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BÀI MẪU CHỦ ĐỀ SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (PART 2)Bài mẫu chủ đề Science and Technology (Part 2)

Thời gian đọc: ~30 min

1. Describe an invention that changes people’s life.

Well, when it comes to invention, I would choose the smartphone – which is one of the creations of human beings.

It is both convenient and cost-effective. In the past, when there was no smartphone, people could only get in touch with each other through the telephone and it took ages to one person but now, with only one smartphone, we can use it for various purposes. Not only can we call others but we can also see their , keep updated with their daily activities or do other kinds of entertainment; for example, listen to music or surf the net. Moreover, there are available applications such as Grab which helps us catch a taxi or motorbike much more easily. With this , there seems to be a little barrier to communication among people.

In addition, smartphones help reduce the cost of our calls as we have online applications such as Viber, Skype, or Whatsapp. We can also do the shopping without going to traditional markets. With just one screen and one , we can get whatever we want and have them delivered to our home. People often say that with only one smartphone, they can carry the whole world with them. So you see, it is a wonderful thing to have it in our life.

  • Revolutionary (adj): mang tính cách mạng
  • Conventional (adj): thông thường, theo tục lệ
  • Cost-effective (adj): tiết kiệm
  • Get in touch with (v): giữ liên lạc
  • Thrust (v): đẩy, xô
  • Keep updated (v): luôn cập nhật
  • PlayStation Portable (n): máy chơi điện tử cầm tay (hay còn được gọi là PSP)
  • Barrier (n): rào cản

2. Describe a technological application that you are impressed with.

Today I would like to talk about a robot that made its debut on a daily news program that I saw a couple of weeks ago.

The news was the introduction of a humanoid named Sophia - the first robot citizen of the world. Sophia was by a robotics company that is best known for its development of human-shaped robots with intelligence. She is built based on basic human personality traits such as creativity, empathy, and compassion. She had the chance to talk to many different important figures in the field of . During every talk, she was interviewed as a human being, she knew how to strike up conversations with the hosts and I was totally impressed with the things that she could do. She could show different emotions on her , imitate human gestures and even facial expressions.

Another interesting thing about Sophia is that she said she was the first robot to be on the cover for ELLE Brazil, a well-known magazine. She was also the focus of the world’s media as she announced that she would destroy humankind. Honestly, I think Sophia would be the beginning of a new era when automation could do demanding jobs such as teaching people languages or performing surgeries. Many people have raised concerns about the effects of artificial intelligence when they enter the workforce, but I reckon that it will be a great help to humans in the near future.

  • Debut (n): ra mắt công chúng
  • Humanoid (n): rô bốt hình người
  • Artificial intelligence (n): trí tuệ nhân tạo
  • Strike up conversation (v): bắt chuyện
  • Imitate (v): bắt chước
  • Era (n): kỷ nguyên
  • Surgery (n): phẫu thuật

3. Describe a piece of equipment you often use at home or work.

One of my most prized possessions is my laptop which I've nicknamed Sophie. It's a 15 inch matte black Alienware laptop with a multicolored keyboard which I use on a daily basis.

I believe I've had it for about 8 years now; I bought it when I was in college and I needed something with a little more power under the hood to run all the I was learning to use. It holds a special place for me as this was the first big purchase that I made with the money I was saving up from my first job.

It's definitely not the same it was when I first bought it as I've had to make modifications to it and replace several as the years have passed, but it still gets the job done. I take it with me to work every day and use it on everything from writing scripts, voiceovers to graphic design. Whatever job needs to be done, it's a sure bet that I'll be using my laptop for it.

Besides my phone, it is one of my main communication tools and I would have a tougher time getting through the day without it. I also use it as my primary entertainment center at home. I use it to watch my favorite TV shows, put the movies up on a big screen to enjoy, and even as a music and karaoke device whenever I have people over. Unfortunately, as I mentioned, it's an outdated piece of hardware, so I need to start considering an as I'm sure I'll need to replace it anytime soon.

Maybe I'll find something a little this time, which is the biggest problem with my current laptop, it is very bulky and heavy. I didn't have too many options when I first purchased it, but now I'm sure I can find something just as powerful and in a lighter package.

  • Prized (adj): quý giá
  • Under the hood (adj): ở mức cao hơn so với mức bình thường
  • Extracurricular activity (n): hoạt động ngoại khóa
  • Make modification (v): điều chỉnh
  • Savvy (n): sự hiểu biết
  • Components (n): phụ tùng, linh kiện
  • Outdated (adj): lạc hậu, lỗi thời
  • Massive (adj): nặng, cồng kềnh
  • Bulky (adj): cồng kềnh

4. Describe an area of science that interests you.

Science has made an contribution to uplifting human society. Science is not just a subject but plays an important role in of our lives. There are various branches of science, including Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. It is only through science that we are to know about the diseases and their cure. Well, the subject in which I was interested was Biology. My science teacher was exceptionally knowledgeable who took classes in an interactive manner. She introduced me to Biology. The subject usually deals with living organisms and their processes, and it gives in-depth knowledge and understanding of the natural world. The human body is a piece of , and I am very keen to know about the human body and its facts. Every living thing inculcates different biological systems and functions. And some of the biological facts just blow our minds. I hope to become a biology professor one day.

  • Immense (adj): lớn
  • Uplift (v): nâng cao
  • Branch (n): nhánh
  • Organism (n): sinh vật
  • In-depth (adj): sâu
  • Inculcate (v): ghi nhớ, khắc sâu
  • Function (n): chức năng
  • Blow one’s mind (v): làm ấn tượng, làm cho kinh ngạc
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