The History of New Year’s

Level 4History2:52

Step 1: Vocabulary

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

massive/ˈmæsɪv/B1
rất lớn; đồ sộ
In this lesson: very large
B
Babylonian/bæbɪˈloʊnɪən/C1
thuộc về Babylon
In this lesson: relating to ancient Babylon
festival/ˈfestɪvl/A2
lễ hội
In this lesson: a special event or celebration
E
equinox
the time when day and night are equal in length (March 20–21, September 22–23)
B
be synced to
be matched to, be in the same rhythm as
M
Middle Ages
Europe from about 500 to 1500
D
do away with/duː əˈweɪ wɪð/B2
loại bỏ, hủy bỏ
In this lesson: stop using, get rid of
P
pagan/ˈpeɪɡən/B2
người theo tín ngưỡng ngoại giáo
In this lesson: relating to religions that existed before Christianity
R
roots/ɹuːts/B1
rễ / nguồn gốc
In this lesson: origins, beginnings
M
medieval Europe
Europe during the Middle Ages
O
overhaul/ˈəʊvəˌhɔːl/B2
đại tu
In this lesson: completely change
solar/ˈsoʊlər/A2
thuộc về mặt trời
In this lesson: relating to the sun
L
lunar/ˈlunɚ/B2
thuộc về mặt trăng
In this lesson: relating to the moon
I
Islamic/ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/B2
thuộc Hồi giáo
In this lesson: relating to Islam or Muslims
L
lead up to
happen just before
dumpling
a small piece of dough, often filled with food
A
auspicious/ɔˈspɪʃəs/C1
có điềm lành
In this lesson: suggesting good luck or success
B
buckwheat
a grain used to make noodles or flour
M
mesmerizing
very interesting, very beautiful
K
kaleidoscopic/kəˌlaɪdəˈskɑːpɪk/C1
đa sắc màu
In this lesson: with many bright colors and changing patterns
vivid/ˈvɪvɪd/B2
sống động, rõ nét
In this lesson: very bright, clear, or strong
R
resolutions
promises people make to themselves, especially at the new year

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