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CÁC ĐỀ KEY VSTEP WRITING HAY GẶP

I. TASK 1 – VIẾT THƯ
1. MỜI BẠN TỚI THÀNH PHỐ CỦA MÌNH
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently received an email from your English- speaking friend, Pat, he said that he is going
to have a holiday.
Write a letter to Pat, in your letter:
 Invite him to your city
 Describe your city
 Invite him to stay with you during his holidy
Answer:
Dear Pat,
How are you these days? We haven't seen each other for a long time. Hope everything goes well
with you. I just received your email yesterday that you will be taking a vacation. Honestly, I'm
glad when I got the news. I would love to invite you to the city where I live, Hanoi. At this time,
the weather here is very pleasant with the cool air of autumn. People in Hanoi are also very
friendly and hospitable. Besides, I think you should try the food here. People say the food in
Hanoi is the best in Vietnam. By the way, my house has an empty room. I would be very happy
if you could come and stay with me during your vacation. We will have more time to hang out
and talk to each other. I also want to practice more English knowledge with you together. I look
forward to hearing your reply soon.
Love,
2. VIẾT THƯ CHO BẠN KỂ VỀ CÔNG VIỆC MỚI
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to an English – speaking friend. In your letter:
 Explain why you changed jobs
 Describe your new job
 Tell him/ her your other news
You should write at least 120 words
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Answer:
Dear John,
How have you been these days? We haven't seen each other for a long time. Hope everything
goes well with you. I am writing this letter to let you know about my new job. Last month I
decided to quit my job at my old company because it didn't fit my passion. To be honest, I don't
like the job of an engineer even though my major was in engineering. After a careful
consideration, I chose my favorite job as teaching English. I am currently teaching a VSTEP
class for about 20 students at my new company. The job is good because I have a chance to meet
new people. However, Sometimes I also feel quite tired because I have to work continuously
from Monday to Saturday. By the way, I want to let you know that I am getting married at the
end of this year. Hope you can come to my wedding. I look forward to hearing from you as soon
as possible.
Hugs,
3. VIẾT THƯ CHO KHÁCH HÀNG
You received an email from a regular customer who is about to buy some furniture from your
store. She wants to know some details about a single bed and a wardrobe in your store. Besides,
she wants to know whether your store has discounts for students or not.
Answer:
Dear Ms. Anna,
I hope this letter finds you well. I am the owner of QA furniture store on Le Thanh Nghi street. I
am writing this letter to let you know about the items you are asking about, including a single
bed and a wardrobe. Currently my store has green and yellow models. Other color models went
out of stock last month and we are currently in the process of producing new models. The price
of each product is $100 and customers will have the opportunity to get 10% off if they buy 3 or
more products. In the previous email, you asked if there was a discount for students. To be
honest, our store currently does not have a discount policy for these people. However, because
you are our loyal customer, you will get a 5% discount for your new order. I look forward to
hearing from you as soon as possible.
Sincerely,

4. VIẾT THƯ CHO SẾP

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
Write a letter to your manager asking for a training course, which you would like to attend. In
your letter, explain:
 What the course is
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 Why it is required for your job
 How you will manage work while the course
You should wite at least 120 words
Answer:
Dear Mr. Jason,
I hope this letter finds you well. I am an employee in the sales department. I am writing this
letter to ask you for a training course that I really want to join and I hope that you can help me.
Honestly, I want to sign up for a Chinese course. Recently, many of our customers have come
from China, especially after the covid epidemic. Unfortunately, no one in the sales department
knows Chinese to communicate with them. Therefore, every time we have a Chinese client, we
have to hire an interpreter from a translation company, which is a huge waste of money. In
addition, if we have a staff who is good at Chinese, we can expand our market in China in the
near future. I will study on Saturday and Sunday, which does not affect our work. However, the
tuition fee is quite high while I don't have enough money. Is it possible that you can pay the fee
for me? I would be very grateful.
I look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
5. VIẾT THƯ CHO BẠN HỦY HẸN
You had arranged to meet a friend next week, but you have realized that you will not be able to
go
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
 Cancel the meeting with your friend and apologize
 Explain why you cannot be able to meet your friend
 Suggest where and when you could see each other instead

You should write at least 120 words. Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task
fulfillment, Organization, Vocabulary and Grammar.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Answer:
Dear Lan,
Are you fine these days? We have not seen each other for a long time. Hope everything goes well
with you. I am writing this letter to express my sincere apologies to you. I have to cancel my
appointment with you next week and I feel very sorry about that. I hope you understand my
situation. Next week my company organizes an emergency business trip abroad for all employees
and I will not be able to be in Vietnam. I also just heard this news few hours ago and I am very
sad that I do not have the chance to meet you as we planned. Can we change the time we meet? I
will complete my business trip and return to Vietnam next weekend. Can we meet in the first
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week of next month? The location is still at my house. I am always free on weekday evenings.
Let me know what you think. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Love,
6. ĐỀ HELEN (Hay thi)
Helen sent a letter asking for information about your friend - Hoa. Hoa had sent a letter to Helen
asking for accommodation because Hoa is going to attend an English course in the UK soon.
Helen sent a letter to you asking about Hoa's hobbies, what Hoa’s personalities are, working or
studying.
Answer:
Dear Helen,
Are you fine these days? We haven't seen each other for a long time. Hope everything goes well
with you. I am writing this letter to let you know about Hoa, who wants to ask to stay at your
house because she is about to attend an English course in the UK. Honestly, Hoa is my best
friend and I know her pretty well. Her hobbies are reading books and listening to music. She is
passionate about detective novels and pop music. Sometimes I also see her running in the park.
She says the activity helps her relax and focus on work. Besides, I want to talk about Hoa's
personality. She is a sociable person and very friendly. She often participates in local community
activities to help the poor around her area. She is currently a 3rd year student in Vietnam and
intends to study in the UK for 2 years. I hope the information I share is useful to you. I look
forward to hearing from you soon.
Love,
7. Đề PIANO (Hay thi)
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Through a friend in the group, you know that Lam - Your friend is passionate about playing the piano
but doesn't have time because of homework and exam preparation.
Write a letter to Lam. In your letter:
• Tell her how you felt
• advise her to purchase her hobby
• give her advice.
Anwer:
Hi Lam,
Are you fine these days? We have not seen each other for a long time. Hope everything goes
well with you. I am writing this letter to talk about your passion. I just met Hoa yesterday, one of
our close friends. She said that you love to play the piano but don’t have time because of
homework and exam preparation. Honestly, I felt sad when I heard that news. I think you should
follow your passion because I know you love playing the piano very much. In my opinion, you
should arrange to spend 2 hours a day playing the piano after school. It will relieve you of stress
after a hard day of studying for exams. Besides, you can join a piano club so the club’s members
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can help you with more problems in your life and study. I hope my advice is helpful to you. I
look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible.
Love,

II. TASK 2 - ESSAY

1. TOURISM - DISCUSS
It is widely believed that tourism has become a heated debate in our society in recent years.
While some people say that tourism has some benefits for local communities, others argue that it
may cause more pain than gain. Personally I can understand the two opposing points of views; I
am both fascinated by tourism and apprehensive about its possible negative effects.
On the one hand, tousim should bring some obvious benefits. First, tourism is clearly able to
boost the economy of local communities. When tourism develops, it will attract many tourists,
thereby creating many jobs for local people and increasing income for the people there. Phu
Quoc Island is a typical example. Thanks to tourism, this island has developed from a fishing
village into one of the richest places in Vietnam. Second, tourism is the best way to help promote
the culture of local communities. It is true that the local image will spread when more tourists
come, thus making people better understand the cultural heritage in those places.
On the other hand, I share the concerns of people who believe that tourism has certain
disadvantages. From an environmental perspective, tourism can cause serious pollution in local
communities. A large number of vehicles such as cars, buses, trains and other vehicles will
appear if tourism develops, all of which contribute to increased carbon emissions. Besides, the
large number of flights also causes serious air pollution. From a cultural perspective, tourism is a
significant factor causing cultural loss in local communities. Most tourists have a lifestyle very
different from that of the locals. This can lead to cultural changes in localities. For example,
since tourism developed in Sapa, local people have given up many beautiful cultural customs
such as holding traditional weddings or giving up handicrafts.
In conclusion, while tourism is no doubt good for local communities, its potential risks should
not be ignored.
2. CHẢY MÁU CHẤT XÁM – BRAIN DRAIN – NGUYÊN NHÂN, GIẢI PHÁP
It is widely believed that brain drain has become a heated debate in our society in recent years. In
this essay, some of the main causes of this problem will be discussed before the most important
solutions are drawn.
There are several reasons why brain drain is becoming more and more serious in countries,
especially poor countries. Salary is the most important factor. Nowadays, many people want to
settle in developed countries where the salary conditions are much higher than in their home
country. For example, America is the richest country in the world and a lot of knowledgeable
people like doctors, engineers and professors want to work there. Another contributing factor to
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this problem is the lack of infrastructure in developing countries. Because highly educated
people do not have the environment to develop their field of study and research in their own
country, they must continue to live and work in developed countries where there are machines,
technology relevant to their field.
Brain drain is serious, but there are several solutions to this problem. First, poor countries should
raise the love of their homeland so that high-quality workers can return to serve their country. In
addition, these countries should have policies that prioritize wages for key occupations such as
doctors, engineers, etc. Second, governments in developing countries should focus on investing
in infrastructure related to the fields that their international students are studying. Therefore,
these students after completing studies abroad can return to continue their homeland to work in
their fields.
In conclusion, the brain drain is mainly caused by low salaries and lack of infrastructure in poor
countries and it can be solved by government investment in the two factors.
3. TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: NGUYÊN NHÂN, GIẢI PHÁP
It is believed that traffic accidents have become a heated debate in our society in recent years. In
this essay, some of the main causes of this problem will be discussed before the most important
solutions are drawn.
There are a few reasons why the number of traffic accidents is increasing. People's awareness is
the most important factor. Nowadays, many people are careless and do not pay attention to
traffic rules. In many cases, many people still drink alcohol and use stimulants when
participating in traffic. This leads to loss of self-control and is the cause of many serious traffic
accidents, especially during holidays. Another contributing factor to this problem is the lack of
infrastructure. Many cities have substandard roads, which directly affects the increase in traffic
accidents.
Traffic accidents are serious, but there are a few solutions to this problem. First, the government
should take measures to raise people's awareness of traffic laws. In addition, traffic violations
should be strictly punished. The policy of prohibiting drinking alcohol while participating in
traffic in Vietnam is a typical example. Immediately after this policy was applied, the number of
traffic accidents and deaths decreased significantly. Second, the government should focus on
investing in transport-related infrastructure such as roads, signs, etc. Obviously, better and wider
roads will reduce the number of traffic accidents.
In conclusion, the rise of traffic accidents are mainly caused by people's poor awareness and lack
of infrastructure and this problem can be solved by raising public awareness and government
investment in these two factors.

4. SKYTRAINS - DISCUSS
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It is widely believed that skytrains have become a heated debate in our society in recent years.
While some people think that this mode of transportation has many advantages, others argue that
it may cause more pain than gain. Personally, I can understand the two opposing points of view;
I am both fascinated by the development of skytrains in big cities and apprehensive about its
possible negative effects.
On the one hand, skytrains should bring some obvious benefits. First, skytrains are clearly able to
save people's travel time. Because they are designed on high, not sharing the road with other
means of transport, people traveling by skytrains can easily avoid traffic jams, which other
people often encounter. Second, skytrains can improve the health of people traveling in big
cities. It is true that the air above is fresher than it is on the ground. Therefore, people traveling
by this type of vehicle are less likely to suffer from respiratory diseases such as pneumonia or
lung cancer.
On the other hand, I share the concerns of people who believe that skytrains have some
disadvantages. From an economic point of view, building private overhead lines for skytrains is
extremely expensive. It cannot be denied that the cost of building a road for skytrains along with
the cost of site clearance will be many times higher than that of building conventional roads.
From a social point of view, the safety of skytrains is a big concern. Because skytrains have
never been operated in Vietnam before, many people are worried about the potential accidents
that skytrains can cause.
In conclusion, while skytrains are no doubt good for our society, their potential risks should not
be ignored.
5. CHILDREN’S OBESITY – NGUYÊN NHÂN, GIẢI PHÁP
It is widely believed that children’s obesity has become a heated debate in our society in recent
years. In this essay, some of the main causes of children's obesity will be discussed before the
most important solutions are drawn.
There are some reasons why children's obesity is increasing. Fast food is the most significant
factor. Nowadays, many children are obsessed with readily available and convenient foods like
pizza, KFC, burger and coke. These foods contain a lot of energy which makes children
overweight easily. For example, the US has the most fast food restaurants in the world and it has
the largest number of overweight children. Another contributing factor to children's obesity is the
lack of exercise. It is true that children are too dependent on technology such as smartphones,
TVs, laptops... and they can spend many hours with these devices, instead of playing physical
games like soccer or swimming. This bad habit will make children unable to burn excess energy
and very easily become overweight.
Children's obesity is serious, but there are several solutions to this problem. First, the
government should take measures to ban the sale of fast food to children. If this happens,
children will have the opportunity to eat healthier foods, and thus children's obesity will
decrease. Second, the government should focus on investing in children's entertainment
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infrastructure such as parks and play areas. When there is more space to play outside, children
will be less dependent on technology devices and will be more active.
In conclusion, children's obesity is mainly caused by fast food and lack of exercise and it can be
solved by banning fast food for children and government investment in entertainment
infrastructure for children.
6. CABLE CARS - DISCUSS
It is widely believed that the cable cars have become a heated debate in our society in recent
years. While some people say cable cars will boost tourism, others argue that they may cause
more pain than gain. Personally, I can understand the two opposing points of view; I am both
fascinated by the appearance of cable cars in tourist areas and worried about its potential
negative effects.
On the one hand, cable cars should bring some obvious benefits. First, cable cars are clearly able
to improve the local tourist image. It is true that they are a symbol of the modernity and
professionalism of the service industry. Therefore, they can help attract high-income tourists,
even foreign tourists, to the local area to experience. Second, cable cars make traveling faster and
easier. Because they are designed with a separate route, this mode of transportation can help
people avoid the traffic jams that other vehicles on traditional roads often encounter.
On the other hand, I share the concerns of people who believe that cable cars have certain
disadvantages. From an economic point of view, the construction of elevated routes for cable
cars is extremely expensive. It is undeniable that the construction cost for a cable car route will
be many times higher than the cost of building traditional roads. From a social point of view, the
safety of cable cars is a major concern. Because they have rarely been operated in Vietnam
before, many people worry about the potential accidents that cable cars can cause.
In conclusion, while the cable cars are no doubt good for tourism, their potential risks should not
be ignored.
7. ONLINE SHOPPING – DISCUSS
It is widely believed that online shopping has become a heated debate in our society in recent
years. While some people say that online shopping has some advantages, others argue that this
type of shopping may cause more pain than gain. Personally I can understand the two opposing
points of view; I am both fascinated by online shopping and apprehensive about its possible
negative effects.
On one hand, online shopping should bring several obvious benefits. First, this trend is clearly
able to help store owners and buyers save costs. Instead of spending a lot of money on high-
priced store rentals, online shop owners can use their own homes to sell goods. This reduces
product prices and consumers do not have to spend too much money to buy those products
anymore. Second, online shopping can be a factor to reduce traffic congestion. When people can
just stay at home and buy goods, they do not have to go out. This reduces the number of vehicles
on the roads. Hanoi is a typical example. After online shopping websites such as shoppe and
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lazada become operational, the problem of traffic congestion during rush hours has become less
serious.
On the other hand, I share the concerns of people who believe that online shopping has certain
disadvantages. From a psychological perspective, online shopping creates a feeling of insecurity
for shoppers about product quality. Because they cannot directly experience the products like at
traditional stores, shoppers may purchase poor quality or unsafe products. For example, buyers
can experience trying products in street stores, but they cannot do that through online shopping.
From a social perspective, this way of shopping can cause scams. When buying online, it is very
difficult to check the authenticity of the transaction. Both buyers and sellers can be victims of
online scams.
In conclusion, while online shopping is no doubt good for our society, its potential risks should
not be ignored.
8. CHANGE JOBS – DISCUCSS
It is widely believed that changing jobs among young people has become a hot debate in our
society in recent years. While some people say that changing jobs has some advantages, others
argue that it may cause more pain than gain. Personally I can understand the two opposing points
of view; I am both fascinated by this trend and apprehensive about its possible negative effects.
On the one hand, changing jobs should bring some obvious benefits. First, changing jobs is
clearly able to help young people improve their new skills. When working in different
companies, they will have the opportunity to try in many fields, thereby learning a lot of new
knowledge, which is useful for their future career. Second, changing work can help young people
find jobs with higher salaries. It is true that many companies pay employees differently.
Therefore, young people can find a job with better income by moving to a new company.
On the other hand, I share the concerns of people who believe that changing jobs has several
certain disadvantages. From an economic point of view, changing jobs can make young people
lose their source of income. When they stop working at the old company, this means that they do
not have a monthly salary. If they cannot find an alternative job soon, this can become a financial
burden for their family. From a social point of view, changing jobs can cause instability in the
social security system. When this phenomenon is common, many people will become
unemployed and have no income, which can cause social unrest such as theft and robbery.
In conclusion, while changing jobs is no doubt good for the young, its potential risks should not
be ignored.

9. AI (HOẶC ROBOTS) - DISCUSS.

It is widely believed that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a heated debate in our society in
recent years. While some people say that AI has some advantages, others argue that it may cause
more pain than gain. Personally I can understand the two opposing points of view; I am both
fascinated by AI and apprehensive about its possible negative effects.
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On the one hand, AI should bring some obvious benefits. First, AI is clearly able to help people
maximize work efficiency. Because it is pre-programmed, AI can do a lot of tasks without
making any mistakes. Chat gpt is a typical example. Due to the integration of AI into the code,
this app can handle questions like a normal person with surprisingly fast operations. Second, AI
can help companies save a large part of human resources costs. Because AI can handle many
tasks at the same time, companies will not need to hire too many employees, thereby saving huge
monthly salaries for them.

On the other hand, I share the concerns of people who believe that AI has certain disadvantages.
From an economic perspective, many people will lose their jobs and have no income when AI is
widely applied. It is true that AI can help companies reduce staffing. However, this raises the
problem that companies will no longer need their workers. From a societal perspective, the safety
of AI is a major worry. Because AI has rarely been applied before, many people worry about the
drawbacks that AI brings, especially AI can learn to control humans. The movie The Terminator
gives us a clear view of this statement. When AI integrates with robots and they know how to
fight humans, humanity will likely be destroyed immediately

In conclusion, while AI is no doubt good for our society, its potential risks should not be ignored.

10. HOMESCHOOLING: DISCUSS

It is widely believed that homeschooling has become a heated debate in our society in recent
years. While some people say that homeschooling has some advantages, others argue that it may
cause more pain than gain. Personally I can understand the two opposing points of view; I am
both fascinated by this educational method and apprehensive about its possible negative effects.

On the one hand, homeschooling should bring some obvious benefits. First, this trend is clearly
able to save costs for families. When children do not go to school, parents do not have to pay
monthly tuition for their children. Therefore, this financial resource can be used to improve the
quality of life for children and give them the opportunity to have more meaningful activities such
as travel, sports, etc. Second, thanks to homeschooling, parents can flexibly adjust the teaching
program to suit their children. It is true that each child's perception is different. If they study in
the same class as in schools, teachers will not closely monitor each child. When studying at
home, their parents will have their own lesson plan, thereby making it easier for that child to
progress. Thomas Edison is a typical example. After being taught at home by his mother, he
became an outstanding scientist in the world.

On the other hand, I share the concerns of people who believe that homeschooling has some
disadvantages. From an educational perspective, this type of education can cause children to be
underdeveloped compared to their peers. Parents, no matter how good they are, cannot compare
to school teachers in terms of knowledge and pedagogical skills. Teachers who are trained and
have complete lesson plans will be the best way to teach knowledge to children. From a
psychological perspective, homeschooling can make children live in isolation and separate
themselves from the outside world. Because they cannot meet friends, they will feel lonely and
sometimes have wrong thoughts about life. They can even suffer from mental disorders when
they are too dependent on their parents.
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In conclusion, while homeschooling is no doubt good for children, its potential risks should not
be ignored.

11. EAT IN RESTAURANTS – DISCUSS

It is widely believed that eating in restaurants has become a hot debate in our society in recent
years. While some people say that eating in restaurants has some advantages, others argue that it
may cause more pain than gain. Personally I can understand the two opposing points of view; I
am both fascinated by this habit and apprehensive about its possible negative effects.
On the one hand, eating in restaurants should bring some obvious benefits. First, this habit is
clearly able to help people save time. Instead of having to spend a lot of time buying ingredients
and cooking, people can quickly enjoy a meal when going to a restaurant. Second, eating in
restaurants helps improve customers' emotions. When they sit in a beautiful and cozy space in
restaurants, they will feel more comfortable. This is also the reason why restaurants are ideal
places for people to go on dates or discuss business.
On the other hand, I share the concerns of people who believe that eating in restaurants has
certain disadvantages. From an economic perspective, this habit is very expensive. It is true that
the cost of eating outside is much higher than the cost of eating at home. Besides, when eating at
luxury restaurants, people also have to pay tax and tip the servers. From a social perspective,
eating at restaurants sometimes makes people insecure about food hygiene and safety. People do
not know whether the origin of the food they are served is safe and hygienic or not. Facts have
shown that there have been many cases of food poisoning stemming from unhygienic restaurant
food.
In conclusion, while eating in restaurants is no doubt good for our society, its potential risks
should not be ignored.
12. DEFORESTATION (PHÁ RỪNG)– NGUYÊN NHÂN, GIẢI PHÁP
It is widely believed that deforestation has become a hot debate in our society in recent years. In
this essay, some of the main causes of this issue will be discussed before the most important
solutions are drawn.
There are several reasons why deforestation is increasing. The government's loose management
is the most important factor. Currently, measures to deal with those who destroy forests are still
light and not enough of a deterrent. Even many violators, after being punished by the law,
continue to return to illegal forest exploitation. Another contributing factor of deforestation is
people's awareness. It is true that deforesters ignore the consequences of what they are doing
because they can gain a lot of money from illegal logging and timber trade. Others sometimes
even help those who destroy forests to make money. For example, in many border provinces of
Vietnam such as Ha Giang, Lao Cai and Lang Son, many people make a living transporting
timber for illegal forest operators.
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Deforestation is serious, but there are some solutions to this problem. First, the government
should have stricter policies against deforestation. If those who destroy forests are caught, they
will be held criminally liable and their assets will even be confiscated to the national budget.
Second, the government should focus on raising people's awareness about forest protection and
explain to local people the harmful effects of deforestation. In addition, the government should
heavily tax wooden products and encourage people to use iron and plastic devices instead.
In conclusion, deforestation is mainly caused by lack of government management and poor
awareness of people and it can be solved by tougher government policies and improving people's
awareness.
13. SINGLE MOM (XU HƯỚNG MẸ ĐƠN THÂN): NGUYÊN NHÂN, HẬU QUẢ
It is widely believed that the single mom trend has become a hot debate in our society in recent
years. In this essay, several reasons for this phenomenon will be discussed before the most
important consequences of this problem will be discussed.
There are several reasons why being a single mother is becoming more and more common. The
independence of modern women is the most significant cause. Today, women have their own
careers and sources of income. They are no longer dependent on men. Therefore, they can
completely not need men to rely on. They decide to become single mothers to live their own
lives. Cheating in love is another contributing factor to this trend. It is clear that there are many
women who no longer believe in love after being betrayed by their lover or husband. They
decide not to love anyone anymore and live alone, because they are afraid of being cheated
again.
The trend of being a single mom can have a number of consequences. First, children will be
negatively affected when they are not cared for by both parents. The lack of parental care from
the father leaves the children weak and lacking the skills they need to thrive. Second, this trend
causes the social system to be disturbed. It is true that a society can only develop sustainably if it
has happy families. Family is a part of each society. Finally, single mothers can experience
psychological problems without a companion. The lack of a husband can make them feel lonely
and have negative thoughts about life.
In conclusion, the trend of being a single mom is caused by the independence and the betrayal
from men of women today and it can have serious consequences for their children, society and
their psychology.
14. LIVE IN BIG CITIES: DISCUSS
It is widely believed that living in big cities has become a heated debate in our society in recent
years. While some people say that living in big cities has some advantages, others argue that it
may cause more pain than gain. Personally I can understand the two opposing points of view; I
am both fascinated by this trend and apprehensive about its possible negative effects.
On the one hand, living in big cities should bring some obvious benefits. First, this phenomenon
is clearly able to help people, especially the young, have better job opportunities. It is true that
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big cities will have many companies with high-paying jobs. People can easily find ideal jobs that
are suitable for their major, which is very difficult for them to do in small cities or rural areas.
Second, living in big cities helps people access better living conditions. Most modern amenities
such as schools or hospitals are concentrated in big cities, which will improve the life’s quality
of the people there. People will also feel comfortable with the modern amenities for their
families and themselves that big cities bring.
On the other hand, I share the concerns of people who believe that living in big cities has some
disadvantages. From a social perspective, having too many people living in cities makes it
difficult for the government to control security. This increases the crime rate such as theft or
robbery in big cities. Ho Chi Minh city is a typical example. This is the largest city in Vietnam,
but it also has the highest crime rate in the country. From a financial perspective, the cost of
living in big cities is extremely expensive. Rent, food, and other expenses can make people feel
stressed.
In conclusion, while living in big cities is no doubt good for people, its potential risks should not
be ignored.
15. TRẺ EM ĐỌC SÁCH VỚI TRANH MINH HỌA – DISCUSS
It is widely believed that using books with illustrations in schools has become a heated debate in
our society in recent years. While some people say that reading books with illustrations has some
benefits for children, others argue that it may cause more pain than gain. Personally I can
understand the two opposing points of view; I am both fascinated by this habit and apprehensive
about its possible negative effects.
On the one hand, reading books with pictures should bring some obvious benefits to children.
First, this way of teaching is clearly able to help children become more interested in the content
they learn. It is true that the illustrations are eye-catching and prevent children from getting
bored compared to the written contents. Second, reading books with illustrations can help
children easily understand written content that is difficult to present. For example, instead of
teaching history by forcing students to read dozens of pages, an illustration of a war or a
kingdom is enough for students to understand the lesson.
On the other hand, I share the concerns of people who believe that reading books with
illustrations has some disadvantages for children. From a psychological perspective, children
will easily become lazy when exposed to too many illustrations. Obviously, when pictures are
available in books, children tend to only focus on viewing the content of the pictures and ignore
the written words. From an economic perspective, reading books with illustrations is very
expensive. The cost of publishing books with illustrations is many times more expensive than
traditional books.
In conclusion, while reading books with illustrations is good for children, its potential risks
should not be ignored.

16. STUDY ABROAD – DISCUSS

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It is widely believed that studying abroad has become a heated debate in our society in recent
years. While some people say that studying abroad has some advantages, others argue that it may
cause more pain than gain. Personally I can understand the two opposing points of view; I am
both fascinated by this trend and apprehensive about its possible negative effects.
On the one hand, studying abroad should bring some obvious benefits. First, this phenomenon is
clearly able to help students experience a better learning environment. It is true that learning
conditions in developed countries are much better than in Vietnam, which makes students
interested in learning and able to fully develop their abilities. Besides, modern teaching methods
from developed countries can help students develop thinking and life skills. Second, studying
abroad is an opportunity for students to get a good job in the future. Once they complete their
studies abroad, they can stay in developed countries to work. This is obviously good for them
because those jobs bring them very high income.
On the other hand, I share the concerns of people who believe that studying abroad has certain
disadvantages. From an economic perspective, studying abroad is extremely expensive. Living
costs as well as tuition fees in developed countries are a big burden for families with children
studying abroad. This cost is many times higher than the cost of studying in Vietnam. From a
social perspective, studying abroad can lead to brain drain. When students go to study in
developed countries, they tend not to return to their home country. This causes their country to
lose high-quality labor resources.
In conclusion, while studying abroad is no doubt good for students, its potential risks should not
be ignored.
17. GREEN ENERGY – DISCUSS
It is widely believed that green energy has become a heated debate in our society in recent years.
While some people say that green energy has some advantages, others argue that it may cause
more pain than gain. Personally I can understand the two opposing points of view; I am both
fascinated by this new type of technology and apprehensive about its possible negative effects.

On the one hand, green energy should bring several obvious benefits. First, green energy is
clearly able to protect the environment. It is true that countries can significantly reduce fossil
energy sources if they use organic energy sources. This can reduce CO2 emissions and global
warming. Second, green energy can create a lot of jobs, especially in rural areas. Farmers can
work for green energy factories in their own hometowns. Besides, selling organic products to the
government also helps farmers earn more daily income.

On the other hand, I share the concerns of people who think green energy has certain
disadvantages. From an economic perspective, building green energy plants is very expensive.
This cost is many times more expensive than building traditional energy plants. From a social
perspective, the operation of green energy plants is often unstable due to their reliance on organic
products. Besides, the efficiency of green energy is also very low compared to traditional energy
sources. Vietnam is a typical example. Although many wind power plants have been built,
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Vietnam still experiences frequent electricity shortages and still has to depend on hydroelectric
plants.

In conclusion, while green energy is no doubt good for society, its potential risks should not be
ignored.
18. GOVERNMENT’S INVESTMENT IN ARTS – PARTLY AGREE
Some people say that The government's investment in arts, music and theatre is a waste of
money and Governments should invest these funds in public services instead, while others argue
that these entertainment areas should be increasingly invested.
To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Answer:

It is widely believed that the government's investment in arts, music and theatre has become a
heated debate in our society in recent years. Some people say that this investment is a waste of
money and the government should increase focus on public services. In my opinion, I partly
agree with the statement for the following reasons.
On the one hand, government investment in the arts should bring some obvious benefits. First,
this policy is clearly able to improve people's quality of life. After a tiring working period,
people really need to enjoy art or music for entertainment. Art is the best way to help people
restore their mental health, thereby improving work efficiency. Second, investment in arts, music
and theater is a way to promote the country's culture. When art develops, more tourists will learn
about the country's culture. This makes the country's image widely spread around the world.
Korea is a typical example. Due to strong government’s investments in the arts, bands like BTS
or Blackpink are now famous all over the world.
On the other hand, I share the concerns of people who believe that the government’s investment
in the arts has certain disadvantages. From a social perspective, this policy is costly. The amount
of money the government has to pay for promoting the arts and building theatres is sometimes
huge and it should be used for essential services such as education, health care, and
transportation. From a social perspective, investing too much in the arts can cause an imbalance
in the professions. Young people believe that just becoming famous is enough to be successful.
Therefore, they will only focus on developing their art to become artists without wanting to
become other professions such as doctors or teachers.
In conclusion, while the government's investment in arts, music and theatre is no doubt good for
our society, its potential risks should not be ignored.

19. LIFELONG LEARNING – DISCUSS

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It is widely believed that lifelong learning has become a heated debate in our society in recent
years. While some people say that lifelong learning has some advantages, others argue that it
may cause more pain than gain. Personally I can understand the two opposing points of view; I
am both fascinated by this method and apprehensive about its possible negative effects.
On the one hand, lifelong learning should bring some obvious benefits. First, lifelong learning is
clearly able to help people develop their own knowledge. It is true that when people continuously
learn new things, they will have the opportunity to accumulate new information and experiences.
Therefore, that person's ability to succeed in all areas of life is also higher. Facts have shown that
the most successful scientists are those who continuously learn and research new things. They
even study on their own until the last years of their lives. Second, lifelong learning makes people
improve their minds. When people constantly learn, they will keep their minds agile and sharp.
Besides, they can also avoid old age diseases such as forgetfulness or memory loss.
On the other hand, I share the concerns of people who believe that lifelong learning has certain
disadvantages. From a financial perspective, this lifestyle can cost people a lot of money to buy
books, materials, and courses. This money should be used for other activities in life such as
medicine, health care or investment. From a health perspective, constant studying can sometimes
make people tired and stressed. Obviously, if people spend all day studying and researching, they
will be susceptible to diseases such as obesity or cardiovascular disease.
In conclusion, while lifelong learning is no doubt good for people, its potential risks should not
be ignored.

20. COMPUTER GAME (GIỐNG INTERNET) – DISCUSS

It is widely believed that the issue of children playing computer games has become a heated
debate in our society in recent years. While some people say that playing computer games has
some advantages for children, others argue that this habit may cause more pain than gain.
Personally I can understand the two opposing points of view; I am both fascinated by this issue
and apprehensive about its possible negative effects.
On the one hand, playing computer games should bring some obvious benefits. First, this habit is
clearly able to help children entertain themselves effectively. After many hours of stressful
studying at school, children really need a space to relax. It is true that playing games is the most
effective way to help them forget their fatigue and recover, which makes children's spirits
improve better. Second, playing computer games helps children develop their thinking. When
having to handle situations in the game, children will practice reflexes, situation assessment and
the ability to make quick decisions. Facts have shown that children who often play computer
games have much higher IQs than regular children.
On the other hand, I share the concerns of people who believe that playing computer games has
certain disadvantages. From a health perspective, playing too many computer games can make
children suffer serious diseases. Obviously, when children focus on playing games, they will not
have much time for physical activities. Therefore, children are very susceptible to cardiovascular
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diseases or obesity. Besides, using computers for a long time also causes eye diseases for
children. From a social perspective, children are prone to violence when they play too many
computer games. To attract and increase user experience, many games are designed around the
theme of killing with images such as knives, guns, etc. This causes children to lose control of
themselves and sometimes do violent activities like in games.
In conclusion, while computer games are no doubt good for children, their potential risks should
not be ignored
21. OVERPOPULATION – NGUYÊN NHÂN, HỆ QUẢ
It is widely believed that overpopulation has become a heated debate in our society in recent
years. In this essay, some of the main causes of this problem will be discussed before the most
important consequneces are drawn.
There are several reasons why overpopulation is increasing. People's poor awareness of fertility
issues is the most important factor. Nowadays, there are many couples who have too many
children without planning for their children's upbringing. Asian families even have the desire to
have a son, so they are very likely to have more children if their first children are girls. China is a
typical example. The ideology of giving priority to sons in families has caused this country to
grow out of control and is currently the most populous country in the world. Another
contributing factor to overpopulation is government mismanagement. The lack of propaganda to
people about the harmful effects of population explosion causes people to continue giving birth
out of control. In addition, measures to handle births that exceed the plan are still light and not
enough to prevent families from violating the law.
The population explosion brings some huge consequences. First, this phenomenon will lead to
serious environmental pollution. When too many people live together, the amount of waste
generated every day is extremely large, causing water pollution. Besides, the overpopulation is
the cause of large energy consumption, which causes CO2 emissions and greatly affects the air.
Second, people's quality of life will be threatened if population explosion is not controlled.
Having too many people makes it difficult to find work, which leads to a large number of
workers becoming unemployed. Moreover, other living conditions such as healthcare, education
and entertainment are also not enough to satisfy so many people.
In conclusion, overpopulation is mainly caused by people's poor awareness and government's
weak management and it can lead to environmental pollution and people's reduced quality of life.

22. FAST FOOD – PARTLY AGREE

It is widely believed that fast food has become a heated debate in our society in recent years.
Some people think that the government should have policies to impose high taxes on fast food.
In my opinion, I partly agree with this statement for the following reasons.

On the one hand, fast food should bring some obvious benefits. First, this type of food is clearly
able to bring convenience to everyone. Because fast food is ready- to-eat and easy to take, it is
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the best choice for busy people like office workers and students. For example, instead of
spending hours preparing meals at home, office workers can stop by a fast food restaurant and
pick up any dish they like in minutes. Second, fast food can help people save money. lt is true
that the cost to cook a meal at home or at a restaurant is usually more expensive than a fast food
meal.

On the other hand, I share the concerns of people who believe that fast food has certain
disadvantages and I think the government should take measures to limit fast food. From a
medical point of view, fast food can cause dangerous diseases like obesity or heart disease. Due
to a lot of calories, fast food easily makes people overweight and this is even more serious if
people are too dependent on it. From a social point of view, fast food can even cause more pain
than gain. lt is undeniable that fast food and the diseases associated with it can be a huge burden
on the health care system.

In conclusion, while fast food is no doubt good for many people, its potential risks should not be
ignored.

23. LIVE IN SMALL FAMILY (NUCLEAR FAMILY) – DISCUSS

In recent years, living in a nuclear family or being a member of a multi - multi-generational

family has been more and more common to the general public. A significant portion of the
population believes that living in a small family has a lot of benefits. However, others assume
that it brings many demerits to these family members. This essay will discuss the advantages of
living in a small family as well as its drawbacks.

On the one hand, there are undoubtedly a lot of advantages to this situation. Above all, being a
part of a small family fosters independence among its members. Even though everyone is
preoccupied with their jobs, they will take the initiative to take care of household chores like
organizing their rooms to free up time for cleaning and preparing meals in advance of cooking.
In addition, disagreements will also be easier to start in a large family because different members
have varied habits, viewpoints, and interests. As a result, miscommunications or little disputes
will inevitably arise.
On the other hand, we must acknowledge that there are certain unanticipated consequences of
being raised in a two-generation home. In particular, those who live in solidarity are more prone
to experience loneliness, which may be related to their inability to confide in others. People who
are unable to express their ideas for extended periods of time sometimes develop psychological
problems including autism and depression. Furthermore, grandparents cannot help spouses in
two-generation families with the upbringing of their children. For example, when the kids are ill,
they have to miss work in order to care for their babies. As a result, their revenue declines.
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In conclusion, although living in a small family has a mixed impact, I strongly believe that the
upside it offers overshadows the downside. What we need to do is to find ways to minimize its
cons such as spending more time sharing with family members.

24. TRAVEL ALONE OR TRAVEL WITH A TOURGUIDE?

25. TRẺ EM GÁI KHÔNG CẦN NẤU ĂN VÀ LÀM VIỆC NHÀ - PARTLY AGREE
26. CÓ NÊN XEM TIẾNG ANH LÀ NGÔN NGỮ CHÍNH CỦA THẾ GIỚI – DISCUSS
27. MOBILE PHONES SHOULD BE BANNED – DISCUSS
28. EQUAL PARTNERSHIP

In recent years, equal partnership in marriage has become a heated debate in our
society. A significant portion of the population has a strong belief that a husband’s
status is equally as high as his wife's and vice versa. In my humble opinion, I partly
agree with this idea and this essay will discuss several reasons in favor of my
perspectives.

First and foremost, people should recognize that having equal partnership is ideal
for every family. A very important point to consider is that this is a key factor to a
happier marriage. This means equal partnership can foster closeness between
husband and wife, resulting in a stronger and happier marriage. Another point I
want to make is that equal family status between husbands and wifes lays the
foundation for their children’s healthy development. When parents build a
balanced partnership between them, they will hardly ever argue and therefore their
child will grow up never seeing their parents having conflicts. According to recent
studies, 8 out of 10 children said that they liked it better when their mother and
father have equal power within their family.
On the other hand, I respectfully wish to express my dissent with regard to the
concept of equal partnership. In fact, I have this opinion because a balanced
partnership complicates the decision-making process for married couples. This is
because there is no room for doubt that when a mother’s opinion is as respected as
a father’s, they will find it much harder to come to a conclusion when making
decisions. Another noteworthy point to consider is the financial problems. This is
due to the fact that equal partnership may involve equal financial contributions,
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which could create tension if one partner earns significantly more or if there are
differences in financial priorities or spending habits. As a matter of fact, 70% of
married men earn more than their beloved wife. Therefore, financial-related
problems have a very high likelihood of happening.

In conclusion, the aforementioned facts have created a dilemma when people

evaluate the effects of this issue, and it is a controversial matter. As far as I am
concerned, it could have both positive and negative impacts. People should have
further consideration on this issue.

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