UNIT 5 – LISTENING 1

1. Step:
• Word form: (noun)
• Pronunciation: /stɛp/
• Example: Completing each stage of the project is an essential step towards success.
• Definition: A stage or phase in a process or progression.
• Vietnamese meaning: Bước, giai đoạn.
2. Invest:
• Word form: (noun)
• Pronunciation: /ɪnˈvɛst/
• Example: Making a smart investment can lead to long-term financial growth.
• Definition: to put money, time, or resources into something with the expectation of achieving
a profit or other desirable result.
• Vietnamese meaning: đầu tư vào
3. Cycle
• Word form: (noun)
• Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪkəl/
• Example: The menstrual cycle typically lasts around 28 days.
• Definition: A series of events or processes that repeat regularly in the same order.
• Vietnamese meaning: Chu kỳ.
4. Decline:
• Word form: Decline (verb)
• Pronunciation: /dɪˈklaɪn/
• Example: The company experienced a significant decline in sales last quarter.
• Definition: A decrease or reduction in quantity, quality, or value.
• Vietnamese meaning: Sự suy giảm.
5. Development
• Word form: (noun)
• Pronunciation: /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
• Example: The city has seen rapid development in recent years.
• Definition: The process of growth, progress, or advancement, especially in terms of economic,
social, or physical changes.
• Vietnamese meaning: Sự phát triển.
6. Encourage
• Word form: (verb)
• Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
• Example: Her words of encouragement motivated me to keep going.
• Definition: The act of giving support, confidence, or hope to someone.
• Vietnamese meaning: khuyến khích.
7. Explore
• Word form: (verb)
• Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
• Example: The children went on an exciting explore of the forest.
• Definition: The act of traveling through or investigating an unknown area or subject.
 • Vietnamese meaning: Sự khám phá.
8. Financial:
• Word form: (adj)
• Pronunciation: /faɪˈnænʃəl/
• Example: They hired a financial advisor to help them plan for retirement.
• Definition: Relating to money, finances, or the management of money.
• Vietnamese meaning: thuộc về tài chính.
9. Growth
• Word form: (noun)
• Pronunciation: /ɡroʊθ/
• Example: The company experienced rapid growth after launching its new product line.
• Definition: The process of increasing in size, amount, or importance over time.
• Vietnamese meaning: Sự phát triển.
10. Judgment
• Word form: (noun)
• Pronunciation: /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
• Example: It's not my place to pass judgment on others.
• Definition: The ability to make considered decisions or form opinions.
• Vietnamese meaning: Sự phán xét, đánh giá.
11. Survival
• Word form: (noun)
• Pronunciation: /sərˈvaɪvəl/
• Example: The primary instinct of any living organism is survival.
• Definition: The state or fact of continuing to live or exist, typically in spite of an accident,
ordeal, or difficult circumstance.
• Vietnamese meaning: Sự sống sót, sự tồn tại.
12. Tendency
• Word form: Tendency (noun)
• Pronunciation: /ˈtɛndənsi/
• Example: She has a tendency to procrastinate when faced with difficult tasks.
• Definition: An inclination towards a particular characteristic or type of behavior.
• Vietnamese meaning: Xu hướng, khuynh hướng.
13. Psychology
• Word form: Psychology (noun)
• Pronunciation: /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/
• Example: The study of psychology helps us understand human behavior and mental
processes.
• Definition: The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting
behavior in a given context.
• Vietnamese meaning: Tâm lý học.
14. Graduate (adj):
• Word form: (adjective)
• Pronunciation: /ˈɡrædʒuət/
• Example: After years of hard work, she finally received her graduate degree.
 • Definition: Having successfully completed a course of study or training, especially at a school
or university.
• Vietnamese meaning: đã tốt nghiệp.
15. Related to
• Pronunciation: /rɪˈleɪtɪd tuː/
• Example: This discussion is closely related to the topic we covered last week.
• Definition: Connected or associated with.
• Vietnamese meaning: Liên quan đến.
16. Brain:
• Word form: (noun)
• Pronunciation: /breɪn/
• Example: The brain is the organ that serves as the center of the nervous system in all
vertebrate and most invertebrate animals.
• Definition: The organ inside the skull that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity.
• Vietnamese meaning: Não.
17. Behavior:
• Word form: (noun)
• Pronunciation: /bɪˈheɪvjər/
• Example: His disruptive behavior in class led to his suspension.
• Definition: The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others.
• Vietnamese meaning: Hành vi, cử chỉ.
18. Shed light on:
• Pronunciation: /ʃɛd laɪt ɒn/
• Example: The new evidence shed light on the mystery surrounding the disappearance.
• Definition: To make something clearer or easier to understand, especially by providing
additional information.
• Vietnamese meaning: Làm sáng tỏ, làm sáng tỏ điều gì.
19. Expertise:
• Word form: (noun)
• Pronunciation: /ˌɛkspərˈtiːz/
• Example: Her expertise in computer programming made her the perfect candidate for the
job.
• Definition: Special skill or knowledge in a particular field.
• Vietnamese meaning: Chuyên môn, kiến thức chuyên sâu.
20. Adolescence:
• Word form: (noun)
• Pronunciation: /ˌædəˈlɛsəns/
• Example: Many important physical, emotional, and social changes occur during adolescence.
• Definition: The transitional period between childhood and adulthood, typically characterized
by physical and psychological development.
• Vietnamese meaning: Tuổi dậy thì, tuổi vị thành niên.
11. Impulsive:
• Word form: (adjective)
• Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
 • Example: His impulsive decision to buy a new car without considering his financial situation led
to regret.
• Definition: Acting or done suddenly without forethought; prone to act on impulse.
• Vietnamese meaning: Hấp tấp, bốc đồng.
12. Likely
• Word form: (adjective)
• Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪkli/
• Example: With dark clouds forming, it is likely to rain later today.
• Definition: Probable; expected to happen or be true.
• Vietnamese meaning: Có khả năng, có thể xảy ra.
13. Adulthood
• Word form: Adulthood (noun)
• Pronunciation: /əˈdʌlthʊd/
• Example: In many cultures, reaching adulthood is marked by certain rites of passage.
• Definition: The stage or period of life when a person is fully mature and responsible; the state
of being an adult.
• Vietnamese meaning: Tuổi trưởng thành.
14. Face
• Word form: (verb)
• Pronunciation: /feɪs/ (fayss)
• Example: She had to face her fear of public speaking in order to advance in her career.
• Definition: Confront and deal with or accept.
• Vietnamese meaning: Đối mặt, đương đầu với.
15. Positive
• Word form: Positive (adjective)
• Pronunciation: /ˈpɒzɪtɪv/
• Example: Keeping a positive attitude can help you overcome challenges more easily.
• Definition: Characterized by the presence or possession of features, qualities, or attributes
that contribute to the well-being or success of something.
• Vietnamese meaning: Tích cực, lạc quan.
16. Benefit
• Word form: Benefit (noun)
• Pronunciation: /ˈbɛnɪfɪt/
• Example: Regular exercise has numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
• Definition: An advantage or profit gained from something.
• Vietnamese meaning: Lợi ích, ích lợi.
17. Sensitive
• Word form: Sensitive (adjective)
• Pronunciation: /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/
• Example: Some people are more emotionally sensitive than others and can easily be hurt by
criticism.
• Definition: Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences; easily affected
or hurt.
• Vietnamese meaning: Nhạy cảm, dễ bị tổn thương.
18. Interaction
• Word form: (noun)
• Pronunciation: /ˌɪntərˈækʃən/
• Example: Effective interaction between students and teachers is essential for a productive
learning environment.
• Definition: Reciprocal action, effect, or influence; communication or direct involvement with
someone or something.
• Vietnamese meaning: Tương tác, giao tiếp.
19. Peer
• Word form: (noun)
• Pronunciation: /pɪər/
• Example: Children often look to their peers for validation and acceptance.
• Definition: A person who is equal to another in abilities, qualifications, age, background, or
social status.
• Vietnamese meaning: Bạn đồng trang lứa.
20. Exclude:
• Word form: (verb)
• Pronunciation: /ɪkˈskluːd/
• Example: They decided to exclude him from the team because of his poor performance.
• Definition: Deny (someone) access to or bar (someone) from a place, group, or privilege.
• Vietnamese meaning: Loại trừ, không cho vào.
21. Risky:
• Word form: (adjective)
• Pronunciation: /ˈrɪski/
• Example: Investing all your money in a single stock can be very risky.
• Definition: Full of the possibility of danger, failure, or loss.
• Vietnamese meaning: Mạo hiểm, nguy hiểm.
22. Emotional:
• Word form: (adjective)
• Pronunciation: /ɪˈməʊʃənl/
• Example: Watching sad movies often makes her very emotional.
• Definition: Relating to a person's emotions; having strong feelings.
• Vietnamese meaning: Cảm xúc, xúc động.
23. Depending on:
• Pronunciation: /dɪˈpɛndɪŋ ɒn/
• Example: Whether we have a picnic tomorrow will be depending on the weather.
• Definition: Used to show that something can only be true, or will only happen, if something
else happens.
• Vietnamese meaning: Tùy thuộc vào.
24. Social:
• Word form: (adjective)
• Pronunciation: /ˈsəʊʃəl/
• Example: She enjoys spending time with friends and being social.
 • Definition: Relating to society or its organization; relating to activities in which you meet and
spend time with other people.
• Vietnamese meaning: Xã hội, xã hội hóa.
25. Recreation:
• Word form: (noun)
• Pronunciation: /ˌrɛkrɪˈeɪʃən/
• Example: Many people enjoy outdoor recreation such as hiking or camping.
• Definition: Activity done for enjoyment when one is not working.
• Vietnamese meaning: Giải trí, vui chơi.
26. Middle age:
• Word form: (noun)
• Pronunciation: /ˈmɪdl eɪdʒ/
• Example: Many people start to experience health issues during middle age.
• Definition: The period of life between youth and old age, usually considered to occur
approximately between the ages of 45 and 65.
• Vietnamese meaning: Tuổi trung niên.
27. Sharply:
• Word form: (adverb)
• Pronunciation: /ˈʃɑrpli/
• Example: The price of oil has risen sharply in recent months.
• Definition: In a sudden, marked, or severe way; rapidly and significantly.
• Vietnamese meaning: Một cách đột ngột, một cách đáng kể.
28. Economic:
• Word form: (adjective)
• Pronunciation: /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/
• Example: The country's economic situation has improved significantly since the new
government took office.
• Definition: Relating to economics or the economy; financial.
• Vietnamese meaning: Kinh tế, về kinh tế.