UNIT 5 – READING 1 - VOCABULARY

1. Access o Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/

o Word forms: noun, verb o Short example: The new policy aims to
eliminate waste in the production process.
o Pronunciation: /ˈækses/
o Short definition: To remove or get rid of
o Short example: Students need a password to
something completely.
access the library's online resources.
o Vietnamese meaning: Loại bỏ
o Short definition: The ability to enter, use, or
obtain something. 6. Encourage

o Vietnamese meaning: Sự truy cập, tiếp cận o Word forms: verb

2. Approach o Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ/

o Word forms: noun, verb o Short example: Teachers should encourage

students to ask questions.
o Pronunciation: /əˈproʊtʃ/
o Short definition: To give support, confidence,
o Short example: She decided to approach the
or hope to someone.
problem from a new perspective.
o Vietnamese meaning: Khuyến khích
o Short definition: (As a verb) To move closer to
something; to deal with something. 7. Expert

o Vietnamese meaning: Tiếp cận, phương pháp o Word forms: noun, adjective

3. Benefit o Pronunciation: /ˈekspɜːrt/

o Word forms: noun, verb o Short example: He is an expert in computer

programming.
o Pronunciation: /ˈbenɪfɪt/
o Short definition: (As a noun) A person with
o Short example: Regular exercise has many
special knowledge or skill in a particular area;
health benefits.
(As an adjective) Having or showing great
o Short definition: (As a noun) An advantage or knowledge or skill.
positive result; (As a verb) To gain or receive
o Vietnamese meaning: Chuyên gia
good results from something.
8. Finding
o Vietnamese meaning: Lợi ích
o Word forms: noun
4. Challenge
o Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
o Word forms: noun, verb
o Short example: The researchers published
o Pronunciation: /ˈtʃælɪndʒ/
their findings in a scientific journal.
o Short example: Learning a new language can
o Short definition: Information discovered as a
be a challenge, but it is rewarding.
result of research or investigation.
o Short definition: (As a noun) A difficult task or
o Vietnamese meaning: Phát hiện
problem; (As a verb) To test or question
someone's abilities. 9. Link

o Vietnamese meaning: Thách thức o Word forms: noun, verb

5. Eliminate o Pronunciation: /lɪŋk/

o Word forms: verb

 o Short example: There is a clear link between o Vietnamese meaning: Tạo ra
exercise and better health.
14. Equal
o Short definition: (As a noun) A connection or
o Word forms: adjective, noun, verb
relationship; (As a verb) To connect or
associate. o Pronunciation: /ˈiːkwəl/
o Vietnamese meaning: Liên kết o Short example: All people should have equal
opportunities in education.
10. Participate
o Short definition: (As an adjective) The same
o Word forms: verb
in value, size, or importance; (As a noun) A
o Pronunciation: /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/ person or thing of the same status; (As a
verb) To be the same in value or amount.
o Short example: Many students participate in
sports activities after school. o Vietnamese meaning: Bình đẳng

o Short definition: To take part in an activity or 15. Nutritious

event.
o Word forms: adjective
o Vietnamese meaning: Tham gia
o Pronunciation: /nuˈtrɪʃəs/
11. Physical
o Short example: Eating a nutritious breakfast
o Word forms: adjective helps you stay focused all day.

o Pronunciation: /ˈfɪzɪkl/ o Short definition: Containing substances that

your body needs to stay healthy.
o Short example: Regular physical activity is
important for good health. o Vietnamese meaning: Bổ dưỡng

o Short definition: Related to the body or 16. Feed

material things.
o Word forms: verb, noun
o Vietnamese meaning: Thể chất
o Pronunciation: /fiːd/
12. Practical
o Short example: Farmers feed their animals
o Word forms: adjective twice a day.

o Pronunciation: /ˈpræktɪkl/ o Short definition: (As a verb) To give food to a

person or animal; (As a noun) Food for
o Short example: She has practical experience
animals.
in managing a business.
o Vietnamese meaning: Cho ăn
o Short definition: Relating to real situations or
actions rather than ideas or theories; useful. 17. Pay attention

o Vietnamese meaning: Thực tế, thiết thực o Word forms: phrase

13. Create o Pronunciation: /peɪ əˈtenʃn/

o Word forms: verb o Short example: You should pay attention to

the teacher's instructions.
o Pronunciation: /kriˈeɪt/
o Short definition: To focus on or carefully
o Short example: She loves to create art using
listen to something.
recycled materials.
o Vietnamese meaning: Chú ý
o Short definition: To make something new or
bring something into existence. 18. Healthy diet
 o Word forms: noun phrase o Short definition: Making someone feel
uncertain or unclear.
o Pronunciation: /ˈhelθi ˈdaɪət/
o Vietnamese meaning: Gây khó hiểu
o Short example: A healthy diet includes fruits,
vegetables, and whole grains. 23. Contradictory

o Short definition: Eating food that is good for o Word forms: adjective
your body and overall health.
o Pronunciation: /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪk.tər.i/
o Vietnamese meaning: Chế độ ăn uống lành
o Short example: The witnesses gave
mạnh
contradictory statements about the accident.
19. Affect
o Short definition: Containing opposite or
o Word forms: verb conflicting ideas.

o Pronunciation: /əˈfekt/ o Vietnamese meaning: Mâu thuẫn

o Short example: Smoking can negatively affect 24. Heart disease

your health.
o Word forms: noun phrase
o Short definition: To influence or make a
o Pronunciation: /hɑːrt dɪˈziːz/
change in something.
o Short example: A poor diet can increase the
o Vietnamese meaning: Ảnh hưởng
risk of heart disease.
20. Behavior
o Short definition: A medical condition
o Word forms: noun affecting the heart's function.

o Pronunciation: /bɪˈheɪvjər/ o Vietnamese meaning: Bệnh tim

o Short example: The teacher praised the 25. Limit

students for their good behavior.
o Word forms: noun, verb
o Short definition: The way someone acts or
o Pronunciation: /ˈlɪmɪt/
conducts themselves.
o Short example: You should limit your sugar
o Vietnamese meaning: Hành vi
intake to stay healthy.
21. Surround
o Short definition: (As a noun) The maximum
o Word forms: verb allowed amount; (As a verb) To restrict or
reduce something.
o Pronunciation: /səˈraʊnd/
o Vietnamese meaning: Giới hạn
o Short example: The park is surrounded by tall
buildings. 26. Cereal

o Short definition: To be all around something o Word forms: noun

or someone.
o Pronunciation: /ˈsɪr.i.əl/
o Vietnamese meaning: Bao quanh
o Short example: Many people eat cereal with
22. Confusing milk for breakfast.

o Word forms: adjective o Short definition: A type of grain or a breakfast

food made from processed grains.
o Pronunciation: /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/
o Vietnamese meaning: Ngũ cốc
o Short example: The instructions were so
confusing that nobody understood them. 27. Misleading
 o Word forms: adjective o Short definition: Clearly defined or identified.

o Pronunciation: /ˌmɪsˈliː.dɪŋ/ o Vietnamese meaning: Cụ thể

o Short example: The packaging is misleading 32. Defend

because it shows fresh fruit, but the juice
o Word forms: verb
contains none.
o Pronunciation: /dɪˈfend/
o Short definition: Giving the wrong idea or
impression. o Short example: The lawyer worked hard to
defend his client in court.
o Vietnamese meaning: Gây hiểu lầm
o Short definition: To protect or support
28. For instance
someone or something.
o Word forms: phrase
o Vietnamese meaning: Bảo vệ
o Pronunciation: /fɔːr ˈɪn.stəns/
33. Complication
o Short example: Many vegetables are healthy;
o Word forms: noun
for instance, spinach is rich in iron.
o Pronunciation: /ˌkɒm.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
o Short definition: Used to introduce an
example. o Short example: The patient experienced
complications after surgery.
o Vietnamese meaning: Ví dụ
o Short definition: A problem or difficulty that
29. Digestion
makes a situation harder.
o Word forms: noun
o Vietnamese meaning: Biến chứng
o Pronunciation: /daɪˈdʒes.tʃən/
34. So-called
o Short example: Drinking water helps with
o Word forms: adjective
digestion.
o Pronunciation: /ˈsoʊ.kɔːld/
o Short definition: The process of breaking
down food in the body. o Short example: The so-called expert couldn't
answer basic questions.
o Vietnamese meaning: Sự tiêu hóa
o Short definition: Used to indicate something
30. In reality
is commonly called, but may not be true.
o Word forms: phrase
o Vietnamese meaning: Cái gọi là
o Pronunciation: /ɪn riˈæl.ə.ti/
35. Plant
o Short example: People think city life is
o Word forms: noun
exciting, but in reality, it can be stressful.
o Pronunciation: /plænt/
o Short definition: What actually happens or is
true. o Short example: She grows many plants in her
garden.
o Vietnamese meaning: Trong thực tế
o Short definition: A living organism like trees,
31. Specific
flowers, or vegetables.
o Word forms: adjective
o Vietnamese meaning: Cây
o Pronunciation: /spəˈsɪf.ɪk/
36. Dairy product
o Short example: She asked for specific
o Word forms: noun phrase
instructions to complete the task.
 o Pronunciation: /ˈdeə.ri ˈprɒd.ʌkt/ o Vietnamese meaning: Lượng tiêu thụ

o Short example: Milk, cheese, and yogurt are 41. Moderation

common dairy products.
o Word forms: noun
o Short definition: Foods made from milk.
o Pronunciation: /ˌmɒd.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/
o Vietnamese meaning: Sản phẩm từ sữa
o Short example: Eating sweets in moderation
37. Instant noodles is fine.

o Word forms: noun phrase o Short definition: The quality of being

reasonable and not extreme.
o Pronunciation: /ˈɪn.stənt ˈnuː.dəlz/
o Vietnamese meaning: Sự điều độ
o Short example: Many students eat instant
noodles because they are quick to prepare. 42. Pleasure

o Short definition: Dried noodles that cook o Word forms: noun

quickly in hot water.
o Pronunciation: /ˈpleʒ.ər/
o Vietnamese meaning: Mì ăn liền
o Short example: It’s a pleasure to meet you.
38. Recognize
o Short definition: A feeling of enjoyment or
o Word forms: verb satisfaction.

o Pronunciation: /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/ o Vietnamese meaning: Niềm vui

o Short example: I didn't recognize him 43. Urban

because he was wearing a mask.
o Word forms: adjective
o Short definition: To know someone or
o Pronunciation: /ˈɜː.bən/
something because you have seen it before.
o Short example: Urban areas often have
o Vietnamese meaning: Nhận ra
higher living costs.
39. Source
o Short definition: Related to cities or towns.
o Word forms: noun
o Vietnamese meaning: Thuộc thành thị
o Pronunciation: /sɔːrs/
44. Tradition
o Short example: Water is the main source of
o Word forms: noun
life.
o Pronunciation: /trəˈdɪʃ.ən/
o Short definition: A place or thing that
provides something. o Short example: Wearing ao dai is a
Vietnamese tradition.
o Vietnamese meaning: Nguồn
o Short definition: A belief or custom passed
40. Intake
down through generations.
o Word forms: noun
o Vietnamese meaning: Truyền thống
o Pronunciation: /ˈɪn.teɪk/
45. Common
o Short example: You should reduce your sugar
o Word forms: adjective
intake to stay healthy.
o Pronunciation: /ˈkɒm.ən/
o Short definition: The amount of something
taken in.
 o Short example: It’s common to greet people 50. Ultimately
with a smile.
o Word forms: adverb
o Short definition: Happening often or shared
o Pronunciation: /ˈʌl.tɪ.mət.li/
by many people.
o Short example: Ultimately, it’s your decision
o Vietnamese meaning: Phổ biến
to make.
46. Ancient
o Short definition: In the end or finally.
o Word forms: adjective
o Vietnamese meaning: Cuối cùng
o Pronunciation: /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
51. Result in
o Short example: The ancient city was
o Word forms: phrasal verb
discovered under the desert.
o Pronunciation: /rɪˈzʌlt ɪn/
o Short definition: Very old or belonging to a
long time ago. o Short example: Lack of sleep can result in
poor performance at work.
o Vietnamese meaning: Cổ đại
o Short definition: To cause something to
47. Promote
happen.
o Word forms: verb
o Vietnamese meaning: Dẫn đến
o Pronunciation: /prəˈmoʊt/
52. Complication
o Short example: The company promotes
o Word forms: noun
healthy eating through its campaigns.
o Pronunciation: /ˌkɒm.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
o Short definition: To support or encourage
something. o Short example: Heavy rain added a
complication to the construction project.
o Vietnamese meaning: Thúc đẩy
o Short definition: Something that makes a
48. Harvest
situation more difficult.
o Word forms: noun, verb
o Vietnamese meaning: Sự phức tạp, rắc rối
o Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːr.vɪst/

o Short example: Farmers harvest rice in

autumn.

o Short definition: (As a verb) To gather crops;

(As a noun) The act of gathering crops.

o Vietnamese meaning: Thu hoạch

49. Eating habit

o Word forms: noun phrase

o Pronunciation: /ˈiːtɪŋ ˈhæbɪt/

o Short example: Changing eating habits can

improve your health.

o Short definition: The way a person eats,

including food choices and timing.

o Vietnamese meaning: Thói quen ăn uống