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UNIT 9: SOCIAL ISSUES

VOCABULARY
1. campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/ (n) chiến dịch
2. crime /kraɪm/ (n) tội phạm
3. overpopulation /ˌəʊvəˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃn/ (n) sự quá tải dân số
4. bullying /ˈbʊliɪŋ/ (n) bắt nạt
5. peer pressure /ˈpɪə ˌpreʃ.ər/ (n) áp lực từ bạn bè
6. body shaming /ˈbɒd.i ˌʃeɪ.mɪŋ/ (n) sự chế nhạo ngoại hình người khác
7. social issue /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈɪʃ.uː/ (n.phr) vấn đề xã hội
8. struggle /'strʌgl/ (v) đấu tranh
9. awareness /əˈweənəs/ (n) nhận thức
10. decide on /dɪˈsaɪd ɒn/ (phrasal verb) quyết định
11. comfortable /ˈkʌmftəbl/ (adj) thoải mái
12. alcohol /ˈælkəhɒl/ (n) đồ uống có cồn (rượu, bia…)
(v) hoảng sợ
14. violent /ˈvaɪələnt/ (adj) sử dụng vũ lực, bạo lực
15. poverty /ˈpɒvəti/ (n) sự nghèo đói
16. the odd one out /ðiː ɒd wʌn aʊt/ (idiom) kẻ/ người khác biệt
17. fingernail /ˈfɪŋ.ɡə.neɪl/ (n) móng tay
18. depression /dɪˈpreʃn/ (n) sự trầm cảm
19. remove (v) /ri'mu:v/ lấy ra, loại bỏ
20. self-confidence /ˌselfˈkɒn.fɪ.dəns/ (n) sự tự tin vào bản thân
21. performance /pəˈfɔːməns/ (n) hiệu suất
22. survey /ˈsɜːveɪ/ (n) khảo sát
23. stand up to /stænd ʌp tu:/ (phrasal verb) đứng lên chống lại
24. hesitate /ˈhezɪteɪt/ (v) ngần ngại

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25. hang out /hæŋ/ /aʊt/ (phrasal verb) đi chơi

26. approve /əˈpruːv/ (v) chấp thuận
27. appearance /əˈpɪərəns/ (n) ngoại hình
28. valued /ˈvæljuːd/ (adj) đánh giá
29. slim /slɪm/ (adj) mỏng
30. obey /əˈbeɪ/ (v) tuân thủ
31. skip /skɪp/ (v) trốn, bỏ
32. pretend /prɪˈtend/ (v) yêu cầu
33. permission /pəˈmɪʃn/ (n) sự cho phép
34. absent /ˈæbsənt/ (adj) nghỉ học
35. consequence /ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/ (n) hậu quả
36. frequently /ˈfriːkwəntli/ (adv) thường xuyên
37. offensive /əˈfen.sɪv/ (adj) gây xúc phạm
38. apologize /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/ (v) xin lỗi
39. ashamed /əˈʃeɪmd/ (adj) xấu hổ
40. embarrassed /ɪmˈbærəst/ (adj) xấu hổ
41. cyberbullying /ˈsaɪbəbʊliɪŋ/ (n) bắt nạt trên mạng
42. physical /ˈfɪzɪkl/ (adj) về mặt thể chất
43. verbal /ˈvɜːbl/ (adj) bằng lời
44. proposal /prəˈpəʊzl/ (n) đề xuất
45. victim /ˈvɪktɪm/ (n) nạn nhân
(n) chính sách
47. disappointment /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/ (n) thất vọng
48. sympathy /ˈsɪmpəθi/ (n) thông cảm
49. painful /ˈpeɪnfl/ (adj) đau đớn
50. anxiety /æŋˈzaɪəti/ (adj) sự lo lắng

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51. admit /əd'mit/ (v) thú nhận

52. the poverty line / ðiː ˈpɒv.ə.ti ˌlaɪn/ ngưỡng nghèo
53. illegal /ɪˈliːɡl/ (adj) bất hợp pháp
54. make fun of Trêu chọc, chế giễu
55. bully/ˈbʊli/ (v) bắt nạt
GRAMMA
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LINKING WORDS & PHRASES

(TỪ & CỤM TỪ NỐI)
Chúng ta sử dụng các từ và cụm từ nối để kết nối các ý tưởng, mệnh đề hoặc câu.
Bên dưới là một số từ và cụm từ liên kết phổ biến: designed by Henry

Để bổ sung ý kiến và thông tin Besides (this/ that),… : Bên cạnh đó

Moreover,…: Hơn nữa

In addition (to + danh từ hoặc V-ing): Thêm vào
Để tương phản các ý kiến
However, …: Tuy nhiên,…
Although…, …: Mặc dù
In spite of/ Despite (danh từ hoặc V-ing),…: Mặc dù
By contrast,…: Ngược lại
Để đưa ra lý do
Because…, …: Bởi vì
Because of (danh từ hoặc V-ing),…: Bởi vì
As/ Since…,… : Bởi vì
Để thể hiện kết quả
As a result, …: Kết quả là
As a consequence,…: Hậu quả là
Therefore,…: Vì vậy

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PRACTICE

1. It was already 9 p.m, ______________ we closed our shop and went home by car.
A. therefore B. but C. however D. so
2. Ok! you can choose English as your major. ______________ , you should remember that it is not easy
to learn.
A. Therefore B. But C. However D. Although
3) Mark succeeded in the exam ______________ his hard and methodical work.
A. due to B. despite C. because of D. though
4) Henry didn’t stop his car ______________ the traffic light turned red.
A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. although
5) Henry Nguyen didn’t take part in our programme ______________ he had to take a summer course at
University.
A. so that B.because of C. because D. although
6) Henry Nguyen wanted to go to bed early ______________ his bad tiredness.
A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. though
7) ______________ he had to take her mother to the hospital, he still attended our party yesterday.
A. Because B. In spite of C. Because of D. Though
8) ______________ Mark had finished reading these books, he went out.
A. As soon as B. Before C. After D. Since
9) Henry’s students couldn’t do the test ______________ its complicated problems.
A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. though
10) ______________ it got dark, they continued working.
A. Because B. In spite of C. Because of D. Even though
11) ______________ their poverty, they enjoy their daily life.
A. As B. Though C. Because D. Despite
12) Henry didn’t drink beer ______________ he was extremely thirsty.
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A. in spite of B. even though C. because D. since

13) We will go without him ______________ he comes here on time.
A. though B. unless C. Because D. If
14) Henry Nguyen went to the bank ______________ he could cash his cheque.
A. therefore B. so that C. however D. although
15) The students finish the test very well ______________ its difficulties yesterday.
A. therefore B. in spite of C. however D. although
16) She has driven a car ______________ she studied at the university.
A. as soon as B. by the time C. after D. since
17) We started out on the trip ______________ the weather was extremely hot.
A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. although
18) They ought to wait for her ______________ they had much time.
A. though B. unless C. because D. if
19) ____________ we had much time, we shouldn’t wait for her. designed by Henry
A. Though B. Unless C. Because D. If
20) The food didn’t look appetizing; ______________, many people liked enjoying it.
A. Therefore B. So that C. However D. Though
21) Many people still believe him very much ______________ he sometimes tell lies.
A. because B. since C. although D. despite
22) We were walking on the street ______________ we saw an accident.
A. when B. while C. because D. although
23) ______________ the darkness in the room, we couldn’t continue our studying.
A. Because of B. Since C. Although D. In spite of
24) Henry Nguyen tries to study as hard as possible ______ he can get the scholarship to study in
England.
A. in order to B. so that C. because D. because of
25) She stopped at the post office _________ she could send the letter to her parents.

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A. although B. so as to C. in order that D. in order to

26) Henry Nguyen didn’t wear warm clothes _____________ the cold weather in winter.
A. because B. although C. because of D. in spite of
27) What had you done ______________ I called you?
A. as soon as B. by the time C. after D. while
28) Hana couldn’t get a job ______________ she couldn’t speak English well.
A. because B. although C. because of D. in spite of
29) _____________ many people knew the danger of smoking, they couldn’t stop it.
A. Since B. Though C. Because of D. Despite
30) Henry Nguyen knew the danger of smoking; ______________, he couldn’t give it up.
A. therefore B. but C. however D. although
VOCABULARY
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. Last time our club met, we decided to start an awareness campaign to draw attention to a pressing
social issue
A. fast B. accelerated C. speedy D. urgent
2. An Indian Health Service team is on hand to work with local medical staff at Choctaw Health Center
in the continued battle against COVID-19 on the Reservation.
A. available B. flexible C. decisive D. vital
3. Is this a social or environmental issue?
A. event B. incident C. problem D. tissue
4. It's essential to educate children on the potential dangers of excessive screen time and promote
alternative activities.
A. divergent B. diligent C. painstaking D. risky
5. Awareness campaigns also encourage people to be more empathetic and understanding of others.
A. attentive B. sympathetic C. cunning D. comprehensible
6. Ordinarily, we send a reminder about a month before payment is required.
A. Comparatively B. Differently C. Fortunately D. Conventionally
7. As we use more technology, bullying is also becoming more common on social media.
A. hilarious B. favorable C. popular D. supportive
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8. Some people keep posting very rude comments about my friend’s weight on social media
A. polite B. impolite C. courteous D. cruel
9. The campaign against cyberbullying should take place at the school during the academic year, ideally
at the beginning of the school year to set the tone for a safe and inclusive environment.
A. initiation B. attention C. belief D. incentive
10. The duration of the campaign can vary, but it should be long enough to cover all the planned activities
and ensure that students have many opportunities to engage with the campaign.
A. compensate for B. participate in C. apply for D. care for
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meanin the underlined word(s)
in each of the following questions.
1. Is this social awareness campaign about poverty or crime?
A. completion B. affluence C. sufficiency D. wholeness
2. The local police are running an awareness campaign to reduce crime in the area.
A. increase B. mitigate C. decrease D. maintain
3. Building self-confidence is important for preventing and dealing with bullying.
A. controlling B. averting C. deterring D. expanding
4. We started a campaign against bullying in our school. In addition, we organised classes for teens to try
new things and become more confident.
A. thrifty B. timid C.gentle D. thoughtful
5. Bullying refers to the assertion of dominance over an individual by displaying aggressive behaviour
towards them.
A. rough B. tender C. essential D. brutal
6. A study carried out by a famous research centre in the US found out that the following were among the
most serious ones.
A. familiar B. well-known C. popular D. unknown
7. If the two signatures arenot identical, the bank won't let you withdraw the money.
A. diverse B. divergent C. fake D. real
8.The survey results suggest that more support should be provided to help teenagers avoid serious social
issues and enjoy a happier life.
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A. simple B. complete C. complicated D. unsafe

9. The couple must be understanding and patient and build up their relationship over time.
A. tear down B. turn up C. come out D. take out

10. It took a little longer for Peter’s friendships to return to normal and Peter has had to learn to prove
himself trustworthy to his parents.
A. outstanding B. unreliable C. upstanding D. increasable
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. The closure of the factory brought _____________ to the town.
A. indifference B. poverty C.underdevelopment D. development
2. Children of different ages see _______________ or teasing differently.
A. debate B. punishment C. control D. bullying
3. There are many risks attached to social media sites, and _____________ is one of the largest risks.
A. cyberbullying B. stealing C. fighting D. betting
4. Last time our club met, we decided to start an awareness __________to draw attention to a pressing
social issue.
A. activity B. campaign C. action D. seminar
5. I think we should promote issues that affect a lot of people in our city, such as ___________ and
overpopulation.
A. enjoyment B. traffic jam C. entertainment D. crime
6. I think this time we should focus on problem teens _________with every day because this won't be a
big campaign.
A. stick B. deal C. struggle D. mess
7. _______ is criticizing yourself or others because of some aspect of physical appearance.
A. Body shaming B. Physical attractiveness C. Peer pressure D. Social issue
8. The programme makers reject the notion that seeing ________ on television has a harmful effect on
children.
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A. relationship B. violence C. love D. friendship

9. He is under doctor’s orders to cut down on fatty food and to drink no ________ for at least six months.
A. wine B. beer C. alcohol D. orange juice
10. The campaign has certainly succeeded in raising public ________ of the issue.
A. awareness B. action C. activity D. fund
11. ________ without attraction is the kind of love we feel for best friends.
A. Generosity B. Tolerance C. Affection D. Closeness
12. The boy does not want to go to school because he is afraid of being_________.
A. awarded B. fought C. bullied D. punished
13. She met her husband through a(n) __________ agency.
A. travel B. dating C. business D. booking
14.__________: When a friend breaks your trust by sharing your secrets or going behind your back, it can
be very hurtful and damaging to the friendship.
A. Insulting B. Ignoring C. Manipulation D. Betrayal
15. Ann is always the person to lend a(n) ________ ear if you have problems.
A. sympathize B. sympathetically C. sympathetic D. sympathy
16.___________: When a friend uses guilt, intimidation, or other tactics to get you to do something you
don't want to do, it can feel like they are taking advantage of you.
A. Insulting B. Ignoring C. Manipulation D. Betrayal
17. When two people are _________, they become friendly again after they have argued.
A. reconciled B. sympathetic C. debated D. opposed
18. One day I __________ my hair and painted my finger nails. My parents got so angry with me.
A. coloured B. dyed C. cut D. shaved
19. The counsellor gave us some helpful tips on ways we could talk to Nick without starting a big
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A. fight B. bet C. deal D. argument

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20. It is advisable for parents to start talking with their children as early as late teens regarding future
__________.
A. enthusiastic actions B. conservative bonds C. sympathetic talks D. romantic
relationships
21. _________ peer pressure is when your friends encourage you to do something that benefits you or
others, or when you inspire each other to achieve common goals.
A. Good B. Positive C. Ideal D. Negative
22. Studying together and helping each other to understand difficult ________or prepare for exams.
A. concepts B. lives C. thoughts D. situations
23. _________ means using words to attack others, such as shouting at, or saying something offensive to
them.
A. Cyberbullying B. Social bullying C. Physical bullying D. Verbal bullying
24. _________ happens when people keep telling lies or bad things about someone behind their back or
making them feel ashamed in public.
A. Cyberbullying B. Social bullying C. Physical bullying D. Verbal bullying
25. __________involves violent behaviour such as hitting, kicking, or pushing people.
A. Cyberbullying B. Social bullying C. Physical bullying D. Verbal bullying
26. __________takes place over digital devices such as mobile phones and computers.
A. Cyberbullying B. Social bullying C. Physical bullying D. Verbal bullying
27. My friend was the victim of cyberbullying because some people kept posting very rude _________
about her weight on social media
A. behaviors B. comments C. feelings D. actions
28. The duration of the campaign can ensure that students have __________opportunities to engage with
the campaign.
A. last B. new C. rare D. ample
29. Cyberbullying can have a severe _________on students' mental health.
A. foundation B. impact C. element D. motivation

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30. We would like to __________a school campaign against cyberbullying to raise awareness among
students and create a safe and inclusive environment.
A. propose B. offer C. suggest D. plan
31. Issues related to family relationships, dating and__________, career choices, and cultural conflicts are
also common.
A. sexualise B. sexuality C. sexual D. sexualist
32. Teens who are regularly bullied suffer from__________.
A. anxiety B. loneliness C. sickness D. depression
33. Building ___________is important for preventing and dealing with bullying.
A. self-confidence B. self-control C. self-abandonment D. self-esteem
34. Bullying is a _________ problems in educational institutions everywhere.
A. stupid B. controversial C. hot D. rising
35. The __________ of bullying can affect someone’s entire life, so we must take strict steps to prevent it!
A. action B. trauma C. danger D. impact
36. My parents don’t want me to _________with my friends from school.
A. lead to B. hang out C. deal with D. drop by
37. For years she struggled _______ the establishment to get her theories accepted.
A. off B. on C. with D. in
38. She has just ________ with her boyfriend.
A. broken up B. broken down C. broken into D. broken in
39. As the daughter of the president, she enjoys high status __________ her peers.
A. until B. among C. between D. of
40. In many cases, peer pressure can _________depression, low self-confidence, distance from family
and poor school performance.
A. lead to B. take up C. look up D. go off
41. __________ we got lost driving into the city; we were late for the meeting.
A. Since B. Because of C. However D. For
42. Two of the factories in our small town have closed. __________, unemployment is high.
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A. Consequently B. Because C. So that D. Furthermore

43. John’s favourite show was on. He reaches to turnCon chim bị thương bắt đầu vỗ cánh và cuối cùng
cũng bay đi được. on the TV __________ he could watch it.
A. because of B. therefore C. so that D. for
44. She bought the book __________ she had heard it was good.
A. due to B. because C. because of D. so
45. __________ I heard the telephone ring; I didn’t answer it.
A. Because B. Only if C. Even though D. If
46. __________ the post office was closed; I couldn’t mail my package.
A. Therefore B. Because of C. However D. Since
47. __________ I was dead tired; I walked all the way home.
A. Despite B. Although C. In spite of D. Because
48.We started a campaign against bullying in our school. __________, we organised classes for teens to
try new things and become more confident.
A. Because B. Only if C. Even though D. In addition
49.Sharing someone’s personal information online is illegal. ____________, you should be very careful
about what you post online.
A. Because B. Therefore C. Even though D. In addition
50.___________all our efforts, we were not able to solve the problem.
A. Therefore B. Because of C. However D. Despite

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