Vocabulary (Từ vựng)

Types of media (Các loại phương tiện)

1. Fill in each gap with web pages, podcasts, billboards, flyers, magazines or documentaries.

(Điền vào mỗi chỗ trống với web pages, podcasts, billboards, flyers, magazines hoặc documentaries.)

1. My son is keen on nature _____. He knows more about wildlife than I do!

2. He designed and developed _____; he wrote some blogs about technology, too.

3. I don't read newspapers or _____. I prefer reading books and journals.

4. Advertisements look so much more attractive on the _____, don't they?

5. Someone is handing out _____ over there. I think a new shampoo has been released on the market.

6. Most young people prefer listening to online _____ to the radio because they're more convenient 

Pronunciation (Phát âm)

Vowel review (Ôn tập về nguyên âm)

2. Choose the word that has an underfeed part pronounced differently from the others.

1. A. advert                 B. platform                  C. shampoo                 D. nation

2. A. purpose               B. mango                     C. progress                  D. locals

3. A. energy                 B. century                   C. benefit                    D. media  

4. A. variety                B. documentary           C. technology              D. psychology

Reading (Đọc hiểu)

3. Read the text. Choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best fits each gap (1-5).

(Đọc bài khóa. Chọn đáp án (A, B, C hoặc D) phù hợp với mỗi chỗ trống (1-5).)

Are Social Media Good For Us?

Social media have become an essential part of modern life, with billions of people using online platforms every day for a wide variety of purposes. But just how beneficial are social media platforms, and 1) _____?

One of the most significant advantages of social media is the ability to connect people across different locations and nations. Social media platforms 2) _____ and share information with family, friends and colleagues across the globe. Additionally, social media offer an easy source of up-to-date information. Users can access breaking news and updates on social events by following reliable sources. Moreover, social media can be a powerful tool 3) _____ of important causes. Social media campaigns have led to progress in a wide range of social and environmental movements that have positively impacted the world.

However, there are some disadvantages of using social media. One of the most serious disadvantages is social media addiction. People can easily become addicted to social media, spending excessive amounts of time scrolling through news feeds and checking notifications. 4) _____ on their mental and physical health, and harm the personal development of young people. Another downside to social media is the spread of false news. While social media make it easy to spread useful information, false information often spreads seven more rapidly, leading to confusion or even conflict in our society.

In conclusion, social media have their advantages and disadvantages. While they give as a way to connect with each other, stay informed and 5) _____, we must also be aware of the dangers of social media addiction and misinformation. Therefore, it is essential to use social media responsibly in our day-to-day lives.

1.

A. What drawbacks associated with their use

B. What drawbacks are associated with their use

C. What drawbacks associated with its use

D. What drawbacks are associated with its use

2.

A. provide a means to communicate with users

B. provide users with a means to communicate

C. provides users with a means to communicate

D. provides a means to communicate with users

3.

A. for we raise awareness

B. for awareness raising

C. for raising awareness

D. for awareness is raised

4.

A. It can have a negative impact

B. These can have a negative impact

C. Which can have a negative impact

D. This can have a negative impact

5.

A. to promote good causes

B. promote good causes

C. good causes are promoted

D. promoting good causes

4. Read the text again. Decide if each of the statements (1-4) is T (true) or F (false).

(Đọc bài khóa lần nữa. Quyết định xem mỗi phát biểu sau (1-4) là T (đúng) hay F (sai).)

1. News sources on social media cannot ever be considered trustworthy.

2. Social media have been responsible for positive social change.

3. The overuse of social media can negatively affect children and teens as they grow into adults.

4. True information spreads more quickly on social media than false information does.

5. Choose the correct option. (Chọn đáp án đúng.)

1. I don't like it when people tag/follow me in their posts without asking for my permission.

2. This kind of profile/content isn't good for your blog.

3. You will have to move/dig deeper in order to find more information on the specific subject.

4. You will get the latest stories straight to your content/newsfeed.

5. I was surprised that an old friend of mine was following/updating me on my channel.

6. The book I've been working on all these years is finally ready for publication/update.

7. A(n) news bulletin/publication was released a few minutes ago announcing the winner of the election.

8. I need to set up a copy/profile for my new social media account. 

6. Fill in each gap with local, lifestyle, business, education, travel, politics or technology.

(Điền vào chỗ trống với local, lifestyle, business, education, travel, politics hoặc technology.)

Andy: Hey Joe, what are you up to?

Joe: Hi Andy. I'm just reading the newspaper. There's an interesting article about the upcoming election in the 1) _____ section. The 2) _____ and finance section have some interesting stories, too, and there's a great piece about artificial intelligence in the 3) _____ section.

Andy: Why don't you just get your news online? You can find stories on all kinds of topics, like health and 4) _____ entertainment and sports. Major news sites even have a(n) 5) _____ section exploring interesting holiday destinations, and a(n) 6) _____section, where you can find out what's happening in schools and universities around the world.

Joe: I know what you're saying, but I prefer reading newspapers. They provide both 7) _____ and international news. Online sources focus more on global topics, but I'd prefer to know what's happening in my area.

Andy: I hadn't thought of it that way.