🏠 IELTS General – đời sống, nhà ở, dịch vụ, công việc · Từ vựng theo kỳ thi · 112 từ
Thuê nhà, hóa đơn tiện ích, đổi trả & hoàn tiền, bảo hành, trung tâm thể thao, tin tuyển dụng, nội quy nơi làm việc, an toàn lao động – từ vựng Reading GT Section 1–2
🃏 Học bộ này bằng flashcard (miễn phí) →| tenancy agreement /ˈtenənsi əˌɡriːmənt/ n | hợp đồng thuê nhà Read the tenancy agreement carefully before you sign it. |
| tenant /ˈtenənt/ n | người thuê nhà Tenants are responsible for keeping the garden tidy. |
| landlord /ˈlændlɔːd/ n | chủ nhà (cho thuê) Report any repairs to your landlord as soon as possible. |
| letting agent /ˈletɪŋ ˌeɪdʒənt/ n | đại lý cho thuê nhà The letting agent will carry out an inspection every six months. |
| lease /liːs/ n | hợp đồng thuê (dài hạn) We signed a two-year lease on the flat. |
| fixed-term /ˌfɪkst ˈtɜːm/ adj | có thời hạn cố định Most students take a fixed-term tenancy of twelve months. |
| rent arrears /ˈrent əˌrɪəz/ n | tiền thuê nhà còn nợ Tenants with rent arrears of more than two months may be asked to leave. |
| notice period /ˈnəʊtɪs ˌpɪəriəd/ n | thời hạn báo trước The notice period for ending the tenancy is one month. |
| give notice /ˌɡɪv ˈnəʊtɪs/ phrase | báo trước (sẽ nghỉ việc, trả nhà) If you wish to move out, you must give notice in writing. |
| unfurnished /ʌnˈfɜːnɪʃt/ adj | không có sẵn đồ đạc Unfurnished flats are usually cheaper but you need to buy your own beds. |
| sublet /ˌsʌbˈlet/ v | cho thuê lại Tenants may not sublet any part of the property without written permission. |
| wear and tear /ˌweər ən ˈteə/ phrase | hao mòn tự nhiên (do sử dụng) The deposit will not be used to cover normal wear and tear. |
| council tax /ˈkaʊnsl tæks/ n | thuế nhà ở địa phương (ở Anh) Full-time students are usually exempt from council tax. |
| communal /ˈkɒmjənl/ adj | dùng chung Please keep the communal areas, such as the hallway and kitchen, clean. |
| resident /ˈrezɪdənt/ n | cư dân, người cư trú Parking spaces are reserved for residents only. |
| household /ˈhaʊshəʊld/ n | hộ gia đình Each household is allowed two free bulky waste collections a year. |
| meter reading /ˈmiːtə ˌriːdɪŋ/ n | chỉ số đồng hồ (điện, nước, gas) Submit a meter reading online to avoid an estimated bill. |
| direct debit /dəˌrekt ˈdebɪt/ n | ghi nợ trực tiếp (tự động trừ tiền tài khoản) Customers who pay by direct debit receive a small discount. |
| standing order /ˌstændɪŋ ˈɔːdə/ n | lệnh chuyển khoản định kỳ I pay my rent by standing order on the first of every month. |
| tariff /ˈtærɪf/ n | biểu giá (điện, gas, điện thoại) Switching to a cheaper tariff could save you over a hundred pounds a year. |
| energy supplier /ˈenədʒi səˌplaɪə/ n | nhà cung cấp năng lượng (điện, gas) Contact your energy supplier if you have difficulty paying your bill. |
| boiler /ˈbɔɪlə/ n | nồi hơi (đun nước nóng, sưởi) The boiler broke down, so we had no hot water for three days. |
| plumber /ˈplʌmə/ n | thợ sửa ống nước We had to call out an emergency plumber on Sunday night. |
| leak /liːk/ n | chỗ rò rỉ There is a leak under the kitchen sink. |
| blocked /blɒkt/ adj | bị tắc, bị nghẽn Tenants must not pour fat down the sink, as this causes blocked drains. |
| pest control /ˈpest kənˌtrəʊl/ n | diệt côn trùng, loài gây hại The council offers a free pest control service for rats. |
| bin collection /ˈbɪn kəˌlekʃn/ n | việc thu gom rác Bin collections will take place a day later during the holiday week. |
| recycling bin /riːˈsaɪklɪŋ bɪn/ n | thùng rác tái chế Rinse bottles and cans before putting them in the recycling bin. |
| smoke alarm /ˈsməʊk əˌlɑːm/ n | chuông báo khói Test your smoke alarm once a month by pressing the button. |
| refund /ˈriːfʌnd/ n | tiền hoàn lại You can get a full refund within 28 days of purchase. |
| proof of purchase /ˌpruːf əv ˈpɜːtʃəs/ phrase | bằng chứng mua hàng (hóa đơn, biên lai) Refunds cannot be given without proof of purchase. |
| faulty /ˈfɔːlti/ adj | bị lỗi, hỏng If an item is faulty, return it to the store with your receipt. |
| exchange /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/ v | đổi (hàng) Unwanted gifts can be exchanged for another size or colour. |
| store credit /ˈstɔː ˌkredɪt/ n | phiếu mua hàng (thay cho tiền hoàn lại) Sale items cannot be refunded, but you may receive store credit. |
| guarantee /ˌɡærənˈtiː/ n | giấy bảo hành; sự cam kết The washing machine comes with a two-year guarantee. |
| statutory rights /ˌstætʃətri ˈraɪts/ n | quyền lợi theo luật định (của người tiêu dùng) This returns policy does not affect your statutory rights. |
| goodwill gesture /ˌɡʊdwɪl ˈdʒestʃə/ n | cử chỉ thiện chí (bồi thường tự nguyện) As a goodwill gesture, the hotel offered us a free night. |
| customer services /ˌkʌstəmə ˈsɜːvɪsɪz/ n | bộ phận chăm sóc khách hàng Please contact customer services if your order has not arrived. |
| delivery charge /dɪˈlɪvəri tʃɑːdʒ/ n | phí giao hàng There is no delivery charge on orders over fifty pounds. |
| non-refundable /ˌnɒn rɪˈfʌndəbl/ adj | không được hoàn tiền The booking fee is non-refundable, even if you cancel. |
| cooling-off period /ˌkuːlɪŋ ˈɒf ˌpɪəriəd/ n | thời gian cân nhắc (được hủy hợp đồng không mất phí) Online purchases normally have a fourteen-day cooling-off period. |
| small print /ˈsmɔːl prɪnt/ n | điều khoản in nhỏ (dễ bị bỏ qua) Always read the small print before you sign up for a free trial. |
| subscription /səbˈskrɪpʃn/ n | thuê bao, phí đăng ký định kỳ Your monthly subscription will renew automatically unless you cancel it. |
| replacement /rɪˈpleɪsmənt/ n | sự thay thế; hàng thay thế If the item is damaged in transit, we will send a replacement free of charge. |
| leisure centre /ˈleʒə ˌsentə/ n | trung tâm thể thao giải trí The new leisure centre has a 25-metre pool and a climbing wall. |
| peak times /ˈpiːk taɪmz/ n | giờ cao điểm The gym is very busy at peak times, so book a slot in advance. |
| induction /ɪnˈdʌkʃn/ n | buổi hướng dẫn cho người mới All new gym members must attend a free induction before using the equipment. |
| lifeguard /ˈlaɪfɡɑːd/ n | nhân viên cứu hộ (bể bơi, bãi biển) Children must not enter the pool unless a lifeguard is on duty. |
| lane swimming /ˈleɪn ˌswɪmɪŋ/ n | bơi theo làn Lane swimming is available every weekday from 7 to 9 a.m. |
| locker /ˈlɒkə/ n | tủ có khóa (gửi đồ) Lockers require a one-pound coin, which is returned when you open them. |
| drop-in session /ˈdrɒp ɪn ˌseʃn/ n | buổi sinh hoạt tự do (không cần đăng ký trước) Our advice centre holds drop-in sessions every Tuesday afternoon. |
| waiting list /ˈweɪtɪŋ lɪst/ n | danh sách chờ The beginners' class is full, but we can put you on the waiting list. |
| joining fee /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ fiː/ n | phí gia nhập (một lần) Sign up this month and we will waive the joining fee. |
| booking /ˈbʊkɪŋ/ n | sự đặt chỗ Courts can be reserved up to a week ahead; bookings can be made online. |
| instructor /ɪnˈstrʌktə/ n | huấn luyện viên, người hướng dẫn All classes are led by fully qualified instructors. |
| evening class /ˈiːvnɪŋ klɑːs/ n | lớp học buổi tối (cho người đi làm) She is taking an evening class in Spanish at the local college. |
| supervised /ˈsuːpəvaɪzd/ adj | có người giám sát Under-12s may use the climbing wall only in supervised sessions. |
| accompanied by an adult /əˈkʌmpənid baɪ ən ˈædʌlt/ phrase | có người lớn đi kèm Children under eight must be accompanied by an adult at all times. |
| opening hours /ˈəʊpənɪŋ ˌaʊəz/ n | giờ mở cửa Opening hours are reduced during the Christmas period. |
| refurbishment /ˌriːˈfɜːbɪʃmənt/ n | sự tân trang, sửa sang lại The swimming pool will be closed for refurbishment until March. |
| GP /ˌdʒiː ˈpiː/ n | bác sĩ đa khoa (khám ban đầu) You should register with a GP as soon as you move to the area. |
| surgery /ˈsɜːdʒəri/ n | phòng khám (của bác sĩ đa khoa, nha sĩ) The surgery is open from 8 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. on weekdays. |
| prescription /prɪˈskrɪpʃn/ n | đơn thuốc Repeat prescriptions can be ordered online. |
| out-of-hours /ˌaʊt əv ˈaʊəz/ adj | ngoài giờ hành chính For urgent problems at night, call the out-of-hours service. |
| proof of address /ˌpruːf əv əˈdres/ phrase | giấy tờ chứng minh địa chỉ To open an account you will need photo ID and proof of address. |
| current account /ˈkʌrənt əˌkaʊnt/ n | tài khoản thanh toán (vãng lai) Your salary will be paid directly into your current account. |
| overdraft /ˈəʊvədrɑːft/ n | khoản thấu chi Students can get an interest-free overdraft of up to £1,000. |
| parcel /ˈpɑːsl/ n | bưu kiện If you are out, your parcel will be left at the local post office. |
| season ticket /ˈsiːzn ˌtɪkɪt/ n | vé dài hạn (tháng, năm) An annual season ticket saves commuters about a third of the cost. |
| bus pass /ˈbʌs pɑːs/ n | thẻ xe buýt Pensioners are entitled to a free bus pass. |
| lost property /ˌlɒst ˈprɒpəti/ n | đồ thất lạc; nơi giữ đồ thất lạc Items left on the train are taken to the lost property office. |
| job advert /ˈdʒɒb ˌædvɜːt/ n | tin tuyển dụng I saw the job advert in the local paper last week. |
| part-time /ˌpɑːt ˈtaɪm/ adj | bán thời gian We are looking for part-time staff to work weekend shifts. |
| flexible hours /ˌfleksəbl ˈaʊəz/ n | giờ làm linh hoạt The role offers flexible hours, which suits parents of young children. |
| pro rata /ˌprəʊ ˈrɑːtə/ adv | theo tỷ lệ (tương ứng số giờ làm) The salary is £24,000 a year, pro rata for part-time staff. |
| per annum /pər ˈænəm/ adv | mỗi năm The starting salary is £21,500 per annum. |
| starting salary /ˌstɑːtɪŋ ˈsæləri/ n | lương khởi điểm Graduates can expect a starting salary of around £25,000. |
| relevant experience /ˌreləvənt ɪkˈspɪəriəns/ n | kinh nghiệm liên quan Applicants should have at least two years' relevant experience. |
| essential /ɪˈsenʃl/ adj | bắt buộc (yêu cầu tuyển dụng) A full driving licence is essential for this position. |
| desirable /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/ adj | ưu tiên, nên có (yêu cầu tuyển dụng) Knowledge of a second language is desirable but not essential. |
| closing date /ˈkləʊzɪŋ deɪt/ n | hạn chót nộp hồ sơ The closing date for applications is 30 June. |
| referee /ˌrefəˈriː/ n | người giới thiệu (xác nhận năng lực ứng viên) Please give the names of two referees, one of whom should be your current employer. |
| contract of employment /ˌkɒntrækt əv ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/ n | hợp đồng lao động You will receive a contract of employment within two weeks of starting. |
| apprenticeship /əˈprentɪʃɪp/ n | chương trình học nghề (vừa học vừa làm) He started a four-year apprenticeship as an electrician. |
| trainee /ˌtreɪˈniː/ n | nhân viên tập sự, học viên Trainees will be paid while they complete their qualifications. |
| self-employed /ˌself ɪmˈplɔɪd/ adj | tự làm chủ, làm nghề tự do Self-employed workers must keep records of all their income. |
| annual leave /ˌænjuəl ˈliːv/ n | phép năm Full-time staff are entitled to 28 days' annual leave. |
| entitlement /ɪnˈtaɪtlmənt/ n | quyền được hưởng; mức được hưởng Your holiday entitlement increases after five years' service. |
| line manager /ˈlaɪn ˌmænɪdʒə/ n | quản lý trực tiếp Requests for time off should be sent to your line manager. |
| payslip /ˈpeɪslɪp/ n | phiếu lương Check your payslip each month to make sure the hours are correct. |
| clock in /ˌklɒk ˈɪn/ phr v | chấm công vào ca All staff must clock in and clock out using their ID card. |
| call in sick /ˌkɔːl ɪn ˈsɪk/ phrase | gọi điện báo nghỉ ốm If you need to call in sick, phone your manager before 8 a.m. |
| sick note /ˈsɪk nəʊt/ n | giấy xác nhận nghỉ ốm You will need a sick note if you are off for more than seven days. |
| absence /ˈæbsəns/ n | sự vắng mặt Any absence must be reported to your supervisor on the first day. |
| rest break /ˈrest breɪk/ n | giờ nghỉ giải lao (trong ca làm) Workers are entitled to a 20-minute rest break if they work more than six hours. |
| staff room /ˈstɑːf ruːm/ n | phòng nghỉ nhân viên Please do not leave food in the staff room fridge over the weekend. |
| uniform /ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/ n | đồng phục A uniform will be provided, but you must supply your own black shoes. |
| confidentiality /ˌkɒnfɪˌdenʃiˈæləti/ n | sự bảo mật (thông tin) Staff must respect the confidentiality of customer records. |
| grievance /ˈɡriːvns/ n | khiếu nại (của nhân viên) Employees who feel unfairly treated can raise a grievance with HR. |
| disciplinary /ˌdɪsəˈplɪnəri/ adj | (thuộc) kỷ luật Repeated lateness may lead to disciplinary action. |
| redundancy /rɪˈdʌndənsi/ n | sự cho nghỉ việc (do cắt giảm biên chế) Over two hundred workers face redundancy after the factory closes. |
| health and safety /ˌhelθ ən ˈseɪfti/ n | an toàn và vệ sinh lao động All new employees must complete health and safety training. |
| risk assessment /ˈrɪsk əˌsesmənt/ n | đánh giá rủi ro A risk assessment must be carried out before any school trip. |
| hazard /ˈhæzəd/ n | mối nguy hiểm Trailing cables are a trip hazard and should be taped down. |
| first aider /ˌfɜːst ˈeɪdə/ n | người sơ cứu (đã qua đào tạo) The names of trained first aiders are displayed by the main entrance. |
| accident book /ˈæksɪdənt bʊk/ n | sổ ghi nhận tai nạn (nơi làm việc) Even minor injuries should be recorded in the accident book. |
| fire drill /ˈfaɪə drɪl/ n | diễn tập phòng cháy chữa cháy There will be an unannounced fire drill some time this month. |
| assembly point /əˈsembli pɔɪnt/ n | điểm tập trung (khi sơ tán) In the event of a fire, go directly to the assembly point in the car park. |
| evacuate /ɪˈvækjueɪt/ v | sơ tán When the alarm sounds, evacuate the building by the nearest exit. |
| manual handling /ˌmænjuəl ˈhændlɪŋ/ n | mang vác thủ công Staff who lift heavy boxes must attend manual handling training. |
| slippery /ˈslɪpəri/ adj | trơn (dễ trượt ngã) Caution: the floor may be slippery when wet. |
| hard hat /ˌhɑːd ˈhæt/ n | mũ bảo hộ Visitors must wear a hard hat at all times on site. |
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