Entertainment Flashcards

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a collection of poems, stories, etc. that have been written by different people and published together in a book.
Tuyển tập

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This is the “anthology” of children’s poetry /ˈpəʊətri/
/ænˈθɒlədʒi/

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Khán giả

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Audience: ngồi trong khán phòng, rạp phim, hội thảo…
Spectator: ngồi xem trực tiếp sự kiện thể thao
Viewer: xem qua truyền hình

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telling the story of a person’s life.
Tiểu sử

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You can see the “biographical” note about the author on the back of the book.
/ˌbaɪəˈɡræfɪkl/

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to send out programmes on television or radio.
phát sóng

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The Blackpink’s concert will “broadcast” live on the YouTube.
/ˈbrɔːdkɑːst/

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a newspaper printed on a large size of paper, generally considered more serious than smaller newspapers
Báo khổ lớn

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In advanced countries, the “broadsheets” are generally believed to be more serious than tabloid (báo lá cải)

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the action of preventing part or the whole of a book, film, work of art, document, or other kind of communication from being seen or made available to the public, because it is considered to be offensive or harmful, or because it contains information that someone wishes to keep secret, often for political reasons.
Sự kiểm duyệt, cơ quan kiểm duyệt

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Some websites are subject to the government “censorship”.

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the reporting of news and sport in the media.
đưa tin

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The event had wide press “coverage”.
/ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

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As a food “critic”, she has the opportunity to dine at the finest restaurants.
/ˈkrɪt.ɪk/

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a person who expresses opinions about the good and bad qualities of books, music, etc.
Nhà phê bình

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His stories filled her with “delight” and made her laugh out loud.

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a feeling of great pleasure
Thích thú, vui sướng

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Thể loại

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Genre
/ˈʒɒnrə/

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11
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Despite the serious subject, the film includes a few “humorous” scenes to provide some relief.
/ˈhjuːmərəs/

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Funny
Hài hước

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Due to a printing error, yesterday’s “issue” of the newspaper was delayed.
/ˈɪʃuː/

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one of a regular series of magazines or newspapers
Ấn phẩm (in ra)

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She plays the flute in the school “orchestra”
/ˈɔːkɪstrə/

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a large group of people who play various musical instruments together, led by a conductor
Dàn nhạc

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The “paparazzi” were waiting outside the hotel to get photos of the celebrity couple.
/pæpəˈrætsi/

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​a photographer who follows famous people around in order to get interesting photographs of them to sell to a newspaper
Thợ săn ảnh

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“Freedom of the press” does not mean that journalists can publish false information without consequences.

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newspapers and magazines
Báo chí

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Despite the rise of digital media, the “readership” of print newspapers remains strong in certain regions.

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the number or type of people who read a particular newspaper, magazine, etc.
Độc giả

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The annual “recital” gives students a chance to showcase their musical talents.
/rɪˈsaɪtl/

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a public performance of music or poetry, usually given by one person or a small group
Buổi biểu diễn ca nhạc quy mô nhỏ.
Concert: quy mô lớn, người nổi tiếng.

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The city has many “recreational” facilities such as parks, swimming pools, stadiums, …
/ˌrekriˈeɪʃənl/

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​connected with activities that people do for pleasure when they are not working
Giải trí

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The dancer’s “repertoire” included both ballet and modern dance pieces.
/ˈrepətwɑː(r)/

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all the plays, songs, pieces of music, etc. that a performer knows and can perform
Tiết mục

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20
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Viewership

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​the number or type of people who watch a particular television programme or television channel
Lượng người xem

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21
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“Senior citizens” often have valuable life experience and wisdom to share.

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an older person, especially somebody who has retired from work
Những người cao tuổi

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The CEO has announced his retirement and introduced his “successor” at the company meeting this morning.
/səkˈsesə(r)/

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a person or thing that comes after somebody/something else and takes their/its place
Kế thừa

23
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Computers have become much more “compact” over the last 20 years.

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using or filling only a small amount of space
Gọn nhẹ

24
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As a “choreographer”, she has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry.
/ˌkɒriˈɒɡrəfə(r)/

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a person whose job involves designing and arranging the steps and movements in dances, especially in ballet
Biên đạo múa

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The project has been marked as “urgent” due to the approaching deadline.
/ˈɜːdʒənt/

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that needs to be dealt with or happen immediately
Cấp bách

26
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The doctor suggested an “interval” of six months between each check-up.

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a period of time between two events

27
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The “municipality” has introduced new recycling regulations to reduce waste.
/mjuːˌnɪsɪˈpæləti/

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​a town, city or district with its own local government

28
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Be meant for

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Dự định

29
Q

Nhạc thính phòng

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Chamber music

30
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Fleece

A

Lông cừu

31
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The “podium” in the conference room is used for presentations and lectures.
/ˈpəʊdiəm/

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a small platform that a person stands on when giving a speech or conducting an orchestra, etc.
Bục giảng

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The “proceeds” from the charity event will be used to help the orphans.

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the money that you receive when you sell something or organize a performance, etc.; profits
Số tiền thu được

33
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The funds collected from the recycling program “go towards” environmental conservation efforts.

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​to be used as part of the payment for something
đóng góp vào

34
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She has been under “tremendous” pressure recently.
/trəˈmendəs/

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very great, huge
To lớn

35
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The award is very “prestigious” and is given only to the best in the field.
/preˈstɪdʒəs/

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respected and admired as very important or of very high quality
Uy tín

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The museum has a collection of “antique” furniture from the 18th century.
/ænˈtiːk/

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old and often valuable
Đồ cổ

37
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Your “shoelace” is undone.
/ˈʃuːleɪs/

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enlarge image long thin piece of material like string that goes through the holes on a shoe and is used to fasten it
Dây giày

38
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Canvas

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/ˈkænvəs/
Tranh sơn dầu

39
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He learned to ride a “pony” at a very young age.
/ˈpəʊni/

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a type of small horse

40
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The “trampoline” park offers a fun and active way for kids to spend their free time.
/ˌtræmpəˈliːn/

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a piece of equipment that is used in gymnastics for doing jumps in the air. It consists of a sheet of strong material that is attached by springs to a frame.
Bạt nhún lò xo

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Life can sometimes feel like a “roller-coaster”, full of unexpected twists and turns.
/ˈrəʊlə kəʊstə(r)/

A

Tàu lượn siêu tốc

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After a long day of gardening, he rested in his “lawn chair” with a cold drink.
/ˈlɔːn tʃeə(r)/

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a chair that can be folded and that people use when sitting outside
Ghế gập

43
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Despite facing numerous obstacles, she “attained” her dream of starting her own business.

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to succeed in getting something, usually after a lot of effort
Đạt được, giành được

44
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The board of directors will “constitute” a meeting next week to discuss the company’s financial performance.
/ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/

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to form a group legally or officially
Thành lập.

45
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He is known for his “decisive” nature and ability to make tough decisions under pressure.
/dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

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able to decide something quickly and with confidence
dứt khoát

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The city is known for its “disparate” architecture, with modern skyscrapers standing next to historic buildings.
/ˈdɪspərət/

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​made up of parts or people that are very different from each other
Khác nhau, tương phản

47
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The crowd slowly began to “disperse”.

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to move apart and go away in different directions
Phân tán, giải tán

48
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Social media platforms have made it easier to “disseminate” ideas and opinions globally.
/dɪˈsemɪneɪt/

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to spread information, knowledge, etc. so that it reaches many people
Truyền bá phổ biến

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The course gives students an “in-depth” understanding of the principles of quantum mechanics.

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​in a detailed, careful and complete way
Kĩ càng, toàn diện

50
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Her first “instinct” is to run when she saw the lion.
/ˈɪnstɪŋkt/

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a natural quality that makes people and animals tend to behave in a particular way using the knowledge and abilities that they were born with rather than thought or training
Bản năng, năng khiếu