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COMPUTERS AND THE INTERNET
combination
(n) sự kết hợp, sự phối hợp
Ex: Multi-media resources offer readers a
dynamic of images, sounds and videos.
enable
(v) làm cho có khả năng (làm gì)
Ex: The computer and the internet can
also students in enhancing their general
understanding of how to solve difficulties in
study.
essential
(adj) cần thiết, không thể thiếu được
Ex: Computers are now in many areas of
life
immense storage capacity
(n) khả năng lưu trữ mênh mông
valuable resource-space
(n) tài nguyên không gian quý giá
Ex: With , these new high-tech media can
actually save the most
in a vivid and novel way
theo một cách sống động và mới lạ
Ex: The computer and the Internet can present
knowledge
the obesity rate (negative effects)

(n) tỉ lệ béo phì (ảnh hưởng tiêu cực)
Ex: among adolescents aged between 13 and
19 is soaring in industrialised nations as well as
in less developed countries, and one of the
contributing factors is the lack of physical
exercises
pre-programmed
(adj) được lập trình sẵn
Ex: The information that computer can show
has to be and needs constant updating, for
example Encyclopaedia's on DVD-ROOM
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reliable source for knowledge
(n) nguồn kiến thức có thể tin cậy được
conflicting information
(n) thông tin mâu thuẫn
Ex: The internet may not be a , since there is
often available when taken from different
sources.
have more tendency to develop violent behavior.
- có khuynh hướng phát triển hành vi bạo lực.
Ex : Children watching any violent acts .
draw inspiration and easily access
- lấy cảm hứng và dễ dàng tiếp cận
Ex : interesting programs on television can help young people to a world of
knowledge.
enlarge their knowledge but also develop their soft skills
- mở rộng hiểu biết mà còn phát triển kỹ năng mềm
Ex : Teenagers can not only through watching some kinds of TV shows.
narrow the generation gap

- thu hẹp khoảng cách thế hệ
Ex : Entertainment programs give an opportunity to between family members.
Strengthen the relationship between
- củng cố mối quan hệ giữa
Ex : TV advertising can between parents and their offspring.
nurture essential skills
- nuôi dưỡng những kỹ năng nền tảng.
Ex : Television should be encouraged in and out of the study environment as a method
of education to for youngsters.
nurture imagination
- nuôi dưỡng trí tưởng tượng
Ex : TV advertisements which have lively animation and interesting songs allow young
people to
lively animation
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- phim hoạt hình sống động
Ex : TV advertisements which have and interesting songs allow young people to
nurture their imagination.
to be more prone to obesity
- có khuynh hướng béo phì
Ex: Children's who are addicted to watch television instead of playing outdoor games,
are .

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CRIME
commits a crime
(phrase) phạm tội
Ex: A person who commits a crime must learn
that unlawful actions have consequences.
offender

(n) người phạm tội.
Ex: Prison sentences punish offenders because
they lose their freedom, and are separated from
family and friends.
unlawful actions have consequences
(phrase) hành động trái pháp luật gây ra hậu
quả
Ex: A person who commits a crime must learn
that unlawful actions have consequences.
Lose their freedom
(phrase) đánh mất sự tự do
Ex: Prison sentences punish offenders because
they lose their freedom, and are separated from
family and friends.
acts as a deterrent
(phrase) tác dụng như một sự ngăn cản.
Ex:In this way, prison acts as a deterrent to
make people think carefully before breaking
the law.
breaking the law
(phrase) phạm pháp.
Ex: Prison sentences punish offenders because
they lose their freedom, and are separated from
family and friends.
prison sentence for rioting
(phrase) phạt tù vì gây náo loạn
Ex: Last year in the UK, many people were
given a prison sentence for rioting, and
hopefully this punishment will deter them from
similar behaviour in future.

deter them from similar behaviour
(phrase) ngăn chặn họ phạm phải những hành
động tương tự
Ex: To reduce the number of young offenders,
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the goverment should impose stricter laws to
deter them from similar behaviour.
commits a crime
phạm tội
Ex: A person who must learn that unlawful actions have consequences.
unlawful actions have consequences
hành động trái pháp luật gây ra hậu quả
Ex: A person who commits a crime must learn that
acts as a deterrent
đóng vai trò như là một sự ngăn chặn/ răn đe
Ex: In this way, prison to make people think carefully before breaking the law.
breaking the law
vi phạm pháp luật
Ex: In this way, prison acts as a deterrent to make people think carefully before
offenders
(n) tội phạm, người có lỗi
Ex: Prison sentences punish , therefore, they lose their freedom, and are separated
from family and friends.
lose their freedom
đánh mất tự do
Ex: Prison sentences punish offenders, therefore, they , and are separated from family
and friends.
prison sentence for rioting
bản án tù giam vì bạo loạn
Ex: Last year in the UK, many people were given a , and hopefully this punishment

will deter them from similar behaviour in future.
deter them from similar behaviour
ngăn cản họ không có hành vi tương tự
Ex: Last year in the UK, many people were given a prison sentence for rioting, and
hopefully this punishment will in future.

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LANGUAGES AND CULTURES
unique
(adj) độc nhất vô nhị.
Ex: Every country, every group of people has unique culture which
people often feel strong need to protect, to prevent it from changing
or being damaged
multicultural societies
(n) những xã hội đa văn hóa.
Ex: Countries like the USA and Australia are modern multicultural
societies.
a blend of
sự kết hợp, pha trộn.
Ex: The result is an exciting and rich blend of people, cultures and
lifestyles.
cultural identity
(n) bản sắc văn hóa
Ex: Traditional styles connect us to the past and form part of
our
express the culture
(phrase) biểu thị văn hóa
Ex: Traditional music, by contrast, expresses the culture, customs
and history of a country.
to accumulate knowledge

(phrase) tích lũy kiến thức
Ex: Scientific has been and developed for hundreds of
years by universities or other scientific community
apply the knowledge
(phrase) áp dụng kiến thức, hiểu biết
Ex: The job gave her the chance to she had acquired at
university.
broaden their knowledge
(phrase) mở rộng kiến thức của bản thân,
Ex: Student can
provide with more qualifications
(phrase) đem lại, cung cấp nhiều kỹ năng, trình độ chuyên môn
hơn
Ex: A college education will young people , which is what
most employers expect these days
university education
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(phrase) trình độ đại học
Ex: University graduates will probably get a much higher salary than
those without
chase the top jobs
(phrase) theo đuổi những công việc đứng hàng đầu
Ex: People would be well-advised to get a degree, as hundreds of
applicants often
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EDUCATION
concentrate
(v) tập trung sự chú ý vào một hoạt động, chủ đề hoặc vấn đề nào đó
Ex: Doctors are aiming to more on prevention than cure.
curriculum

(n)Chương trình giảng dạy
Ex: The Australian Curriculum sets consistent national standards to
improve learning outcomes for all young Australians
enrol
(v) tham gia một lớp học
Ex: Californians are rushing to in special aerobics classes.
graduate
(n)sinh viên ra trường
Ex: The main shortcoming is that a number of graduating students
may start their professional career later than their fellows who do not
choose to get a job or go on a trip after high school
graduate
(v) tốt nghiệp một khóa học
Ex: Kate from medical school last year.
hierarchy of subjects
(n)xếp loại các môn học
Ex: Every education system on earth has the same , at the top are
mathematics and languages, then the humanities, and the bottom are
the arts.
illiteracy
(n) nạn mù chữ, thất học
Ex: The lowest rate of is to be found in the southern half of the
republic.
indoctrinate
(v) truyền bá
Ex: Hitler young Germans with a hatred for other races.
interpret
(v) hiểu theo một cách riêng
Ex: His refusal to work late was as a lack of commitment to the
company.

literacy
(n) sự biết đọc, biết viết
Ex: The percentage of according to nationalities was: Germano-
Balts 85, Esthonians 82, Poles 78.
nurture
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(n) nuôi dưỡng, giáo dục
Ex: I resented our relationship, but I continued to it.
pedagogy
(n) khoa sư phạm
Ex: His knowledge of was displayed in his public lectures and
his addresses, in his private lessons
persevere
( v) bền bỉ, kiên trì
Ex: She with her task until she had succeeded in collecting an
armful of firewood.
procrastinate
(v) chần chừ, trì hoãn
Ex: People often when it comes to paperwork.
qualification
(n) trình độ chuyên môn, văn bằng, học vị, chứng chỉ
Ex: Nurses in training should be given a guarantee of employment
following
revise
(v) xem lại, duyệt lại, xét lại
Ex: The figure has now been from $1 million to $2 million.
social skills
(n) kỹ năng giao tiếp xã hội
Ex: Group play helps children develop
student centred education

(n) nền giáo dục lấy học sinh làm trung tâm
Ex: methods shift the focus of activity from the teachers to the
learners.
tuition
(n) tiền học phí
Ex: The course involves six hours of individual per week.
to accumulate knowledge
tích lũy kiến thức
Ex: Scientific knowledge has been ed and developed for hundreds of years by
universities or other scientific community
apply the knowledge
áp dụng kiến thức
Ex: The job gave her the chance to she had acquired at university
broaden their knowledge
mở rộng vốn hiểu biết
Ex: Students can
university education
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giáo dục bậc đại học
Ex: University graduates will probably get a much higher salary than those
without
provide with more qualifications
dạy trình độ chuyên môn
Ex: A college education will young people , which is what most employers expect
these days
chase the top jobs
theo đuổi công việc tốt
Ex: People would be well-advised to get a degree, as hundreds of applicants often

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HEALTH
addiction
(n) sự nghiện ngập
Ex: Gaming becomes an when it starts to interfere with a
person's relationships or their pursuit of other goals, such as good
grades or being a contributing member of a sports team.
administer
(v) cung cấp cho,cấp cho( to give a treatment to a patient)
Ex: As the plan is to the anaesthetic while the patient
sleeps
allergy
(n) dị ứng. (adj) allergic
Ex: People can be to pollen, pet dander, dust, foods and plants
anxiety
(n) sự lo lắng
Ex: Waiting for exam results is a time of
chronic
(adj) mãn tính
In cases diet, exercise and natural methods were chiefly relied
upon
counteract
(v) chống lại
Ex: We need to the effects of global warming
diagnose
(v) chẩn đoán (bệnh)
Ex: The test is used to a variety of diseases
diagnosis
(n) sự chuẩn đoán bệnh
Ex: They are waiting for the doctor's
diet

(n) sự ăn kiêng.
Ex: I'm on a
eliminate
(v) loại ra
Ex: This diet claims to toxin from the body
hazardous
(adj) mạo hiểm, nguy hại
Ex: This somewhat pledge was nobly redeemed
ingredient
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(n) thành phần/ nguyên liệu
Ex: - Mix all the s in a bowl.
- Our skin cream contains only natural ingredients.
insomnia
(n) chứng mất ngủ
Ex: She has suffered from for many years.
nutrition
(n) dinh dưỡng
Ex: information is now provided on the back of most food
products.
obesity
(n) bệnh béo phì
Ex: can increase the risk of heart disease.
physician
(n) bác sĩ (người điều trị bệnh bằng thuốc, không phải bằng phẫu
thuật.
Ex: This includes treatments from specialist s ,
physiotherapists and psychologists.
prevent
(v) ngăn ngừa, cản trở

Ex: We probably can complete this project before deadline if nothing

stipulate
(v) đặt điều kiện
Ex: The contract s that you must pay your medical bill by
the end the month.
treatment
(n) (sự) điều trị.
Ex: There are many s available for obesity.
trigger
(v) gây nên
Ex: Certain foods may an allergy.
vital
(adj) sống còn, sống
Ex: I don't want to stick my nose in your cases but it's to my case
that heat stays high between the mob and the suppliers
Cause serious mental health problems
Gây ra vấn đề nghiệm trọng về sức khỏe tinh thần
Ex: Facebook may in kids, studies show
face health problems
Đối mặt với những vấn đề về sức khỏe
Ex: Women who exercise too much
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suffer from eye diseases
bị những bệnh về mắt
Ex: Patients who suffer from eye diseases may have difficulty performing everyday
tasks such as reading, writing, shopping, and cooking.
have a negative impact on
có ảnh hưởng tiêu cực lên
Ex: Video games do not have a negative impact on the academic performance of

adolescents
keep their eyes glued to screens waves from computers and wifi devices
dán mắt vào màn hình
sóng từ máy vi tính và những thiết bị không dây
Ex: When people keep their eyes glued to screens for several hours, waves from
computers and wifi devices may cause headaches'

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ADVERTISING
television commercial
quảng cáo truyền hình
Ex: A well executed has the power to make us experience all
kinds of emotion - laughter, sadness, fear even, all in a matter of
minutes.
radio spot
Chương trình radio xen vào giữa chương trình phát thanh chính
Ex: Bud Light is one of that bring alive the power of the audio
medium
billboard
(n) bảng thông báo, bảng yết thị
Ex: Most major highways now have by the roadside advertising
everything from soap to gas
trailer
(n) đoạn phim quảng cáo cho phim mới
Ex: The , as often as not, is actually better than the film itself.
flyer
(n) tờ rơi
Ex: It can be effective to hand out
small ads/personal ads
(n) rao vặt

Not all advertising is commercial, many newpapers carry for
personal services
product placement
(n) quảng cáo thương hiệu trong điện ảnh (là khi nhà quảng cáo chi
trả một số tiền cho nhà sản xuất phim nhằm khuếch trương sản phẩm
của mình trong phim .)
Ex: All product placements will need to conform to our ad policies
promotion
(n) xúc tiến, đẩy mạnh
The two for the price of one can often be very misleading
endorsement
(n) sự ủng hộ
Ex: Many sport stars earn the majority of their income from
various products.
sponsorship
(n) sự bảo trợ
Ex: It is unarguable that tobacco firms should not be allowed
to sports events
sponsorship
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(n) tài trợ
Ex: It is unarguable that tobacco firms should not be allowed to
sports events.
witty/humorous
(adj) hài hước, dí dỏm
Ex: The ideal is that if can you make someone laugh with a witty
advert, then thay will be more likely to buy the product
misleading
(adj) mê muội, lạc lối
Ex: Although there are regulations against this, many adverts are still

word-of-mouth
(adj) It is frequently said that the most effective form of advertising
is advertising
reach a wide audience
tiếp cận một lượng lớn khán giả
Ex: For marketing companies, viral advertising is perfect because it and may
cost very little to get started.
have good influences on/gives them moral messages
có ảnh hưởng tốt/đưa ra những thông điệp đạo đức
Ex: Not only do TV advertisements children's emotion and behavior, but it
also
share laughs and happiness together
cùng nhau chia sẻ những tiếng cười và niềm vui
Ex: If parents spend time on enjoying television advertisements with their children, they
will
keep their teeth healthy
giữ răng chắc khỏe
Ex: For instance, advertisements encourage youngsters to stay clean such as brushing
teeth everyday in order to or washing hands before eating.

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ENVIROMENT
pollution
(n) sự ô nhiễm
Ex: The chemicals have been identified as a source of
smog
(n) khói bụi, sương khói
Ex: The detrimental effects of on our health are well-documented.
air/water quality

(n) chất lượng không khí, nước.
Ex: Directs national efforts to meet goals, particularly for smog,
air toxics, carbon monoxide
industrial waste
rác thải công nghiệp
Ex: badly damages our environment
chemicals and fertilisers
(n) hóa chất và phân bón
Ex: that cause water pollution.
fumes/emissions
(n) khói/ khí thải
Ex: - Petrol always make me feel ill.
- Environmental groups want a substantial reduction in the of
greenhouse gases.
carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
(n-hóa học) khí CO và khí CO2
Ex: are sometimes confused. They are quite different in their
effects on humans.
factory
nhà máy
Ex : They had to close the down in the recession.
power station
nhà máy điện
Ex: They're gong to build on the side of the old
acid rain
nước mưa hòa lẫn các chất độc hại.
Ex : Sulphur dioxide is a pollutant and a major contributor to
dump waste
xả rác
Ex: More people are illegally

cause/ do harm to
gây hại cho
Ex: The huge fail in exports has a great to the economy.
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endanger
(v) gây nguy hiểm
Ex: Taking these drugs could seriously your health.
have an impact on
tác động, ảnh hưởng đến
Ex: Variations in the interest rate will the whole housing
market.
contaminated
(a) bị ô nhiễm
Ex: A lot of our drinking water is now heavily
threat
a threat to/ to be under threat/ to threaten/ to be threatened by
(n) mối đe doạ
Ex: In the hilly city of Fayetteville, that was during any heavy rain
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GLOBALIZATION
Developing countries
(n) các nước đang phát triển
Ex: Creating jobs for poor people in developing countries is the best
way of ending poverty
less developed countries
nước kém phát triển.
Ex: Many less developed countries suffer from a poor transport
infrastructure
The industrialized world
Thế giới công nghiệp hóa

Ex: It is the responsibility of the industrialized world to provide
financial support
richer nations
các nước giàu.
Ex: Richer nations exploited the natural resources found in Africa
and Asia in colonial times.
Superpower
(N) siêu cường quốc
Ex:While the USA was the economic superpower of the twentieth
century, it seems likely that the world economy will be dominated by
China and India in the twenty first century.
The global village
(N) ngôi làng toàn cầu
Ex: It is often said that we live in global village, not least because it
is so easy to communicate with people all around the world
The global economy
(N) kinh tế toàn cầu
Ex: One feature of global economy is that countries are affected by
economic problems in other part of the world
Global trade
(N) thương mại toàn cầu
Ex: The WTO has reduced tariffs on global trade and this has
changed the market place
International cooperation
sự hợp tác quốc tế
Ex: This problems require international cooperation just because it
reaches beyond the border of any country
The world
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thế giới

Ex: Modern telecommunication system and the Internet have made
the world much smaller place
Local
(adj) địa phương
Ex: The local economy is developing more and more quickly
National
(adj) quốc gia
Ex: They are afraid of losing their national identity
Domestic
(adj) trong nước
Ex: If we are to find a solution to world poorverty, it is necessary to
look for domestic solutions and not just international aid.
Ubiquitous
(adj)có mặt ở khắp mọi nơi
Ex: For example, Coca cola is now almost ubiquitous
Universal
(adj) phổ biến, chung
Ex:A negative aspect of globalization is that some cultures are losing
some of their identity, as more and more people adopt universal
culture
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EMPLOYMENT
interview
(n): a meeting in which someone asks you questions to see if you are
suitable for a job or course :CUỘC PHỎNG VẤN, SỰ GẶP MẶT,
NÓI CHUYỆN RIÊNG
Ex: I had an for a job with a publishing firm
qualifications
(n) an ability, characteristic, or experience that makes you suitable
for a particular job or activity: GIẤY TỜ CHỨNG NHẬN KHẢ

NĂNG CHUYÊN MÔN.
Ex: You'll never get a good job if you don't have any
experience
(n) (the process of getting) knowledge or skill from doing, seeing, or
feeling things : KINH NGHIỆM
Ex: I've had no of running a business
career
(n) the job or series of jobs that you do during your working life,
especially if you continue to get better jobs and earn more money :
NGHỀ NGHIỆP , SỰ NGHIỆP
Ex: I took this new job because I felt that the prospects
were much better.
training
(n) the process of learning the skills you need to do a particular job
or activity : ĐÀO TẠO , HUẨN LUYỆN
Ex: He had no formal as a decorator
retire
(v) to leave your job or stop working because of old age or ill health :
NGHỈ HƯU
Ex: he is going to from his directorship next year
resign
(v): to give up a job or position by telling your employer that you are
leaving : TỪ CHỨC, THÔI VIỆC
Ex: A hospital administrator has ed over claims he lied to get
the job
promotion
(n): the act of raising someone to a higher or more important position
or rank : THĂNG CHỨC, THĂNG TIẾN
Ex: The job offers excellent prospects.
redundant

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(adj): having lost your job because your employer no longer needs
you : DƯ THỪA NHÂN CÔNG
Ex: He has been made
salary
(n): tiền lương
Ex: He's on quite a good/decent in her present job
wage
(n):a fixed amount of money that is paid, usually every week, to an
employee, especially one who does work that needs physical skills or
strength, rather than a job needing a college education:TIỀN CÔNG,
TIỀN LƯƠNG
Ex: He gets/earns/is paid a good , because he works for a fair
employer.
pay
(v, n): trả, thanh toán, nộp; tiền lương
Ex: It's a nice job but the is appalling.
bonus
(n): TIỀN THƯỞNG
Ex: Being commended for your work was an added
perk
(n): TIỀN THÙ LAO, BỔNG LỘC
Ex: Having such easy access to some of the best cinema and theatre
is one of the of living in Sydney.
pension
(n): TIỀN TRỢ CẤP, LƯƠNG HƯU
Ex: He is now retired and on a
rewarding
(adj): đáng làm
Ex: Is it a job?

challenging
(adj): đầy tính thử thách
Ex: This has been a challenging time for us all.
repetitive
(adj): lặp đi lặp lại
Ex: Employees worked long hours, performing and
physically demanding tasks.
stressful
(adj): căng thẳng
Ex: She's very good at coping in situations.
ambitious
(adj): having a strong wish to be successful, powerful, or rich : HOÀI
BÃO, KHÁT VỌNG , THAM VỌNG
Ex: She has some plans for her business.
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glamorous
(adj): attractive in an exciting and special way : HUYỀN ẢO, HÂP
DẪN, HÀO NHOÁNG
Ex: I was wondering how I could make my hair look as
plays an integral part
đóng vai trò không thể tách rời
Ex: a wage plays an integral part to guarantee the current quality of life
allows to meet human's basic needs
cho phép đáp ứng nhu cầu cơ bản của con người
Ex: Being offered a high pay allows employees to meet human's basic needs
rewarding perk
Phần thưởng có giá trị
E.g. This will encourage them to try hard and
enhance the level of job performance.
enhance the level of job performance

Nâng cao hiệu suất trong công việc
E.g. This rewarding perk will encourage them to try hard and

the outdoors life
Cuộc sống ngoài xã hội
If a person adores , he will not be happy
being a stockbroker or a financier, no matter that the salaries
for both jobs are extremely high.
a stockbroker or a financier
Một người làm nghề chứng khoán hoặc tài chính
E.g. If a person adores the outdoors life, he will not be happy
being , no matter that the salaries
for both jobs are extremely high.
appreciate their resume
Hiểu rõ giá trị lý lịch của họ
E.g. Voluntary work makes young people when they
seek a job in the future.
seek a job
Tìm 1 công việc
E.g. Voluntary work makes young people appreciate their resume when
they in the future.
broaden their own knowledge
Mở mang kiến thức của họ
E.g. Unpaid work allows teenagers to
about different fields and their communities
through real experiences.
the incredible pressure of studying at school
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Áp lực khó tin từ việc học ở trường
E.g. accounts for a

great deal of teenagers's time
master vital soft skills
Nắm vững những kĩ năng mềm quan trọng
E.g. Employees and students cannot In
fact, employees at the office have a big chance to work with
lots of colleagues from different backgrounds, which
allows/enables them to have the relevant experience. If they
work at home, they will not know how to build a strong
relationship with other workers and how to manage conflicts.
build a strong relationship
Xây dựng 1 mối quan hệ bền vững
E.g. Employees and students cannot master vital soft skills. In
fact, employees at the office have a big chance to work with
lots of colleagues from different backgrounds, which
allows/enables them to have the relevant experience. If they
work at home, they will not know how to with other
workers and how to manage conflicts.
manage conflicts
quyết mâu thuẫn
E.g. Employees and students cannot master vital soft skills. In
fact, employees at the office have a big chance to work with
lots of colleagues from different backgrounds, which
allows/enables them to have the relevant experience. If they
work at home, they will not know how to build a strong
relationship with other workers and how to
earn a living
Kiếm sống
E.g. It is undeniable that the Internet usage creates a huge
opportunity to
pursue higher education

Theo đuổi nền giáo dục Đại học
E.g The first reason is that the living standards of local citizens will increase.
They will have more chance to get higher salary jobs. This may lead to parents
having more money to support their families and encouraging their children to

mature enough to live independently
Trưởng thành đủ để sống tự lập
E.g. If they finish high school, they will be on
their own income.
progress rapidly in their career
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