Vocabulary for Reading (Từ vựng cho kỹ năng Đọc hiểu)
Education (Giáo dục)
| Word | POS | Definition (EN) | Meaning (VN) | Example Sentence |
| curriculum | noun | course of study or school program | chương trình giảng dạy | The school board plans to update the current curriculum. |
| compulsory | adj | required; not optional | bắt buộc | English is a compulsory subject at our school. |
| assignment | noun | a task or piece of school work | bài tập, nhiệm vụ | There will be one written assignment in every lesson. |
| tuition fees | noun | money paid for instruction | học phí | Many colleges have raised their tuition fees. |
| higher education | noun | education beyond high school (college/university) | giáo dục đại học | I want to pursue higher education in the UK. |
| scholarship | noun | money awarded to a student to pay for studies | học bổng | She received a scholarship to study abroad. |
Technology (Công nghệ)
| Word | POS | Definition (EN) | Meaning (VN) | Example Sentence |
| innovation | noun | a new idea or method | sự đổi mới, sáng kiến | The innovation in renewable energy has changed how we generate power. |
| breakthrough | noun | an important discovery or achievement | bước đột phá | The latest breakthrough in nanotechnology led to new materials. |
| cutting-edge | adj | very advanced; newest state-of-the-art | tiên tiến, mới nhất | Facial recognition is a cutting-edge technology on smartphones. |
| cybersecurity | noun | protection of computer systems/networks | an ninh mạng | Strong cybersecurity measures are essential in the digital age. |
| outdated | adj | old-fashioned; no longer useful | lỗi thời | The old computer system is outdated and needs upgrading. |
Environment (Môi trường)
| Word | POS | Definition (EN) | Meaning (VN) | Example Sentence |
| global warming | noun | rise in Earth’s average temperature | hiện tượng nóng lên toàn cầu | Global warming poses significant environmental challenges. |
| conservation | noun | protection and preservation (of nature) | sự bảo tồn | The government implements wildlife conservation measures. |
| deforestation | noun | the act of cutting down forests | sự phá rừng | Two-thirds of the region has been lost due to deforestation. |
| greenhouse gas | noun | gas that traps heat in the atmosphere | khí nhà kính | Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is vital to combat climate change. |
| carbon footprint | noun | amount of carbon dioxide emitted by a person or group | dấu chân các-bon (lượng CO₂) | Using public transport helps reduce your carbon footprint. |
Health (Sức khỏe)
| Word | POS | Definition (EN) | Meaning (VN) | Example Sentence |
| symptom | noun | a sign of illness or problem (in the body) | triệu chứng | The symptoms of the illness started last week. |
| disease | noun | illness; sickness (often serious) | bệnh tật | This disease is very rare. |
| infection | noun | invasion of the body by germs | sự nhiễm trùng | The infection spread rapidly through the community. |
| vaccine | noun | a substance used to protect against disease | vắc-xin | The vaccine is effective against the virus. |
| epidemic | noun | a widespread outbreak of a disease | bệnh dịch | Since childhood obesity affects millions of children, it is considered an epidemic. |
Media (Truyền thông)
| Word | POS | Definition (EN) | Meaning (VN) | Example Sentence |
| journalist | noun | a person who writes or reports news | nhà báo | She works as a journalist for a national newspaper. |
| headline | noun | the title of a news article | tiêu đề (bài báo) | The newspaper’s front-page headline grabbed attention. |
| audience | noun | the readers, viewers, or listeners | khán/thính giả, độc giả | The TV show has a large audience of young adults. |
| editor | noun | person in charge of revising or selecting content | biên tập viên | The editor corrected errors before the article was published. |
| broadcast | noun | a TV or radio program; a transmission | chương trình phát sóng | The live broadcast of the debate attracted many viewers. |
Work (Công việc)
| Word | POS | Definition (EN) | Meaning (VN) | Example Sentence |
| colleague | noun | a co-worker; person you work with | đồng nghiệp | My colleague is very friendly and helpful. |
| deadline | noun | a date or time by which something must be completed | hạn chót | We have to meet the project deadline by Friday. |
| promotion | noun | advancement to a higher position or rank | sự thăng chức | He got a promotion to manager last month. |
| salary | noun | fixed regular payment for work | tiền lương | She earns a high salary at her new job. |
| resignation | noun | the act of quitting a job or position | sự từ chức | His sudden resignation surprised everyone at the company. |
Society (Xã hội)
| Word | POS | Definition (EN) | Meaning (VN) | Example Sentence |
| discrimination | noun | unfair treatment of people (based on group/category) | sự phân biệt đối xử | Discrimination on the basis of race or gender is unacceptable. |
| poverty | noun | the state of being extremely poor | nghèo đói | Efforts are being made to reduce poverty by creating jobs. |
| unemployment | noun | the state of not having a job (joblessness) | nạn thất nghiệp | The economic downturn left many people unemployed. |
| overpopulated | adj | having too many people (crowded) | dân cư quá đông | The overpopulated city faces housing and traffic challenges. |
| standard of living | noun phrase | level of wealth and comfort in daily life | mức sống | Improving the standard of living for citizens is a priority. |
Vocabulary for Writing (Từ vựng cho kỹ năng Viết)
Education (Giáo dục)
| Word | POS | Definition (EN) | Meaning (VN) | Example Sentence |
| academic | adj | related to education or scholarly pursuits | thuộc học thuật, học tập | The academic year starts in September. |
| diploma | noun | a certificate for completing a course of study | văn bằng, chứng chỉ | He has a diploma in hotel management. |
| compulsory | adj | required by rules (mandatory) | bắt buộc | Secondary education is compulsory in many countries. |
| scholarship | noun | financial award to support a student’s education | học bổng | Obtaining a scholarship can ease the burden of tuition fees. |
Technology (Công nghệ)
| Word | POS | Definition (EN) | Meaning (VN) | Example Sentence |
| utilize | verb | to use something effectively | tận dụng, sử dụng | We should utilize technology to enhance learning. |
| automation | noun | use of machines to perform tasks (reducing human labor) | sự tự động hóa | Many jobs are at risk due to increasing automation. |
| efficient | adj | achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort | hiệu quả (tối ưu) | New devices make data processing more efficient. |
| optimize | verb | to make as effective or functional as possible | tối ưu hóa | Users can delete files to optimize computer performance. |
Environment (Môi trường)
| Word | POS | Definition (EN) | Meaning (VN) | Example Sentence |
| climate change | noun | long-term changes in global climate | biến đổi khí hậu | Climate change is causing more frequent extreme weather events. |
| sustainable | adj | able to be maintained without harming future resources | bền vững | The company adopts sustainable practices to protect the environment. |
| eco-friendly | adj | not harmful to the environment | thân thiện với môi trường | They use eco-friendly bags instead of plastic. |
| biodiversity | noun | the variety of living species in an environment | đa dạng sinh học | Protecting forests helps preserve biodiversity, which is vital for ecosystems. |
| renewable | adj | able to be replenished or used again (often about energy) | có thể tái tạo | Solar and wind power are renewable energy sources. |
Health (Sức khỏe)
| Word | POS | Definition (EN) | Meaning (VN) | Example Sentence |
| obesity | noun | the condition of being extremely overweight | béo phì | Obesity is a major health concern in many societies. |
| mental health | noun | a person’s psychological and emotional well-being | sức khỏe tinh thần | Mental health is as important as physical health. |
| balanced diet | noun | an eating plan with proper amounts of all food groups | chế độ ăn cân bằng | A balanced diet includes foods from all five food groups. |
| nutrition | noun | the process of obtaining and using food for health | dinh dưỡng | Good nutrition is essential for children’s growth and development. |
| immune system | noun | the body’s defense system against illnesses | hệ miễn dịch | A strong immune system helps fight off infections. |
Media (Truyền thông)
| Word | POS | Definition (EN) | Meaning (VN) | Example Sentence |
| mass media | noun | media (TV, newspapers, internet) reaching a large audience | phương tiện truyền thông đại chúng | The mass media have a powerful influence on public opinion. |
| commercial | noun | an advertisement on TV or radio | quảng cáo (trên TV, đài) | We mute the TV during commercials because they are too loud. |
| censorship | noun | the act or policy of suppressing unacceptable content | kiểm duyệt | State censorship of the media can limit free information flow. |
| bias | noun | an unfair preference or prejudice | sự thiên lệch, thành kiến | Media outlets must avoid bias when reporting news. |
| social media | noun | online platforms for social networking and content sharing | mạng xã hội | Social media platforms have changed how we communicate. |
Work (Công việc)
| Word | POS | Definition (EN) | Meaning (VN) | Example Sentence |
| job satisfaction | noun | fulfillment or happiness in one’s job | sự hài lòng trong công việc | Job satisfaction is essential for employee productivity. |
| networking | noun | building professional social contacts | mạng lưới quan hệ (công việc) | Networking is important for career advancement. |
| negotiation | noun | discussion aimed at reaching an agreement | sự đàm phán | Good negotiation skills are vital in business deals. |
| benefit | noun | an advantage or extra compensation (often from employer) | phúc lợi (lợi ích thêm) | The job offers great benefits like health insurance. |
| workplace | noun | a place where people work (office, etc.) | nơi làm việc | We have a friendly workplace environment. |
Society (Xã hội)
| Word | POS | Definition (EN) | Meaning (VN) | Example Sentence |
| policy | noun | a course of action or principle adopted by a government or organization | chính sách | The government implemented a new environmental policy. |
| equality | noun | the state of being equal, especially in rights or status | sự bình đẳng | The law aims to promote gender equality in the workplace. |
| infrastructure | noun | basic public systems and facilities (e.g. transport, power) | cơ sở hạ tầng | Rapid urbanization can lead to infrastructure challenges in cities. |
| initiative | noun | a new plan or program to solve a problem | sáng kiến, chương trình (hành động) | The city launched an initiative to improve public transportation. |
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