Crime

Commit/ carry out a crime

Criminals = offenders = law-breakers
Be put in jail/ prison = be imprisoned (v)
Deter (v) crime
Death sentence = capital punishment
The government should impose a law/ pass a law
Criminals --- reintegrate back into society
Have a fresh start
Punishment – impose a (heavy/ severe/ stringent) punishment on

IELTS WRITING TASK 2

1/ Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people think that children should begin their formal education at a very early age.
Some think they should begin at least 7 years old.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
INTRODUCTION
Some people are of the opinion that [S + V], while others think that [S+V]. This essay
aims to discuss the logic behind both viewpoints before presenting why I think that
[…]/ before presenting why I side with the former (latter)

BODY 1 – view 1
Topic sentence: On the one hand, those who hold that [view 1] have their own
arguments.
Firstly –
Secondly –

BODY 2 – view 2
Topic sentence: On the other hand, I’m more inclined towards the idea that [view
2].
One of the most convincing reasons is that –
Apart from that, […] should be taken into consideration

CONCLUSION
In conclusion, both viewpoints – logical – however – view 1/2 (I side with 1/2)

2/ Advantages/ Disadvantages
In many countries, plastic containers have become more popular than ever. They
are used in many businesses such as the food and drink industry.
Do you think the advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages?

INTRODUCTION
…. Admittedly, there are several benefits of this tendency; however, I strongly
believe that the negative influences are much more significant.
BODY 1 -
On the one hand, there are two convincing reasons why using plastic containers is
beneficial. Firstly – Secondly –
BODY 2-
On the other hand, in comparison with the drawbacks, the above-mentioned
benefits pale in significance.
One of the most compelling reasons is it takes a long time for plastic to disintegrate.
Apart from that, … should also be taken into consideration

CONCLUSION
In conclusion, […] can bring about positive influences, which I believe will be
eclipsed by its disadvantages.

3/ Agree/ Disagree
When designing a building, the most important factor is intended use of the building
rather than its outward appearance.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
INTRODUCTION
Paraphrase: When architects design a building, they have to make a harmonious
blend of form and function. Many feel that the intended use of the building is more
important than its outward appearance.
Answer: I completely agree with this school of thought and the essay below aims to
clarify my view.
Answer: I completely agree with this school of thought because […]

Body 1: reason 1 - agree

One of the most compelling reasons I agree is that

Body 2 - reason 2 - agree

To add further credence to my assertion, ( ... )
Example + Explanation
-> Link ( Therefore, ... )

Conclusion:
In conclusion, I am in complete agreement with the idea that […] …

4/ Problems/ Causes/ Solutions

More and more wild animals are on the verge of extinction and others are on the
endangered list.
What are the reasons for this? What can be done to solve this problem?

INTRODUCTION
It is true that an increasing number of wild animals are now on the brink of being
extinct. This tendency can be attributed to a number of reasons, and I believe that
there are solutions that the government and individuals can adopt to alleviate this
trend.

BODY 1 – reason
[N] can be ascribed to some reasons […]. One of the most compelling ones is that
[…]. Apart from that, [N] should also be taken into consideration. […] 
The main reason for the wildlife crisis affecting a plethora of wild animals is the
destruction of their natural habitat. ---
BODY 2 – solution
There are several measures that the government and the public can take to undo the
damage done to wildlife.

CONCLUSION
Inconclusion, [reason 1] and [reason 2] are to blame for [topic], and I am convined
that […] and […]

IELTS SPEAKING
1/ Ielts speaking part 1
2/ Ielts speaking part 2
Person –
1/ Describe a businessman you admire
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew this person
What kinds of business this person does
And explain why you admire this person
2/ Describe a person whose music or singing you like.
You should say:
Who he/she is
What his/her personality is like
What kind of style his/her music belongs to
And explain why he/she is your favorite singer
3/ Describe a skill that was difficult for you to learn
You should say:
When you learned it
Why you learned it
How you learned it
How you felt when you learned it
4/ Describe a time when you got up early
You should say;
When it was
What you did
Why you got up early
And how you felt about it
5/ Describe a person who solved a problem in a smart way
You should say;
Who this person is
What the problem was
How he/she solved it
And explain why you think he/she did it in a smart way
6/ Describe a habit your friend has and you want to develop
You should say:
Who your friend is
What habit he/she has
When you noticed this habit
And explain why you want to develop this habit
7/ Describe a café you’d like to visit
You should say:
Where it is
What kinds of food and drinks it serves
Who you usually go there with
And explain why you like to go there
8/ Describe an activity you usually do that wastes your time
You should say:
What it is
When you usually do it
Why you do it
And explain why you think it wastes your time
9/ Describe a place you visited on vacation
You should say:
Where it is
When you went there
What you did there
And explain why you went there
10/ Describe a good service you received (company or store/shop)
You should say:
What the service was
When you received it
Who you were with
And how you felt about it
11/ Describe a law that should be enacted by the government
You should say:
What kind of law
Why this law is needed
Whether this law will be popular
And explain where this law will be popular

1. Do old people like to drink coffee?

From my personal observation, I think old ….
2. Do Vietnamese people like to drink coffee?
Unlike what is believed by a lot of people that […], I hold an opposite view that
3. What kind of people would like to go to coffee?
4. Why do young people like studying in a café instead of at home? (opportunities to
interact with their friends/ atmosphere)
Well, from what I’ve experienced/read lately, I’m pretty sure that there are a host of
reasons for young people’s preference to study in a coffee shop rather than studying
at home.
Well – as far as I know, there are a lot of convincing reasons why a lot of young
people today love studying at a coffee shop, the two most obvious of which are […]
and […]. As for the former, …

It’s not the area that I gave too much attention to, to be honest.
I’m not a kind of person who’d love to know about […] – very obvious that this is
not a question that I have a lot to talk about/ knowledge about – but still I’m going
to take a guess that

humans are destroying the nature at an unprecedented rate