NOTES TUYỂN TẬP 20 NĂM OLYMPIC 30 THÁNG 4 LỚP 10

ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC TỪ NĂM 1998 – 2013

No. English Notes
1 Uncertainty about the company’s future meant that few
people wanted to invest money on it.
2 This cloth feels very thin.
3 After accident the injured cyclist was in great pain.
4 He said “Strike while the iron is hot.” Strike while the iron is hot: không để lỡ cơ
hội
5 Put out the cigarette put out: dập lửa
6 It’s time you looked ahead and made plan for the future.
7 desired to V-ing
8 The expiry date of sth is on
9 I think you should make allowances for other people’s make allowances for: chiếu cố, xem xét
weaknesses.
10 To watch statesmen try to talk about peace on television
11 Television brings its viewers a steady stream of
programmes that are made to entertain.
12 uneconomical
13 Do your shoes up before leaving the house
14 The factory smoke looked white in the grey winter skies.
15 Every since Phillip had the accident, he has been unable
to make decisions.
16 Because in a situation like that can children learn a lot
how to behave.
17 Only after a twelve-hour delay did their flight leave.
18 I will certainly be there.
 I won’t fail to be there.
19 We would get the job finished much quicker if everyone
worked as hard as everyone.
 We would get the job finished much quicker if
everyone pulled their weight.
20 be diagnosed with
21 Her reaction when she had finally found her brother was
one of disbeliefs.
22 You are out of question to V
23 Scientists are currently caught in a race against time to
find forest treatments for cancer, AIDS and heart disease.
24 Every one will have part of the rainforests in their home.
25 The old man collapsed after doing some strenuous strenuous: căng thẳng, hang say
exercises.
26 the purification of water

27 Many beliefs of a culture are symbolically represented in

rituals.
28 Thank you for your generosity; we shall always be
indebted to you.
29 Professor Smith has joined the company in an advisory
 capacity.
30 It was not until he received the prize that he celebrated.
31 All being well, I’ll see you next week.
32 The government’s education policies have been under
review recently.
33 Image my surprise when a policeman appeared at the
door.
34 My protests were ignored.
 Nobody took any notice of my protests.
35 What gives people’s social background is what they
eat, not their table manners.
36 The chances are a hundred to one against you.
 It’s most difficult for you to get the chances.
37 have a long discussion about sth
= discuss sth at length
38 put words into sb’s mouth: bịa đặt
39 exploit the freedom
= make the more of freedom
40 be cured of
41 For people with hearing difficulties, telephones with
volume controls provide the best solution.
42 There was a great scandal when it turned out that the celibate: độc thân
Bishop, who was meant to be celibate, had a son.
42 unsatisfactory
42 The singer had little money when he died, which
surprised everybody.
43 Ann was afraid the neighbours would despise her for not look down on = despise: khinh thường
having a washing machine.
 Ann were afraid the neighbours look down on her for
not having a washing machine.
44 The world is yearning for peace, but does not looks to
know how to win it.
45 I could hear the director rebuking Jim for being late for rebuke sb for: khiển trách ai về cái gì
work again.
46 She lost the case because of her inadmissible evidence.
47 He completely went to pieces after the breakup of his
marriage.
48 Everybody is very anxious about the outcome of the
negotiations.

49 Some people enjoy training, for others it is only a means

to an end.
50 If you want a good flat in London, you have to pay
though the nose for it.
51 The unpleasant smell in the restaurant put me off my
dinner.
52 Don’t let a good chance go by!
53 Many factories break the anti-pollution law and get away
with it.
54 take action against
55 be charged with
56 I watched a film on TV last night, but I can’t remember drop off:
how it ended, I must have dropped off before the end.
57 take over: giao lại trách nhiệm cho
58 Jim’s very tall. He’s really out stands from the rest of his
class.
59 A big fish in a small pond một trong những người quan trọng của một
nhóm, tổ chức, …
60 The success of our local theatre has put our city on the
map.
61 She is not upset; she is only putting on an act. put on an act: giả vờ, diễn trò
62 The effects of technology are being felt even in grade
schools.
63 change the way sb V
64 a good example of sth is
65 Samples will be provided on request.
66 This pullover is a bargain at $20.50
67 cure sb of illness
68 call sb for short
69 If you have an old blanket, it’s advisable that it be bring along: dẫn, mang cái gì/ai đi cùng
brought along so that we have something to sit on at the
beach.
70 He pretended to be an Englishman, but his foreign give away: phản bội, gây bất lợi
language gave him away.
71 We called in a specialist when he grew worse. call in: mời ai đến làm gì
72 The school for broke up the holiday at the end of May.
73 be not in the mood for
74 William tried to remain impartial in the quarrel between
his two cousins.
 William tried not to take sides in the quarrel between
his two cousins.
75 The student’s hard work was rewarded with success in
his degree examination.
76 These oranges are sold by the dozen.

77 Police have asked witness of the accident to come come forwar: đứng ra, trình diện
forward
78 Computer technology will bring about a revolution in
business administration.
79 The Vietnamese people successfully carried out the
August Revolution in 1945.
80 Fish for breakfast is not to everyone’s taste.
81 We agreed to take turns to do the washing up on take turns to V: thay phiên nhau làm gì
alternative days.
82 The supply of manual jobs to be dried up.
83 When Tim was eating a cherry, he accidentally swallow the stone: nuốt phải hột
swallowed the stone.
84 I don’t care if you had had too much to drink .Your indefensible = unforgivable
behavior last night was indefensible.
85 I’ve never thought that I would win a prize.
 It never crossed my mind that I would win a prize.
86 a prime example of
87 The little boy was left in charge of his grandmother
during his parents’ absence.
88 Those campers are really green. They have no idea how green: xanh và non
to set up a tent.
89 How could you just abandon me in the middle of London leave sb high and dry: bỏ mặc ai trong tình
with no money and leave me high and dry. huống khó khăn
90 How exactly did you set about training the dogs to work set about: bắt đầu làm gì
well together?
91 It seems to be your boss who is with fault in this case.
92 Such relaxed days were few and far between in her hectic few and far between: hiếm khi
life.
93 hold sb’s attention
94 It’s infuriating when people won’t believe things that are infuriating: chọc điên tiết
obviously true.
95 This statue commemorate the soldiers who died in the
war.
96 laundry (n) – laundromat (n): dịch vụ tự giặt ủi
97 He was taken to court for non-payment.
98 I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you on the day of your keep sb’s fingers crossed for sb: chúc ai may
interview. mắn
99 He stood his ground against his adversary. stand sb’s ground: giữ vững lập trường
10 lest vì sợ rằng
0
10 Such was the strength of public opinion that the PM
1 had to resign.
10 The mistake in the accounts only came to light when the
2 figures were re-checked.
10 Andrew makes no pretence of having a lot of musical make no pretence of: không đòi hỏi, không kì
3 talent. vọng vào cái gì
10 The book gives an interesting account of the life of Marx give an account of sth: đưa lời giải thích về
4 as a young man. cái gì
10 The local council put the blame on mass tourism for the
5 environmental problems.
10 Don’t come to the conclusion that learning English is
6 easy.
10 theatre (n) – theatregoer (n)
7
10 As infants we cry to express our hunger
8
10 each and every time
9
11 Each and every time we encounter fellow human beings fellow human beings: người đồng loại
0
11 Our highly developed languages set us apart from
1 animals.
11 Two months ago, I put in for a job as a dental put in for: đề nghị
2 receptionist.
11 Mr. Brown tried out several cell phones before finding
3 one entirely to his taste.
11 Look! I’m sorry to butt in but I think I can help. butt in: xen vào câu chuyện
 4
11 It’s not my fault. Don’t take it out on me. take sth out on sb: giận cá chém thớt
5
11 The brochures displayed very tempting photographs of mouth-watering: bắt mắt
6 the tourist attractions in Sweden. They were so mouth-
watering that it was hard for viewers to resist booking
that tour immediately.
11 What must be avoided at all costs is the suppression of suppression: sự đàn áp
7 anger, as feelings of resentment can lead a relationship to retrieve (v) – irretrievable (adj): không thể
break down irretrievably. cứu vãn được
11 Tourists can see many panoramic views of the ocean and panorama (n) – panoramic (adj): có tính bao
8 mountain. quát
panoramic view of sth: toàn cảnh của cái gì
11 Dolphins, mammalian species, sometimes jump above mammal (n) – mammalian (adj): thuộc động
9 the surface of the water. vật có vú
12 We like Mary. She’s very nice and ladylike. lady (n) – ladylike (adj): uỷ mị
0
12 Weekly general music classes or private instrumental or
1 vocal lessons will find an outlet for their creativity and
self-expression.
12 The serious music student who sets aside time to practice set aside time to V: để dành thời gian làm gì
2 each day will develop similar positive habits in other
subjects.
12 Organizational skills are better, grades are higher, and hurt in/at: trội hơn về mặt gì
3 children learn what it takes to hurt at something.
12 Most of the students ignored what the teacher was saying.
4  Few students kill notices of what the teacher was
saying.
12 We shall not announce the decision formally.
5  No formal announcement of the decision will be
made.
12 cast an eye over
6
12 You have said exactly the right thing.
7  You have kill the head or nail.
12 It is not certain that Jones will get the job. be open to question/doubt: vẫn còn chưa chắc
8  It is open to doubt that Jones will get the job. chắn được rằng
12 She furiously threw the book across the room.
9  Such was her fury that she threw the book across the
room.
13 A relaxing break will do you good.
0
13 I didn’t realize how much she was influenced by her
1 mother.
 I didn’t realize the extent to how much she was
influenced by her mothers.
13 He owed his rescue to a passer-by. be indeed sb for sth
2  He was indeed to a passer-by for his rescue.
13 I wish you wouldn’t fly at me like that every time I make fly at: hét lên giận dữ
3 a mistake.
13 The new office staff are shaking down well. shake down: trở nên có tổ chức sau một thời
4 gian
13 I have gone off computer games. They are not as go off: bắt đầu không thích
5 interesting as before.
13 Most people at some stage in their lives feel afraid of
6 something.
13 Fears are normal and do not interfere with out ability to
7 get on with our lives.
13 Some people are afraid of something to such an extent to (such) an extent: đến mức độ mà
8 that it prevents them from leading a normal life.
13 That is not the same as “mechanophobic”, suffering from mechanophobia: hội chứng sợ công nghệ hiện
9 a racing heart and being short of breath at the mere sight đại
of a computer.
14 You cannot take a true phobia for anything else as it
0 affects the whole of your nervous system.
14 Noise is commonly defined as unwanted sound, is a
1 widely recognized form of pollution, it is very difficult to
measure because the discomfort experienced by
individuals is highly subjective.
14 The noise produced as a by-product of our advancing
2 technology
14 unlikely as it may seem
3
14 without doubt
4
14 George is very disorganized and not very businesslike. businesslike: tháo vát, thạo việc
5
14 A film about the reptilian ancestors is available in the reptilian: bò sát giống người
6 library.
14 There are people whose immortality begins from the
7 moment of the death.
14 This irreparably faulty washing machine should be
8 returned to the manufacturer.
14 The first time I tried out my new bike I overbalanced
9 and fell off.
15 The trip was so amazing that we will never forget it.
0  It’s too amazing a trip for us to forget.
15 She was so disgusted at the way her friend behaved that
1 she refused to speak to him.
 Such was her disgust at the way her friend behaved
that she refused to speak to him.

15 The film is similar to Shakespeare’s Hamlet in a number

2 of ways.
 The film bears some resemblance to Shakespeare’s
Hamlet.
15 Mike is never reluctant to make tough decisions as a shrink from: lùi bước, chùn bước
3 manager. shrink from difficulties: lùi bước trước khó
 Mike never shrinks from making tough decisions as khăn
a manager.
15 set sb’s heart on
4
15 We feel like a fish out of water in the house.
5
15 She craved affection from her children but they crave: khao khát, thèm muốn
6 neglected her shamefully.
15 Race relations in this country are unlike to improve until innate: bẩm sinh
7 people overcame their innate feelings of hostility towards
foreigners.
15 I utterly refute your argument. In my opinion, you have refute sb’s argument: bác bỏ lý lẽ của ai
8 distorted the facts.
15 We put aside a sum of money each month for our put aside: để dành
9 summer holidays.
16 He looks up to his older brother and follows his example
0 in everything.
16 I don’t know if she’ll get over her husband’s death.
1
16 Most people who work feel that they are underpaid.
2
16 be in great demand for
3
16 I felt at the back of my mind that something was wrong, in/at the back of my mind: trong thâm tâm,
4 but what was it? đáy long
16 He tries to ingratiate himself with everyone by paying ingratiate oneself with sb: làm cho ai yêu mến
5 them compliments. mình
16 No matter how angry he was, he would never exert to exert: hành xử, gây ra
6 violence.
16 The couple broke up their engagement after they had a
7 huge argument.
16 At school, Luis got into a lot of trouble for something I hold it against sb: có ác cảm với ai
8 did, and now he holds it against me.
16 My plans for starting a restaurant fell through.
9
17 Do you have to go already? Can’t you stick around for a stick around: ở yên một chỗ
0 few minutes?
17 The students were slow to catch on, but gradually they
1 began to understand.
17 Bruce said that the situation at work was like a family sth to be likened to sth: cái gì được so sánh, ví
2 argument. như cái gì
 Bruce likened the situation at work to a family
argument
17 be preoccupied with
3
17 cast light on
4
17 It was very strange but I had a premonition that the plane
5 would crash.
17 Although he spoke slowly, I found it difficult at times to lose the thread of sb’s argument: mất mạch
6 follow the thread of his argument. lạc trong lập luận của ai
17 I intend to lodge an official complaint to the Director. lodge: trình, đề nghị, đệ đơn
 7
17 The transport strikes a real nuisance, which will make it
8 very difficult for me to get to work.
17 If you pay the restaurant bill with your credit card, I’ll
9 settle up with you later.
18 Demands for the products is expected to peak 5 years taper off: yếu dần, nhỏ dần
0 from now and then to taper off.
18 The rain was simply pelting down on the deserted street. pelt down: mưa rất to, nặng hạt
1
18 As we were waiting on the pavement, a black Mercedes pull up: đỗ xe, tấp vào
2 pulled up beside us.
18 She brought off the deal even though nobody though she bring off: thu xếp để làm việc gì thành công
3 was capable of doing it. (việc khó khăn)
18 soil does not contain enough vital nutrients
4
18 Quite different from storm surges are the giant sea waves
5 called tsunamis, which derive their name from the
Japanese expression for “high water in a harbor”.
18 This involved some underhand dealings with chief of the hand (n) – underhand (adj): giấu diếm, lén lút
6 police.
18 You can travel from one end of the park to the other on a minimize (v) – miniature (adjn): thu nhỏ
7 miniature railway.
18 The lingering war in the country has brought about human (n) – dehumanizing (adj): vô nhân đạo
8 nothing but the dehumanizing effects of poverty and
squalor.
18 The intermarriage between blacks and whites are more intermarriage: hôn nhân giữa các chủng tộc
9 and more common.
19 I don’t think Tom’s getting too much sleep lately. His bleed (v) – bloodshot (adj) (mắt) đỏ ngầu
0 eyes are terribly bloodshot.
19 He was unwavering belief in something unreal such as normality (n) – paranormal (adj): huyền bí,
1 paranormal forces. siêu linh

19 This liver condition is common among those who drink a

2 lot.
 This liver is common among heavy drinkers.
19 “I think the whole idea is ridiculous.” he said
3  He dismissed the whole idea as being ridiculous.
19 Her lateness made the boss angry. go bananas: tức giận
4  It was because she was late that the boss went
bananas.
19 She is not very good at arranging flowers. have a flair for: có năng khiếu làm gì
5  She doesn’t have much flair for arranging flowers.
19 Her early success has made her very conceited. go to sb’s head = conceited: khiến ai kiêu
6  Her early success has made her gone to her head. ngạo, tự cao tự đại

NOTES TUYỂN TẬP 20 NĂM OLYMPIC 30 THÁNG 4 LỚP 10

 ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ

No. English Notes

1 It was a typical day in July, hot and sticky.
2 I could tell that Matt was coming because I knew his blend (n): hỗn hợp pha trộn (thuốc lá, chè, …)
blend of tobacco.
3 The evidence that carbon dioxide levels are rising is an undeniable evidence
undeniable.
4 I’ve given up trying to make my sister see sense, and now resign: từ bỏ
I’m resigned to the fact that she is going to marry Jason. resign the hope/fate/…
5 Unfortunately, the clerk omitted to tell me that the ticket omit: bỏ lỡ, bỏ quên, không làm tròn trách
I bought was valid before 9 am. nhiệm
6 This is one of the collections of clothes that typifies the type (v) – typify (v)
1930s.
7 She won the first prize in the contest due to his
persuasiveness.
8 The contra-indication for the pills meant that she could indicate (v) – contra-indication (n): chống chỉ
not take them. định, cấm dùng thuốc
9 Nobody wants to make friends with a hard-hearted heart (n) – hard-hearted (adj): nhẫn tâm,
person. không biết thương xót
10 He is too self-reliant to want to borrow from anyone. self-reliant: tự lực, độc lập
11 The manager was sacked after he tried to falsify his false (adj) – falsify (v): làm giả, giả mạo
accounts.
12 Somebody from the audience shouted out, and the
speaker was forced to stop in mid-sentence.
13 The bride was stylishly dressed in white.
14 The firm has an annual turnover of $10,000 turn (v) – turnover (n): doanh thu
15 Let’s go over the grammar one more time before the go over: ôn lại, đọc lướt qua một lượt
test.
16 When the father saw what had happened he blew up and blow up: tức giận
shouted at his son.
17 We set off at six in the morning on our drive to the Grand set off: khởi hành chuyến hành trình
Canyon.
18 You should break through your shyness if you want to break through: vượt qua rào cản
improve your speaking skill.
19 Unfortunately, I had to tell off Bod because of his poor
performance recently.
20 They think a lot about their future job.
 They give a great deal of thought to their future job.
21 I am not willing to discuss this matter at the moment.
 This matter is not something that I am willing to
discuss at the moment.

22 He didn’t try to conceal his dislike for me. conceal: giấu diếm. che đậy
 He made no effort to conceal his dislike for me.
23 Jack loses his temper easily.
 It doesn’t take much time for Jack to lose his temper.
24 I really enjoy getting thoroughly absorbed in this good lose oneself in: đắm chìm vào cái gì
book.
  I am losing myself in this good book.
25 According to the headmaster, only two hundred pupils
will be admitted.
 On the authority of the headmaster, only two
hundred pupils will be admitted.
26 Similar interests brought Mary and Bob together initially.
 Having interests in common brought Marry and Bob
together.
27 CG was killed just before the armistice. on the eve of = before
 CG was killed on the eve of the armistice.
28 You should not make fun of him. He seems not to like prim and proper:
improper behavior.
 You should not make fun of him. He seems to be
prim and proper.
29 Crocodiles see well, their eyes are fitted with three
eyelids, each having a different function.
30 during a lifetime
31 These animals can attack at any time of the year, but
they are more active in the warmer months and when in
search of mates.
32 seal the nest for protection
33 They keep the dog chained up so that it will not bite any to be chained up: bị còng, bị nhốt, bị giam giữ
body.
34 We cannot judge by looks alone because beauty is but
skin deep.
35 He was punctual to the minute.
36 He was able to rise above his fears and enter the rise above: không bị ảnh hưởng, tiêu cực bởi
competition. cái gì
37 for fear of
38 take offence at
39 by word of mouth
40 We are determined to stand by you though you may be in
disgrace now.
41 At the moment, people are buying up stocks of food in
case storms hit the area.
42 Are you in trouble with the police again? What have you get up to: làm gì đó sai, quậy lên
been getting up to this time?
43 I’m not sure if this is a suitable topic for research paper. I talk over: thảo luận
need to talk it over with my teacher before I start writing.

44 The letter reach me even though it was wrongly

addressed.
 The letter found ways to me even though it was
wrongly addressed.
45 I got bored with the match halfway though.
 I lost my interest in the match halfway though.
46 show an improvement in
47 Don’t run away with the idea that you have discovered a
new chemical.
  Don’t come to the conclusion that you have
discovered a new chemical.
48 There is a very little chance of them winning the game.
 They are highly unlikely to win the game.
49 Because I believed his lies, I gave him $1000.
 He tricked me into giving him $1000.
50 His arrogance irritates me. get up sb’s nose: làm ai tức giận
 His arrogance gets up my nose.
51 Peter was in trouble with his boss because he didn’t finish in hot water: gặp trục trặc, có vấn đề với ai
an important project by the deadline.
 Peter was in hot water with his boss because he
didn’t finish an important project by the deadline
52 His wife keeps telling him that he should give up push (v): thúc ép, thúc giục
smoking.
 His wife is pushing him to give up smoking.
53 He offered them money to encourage them to do the job
more effectively.
 He offered them money as an incentive to do the job
more effectively
54 remind sb of
55 Every Christmas, they donate some food and clothes to need (v) – the needy (n): người nghèo túng,
the needy. thiếu thốn
56 He lost his temper and used disgusting unrepeatable
language.
57 This machinery has been coated with a certain chemical rust (n) – rustproof (v): chống gỉ
to make it rustproof.
58 To his great loss his wife died in childbirth when he was
only 25 years old.
59 It’s very considerate of you to offer me your seat, but considerate:
really I’m quite happy to stand.
60 The mere thought of exams makes her feel ill. at the mere thought of sth: chỉ mới nghĩ đến
điều đó
61 be rewarded with success
62 This emerald bracelet is peerless; it is the only one of its peerless: không gì sánh bằng
kind in the world.
63