Giải đề"Describe a piece of local news that people are interested in"IELTS SPEAKING

Bên cạnh HƯỚNG DẪN TỪ A ĐẾN Z CÁCH PHÂN TÍCH TASK 2 ĐỀ THI THẬT NGÀY 30/5/2020 IELTS WRITING VIỆT NAM (kèm bài được sửa của học sinh đạt 6.5 đi thi thật), IELTS TUTOR cung cấp Phân tích & Sửa đề"Describe a piece of local news that people are interested in"IELTS SPEAKING

Describe a piece of local news that people are interested in

You should say:

What it was about

Where you saw/heard it

Who was involved

And explain why people were interested in it

IELTS TUTOR lưu ý bám sát vào cue card để trả lời nhé:

• Where you saw/heard it
  • I came across this intriguing article in a newspaper I read at my school’s library.   >> IELTS  TUTOR  hướng  dẫn  Cách dùng "across" tiếng anh
• What it was about
  • It involved how positive attitudes had greatly affected people's success.   >> IELTS  TUTOR  hướng  dẫn  Cách dùng ngoại động từ "encounter" tiếng anh
  • According to the news story, optimistic people are more likely to be successful >> Since they look at the bright side, their lives are always full of enjoyment. 
• Who was involved  
  • It was based on the story of how a local woman had never given up her dream and had now become a world-famous businesswoman  >> IELTS  TUTOR  hướng  dẫn  Cách dùng động từ "involve" tiếng anh
• And explain why people were interested in it
  • Main idea 1: Thanks to this article, readers can learn to be optimistic about whatever situation they face  >> IELTS  TUTOR  hướng  dẫn  Cách dùng từ "thank" tiếng anh
    • Supporting idea:
    • Example: Since I read this news, I have tried to maintain positive attitudes about everything. Whenever I fail to do something, I will not blame myself but work harder to overcome such failure.
  • Main idea 2: Understand why some people greatly succeed in their lives, but others fail to achieve their goals 
    • Supporting idea: When running into problems, optimists try their best to work out solutions >> In contrast, pessimistic people tend to act negatively, which not only puts them under a lot of strain, but also has a bad impact on their performance and people around them.  >> IELTS  TUTOR  hướng  dẫn  Cách dùng tính từ "optimistic" tiếng anh
    • Example: 

IELTS TUTOR gợi ý bài tham khảo:

Today, I would like to tell you about an intriguing article I came across in a newspaper at my school’s library. It was about how positive attitudes can have a profound impact on people’s success.

The article focused on a local woman who had never given up on her dream and eventually became a world-famous businesswoman. According to the story, optimistic individuals (những người lạc quan – people who tend to expect positive outcomes) are more likely to succeed because they tend to look on the bright side (nhìn vào mặt tích cực – focus on the positive aspects of a situation).

What made the article particularly eye-opening (mở mang nhận thức – making someone understand something in a new way) was the idea that success is not simply a matter of talent or luck; rather, our mindset can play a decisive role (vai trò mang tính quyết định – an extremely important role in determining an outcome). Thanks to this article, readers can learn to remain optimistic when facing adversity (nghịch cảnh – difficult or unpleasant circumstances). For instance, since reading it, I’ve tried to maintain a positive outlook (cách nhìn tích cực – an optimistic way of viewing life) whenever things go wrong. If I fail to accomplish something, instead of blaming myself, I try to bounce back from setbacks (vượt qua thất bại – recover emotionally and continue after failure) and work harder to overcome the problem.

Another reason people were interested in the story was that it gave a thought-provoking insight (sự nhận thức khiến người ta suy ngẫm – an idea that makes people think deeply) into why some individuals achieve their goals while others struggle to do so. When running into obstacles (gặp trở ngại – encountering difficulties), optimistic people are more likely to devise practical solutions (đề ra giải pháp thực tế – develop workable ways to solve problems), whereas pessimistic people may become overwhelmed by pressure. For example, if two employees faced the same workplace problem, the optimistic one might treat it as a learning opportunity (cơ hội học hỏi – a situation from which someone can gain experience) and actively look for a way forward, while the pessimistic one could become discouraged and perform poorly. This contrast really struck a chord with me (khiến tôi đồng cảm sâu sắc – affected me emotionally or personally), because it showed that our attitude can shape our trajectory (định hình hướng đi của cuộc đời – influence the direction in which our lives develop) far more than I had previously realized.>> 🔥 Nhắn zalo 0905834420 join group zalo Hóng đề thi máy 4 skills để cập nhật đề thi thật 4 kĩ năng hằng ngày [Kèm giải & đề làm online]

Overall, I found the article memorable because it was both inspiring and practical. It taught me that maintaining a resilient mindset (tư duy kiên cường – a way of thinking that helps someone recover from difficulties) can make a substantial difference when pursuing long-term goals, and that lesson has stayed with me ever since.

New vocabulary

optimistic individuals – những người lạc quan – people who tend to expect positive outcomes
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “Optimistic individuals are more likely to succeed because they tend to look on the bright side.”

Synonyms: positive-minded people, hopeful individuals, upbeat people
Antonyms: pessimistic individuals, negative-minded people, cynics

look on the bright side – nhìn vào mặt tích cực – focus on the positive aspects of a situation
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “They tend to look on the bright side.”

Synonyms: focus on the positives, see the good in something, take an optimistic view
Antonyms: dwell on the negatives, take a pessimistic view, see the worst in something

eye-opening – mở mang nhận thức – making someone understand something in a new way
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “What made the article particularly eye-opening was the idea that success is not simply a matter of talent or luck.”

Synonyms: illuminating, enlightening, revealing
Antonyms: uninformative, unenlightening, confusing

decisive role – vai trò mang tính quyết định – an extremely important role in determining an outcome
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “Our mindset can play a decisive role.”

Synonyms: crucial role, pivotal role, determining factor
Antonyms: minor role, negligible role, insignificant factor

adversity – nghịch cảnh – difficult or unpleasant circumstances
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “Readers can learn to remain optimistic when facing adversity.”

Synonyms: hardship, misfortune, difficulty
Antonyms: prosperity, fortune, ease

positive outlook – cách nhìn tích cực – an optimistic way of viewing life
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “I’ve tried to maintain a positive outlook whenever things go wrong.”

Synonyms: optimistic perspective, hopeful attitude, upbeat mindset
Antonyms: negative outlook, pessimistic perspective, bleak attitude

bounce back from setbacks – vượt qua thất bại – recover and continue after failure
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “I try to bounce back from setbacks and work harder to overcome the problem.”

Synonyms: recover from failure, overcome difficulties, regain momentum
Antonyms: give up, succumb to failure, be defeated by setbacks

thought-provoking insight – sự nhận thức khiến người ta suy ngẫm – an idea that encourages deep reflection
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “It gave a thought-provoking insight into why some individuals achieve their goals.”

Synonyms: stimulating idea, profound observation, insightful perspective
Antonyms: superficial idea, trivial observation, unremarkable thought

running into obstacles – gặp trở ngại – encountering difficulties
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “When running into obstacles, optimistic people are more likely to devise practical solutions.”

Synonyms: encounter difficulties, face barriers, come up against problems
Antonyms: avoid difficulties, overcome obstacles, encounter no resistance

devise practical solutions – đề ra giải pháp thực tế – develop workable ways to solve problems
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “Optimistic people are more likely to devise practical solutions.”

Synonyms: develop workable solutions, formulate strategies, come up with answers
Antonyms: create problems, ignore solutions, worsen a situation

learning opportunity – cơ hội học hỏi – a situation from which someone can gain experience
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “The optimistic one might treat it as a learning opportunity.”

Synonyms: valuable experience, educational opportunity, growth opportunity
Antonyms: missed opportunity, wasted experience, hindrance

strike a chord with someone – khiến ai đó đồng cảm sâu sắc – affect someone emotionally or personally
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “This contrast really struck a chord with me.”

Synonyms: resonate with someone, touch someone, hit home
Antonyms: fail to resonate, alienate someone, leave someone unmoved

shape our trajectory – định hình hướng đi của cuộc đời – influence the direction in which our lives develop
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “Our attitude can shape our trajectory far more than I had previously realized.”

Synonyms: influence our direction, determine our path, shape our future
Antonyms: derail our progress, disrupt our direction, hinder our development

resilient mindset – tư duy kiên cường – a way of thinking that enables someone to recover from difficulties
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “Maintaining a resilient mindset can make a substantial difference when pursuing long-term goals.”

Synonyms: mentally tough attitude, adaptable mindset, strong mentality
Antonyms: fragile mindset, defeatist attitude, vulnerable mentality

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2.1. How do people usually get local news nowadays?

Nowadays, most people stay in the loop (cập nhật thông tin mới; to remain informed about recent developments) through social media platforms rather than traditional media. Facebook groups, local news pages and short-form video platforms allow residents to receive real-time updates (cập nhật theo thời gian thực; information provided almost immediately as events unfold). For instance, a traffic accident or sudden road closure can be reported online within minutes. This makes local information much more accessible (dễ tiếp cận; easy to obtain or reach) and convenient for people with busy schedules. Another common source is online newspapers and community websites, particularly among people who prefer more detailed and fact-based coverage (việc đưa tin dựa trên sự kiện; reporting grounded in verified facts). Older generations, in particular, may still rely on television news or printed newspapers because they are accustomed to these traditional channels. For example, my grandparents tend to watch the evening news to find out about weather conditions and local public issues. Overall, people now have a multi-platform news diet (cách tiếp nhận tin tức qua nhiều nền tảng; a pattern of consuming news from several media platforms), with speed and convenience playing a major role.

Từ vựng mới

• stay in the loop: cập nhật thông tin mới; to remain informed about recent developments
  Synonyms: stay informed, keep abreast, remain updated
  Antonyms: be uninformed, be unaware, lose touch
  Example: “Most people stay in the loop through social media platforms.”

• real-time updates: cập nhật theo thời gian thực; information provided almost immediately
  Synonyms: instant updates, live information, immediate reports
  Antonyms: delayed information, outdated information, retrospective reports
  Example: “Social media provides real-time updates.”

• fact-based coverage: việc đưa tin dựa trên sự kiện; reporting grounded in verified facts
  Synonyms: objective reporting, factual coverage, evidence-based journalism
  Antonyms: biased reporting, misleading coverage, speculative journalism
  Example: “Some people prefer more detailed and fact-based coverage.”

• multi-platform news diet: cách tiếp nhận tin tức qua nhiều nền tảng; consuming news from several media platforms
  Synonyms: diverse media consumption, cross-platform news use, varied news intake
  Antonyms: single-source consumption, limited media exposure, one-channel news use
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2.2. Do you think local news is more important than international news? Why?

I would say local news is often more important in terms of its day-to-day relevance (mức độ liên quan đến cuộc sống hằng ngày; how directly something relates to everyday life). The reason is that local developments can have an immediate impact on people’s routines, including their commute, education and access to public services. For example, residents need to know about road closures, power cuts or changes to public transport in order to plan their day effectively. In this sense, local news provides practical, actionable information (thông tin thực tế có thể hành động dựa vào; useful information that enables people to take action). However, international news should not be overlooked because it gives people a broader understanding of global affairs. Major international events can have far-reaching consequences (hậu quả có ảnh hưởng rộng; effects extending across many areas or countries), particularly in relation to the economy, climate and international security. For instance, a global economic crisis can eventually affect employment and living costs in a local community. Therefore, I would argue that local news is more immediately useful, while international news is essential for developing a global perspective (góc nhìn toàn cầu; an understanding of issues beyond one's immediate surroundings).

Từ vựng mới

• day-to-day relevance: mức độ liên quan đến cuộc sống hằng ngày; relevance to everyday life
  Synonyms: everyday importance, practical relevance, daily significance
  Antonyms: irrelevance, insignificance, remoteness
  Example: “Local news is often more important because of its day-to-day relevance.”

• practical, actionable information: thông tin thực tế có thể hành động dựa vào; useful information that enables action
  Synonyms: usable information, practical guidance, useful advice
  Antonyms: useless information, impractical advice, irrelevant data
  Example: “Local news provides practical, actionable information.”

• far-reaching consequences: hậu quả có ảnh hưởng rộng; effects extending across many areas
  Synonyms: wide-ranging effects, extensive repercussions, broad impacts
  Antonyms: limited effects, minor consequences, negligible impacts
  Example: “Major international events can have far-reaching consequences.”

• global perspective: góc nhìn toàn cầu; an understanding of issues beyond one's immediate surroundings
  Synonyms: worldview, international outlook, global outlook
  Antonyms: narrow perspective, local outlook, parochial view
  Example: “International news is essential for developing a global perspective.”

2.3. Why are some news stories more popular than others?

Some news stories attract more attention because they contain high-impact content (nội dung có tác động mạnh; information likely to have a strong effect on audiences) or are closely connected to people’s emotions. Stories involving natural disasters, crime or public figures tend to generate strong emotional reactions, which encourages people to click and share them. For example, a serious flood may receive enormous coverage because thousands of residents could be affected. Another factor is the way a story is presented, especially when it contains striking photographs, dramatic headlines or short videos. Such attention-grabbing content (nội dung thu hút sự chú ý; material designed to capture people's attention) is particularly effective on social media, where users scroll through information very quickly. For instance, a dramatic video of an unusual event can go viral within a few hours. People are naturally drawn to sensational stories (bị thu hút bởi những câu chuyện giật gân; attracted to stories that are exciting or shocking), even when those stories are not necessarily the most important. As a result, popularity does not always correspond to newsworthiness (mức độ đáng được đưa tin; the degree to which an event deserves media attention).

Từ vựng mới

• high-impact content: nội dung có tác động mạnh; content likely to strongly affect audiences
  Synonyms: influential content, powerful material, significant information
  Antonyms: low-impact content, trivial material, insignificant information
  Example: “Some stories attract attention because they contain high-impact content.”

• attention-grabbing content: nội dung thu hút sự chú ý; content designed to capture attention
  Synonyms: eye-catching material, compelling content, captivating material
  Antonyms: dull content, unremarkable material, boring information
  Example: “Social media is particularly effective for attention-grabbing content.”

• drawn to sensational stories: bị thu hút bởi những câu chuyện giật gân; attracted to shocking or exciting stories
  Synonyms: attracted to dramatic stories, fascinated by shocking news, captivated by sensational reports
  Antonyms: indifferent to sensationalism, repelled by drama, uninterested in shocking news
  Example: “People are naturally drawn to sensational stories.”

• newsworthiness: mức độ đáng được đưa tin; the degree to which something deserves media attention
  Synonyms: importance, significance, media value
  Antonyms: triviality, insignificance, irrelevance
  Example: “Popularity does not always correspond to newsworthiness.”

2.4. Does social media affect the way people receive news?

Yes, social media has fundamentally changed the way people consume news (tiếp nhận tin tức; read, watch and process news). Instead of deliberately searching for information, users are often exposed to news through their personalised feeds while scrolling through entertainment content. This creates an instant-news culture (văn hóa tin tức tức thời; a culture in which people expect immediate access to information), where speed is often prioritised over depth. For example, a breaking story can reach millions of users before traditional television channels have even reported it. However, there is also a downside because social media encourages people to consume short, emotionally charged pieces of information. This can create headline-driven consumption (cách tiếp nhận tin tức chủ yếu dựa vào tiêu đề; consuming news mainly through headlines rather than full reports). For instance, someone may share a sensational headline without reading the article or checking its source. Therefore, although social media has made news more convenient and accessible, it also requires users to exercise critical judgement (sử dụng khả năng đánh giá một cách tỉnh táo; evaluate information carefully and logically).

Từ vựng mới

• consume news: tiếp nhận/tiêu thụ tin tức; to read, watch and process news
  Synonyms: access news, follow the news, obtain information
  Antonyms: ignore news, avoid information, remain uninformed
  Example: “Social media has changed the way people consume news.”

• instant-news culture: văn hóa tin tức tức thời; expectation of immediate access to news
  Synonyms: real-time media culture, rapid-news environment, immediate-information culture
  Antonyms: slow-news culture, delayed-information environment, traditional news cycle
  Example: “This creates an instant-news culture.”

• headline-driven consumption: tiếp nhận tin tức chủ yếu dựa vào tiêu đề; consuming news mainly through headlines
  Synonyms: headline-based reading, superficial news consumption, skim-based consumption
  Antonyms: in-depth reading, comprehensive news consumption, thorough analysis
  Example: “Social media can encourage headline-driven consumption.”

• exercise critical judgement: sử dụng khả năng đánh giá một cách tỉnh táo; evaluate information carefully and logically
  Synonyms: think critically, assess carefully, scrutinise information
  Antonyms: accept blindly, ignore evidence, make assumptions
  Example: “Users need to exercise critical judgement.”

2.5. Can news influence public opinion? How?

Yes, news can have a powerful influence on public opinion because it determines which issues receive public attention. When the media repeatedly highlights a particular topic, it can gradually place that issue at the forefront of public consciousness (ở vị trí trung tâm trong nhận thức của công chúng; at the centre of public awareness). For example, continuous coverage of air pollution may encourage citizens to demand stricter environmental regulations. News can also influence people through framing and selective reporting (cách định hướng và lựa chọn thông tin khi đưa tin; presenting and selecting information in a particular way). The same event can create very different reactions depending on which facts journalists emphasise and which details they leave out. For instance, a protest may be portrayed as either a legitimate social movement or a threat to public order. This can shape whether audiences feel sympathetic, angry or concerned about the people involved. In other words, news does not merely shape the public narrative (định hình câu chuyện/cách diễn giải của xã hội; influence how society understands an issue); it can also affect people’s attitudes and behaviour. That is why responsible journalism is crucial in maintaining a well-informed society.

Từ vựng mới

• at the forefront of public consciousness: ở vị trí trung tâm trong nhận thức công chúng; at the centre of public awareness
  Synonyms: in the public spotlight, at the centre of attention, highly prominent
  Antonyms: out of public view, overlooked, forgotten
  Example: “The media can place an issue at the forefront of public consciousness.”

• framing and selective reporting: cách định hướng và lựa chọn thông tin khi đưa tin; presenting information from a particular perspective
  Synonyms: media framing, selective coverage, editorial presentation
  Antonyms: balanced reporting, impartial coverage, comprehensive reporting
  Example: “News can influence people through framing and selective reporting.”

• shape the public narrative: định hình cách xã hội nhìn nhận một vấn đề; influence how society interprets an issue
  Synonyms: influence public discourse, shape public perception, guide social interpretation
  Antonyms: challenge the narrative, distort public understanding, suppress discussion
  Example: “News can shape the public narrative.”

• well-informed society: xã hội có hiểu biết đầy đủ; a society whose members have access to reliable information
  Synonyms: informed population, knowledgeable society, educated public
  Antonyms: misinformed society, ignorant population, uninformed public
  Example: “Responsible journalism is crucial in maintaining a well-informed society.”

2.6. Do you think all news is reliable nowadays? Why or why not?

No, I certainly would not say that all news is reliable nowadays because the digital landscape makes it extremely easy for misinformation to circulate. Anyone with an internet connection can publish content without going through a professional editorial gatekeeping process (quy trình kiểm duyệt của biên tập viên; professional filtering and checking before publication). For example, an unverified claim can spread rapidly if thousands of users repost it before its accuracy is established. Another problem is that some websites deliberately use clickbait headlines (tiêu đề câu lượt nhấp; sensational headlines designed to attract clicks) to generate advertising revenue. These headlines may exaggerate facts or deliberately leave out important context. For instance, a headline might suggest that a new policy will completely transform people’s lives when the actual change is relatively minor. Therefore, people need to cross-check information (đối chiếu thông tin; verify information using multiple reliable sources) before accepting it as true. Being media-literate (có hiểu biết và kỹ năng đánh giá truyền thông; able to critically understand and evaluate media) is increasingly essential in an environment where misinformation can spread at lightning speed.

Từ vựng mới

• editorial gatekeeping process: quy trình kiểm duyệt của biên tập viên; professional filtering and checking before publication
  Synonyms: editorial screening, journalistic verification, publication review
  Antonyms: unfiltered publishing, unchecked reporting, uncontrolled publication
  Example: “Online content may not go through a professional editorial gatekeeping process.”

• clickbait headlines: tiêu đề câu lượt nhấp; sensational headlines designed to attract clicks
  Synonyms: sensational headlines, attention-seeking titles, provocative headlines
  Antonyms: factual headlines, informative titles, straightforward headlines
  Example: “Some websites deliberately use clickbait headlines.”

• cross-check information: đối chiếu thông tin; verify information using multiple sources
  Synonyms: verify, corroborate, validate
  Antonyms: misrepresent, distort, falsify
  Example: “People should cross-check information before accepting it as true.”

• media-literate: có hiểu biết và kỹ năng đánh giá truyền thông; able to critically evaluate media
  Synonyms: media-savvy, information-literate, critically aware
  Antonyms: media-naive, gullible, uninformed
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2.7. Do many people talk about local news?

Yes, local news is often a conversation starter (chủ đề mở đầu cuộc trò chuyện; something that initiates discussion), particularly when it has a direct impact on residents. People naturally discuss issues such as traffic congestion, construction projects, changes in school policies or local events because these matters affect their daily routines. For example, neighbours may exchange information about a newly built road or an upcoming public event. Local news can also create a sense of community connectedness (sự gắn kết cộng đồng; a feeling of being connected to people in the same community). When people discuss shared problems, they may discover that they have similar concerns and can even cooperate to solve them. For instance, residents might organise a petition after learning about a proposed development project in their neighbourhood. This means local news is not simply a source of information but also a form of social glue (chất kết dính xã hội; something that helps hold a community together). In my view, people are particularly likely to discuss local stories when those stories are close to home (gần gũi và liên quan trực tiếp; personally relevant or geographically nearby).

Từ vựng mới

• conversation starter: chủ đề mở đầu cuộc trò chuyện; something that initiates discussion
  Synonyms: icebreaker, discussion topic, talking point
  Antonyms: conversation stopper, taboo topic, awkward silence
  Example: “Local news is often a conversation starter.”

• community connectedness: sự gắn kết cộng đồng; a feeling of connection within a community
  Synonyms: social cohesion, community solidarity, neighbourhood unity
  Antonyms: social isolation, community fragmentation, disconnection
  Example: “Local news can create a sense of community connectedness.”

• social glue: chất kết dính xã hội; something that helps hold a community together
  Synonyms: social bond, unifying force, community cohesion
  Antonyms: divisive force, social barrier, source of conflict
  Example: “Local news can function as a form of social glue.”

• close to home: gần gũi và liên quan trực tiếp; personally relevant or geographically nearby
  Synonyms: personally relevant, nearby, directly affecting people
  Antonyms: distant, irrelevant, unrelated
  Example: “People discuss local stories when they are close to home.”

2.8. Do young people or old people care more about local news?

I would say older people generally tend to pay more attention to local news because they often have stronger community ties (mối liên kết với cộng đồng; relationships and connections within a local community). They may have lived in the same area for many years and therefore have a deeper interest in local security, public services and neighbourhood developments. For example, an older resident may closely follow changes in healthcare facilities or local infrastructure. Young people, by contrast, often have a more trend-driven approach (cách tiếp cận bị chi phối bởi xu hướng; an approach strongly influenced by what is currently popular) to news consumption. They may encounter local news on social media, but they are more likely to pay attention when a story becomes viral or directly affects them. For instance, a young person might ignore a local council announcement but immediately watch a trending video about a new café or public event. Their interest is therefore more selective and short-lived (có chọn lọc và kéo dài trong thời gian ngắn; focused on particular topics and lasting briefly). Overall, I think older people are generally more consistently engaged with local affairs, whereas younger people tend to consume local news in a more casual and spontaneous way.

Từ vựng mới

• community ties: mối liên kết với cộng đồng; relationships and connections within a local community
  Synonyms: social connections, community bonds, local relationships
  Antonyms: social isolation, disconnection, alienation
  Example: “Older people often have stronger community ties.”

• trend-driven approach: cách tiếp cận bị chi phối bởi xu hướng; an approach influenced by current trends
  Synonyms: trend-focused behaviour, fashion-led approach, popularity-driven attitude
  Antonyms: independent approach, traditional approach, principle-based behaviour
  Example: “Young people often have a more trend-driven approach to news consumption.”

• selective and short-lived: có chọn lọc và kéo dài trong thời gian ngắn; focused on specific topics and lasting briefly
  Synonyms: limited and temporary, selective and fleeting, narrow and brief
  Antonyms: consistent and enduring, comprehensive and sustained, long-term and broad
  Example: “Their interest is more selective and short-lived.”

• engaged with local affairs: tích cực quan tâm đến các vấn đề địa phương; actively interested in local matters
  Synonyms: involved in community matters, attentive to local issues, interested in civic affairs
  Antonyms: disengaged, indifferent, detached
  Example: “Older people are generally more consistently engaged with local affairs.”

2.9. Do people pay more attention to local news or national news?

It largely depends on how directly the news affects people’s lives, so I would not say that one type consistently receives more attention. On an ordinary day, local news tends to be more relevant because it covers bread-and-butter issues (những vấn đề thiết yếu trong cuộc sống; practical everyday concerns), such as transport, education, housing and public services. For example, commuters are likely to care more about a traffic jam in their city than a minor political development in another region. However, national news can quickly take centre stage when the country faces a major event or crisis. During a natural disaster, election or significant economic change, people tend to follow national coverage because the consequences may extend far beyond one neighbourhood. For instance, a major change in national interest rates can affect household finances across the entire country. In these circumstances, people shift their attention accordingly (điều chỉnh sự chú ý tương ứng; change what they focus on depending on circumstances). Ultimately, relevance and perceived impact determine whether people prioritise local or national news.

Từ vựng mới

• bread-and-butter issues: những vấn đề thiết yếu trong cuộc sống; practical everyday concerns
  Synonyms: everyday concerns, basic necessities, practical matters
  Antonyms: luxuries, abstract issues, peripheral matters
  Example: “Local news covers bread-and-butter issues such as transport and education.”

• take centre stage: trở thành tâm điểm chú ý; become the main focus of attention
  Synonyms: become prominent, dominate attention, come to the forefront
  Antonyms: fade into the background, be overlooked, lose prominence
  Example: “National news can quickly take centre stage during a major crisis.”

• shift their attention accordingly: điều chỉnh sự chú ý tương ứng; change one's focus depending on circumstances
  Synonyms: redirect their focus, adjust their priorities, change their attention
  Antonyms: maintain focus, remain indifferent, ignore changing circumstances
  Example: “People shift their attention accordingly.”

• perceived impact: tác động được cảm nhận/nhận thức; the impact people believe something will have
  Synonyms: anticipated effect, perceived influence, expected consequence
  Antonyms: perceived irrelevance, negligible effect, insignificant impact
  Example: “Relevance and perceived impact determine what news people prioritise.”

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