Passage 2 - Cosmetics in Ancient Past

This traditional festival […….] to the 15th century. (phrasal verb)

DATE FROM: Có từ thời, xuất xứ từ. (originate from, come from)

Many ancient ruins in this city […….] to Roman times. (phrasal verb)

DATE BACK: Có từ thời, tồn tại từ. (stem from, go back to)

The seller tried to […….]s in the car before putting it up for sale. (collocation)

CONCEAL DEFECT: Che giấu khuyết điểm/lỗi. (hide a flaw, cover up weakness)

The news of the discovery caused […….] excitement among scientists. (adjective)

WIDESPREAD: Phổ biến, rộng khắp. (common, extensive)

Her career […….]ned over forty years in both film and theater. (verb)

SPAN: Kéo dài qua, trải rộng. (extend across, cover)

In ancient trade routes, […….] were highly valued for their aroma and flavor. (noun phrase)

PERFUME AND SPICE: Nước hoa và gia vị. (fragrance and seasoning)

She spent a lot of money on high-end […….] to keep her skin smooth. (noun)

COSMETICS: Mỹ phẩm. (makeup, beauty products)

Using heavy makeup to […….] is not a long-term solution for healthy skin. (collocation)

HIDE A FLAW: Che giấu nhược điểm. (conceal defect, cover up error)

The boutique specializes in selling […….] to wealthy clients. (noun phrase)

LUXURY PRODUCTS: Sản phẩm đắt tiền, xa xỉ. (expensive goods, high-end items)

In ancient times, silk and tea were considered […….] in international trade. (noun phrase)

PRECIOUS COMMODITIES: Hàng hóa quý giá. (valuable goods, prized items)

The gold imported this year may […….] the total exports […….]. (verb phrase)

EXCEED… IN VALUE: Vượt quá về giá trị. (be worth more than, surpass in price)

Designer clothes are usually much […….] than mass-produced ones. (adjective phrase)

MORE EXPENSIVE: Đắt tiền hơn. (costlier, higher-priced)

She was a […….] mother who spent all her free time with her children. (adjective)

DEVOTED: Tận tụy, hết lòng. (dedicated, loyal)

The doctor applied a soothing […….] to the burned skin. (noun)

OINTMENT: Thuốc mỡ. (cream, balm)

Living on […….], the young family had to manage their budget very carefully. (noun phrase)

LIMITED MEANS: Thu nhập hạn chế, ngân sách eo hẹp. (small budget, low income)

Many government social welfare programs are aimed at helping […….]. (noun phrase)

POOR HOUSEHOLDS: Các hộ gia đình nghèo. (needy families, low-income families)

A single […….] on her cheek made her feel self-conscious about her appearance. (noun)

BLEMISH: Vết nhược điểm trên da/mặt, khuyết điểm. (flaw, mark)

You should not […….] overnight as it can clog your pores. (verb phrase)

LEAVE ON YOUR FACE: Để lại trên mặt. (keep on your skin)

He comes from a […….] family with a long history of serving the nation. (adjective)

NOBLE: Quý tộc, cao quý. (aristocratic, grand)

He always looks very […….] in his tailored suit and clean shoes. (adjective)

WELL-GROOMED: Gọn gàng, chải chuốt, chỉn chu. (neat, tidy)

She will always […….] the memories of her childhood spent with her grandparents. (verb)

CHERISH: Yêu thương, trân trọng. (treasure, value)

She put her long hair up in […….] before starting to exercise. (noun phrase)

A BUN AT THE BACK: Búi tóc ở phía sau. (hair tied behind)

She styled her thin hair with […….] to make it look fuller for the wedding. (noun phrase)

THE HELP OF WIGS: Nhờ sự hỗ trợ của tóc giả. (using fake hair)

In medieval times, […….] did not have access to expensive medical care. (noun phrase)

ORDINARY PEOPLE: Người dân bình thường. (commoners, average folk)

The chef used only the […….] to prepare the royal banquet. (noun phrase)

CHOICEST SPICES: Những loại gia vị hảo hạng nhất. (best seasonings, finest spices)

A complex network of small roads […….]es the whole region. (verb)

CRISSCROSS: Vắt chéo, đan xen nhau. (intersect, overlap)

The museum hopes to […….] historic artifacts to their original home country. (phrasal verb)

BRING BACK: Mang trở lại, khôi phục. (return, restore)

Alexander the Great was a famous […….] who expanded his empire across continents. (noun)

CONQUEROR: Kẻ chinh phục, người xâm lược. (invader, victor)

The salon offers various services focused on personal […….] and skincare. (noun)

BEAUTIFICATION: Sự làm đẹp. (grooming, enhancement)

Ancient Egyptians used […….] around their eyes for both cosmetic and health reasons. (noun)

KOHL: Phấn trang điểm mắt thời xưa (chì kẻ mắt). (eyeliner, dark powder)