(adj) thinking about what did not happen but could have happened, or relating to this kind of thinking
counterfactual
(n) a person having importance in, or influence on, another's life
Significant other
(n) a situation in which one thing repeatedly happens or exists after another
alternation
(phrasal verb) to become fashionable or popular
catch on
(n) the ability to understand completely and be familiar with a situation, facts, etc.
comprehension
Find the mistake: There was a live debate about the Middle East, then they moved to a vote.
live => lively (Live (v): sống ; (a): còn sống, còn hoạt động ; Lively (a): sống động, sôi nổi)
(n) the raising of water animals such as fish for food, or the growing of plants in water for food
aquaculture
(adj) very determined to continue doing something, or trying to do something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time
dogged /ˈdɒɡ.ɪd/
(adj) existing only in the mind; not real
imaginary
(adj) complete and including everything
Exhaustive (e.g. n exhaustive study/report)
Find the mistake: Special attention needs for the development of a risk-preparedness and local people should also involve themselves in the protection of the property.
needs => is needed
(v) leave a person or place very quickly, especially because you are afraid of possible danger
flee
(n) worry about the future, or a fear that something unpleasant is going to happen
apprehension
(adj) has been changed or damaged by the weather
weather-beaten
(n) the state of being famous for something bad
notoriety /ˌnəʊ.tərˈaɪ.ə.ti/
Find the mistake: The first time that Gertrude went skiing, she bruised one of her legs and broke another.
The other + Nít: cái còn lại trong bộ nhiều cái (xác định); Another + Nít : một cái trong bộ nhiều cái (không xđ)
(n) continued effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time
perseverance
a liquid mixture, often containing oil, vinegar, and herbs, added to food, especially salads
dressing
(n) something that causes great worry or emotional difficulty or a negative physical effect on the body
stressor
(adj) weak and in bad health because of having too little food or too little of the types of food necessary for good health
malnourished
(v) to live or exist longer than someone or something
outlive
(phrase) to believe something to be the truth without even thinking about it
take something for granted
(n) the fact of not being willing to accept ideas or ways of behaving that are different from your own
intolerance
(n) small pieces of rubbish that have been left lying on the ground in public places
Litter
(adj) never having happened or existed in the past
unprecedented
(n) a large number of things that you should have done before and must do now
backlog
(n) something that you eat or drink with something else
accompaniment /əˈkʌmpənɪmənt/
Find the mistake: If a student makes a course on Computer Science, it will take him four years to do the course.
makes => takes - Take a course on sth (coll): tham gia khóa học về lĩnh vực gì
(n) someone who is very bossy
bossyboots
(n) the use of leaves, branches, paints, and clothes for hiding soldiers or military equipment so that they cannot be seen against the area around them
camouflage
(adj) good at thinking of new, original, and clever ideas
imaginative
Find the mistake: It is necessary that the use of public transport is encouraged to reduce traffic jam and air pollution.
is encouraged => be encouraged (It +tobe+ adj that S (should) do sth…..)
(n) the amount of a particular substance that is eaten or drunk during a particular time
intake
(n) a word listed in a dictionary and the information about it, or a subject in an encyclopedia
entry
(idiom) to deceive someone
lead someone up the garden path
(adj) protected against rust (= metal decay)
rustproof
(adv) before the present time or in the past
formerly
Find the mistake: She didn’t get a high mark because she had made the classical mistake of forgetting to put the “s” on the verb in the third person singular.
classical => classic (classical (a): mang phong cách cổ điển, truyền thống; classic (a): chất lượng cao; điển hình)