ASSIGNMENT 2

Task 1: Write definitions of the following words and make a sentence for each word.
WORDS DEFINITIONS SENTENCES
(English and Vietnamese)
1. worthwhile (adj.) Something useful, important, It is worthwhile to study hard for the
or worth the effort : Đáng giá exam
2. recommendation (n.) An official suggestion or My friend gave me a
advice : Lời khuyên recommendation for a good book
3. entertainment (n.) Activities or things that make Watching movies is my favorite
people happy : Sự giải trí entertainment.
4. appetite (n.) The desire to eat food : Sự After exercising, I have a big
thèm ăn appetite.
5. buffet (n.) A meal where people serve The hotel serves a breakfast buffet
themselves : Tiệc tự chọn every morning.
6. can’t stand To strongly dislike something : I can’t stand waiting in long lines
Không chịu được
7. die of embarrassment adj.) Something useful, important, I wanted to die of embarrassment
or worth the effort (Đáng giá, đáng after falling in public
làm).
8. biodiversity n.) The variety of plants and Protecting biodiversity is important
animals in a particular place (Đa for our planet.
dạng sinh học).
9. ecotourism (n.) Tourism that helps protect the Ecotourism helps people learn about
environment (Du lịch sinh thái). nature
10. remain idle To stay inactive or do nothing The factory will remain idle during
(Không hoạt động, ở trạng thái the holidays.
nhàn rỗi).
11. sensitive (adj.) Easily affected by emotions He is very sensitive to cold weather.
or external factors (Nhạy cảm).
12. crime (n.) An illegal act or activity (Tội Stealing is a serious crime.
phạm, hành vi phạm tội).
13. criminal (n./adj.) A person who commits a The criminal was sent to prison.
crime (Tội phạm) or related to
crime (Thuộc tội phạm).
14. conclusive (adj.) Proving something with The test results are conclusive.
certainty (Chắc chắn, mang tính kết
luận).
15. a lot of nerve (phr.) Boldness to do something She had a lot of nerve to blame me.
rude or surprising (Cả gan, trơ
tráo).
16. take your chances To do something risky, hoping for I will take my chances and apply for
success (Chấp nhận rủi ro). the job.
17. raise an issue (phr.) To bring up a problem or He raised an issue about safety in the
concern (Nêu ra một vấn đề). meeting.
18. hard evidence (n.) Strong and reliable proof The police found hard evidence at
(Bằng chứng rõ ràng, thuyết phục). the scene.
19. keep track of (phr.) To follow or monitor I use a calendar to keep track of my
something (Theo dõi, ghi nhớ). schedule.
20. overdraw on your (phr.) To take more money from He accidentally overdrew on his
account your bank account than you have account last month.
(Rút quá số dư tài khoản).
21. stereotype (n./v.) A fixed, oversimplified idea It's wrong to stereotype people by
about a group (Khuôn mẫu, rập their appearance.
khuôn).
22. take offense (phr.) To feel upset or hurt by She took offense at his rude comment
something (Bị xúc phạm, phật ý).
23. offend (v.) To hurt someone's feelings I didn’t mean to offend you.
(Xúc phạm, làm mất lòng).
24. common sense (n.) Basic practical judgment (Lẽ It’s common sense to lock the door
thường, hiểu biết thông thường). when you leave.
25. alternative medicine (n.) Medical treatments outside Many people use alternative
conventional practices (Y học thay medicine like acupuncture.
thế).
26. bilingual (adj./n.) Able to speak two She is bilingual in English and
languages (Song ngữ, người nói hai French.
thứ tiếng).
27. interpreter (n.) A person who translates spoken We need an interpreter for the
languages (Phiên dịch viên). meeting.
28.socially conscious (adj.) Aware of and concerned Many companies are becoming more
about social issues (Có ý thức xã socially conscious.
hội).
29. profit (n./v.) The money earned after The company made a profit of
expenses (Lợi nhuận); to gain $10,000 last month.
(Kiếm lợi nhuận).
30. innovative (adj.) Introducing new ideas or They developed an innovative
methods (Sáng tạo, đổi mới). product to save energy.
Task 2: Explain the usages of the following grammar points and give examples (at least one
example for a structure)
GRAMMAR POINTS USAGE AND STRUCTURES SENTENCES
Clauses of result So that: Structure: Subject + She was so tired that she fell
(so…that/ such…that/since verb + so + adjective/adverb + asleep. (Cô ấy mệt đến nỗi ngủ
/as long as/now that) that + clause thiếp đi.)

Such that: Structure: Subject + It was such a hot day that we

verb + such + (a/an) + adjective stayed inside. (Trời nóng đến nỗi
 + noun + that + clause chúng tôi ở trong nhà.)

Sine: Structure: Since + clause Since it was raining, we stayed at

(reason), main clause (result) home. (Vì trời mưa nên chúng tôi ở
nhà.)
As long as: Structure: Main You can borrow my car as long as
clause + as long as + condition you drive carefully. (Bạn có thể
(if condition is met, result mượn xe của tôi miễn là bạn lái cẩn
happens) thận.)
Now that; Structure: Now that
+ clause (reason), main clause Now that I’ve finished my work, I
(result) (Used to explain a new can relax. (Vì bây giờ tôi đã xong
situation) việc, tôi có thể thư giãn.)

Past forms of Modal verbs should/shouldn’t have done: You should have studied harder for
(should/shouldn’t have Structure: Subject + the exam. (Bạn nên học chăm hơn
done; must have done; should/shouldn't + have + past cho kỳ thi.)
may/might/could have participle (P.P.) (Used for regret He shouldn't have said that. (Anh ấy
done) or advice about the past) không nên nói điều đó.)
must have done:
Structure: Subject + must + have She must have left early. (Cô ấy chắc
+ P.P. (Used to express strong hẳn đã rời đi sớm.)
certainty about the past)
may/might/could have done: He might have forgotten the meeting.
Structure: Subject + (Anh ấy có thể đã quên cuộc họp.)
may/might/could + have + P.P. They could have missed the bus. (Họ
(Used to express possibility or có thể đã lỡ chuyến xe buýt.)
uncertainty about the past)

Passive Infinitive Passive Infinitive: Structure: The report needs to be finished by

to be + past participle (P.P.) tomorrow. (Báo cáo cần được hoàn
thành trước ngày mai.)
Often used after modal verbs or
verbs like want, need, expect, She wants to be invited to the party.
etc. (Cô ấy muốn được mời đến bữa tiệc.)
Perfect Infinitive Perfect Infinitive Structure: to I’m glad to have met you. (Tôi rất vui
have + past participle (P.P.) vì đã gặp bạn.)

Used after certain verbs (seem, He seems to have forgotten my name.

appear, claim, etc.) to talk about (Anh ấy dường như đã quên tên tôi.)
completed actions. You must to have left early. (Bạn hẳn
Can also be used with modal đã rời đi sớm.)
verbs to express possibility,
 certainty, or regret about the
past.
Task 3: Make sentences for the following purposes (at least two examples for each purpose)
PURPOSES SENTENCES
Expressing satisfaction with a 1. I really enjoyed the storyline; it was engaging from start to
movie/ a show finish.
2. The show was so entertaining, I would recommend it to my
friends.
Expressing leave – taking 1. I have to leave now, but I hope we meet again soon!
2. Goodbye, and have a wonderful day!
Asking for feedback on a 1. Do you think this strategy will help increase sales?
marketing strategy 2. What are your thoughts on how we are implementing the plan?
Giving feedback on a marketing 1. The strategy is good, but we should focus more on online
strategy advertising.
2. I like the concept, but it could be improved with better
customer engagement.
Giving medical advice to a 1. You should get enough rest and avoid stressful activities.
patient 2. Take this medicine once a day before bedtime.