15 ĐỀ ESAY B2

ĐỀ 1

HOẠT ĐỘNG NGOẠI KHÓA CỦA HỌC SINH

Thuộc thể loại advantage-disadvantage essay

1. Mở bài
- Tầm quan trọng của hoạt động ngoại khóa đối với học sinh
- Nêu ý chính về ưu nhược điểm của hoạt động ngoại khóa.
2. Thân bài

Đoạn 1: advantages of extra-curricular activities

- Improve/enhance soft skills (teamwork, sportsmanship and leadership skills)

- Have more opportunities to get admitted to colleges or universities.
- Release stress and keep fit.

Đoạn 2: disadvantages of extra-curricular activities.

- Put students on too much pressure and lead to bad academic results.
- Have tight/busy schedules and less time to relax and spend with their families.
3. Kết bài

Hoạt động ngoại khóa quan trọng với học sinh, sinh viên nên cần cân bằng thời gian để
tham gia các hoạt động ngoại khóa.

Một số cụm từ: extra-curricular activities = extra – classroom acticities = after – school
activities = organized activities after school.

In today’s world, after-school activities play an important/a crucial role in students’

development besides academic study. In this essay, I will discuss both benefits and
drawbacks of organized activities after school.

On the one hand, engaging kids in extra-classroom activities brings a number of merits.
First of all, children are able to enhance soft skills such as teamwork, sportsmanship and
leadership skills which are essential to students when children grow up and enter the
adult world. Another outstanding point is that extra-curricular activities bring students

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more chances to get admitted to some colleges or universities. It is true that some
colleges and universities look for well-rounded students. It means that they require
students not only to have great academic results but also possess achievements in
activities after school. Finally, extra-curricular activities also allow students to release
stress and keep fit. Taking up sport and music clubs can improve students’ mental and
physical health, for example.

On the other hand, involvement in extracurricular activities can put pressure on students.
Balancing schoolwork with extracurricular activities can be stressful for some students
because many extracurricular activities might take up valuable time which they need to
complete their homework. This can lead to bad results at school. Besides, if students have
too many extracurricular activities, they will have very tight schedules, which result in
less time to relax and spend with their families. As a consequence, it might have bad
effects on students’ health and family relationship.

In conclusion, although organized activities after school have some downsides, I believe
that if students know how to balance between extracurricular activities and academic
study, they will benefit a lot from these extracurricular programs.

ĐỀ 2

Countries should promote skills and vocational training for practical work, rather than
spending more money on university education.

Do you agree or disagree?

Phân tích đề bài: thuộc loại opinion essay

Mở bài: nhắc lại yêu cầu của đề bài và nêu quan điểm cá nhân: Các quốc gia khác nhau
dành số tiền đầu tư khác nhau để đầu tư vào giáo dục. Có người cho rằng giáo dục nghề
nên nhận được nhiều tiền đầu tư hơn giáo dục đại học. Theo tôi giáo dục đại học vẫn nên
nhận được nhiều chú trọng và đàu tư nhiều tiền hơn giáo dục nghề vì một số lý do sau.

2. Thân bài

Đoạn 1:

- Individuals can find a job instantly right after finishing vocational courses and start
earning money early.

- Vocational training is often far shorter than university education and reduce the
financial pressure on supporting student life.

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Đoạn 2:

- University graduates can get a job with a higher salary.

- Those who graduate from universities can have more chances for promotion and career
growth.

- University education offers students more chances to gain in-depth knowledge and
skills which are necessary for the future jobs.

- People live in a knowledge-based economy so countries need people with higher

education to compete and prosper.

3. Kết bài
Chính phủ vẫn nên đầu tư cho giáo dục đại học

Một số cụm từ

University education = attending university = going to university = higher education =

those who graduate from university = people with university degrees / bachelor’s degrees
= university courses

Vacationing training = attending vocational courses = practical skills training

Many people spend different amounts of expenditure on vocational training and

university education. Some people suppose that vocational courses should receive more
financial support instead of higher education. In my opinion, university education would
bring more benefits to countries than skills training.

In the first place, those who are in favor of vocational training point out monetary
benefits. It is obvious that individuals can find a job instantly right after finishing
vocational courses. It means that they can start earning money much earlier than those
with university degrees. Another merit of practical skills training is that it reduces
financial pressure on supporting student life. It is true that many students are burdened
with debts during university time. This is because many students come from poor
families find it hard to pay for the tuition fees, living costs and so on. Those who choose
to attend vocational courses, however, they can begin to save money and get married
soon.

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On the other hand, university education leads to numerous benefits to both individuals
and society; hence, it should receive more national budget. Firstly, university graduates
have more chances to get a job with a higher salary because most good jobs require at
least a bachelor’s degree. Moreover, those who graduate university can have more
chances for promotion and career growth as attending university education offers
students chances to gain in-depth knowledge and skills which are necessary in the future
jobs. Besides, the society can benefit more from higher education. Nowadays, people live
in a knowledge-based economy so countries need people owning/with at least university
bachelors to compete and prosper.

In conclusion, although vocational training could benefit in short term, however the
government should still increase funds for university education in order to gain great
achievements in economics in the long term.

TASK 3

Nowadays, salaries of sport athletics such as footballers and tennis players are 10 times
higher than those of the teachers. Many people think that athletes’ salary is high because
of the long time to practice and a lot of injuries. Others think that other professions such
as doctors, policemen and teachers also deserve higher salaries.

What is your opinion?

Đề bài thuộc thể loại opinion essay: viết theo hướng balanced

Một số ý chính

- Athletics deserve high salaries

+ Some athletes can get income from other sources besides their main job.

For example, some famous athletes make money through endorsement or event
participation.

+ They have short careers compared to other professions

For example, an athlete can retire in/at his early 35s while a doctor can work until he is
60.

+ They may suffer from serious injuries when taking part in competitions.

- Other professions should have/get high salaries because of their great

contributions to society

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+ Teachers teach people and train labor resources

+ Doctors save people’s lives and improve human health/well-being.

+ Policemen ensure the safety of people and the security of society.

These days, unequal pay among different professions has been a heated topic in society.
While some people claim that athletes deserve to receive high salaries because of their
efforts in work, others are of the opinion that careers like doctors, teachers and policemen
should get high income due to their contribution. My essay will dissect both sides of this
issue and give my personal view.

On the one hand, it is apparent that being athletes should be a well-paid job due to some
reasons. The first one is that some athletes can get more income from other sources
besides their main job. For instance, some well-known football players can make more
money through endorsement, event participation and so on. Moreover, sportspeople
often have shorter compared to other professions. To make it clear, an athlete may retire
in his early 35s while a doctor may work until he is 60. Last but not least, they may
suffer from serious injuries while taking part in competitions. Obviously, some athletes
have to spend a huge amount of time recovering hurts they encounter, some become a
burden for their family, therefore, high salaries partly compensate for their loss.

On the other hand, other professions had better get deserving high salaries due to their
contributions/effort in developing society and assisting others. First and foremost,
teachers play a crucial part in educating and training labor resources which make a great
contribution to the development of the country. Furthermore, doctors are very important
as they are those who save people’s lives and improve human well-being. Finally,
policemen contribute to ensuring the safety of people and the security of society.

All things considered, each profession definitely has its indispensable role. From my
point of view, they should receive the salaries which are appropriate to their contribution
to society.

TASK 4

When choosing a job, people often consider between job satisfaction and high salary.
Many of us agree that job satisfaction is more important than high salary. When we
satisfy our job, we will devote more time and effort to it, thereby gaining success. It is
obvious that we receive salary monthly, but we get job satisfaction daily or even forever.

Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

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Bài dạng opinion, viết theo hướng balance: job satisfaction and high salary are equally
important.

- The feeling of satisfaction brings many benefits in work

+ Job satisfaction puts employees in a good mood when they work

 Their job efficiency and productivity increase

 It contributes to creating a friendly working environment.

+ Satisfaction in work enables to reduce stress and work pressure

 Their health will be/become better and they can live a happy life
- High income plays a pivotal role in person’s life

+ People need to get a well-paid job to cover living expenses such as food, clothes,
accommodation, monthly bills and so on.

+ Good salary ensures a better life and improves quality of living

 People can get access to better medical services and give their children a good
education.
 They can save for the future

+ Money is the most crucial criteria to create satisfaction job.

 The more money people earn, the more satisfied they get/feel with their job.

In contemporary society, people have to consider many different/various factors when

choosing their job. Some people claim that the satisfaction they gain in work is much
more crucial than the high-paying salary (well-paid job) they get. From my point of view,
both job satisfaction and high salary are equally important because of some reasons as
follows.

The feeling of satisfaction benefits people a lot in their work/career. One of the most
obvious causes is that it may put employees in a good mood. Being satisfied with
work/job motivates them to work better, as a result, their work efficiency and
productivity increase. Besides it also contributes to forming a friendly working
environment. Added to that, satisfaction in job enables people to release stress. It is
obvious that in the competitive world, some people may be under a lot of work pressure
therefore, job satisfaction can help them to overcome challenges with enjoyment. As a
consequence/as a result, their health becomes better and they live a happier life.

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High income also plays an important role in person’s life. First of all, people need to get
a well-paid job to cover living expenses such as food, accommodations, monthly bill and
so on. Moreover, a good salary can ensure a better life for themselves and their family.
For example, they can get access to better medical services and give their children a good
education. Besides, some money can be used to save for the future. Last but not least,
money is one of the most crucial criteria to create job satisfaction. The more money
people earn, the more satisfied they feel with the job.

In conclusion, each person will make their own decisions to choose between job
satisfaction and high salary when applying for a job. From my perspective, the
satisfaction is of great important/importance to work effectively.

TASK 5

Read the following extract

Traffic jams are becoming a huge major problem for many major cities. Effort has been
made to cope with it, for example, the construction of new bridges but the situation seems
not change much.

Write an essay to discuss causes of traffic jams and suggest some solutions.

Đề bài thuộc thể loại cause – solution

Causes of traffic jam

- The number of vehicles is on the increase

- Traffic infrastructures are out-of-date (lạc hậu)
- People do not obey traffic laws

Solutions:

- Improve public transport

- Impose high taxes on private vehicles
- Give heavy/serious/severe fines to people who break traffic laws

Traffic congestion is one of the most serious problems that almost every country in the
world in facing now. A number of solutions have been proposed to tackle this problem,
namely/such as building new bridges but the results/outcomes are not desirable. This
essay will describe some reasons of/for traffic jam and give/suggest several solutions to
combat them.

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It is obvious that traffic jams are caused by several factors. One clear reason is that the
number of vehicles is on increase. Nowadays people rely mainly on private cars/vehicles
to move around. Take Vietnam for example, most people travel to and from work by
motorbikes so there has been a considerable increase of the number of cars in the past
few years. Furthermore, traffic congestion also results from out-of-date traffic
infrastructures. For instance, some roads and streets are so narrow that they cannot
accommodate the increasing number of vehicles. As a result, long lines of traffic are
common even not during rush hours. Last but not least, some people do not obey traffic
rules, which lead to traffic standstill.

Clear measures should be taken in order to tackle the problem of traffic jam. One
solution is for the government to improve public transport. It is important that the State
should make a public transport system more reliable and affordable so that more people
will depend on it as a main means of transport. A further step is that the Government
should/could impose high taxes on private vehicles especially cars. By doing this, people
are discouraged to travel by those and choose public transport instead. They could also
invest more in widening roads and constructing new bridges. Finally, heavy fines should
be given to people who break traffic laws. As a consequence, they would strictly observe
traffic rules.

In conclusion, the problem of traffic jams is really worrying and only when strict actions
are taken, can the problem be solved.

TASK 6

Read the following extract

Recently, the role of men and women in the family has changed. Men tend to spend more
time taking care of family. Women go to work and pursue their careers. Is this a positive
or negative development? Give your opinion.

You should write at least 250 words. Your response will be evaluated in your terms of
task fulfillment, vocabulary, grammar and organization.

Thuộc loại opinion

Sẽ triển khai theo hướng strong opinion (đồng ý hoàn toàn)

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Benefits to families

- Women

+ Pursue occupation, make their dreams come to true

+ Become financially independent, have their own decisions

+ Make money to cover the rising costs

- Children

+ Receive love from both father and mother when father involve in children care,
children’s upbringing.

- Families

+ Have more time together and closer

Benefits for/to society

- Role changes demonstrate a good model of family.

- Boost the economy
- Some jobs can be done better by women than by men

In recent years, it is a true that there have been many changes in the role of men and
women in the family. While men take on the role of househusband (chồng nội trợ), more
women have chances to develop their careers. In my opinion, this is a positive trend.

In the first place, role changes in modern families bring a number of benefits to families.
It is delighted that women are given many chances/opportunities to go to work instead of
having worked as housewives. They can pursue their careers/jobs/works and make their
dreams come to true. Besides, when they are financially independent, they tend to have
their own decisions. Furthermore, when women go to work, they can make/earn money
to cover/compensate the rising costs of the modern life. Another merit is that when
more men involve in household chores, childcare and children’s upbringing, children can
not only receive love from their mothers but also from their fathers. Moreover, family
members can have more time to spend with each other. As a result, they become closer.

Furthermore, that the roles of men and women in the family have changed can lead to a
number of merits to the society and demonstrate the good model of family. First and
foremost, when women go to work, they can earn more money and help the economy
boost more. It is obvious that women’s contribution/participation in the workplace will

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definitely make plenty of contributions for many companies and to the society. Another
reason is that many things can be fulfilled much better by women than by men, for
example, sewing. When tasks are assigned to suitable employees, companies can obtain
higher productivity.

In conclusion, the changing roles between women and men are a result of wider change
of/in society, and I believe that these developments are desirable.

TASK 7

Read the following extract

Some people believe the aim of university education is to help graduates get better jobs.
Others say that there are much wider benefits of university education for both individuals
and society.

Discuss both views and give your opinion

Đề bài thuộc thể loại thảo luận 2 mặt của vấn đề và nêu quan điểm cá nhân.

University education helps get better jobs

+ provide useful information for future jobs

+ be more attractive to potential employers

Other benefits of university education for individuals and society

+ become independent and improve social skills

+ become more mature and confident

+ Graduates make more contribution to the economy

These days, more and more people are making the choice to go to university. While some
people believe that the only purpose of a university education is to improve job prospects,
other people think that individuals and society benefit in much broader ways.

On the one hand, one of main aims of university is to ensure/secure a better job. It is
obvious that university education supports/provides students with useful information
which is necessary for their future jobs in different fields. Knowledge gained during

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university attendance is of great value/very important to graduates after leaving school.
Another reason is that in the knowledge-based economy, employers seem to appreciate
those with higher education. As a result, graduates seem to be more attractive to
potential recruiters than others who do not.

However, there are many other benefits for individuals and society. Firstly, the
independence of living away from home is a pro because it helps students develop better
social skills and improve as a person. Another merit is that many students will have to
leave their families and live in halls of residence and meet new friends. As a result, they
will become more mature and confident, which enables them to live more fulfilling lives.
Secondly, the society will gain from the contribution that graduates can make to the
economy. We are living in a very competitive world, so countries need educated people
in order to compete and prosper.

In conclusion, I believe that although the main aim of university education is to get the
best job, there are clearly further benefits. If we continue to promote and encourage, it
will lead to a better future for individuals and society.

TASK 8

Read the following extract

Nowadays an increasing number of Vietnamese students study in foreign countries.

While studying abroad is considered a life-transforming opportunity for students, there
are numerous challenges waiting them.

What are your opinions/views on/about this?

Thuộc thể loại opinion, trình bày quan điểm về 1 vấn đề.

Advantages:

- Offer better courses

+ seek for better employment chance (=find a better job opportunity)

+ have a better/higher standard of living in the future

- Be more independent

+ do everything by themselves (doing housework, managing time, money)

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+ become more mature and have more chances to lead a successful life later

Disadvantages

- Cause homesickness
- Have problem of/about learning a foreign language and meeting culture shock

Today a big number of Vietnamese students choose to study abroad. While I accept that
overseas courses will change students’ life in the future for the better, I also believe that
students will have to face up with a variety of obstacles.

On the one hand, study abroad helps students have a better life in the future. It is true
that foreign countries often offer better courses than those in their homeland. As a result,
students are able to obtain foreign degrees which allow them to seek for better
employment opportunities in the upcoming time. A well-paid job will ensure/secure
higher standard of living. Another reason is that when students learn in other countries,
they can be more independent. Because they will have to live on their own, they have to
learn how to do everything by themselves, for example, doing housework, managing their
time and money and so on. Therefore, they will become more mature and have chances to
lead a successful life later/in the future/in the upcoming time. Finally, studying in
another country may help/enables learners to study a foreign language, which might aid
them to seek for a better job with higher salary in a foreign company.

On the other hand, I also support the view that overseas students usually encounter
plenty of/a lot of/a number of difficulties. The first disadvantage is that in an unfamiliar
culture can cause homesickness. Some students might miss their family so much that it
can badly affect their study. Moreover, learning a foreign language can be a challenge
to/for many students, and culture shock is a common problem. However, this can be
resolved if students are well prepared in advance, for example, taking an English course
to master the target language and collecting as much information as possible about the
destination country.

All in all, it can be clearly seen that pros of learning/studying abroad outweigh the cons.
Provided (miễn là) students expect (lường trước ) difficulties and overcome them, they
can succeed in the future.

TASK 9

Read the following extract about overpopulation in big cities.

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54 percent of the world’s population lives in urban areas, a proportion that is expected
to increase to 66 percent by 2050. Projections show that urbanization combined with the
overall growth of the world’s population will/could add another 2.5 billion people into/to
urban population by 2050, with close to 90 percent of the increase concentrated in Asia
and Africa, according to a new United Nations report launched today.

Discuss the effects of overpopulation in big cities and suggest some solutions.

Effects of overpopulation in big cities

- Overpopulation leads to environmental problems such as/like air, water, noise

- Being too overpopulated causes social issues (higher unemployment rate, crime
rate)

Solutions

- Provide people with better education/better education for people, especially in

family planning and birth control.
- Make country life better (upgrading facilities, moving more companies to the
countryside)

Overpopulation has become one of the most serious problems/issues in urban areas.
According to a report by the United Nations, about haft of the world’s population lives in
cities and it is estimated that the figure will increase to/reach 66% by 2050. This essay
will describe the problems of overpopulation in urban areas and suggest some solutions
to tackle them.

It is obvious that being too overcrowded has many negative effects. Firstly,
overpopulation leads to environmental problems such as air, water and noise pollution
simply because there are too many people living in the area. Another worrying trend is
the depletion of natural resources as the Earth cannot produce enough water and food for
such an increasing population. Finally, being overpopulated leads to social issues. One of
the most critical concerns is high unemployment rate, which leads to high crime rate as
they cannot earn enough money to serve their own lives. (as the unemployed cannot
make money to support themselves.

Measure should be taken to combat with these problems. Firstly, the government should
provide people with better education, especially in efficient family planning. As a result,
the birthrate is low which means fewer people are born every day. Another solution is
for the government to make countryside life better so that fewer people migrate from
countryside areas to cities. For example, they can/could upgrade facilities like cinemas,

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schools and universities, healthcare facilities, shopping malls and so on. At the same
time, it can help if the government could/might move more companies to countryside so
that people can easily find jobs.

I believe that only these suggested steps are taken, can the problems of overpopulation be
improved.

TASK 10

Read the following extract about the unemployment

Today, many school leavers have difficulty in finding jobs. In the UK, recent survey
findings show that one million people aged 16-25 are out of work, even though many of
them have been looking for a long work/for jobs for a long time. Unemployment among
young people is considered one of the most serious social problems.

Discuss the effects of rising unemployment among young people/adults and suggest some
solutions.

Thuộc loại effect-solution

Effects of unemployment

- Unemployment causes frustration and stress for the unemployed.

- The jobless might forget knowledge and skills that they have learned at school.
- They might commit crimes as a mean to earn/get money.

Solutions of unemployment

Individuals

- They need to learn more knowledge and skills to meet the potential employers’
requirements or they could pursue higher education.

Government

- Creates more jobs in every sector

- Provides vocational courses and retraining for labor resources

Nowadays job crisis becomes one of the most critical issues in almost every country in
the world, especially in young people. According to a survey in the UK, one million
people who are between 16 to 25 are unable to find a job although many of whom have
been looking for employment for a long time/aged from 16 to 25 are unable to find jobs

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which many of them are looking for jobs for a long time. This essay will describe effects
of unemployment and propose several solutions to overcome them.

Unemployment leads to many effects for both individuals and society. On personal
prospective, being jobless causes frustration and stress to the employed. After leaving
school, many graduates have to earn money to support themselves. However, being out
of work which means they cannot make any money and which they are frustrated.
(However, being out of work means that they are unable to make any money, which
makes them frustrated.). Another worrying effect of unemployment is that the jobless
might forget their knowledge and skills that they have learned at school. Obviously,
theory without being put into practice will fade into oblivion day by day. Furthermore,
unemployment also has negative impacts on the society. When people are out of work,
they may become involved in crimes as a mean to earn money. For example, some might
steal things or go shoplifting.

Steps could be taken to solve the unemployment issues. One obvious solution is that
individuals should be self-motivated to learn more suitable knowledge and skills to meet
employers’ requirements or they could pursue higher education. Secondly, a solution is
for the government to create more jobs in every sector, for instance, attracting foreign
investors or encouraging self-employment by promoting state loans. Finally, the
government might provide more vocational courses and retraining for labor resources.

In conclusion, only when both individuals and the government take actions together, can
the problem of unemployment be improved.

TASK 11

Read the following extract about different resources/sources of learning

Some people think that teachers are essential to the learning process. Some argue that
students at schools and universities learn far more from other resources (such as the
internet and television) than those that they learn from teachers’ lessons/from lessons
with/of teachers.

What are your views on this?

Thuộc dạng opinion viết theo dạng balanced opinion.

Benefits of learning from different sources (internet and TV)

- Students can get access to a huge source of information on almost every aspect in
lives at a very cheap cost.

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 - Students are able to study at their own pace.

Benefits of learning with teachers

- Teachers help students to solve their problems by explaining in more details,

giving extra exercises, even suggesting a private tutor.
- Educationists are also capable of stimulating learners’ curiosity by giving
questions and instructing them to answer or organizing different activities that
motivate students.

Teacher = educationists

Learning with teachers ~ teachers’ lessons

Learning from other sources = learning on the internet

Nowadays thanks to the development of technology, students can learn from various
resources such as the internet and TV. While I accept that they bring numerous benefits, I
also believe that teachers’ lessons are of great importance to students’ learning process.

On the one hand, students benefit a lot from learning online and on TV. Firstly, students
can get access to a huge source of information on almost every aspect in lives at a very
cheap cost. For example, they can do research on the internet to write an essay or
complete their assignments at school. Secondly, students are able to study at their own
pace. It is true that online learning is flexible in terms of time and place. In other words,
it allows students to study anytime and anywhere they wish. As a result, they can control
their studying time/hours flexibly.

On the other hand, teachers play a crucial role in students’ learning process. It is
obvious that teachers help students to solve their problems by explaining in more details,
giving extra exercises, even suggesting a private tutor. Moreover, educationists are also
capable of stimulating learners’ curiosity by giving questions and instructing them to
answer or organizing different activities that motivate students. Last but not least,
teachers are well-trained and they know which materials are suitable to their students’
levels. Consequently, they can choose accurate information which suits learners’ needs.

Taking everything into consideration, students should make the most use of both
learning sources. They can attend class to be instructed by teachers. At the same time,
they ought to use the internet or TV as references or do schoolwork.

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 TASK 12

Read the following extract about video games

Some people argue that video games are ruining our kids’ lives. Others believe that they
are providing good opportunities for children to develop/grow and advance. To what
extent do you agree or disagree with these opinions?

Write an essay to give your own opinions, including reasons and any relevant examples
to support your answers.

Thuộc thể loại opinion viết theo hướng balanced opinion

Advantages of video games

- They are educational

- They encourage imagination, creativity, concentration, problem solving skills.
- They prepare children for real-world tasks (chuẩn bị cho trẻ những hoạt động thực
tế)

Disadvantages of video games

- Children are easy addicted to computer games

- Children spend too much time sitting in front of computer screen, which has a
negative impact on their lives.

Video games = gaming

In virtual world = a gaming context ><in real world = in reality

Gamers = users

Nowadays more and more people are interested in playing video games, especially
children. While I accept that video games are beneficial to kids’ growth and
advancement, I also believe that they badly affect on their lives.

On the one hand, computer games bring plenty of educational benefits, which give
children chances to develop different skills. In the first place, games encourage
children’s imagination, creativity, concentration and problem solving skills. For
example, engaging in a motor racing game, kids have to highly concentrate on it to avoid
any obstacles on the racing road. Another advantage of computer game is that they
prepare children for real world tasks. Because games stimulate activities in real life,
children are able to improve skills needed to solve/complete tasks outside the gaming

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context. For instance, making cake game enables kids to learn how to make a cake in
reality.

On the other hand, I also believe that computer games have negative impacts on kids’
lives. Firstly, children are easily addicted to games because they are motivated to
reach/obtain/achieve higher scores or new targets. As a result, they spend too much time
sitting in front of computer screen, which is harmful for/to their eye. Moreover, a
sedentary (ít hoạt động) lifestyle might also lead to obesity. Another detrimental effect
is that (ảnh hưởng tiêu cực khác) children might not have enough time to take part in
outdoor activities or do their schoolwork, which is important to their lives.

All things considered, it seems to me that the potential dangers of video games outweigh
their benefits. As a consequence, parent should limit their children’s time of gaming.

TASK 13

Read the following about online learning

Countless reports, surveys and studies have shown that online learning isn’t showing any
signs of slowing down. In fact, an increasing number of individuals, corporations and
institutions are turning to eLearning as they recognize its effectiveness and its
convenience.

Write an essay to discuss the benefits and drawbacks of online learning.

Among advantage/disadvantage essay

Advantages of online learning

- Online learning is convenient. Students can learn anytime, anywhere

- Learning on the internet offers sources to a larger number of people at very cheap
costs.

Disadvantages of online learning

- Not everyone gets access to online learning courses.

- Lack interaction between teachers and students and among peers

It is undeniable that e-Learning has become more popular than ever before with a huge
number of online learning courses offered. Many people choose to study online instead of
going to classes because of its obvious effectiveness. However, several problems also

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arise during the process of online learning. This essay will discuss both advantages and
disadvantages of learning on the internet.

On the one hand, e-Learning brings merits. Firstly, it is apparent that online learning is
so much convenient. Students can study/learn anywhere and anytime instead of taking
long hours to go to traditional classes. As a result, they might avoid traffic jams. Besides,
as students are able to study at their own pace, they can manage to arrange their busy
timetables to learn online. Another advantage is that learning on the internet offers
courses to a huge number of people at cheaper costs. While the number of students in
traditional classes is limited, learning on the internet offers attendance to anyone who is
connected to the internet.

On the other hand, learning on the internet can be negative on several ways. The first
disadvantage is that not everyone can get access to online learning courses because
some people do not have internet connection or even if they have, the connection is so
weak that it is difficult for them to access virtual courses. Furthermore, when learn on
the internet students lack interaction between teachers and students and among peers,
which has negative effects on students’ learning outcomes.

In conclusion, there are both benefits and drawbacks of learning on the internet.
However, the pros outweigh the cons.

TASK 14

Nowadays a huge number of people use the internet to collect information. While there
are many advantages of finding information on the internet people also find it hard to find
reliable information online.

Write an essay to discuss about the advantages and disadvantages of collecting

information on the internet.

Among advantage/disadvantage essay

Advantages

- Instant access
- Rich information
- Low cost

Disadvantages

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 - Not verified information (thông tin không được kiểm chứng)
- A popular sources of spreading viruses
- Accidently access websites with violent and sexual images

Nowadays the internet has become a main source for people to search information. While
many people believe that it is an important/useful tool to find/collect information, they
also have difficulties accessing reliable data. This essay will describe both benefits and
drawbacks of finding reliable information on the internet.

On the one hand, there are merits of obtaining information on the internet. Firstly,
people have an instant access to information. Instead of going to library, nowadays
people might stay at home and find information quickly, even within seconds with the
comfort of their homes. Secondly, the source of information online is abundant. It is
possible for people to obtain/collect/find information on almost any aspect/subject/field
in life such as entertainment and education. Finally, data found online at a very cheap
cost or even free of charge. It is true that many websites provide useful information for
free and online courses are much more affordable than traditional ones.

On the other hand, collecting information on the internet has some drawbacks. The first
disadvantage is that not all information online is accurate because anyone can post
information online without being verified. For example, people can freely edit
information on Wiki website. Furthermore, the internet is a popular source of spreading
viruses, which can harm your computers. For instance, identity theft (ăn cắp thông tin
nhận dạng cá nhân) is a common problem caused by this. People might lose personal
details or a lot more important data. Last but not least, people can accidently access
some bad websites with abusive context like violent or sexual images, which make them
feel annoyed.

In conclusion, it is undeniable that the internet is a great source of information because of

its instant access, rich information and low cost. However, while searching information
online, people might have risks of losing personal details or find it hard to find reliable
information.

TASK 15

Read the following extract about online shopping.

Nowadays the internet has become increasingly popular. Many people use it to do
business online. As a result, online shopping has grown rapidly recently.

Write an essay to discuss advantages and disadvantages of online shopping.

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Advantages of online shopping

- It is quicker and cheaper way to shop/to save time and cost of travelling.
- It allow people to have a wider range of choices./compare different brands and
products.

Disadvantages of online shopping

- Customers cannot try products before making a purchase.

- Products sold online are often less reliable

Make a purchase = buy = shop = go shopping = do shopping = purchase

Online shopping = buying things/items on the internet = shopping/buying/purchasing on

the internet

Products/things sold online

Benefit = advantage = merit = plus point

Drawback = downside = disadvantage = negative point

Nowadays the internet has become more popular, which leads to the growth of online
shopping. This essay will describe both benefits and drawbacks of buying things on the
internet.

On the one hand, there are some merits of buying items on the internet. Firstly, it is
quicker and cheaper to shop on the internet. For example, instead of going to traditional
stores, people can just stay at home and order the products online. Therefore, it enables
them to save time and cost of travelling. Another advantage of purchasing on the
internet is that it allows them to have a wider range of choices/products at a
comparative/competitive price. As almost everything is sold online nowadays, it is
possible for people to research the desired products from different/various providers.
Thus, they are able to compare different brands and shops in terms of price, quality,
guarantee and so on.

On the other hand, making a purchase on the internet can be negative in several ways.
The first drawback is that customers cannot try the products before buying them. As a
result, they might not be satisfied with them when the products get delivered home. For
example, it is impossible to try on clothes to see whether/if they fit or not. Furthermore,
the products are sold online are often less reliable. To be more specific, customers might

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see unreal pictures of the products online and things they buy might have poorer quality
than expected.

In conclusion, it can be seen that shopping on the internet has both merits and downsides.
However, I believe that the advantages still outweigh the disadvantages.

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DẠNG BÀI LUẬN ĐƯA RA QUAN ĐIỂM: OPINION ESSAY

1. Sex education should be taught in schools. Do you agree or disagree? (Giáo dục
giới tính nên được dạy ở trường, em đồng ý hay không đồng ý?)
-

2. Some people feel that entertainers (e.g. film stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are
paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? (Một vài người cảm thấy rằng những
người hoạt động trong ngành giải trí, ví dụ như diễn viên, nhạc sỹ, vận động viên thể thao
được trả lương quá cao. Bạn có đồng ý hay không?)

3. To what extent should children use media? (Trẻ em nên dùng truyền thông đến mức độ
nào? Dạng bài đưa ra ý kiến về các mức độ: nên dùng thỉnh thoảng hay là nên dùng
thường xuyên và giải thích tại sao)

4. Should parents become children's friends? (Bố mẹ có nên trở thành bạn bè của con cái
không?)

5. Should parents be responsible for their children's behaviors? (Bố mẹ có nên chịu trách
nhiệm cho hành vi cư xử của con cái không?)

6. When chooosing a job, the salary is the most important consideration. To what extent
do you agree or disagree? (Khi chọn nghề, lương là nhân tốt quan trọng nhất cần xem xét.
Bạn đồng ý hay không?)

7. Convenient food should be banned. Do you agree or disagree? (Đồ ăn công nghiệp nên
bị cấm. Bạn đồng ý hay phản đối?

DẠNG BÀI THẢO LUẬN: DISCUSSION ESSAY DẠNG BÀI THẢO LUẬN 1 MẶT

8.The benefits of tertiary education (Lợi ích của giáo dục đại học - dạng bài viết về ƯU
ĐIỂM)

9. The importance of public places like parks and museums (Tầm quan trọng của các địa
danh công cộng như công viên và bảo tàng - dạng bài viết về ƯU ĐIỂM)

10. The difficulties of urban life (khó khăn của cuộc sống của thành phố lớn - dạng bài
viết về NHƯỢC ĐIỂM)

11. Discuss the role of women in the modern society (Thảo luận về vai trò của người phụ
nữ trong xã hội hiện đại - dạng bài viết về ƯU ĐIỂM - người phụ nữ trong xã hội hiện
đại ngày nay có vai trò, tầm quan trọng như thế nào)

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12. In recent years, the structure of families and the role of its members are gradually
changing. Do you think these changes are positve or negative? (Trong những năm gần
đây, cấu trúc của các gia đình và vai trò của các thành viên đang dần thay đổi. Theo bạn
các thay đổi đó là tốt hay xấu? - dạng bài viết về ƯU ĐIỂM - những thay đổi đó là hoàn
toàn tốt)

13. Discuss the effects of overworking style (Ảnh hưởng của lối sống ham làm việc quá -
dạng bài viết về NHƯỢC ĐIỂM của lối sống ham làm việc quá)

14. Discuss the measures to protect the environment (Thảo luận GIẢI PHÁP bảo vệ môi
trường - dạng bài viết về GIẢI PHÁP)

15. Discuss the role of teachers in 4.0 time (Thảo luận về vai trò của giáo viên trong thời
đại 4.0 – dạng bài viết về ƯU ĐIỂM của người giáo viên trong thời đại 4.0)

16. The negative effects of stress (ảnh hưởng tiêu cực của căng thẳng - dạng bài viết về
NHƯỢC ĐIỂM của STRESS – STRESS gây ra các hệ quả tiêu cực nào?)

17. Discuss the measures to improve social skills for young people. (Thảo luận GIẢI
PHÁP để tăng kĩ năng xã hội cho các bạn trẻ - dạng bài viết về GIẢI PHÁP)

18. Discuss the benefits of new experiences among young people. (Thảo luận LỢI ÍCH
của việc mà các bạn trẻ có những trải nghiệm mới - dạng bài viết về LỢI ÍCH)

19. Discuss the benefits of effective listening skills in the workplace. (Thảo luận LỢI
ÍCH của kĩ năng lắng nghe hiệu quả ở chỗ làm - dạng bài viết về LỢI ÍCH)

20. Discuss the benefits of collabration. (Thảo luận LỢI ÍCH của việc làm việc nhóm,
làm việc hợp tác - dạng bài viết về LỢI ÍCH) DẠNG BÀI THẢO LUẬN 2 MẶT:

21. In some countries, many more people are choosing to live alone nowadays than in the
past. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? (Ở một số quốc gia, ngày
nay ngày càng nhiều người chọn sống một mình so với trước đây. Theo em xu hướng này
là tốt hay xấu?) ( Thảo luận ƯU ĐIỂM & NHƯỢC ĐIỂM & ĐƯA RA QUAN ĐIỂM)

22. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of children's pursuing their parents' career.
(Thảo luận ƯU ĐIỂM & NHƯỢC ĐIỂM của việc con cái đi theo nghề nghiệp của cha
mẹ)

23. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of multi tasking (Thảo luận ƯU ĐIỂM &
NHƯỢC ĐIỂM của việc cùng một lúc làm được nhiều việc, kiểu đa di năng)

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24. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the Internet. (Thảo luận ƯU ĐIỂM &
NHƯỢC ĐIỂM của Internet)

25. The causes & effects of having kids later in life (Dạng bài thảo luận NGUYÊN
NHÂN & HỆ QUẢ của việc có con muộn)

26. The EFFECTS & SOLUTIONS of UNEMPLOYMENT (Dạng bài thảo luận HẬU
QUẢ & GIẢI PHÁP của THẤT NGHIỆP)

27. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of extra-curricular activities. (Thảo luận
ƯU ĐIỂM & NHƯỢC ĐIỂM của các hoạt động ngoại khóa)

28. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of children’s taking part in summer camps.
(Thảo luận ƯU ĐIỂM & NHƯỢC ĐIỂM của việc trẻ con tham gia các trại hè)

DẠNG BÀI THẢO LUẬN 2 QUAN ĐIỂM

29. Nowadays, with the development of the modern society, the role of women in the
society has changed a lot in comparison to the past. Many people believe that women
should find a job outside the home to be financially independent. Others think that they
should stay at home to take care of their children and their husband. Discuss BOTH
VIEWS (thảo luận cả 2 quan điểm trên: một quan điểm là phụ nữ nên đi làm để độc lập
tài chính và một quan điểm khác là phụ nữ nên ở nhà chăm sóc chồng con)

30. Thảo luận 2 quan điểm: một quan điểm là phụ nữ sau nghỉ sinh 6 tháng nên đi làm
luôn và một quan điểm khác là phụ nữ nên ở nhà có thêm thời gian chăm sóc con sau
sinh)

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