1. Từ vựng về Gardens

axe /æks/ cái rìu

fork /fɔ:k/ cái chĩa làm vườn

hoe /hou/ cái cuốc

hose hoặc hosepipe /houz/ ống phun nước

lawn mower /lɔ:n ‘mouə/ máy cắt cỏ

rake /reik/ cái cào cỏ

secateurs /’sekətə:/ kéo cắt cây/cỏ

shears /ʃiəs/ kéo cắt tỉa

spade /speid/ cái xẻng

trowel /’trauəl/ cái bay

watering can /’wɔ:təriɳ kæn/ bình tưới nước

wheelbarrow /’wi:l,b rou/ xe cút kít

back garden /bæk ‘gɑ:dn/ vườn sau nhà

clothes line /klouðz lain/ dây phơi quần áo

drain /drein/ ống dẫn nước

drive /draiv/ đường lái xe vào nhà

dustbin /’dʌstbin/ thùng rác

fence /fens/ hàng rào

flower bed /flower bed/ luống hoa

flowerpot /flower pɔt/ chậu hoa

front garden /frʌnt ‘gɑ:dn/ vườn trước nhà

garage /’gærɑ:ʤ/ ga ra để xe ô tô

garden furniture /’gɑ:dn ‘fə:nitʃə/ bàn ghế ngoài vườn

gate /geit/ cổng

gravel /’grævəl/ sỏi

greenhouse /’gri:nhaus/ nhà kính

hedge /hedʤ/ bở rào

lawn /lɔ:n/ bãi cỏ

logs /lɔg/ khúc gỗ

orchard /’ɔ:tʃəd/ vườn cây ăn quả

path /pɑ:θ/ lối đi bộ

patio /’pætiou/ khoảng sân chơi lát gạch

plants /plɑ:nt/ cây cảnh

pond /pɔnd/ ao

shed /ʃed/ nhà kho

weeds /wi:dz/ cỏ dại

seed /siːd/: hạt giống

swing /swɪŋ/: xích đu

To pull up: nhổ (cây, cỏ,…)

2. Các câu hỏi thường gặp về Gardens

Is gardening popular in your country? 

Yes, that's right. In fact, it is one of the most popular leisure activities in Vietnam. You can plant something, and in return they will provide you with shade, fruit, vegetables. Many people also find gardening very therapeutic. In other words, it's one of the best ways to give people more reasons to get out, relax, and enjoy a healthier, happier life.

Do you like plants?

Yes, I really love plants, especially when it comes to houseplants, as their green color is very relaxing and also symbolizes freshness and growth. For me, plants help me to improve my concentration and productivity when I work or study at home, which is why I have so many plants to grow or buy to keep in the house.

Do you know a lot about plants?/ Do you know much about gardening? 

I know a little about plants because I grew up in the countryside, and my mother, a wonderful farmer, taught me many interesting things about plants. I am always amazed at the variety of plant species where we live. I have been trying to remember their names, their functions and the difference between them.

Have you ever had a plant? Did you ever grow a plant as a child?

Yes, I have some houseplants. Since we live in the city, we don't have enough space for a garden, so we can only grow some small house plants. For me, they act as a home decor item and help purify the air.

Would you ever give a plant as a gift?

Sure. I think giving someone a tree as a gift on special occasions, like birthdays or housewarming is a great idea. Because if we give them the usual gifts like clothes, shoes or jewelry, chances are they don't really like or match that brand or style. So plants, especially houseplants, don't need much care, and also give their home an attractive look.

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