to stand up: to rise from a sitting or lying position (also: to get up) - When the president entered the room, everyone stood up - Suzy, stop rolling around on the floor; get up now To sit down: to be seated (also: to take a seat) = take your weight off your feet - We sat down on the park bench and watched the children play - There aren't any more chairs, but you can take a seat on the floor All (day, week, month, year) long: the entire day, week, month, year - I've been working on my income tax forms all day long I've hardly had time to eat - It's been raining all week long We haven't seen the sun since last Monday By oneself: alone, without assistance - Francis translated that French novel by himself No one helped him - Paula likes to walk through the woods by herself, but her brother prefers to walk with a companion On purpose: for a reason, deliberately This idiom is usually used when someone does something wrong or unfair - Do you think that she didn't come to the meeting on purpose? - It was no accident that he broke my glasses He did it on purpose He did it on purpose, knowing it would annoy her To get along with someone (something): to associate or work well with; to succeed or manage in doing (also: to get on with someone or something) have a friendly relationship with somebody - Terry isn't getting along with her new roommate; they argue constantly - How are you getting on with your studies? She's never really got on with her sister She and her sister have never really got well on with each other We get along with fine each other To make a difference (to someone): to be of importance (to), to affect This idiom is often used with adjectives to show the degree of importance - It makes a big difference to me whether he likes the food I serve - Does it make any difference to you where we go for dinner? - No, it doesn't make any difference 13 GV NGUYỄN QUỲNH TRANG Facebook www.facebook.com/lopcoquynhtrang - It makes no difference to Lisa either To take out: to remove, to extract (S); to go on a date with (S) (also: to go out with) lấy ra, hẹn hò - Students, take out your books and open them to page twelve - Did you take Sue out last night? - No, she couldn't go out with me Take off to remove something, especially a piece of clothing from your/somebody's body - Remember to take off your shoes before entering the temple - He took off my wet boots and made me sit by the fire To have a period of time as a break from work - I've decided to take a few days off next week To stop a public service, television program, performances of a show - The show was taken off because of poor audience figures To remove some of somebody's hair, part of somebody's body - The hairdresser asked me how much she should take off - The explosion nearly took his arm off EXERCISES A Choose the appropriate idiomatic expression to substitute for the italicized word or words in each sentence below Idioms from previous lessons are indicated by number I think that you should remove the last two sentences in the paragraph A take out B pick out C talk over D give out If you don't hurry in completing your schoolwork, you'll a better job A get off B lie down C take your time D take your way How are you succeeding in your new job? A getting on with B making a difference to C picking out D get up I don't like to go to the movies alone A as usual B by myself C on purpose D at first Do you have a moment to try to find my keys with me? A to talk over B to look for C to get up D look at The child said that she didn't break the window deliberately A on purpose B all day long C making a difference D sooner or later Did you go on a date with your new girlfriend again today? A get along with B stand up C go out with D make a difference It's cold outside; you'd better place a sweater on yourself A sit down B put on C take out D find out Fortunately, Marie is associating well with her new co-workers A calling on B talking over C getting along with D looking for 10 Don't sit on the dirty ground like that; rise right now! A get up B lie down C sit down D stand up 11 Ann picked out a good book to give to her brother as a graduation gift A selected B gave out C got up 12 Johnny, if you want me to buy you a toy, then pick one _ now A in B after C out 13 There's no need to hurry doing those exercises _ your time 14 D looked for D off GV NGUYỄN QUỲNH TRANG Facebook www.facebook.com/lopcoquynhtrang A Go B Take C Watch D Look 14 William never works rapidly He always takes his _ in everything that he does A money B books C hours D time 15 We talked _ Carlo's plan to install an air conditioner in the room, but we couldn't reach a decision A over B into C out D away 16 Before I accepted the new job offer, I talked the matter _ with my wife A off B up C out D over 17 If you are tired, why don't you lie _ for an hour or so? A in B after C down D off 18 The doctor says that Grace must lie _ and rest for a short time every afternoon A on B down C at D in 19 When the president entered the room, everyone stood _ A in B on C up D out 20 Suzy, stop rolling around on the floor; get now A in B on C with D up 21 We sat _ on the park bench and watched the children play A down B for C on D up 22 There aren't any more chairs, but you can take a seat on the floor A lie down B sit down C put down D go down 23 I've been working on my income tax forms all day _ I've hardly had time to eat A short B wide C large D long 24 It's been raining _ week long We haven't seen the sun since last Monday A whole B during C all D most 25 Francis translated that French novel _ himself No one helped him A with B on C by D about 26 Paula likes to walk through the woods _ herself, but her brother prefers to walk with a companion A for B with C of D by 27 Do you think that she didn't come to the meeting _ purpose? A on B by C with D in 28 It was no accident that he broke my glasses He did it _ purpose A with B on C by D about 29 Terry isn't getting along _ her new roommate; they argue constantly A with B for C about D of 30 How are you getting _ your studies? A out with B in with C of with D on with 31 It makes a big _ to me whether he likes the food I serve A important B different C difference D the same 32 Does it _ any difference to you where we go for dinner? A take B C go D make 33 No, it doesn't make _ A any difference B some different C any different D any same 35 Students, _ your books and open them to page twelve A take off B take out C stand up D lie down 36 Did you take Sue last night? A out B off C up D in 37 No, she couldn't go with me A away B up C on D out 38 Remember to your shoes before entering the temple A take after B take away C take off D take out 15 GV NGUYỄN QUỲNH TRANG Facebook www.facebook.com/lopcoquynhtrang 39 He took my wet boots and made me sit by the fire A over B for C in 40 I've decided to take a few days next week A off B over C about 41 The show was taken because of poor audience figures A over B out C care of 42 The hairdresser asked me how much she should _ A take after B take over C take off 43 The explosion nearly took his arm _ A off B over C in 44 There's no rush—take your _ A hour B time C second 45 You'll find it helpful to talk things _ with a friend A about B on B in 46 They talked the proposal and decided to give it their approval A about B to C over 47 He did it , knowing it would annoy her A by purpose B in purpose C by mean purpose 48 She has never really well with her sister A got on B got up C got off 49 Are you getting well with your colleagues at work? A on B over C along and C 50 We get _ with fine each other A after B over C along D off D after D off D take away D out D day D over D in D on D got over D both A D up LESSON to take part in: to be involved in, to participate in (also: to be in on) - Martin was sick and could not take part in the meeting yesterday - I didn't want to be in on their argument, so I remained silent at all: to any degree (also: in the least) (không hết, chút nào) This idiom is used with the negative to add emphasis to a statement - Larry isn't at all shy about expressing his opinions - When I asked Donna whether she was tired, she said, "Not in the least I'm full of energy." to look up: to locate information in a directory, dictionary, book, etc (S) - Ellen suggested that we look up Lee's telephone number in the directory - Students should try to understand the meaning of a new word from context before looking the word up in the dictionary to wait on someone: to serve in a store or restaurant - A very pleasant young clerk waited on me in that shop - The restaurant waitress asked us, "Has anyone waited on you yet?" at least: a minimum of, no fewer (or less) than - I spend at least two hours every night on my studies - Mike claims that he drinks at least a quart of water every day so far: until now, until the present time (also: up to now, as of yet) This idiom is usually used with the present perfect tense - So far, this year has been excellent for business I hope that the good luck continues 16 GV NGUYỄN QUỲNH TRANG Facebook www.facebook.com/lopcoquynhtrang - How many idioms have we studied in this book up to now? - As of yet, we have not had an answer from him to take a walk, stroll, hike, etc.: to go for a walk, stroll, hike, etc A stroll involves slow, easy walking; a hike involves serious, strenuous walking - Last evening we took a walk around the park - It's a fine day Would you like to take a stroll along Mason Boulevard? - Let's take a hike up Cowles Mountain this afternoon to take a trip (to): to go on a journey, to travel - I'm so busy at work that I have no time to take a trip - During the summer holidays, the Thompsons took a trip to Europe to try on: to wear clothes to check the style or fit before buying (S) - He tried on several suits before he picked out a blue one - Why don't you try these shoes on next? to think over: to consider carefully before deciding (S) - I'd like to think over your offer first Then can we talk it over tomorrow? - You don't have to give me your decision now Think it over for a while - The regular meetings of the committee take place in Constitution Hall - I thought that the celebration was taking place at John's house to put away: to remove from sight, to put in the proper place (S) - Please put away your papers before you open the test booklet - John put the notepad away in his desk when he was finished with it to put up = build a building or structure means to erect - Where the old theatre used to be, they have put up a new apartment block - They're putting up a new sports stadium just outside the town to put up with = tolerate chịu đựng - I can't put up with my neighbor’s noise any longer; it's driving me mad - I can put up with the house being untidy, but I hate it if it's not clean - He's so moody - I don't know why she puts up with him - How has Jan put up with him for so long? - I will not put up with your bad behavior any longer! from time to time = now and then = occasionally = sometimes out of date = obsolete = too old Out of work (jobless, unemployed): thất nghiệp Out of order (not functioning): hư, không hoạt động By the way (incidentally): By far (considerably): rất, nhiều By accident (by mistake): ngẫu nhiên, không cố ý On the whole (in general): nói chung, đại khái On sale: bán giảm giá This book is by far the best on the subject Nobody will receive a check on Friday because the wrong cards were put into the computer by accident On the whole, the rescue mission was well executed 17 GV NGUYỄN QUỲNH TRANG Facebook www.facebook.com/lopcoquynhtrang EXERCISES A Choose the appropriate idiomatic expression to substitute for the italicized word or words in each sentence below Idioms from previous lessons are indicated by number You'll have to locate his number in the telephone book A to think over B to wait on C to look up D look after Let's go on a serious walk in the mountains this weekend A take a hike B take a trip C take a stroll D take a day off You ought to spend at minimum an hour outside in the fresh air a in the least B as usual C at least D at last Would you like me to help you choose a new dress for the dance? A pick out B try on C put away D put off I've always wanted to journey to Alaska during the summer A to take a walk B to take a trip C to take a stroll D to take a day out It took a long time for the store clerk to serve us A to call on B to take part in C to wait on D to wait for I don't enjoy this hot, humid weather to any degree A at all B up to now C at last D at first Our guest will arrive soon; please remove your dirty clothes from sight A try on B put away C get off D put off I'd better switch on the light so that we can see better in here A be in on B turn on C try on D take off 10 James didn't want to be involved in the preparations for the conference A to take part in B to take place C to try on D take over 11 We participated in the club last year and I think that it was very useful A take off B take place C take over D take part in 12 Larry isn't at all shy about expressing his opinions A at any cost B in the least C at once D at first 13 Students should try to understand the meaning of a new word from context before looking the word in the dictionary A on B at C up D after 14 The restaurant waitress asked us, "Has anyone waited on you yet?" A looked up B looked after C served D given 15 So far, this year has been excellent for business I hope that the good luck continues A until now B up to now C now D A and B are right 17 I'm so busy at work that I have no time to a trip A go B travel C take D reach 18 You don't have to give me your decision now Think it _ for a while A of B over C about D out 19 Please put _ your papers before you open the test booklet A away B off C up D out 20 Martin was sick and could not take part in the meeting yesterday A take off B attend C aim D quit 22 Ellen suggested that we _ Lee's telephone number in the directory A look for B look after C look at D look up 23 A very pleasant young clerk waited on me in that shop A serve B service C give D protect 24 How many idioms have we studied in this book up to now? A already B so far C just D yet 25 Last evening we took a walk around the park A made B worked C took D gave 26 At the position of the old church The new tower will be _there 18 GV NGUYỄN QUỲNH TRANG Facebook www.facebook.com/lopcoquynhtrang A put off B put away C look up D put up 27 During the summer holidays, the Thompsons _ to Europe A took a trip B took away C took by D took a walk 28 He _ several suits before he picked out a blue one A suited B tried out C dress D tried on 29 I'd like to think _ your offer first Then can we talk it over tomorrow? A of B about C over D against 30 John put the notepad _ in his desk when he was finished with it A off B away C up D down 31 The regular meetings of the committee take place in Constitution Hall A take out B happen C take after D take up 31 I spend _ two hours every night on my studies A at least B at last C at first D at about 32 I thought that the celebration was taking _ at John's house A charge B advantage C place D area 33 As of yet, we have not had an answer from him A from now B so far C now and then D usually 34 Why don't you try these shoes _ next? A in B for C at D on 35 Mike claims that he drinks at least a quart of water every day A at minimum B maximum C as bigger D so big 36 Where the old theatre used to be, they have put up a new apartment block A erected B demolished C dismissed D quitted 37 We visit the museum from time to time A sometimes B now and then C occasionally D all are right 38 Don't use that dictionary It’s out of date A new B young C new born D obsolete 39 They're putting _ a new sports stadium just outside the town A in B up C off D away 40 I can't put up with my neighbor’s noise any longer; it's driving me mad A tolerate B make happy C take temperature D work hard 41 I can put _ the house being untidy, but I hate it if it's not clean A away B up with C up D off 42 I've been out of work for long A stay outside B unemployed C working D staying away from work 43 Our telephone is out of order A obsolete B out of work C not functioning D jobless 44 By the way, I've got two tickets for Saturday's game Would you like to go with me? A actually C eventually C incidentally D gradually 45 He's so moody - I don't know why she puts _ him A up with B on at C off D from 46 This book is by far the best on the subject A considerably B so far B by far D at first 47 I am sorry I broke your vase by accident A on purpose B by mistake C by far D out of date 19 GV NGUYỄN QUỲNH TRANG Facebook www.facebook.com/lopcoquynhtrang 48 On the whole, the rescue mission was well executed A at last B at least C at once 49 How has Joseph _ her for so long? A put off B put up with C put away 50 I will not put up _ your bad behavior any longer! A on B away C with THE END _ 20 D in general D put out D out ... (lời đề nghị )đánh hỏng (một thí sinh) * to turn in gấp vào (mép bìa ); gập lại, thu lại, xoay vào * to turn into = to change into something different, to transform trở thành, đổi thành. .. end hoá ra, thành it turned out to be true câu chuyện mà hoá thật - He turned out to be a liar hoá thằng nói dối * to turn over lật, giở giao, chuyển giao, xem xem lại vấn đề - He has turned... how she was doing - 'to ask around' means to ask several people for help or information.( Hỏi quanh, hỏi số nơi)) Ex: I asked around to see if anyone knew someone who could rent me a room When