Cam 16 listening test 1

Front

thorough /ˈθɜroʊ/

Back

(adj). kỹ lưỡng

The police carried out a thorough investigation

Front

polish

/ˈpɑlɪʃ/

Back

(verb). đánh bóng

The gemstones are cut and polished by master craftsmen

Front

carpet

/ˈkɑrpət/

Back

(noun). tấm thảm

He spent the morning laying the new carpet

Front

wash down

/wɑʃ daʊn/

Back

(verb). rửa sạch

You should wash down the walls before painting them

Front

put in touch

/pʊt ɪn tʌʧ/

Back

(verb). giúp liên lạc với

I'll put you in touch with someone in your area

Front

straightaway

/ˈstreɪtəˌweɪ/

Back

(adj). ngay lập tức

We should discuss the issue of the budget straightaway

Front

allergic

/əˈlɜrʤɪk/

Back

(adj). dị ứng

I like cats but unfortunately I'm allergic to them

Front

bear in mind

/bɛr ɪn maɪnd/

Back

(verb). ghi nhớ

You don't have to do anything about it now… just bear it in mind.

Front

undergo

/ˌʌndərˈgoʊ/

Back

(verb). trải qua

Some children undergo a complete transformation when they become teenagers

Front

pick up

/pɪk ʌp/

Back

(verb). xác định được

Scientists can now pick up early signs of the disease