ALTERNATIVE EXPRESSION

❖ It seems to me that...
I think
❖ Personally speaking…

❖ I’m a big fan of classical music.

❖ I’m fond of singing.

Like
❖ My all-time favorite food is ….

❖ My go-to food is ….

❖ If I had to choose between the two, I would

2 options
probably go with …

❖ … is not my kind of thing

Hate
❖ … is a real pain in my neck

❖ … play a key role in …

Importance
❖ … be an important part of…

Busy ❖ I’m up to my neck in …

Close ❖ …is within walking distance of …

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1.EDUCATION
1. EDUCATION

1. Do you work or study?

❖ Currently, I am a …. student studying at Ton Duc Thang University,

a dream university for every student out there. I am glad to be given
a chance to develop myself in this well-built environment.

2. Do you like your school?

- Yes, I like my school. I like the way our teachers teach us every
subject with care. They are very friendly and always help us
whenever we are in need.

3. What is your favourite subject?

- My favourite subject is English because it can help me make new

friends and learn more about new cultures from all around the
world.

4. Do you prefer to study at home or in other places?

- I prefer studying at home because it provides a comfortable and quiet

environment, allowing me to focus better on my studies.

- I prefer studying in a coffee shop. I’m easily distracted in my own

room so studying in coffee shops or libraries can help me boost my
concentration and I can get more done.

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5. Would you prefer to study alone or with others?

- I prefer studying alone because I can gain information most

effectively when I’m in a quiet and comfortable space of my own.

- I prefer studying with my friends. I can learn a lot from my friends

when I discuss a topic because I can see the same topic from
different points of view.

Vocabulary:
• Develop myself : phát triển bản thân
• Well-built environment : môi trường tốt
• Friendly (adj): thân thiện
• In need: cần
• Culture (n): nền văn hóa
• Focus (v): tập trung
• Distract (v): bị làm xao nhãng, mất tập trung
• Boost my concentration: nâng cao sự tập trung
• Get more done: hoàn thành công việc
• Gain information: tiếp nhận thông tin
• Points of view: quan điểm

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2. SPORT
2.SPORT
1. Do you like playing sports?

- Absolutely! I’m a big fan of sports. I usually go for a run with my

dad in the park, which is just within walking distance of my house. It
can help me to relax and stay in shape.

2. How often do you do exercise?

❖ I make sure to do exercises everyday without fail to stay in shape.

On weekends, my friends and I usually go to the swimming pool for
a dip. It’s really a blast!

3. What are the benefits of playing sports?

❖ Playing sports offers many benefits. Sports can help you keep fit,
build greater confidence and develop social skills.

4. What sports are popular in your country?

- Football is the most popular sport in Vietnam. Everyone loves to

watch football in their free time and some of them even practise
playing football with their friends in the park.

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- Swimming is a popular sport in my country. It's enjoyed by many

people as a fun way to stay fit. People usually go to the swimming
pool for a dip, especially when it’s scorching hot.

5. Are there any sports you would like to try in the future?

- In the future, I would like to try badminton. I think it will be good for
my health, and it would be fun to play with my family members to
strengthen our bonds.

Vocabulary:
• A big fan of: hâm mộ, cuồng nhiệt
• Everyday without fail: không bỏ sót ngày nào
• Keep fit: giữ dáng.
• Stay in shape: giữ dáng
• Confidence (n): Sự tự tin
• Free time: thời gian rảnh
• A dip: nhúng mình
• It’s really a blast!: sảng khoái
• Scorching hot ≠ Freezing cold: Nóng nực oi bức ≠ Lạnh cóng
• Strengthen our bonds: gắn kết mối quan hệ

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3. Travel
3.TRAVEL
1. Do you like travelling?

- Definitely yes, I like seeing the world and experiencing new cultures,
trying out new food and making new friends. Travel is a good way to
reduce stress after a nerve-racking time of study.

2. What do you like to do on a holiday?

- I would like to spend time travelling with my friends or family,

because it is a good way to relax, strengthen our bonds and make
unforgettable memories.

3. · Do you prefer to travel alone or with friends?

- I like travelling with a group of friends. It is more economical

because you can split the costs of foods and it would be safer when
visiting remote places.

4. Are holidays important to you?

- Yes, of course. Those are days that I can relax and spend time with
my family and friends, we would travel or eat out at the restaurant to
catch up with each other and strengthen our bonds.

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5. If you could take a holiday anywhere in the world, where

would you go?

- If the choice is in my hands, I would travel to Japan to see the

beautiful cherry blossoms flowers and take some gorgeous pictures
of the magnificent Fuji mountain.

Vocabulary:
• Reduce stress: giảm căng thẳng
• Nerve-racking time of study: những giờ học căng thẳng
• Unforgettable memories: kỉ niệm đáng nhớ
• Economical: tiết kiệm, kinh tế
• Split the costs: chia sẻ chi phí
• Remote places: nơi xa xôi
• Eat out: ăn ở bên ngoài
• If the choice is in my hands: nếu tôi được lựa chọn
• Take some gorgeous pictures: chụp một vài bức ảnh đẹp

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4. Food
4. COOKING
1. Do you like cooking?

- Yes, I’m quite into cooking because I believe that home-cooked

meals could be safer for my health and also I’m a foodie, I want to try
to cook many recipes.

2. What is your favourite type of food?

- O1: My all-time favourite food is ramen noodles because it is super

delicious and only takes 3 minutes to make. Shrimp and spicy beef are
my favourite flavours.
- O2: My go-to food is hotpot. It’s very nutritious because it contains
fresh ingredients such as vegetables and meat, fish, the list goes on.

3. What type of food do you dislike?

- I'm not particularly fond of spicy food. I tend to avoid dishes that
have a lot of heat or spices. The spiciness makes the dish
uncomfortable for me to enjoy.

4. Are there any traditional dishes from your country that you
particularly like?

- I do believe that Pho is the most popular dish in my country. It’s very
well-seasoned and can be served for any mealtime during the day.

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5. Have you ever tried foreign food?

- Of course, yes. Thai dishes are my all-time favourite kind of food.

Even though they are spicy, most of the dishes are incredibly
delicious, especially Tom Yum soup. It's such a perfect
combination of sour and sweet tastes.

Vocabulary:
• I’m quite into: Có hứng thú với…
• Home-cooked meals: món nhà nấu
• Foodie: người có tâm hồn ăn uống
• All-time favourite food: món ăn luôn yêu thích
• Delicious: ngon
• Go-to food: món ăn yêu thích
• Nutritious (adj) giàu dinh dưỡng
• Fresh ingredients: nguyên liệu tươi sống
• Fond of: thích
• The spiciness: độ cay
• Uncomfortable (adj) khó chịu
• Well-seasoned (adj) được nêm nếm tốt
• Incredibly (adv) đáng kinh ngạc
• Perfect combination: sự kết hợp hoàn hảo

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5. MUSIC
5. Music

1. Do you like music?

- Absolutely! I am a big fan of music. I listen to music whenever I do

my homework, because it helps me boost my concentration and I
can get more done.

2. How do you feel when you listen to music?

- Listening to music makes me feel energetic, especially when I do

my homework. I tend to listen to songs with tender melodies to help
me relax.

3. What is your favourite kind of music?

- My all-time favourite kind of music is pop. I have a playlist of many

famous pop songs that can cheer me up whenever I’m down in the
dumps.

4. How often do you listen to music?

- I listen to music for about 3 hours a day, everyday without fail. It

helps me to stay focused so I always turn the music on when I study.

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5. Do you play any kinds of musical instruments?

- My brother taught me how to play the guitar last year but I am still a
novice. I am planning to practise more to be able to perform in front
of my family and my lover.

Vocabulary:
• Boost my concentration: thúc đẩy sự tập trung
• Get more done: hoàn thành công việc
• Energetic (adj): đầy năng lực
• Tender melodies: giai điệu nhẹ nhàng
• Cheer me up: làm tôi vui lên
• Down in the dumps: rầu rĩ, buồn bã
• Everyday without fail: không xót ngày nào
• Stay focused: tập trung
• A novice: người mới học

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6.RELATIONSHIP
6. Relationship

1. Do you have many close friends?

- O1: I’m an introvert so I just have one best friend that I can share
everything with/ confide in. Her name is Annie, she is a reliable
person, who is always there for me at my worst and my best.
- O2: Yes, I’m an outgoing person so I like making new friends
anywhere I go. It’s good to have a lot of friends because they can
back you up whenever you face difficulties.

2. What do you like about your close friends?

- My friends are really trustworthy and humorous, they are always

there for me when I face difficulties and cheer me up if I feel down
in the dumps.

3. How often do you see your friends?

- I hang out with my friends everyday. We usually meet up after

school to go shopping to relax after a nerve-racking time of study,
or we could go to the coffee shop to gossip.

4. How important are friends to you?

- Friendship plays a vital role in my life, because without them, life

would be boring and meaningless. Having someone to cheer you up
or give you advice when you have problems can improve your
quality of life.

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5. What do you usually do when you hang out with your friends?

It depends. On weekdays, we would go to the coffee shop to have a

chit-chat after school. And we usually go shopping or go to the
cinema to relax during weekends.

Vocabulary:
• Introvert (adj) hướng nội
• Confide in: dựa vào
• Kind-hearted (adj) tốt bụng
• Reliable (adj) đáng tin cậy
• Outgoing (adj) thoải mái
• Back you up: giúp đỡ khi cần
• Trustworthy (adj)đáng tin cậy
• Humorous (adj) hài hước
• Hang out: đi ra ngoài
• Meet up: họp mặt
• Nerve-racking time: thời gian căng thẳng
• Gossip: tám chuyện, ngồi lê đôi mách
• A vital role: vai trò quan trọng
• Meaningless: không có ý nghĩa
• Cheer you up: làm bạn vui lên
• Quality of life: chất lượng đời sống
• Have a chit-chat: nhắn tin tán gẫu

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7.CHATTING
7. Chatting

1. Do you often chat with your friends?

- Absolutely yes, I love chit-chatting with friends because it’s a great

way to relax and socialise. My friends and I usually meet up at the
coffee shop on weekends to talk for hours about our week.

2. What do you often chat about?

- My friends and I usually chat about many things such as our school
assignments, our hobbies, or share to each other about problems that
we’re facing in our daily life to ask for advice.

3. Have you ever made friends online?

- Yes, I made quite a few friends on the internet. I enjoy talking with
them, because I can learn different perspectives and they help me a
lot whenever I face difficulties in life.

4. Do you prefer to chat face to face or use chatting apps?

- O1: I think in-person conversations help me connect better with the

other person because I also get to see their body language and
expressions.
- O2: I prefer using chatting apps. Because sometimes when we are
busy, we can connect with each other more conveniently through
these chatting apps.

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5. Do you prefer chatting with one friend or a group of friends?

- O1: I prefer to chat with only one friend, because I believe one-on-
one conversations allow for deeper connections and would be easier
to share our secrets together.
- O2: I prefer chatting with a group of friends because group chats are
fun and lively and you can ask for advice from different
perspectives to help you overcome difficulties.

Vocabulary:
• Chit-chatting: nhắn tin, tán gẫu
• Socialise (v) hòa nhập, chơi với
• Ask for advice: hỏi xin lời khuyên
• Perspectives (n): khía cạnh
• In-person: trực tiếp
• Body language: ngôn ngữ hình thể
• Expressions(n): biểu cảm
• Conveniently (adv) một cách thuận tiện
• One-on-one: từng cái một
• Deeper connections : sự liên kết sâu hơn
• Secrets (n) bí mặt
• Overcome (v) vượt qua

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8. Shopping
8.SHOPPING
1. Do you like shopping?

- I am a shopaholic so I spent most of my time shopping. On

weekends, my friends and I would go to the shopping mall to buy
new clothes or bags. It’s really a blast!

2. How often do you go shopping for clothes or personal items?

- I would buy my personal items once or twice a month. I would go to

the store to buy them if I have free time, and if not, I would buy them
online because it is more convenient.

3. Do you prefer shopping online or going to stores?

- I would prefer to buy things at the stores, because you can try them
on to see if it suits you or not, and sometimes you can pick up a
bargain so you do not have to pay full price.

4. Do you prefer shopping alone or with others?

- Shopping would be more fun if you go with friends. I usually go

shopping with my best friend, Lucy, she has an eye for fashion so
she always helps me buy clothes that would suit me best.

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5. Do you like street markets?

- Definitely yes, because you can buy clothes and other items with a
very affordable price, you can also snap up a bargain so you do not
have to pay full price.

Vocabulary:
• Shopaholic (n) người nghiện mua sắm
• Try them on: thử quần áo
• Suits (v) phù hợp
• Pick up a bargain: mua được giá rẻ
• Pay full price: trả nguyên giá
• An eye for fashion: có con mắt thẩm mỹ
• Affordable (adj) có thể chi trả được
• Snap up a bargain: mua được giá hời

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9. HOBBIES
9. Hobbies

1. Do you have any hobbies?

- Yes. Watching movies is my all-time favourite activity because it can

help me reduce stress and refresh my mind after a nerve-racking
time of study.

2. What free-time activity is the most popular for Vietnamese

young people?

- Most of them would like to spend time in the coffee shops alone to
read books or listen to music as a way to relax. While others would
go to the cinema or the shopping mall with their friends to catch up
with each other.

3. Do you think it is important to have hobbies?

- Well, it is an important part of life because it helps us relax and

forget about our stressful work for a while. Without it, our life would
be very tedious.

4. Do you enjoy doing your hobbies alone or with others?

- It depends on what activity it is. I would like to read or listen to

music alone because it is a good way to reduce stress. While dancing
or running would be more fun if done with friends, it can help
strengthen our bonds.

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5. Are there any new hobbies you would like to try in the future?
Why?

- I would like to try learning new musical instruments in the future

such as violin, guitar, or piano because these activities make me
happier and give me a relief from stress after a nerve-racking time of
study.

Vocabulary:
• Refresh my mind: thư giãn, tươi mới đầu óc
• Catch up: theo kịp
• Tedious (adj) buồn tẻ, nhạt nhẽo
• Musical instruments: nhạc cụ

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10.10.GIFTS
Gifts

1. What kinds of gifts do you often give others?

- I like to give gifts like sneakers, watches, or branded clothing to the

people I care about the most. These gifts will remind the receiver of
me when they use them.

2. What was the best gift you have received?

- Definitely the bicycle that my father gave me on my 13th birthday.

Thanks to it, I was able to ride around the neighbourhood and play
with my friends.

3. How do you feel when you receive a gift from someone?

- Receiving a gift from someone makes me feel appreciated and

valued. It's a wonderful feeling to know that someone has taken the
time and effort to select a gift for me.

4. When do Vietnamese people give gifts?

- People usually give gifts on holidays such as Tet, Teacher’s Day,

Christmas Day as a way of showing their love and gratitude. They
also give gifts when attending parties such as Wedding Party,
Birthday Party and so on.

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5. Do you prefer receiving gifts or giving gifts?

- O1: I prefer to give rather than receive. I love the look on someone’s
face when they unwrap my present. I usually give hand-made gifts
because I think it’s more meaningful than just buying something in a
store.
- O2: I like being given something. It’s exciting to unwrap a present
and find out what it is. Also it is amazing to know that someone has
taken the time and effort to select a gift for me.

Vocabulary:
• Remind (v): nhắc nhở, nhớ về điều gì đó
• Ride around: đạp xe vòng quanh
• Appreciated (adj): trân trọng, đánh giá cao
• Valued (adj): quý trọng, đánh giá cao
• Gratitude (n): lòng biết ơn, sự nhớ ơn
• Unwrap (v): mở gói, mở bọc
• Handmade gifts: món quà thủ công
• Meaningful (adj): có ý nghĩa

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 TOPIC 1: SWIMMING

Describe a person who taught you something important/knowledge

You should say:
• Who this person is
• How long you have known this person
• What he/she did
And explain how he/she encouraged and helped you
WHAT:
There are many people who have taught me invaluable lessons in my life,
one of them is my sister who taught me how to swim. You know
swimming is not my forte. I don’t think I have a knack for it.
WHEN+WHERE:
When I was in secondary school, my family wanted to travel somewhere
to relax. Then we decided to take a trip to Da Nang which is famous for Ba
Na Hill and beautiful beaches in Vietnam. Everyone in my house took part
in many water activities, and of course – swimming. Only me, I was sitting
on the sand alone because I couldn’t swim. Therefore, my sister made up
her mind to teach me these skills.
HOW:
She taught me how to warm up before going swimming, how to breathe in
and out in the right way, and how to stay calm in the water.
AT FIRST: I screamed and cried a lot but, with her encouragement, I
overcame the fear and started to learn. After two hours, I became keen on
this kind of sport. Swimming is now my go-to sport, I usually go to the
swimming pool with my sister for a dip whenever it’s scorching hot. It is
really a blast.
WHY:
I believe that swimming is a survival skill that everyone should master.
Swimming can do wonders for our health. It helps us get lean, stay in
shape and build greater confidence.
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1. Describe a person a person who encouraged and helped you to achieve a goal
2. Describe a goal you set and achieved
3. Describe a difficult challenge you dealt with
4. Describe a water sport that you would like to try in the future
5. Describe a time you help someone

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Describe a practical skill you learned (cooking, painting,…)

You should say:
• What the skill was
• Who/where you learned it from,
• How you learn it
And explain whether it is difficult or not

WHAT:
Well, cooking is a practical skill that I wanna share with you. To be
honest, cooking is not my forte, and I don’t think I have a knack for it.
WHEN+WHERE:
A few years ago, I wanted to do something special to show my affection
to my mom on her 50th birthday, so I decided to make a delicious hot pot,
since she is a real sucker for hotpot which is one of Thai well-known
cuisines.
HOW:
But I didn’t have a clue when it comes to cooking, so I needed a lot of
help from Youtube channels. There were thousands of recipes and videos
that taught you how to cook. In the end, I chose to challenge myself and
picked one that was very detailed. I remembered I got up pretty early in
the morning and rushed to the supermarket to purchase fresh ingredients
such as: salmon, meat, seafood, vegetable, you name it. And it took me
around four hours to get it done. Honestly, the hot pot was not as good as I
expected, but my mom gave me two thumbs up which made me so happy.
WHY:
Actually, cooking is quite a difficult task, but it can save a lot of money for
parties. And lovely home-cooked food helps strengthen the bonds
between family members.

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1. Describe a time that you solved a problem with the internet
2. Describe an occasion that you invited your family or your friends for
dinner
3. Describe a time you got up extremely early (I’m not an early bird, but …)
4. Describe a handmade gift you made by yourself
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 TOPIC 3: TRAVEL

Describe a city you would like to visit for a short time

You should say:
• What city it is
• What you would like to do there
• Who you would go there with
And explain why you would like to go there

WHAT:
My hometown - Tam Ky is the city that I have always wanted to visit for a
short time to relax and refresh my mind.
WHEN+WHERE:
Located in the central region of Vietnam, Tam Ky is a small but beautiful
city. I fell in love with this city so whenever I have free time, I just want to
go there to visit my relatives and find my inner peace.
HOW:
The beaches are unlike any other I have visited - the water is warm, with
no waves crashing, creating a peaceful atmosphere. I can take part in many
water activities like diving to see the magical marine life and of course,
swimming.
In the evening, I can look up at the clean and clear sky covered with
countless glittering stars, which helps loosen up my mind after a nerve-
racking time of work.
Besides, you know, I’m a big foodie, so I cannot miss the two must-try
local foods in Tam Ky: com ga and nem nuong.
WHY:
A trip to Tam Ky gives me an opportunity to immerse myself in the
beauty of coastal areas while taking some stunning pictures and trying out
new food.

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1. Describe your last holiday vacation
2. Describe a beautiful city
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Describe a person who has a close relationship with you

You should say:
• Who this person is
• How you met each other
• What does this person look like
And explain why are you close with this person

WHO:
Well, the very first person I can think of is my bestie – Annie. She has
always been there for me at my worst and my best. And whenever I am
down in the dumps, she cheers me up every time.
WHEN + WHERE:
We struck up a relationship when we first met in middle school and got
on like a house on fire.
HOW:
You know, we enjoy each other’s company, we see eye-to-eye on most
things. We have a lot in common so we are always happy doing the same
things and going to the same places. She is a trustworthy and kind-
hearted person who is always willing to help others without expecting
anything in return.
WHY:
I really admire Annie. She has been through full of “ups and downs” in
her life but she always keeps her chin up and stay positive.
We have the same interest in gardening. To be honest, she is a nature
geek, while I’m just a novice. She always shows me how to plant and take
care of all kinds of flowers, so I really look up to her.

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1. Describe one of your friends who influences your most
2. Describe a person who you like to spend much time with
3. Describe a person who is helpful for your work and study
4. Describe a family member who you feel proud of
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. VOCABULARY
2. COMMON MISTAKES Writing band score
3. HOW TO WRITE A REPORT
= Report + Essay x2
4. FORMULA
5. LINE CHART 3
6. BAR CHART
7. TABLE
8. PIE CHART
9. MIX CHARTS
10. MAPS
11. PROCESS
12. COMMON WORDS AND PHRASES IN WRITING

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 VOCABULARY
Tăng lên Giảm xuống Duy trì Biến động

• go up (v) • go down (v) • stay the same • fluctuate (v)

• increase (v, n) • decrease (v,n) • remain stable • fluctuation
• climb (v, n) • decline (v, n) • remain (n)
• rise (v, n) • drop (v, n) unchanged • change
• level off (v) constantly
• rocket (v) • plummet (v) • a leveling off
• soar (v) • plunge (v) (n) • vary (v)
• witness / experience / • witness / • variation (n)
see + N experience / see • stabilize (v) • hover (v)
+ an upward +N • no change (n)
fluctuation + a downward • stay constant đi kèm giới từ:
+ an exponential fluctuation • from … to …
growth + an ever- đi kèm giới từ ‘at’ • between …
decreasing and …
increase to 15% (tăng đến number ngoại trừ ‘hover
15%) around’
increase by 15% (tăng thêm decrease to 15%
15%) (giảm xuống 15%)
decrease by 15%
(giảm đi 15%)

Miêu tả mức độ tăng / giảm / biến động Đạt đỉnh / Chạm đáy

• (v) double / triple / quadruple • reach a peak / bottom of + 15%

• (v) decrease by half / halve • peak / bottom at ...+%
• witness / experience / see • reach the highest / lowest of ...%
• a twofold increase • top at ...%
• a threefold decrease • touch the nadir at …%

Phần trăm Cách viết dữ liệu thời gian

20% A fifth (⅕) • Năm 2000 | in 2000 = in the year of 2000

• 5 năm sau | 5 years later = in the next / following
25% A quarter (¼) 5 years
• 3 năm liên tiếp | in the 3 years = in the 3 consecutive
33% A third (⅓) years
• Trong thời kỳ khảo sát | in the period given /
50% A half (½) throughout the timescale given.
66% Two thirds (⅔) • Đầu thời kỳ khảo sát | at the beginning of the
surveyed period
75% Three quarters (¾) • Cuối thời kỳ khảo sát | at the end of the surveyed
period / in the final year
• Từ năm bao nhiêu trở đi | from 1986 onwards
E.g. Two thirds of workers
walked to work.

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 COMMON MISTAKES
1. HOW TO USE “S” AFTER: hundred – thousand - million – billion – quadrillion
• We have 6 hundred students
• We have hundreds of students.

2. UNITS

a. (countable N) the number of / how many S+V

• The line chart illustrates how many students studied in this school in 2021.
• The number of students in this school in 2021 was 6 hundred.
• 600 students went to this school in 2021.

b. (uncountable N) the amount of / how much S+ V

• The line chart illustrates how much money Vietnamese people spent on shopping
in 2020.
• The amount of money spent on shopping in Vietnam in 2020 was 2000 dollars.
• Vietnamese people spent 2000 dollars on shopping in 2020.
• The spending on shopping = the expenditure on shopping = the budget for
shopping

c. (%) the proportion of / the percentage of

• The percentage of internet users in America was 25 %.
• The proportion of internet connectors in America was 25%.
• The share of the internet connectors in America was 25%.
• 25% of inhabitants will be connected to the internet in America in 2019.

d. (count N, uncountable N and %) the figure / data / value for sth

• The figure for the internet users in America was 25%.
• The data for water consumption in America was 25 m3

3. SINGLE VERBS: nhóm đo lường (grams), nhóm khoảng cách

(meters), nhóm thời gian (hours), nhóm tiền tệ (dollars)
• 6 grams of beef is consumed.
• 100 meters is long.
• 10 years is short.
• 1000 dollars is a lot.

4. DOUBLE vs BE DOUBLE
• In 2010 the number of cars sold in Japan was double the number of cars sold in
China, at 4 million and 2 million respectively.
• From 2010 to 2015, the number of cars sold in Japan doubled from 2 million to 4
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 HOW TO WRITE A REPORT
Sample:
The graph below shows the consumption of fish and some different kinds of meat in
a European country between 1979 and 2004.

The line graph illustrates how much fish and some other kinds of meat were
eaten in a country in Europe from 1979 to 2004.
Overall, despite some fluctuations, there was a considerable increase in the
amount of chicken consumed, as opposed to a constant drop in the figures for
beef, lamb and fish. Furthermore, chicken was the most favored food item at
the end of the period.
Evidently, the amount of beef eaten stood at the highest point at 220 grams per
person per week in 1979, after which it experienced an ever-decreasing trend
to reach 100 grams in the final year. Conversely, the intake of chicken rose
from around 150 grams to north of 200 grams in 1989 before jumping to
surpass beef to be food’s top preference at 250 grams in 2004.
Approximately 150 grams of lamb was used by an average person in the
country examined in 1979, with a decline (a twofold decrease) to 75 grams in
2004. Meanwhile, after a slight fall from 60 grams to just under 50 grams after
a few years, the figure for fish leveled off towards the end of the surveyed
period, making it the least common type of food in the country mentioned.
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SAMPLE ANALYSIS:
1. INTRODUCTION: (1 CÂU)
Chart Verb Types of Topic Place Time
(1) (2) number (3) (4) (5) (6)

how much fish and some other kinds

illustrates
The (S+V) of meat were eaten
in a country from 1979
line
fish and some other kinds in Europe to 2004.
chart the amount
highlights of meat (which were)
of (N)
eaten

2. OVERALL: (2 CÂU)
CÂU 1: NHẬN XÉT XU HƯỚNG

• Biểu đồ có 2 xu hướng (tăng-giảm):

A sharp increase/ decrease
A slight increase/ decrease
An upward trend/a downward trend
An upward fluctuation

• Overall, there was in the amount/number of/ the percentage of __________,

as opposed to a constant drop in that of _____________.

• Overall, there was ________________________ in the amount/number of / the

percentage of__________ , while the figure for _____ remained stable /constantly
dropped.

• Biểu đồ có 1 xu hướng trái (tất cả cùng tăng hoặc giảm):

• Overall, there was ________________________ in the amount/number of/
percentage of __________, with Australia witnessing the most dramatic rise in
the latter half of the period.

CÂU 2: ĐIỂM ĐẶC BIỆT NHẤT (DỮ LIỆU CAO NHẤT, THẤP NHẤT)

• Furthermore, chicken was the most favored food item at the end of the period.

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 ADVANCED STRUCTURES
1. While S+V
While (S+V) the number of books sold in Japan rose significantly, there was a
constant drop in that of China throughout the timescale given.

2. As opposed to + N
The number of books sold in Japan rose significantly, as opposed to a constant drop
in that of China throughout the timescale given.

3. Before S+V / V-ing / N

The number of books sold in Japan increased considerably from 230 thousand to
310 thousand between 2010 and 2014 before dropping to 200 thousand in 2018.

4. After S+V / V-ing / N

After a considerable increase from 230 thousand to 310 thousand, the number of
books sold in Japan decreased to 200 thousand in 2018.

5. With / Followed by N
The number of books sold in Japan increased considerably from 230 thousand to
310 thousand between 2010 and 2014, followed by a fall to 200 thousand in 2018.

6. Making sth the most /least (common, popular...)

The number of novels sold saw a significant increase to 310 thousand, making it the
most popular book in Japan.

7. Shift towards
The budget for comic books made up the largest proportion in 2010, but that shifted
towards novel books a decade later.

8. Overtake/ surpass/ exceed

Novel books overtook comics to be books’ top preference in Japan in 2010.

9. Compared to
The proportion of oil produced in Russia was 45%, compared to 35 % in France and
only 10% In Japan.

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 LANGUAGE OF COMPARISON
The [ highest/ greatest/ largest ] number/ amount/ percentage of […] + V.
[…] be the most popular/common N.
[…] hold the lion’s share (of sth) at [data].
The vast majority of … + V.
THE Examples:
MAJORITY • Beefsteak was the most popular food in France in 1990.
• The greatest percentage of tourists came from China.
• Pizza held the lion’s share [of food consumption] at 67%.
• The vast majority of learners were girls.

The [ lowest/ smallest ] number/ amount/ percentage of […] + V.

The number/ amount/ percentage of […] be rather negligible/insignificant
[…] be the least popular/common N.
[…] make up an insignificant part
Examples:
THE • Walking constitutes the smallest proportion of transportation modes, accounting
MINORITY for just 3%.
• The cost attributed to transport is rather negligible, standing at only 36 dollars.
• Landline service was the least common means of communication in 1997.
• Renewable energy sources make up an insignificant part of the overall energy
production, accounting for only 2%.

be + [adv] far / considerably / significantly / slightly + [adj] greater / higher / lower

be double/ triple/ quadruple
more / less / fewer + N
x times as many/much as
Examples:
COMPARE • Oil consumption in Japan (about 70 million tonnes) was far higher than that in
the UAE and Canada, which were 20 million and 35 million respectively.
• Oil production in the Middle East was double that in Europe, with the respective
figures being 20% and 10%.
• Japan consumed much more oil than the other two countries.
• Western countries consume three times as much oil as the Middle East.

as many/ as much as + S + V…
A similar figure between […] and […] was recorded, at …%
[…] and […] have/ had the same figure of […], at …%
EQUAL Examples:
• As many students studied biology as that of physics.
• A similar figure for water consumption between China and Japan was recorded
in 2005, at approximately 30%.
• China and Japan had the same figure of water consumption, at 30%.

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 PRACTICE OPENING+ OVERVIEW
1. LINE
1.1
The graph below shows information about the total oil consumption of four
major consumers from 2009 to 2015.

Oil consumption from 2009 to 2015

2009 2011 2013 2015

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1.2
The line graph below shows the number of people speaking different language
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1.3
The line graph illustrates the proportion of total expenditure in a certain
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 2. BAR CHART
2.1
The graph gives information about coffee production in 4 different countries
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2.2
The graph shows the percentages of people going to cinemas in a European
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2.3
The bar chart below shows the amount of money invested in each category from
five organizations

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 3.TABLE
3.1
The table below shows the number of cars made in three countries in 2003, 2006,
2009.
Country 2003 2006 2009

Argentina 235,088 352,759 466,089

Australia 452,163 341,268 245,264

Thailand 735,825 1,162,356 999,963

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3.2
The table below gives information on visitor statistics for 1996,1998 and 2000 for
various World Heritage site in Australia

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3.3
The table below shows expenditures on advertising of four car companies in the
UK in 2002.
Types of advertising (millions of dollars)
Press Cinema Outdoor Radio TV
Renault 45 6 7 15 59
Rover 38 0 2 15 45
Vauxhall 8 5 7 15 65
Cetirizine 12 0 3 15 70

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 4. PIE
4.1
The charts below show the percentage of volunteers by organizations in 2008
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4.2
The charts below show a comparison of different kinds of energy production in
France in 1995 and 2005.

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 5.MIXED
5.1 The graph below shows the demand for electricity in England during typical days
in winter and summer. The pie chart shows how electricity is used in an average
English home.

Typical daily demand of Electricity

What the electricity is (units)
used for 60000
Heating room
15% and water 40000
Ovens and
15% Washing maching 20000
52% Lighting, TV
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Cleaners, Food Winter Summer

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5.2 The bar chart below shows the number of men and women attending various
evening courses at an adult education center in the year 2009. The pie chart gives
information about the ages of these course participants.

5%
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 I. PRACTICE 1: TĂNG- GIẢM
1. Số lượng người sử dụng Internet ở Việt Nam tăng. (Simple present)
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3. Có một sự tăng mạnh trong lượng người sử dụng mạng Internet ở tất cả quốc gia
được nhắc đến, với Mỹ chứng kiến xu hướng tăng mạnh nhất trong suốt giai đoạn
khảo sát.
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4. Có một sự tăng trong phần trăm của người lớn tuổi ở tất cả quốc gia, với Nhật
chứng kiến xu hướng tăng mạnh nhất từ nửa sau của giai đoạn khảo sát. (with)
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5. Năm 2000, số tiền chi cho thức ăn nhanh ở Trung Quốc là 50 triệu đô la Mỹ,
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6. Sau khi giảm từ 2500 grams ở năm 1990 xuống 1500 grams ở năm 2000, thì
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7. Sự tiêu thụ bò giảm từ 2500 grams ở năm 1990 xuống 1500 grams ở năm
2000 trước khi tăng mạnh tới 5800 grams ở năm cuối cùng. (before)
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8. Sự tiêu thụ bò giảm từ 2500 grams ở năm 1990 xuống 1500 grams ở năm
2000, theo sau đó là sự tăng mạnh lên tới 5800 grams ở năm cuối cùng.
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9. Trong khi phần trăm người sử dụng xe hơi tăng mạnh từ 5% lên 70%, thì
phần trăm người đi bộ giảm mạnh từ 50% xuống 13% giữa năm 1990 và 2000.
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 III. PRACTICE 2: CAO HƠN, THẤP HƠN- CAO NHẤT- THẤP NHẤT
1. Số lượng học sinh nữ là 25, nó cao hơn số lượng học sinh nam là 5.
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3. 25% học sinh tham gia lớp Tiếng Anh, theo sau đó là 20% của lớp Vẽ và
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4. Pizza là loại thức ăn phổ biến nhất năm 2020.

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5. Lượng bò được tiêu thụ bởi 1 người ở Pháp đứng đầu ở mức 2500 grams mỗi
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6. Nhà chiếm phần trăm cao nhất của tiền chi ở mỗi hộ gia đình ở mức 70%, nó
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7. Số tiền chi cho điện thoại thông minh đứng đầu ở 500 triệu đô năm 2020, sau
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9. Chỉ có 6% và 5% lượng rác thải được thải ra từ Singapore và Nhật, làm cho
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 IV. PRACTICE 3: DUY TRÌ – BIẾN ĐỘNG
1. Số tiền chi cho sách ở Đức giữ nguyên ở mức 30000 đô la Mỹ từ năm 1990
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2. Số tiền chi cho sách ở Đức tăng mạnh từ 10000 đô la Mỹ lên 35000 đô la Mỹ
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3. Sau khi tăng từ 500 thùng lên 900 thùng (barrels) từ năm 1990 đến 2000, thì
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5. Trong khi lượng điện tiêu thụ trong ngày ở mùa hè biến động nhẹ thì lượng
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 V. PRATICE 4: SO SÁNH BẰNG
1. Số học sinh tham gia lớp vẽ bằng số học sinh tham gia lớp nhảy là 35 học
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2. Phần trăm của người tình nguyện làm việc trong lĩnh vực giáo dục bằng với
phần trăm của người tình nguyện làm việc trong lĩnh vực môi trường là 40%.
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3. Có một sự giống nhau giữa số tiền chi cho mua sắm giữa Nhật và Hàn Quốc
được ghi lại năm 2002, số liệu là 20 triệu đô la Mỹ.
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 VI. PRACTICE 5: GẤP ĐÔI – MỘT NỮA- 3 LẦN, 4 LẦN….
1. Lượng dầu sản xuất ở Nga tăng gấp đôi từ 30 ngàn thùng lên 60 ngàn thùng
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2. Lượng dầu sản xuất ở Nga gấp đôi lượng dầu sản xuất ở Úc, số liệu lần lượt
là 80 ngàn thùng và 40 ngàn thùng năm 2000. (be double)
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3. Năm 2000, Nga sản xuất khoảng là 42 ngàn thùng dầu mỗi ngày, nó hầu như
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4. Số lượng xe hơi được bán giảm 1 nửa từ 500 ngàn chiếc xuống còn 240 ngàn
chiếc năm 2000. (half)
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5. Việt Nam chứng kiến lượng gạo xuất khẩu tăng 5 lần từ 300 tấn lên 15000
tấn giữa năm 2000 tới 2020. (fivefold)
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6. Phần trăm người đi bộ đi làm giảm hơn 4 lần từ 62% xuống 15% sau 1 thập
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TEMPLATE 1: ADVANTAGE & DISADVANTAGE
• In recent years, S - V.
Paraphrase
• There is an opinion that S - V.

• In my opinion, the benefits of […] vastly outweigh its

INTRO drawbacks.
Thesis • Although this may have certain disadvantages, I believe the
statement benefits are more significant.
• Despite the potential drawbacks, I wholeheartedly believe that
this is a very positive/welcome development/trend.

TEMPLATE 2: BOTH VIEWS

• Recently, the question of whether [view 1] or [view 2] has been
Paraphrase a topic of discussion.
• Opinions are divided on whether [view 1] or [view 2].
INTRO
• While many endorse the former, I am still in favor of the latter.
Thesis
• While reasons can be given to justify the former, I am still in
statement
favor of the latter.

TEMPLATE 3: CAUSE - PROBLEM - SOLUTION

PROBLEMS _ CAUSES _
CAUSES _ EFFECTS
SOLUTIONS SOLUTIONS

• In recent years, S - V.
Paraphrase
• There is an opinion that S - V.

- [Topic]/This is
attributed to a
This essay will This essay will
number of reasons.
examine the discuss some
INTRO consequences reasons why this has
Thesis - This essay will
and provide occurred and
statement discuss some
several solutions examine the
reasons why this has
to this worrying consequences of this
occurred and provide
trend. worrying trend.
several solutions to
this worrying trend.

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TEMPLATE 4.1 (OPINION) NEGATIVE/POSITIVE
DEVELOPMENT (BOTH SIDES)

POSITIVE NEGATIVE

• It is observed that S - V.
Paraphrase
• There is an opinion that S - V.

INTRO Although there are some Although people may benefit

Thesis drawbacks [...], I would from [...] to some extent, I would
statement argue that there are far more argue that there are far more
benefits. consequences on [...].

TEMPLATE 4.2: (OPINION) NEGATIVE/POSITIVE

DEVELOPMENT (ONE SIDE)

POSITIVE NEGATIVE

• It is sometimes believed that S - V.

Paraphrase
• There is an opinion that S - V.
INTRO • I am convinced that [...] is a • I am convinced that [...] is a
Thesis
largely beneficial totally negative
statement
development. development.

TEMPLATE 4.3: (OPINION) AGREE & DISAGREE

(BOTH SIDES)

AGREE DISAGREE

• There is an opinion that S - V.

Paraphrase
• It is sometimes believed that S - V.

INTRO While I understand why some

While this view is justifiable, I
Thesis people oppose this view, I still
still oppose it by the following
statement wholeheartedly agree with it by
explanation.
the following explanation.

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TEMPLATE 4.4: (OPINION) AGREE & DISAGREE
(ONE SIDE)

AGREE DISAGREE

• It is sometimes believed that S - V.

Paraphrase
• There is an opinion that S - V.

• I fully agree with this view

by the following
• However, I disagree with
explanation.
INTRO this view by the following
• I entirely agree with this
Thesis explanation.
statement by the following
statement • However, I totally find this
explanation.
view irrelevant and
• I completely concur with
inapplicable.
this opinion by the following
explanation.

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 WRITING TASK 2 OPENING

I. ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES

SAMPLE:

Topic: The use of social media is replacing face-to-face interaction among

many people in society. Do you think the advantages outweigh the
disadvantages?

=> It is observed that online interaction using social media is

substituting in-person conversations among individuals in
society. Although this may have certain benefits, I believe the
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1. International travel is becoming cheaper than before, so more and more
countries open their doors to tourists.
Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

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2. Some people do not go directly to college but travel or work for a short time.
Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

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3. It is suggested that everyone should have a car, a television and a fridge. Do
the disadvantages of this development for society outweigh the advantages?

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4. Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children in their life? Do
you think the advantage outweigh the disadvantages?

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5. Some people think that young people should be required to do unpaid work
helping people in the community. Do the advantages outweigh the
disadvantages?

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 II. BOTH VIEWS
1. Some people believe that the only purpose of films is to entertain. Others say
films should have educational value. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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2. Some people think that sports play an important role in the development of
society. Others think they are nothing more than leisure activities.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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3. Many people are now spending more and more time traveling to work or
school. Some people believe that this has negative development while others
think there are some benefits. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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4. Some people think that it is more effective for students to study in a group,
while others believe that it is better for them to study alone. Discuss both views
and give your opinion.

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5. As the number of cars increases, more money has to be spent on road
systems. Some people think the government should pay for this. Others,
however, think that the user should cover the costs. Discuss and give your
opinion.

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6. Some people think that children should start school at a very early age, but
others believe that they should not go to school until they are older. Discuss
both views and give your opinion.

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7. In developing countries, children in rural communities have limited access to
education. Some people believe that the problem can be solved by providing
more schools and teachers, while others think that the problem can be solved by
providing computers and Internet access. Discuss both views and give your own
opinion.

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 III. POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE DEVELOPMENT
1. Advertisements are becoming more and more common in our everyday life.
Is it a positive or negative development?

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2. Young people are now spending more and more time and money following
fashion trends. What is your opinion? Is it a positive or negative development?

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3. In some countries people spend long hours at work. Why does this happen?
Is it a positive or negative development?

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4. Today many children spend a lot of time playing computer games and little
time on sports. Why is it? Is it a positive or negative development?

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5. Organized tour to remote areas and community is increasingly popular. Is it a
positive or negative development?

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 IV. AGREE AND DISAGREE
1. Some people believe that reading stories from a book is better than watching
TV or playing computer games for children. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?

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2. Is is not necessary to travel to other places to learn about other cultures. We

can learn from books, films and the Internet. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?

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3. In the modern world, it is no longer necessary for people to use food or
products from animals such as medicine and clothing. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?

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4. Advertising is all around us. Some people say that it is a positive part of our
lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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5. Governmental investment in the arts, such as music and theater, is a waste of
money. Governments must invest this money in public services instead.
To what extent do you agree?

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6. Although more and more people read the news on the Internet, newspapers
will remain the main source of news for most people. Do you agree or disagree
with the statement?

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 V. CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS
1. People are having more and more sugar-based drinks. What are the reasons?
What are the solutions to make people drink less?

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2. Online shopping is becoming more popular. How could this trend affect our
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3. It is observed that in many countries not enough students are choosing to
study science subjects. What are the causes? And what will be the effects on
society?

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4. People have little understanding of the importance of the natural world. What
are the reasons and how can people learn more about the natural world?

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