Vocabulary List

• Log off (phrasal verb) /lɔːɡ ɒf/: To disconnect from a computer system or online platform.
  Vietnamese: Đăng xuất
  Example: Remember to log off your account after using the public computer.

• Bar (from) (verb) /bɑːr frɒm/: To officially prevent someone from doing something.
  Vietnamese: Cấm (không cho phép)
  Example: The school barred students from using mobile phones during class.

• Social media platform (noun) /ˈsəʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə ˈplæt.fɔːrm/: A website or app that allows people to connect, share, and communicate.
  Vietnamese: Nền tảng mạng xã hội
  Example: Facebook is the most popular social media platform worldwide.

• Pay fines (verb phrase) /peɪ faɪnz/: To give money as a punishment for breaking a rule or law.
  Vietnamese: Nộp phạt
  Example: You must pay fines if you park in a restricted area.

• Fail to prevent (verb phrase) /feɪl tə prɪˈvent/: To not succeed in stopping something from happening.
  Vietnamese: Không thể ngăn chặn
  Example: The company failed to prevent the leak of personal data.

• Log on (phrasal verb) /lɔːɡ ɒn/: To connect to a computer system or online platform.
  Vietnamese: Đăng nhập
  Example: Students must log on to the system to access their lessons.

• Exception (noun) /ɪkˈsep.ʃən/: Something or someone that is not included in a rule, case, or general statement.
  Vietnamese: Ngoại lệ
  Example: Most people are not allowed to enter, but she is an exception.

• Educational purpose (noun phrase) /ˌedʒʊˈkeɪʃənəl ˈpɜːpəs/: The reason or intent to learn, teach, or educate.
  Vietnamese: Mục đích giáo dục
  Example: The video was shared for educational purposes only.

• Implement the ban (verb phrase) /ˈɪmplɪˌment ðə bæn/: To officially enforce a rule that stops something from happening.
  Vietnamese: Thực hiện lệnh cấm
  Example: The government will implement the ban on smoking in public areas next month.

• Figure it out (phrasal verb) /ˈfɪɡər ɪt aʊt/: To find a solution or answer to a problem.
  Vietnamese: Tìm ra cách giải quyết
  Example: Don’t worry—I’ll figure it out before the deadline.

• Fail to comply (verb phrase) /feɪl tə kəmˈplaɪ/: To not follow a rule, instruction, or request.
  Vietnamese: Không tuân thủ
  Example: Companies that fail to comply with regulations may face penalties.

• Face penalty (verb phrase) /feɪs ˈpen.əl.ti/: To be punished, often by paying money or other consequences.
  Vietnamese: Chịu hình phạt
  Example: Anyone caught littering will face a penalty of $50.

• Prime minister (noun) /praɪm ˈmɪn.ɪ.stər/: The leader of the government in a country.
  Vietnamese: Thủ tướng
  Example: The prime minister announced new policies to improve the economy.

• Social responsibility (noun phrase) /ˌsəʊʃəl rɪˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ə.ti/: The duty to act in a way that benefits society.
  Vietnamese: Trách nhiệm xã hội
  Example: Companies should take social responsibility for protecting the environment.

• Priority (noun) /praɪˈɒr.ə.ti/: Something that is considered more important than other things.
  Vietnamese: Sự ưu tiên
  Example: Education is the government’s top priority this year.

• Rushed (adjective) /rʌʃt/: Done quickly without enough care or planning.
  Vietnamese: Vội vàng
  Example: His work looked rushed because he didn’t have enough time.

• Take responsibility for (verb phrase) /teɪk rɪˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ə.ti fɔːr/: To accept the blame or duty for something.
  Vietnamese: Chịu trách nhiệm về
  Example: You must take responsibility for your own actions.

REVIEW VOCABULARY

1. Completion Task

Complete the sentences using the words below. Each word is used once.

Words: log off, bar (from), social media platform, pay fines, fail to prevent, prime minister, rushed, take responsibility for

1. If you forget to ________ your account, someone else might access your information.
2. The government decided to ________ students from using social media during class hours.
3. Many teenagers spend hours on their favorite ________ every day.
4. Drivers who break traffic rules must ________ immediately.
5. The company ________ the spread of false information, causing public concern.
6. The ________ of the country delivered an important speech about economic reforms.
7. His project looked ________ because he did it at the last minute.
8. Parents need to ________ their children's online activities to ensure safety.

2. Word Form Task

Write the correct form of the word in parentheses to complete each sentence.

1. The school will ________ (implemental) new rules to ban mobile phones in classrooms.
2. She failed to complete the assignment because she didn’t understand its ________ (educate) purpose.
3. Companies that ________ (failure) to follow safety regulations may face serious consequences.
4. Those who throw garbage on the streets should be prepared to face ________ (penalize).
5. Protecting the environment is a company’s ________ (society) responsibility.
6. It took me a while, but I finally managed to ________ (figure) the solution to the problem.

3. Synonym Matching Task

Match the words on the left with their closest synonyms on the right.

4. Gap-Fill Task (Paragraph Form)

Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. Use each word once.

Words: log on, exception, fail to comply, figure it out, educational purpose, face penalty, social responsibility

In today’s digital world, students are often required to ________ to online platforms to complete their assignments. However, schools sometimes make an ________ for students who lack access to technology. Teachers emphasize that using online tools should have an ________, not just for entertainment.

Organizations that ________ with internet safety guidelines may ________ under the new government regulations. It is the ________ of every individual to ensure a safe online environment. While challenges exist, working together will help us ________ in the long run.

5. Multiple-Choice Task

1. Choose the correct answer for each question.

   1. What is the age limit set by Australia’s new law for social media use?
      a) 13
      b) 16
      c) 18
      d) 21

   2. Which company criticized the law as “rushed”?
      a) TikTok
      b) Facebook
      c) Meta Platforms
      d) YouTube

   3. What purpose allows kids to use some websites under the new law?
      a) Entertainment
      b) Business
      c) Educational
      d) Communication

   4. What penalty do companies face if they fail to comply with the law?
      a) Suspension
      b) Fines
      c) Warning letters
      d) Social media bans

   5. What makes Australia’s law unique compared to the U.S.?
      a) It applies only to children under 13.
      b) It focuses on educational websites.
      c) It requires platforms to verify account creators.
      d) It bans all forms of social media.

Answer keys: 

1. Answer Keys

   1. Completion Task

   1. log off
   2. bar (from)
   3. social media platform
   4. pay fines
   5. fail to prevent
   6. prime minister
   7. rushed
   8. take responsibility for

   2. Word Form Task

   1. implement
   2. educational
   3. fail
   4. penalties
   5. social
   6. figure out

   3. Synonym Matching Task

   1. exception - e. special case
   2. priority - f. importance
   3. face penalty - c. punishment
   4. log on - d. enter a system
   5. prime minister - a. leader
   6. rushed - b. quickly done

   4. Gap-Fill Task (Paragraph Form)

   1. log on
   2. exception
   3. educational purpose
   4. fail to comply
   5. face penalty
   6. social responsibility
   7. figure it out
    

5. Multiple-Choice Task

Answer Key:

1. b
2. c
3. c
4. b
5. c