English 9 Global Success Unit 1: Local Community Vocabulary Study Guide
I. Core Vocabulary (Từ vựng trọng tâm)
artisan
Word Class: noun (n)
Phonetic Transcription: /ˌɑːtɪˈzæn/
Vietnamese Meaning: thợ làm nghề thủ công
Example: The artisan spent hours crafting the pottery.
craft village
Word Class: noun phrase (n.phr)
Phonetic Transcription: /krɑːft ˈvɪlɪdʒ/
Vietnamese Meaning: làng nghề thủ công
Example: Bat Trang is a famous traditional craft village.
handicraft
Word Class: noun (n)
Phonetic Transcription: /ˈhændikrɑːft/
Vietnamese Meaning: sản phẩm thủ công
Example: Tourists love to buy local handicrafts as souvenirs.
pottery
Word Class: noun (n)
Phonetic Transcription: /ˈpɒtəri/
Vietnamese Meaning: đồ gốm
Example: Making pottery requires skill and patience.
souvenir
Word Class: noun (n)
Phonetic Transcription: /ˌsuːvəˈnɪə(r)/
Vietnamese Meaning: quà lưu niệm
Example: I bought a small souvenir to remember my visit.
preserves
Word Class: noun (plural) [n (pl)]
Phonetic Transcription: /prɪˈzɜːvz/
Vietnamese Meaning: mứt, hoa quả ngâm
Example: Her grandmother makes delicious fruit preserves.
speciality
Word Class: noun (n)
Phonetic Transcription: /ˌspeʃiˈæləti/
Vietnamese Meaning: đặc sản
Example: Pho is one of the most famous specialities of Hanoi.
fragrance
Word Class: noun (n)
Phonetic Transcription: /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
Vietnamese Meaning: hương thơm, mùi thơm
Example: The fragrance of lotus tea filled the room.
artisan's workshop
Word Class: noun phrase (n.phr)
Phonetic Transcription: /ˈɑːtɪzænz ˈwɜːkʃɒp/
Vietnamese Meaning: xưởng của thợ thủ công
Example: We visited an artisan's workshop in the old quarter.
community helper
Word Class: noun phrase (n.phr)
Phonetic Transcription: /kəˈmjuːnəti ˈhelpə/
Vietnamese Meaning: người phục vụ cộng đồng
Example: Firefighters and garbage collectors are community helpers.
electrician
Word Class: noun (n)
Phonetic Transcription: /ɪˌlekˈtrɪʃn/
Vietnamese Meaning: thợ điện
Example: The electrician came to fix the wiring problem.
firefighter
Word Class: noun (n)
Phonetic Transcription: /ˈfaɪəfaɪtə(r)/
Vietnamese Meaning: lính chữa cháy
Example: Firefighters work heroically to protect people.
garbage collector
Word Class: noun phrase (n.phr)
Phonetic Transcription: /ˈɡɑːbɪdʒ kəlek tə/
Vietnamese Meaning: người thu gom rác
Example: Garbage collectors help keep our neighborhood clean.
II. Human Services and Residential Areas
delivery person
Word Class: noun phrase (n.phr)
Phonetic Transcription: /dɪˈlɪvəri ˈpɜːsn/
Vietnamese Meaning: nhân viên giao hàng
Example: The delivery person brought my package right to the door.
police officer
Word Class: noun phrase (n.phr)
Phonetic Transcription: /pəˈliːs ˈɒfɪsə(r)/
Vietnamese Meaning: cảnh sát, công an
Example: The police officer directed traffic during peak hours.
suburb
Word Class: noun (n)
Phonetic Transcription: /ˈsʌbɜːb/
Vietnamese Meaning: vùng ngoại ô
Example: Many people prefer living in the suburbs.
suburbia
Word Class: noun (n)
Phonetic Transcription: /səˈbɜːbiə/
Vietnamese Meaning: khu vực ngoại ô
Example: They moved to suburbia to raise their children.
suburban
Word Class: adjective (adj)
Phonetic Transcription: /səˈbɜːbən/
Vietnamese Meaning: thuộc vùng ngoại ô
Example: They live in a quiet suburban neighborhood.
facility
Word Class: noun (n)
Phonetic Transcription: /fəˈsɪləti/
Vietnamese Meaning: cơ sở vật chất, tiện nghi
Example: The center offers modern sports facilities.
function
Word Class: noun/verb (n/v)
Phonetic Transcription: /ˈfʌŋkʃn/
Vietnamese Meaning: chức năng / hoạt động
Example: What is the main function of this organization?
shortage
Word Class: noun (n)
Phonetic Transcription: /ˈsɔːtɪdʒ/
Vietnamese Meaning: sự thiếu hụt
Example: There is a severe water shortage in the rural area.
III. Phrasal Verbs and Verbs (Phrasal Verbs & Động từ)
remind
Word Class: verb (v)
Phonetic Transcription: /rɪˈmaɪnd/
Vietnamese Meaning: nhắc nhở
Example: Please remind me to turn off the lights.
look after
Word Class: phrasal verb (phr v)
Phonetic Transcription: /lʊk ˈɑːftə(r)/
Vietnamese Meaning: chăm sóc, trông nom
Example: She looks after her younger brother.
take care of
Word Class: phrasal verb (phr v)
Phonetic Transcription: /teɪk keə(r) əv/
Vietnamese Meaning: chăm sóc, bảo vệ
Example: We need to take care of our public parks.
pass down
Word Class: phrasal verb (phr v)
Phonetic Transcription: /pɑːs daʊn/
Vietnamese Meaning: truyền lại (thế hệ sau)
Example: Crafts are passed down through generations.
hand down
Word Class: phrasal verb (phr v)
Phonetic Transcription: /hænd daʊn/
Vietnamese Meaning: bàn giao, truyền lại
Example: This necklace was handed down by my grandma.
run out of
Word Class: phrasal verb (phr v)
Phonetic Transcription: /rʌn aʊt əv/
Vietnamese Meaning: hết, cạn kiệt
Example: We ran out of sugar while baking the cake.
cut down on
Word Class: phrasal verb (phr v)
Phonetic Transcription: /kʌt daʊn ɒn/
Vietnamese Meaning: cắt giảm (sử dụng/ chi tiêu)
Example: You should cut down on sugary drinks.
get on with
Word Class: phrasal verb (phr v)
Phonetic Transcription: /ɡet ɒn wɪð/
Vietnamese Meaning: hòa thuận với ai
Example: I get on well with all my neighbors.
preserve
Word Class: verb (v)
Phonetic Transcription: /prɪˈzɜːv/
Vietnamese Meaning: bảo tồn, giữ gìn
Example: It is important to preserve our cultural heritage.
preservation
Word Class: noun (n)
Phonetic Transcription: /ˌprezəˈveɪʃn/
Vietnamese Meaning: sự bảo tồn
Example: The preservation of monuments is necessary.
carve
Word Class: verb (v)
Phonetic Transcription: /kɑːv/
Vietnamese Meaning: chạm khắc
Example: He carved a beautiful dragon out of wood.
weave
Word Class: verb (v)
Phonetic Transcription: /wiːv/
Vietnamese Meaning: dệt, đan
Example: Local women weave traditional silk scarves.
knit
Word Class: verb (v)
Phonetic Transcription: /nɪt/
Vietnamese Meaning: đan (len)
Example: Grandma is knitting a warm sweater.
embroider
Word Class: verb (v)
Phonetic Transcription: /ɪmˈbrɔɪdə(r)/
Vietnamese Meaning: thêu
Example: She embroidered lovely flowers onto the cloth.
mould
Word Class: verb (v)
Phonetic Transcription: /məʊld/
Vietnamese Meaning: đúc, nặn
Example: The craftsman moulded the clay into a vase.