birthday+book&movie+clothing given+countryside

Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you

snap out of boredom=>Doing something simple but refreshing usually helps me snap out of boredom quickly.

thoát khỏi trạng thái buồn chán

Back in the day =>Back in the day, I used to read just for fun, mostly fiction books or comic series.

Ngày xưa, lúc trước (thân mật, tự nhiên)

purposeful=>But now, my reading is more purposeful — I often read non-fiction or academic materials to support my studies.

có mục tiêu

spark my imagination=>But these days, I prefer novels and fiction books that offer rich details and stories, which not only help me broaden my knowledge but also spark my imagination.

→ kích thích trí tưởng tượng của tôi

drawn to=>I'm more drawn to fiction and novels that contain rich details and meaningful content, which not only broaden my horizons but also spark my imagination.

bị thu hút bởi...

action sequences /ˈsiː.kwəns/=>While reading the books, I always enjoyed imagining the scenes and characters, but the movies brought those scenes to life with impressive visuals and action sequences that really captivated me.

các chuỗi hành động (trong phim)

• Giống từ “seek” (tìm kiếm) + “quence” (giống “consequence” - hậu quả theo trình tự) → bạn cần tìm thứ tự, trình tự hợp lý.

omit =>if the book contains detailed narrative or deep insights into the characters’ thoughts, I usually enjoy reading it more than watching the adaptation, since movies sometimes omit important parts or change the storyline.

bỏ sót / bỏ qua

amusement parks=>Sometimes, my parents would take me to amusement parks or other fun places, which made the day even more memorable. Overall, it was a day filled with laughter and happiness.

Công viên giải trí

symbolize =>turning 18 is also a significant milestone, as it symbolizes the transition into adulthood and the assumption of legal responsibilities.

tượng trưng cho...(thay represent)

dampened my spirits=>That year, the winter was exceptionally harsh in my region, and unfortunately, I was down with a cold on my special day, which somewhat dampened my spirits.

làm ai đó buồn, mất tinh thần hoặc giảm hứng thú, niềm vui

meticulously /məˈtɪk.jə.ləs.li/ =>To cheer me up, my aunt spent several days meticulously knitting a beautiful scarf for me.

một cách tỉ mỉ, kỹ lưỡng, rất cẩn thận

Mẹ tỉa cỏ lushly (một cách xanh mướt)

exquisite patterns /ɪkˈskwɪz.ɪt/=>The scarf was not only incredibly soft and warm but also crafted with exquisite patterns in my favorite colors, which made it even more meaningful.

những hoa văn tinh xảo, rất đẹp và tỉ mỉ.

"ex-" như “excellent” (xuất sắc)

"-quisite" nghe giống "quiet" (yên tĩnh, nhẹ nhàng) → cái gì xuất sắc, tinh tế thường nhẹ nhàng, tỉ mỉ.

reciprocate /rɪˈsɪp.rə.keɪt/ =>I treasure it deeply and hope to one day reciprocate such a heartfelt gesture.

đáp lại

hustle and bustle of city life=>The countryside in Vietnam is quite special because it offers a peaceful and authentic lifestyle that contrasts sharply with the hustle and bustle of the cities.

nhịp sống hối hả của đô thị

idyllic lifestyle/ɪˈdɪl.ɪk=>Many people dream of retiring to the countryside to enjoy an idyllic lifestyle, surrounded by nature and far from the noise of urban life.

lối sống thanh bình, bình dị

close-knit community=>One thing I love about living in the countryside is the close-knit community. Everyone knows each other, and people are always willing to help, just like a big family.

cộng đồng gắn bó

as if=>They usually treat everyone around them with warmth and kindness, as if they were family.

mô tả tình huống không có thật, tưởng tượng hoặc suy đoán

take a toll on their well-being=>In recent years, many people have realized that urban life often comes with high levels of stress, noise, and pollution, which can take a toll on their well-being.