Chủ Đề 1: Life Stories We Admire

Flashcards testing key vocabulary and historical details from the reading texts in Topic 1: Life Stories We Admire.

What are the noun and adjective forms of the word meaning 'hoài bão' in Topic 1?

The noun form is 'Ambition' and the adjective form is 'Ambitious'.

What is the definition of the word 'Perseverance' (/ˌpɜːsɪˈvɪərəns/)?

Continued effort and determination to achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition (Sự kiên trì).

What does the idiom 'Against all odds' mean?

Achieving success or surviving despite severe adversity and very difficult conditions (Bất chấp nghịch cảnh).

What is the meaning of the idiom 'Adversity breeds strength'?

Facing difficult situations or hardships creates inner strength and resilience (Nghịch cảnh tạo nên sức mạnh).

What does the noun phrase 'Humble beginnings' describe?

Coming from a poor or low social status family background (Xuất thân nghèo khó).

What is the definition of a 'Philanthropist' (/fɪˈlænθrəpɪst/)?

A person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes (Nhà từ thiện).

What does the adjective 'Indomitable' (/ɪnˈdɒmɪtəbl/) mean?

Impossible to subdue, defeat, or discourage; unconquerable (Bất khuất).

Where was Cristiano Ronaldo born, and at what age did he leave his family to go to Lisbon?

He was born on the island of Madeira in Portugal, and he moved to Lisbon at the age of 12 to join the Sporting CP youth academy.

Who mentored Cristiano Ronaldo during his major breakthrough at Manchester United?

Sir Alex Ferguson.

What does the phrase 'pay it forward' mean in relation to Cristiano Ronaldo's life?

To respond to one's own success or kindness received by giving back to others and helping society.

When and where was Albert Einstein born?

He was born at Ulm, in Württemberg, Germany, on March 14, 1879.

Where was Albert Einstein working in 1901 when he produced much of his remarkable early scientific work?

He was working as a technical assistant in the Swiss Patent Office.

In which years were Albert Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity and General Theory of Relativity published?

Special Theory of Relativity in 1905, and General Theory of Relativity in 1916.

Which political offer did Albert Einstein decline after World War II?

The offer to become the President of the State of Israel.

Why did Taylor Swift's parents move the family to Hendersonville, Tennessee, when she was 13?

So she could devote more time to courting country music labels in nearby Nashville.

Why did Taylor Swift begin rerecording her early albums starting in 2021?

To gain ownership and control over her early musical material and its licensing deals.

What historic milestone did Taylor Swift achieve at the Grammy Awards in 2024?

She became the first artist to win the Grammy Award for Album of the Year four times (for her album Midnights).

What core theme/phrase epitomized Leonardo da Vinci's approach to acquiring knowledge?

'Saper vedere', which translates to 'knowing how to see'.

To whom was Leonardo da Vinci apprenticed when he was about 15 years old?

The artist Andrea del Verrocchio.

How did text and drawings interact in Leonardo da Vinci's notebooks on anatomy?

The text served to explain the pictures rather than the drawings illustrating the text, making his work a precursor to modern scientific illustration.

Where was Marie Curie born, and what was her original birth name?

She was born Maria Sklodowska in Warsaw on November 7, 1867.

What historic academic appointment did Marie Curie receive in 1906 following Pierre Curie's death?

She took his place as Professor of General Physics in the Faculty of Sciences at the Sorbonne, becoming the first woman to ever hold that position.

Which two chemical elements were discovered and isolated by Marie and Pierre Curie?

Polonium and radium.

In which years and fields did Marie Curie win her two Nobel Prizes?

In 1903 (Physics) shared with Pierre Curie and Henri Becquerel, and in 1911 (Chemistry).

What is the meaning of the word 'Transformative' (/trænsˈfɔːrmətɪv/)?

Causing a marked or complete change in someone or something, usually for the better (Mang tính thay đổi).

What does the word 'Visionary' (/ˈvɪʒnəri/) mean?

Thinking about or planning the future with imagination or wisdom (Có tầm nhìn).

What does the noun 'Legacy' (/ˈleɡəsi/) refer to?

Something handed down from a predecessor or the long-lasting impact of a person's life and work (Di sản).