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Prepare for Vocabulary and Sentence Practice: Summarizing Word Bank from Page 156
Prepare for Vocabulary and Sentence Practice: Summarizing Word Bank from Page 156, Short Version
Question 1 (page 156 Vietnamese Language 5 textbook): Find synonyms and antonyms for each of the following words:
a) Humane
b) Honest
c) Courageous
d) Diligent
Answer:
a) Humane
* Synonyms: compassionate, kind-hearted, humane, benevolent...
* Antonyms: inhumane, cruel, brutal, ruthless, savage, barbaric...
b) Honest
* Synonyms: sincere, truthful, candid, genuine, frank, straightforward...
* Antonyms: deceitful, dishonest, crafty, cunning, insincere, fraudulent, deceitful, deceptive...
c) Courageous
* Synonyms: brave, valiant, fearless, daring...
* Antonyms: cowardly, timid, faint-hearted, weak, feeble...
d) Diligent
* Synonyms: industrious, hardworking, diligent, assiduous, painstaking...
* Antonyms: lazy, idle, sluggardly...
Question 2 (page 156 Vietnamese Language 5 textbook): What is Mrs. Chấm's personality like in the following essay (page 156 Vietnamese Language 5 textbook, volume one)? Provide details and illustrations for your assessment.
Answer:
* Frank and straightforward:
- Châm's eyes always look directly at whoever he's talking to.
- Whatever he thinks, Châm will say it without hesitation.
- When grading in class, if someone does better or worse, Châm will speak directly and honestly. There was a day when Châm admitted to being inferior to others by four points. He's straightforward, but nobody gets angry because they know there's nothing malicious in Châm's heart.
* Industrious: Chấm often ponders and is empathetic. Scenes in movies sometimes make Chấm cry almost throughout the session. At night, in his dreams, Chấm sheds so many tears.
- Chấm needs rice and work to survive.
- Chấm is always busy; if he's not working, his hands and feet feel restless.
- On Lunar New Year, Chấm goes to the fields early on the second day; even if he's caught at home, he's not allowed to stay.
* Simple:
Chấm doesn't chase after fashion. In summer, he wears a brown shirt; in winter, two brown shirts. Chấm is as simple as the earth.
* Emotionally Rich, Easily Moved:
Chấm is often contemplative and empathetic. Scenes in movies sometimes make Chấm cry almost throughout the session. At night, in his dreams, Chấm sheds so many tears.
Thus, we have suggested Preparing for Vocabulary and Sentence Practice: Summarizing Word Bank, week 16, session 1 as the next assignment. Prepare to answer the textbook questions, Prepare for English Storytelling: Witnessing or Participating, week 16, and along with the section Preparing for Teacher's Visit to the Hospital, reading practice to improve understanding of Grade 5 Vietnamese.
