2 Scan the text. What is the purpose of the reading?
(Đọc lướt văn bản. Mục đích của bài đọc là gì?)
a To tell the difference between technological and social bonds
(Để phân biệt sự khác biệt giữa mỗi liên kết công nghệ và xã hội)
b To list all of the advantages of technology to social connections
(Liệt kê tất cả những lợi ích của công nghệ đối với các kết nối xã hội)
c To give advice on how to develop relationships in technological era
(Đưa ra lời khuyên về cách phát triển mối quan hệ trong thời đại công nghệ)
The purpose of the reading is C. To give advice on how to develop relationships in technological era
(Mục đích của bài đọc là C. Đưa ra lời khuyên về cách phát triển các mối quan hệ trong thời đại công nghệ)
Các bài tập cùng chuyên đề
1 Read the text. Which is the best piece of advice, in your opinion? Do you disagree with any of the advice?
(Đọc văn bản. Theo bạn, lời khuyên nào là tốt nhất? Bạn có không đồng ý với bất kỳ lời khuyên nào không?)
How to talk to teens-a parents' guide
Wouldn't it be great if parents and their teenagers got on all the time? Post your best advice for parents below.
Be calm and reasonable and treat me like an adult. Under no circumstances should you speak to me as if I'm still a small child. THAI AN, HA NOI
Not only should you avoid speaking down to me, you should also notice when I do things that are good! PETE, DEVON
Surely, part of being a teenager is being allowed to make mistakes. So it's not a good idea to tell me off every time I get something wrong! ARI, SEOUL
If you're worried about me, just talk to me - calmly! On no account should you get angry. I'm not likely to want to confide in you if you're shouting! TOM, LONDON
Rarely do teens and their parents agree all the time, but you can still get on well even if you don't always see eye to eye. The best advice to parents? Try not to argue! You may regret not being patient!
2 Read the text and compare your ideas from exercise 1.
(Đọc văn bản và so sánh ý tưởng của bạn từ bài tập 1.)
Sibling rivalry
What causes sibling rivalry?
* Each child tries to define who they are as an individual and wants to show they are separate from their sibling(s).
* One child may feel that he/she is getting an unequal amount of parental attention.
* Younger children may want to copy or join in with an older sibling's activities, which can annoy the older child.
What can be done about it?
* Parents must treat their children fairly, rather than equally. Age must be taken into account.
* Siblings should be encouraged to co-operate with each other, not to be aggressive or competitive.
* Siblings need space to be on their own sometimes with their own things and their own friends.
However, time is the great healer. Research shows that after the age of 25, siblings get on with each other much better.
1 Look at the photo and the title. What is a 'buddy'? What sort of film is a 'buddy movie'? Read the text to check.
(Nhìn vào bức ảnh và tiêu đề. 'buddy'là gì? 'Phim buddy' là loại phim gì? Đọc văn bản để kiểm tra.)
SOME BUDDY LOVES YOU!
Buddy movies always have two male friends, often from different backgrounds or with different personalities. They usually face a challenge together during the course of the film, and the challenge (eventually) makes their friendship stronger. They're more popular in the USA than in Europe, and can be aimed at both the old and the young. The earliest buddy movies starred Laurel and Hardy and were made in black and white around a hundred years ago. Nowadays, many are also action films, road movies or westerns - famous examples include Die Hard 3 and 22 Jump Street. In most of them, women only play a minor role, never one of the buddies. In a few films, one of the 'buddies' is an animal!
1 Read the quote from Arthur Miller. What do you think he means about technology and relationships in the modern times? Can you guess what the text is about?
(Đọc trích dẫn của Arthur Miller. Bạn nghĩ ý của ông ấy về công nghệ và các mối quan hệ trong thời hiện đại là gì? Bạn có đoán được nội dung văn bản là gì không?)
Power of connection
I can understand an article about relationships.
POWER OF CONNECTION
“They tried to escape technology, to stay away from that and still have relationships with fellow humans. Very difficult.” Arthur Miller
Technology can exert its power on almost every aspect of our lives, and personal relationships are no exception. We are now becoming more attached to technological devices and less connected to the people around us or even our loved ones.
We work longer hours on computers, meet fewer friends, text more often, and watch more videos than have a true conversation with friends or family members. Technology enhances relationships at home and at work. Social media link us all together, but we mistake them for a perfect replacement for relationships. It is time we realised that the power of connections is built from our own efforts. Whether we choose to stay technologically or socially connected, we have to spend a considerable amount of time doing activities together, listening, understanding and sharing feelings. This helps strengthen our mind and body, keeping us away from isolation and loneliness.
It is not difficult to balance between connections through technology and those through real interactions. We can start by nurturing the relationships within our family. We should spend more time visiting our parents and siblings, besides keeping in touch with them on social media. We should learn to cherish the moments we spend with them. It is never too late to strengthen the bonds with school friends and teachers. Don't hesitate to participate in sports clubs or a hiking trip where we can build up true friendships. And above all, remember that time commitment counts in relationships, so running short of time for connections is impossible.
3 Read the Reading Strategy. Then find the words below in the text and decide whether each one is a verb, noun, adjective, etc.
(Đọc Chiến lược đọc. Sau đó tìm các từ bên dưới trong văn bản và quyết định xem mỗi từ đó là động từ, danh từ, tính từ, v.v.)
4 Look again at the context of the words in exercise 3. Choose the correct definition (a or b) for each one.
(Xem lại ngữ cảnh của các từ ở bài tập 3. Chọn định nghĩa đúng (a hoặc b) cho mỗi từ.)
1
a any form of written material
b send somebody a written message using a mobile phone
2
a not understand or judge somebody/something correctly
b a word, figure, etc. that is not said or written down correctly
3
a contact
b put your hand onto something
4
a strong connections
b join two things strongly together
5
a having something to do with sports
b the activity of going for long walks in the country for pleasure
5 Read the text. Choose the correct answers (a-d).
(Đọc văn bản. Chọn câu trả lời đúng (a-d).)
1 The text mainly discusses
a practical ways to nurture connections in the world of technology.
b the causes of worsened relationships in the modern world.
c the values of technological advancements in personal relationships.
d the role of social media in maintaining relationships.
2 All of the following are examples of our strong attachment to technology except
a texting friends.
b working on computers.
c listening to others.
d watching videos.
3 We wrongly perceive social media as
a a wonderful replacement for relationships.
b a valuable tool of working life.
c time-saving means of communication.
d misguided ways of contact.
4 The first step to empower connections is
a joining a sports club.
b saving more time for family members.
c keeping in touch with different people.
d going hiking with friends.
5 Time commitment is
a necessary in balancing connections.
b the first requirement for strengthening one's mind.
c impossible in the modern time.
d essential in maintaining relationships.
6 VOCABULARY Match the underlined words with the highlighted words in the text.
(Nối những từ được gạch chân với những từ được đánh dấu trong đoạn văn.)
Connections
1 Despite the convenience of electronic gadgets, some argue that excessive screen time can have negative impacts on mental and physical health.
2 Lisa is so close to her hometown that she does not want to move to a big city for a better job opportunity.
3 Engaging in meaningful conversations improves interpersonal relationships and fosters emotional connections.
4 Empathy is important in building trust and confidence between friends.
5 We quite often spend a lot of time making a decision, but it rarely turns out to be the best choice.
2 Read the task and the essay. In which paragraphs does the writer cover each element of the task?
(Đọc bài tập và bài luận. Trong đoạn văn nào người viết đề cập đến từng yếu tố của nhiệm vụ?)
It is sometimes claimed that 'opposites attract' when it comes to friendship. Write an essay in which you give your own opinion of this view taking into consideration personality and appearance.
It is sometimes claimed that opposites attract when it comes to friendship. On the whole, I don't agree with that opinion. I think people choose like-minded friends. That extends to physical appearance - if you have similar tastes, you may appreciate similar clothes and hairstyles. Personally, I think that you may be long-term friends with someone who is on the same wavelength as you. I think opposites do attract, but those different qualities that attracted you at first can annoy you later!
My closest friend, Helen, is quite similar to me. Having said that, we do not have everything in common- in fact, the differences keep our friendship interesting. However, we share broad interests and personalities, so we can spend a lot of time together. It's in the details that we differ. For example, we love sports but support different teams. And although we're both sociable, Helen is more outgoing than me.
When it comes to appearance, a similar appearance can lead to attraction. Helen and I share style. We enjoy shopping and swapping clothes. These activities wouldn't work if we had different interests.
So, in my view, although you may be attracted to a friend who is completely opposite to you, the best kind of friend is one that you have enough in common with, so that your friendship lasts a long time.
2 Read the text. Match the headings (1-3) with the paragraphs (A–C).
(Đọc văn bản. Nối các tiêu đề (1-3) với các đoạn văn (A–C).)
1 The reminder (Lời nhắc nhở)
2 Celebration activities (Hoạt động kỷ niệm)
3 The values (Các giá trị)
A
Some holidays are celebrated in honor of family members like mothers or fathers. In Viet Nam, June 28th is a day for the whole family. Although Family Day (or Vietnamese Family Day) is not an official national holiday, it is very popular and widely celebrated throughout the country. Its aim is to honour and spread traditional family values, and provide an opportunity for family members to get together, and also connect with their cultural roots.
B
Viet Nam, as a nation, prides itself on preserving its core cultural ideals, with a profound emphasis on the enduring values of family loyalty and harmony. In Vietnamese culture, the family is viewed as a unit, and children are expected to demonstrate the utmost respect to their parents. Family Day was established on June 28th, 2001, by the Deputy Prime Minister as a reminder of these values.
C
Various cultural activities are organised in cities all across Viet Nam. This year's celebrations are themed 'Peaceful Family, Happy Society, and include sports, cooking and singing contests. The event will also feature educational seminars on family values and parenting skills, as well as workshops on financial planning and career development. Families can participate in fun games and activities such as scavenger hunts, obstacle courses, and relay races that promote teamwork and bonding. The highlight of the day will be a concert featuring popular local artists, where families can enjoy live music performances and spend quality time together. The Family Day celebration is truly an opportunity for families to connect with each other in a meaningful way.
3 Read the text again and write True (T) or False (F) to the statements (1-5).
(Đọc lại văn bản và viết Đúng (T) hoặc Sai (F) vào các câu (1-5).)
1 Vietnamese Family Day holds immense popularity and is enthusiastically observed across the nation.
2 The day is a great time for children all over the world to demonstrate their respect to their parents.
3 The most impressive event of the day is a concert given by international artists.
4 Family members can participate in cooking competitions.
5 Families can perform live on stage.
Read the text. Match sentences (A-F) with gaps (1-5). There is one extra sentence.
(Đọc văn bản. Nối câu (A-F) với khoảng trống (1-5). Có một câu bị thừa.)
Identical twins
Identical twins are born when an egg divides into two, resulting in the birth of two children with identical genes. 1 ______ Some believe, however, that there is also a close connection between twins in the way they think, not just in the way they look. Twins finish each other's sentences, and share the same tastes in clothes or music. Some have argued that identical twins have mysterious, even psychic, powers. Although many identical twins claim to know what the other is thinking, there is no evidence to suggest that this is because of special powers. 2 ______ Most of us have met up with a brother or sister, or close friend, and immediately asked, 'What's wrong?' because we have unconsciously recognised, in their facial expression, that they are upset in some way. Signs we would miss in a stranger's behaviour are instantly obvious in the way those close to us act. It is hardly surprising that twins notice the way their brother or sister's facial expressions or body language gives away how they feel. Indeed, the closeness of their bond is likely to improve this ability over the years.
The media is full of stories in which a twin senses her brother or sister to be in trouble. 3 ______ Damien Croft developed a bad headache one evening and, concerned, felt the need to phone his brother to check if everything was OK. When there was no reply, he drove to his brother's home, only to find him unconscious, having had an epileptic fit and fallen from a ladder while decorating. On the face of it, his sixth sense had saved the day. 4 ______ Damien knew his brother was decorating, and knew that he was prone to epileptic fits. Subconsciously concerned, he had just imagined the worst-case scenario. 5 ______
A In a recent, widely-reported case, for example, a young man survived a horrific fall thanks to a feeling his twin is supposed to have had.
(Ví dụ, trong một trường hợp được báo cáo rộng rãi gần đây, một chàng trai trẻ sống sót sau một cú ngã kinh hoàng nhờ vào cảm giác mà lẽ ra người song sinh của anh ta phải có.)
B We all know such twins are often very similar in appearance.
(Tất cả chúng ta đều biết những cặp song sinh như vậy thường có ngoại hình rất giống nhau.)
C The fact that something awful had happened was only a coincidence.
(Việc có điều gì đó khủng khiếp đã xảy ra chỉ là sự trùng hợp ngẫu nhiên.)
D In contrast, there are many other stories which can be more easily explained.
(Ngược lại, có nhiều câu chuyện khác có thể được giải thích dễ dàng hơn.)
E In truth, of course, the events might also be explained in more ordinary terms.
(Tất nhiên, trên thực tế, các sự kiện cũng có thể được giải thích bằng những thuật ngữ thông thường hơn.)
F A more believable explanation is that, like any pair of people who have grown up together, they are just good at understanding the thought processes behind what their twin does.
(Một lời giải thích đáng tin cậy hơn là, giống như bất kỳ cặp đôi nào đã lớn lên cùng nhau, họ chỉ giỏi hiểu được quá trình suy nghĩ đằng sau những gì người song sinh của họ làm.)
6 Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs below.
(Hoàn thành đoạn văn với dạng đúng của động từ dưới đây.)
Well, it's been a bit of a strange day. My mum 1 ________ me off this morning for arriving home late last night, but then she 2 ________ me for my good marks in the test! On the bus to school, my best mate Harry kept 3 ________ me about lending him my mountain bike. He went on and on about it for the whole journey! Once at school, everyone made jokes and 4 ________ me about my new haircut. Well, everyone except for Chloe! She 5 ________ me on my “stylish” hair and said it looked great! But then I realised that I'd left my English homework at home. My English teacher 6 ________ me not to forget my homework again and gave me extra work as a punishment!
6 Complete the text with one word in each gap.
(Hoàn thành đoạn văn với một từ trong mỗi chỗ trống.)
In 1 _____ recent survey, two thousand British men and women were asked about their friendships. The women turned out to be twice as good at making friends for life, with one in three saying that their best friend was someone they had met at school. In contrast, only one in six men were best friends with 2 _____ school friend. Although the men had between fifty and a hundred Facebook friends and fifty friends' numbers in their phones, they only had a 3 _____ close friends - on average, about five. 4 _____ sexes admitted to having at least one person in their friendship group they couldn't stand; although not quite as 5 _____ men as women confessed to this, it was still a surprising 13%! 6 _____ survey concluded that all 7 _____ us can expect to have fewer close friends as we get older, with only about three.
1 Complete the sentences with the words below.
(Hoàn thành câu với các từ dưới đây. trái phiếu liên lạc thời gian cam kết cô lập)
|
bonds |
touch |
time commitment |
isolation |
1 A simple ___________ or hug can convey warmth and affection.
2 Working from home can sometimes lead to a sense of ___________.
3 Maintaining strong connections with others requires a ___________ and effort.
4 Siblings often develop lifelong ___________, sharing experiences and growing up together.
Love in 36 questions
A
Although couples will rarely believe it, scientific factors have a lot to do with falling in love. Research has shown that scent plays an important role in choosing a mate. Other experiments have demonstrated that love is caused by combinations of chemicals in the brain. Furthermore, New York psychologist Arthur Aron applied the principles of science to demonstrate that the process of falling in love could be speeded up... to just 45 minutes!
B
Some scientists claim that we take between ninety seconds and four minutes to decide if we fancy someone. However, the leap from being attracted to someone to falling in love with them is a big one, and Aron wanted to find out if the closeness associated with feelings of being in love could be created artificially.
C
Aron produced a paper that included 36 questions designed to encourage intimacy if couples answered them together. The questions came in three sets with each set covering increasingly intimate ground. They covered many personal opinions and experiences; for example, 'Would you like to be famous?", 'What does friendship mean to you?" and 'When did you last cry in front of another person?" After answering the questions together, the couples were directed to stare into each other's eyes for four minutes without saying anything.
D
Aron tested his questions on pairs of strangers and then asked them to stare at each other. All of the participants reported feeling close to their partners and many of them swapped contact details after the experiment. So if you're keen on someone and would like to get closer to them, it would seem that Aron's questions could help you to achieve your objective.
Tạm dịch
Tình yêu trong 36 câu hỏi
A
Mặc dù các cặp đôi hiếm khi tin vào điều đó nhưng các yếu tố khoa học có liên quan rất nhiều đến tình yêu. Nghiên cứu đã chỉ ra rằng mùi hương đóng vai trò quan trọng trong việc lựa chọn bạn đời. Các thí nghiệm khác đã chứng minh rằng tình yêu được tạo ra bởi sự kết hợp của các chất hóa học trong não. Hơn nữa, nhà tâm lý học người New York Arthur Aron đã áp dụng các nguyên tắc khoa học để chứng minh rằng quá trình yêu có thể được đẩy nhanh... chỉ còn 45 phút!
B
Một số nhà khoa học khẳng định rằng chúng ta mất từ 90 giây đến 4 phút để quyết định xem mình có thích ai đó hay không. Tuy nhiên, bước nhảy vọt từ bị thu hút đến yêu một ai đó là một bước nhảy vọt lớn, và Aron muốn tìm hiểu xem liệu sự gần gũi gắn liền với cảm giác yêu nhau có thể được tạo ra một cách nhân tạo hay không.
C
Aron đã đưa ra một tờ giấy bao gồm 36 câu hỏi được thiết kế để khuyến khích sự thân mật nếu các cặp đôi cùng nhau trả lời. Các câu hỏi được chia thành ba bộ, mỗi bộ có nội dung ngày càng sâu sắc hơn. Họ đề cập đến nhiều ý kiến và kinh nghiệm cá nhân; ví dụ: "Bạn có muốn nổi tiếng không?", "Tình bạn có ý nghĩa gì với bạn?" và 'Lần cuối cùng bạn khóc trước mặt người khác là khi nào?' Sau khi cùng nhau trả lời các câu hỏi, các cặp đôi được hướng dẫn nhìn chằm chằm vào mắt nhau trong bốn phút mà không nói gì.
D
Aron kiểm tra câu hỏi của mình với các cặp người lạ và sau đó yêu cầu họ nhìn chằm chằm vào nhau. Tất cả những người tham gia đều cho biết họ cảm thấy gần gũi với đối tác của mình và nhiều người trong số họ đã trao đổi thông tin liên lạc sau cuộc thử nghiệm. Vì vậy, nếu bạn quan tâm đến ai đó và muốn gần gũi hơn với họ, có vẻ như những câu hỏi của Aron có thể giúp bạn đạt được mục tiêu của mình.
2 Read the Reading Strategy. Then read the text and try to guess the meaning of the underlined words from the context. Check your answers in a dictionary.
(Đọc Chiến lược đọc. Sau đó đọc đoạn văn và cố gắng đoán nghĩa của những từ được gạch chân trong ngữ cảnh. Kiểm tra câu trả lời của bạn trong từ điển.)
3 Answer the questions about the article.
(Trả lời các câu hỏi về bài viết.)
Which paragraph mentions...
1 relationships being formed? _____
2 conversations about views, dreams and beliefs? _____
3 the science of love? _____
4 the aim of the experiment? _____
4 Choose the correct answers (a-d).
(Chọn câu trả lời đúng (a-d).)
1 Thanks to Arthur Aron, we have learned that
a couples are mistaken about why they fell in love.
b smell attracts people to each other.
c love is the result of a chemical reaction.
d people can fall in love quickly.
2 The aim of Arthur Aron's research was to see
a if people would fall in love after four minutes.
b if there was a big difference between fancying someone and loving them.
c if intimacy could be provoked.
d how many questions it would take to make people feel close.
3 Aron explained that his questions
a would make people famous.
b should be done while people stare at each other.
c would help people have experiences together.
d would make people feel that they had a connection.
4 The experiment that tested Aron's theory resulted in
a some people hoping to stay in contact.
b a few marriages.
c all the participants quickly falling in love.
d only a few of the partners forming a connection.
4 Choose the correct answers (a-c).
(Chọn câu trả lời đúng (a-c).)
HOW TO REPAIR a friendship
1 _____ friendships have wobbly moments, and it's quite normal for friends to fall out every now and then. The important thing is knowing what to do if, or when, this 2 _____ and you have an argument. In general, the sooner you try to repair the friendship 3 _____ , though you should not approach your friend until you have both had time to calm down. Under no circumstances 4 _____ your friend immediately afterwards and demand to speak to them. Bear in mind that he or she will 5 _____ just as hurt and offended as you are. Once you've managed to cool off, find somewhere quiet to sit down and think about how you're going to repair the friendship. A face-to-face meeting is always the best, although there's a danger your friend might 6 _____ your offer to speak at first. However, it's very unlikely that they will stop speaking to you 7 _____ , so it's worth trying again on another occasion. When you start the conversation, you need to apologise for the way you have acted, even if you weren't the person 8 _____. There's no point in lecturing your friend 9 _____ their behaviour as this approach won't work. A useful way to continue is to 10 _____ a good memory to share with your friend. Once you find yourselves on common ground, the conversation should flow more easily, and you'll be able to talk about whatever it is that made you fall out in the first place.
1 a All
b All the
c Each of
2 a happen
b happens
c will happen
3 a best
b better
c the better
4 a you should call
b call you
c should you call
5 a be feeling
b feeling
c have felt
6 a turn away
b turn down
c turn off
7 a at last
b for good
c in effect
8 a at fault
b by mistake
c in doubt
9 a about
b for
c in
10 a bring about
b bring in
c bring up
How was Leah changed over time?
What was Leah’s main experience of growing up in a single-parent family?
