Despite the entire pious claim that examinations test what you know, it is common

knowledge that they often do the exact opposite.

We might marvel at the progress made in every field of study, but the methods of testing
a man's knowledge and ability remains as primitive as ever they were. It really is
extraordinary that after all these years' revolution, educationists have still failed to devise
anything more efficient and reliable than examinations.
Topic 17: Animals bring humans a lot of benefits. What are the
benefits? Explain and give examples:

* It is an indisputable the fact that animals bring a vast amount of

benefits to our lives.
Wild animals play an essential role in keeping ecosystem
balanced. For example, predators keep the population of mice under
control, insects pollinate flowers, and worms decompose leaf litter.
Animals bring economic values: Animals, especial livestock,
provide a source of food such as meat, egg, milk for daily meals as
well as for the production and processing of food. Animals also
produce a range of fiber/textiles. For
example, sheep and goats produce wool and mohair; cows, deer,
and sheep skins can be made into leather; bones, hooves and horns of
livestock can be used to decorate as well. In addition, many animals
are still used for work. The strength of horses, elephants and oxen is
used in pulling carts and logs. The keen sense of smell of dogs and,
sometimes, rats are used to search for drugs and explosives as well
helping to find game while hunting and to search for missing or
trapped people. Several animals including camels, donkeys, horses
and dogs are used for transport, either riding or to pull wagons and
sleds. Other animals including dogs and monkeys provide assistance
to blind or disabled people.
Animals bring benefits to medicine: Today, many medicinal
remedies contain ingredients derived from animals. They are also used
as experimental models to test new drug or surgical technique.
Besides, some animals have biological similarities to humans that
make them particularly good models for specific diseases, such as
rabbits for atherosclerosis or monkeys for polio.

 Animals in sport, companionship and leisure are all very

important aspects of human association with animals
Recent studies have shown that having a pet brings benefits for
child development. Whether it is a hermit crab or gold fish, a dog, cat
or horse, children enjoy the companionship offered by animals. That
not only can pets be a source of warm, fuzzy entertainment, but they
can offer several developmental benefits to children as well. A child's
physical, social, emotional and cognitive development can all be
encouraged by interaction with pets.
It is obvious that animals play an important role in humans life. The
benefits they bring are so clear. Thus, each individual has responsibility
to protect and preserve animals around us.

Topic 2 What could be the good and the bad things about
country life in Vietnam?
* GOOD THINGS:
Vietnam life in the countryside is very peaceful and calm. In the
country, people are woken up by the singing of the birds rather than
by the noise from the traffic. Homes are surrounded by bamboohedged villages and beautiful patchworks of green paddies. Besides,
the image of hard-working farmers in their conical hats or water
buffaloes on the farm has made warm and cozy feelings in here.
In the Vietnam country, village relationships are clearly shown.
Everyone knows everyone and knows everything about everyone.
Communities are small but they are connected and open. Vietnamese
villagers live closely and prepare to help their neighborhoods
whenever they need without asking anything in return.
Due to virtual absence of cars and factories, it is obviously that
people will not be inhaling any potentially toxic fumes in the country.
Clean air is without a doubt one of the main advantages of country life
in Vietnam.
The slow pace of life also help people takes away a great deal of
stress and be able to enjoy simple things in life.
* BAD THING:
Life country in Vietnam is really difficult and needy .Agriculture is
the main activity in the rural areas, so Vietnamese farmers life is

extremely hard. They must wake up before the sun comes up and work
hard on the farm but their income is very low.
Life country in Vietnam is inconvenient and lack of many things.
+ Lack of educational and job opportunities: Villagers usually
earn their living from farming, raising livestock and making handicrafts.
Thus, once the natural disasters suddenly happen and farmers lose
their land, the unemployed situation becomes increasingly popular. On
the other hand, there are very few schools in rural areas and students
have to pass kilometers to go to school. In some remote areas,
because of the low level of education, some people force their children
to stay at home, work on farm and give up studying early
+ Lack of health-care services: There are very few doctors,
hospitals and clinics in here. In addition, medical centers in country
communities typically lack specialty care and treatment facilities. The
distance between homes and the closest town is also an issue.
+ In the countryside, there are not many shopping centers and
boutiques. People have to go miles to buy the food they need.
Transportation system is rudimentary and undeveloped. Recreational
activities seem not to approach to rural areas. Children have not much
chance to play in amusement parks or leisure centers. The roads have
not been extended and developed.