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1. Lead-in (5 phút)
Discussion Questions
Which social media platform do you use most?
How many hours do you spend online every day?
Can you live without social media for one week?
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2. Vocabulary Bank Home Service About Us Contact

social media platform, nền tảng mạng xã hội

virtual world, -.thế giới ảo
online content, nội dung trực tuyến
influencer, người có sức ảnh hưởng
addictive, gây nghiện
scroll through, lướt
keep up with, cập nhật
go viral, lan truyền
trending, xu hướng
entertainment purposes, mục đích giải trí
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3. Useful Structures Home Service About Us Contact

Giving Opinion
I think that...
In my opinion,...
From my perspective,...
Frequency
I use it on a daily basis.
I spend about ... hours a day on it.
Reason
The main reason is that...
That's because...
 4. Answer Outline
Formula
Direct answer → Reason → Example

Do you use social media a lot?

Yes, I do.I use it every day to stay connected with friends.
For example, I often check Facebook and TikTok after work.
5. Sample Answer
Do you think people use too much social media?
Yes, I think many people spend too much time on social media
nowadays. The main reason is that online content is highly
entertaining and constantly updated. As a result, people often lose
track of time while scrolling through videos and posts. Personally, I
try to limit my screen time to avoid becoming too dependent on
social networking sites.
PART 2: LONG TURN (35 phút)
Topic Card
Describe a time you saw something interesting on social media.
You should say:
When it happened
Where you saw it
What it was
And explain why you found it interesting
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intriguing: hấp dẫn

fascinating: thú vị
come across: tình cờ thấy
educational content: nội dung giáo dục
motivational video: video truyền cảm hứng
online community: cộng đồng trực tuyến
broaden my horizons: mở rộng hiểu biết
capture my attention: thu hút sự chú ý
eye-opening: mở mang tầm mắt
memorable: đáng nhớ
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Introducing Story
I'd like to talk about...
The experience happened when...
Describing Event
I came across...
I happened to see...
Expressing Feelings
I was amazed by...
I found it extremely inspiring because...
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Introducing Story intriguing: hấp dẫn - The way algorithms our feeds is quite intriguing to many tech enthusiasts.
I'd like to talk about... fascinating: thú vị - It’s fascinating to see how a simple post can go viral across the globe in just a
come across: tình cờ thấy few minutes.
The experience happened educational content: nội dung giáo dục
- I often come across many creative DIY projects while scrolling through
when... motivational video: video truyền cảm
Pinterest.
hứng
Describing Event online community: cộng đồng trực - Many students use YouTube to find educational content that helps them with
I came across... tuyến their studies.
broaden my horizons: mở rộng hiểu biết - Watching a motivational video on TikTok can sometimes give me a quick
I happened to see... capture my attention: thu hút sự chú ý
boost of energy.
Expressing Feelings eye-opening: mở mang tầm mắt
memorable: đáng nhớ - Being part of an online community on Facebook allows people to share their
I was amazed by... hobbies with others.
I found it extremely inspiring Le Minh Dieu Linh - Following diverse influencers has helped broaden my horizons about
because... different cultures.
- Colorful graphics and catchy music are often used to capture my attention
on Instagram.
- Reading different perspectives on Facebook can be an eye-opening
experience.
- I once shared a memorable photo of my graduation that received a lot of love
from friends.
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Introduction
What interesting thing?
↓
Background
When & Where?
↓
Details
What happened?
↓
Feelings
Why interesting?
↓
Conclusion
What impact did it have?
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Introduction I would like to talk about a particular post which
really caught my eye was a short documentary-style
What interesting thing? video.
↓ I stumbled upon it while I was browsing my
Facebook newsfeed late at night.
Background The video was about a 'No-Waste' lifestyle in a small
When & Where? village in Japan called Kamikatsu. It showed how the
residents there sort their trash into 4 different
↓ categories to ensure that almost everything is
Details recycled.
I was amazed by the discipline and community spirit
What happened? of the people there. It’s hard enough to get people to
↓ separate plastic from paper in big cities, so seeing an
entire village aim for 100% recycling was mind-
Feelings blowing.
Why interesting? The video was very thought-provoking. It made me
realize how much unnecessary waste I produce in my
↓ own daily life and inspired me to start making small
Conclusion changes, like carrying a reusable water bottle.

What impact did it have?

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1. Vocabulary Bank
Word/Phrase : Meaning
media influence: ảnh hưởng truyề n thông
public opinion: dư luận
misinformation: thông tin sai lệch
reliable source: nguồ n đáng tin cậy
news coverage: đưa tin
media consumption: việc tiế p nhận truyề n thông
digital literacy: năng lực số
critical thinking:tư duy phản biện
censorship: kiểm duyệt
information overload:quá tải thông tin
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2. High-band Structures
Write down the sentences
Cause & Effect - The media influence on social networks can easily change thoughts and
behaviors of young people.
This is mainly because... - Social media platforms are powerful tools to steer public opinion.
- We should be careful because misinformation spreads very quickly on
As a result,... Facebook and TikTok.
- Always check if the news comes from a reliable source before you trust that
Comparison information.
- The news coverage of the event on social media was much faster than on
Compared to... traditional TV.
- Our daily media consumption has increased significantly due to the
In contrast,... popularity of smartphones.
- Schools should teach digital literacy to help students navigate the internet
Speculation safely.
- You need to use critical thinking to evaluate the posts you see online every
I believe that... day.

It is likely that...
- Some people argue that strict censorship on social media might limit
freedom of speech.
- Constant notifications from many apps can lead to information overload
and stress.
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3. Part 3 Answer Framework

Point
I think...
↓
Reason
Because...
↓
Example
For instance...
↓
Conclusion
Therefore...
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Do media organizations have too much influence?

Personally, I believe media organizations have significant influence

over public opinion today. They will decide which stories get coverage
and which are ignored. This can effectively shape what people think.
Furthermore, with the development of social media algorithms, people
can only see information that organizations want to share.
What kind of news do teenagers prefer?
Teenagers tend to gravitate towards news that is visually engaging, and
highly relatable. They often prefer bite-sized information found on
social media platforms like TikTok or Instagram rather than traditional
news. In terms of topics, they are usually more interested in
entertainment, technology, and social justice issues rather than
politics or economics, as these subjects often feel more relevant to
their daily lives.
What's the difference between TV news and online news?

The primary difference lies in accessibility and interactivity. TV news

follows a fixed schedule and offers a passive viewing experience
where the editor decides the flow of information. On the other hand,
online news is available on-demand for each individual, allowing
readers to comment, share, and cross-reference multiple sources
instantly. However, while online news is faster, it is often more prone
to misinformation compared to TV news, which usually undergoes
more rigorous fact-checking before broadcast.
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Part 1
keep up with the latest trends
spend hours scrolling through
stay connected with friends and family
Part 2
broaden my horizons
capture my attention
leave a lasting impression on me
Part 3
shape public opinion
information overload
develop critical thinking skills
distinguish between reliable and unreliable sources