IELTS Topic: Social Media

social (media) platform

(np) nền tảng mạng xã hội

Ex: Facebook is one of the most popular ~ in the world.

a plethora of sth

(n) a very large amount of sth.

= an array of, a wide range of

Ex: There is ~ content available on social media, making it hard to find quality information.

entertain

(v) to be willing to consider or accept something.

—> ~ the idea/thought

Ex: Many users ~ the idea of taking a break from social media to improve their mental health.

compulsively

(adv) một cách liên tục, không ngừng nghỉ

Ex: Many young people use social media ~, checking their phones constantly even without any notifications.

anticipate

(v) expect or predict (dự đoán, kỳ vọng)

Ex: Users often ~ immediate responses to their comments on social media.

take a social media detox

(vp) nghỉ ngơi khỏi mạng xã hội

Ex: After a long time using social media, I decided to ~ to recharge and focus on real life.

scroll through

(phr.v) To move through content on a screen, usually to browse.

Ex: After a long day at work, I like to ~ my social media feed to relax and unwind.

be/stay/keep in touch

(idm) liên lạc

Ex: Social media has made it much easier to ~ with old friends and acquaintances.

intriguing

(adj) very interesting because of being unusual or mysterious. (hấp dẫn, gây tò mò)

= fascinating, thought-provoking

Ex: The new features on social media platforms are ~ and make users eager to try them out.

exert

(v) use power or the ability to make something happen. (tác động)

Ex: The government can ~ influence over social media regulations to protect user privacy.

find/take delight in sth

(vp) take great pleasure or joy in a particular activity, experience, or thing.

Ex: He ~ reading historical novels that transport him to different eras.

distort

(v) give a misleading or false account or impression of. (bóp méo, xuyên tạc)

→ ~ the truths/facts

Ex: The media can sometimes distort facts to fit a particular narrative.

hateful/abusive content

(np) những nội dung cay động.

Ex: The social media platform has strict policies to remove any ~ that promotes violence or discrimination.

jump on the bandwagon

(idm) join/support a popular activity or trend, often without much thought or consideration.

Ex: Many people ~ of online shopping when it became popular during the pandemic.

take by storm

(idm) be suddenly extremely successful in a place or popular with someone. (chiếm lĩnh)

Ex: The new social media app took the market by storm, gaining millions of users within weeks.

update your status

(vp) changing/posting a new message or information about your current situation or feelings, often on social platforms.

Ex: After finishing his exams, he decided to ~ to reflect his relief and excitement.

backlash

(n) (sự) phản ứng mạnh

Ex: The new policy faced significant ~ from the community, leading to protests and demands for change.

detrimental

(adj) tending to cause harm (có hại).

Ex: Excessive screen time can have ~ effects on children's health and development.

media outlet

(np) cơ quan truyền thông

Ex: The ~ reported on the latest developments in the political landscape.

cut-throat competition

(np) cạnh tranh gay gắt

Ex: In the ~ of social media influencers, creators often resort to dramatic content to attract more followers.

reliable news sources

(np) nguồn tin đáng tin cậy

Ex: When researching current events, it is crucial to rely on ~ to ensure the information is accurate and trustworthy.