Title [Springboard] Vocabulary List #3 ✅

VOCABULARY LIST #3 TOPIC : EDUCATION VOCABULARY LEVEL : B2/C1/C2 Idiom hit the books Definition : to study hard Synonym : to cram, learn hard, buckle down Example in a sentence : I can't go out tonight. I need to hit the books. Idiom know/ learn the ropes Definition : to learn/know how to do a job or activity Synonym : get the hang of, get the knack of, know the ins and outs of sth Example in a sentence : When I first started my new job, it took me some time to learn the ropes and become proficient in my role. Idiom a (steep) learning curve Definition : the rate of someone's progress in learning a new skill Synonym : experience curve Example in a sentence : It's a steep learning curve when you're thrown into a job. Idiom school of hard knocks Definition : If you learn something in the school of hard knocks, you learn it as a result of difficult or unpleasant experiences. Synonym : university of life Example in a sentence : It was a school of hard knocks in some ways but it was very enjoyable and good for us. Idiom cut class Definition : to deliberately not go to a class that you should go to Synonym : skip school/ play hooky
Example in a sentence : She started cutting classes and fighting with her teachers and parents. Idiom eager beaver Definition : eager beaver Synonym : hard-working, industrious Example in a sentence : My younger sister is such an eager beaver when it comes to helping with household chores; she's always the first one to volunteer. Idiom dunce’s cap Definition : A cone-shaped paper hat formerly placed on the head of slow or lazy pupils Synonym : fool's cap Example in a sentence : The mischievous student was made to wear the dunce's cap in the corner of the classroom as a punishment for disrupting the lesson. Idiom drum sth into sb Definition : to teach something to someone by repeating it many times Synonym : teach repeatedly Example in a sentence : The importance of good manners was drummed into us at an early age. Idiom: Have (got) one's nose in a book Definition : to be always reading Synonym : studious, engrossed in reading Example in a sentence : She always has her nose in a book, whether it's at home, on the bus, or during lunch break, because she absolutely loves to read. Idiom put your thinking cap on Definition : to think seriously about something Synonym : cogitate about, mull over, give thought to, ponder
Example in a sentence : I need some interesting suggestions so if you can put your thinking cap on I'd be grateful. Bài tập vận dụng : Viết lại câu với từ trong ngoặc Câu 1: As the final exams draw near, it's essential for me to study diligently to secure success in the upcoming tests. (BOOKS) → As the final exams draw near, it’s essential for me to _____________ Câu 2: When I started my new job, it took some time to get the hang of things (ROPES) → It took me some time to _______________ Câu 3: In order to solve this complex puzzle, you'll need to mull over the subject and carefully consider all possible answers. (CAP) → You’ll need to _______________ Câu 4: John was such an industrious and hardworking person that he finished all his assignments hours before deadline. → John was such ___________ Câu 5: Whenever I see her, she is always reading, engrossed in her latest novel. → I always see her______ Câu 6: From a young age, we were consistently taught about the significance of having good manners. (DRUM) → The importance of good manners_______ Câu 7: I think the teacher is really annoyed with John being absent from class without any reasons. → I think John________
ANSWER KEY Câu 1: As the final exams draw near, it's essential for me to hit the books to secure success in the upcoming tests study diligently : học tập hăng say, bằng nghĩa với hit the books Câu 2: When I started my new job, it took some time to learn/know the ropes Learn/know the ropes = get the hang of things: học nghề/ học cách làm việc gì đó Câu 3: In order to solve this complex puzzle, you'll need to put your thinking cap on put your thinking cap on : suy nghĩ thấu đáo về vấn đề nào đó, tìm mọi cách để giải quyết Câu 4: John was such an eager beaver that he finished all his assignments hours before deadline. eager beaver: người chăm chỉ, siêng năng trong công việc, học tập... (= industrious and hardworking) Câu 5: I always see her having her nose in a book, engrossed in her latest novel having one’s nose in a book : đọc sách/báo... Câu 6: The importance of good manners was consistently drummed into us from/since a young age Drummed into: được nhắc/dạy đi dạy lại cho đến khi hiểu Câu 7: I think John cutting class really annoyed the teacher cut class: cúp học/bỏ học (mà không xin phép hay có lý do chính đáng)