III. READING

Exercise 1. Choose the best answer to fill in each blank of the following passage.

Nowadays, with the high-speed Internet (1) _, people can quickly update the (2) _ news on the coming natural disasters in their neighborhood. For example, last year many flood victims in Da Nang were rescued from deep flooded areas (3) _ to the short videos and images of where they got stuck they posted on social networks like Facebook or TikTok. In addition, the

collaborative work on storm and flood prevention between departments goes (4) _ because they can have video conferences to guide and evacuate locals from dangerous areas. In the future, the communication (5) _ people and the rescue teams might be much more convenient when telepathy technology has a breakthrough.

1. A. connect               B. connecting              C. connection              D. connector

2. A. latest                   B. last                          C. later                        D. late

3. A. despite                B. because                   C. thank                       D. thanks

4. A. smoothy              B. smoothly                 C. smooth                    D. smoother

5. A. by                        B. with                         C. between                  D. from

Exercise 2. Read then decide whether the following sentences are True (T) or False (F).

Technology has attracted the attention of many people in the world especially the young generation and this has affected their lifestyle. They use electronic devices such as phones, laptops, iPods, tablets, computers and many others. Electronic devices are so addictive that people would rather use them for enjoyment than their necessity. Due to this addictiveness, it has resulted in negative effects on people’s life and their mental health.

Technology has both negative and positive impacts on people’s lives; it just depends on how the person uses the electronic gadget. Technology has made it easier to access information which is very helpful for businesses or even a student. But not all technology was made for positive purposes as due to technology, there was a development of weapons which is a threat to the society.

We can say that addiction refers to a situation when you like a particular thing so much that you lose control over your mind, and this is what is happening to today’s world especially the young generation. They became so addicted to the technology gadgets that all they think about is that it has control over their mind. They spend most of their time on electronic devices that they don’t even realise.

Statements

True (T)

False (F)

1. Technology has captured the attention of people of all ages in the world.

2. Electronic devices are not so addictive.

3. Technology has negative effects on people’s life and their mental health.

4. People find it easier to access information thanks to technology.

5. The young generation spend little time on electronic devices.

Exercise 3. Read the passage then answer the questions.

Students today are already comfortable with online platforms and online learning. This is why these classes are becoming more widely used. They can be accessed anytime and anywhere as long as there’s an

Internet connection and a gadget to use. Online learning makes it easier for students to access courses they can benefit from. However, students also have to deal with disadvantages that can affect the quality of these classes.

First, online learning has more distractions. Students who take online courses are more prone to distractions and procrastination in the same landscape. This is because these courses don’t have a physical classroom that can help them focus on their studies. Moreover, other students cannot afford Internet access 24/7, which means that online classes are not always convenient for students.

Second, online classes are easily disrupted. Lack of a stable Internet connection and good gadgets can disrupt online classes. Without these two things, students cannot access their courses, which can affect their grades and performance. Unlike traditional courses, these classes are dependent on factors like the student’s and the teacher’s Internet connections, the gadgets being used, and the environment where the classes are held. With so many factors affecting the classes' quality, many students would say that traditional learning is better than online learning.

In conclusion, online learning has been around for a while now. With online education growing, its advantages and disadvantages are worth considering. Online courses offer many benefits, such as reduced costs and increased flexibility. But there are also some disadvantages to online learning that need to be considered if you want to try them.

1. Are students today comfortable with online platforms and online learning?

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2. Why can’t students focus on their studies?

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3. Can lack of a stable Internet connection and a good gadget disrupt online classes?

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4. What are the main factors affecting the classes’ quality?

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5. What are the benefits that online courses offer?

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