Vocab Week 5 Preliminary B1® [Ms. Halle]

Topic: House and Home & Language

Finding accommodation in big cities is very expensive.

chỗ ở (n)

Offices use air conditioning all summer, which wastes energy.

điều hòa (n)

Tourists like to buy antiques from the old market.

đồ cổ (n)

My grandfather reads the news in his favourite armchair.

ghế bành (n)

I study on the balcony because the air is fresher.

ban công (n)

I wash my hands in the basin before eating.

bồn rửa (n)

Taking a hot bath helps me relax after a stressful day.

bồn tắm (n)

In winter, my family needs a warm blanket at night.

chăn (n)

I close the blind when the sun is too strong.

rèm (n)

My friend lives in a tall block near the city centre.

tòa nhà (n)

The school puts exam results on the notice board.

bảng thông báo (n)

I keep my English books in a small bookcase.

tủ sách (n)

We use a bucket to save water for the garden.

xô (n)

Changing to an LED bulb can reduce electricity bills.

bóng đèn (n)

People light a candle during traditional festivals.

nến (n)

A thick carpet makes the living room warmer.

thảm (n)

The ceiling in my flat is quite low.

trần nhà (n)

We keep old furniture in the cellar.

hầm (n)

Central heating is important for houses in cold countries.

sưởi trung tâm (n)

There are too many advertisements on every TV channel.

kênh TV (n)

I keep my clothes in a wooden chest of drawers.

tủ ngăn kéo (n)

Many people move from the city to a quiet cottage.

nhà nhỏ (n)

We store food and plates in the kitchen cupboard.

tủ (n)

I open the curtain every morning to get natural light.

rèm cửa (n)

She put a soft cushion on the sofa.

gối đệm (n)

A dishwasher saves a lot of time for busy families.

máy rửa bát (n)

My parents watch television downstairs in the evening.

tầng dưới (adv)

I keep my passport in the top drawer.

ngăn kéo (n)

People should put plastic bottles in the right dustbin.

thùng rác (n)

A warm duvet is necessary in cold weather.

chăn lông (n)

Modern homes use many electrical machines every day.

thuộc về điện (adj)

Students meet their friends near the school entrance.

lối vào (n)

Young workers often rent a small flat in the city.

căn hộ (n)

The children sat on the floor to play games.

sàn (n)

We keep frozen food in the freezer for a long time.

tủ đông (n)

Buying new furniture for a house is very expensive.

đồ nội thất (n)

He parks his car in the garage every night.

ga-ra (n)

Please close the gate when you leave the house.

cổng (n)

My family cooks meat on a grill at the weekend.

vỉ nướng (n)

The shop is on the ground floor of the building.

tầng trệt (n)

Students wait in the hall before the exam starts.

hành lang (n)

The handle of the door is broken.

tay nắm (n)

I heat my lunch in the microwave at work.

làm nóng (v)

We use a small heater in the bedroom in winter.

máy sưởi (n)

Heating costs a lot of money in cold countries.

sự sưởi ấm (n)

In the past, many women stayed at home as a housewife.

nội trợ (n)

Children should help their parents with the housework.

việc nhà (n)

I use an iron before I go to the office.

bàn ủi (n)

She poured water from the jug into the glasses.

bình (n)

I boil water in the kettle to make tea.

ấm nước (n)

He used a ladder to clean the windows.

thang (n)

I turn on a small lamp when I study at night.

đèn bàn (n)

The lift in our building is broken again.

thang máy (n)

Many students heat their food in a microwave.

lò vi sóng (n)

I drink coffee from a big mug every morning.

cốc (n)

A good neighbour can help you in an emergency.

hàng xóm (n)

My mother bakes a cake in the oven on Sundays.

lò nướng (n)

He fried the eggs in a hot pan.

chảo (n)

There is a small path through the park.

lối đi (n)

A comfortable pillow helps you sleep better.

gối (n)

The water pipe in our kitchen is leaking.

ống (n)

Having a green plant in the office reduces stress.

cây cảnh (n)

I pulled the plug out to save electricity.

phích cắm (n)

I always plug in my phone before I go to bed.

cắm điện (v)

Property prices in big cities are rising quickly.

bất động sản (n)

We keep fresh vegetables in the refrigerator.

tủ lạnh (n)

Children spend hours with the TV remote control.

điều khiển từ xa (n)

Young people often rent a room near their workplace.

thuê (v)

Heavy rain damaged the roof of our house.

mái nhà (n)

Living with a roommate helps students save money.

bạn cùng phòng (n)

People should not throw rubbish into the river.

rác (n)

There were no free seats on the bus this morning.

chỗ ngồi (n)

My mother washes the bed sheets every week.

ga giường (n)

Taking a short shower saves a lot of water.

vòi sen (n)

I wash the dishes in the kitchen sink.

bồn rửa chén (n)

I take the stairs instead of the lift to keep fit.

cầu thang (n)

Be careful, there is a high step at the door.

bậc thang (n)

Tall buildings now surround my old school.

bao quanh (v)

Please turn off the light switch when you leave.

công tắc (n)

Do not leave the tap running while you brush your teeth.

vòi nước (n)

I always take a towel when I go to the gym.

khăn (n)

Tourists like to take photos of the old tower.

tháp (n)

My bedroom is upstairs, next to the bathroom.

tầng trên (adv)

She put fresh flowers in a glass vase.

bình hoa (n)

A washing machine saves time for working parents.

máy giặt (n)

My students want to study at an advanced level.

nâng cao (adj)

Teenagers often argue with their parents about the Internet.

tranh luận (v)

Social media helps people communicate with friends abroad.

giao tiếp (v)

Good communication is an important skill at work.

sự giao tiếp (n)

Beginners should start with elementary grammar.

cơ bản (adj)

He told a funny joke during the online class.

trò đùa (n)

I did not understand what the teacher meant.

có nghĩa là (v)

Students should learn the meaning of new words.

ý nghĩa (n)

The news did not mention the cause of the accident.

đề cập (v)

Many learners find it hard to pronounce English words.

phát âm (v)

Good pronunciation helps you speak more clearly.

cách phát âm (n)

The teacher asked me to write a full sentence.

câu (n)

Parents should not shout at their children.

hét (v)

AI can translate languages very quickly now.

dịch (v)

Machine translation is not always accurate.

bản dịch (n)