January 2020.

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WRITING TASK 1 - 2020.1.1

Writing Task 1: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The diagram below shows how ethanol fuel is produced from corn.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the

main features and make comparisons where relevant.

You should write at least 150 words.

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The chart describe the process of producing ethanol fuel from corn. Task
achievement:
Overall, there are 9 main stages in the process, beginning with milling the corn and ending with transporting
purified ethanol to the consumers or distributors.
Coherence &
At the first step, corn is harvested then it is stored in the warehouse. The next stage is milling corn before Cohesion:
mixing them with water in order to cook in 4 hours. After that, corn is fermented for 2 days.
Lexical
It is clear that solid product is separated from the mixture. Therefore, the liquid now is purified ethanol resource:
although it takes 5 hours for this process. Then, those amount of alcohol is accumulated before it is
transported to distributors or direct consumers. Grammar
range &
Accuracy:

Total:
Writing Task 2: You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Some people think that physical strength is important for success in sport, while other people think that mental strength is more important. Discuss both
views and give your own opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

You should write at least 250 words.

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It is thought that physical strength is necessary to succeed in sport; at the same time, smart thinking is really Task
important. I believe that both strengths can help an athlete to win valuable medals and how vital the abilities achievement:
are depends on a specific sport.

On the one hand, it is argued that to reach the goals, players or athletes must have an athletic body. They Coherence &
have hard trainings every single day, daily eat healthy food. Those boosts their power in the matches or Cohesion:
games. Taking boxing or athletics as examples, the athletes only attempt to punch, smash their opponent or
run as fast as possible without thinking, as long as they reach the finish line. Lexical
resource:
On the other hand, mental strength is considered to be more necessary. Sometimes, there are more simple
ways to get the victory besides training physically a lot. Some sports need a coach so as to illustrate the Grammar
strategies. Take a look at football, the most popular sport, not the most health-consuming sport. Although range &
footballers have to keep fit as well as train skills, they still need a plan to combine effectively. It is clear that Accuracy:
Cristiano Ronaldo is not the strongest man in the world; however, he is one of the most shiny legends in
soccer history because of his performance along with his teams. Total:

In the conclusion, this question is answered with no ease. Sports improve both health and brains, which is
my belief.
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Part 1
 Where are you from?
 I’m proud of being an Vietnamese living in Vietnam, one of the most beautiful country with wonderful Eastern cultures and
historical scenes.
 Where do you live now?
 I still live in my country. In addition, I live in Binh Quoi, HCM City where I have grown up and studied.
 How long have you lived there?
 When I was born, I lived in Binh Quoi. After my dad’s 5- year work, we returned my beloved home and have been living until
now.
 Who do you live with?
 There are my little family include me, my mom and dad with 2 younger brothers living in my house. My father is about 49 years
old and he is an engineer. My mother is younger than him, about 47. She is an English teacher. My 2 brothers are studying primary and
secondary schools and I am a high school student.
 Do you plan to live there for a long time? 
 Do you like watching films?
 Yes, I love watching movies. I believe that there are lessons that are really meaningful in life that directors would like to transfer
to me. Besides, films involve many marvellous scenes which attracts me.
 What kinds of movies do you like best?
 Blockbuster and romantic movies are my favorite types of movies. A little bit fighting or wars should be added to films.
Furthermore, it is wonderful if we can learn something after watching a movie.
 How often do you watch films?
 At the weekend, I often watch a long movie, for about 2 hours or more a little. On weekdays, I usually enjoy each 30-minute
eposide of a series.
 Do you like to watch movies alone or with your friends?
 It would be perfect when watching with friends. We will have exalted discussion about it, replay the scenes but the most
important thing is we enjoy together
 Would you like to be in a movie?
 That’s a pretty hard question. It is true that I prefer acting freely, which means I don’t want to follow the tapescript. However, it
also means that I don’t spend enough time for family and friends as well as my main dream which is building a restaurant.
 How often do you drink water?
 I drink everyday because water is compulsory as well as necessary. It refreshes my body, makes me comfortable.
 What kinds of water do you like to drink?
 I like different types of drinks. However, my favorite drink is coke. Furthermore, soda and coffee taste delicious. It is also true
about milk because I usually drink every night. Of course, water must be drunk an amount of 2 litres everyday
 Do you drink bottled water or water from water machines?
 Actually, I drink both of those ways. I bring my bottle to school to contain water. Water at my school is bottled in 19- liter plastic
bottle. However, my house has a producing- fresh water machine, which is very convenience for my family.

Part 2
Describe an activity you would do when you are alone in your free time
You should say:

 What do you do
 How often do you do it
 Why do you like to do this activity?
 How do you feel when you do it?

In my spare time, I usually enroll in composing piano sheets. I am interested in music and I want to write out the melodies in order to
play them, then record them. I try my best to compose everyday, which is my goal. I always believe that this hobby benefits me whose
future is becoming a musician or a pianist attending showbiz. Every time I compose, it is really not only relaxing and comfortable when
my soul follows the flow or beats of the songs but also encouragement always exist in each music piece because my achievement will
be closer if I persist keeping track of path I have chosen.

 Part 3
 Do you think people should only focus on work?

 In my opinion, work shouldn’t be focused 100 percent. In other words, we would be machines with bones and meats and love
would be disappeared. That is the reason why we have to care about our relationships including family, friends, colleagues, and so on.
Furthermore, life is more meaningful when we have hobbies and improve potential skills to benefit society.

 Do you ever think how much time we will spend at work in a week?

 If I had a chance, I would like to work for about 8 hours a days, which means 40 hours on weekdays and I don’t want to work on
weekends. I think it is reasonable because I can balance among work, entertainment and relationships.
 Should parents plan the children’s leisure time and activities?

 I think probably not. Spare time is personal time, which should controlled by no one except ourselves. Children have freedom to
do everything they want, which is also a suitable time to be creative, as long as those activities are legal.

 Do you think the activities of the young generation are different from those of the older generation?

 Although there are activities that young generation should keep originally, other different activities appeared recently are
outweighed. As easily be seen, they spend a lot of time on their phones in which they interested. They use internet technology to earn
money, work as well as learn online. Nowadays, computer games or video games or more popular than outside games or traditional
puzzling shapes.