Vocabulary & Pronunciation
I. PRONUNCIATION
Diphthongs /ɔɪ/, /aɪ/ and /aʊ/
1. /ɔɪ/
To make the sound /ɔɪ/:
- start with the sound /ɔ/
- glide into the sound /ɪ/
Examples:
- join
- enjoy
2. /aɪ/
To make the sound /aɪ/:
- start with the sound /a/
- glide into the sound /ɪ/
Examples:
- spicy
- buy
3. /aʊ/
To make the sound /aʊ/:
- start with the sound /a/
- glide into the sound /ʊ/
Examples:
- around
- crowded
Choose the words that contain the /ɔɪ/ sound. Then practise reading the sentences aloud.
1. Joyce feels so proud to be a top designer.
2. The country's identity as a separate nation was never destroyed.
3. Mike and Diana came to the fair to enjoy food from around the world.
4. A noisy crowd cheered as the band finally appeared on stage.
Choose the words that contain the /aɪ/ sound. Then practise reading the sentences aloud.
1. Joyce feels so proud to be a top designer.
2. The country's identity as a separate nation was never destroyed.
3. Mike and Diana came to the fair to enjoy food from around the world.
4. A noisy crowd cheered as the band finally appeared on stage.
Choose the words that contain the /aɪ/ sound. Then practise reading the sentences aloud.
1. Joyce feels so proud to be a top designer.
2. The country's identity as a separate nation was never destroyed.
3. Mike and Diana came to the fair to enjoy food from around the world.
4. A noisy crowd cheered as the band finally appeared on stage.
II. VOCABULARY
Words and phrases related to cultural diversity
| Words | Pronunciation | Meanings | |
|
cuisine (n) |
/kwɪˈziːn/ | ẩm thực |
|
multicultural (adj) |
/ˌmʌl.tiˈkʌl.tʃər.əl/ | đa văn hóa |
|
culture shock (np)
|
/ˈkʌl.tʃə ˌʃɒk/ | sốc văn hóa |
|
admire (v)
|
/ədˈmaɪər/ | chiêm ngưỡng, ngắm nhìn |
|
appreciate (v)
|
/əˈpriː.ʃi.eɪt/ | trân trọng, đánh giá cao |
|
captivate (v)
|
/ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪt/ | thu hút, cuốn hút |
|
diversity (n)
|
/daɪˈvɜː.sə.ti/ | sự đa dạng |
|
festivity (n)
|
/fesˈtɪv.ə.ti/ | hoạt động lễ hội |
|
identity (n)
|
/aɪˈden.tə.ti/ | bản sắc |
|
popularity (n)
|
/ˌpɒp.jəˈlær.ə.ti/ | sự phổ biến |
|
origin (n)
|
/ˈɒr.ɪ.dʒɪn/ | nguồn gốc |
|
trend (n)
|
/trend/ | xu hướng |
|
confusion (n)
|
/kənˈfjuː.ʒən/ | sự khó hiểu, sự bối rối |
|
globalisation (n)
|
/ˌɡləʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ | toàn cầu hóa |
|
keep up with (phr.v)
|
/kiːp ʌp wɪð/ | theo kịp, bắt kịp với |
Match the words with their meanings.
Complete the sentences using the correct forms of the words given.
| origin | popularity | identity |
| festivities | trend |
1. Language is considered the most important feature of a nation's .
2. Most New Year's begin on 31 December.
Complete the sentences using the correct forms of the words given.
| origin | popularity | identity |
| festivities | trend |
3. The of that custom is still a mystery to local people.
4. This article discusses current in fashion styles among young people.
Complete the sentences using the correct forms of the words given.
| origin | popularity | identity |
| festivities | trend |
5. The of cycling among young people has increased.














