VOCABULARY PRACTICE 18

 

Step 1: Pre-Reading Vocabulary Practice

Match the English words with their Vietnamese meanings:

1. E-learning
2. Traction
3. Milestone
4. Democratize
5. Afford
6. Innovation
7. Access
8. Traditional
9. Opportunity
10. Sector

a. Ngành, lĩnh vực
b. Học trực tuyến
c. Cơ hội
d. Truy cập
e. Truyền thống
f. Cải tiến
g. Khả năng chi trả
h. Làm cho dân chủ
i. Sự thu hút
j. Cột mốc

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Reading Passage:

"The Evolution of Online Learning"
Online learning, often referred to as e-learning, has grown dramatically over the past two decades, reshaping the education sector and creating new opportunities for students and educators alike. Early forms of online education date back to the 1960s when universities in the United States experimented with computer-based learning. However, it was not until the widespread use of the internet in the 1990s that online learning started to gain traction.

One of the most significant milestones in the evolution of online education was the introduction of MOOCs, or Massive Open Online Courses, in the early 2010s. Pioneered by platforms such as Coursera and edX, MOOCs allowed thousands of students from around the world to access lectures and materials from top universities for free or at a low cost. This innovation democratized access to education and provided learning opportunities to those who might not have been able to afford traditional higher education.

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Step 2: Comprehension and Vocabulary MCQs

1. What does “e-learning” mean?
a. Cơ hội
b. Học trực tuyến
c. Cải tiến
d. Truyền thống

2. The word “traction” refers to what?
a. Sự thu hút
b. Ngành, lĩnh vực
c. Truy cập
d. Làm cho dân chủ

3. What does “milestone” mean?
a. Cột mốc
b. Truyền thống
c. Học trực tuyến
d. Khả năng chi trả

4. What is a significant milestone in online learning mentioned in the passage?
a. The invention of computers
b. The introduction of MOOCs
c. The creation of Coursera in the 1990s
d. The widespread use of mobile apps

5. What does "democratize" mean in the context of online learning?
a. To make education free for all
b. To make education more accessible to everyone
c. To make education completely online
d. To make education focus on traditional methods

6. MOOCs allowed students to access what?
a. Exams and textbooks
b. Lectures and materials
c. Job opportunities
d. Scholarships

7. How did MOOCs benefit students?
a. They replaced traditional schools.
b. They were available only to wealthy students.
c. They provided free or low-cost access to quality education.
d. They focused only on local learning environments.

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Step 3: Post-Reading Vocabulary Practice

Fill in the blanks using the correct words: (E-learning, Traction, Milestone, Democratize, Afford, Innovation, Access, Traditional, Opportunity, Sector)

1. Online learning is a significant ______ in the evolution of education.
2. MOOCs help ______ education by making it accessible to everyone.
3. Many students appreciate the flexibility of ______ compared to classroom learning.
4. The education ______ has undergone dramatic changes due to technology.
5. Some learners cannot ______ the high costs of private universities.
6. ______ is key to staying competitive in the global education market.
7. The widespread use of smartphones has given students better ______ to online courses.
8. ______ teaching methods often involve face-to-face interaction.
9. For many, studying online is an exciting ______ to learn at their own pace.
10. E-learning gained ______ as the internet became more popular.

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