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Easter Traditions

Level 4Brilliant Thinking2:36

Step 1: Vocabulary

Meet the key words used in this clip. Mark the ones you already know to focus on the new ones.

  • R
    reverent/ˈɹevəɹənt/B2

    tôn kính

    In this lesson: feeling deep religious respect

  • R
    resurrection/ɹɛzəˈɹɛkʃən/B2

    sự hồi sinh

    In this lesson: the rising of Jesus Christ from the dead after his crucifixion

  • H
    Holy Week

    the week before Easter

  • S
    sawdust/ˈsɔːˌdʌst/B2

    mạt cưa

    In this lesson: fine powder produced when wood is cut

  • P
    procession/pɹəˈsɛʃən/B2

    đoàn rước

    In this lesson: a group of people moving forward together for a ceremony

  • float
    float/floʊt/A2

    phao

    In this lesson: a decorated platform carried or driven in a parade

  • A
    anda

    a large religious float carried by hand

  • G
    Good Friday

    the Friday before Easter, marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ

  • C
    crepe paper

    thin, decorative paper used for crafts and decoration

  • B
    be draped in

    be covered in

  • I
    incense/ˈɪnsɛns/C1

    hương; làm tức giận

    In this lesson: a substance burned to produce a nice smell

  • E
    Easter bunny

    a rabbit character associated with Easter who brings eggs and candy to children

  • multiply
    multiply/ˈmʌltɪplaɪz/B1

    nhân lên; tăng lên nhiều lần

    In this lesson: increase rapidly in number; to reproduce quickly

  • devastating
    devastating/ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/B2

    gây thiệt hại nặng nề

    In this lesson: causing severe damage or destruction

  • C
    crops

    plants grown by farmers for food

  • L
    livestock/ˈlaɪvstɑk/B1

    gia súc

    In this lesson: farm animals (cows, sheep, pigs, etc.)

  • pest
    pest/pɛst/B1

    sinh vật gây hại hoặc gây phiền toái

    In this lesson: an animal or insect that causes damage to farms, gardens, or homes

  • L
    locals

    the people who live nearby

  • trophy
    trophy/ˈtɹoʊfi/A2

    cúp

    In this lesson: a prize, usually a cup or statue, awarded to the winner

  • nationwide
    nationwide/ˌneɪʃnˈwaɪd/B2

    toàn quốc

    In this lesson: happening or existing across an entire country

  • drench
    drench/drentʃ/B2

    làm ướt sũng

    In this lesson: make someone or something completely wet

  • bucket
    bucket/ˈbʌkət/A2

    In this lesson: a round open container used to carry liquids

  • hose
    hose/hoʊz/A2

    vòi (nước)

    In this lesson: a long flexible tube used to direct water

  • L
    Legend says...

    a phrase used to introduce a traditional story that may not be true

Tip: Knowing the words before you listen makes the clip far easier to follow.