English Vocabulary · Grade 2 Live Review Preview
2nd Grade Vocabulary Words
Second-grade vocabulary connects increasingly fluent reading with science, social studies, mathematics, and richer stories. Learners practise useful everyday and academic words while noticing vowel teams, syllables, word families, and words whose meaning depends on context.
This independently authored 300-word list is calibrated with the supplied district reading vocabulary and Flocabulary references. It does not repeat the Phonics/CVC or Grade 1 levels, and every definition, example, story, and question is newly written for this curriculum.
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Page 1: words 1–10
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | curious | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | tò mò | The curious child examined the unusual shell. |
| 2 | science | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. tri thức 2. 知識 3. kiến thức | Our science class tested which objects would float. |
| 3 | astronomy | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. thiên văn học 2. 天文學 | Astronomy helps us learn about distant planets. |
| 4 | atlas | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. tập bản đồ 2. át-lát 3. Tập | We used an atlas to locate Brazil. |
| 5 | earth | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. Đất 2. đất liền 3. mặt đất | Earth travels around the sun. |
| 6 | ocean | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. đại dương 2. 大洋 3. biển | A blue whale swims through the ocean. |
| 7 | island | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. đảo 2. 島 3. Hòn đảo | The small island had one sandy beach. |
| 8 | cliff | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. vách đá 2. Vách | The birds nested safely on the cliff. |
| 9 | planet | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. hành tinh 2. 行星 | Mars is the fourth planet from the sun. |
| 10 | telescope | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. kính thiên văn 2. 鏡天文 3. kính viễn vọng | We saw the moon through a telescope. |
A Curious Look at Earth
Reading practice for pages 1–3. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Ravi is curious about the night sky. In science, he studies astronomy and finds Earth in a star atlas. He learns that our planet travels around the sun.
Vietnamese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What is Ravi curious about?
Ravi is curious about the night sky.
2. What does he study?
He studies astronomy.
3. What does the atlas show?
The atlas shows Earth among the stars.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The ___ child examined the unusual shell.
Answer: curious
2. Our ___ class tested which objects would float.
Answer: science
3. ___ helps us learn about distant planets.
Answer: astronomy
4. We used an ___ to locate Brazil.
Answer: atlas
5. ___ travels around the sun.
Answer: earth
Page 2: words 11–20
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | universe | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. Vũ trụ 2. vạn vật 3. thế giới | The universe contains countless stars and galaxies. |
| 12 | instrument | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | dụng cụ | The scientist cleaned each instrument after the experiment. |
| 13 | invent | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. phát minh 2. sáng chế | The students hope to invent a quieter alarm. |
| 14 | design | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. cương 2. bản 3. phác thảo | Rina drew a design for the birdhouse. |
| 15 | measure | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. Đo 2. đo lường | Please measure the table with this ruler. |
| 16 | gravity | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. Sự 2. hút 3. hấp dẫn | Gravity made the dropped apple fall. |
| 17 | balance | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Cái 2. cân | The dancer kept her balance on one foot. |
| 18 | connect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. nối 2. nối lại 3. chấp | Use the short wire to connect the batteries. |
| 19 | insect | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. Sâu bọ 2. côn trùng | An ant is a tiny insect. |
| 20 | lizard | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | thằn lằn | The green lizard rested on a warm stone. |
Page 2 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 2.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The students hope to ___ a quieter alarm.
Answer: invent
2. Rina drew a ___ for the birdhouse.
Answer: design
3. Please ___ the table with this ruler.
Answer: measure
4. ___ made the dropped apple fall.
Answer: gravity
5. The dancer kept her ___ on one foot.
Answer: balance
Page 3: words 21–30
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | calf | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | bê | The calf stayed close to its mother. |
| 22 | herd | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. đàn 2. bầy | A herd of elephants crossed the grassland. |
| 23 | claw | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. móng 2. vuốt | The eagle gripped the branch with one claw. |
| 24 | nibble | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. nhấm nháp 2. nhâm nhi 3. gặm | The rabbit began to nibble a carrot. |
| 25 | shelter | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Chỗ 2. nương tựa 3. ẩn | The fox found shelter beneath a fallen tree. |
| 26 | collect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. thu thập 2. gom góp 3. Tập hợp | We collect smooth stones beside the river. |
| 27 | notice | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. nhận thấy 2. Chú ý 3. để ý | Did you notice the tiny paw print? |
| 28 | discover | verbmultisyllable word | 1. phát hiện 2. phát kiến 3. Khám phá | During each trip, the hikers discover something new. |
| 29 | explain | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. giải thích 2. Giảng 3. giảng giải | Can you explain how the model works? |
| 30 | present | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. hiện tại 2. 現在 | Our group will present the project on Friday. |
Page 3 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 3.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. We ___ smooth stones beside the river.
Answer: collect
2. Did you ___ the tiny paw print?
Answer: notice
3. During each trip, the hikers ___ something new.
Answer: discover
4. Can you ___ how the model works?
Answer: explain
5. Our group will ___ the project on Friday.
Answer: present
Page 4: words 31–40
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | accident | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. sự cố 2. tai nạn 3. rủi ro | The spilled paint was an accident. |
| 32 | agree | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. đồng ý 2. 同意 3. Cân bằng | We agree that the blue poster is clearest. |
| 33 | arrive | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. đến 2. tới nơi 3. xảy | The school bus will arrive at eight. |
| 34 | attention | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | chú ý | Please give the speaker your full attention. |
| 35 | award | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. trao giải 2. Phần thưởng 3. tặng thưởng | Nora received an award for her poem. |
| 36 | aware | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | nhận thức | We were aware of the dark clouds nearby. |
| 37 | banner | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. cờ 2. bảng 3. lá cờ | The class hung a welcome banner above the door. |
| 38 | bare | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. trần 2. trơ 3. trụi | His bare feet left prints in the sand. |
| 39 | base | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Cơ sở 2. nền 3. nền tảng | The lamp has a wide, heavy base. |
| 40 | beach | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. bãi biển 2. Sỏi cát | We built a sandcastle on the beach. |
A Bare Foot at the Beach
Reading practice for pages 4–6. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Nora and Ben agree to wear sandals at the beach. Ben takes one off and steps with a bare foot near the base of a rock. By accident, he touches a sharp shell, so he puts the sandal back on.
Vietnamese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What do Nora and Ben agree to wear?
They agree to wear sandals.
2. Where does Ben step?
He steps near the base of a rock.
3. What happens by accident?
Ben touches a sharp shell.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. His ___ feet left prints in the sand.
Answer: bare
2. The lamp has a wide, heavy ___.
Answer: base
3. We built a sandcastle on the ___.
Answer: beach
4. The spilled paint was an ___.
Answer: accident
5. We ___ that the blue poster is clearest.
Answer: agree
Page 5: words 41–50
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | besides | prepositionGrade 2 high-utility word | cũng như | Besides art, Mei enjoys music and dance. |
| 42 | board | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. bảng 2. ván 3. phiến | Dad placed the board across two boxes. |
| 43 | bounce | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. nảy 2. Dồn 3. ép | The rubber ball can bounce very high. |
| 44 | brain | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. óc 2. não | Your brain helps you remember new information. |
| 45 | brave | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. dũng cảm 2. 勇敢 3. mạnh dạn | The brave firefighter entered the smoky room. |
| 46 | bright | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. sáng 2. sáng sủa | A bright star appeared above the trees. |
| 47 | cage | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Lồng 2. chuồng 3. cũi | The rescued bird rested inside an open cage. |
| 48 | calm | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | điềm tĩnh | The lake looked calm before sunrise. |
| 49 | career | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Nghề 2. nghề nghiệp | Mina hopes for a career as a veterinarian. |
| 50 | center | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. trung tâm 2. 中心 3. trung điểm | Draw a small circle in the center of the page. |
Page 5 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 5.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. ___ art, Mei enjoys music and dance.
Answer: besides
2. Dad placed the ___ across two boxes.
Answer: board
3. The rubber ball can ___ very high.
Answer: bounce
4. Your ___ helps you remember new information.
Answer: brain
5. The ___ firefighter entered the smoky room.
Answer: brave
Page 6: words 51–60
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | cheer | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. cổ vũ 2. vui mừng 3. phấn khởi | Families cheer when the runners reach the finish. |
| 52 | chew | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. nhai 2. nhằn 3. nhá | Chew each bite slowly before swallowing. |
| 53 | clear | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | trong | The teacher gave clear directions for the game. |
| 54 | club | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Dùi cui 2. gậy tày | I joined the school gardening club. |
| 55 | core | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. lõi 2. tâm 3. hạch | Only the apple core remained after lunch. |
| 56 | corner | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | góc | A small table stood in the corner. |
| 57 | couple | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. đôi vợ chồng 2. đôi 3. cặp | A couple of ducks crossed the path. |
| 58 | crowd | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | đám đông | A crowd waited outside the theater. |
| 59 | damp | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ẩm 2. không khí 3. thấp | The towel was still damp after an hour. |
| 60 | dangerous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | nguy hiểm | It is dangerous to walk on thin ice. |
Page 6 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 6.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Families ___ when the runners reach the finish.
Answer: cheer
2. ___ each bite slowly before swallowing.
Answer: chew
3. The teacher gave ___ directions for the game.
Answer: clear
4. I joined the school gardening ___.
Answer: club
5. Only the apple ___ remained after lunch.
Answer: core
Page 7: words 61–70
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | dash | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. vỡ 2. tan nát | We dash inside when the rain begins. |
| 62 | dawn | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Bình minh 2. rạng đông 3. lúc | Birds began singing at dawn. |
| 63 | deep | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | sâu | The deep pool has a marked shallow end. |
| 64 | demolish | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. phá hủy 2. Phá 3. huỷ | Workers will demolish the unsafe shed. |
| 65 | discard | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. vứt 2. loại bỏ 3. dập | Please discard the empty wrapper in the bin. |
| 66 | dive | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. lặn 2. Nhảy | The penguins dive beneath the cold water. |
| 67 | dome | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Vòm 2. mái | The museum has a silver dome. |
| 68 | doubt | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Nghi ngờ 2. ngờ vực 3. không | I doubt that this heavy box is empty. |
| 69 | dozen | numberGrade 2 high-utility word | tá | A dozen eggs filled the carton. |
| 70 | enemy | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Kẻ thù 2. kẻ 3. thủ | The story's hero tried to understand his enemy. |
Cleaning the Pond
Reading practice for pages 7–9. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
A plastic dome floats in the pond. Maya does not doubt that it could hurt a duck that tries to dive. She removes it, but she will not demolish it or discard it; she cleans it for an art project.
Vietnamese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What floats in the pond?
A plastic dome floats in the pond.
2. Why does Maya remove it?
She thinks it could hurt a diving duck.
3. What will she do with it?
She will clean it for an art project.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Workers will ___ the unsafe shed.
Answer: demolish
2. Please ___ the empty wrapper in the bin.
Answer: discard
3. The penguins ___ beneath the cold water.
Answer: dive
4. The museum has a silver ___.
Answer: dome
5. I ___ that this heavy box is empty.
Answer: doubt
Page 8: words 71–80
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | evening | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. chiều tối 2. Buổi chiều 3. buổi tối | We watched fireflies in the evening. |
| 72 | exactly | adverbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. đúng rồi 2. đúng vậy 3. đó | The two ribbons are exactly the same length. |
| 73 | excess | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. vượt quá 2. giới hạn 3. quá mức | We poured off the excess water. |
| 74 | factory | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Nhà máy 2. xí nghiệp 3. xưởng | The factory makes bicycles and helmets. |
| 75 | fair | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Hội chợ 2. chợ phiên | Taking turns is a fair solution. |
| 76 | famous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. nổi tiếng 2. 𬈗㗂 3. nổi danh | The city is famous for its ancient bridge. |
| 77 | feast | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. tiệc lớn 2. yến tiệc 3. Bữa tiệc | The family prepared a feast for the holiday. |
| 78 | field | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. cánh đồng 2. Đồng 3. ruộng | Wildflowers covered the sunny field. |
| 79 | finally | adverbGrade 2 high-utility word | cuối cùng | The missing kitten finally came home. |
| 80 | flap | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | vỗ | The bird began to flap its wings. |
Page 8 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 8.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The city is ___ for its ancient bridge.
Answer: famous
2. The family prepared a ___ for the holiday.
Answer: feast
3. Wildflowers covered the sunny ___.
Answer: field
4. The missing kitten ___ came home.
Answer: finally
5. The bird began to ___ its wings.
Answer: flap
Page 9: words 81–90
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | float | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. nổi 2. Thả 3. trôi | A dry leaf can float on water. |
| 82 | flood | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. lụt 2. lụt lội 3. lũ lụt | The flood closed the road near the river. |
| 83 | fold | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. gấp 2. gập 3. vén | Fold the paper in half carefully. |
| 84 | frighten | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. hoảng sợ 2. sợ | Sudden thunder can frighten a young puppy. |
| 85 | fuel | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. nhiên liệu 2. 燃料 3. Chất | The bus needs fuel before the long trip. |
| 86 | gap | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Lỗ hổng 2. kẽ hở | The rabbit slipped through a gap in the fence. |
| 87 | gaze | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Nhìn 2. chằm chằm | We gaze at the stars from the porch. |
| 88 | greedy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. tham 2. tham lam | The greedy pirate kept every coin. |
| 89 | harm | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. hại 2. tai hại 3. tổn hao | The helmet protects your head from harm. |
| 90 | idea | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Quan niệm 2. tư tưởng 3. tưởng | Tariq shared an idea for saving water. |
Page 9 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 9.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The helmet protects your head from ___.
Answer: harm
2. Tariq shared an ___ for saving water.
Answer: idea
3. A dry leaf can ___ on water.
Answer: float
4. The ___ closed the road near the river.
Answer: flood
5. ___ the paper in half carefully.
Answer: fold
Page 10: words 91–100
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | leader | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Lãnh tụ 2. người 3. lãnh đạo | Our team leader listened to everyone's suggestions. |
| 92 | leap | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. nhảy (lên, qua, …) 2. Nhảy 3. vượt qua | The frog can leap across the narrow stream. |
| 93 | local | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. địa phương 2. 地方 | We bought honey from a local farm. |
| 94 | lonely | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. cô đơn 2. lẻ loi | The lonely child invited a classmate to play. |
| 95 | luxury | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | xa xỉ | A warm bath felt like a luxury after camping. |
| 96 | march | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. hành quân 2. Trường chinh 3. viễn chinh | The band will march through the town. |
| 97 | mention | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. đề cập 2. Kể ra 3. nói | Please mention the book's title in your report. |
| 98 | motor | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. động cơ 2. 動機 3. mô-tơ | A small motor turns the fan blades. |
| 99 | nervous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | hồi hộp | I felt nervous before speaking to the class. |
| 100 | pale | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. tái 2. rào 3. quây | The pale yellow moon rose slowly. |
The Lonely Calf
Reading practice for pages 10–12. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
A local farmer sees a lonely calf beside the fence. The herd’s leader gives a small leap and returns to it. The warm barn is not a luxury; it is a safe place for all the animals.
Vietnamese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Who sees the calf?
A local farmer sees the calf.
2. Why is the calf lonely?
The calf is away from the herd.
3. What is the barn for?
The barn is a safe place for the animals.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Our team ___ listened to everyone's suggestions.
Answer: leader
2. The frog can ___ across the narrow stream.
Answer: leap
3. We bought honey from a ___ farm.
Answer: local
4. The ___ child invited a classmate to play.
Answer: lonely
5. A warm bath felt like a ___ after camping.
Answer: luxury
Page 11: words 101–110
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | parade | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. sự phô trương 2. phô trương | A marching band led the parade. |
| 102 | past | prepositionGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. thời quá khứ 2. thì quá khứ | Walk past the library and turn left. |
| 103 | peak | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. đỉnh 2. Lưỡi trai | Snow covered the mountain peak. |
| 104 | proof | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. bằng chứng 2. 憑證 3. Chứng | The muddy tracks were proof that an animal visited. |
| 105 | reflect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. phản chiếu 2. phản xạ 3. dội | Still water can reflect the clouds. |
| 106 | rumor | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | như) rumour | The rumor stopped after we checked the facts. |
| 107 | safe | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. an toàn 2. Chạn | Keep the medicine in a safe place. |
| 108 | scholar | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. học sinh 2. Người 3. nhà thông thái | The young scholar read books about ancient Egypt. |
| 109 | seal | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Hải cẩu | A gray seal rested on the rocks. |
| 110 | search | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. tìm kiếm 2. tìm 3. Nhìn | We search the garden for the missing key. |
Page 11 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 11.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Walk ___ the library and turn left.
Answer: past
2. Snow covered the mountain ___.
Answer: peak
3. The muddy tracks were ___ that an animal visited.
Answer: proof
4. Still water can ___ the clouds.
Answer: reflect
5. The ___ stopped after we checked the facts.
Answer: rumor
Page 12: words 111–120
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | settle | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Giải quyết 2. tư tưởng 3. dàn xếp | The dust will settle after the truck passes. |
| 112 | shiver | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. run 2. vỡ | Without a coat, I began to shiver. |
| 113 | shy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | ngại | The shy student smiled but did not speak. |
| 114 | skill | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Sự 2. khéo léo 3. khéo tay | Reading a map is a useful skill. |
| 115 | slight | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | nhẹ | A slight breeze moved the curtains. |
| 116 | smooth | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. trơn 2. mượt | The river stone felt round and smooth. |
| 117 | soil | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Đất | The seeds grew well in the dark soil. |
| 118 | steady | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | vững chắc | Keep a steady hand while pouring the juice. |
| 119 | strand | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | bờ | A strand of yarn hung from the scarf. |
| 120 | stream | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. suối 2. Dòng 3. sông | We crossed the shallow stream on stones. |
Page 12 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 12.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Reading a map is a useful ___.
Answer: skill
2. A ___ breeze moved the curtains.
Answer: slight
3. The river stone felt round and ___.
Answer: smooth
4. The seeds grew well in the dark ___.
Answer: soil
5. Keep a ___ hand while pouring the juice.
Answer: steady
Page 13: words 121–130
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | support | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. hỗ trợ 2. tài trợ 3. Chống | Strong posts support the wooden bridge. |
| 122 | team | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. đội 2. ban 3. Cỗ | Our team planned the project together. |
| 123 | tiny | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | tí hon | A tiny seed rested in my palm. |
| 124 | tower | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | tháp | The old clock tower stands beside the square. |
| 125 | travel | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Đi 2. du lịch | Some birds travel south for the winter. |
| 126 | tremble | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. run 2. rung 3. sợ | The windows tremble when the train passes. |
| 127 | village | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Làng 2. xã | A narrow road led to the fishing village. |
| 128 | warn | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. cảnh báo 2. Báo 3. cho biết | The sign will warn drivers about falling rocks. |
| 129 | weak | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | yếu | The weak branch bent under the snow. |
| 130 | wealthy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | giàu | The wealthy merchant donated books to the school. |
A Warning for the Village
Reading practice for pages 13–15. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Strong winds approach the village. The mayor will warn every family, including the wealthy family on the hill. Neighbors support people with weak roofs by helping them move to the town hall.
Vietnamese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What is approaching the village?
Strong winds are approaching the village.
2. Whom will the mayor warn?
The mayor will warn every family.
3. How do neighbors offer support?
They help people move to the town hall.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. A narrow road led to the fishing ___.
Answer: village
2. The sign will ___ drivers about falling rocks.
Answer: warn
3. The ___ branch bent under the snow.
Answer: weak
4. The ___ merchant donated books to the school.
Answer: wealthy
5. Strong posts ___ the wooden bridge.
Answer: support
Page 14: words 131–140
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 131 | whisper | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. rì rầm 2. thì thầm 3. Nói thầm | Please whisper while the baby sleeps. |
| 132 | wise | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | khôn | It was wise to carry water on the hike. |
| 133 | wonder | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. thắc mắc 2. Ngạc nhiên 3. lấy làm | I wonder how birds know where to migrate. |
| 134 | worry | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. lo 2. lo lắng 3. lo ngại | Try not to worry before the test. |
| 135 | yard | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. sân 2. thước 3. mét | The children planted flowers in the school yard. |
| 136 | zigzag | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Hình 2. chữ chi 3. hầm hào | The lightning made a bright zigzag across the sky. |
| 137 | add | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. thêm 2. cộng | Add six and four to make ten. |
| 138 | fill | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. chứa 2. rót | Please fill the pitcher with water. |
| 139 | doll | nounGrade 2 reading word | búp bê | The child tucked her doll into a blanket. |
| 140 | hid | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. nấp 2. núp 3. náu | Leo hid the gift behind the curtain. |
Page 14 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 14.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The child tucked her ___ into a blanket.
Answer: doll
2. Leo ___ the gift behind the curtain.
Answer: hid
3. Please ___ while the baby sleeps.
Answer: whisper
4. It was ___ to carry water on the hike.
Answer: wise
5. I ___ how birds know where to migrate.
Answer: wonder
Page 15: words 141–150
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141 | drink | verbGrade 2 reading word | uống | Drink some water after exercise. |
| 142 | wash | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. rửa 2. giặt | Wash your hands before lunch. |
| 143 | twelve | numberGrade 2 reading word | mười hai | There are twelve months in a year. |
| 144 | busy | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. bận 2. bận rộn | The busy baker prepared fifty rolls. |
| 145 | late | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | trể | The late bus arrived after nine. |
| 146 | tail | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. đuôi 2. Đuôi (thú vật 3. cá | The fox wrapped its tail around its feet. |
| 147 | stay | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. ở 2. Néo 3. dây | Please stay beside your partner. |
| 148 | bite | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. cắn 2. ngoạm | Do not bite the hard candy. |
| 149 | bee | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ong 2. Nhà thơ | A bee landed on the yellow flower. |
| 150 | large | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | rộng | A large package waited by the door. |
Page 15 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 15.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. ___ some water after exercise.
Answer: drink
2. ___ your hands before lunch.
Answer: wash
3. There are ___ months in a year.
Answer: twelve
4. The ___ baker prepared fifty rolls.
Answer: busy
5. The ___ bus arrived after nine.
Answer: late
Page 16: words 151–160
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 | always | adverbGrade 2 reading word | 1. luôn luôn 2. luôn 3. mãi mãi | We always buckle our seat belts. |
| 152 | close | verbGrade 2 reading word | đóng | Please close the gate behind you. |
| 153 | tried | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. cố gắng 2. gắng | Mara tried to solve the puzzle alone. |
| 154 | says | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. Tuyên bố 2. hứa hẹn 3. tiên đoán | The note says that practice ends early. |
| 155 | eye | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. mắt 2. cơ quan 3. thị giác | A speck of dust irritated my eye. |
| 156 | yesterday | adverbmultisyllable word | hôm qua | We visited the museum yesterday. |
| 157 | seed | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. hột 2. hạt 3. hạt giống | Each seed needs water and warmth. |
| 158 | pie | nounGrade 2 reading word | Ác là | Grandma baked an apple pie. |
| 159 | coat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. áo bành tô 2. áo khoác 3. choàng | I buttoned my coat before going outside. |
| 160 | hair | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. lông 2. Tóc 3. bộ lông | Her wet hair curled around her face. |
The Day We Tried
Reading practice for pages 16–18. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Yesterday, Asha tried to build a paper bird. “Keep one eye on the folds,” her teacher says. Asha looks close at the model and finishes both wings.
Vietnamese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What did Asha build yesterday?
Asha built a paper bird.
2. What advice does the teacher give?
The teacher tells Asha to watch the folds.
3. How does Asha finish the wings?
She looks closely at the model.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Please ___ the gate behind you.
Answer: close
2. Mara ___ to solve the puzzle alone.
Answer: tried
3. The note ___ that practice ends early.
Answer: says
4. A speck of dust irritated my ___.
Answer: eye
5. We visited the museum ___.
Answer: yesterday
Page 17: words 161–170
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161 | tie | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. cột 2. trói 3. Buộc | Can you tie your shoelaces? |
| 162 | goat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. dê 2. con dê | The goat climbed onto a low rock. |
| 163 | train | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. xe lửa 2. tàu hỏa 3. tàu lửa | The train crossed the bridge at noon. |
| 164 | teach | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. Dạy 2. dạy học 3. dạy bảo | Ms. Park will teach us a new song. |
| 165 | tied | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. cột 2. trói | Dad tied the canoe to the dock. |
| 166 | toad | nounGrade 2 reading word | cóc | A brown toad hid beneath the leaves. |
| 167 | stairs | nounGrade 2 reading word | cầu thang | We carried the boxes up the stairs. |
| 168 | mean | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. Khoảng giữa 2. trung độ | What does this new word mean? |
| 169 | throat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. cuống họng 2. họng | Warm tea soothed my sore throat. |
| 170 | year | nounGrade 2 reading word | Năm | A new year begins in January. |
Page 17 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 17.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Dad ___ the canoe to the dock.
Answer: tied
2. A brown ___ hid beneath the leaves.
Answer: toad
3. We carried the boxes up the ___.
Answer: stairs
4. What does this new word ___?
Answer: mean
5. Warm tea soothed my sore ___.
Answer: throat
Page 18: words 171–180
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 171 | knee | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. đầu gối 2. gối | I bent my knee to examine the footprint. |
| 172 | quiet | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. yên tĩnh 2. 安靜 3. im lặng | The library remained quiet during reading time. |
| 173 | toe | nounGrade 2 reading word | ngón chân | I bumped my toe on the chair. |
| 174 | own | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | riêng | I packed my own lunch this morning. |
| 175 | owl | nounGrade 2 reading word | cú | An owl called from the pine tree. |
| 176 | show | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. chương trình 2. thấy 3. trưng bày | Please show me where the trail begins. |
| 177 | cow | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. cái 2. Bò | The cow grazed beside the red barn. |
| 178 | bunny | nounGrade 2 reading word | Thỏ con | The bunny hopped into the garden. |
| 179 | cloud | nounGrade 2 reading word | mây | One dark cloud covered the sun. |
| 180 | cook | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. đầu bếp 2. Nấu 3. chín | We cook the soup over low heat. |
Page 18 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 18.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The ___ grazed beside the red barn.
Answer: cow
2. The ___ hopped into the garden.
Answer: bunny
3. One dark ___ covered the sun.
Answer: cloud
4. We ___ the soup over low heat.
Answer: cook
5. I bent my ___ to examine the footprint.
Answer: knee
Page 19: words 181–190
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 181 | pretty | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. xinh xắn 2. xinh | The pretty shells shone in the sunlight. |
| 182 | yours | pronounGrade 2 reading word | 1. của bạn 2. chị 3. ngài | The green notebook is yours. |
| 183 | sing | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. hát 2. hót 3. ca hát | We sing together during morning meeting. |
| 184 | body | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. thân thể 2. 身體 3. cơ thể | Exercise helps keep your body strong. |
| 185 | light | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. sáng 2. mặt trời 3. ban ngày | Morning light filled the room. |
| 186 | happy | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. mừng 2. vui 3. hạnh phúc | The happy child hugged her grandmother. |
| 187 | bone | nounGrade 2 reading word | Xương | The doctor showed us a model of a leg bone. |
| 188 | bring | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. mang 2. Cầm 3. mang lại | Please bring your library book tomorrow. |
| 189 | carry | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. vác 2. khuân 3. chở | We carry the groceries into the kitchen. |
| 190 | tight | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | chật | The lid was too tight to open. |
The Pretty Song
Reading practice for pages 19–21. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
“Is this blue scarf yours?” asks Leo. Mia wraps it tight around the body of her toy bear. The bear looks pretty, so Mia makes it sing a funny song.
Vietnamese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What item might be yours?
The blue scarf might be yours.
2. Where does Mia wrap it?
She wraps it around the toy bear's body.
3. What does Mia make the bear do?
Mia makes the bear sing.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The lid was too ___ to open.
Answer: tight
2. The ___ shells shone in the sunlight.
Answer: pretty
3. The green notebook is ___.
Answer: yours
4. We ___ together during morning meeting.
Answer: sing
5. Exercise helps keep your ___ strong.
Answer: body
Page 20: words 191–200
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 191 | penny | nounGrade 2 reading word | Đồng xu penni (1 qoành 2 silinh | I found a shiny penny on the sidewalk. |
| 192 | wide | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | rộng | The wide river moved slowly. |
| 193 | height | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. độ cao 2. cao 3. Chiều | We measured the height of the sunflower. |
| 194 | ready | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | sẵn sàng | The runners were ready at the starting line. |
| 195 | sure | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | chắc chắn | I am sure that I packed my lunch. |
| 196 | giving | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. việc 2. tặng | Dad is giving the thirsty dog fresh water. |
| 197 | high | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. cao cấp 2. cao 3. 高 | A high fence surrounded the garden. |
| 198 | cry | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. khóc 2. Kêu 3. gào | The baby may cry when she is hungry. |
| 199 | ice | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. băng 2. 冰 3. đá | The ice melted in the warm sun. |
| 200 | full | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | đầy | The basket was full of clean towels. |
Page 20 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 20.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. I found a shiny ___ on the sidewalk.
Answer: penny
2. The ___ river moved slowly.
Answer: wide
3. We measured the ___ of the sunflower.
Answer: height
4. The runners were ___ at the starting line.
Answer: ready
5. I am ___ that I packed my lunch.
Answer: sure
Page 21: words 201–210
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | table | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. bàn 2. 盤 | We placed the map on the table. |
| 202 | blew | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. thổi 2. phù 3. phù phù | A strong wind blew leaves across the road. |
| 203 | face | nounGrade 2 reading word | mặt | A smile spread across her face. |
| 204 | helpful | adjectivemultisyllable word | hay giúp đỡ | The helpful guide showed us the correct path. |
| 205 | purple | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. Màu 2. tía 3. áo | A purple flower grew beside the gate. |
| 206 | knew | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. Biết 2. hiểu biết | Omar knew the answer to the riddle. |
| 207 | nice | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | tốt | It was nice of Jo to share the markers. |
| 208 | thankful | adjectivemultisyllable word | biết ơn | We were thankful for the warm shelter. |
| 209 | bottle | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. chai 2. lọ | My water bottle fits inside the backpack. |
| 210 | drew | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. vẽ 2. vạch 3. dựng lên | Lina drew a map of the playground. |
Page 21 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 21.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. A smile spread across her ___.
Answer: face
2. The ___ guide showed us the correct path.
Answer: helpful
3. A ___ flower grew beside the gate.
Answer: purple
4. Omar ___ the answer to the riddle.
Answer: knew
5. It was ___ of Jo to share the markers.
Answer: nice
Page 22: words 211–220
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 211 | twice | adverbGrade 2 reading word | hai lần | I checked my answer twice. |
| 212 | hopeful | adjectivemultisyllable word | hy vọng | The hopeful gardener watched for new sprouts. |
| 213 | beautiful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 1. đẹp 2. xinh đẹp | A beautiful rainbow appeared after the storm. |
| 214 | little | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | ít | A little bird perched on the fence. |
| 215 | few | determinerGrade 2 reading word | ít | Only a few cookies remained on the plate. |
| 216 | city | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. thành phố 2. 城埔 3. thành | The city has buses, parks, and tall buildings. |
| 217 | land | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. đất 2. liền | The boat finally reached land. |
| 218 | sent | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. gửi 2. phái | I sent a postcard to my cousin. |
| 219 | self | nounGrade 2 reading word | bản thân | Art helped Lena express her true self. |
| 220 | socks | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. vớ 2. tất 3. bít tất | My wet socks hung beside the heater. |
A Letter from the City
Reading practice for pages 22–24. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Aunt Jo sent me a letter from the city. She wrote that only a few gardens have enough land for tall trees. The letter ends with a question about each reader’s sense of self.
Vietnamese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Who sent the letter?
Aunt Jo sent the letter.
2. Where does Aunt Jo live?
Aunt Jo lives in the city.
3. What do only a few gardens have?
Only a few gardens have enough land for tall trees.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Only a ___ cookies remained on the plate.
Answer: few
2. The ___ has buses, parks, and tall buildings.
Answer: city
3. The boat finally reached ___.
Answer: land
4. I ___ a postcard to my cousin.
Answer: sent
5. Art helped Lena express her true ___.
Answer: self
Page 23: words 221–230
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 221 | glass | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ly 2. cốc 3. Kính | Sunlight shone through the colored glass. |
| 222 | thick | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | đặc | The thick book barely fit on the shelf. |
| 223 | half | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. nửa 2. phân chia | I shared half of the orange with Mia. |
| 224 | knock | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. Đập 2. đánh 3. va đụng | Please knock before entering the room. |
| 225 | west | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. Hướng 2. tây 3. phương | Dark clouds gathered in the west. |
| 226 | rest | verbGrade 2 reading word | nghỉ ngơi | We rest beneath a tree after the hike. |
| 227 | luck | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. may mắn 2. vận may 3. vận | Good luck helped us find the lost ticket. |
| 228 | study | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. Học 2. nghiên cứu | We study spelling words every evening. |
| 229 | felt | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. mò 2. Sờ mó | I felt proud after finishing the race. |
| 230 | funny | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. buồn cười 2. ngồ ngộ 3. khôi hài | The funny story made everyone laugh. |
Page 23 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 23.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. We ___ spelling words every evening.
Answer: study
2. I ___ proud after finishing the race.
Answer: felt
3. The ___ story made everyone laugh.
Answer: funny
4. Sunlight shone through the colored ___.
Answer: glass
5. The ___ book barely fit on the shelf.
Answer: thick
Page 24: words 231–240
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231 | salt | nounGrade 2 reading word | Muối | The soup needs only a little salt. |
| 232 | question | nounmultisyllable word | Câu hỏi | Nia raised her hand to ask a question. |
| 233 | upon | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | 1. Trên 2. ở trên | Upon reaching the top, we stopped to rest. |
| 234 | dry | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. sấy 2. hong | Leave the painting flat until it is dry. |
| 235 | barn | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. kho 2. vựa 3. lẫm | Hay was stacked inside the red barn. |
| 236 | corn | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ngô 2. Chai (chân | Rows of corn grew behind the farmhouse. |
| 237 | dirt | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. bụi 2. đất 3. bùn | The puppy tracked dirt across the floor. |
| 238 | card | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. thẻ 2. Cạc 3. các | I made a birthday card for my friend. |
| 239 | store | nounGrade 2 reading word | dồi dào | We walked to the store for milk. |
| 240 | person | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. người 2. Con người | Each person chose one library book. |
Page 24 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 24.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Each ___ chose one library book.
Answer: person
2. The soup needs only a little ___.
Answer: salt
3. Nia raised her hand to ask a ___.
Answer: question
4. ___ reaching the top, we stopped to rest.
Answer: upon
5. Leave the painting flat until it is ___.
Answer: dry
Page 25: words 241–250
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 241 | third | numberGrade 2 reading word | phần ba | Our classroom is on the third floor. |
| 242 | forget | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. quên 2. nhớ | Do not forget your umbrella. |
| 243 | number | nounGrade 2 reading word | Số | Write the number seven in the box. |
| 244 | burn | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. đốt 2. phản ứng hóa học 3. ôxy | Dry leaves can burn very quickly. |
| 245 | part | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. phần 2. 分 3. bộ phận | This small part belongs inside the clock. |
| 246 | forgot | verbGrade 2 reading word | quên | I forgot my hat on the bus. |
| 247 | later | adverbGrade 2 reading word | 1. sau 2. 𢖕 | We can finish the puzzle later. |
| 248 | hurt | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. đau 2. bị thương 3. làm đau | My scraped knee began to hurt. |
| 249 | farm | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. Trại 2. trang trại 3. đồn điền | The farm grows apples and keeps sheep. |
| 250 | reader | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. độc bản 2. Người 3. đọc | A careful reader looks for clues in the text. |
The Third Number
Reading practice for pages 25–27. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
During the safety drill, Max must remember the third emergency number. He writes it on one part of a card so he will not forget. An adult explains that children should never touch a burn.
Vietnamese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Which emergency number must Max remember?
Max must remember the third number.
2. Why does he write it down?
He writes it down so he will not forget.
3. What should children never touch?
Children should never touch a burn.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Our classroom is on the ___ floor.
Answer: third
2. Do not ___ your umbrella.
Answer: forget
3. Write the ___ seven in the box.
Answer: number
4. Dry leaves can ___ very quickly.
Answer: burn
5. This small ___ belongs inside the clock.
Answer: part
Page 26: words 251–260
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | during | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | 1. trong 2. trong lúc 3. trong khi | We stayed indoors during the storm. |
| 252 | dollar | nounGrade 2 reading word | đô la | The notebook costs one dollar. |
| 253 | floor | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. sàn 2. nền | Please sweep the crumbs from the floor. |
| 254 | fourth | numberGrade 2 reading word | thứ tư | June finished fourth in the race. |
| 255 | rake | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. bồ cào 2. bừa cỏ 3. bù cào | We used a rake to gather the leaves. |
| 256 | ear | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. tai 2. Vật 3. hình | The rabbit turned one ear toward the sound. |
| 257 | seen | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. nhìn thấy 2. xem xét 3. thấy | We had seen that bird near the pond before. |
| 258 | east | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. Hướng 2. đông 3. phương đông | The sky grew pink in the east. |
| 259 | lady | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. quý bà 2. Vợ 3. phu nhân | The kind lady held the door open. |
| 260 | teeth | nounGrade 2 reading word | răng | Brush your teeth every morning and night. |
Page 26 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 26.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Please sweep the crumbs from the ___.
Answer: floor
2. June finished ___ in the race.
Answer: fourth
3. We used a ___ to gather the leaves.
Answer: rake
4. The rabbit turned one ___ toward the sound.
Answer: ear
5. We had ___ that bird near the pond before.
Answer: seen
Page 27: words 261–270
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 261 | smile | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. cười 2. mỉm cười 3. cười tủm tỉm | I smile when my little brother waves. |
| 262 | seat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ghế 2. vé 3. chỗ ngồi | Please take a seat beside the window. |
| 263 | early | adverbmultisyllable word | sớm | We arrived early for the concert. |
| 264 | heel | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. gót 2. gót chân | A pebble rubbed against my heel. |
| 265 | stone | nounGrade 2 reading word | Đá | She skipped a flat stone across the pond. |
| 266 | leaf | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. lá 2. cây | A red leaf fell from the maple tree. |
| 267 | slowly | adverbmultisyllable word | chậm | The turtle moved slowly across the path. |
| 268 | free | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | tự do | The rescued bird was finally free. |
| 269 | page | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. trang 2. sử | Turn to page twenty in your workbook. |
| 270 | leave | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. rời 2. bỏ 3. bỏ quên | We leave school at three o'clock. |
Page 27 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 27.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. A red ___ fell from the maple tree.
Answer: leaf
2. The turtle moved ___ across the path.
Answer: slowly
3. The rescued bird was finally ___.
Answer: free
4. Turn to ___ twenty in your workbook.
Answer: page
5. We ___ school at three o'clock.
Answer: leave
Page 28: words 271–280
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 271 | lately | adverbmultisyllable word | gần đây | The mornings have been colder lately. |
| 272 | asleep | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | ngủ | The puppy was asleep in its basket. |
| 273 | else | adverbGrade 2 reading word | khác | Who else wants to join the game? |
| 274 | breakfast | nounmultisyllable word | 1. bữa sáng 2. Bữa 3. sáng | I ate oatmeal and fruit for breakfast. |
| 275 | sky | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. trời 2. bầu trời | Dark clouds covered the sky. |
| 276 | believe | verbGrade 2 reading word | tin tưởng | I believe your explanation makes sense. |
| 277 | pile | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. Cọc 2. cừ | A pile of books covered the desk. |
| 278 | wall | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. tường 2. vách | We hung the calendar on the wall. |
| 279 | nail | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. đinh 2. Móng 3. chân | Dad tapped the nail into the wood. |
| 280 | hall | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. Phòng 2. lớn 3. đại | Our footsteps echoed in the empty hall. |
A Cat in the Hall
Reading practice for pages 28–30. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Lately, our cat has slept in the hall. She curls up beside the wall under a picture hung on a nail. By bedtime, she is always asleep.
Vietnamese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Where has the cat slept lately?
The cat has slept in the hall.
2. What hangs on a nail?
A picture hangs on a nail.
3. When is the cat asleep?
The cat is asleep by bedtime.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. We hung the calendar on the ___.
Answer: wall
2. Dad tapped the ___ into the wood.
Answer: nail
3. Our footsteps echoed in the empty ___.
Answer: hall
4. The mornings have been colder ___.
Answer: lately
5. The puppy was ___ in its basket.
Answer: asleep
Page 29: words 281–290
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | dinner | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. bữa chiều 2. bữa xế 3. Bữa cơm | We made vegetable soup for dinner. |
| 282 | sail | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. buồm 2. chạy | The family will sail across the bay. |
| 283 | slide | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. Bỏ 2. thả 3. đẩy | The penguin can slide across the ice. |
| 284 | street | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. đường 2. đường phố 3. phố | Look both ways before crossing the street. |
| 285 | shade | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. Bóng râm 2. bóng tối 3. ánh sáng | We ate lunch in the shade of an oak tree. |
| 286 | draw | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. vẽ 2. vạch 3. dựng lên | Draw a circle around the correct answer. |
| 287 | listen | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. nghe 2. lắng nghe | Please listen carefully to the instructions. |
| 288 | wheel | nounGrade 2 reading word | Bánh | One wheel on the wagon needed repair. |
| 289 | stole | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. trộm 2. chôm 3. ăn cắp | In the tale, a thief stole the golden key. |
| 290 | crawl | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. bò 2. trườn | We watched a beetle crawl across the log. |
Page 29 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 29.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. We made vegetable soup for ___.
Answer: dinner
2. The family will ___ across the bay.
Answer: sail
3. The penguin can ___ across the ice.
Answer: slide
4. Look both ways before crossing the ___.
Answer: street
5. We ate lunch in the ___ of an oak tree.
Answer: shade
Page 30: words 291–300
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 291 | until | conjunctionGrade 2 reading word | 1. cho đến 2. đến 3. cho tới | Wait here until the bell rings. |
| 292 | cheek | nounGrade 2 reading word | má | A raindrop rolled down my cheek. |
| 293 | sentence | nounmultisyllable word | câu | Begin each sentence with a capital letter. |
| 294 | almost | adverbGrade 2 reading word | 1. gần 2. gần như 3. hầu như | The glass was almost full. |
| 295 | month | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. tháng 2. 𣎃 | February is the shortest month. |
| 296 | against | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | 1. chống lại 2. Chống 3. ngược lại | The bicycle leaned against the fence. |
| 297 | rice | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. gạo 2. cơm 3. Lúa | We served vegetables over warm rice. |
| 298 | arm | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. cánh tay 2. tay | I raised my arm to ask a question. |
| 299 | dirty | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. bẩn 2. bẩn thỉu 3. dơ | Leave the dirty boots by the door. |
| 300 | cent | nounGrade 2 reading word | Đồng xu (bằng 1/100 đô la | The old button cost only one cent. |
Page 30 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 30.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Wait here ___ the bell rings.
Answer: until
2. A raindrop rolled down my ___.
Answer: cheek
3. Begin each ___ with a capital letter.
Answer: sentence
4. The glass was ___ full.
Answer: almost
5. February is the shortest ___.
Answer: month
Sources and curriculum references
These references guide selection and calibration. Definitions, sample sentences, readings, questions, and teaching notes are independently written and reviewed.
- Geneva CUSD 304: National Vocabulary Grade 2
- Flocabulary: 2nd Grade Vocabulary Word List
- WikDict downloadable bilingual dictionaries
- Kaikki.org / Wiktextract machine-readable Wiktionary data
- Language-Learning-decks public flashcard datasets
- SBBIC English-to-Khmer Dictionary
- English–Khmer Dictionary Dataset (machine-generated Khmer fallback; human review required)
- PanLex meanings snapshot (direct CC0 gap candidates; human review required)
- Cambridge bilingual dictionaries (individual editorial sense checks)
- Collins English–Hindi Dictionary (individual editorial checks)
- Hindwi and Rekhta dictionaries (individual Hindi/Urdu checks)
- National Institute of Korean Language: Basic Korean Dictionary
- JMdict/EDRDG Japanese dictionary project
- CC-CEDICT Chinese dictionary project
- VDict Vietnamese Dictionary (individual editorial check)
- Google Translate (machine-assisted lesson-reading draft; fluent review required)
- Kuperman et al.: Age-of-acquisition ratings for 30,000 English words
English Vocabulary · Grade 2 Live Review Preview
2nd Grade Vocabulary Words
Second-grade vocabulary connects increasingly fluent reading with science, social studies, mathematics, and richer stories. Learners practise useful everyday and academic words while noticing vowel teams, syllables, word families, and words whose meaning depends on context.
This independently authored 300-word list is calibrated with the supplied district reading vocabulary and Flocabulary references. It does not repeat the Phonics/CVC or Grade 1 levels, and every definition, example, story, and question is newly written for this curriculum.
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Page 1: words 1–10
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | curious | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | tò mò | The curious child examined the unusual shell. |
| 2 | science | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. tri thức 2. 知識 3. kiến thức | Our science class tested which objects would float. |
| 3 | astronomy | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. thiên văn học 2. 天文學 | Astronomy helps us learn about distant planets. |
| 4 | atlas | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. tập bản đồ 2. át-lát 3. Tập | We used an atlas to locate Brazil. |
| 5 | earth | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. Đất 2. đất liền 3. mặt đất | Earth travels around the sun. |
| 6 | ocean | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. đại dương 2. 大洋 3. biển | A blue whale swims through the ocean. |
| 7 | island | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. đảo 2. 島 3. Hòn đảo | The small island had one sandy beach. |
| 8 | cliff | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. vách đá 2. Vách | The birds nested safely on the cliff. |
| 9 | planet | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. hành tinh 2. 行星 | Mars is the fourth planet from the sun. |
| 10 | telescope | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. kính thiên văn 2. 鏡天文 3. kính viễn vọng | We saw the moon through a telescope. |
A Curious Look at Earth
Reading practice for pages 1–3. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Ravi is curious about the night sky. In science, he studies astronomy and finds Earth in a star atlas. He learns that our planet travels around the sun.
Vietnamese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What is Ravi curious about?
Ravi is curious about the night sky.
2. What does he study?
He studies astronomy.
3. What does the atlas show?
The atlas shows Earth among the stars.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The ___ child examined the unusual shell.
Answer: curious
2. Our ___ class tested which objects would float.
Answer: science
3. ___ helps us learn about distant planets.
Answer: astronomy
4. We used an ___ to locate Brazil.
Answer: atlas
5. ___ travels around the sun.
Answer: earth
Page 2: words 11–20
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | universe | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. Vũ trụ 2. vạn vật 3. thế giới | The universe contains countless stars and galaxies. |
| 12 | instrument | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | dụng cụ | The scientist cleaned each instrument after the experiment. |
| 13 | invent | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. phát minh 2. sáng chế | The students hope to invent a quieter alarm. |
| 14 | design | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. cương 2. bản 3. phác thảo | Rina drew a design for the birdhouse. |
| 15 | measure | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. Đo 2. đo lường | Please measure the table with this ruler. |
| 16 | gravity | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. Sự 2. hút 3. hấp dẫn | Gravity made the dropped apple fall. |
| 17 | balance | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Cái 2. cân | The dancer kept her balance on one foot. |
| 18 | connect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. nối 2. nối lại 3. chấp | Use the short wire to connect the batteries. |
| 19 | insect | nounGrade 2 content-area word | 1. Sâu bọ 2. côn trùng | An ant is a tiny insect. |
| 20 | lizard | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | thằn lằn | The green lizard rested on a warm stone. |
Page 2 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 2.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The students hope to ___ a quieter alarm.
Answer: invent
2. Rina drew a ___ for the birdhouse.
Answer: design
3. Please ___ the table with this ruler.
Answer: measure
4. ___ made the dropped apple fall.
Answer: gravity
5. The dancer kept her ___ on one foot.
Answer: balance
Page 3: words 21–30
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | calf | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | bê | The calf stayed close to its mother. |
| 22 | herd | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. đàn 2. bầy | A herd of elephants crossed the grassland. |
| 23 | claw | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. móng 2. vuốt | The eagle gripped the branch with one claw. |
| 24 | nibble | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. nhấm nháp 2. nhâm nhi 3. gặm | The rabbit began to nibble a carrot. |
| 25 | shelter | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Chỗ 2. nương tựa 3. ẩn | The fox found shelter beneath a fallen tree. |
| 26 | collect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. thu thập 2. gom góp 3. Tập hợp | We collect smooth stones beside the river. |
| 27 | notice | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. nhận thấy 2. Chú ý 3. để ý | Did you notice the tiny paw print? |
| 28 | discover | verbmultisyllable word | 1. phát hiện 2. phát kiến 3. Khám phá | During each trip, the hikers discover something new. |
| 29 | explain | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. giải thích 2. Giảng 3. giảng giải | Can you explain how the model works? |
| 30 | present | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. hiện tại 2. 現在 | Our group will present the project on Friday. |
Page 3 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 3.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. We ___ smooth stones beside the river.
Answer: collect
2. Did you ___ the tiny paw print?
Answer: notice
3. During each trip, the hikers ___ something new.
Answer: discover
4. Can you ___ how the model works?
Answer: explain
5. Our group will ___ the project on Friday.
Answer: present
Page 4: words 31–40
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | accident | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. sự cố 2. tai nạn 3. rủi ro | The spilled paint was an accident. |
| 32 | agree | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. đồng ý 2. 同意 3. Cân bằng | We agree that the blue poster is clearest. |
| 33 | arrive | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. đến 2. tới nơi 3. xảy | The school bus will arrive at eight. |
| 34 | attention | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | chú ý | Please give the speaker your full attention. |
| 35 | award | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. trao giải 2. Phần thưởng 3. tặng thưởng | Nora received an award for her poem. |
| 36 | aware | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | nhận thức | We were aware of the dark clouds nearby. |
| 37 | banner | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. cờ 2. bảng 3. lá cờ | The class hung a welcome banner above the door. |
| 38 | bare | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. trần 2. trơ 3. trụi | His bare feet left prints in the sand. |
| 39 | base | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Cơ sở 2. nền 3. nền tảng | The lamp has a wide, heavy base. |
| 40 | beach | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. bãi biển 2. Sỏi cát | We built a sandcastle on the beach. |
A Bare Foot at the Beach
Reading practice for pages 4–6. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Nora and Ben agree to wear sandals at the beach. Ben takes one off and steps with a bare foot near the base of a rock. By accident, he touches a sharp shell, so he puts the sandal back on.
Vietnamese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What do Nora and Ben agree to wear?
They agree to wear sandals.
2. Where does Ben step?
He steps near the base of a rock.
3. What happens by accident?
Ben touches a sharp shell.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. His ___ feet left prints in the sand.
Answer: bare
2. The lamp has a wide, heavy ___.
Answer: base
3. We built a sandcastle on the ___.
Answer: beach
4. The spilled paint was an ___.
Answer: accident
5. We ___ that the blue poster is clearest.
Answer: agree
Page 5: words 41–50
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | besides | prepositionGrade 2 high-utility word | cũng như | Besides art, Mei enjoys music and dance. |
| 42 | board | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. bảng 2. ván 3. phiến | Dad placed the board across two boxes. |
| 43 | bounce | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. nảy 2. Dồn 3. ép | The rubber ball can bounce very high. |
| 44 | brain | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. óc 2. não | Your brain helps you remember new information. |
| 45 | brave | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. dũng cảm 2. 勇敢 3. mạnh dạn | The brave firefighter entered the smoky room. |
| 46 | bright | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. sáng 2. sáng sủa | A bright star appeared above the trees. |
| 47 | cage | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Lồng 2. chuồng 3. cũi | The rescued bird rested inside an open cage. |
| 48 | calm | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | điềm tĩnh | The lake looked calm before sunrise. |
| 49 | career | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Nghề 2. nghề nghiệp | Mina hopes for a career as a veterinarian. |
| 50 | center | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. trung tâm 2. 中心 3. trung điểm | Draw a small circle in the center of the page. |
Page 5 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 5.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. ___ art, Mei enjoys music and dance.
Answer: besides
2. Dad placed the ___ across two boxes.
Answer: board
3. The rubber ball can ___ very high.
Answer: bounce
4. Your ___ helps you remember new information.
Answer: brain
5. The ___ firefighter entered the smoky room.
Answer: brave
Page 6: words 51–60
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | cheer | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. cổ vũ 2. vui mừng 3. phấn khởi | Families cheer when the runners reach the finish. |
| 52 | chew | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. nhai 2. nhằn 3. nhá | Chew each bite slowly before swallowing. |
| 53 | clear | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | trong | The teacher gave clear directions for the game. |
| 54 | club | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Dùi cui 2. gậy tày | I joined the school gardening club. |
| 55 | core | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. lõi 2. tâm 3. hạch | Only the apple core remained after lunch. |
| 56 | corner | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | góc | A small table stood in the corner. |
| 57 | couple | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. đôi vợ chồng 2. đôi 3. cặp | A couple of ducks crossed the path. |
| 58 | crowd | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | đám đông | A crowd waited outside the theater. |
| 59 | damp | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. ẩm 2. không khí 3. thấp | The towel was still damp after an hour. |
| 60 | dangerous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | nguy hiểm | It is dangerous to walk on thin ice. |
Page 6 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 6.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Families ___ when the runners reach the finish.
Answer: cheer
2. ___ each bite slowly before swallowing.
Answer: chew
3. The teacher gave ___ directions for the game.
Answer: clear
4. I joined the school gardening ___.
Answer: club
5. Only the apple ___ remained after lunch.
Answer: core
Page 7: words 61–70
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | dash | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. vỡ 2. tan nát | We dash inside when the rain begins. |
| 62 | dawn | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Bình minh 2. rạng đông 3. lúc | Birds began singing at dawn. |
| 63 | deep | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | sâu | The deep pool has a marked shallow end. |
| 64 | demolish | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. phá hủy 2. Phá 3. huỷ | Workers will demolish the unsafe shed. |
| 65 | discard | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. vứt 2. loại bỏ 3. dập | Please discard the empty wrapper in the bin. |
| 66 | dive | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. lặn 2. Nhảy | The penguins dive beneath the cold water. |
| 67 | dome | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Vòm 2. mái | The museum has a silver dome. |
| 68 | doubt | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Nghi ngờ 2. ngờ vực 3. không | I doubt that this heavy box is empty. |
| 69 | dozen | numberGrade 2 high-utility word | tá | A dozen eggs filled the carton. |
| 70 | enemy | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Kẻ thù 2. kẻ 3. thủ | The story's hero tried to understand his enemy. |
Cleaning the Pond
Reading practice for pages 7–9. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
A plastic dome floats in the pond. Maya does not doubt that it could hurt a duck that tries to dive. She removes it, but she will not demolish it or discard it; she cleans it for an art project.
Vietnamese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What floats in the pond?
A plastic dome floats in the pond.
2. Why does Maya remove it?
She thinks it could hurt a diving duck.
3. What will she do with it?
She will clean it for an art project.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Workers will ___ the unsafe shed.
Answer: demolish
2. Please ___ the empty wrapper in the bin.
Answer: discard
3. The penguins ___ beneath the cold water.
Answer: dive
4. The museum has a silver ___.
Answer: dome
5. I ___ that this heavy box is empty.
Answer: doubt
Page 8: words 71–80
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | evening | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. chiều tối 2. Buổi chiều 3. buổi tối | We watched fireflies in the evening. |
| 72 | exactly | adverbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. đúng rồi 2. đúng vậy 3. đó | The two ribbons are exactly the same length. |
| 73 | excess | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. vượt quá 2. giới hạn 3. quá mức | We poured off the excess water. |
| 74 | factory | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Nhà máy 2. xí nghiệp 3. xưởng | The factory makes bicycles and helmets. |
| 75 | fair | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Hội chợ 2. chợ phiên | Taking turns is a fair solution. |
| 76 | famous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. nổi tiếng 2. 𬈗㗂 3. nổi danh | The city is famous for its ancient bridge. |
| 77 | feast | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. tiệc lớn 2. yến tiệc 3. Bữa tiệc | The family prepared a feast for the holiday. |
| 78 | field | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. cánh đồng 2. Đồng 3. ruộng | Wildflowers covered the sunny field. |
| 79 | finally | adverbGrade 2 high-utility word | cuối cùng | The missing kitten finally came home. |
| 80 | flap | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | vỗ | The bird began to flap its wings. |
Page 8 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 8.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The city is ___ for its ancient bridge.
Answer: famous
2. The family prepared a ___ for the holiday.
Answer: feast
3. Wildflowers covered the sunny ___.
Answer: field
4. The missing kitten ___ came home.
Answer: finally
5. The bird began to ___ its wings.
Answer: flap
Page 9: words 81–90
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | float | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. nổi 2. Thả 3. trôi | A dry leaf can float on water. |
| 82 | flood | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. lụt 2. lụt lội 3. lũ lụt | The flood closed the road near the river. |
| 83 | fold | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. gấp 2. gập 3. vén | Fold the paper in half carefully. |
| 84 | frighten | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. hoảng sợ 2. sợ | Sudden thunder can frighten a young puppy. |
| 85 | fuel | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. nhiên liệu 2. 燃料 3. Chất | The bus needs fuel before the long trip. |
| 86 | gap | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Lỗ hổng 2. kẽ hở | The rabbit slipped through a gap in the fence. |
| 87 | gaze | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Nhìn 2. chằm chằm | We gaze at the stars from the porch. |
| 88 | greedy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. tham 2. tham lam | The greedy pirate kept every coin. |
| 89 | harm | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. hại 2. tai hại 3. tổn hao | The helmet protects your head from harm. |
| 90 | idea | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Quan niệm 2. tư tưởng 3. tưởng | Tariq shared an idea for saving water. |
Page 9 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 9.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The helmet protects your head from ___.
Answer: harm
2. Tariq shared an ___ for saving water.
Answer: idea
3. A dry leaf can ___ on water.
Answer: float
4. The ___ closed the road near the river.
Answer: flood
5. ___ the paper in half carefully.
Answer: fold
Page 10: words 91–100
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | leader | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Lãnh tụ 2. người 3. lãnh đạo | Our team leader listened to everyone's suggestions. |
| 92 | leap | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. nhảy (lên, qua, …) 2. Nhảy 3. vượt qua | The frog can leap across the narrow stream. |
| 93 | local | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. địa phương 2. 地方 | We bought honey from a local farm. |
| 94 | lonely | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. cô đơn 2. lẻ loi | The lonely child invited a classmate to play. |
| 95 | luxury | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | xa xỉ | A warm bath felt like a luxury after camping. |
| 96 | march | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. hành quân 2. Trường chinh 3. viễn chinh | The band will march through the town. |
| 97 | mention | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. đề cập 2. Kể ra 3. nói | Please mention the book's title in your report. |
| 98 | motor | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. động cơ 2. 動機 3. mô-tơ | A small motor turns the fan blades. |
| 99 | nervous | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | hồi hộp | I felt nervous before speaking to the class. |
| 100 | pale | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. tái 2. rào 3. quây | The pale yellow moon rose slowly. |
The Lonely Calf
Reading practice for pages 10–12. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
A local farmer sees a lonely calf beside the fence. The herd’s leader gives a small leap and returns to it. The warm barn is not a luxury; it is a safe place for all the animals.
Vietnamese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Who sees the calf?
A local farmer sees the calf.
2. Why is the calf lonely?
The calf is away from the herd.
3. What is the barn for?
The barn is a safe place for the animals.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Our team ___ listened to everyone's suggestions.
Answer: leader
2. The frog can ___ across the narrow stream.
Answer: leap
3. We bought honey from a ___ farm.
Answer: local
4. The ___ child invited a classmate to play.
Answer: lonely
5. A warm bath felt like a ___ after camping.
Answer: luxury
Page 11: words 101–110
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | parade | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. sự phô trương 2. phô trương | A marching band led the parade. |
| 102 | past | prepositionGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. thời quá khứ 2. thì quá khứ | Walk past the library and turn left. |
| 103 | peak | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. đỉnh 2. Lưỡi trai | Snow covered the mountain peak. |
| 104 | proof | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. bằng chứng 2. 憑證 3. Chứng | The muddy tracks were proof that an animal visited. |
| 105 | reflect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. phản chiếu 2. phản xạ 3. dội | Still water can reflect the clouds. |
| 106 | rumor | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | như) rumour | The rumor stopped after we checked the facts. |
| 107 | safe | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. an toàn 2. Chạn | Keep the medicine in a safe place. |
| 108 | scholar | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. học sinh 2. Người 3. nhà thông thái | The young scholar read books about ancient Egypt. |
| 109 | seal | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Hải cẩu | A gray seal rested on the rocks. |
| 110 | search | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. tìm kiếm 2. tìm 3. Nhìn | We search the garden for the missing key. |
Page 11 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 11.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Walk ___ the library and turn left.
Answer: past
2. Snow covered the mountain ___.
Answer: peak
3. The muddy tracks were ___ that an animal visited.
Answer: proof
4. Still water can ___ the clouds.
Answer: reflect
5. The ___ stopped after we checked the facts.
Answer: rumor
Page 12: words 111–120
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | settle | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Giải quyết 2. tư tưởng 3. dàn xếp | The dust will settle after the truck passes. |
| 112 | shiver | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. run 2. vỡ | Without a coat, I began to shiver. |
| 113 | shy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | ngại | The shy student smiled but did not speak. |
| 114 | skill | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Sự 2. khéo léo 3. khéo tay | Reading a map is a useful skill. |
| 115 | slight | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | nhẹ | A slight breeze moved the curtains. |
| 116 | smooth | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. trơn 2. mượt | The river stone felt round and smooth. |
| 117 | soil | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Đất | The seeds grew well in the dark soil. |
| 118 | steady | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | vững chắc | Keep a steady hand while pouring the juice. |
| 119 | strand | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | bờ | A strand of yarn hung from the scarf. |
| 120 | stream | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. suối 2. Dòng 3. sông | We crossed the shallow stream on stones. |
Page 12 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 12.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Reading a map is a useful ___.
Answer: skill
2. A ___ breeze moved the curtains.
Answer: slight
3. The river stone felt round and ___.
Answer: smooth
4. The seeds grew well in the dark ___.
Answer: soil
5. Keep a ___ hand while pouring the juice.
Answer: steady
Page 13: words 121–130
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | support | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. hỗ trợ 2. tài trợ 3. Chống | Strong posts support the wooden bridge. |
| 122 | team | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. đội 2. ban 3. Cỗ | Our team planned the project together. |
| 123 | tiny | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | tí hon | A tiny seed rested in my palm. |
| 124 | tower | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | tháp | The old clock tower stands beside the square. |
| 125 | travel | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Đi 2. du lịch | Some birds travel south for the winter. |
| 126 | tremble | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. run 2. rung 3. sợ | The windows tremble when the train passes. |
| 127 | village | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Làng 2. xã | A narrow road led to the fishing village. |
| 128 | warn | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. cảnh báo 2. Báo 3. cho biết | The sign will warn drivers about falling rocks. |
| 129 | weak | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | yếu | The weak branch bent under the snow. |
| 130 | wealthy | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | giàu | The wealthy merchant donated books to the school. |
A Warning for the Village
Reading practice for pages 13–15. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Strong winds approach the village. The mayor will warn every family, including the wealthy family on the hill. Neighbors support people with weak roofs by helping them move to the town hall.
Vietnamese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What is approaching the village?
Strong winds are approaching the village.
2. Whom will the mayor warn?
The mayor will warn every family.
3. How do neighbors offer support?
They help people move to the town hall.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. A narrow road led to the fishing ___.
Answer: village
2. The sign will ___ drivers about falling rocks.
Answer: warn
3. The ___ branch bent under the snow.
Answer: weak
4. The ___ merchant donated books to the school.
Answer: wealthy
5. Strong posts ___ the wooden bridge.
Answer: support
Page 14: words 131–140
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 131 | whisper | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. rì rầm 2. thì thầm 3. Nói thầm | Please whisper while the baby sleeps. |
| 132 | wise | adjectiveGrade 2 high-utility word | khôn | It was wise to carry water on the hike. |
| 133 | wonder | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. thắc mắc 2. Ngạc nhiên 3. lấy làm | I wonder how birds know where to migrate. |
| 134 | worry | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. lo 2. lo lắng 3. lo ngại | Try not to worry before the test. |
| 135 | yard | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. sân 2. thước 3. mét | The children planted flowers in the school yard. |
| 136 | zigzag | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. Hình 2. chữ chi 3. hầm hào | The lightning made a bright zigzag across the sky. |
| 137 | add | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. thêm 2. cộng | Add six and four to make ten. |
| 138 | fill | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. chứa 2. rót | Please fill the pitcher with water. |
| 139 | doll | nounGrade 2 reading word | búp bê | The child tucked her doll into a blanket. |
| 140 | hid | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. nấp 2. núp 3. náu | Leo hid the gift behind the curtain. |
Page 14 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 14.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The child tucked her ___ into a blanket.
Answer: doll
2. Leo ___ the gift behind the curtain.
Answer: hid
3. Please ___ while the baby sleeps.
Answer: whisper
4. It was ___ to carry water on the hike.
Answer: wise
5. I ___ how birds know where to migrate.
Answer: wonder
Page 15: words 141–150
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141 | drink | verbGrade 2 reading word | uống | Drink some water after exercise. |
| 142 | wash | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. rửa 2. giặt | Wash your hands before lunch. |
| 143 | twelve | numberGrade 2 reading word | mười hai | There are twelve months in a year. |
| 144 | busy | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. bận 2. bận rộn | The busy baker prepared fifty rolls. |
| 145 | late | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | trể | The late bus arrived after nine. |
| 146 | tail | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. đuôi 2. Đuôi (thú vật 3. cá | The fox wrapped its tail around its feet. |
| 147 | stay | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. ở 2. Néo 3. dây | Please stay beside your partner. |
| 148 | bite | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. cắn 2. ngoạm | Do not bite the hard candy. |
| 149 | bee | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ong 2. Nhà thơ | A bee landed on the yellow flower. |
| 150 | large | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | rộng | A large package waited by the door. |
Page 15 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 15.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. ___ some water after exercise.
Answer: drink
2. ___ your hands before lunch.
Answer: wash
3. There are ___ months in a year.
Answer: twelve
4. The ___ baker prepared fifty rolls.
Answer: busy
5. The ___ bus arrived after nine.
Answer: late
Page 16: words 151–160
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 | always | adverbGrade 2 reading word | 1. luôn luôn 2. luôn 3. mãi mãi | We always buckle our seat belts. |
| 152 | close | verbGrade 2 reading word | đóng | Please close the gate behind you. |
| 153 | tried | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. cố gắng 2. gắng | Mara tried to solve the puzzle alone. |
| 154 | says | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. Tuyên bố 2. hứa hẹn 3. tiên đoán | The note says that practice ends early. |
| 155 | eye | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. mắt 2. cơ quan 3. thị giác | A speck of dust irritated my eye. |
| 156 | yesterday | adverbmultisyllable word | hôm qua | We visited the museum yesterday. |
| 157 | seed | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. hột 2. hạt 3. hạt giống | Each seed needs water and warmth. |
| 158 | pie | nounGrade 2 reading word | Ác là | Grandma baked an apple pie. |
| 159 | coat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. áo bành tô 2. áo khoác 3. choàng | I buttoned my coat before going outside. |
| 160 | hair | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. lông 2. Tóc 3. bộ lông | Her wet hair curled around her face. |
The Day We Tried
Reading practice for pages 16–18. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Yesterday, Asha tried to build a paper bird. “Keep one eye on the folds,” her teacher says. Asha looks close at the model and finishes both wings.
Vietnamese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What did Asha build yesterday?
Asha built a paper bird.
2. What advice does the teacher give?
The teacher tells Asha to watch the folds.
3. How does Asha finish the wings?
She looks closely at the model.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Please ___ the gate behind you.
Answer: close
2. Mara ___ to solve the puzzle alone.
Answer: tried
3. The note ___ that practice ends early.
Answer: says
4. A speck of dust irritated my ___.
Answer: eye
5. We visited the museum ___.
Answer: yesterday
Page 17: words 161–170
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161 | tie | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. cột 2. trói 3. Buộc | Can you tie your shoelaces? |
| 162 | goat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. dê 2. con dê | The goat climbed onto a low rock. |
| 163 | train | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. xe lửa 2. tàu hỏa 3. tàu lửa | The train crossed the bridge at noon. |
| 164 | teach | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. Dạy 2. dạy học 3. dạy bảo | Ms. Park will teach us a new song. |
| 165 | tied | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. cột 2. trói | Dad tied the canoe to the dock. |
| 166 | toad | nounGrade 2 reading word | cóc | A brown toad hid beneath the leaves. |
| 167 | stairs | nounGrade 2 reading word | cầu thang | We carried the boxes up the stairs. |
| 168 | mean | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. Khoảng giữa 2. trung độ | What does this new word mean? |
| 169 | throat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. cuống họng 2. họng | Warm tea soothed my sore throat. |
| 170 | year | nounGrade 2 reading word | Năm | A new year begins in January. |
Page 17 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 17.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Dad ___ the canoe to the dock.
Answer: tied
2. A brown ___ hid beneath the leaves.
Answer: toad
3. We carried the boxes up the ___.
Answer: stairs
4. What does this new word ___?
Answer: mean
5. Warm tea soothed my sore ___.
Answer: throat
Page 18: words 171–180
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 171 | knee | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. đầu gối 2. gối | I bent my knee to examine the footprint. |
| 172 | quiet | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. yên tĩnh 2. 安靜 3. im lặng | The library remained quiet during reading time. |
| 173 | toe | nounGrade 2 reading word | ngón chân | I bumped my toe on the chair. |
| 174 | own | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | riêng | I packed my own lunch this morning. |
| 175 | owl | nounGrade 2 reading word | cú | An owl called from the pine tree. |
| 176 | show | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. chương trình 2. thấy 3. trưng bày | Please show me where the trail begins. |
| 177 | cow | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. cái 2. Bò | The cow grazed beside the red barn. |
| 178 | bunny | nounGrade 2 reading word | Thỏ con | The bunny hopped into the garden. |
| 179 | cloud | nounGrade 2 reading word | mây | One dark cloud covered the sun. |
| 180 | cook | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. đầu bếp 2. Nấu 3. chín | We cook the soup over low heat. |
Page 18 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 18.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The ___ grazed beside the red barn.
Answer: cow
2. The ___ hopped into the garden.
Answer: bunny
3. One dark ___ covered the sun.
Answer: cloud
4. We ___ the soup over low heat.
Answer: cook
5. I bent my ___ to examine the footprint.
Answer: knee
Page 19: words 181–190
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 181 | pretty | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. xinh xắn 2. xinh | The pretty shells shone in the sunlight. |
| 182 | yours | pronounGrade 2 reading word | 1. của bạn 2. chị 3. ngài | The green notebook is yours. |
| 183 | sing | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. hát 2. hót 3. ca hát | We sing together during morning meeting. |
| 184 | body | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. thân thể 2. 身體 3. cơ thể | Exercise helps keep your body strong. |
| 185 | light | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. sáng 2. mặt trời 3. ban ngày | Morning light filled the room. |
| 186 | happy | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. mừng 2. vui 3. hạnh phúc | The happy child hugged her grandmother. |
| 187 | bone | nounGrade 2 reading word | Xương | The doctor showed us a model of a leg bone. |
| 188 | bring | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. mang 2. Cầm 3. mang lại | Please bring your library book tomorrow. |
| 189 | carry | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. vác 2. khuân 3. chở | We carry the groceries into the kitchen. |
| 190 | tight | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | chật | The lid was too tight to open. |
The Pretty Song
Reading practice for pages 19–21. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
“Is this blue scarf yours?” asks Leo. Mia wraps it tight around the body of her toy bear. The bear looks pretty, so Mia makes it sing a funny song.
Vietnamese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What item might be yours?
The blue scarf might be yours.
2. Where does Mia wrap it?
She wraps it around the toy bear's body.
3. What does Mia make the bear do?
Mia makes the bear sing.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The lid was too ___ to open.
Answer: tight
2. The ___ shells shone in the sunlight.
Answer: pretty
3. The green notebook is ___.
Answer: yours
4. We ___ together during morning meeting.
Answer: sing
5. Exercise helps keep your ___ strong.
Answer: body
Page 20: words 191–200
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 191 | penny | nounGrade 2 reading word | Đồng xu penni (1 qoành 2 silinh | I found a shiny penny on the sidewalk. |
| 192 | wide | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | rộng | The wide river moved slowly. |
| 193 | height | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. độ cao 2. cao 3. Chiều | We measured the height of the sunflower. |
| 194 | ready | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | sẵn sàng | The runners were ready at the starting line. |
| 195 | sure | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | chắc chắn | I am sure that I packed my lunch. |
| 196 | giving | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. việc 2. tặng | Dad is giving the thirsty dog fresh water. |
| 197 | high | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. cao cấp 2. cao 3. 高 | A high fence surrounded the garden. |
| 198 | cry | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. khóc 2. Kêu 3. gào | The baby may cry when she is hungry. |
| 199 | ice | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. băng 2. 冰 3. đá | The ice melted in the warm sun. |
| 200 | full | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | đầy | The basket was full of clean towels. |
Page 20 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 20.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. I found a shiny ___ on the sidewalk.
Answer: penny
2. The ___ river moved slowly.
Answer: wide
3. We measured the ___ of the sunflower.
Answer: height
4. The runners were ___ at the starting line.
Answer: ready
5. I am ___ that I packed my lunch.
Answer: sure
Page 21: words 201–210
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | table | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. bàn 2. 盤 | We placed the map on the table. |
| 202 | blew | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. thổi 2. phù 3. phù phù | A strong wind blew leaves across the road. |
| 203 | face | nounGrade 2 reading word | mặt | A smile spread across her face. |
| 204 | helpful | adjectivemultisyllable word | hay giúp đỡ | The helpful guide showed us the correct path. |
| 205 | purple | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. Màu 2. tía 3. áo | A purple flower grew beside the gate. |
| 206 | knew | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. Biết 2. hiểu biết | Omar knew the answer to the riddle. |
| 207 | nice | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | tốt | It was nice of Jo to share the markers. |
| 208 | thankful | adjectivemultisyllable word | biết ơn | We were thankful for the warm shelter. |
| 209 | bottle | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. chai 2. lọ | My water bottle fits inside the backpack. |
| 210 | drew | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. vẽ 2. vạch 3. dựng lên | Lina drew a map of the playground. |
Page 21 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 21.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. A smile spread across her ___.
Answer: face
2. The ___ guide showed us the correct path.
Answer: helpful
3. A ___ flower grew beside the gate.
Answer: purple
4. Omar ___ the answer to the riddle.
Answer: knew
5. It was ___ of Jo to share the markers.
Answer: nice
Page 22: words 211–220
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 211 | twice | adverbGrade 2 reading word | hai lần | I checked my answer twice. |
| 212 | hopeful | adjectivemultisyllable word | hy vọng | The hopeful gardener watched for new sprouts. |
| 213 | beautiful | adjectivemultisyllable word | 1. đẹp 2. xinh đẹp | A beautiful rainbow appeared after the storm. |
| 214 | little | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | ít | A little bird perched on the fence. |
| 215 | few | determinerGrade 2 reading word | ít | Only a few cookies remained on the plate. |
| 216 | city | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. thành phố 2. 城埔 3. thành | The city has buses, parks, and tall buildings. |
| 217 | land | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. đất 2. liền | The boat finally reached land. |
| 218 | sent | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. gửi 2. phái | I sent a postcard to my cousin. |
| 219 | self | nounGrade 2 reading word | bản thân | Art helped Lena express her true self. |
| 220 | socks | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. vớ 2. tất 3. bít tất | My wet socks hung beside the heater. |
A Letter from the City
Reading practice for pages 22–24. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Aunt Jo sent me a letter from the city. She wrote that only a few gardens have enough land for tall trees. The letter ends with a question about each reader’s sense of self.
Vietnamese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Who sent the letter?
Aunt Jo sent the letter.
2. Where does Aunt Jo live?
Aunt Jo lives in the city.
3. What do only a few gardens have?
Only a few gardens have enough land for tall trees.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Only a ___ cookies remained on the plate.
Answer: few
2. The ___ has buses, parks, and tall buildings.
Answer: city
3. The boat finally reached ___.
Answer: land
4. I ___ a postcard to my cousin.
Answer: sent
5. Art helped Lena express her true ___.
Answer: self
Page 23: words 221–230
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 221 | glass | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ly 2. cốc 3. Kính | Sunlight shone through the colored glass. |
| 222 | thick | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | đặc | The thick book barely fit on the shelf. |
| 223 | half | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. nửa 2. phân chia | I shared half of the orange with Mia. |
| 224 | knock | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. Đập 2. đánh 3. va đụng | Please knock before entering the room. |
| 225 | west | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. Hướng 2. tây 3. phương | Dark clouds gathered in the west. |
| 226 | rest | verbGrade 2 reading word | nghỉ ngơi | We rest beneath a tree after the hike. |
| 227 | luck | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. may mắn 2. vận may 3. vận | Good luck helped us find the lost ticket. |
| 228 | study | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. Học 2. nghiên cứu | We study spelling words every evening. |
| 229 | felt | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. mò 2. Sờ mó | I felt proud after finishing the race. |
| 230 | funny | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. buồn cười 2. ngồ ngộ 3. khôi hài | The funny story made everyone laugh. |
Page 23 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 23.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. We ___ spelling words every evening.
Answer: study
2. I ___ proud after finishing the race.
Answer: felt
3. The ___ story made everyone laugh.
Answer: funny
4. Sunlight shone through the colored ___.
Answer: glass
5. The ___ book barely fit on the shelf.
Answer: thick
Page 24: words 231–240
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231 | salt | nounGrade 2 reading word | Muối | The soup needs only a little salt. |
| 232 | question | nounmultisyllable word | Câu hỏi | Nia raised her hand to ask a question. |
| 233 | upon | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | 1. Trên 2. ở trên | Upon reaching the top, we stopped to rest. |
| 234 | dry | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. sấy 2. hong | Leave the painting flat until it is dry. |
| 235 | barn | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. kho 2. vựa 3. lẫm | Hay was stacked inside the red barn. |
| 236 | corn | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ngô 2. Chai (chân | Rows of corn grew behind the farmhouse. |
| 237 | dirt | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. bụi 2. đất 3. bùn | The puppy tracked dirt across the floor. |
| 238 | card | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. thẻ 2. Cạc 3. các | I made a birthday card for my friend. |
| 239 | store | nounGrade 2 reading word | dồi dào | We walked to the store for milk. |
| 240 | person | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. người 2. Con người | Each person chose one library book. |
Page 24 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 24.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Each ___ chose one library book.
Answer: person
2. The soup needs only a little ___.
Answer: salt
3. Nia raised her hand to ask a ___.
Answer: question
4. ___ reaching the top, we stopped to rest.
Answer: upon
5. Leave the painting flat until it is ___.
Answer: dry
Page 25: words 241–250
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 241 | third | numberGrade 2 reading word | phần ba | Our classroom is on the third floor. |
| 242 | forget | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. quên 2. nhớ | Do not forget your umbrella. |
| 243 | number | nounGrade 2 reading word | Số | Write the number seven in the box. |
| 244 | burn | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. đốt 2. phản ứng hóa học 3. ôxy | Dry leaves can burn very quickly. |
| 245 | part | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. phần 2. 分 3. bộ phận | This small part belongs inside the clock. |
| 246 | forgot | verbGrade 2 reading word | quên | I forgot my hat on the bus. |
| 247 | later | adverbGrade 2 reading word | 1. sau 2. 𢖕 | We can finish the puzzle later. |
| 248 | hurt | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. đau 2. bị thương 3. làm đau | My scraped knee began to hurt. |
| 249 | farm | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. Trại 2. trang trại 3. đồn điền | The farm grows apples and keeps sheep. |
| 250 | reader | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. độc bản 2. Người 3. đọc | A careful reader looks for clues in the text. |
The Third Number
Reading practice for pages 25–27. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
During the safety drill, Max must remember the third emergency number. He writes it on one part of a card so he will not forget. An adult explains that children should never touch a burn.
Vietnamese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Which emergency number must Max remember?
Max must remember the third number.
2. Why does he write it down?
He writes it down so he will not forget.
3. What should children never touch?
Children should never touch a burn.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Our classroom is on the ___ floor.
Answer: third
2. Do not ___ your umbrella.
Answer: forget
3. Write the ___ seven in the box.
Answer: number
4. Dry leaves can ___ very quickly.
Answer: burn
5. This small ___ belongs inside the clock.
Answer: part
Page 26: words 251–260
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | during | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | 1. trong 2. trong lúc 3. trong khi | We stayed indoors during the storm. |
| 252 | dollar | nounGrade 2 reading word | đô la | The notebook costs one dollar. |
| 253 | floor | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. sàn 2. nền | Please sweep the crumbs from the floor. |
| 254 | fourth | numberGrade 2 reading word | thứ tư | June finished fourth in the race. |
| 255 | rake | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. bồ cào 2. bừa cỏ 3. bù cào | We used a rake to gather the leaves. |
| 256 | ear | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. tai 2. Vật 3. hình | The rabbit turned one ear toward the sound. |
| 257 | seen | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. nhìn thấy 2. xem xét 3. thấy | We had seen that bird near the pond before. |
| 258 | east | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. Hướng 2. đông 3. phương đông | The sky grew pink in the east. |
| 259 | lady | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. quý bà 2. Vợ 3. phu nhân | The kind lady held the door open. |
| 260 | teeth | nounGrade 2 reading word | răng | Brush your teeth every morning and night. |
Page 26 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 26.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Please sweep the crumbs from the ___.
Answer: floor
2. June finished ___ in the race.
Answer: fourth
3. We used a ___ to gather the leaves.
Answer: rake
4. The rabbit turned one ___ toward the sound.
Answer: ear
5. We had ___ that bird near the pond before.
Answer: seen
Page 27: words 261–270
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 261 | smile | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. cười 2. mỉm cười 3. cười tủm tỉm | I smile when my little brother waves. |
| 262 | seat | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. ghế 2. vé 3. chỗ ngồi | Please take a seat beside the window. |
| 263 | early | adverbmultisyllable word | sớm | We arrived early for the concert. |
| 264 | heel | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. gót 2. gót chân | A pebble rubbed against my heel. |
| 265 | stone | nounGrade 2 reading word | Đá | She skipped a flat stone across the pond. |
| 266 | leaf | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. lá 2. cây | A red leaf fell from the maple tree. |
| 267 | slowly | adverbmultisyllable word | chậm | The turtle moved slowly across the path. |
| 268 | free | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | tự do | The rescued bird was finally free. |
| 269 | page | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. trang 2. sử | Turn to page twenty in your workbook. |
| 270 | leave | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. rời 2. bỏ 3. bỏ quên | We leave school at three o'clock. |
Page 27 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 27.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. A red ___ fell from the maple tree.
Answer: leaf
2. The turtle moved ___ across the path.
Answer: slowly
3. The rescued bird was finally ___.
Answer: free
4. Turn to ___ twenty in your workbook.
Answer: page
5. We ___ school at three o'clock.
Answer: leave
Page 28: words 271–280
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 271 | lately | adverbmultisyllable word | gần đây | The mornings have been colder lately. |
| 272 | asleep | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | ngủ | The puppy was asleep in its basket. |
| 273 | else | adverbGrade 2 reading word | khác | Who else wants to join the game? |
| 274 | breakfast | nounmultisyllable word | 1. bữa sáng 2. Bữa 3. sáng | I ate oatmeal and fruit for breakfast. |
| 275 | sky | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. trời 2. bầu trời | Dark clouds covered the sky. |
| 276 | believe | verbGrade 2 reading word | tin tưởng | I believe your explanation makes sense. |
| 277 | pile | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. Cọc 2. cừ | A pile of books covered the desk. |
| 278 | wall | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. tường 2. vách | We hung the calendar on the wall. |
| 279 | nail | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. đinh 2. Móng 3. chân | Dad tapped the nail into the wood. |
| 280 | hall | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. Phòng 2. lớn 3. đại | Our footsteps echoed in the empty hall. |
A Cat in the Hall
Reading practice for pages 28–30. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Lately, our cat has slept in the hall. She curls up beside the wall under a picture hung on a nail. By bedtime, she is always asleep.
Vietnamese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Where has the cat slept lately?
The cat has slept in the hall.
2. What hangs on a nail?
A picture hangs on a nail.
3. When is the cat asleep?
The cat is asleep by bedtime.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. We hung the calendar on the ___.
Answer: wall
2. Dad tapped the ___ into the wood.
Answer: nail
3. Our footsteps echoed in the empty ___.
Answer: hall
4. The mornings have been colder ___.
Answer: lately
5. The puppy was ___ in its basket.
Answer: asleep
Page 29: words 281–290
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | dinner | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. bữa chiều 2. bữa xế 3. Bữa cơm | We made vegetable soup for dinner. |
| 282 | sail | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. buồm 2. chạy | The family will sail across the bay. |
| 283 | slide | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. Bỏ 2. thả 3. đẩy | The penguin can slide across the ice. |
| 284 | street | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. đường 2. đường phố 3. phố | Look both ways before crossing the street. |
| 285 | shade | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. Bóng râm 2. bóng tối 3. ánh sáng | We ate lunch in the shade of an oak tree. |
| 286 | draw | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. vẽ 2. vạch 3. dựng lên | Draw a circle around the correct answer. |
| 287 | listen | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. nghe 2. lắng nghe | Please listen carefully to the instructions. |
| 288 | wheel | nounGrade 2 reading word | Bánh | One wheel on the wagon needed repair. |
| 289 | stole | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. trộm 2. chôm 3. ăn cắp | In the tale, a thief stole the golden key. |
| 290 | crawl | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. bò 2. trườn | We watched a beetle crawl across the log. |
Page 29 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 29.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. We made vegetable soup for ___.
Answer: dinner
2. The family will ___ across the bay.
Answer: sail
3. The penguin can ___ across the ice.
Answer: slide
4. Look both ways before crossing the ___.
Answer: street
5. We ate lunch in the ___ of an oak tree.
Answer: shade
Page 30: words 291–300
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 291 | until | conjunctionGrade 2 reading word | 1. cho đến 2. đến 3. cho tới | Wait here until the bell rings. |
| 292 | cheek | nounGrade 2 reading word | má | A raindrop rolled down my cheek. |
| 293 | sentence | nounmultisyllable word | câu | Begin each sentence with a capital letter. |
| 294 | almost | adverbGrade 2 reading word | 1. gần 2. gần như 3. hầu như | The glass was almost full. |
| 295 | month | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. tháng 2. 𣎃 | February is the shortest month. |
| 296 | against | prepositionGrade 2 reading word | 1. chống lại 2. Chống 3. ngược lại | The bicycle leaned against the fence. |
| 297 | rice | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. gạo 2. cơm 3. Lúa | We served vegetables over warm rice. |
| 298 | arm | nounGrade 2 reading word | 1. cánh tay 2. tay | I raised my arm to ask a question. |
| 299 | dirty | adjectiveGrade 2 reading word | 1. bẩn 2. bẩn thỉu 3. dơ | Leave the dirty boots by the door. |
| 300 | cent | nounGrade 2 reading word | Đồng xu (bằng 1/100 đô la | The old button cost only one cent. |
Page 30 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 30.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Wait here ___ the bell rings.
Answer: until
2. A raindrop rolled down my ___.
Answer: cheek
3. Begin each ___ with a capital letter.
Answer: sentence
4. The glass was ___ full.
Answer: almost
5. February is the shortest ___.
Answer: month
Sources and curriculum references
These references guide selection and calibration. Definitions, sample sentences, readings, questions, and teaching notes are independently written and reviewed.
- Geneva CUSD 304: National Vocabulary Grade 2
- Flocabulary: 2nd Grade Vocabulary Word List
- WikDict downloadable bilingual dictionaries
- Kaikki.org / Wiktextract machine-readable Wiktionary data
- Language-Learning-decks public flashcard datasets
- SBBIC English-to-Khmer Dictionary
- English–Khmer Dictionary Dataset (machine-generated Khmer fallback; human review required)
- PanLex meanings snapshot (direct CC0 gap candidates; human review required)
- Cambridge bilingual dictionaries (individual editorial sense checks)
- Collins English–Hindi Dictionary (individual editorial checks)
- Hindwi and Rekhta dictionaries (individual Hindi/Urdu checks)
- National Institute of Korean Language: Basic Korean Dictionary
- JMdict/EDRDG Japanese dictionary project
- CC-CEDICT Chinese dictionary project
- VDict Vietnamese Dictionary (individual editorial check)
- Google Translate (machine-assisted lesson-reading draft; fluent review required)
- Kuperman et al.: Age-of-acquisition ratings for 30,000 English words