Unit 2: Living fast or slowing down

convenience

(noun) the state of being easy and useful; "Online banking offers great ___ for busy people." - sự tiện lợi

efficiency

(noun) the ability to do something well without wasting time or resources; "New software improved workplace ___." - tính hiệu quả

productivity

(noun) the rate at which work is completed; "Good planning can increase ___." - năng suất

time-saving technologies

(noun) tools or systems that reduce the amount of time needed for tasks; "Smart devices are examples of ___." - công nghệ tiết kiệm thời gian

fast-paced lifestyle

(noun) a way of life that involves doing many things quickly; "Many city residents lead a ___." - lối sống nhịp độ nhanh

instant access to services

(noun) the ability to use services immediately; "People expect ___ through mobile apps." - tiếp cận dịch vụ ngay lập tức

streamline daily tasks

(verb) to make everyday activities simpler and more efficient; "Technology helps ___ at home and work." - đơn giản hóa công việc hằng ngày

enhance efficiency

(verb) to improve effectiveness and reduce waste; "Automation can ___ in factories." - nâng cao hiệu quả

maximise productivity

(verb) to increase the amount of work produced; "Businesses use software to ___." - tối đa hóa năng suất

meet tight deadlines

(verb) to finish work before a difficult time limit; "Employees often work overtime to ___." - đáp ứng thời hạn gấp

work-life balance

(noun) a healthy balance between work and personal life; "Many people strive for a better ___." - cân bằng công việc và cuộc sống

mental well-being

(noun) a person's emotional and psychological health; "Exercise improves ___." - sức khỏe tinh thần

physical health

(noun) the condition of a person's body; "A healthy diet supports ___." - sức khỏe thể chất

chronic stress

(noun) stress that continues for a long period; "Long working hours may cause ___." - căng thẳng kéo dài

burnout

(noun) extreme tiredness caused by too much work or stress; "Many workers suffer from ___." - kiệt sức

personal fulfilment

(noun) a feeling of satisfaction from achieving meaningful goals; "Volunteering gives her a sense of ___." - sự thỏa mãn cá nhân

meaningful relationships

(noun) close and valuable connections with others; "Strong families are built on ___." - các mối quan hệ ý nghĩa

quality time with family

(noun) time spent meaningfully with family members; "Weekends allow for more ___." - thời gian chất lượng với gia đình

lead a balanced life

(verb) to live in a healthy and moderate way; "He tries to ___ by managing work and leisure." - sống cân bằng

maintain a healthier lifestyle

(verb) to continue living in a way that benefits health; "Regular exercise helps people ___." - duy trì lối sống lành mạnh hơn

place a high value on convenience

(verb) to consider convenience very important; "Modern consumers often ___." - coi trọng sự tiện lợi

live in a fast-paced society

(verb) to live in an environment where everything moves quickly; "People today ___." - sống trong một xã hội nhịp độ nhanh

save a considerable amount of time

(verb) to reduce time spent significantly; "Online shopping can ___." - tiết kiệm đáng kể thời gian

improve overall efficiency

(verb) to make a system work better as a whole; "Digital tools can ___." - cải thiện hiệu quả tổng thể

experience high levels of stress

(verb) to feel a large amount of stress; "Students may ___ before exams." - trải qua mức độ căng thẳng cao

suffer from burnout

(verb) to experience extreme exhaustion from stress; "Many professionals ___ after years of overwork." - bị kiệt sức

strengthen family bonds

(verb) to make family relationships stronger; "Family trips help ___." - thắt chặt tình cảm gia đình

achieve a better work-life balance

(verb) to improve the balance between work and personal life; "Flexible schedules help employees ___." - đạt được sự cân bằng công việc và cuộc sống tốt hơn

prioritise personal well-being

(verb) to treat your health and happiness as most important; "People should ___ instead of working constantly." - ưu tiên sức khỏe và hạnh phúc cá nhân

strike a balance between efficiency and happiness

(verb) to find a suitable compromise between productivity and enjoyment; "Society needs to ___." - cân bằng giữa hiệu quả và hạnh phúc

a slower pace of life

(noun) a way of living that is calmer and less rushed; "Retirement allowed him to enjoy ___." - nhịp sống chậm hơn

live in the moment

(verb) to focus on the present instead of worrying about the future; "Travel helps people ___." - sống cho hiện tại

less stressful / less pressured

(adjective) causing less stress or pressure; "Life in the countryside is often ___ than life in big cities." - ít căng thẳng, ít áp lực hơn

savour something

(verb) to enjoy something slowly and fully; "She likes to ___ every cup of coffee." - tận hưởng, thưởng thức

mental health

(noun) a person's emotional and psychological condition; "Employers should care about workers' ___." - sức khỏe tinh thần

nostalgia

(noun) a sentimental feeling for the past; "Old photos filled him with ___." - nỗi hoài niệm

simplicity

(noun) the quality of being simple and uncomplicated; "Many people appreciate the ___ of rural life." - sự đơn giản

take things for granted

(verb) to fail to appreciate something because it seems normal; "We often ___ until we lose them." - xem điều gì là hiển nhiên

constant connectivity

(noun) being continuously connected through technology; "___ can make it difficult to relax." - luôn kết nối trực tuyến

to get things done quickly vs. to get things done properly

(phrase) completing tasks fast compared with completing them correctly; "It's better to ___ when quality matters." - làm nhanh so với làm đúng

shortcut

(noun) a quicker but sometimes less effective way of doing something; "Taking a ___ may lead to mistakes." - lối tắt

quality vs. quantity

(phrase) the comparison between excellence and amount; "There is often a debate about ___." - chất lượng so với số lượng

to cut corners

(verb) to do something poorly in order to save time or money; "Some companies ___ to reduce costs." - làm tắt, làm ẩu

productive / productivity

(adjective/noun) producing useful results or the rate of producing them; "Good habits make people more ___." - năng suất, hiệu quả

to rush vs. to be methodical

(phrase) acting too quickly compared with acting carefully and systematically; "It's usually better ___ when solving complex problems." - vội vàng so với có phương pháp

trade-off

(noun) a situation where you gain one thing but lose another; "Choosing speed often involves a ___." - sự đánh đổi

streamlined process

(noun) a process designed to be simple and efficient; "The company introduced a ___." - quy trình được tối ưu

counterproductive

(adjective) having the opposite effect from what was intended; "Working without breaks can be ___." - phản tác dụng

to prioritize comfort/convenience

(verb) to consider comfort or convenience more important than other factors; "Many travelers ___ when booking flights." - ưu tiên sự thoải mái/tiện lợi

legroom, leg space

(noun) the amount of space available for your legs when sitting; "The seat offers plenty of ___." - khoảng trống để chân

jet lag

(noun) tiredness caused by travelling across time zones; "It took days to recover from ___." - tình trạng lệch múi giờ

scenic route

(noun) a route with attractive views; "We chose the ___ through the mountains." - đường đi ngắm cảnh

to be cramped

(verb) to be in a small and uncomfortable space; "Passengers felt ___ on the crowded bus." - chật chội

worth the trade-off

(adjective) having benefits that justify the disadvantages; "The longer trip was ___ because of the comfort." - đáng để đánh đổi

door-to-door travel time

(noun) the total travel time from starting point to destination; "Train and plane journeys have different ___." - thời gian di chuyển từ cửa đến cửa

to unwind / to relax during the journey

(verb) to rest and become relaxed while travelling; "Long train rides allow passengers ___." - thư giãn trong suốt chuyến đi

budget-friendly vs. premium option

(phrase) an affordable choice compared with a higher-quality expensive choice; "Travelers often choose between a ___." - lựa chọn tiết kiệm so với lựa chọn cao cấp

automation

(noun) the use of machines or technology to perform tasks automatically; "___ is changing many industries." - tự động hóa

artificial intelligence (AI)

(noun) computer systems that can perform tasks requiring human intelligence; "___ is transforming the workplace." - trí tuệ nhân tạo

instant gratification

(noun) the desire to get pleasure or results immediately; "Social media encourages ___." - sự thỏa mãn tức thì

sustainability / eco-conscious

(noun/adjective) protecting the environment and being aware of environmental issues; "Many consumers are becoming more ___." - tính bền vững / có ý thức bảo vệ môi trường

to slow down deliberately

(verb) to intentionally reduce speed and live more calmly; "Some people choose ___ to improve their well-being." - chủ động sống chậm

digital detox

(noun) a period of avoiding digital devices; "She took a weekend ___." - cai nghiện công nghệ số

self-driving cars

(noun) vehicles that can operate without a human driver; "___ may become common in the future." - xe tự lái

to keep up with technology

(verb) to stay informed about technological developments; "Older workers sometimes struggle ___." - theo kịp công nghệ

a shift in priorities

(noun) a change in what people consider most important; "The pandemic caused ___ for many families." - sự thay đổi trong thứ tự ưu tiên