Modern Family – The Christmas Tree
Step 1: Vocabulary
Meet the key words used in this clip. Mark the ones you already know to focus on the new ones.
fiber-opticflexible glass or plastic fiber that can transmit light
- IIt takes some getting used to.
It takes some time to become accustomed to it.
eggnogB2đồ uống trứng
In this lesson: a drink made of milk, sugar, and eggs
- PPerry Como
a famous American singer from the 1960s and 1970s [ link ]
- BBing (Crosby)
a famous American singer from the 1920s to 1970s [ link ]
hi-fia record player or turntable
make up/ˌmeɪk ˈʌp/B1bịa đặt
In this lesson: create, invent
- Ddraw a line in the sand
decide that there are some things that you will never do or accept
axe/æks/B1rìu
In this lesson: a tool used for cutting down trees (also: an ax)
- SShe's just not that into you.
She doesn't seem to like you.
cigar/sɪˈɡɑɹ/B1điếu xì gà
In this lesson: a roll of tobacco leaves prepared for smoking
- Gget (into) a groove
start doing something properly and continuously
- Bbudge/bʌd͡ʒ/B2
nhúc nhích
In this lesson: move
stuck/stʌk/A2bị kẹt
In this lesson: unable to move (or remove)
- II got it.
I have an idea.
snap/snæp/B1gãy đột ngột
In this lesson: break suddenly
blade/bleɪd/B2lưỡi
In this lesson: a tool used for cutting
- Hhit the gas
drive (a car) faster
bald/bɑːld/A2hói
In this lesson: having no hair (or no branches)
comb overpush hair (or branches) to a bald area to cover it up
branchesthe arms of a tree
- Iin hindsight
looking back (to the past)
jack/dʒæk/B1bồi
In this lesson: a tool used to lift a car so that one can change the tire
split/splɪt/B1chia, tách
In this lesson: divide into two (or many) parts
trunk/trʌŋk/A2thân cây
In this lesson: the bottom thick part of a tree
axe-headthe steel or stone part of an axe (not the handle)
Tip: Knowing the words before you listen makes the clip far easier to follow.


