Vocabulary List

1. Wildfires (n) /ˈwaɪld.faɪrz/: Large, uncontrolled fires that spread quickly over areas of forest or grassland.
   Vietnamese: Cháy rừng
   Example: The wildfires in California destroyed hundreds of homes.

2. Tear across (v) /ter əˈkrɒs/: To move rapidly and destructively through an area.
   Vietnamese: Càn quét qua
   Example: The fire tore across the dry grasslands, leaving devastation behind.

3. Contain (the fire) (v) /kənˈteɪn/: To prevent the spread of a fire.
   Vietnamese: Kiểm soát, dập tắt (đám cháy)
   Example: Firefighters worked hard to contain the fire before it reached the town.

4. Burn (v) /bɜrn/: To be on fire or be destroyed by fire.
   Vietnamese: Cháy
   Example: The forests burned for days after the lightning strike.

5. Destructive (adj) /dɪˈstrʌk.tɪv/: Causing great damage or harm.
   Vietnamese: Gây hủy hoại, tàn phá
   Example: The destructive fire left the area unrecognizable.

6. Destroy (v) /dɪˈstrɔɪ/: To ruin or damage something completely.
   Vietnamese: Phá hủy
   Example: The fire destroyed several homes in the neighborhood.

7. Deaths (n) /deθs/: Instances of people dying.
   Vietnamese: Các trường hợp tử vong, người tử vong
   Example: The wildfire caused multiple deaths in the affected region.

8. Evacuate (v) /ɪˈvæk.ju.eɪt/: To leave an area of danger.
   Vietnamese: Sơ tán
   Example: Residents were ordered to evacuate immediately.

9. Shelter (n) /ˈʃel.tər/: A safe place to stay.
   Vietnamese: Nơi trú ẩn
   Example: Evacuees found shelter in a local school.

10. Lose power (electricity) (v) /luːz ˈpaʊər/: To experience an electrical outage.
    Vietnamese: Mất điện
    Example: Many homes lost power due to the fire.

11. Officials (n) /əˈfɪʃ.əlz/: People in authority, especially in government.
    Vietnamese: Quan chức
    Example: Local officials announced an emergency evacuation order.

12. Firefighting effort (n) /ˈfaɪərˌfaɪ.tɪŋ ˈɛf.ərt/: Activities aimed at controlling or extinguishing a fire.
    Vietnamese: Nỗ lực chữa cháy
    Example: The firefighting effort involved hundreds of personnel.

13. Strain (v) /streɪn/: Put pressure or demand on resources or people.
    Vietnamese: Gây áp lực
    Example: The prolonged fire strained local resources.

14. Water supply (n) /ˈwɔː.tər səˌplaɪ/: The system providing water to an area.
    Vietnamese: Nguồn cung cấp nước
    Example: The fire exhausted the area’s water supply.

15. Governor (n) /ˈɡʌv.ən.ər/: The elected leader of a state or region.
    Vietnamese: Thống đốc
    Example: The governor declared a state of emergency.

16. Social media (n) /ˈsoʊ.ʃəl ˌmiː.di.ə/: Online platforms for communication and sharing.
    Vietnamese: Mạng xã hội
    Example: Updates about the wildfire were shared on social media.

17. Firefighting personnel (n) /ˈfaɪərˌfaɪ.tɪŋ ˌpɜː.sən.əl/: People who work to extinguish fires.
    Vietnamese: Nhân viên chữa cháy
    Example: Firefighting personnel were deployed to the scene.

18. Be on the ground (idiom) /bi ɒn ðə ɡraʊnd/: To be physically present at a location.
    Vietnamese: Có mặt tại hiện trường
    Example: Emergency responders were on the ground to assist victims.

19. Respond to (deal with) (v) /rɪˈspɒnd tə/: To react to or deal with something.
    Vietnamese: Phản ứng, xử lý
    Example: Firefighters responded to the emergency call quickly.

20. Condition (n) /kənˈdɪʃ.ən/: The state or circumstances of something.
    Vietnamese: Tình trạng, điều kiện
    Example: Weather conditions made firefighting difficult.

21. Season (n) /ˈsiː.zən/: One of the four periods of the year.
    Vietnamese: Mùa
    Example: Wildfire season typically peaks in the summer.

22. Fall (one of the seasons) (n) /fɔːl/: The season between summer and winter.
    Vietnamese: Mùa thu
    Example: Fall often brings drier weather, increasing wildfire risks.

23. Heavy winds (n) /ˈhev.i wɪndz/: Strong gusts of wind.
    Vietnamese: Gió lớn
    Example: Heavy winds spread the fire rapidly.

24. Low rainfall (n) /loʊ ˈreɪn.fɔːl/: Insufficient precipitation.
    Vietnamese: Lượng mưa thấp
    Example: Low rainfall contributed to drought conditions.

25. Year-round (adv/adj) /jɪəˈraʊnd/: Throughout the entire year.
    Vietnamese: Quanh năm
    Example: Wildfire risks are becoming year-round in some regions.

26. Spread (v) /sprɛd/: To extend or reach widely.
    Vietnamese: Lan rộng
    Example: The flames spread rapidly across the dry terrain.

27. Flame (n) /fleɪm/: The visible, hot gas produced by a fire.
    Vietnamese: Ngọn lửa
    Example: Flames engulfed the house within minutes.

28. Drought (n) /draʊt/: A prolonged period of dry weather.
    Vietnamese: Hạn hán
    Example: The drought worsened the wildfire risk.

29. Substantial rain (n) /səbˈstæn.ʃəl reɪn/: Significant rainfall.
    Vietnamese: Lượng mưa lớn
    Example: Substantial rain finally helped extinguish the fires.

30. Specialist (n) /ˈspɛʃ.əl.ɪst/: An expert in a particular field.
    Vietnamese: Chuyên gia
    Example: A wildfire specialist was called to assess the situation.

31. Astounding (adj) /əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ/: Very surprising or shocking.
    Vietnamese: Kinh ngạc
    Example: The damage caused by the fire was astounding.

32. Neighbor (n) /ˈneɪ.bər/: A person or area near another.
    Vietnamese: Hàng xóm, người sống quanh khu vực đó
    Example: Neighbors helped each other evacuate during the fire.

33. Firefighter (n) /ˈfaɪərˌfaɪ.tər/: A person who extinguishes fires.
    Vietnamese: Lính cứu hỏa
    Example: The firefighters risked their lives to save others.

34. Recovery effort (n) /rɪˈkʌv.ər.i ˈɛf.ərt/: Actions to restore an area after damage.
    Vietnamese: Nỗ lực phục hồi
    Example: Recovery efforts began immediately after the fire.

35. Natural disasters (n) /ˈnætʃ.rəl dɪˈzɑː.stərz/: Catastrophic events caused by nature.
    Vietnamese: Thảm họa thiên nhiên
    Example: Wildfires are one of many natural disasters that communities face.

36. Victim (n) /ˈvɪk.tɪm/: A person harmed by a disaster or crime.
    Vietnamese: Nạn nhân
    Example: Many victims of the wildfire lost their homes.

37. Global nonprofit (n) /ˈɡloʊ.bəl ˌnɒnˈprɒf.ɪt/: An international organization that works for a social cause.
    Vietnamese: Tổ chức phi lợi nhuận toàn cầu
    Example: A global nonprofit raised funds for wildfire victims.

38. Responder (n) /rɪˈspɒndər/: A person who reacts to emergencies.
    Vietnamese: Người ứng cứu
    Example: Responders worked tirelessly to evacuate residents.

39. Evacuee (n) /ɪˌvæk.juˈiː/: A person forced to leave a place due to danger.
    Vietnamese: Người sơ tán
    Example: Evacuees were provided temporary housing by relief agencies.

40. Raise funds (v) /reɪz fʌndz/: To collect money for a cause.
    Vietnamese: Gây quỹ
    Example: They held a charity event to raise funds for wildfire relief.

41. Be hurt (v) /biː hɜːrt/: To suffer an injury.
    Vietnamese: Bị thương
    Example: Several people were hurt during the evacuation.

42. Be on the job (idiom) /biː ɒn ðə dʒɒb/: To be actively working.
    Vietnamese: Đang làm nhiệm vụ
    Example: Firefighters were on the job for several days without rest.

Vocabulary Review Tasks

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

Word Bank:
national disasters, wildfires, evacuate, officials, firefighting effort, water supply, drought, heavy winds, substantial rain, recovery effort, destruction

1. ________ can tear across dry forests, causing destruction and panic.

2. Residents were asked to ________ their homes immediately due to the approaching flames.

3. Local ________ coordinated the ________ to contain the blaze.

4. The ________ in the region has severely strained the ________, making firefighting even harder.

5. After weeks of dry weather and ________, the arrival of ________ brought relief.

6. The ________ required extensive planning and support from volunteers.

7. Communities affected by the ________ are now focusing on rebuilding.

8. People around the world are suffering from  ________.

9. Efforts to recover from the ________ have been ongoing for weeks.

10. Strong ________ made it challenging to control the flames.

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

1. The most ________ (destruction) damage caused by the wildfires left entire neighborhoods unrecognizable.

2. Firefighters worked tirelessly to ________ (containment) the spreading flames.

3. Thousands of residents ________ (evacuation) successfully from the wildfire.

4. The dry conditions were worsened by the ________ (season) heavy winds.

5. The global nonprofit focused on ________ (recovery) homes and businesses after natural disasters.

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

Gap-Filling
Complete the paragraph below using words from the word bank.

Word Bank: firefighting personnel, heavy winds, spread, social media, astounding, drought, condition, Fall

The ________ during ________ made it nearly impossible to contain the wildfires, as flames continued to ________ rapidly. Emergency updates shared on ________ kept residents informed about evacuation routes and the fire’s progress. The dedication of ________ was ________, even as they worked under harsh ________ caused by the ongoing ________.

Multiple-Choice Task
Choose the correct answer for each question.

1. What does “evacuate” mean?
   a) To build
   b) To leave an area for safety
   c) To repair
   d) To respond

2. Which word refers to a natural disaster involving flames?
   a) Shelter
   b) Wildfires
   c) Neighbor
   d) Drought

3. What is a "firefighter"?
   a) A person who evacuates residents
   b) A social media official
   c) A natural disaster victim
   d) A specialist who contains flames

4. Which phrase describes "raise funds"?
   a) To deal with conditions
   b) To create substantial rain
   c) To collect money for a cause
   d) To provide shelter

5. What is a "drought"?
   a) A dry spell
   b) A season of rain
   c) A type of wildfire
   d) A natural disaster responder

Answer Keys

Completion 

1. Wildfires can tear across dry forests, causing destruction and panic.
2. Residents were asked to evacuate their homes immediately due to the approaching flames.
3. Local officials coordinated the firefighting effort to contain the blaze.
4. The drought in the region has severely strained the water supply, making firefighting even harder.
5. After weeks of dry weather and heavy winds, the arrival of substantial rain brought relief.
6. The recovery effort required extensive planning and support from volunteers.
7. Communities affected by the destruction are now focusing on rebuilding.
8. People around the world are suffering from natural disasters.
9. Efforts to recover from the destruction have been ongoing for weeks.
10. Strong heavy winds made it challenging to control the flames.

Word Form Task

1. The most destructive damage caused by the wildfires left entire neighborhoods unrecognizable.
2. Firefighters worked tirelessly to contain the spreading flames.
3. Thousands of residents evacuated successfully from the wildfire.
4. The dry conditions were worsened by the seasonal heavy winds.
5. The global nonprofit focused on recovering homes and businesses after natural disasters.

Synonym Matching

Gap-Filling 

The heavy winds during Fall made it nearly impossible to contain the wildfires, as flames continued to spread rapidly. Emergency updates shared on social media kept residents informed about evacuation routes and the fire’s progress. The dedication of firefighting personnel was astounding, even as they worked under harsh conditions caused by the ongoing drought.

Multiple-Choice Task

1. b) To leave an area for safety
2. b) Wildfires
3. d) A specialist who contains flames
4. c) To collect money for a cause
5. a) A dry spell