Vocabulary List

1. Conquer (Verb) /ˈkɒŋ.kər/: To overcome or take control of a difficult situation or a place.
   Vietnamese: Chinh phục, chiến thắng.
   Example: She managed to conquer her fear of heights and climb the mountain.
2. Icy Cold Winter (Noun Phrase) /ˈaɪ.si kəʊld ˈwɪn.tər/: A very cold season characterized by freezing temperatures and often snow or ice.
   Vietnamese: Mùa đông giá lạnh.
   Example: The icy cold winter in the northern regions made traveling almost impossible.
3. Psychiatric Association (Noun Phrase) /ˌsaɪ.kiˈæ.trɪk əˌsəʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/: An organization that deals with mental health and psychiatric studies.
   Vietnamese: Hiệp hội Tâm thần học.
   Example: The Psychiatric Association published a new study on depression.
4. Mood (Noun) /muːd/: A temporary state of mind or feeling.
   Vietnamese: Tâm trạng, cảm xúc.
   Example: The movie put her in a cheerful mood.
5. Decline (Verb) /dɪˈklaɪn/: To decrease in number, value, or quality.
   Vietnamese: Giảm sút, suy giảm.
   Example: The number of tourists visiting the city has declined recently.
6. Psychologist (Noun) /saɪˈkɒl.ə.dʒɪst/: A specialist in studying and treating the mind and behavior.
   Vietnamese: Nhà tâm lý học.
   Example: She decided to visit a psychologist to address her anxiety.
7. Norway (Noun) /ˈnɔː.weɪ/: A country in Northern Europe known for its fjords and cold winters.
   Vietnamese: Na Uy.
   Example: Norway is famous for its stunning natural landscapes.
8. Inspire (Verb) /ɪnˈspaɪər/: To motivate or encourage someone to do something.
   Vietnamese: Truyền cảm hứng.
   Example: His achievements inspire many young people to follow their dreams.
9. Thrive (Verb) /θraɪv/: To grow or develop well, especially in challenging conditions.
   Vietnamese: Phát triển mạnh mẽ, thịnh vượng.
   Example: Plants thrive in this fertile soil.
10. Shape a Mindset (Phrase) /ʃeɪp ə ˈmaɪndˌset/: To influence the way someone thinks or perceives things.
    Vietnamese: Định hình tư duy.
    Example: Experiences in childhood often shape a person’s mindset.
11. Intentionally (Adverb) /ɪnˈten.ʃən.əl.i/: Done deliberately or on purpose.
    Vietnamese: Có chủ đích, cố ý.
    Example: He intentionally left the door open for the cat to come in.
12. Bucket List (Noun Phrase) /ˈbʌk.ɪt ˌlɪst/: A list of things a person wants to do before they die.
    Vietnamese: Danh sách những việc muốn làm.
    Example: Visiting Paris is on my bucket list.
13. Bored (Adjective) /bɔːrd/: Feeling weary or impatient due to lack of interest or excitement.
    Vietnamese: Buồn chán.
    Example: She was bored while waiting for her appointment.
14. Goal (Noun) /ɡəʊl/: An aim or desired result.
    Vietnamese: Mục tiêu.
    Example: Her main goal is to graduate with honors.
15. Snowshoeing (Noun) /ˈsnəʊ.ʃuː.ɪŋ/: Walking on snow using special shoes that distribute weight over a larger area.
    Vietnamese: Đi giày trượt tuyết.
    Example: Snowshoeing is a popular activity in snowy regions.
16. Ice-Skating (Noun) /ˈaɪsˌskeɪ.tɪŋ/: The activity of gliding on ice wearing skates.
    Vietnamese: Trượt băng.
    Example: Ice-skating on frozen lakes is a favorite winter pastime.
17. Snowman (Noun) /ˈsnəʊ.mæn/: A figure made of snow, often shaped like a person.
    Vietnamese: Người tuyết.
    Example: The children built a snowman in the front yard.
18. Host (Verb) /həʊst/: To organize and provide a place for an event.
    Vietnamese: Tổ chức, làm chủ nhà.
    Example: They will host a Christmas party this weekend.
19. Snowball Fight (Noun Phrase) /ˈsnəʊ.bɔːl ˌfaɪt/: A playful activity of throwing snowballs at each other.
    Vietnamese: Trận chiến bóng tuyết.
    Example: The kids had a snowball fight after the snowfall.
20. Seasonal Drinks (Noun Phrase) /ˈsiː.zən.əl drɪŋks/: Beverages typically enjoyed during a particular season.
    Vietnamese: Đồ uống theo mùa.
    Example: Hot chocolate is one of the favorite seasonal drinks in winter.
21. Reclaim (Verb) /rɪˈkleɪm/: To regain possession of something.
    Vietnamese: Lấy lại, giành lại.
    Example: He managed to reclaim his lost luggage at the airport.
22. Counteract (Verb) /ˌkaʊn.tərˈækt/: To reduce or neutralize the effect of something.
    Vietnamese: Chống lại, làm giảm.
    Example: Drinking water can counteract the effects of dehydration.
23. The Feeling of the Winter Blues (Phrase) /ðə ˈfiː.lɪŋ əv ðə ˈwɪn.tər ˌbluːz/: A low mood experienced during winter due to lack of sunlight.
    Vietnamese: Cảm giác u sầu mùa đông.
    Example: Many people try to combat the feeling of the winter blues by staying active.
24. Harsh (Adjective) /hɑːʃ/: Severe or cruel.
    Vietnamese: Khắc nghiệt.
    Example: The harsh winter conditions made travel difficult.
25. Glitter (Verb) /ˈɡlɪt.ər/: To sparkle or shine brightly.
    Vietnamese: Lấp lánh.
    Example: The snow glittered in the sunlight.
26. Dangling Icicles (Noun Phrase) /ˈdæŋ.ɡlɪŋ ˈaɪ.sɪ.klz/: Frozen water hanging like spikes from edges or surfaces.
    Vietnamese: Những cục băng lủng lẳng.
    Example: Dangling icicles formed on the edge of the roof.
27. Mindset (Noun) /ˈmaɪndˌset/: A person's way of thinking or their attitude.
    Vietnamese: Tư duy, cách nghĩ.
    Example: A positive mindset can lead to better outcomes.
28. Arctic (Adjective) /ˈɑːk.tɪk/: Related to the North Pole or extremely cold weather.
    Vietnamese: Thuộc về Bắc Cực.
    Example: The Arctic region is home to polar bears.
29. Phenomenon (Noun) /fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nən/: An observable fact or event, often unusual.
    Vietnamese: Hiện tượng.
    Example: The northern lights are a natural phenomenon.
30. Polar Night (Noun Phrase) /ˈpəʊ.lər ˌnaɪt/: A period in polar regions when the sun does not rise above the horizon.
    Vietnamese: Đêm vùng cực (không có ban ngày)
    Example: The polar night lasts for several weeks in winter.
31. Tilt (Verb) /tɪlt/: To lean or cause something to lean to one side.
    Vietnamese: Nghiêng.
    Example: The Earth's tilt is responsible for seasonal changes.
32. Horizon (Noun) /həˈraɪ.zən/: The line where the earth or sea seems to meet the sky.
    Vietnamese: Đường chân trời.
    Example: The sun set below the horizon, painting the sky in orange hues.
33. Roughly (Adverb) /ˈrʌf.li/: Approximately or nearly.
    Vietnamese: Xấp xỉ.
    Example: The city is roughly 100 miles away from here.
34. Resident (Noun) /ˈrez.ɪ.dənt/: A person who lives in a particular place.
    Vietnamese: Cư dân.
    Example: The residents of the town were evacuated during the storm.
35. Darkness (Noun) /ˈdɑːk.nəs/: The absence of light.
    Vietnamese: Bóng tối.
    Example: The darkness in the cave was absolute.
36. Gloomy (Adjective) /ˈɡluː.mi/: Dark, depressing, or without hope.
    Vietnamese: U ám, ảm đạm.
    Example: The gloomy weather made everyone feel tired.

Review Tasks:

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

Word Bank: conquer, icy cold winter, mood, decline, psychologist, Norway, inspire, thrive, intentionally, bucket list, bored, snowshoeing, ice-skating, seasonal drinks, counteract, harsh, glitter, phenomenon, polar night, tilt, horizon, resident, darkness

1. Many people struggle to ________ the challenges of an ________.

2. The ________ conducted a study on how winter affects mental health.

3. Activities like ________ and ________ can make winter enjoyable.

4. Drinking ________ can help ________ the feeling of the winter blues.

5. The ________ of the Earth causes the ________ during winter months.

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

1. The ________ (phenomenon) event of the polar night attracts many tourists to Norway.

2. His ________ (intention) actions inspired others to change their habits.

3. The ________ (harsh) of the winter did not deter the determined climbers.

4. The population of my city is ________ (rough) 72 million.

5. Their ________ (host) of the annual snowball fight was a huge success.

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

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

Word Bank: conquer, mood, thrive, arctic, tilt, horizon, gloomy

The ________ winters of the ________ region challenge its residents, but they often find ways to ________ and even ________ in such conditions. The Earth’s ________ creates prolonged darkness, with the sun barely rising above the ________, contributing to a ________ atmosphere.

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

1. What does “conquer” mean?
   a) Build
   b) Overcome
   c) Decline
   d) Host

2. Which word describes a traditional winter activity?
   a) Horizon
   b) Snowshoeing
   c) Tilt
   d) Gloomy

3. What does "counteract" mean?
   a) To enhance
   b) To oppose
   c) To reclaim
   d) To host

4. Which word refers to the sparkling effect?
   a) Gloomy
   b) Glitter
   c) Phenomenon
   d) Roughly

5. What is a "psychologist"?
   a) A professional who studies the mind
   b) A resident of the Arctic
   c) A seasonal drink
   d) A natural phenomenon

Answer Keys

Completion 

1. conquer, icy cold winter

2. psychologist

3. snowshoeing, ice-skating

4. seasonal drinks, counteract

5. tilt, polar night

Word Form Task

1. phenomenal

2. intentional

3. harshness

4. rough

5. hosting

Synonym Matching

Gap-Filling 

1. harsh

2. arctic

3. thrive

4. conquer

5. tilt

6. horizon

7. gloomy

Multiple-Choice Task

1. 1. b) Overcome

   2. b) Snowshoeing

   3. b) To oppose

   4. b) Glitter

   5. a) A professional who studies the mind