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Daily Reading A1 level - Day 7 - History - A Big Race
12:52 - 14/01/2025

Daily Reading A1 level - Day 7 - History - A Big Race

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A Big Race

Một cuộc đua lớn

The first New York City marathon took place in 1970. It was hosted by New York Road Runners (NYRR). Only 127 runners entered the 26.2-mile race. Now it’s the world’s largest marathon. It’s held on the first Sunday in November. More than 55,000 people finished the run in 2024.

Giải marathon đầu tiên của Thành phố New York diễn ra vào năm 1970. Giải được tổ chức bởi New York Road Runners (NYRR). Chỉ có 127 vận động viên tham gia cuộc đua dài 26,2 dặm. Hiện tại, đây là giải marathon lớn nhất thế giới. Giải được tổ chức vào Chủ Nhật đầu tiên của tháng 11. Hơn 55.000 người đã hoàn thành cuộc chạy vào năm 2024.

A Growing Marathon

The New York City Marathon has been run for 54 years. It’s still hosted by NYRR. The race has been canceled only twice: in 2012, following Hurricane Sandy, and again in 2020, because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Một cuộc chạy marathon đang phát triển

Giải New York City Marathon đã được tổ chức trong 54 năm. Giải vẫn do NYRR tổ chức. Giải chỉ bị hủy hai lần: năm 2012, sau cơn bão Sandy, và một lần nữa vào năm 2020, vì đại dịch COVID-19.

 

For the Kids

Kids can get involved with NYRR too. Rising New York Road Runners is a youth fitness platform. It has resources for communities in New York City and beyond. The goal is to help kids build confidence through physical activity. Not a runner? That’s okay. It has fitness activities anyone can join in on.

 

 

Dành cho trẻ em

Trẻ em cũng có thể tham gia NYRR. Rising New York Road Runners là một nền tảng thể dục dành cho thanh thiếu niên. Nền tảng này có các nguồn lực dành cho cộng đồng ở Thành phố New York và nhiều nơi khác. Mục tiêu là giúp trẻ em xây dựng sự tự tin thông qua hoạt động thể chất. Không phải là người chạy bộ? Không sao cả. Nền tảng này có các hoạt động thể dục mà bất kỳ ai cũng có thể tham gia.

 

 

Vocabulary List

  1. Take place (Verb) /teɪk pleɪs/: To happen or occur.
    Vietnamese: Diễn ra
    Example: The annual marathon will take place next November.
  2. Be hosted by (Phrase) /bi ˈhoʊstɪd baɪ/: To be organized or arranged by a person, group, or organization.
    Vietnamese: Được tổ chức bởi
    Example: The event is hosted by the local youth council.
  3. Be held by (Phrase) /bi hɛld baɪ/: To be conducted or carried out by someone or a group.
    Vietnamese: Được tô chức bởi
    Example: The competition will be held by the city’s fitness association.
  4. November (Noun) /noʊˈvɛmbər/: The eleventh month of the year.
    Vietnamese: Tháng mười một
    Example: Thanksgiving is celebrated in November in the United States.
  5. Finish the run (Phrase) /ˈfɪnɪʃ ðə rʌn/: To complete a race or running event.
    Vietnamese: Hoàn thành cuộc chạy
    Example: She was thrilled to finish the run despite the challenging conditions.
  6. Cancel (Verb) /ˈkænsəl/: To decide not to go ahead with an event or activity.
    Vietnamese: Hủy bỏ
    Example: The outdoor event was canceled due to heavy rain.
  7. Twice (Adverb) /twaɪs/: Two times.
    Vietnamese: Hai lần
    Example: He has run this race twice before.
  8. Hurricane (Noun) /ˈhɜrɪˌkeɪn/: A severe tropical storm with strong winds.
    Vietnamese: Cơn bão
    Example: The hurricane caused the race to be postponed.
  9. Pandemic (Noun) /pænˈdɛmɪk/: A disease outbreak that spreads across multiple countries.
    Vietnamese: Đại dịch
    Example: The pandemic forced the cancellation of many public events.
  10. Get involved with (Phrase) /ɡɛt ɪnˈvɑlvd wɪθ/: To participate in or engage with something.
    Vietnamese: Tham gia vào
    Example: She got involved with the youth fitness platform to promote healthy habits.
  11. Youth fitness platform (Noun) /juθ ˈfɪtnɪs ˈplætˌfɔrm/: A program or system encouraging physical activity among young people.
    Vietnamese: Nền tảng thể dục dành cho thanh thiếu niên
    Example: The youth fitness platform provides online exercise classes.
  12. Resources (Noun) /rɪˈsɔrsɪz/: Supplies or tools available to achieve a goal.
    Vietnamese: Tài nguyên, nguồn lực
    Example: The school offers resources for students to stay physically active.
  13. Community (Noun) /kəˈmjuːnɪti/: A group of people living in the same area or sharing interests.
    Vietnamese: Cộng đồng
    Example: The event brought the entire community together.
  14. Build confidence (Phrase) /bɪld ˈkɑnfədəns/: To develop a sense of self-assurance.
    Vietnamese: Xây dựng sự tự tin
    Example: Regular physical activity helps children build confidence.
  15. Physical activity (Noun) /ˈfɪzɪkəl ækˈtɪvɪti/: Any bodily movement that enhances fitness.
    Vietnamese: Hoạt động thể chất
    Example: Daily physical activity is essential for good health.
  16. Fitness activity (Noun) /ˈfɪtnɪs ækˈtɪvɪti/: An exercise or movement to improve physical fitness.
    Vietnamese: Hoạt động rèn luyện thể lực
    Example: Running is a popular fitness activity.
  17. Join in (Phrase) /ʤɔɪn ɪn/: To participate in an activity with others.
    Vietnamese: Tham gia
    Example: Everyone is encouraged to join in the fitness challenge.

Reviewing Tasks

Completion

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word or phrase from the word bank.

Word Bank:
take place, hosted by, held by, November, finish the run, cancel, twice, hurricane, pandemic, get involved with, youth fitness platform, resources, community, build confidence, physical activity, fitness activity, join in

  1. The marathon will ________ next month, bringing together runners from across the region.
  2. The event is ________ a non-profit organization promoting healthy lifestyles.
  3. Many participants were thrilled to ________ despite the challenging course.
  4. The charity walk was postponed due to a ________.
  5. Schools are offering more ________ to help students stay active.

Word Form Task

Write the correct form of the word in parentheses to complete each sentence.

  1. The ________ (community) center organizes free fitness activities every weekend.
  2. After the race, the organizers thanked everyone who ________ (participation) in the event.
  3. The ________ (confidence) young athletes grew greater with each training session.
  4. A ________ (pandemic) outbreak caused major disruptions to fitness programs worldwide.
  5. The hurricane ________ (cancel) all outdoor activities in the area yesterday.

Synonym Matching

Match the words on the left with their synonyms on the right.

Word Synonym
Take place Exercise
Cancel Storm
Resources Participate
Build confidence Group
Join in Supplies
Fitness activity Happen
Physical activity Two times
Community Develop self-assurance
Twice Movement
Hurricane Call off

Gap-Filling 

Complete the paragraph below using words from the word bank.

Word Bank: hurricane, take place, pandemic, community, build confidence, fitness activity

The annual fitness challenge will ________ in November, aiming to engage the entire ________. Despite recent challenges such as the ________, organizers remain committed to encouraging people to participate in at least one ________ each week. They believe that regular exercise can help ________ and improve overall well-being. Last year, the event had to be canceled due to a severe ________, but this year promises to be different.

Multiple-Choice Task

Choose the correct answer for each question.

  1. What does “take place” mean?
    a) To cancel
    b) To happen
    c) To finish
    d) To get involved

 

  1. What is a “hurricane”?
    a) A physical activity
    b) A severe tropical storm
    c) A fitness event
    d) A community group

 

  1. What does "resources" refer to?
    a) Fitness challenges
    b) Supplies or tools
    c) Storm preparations
    d) Running platforms

 

  1. Which phrase means “to develop self-assurance”?
    a) Build confidence
    b) Get involved
    c) Finish the run
    d) Join in

 

  1. What is the meaning of “pandemic”?
    a) A worldwide disease outbreak
    b) A fitness activity
    c) A youth fitness platform
    d) A community event

 

Answer Keys

Completion Task

  1. take place
  2. be hosted by
  3. finish the run
  4. hurricane
  5. resources

Word Form Task

  1. community
  2. participated
  3. confidence
  4. pandemic
  5. canceled

Synonym Matching

Word Synonym
Take place Happen
Cancel Call off
Resources Supplies
Build confidence Develop self-assurance
Join in Participate
Fitness activity Exercise
Physical activity Movement
Community Group
Twice Two times
Hurricane Storm

Gap-Filling Task

  1. take place
  2. community
  3. pandemic
  4. fitness activity
  5. build confidence
  6. hurricane

Multiple-Choice Task

  1. What does “take place” mean?
    Answer: a) To happen

  2. What is a “hurricane”?
    Answer: c) A severe tropical storm

  3. What does "resources" refer to?
    Answer: b) Supplies or tools

  4. Which phrase means “to develop self-assurance”?
    Answer: c) Build confidence

  5. What is the meaning of “pandemic”?
    Answer: d) A worldwide disease outbreak

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