Some people think secondary students should study international news as one of their subjects, while others believe that this is a waste of valuable school time. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

thế giới được kết nối chặt chẽ (toàn cầu hóa)

interconnected world

Ex: In today's interconnected world, whether…

“the fact that whether” → “whether”

“The fact that whether” là lỗi lặp logic. "Whether" đã là từ chỉ khả năng rồi.

be integrated into

Ex: …whether international news should be integrated into the secondary school curriculum has sparked considerable debate.

sparked considerable debate

Ex: …whether international news should be integrated into the secondary school curriculum has sparked considerable debate.

the primary/secondary/high school curriculum

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làm giàu hiểu biết toàn cầu của sb

enriches sb’s global awareness

Ex: While some argue that it enriches students’ global awareness and broadens their horizons,…

broadens their horizons

Ex: While some argue that it enriches students’ global awareness and broadens their horizons,…

contend

Ex: …,others contend that it detracts from essential academic subjects and may expose students to distressing or age-inappropriate content

làm giảm giá trị của, lấy đi sự chú ý khỏi

detracts from

Ex: …,others contend that it detracts from essential academic subjects and may expose students to or age-inappropriate content.

distressing

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nội dung không phù hợp với độ tuổi

age-inappropriate content

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a balanced and selective approach to Ving

Ex: Personally, I believe that a balanced and selective approach to teaching international news could yield significant educational benefits.

yield significant + adj + benefits

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incorporate sth into sth

Ex: On the one hand, opponents of incorporating international news into the curriculum often raise valid concerns.

raise valid concerns

Ex: On the one hand, opponents of incorporating international news into the curriculum often raise valid concerns.

face a demanding academic load

Ex: Students at the secondary level already face a demanding academic load.

Thêm vào

Introduce

Ex: Introducing another subject might…

further strain

Ex: Introducing another subject might further strain their schedules,…

compromise

Ex: …potentially compromising performance in core disciplines such as mathematics, science, or native language studies.

performance in something

Ex: performance in core disciplines such as mathematics, science, or native language studies.

disturbing themes

Ex: Furthermore, international news coverage frequently includes disturbing themes—such as armed conflicts, political unrest, or natural disasters—which…

armed conflicts

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political unrest

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natural disasters

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negatively affect sb’s mental well-being

Ex: …which may negatively affect young learners’ mental well-being

sự lo lắng quá mức

undue anxiety

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constant exposure to

Ex: For example, constant exposure to violent imagery from war zones or catastrophic events could lead to desensitization or emotional distress.

violent imagery from war zones or catastrophic events

Ex: For example, constant exposure to violent imagery from war zones or catastrophic events could lead to desensitization or emotional distress.

sự chai lì cảm xúc

desensitization

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emotional distresss

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foster critical thinking

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a deeper understanding of sth

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tiếp xúc với các vấn đề thời sự

exposure to current affairs

Ex: Exposure to current affairs encourages students to develop informed perspectives on global politics, environmental challenges, and technological advancements

develop informed perspectives on sth

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global politics

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environmental challenges

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technological advancements

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làm giàu về mặt trí tuệ

intellectually enriching

Ex: Such knowledge is not only intellectually enriching but also cultivates responsible global citizens.

nuôi dưỡng công dân toàn cầu có trách nhiệm

cultivates responsible global citizens

Ex: Ex: Such knowledge is not only intellectually enriching but also cultivates responsible global citizens.

climate crisis

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breakthrough medical research

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inspire sb to V

Ex: For instance, learning about the climate crisis or breakthrough medical research may inspire students to contribute meaningfully to their communities in the future.

contribute meaningfully to….

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real-world events

Ex: Moreover, discussing real-world events in class can improve students’ communication skills, analytical reasoning, and awareness of media bias.

kỹ năng giao tiếp

communication skills

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tư duy phân tích

analytical reasoning

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nhận thức về thiên vị truyền thông

awareness of media bias

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overloading the curriculum

Ex: In my view, while concerns about overloading the curriculum are understandable,…

outweight

Ex: …they do not outweigh the long-term benefits of global literacy.

long-term benefits of

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sự hiểu biết về các vấn đề toàn cầu

global literacy

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treat sth as sth

Ex: Instead of treating international news as a separate subject,…

integrate sth into sth

Ex: …schools could integrate it into subjects such as social studies or language arts, ensuring students engage with real-world content without sacrificing academic balance.

social studies

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language arts

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engage with

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sacrifice

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presents certain challenges

Ex: In conclusion, although introducing international news into the classroom presents certain challenges,…

a thoughtful and age-appropriate

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significantly enhance students' education

Ex: …a thoughtful and age-appropriate approach can significantly enhance students' education.

Rather than

Ex: Rather than dismissing it as a distraction,…

educators

Ex: …educators should harness the value of global awareness as a tool for shaping well-informed, socially conscious individuals.

dismiss sth as sth

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khai thác giá trị của

harness the value of

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global awareness

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well-informed

có ý thức xã hội

socially conscious

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shaping well-informed, socially conscious individuals. (Tùy bài nha, bài này là cụm đó ă)

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real-world content

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phương pháp cân bằng và có chọn lọc

a balanced and selective approach

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