GS9. Unit 1. Local Community

escape

(verb) to get away from a place or situation; "Many city residents want to ___ to the countryside at weekends." - trốn thoát, rời đi

suburb

(noun) an area outside the centre of a city where people live; "They moved to the ___ to have a bigger house." - ngoại ô

lane

(noun) a narrow road or a division of a wider road; "We walked down a quiet ___ between the old houses." - làn đường, ngõ hẹp

significant

(adjective) important or large enough to have an effect; "The village has made ___ progress in developing tourism." - đáng kể, quan trọng

response

(noun) a reaction or reply to something; "The government's ___ to the housing shortage was to build more apartments." - phản ứng, câu trả lời

appointment

(noun) an arrangement to meet someone at a set time; "She made an ___ with the doctor for the following Monday." - cuộc hẹn

conflict

(noun) a serious disagreement or fight; "The ___ between development and tradition is a challenge for many villages." - xung đột, mâu thuẫn

revise

(verb) to look at something again and make changes; "He ___d his plan after visiting the village." - xem lại, sửa đổi

reflect

(verb) to think carefully about something, or to show an image; "The crafts ___ the long history of the local community." - suy ngẫm / phản chiếu

porcelain

(noun) a hard white material used to make fine dishes and decorations; "___ from this village is sold all over the world." - đồ sứ

relate

(verb) to connect or have a link to something; "The tradition ___s to an ancient festival celebrated every spring." - liên quan đến

deny

(verb) to say that something is not true; "She ___ied that the market was losing customers." - phủ nhận

delivery

(noun) the act of bringing goods to a place; "___ of handmade products takes longer than factory goods." - sự giao hàng

property

(noun) a building or area of land owned by someone; "House ___ prices in the suburbs have risen sharply." - bất động sản, tài sản

flea market

(noun) an outdoor market where people sell old or second-hand items; "She found a beautiful old vase at a ___." - chợ đồ cũ

value

(noun) how much something is worth or its importance; "Handmade crafts have great cultural ___." - giá trị

technique

(noun) a particular way of doing something; "The ___ used to make this pottery has been passed down for generations." - kỹ thuật

flavour

(noun) the taste of food or drink; "Each region has its own ___ and specialty dishes." - hương vị

speciality

(noun) something a place or person is particularly known for; "Bánh xèo is a ___ of central Vietnam." - đặc sản

garbage

(noun) waste material or rubbish; "The village launched a campaign to reduce ___." - rác thải

firefighter

(noun) a person whose job is to put out fires; "The ___ rushed to the scene within minutes." - lính cứu hỏa

gallery

(noun) a room or building where art is displayed; "The craft ___ attracts hundreds of visitors each month." - phòng trưng bày

descendant

(noun) a person related to someone who lived in the past; "She is a ___ of the village's founding family." - con cháu, hậu duệ

process

(noun) a series of steps to achieve something; "The ___ of making lacquerware takes weeks." - quy trình

assess

(verb) to judge the quality or value of something; "Experts were called in to ___ the condition of the ancient monument." - đánh giá

bake

(verb) to cook food using dry heat in an oven or kiln; "They ___ the clay pots at high temperatures." - nung (đồ gốm), nướng (bánh)

entire

(adjective) whole, including all parts; "The ___ village took part in the annual craft festival." - toàn bộ

fragrance

(noun) a pleasant smell; "The ___ of incense filled the workshop." - hương thơm

original

(adjective) first or earliest, not a copy; "The ___ design has been preserved for over 200 years." - nguyên bản, gốc

hall

(noun) a large room used for meetings or events; "The exhibition was held in the community ___." - hội trường, sảnh

function

(noun) the purpose or role of something; "The main ___ of the market is to sell local handicrafts." - chức năng, vai trò

available

(adjective) able to be used or obtained; "Rooms are ___ to rent throughout the year." - có sẵn, sẵn có

rent

(verb) to pay to use something for a period of time; "Tourists can ___ bicycles to explore the village." - thuê

bargain

(noun) something bought at a lower price than usual; "She found a real ___ at the flea market." - món hời, mặc cả

luxury

(noun) something expensive and enjoyable that is not essential; "The resort offers ___ accommodation in a natural setting." - sự xa xỉ, sang trọng

promote

(verb) to encourage or advertise something; "The local government works hard to ___ traditional crafts." - quảng bá, thúc đẩy

campfire

(noun) a fire made outdoors for warmth or cooking; "Tourists gathered around the ___ to hear folk stories." - lửa trại

exotic

(adjective) unusual and exciting, from a faraway place; "The ___ spices used in local cooking attract food lovers." - kỳ lạ, hấp dẫn (từ nơi xa)

cosy

(adjective) warm, comfortable and relaxing; "The small guesthouse had a ___ atmosphere." - ấm cúng

apartment

(noun) a set of rooms for living in, usually in a larger building; "She rented an ___ near the city centre." - căn hộ

budget

(noun) the amount of money available for a purpose; "Travellers on a tight ___ often prefer homestays." - ngân sách

assistant

(noun) a person who helps someone with their work; "The shop ___ helped her choose the right souvenir." - người trợ lý, nhân viên

elevator

(noun) a machine that carries people between floors in a building; "The ___ was out of order so we used the stairs." - thang máy

stair

(noun) a step or set of steps inside a building; "She climbed the ___s to the rooftop cafe." - bậc thang

sensor

(noun) a device that detects changes in the environment; "A motion ___ turns the light on automatically." - cảm biến

monitor

(noun/verb) a screen used to display information, or to watch something carefully; "Security cameras ___ the entrance 24 hours a day." - màn hình / theo dõi

resident

(noun) a person who lives in a place; "Local ___s are proud of their village's long history." - cư dân

install

(verb) to set up equipment in a place ready for use; "The village ___ed solar panels to reduce electricity costs." - lắp đặt

remotely

(adverb) from a distance, without being physically present; "She managed the guesthouse ___ using an app on her phone." - từ xa

temporarily

(adverb) for a limited time, not permanently; "The workshop was ___ closed for renovation." - tạm thời

standard

(noun) a level of quality or achievement; "The craftsmen maintain a very high ___ in their work." - tiêu chuẩn

limited

(adjective) small in amount or restricted; "The village has ___ resources but great cultural wealth." - hạn chế

be willing to do something

(phrase) to be ready and happy to do something; "She ___ spend extra time teaching tourists the craft." - sẵn sàng làm điều gì đó

give somebody a hand

(phrase) to help someone; "Can you ___ me ___ carrying these baskets to the market?" - giúp đỡ ai đó

get on well with somebody

(phrase) to have a friendly relationship with someone; "He ___s ___ all the villagers he works with." - hòa hợp tốt với ai đó

encourage somebody to do something

(phrase) to give someone confidence to do something; "The festival ___s young people ___ learn traditional crafts." - khuyến khích ai đó làm điều gì đó

remind somebody of something

(phrase) to make someone think of something again; "The smell of woodsmoke ___s her ___ her childhood in the village." - nhắc ai đó về điều gì đó

place of interest

(phrase) a location that is worth visiting; "The ancient communal house is the most famous ___ in the village." - địa điểm thu hút, nơi thú vị

out of order

(phrase) not working properly; "The elevator is ___ so please use the stairs." - hỏng, không hoạt động

cost of living

(phrase) the amount of money needed to cover basic expenses; "The ___ in the city is much higher than in rural areas." - chi phí sinh hoạt

mountainous

(adjective) having many mountains; "The ___ regions of northern Vietnam are home to many ethnic minorities." - miền núi, nhiều núi

entry

(noun) the act of entering a place, or a piece submitted for a competition; "___ to the exhibition is free for children." - sự vào, lối vào

entrance

(noun) the door or gate through which you enter a place; "The ___ to the village market is decorated with flowers." - lối vào, cổng vào

life expectancy

(noun) the length of time that a living thing, especially a human being, is likely to live; "___ in Vietnam has increased significantly in recent decades." - tuổi thọ

expectation

(noun) a belief about what will happen; "Visitors have high ___s when they arrive at the craft village." - kỳ vọng, mong đợi

robust

(adjective) strong and healthy, or able to withstand difficult conditions; "The local economy is ___ thanks to tourism and craft production." - mạnh mẽ, vững chắc

healthcare

(noun) the organised system of medical services; "Access to quality ___ is still limited in remote areas." - chăm sóc sức khỏe

affordable

(adjective) cheap enough for most people to buy; "The village offers ___ accommodation for budget travellers." - giá cả phải chăng

rural

(adjective) relating to the countryside rather than the city; "___ communities often rely on traditional crafts for income." - thuộc nông thôn, miền quê

exhibition

(noun) a public display of art or objects; "The craft ___ attracted thousands of visitors last year." - triển lãm

security

(noun) the state of being safe, or measures taken to ensure safety; "The resort has 24-hour ___ to protect guests." - an ninh, sự bảo mật

accessible

(adjective) easy to reach or use; "The village is easily ___ by bus from the city centre." - dễ tiếp cận

hospitable

(adjective) friendly and welcoming to guests; "The locals are known for being incredibly ___." - hiếu khách

craft

(noun) a skill involving making things by hand; "Weaving is a traditional ___ practised in many villages." - nghề thủ công

memorable

(adjective) worth remembering, special; "The visit to the pottery village was a truly ___ experience." - đáng nhớ

attractive

(adjective) pleasing and appealing; "The village's colourful lanterns make it a very ___ destination." - hấp dẫn, thu hút

specific

(adjective) particular and clearly defined; "Each village has its own ___ style of decoration." - cụ thể, riêng biệt

enjoyable

(adjective) giving pleasure and satisfaction; "The craft workshop was really ___." - thú vị, vui vẻ

typical

(adjective) having the usual characteristics of a place or group; "___ houses in the village are built from bamboo and wood." - điển hình, tiêu biểu

impressive

(adjective) causing admiration because of quality or scale; "The ancient communal house is truly ___." - ấn tượng

birthplace

(noun) the place where someone or something began or was born; "The village is considered the ___ of traditional lacquerware." - nơi sinh, nơi khởi nguồn

target

(noun) a goal or aim; "Increasing tourist numbers is the main ___ for the village this year." - mục tiêu

fascinate

(verb) to attract and hold someone's interest strongly; "The process of making silk ___s many visitors." - hấp dẫn, cuốn hút

magnificent

(adjective) very beautiful and impressive; "The ___ scenery of the mountains draws thousands of tourists." - hùng vĩ, tráng lệ

gently

(adverb) in a quiet, careful, or soft way; "She ___ shaped the clay into a bowl." - nhẹ nhàng

scenery

(noun) the natural or man-made features of a landscape; "The ___ around the village is breathtaking." - phong cảnh

monument

(noun) a structure built to remember a person or event; "The ancient ___ in the village centre is over 500 years old." - đài tưởng niệm, công trình lịch sử

immerse

(verb) to involve yourself deeply in an activity or experience; "Tourists can ___ themselves in the daily life of the village." - đắm mình vào, hòa mình vào

carve

(verb) to cut a shape out of wood, stone, or other material; "Artisans ___ intricate patterns into wooden furniture." - chạm khắc, điêu khắc

high-quality

(adjective) of a very good standard; "___ products from the village are exported to many countries." - chất lượng cao

competition

(noun) an event where people compete, or rivalry between groups; "The annual craft ___ encourages young artisans to develop their skills." - cuộc thi / sự cạnh tranh

spot

(noun) a particular place; "The viewpoint is a popular ___ for taking photos of the valley." - địa điểm, vị trí

additional

(adjective) extra, more than what already exists; "The village plans to offer ___ activities for tourists next year." - thêm, bổ sung

earn

(verb) to receive money for work; "Artisans ___ a living by selling their handmade products." - kiếm (tiền)

primary

(adjective) most important or first in order; "Tourism has become the ___ source of income for many villagers." - chính, chủ yếu

face

(verb) to deal with a difficult situation; "The village ___s many challenges in preserving its traditional crafts." - đối mặt với

convenient

(adjective) easy to use or reach; "The village is ___ to visit as it is only 30 km from the city." - tiện lợi, thuận tiện

decline

(verb) to decrease or become smaller; "The number of young artisans has ___d in recent years." - suy giảm, giảm sút

thriving

(adjective) growing strongly and successfully; "The ___ craft market attracts buyers from across the country." - phát triển mạnh

shortage

(noun) when there is not enough of something; "There is a ___ of skilled craftspeople in many traditional villages." - sự thiếu hụt