EDUCATION

  1. academic results: kết quả học tập

Eg: It is believed by some people that those studying in single-sex schools often achieve better academic results than their counterparts at co-ed schools.

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single-sex school: các trường một giới (trường chỉ dành cho bé trai/chỉ dành cho bé gái)

co-ed school: các trường chung cho 2 giới

  1. to be genuinely passionate about…: thực sự đam mê…

Eg: Many students do not know what career path they are genuinely passionate about, so studying a wide range of subjects will help them find out what they really love.

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a career path: một con đường sự nghiệp

  1. be equipped with…: được trang bị…

Eg: Students who study a wide range of subjects will be equipped with a variety of skills and abilities because each subject teaches them a particular skill that will be of use in the future.

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a variety of skills and abilities: nhiều kĩ năng và khả năng khác nhau

to be of use = to be useful

  1. take a gap year: đi một năm gap year (nghỉ 1 năm để đi du lịch, làm việc, trải nghiệm,…)

Eg: Those who choose to take a gap year to work in another country might face various challenges, such as culture shock or language barriers.

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face various challenges: đối mặt với những thách thức khác nhau

culture shock: sốc văn hóa

language barriers: rào cản ngôn ngữ

  1. distance learning programmes: các chương trình đào tạo từ xa

Eg: Distance learning programmes are only suitable for those who possess high levels of independence, discipline and commitment.

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to be suitable for…: phù hợp với…

possess sth: sở hữu thứ gì

  1. single-gender schools: trường học một giới

Eg: People have different views about whether students should attend mixed-gender or single-gender schools.

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have different views about…: có quan điểm khác nhau về vấn đề gì

  1. valuable life lessons: những bài học cuộc sống quý giá

University education not only equips students with in-depth knowledge about various aspects of life, but also provides them with valuable life lessons that will help them on their journey to enter the labour market.

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equip sbd with sth: trang bị cho ai đó thứ gì

in-depth knowledge: kiến thức chuyên sâu

enter the labour market: bước vào thị trường lao động

  1. drop out of school: bỏ học

Eg: Many students in remote areas have to drop out of school at an early age because of not having enough money to pay their tuition fees.

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remote areas: vùng sâu vùng xa

tuition fees: học phí

  1. develop social skills: phát triển kỹ năng xã hội

Eg: Students who take online courses might have little chance to develop social skills, such as teamwork or communication skills, which are essential for their future careers.

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to be essential for…: thiết yếu cho…

  1. core subjects: các môn học cốt lõi

Eg: Some people argue that students only need to study core subjects, such as maths and science, which will ensure them a stable job in the future.

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ensure sbd sth: đảm bảo cho ai đó thứ gì

a stable job: một công việc ổn định

  1. disruptive students: học sinh hay gây rối

Eg: It is important for teachers to attend workshops on how to deal with disruptive students more effectively.

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it is important for sbd to do sth: quan trọng cho ai đó làm gì

deal with sbd: làm việc, đối phó với ai

  1. regardless of: bất kể

Eg: Online learning has made it easier for everyone, regardless of their geographical location, to gain a university qualification.

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geographical location: vị trí địa lý

gain a university qualification: có được một tấm bằng đại học

  1. literacy rate: tỷ lệ biết chữ

Eg: Adult literacy rates in these areas are surprisingly low; therefore, various steps are being taken to help more people in such regions have access to education.

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have access to education: được tiếp cận với giáo dục

  1. better education opportunities: cơ hội giáo dục tốt hơn

Eg: One measure to help these people escape poverty is to give them better education opportunities and proper vocational training.

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escape poverty: thoát nghèo

proper vocational training: đào tạo nghề phù hợp

  1. tuition fees: học phí

Eg: Many rural girls decide to get a job straight after finishing high school because their parents cannot pay for their university tuition fees.

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rural girls: các cô gái nông thôn

  1. gain in-depth knowledge: có được kiến thức chuyên sâu

Eg: These scientists always try to gain in-depth knowledge about the area they are researching.

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research sth: nghiên cứu thứ gì

  1. well-educated: có nền tảng giáo dục tốt

Eg: The government needs to make sure that everyone has access to proper education so that they can become well-educated and productive citizens who will make significant contributions to their country.

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has access to…: được tiếp cận với…

make significant contributions to…: có những đóng góp đáng kể cho…

  1. get a deeper insight into: hiểu sâu hơn về

Eg: Watching foreign films and TV programmes helps people get a deeper insight into different cultures, traditions and customs from other parts of the world.

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foreign films: các bộ phim nước ngoài

custom (n): phong tục

  1. concentrate on sth: tập trung vào

Eg: Early relationships can prevent teenage students from concentrating entirely on their studies, which could lead to lower academic results.

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early relationships: các mối quan hệ sớm

prevent sb from doing sth: ngăn chặn ai đó làm gì

  1. catch up with: bắt kịp với

Eg: Students who fail to catch up with their peers are at a higher risk of dropping out of school.

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peer (n): bạn bè cùng trang lứa

to be at a higher risk of…: có nguy cơ cao…