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Daily Reading A1 level - Day 5 - Entertainment - Same Same
08:07 - 02/01/2025

Daily Reading A1 level - Day 5 - Entertainment - Same Same

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Same Same

Giống nhau Giống nhau

Author Jennifer E. Smith and illustrator Leo Espinosa are the team behind The Creature of Habit. Readers of the book meet a large creature and a small one. The large creature does the exact same thing every day. He likes routines. The small one does not. He does something different each day. The large creature thinks this is absolute madness. That is, until he tries something new. 

Tác giả Jennifer E. Smith và họa sĩ minh họa Leo Espinosa là nhóm đứng sau The Creature of Habit . Người đọc cuốn sách sẽ gặp một sinh vật lớn và một sinh vật nhỏ. Sinh vật lớn làm chính xác cùng một việc mỗi ngày. Nó thích thói quen. Sinh vật nhỏ thì không. Nó làm một điều gì đó khác nhau mỗi ngày. Sinh vật lớn nghĩ rằng đây là sự điên rồ vô cùng. Nghĩa là, cho đến khi nó thử một điều gì đó mới. 

Smith thinks the story is relatable. There’s never a time when “trying something new isn’t a little bit scary,” she told TFK Kid Reporter Dylan Landaw. Smith says she’s like the large creature. She thinks most people are like one or the other. Some people have trouble adjusting to change. Others are like the little guy. They’re up for anything. 

 

Smith cho rằng câu chuyện này có thể liên hệ được. Không bao giờ có lúc nào mà "thử điều gì đó mới mẻ không có chút đáng sợ", cô nói với phóng viên Dylan Landaw của TFK Kid. Smith nói rằng cô ấy giống như một sinh vật to lớn. Cô ấy nghĩ rằng hầu hết mọi người đều giống một trong hai. Một số người gặp khó khăn trong việc điều chỉnh để thay đổi. Những người khác giống như một anh bạn nhỏ bé. Họ sẵn sàng cho bất cứ điều gì.

 

Espinosa says he’s like the big creature, too. But “it’s good to have that curiosity of that little creature,” he says. “That’s when you get out of the comfort zone.” 

Espinosa nói rằng anh ấy cũng giống như một sinh vật lớn. Nhưng "thật tốt khi có sự tò mò của sinh vật nhỏ bé đó", anh ấy nói. "Đó là lúc bạn thoát khỏi vùng an toàn".

 

Espinosa had fun illustrating this book. “I can go really silly,” he says, “because they’re imaginary creatures.” Espinosa and Smith enjoy working together. Their next book is The Creature of Habit Tries His Best. It comes out on November 19.

 

Espinosa đã rất vui khi minh họa cuốn sách này. “Tôi có thể thực sự ngớ ngẩn,” anh ấy nói, “vì chúng là những sinh vật tưởng tượng.” Espinosa và Smith thích làm việc cùng nhau. Cuốn sách tiếp theo của họ là The Creature of Habit Tries His Best . Nó sẽ ra mắt vào ngày 19 tháng 11.

 

Vocabulary List

  1. Author (Noun): A person who writes books, articles, or other written works.
    Phonemic: /ˈɔː.θər/
    Vietnamese: Tác giả
    Example: J.K. Rowling is the author of the Harry Potter series.

  2. Illustrator (Noun): A person who creates drawings or pictures for books or other works.
    Phonemic: /ˈɪl.ə.streɪ.tər/
    Vietnamese: Họa sĩ minh họa
    Example: The illustrator added colorful pictures to the children’s book.

  3. Behind (Preposition): At the back of something; supporting or responsible for something.
    Phonemic: /bɪˈhaɪnd/
    Vietnamese: Đằng sau
    Example: The team behind the movie worked hard to make it a success.

  4. A large creature (Noun phrase): A big animal or imaginary being.
    Phonemic: /ə lɑːrdʒ ˈkriː.tʃər/
    Vietnamese: Sinh vật lớn
    Example: The story is about a large creature that lives in the forest.

  5. Exact (Adjective): Precise or accurate.
    Phonemic: /ɪɡˈzækt/
    Vietnamese: Chính xác
    Example: Can you tell me the exact time of the meeting?

  6. Routine (Noun): A regular way of doing things.
    Phonemic: /ruːˈtiːn/
    Vietnamese: Thói quen
    Example: My morning routine includes exercise and a cup of coffee.

  7. Absolute madness (Noun phrase): Complete chaos or craziness.
    Phonemic: /ˈæb.sə.luːt ˈmæd.nəs/
    Vietnamese: Sự điên rồ hoàn toàn
    Example: The party was absolute madness with so many people dancing.

  8. Relatable (Adjective): Easy to understand or connect with.
    Phonemic: /rɪˈleɪ.tə.bəl/
    Vietnamese: Dễ đồng cảm, dễ liên hệ
    Example: Her story about struggling in school is so relatable.

  9. Scary (Adjective): Causing fear.
    Phonemic: /ˈskeə.ri/
    Vietnamese: Đáng sợ
    Example: The movie was so scary that I couldn’t sleep afterward.

  10. To be like (Phrase): To resemble or act similarly.
    Phonemic: /tuː bi ˈlaɪk/
    Vietnamese: Giống như
    Example: He wants to be like his older brother.

  11. One or the other (Phrase): A choice between two options.
    Phonemic: /wʌn ɔːr ði ˈʌð.ər/
    Vietnamese: Một trong hai
    Example: You can have one or the other, but not both.

  12. Have trouble (Verb phrase): To face difficulty.
    Phonemic: /hæv ˈtrʌb.l/
    Vietnamese: Gặp khó khăn
    Example: I always have trouble remembering names.

  13. Adjust (Verb): To change something to fit a new situation.
    Phonemic: /əˈdʒʌst/
    Vietnamese: Điều chỉnh
    Example: It took me a while to adjust to the new schedule.

  14. Guy (Noun): An informal term for a man or person.
    Phonemic: /ɡaɪ/
    Vietnamese: Anh chàng
    Example: He’s a nice guy who’s always ready to help.

  15. To be up for anything (Phrase): To be willing to try new things.
    Phonemic: /tuː bi ʌp fɔːr ˈen.i.θɪŋ/
    Vietnamese: Sẵn sàng thử mọi thứ
    Example: She’s up for anything adventurous during the trip.

  16. Curiosity (Noun): A strong desire to know or learn something.
    Phonemic: /ˌkjʊə.riˈɒs.ɪ.ti/
    Vietnamese: Sự tò mò
    Example: His curiosity about space led him to study astronomy.

  17. Get out of (Phrase): To leave one’s usual environment or habits.
    Phonemic: /ɡet aʊt ʌv ðə/
    Vietnamese: Thoát khỏi 
    Example: Traveling helped her get out of her comfort zone.

  18. The comfort zone(Verb phrase): One’s usual environment or habits.
    Phonemic: /ˈkʌm.fərt ˌzoʊn/
    Vietnamese: Vùng an toàn
    Example: We always have fun playing board games together.

  19. Have fun (Verb phrase): To enjoy oneself.
    Phonemic: /hæv ˈfʌn/
    Vietnamese: Vui vẻ
    Example: We always have fun playing board games together.

  20. Silly (Adjective): Foolish or not serious.
    Phonemic: /ˈsɪl.i/
    Vietnamese: Ngớ ngẩn
    Example: He made a silly mistake but laughed it off.

  21. Imaginary creature (Noun phrase): A being from one’s imagination.
    Phonemic: /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nər.i ˈkriː.tʃər/
    Vietnamese: Sinh vật tưởng tượng
    Example: Dragons are imaginary creatures in many fairy tales.

  22. Come out on (a book) (Verb phrase): To be published.
    Phonemic: /kʌm aʊt ɒn/
    Vietnamese: Ra mắt vào ngày
    Example: Her new book will come out on Friday.

 

Reviewing Tasks

1. Completion

Word Bank: author, illustrator, behind, exact, routine, relatable, scary, curiosity, guy, silly

  1. The ______________ of the book also worked as the illustrator.

  2. The ______________ time for the meeting is 3:00 PM.

  3. He has a morning ______________ that includes a jog and coffee.

  4. Her story was very ______________; many people could understand her struggles.

  5. The horror movie was so ______________ that I couldn't sleep.

  6. His ______________ led him to explore new hobbies.

  7. The main team working ______________ the project did an excellent job.

  8. He’s a nice ______________ who is always willing to help.

  9. The comedian made everyone laugh with his ______________ jokes.

  10. The ______________ of the book added beautiful artwork to each page.

2. Word Form

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the word in parentheses.

  1. The ______________ (illustrate) in the book were colorful and engaging.

  2. The author’s ______________ (curious) about history inspired the novel.

  3. He is known for being ______________ (relate) to readers of all ages.

  4. The ______________ (scare) scene in the movie made me jump.

  5. It’s important to maintain a ______________ (routinely) schedule for success.

  6. She often feels the ______________ (silly) when trying to tell jokes.

  7. The ______________ (exactly) details of the event are still unclear.

  8. He asked the team working ______________ (behind) the scenes for their input.

  9. Many ______________ (guy) characters in the book were based on real people.

  10. His ______________ (author) was praised for its creativity.

3. Synonym Matching

Instructions: Match the words in Column A with their synonyms in Column B. Columns are shuffled for better engagement.

Column A Column B
Author Curiousness
Illustrator Foolish
Routine Creator
Scary Artist
Silly Terrifying
Curiosity Habit
Exact Man
Behind Understandable
Relatable Supporting
Guy Precise

4. Gap-Filling in Paragraph Format (with Word Bank)

Word Bank: author, relatable, scary, curiosity, silly, routine, guy, exact, behind, illustrator

The ______________ of the book worked closely with the ______________ to create beautiful pages. The story was very ______________, especially for young readers who could connect with the characters. One ______________ scene in the story involved a haunted house, which was both exciting and ______________. The main character, a brave ______________, used his ______________ to explore hidden secrets ______________ the locked door. Despite the adventurous tone, there were also some ______________ moments to lighten the mood. The ______________ timing of each chapter’s events was planned carefully by the team working behind the scenes.

5. Multiple Choice Task

Instructions: Choose the correct answer.

  1. Who is responsible for creating the drawings in a book?
    a. Author
    b. Illustrator
    c. Editor
    d. Publisher

  2. What word describes a habitual way of doing things?
    a. Routine
    b. Exact
    c. Curiosity
    d. Silly

  3. Which word means "precise or accurate"?
    a. Behind
    b. Exact
    c. Scary
    d. Relatable

  4. Which of these words describes something causing fear?
    a. Relatable
    b. Scary
    c. Guy
    d. Illustrator

  5. What is the informal term for a man?
    a. Silly
    b. Guy
    c. Author
    d. Routine

  6. What is the term for a strong desire to know or learn something?
    a. Behind
    b. Curiosity
    c. Exact
    d. Relatable

  7. Which word describes something easy to understand or connect with?
    a. Routine
    b. Relatable
    c. Scary
    d. Author

  8. What phrase refers to working at the back or in support of something?
    a. Behind
    b. Routine
    c. Exact
    d. Scary

  9. Which word describes something humorous or not serious?
    a. Routine
    b. Silly
    c. Exact
    d. Curiosity

  10. What describes the person responsible for writing a book?
    a. Guy
    b. Author
    c. Illustrator
    d. Routine

Answer Keys

Completion:

  1. Author

  2. Exact

  3. Routine

  4. Relatable

  5. Scary

  6. Curiosity

  7. Behind

  8. Guy

  9. Silly

  10. Illustrator

Word Form:

  1. Illustrations (illustrate) 
  2. Curiosity (curious) 
  3. Relatable (relate) 
  4. Scary (scare) 
  5. Routine (routinely) 
  6. Silliness (silly) 
  7. Exact (exactly)
  8. Behind (behind) 
  9. Guys (guy) 
  10. Authorship (author) 

Synonym Matching:

Column A Column B
Author Creator
Illustrator Artist
Routine Habit
Scary Terrifying
Silly Foolish
Curiosity Curiousness
Exact Precise
Behind Supporting
Relatable Understandable
Guy Man

Gap-Filling:

The author of the book worked closely with the illustrator to create beautiful pages. The story was very relatable, especially for young readers who could connect with the characters. One scary scene in the story involved a haunted house, which was both exciting and silly. The main character, a brave guy, used his curiosity to explore hidden secrets behind the locked door. Despite the adventurous tone, there were also some silly moments to lighten the mood. The exact timing of each chapter’s events was planned carefully by the team working behind the scenes.

Multiple Choice:

  1. b

  2. a

  3. b

  4. b

  5. b

  6. b

  7. b

  8. a

  9. b

  10. b

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