Critical Reading 1 - Unit 1: Starting Up Study Guide
Lesson A: Inspired Leadership - Core Vocabulary
1. movement
Part of Speech: noun (n)
Phonetic:
/ˈmuːv.mənt/English Definition: a group of people working together to change sth
Vietnamese Meaning: phong trào
Example Sentence: Many young people joined the environmental movement.
2. inspire
Part of Speech: verb (v)
Phonetic:
/ɪnˈspaɪər/English Definition: to give someone the idea or desire to do sth good
Vietnamese Meaning: truyền cảm hứng
Example Sentence: The teacher tries to inspire her students every day.
3. belief
Part of Speech: noun (n)
Phonetic:
/bɪˈliːf/English Definition: an idea that you think is true or real
Vietnamese Meaning: niềm tin
Example Sentence: They share a strong belief in equal rights.
4. purpose
Part of Speech: noun (n)
Phonetic:
/ˈpɜː.pəs/English Definition: the reason why you do sth
Vietnamese Meaning: mục đích
Example Sentence: What is the main purpose of your project?
5. attract
Part of Speech: verb (v)
Phonetic:
/əˈtrækt/English Definition: to make people come or show interest in sth
Vietnamese Meaning: thu hút
Example Sentence: The new shop uses bright colors to attract customers.
6. feature
Part of Speech: noun (n)
Phonetic:
/ˈfiː.tʃər/English Definition: an important part or characteristic of sth
Vietnamese Meaning: đặc điểm, tính năng
Example Sentence: This phone has an interesting new feature.
7. crucial
Part of Speech: adjective (adj)
Phonetic:
/ˈkruː.ʃəl/English Definition: extremely important or necessary
Vietnamese Meaning: rất quan trọng
Example Sentence: Regular practice is crucial for learning a language.
8. embrace
Part of Speech: verb (v)
Phonetic:
/ɪmˈbreɪs/English Definition: to accept an idea or person with happiness
Vietnamese Meaning: đón nhận, chấp nhận
Example Sentence: The team decided to embrace the new plan.
9. transform
Part of Speech: verb (v)
Phonetic:
/trænsˈfɔːm/English Definition: to completely change the form or character of sth
Vietnamese Meaning: biến đổi
Example Sentence: Good education can transform a person's life.
10. emulate
Part of Speech: verb (v)
Phonetic:
/ˈem.jə.leɪt/English Definition: to try to do sth well by copying someone else
Vietnamese Meaning: noi gương, bắt chước
Example Sentence: Many children emulate their parents when they grow up.
11. credit
Part of Speech: noun (n)
Phonetic:
/ˈkred.ɪt/English Definition: praise or approval for doing sth
Vietnamese Meaning: sự tán dương, công lao
Example Sentence: She received credit for solving the hard problem.
12. momentum
Part of Speech: noun (n)
Phonetic:
/məˈmen.təm/English Definition: the force that keeps an event or process growing faster
Vietnamese Meaning: đà phát triển
Example Sentence: The campaign gained momentum after the big meeting.
13. stand out
Part of Speech: phrasal verb (phr v)
Phonetic:
/stænd aʊt/English Definition: to be very easy to see or notice because of being different
Vietnamese Meaning: nổi bật
Example Sentence: Her bright red coat made her stand out in the crowd.
14. authority
Part of Speech: noun (n)
Phonetic:
/ɔːˈθɒr.ə.ti/English Definition: the official power or right to make decisions
Vietnamese Meaning: thẩm quyền, quyền lực
Example Sentence: The police officer has the authority to stop cars.
15. unthinking
Part of Speech: adjective (adj)
Phonetic:
/ʌnˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ/English Definition: acting or speaking without thinking carefully first
Vietnamese Meaning: thiếu suy nghĩ, không suy xét
Example Sentence: An unthinking remark can easily hurt other people.
16. illustrate
Part of Speech: verb (v)
Phonetic:
/ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/English Definition: to explain sth clearly by using examples or pictures
Vietnamese Meaning: minh họa, làm rõ
Example Sentence: The teacher used a simple story to illustrate the rule.
17. business
Part of Speech: noun (n)
Phonetic:
/ˈbɪz.nɪs/English Definition: a company that buys and sells things to earn money
Vietnamese Meaning: doanh nghiệp, công ty
Example Sentence: My brother started a small online business last year.
18. individual
Part of Speech: noun (n)
Phonetic:
/ˌɪn.dɪˈvɪdʒ.u.əl/English Definition: a single person, considered separately from a group
Vietnamese Meaning: cá nhân
Example Sentence: Every individual in our class has a different hobby.
19. turn up for = show up
Part of Speech: phrasal verb (phr v)
Phonetic:
/tɜːn ʌp fɔːr/English Definition: to arrive or appear somewhere to see or support someone
Vietnamese Meaning: đến tham dự, xuất hiện vì
Example Sentence: Thousands of people turned up for the concert last night.
20. believe in
Part of Speech: phrasal verb (phr v)
Phonetic:
/bɪˈliːv ɪn/English Definition: to feel sure that someone or sth is good, right, or able to succeed
Vietnamese Meaning: tin tưởng vào
Example Sentence: You must believe in yourself when you take an exam.
21. hold the position of
Part of Speech: phrase (phr)
Phonetic:
/həʊld ðə pəˈzɪʃ.ən əv/English Definition: to have a particular official job or role in an organization
Vietnamese Meaning: nắm giữ vị trí, chức vụ
Example Sentence: She has held the position of manager for three years.
22. be part of sth
Part of Speech: phrase (phr)
Phonetic:
/biː pɑːt əv ˈsʌm.θɪŋ/English Definition: to be involved in an activity, event, or group
Vietnamese Meaning: là một phần của, tham gia vào
Example Sentence: We are very proud to be part of this project.
Lesson B: How to Start a Movement - Core Vocabulary
1. dissect
Part of Speech: verb (v)
Phonetic:
/daɪˈsekt/English Definition: to examine or study something carefully in detail
Vietnamese Meaning: phân tích kỹ lưỡng
Example Sentence: The teacher helped us dissect the main ideas of the text.
2. ridicule
Part of Speech: verb (v)
Phonetic:
/ˈrɪd.ɪ.kjuːl/English Definition: to laugh at someone or make fun of them unkindly
Vietnamese Meaning: chế nhạo, nhạo báng
Example Sentence: It is unkind to ridicule someone who makes a mistake.
3. crucial
Part of Speech: adjective (adj)
Phonetic:
/ˈkruː.ʃəl/English Definition: extremely important or necessary
Vietnamese Meaning: cực kỳ quan trọng
Example Sentence: Clear communication plays a crucial role in team success.
4. embrace
Part of Speech: verb (v)
Phonetic:
/ɪmˈbreɪs/English Definition: to accept an idea or person gladly and completely
Vietnamese Meaning: đón nhận, chào đón
Example Sentence: Good leaders embrace new ideas from their teammates.
5. underestimate
Part of Speech: verb (v)
Phonetic:
/ˌʌn.dərˈes.tɪ.meɪt/English Definition: to think that someone or something is less good or important than they are
Vietnamese Meaning: đánh giá thấp
Example Sentence: Never underestimate the power of regular practice.
6. transform
Part of Speech: verb (v)
Phonetic:
/trænsˈfɔːm/English Definition: to change someone or something completely
Vietnamese Meaning: biến đổi, thay đổi
Example Sentence: The new manager transformed the small club into a great team.
7. emulate
Part of Speech: verb (v)
Phonetic:
/ˈem.jə.leɪt/English Definition: to try to do well by copying someone you admire
Vietnamese Meaning: noi gương, bắt chước
Example Sentence: Many young learners emulate their favorite teachers.
8. momentum
Part of Speech: noun (n)
Phonetic:
/məˈmen.təm/English Definition: the speed or force with which something moves or develops
Vietnamese Meaning: đà phát triển, xung lực
Example Sentence: The campaign gained momentum after the first meeting.
9. tipping point
Part of Speech: noun (n)
Phonetic:
/ˈtɪp.ɪŋ pɔɪnt/English Definition: the time when small changes become strong enough to cause a big change
Vietnamese Meaning: thời điểm bước ngoặt
Example Sentence: The small strike reached a tipping point and spread across the country.
10. recap
Part of Speech: verb (v)
Phonetic:
/ˈriː.kæp/English Definition: to repeat the main points of something in a short way
Vietnamese Meaning: tóm tắt lại
Example Sentence: Let us recap the main points before finishing the lesson.
11. nurture
Part of Speech: verb (v)
Phonetic:
/ˈnɜː.tʃər/English Definition: to care for and help someone or something to grow or develop
Vietnamese Meaning: nuôi dưỡng, ấp ủ
Example Sentence: Teachers always look for ways to nurture their students' talents.
12. ineffective
Part of Speech: adjective (adj)
Phonetic:
/ˌɪn.ɪˈfek.tɪv/English Definition: not achieving the results that you want
Vietnamese Meaning: không hiệu quả
Example Sentence: Using the wrong method makes your study ineffective.
14. join in
Part of Speech: phrasal verb (phr v)
Phonetic:
/dʒɔɪn ɪn/English Definition: to take part in an activity with other people
Vietnamese Meaning: tham gia vào
Example Sentence: Everyone was dancing, so she decided to join in.
15. stand up
Part of Speech: phrasal verb (phr v)
Phonetic:
/stænd ʌp/English Definition: to rise to a vertical position on your feet
Vietnamese Meaning: đứng lên
Example Sentence: Please stand up and answer the question.
16. stick with
Part of Speech: phrasal verb (phr v)
Phonetic:
/stɪk wɪð/English Definition: to continue doing or staying with something without changing
Vietnamese Meaning: gắn bó với, đi theo
Example Sentence: She decided to stick with her friends through hard times.
17. take guts
Part of Speech: idiom
Phonetic:
/teɪk ɡʌts/English Definition: to require courage and bravery to do something difficult
Vietnamese Meaning: cần nhiều dũng khí
Example Sentence: It takes guts to speak in front of a huge crowd.
18. sit on the fence
Part of Speech: idiom
Phonetic:
/sɪt ɒn ðə fens/English Definition: to avoid making a choice or deciding between two sides
Vietnamese Meaning: lưỡng lự, chần chừ chưa quyết định
Example Sentence: You cannot sit on the fence forever; you must choose one side.
19. get the credit
Part of Speech: idiom
Phonetic:
/ɡet ðə ˈkred.ɪt/English Definition: to receive praise or honor for doing something
Vietnamese Meaning: nhận được sự công nhận, ghi nhận công lao
Example Sentence: The leader should not get all the credit for the team's success.
20. lone nut
Part of Speech: idiom
Phonetic:
/ləʊn nʌt/English Definition: a single person acting alone in a strange or unusual way
Vietnamese Meaning: một người lập dị hoạt động đơn độc
Example Sentence: At first, everyone thought the dancing man was just a lone nut.
22. start to finish
Part of Speech: phrase (phr)
Phonetic:
/stɑːt tuː ˈfɪn.ɪʃ/English Definition: from the beginning of something to the end
Vietnamese Meaning: từ đầu đến cuối
Example Sentence: He watched the whole presentation from start to finish.
23. in-crowd
Part of Speech: noun (n)
Phonetic:
/ˈɪn kraʊd/English Definition: a small group of people who are seen as popular or fashionable
Vietnamese Meaning: nhóm người thời thượng, nhóm được chú ý
Example Sentence: Many teenagers try hard to be part of the in-crowd.