[Intermediate] Reading 3

The most important thing is for parents to spend time with their newborn infant.

• a teenager – a person between 13 and 19 years old (một thiếu niên)

• a baby – a very young child, especially before they can walk (một em bé sơ sinh)

Scientists tested the hypothesis to see if it could be supported by data.

• a theory that needs testing – an idea that explains something, but must be proven (giả thuyết cần kiểm chứng)

• a final result – the conclusion of a study (kết quả cuối cùng)

Her argument was clear and based on solid evidence.

• a fight with someone – a verbal conflict (tranh cãi với ai đó)

• a reason or opinion used to support something – a logical statement (lập luận / lý lẽ)

He crossed the threshold into adulthood when he turned 18.

• the floor under a door – the part of the doorway you step on (ngưỡng cửa vật lý)

• a point of entry or beginning – a starting level or limit (ngưỡng / điểm bắt đầu)

The movie follows a clear sequence of events.

• a repeated mistake – something done wrong over and over (lỗi lặp đi lặp lại)

• a specific order – things happening one after another (trình tự / chuỗi sự kiện)

There’s a tendency for students to procrastinate before exams.

• a usual behavior or habit – something that often happens (xu hướng / khuynh hướng)

• a serious problem – a big issue (vấn đề nghiêm trọng)

The painting’s aesthetics are appreciated by many art lovers.

• the emotional meaning – what it makes people feel (ý nghĩa cảm xúc)

• the sense of beauty – how pleasing something looks (tính thẩm mỹ)

She faced a moral dilemma: tell the truth or protect her friend.

• a difficult choice – a situation where both options are hard (tình huống khó xử)

• a happy decision – an easy or joyful choice (quyết định vui vẻ)

He trusted his intuition and took the job without hesitation.

• a gut feeling – knowing something without logical proof (trực giác)

• a detailed analysis – deep thinking with facts (phân tích chi tiết)

It’s a paradox that she is both shy and a great public speaker.

• a situation that seems impossible but is true (nghịch lý)

• a simple fact – a clear truth (sự thật đơn giản)