Daily life

create lasting memories /kriˈeɪt ˈlæstɪŋ ˈmem.ə.riz/ (verb)

tạo ra những kỷ niệm đáng nhớThis trip helped us create lasting memories.

demanding jobs /dɪˈmæn.dɪŋ dʒɒbz/ (noun)

công việc đòi hỏi khắt khePeople with demanding jobs are often prone to stress.

extravagant parties /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡənt ˈpɑː.tiz/ (noun)

những bữa tiệc xa hoaThey often throw extravagant parties to impress.

once-in-a-lifetime events /wʌns ɪn ə ˈlaɪf.taɪm ɪˈvents/ (noun)

sự kiện một lần trong đờiHer wedding was a once-in-a-lifetime event.

grand celebrations /ɡrænd ˌsel.əˈbreɪ.ʃənz/ (noun)

lễ kỷ niệm lớnThe company holds grand celebrations every year.

behind-the-scenes visits /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə ˈsiːnz ˈvɪz.ɪts/ (noun)

chuyến thăm hậu trườngWe had an exciting behind-the-scenes visit at the film studio.

come at a higher cost /kʌm æt ə ˈhaɪ.ɚ kɔːst/

(verb). đi kèm với chi phí cao hơn Luxury services usually come at a higher cost.

Spend a significant amount of money

To use a lot of money on something.

Event planners

Professionals who organize events.

Milestone birthday

A special birthday marking a significant age (e.g., 18, 50).

Lavishly

In a rich, elaborate, or luxurious manner.

Cultural values

Beliefs and practices shared by a community or society.

Financial constraints

Limits due to lack of money.

Leaning toward

Moving in the direction of a particular trend or preference.

Influenced by consumer culture

Affected by the societal trend of buying goods and services.

Ambiance and scale

The atmosphere and size/scope of an event.

Essence of a memorable gathering

The core or most important quality of a meaningful event.

Modest budget

A small or limited amount of money for spending.

Superficial showmanship

Flashy display that lacks genuine substance.

Genuine connection

Real, meaningful interaction between people.

Social status

A person’s rank or position in society.

Deeply rooted in cultural identity

Firmly established in the traditions and identity of a culture.

Communally

In a way that involves a group or community.

Social cohesion

The strength of relationships and the sense of unity within a group.

Cultural anchor

A practice or tradition that maintains a group’s cultural identity.

Strengthen bonds across generations

To improve relationships between people of different age groups.

Globalized culture

A culture shaped by global influences rather than local traditions.

Really stressful

Mentally exhausting / emotionally draining

Strict time

Highly disciplined period / intense study schedule

Didn't allow me

Prohibited / strictly restricted

Wake up to sleep

From dawn till dusk

Very boring

Monotonous / soul-crushing / mind-numbing

Students in my range

Peers / people my age / fellow students

Use mobile for entertainment

Rely on digital devices for leisure

Try other ways

Seek alternative outlets

Found it effective

Surprisingly beneficial / unexpectedly therapeutic

Good things take time

Success demands perseverance and delayed gratification

exciting visuals/ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ ˈvɪʒuəlz/ (noun)

hình ảnh kích thích, hấp dẫnThe film stood out for its exciting visuals and fast-paced action.

thrilling plots/ˈθrɪlɪŋ plɒts/ (noun)

cốt truyện ly kỳThrilling plots keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

dominate the market/ˈdɒmɪneɪt ðə ˈmɑːrkɪt/ (verb)

chiếm lĩnh thị trườngHollywood films continue to dominate the market worldwide.

high production quality/haɪ prəˈdʌkʃn ˈkwɒləti/ (noun)

chất lượng sản xuất caoAudiences are drawn to movies with high production quality.

engaging storytelling/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ ˈstɔːritɛlɪŋ/ (noun)

cách kể chuyện cuốn hútThe film’s engaging storytelling made it a box-office hit.

locally produced movies/ˈləʊkəli prəˈdjuːst ˈmuːviz/ (noun)

phim sản xuất trong nướcLocally produced movies are gaining popularity due to cultural relevance.

relatable cultural themes/rɪˈleɪtəbəl ˈkʌltʃərəl θiːmz/ (noun)

chủ đề văn hóa gần gũiRelatable cultural themes make local films more meaningful to domestic audiences.

familiar humor/fəˈmɪliər ˈhjuːmər/ (noun)

hài hước quen thuộcFamiliar humor makes audiences laugh effortlessly.

newcomers/ˈnjuːˌkʌmərz/ (noun)

người mới (trong ngành)Many talented newcomers are making their debut in independent films.

a poorly written script/ə ˈpʊərli ˈrɪtn skrɪpt/ (noun)

kịch bản viết kémThe film received criticism due to a poorly written script.

lack of originality/læk əv əˌrɪdʒəˈnæləti/ (noun)

thiếu tính sáng tạoThe movie was dull because of its lack of originality.

strong direction/strɒŋ daɪˈrekʃən/ (noun)

đạo diễn xuất sắcThe film’s success was largely due to strong direction.

emotional depth/ɪˈməʊʃənl depθ/ (noun)

chiều sâu cảm xúcHer performance added emotional depth to the character.

large screens/lɑːrdʒ skriːnz/ (noun)

màn hình lớnThe movie was stunning when viewed on large screens.

high-quality sound/haɪ ˈkwɒləti saʊnd/ (noun)

âm thanh chất lượng caoThe cinema’s high-quality sound enhances the overall experience.

visually stunning movies/ˈvɪʒuəli ˈstʌnɪŋ ˈmuːviz/ (noun)

phim có hình ảnh tuyệt đẹpVisually stunning movies are often remembered for their cinematography.

comfortable seating/ˈkʌmfərtəbəl ˈsiːtɪŋ/ (noun)

ghế ngồi thoải máiComfortable seating makes the cinema experience much more enjoyable.

lighthearted comedies/ˌlaɪtˌhɑːrtəd ˈkɑːməˌdiz/ (noun)

phim hài nhẹ nhàngI enjoy watching lighthearted comedies to relax after a long day.

action-packed films/ˈækʃən-pækt fɪlmz/ (noun)

phim hành độngAction-packed films always keep me excited from start to finish.

psychological thrillers/ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkl ˈθrɪlərz/ (noun)

phim kinh dị tâm lýPsychological thrillers often have complex and unpredictable plots.

advanced visual effects/ədˈvænst ˈvɪʒuəl ɪˈfekts/ (noun)

hiệu ứng hình ảnh tiên tiếnThis movie features impressive advanced visual effects.

a strong fan base/ə strɒŋ fæn beɪs/ (noun)

một lượng fan hùng hậuThe movie has had a strong fan base since its release.

independent filmmakers/ˌɪndɪˈpendənt ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkərz/ (noun)

nhà làm phim độc lậpIndependent filmmakers often have unique storytelling approaches.

lesser-known/ˈlesər-noʊn/ (adj.)

ít được biết đến hơnSome lesser-known films are still of very high quality.

outperform big-budget productions/ˌaʊtpərˈfɔːrm bɪɡ-ˈbʌdʒɪt prəˈdʌkʃənz/ (verb)

vượt trội hơn các sản phẩm kinh phí lớnThis independent film surprisingly outperformed big-budget productions.

miscast/ˌmɪsˈkæst/ (verb)

chọn sai diễn viênThe lead character was miscast, which lowered the film’s quality.

overhyped movies/ˌəʊvərˈhaɪpt ˈmuːviz/ (noun)

phim bị thổi phồng quá mứcSome overhyped movies aren’t actually as good as people expect.

on the big screen/ɒn ðə bɪɡ skriːn/ (adv.)

trên màn hình lớnThis movie is worth watching on the big screen to fully enjoy the visuals.

theatrical viewing/θiˈætrɪkl ˈvjuːɪŋ/ (noun)

trải nghiệm xem phimTheatrical viewing provides a more immersive movie experience.

build resilience /bɪld rɪˈzɪl.jəns/ (verb)

xây dựng khả năng hồi phục. Children need to build resilience to handle future setbacks.

navigate challenges without support /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt ˈʧæl.ɪn.dʒɪz wɪˈðaʊt səˈpɔːt/ (verb)

vượt qua thử thách mà không có sự giúp đỡ. Some teens must navigate challenges without support from adults.

seek guidance from adults /siːk ˈɡaɪ.dəns frəm ˈæd.ʌlts/ (verb)

tìm kiếm sự chỉ dẫn từ người lớn. It’s important for youth to seek guidance from adults when feeling lost.

express frustration /ɪkˈspres frʌˈstreɪ.ʃən/ (verb)

bày tỏ sự thất vọng. He struggled to express frustration in a healthy way.

problem-solve through trial and error /ˈprɒb.ləm sɒlv θruː ˈtraɪəl ənd ˈer.ər/ (verb)

giải quyết vấn đề bằng cách thử sai. Children often problem-solve through trial and error.

emotional maturity /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən.əl məˈtjʊə.rə.ti/ (noun)

sự trưởng thành về cảm xúc. Emotional maturity allows individuals to handle stress better.

a positive mindset /ə ˈpɒz.ə.tɪv ˈmaɪnd.set/ (noun)

tư duy tích cực. A positive mindset can improve your ability to bounce back from setbacks.

provide emotional comfort /prəˈvaɪd ɪˈməʊ.ʃən.əl ˈkʌm.fət/ (verb)

mang lại sự an ủi về mặt cảm xúc. Parents should provide emotional comfort during difficult times.

overcome challenges /ˌəʊ.vəˈkʌm ˈʧæl.ɪn.dʒɪz/ (verb)

vượt qua thử thách. With support, she was able to overcome academic and personal challenges.

offer emotional reassurance /ˈɒf.ər ɪˈməʊ.ʃən.əl ˌrɪə.ʃʊə.rəns/ (verb)

đưa ra sự trấn an cảm xúc. The teacher offered emotional reassurance before the exam.

offer practical solutions /ˈɒf.ər ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl səˈluː.ʃənz/ (verb)

đưa ra giải pháp thực tế. A mentor can offer practical solutions to everyday problems.

break down problems into manageable steps /breɪk daʊn ˈprɒb.ləmz ˈɪn.tu ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒə.bəl steps/ (verb)

chia nhỏ vấn đề thành từng bước dễ thực hiện. We taught her to break down problems into manageable steps.

serve as role models /sɜːv əz rəʊl ˈmɒd.əlz/ (verb)

làm hình mẫu. Parents and teachers should serve as role models for young people.

create a sense of connection and purpose /kriːˈeɪt ə sens əv kəˈnek.ʃən ænd ˈpɜː.pəs/ (verb phrase)

(tạo cảm giác kết nối và mục đích)Volunteering can create a sense of connection and purpose in life.

give your own life more meaning /ɡɪv jɔːr oʊn laɪf mɔː ˈmiː.nɪŋ/ (verb phrase)

(mang lại nhiều ý nghĩa hơn cho cuộc sống của bạn)Helping others can give your own life more meaning.

community spirit /kəˈmjuː.nə.ti ˈspɪr.ɪt/ (noun)

(tinh thần cộng đồng)Festivals foster a strong community spirit.

spiritual motivation /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl ˌməʊ.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən/ (noun)

(động lực tâm linh)Many volunteers are driven by spiritual motivation.

close-knit communities /kləʊs nɪt kəˈmjuː.nɪ.tiz/ (noun)

(cộng đồng gắn kết)People in close-knit communities always help each other in times of need.

donate to a fundraiser /dəʊˈneɪt tuː ə ˈfʌndˌreɪ.zər/ (verb phrase)

(quyên góp cho quỹ)He decided to donate to a fundraiser supporting disaster relief.

share useful information /ʃeər ˈjuːs.fəl ˌɪn.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/ (verb phrase)

(chia sẻ thông tin hữu ích)Neighbors can share useful information about local events and services.

support sb emotionally /səˈpɔːt ˈsʌm.bɒd.i ɪˈməʊ.ʃən.əl.i/ (verb phrase)

(hỗ trợ ai đó về mặt cảm xúc)Friends can support you emotionally during tough times.

help at an accident scene /help æt ən ˈæk.sɪ.dənt siːn/ (verb phrase)

(giúp đỡ tại hiện trường tai nạn)He stopped to help at an accident scene and called an ambulance.

donate blood during hospital shortages /dəʊˈneɪt blʌd ˈdjʊərɪŋ ˈhɒspɪtl ˈʃɔːtɪdʒɪz/ (verb phrase)

(hiến máu trong thời gian bệnh viện thiếu hụt)People came together to donate blood during hospital shortages.

a core part of children's upbringing /ə kɔː pɑːt əv ˈtʃɪldrənz ˈʌpbrɪŋɪŋ/ (noun phrase)

(một phần cốt lõi trong việc nuôi dạy trẻ)Learning to share is a core part of children’s upbringing.

a more caring, connected society /ə mɔː ˈkeərɪŋ kəˈnek.tɪd səˈsaɪ.ɪ.ti/ (noun phrase)

(một xã hội gắn kết, giàu lòng nhân ái)Volunteering can help build a more caring, connected society.

the well-being of their community /ðə wel-ˈbiːɪŋ əv ðeər kəˈmjuː.nɪ.ti/ (noun phrase)

(sự thịnh vượng của cộng đồng)They worked hard for the well-being of their community.

blood donation drives /blʌd dəʊˈneɪ.ʃən draɪvz/ (noun phrase)

(những đợt hiến máu)Blood donation drives save countless lives every year.

trigger a release of feel-good chemicals /ˈtrɪɡər ə rɪˈliːs əv fiːl-ɡʊd ˈkemɪkəlz/ (verb phrase)

(kích thích cơ thể tiết ra chất gây cảm giác dễ chịu)Physical activity triggers a release of feel-good chemicals.

word of mouth /wɜːd əv maʊθ/ (noun)

(truyền miệng)This restaurant became popular purely through word of mouth.

boost one's mood /buːst wʌnz muːd/ (verb phrase)

(nâng cao tâm trạng)A kind message can boost someone’s mood.

give someone a sense of purpose /ɡɪv ˈsʌmwʌn ə sens əv ˈpɜːpəs/ (verb phrase)

(mang lại cho ai đó cảm giác có ý nghĩa trong cuộc sống)Volunteering gives me a sense of purpose.

ripple effect /ˈrɪpəl ɪˈfekt/ (noun)

(hiệu ứng lan tỏa)A small kind act can create a positive ripple effect.

build a spirit of teamwork /bɪld ə ˈspɪrɪt əv ˈtiːmwɜːk/ (verb phrase)

(xây dựng tinh thần làm việc nhóm)Group activities build a spirit of teamwork.

jump in to do something /dʒʌmp ɪn tuː duː ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ (verb phrase)

(tham gia nhanh chóng, không chần chừ)She jumped in to help right away.