4. Match the two clauses to make sentences used in 1.
(Nối hai mệnh đề để tạo thành câu dùng ở bài 1.)
1. They can't afford to promote the show |
a. that everybody uses them to advertise products and events, and connect with people. |
2. Mai doesn't have a big social media presence |
b. as if it were a big profit-making event. |
3. There're so many posters |
c. like Mark does. |
4. They are such popular tools of communication nowadays |
d. that viewers may not pay enough attention to their poster. |
The mass media
(Phương tiện truyền thông đại chúng)
1. Match each word (1-5) with its meaning (a-e).
(Nối mỗi từ (1-5) với nghĩa của nó (a-e).)
1. reliable (adj) 2. bias (n) 3. fake news (n) 4. the press (n) 5. update (v) |
a. to add the most recent information to something b. newspapers and magazines c. a strong feeling in favour of or against a group of people d. that is likely to be true or correct e. reports or stories that are not true |
2. Read the article. Match the highlighted words with their meanings.
(Đọc bài viết. Nối những từ được đánh dấu với nghĩa của chúng.)
DEBATE CORNER
Digital media is any form of media that is created, viewed, and distributed via electronic devices. Examples of digital media include websites, social media, videos, video games, digital advertising, software, and electronic books. With the development of technology and smart devices in recent years, digital media saw a sharp rise. This raises the question of whether digital media will replace traditional media such as printed newspapers, broadcast TV, and radio. Below are two opinion pieces sent to our Debate Corner this week.
Nowadays, it is much easier and more convenient to access information via digital media. Most digital content is also freely accessible. All it takes is a few clicks, and you can read the latest news, watch videos, or see online adverts. In addition, digital media forms are more interactive. For example, customers can provide instant feedback, which can be used to solve any problems. In return, almost every organisation can reach its target customers easily via digital media. Furthermore, digital media is more flexible since information can be updated easily and frequently. By contrast, articles in printed newspapers or adverts on TV cannot be changed immediately. With more than 75 million social media users in Viet Nam and the number is increasing, it will not be long before traditional media becomes a thing of the past. - Minh Quang
Digital media is very convenient, but its strengths are also its own weaknesses. Since anyone with access to computers and the Internet can post or share information online, it raises the question of how credible it is. On the other hand, traditional media offers information from reliable sources that are fact-checked. Moreover, let us not forget that digital media relies on the Internet and smart devices to work well. There are still remote or disadvantaged areas in Viet Nam where access to technology is limited or too expensive. Many people also still struggle with technology. So although digital media is on the rise, traditional media such as printed newspapers, broadcast TV, and radio is here to stay. - Pham Hoa
1. distributed 2. accessible 3. interactive 4. credible |
a. that can be trusted or believed b. that allows information to be passed continuously and in both directions between different devices or users c. that can be reached, used, seen, etc. d. given to a large number of people |
3. Read the article again. Write Q next to Quang's opinion, H next to Hoa's opinion, and N if it is not their opinion.
(Đọc lại bài viết. Viết Q bên cạnh ý kiến của Quang, H bên cạnh ý kiến của Hoa, và N nếu đó không phải là ý kiến của họ.)
1. Digital media will replace traditional media in our country soon. 2. Digital media will replace traditional media, but that won't be soon. 3. Traditional media will become more accessible in the future. 4. Both traditional and digital media will be in use in the future. 5. The future is uncertain for both traditional and digital media. |
______ ______ ______ ______ ______ |
2. Listen to three students talking about fake news. Match the speaker with his/her attitude towards fake news. There are TWO extra options.
(Nghe ba học sinh nói về tin giả. Hãy nối người nói với thái độ của họ đối với tin giả. Có HAI đáp án bị thừa.)
Mai Nam Mark |
A. He/She is worried about fake news. (Anh ấy/Cô ấy lo lắng về tin giả.) B. He/She is not worried about fake news. (Anh ấy/Cô ấy không lo lắng về tin giả.) C. He/She doesn't care if it is fake news. (Anh ấy/Cô ấy không quan tâm nếu đó là tin giả.) D. He/She is ashamed of spreading fake news. (Anh ấy/Cô ấy xấu hổ vì đã lan truyền tin giả.) E. He/She is annoyed by fake news. (Anh ấy/Cô ấy khó chịu vì tin giả.) |
2. Complete the following descriptions of the charts in 1. Use the words and phrases in the box.
(Hoàn thành các mô tả sau về biểu đồ trong phần 1. Sử dụng các từ và cụm từ trong hộp.)
as opposed to meanwhile while most popular |
The pie charts compare the main news sources for young adults and old people according to a survey in 2022.
Overall, television was the (1) _________ source of news for both age groups. It was chosen by 42 per cent of old people, and more than one third of young adults. (2) _________, more young adults turned to the Internet for news. The figure was 33 per cent for young adults (3) _________ just 6 per cent for old people. By contrast, printed newspapers were the second choice of news source for old people with 29 per cent (4) _________ only 6 per cent of young adults reported getting their news from printed newspapers. In both age groups, around a quarter relied on other sources for news.
Making small talk
(Cuộc nói chuyện ngắn)
1. Listen and complete the conversations with the expressions in the box. Then practise them in pairs.
(Nghe và hoàn thành đoạn hội thoại với những từ ngữ trong khung. Sau đó thực hành chúng theo cặp.)
A. How has your day been (Dạo này sao rồi) B. It's a lovely day, isn't it (Thật là một ngày đẹp trời nhỉ) C. I like your shoes (Mình thích đôi giày của bạn) D. I heard on the radio today that (Mình nghe trên đài phát thanh hôm nay bảo rằng) |
1.
Julie: ________ the flower festival is going to be held in our city.
Mai: Really? I love flowers. I went to a flower festival in Da Lat once. It was amazing!
2.
Mai: Hi, ________ so far?
Mark: I've been very busy! I'm working on promoting a charity event. It's a lot of work!
Mai: Sounds very stressful! Have you thought of inviting a famous celebrity?
3.
Linda: ________ ! They look very stylish. Where did you get them?
Mai: Thank you. I saw them advertised on a fashion website and bought them online. I'll send you the link.
Linda: That'd be great. Thanks.
4.
Nam: ________?
Linda: Yeah, it's so beautiful outside! Last week, the weather was awful.
Nam: I know, it was raining all the time. Have you got any plans for the weekend?
2 Talk about the differences between printed newspapers and online news. Use the following ideas to help you.
(Nói về sự khác biệt giữa báo in và tin tức trực tuyến. Sử dụng những ý tưởng sau đây để giúp bạn.)
Printed newspapers |
Online news |
|
Cost |
Not free |
Many websites are free of charge |
Convenience |
Need to buy them in advance, but after that you can read them at any time |
Immediately accessible and convenient |
Presentation |
Visual only |
Can include audiovisual content, more interactive as you can comment on articles |
Reliable sources and credible content |
Generally more reliable, have better fact-checking practices |
Some news websites can be unreliable |