1. He tried again to free the hostages. Another effort……………………… 2. Robot really enjoys making other people look stupid. The robot really takes……………………………………………… 3. I really must find time to clear out the attic. I really must get……………………………………………… 4. Just thinking about his face at that moment makes me laugh. The very ……………………………………………………………………………… 5. The Japanese are the best at making pocket-sized technology. COMES The Japanese are second...................................................................................... 6. I can’t understand this complicated puzzle. TAIL I...................................................................................... 7. The sales director told his staff nothing about the new market post. DARK The sales director..................................................

`1)` Another effort was made to free the hostages.

`-` Bị động `-` hiện tại đơn : S `+` was/were `+` V ( ed/PII ) `+` ( by O ).

`2)` The robot really takes pleasure in making other people look stupid.

`-` Take pleasure in `+` something/V`-`ing : thích thú/thoải mái

`3)` I really must get round to clearing out the attic.

`-` Get round to ( v.phr ) : cuối cùng cũng tìm thấy thời gian để làm điều gì đó

`4)` The very thought of his face at that moment makes me laugh.

`-` The very thought of something `->` một cách diễn đạt mạnh mẽ, nhấn mạnh rằng chỉ cần nghĩ đến điều đó thôi đã đủ gây ra phản ứng.

`5)` The Japanese are second to none when it comes to making pocket-sized technology.

`-` Second to none : không thua kém ai

`6)` I can't make head or tail of this complicated puzzle.

`-` Can't make head or tail of : không thể hiểu được

`7)` The sales director kept his staff in the dark about the new market post.

`-` Keep someone in the dark : giấu thông tin hoặc không cho ai biết về một điều gì đó