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Bộ dự đoán sớm Chủ đề Writing quý I-2024
Bộ dự đoán sớm Chủ đề Writing quý I-2024
CONTENTS
HƯỚNG DẪN SỬ DỤNG TÀI LIỆU ................................................................................................ 1
TOPIC 1: EDUCATION ..................................................................................................................... 2
Practice questions................................................................................................................................... 2
Main points ............................................................................................................................................ 3
TOPIC 2: WORK ................................................................................................................................ 7
Practice questions................................................................................................................................... 7
Main points ............................................................................................................................................ 8
TOPIC 3: HEALTH .......................................................................................................................... 11
Practice questions................................................................................................................................. 11
Main points .......................................................................................................................................... 12
TOPIC 4: ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................................................. 16
Practice questions................................................................................................................................. 16
Main points .......................................................................................................................................... 17
TOPIC 5: BUSINESS ........................................................................................................................ 22
Practice questions................................................................................................................................. 22
Main points .......................................................................................................................................... 23
TOPIC 6: ENTERTAINMENT ........................................................................................................ 27
Practice questions................................................................................................................................. 27
Main points .......................................................................................................................................... 27
TOPIC 7: SPORTS ............................................................................................................................ 32
Practice questions................................................................................................................................. 32
Main points .......................................................................................................................................... 33
TOPIC 8: LANGUAGE .................................................................................................................... 37
Practice questions................................................................................................................................. 37
Main points .......................................................................................................................................... 38
TOPIC 9: TECHNOLOGY .............................................................................................................. 42
Practice questions................................................................................................................................. 42
Main points .......................................................................................................................................... 43
TOPIC 10: SOCIAL ISSUES ........................................................................................................... 46
Practice questions................................................................................................................................. 46
Main points .......................................................................................................................................... 47
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HƯỚNG DẪN SỬ DỤNG TÀI LIỆU
Trong kỳ thi IELTS Writing, việc lên ý tưởng cho các câu hỏi được đặt ra trong đề bài là
một thách thức không nhỏ đối với học sinh. Đôi khi, áp lực thời gian và yêu cầu về mặt
phát triển nội dung làm cho họ mất hứng thú và không biết bắt đầu từ đâu. Điều này có thể
dẫn đến việc viết những đoạn văn thiếu logic và không thuyết phục.Vì vậy, IELTS Xuân
Phi, với hơn 10 năm kinh nghiệm giảng dạy IELTS và thành công trong việc hướng dẫn
hàng trăm học viên đạt điểm cao (7.0, 7.5 và 8.0) trong kỹ năng Writing, đã biên soạn một
bộ tài liệu mang tên BỘ DỰ ĐOÁN SỚM CHỦ ĐỀ WRITING QUÝ I/2024 nhằm giúp
các bạn thí sinh chuẩn bị cho kỳ thi sắp tới. Tài liệu này sẽ hỗ trợ các bạn lên ý tưởng cho
50 đề bài IELTS Writing Task 2 khác nhau, với các đề được chia thành 10 Topics. Trong
mỗi Topic sẽ có 02 phần, với các thông tin cụ thể như sau:
Phần 1: Practice Questions
Phần này sẽ bao gồm một danh sách từ 4 tới 7 đề bài IELTS Writing Task 2 khác nhau liên
quan tới Topic bạn chọn. Các bạn có thể bắt đầu bằng việc đọc danh sách này để chọn đề
mình muốn xem và chuyển qua phần 2 nhé.
Phần 2: Main Points
Phần thứ hai này sẽ bao gồm các đề bài cụ thể, đi kèm với danh sách ý tưởng hỗ trợ, và
cuối cùng là danh sách Reference để các bạn tham khảo.
Cách học:
Bước 1: Các bạn sử dụng mục lục để lựa chọn Topic mà mình muốn xem trong tổng cộng
10 topic.
Bước 2: Các bạn lựa chọn đề bài mình muốn xem trong Topic đó bằng cách đọc danh sách
đề trong phần “Practice Questions”.
Bước 3: Các bạn sang trang tiếp theo để tham khảo danh sách ý tưởng cho mỗi đề. Các ý
tưởng này đã được chia làm các hướng khác nhau để giúp các bạn dễ dàng trả lời câu hỏi
của đề.
Bước 4: Các bạn click vào các đường link trong phần Reference để đọc tài liệu tham khảo.
Các tài liệu này đều liên quan trực tiếp tới ý tưởng nêu trong danh sách, vậy nên các bạn
hãy đọc kỹ để hiểu rõ hơn ý tưởng và cách triển khai, đồng thời học thêm các từ vựng và
cấu trúc hay.
*Trong trường hợp các bạn không truy cập được vào Link Reference, các bạn hãy thử đổi
phần mềm khác để mở tài liệu như Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge...
Sau khi thực hiện các bước trên, các bạn sẽ hình thành được quan điểm của bản thân về
vấn đề của đề bài, và cũng sẽ nắm được các ý tưởng cụ thể để triển khai trong bài viết. Kết
hợp với các từ vựng học thuật các bạn học được, các bạn có thể bắt tay vào viết bài ngay
cho nóng nhé.
TOPIC 1: EDUCATION
Practice questions
1. Question: Some people believe that everyone has a right to have access to
university education and that governments should make it free for all students no
matter what financial background they have.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2. Question: Some people think that schools should invest more money in
technology, such as more computers, while others think more money should be
spent on teachers. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
3. Question: Some people think that children should begin their education at a very
early age. Some think they should begin at least 7 years old. Discuss both views and
give your own opinion.
4. Question: Some people think that sending criminals to prison is not effective.
Education and job training should be used instead.
Do you agree or disagree?
5. Question: Students should be taught academic knowledge so that they can pass
exams, and skills such as cooking or dressing should not be taught.
To what extent do you agree/disagree?
Main points
Question 1: Some people believe that everyone has a right to have access to university
education and that governments should make it free for all students no matter what
financial background they have.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
● Providing free education can lead ● Waiving university tuition will put
to a more educated workforce. a strain on government coffers.
● Free education can help reduce ● The abolition of university tuition
socioeconomic inequality. may take a toll on students’
academic performance.
Reference:
● 5 Reasons Why College Should Be Free: The Case for Debt-Free Education
● Should university education be free?
● A debate is under way about the cost of higher education
● What makes Germany a popular choice among international students?
Question 2: Some people think that schools should invest more money in technology,
such as more computers, while others think more money should be spent on teachers.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The reasons why schools should invest The reasons why schools should invest
more in technology more in teachers
Reference:
● 5 Reasons Why Schools Should Invest in Technology This Year
● Investing in Education Starts with Investing in Teachers
Question 3: Some people think that children should begin their education at a very early
age. Some think they should begin at least 7 years old.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The reasons why children should begin The reasons why children should begin
their education at a very early age their education at least 7 years old
Reference:
● Benefits of Early Childhood Education: A Comprehensive Exploration
● How soft skills are taught in early learning services
● Early Childhood Training: A Foundation for Lifelong Success
● Better Late than Early
● School Readiness: What is the right age for your child?
● Delaying formal education allows children to enjoy a more extended period of
childhood.
Question 4: Some people think that sending criminals to prison is not effective.
Education and job training should be used instead.
Do you agree or disagree?
Sending criminals to prison is still Education and job training should be
effective used instead
Reference:
● Five Things About Deterrence
● The Crime Prevention Effects of Incarceration
● Education and Vocational Training in Prisons Reduces Recidivism, Improves
Job Outlook
● Education and Crime
Question 5: Students should be taught academic knowledge so that they can pass exams,
and skills such as cooking or dressing should not be taught.
To what extent do you agree/disagree?
The reasons why students should be The reasons why skills such as cooking
taught academic knowledge or dressing should be taught
Reference:
● Science practical work and its impact on its impact on students’ science
achievement
● Benefits of Education Are Societal and Personal
● Building Self-help Skills through Cooking
● Learning cooking skills at different ages: a cross-sectional study
● Cooking Skills: Examples and Tips on How to Improve Them
TOPIC 2: WORK
Practice questions
1. Question: Some people work harder than others.
Why is this?
Is this a positive or negative habit?
2. Question: Some people believe that it is a good idea that older people continue to
work if it is possible for them to do. Do you agree or disagree?
3. Question: In most successful companies, some people think that communication
between employers and workers is the most important factor, other people say that
other factors are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
4. Question: Some people want to be able to contact their staff at all times, even on
holidays.
Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages?
5. Question: More and more people are now moving away from an agricultural
background to cities for work.
What will be the consequences of this? What solution can you offer?
Main points
Question 1: Some people work harder than others.
Why is this? Is this a positive or negative habit?
Reference:
● Why do some people work harder than others?
● 5 Benefits of Hard Work
● 6 Ways Working Too Hard Is Bad for Your Health
Question 2: Some people believe that it is a good idea that older people continue to work
if it is possible for them to do.
Do you agree or disagree?
● Older workers can play a crucial for them to perform job duties
role in transferring institutional effectively and safely.
knowledge to younger generations.
Reference:
What drives older adults to continue working after official retirement age?
The Advantages of Older Workers
Many older workers have difficult jobs that put them at risk
Reference:
● Fostering Collaborative Communication in the Workplace | Box, Inc.
● Why transparency is key to employee engagement
● Good Communication Can Help Solve Problems | Ag Decision Maker
● Importance of Quality: Explanation & Importance | StudySmarter
Question 4: Some people want to be able to contact their staff at all times, even on
holidays.
Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages?
Advantages Disadvantages
Reference:
● The Disadvantages of Being Connected to Work 24/7
● Strategies to increase employee productivity What are the most relevant?
● 12 Tips to Achieve and Maintain a Good Work-Life Balance
Question 5: More and more people are now moving away from an agricultural background
to cities for work.
What will be the consequences of this? What solution can you offer?
Consequences Solutions
Reference:
● Urbanization: a problem for the rich and the poor? | Public Health Reviews
● Rapid urbanisation: opportunities and challenges to improve the well-being of
societies | Human Development Reports
● Urbanization Causes and Impacts | National Geographic
TOPIC 3: HEALTH
Practice questions
1. Question: Some people think that public health is the responsibility of the
government while others think that people should be responsible for their own
health.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
2. Question: Doctors should be responsible for educating their patients about how to
improve their health. Do you agree or disagree with this?
3. Question: Healthcare should not be provided for free regardless of a person’s
income. The health of a person is in their own hands and they should, therefore, be
held accountable for that.
Do you agree with this opinion?
4. Question: Some people think that public health in a country can be improved by
the government making laws regarding nutritious food. Others, however, think
that health is a matter of personal choice and responsibility.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
5. Question: The number of people who are at risk of serious health problems due to
being overweight is increasing.
What is the reason for the growth of overweight people in society? How can this
problem be solved?
Main points
Question 1: Some people think that public health is the responsibility of the government
while others think that people should be responsible for their own health.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The reasons why public health is the The reasons why people should be
responsibility of the government responsible for their own health.
Reference:
● Responsibility for health: personal, social, and environmental
● Governmental Public Health Powers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
● Why Investors Should be Optimistic About Vietnam’s Healthcare Industry
● The Impact of Personalized Preventive Care on Health Care Quality, Utilization,
and Expenditures
Question 2: Doctors should be responsible for educating their patients about how to
improve their health. Do you agree or disagree with this?
For Against
● Doctors can offer personalized ● Each patient has their own duty to
health advice based on an take care of their health on a daily
individual's medical history. basis.
● Doctors possess extensive medical ● Doctors have more urgent
knowledge and expertise. priorities.
For Against
Reference:
● 3 Benefits of Patient Education: Improving Safety and Quality of Care
● 6 Benefits of Patient Education & How to Educate Patients
● Patient Education
● Educating patients: understanding barriers, learning styles, and teaching
techniques
Question 3: Healthcare should not be provided for free regardless of a person’s income.
The health of a person is in their own hands and they should, therefore, be held
accountable for that.
Do you agree with this opinion?
Arguments in favor of providing Arguments against providing
healthcare for free regardless of income healthcare for free regardless of income
● This can lead to improved public ● When individuals have to pay for
health. their healthcare to some extent,
● Free healthcare encourages they are more likely to make
individuals to seek preventative responsible health choices and
care and early treatment for adopt healthy lifestyles.
medical issues, reducing the spread ● In a system where healthcare is
of diseases and the need for costly, entirely free, there may be concerns
advanced treatments later on. about overutilization of healthcare
services.
● Providing free healthcare to
everyone can strain a government's
budget.
Reference:
● Health care systems: models, pros and cons, and smart health card contribution
● Should the U.S. Government Provide Universal Health Care?
Question 4: Some people think that public health in a country can be improved by the
government making laws regarding nutritious food. Others, however, think that health is
a matter of personal choice and responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Reference:
● Healthy Foods and Healthy Diets. How Government Policies Can Steer Food
Reformulation - PMC
● How Government Policies and Regulations Can Affect Dietary Choices
● Government Control of Your Diet: Threats to “Freedom to Eat” | The Heritage
Foundation
Question 5: The number of people who are at risk of serious health problems due to
being overweight is increasing.
What is the reason for the growth of overweight people in society? How can this problem
be solved?
Reasons Problems
Reference:
● Highly Processed Foods Linked to Weight Gain | NIH News in Health.
● A sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of obesity
● Promoting the production of healthy food
TOPIC 4: ENVIRONMENT
Practice questions
1. While some people consider global warming to be the most pressing
environmental problem which we have at the moment, others believe that
deforestation has a more devastating impact on our world.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
2. With increasing populations and ever growing urban centers, many countries are
losing their natural beauty spots.
What benefits are there to protecting places of natural beauty?
How can this be solved?
3. Question: Human activities have negative effects on plant and animal species.
Some people think it is too late to do anything about this problem. Others believe
that effective measures can be taken to improve this situation.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
4. Question: Nowadays, people have little awareness of the importance of the natural
world.
What are the reasons and how can people learn more about the natural world?
5. Question: It is often said that governments spend too much money to protect
wildlife, while there are other problems that are more important.
Do you agree or disagree?
Main points
Question 1: While some people consider global warming to be the most pressing
environmental problem which we have at the moment, others believe that deforestation
has a more devastating impact on our world.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The reasons of why global warming is The reasons of why deforestation has a
considered the most pressing more devastating impact on our world
environmental problem which we have
at the moment
Reference:
● Global Warming 101
● Ice melt and sea level rise
● Effects of Deforestation
Question 2: With increasing populations and ever growing urban centers, many countries
are losing their natural beauty spots.
What benefits are there to protecting places of natural beauty?
How can this be solved?
The benefits The solutions
Reference:
● 10 Benefits of the Natural Protected Areas in San Quintin
● WHY WE'RE PROTECTING NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS
● Government Aims to Crack Down on Illegal Entrepreneurship and Protect
Greece’s Beautiful Natural Assets
● Alaminos takes measures for sustainable tourism
Question 3: Human activities have negative effects on plant and animal species. Some
people think it is too late to do anything about this problem. Others believe that effective
measures can be taken to improve this situation.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The reasons why it is too late to do The reasons why effective measures
anything about this problem can be taken to improve this situation
● Human activities have led to the ● Governments can enact laws to ban
destruction and fragmentation of illegal acts that pose a threat to
natural habitats. natural habitats.
● Climate change, driven by human ● Governments can invest in the
activities, is altering ecosystems establishment of protected areas.
and threatening species with ● Increasing public awareness about
changing temperature and weather the importance of biodiversity and
patterns. the threats to plant and animal
species can lead to changes in
consumer behavior and policies.
The reasons why it is too late to do The reasons why effective measures
anything about this problem can be taken to improve this situation
Reference:
● Habitat destruction
● Climate change and its impact on biodiversity and human welfare
● Mass Extinctions
● 7 Strategies for protecting wildlife
Question 4: Nowadays, people have little awareness of the importance of the natural world.
What are the reasons and how can people learn more about the natural world?
The reasons why people have little Ways to help people learn more about
awareness of the importance of the the natural world
natural world.
Reference:
● Reconnecting communities with nature through local libraries
● How Modern Life Became Disconnected from Nature
● Disconnection from nature: Expanding our understanding of human–nature
relations
Question 5: It is often said that governments spend too much money to protect wildlife,
while there are other problems that are more important.
Do you agree or disagree?
Reference:
● Determining the economic costs and benefits of conservation actions: A decision
support framework
● Why it’s Critical to Protect Wildlife and Endangered Species
● Conservationists’ moral obligations toward wildlife: Values and identity
promote conservation conflict
TOPIC 5: BUSINESS
Practice questions
1. Question: Some people say that the increasing business and cultural contact
between countries is positive development, while others think that many countries
will lose their national identities as a result. Discuss both views and give your
opinion
2. Question: Research recently shows an increasing number of business meetings and
training taking place online. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the
disadvantages?
3. Question: The expansion of multinational companies and increase in globalization
produce positive effects for everyone.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
4. Question: Some people think that big companies should provide sports and social
facilities for the local community.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
5. Question: Large businesses have big budgets for marketing and promotion and as
a result, people gravitate towards buying their products. What problems does this
cause? What could be done to encourage people to buy local products?
Main points
Question 1: Some people say that the increasing business and cultural contact between
countries is positive development, while others think that many countries will lose their
national identities as a result. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Reference:
● Discover the Top 5 Advantages of International Expansion
● Understanding The Role Of Culture In International Business
● How cultural differences impact international business
Reference:
● Pros and Cons of the Online Meetings
● The Advantages and Disadvantages of Virtual Meetings
● The Disadvantages of Online Meetings
Question 4: Some people think that big companies should provide sports and social
facilities for the local community.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Arguments for big companies providing Arguments against big companies
sports and social facilities for the local providing sports and social facilities for
community the local community
Reference:
● Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility 2013
● Community benefits of major sport facilities: The Darebin International Sports
Centre - ScienceDirect
● From Corporate Social Responsibility to Employee Well-Being: Navigating the
Pathway to Sustainable Healthcare
● Sports Facilities Development and Urban Generation
Question 5: Large businesses have big budgets for marketing and promotion and as a
result, people gravitate towards buying their products.
What problems does this cause? What could be done to encourage people to buy local
products?
Reference:
● Advertising Makes Us Unhappy
● EU parliament backs tighter rules on behavioural ads
● The Disadvantages of Target Marketing
TOPIC 6: ENTERTAINMENT
Practice questions
1. Question: Some people say that young people can learn useful skills by playing
electronic and computer games. Others say that young people who play electronic
and computer games are wasting their time. Discuss both views and give your own
opinions.
2. Question: Celebrities have a significant impact on young people’s lifestyles. Do
you think this is a positive or negative development?
3. Question: Films were produced by big companies in the past, but today people are
able to make a film. Is this a negative or positive development?
4. Question: The availability of entertainment such as video games on handheld
devices is harmful to individuals and to the society they live in. To what extent do
you agree and disagree?
5. Question: Some think that all entertainment TV programmes should educate
people about the importance of social issues. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
Main points
Question 1: Some people say that young people can learn useful skills by playing
electronic and computer games. Others say that young people who play electronic and
computer games are wasting their time. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.
Reasons why young people can learn Reasons why play electronic games are
useful skills by playing computer games wasting their time
Reference:
● The benefits of video games in learning
● The Benefits of Computer Games for Children
● What Are the Pros and Cons of Video Games?
● 5 Drawbacks & Benefits of Computer Games
Reference:
● How Celebrities Influence Teens and Why it Matters
● Positive Effect Celebrities Have on Teens
● The Influence of Celebrities on Children's Upbringing
● Are Celebrities Good Role Models for Teens?
Question 3: Films were produced by big companies in the past, but today people are able
to make a film. Is this a negative or positive development?
Reference:
● Pros and Cons of Independent Films
● These Factors Give Independent Films An Advantage Over Blockbusters
● What is Independent Filmmaking?
The reasons why the availability of The reasons why the availability of
entertainment is harmful to individuals entertainment is beneficial to
and to the society individuals and to the society
Reference:
● Mental Health and the Entertainment Industry
● Reasons Why Entertainment Is Important?
● he Role of Entertainment in Improving the Quality of Education
Question 5: Some think that all entertainment TV programmes should educate people
about the importance of social issues.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reference:
● The Educational Impact of Television
● Journalism, Fake News & Misinformation
● Television's Impact On American Society And Culture
TOPIC 7: SPORTS
Practice questions
1. Question: Some people think that governments should spend more money on sports
facilities for top athletes, others argue that this money should be spent on sports
facilities for ordinary people.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
2. Question: Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which
are played in teams, like football, while other people think that taking part in
individual sports, like tennis or swimming, is better.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
3. Question: Some people think that hosting international sports events is good for the
country, while some people think it is bad.
Discuss both views and state your opinion.
4. Question: Large companies use sports events to promote their products. Some
people think it has a negative impact on sports.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
5. Question: Some people believe that success in sports depends on physical ability.
But some people believe there are many factors that contribute to success at sports.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Main points
Question 1: Some people think that governments should spend more money on sports
facilities for top athletes, others argue that this money should be spent on sports facilities
for ordinary people.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The reasons for allocating more money The reasons for allocating more money
to sport facilities for top athletes to sport facilities for ordinary people
Reference:
● The Economics of Sports Facilities and Their Communities
● The Economic Impact of Sports Facilities, Teams and Mega-Events
● Managing Sport Facilities
● Public Policy and Professional Sports
Question 2: Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are
played in teams, like football, while other people think that taking part in individual
sports, like tennis or swimming, is better.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Question 3: Some people think that hosting international sports events is good for the
country, while some people think it is bad.
Discuss both views and state your opinion.
Reference:
● The benefits of hosting international events
● Hosting Global Sporting Events Advantages And Disadvantages
● The pros and cons of hosting sporting events
Question 4: Large companies use sports events to promote their products. Some people
think it has a negative impact on sports.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The reasons why large companies The reasons why promoting their
should use sports events to promote products has negative impacts on sports
their products
Reference:
● What Are the Benefits of Sports Marketing?
● Reasons Why You Should Invest in Sports Sponsorship
● The Pros & Cons of Sports Sponsorships
Question 5: Some people believe that success in sports depends on physical ability. But
some people believe there are many factors that contribute to success at sports. Discuss
both views and give your opinion.
The reasons why success in sports There are many factors that contribute
depends on physical ability to success at sports
Reference:
● How Strength Enhances Your Sports Performance
● What Skills Do Athletes Need to Succeed?
● Benefits of Strength Training In Sports
TOPIC 8: LANGUAGE
Practice questions
1. Question: In order to learn a language well, we should also learn about the country
as well as the cultures and lifestyles of the people who speak this language.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2. Question: Some people think governments should spend money on measures to save
languages with few speakers from dying out completely. Others think this is a waste
of financial resources.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
3. Question: A few languages are increasingly spoken in different countries, while the
use of others is rapidly declining.
Is it a positive or negative development?
4. Question: The development of tourism contributed to English becoming the most
prominent language in the world. Some people think this will lead to English
becoming the only language to be spoken legally.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of learning one language in the world?
5. Question: As computers translate quickly and accurately, learning foreign languages
is a waste of time.
To what extent do you agree?
Main points
Question 1: In order to learn a language well, we should also learn about the country as
well as the cultures and lifestyles of the people who speak this language.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reference:
● Culture and Language as Factors in Learning and Education
● Integrating Culture and Language Learning in Institution-wide Language
Programmes
● Teaching-and-learning Language-and-culture
Question 2: Some people think governments should spend money on measures to save
languages with few speakers from dying out completely. Others think this is a waste of
financial resources.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Question 3: A few languages are increasingly spoken in different countries, while the use
of others is rapidly declining.
Is it a positive or negative development?
Reference:
● The advantages and disadvantages of a global language
● English as a Universal Language: The Pros and Cons
● Dangers of a Global Language
Question 4: The development of tourism contributed to English becoming the most
prominent language in the world. Some people think this will lead to English becoming
the only language to be spoken legally.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of learning one language in the world?
Reference:
● Language loss, Identity, and English as an International Language
● The importance of culture, language and identity
● The Benefits Of A Universal Language
Reference:
● Translation technology is useful, but should not replace learning languages
● AI Translators: The Future Of Language Learning?
● Why Study a Foreign Language?
TOPIC 9: TECHNOLOGY
Practice questions
1. Question: Many people think modern communication technology is having some
negative effects on social relationships. Do you agree or disagree?
2. Question: Some people say that modern technology has made shopping today
easier, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
3. Question: Scientists believe that computers will become more intelligent than
human beings. Some people find it is positive while others think it is a negative
development. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
4. Question: Some people believe that technology causes more problems for modern
society than it solves.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
5. Question: More and more people no longer read newspapers or watch TV programs
to get news. They get news about the world through the Internet.
Is this a positive or negative development?
Main points
Question 1: Many people think modern communication technology is having some
negative effects on social relationships. Do you agree or disagree?
Question 2: Some people say that modern technology has made shopping today easier,
while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Question 3: Scientists believe that computers will become more intelligent than human
beings. Some people find it is positive while others think it is a negative development.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Reference:
● Advantages and Disadvantages of Artificial Intelligence [AI]
● Top advantages and disadvantages of AI
● Advantages and Disadvantages of Computer
Question 4: Some people believe that technology causes more problems for modern
society than it solves.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reasons why technology causes more Reasons why technology does not cause
problems for modern society than it more problems for modern society than
solves it solves
Reference:
● Advantages And Disadvantages Of Technology
● Modern technology: advantages and disadvantages
● Advantages and Disadvantages of use of technology
Question 5: More and more people no longer read newspapers or watch TV programs to
get news. They get news about the world through the Internet.
Is this a positive or negative development?
Benefits of getting news through the Drawbacks of getting news through the
Internet Internet
Reference:
● Top 3 advantages and disadvantages of Online News
● Advantages of Reading News Online
● Digital News: Pros and Cons
TOPIC 10: SOCIAL ISSUES
Practice questions
1. Question: Some people think that young people should go to university to further
their education, while others think they should be encouraged to work as car
mechanics or builders etc. to serve society. Discuss both views and give your own
opinion.
2. Question: In some parts of the world it is becoming popular to research the history
of one’s own family. Why might people want to do this? Is it a positive or
negative development?
3. Question: Nowadays, there is a trend that media reports focus on problems and
emergencies rather than positive development. Some people think it is harmful to
individuals and to society.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
4. Question: In many countries, imprisonment is the most common solution to
crimes. However, some people believe that better education will be a more
effective solution.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
5. Question: Many countries aim to improve their living standard by economic
development, but some important social values are lost as a result.
Do you think the advantages of economic development outweigh the
disadvantages?
Main points
Question 1: Some people think that young people should go to university to further their
education, while others think they should be encouraged to work as car mechanics or
builders etc. to serve society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Reference:
● Six Advantages of Working After High School
● On-the-Job Training vs. A College Education
● Why go to university? - Make Happen
Question 2: In some parts of the world it is becoming popular to research the history of
one’s own family. Why might people want to do this? Is it a positive or negative
development?
Reference:
● 5 Benefits of Knowing Your Family History
● Why We Need Family History Now More Than Ever
● The Pros and Cons of Doing Family History
● Common Reasons Why People Don't Do Family History
Question 3: Nowadays, there is a trend that media reports focus on problems and
emergencies rather than positive development. Some people think it is harmful to
individuals and to society.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reasons why media reports focusing on Reasons why media reports focusing on
problems and emergencies rather than problems and emergencies rather than
positive development is harmful positive development is not harmful
Reference:
● When too much news is bad news
● Why Bad News Has Such an Impact
● Negative news evokes stronger psychophysiological reactions than positive news
Reasons why better education will be a Reasons why imprisonment is the most
more effective solution to crimes effective solution to crimes
● Education can help individuals ● The threat of imprisonment deters
understand the consequences of individuals from engaging in
their actions on others and the criminal behavior.
community. ● Incarceration removes dangerous
● Education can increase awareness individuals from the general
of the legal consequences of population, protecting society from
criminal behavior. further harm.
● Access to education and vocational ● Imprisonment holds individuals
training while incarcerated can accountable for their actions.
reduce the likelihood of
reoffending.
Reference:
● The Relationship Between Education And Crime
● Education as a tool to preventing crime and promoting a culture of lawfulness
● Crime Prevention & Criminal Justice Module 6 Key Issues