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COLLOCATION – EDUCATION TOPIC

TYPES OF SCHOOLS

 Kindergarten: Tiểu học

 Primary/elementary school (1st-5th grade) tiểu học
 Middle school (6th-8th grade): Trung học cơ sở
 High school (9th-12th grade): Trung học
 Vocational school: Trường dạy nghề
 Formal education: Giáo dục chính thống
 Tertiary education/ higher education: Giáo dục đại học

ATTEND SCHOOLS

 To enroll in a course / take a course; Sign up for courses: đăng kí khoá học
 To send in university applications; Submit applications: Nộp hồ sơ học
 To apply to colleges or universities: nộp học cao đẳng hoặc đại học
 to pay the tuition
 to leave the course; to withdraw from the course: Nghỉ học
 to meet the entry requirements: Đạt chuẩn đầu vào
 University entrance: Đầu vào đại học

EXAMS AND QUALIFICATIONS

 To sit/ to take an exam: thi

 to achieve full marks in the test
 To get good grades: đạt điểm cao
 To pass the test: vượt qua kì thi
 To fail the test: rớt kì thi
 To study/to take a degree in (major): học lấy bằng (nghành…)
 To obtain a diploma in (major): lấy chứng chỉ, giấy chứng nhận
 To receive an A-grade: đạt điểm A
 To obtain/to acquire a qualification in (major): lấy bằng cấp
 to graduate from university
 to have a bachelor’s degree, master degree or doctorate: lấy bằng đại học, thạc sĩ, tiến
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PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS

 To conduct/to carry out a research project: tiến hành thí nghiệm, nghiên cứu
 to win a scholarship: đạt học bổng
 to hand in/ to submit one’s homework: nộp bài
 to show marked improvement: tiến bộ rõ rệt
 to make progress: tiến bộ
 to have a natural talent for s.t: có năng khiếu bẩm sinh (for s.t)
 to be a quick learner: người học nhanh
 to demonstrate an ability to do s.t/ to have proven ability for s.t: có khả năng cho (s.t)
 to apply knowledge to the wider world: áp dụng kiến thức vào cuộc sống
 to have unusual intelligence and remarkable mental agility: có trí thông minh khác
thường và sự nhanh nhẹn tinh thần
 to have a thirst for knowledge: khao khát kiến thức
 to play truant: trốn học
 Gifted students: học sinh có năng khiếu
 One’s concentration/ Attention in class wavers: mất tập trung
 There is room for improvement in (subject): vẫn còn những chỗ cần phải cải thiện
 To fall behind: rớt lại phía sau

PERFORMANCE OF TEACHERS

Continuous assessment: đánh giá liên tục (trong quá trình học)

To grade assignment and give feedback (teachers): chấ m điể m và đư a nhậ n xét

To give lectures: giả ng bài (đạ i họ c)

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19/05/2016 It is observed that in many countries not enough students are choosing to study
science subject. What are causes? And wat will be effects on society?

21/05/2016: In developing countries, children in rural communities have less access to

education. Some people believe that the problem can be solved by providing more schools
and teachers, while others think that the problem can be solved by providing computers
and Internet access. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

22/10/2016: Some people think that everyone has the right to have access to university
education, and that government should make it free for all students no matter what financial
background they have. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.

07/01/2017: Some universities offer online courses as an alternative to classes delivered on

campus. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

12/01/2017: It is neither possible nor useful for a country to provide university places for a
high proportion of young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree？

14/01/2017 In schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts while boys like science. What
are the reasons for this trend and do you think this tendency should be changed?

11/02/2017 It is better for college students to live in schools than live at home with their
parents. Do you agree or disagree?

18/02/2017 Do you agree or disagree with the statement that government should invest more
money in science education rather than other subjects to develop the country?

7/7/2018 Many people say that universities should only offer places to young students
with highest marks, others say they should accept people with all ages, even if they did
not do well at school. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

19/7/2018 Education for young people is important in many countries. However, some people
think that the government should spend more money on education in adult population who
cannot read and write. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

21/7/2018 Many university students live with their families, while others live away from home
because their universities are in different places. What are the advantages and disadvantages
both situations.

25/8/2018 For schoolchildren, their teachers have more influence on their intelligence and
social development than their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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29/9/2018 Some teachers think that international student exchange would be beneficial for all
teenage school students. Do you think its advantages will outweigh the disadvantages?

1/12/2018 Some people think that it is more effective for students to study in a group,
while others believe that it is better for them to study alone. Discuss both views and give
your own opinion.

15/12/2018 Some people do not go directly to college but travel or work for a short time. Do you
think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

12/1/2019 In order for a child to develop his/her family life, mothers and fathers should take
a course on parenting skills and child development each year. Do you agree or disagree?

15/1/2019 Task 2: New parents should attend parenting courses to ensure the growth of their
children. To what extent do you agree or disagree

18/6/2019 (BC) Government should invest on teaching science subjects rather than other
subject for country develop and progress . To what extend do you agree or not agree.

27/7/19 Students should be taught academic knowledge so that they can pass exams, and
skills such as cooking or dressing should not be taught. To what extent do you agree/disagree?

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