Unit 5: Communities

Community (n)

Ex: We need to work together to improve our local community.

Cộng đồng

Poverty (n)

Ex: The government is launching new programs to reduce poverty.

Sự nghèo đói

Unemployment (n)

Ex: High rates of unemployment are a major concern for the city.

Tình trạng thất nghiệp

Homelessness (n)

Ex: Many cities are struggling to find solutions to homelessness.

Tình trạng vô gia cư

Crime (n)

Ex: The neighborhood is becoming safer because of the lower crime rate.

Tội phạm

Pollution (n)

Ex: We must take action against water pollution in our area.

Sự ô nhiễm

Overpopulation (n)

Ex: Overpopulation leads to crowded cities and fewer resources.

Sự quá tải dân số

Discrimination (n)

Ex: We should fight against all forms of racial discrimination.

Sự phân biệt đối xử

Volunteer (v/n)

Ex: Many students volunteer at the local animal shelter on weekends.

Tình nguyện / Người tình nguyện

Donate (v)

Ex: We should donate old clothes to families who need them.

Quyên góp / Hiến tặng

Support (v)

Ex: The community needs to support the new youth center.

Hỗ trợ, ủng hộ

Advocate (v)

Ex: She advocates for better public transportation in our town.

Biện hộ, ủng hộ (công khai)

Address (v)

Ex: The mayor promised to address the housing problem this year.

Giải quyết (vấn đề)

Launch (v)

Ex: They are going to launch a new campaign to clean the park.

Triển khai, khởi xướng

Initiative (n)

Ex: The city's new recycling initiative has been very successful.

Sáng kiến

Improve (v)

Ex: We want to improve the quality of life for everyone here.

Cải thiện, nâng cao

Lend a hand (idiom)

Ex: Could you lend a hand with these boxes?

Giúp đỡ một tay

Make a difference (idiom)

Ex: Your efforts really make a difference to the lives of these children.

Tạo ra sự khác biệt

Get involved in (phrasal v)

Ex: It's important for teenagers to get involved in community service.

Tham gia vào

Take action (v.phr)

Ex: We need to take action before the situation gets worse.

Hành động ngay

Give back to (phrasal v)

Ex: After becoming successful, he wanted to give back to his hometown.

Đền đáp lại (cộng đồng)

At risk (adj. phr.)

Ex: There are many at-risk youth who need our guidance.

Có nguy cơ / gặp rủi ro

Community service (n. phr.)

Ex: The students have to do 20 hours of community service to graduate.

Công tác phục vụ cộng đồng

Root cause (n. phr.)

Ex: We need to find the root cause of the poverty in this district.

Nguyên nhân gốc rễ

Diverse (adj)

Ex: Our neighborhood is known for its diverse culture and food.

Đa dạng

Integration (n)

Ex: Successful integration of new immigrants is a top priority.

Sự hòa nhập / hội nhập

Solidarity (n)

Ex: People gathered in the square to show solidarity with the victims.

Sự đoàn kết

Tolerance (n)

Ex: Teaching children tolerance is key to a peaceful society.

Sự khoan dung, lòng vị tha