Easter Traditions
Step 1: Vocabulary
Meet the key words used in this clip. Mark the ones you already know to focus on the new ones.
- Rreverent/ˈɹevəɹənt/B2
tôn kính
In this lesson: feeling deep religious respect
- Rresurrection/ɹɛzəˈɹɛkʃən/B2
sự hồi sinh
In this lesson: the rising of Jesus Christ from the dead after his crucifixion
- HHoly Week
the week before Easter
- Ssawdust/ˈsɔːˌdʌst/B2
mạt cưa
In this lesson: fine powder produced when wood is cut
- Pprocession/pɹəˈsɛʃən/B2
đoàn rước
In this lesson: a group of people moving forward together for a ceremony
float/floʊt/A2phao
In this lesson: a decorated platform carried or driven in a parade
- Aanda
a large religious float carried by hand
- GGood Friday
the Friday before Easter, marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
- Ccrepe paper
thin, decorative paper used for crafts and decoration
- Bbe draped in
be covered in
- Iincense/ˈɪnsɛns/C1
hương; làm tức giận
In this lesson: a substance burned to produce a nice smell
- EEaster bunny
a rabbit character associated with Easter who brings eggs and candy to children
multiply/ˈmʌltɪplaɪz/B1nhân lên; tăng lên nhiều lần
In this lesson: increase rapidly in number; to reproduce quickly
devastating/ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/B2gây thiệt hại nặng nề
In this lesson: causing severe damage or destruction
- Ccrops
plants grown by farmers for food
- Llivestock/ˈlaɪvstɑk/B1
gia súc
In this lesson: farm animals (cows, sheep, pigs, etc.)
pest/pɛst/B1sinh vật gây hại hoặc gây phiền toái
In this lesson: an animal or insect that causes damage to farms, gardens, or homes
- Llocals
the people who live nearby
trophy/ˈtɹoʊfi/A2cúp
In this lesson: a prize, usually a cup or statue, awarded to the winner
nationwide/ˌneɪʃnˈwaɪd/B2toàn quốc
In this lesson: happening or existing across an entire country
drench/drentʃ/B2làm ướt sũng
In this lesson: make someone or something completely wet
bucket/ˈbʌkət/A2xô
In this lesson: a round open container used to carry liquids
hose/hoʊz/A2vòi (nước)
In this lesson: a long flexible tube used to direct water
- LLegend 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.
