✨Part 2: Describe a piece of technology that you feel is difficult to use.
You should say:
- what it is
- what you got it for
- how often you use it
- and explain how you feel about using it
As someone who is not tech-savvy, it usually takes me quite a long time to get the hang of using technological gadgets. The pair of AirPods my parents gave me on my birthday a few years ago was somewhat difficult to use at first.
About four years ago, as my 15th birthday was around the corner, my parents didn’t know what to get me. One day, my dad saw me struggling to untangle the wires of my earphones, and I assumed that was when he came up with the idea of buying me a pair of wireless earphones. I wasn't surprised, but it was a thoughtful gift anyway. I always bought my earphones with me because I listened to music every day, everywhere, even on the go. For the first few days, my experience with the new AirPods was irksome. I typically wear earphones while viewing videos on Youtube, and whenever I came across an entertaining program that made me burst out laughing, the earphones would tumble out of my ears and the ear tips weren’t so comfortable. Despite my efforts to try various ear tip sizes to find a better fit, nothing worked. Also, Airpods didn’t have buttons for adjusting the volume, so I had to use my phone for it. With my old wired earphones, I could’ve done that with ease. The biggest advantage they provided me with was their wireless feature and acceptable noise cancellation.
Although the AirPods were a practical and sentimental present from my parents, I eventually had to give up on them and purchase a new pair of Sony headphones. The sound quality is top-notch, and I can adjust them with the touch sensor of the headphones, making them so much more comfortable and convenient. Although they were more expensive, I believe they were worth the investment.
- Gadgets /ˈɡædʒɪts/ (n) - các thiết bị công nghệ, thiết bị điện tử
- Struggling /ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ/ (adj) - đấu tranh, vật lộn
- Irksome /ˈɜːksəm/ (adj) - khó chịu, phiền phức
- Tumble /ˈtʌmbl/ (v) - ngã, ngã nhào
- Adjusting /əˈdʒʌstɪŋ/ (v) - điều chỉnh, cân chỉnh
- Acceptable /əkˈsɛptəbl/ (adj) - chấp nhận được, ổn định
- Cancellation /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/ (n) - sự hủy bỏ, sự hủy đặt hàng
- Top-notch /ˈtɒpˈnɒtʃ/ (adj) - tốt nhất, hàng đầu
PART 3
✨In what ways has technology changed your society?
Technology has brought significant positive changes to Vietnamese society, with its impact being felt in various areas of daily life. For example, in transportation, ride-hailing services like Grab and Gojek have been adopted for daily commutes, providing greater convenience and accessibility. Communication has also been revolutionized, with social media platforms such as Zalo and Facebook becoming ubiquitous, allowing people to connect with each other more easily and quickly. Moreover, technology provides Vietnamese with access to online shopping platforms like Shopee and Lazada, allowing us to order goods and have them delivered directly to our doorstep.
- Ride-hailing /raɪd-heɪlɪŋ/ (n) - dịch vụ đặt xe
- Accessibility /əkˌsɛsəˈbɪlɪti/ (n) - tính tiếp cận, tính có thể tiếp cận
- Directly /dəˈrɛktli/ (adv) - trực tiếp, thẳng thắn
✨How has technology changed the way we communicate?
Technology has significantly changed the way we communicate. Instead of sending letters, people now rely on messaging apps and phone calls for instant communication. Technology has also enabled global communication, allowing people from different backgrounds and cultures to connect with each other regardless of distance. However, these conveniences have also reduced the need for face-to-face interactions, as people can now convey their meaning and emotions through text messages and emojis or instant calls.
- Communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ (v) - truyền đạt, trao đổi thông tin
- Conveniences /kənˈviːniənsɪz/ (n) - sự tiện lợi, các tiện ích, tiện nghi
- Face-to-face /feɪs-tə-feɪs/ (adj, adv) - trực tiếp, đối mặt
✨How has technology changed the nature of long-distance relationships?
Technology has totally changed the nature of long-distance relationships, enabling couples to stay connected even when they are far apart. Now, even if you're miles away from your partner, you can stay in touch with them constantly thanks to messaging apps, video calls, and social media platforms. Additionally, sharing photos and videos of their daily lives has become easier, helping to bridge the distance gap and maintain a sense of intimacy. Back in the day, poor communication systems often caused long-distance relationships to break down, leading to anxiety and uncertainty. Now, with all these tech improvements, couples can exchange feelings and emotions easily, thus making their relationships more fulfilling.
- Long-distance /lɒŋ ˈdɪstəns/ (adj) - xa, dài
- Platforms /ˈplætfɔːmz/ (n) - nền tảng, sàn giao dịch
- Fulfilling /fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ/ (adj) - đáp ứng, làm đầy đủ, thỏa mãn
✨What are the limitations of technology when it comes to interpersonal relationships?
Technology can only benefit us to some extent, and it definitely has adverse effects on our personal relationships. We often rely too much on digital communication that we forget to even say a simple “good morning” to our loved ones, let alone have meaningful conversations with them. Additionally, technology makes it easier for us to hide our true selves just to fit in with others, which makes it harder to build genuine connections based on honesty. Technology is also preventing people from having in-person interactions, which makes our interpersonal relationships and connections less intimate and significant.
- Definitely /ˈdɛfɪnɪtli/ (adv) - chắc chắn, rõ ràng
- In-person /ɪn ˈpɜːs(ə)n/ (adj) - trực tiếp, mặt đối mặt
- Interpersonal /ˌɪntəˈpɜːs(ə)nəl/ (adj) - giữa cá nhân, liên quan đến mối quan hệ giữa các cá nhân
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