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Anna's New Hobby

Read a story about Anna discovering a botanical center in her new neighborhood and answer five comprehension questions.

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Last month, fourteen-year-old Anna moved to a new neighborhood. At first, she felt lonely because she did not know anyone. One sunny afternoon, she walked near her house and discovered a large botanical center. Inside, there were many exotic plants with vibrant green foliage and colorful blossoms.

An elderly woman named Mrs. Gable welcomed Anna warmly. Mrs. Gable explained that local residents worked together to care for the plants. She showed Anna how to sprinkle water on delicate young shoots and make them flourish. Anna quickly became interested and offered to help every weekend.

Now, Anna loves spending her free time at the center. She has made several friendly companions who share her passion for nature. Next month, the group plans to show their best plants to the public. Anna is excited to display a rare orchid that she cared for all by herself.

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botanical adj

/bəˈtæn.ɪ.kəl/

thuộc thực vật học

She discovered a large botanical center near her house. — Cô ấy đã phát hiện ra một trung tâm thực vật lớn gần nhà.

vibrant adj

/ˈvaɪ.brənt/

rực rỡ, tươi sáng

The plants have vibrant green foliage. — Các cây có tán lá màu xanh rực rỡ.

foliage n

/ˈfəʊ.li.ɪdʒ/

tán lá, lá cây

The garden was full of colorful foliage. — Khu vườn tràn ngập những tán lá đầy màu sắc.

sprinkle v

/ˈsprɪŋ.kəl/

tưới nhẹ, rắc

She showed Anna how to sprinkle water on delicate shoots. — Bà ấy đã chỉ cho Anna cách tưới nhẹ nước lên những chồi cây non mỏng manh.

delicate adj

/ˈdel.ɪ.kət/

mỏng manh, dễ hư tổn

Be careful with those delicate young plants. — Hãy cẩn thận với những cây non mỏng manh đó.

flourish v

/ˈflʌr.ɪʃ/

phát triển xanh tốt, phát triển mạnh

Proper watering helps the plants flourish. — Tưới nước đúng cách giúp cây phát triển xanh tốt.

companion n

/kəmˈpæn.jən/

người bạn, bạn đồng hành

Anna has made several friendly companions at the center. — Anna đã kết bạn với một vài người bạn thân thiện tại trung tâm.

orchid n

/ˈɔː.kɪd/

hoa phong lan

Anna is excited to display a rare orchid. — Anna rất hào hứng trưng bày một cây hoa phong lan hiếm.

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