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ÔN TUYỂN SINH 10
PARAGRAPH WRITING
PRACTICE TEST 1
Write a paragraph at least 120 words to describe a Vietnamese traditional food
that you realy like and explain why you like it.
We know, Vietnam is very famous for street food and not surprisingly if I have to
choose a dish which makes the best impression on me, it actually is “banh mi ''. I have
three main reasons that I really enjoy it. First, banh mi is a special food which is often
harmonized by many ingredients such as pate, pork pies, sausages and garnished with
coriander, cucumber. If you need a breakfast that is not only delicious but also
nutritious, banh mi will be the perfect choice for you. After this, I like banh mi because
of its convenience. I can buy banh mi anywhere easily in Vietnam, from the street food
vendors to bakery shops and even in high end restaurants throughout the city. Last but
not least, the price of banh mi is very affordable so that everyone from students to
working people even low-income people can still buy banh mi for their morning. In
short, banh mi has gained in popularity and became a staple in the way Vietnamese
people enjoy street food. It is always an all-time favorite of mine for a handiness meal. I
highly recommend you to enjoy this food.

PRACTICE TEST 2
Write a paragraph of about 120 words about three benefits of living in a big city.
Nowadays, a large number of the citizens tend to move into the big cities for
many reasons. In my opinion, there are three main benefits for these movements of the
people. Firstly, the economy in large cities will grow fast because of more labor in the
area. Thereby, the infrastructure with the public transportation will be constructed to
accommodate more individuals. Secondly, people who live in cities are offered
enormous education opportunities. In the city, there are many leading universities which
have well-qualified professors who have a wide range of knowledge so they can adjust
their teaching methods to suit students’ needs. On the other hand, residents can enjoy
endless entertainment activities. Just getting outside, they immediately encounter various
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street festivals, cinemas, and shopping malls. That's why living in the city we will never
get bored. In a word, living in big cities has great benefits which anyone would love. But
as far as I am concerned, it is crucial to learn how to adapt to our living environment,
make use of the pros and avoid the cons of it, so that wherever you are, you will always
feel comfortable and happy.

PRACTICE TEST 3
Write a paragraph of about an interesting lesson you’ve learned recently and
explain why you like it. You should write about 120 words.
To be honest, I am extremely interested in history. I can read history books, watch
documentaries all day without getting bored. So for me, the most interesting lesson I
have learnt at school recently is the history lesson. I have three reasons for this
preference. To begin with, I think history gives me a very clear picture of the various
aspects of the past such as technology, governmental systems, and even allows us to
discover how society has existed in the past. On the other hand, I can learn from past
mistakes. When we understand what happened and how its result occurred, we will be
prepared to face it and avoid repeating the same mistake again. Finally, I can observe
and understand more about our original point, how customs and habits have been formed
since then I know how to preserve them for future generations. In conclusion, I believe
that history is one of the most valuable academic subjects that students need to learn. I
really hope that people who are the same age as me will have more love and interest in
history.

PRACTICE TEST 4
Write a paragraph of about 120 words about the type of clothes that you like to
wear the most and explain why you like it.
Honestly, T-shirts are always my first choice in most cases. Otherwise speaking,
the type of clothes that I like to wear the most is T-shirts. I think there will be many
people who have the same taste as me because T-shirts have many good sides. Firstly, I
think nothing is more fashionably versatile than a simple T-shirt. T-shirts are super easy
to mix and match them with other pieces of clothing. Thanks to that versatility, it has

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become more suitable for many people's favorites. Secondly, I enjoy simple, casual style
and T-shirts that meet my requirements. I probably wear T-shirts every day in summer
because they are comfortable to wear and they don’t smell awful after a workout. Last
but not least, they are affordable. T-shirts are one of the affordable clothing options that
students like me can buy to wear everyday. In short, the popularity of T-shirts today has
partly proved its convenience and trendy. I highly recommend you to have at least a T-
shirt in your wardrobe.

PRACTICE TEST 5
What is the most useful device that has been invented in the last 100 years? Write a
paragraph of about 120 words about this device and give three reasons why you
think it is the most useful device.

Throughout history, many inventions have been created which make society’s life
better. For me, a perfect example of that is the invention of the mobile phone. There are
three main reasons why I think mobile phones are the most useful devices in history.
Firstly, mobile phones make the mode of communication easier. Mobile also gives us a
facility to contact other people with voice calls, video calls, text messages, recorded
calls, and many more. Another reason is that mobile phones can be used to acquire
knowledge or information on various topics. Nowadays, most colleges, institutions, and
schools are offering online education with the proper study material that can be in the
form of images, photos, text, pdf, etc. For example, in the Covid-19 pandemic, the
students have taken online classes provided by their school to ensure the safety and
health of students. Finally, mobiles include the best resolution cameras that help not to
miss any moment to capture. It is easy to take selfies and pictures from mobile because
they include both front and back cameras. In conclusion, from many advantages I am
sure that the mobile phone is the most useful invention which is connecting people to
other people, places, and ideas.

PRACTICE TEST 6
Write a paragraph of around 120 words about three practical ways that students
can do to protect the environment. Use example to support your ideas.
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 From my point of view, environmental issue is an urgent issue that humanity have
to face to face not only in the moment but also in the future. Environmental pollution
have great consequences for the earth such as climate change, greenhouse effect and
more than that. That's why I believe that each individuals need to take action now. As a
student, I have three practical ways. Firstly, I can absolutely improve environment
quality by simple steps such as go to school by walk, ride a bike or take public
transportation when possible instead of using a car or motorbike. Secondly, I will turn
off lights, computers and air conditioners when not in use. Last but not least, I will
participate in activities like planting trees, cleaning which are organized by my school or
my country. To sum up, all of us know that the negative effects of environmental
pollution to human health and our earth so the sense of responsibility of everyone are
really significant. I hope that we can join hands together to limit the growth of
environmental pollution.

PRACTICE TEST 7
Would you like to live in the city or in the countryside? Write a paragraph of
around 120 words about a place you would prefer to live in and some benefits of
living in that place.
Nowadays, world populations are increasingly moving from rural to urban areas
because they think that living in the metropolitan areas is better than life in the villages. I
completely agree because I would love to live in the city for three reasons. To begin
with, we can get a better education by living in the vast cities. We can see, all the major
colleges or universities are located in these places and the professors there have a wide
range of knowledge so they can adjust their teaching methods to suit students’ needs.
Secondly, our health will be better by serving a wide range of high hospitals and medical
facilities. Additionally, I believe that living in the metropolitan areas gives me a big
opportunity to get a good job with a high salary compared to villages and I think it is
also one of the main reasons that’s why many people are interested in moving to big
cities. In conclusion, I find where we live will decide our life and behavior so wherever
you are, if that place is suitable for you, it sure is a perfect choice.

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PRACTICE TEST 8
Write a paragraph of about 120 words about how to use your time effectively to
become a successful student. Your writing should answer the following questions…

From my point of view, time management skill is an essential and significant skill
for successful students who know how to focus on their studies, manage their time
wisely and know how to have a good time to gain knowledge. For me, the best way to
use my time effectively is to do a "to do list". It helps me maximize my daily
productivity while leaving time out enough to rest. Every evening when I have finished
at school, I make a to-do list of the tasks to accomplish that night and the next day. I will
arrange them in order of importance. I think discipline is a significant thing which helps
us complete the work effectively. Thereby I always try my best to be on time and finish
works that I had planned before the deadline. Moreover, I always try to limit not
accomplishing my daily goals because sometimes, this action makes me feel bored and
wanna give up. In a word, becoming a successful student not only requires good time
management skills, but also depends on other factors. However, if we are calculated and
prepared in advance, we will achieve our goals more completely.