Ready For Love

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When she was in college, Charlotte Liebling worked at a store. It sold used goods. People donated items for the store to sell. Some were stuffed toys.

Liebling knew the toys had been important to their owners. She felt sad when they were sold cheaply. Sometimes, they were sold as dog toys. Others were thrown away.

Khi còn học đại học, Charlotte Liebling đã làm việc tại một cửa hàng. Cửa hàng bán đồ cũ. Mọi người quyên góp đồ để cửa hàng bán. Một số là đồ chơi nhồi bông.

Liebling biết rằng những món đồ chơi này rất quan trọng đối với chủ của chúng. Cô cảm thấy buồn khi chúng được bán với giá rẻ. Đôi khi, chúng được bán như đồ chơi cho chó. Những món khác thì bị vứt đi.

So Liebling did some research. She found out that millions of toys are thrown away each year.

Liebling had an idea. Used toys “have so much left in them,” she told TIME for Kids. So in 2019, she started Loved Before. It’s a toy-adoption agency.

Vì vậy, Liebling đã thực hiện một số nghiên cứu. Cô phát hiện ra rằng hàng triệu đồ chơi bị vứt bỏ mỗi năm.

Liebling có một ý tưởng. Đồ chơi đã qua sử dụng "vẫn còn rất nhiều thứ để dùng", cô nói với TIME for Kids. Vì vậy, vào năm 2019, cô đã thành lập Loved Before. Đó là một cơ quan nhận đồ chơi.

How It Works

Someone donates a soft toy. It can be mailed in. Or it can be dropped off. There are now drop-off points in the United Kingdom.

Nó hoạt động như thế nào

Có người tặng một món đồ chơi mềm. Có thể gửi qua đường bưu điện. Hoặc có thể mang đến tận nơi. Hiện nay có các điểm gửi đồ chơi ở Vương quốc Anh.

The owner writes down the name of the toy. They write a story about it. The story can mention the creature’s favorite things. It can describe an adventure the animal has been on. Liebling says that sharing what makes the toy unique helps people understand its value.

Chủ sở hữu viết tên đồ chơi. Họ viết một câu chuyện về nó. Câu chuyện có thể đề cập đến những điều yêu thích của sinh vật. Nó có thể mô tả một cuộc phiêu lưu mà con vật đã trải qua. Liebling nói rằng việc chia sẻ những gì làm cho đồ chơi trở nên độc đáo giúp mọi người hiểu được giá trị của nó.

Next, the toy is cleaned and photographed. It is packaged with its name and story. Toys are posted for adoption on the Loved Before website each week. The company donates money from the sale of each toy to charity.

Tiếp theo, đồ chơi được vệ sinh và chụp ảnh. Nó được đóng gói với tên và câu chuyện của nó. Đồ chơi được đăng để nhận nuôi trên trang web Loved Before mỗi tuần. Công ty quyên góp tiền từ việc bán mỗi món đồ chơi cho tổ chức từ thiện.

Loved Before gets donations of stuffed toys. The company cleans them up. It takes their picture. Then it packages them in an eco-friendly box, ready to ship to a new owner.

Loved Before nhận được đồ chơi nhồi bông quyên góp. Công ty sẽ vệ sinh chúng. Chụp ảnh chúng. Sau đó đóng gói chúng trong hộp thân thiện với môi trường, sẵn sàng giao đến chủ sở hữu mới.

Loved Again

Loved Before has sold more than 50,000 toys. It plans to expand to the United States soon. The company hopes to teach kids “about the value of loving secondhand things,” Liebling says.

Yêu lại lần nữa

Loved Before đã bán được hơn 50.000 đồ chơi. Công ty có kế hoạch mở rộng sang Hoa Kỳ sớm. Công ty hy vọng sẽ dạy trẻ em "về giá trị của việc yêu thích đồ cũ", Liebling nói.

Vocabulary List

College (n) /ˈkɒl.ɪdʒ/: An educational institution where students study for degrees or diplomas.
- Vietnamese: Trường cao đẳng/đại học
- Example: Many students donate their items when they leave college.
Store (n) /stɔːr/: A place where goods are sold.
- Vietnamese: Cửa hàng
- Example: The store offers many eco-friendly products.
Used Goods (phrase): Items that have been owned or used by someone else before being sold or donated.
- Vietnamese: Hàng đã qua sử dụng
- Example: The charity store mainly sells used goods at affordable prices.
Donate (v) /dəʊˈneɪt/: To give something to help a person or organization.
- Vietnamese: Quyên góp
- Example: People often donate items they no longer need.
Sell (v) /sel/: To exchange something for money.
- Vietnamese: Bán
- Example: These toys are sold to raise funds for charity.
Stuffed Toy (n) /stʌft tɔɪ/: A soft toy made of cloth and filled with material.
- Vietnamese: Thú nhồi bông
- Example: The children donated their stuffed toys to the charity.
Owner (n) /ˈəʊ.nər/: A person who owns something.
- Vietnamese: Chủ sở hữu
- Example: The toy's owner shared its unique story.
Be Sold Cheaply (phrase): To be available for purchase at a low price.
- Vietnamese: Được bán giá rẻ
- Example: These secondhand items are sold cheaply in stores.
Be Thrown Away (phrase): To be discarded or disposed of.
- Vietnamese: Bị vứt đi
- Example: Many stuffed toys are thrown away instead of being reused.
Do Some Research (phrase): To study or investigate something in detail.
- Vietnamese: Tìm hiểu, nghiên cứu
- Example: She did some research before starting the toy-adoption program.
Find Out (phrase): To discover information.
- Vietnamese: Tìm ra
- Example: They found out that most toys were still in good condition.
Idea (n) /aɪˈdɪə/: A thought or plan.
- Vietnamese: Ý tưởng
- Example: The idea of reusing toys is eco-friendly and meaningful.
Toy-Adoption (n): A program where toys are reused or given new homes.
- Vietnamese: Chương trình nhận nuôi đồ chơi
- Example: The toy-adoption scheme gained popularity quickly.
Be Mailed In (phrase): To be sent via mail.
- Vietnamese: Được gửi qua đường bưu điện
- Example: Donated toys can be mailed in or dropped off at collection points.
Be Dropped Off (phrase): To be delivered to a specific location.
- Vietnamese: Được mang đến giao
- Example: You can drop off your donations at the nearest charity center.
The United Kingdom (n): A country in Europe.
- Vietnamese: Vương quốc Anh
- Example: The program started in the United Kingdom before expanding elsewhere.
Story (n) /ˈstɔː.ri/: A description of events and people.
- Vietnamese: Câu chuyện
- Example: Each toy comes with a unique story shared by its previous owner.
Mention (v) /ˈmen.ʃən/: To briefly talk or write about something.
- Vietnamese: Đề cập
- Example: The director mentioned the program in a recent interview.
Creature (n) /ˈkriː.tʃər/: A living being, often used for animals or imaginary beings.
- Vietnamese: Sinh vật
- Example: Some toys are designed to look like cute creatures.
Describe (v) /dɪˈskraɪb/: To explain or illustrate something in words.
- Vietnamese: Miêu tả
- Example: Can you describe the toy you want to donate?
Adventure (n) /ədˈven.tʃər/: An exciting or unusual experience.
- Vietnamese: Cuộc phiêu lưu
- Example: The toys are ready for new adventures with their adopters.
Sharing (n) /ˈʃeə.rɪŋ/: The act of giving something to others.
- Vietnamese: Sự chia sẻ
- Example: Sharing stories about toys makes the process more emotional.
Unique (adj) /juːˈniːk/: Being one of a kind.
- Vietnamese: Độc nhất
- Example: Each stuffed toy has its unique charm and history.
Value (n) /ˈvæl.juː/: The worth of something.
- Vietnamese: Giá trị
- Example: These toys hold sentimental value for their owners.
Be Packaged (phrase): To be wrapped or placed in a box.
- Vietnamese: Được đóng gói
- Example: Each toy is packaged carefully before being shipped.
Sale (n) /seɪl/: The act of selling goods or services.
- Vietnamese: Việc bán hàng
- Example: The toys are put on sale to raise funds for charity.
Charity (n) /ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/: An organization that helps people in need.
- Vietnamese: Tổ chức từ thiện
- Example: The project aims to donate profits to charity.
Eco-Friendly (adj) /ˌiː.kəʊ ˈfrend.li/: Not harmful to the environment.
- Vietnamese: Thân thiện với môi trường
- Example: The program promotes eco-friendly habits by reusing toys.
Ship (v) /ʃɪp/: To send goods by mail or transport.
- Vietnamese: Gửi hàng
- Example: The items are shipped to buyers worldwide.
Plan (v) /plæn/: To think about and organize something in advance.
- Vietnamese: Lên kế hoạch
- Example: The organizers plan to expand the program soon.
Expand (v) /ɪkˈspænd/: To make something bigger or wider.
- Vietnamese: Mở rộng
- Example: The charity hopes to expand its toy-adoption services to other countries.
The United States (n): A country in North America.
- Vietnamese: Hoa Kỳ
- Example: The program has also been introduced in the United States.
Hope (v) /həʊp/: To wish for something to happen.
- Vietnamese: Hy vọng
- Example: We hope to raise awareness through this initiative.
Secondhand Things (phrase): Items that have been used before.
- Vietnamese: Đồ cũ
- Example: Many secondhand things are as good as new.

Reviewing Tasks

1. Completion Task

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word or phrase.

Word bank: describes, secondhand, idea, used goods, expand, stuffed toy, store, dropped off, sold cheaply

Many people donate their _______ to charity stores instead of throwing them away.
A _______ was donated to the store and quickly became a child's favorite.
Some items are _______ to people who can’t afford new ones.
The story _______ how creatures shared their adventures with others.
Items can be _______ at the donation center or mailed in.
A _______ store in the United Kingdom sells used things for charity.
The team hopes to _______ their eco-friendly business model to more locations.
Collecting used things to sell for charity is a great _______ .

2. Word Form Task

Write the correct form of the word in parentheses to complete the sentences.

The _______ (own) of the toy decided to donate it to charity.
The plan to _______ (expand) their charity shop was successful.
Secondhand items are often _______ (package) carefully for sale.
The charity store received many donations of _______ (value) items.
The idea of _______ (adopt) toys has inspired people to donate more.
The organization focuses on promoting _______ (eco-friend) practices.
They hope their efforts will _______ (expansion) the reach of charity.

3. Synonym Matching Task

Match the words with their closest synonyms.

Words	Synonyms
1. Donate	a. Intention
2. Find out	b. Secondhand things
3. Plan	c. Plush toy
4. Creature	d. Worth
5. Unique	e. Contribute
6. Used goods	f. Distinctive
7. Stuffed toy	g. Discover
8. Value	h. Animal

4. Gap-Fill Task

Use the words in the box to complete the paragraph.

Word Bank: used goods, sharing, adventure, eco-friendly, charity, secondhand things, donate, packaged, sharing

Many people choose to _______ their old items to help those in need. _______ stores focus on selling _______ at affordable prices. This practice not only supports _______ but also promotes an _______ lifestyle. Items such as clothes and toys are carefully _______ before being sold. The idea of _______ resources and making every _______ meaningful has inspired people across the world.

5. Multiple-Choice Task

Choose the correct answer for each question.

What does "stuffed toy" mean?
a) A toy made of plastic
b) A soft toy filled with material
c) A toy for outdoor activities
d) A toy with wheels
What does "unique" refer to?
a) Common and ordinary
b) One of a kind
c) Worn out or broken
d) Used and affordable
What is the purpose of donating?
a) To buy new items
b) To sell goods for profit
c) To give away something unwanted
d) To throw away unwanted items
What does "eco-friendly" mean?
a) Beneficial for the environment
b) Costly to maintain
c) Difficult to recycle
d) Easy to use
What does "expand" mean in the context of a business?
a) To reduce the number of stores
b) To increase the size or reach
c) To close operations
d) To keep the same number of locations

Answer Keys

Completion Task

used goods
stuffed toy
sold cheaply
describes
dropped off
secondhand store
expand
Used goods

Word Form Task

owner
expand
packaged
valuable
adopting
eco-friendly
expand

Synonym Matching Task

Words	Synonyms
1. Donate	e. Contribute
2. Find out	g. Discover
3. Plan	a. Intention
4. Creature	h. Animal
5. Unique	f. Distinctive
6. Used goods	b. secondhand things
7. Stuffed toy	c. Plush toy
8. Value	d. Worth

Gap-Fill Task

donate
Charity
secondhand things
sharing
eco-friendly
packaged
sharing
used goods

Multiple-Choice Task

b) A soft toy filled with material
b) One of a kind
c) To give away something unwanted
a) Beneficial for the environment
b) To increase the size or reach