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C1 & C2 Note 12.8 Dream Dream of/dream about/dream that something good that you hope you will have or achieve in the future dream of: She watched her dreams of success fade away before her eyes Have a dream A dream to Beyond your wildest dreams I had a strange dream last night It was his dream to be a dancer much better than you imagined or hoped The amount of money we raised was beyond our wildest dreams A dream come true something that happens that you have always hoped for Meeting you is a dream come true for me In your dreams used for saying that something is unlikely to happen ‘I think she likes me’ ‘In your dreams!’ Like a dream Focus Focus on the main or central point of something, especially of attention or interest The media focus on politicians' privat The focus of/for e lives inevitably switches the attentio n away from the real issues The main focus of interest at the fashion show was Christian Lacroix's outrage ous evening wear I think Dave likes to be the focus of attention Outrageous: used to describe something or someone that is shocking because they are unusual or strange: outrageous clothes/behaviour an outrageous character In focus The media focus on politicians' private lives inevitably switches the attention away from the real issues • Inevitably: in a way that cannot be avoided be in/out of focus Out of focus used to say that a photograph is clear/not clear be in/out of focus Focus group used to say that a photograph is clear/not clear a small group of people who are interviewed together and give their opinions about particular sub jects, usually to help a company o r political party to make decisions Main/primary/major focus Impression Have/give (false) impression that Do an impression (of) When I first met him I got/had the impression that he was a shy sort of person an attempt at copying another person's manner and speech, etc., especially in order to Create/make an impression (on sb) Under the impression that First impressions make people laugh: She does a really good impression of the president the way that something seems, looks, or feels to a particular person: It makes/gives/creates a very bad impression if you're late for an interview [ + (that) ] He likes to give the impression (that) he's terribly popular and has lots of friends to think that something is true, especially when it is not: I was under the impression (that) you didn't get on too well He was under the mistaken (= false) impression (tha t) you were married an idea or opinion of what something or someone is like I don't tend to trust first impressions (= the opinion you form when you meet someone or see something for the first time) Mental Make a mental not (of/about) Mental arithmetic Mental illness Mental age I made a mental note of her address (= I will try to remember it) calculations you in your mind, without writing down any numbers Many people suffer from some form of mental illness during their lives A person's mental age is a measurement of their ability to t hink when compared to the average person's ability at that age: Although Andrew is 25, he has a mental age of six of or about the mind, or involving the process of thinkin g: Stress can affect both your physical and mental health Mental health Mind be in two minds (about something) state of mind on your mind to not be certain about something, or to have difficulty in making a decisio n I’m in two minds about accepting the job the way that you are thinking and feeling at the present time She shouldn’t drive in her present state of mind in your thoughts, or making you worry Work is very much on her mind at the moment C1 & C2 Exercises F1 He despised himself for being so cowardly F2 They detested each other on sight F3 Our correspondent has been assessing the impact of the sanctions F4 An apple tree producing square fruit is baffling experts Police are baffled by the murder F5 It also makes me more cynical about relationships F6 Alison had cleverly deduced that I was the author of the letter F7 She deliberated over the decision for a long time before she made up her mind Close-up Unit Review - Unbeknown to Neuroscience Miraculous Textbook Unbeknown to some people, neuroscience nowadays has developed so fast that many textbook cases, which shouldn’t have been recovered, made a miraculous recovery Homework: idioms (1) Điền idioms phù hợp vào chỗ trống Chia chỗ cần thiết Sales pitch A sacred cow salt it away the salt of the earth Don’t suggest that the boss should get rid of one of his secretaries so that we might hire another clerk The subject of his secretaries is _ I hate door-to-door salespeople They interrupt whatever you are doing and keep you standing at the door with their about how good their product is Greg may not be a very exciting person, but he’ll never let you down or disappoint you He’s I don’t know what Ann does with all the money she earns, but I know she doesn’t spend it on herself She must be for her retirement IELTS Speaking: Những cụm từ hay môn kinh tế học An esoteric subject: môn học dành cho dân kinh tế, dân kinh tế hiểu e.g Few people would claim to know very much about economics, perhaps seeing it as a complex and esoteric subject with little relevance to their everyday lives (Rất người khẳng định họ am hiểu môn kinh tế học, có lẽ mắt họ, kinh tế môn học phức tạp người học chuyên sâu hiểu chẳng liên quan nhiều đến sống ngày họ) to be the preserve of (someone): hoạt động dành riêng cho đối tượng Owning racehorses is the preserve of the rich Sport used to be a male preserve e.g It has been generally felt to be the preserve of professionals in business, finance, and government Take an interest in sth: quan tâm đến e.g To some extent, we all take an interest in economics Be at play in sth: đóng vai trị quan trọng gì, có ảnh hưởng đến e.g A better knowledge of their theories can give us a better understanding of the economic principles that are at play in our lives in apparent economic turmoil: hỗn loạn dễ dàng nhìn thấy mặt kinh tế e.g Today, with the world in apparent economic turmoil, it seems more important than ever to learn something about economics So sánh: turmoil vs volatility + turmoil: hỗn loạn: economic turmoil + volatility: biến động (thường có xu hướng xấu đi): heightened volatility Speaking Homework Hamilton Part • How much time you spend with your family? Well, I spend time with my family pretty much every day But I think my mother is the one who I’m closest with in my family She’s my confidant I share with her everything on my mind whether it be relationship problems, conflicts at school, so on and so forth She’s a really good listener My dad, on the other hand, is not very open, so I never connect with him the same way I with my mom • How important you think it is to keep fit? Absolutely You know if you want to keep fit, you need to exercise or play sports regularly And they wonders for children’s development For one, being physically active helps them to be stronger and healthier, and lowers the risk of diseases later on Also, playing team sports instills in children the value of teamwork, which I think is crucial given the fact that they will need to work and get along well with others in the future Speaking (Homework Lesson 18) HOMEWORK – SPEAKING Soạn nói phút với chủ đề sau Describe an indoor or outdoor place where it was easy for you to study You should say: Where it is When you go there What you study there Who you go with Why you would study in this place (Where it is) I used to think that studying at home is the best option -> can whatever I want -> home, not work -> refuge from a hard day of classes and studying -> should be a place to relax, rest, and enjoy -> Books closed, done for the day So I once decided to try studying at the library instead Have to say that: Libraries are absolutely the best places to study (When you go there) Don’t have much chance to go there (What you study there) Went to the library with my friend named Hien -> Study English for the Exam for the excellent students in English -> hard days -> up to my ears in studying -> had to go to the school library to concentrate 100% (Why you would study in this place) After the first time studying there, I found it brought focus to my study time Cold, efficient, get it done, sink it in deep—uninterrupted and highly effective Everyone in the library had a big bubble around them that protects them from annoying outside influences “Shut up and don’t bother me” was thick in the air The silence was deafening It was just perfect I think Studying in the library is the pinnacle of good study habits Nothing is better Speaking (Script) (1) - Are you working or studying at the moment? Attend Van Noi High school (1) (2) Not-so-famous state school in Hanoi Wonderful -> several things that leave a little to be desired like with most schools Facilities are not quite up to par The capacity of the learning facilities is not enough to accommodate the whole student population - Do you enjoy travelling? Definitely Nowadays life is very hectic Always up to my ears in schoolwork Take a break Get away from it all every once in a while Would you like to live abroad? - Fed up with living in Vietnam -> US regarded as the land of dreams -> lots of people from other countries aspire to a life in the US ➔ I'm not an exception -> fulfil the American dream -> live my life to the fullest – Teething problems My mom said you can never get it through ordinarily, it’s not for you people said don’t think you’re some kind of hidden gem not even a haunt of anyone “wow all yours are veritable day dreams” But I am attracted to the intoxicating smell Of teething problems But I am attracted to the intoxicating smell Of teething problems Of teething problems Of teething problems Of teething problems Oh baby I’m gonna make it an unqualified success to show you teething problems don’t even matter to me Oh baby I’m gonna play with my life gleefully Be a ruler of my own tepee Don’t even need to reach the ducking womanhood This is gonna be my rite of passage baby Just need little endurance This is gonna be my rite of passage baby The Vocab File - Abound: exist in large numbers: đầy rẫy, có nhiều e.g - synergy (n): the combined power of a group of things when they are working together: sức mạnh tổng hợp, sức mạnh hợp nhất, đoàn kết - facilitate: to make something possible or easier: The new ramp will facilitate the entry of wheelchairs The current structure does not facilitate efficient work flow - Tạo điều kiện cho phát triển Hostile takeover bid: đấu thầu để tiếp quản đối tượng (công ty) nhắm làm mục tiêu A hostile takeover bid occurs when an entity attempts to take control of a publicly traded company without the consent or cooperation of the target company's board of directors Since the board won't give its approval, the would-be acquirer has three methods at its disposal to gain control - Recapitalize: tái cấp vốn Two of the country's biggest banks are being recapitalized by foreign investors, who are taking ownership shares for debt It needs a cash injection of several billion guilders to recapitalize and stay in business - Set your sight on sth: to decide to achieve something: Jenny has set her sights on winning the competition - Embark on/upon sth: to start sth new or important ... spend it on herself She must be for her retirement IELTS Speaking: Những cụm từ hay môn kinh tế học An esoteric subject: môn học dành cho dân kinh tế, dân kinh tế hiểu e.g Few people would... relevance to their everyday lives (Rất người khẳng định họ am hiểu mơn kinh tế học, có lẽ mắt họ, kinh tế môn học phức tạp người học chuyên sâu hiểu chẳng liên quan nhiều đến sống ngày họ) to be the preserve... (n): the combined power of a group of things when they are working together: sức mạnh tổng hợp, sức mạnh hợp nhất, đoàn kết - facilitate: to make something possible or easier: The new ramp will