FLASH CARD 31

Question 1

Stay + adj / Feel + adj (phrases)
/steɪ + ˈæʤɪktɪv/ /fiːl + ˈæʤɪktɪv/

1. I stay calm during stressful situations, and I feel proud when I handle them well.
2. We stay focused while working on our goals, and we feel happy when we see progress.
3. I stay healthy by eating well and exercising, and I feel energetic throughout the day.
   (giữ sk, giữ bình tỉnh)

Answer 1

Meaning: Stay + adj = remain in a state; Feel + adj = experience a state emotionally or physically.

Synonym: remain / sense
Antonym: change / ignore

1. Stay positive even in hard times.
2. Feel confident before an interview.
3. Stay strong and feel brave.

Question 2

reliable / reliably (adjective / adverb)
/ɹɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/ — /ɹɪˈlaɪ.əb.li/

1. A reliable person always does what they promise and performs tasks reliably without excuses.
2. This car is reliable for long trips because it runs reliably even in bad weather.
3. She is a reliable employee who reliably supports the team and never misses deadlines.
   (Một người đáng tin cậy luôn làm những gì họ hứa và thực hiện nhiệm vụ một cách đáng tin cậy mà không có lý do gì.)

Answer 2

Meaning: Trustworthy, dependable; in a trustworthy and consistent way.

Synonym: dependable / dependably
Antonym: untrustworthy / unreliably

1. I need a reliable worker who can reliably finish tasks.
2. This phone works reliably and is very reliable for daily use.
3. He is reliable in emergencies and acts reliably under pressure.

Question 3

Goodwill gesture (noun phrase)
/ˌɡʊdˈwɪl ˈʤɛstʃər/

1. I offered a small gift as a goodwill gesture, and it made my friend smile.
2. We gave a discount to the customer as a goodwill gesture, and it helped maintain the relationship.
3. I wrote a thank-you note as a goodwill gesture, and it strengthened our friendship.

Answer 3

Meaning: A kind action intended to show friendliness, respect, or maintain good relations.

Synonym: courtesy
Antonym: offense

1. The company apologized with a goodwill gesture.
2. A free service was offered as a goodwill gesture.
3. Sending flowers can be a goodwill gesture.

(cử chỉ thiện chí)

Question 4

is/are + V-ing little by little (phrase)
/ɪz, ɑr + ˈviːɪŋ ˈlɪt̬əl baɪ ˈlɪt̬əl/

1. I am learning English little by little, and I am improving my pronunciation step by step.
2. I am building my confidence little by little, and I am practicing with new people every week.
3. I am saving money little by little, and I am planning for my future carefully.

Answer 4

Meaning: doing something gradually, step by step, not all at once.

Synonym: gradually
Antonym: suddenly

1. I am getting better little by little.
2. She is recovering little by little after her illness.
3. They are improving little by little in their teamwork.

Question 5

what you mean now (phrase, informal)
/wʌt ju min naʊ/

1. I asked you a question, and now I am wondering what you mean now.
2. I sometimes get confused in conversations, and I ask people what you mean now to clarify.
3. I am learning new phrases every day, and I try to use what you mean now when I don’t understand.

Answer 5

Meaning: asking for clarification about what someone just said at this moment.

Synonym: what are you saying now
Antonym: I understand clearly

1. Sorry, what you mean now?
2. Can you explain what you mean now?
3. Wait, what you mean now exactly?

(ý của bạn là gì)

Question 6

ruin (verb)
/ˈruː.ɪn/

ruined (verb, past tense / adjective)
/ˈruː.ɪnd/

1. I sometimes ruin my own plans if I don’t stay organized, and I feel stressed when that happens.
2. I ruined it once when I forgot an important meeting, and I learned a big lesson from that mistake.
3. I know I can ruin my progress if I stop practicing, and I remind myself to keep going every day.

Answer 6

Meaning: to damage, destroy, or spoil something badly.

Synonym: spoil
Antonym: fix

1. Don’t ruin it for everyone.
2. The rain ruined our picnic.
3. He ruined it by saying the wrong thing.

Question 7

It is wise to (phrase)
/ɪt ɪz waɪz tu/

1. It is wise to save money for emergencies, and it is wise to control daily expenses.
2. It is wise to practice English every day, and it is wise to speak with confidence even if I make mistakes.
3. It is wise to eat healthy food, and it is wise to avoid too much sugar.

Answer 7

Meaning: a good idea, smart, or sensible thing to do.

Synonym: it is smart to
Antonym: it is foolish to

Daily useful phrases/contexts:

1. It is wise to double-check your work.
2. It is wise to listen before speaking.
3. It is wise to plan ahead.

Question 8

I totally see (phrase)
/aɪ ˈtoʊt̬əli si/

1. I totally see your point, and I totally see why you made that choice.
2. I totally see how practice helps, and I totally see that my skills are improving.
3. I totally see the importance of health, and I totally see why I should exercise daily.

Answer 8

Meaning: I completely understand or agree.

Synonym: I completely understand
Antonym: I don’t get it

Daily useful phrases/contexts:

1. I totally see what you mean.
2. I totally see the difference now.
3. I totally see why it matters.

Question 9

some useful tips to help (phrase)
/sʌm ˈjuːsfəl tɪps tu hɛlp/

1. I always look for some useful tips to help me study better, and I apply them step by step.
2. I found some useful tips to help me improve my English, and I practice them every day.
3. I need some useful tips to help me stay healthy, and I try to follow them consistently.

Answer 9

Meaning: practical advice or suggestions that make things easier or better.

Synonym: helpful advice
Antonym: bad advice

Daily useful phrases/contexts:

1. Can you share some useful tips to help me focus?
2. I read some useful tips to help save money.
3. Here are some useful tips to help with stress.

Question 10

be very careful around (phrase)
/bi ˈvɛri ˈkɛr.fəl əˈraʊnd/

1. I must be very careful around electrical tools, and I must be very careful around sharp objects at work.
2. I try to be very careful around strangers, and I try to be very careful around risky situations.
3. I always be very careful around my finances, and I be very careful around important documents.

Answer 10

Meaning: to stay cautious and alert when near someone or something.

Synonym: be cautious around
Antonym: be careless around

1. Be very careful around hot surfaces.
2. You should be very careful around traffic.
3. Always be very careful around chemicals.
   (Luôn phải hết sức cẩn thận khi ở gần hóa chất.)

Question 11

use a mosquito net and insect repellent (phrase)
/juːz ə məˈskiːtoʊ nɛt ænd ˈɪn.sɛkt rɪˈpɛl.ənt/

1. I always use a mosquito net and insect repellent when I travel to rural areas, and I feel safer at night.
2. I sometimes forget to use a mosquito net and insect repellent, and I end up with many mosquito bites.
3. I plan to use a mosquito net and insect repellent on my next camping trip, and I will also wear long sleeves.

Answer 11

Meaning: to protect yourself from mosquito and insect bites by covering with a net and applying a protective spray or lotion.

Synonym: apply protection against insects
Antonym: leave yourself unprotected

Daily useful phrases/contexts:

1. Remember to use a mosquito net and insect repellent when camping.
2. You should use a mosquito net and insect repellent in tropical areas.
3. We always use a mosquito net and insect repellent to prevent bites.
   (Chúng tôi luôn sử dụng màn chống muỗi và thuốc chống côn trùng để phòng tránh bị muỗi đốt.)

Question 12

Have you ever gotten sick while (phrase / question starter)
/hæv ju ˈɛvɚ ˈɡɑːt̬ən sɪk waɪl/

1. Have you ever gotten sick while traveling, and have you ever gotten sick while eating street food?
2. Have you ever gotten sick while working long hours, and have you ever gotten sick while under stress?
3. Have you ever gotten sick while camping, and have you ever gotten sick while swimming in cold water?

Answer 12

Meaning: asking if someone has been ill during another activity or situation.

Synonym: Have you ever been ill while
Antonym: Have you always stayed healthy while

Daily useful phrases/contexts:

1. Have you ever gotten sick while on vacation?
2. Have you ever gotten sick while studying abroad?
3. Have you ever gotten sick while working at night?

Question 13

such as (phrase)
/ˈsʌtʃ æz/

1. I enjoy working with my hands, such as fixing electrical wiring, installing lights, and repairing outlets.
2. I often buy fresh fruits, such as apples, oranges, and grapes, to keep my diet healthy.
3. I want to gain more skills in practical fields, such as construction, landscaping, and electrical work.

Answer 13

Meaning: used to give examples of things that belong to a larger group.

Synonym: for example, like
Antonym: unlike

Daily useful phrases/contexts:

1. You should eat more vegetables, such as broccoli and spinach.
2. Some jobs require special tools, such as drills and voltage testers.
3. I listen to different types of music, such as jazz and hip hop.

(chẳng hạn như)

Question 14

garbage truck (noun)
/ˈɡɑːrbɪdʒ trʌk/

1. I sometimes hear the garbage truck early in the morning, and I remember to take my trash outside.
2. I once forgot the garbage truck schedule, and I had to keep the trash for another week.
3. I see the garbage truck in my neighborhood every week, and I notice how quickly they collect everything.

Answer 14

Meaning: a large truck that collects household or commercial waste and takes it away.

Synonym: trash truck
Antonym: recycling bin

Daily useful phrases/contexts:

1. The garbage truck comes every Tuesday morning.
2. I need to put the bins out before the garbage truck arrives.
3. The garbage truck was late today because of traffic.

Question 15

How popular is … where you live?

1. How popular is soccer where you live, and how popular is basketball where you live?
2. How popular is gardening where you live, and how popular is cooking at home where you live?
3. How popular is learning English where you live, and how popular is outdoor exercise where you live?

Answer 15

Meaning: asking about how common, liked, or well-known something is in someone’s area.

Synonym: How common is … where you live?
Antonym: Is it rare … where you live?

Daily useful phrases/contexts:

1. How popular is coffee where you live?
2. How popular is public transportation where you live?
3. How popular is fast food where you live?
   (Thức ăn nhanh phổ biến như thế nào ở nơi bạn sống?)

Question 16

How often do you go to (phrase / question)
/haʊ ˈɔːfən du ju ɡoʊ tu/

1. How often do you go to the gym, and how often do you go to the park?
2. How often do you go to the library, and how often do you go to the grocery store?
3. How often do you go to the doctor, and how often do you go to the dentist?

Answer 16

Meaning: asking about the frequency of visiting a place.

Synonym: How frequently do you go to
Antonym: Do you never go to

Daily useful phrases/contexts:

1. How often do you go to the supermarket?
2. How often do you go to the movies?
3. How often do you go to the beach?

Question 17

Who are … biggest … in your (phrase / question starter)
/hu ɑr … ˈbɪɡəst … ɪn jʊr/

1. Who are the biggest supporters in your family, and who are the biggest influences in your life?
2. Who are the biggest leaders in your community, and who are the biggest role models in your career?
3. Who are the biggest investors in your project, and who are the biggest believers in your dream?

Answer 17

Meaning: a flexible question pattern used to ask about the most important, largest, or most influential people/things in someone’s area or life.

Synonym: who are the most important … in your
Antonym: who are the least important … in your

Daily useful phrases/contexts:

1. Who are the biggest players in your industry?
2. Who are the biggest helpers in your team?
3. Who are the biggest fans in your circle?

Question 18

has great benefit

1. Learning English every day has great benefit for my communication, and it has great benefit for my career.
2. Eating more vegetables has great benefit for my health, and it has great benefit for my energy.
3. Practicing patience has great benefit for my relationships, and it has great benefit for my peace of mind.

Answer 18

Meaning: brings a lot of advantages or positive results.

Synonym: provides big advantage
Antonym: causes harm

Daily useful phrases/contexts:

1. Exercise has great benefit for your body.
2. Reading books has great benefit for the mind.
3. Meditation has great benefit for reducing stress.

Question 19

reliable person (noun phrase)
/rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl ˈpɝː.sən/

1. I try to be a reliable person at work, and I try to be a reliable person in my family.
2. I know a reliable person in my neighborhood, and I often ask that reliable person for help.
3. I want people to see me as a reliable person, and I want to become a reliable person in every situation.

Answer 19

Meaning: someone you can trust to do what they say, be responsible, and not let you down.

Synonym: trustworthy person
Antonym: unreliable person

Daily useful phrases/contexts:

1. He is a reliable person to work with.
2. Everyone needs at least one reliable person in life.
3. She proved herself to be a reliable person.

Question 20

my number of (phrase)
/maɪ ˈnʌmbɚ ʌv/

1. My number of English practice hours is increasing, and my number of new words is also growing.
2. My number of daily steps is getting higher, and my number of calories burned is improving too.
3. My number of friends in the U.S. is small, and my number of connections is slowly expanding.

Answer 20

Meaning: the amount or total that belongs to me.

Synonym: my total of
Antonym: none of mine

Daily useful phrases/contexts:

1. My number of working hours is fixed.
2. My number of followers is going up.
3. My number of mistakes is getting smaller.