Positively Kind |
Tử tế theo cách tích cực |
Lena Ford was 7 when she started Arting for You. She collected art supplies. Then she donated them to kids in foster care and homeless shelters in and around her hometown of Marietta, Georgia. “My granny always wanted to give back,” Lena, now 15, told TIME for Kids. “I was inspired by that.”
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Lena Ford mới 7 tuổi khi cô bắt đầu Arting for You. Cô đã thu thập các vật dụng nghệ thuật. Sau đó, cô đã tặng chúng cho trẻ em trong các trung tâm nuôi dưỡng và nhà tạm trú cho người vô gia cư ở nơi cô sống và xung quanh quê hương Marietta, Georgia của cô. "Bà tôi luôn muốn đền đáp", Lena, hiện 15 tuổi, nói với TIME for Kids. "Tôi đã được truyền cảm hứng từ điều đó".
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Two years later, she launched Positively Lena. It sells products with uplifting messages. One product is a book she wrote to help kids deal with bullying. “The world can be a really tough place,” Lena says. “My goal is to spread positivity.” She also offers workshops. She teaches creative writing, entrepreneurship, and scrapbooking. Part of the money she earns goes to her charitable efforts.
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Hai năm sau, cô đã ra mắt Positively Lena. Công ty này bán các sản phẩm có thông điệp tích cực. Một sản phẩm là một cuốn sách cô viết để giúp trẻ em đối phó với nạn bắt nạt. “Thế giới có thể là một nơi thực sự khắc nghiệt,” Lena nói. “Mục tiêu của tôi là lan tỏa sự tích cực.” Cô cũng tổ chức các buổi hội thảo. Cô dạy viết sáng tạo, kinh doanh và làm sổ lưu niệm. Một phần tiền cô kiếm được sẽ dành cho các hoạt động từ thiện của cô.
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Lena has another project. It’s called Kinship Family Initiative. She and her mom co-founded the nonprofit in 2022. The group helps kids who are being raised by a family friend or a relative other than a parent. “My mom and her brothers were raised in kinship care,” Lena says. She assembles “positivity pouches.” She packs them with school supplies and books. |
Lena có một dự án khác. Dự án này có tên là Sáng kiến Gia đình Kinship. Cô và mẹ cô đã đồng sáng lập tổ chức phi lợi nhuận này vào năm 2022. Nhóm này giúp đỡ những đứa trẻ được nuôi dưỡng bởi một người bạn của gia đình hoặc một người họ hàng không phải là cha mẹ. Lena nói rằng "Mẹ tôi và các anh trai của bà được nuôi dưỡng trong sự chăm sóc của họ hàng". Cô ấy lắp ráp "những chiếc túi tích cực". Cô ấy đóng gói chúng với đồ dùng học tập và sách vở.
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“Honestly, it makes me feel really happy,” Lena says. “And that’s my motivation to keep doing what I’m doing: knowing that I’m making a difference and knowing that I’m making [people] happy.” |
“Thành thật mà nói, điều đó khiến tôi cảm thấy thực sự hạnh phúc,” Lena nói. “Và đó là động lực để tôi tiếp tục làm những gì mình đang làm: biết rằng mình đang tạo ra sự khác biệt và biết rằng mình đang làm [mọi người] hạnh phúc.” |
Kindness CountsKindness is powerful. Lena knows this. You probably do too. Think about it. How does it make you feel when someone does something nice for you? How does it feel to help someone? Studies show that giving and receiving kindness are good for us. They boost our mood. They reduce stress. They give us a more positive outlook. And they help us connect with others. Research also suggests that kindness can be contagious. A person who receives an act of kindness is more likely to show kindness to someone else. |
Lòng tốt là quan trọngLòng tốt rất mạnh mẽ. Lena biết điều này. Có lẽ bạn cũng vậy. Hãy nghĩ về điều đó. Bạn cảm thấy thế nào khi ai đó làm điều gì đó tốt đẹp cho bạn? Cảm giác giúp đỡ ai đó như thế nào? Các nghiên cứu cho thấy rằng việc cho và nhận lòng tốt là tốt cho chúng ta. Chúng cải thiện tâm trạng của chúng ta. Chúng làm giảm căng thẳng. Chúng mang lại cho chúng ta một cái nhìn tích cực hơn. Và chúng giúp chúng ta kết nối với người khác. Nghiên cứu cũng cho thấy rằng lòng tốt có thể lây lan. Một người nhận được một hành động tử tế có nhiều khả năng thể hiện lòng tốt với người khác. |
Vocabulary List
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Positively (adverb) /ˈpɒz.ɪ.tɪv.li/: In a good or optimistic way.
Vietnamese: Một cách tích cực
Example: The team responded positively to the new project proposal. -
Art supplies (noun) /ɑːt səˈplaɪz/: Materials used for creating artwork.
Vietnamese: Dụng cụ vẽ
Example: The children were excited to receive art supplies for the workshop. -
Foster care (noun) /ˈfɒs.tər keə/: A temporary arrangement in which a child lives with and is cared for by people who are not their biological parents.
Vietnamese: Trung tâm nuôi dưỡng
Example: She spent her childhood in foster care. -
Homeless shelter (noun) /ˈhəʊm.ləs ˈʃel.tər/: A place that provides temporary housing for people without homes.
Vietnamese: Nơi trú ẩn cho người vô gia cư
Example: The organization donates supplies to the local homeless shelter. -
Hometown (noun) /ˈhəʊm.taʊn/: The town or city where someone was born or grew up.
Vietnamese: Quê hương
Example: She returned to her hometown to start a nonprofit organization. -
Give back (phrasal verb) /ɡɪv bæk/: To contribute to the community or people as a way of expressing gratitude.
Vietnamese: Đóng góp lại, đền đáp
Example: He always looks for ways to give back to society. -
Be inspired by (phrase) /ɪnˈspaɪərd baɪ/: To be motivated or influenced by something or someone.
Vietnamese: Được truyền cảm hứng bởi
Example: She was inspired by her own experiences to help others. -
Launch (verb) /lɔːntʃ/: To start or introduce something new.
Vietnamese: Ra mắt, bắt đầu
Example: They plan to launch their new project next month. -
Uplifting message (noun) /ˌʌpˈlɪf.tɪŋ ˈmes.ɪdʒ/: A positive and encouraging statement.
Vietnamese: Thông điệp truyền cảm hứng
Example: The letter contained an uplifting message for children facing challenges. -
Deal with (phrasal verb) /diːl wɪð/: To manage or handle a problem or situation.
Vietnamese: Giải quyết
Example: The program helps children deal with bullying. -
Bullying (noun) /ˈbʊl.i.ɪŋ/: The act of intimidating or mistreating someone, especially repeatedly.
Vietnamese: Bắt nạt
Example: The school has a strict policy against bullying. -
Tough (adjective) /tʌf/: Difficult or challenging.
Vietnamese: Khó khăn
Example: He went through tough times but never gave up. -
Spread positivity (phrase) /spred ˌpɒz.ɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/: To share optimistic and encouraging thoughts or actions.
Vietnamese: Lan tỏa sự tích cực
Example: The campaign aims to spread positivity in the community. -
Workshop (noun) /ˈwɜːk.ʃɒp/: A meeting or event for practical training or discussion.
Vietnamese: Hội thảo
Example: They held a workshop on entrepreneurship for young people. -
Entrepreneurship (noun) /ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜː.ʃɪp/: The activity of starting and managing businesses.
Vietnamese: Khởi nghiệp
Example: Entrepreneurship requires creativity and determination. -
Scrapbooking (noun) /ˈskræpˌbʊk.ɪŋ/: The activity of creating a book with pictures, notes, and decorations.
Vietnamese: Làm sách ảnh lưu niệm
Example: Scrapbooking is a fun way to preserve memories. -
Earn (verb) /ɜːn/: To receive money or benefits in return for work or effort.
Vietnamese: Kiếm được
Example: He earned a scholarship for his outstanding achievements. -
Charitable efforts (noun phrase) /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bl ˈef.əts/: Activities aimed at helping others through donations or volunteering.
Vietnamese: Nỗ lực từ thiện
Example: Her charitable efforts have made a big difference in the community. -
Project (noun) /ˈprɒdʒ.ekt/: A planned task or piece of work.
Vietnamese: Dự án
Example: They launched a new project to help foster children. -
Co-found (verb) /kəʊˈfaʊnd/: To establish something, such as a business, with another person.
Vietnamese: Đồng sáng lập
Example: She co-founded a nonprofit to support education. -
Nonprofit (noun) /ˌnɒnˈprɒf.ɪt/: An organization that operates for a purpose other than making a profit.
Vietnamese: Tổ chức phi lợi nhuận
Example: The nonprofit focuses on providing school supplies to children in need. -
Be raised by (phrase) /bi reɪzd baɪ/: To grow up under the care of someone.
Vietnamese: Được nuôi dưỡng bởi
Example: She was raised by a relative after her parents passed away. -
Assemble (verb) /əˈsem.bəl/: To put together or gather things.
Vietnamese: Lắp ráp, tập hợp
Example: They assembled pouches with school supplies for students. -
Pouch (noun) /paʊtʃ/: A small bag or container.
Vietnamese: Túi nhỏ
Example: Each child received a pouch filled with art supplies. -
School supplies (noun phrase) /skuːl səˈplaɪz/: Materials needed for schoolwork.
Vietnamese: Đồ dùng học tập
Example: The charity donated school supplies to local schools. -
Honestly (adverb) /ˈɒn.ɪst.li/: In a truthful or sincere way.
Vietnamese: Thành thật
Example: Honestly, I think this is a great idea. -
Motivation (noun) /ˌməʊ.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən/: The reason or desire to do something.
Vietnamese: Động lực
Example: Her motivation to help others comes from her own experiences. -
Make a difference (phrase) /meɪk ə ˈdɪf.ər.əns/: To have a positive effect on a situation.
Vietnamese: Tạo sự khác biệt
Example: Their efforts made a difference in the lives of many families. -
Count (verb) /kaʊnt/: To matter or have significance.
Vietnamese: Quan trọng
Example: Every small act of kindness counts. -
Powerful (adjective) /ˈpaʊə.fəl/: Having great influence or strength.
Vietnamese: Mạnh mẽ
Example: Words can be powerful tools for change. -
Giving (noun) /ˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/: The act of providing or sharing.
Vietnamese: Sự cho đi
Example: Giving is just as important as receiving. -
Receiving (noun) /rɪˈsiːv.ɪŋ/: The act of accepting or taking.
Vietnamese: Sự nhận
Example: Receiving gifts can boost someone's mood. -
Boost someone's mood (phrase) /buːst ˈsʌm.wʌnz muːd/: To make someone feel happier.
Vietnamese: Cải thiện tâm trạng
Example: A small compliment can boost someone's mood. -
Reduce stress (phrase) /rɪˈdjuːs stres/: To lower tension or anxiety.
Vietnamese: Giảm căng thẳng
Example: Art activities help reduce stress for many people. -
Outlook (noun) /ˈaʊt.lʊk/: A person's perspective or attitude toward something.
Vietnamese: Quan điểm, cái nhìn
Example: The experience changed his outlook on life. -
Be contagious (phrase) /bi kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/: To spread easily to others.
Vietnamese: Lan truyền, lây lan
Example: Positivity can be contagious in a group setting.
Reviewing Tasks
Task 1: Completion
Complete the sentences with the correct word or phrase from the word bank.
Word Bank: positively, foster care, art supplies, homeless shelter, be inspired by, give back, assemble, pouch, motivation, spread positivity
- The artist donated ________ to the local school for a creative workshop.
- Many children in ________ face challenges finding a stable home environment.
- After experiencing kindness, she decided to ________ to her community.
- A thoughtful message can ________ and bring joy to others.
- He ________ the speech and decided to pursue his dreams.
- We need to ________ the kits before delivering them to the schools.
- Each kit includes a small ________ filled with school supplies.
- The team's ________ kept them working hard despite challenges.
- They started an initiative to ________ through small acts of kindness.
- She always spoke ________ about the people who helped her.
Task 2: Word Form
Complete the sentences using the correct form of the word in parentheses.
- The children's ________ (raise) by kind foster parents helped shape their future.
- The school organized a ________ (charity) event to help homeless families.
- His ________ (motivate) to succeed came from seeing others overcome challenges.
- The class project encouraged students to practice ________ (give) and gratitude.
- They believe ________ (positive) energy can make a difference in someone's day.
Task 3: Synonym Matching
Match the word or phrase on the left with its closest synonym on the right.
Word/Phrase | Synonym |
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Motivation | Share kindness |
Pouch | Influenced by |
Spread positivity | Drive |
Homeless shelter | Small bag |
Foster care | Optimistically |
Giving | Generosity |
Be inspired by | Bring up |
Assemble | Put together |
Raise | Temporary home |
Positively | Temporary housing |
Task 4: Gap-Filling (Paragraph Format)
Fill in the blanks using the correct words from the word bank: positively, art supplies, foster care, give back, motivation, assemble, pouch, spread positivity, nonprofit, homeless shelter.
Anna always wanted to make a difference in her community. As a child, she received help from a ________, which inspired her to help others in need. Her first project was to donate ________ to local schools. She decided to start a ________ organization dedicated to helping children. She encouraged her volunteers to ________ by sharing acts of kindness and assembling kits for kids in need. Each kit included a ________ filled with school supplies and uplifting messages. The team's ________ came from the children’s smiles and their gratitude. Anna believes that efforts to ________ can inspire others to do the same.
Task 5: Multiple Choice
Choose the best answer for each question.
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What does the phrase “spread positivity” mean?
a) To criticize others
b) To share kindness and good energy
c) To spread false information
d) To donate money -
What does “be inspired by” imply?
a) To discourage someone
b) To be motivated by someone or something
c) To ignore someone's advice
d) To create something without any influence -
What is a “homeless shelter”?
a) A place to store art supplies
b) A temporary housing facility for people without homes
c) A type of foster care program
d) A storage area for community projects -
What does “assemble” mean?
a) To take apart
b) To put together
c) To donate
d) To criticize -
What is a “pouch”?
a) A large bag used for traveling
b) A small bag used to hold items
c) A type of toy for kids
d) A storage container for food
Answer Keys
Task 1: Completion
- Art supplies
- Foster care
- Give back
- Spread positivity
- Be inspired by
- Assemble
- Pouch
- Motivation
- Spread positivity
- Positively
Task 2: Word Form
- Raising
- Charitable
- Motivation
- Giving
- Positive
Task 3: Synonym Matching
Word/Phrase | Synonym |
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Motivation | Drive |
Pouch | Small bag |
Spread positivity | Share kindness |
Homeless shelter | Temporary housing |
Foster care | Temporary home |
Giving | Generosity |
Be inspired by | Influenced by |
Assemble | Put together |
Raise | Bring up |
Positively | Optimistically |
Task 4: Gap-Filling (Paragraph Format)
Anna always wanted to make a difference in her community. As a child, she received help from a homeless shelter, which inspired her to help others in need. Her first project was to donate art supplies to local schools. She decided to start a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children. She encouraged her volunteers to spread positivity by sharing acts of kindness and assembling kits for kids in need. Each kit included a pouch filled with school supplies and uplifting messages. The team's motivation came from the children’s smiles and their gratitude. Anna believes that efforts to give back can inspire others to do the same.
Task 5: Multiple Choice
- b) To share kindness and good energy
- b) To be motivated by someone or something
- b) A temporary housing facility for people without homes
- b) To put together
- b) A small bag used to hold items