Writing Task 2

drawback /ˈdrɔːbæk/ (n)

Exp: One major drawback of social media is addiction.

disadvantage

enhance /ɪnˈhɑːns/ (v)

Exp: Technology enhances learning efficiency.

improve

excessive /ɪkˈsesɪv/ (adj)

Exp: Excessive screen time harms children’s health.

too much

promote /prəˈməʊt/ (v)

Exp: Governments should promote environmental protection.

encourage

save time /seɪv taɪm/ (phr.V)

Exp: Online shopping helps people save time.

tiết kiệm thời gian

convenient /kənˈviːniənt/ (adj)

Exp: Public transport is a convenient way to travel.

tiện lợi, thuận lợi

waste time /weɪst taɪm/ (phr.V)

Exp: Spending too much time on social media wastes time.

lãng phí thời gian

cause addiction /kɔːz əˈdɪkʃən/ (phr.V)

Exp: Video games may cause addiction among teenagers.

gây nghiện

reduce concentration /rɪˈdjuːs ˌkɒnsnˈtreɪʃən/ (phr.V)

Exp: Constant phone notifications reduce concentration.

giảm khả năng tập trung

relieve stress /rɪˈliːv stres/ (phr.V)
Exp: Listening to music helps relieve stress.

giảm căng thẳng

in addition /ɪn əˈdɪʃən/ (linking phrase)

Exp: In addition, students should exercise regularly.

used to add extra information

as a result /æz ə rɪˈzʌlt/ (linking phrase)

Exp: He didn’t study; as a result, he failed the exam.

used to show a consequence

for example / for instance /fɔːr ɪɡˈzɑːmpəl/ /fɔːr ˈɪnstəns/ (linking phrase)

Exp: Many students waste time, for example, by using social media.

used to give examples

gain knowledge /ɡeɪn ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ (phrase)

Exp: Students can gain knowledge through reading books.

to acquire information or understanding

become addicted to /bɪˈkʌm əˈdɪktɪd tuː/ (phrase)

Exp: Many teenagers become addicted to online games.

to develop a strong dependence on something

allow sb to do sth /əˈlaʊ/

Exp: Technology allows people to work remotely.

to permit someone to do something

be interested in /biː ˈɪntrəstɪd ɪn/ (phrase)

Exp: She is interested in learning new languages.

to feel curiosity or attention toward something

relieve sth by /rɪˈliːv/ (phrase)

Exp: You can relieve stress by exercising.

to reduce pain or stress using something

weaken sb’s eyes / harm their eyesight /ˈwiːkən/ /hɑːm/ /ˈaɪsaɪt/ (phrase)

Exp: Using phones too much can harm your eyesight.

to damage vision

reduce sleep quality /rɪˈdjuːs sliːp ˈkwɒləti/ (phrase)

Exp: Using devices at night can reduce sleep quality.

to make sleep less effective or restful

platform /ˈplætfɔːm/ (n)

Exp: Social media platforms help people communicate easily.

a place or system where people can share information, ideas, or services