Question: Could you please introduce 1. Background (n) /ˈbæk.

ɡraʊnd/: nền/ gia cảnh/ tiểu sử

yourself and tell us a little about your - He takes a picture with the trees in the background.
background [1]? - Since they discovered khám phá the truth about his background, his colleague
have regarded him with suspicion/səˈspɪʃn/: nghi ngờ
2. Raise /reɪz/ : nuôi/ lớn lên
Answer: Of course! My name is Jane Smith.
- Her parents died when she was a baby and she was raised by her grandparents.
I was born and raised[2] in a small town thị 3. Graduate from /ˈɡrædʒuət/ : tốt nghiệp
trấn in California. I graduated from[3] the - I have recently graduated from a four-year university program with a degree
University of California, Los Angeles, with in Marketing. S have/ has V3/ed
a degree /dɪˈɡriː/ in Computer Science 4. Impressive(adj) ấn tượng
khoa học. Currently, I work as a That was an im’pressive performance/pərˈfɔːrməns/: buổi trình diễn
software( phần mềm) engineer( kĩ sư) at a 5. Avid(adj) /ˈævɪd/: khao khát
tech( technology /tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/: công The reporter was avid for more information about the scandal.
nghệ( cty) company in San Francisco. 6. Explore (v)/ /ɪkˈsplɔː(r)/ khám phá
/ˈkʌm.pə.ni/ - She wants to explore the city on her own.
7. Capture(v) /ˈkæptʃə(r)/: bắt lấy, ghi lại= catch/re’cord (v)
Record(n) kỷ lục/ hồ sơ
Question: That sounds impressive[4]! /ɪm
She managed to capture the beauty of the sunset in her photograph.
ˈpres.ɪv/ What do you enjoy doing in your
free time? 8. Landscape (n)/ˈlændskeɪp/: khung cảnh
=scenery, view
Answer: In my free time, I'm an avid [5] The landscape seen from this house is beautiful at night..
traveler and photographer. I love 9. Passion(n)/ˈpæʃən/: niềm đam mê
exploring[6] new places and capturing[7] the =enthusiasm, fervor.
Diana left her job to pursue her lifelong passion for painting.
beauty of landscapes[8] and cultures through
10. Unwind(v) /ʌnˈwaɪnd/=relax
/θruː/ my camera lens. Add/itionally, I have
After a long day, she likes to unwind by reading a book.
a passion[9] for playing the guitar. It's a good 11. Express(v) /ɪkˈsprɛs/: thể hiện, bày tỏ
way: cách for me to unwind= relax[10] and = convey(v) /kənˈveɪ/
express bày tỏ [11] myself creatively[12] She expressed her surprise at the news. New: mới
adj+ly-> adv News: thời sự. Tin tức
12. Creative(adj) /kriːˈeɪtɪv/: sáng tao
Question: Your hobbies sound /saʊnd/ =innovative, imaginative/ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nə.tɪv/
fascinating[13]! Could you tell us more He makes a lot of money by selling his creative designs.
about your role( vai trò) as( như là) a 13. Fascinating(adj)/ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/: hấp dẫn/ thú vị
software engineer? = captivating, enchanting
I found the whole movie fascinating.
Answer: Certainly!/ As( như) a software
engineer, I'm responsible for[14]
14. Be responsible for+ Ving / rɪˈspɒnsəbl/ fɔːr: chịu trách nhiệm về=
be in charge of
de’veloping( phát triển) and maintaining
15. Maintain(v) /meɪnˈteɪn/: duy trì
[15]software applications that help
She does some exercises to maintain her health.
streamline( mượt mà ) various ( nhiều/ khác
16. Focus on/ˈfoʊkəs ɒn/; tập trung vào
nhau)(= diverse/ many) processes( quy 17. Application/ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/: ứng dụng
trình ). I mainly( chủ yếu) focus on[16] Apply (v) ứng tuyển
backend development, working on the logic
18. Challenging(adj)/ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/: đầy thử thách/ khó khăn
and databases( dữ liệu) that power/paʊər/
=difficult /ˈdɪf.ɪ.kəlt/, demanding, tough
the applications[17]. It's a challenging[18]
Her career is challenging and rewarding.
but rewarding[19] job that allows( cho phép)
19. Reward/rɪˈwɔːrd/(v) : ghi nhận/ thưởng
me to constantly[ liên tục] learn and adapt
She was rewarded for her great contribution ( sự đóng góp )to her company.
to[20] new technologies. 20. Adapt to/əˈdæpt tuː/ điều chỉnh/ cho thích nghi
= adjust to, conform to, accommodate
Question: What inspired[21 ]you to( để) - The room has been specially adapted to take wheelchairs.
pursue[22] a career in computer science? 21. Inspire/ɪnˈspaɪər/ (v) truyển cảm hứng

Answer: My interest in computers and
technology began at a young age. I was
always fascinated[23] by how software could
solve complex24[] problems and make our
lives easier. As I delved deeper into
programming during my college years, I
realized25[] that I wanted to be a part of[26]
creating innovative27[] solutions that impact
[28] people on a global scale[29]
Question: Do you have any future
aspirations[30] related to[31] your career or
personal[32] interests?
Answer: Absolutely! Professionally, I'm
aiming to[33] take on[34] more leadership
roles[35] in software development projects.
I'm also interested in[36] delving into
[37]artificial intelligence[38] and machine
learning, as these fields[39] have incredible
potential[40] for shaping the future. On a
personal level, I hope to[41] continue[42]
traveling and documenting the world through
my photography, perhaps[43] even curating
an exhibition [44]someday.
Question: Thank you for sharing your story
with us, Jane. It's been a pleasure[45] getting
to know you!
Answer: You're welcome, and thank you for
the opportunity[46]! If anyone has questions
about software engineering, photography, or
anything else, feel free to ask.
= =aspire to, wish to, expect to I hope to travel the world someday.
42. Continue/kənˈtɪnjuː/ tiếp tục
=persist, carry on, keep going
motivate, encourage, influence
My father has inspired me to do this project.
22. Pursue/pərˈsuː/=follow(v) : theo đuổi
He decided to : quyết định pursue a career in medicine.
23. Fascinate/ˈfæsɪneɪt/ (v): thu hút
= captivate, charm
Vietnam's history has always fascinated me.
24. Complex/ˈkɒmpleks/=complicated/ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/( adj)
Solving this complex puzzle took a lot of effort.
25. Realize/ˈriːəlaɪz/
=recognize, comprehend/ˌkɒmprɪˈhend/, understand
He realized his dream of starting his own business.
26. A part of/ə pɑːrt əv/
a component of, an element of, a portion of
27. Innovative/ˈɪnəveɪtɪv/: đổi mới/ sáng tạo
The company introduced innovative solutions to improve efficiency.
28. Impact on/ˈɪmpækt ɒn/: ảnh hưởng
=influence on, effect on
Technology has a significant impact on our daily lives.
29. Scale/skeɪl/=size: quy mô
30. Aspiration/ˌæspɪˈreɪʃən/: khát vọng/ hoài bão
ambition, goal, objective
Her aspiration is to become a successful teacher.
31. Related to/rɪˈleɪtɪd tuː/ liên quan đến
associated with, connected to, linked to
The book covers topics related to environmental conservation.
32. Personal(adj) /ˈpɜːrsənl/: cá nhân
= individual, private
She shared her personal experiences with the audience.
33. Aim to/eɪm tuː/ nhằm mục đích/ hướng tới
=strive to, endeavor to
I aim to improve my language skills through practice.
34. Take on/teɪk ɒn/: đảm nhận
=undertake, accept
She's ready to take on new challenges in her career.
35. Role /roʊl/
= function, position, responsibility
36. Interested in/ˈɪntrɪstɪd ɪn/
curious about, attracted to
37. Delve into /dɛlv/
=investigate, research
38. Intelligence/ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns(n): trí tuệ/ thông minh
= brainpower, cleverness
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing/ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/ various industries.
39. field/fiːld/: lĩnh vực
She works in the field of medical research.
40. Incredible potential/ɪnˈkrɛdəbl pəʊˈtɛnʃəl/: tiềm năng đáng kinh ngạc
=exceptional/remarkable/amazing
Renewable energy sources have incredible potential to reduce pollution.
41. Hope to
 Despite challenges, he will continue pursuing his dreams.
43. Perhaps: /pərˈhæps/có lẽ= maybe, possibly, potentially
Perhaps we can meet for coffee next week.
44. Exhibition/ˌɛksɪˈbɪʃən/= display, presentation, showcase
The art exhibition showcased various styles
45. Pleasure(adj) /ˈplɛʒər/: hài lòng/ vui mừng
= enjoyment, delight, satisfaction
It was a pleasure meeting you.
46. Opportunity /ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti/= chance
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank my colleagues for their support.

Bắt, bắt giữ (v)

- The tigers were illegally captured for benefit purpose.
Chiếm đoạt (bằng vũ lực) (v)
- The city was captured in 1941.
Giành được, lấy được (v)
- He captured the world championship title in 2018.
Thu hút (v)
- His story captured the attention of Hollywood.
Chụp lại, quay lại, vẽ lại (v)
- The attack was captured on film by security cameras.
Nắm bắt, bắt trọn (không khí, cảm giác) (v)
- The article captured the mood of the nation.

(somebody’s heart) Chiếm lấy, bắt giữ (tình cảm của ai đó) (v)
- A rising star has already captured fans' hearts across the country.

Capture /ˈkæptʃə(r)/ Sự bắt giữ, sự bắt được (n)

- The witness's information led to the capture of the murderer.