Vocabulary List

1. Recovery (n) /rɪˈkʌv.ər.i/: The process of returning to a normal state after a difficult situation.
Vietnamese: Sự phục hồi
Example: The recovery after the wildfire took months of hard work.

2. County (n) /ˈkaʊn.ti/: A territorial division within a state or country, often with its own local government.
Vietnamese: Hạt (đơn vị hành chính)
Example: The county organized several relief efforts for the affected families.

3. Fund (n) /fʌnd/: An amount of money saved or collected for a specific purpose.
Vietnamese: Quỹ
Example: A fund was set up to help victims of the disaster.

4. Affect (v) /əˈfekt/: To influence or have an impact on something.
Vietnamese: Ảnh hưởng
Example: The wildfire affected hundreds of homes in the region.

5. Less than (prep phrase): Smaller in amount, degree, or value than something else.
Vietnamese: Ít hơn, chưa đầy, chưa đến
Example: The town received less than expected from the donations.

6. Celebrities (n) /səˈleb.rə.tiːz/: Famous people, especially in the entertainment industry.
Vietnamese: Người nổi tiếng
Example: Celebrities often raise awareness for charitable causes.

7. Donation (n) /dəʊˈneɪ.ʃən/: Something, especially money, that is given to help a person or organization.
Vietnamese: Sự quyên góp
Example: The charity received a generous donation from a well-known singer.

8. By the truckload (idiom): In very large amounts or quantities.
Vietnamese: Nhiều vô kể
Example: Donations arrived by the truckload after the disaster.

9. It's bonkers here (idiom/slang): It’s chaotic or crazy here.
Vietnamese: Tình hình rất hỗn loạn
Example: It’s bonkers here with so many people trying to help.

10. Pajamas (n) /pəˈdʒɑː.məz/: Comfortable clothes worn for sleeping.
Vietnamese: Bộ đồ ngủ
Example: She donated a new set of pajamas to the shelter.

11. Identity (n) /aɪˈden.tə.ti/: Who a person is, including their name and personal qualities.
Vietnamese: Danh tính
Example: Losing your home can feel like losing your identity.

12. Necessities (n) /nəˈses.ɪ.tiz/: Basic things that are needed for life.
Vietnamese: Nhu yếu phẩm
Example: Volunteers handed out necessities like food and water.

13. Confidence (n) /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dəns/: The feeling of being certain or trusting in one’s abilities.
Vietnamese: Sự tự tin
Example: The community center helps rebuild confidence in disaster survivors.

14. Stepdad (n) /ˈstep.dæd/: A man who is married to one’s mother but is not their biological father.
Vietnamese: Cha dượng
Example: Her stepdad helped organize a truckload of donations.

15. Take off (phr v): To become popular or successful quickly.
Vietnamese: Trở nên phổ biến
Example: The charity event really took off after a celebrity posted about it.

16. Truck (n) /trʌk/: A large vehicle used for transporting goods.
Vietnamese: Xe tải
Example: They loaded the truck with food and water for the evacuees.

17. Escape (v) /ɪˈskeɪp/: To get away from a dangerous or difficult situation.
Vietnamese: Thoát khỏi
Example: The family managed to escape the wildfire unharmed.

18. Smoke (n) /sməʊk/: The visible vapor or gas produced by burning.
Vietnamese: Khói
Example: The smoke from the fire spread across the town.

19. Show up (phr v): To appear or arrive somewhere.
Vietnamese: Xuất hiện
Example: Volunteers showed up at the shelter to offer help.

20. Clothing brands (n): Companies that produce and sell clothes.
Vietnamese: Thương hiệu thời trang
Example: Many clothing brands donated items for the victims.

21. Reach out (phr v): To offer help or support to someone.
Vietnamese: Giúp đỡ
Example: Local businesses reached out to provide free meals for the displaced families.

22. Grab donations (phr): To collect items or money quickly for a cause.
Vietnamese: Gom góp quyên góp
Example: Volunteers worked tirelessly to grab donations from the community.

23. Blow up (phr v): To become too much of something.
Vietnamese: Bùng nổ
Example: The fundraising campaign blew up on social media.

24. It all came in so fast (phrase): Refers to things arriving or happening very quickly.
Vietnamese: Mọi thứ đến quá nhanh
Example: The donations came in so fast that they needed extra storage space.

Vocabulary Review Tasks

Task 1: Completion Task

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word or phrase from the word bank. Use each word or phrase only once.

Word Bank: recovery, fund, celebrities, donation, escape, necessities, confidence, smoke, truck, stepdad

1. The wildfire survivors started their long journey toward _______.

2. The charity set up a _______ to collect money for rebuilding homes.

3. _______ often use their influence to encourage people to donate.

4. A generous _______ from a local business helped provide clean water.

5. The family managed to _______ the fire before it reached their home.

6. Volunteers distributed basic _______ such as food and clothing.

7. The program helps survivors regain their _______ and start anew.

8. Thick _______ filled the air, making it hard to breathe.

9. A _______ was loaded with supplies and sent to the affected area.

10. Her _______ helped organize a community event to raise money for the victims.

Task 2: Word Form Task

Complete the sentences using the correct form of the word in parentheses.

1. The charity relied on public _______ (donate) to fund their relief efforts.

2. The local provided sufficient _______ (necessary) for the victims of the fire.

3. The _______ (recover) process after the disaster was long and difficult.

4. She felt _______ (confident) speaking in front of the crowd for the first time.

5. Many _______ (celebrate) pledged to support the fundraising event.

Task 3: Synonym Matching

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

Task 4: Gap-Filling (Paragraph Format)

Complete the paragraph using the words from the word bank. Use each word only once.

Word Bank: by the truckload, clothing brands, reach out, blow up, take off

After the wildfire, donations came in _______ as people from all over the country wanted to help. Several _______ offered new outfits for those who lost everything in the disaster. The charity’s campaign started to _______ when a few celebrities shared it on social media. Their posts caused the fundraising effort to _______ overnight, raising thousands of dollars within hours. Local businesses also decided to _______ and offer support to the affected families.

Task 5: Multiple-Choice Task

Choose the correct answer for each question.

1. What does the word “recovery” mean?
   a. The process of returning to a normal state
   b. The process of becoming worse
   c. A sudden disaster
   d. A type of financial loss

2. Which of the following is an example of a “donation”?
   a. Buying food for yourself
   b. Selling clothes to a store
   c. Giving money to help others
   d. Borrowing items from a friend 

3. What does the phrase “reach out” mean?
   a. To physically stretch your arm
   b. To offer help or support
   c. To start a new project
   d. To lose something valuable

4. The phrase “blow up” most likely means:
   a. To become too much to handle
   b. To hit someone physically
   c. To decrease in size
   d. To cancel an event

5. What does “stepdad” mean?
   a. A man who is married to your mother but is not your biological father
   b. A biological father
   c. An uncle or close family friend
   d. A mentor or teacher

Answer Keys

Task 1: Completion Task

Answers:

1. The wildfire survivors started their long journey toward recovery.
2. The charity set up a fund to collect money for rebuilding homes.
3. Celebrities often use their influence to encourage people to donate.
4. A generous donation from a local business helped provide clean water.
5. The family managed to escape the fire before it reached their home.
6. Volunteers distributed basic necessities such as food and clothing.
7. The program helps survivors regain their confidence and start anew.
8. Thick smoke filled the air, making it hard to breathe.
9. A truck was loaded with supplies and sent to the affected area.
10. Her stepdad helped organize a community event to raise money for the victims.

Task 2: Word Form Task

Answers:

1. The charity relied on public donations (donate) to fund their relief efforts.
2. The local provided sufficient necessities (necessary) for the victims of the fire.
3. The recovery (recover) process after the disaster was long and difficult.
4. She felt confident (confidence) speaking in front of the crowd for the first time.
5. Many celebrities (celebrate) pledged to support the fundraising event.

Task 3: Synonym Matching

Answers:

Task 4: Gap-Filling 

Answers:

After the wildfire, donations came in by the truckload as people from all over the country wanted to help. Several clothing brands offered new outfits for those who lost everything in the disaster. The charity’s campaign started to take off when a few celebrities shared it on social media. Their posts caused the fundraising effort to blow up overnight, raising thousands of dollars within hours. Local businesses also decided to reach out and offer support to the affected families.

Task 5: Multiple-Choice Task

Answers:

1. What does the word “recovery” mean?
   a. The process of returning to a normal state

2. Which of the following is an example of a “donation”?
   c. Giving money to help others

3. What does the phrase “reach out” mean?
   b. To offer help or support

4. The phrase “blow up” most likely means:
   a. To become too much to handle

5. What does “stepdad” mean?
   a. A man who is married to your mother but is not your biological father