ĐỀ FORECAST WRITING QUÝ 1-2024

Biên soạn: Nguyễn Thế Vinh

Topic Sport
1.Nowadays, TV channels show more men’s sports program than women’s sport program. Why is this the case? Should television
channels devote equal time to women’s and men’s sports?
2.Some people think that hosting international sporting events is good for the country, while some people think it is bad. Discuss
both views and state your opinion.
3.Some people believe that sports have an important role in society. However, others claim that it is nothing more than a
recreational activity for some people. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
4.Large companies use sports events to promote their products. Some people think it has a negative impact on sports. Do you
agree or disagree?
5.Some people believe that success in sports depends on physical ability. But some people believe that there are many factors that
contribute to success in sports. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
6.Some countries achieve international success by building specialized facilities to train top athletes rather than providing sports
facilities that everyone can use. Is it a positive or negative development?
Topic Language
1.Some languages are increasingly used in different countries, while the use of other languages is decreasing rapidly. Is it a
positive or negative development?
2.The development of tourism has contributed to making English the most prominent language in the world. Some people argue
that this will make English the sole legal language. What are the advantages and disadvantages of learning a world language?
3.Because computers translate quickly and accurately, learning foreign languages is a waste of time. Tc what extent do you agree?
Topic Business
1.Some people think that big companies should provide sports and social facilities for local communities. Do you agree or
disagree?
2.The expansion of multinational companies and the increase in globalization create positive impacts for everyone. Do you agree
or disagree with this statement?
3.In some countries, small stores in town centers are going out of business because people tend to drive to large stores in the
suburbs. As a result, people without cars have limited access to out-of-town stores, and this may lead to increased car use. Do you
think the disadvantages of this change outweigh its advantages?
4.The increasing production of consumer goods is damaging the natural environment. What is the cause of this? What can be done
to solve this problem?
5.Many employers find that their new employees lack interpersonal skills such as the ability to work in groups with colleagues.
What are the causes? Can you suggest some possible solutions?
6.Big businesses have big budgets for marketing and advertising and as a result people are attracted to buy their products. What
problem does this cause? What can be done to encourage people to buy local products?
Topic Work
1.Many employers find that their new employees lack interpersonal skill such as the ability to work in groups with colleagues.
What are the causes? Can you suggest some possible solutions?
2.The world of work is changing rapidly and workers cannot depend on having the same job or the same working conditions in
life. Why so? Can you suggest some ways to prepare people for the future of work?
3.In most successful companies, some people believe that communication between employer and employee is the most important
factor, others believe that other factors are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
4.Some people want to be able to contact their employees at all times, even on holidays. Does this development have more
advantages than disadvantages?
5.More and more people are moving from agricultural backgrounds to cities for work. What will be the consequences of this?
What solution can you offer?
6.Many people findl it dificult to balance work with other parts of their lives.What are the reasons for this? How can this problem
be fixed?
Topic Health
1.It is more important to spend public money promoting healthy lifestyles to prevent disease than to Spend it on treating people
who already have the disease. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2.The number of people at risk of serious health problems due to being overweight is increasing. What causes the increasing rate
of overweight people in society? How to solve this problem?
3.More and more people are suffering from health problems due to modern lifestyles that modern medicine cannot cure. Some
believe that a return to traditional medicine should be encouraged. To what extent do you agree?
4.Some people think that public health in a country can be improved by the government enacting laws regarding nutritious foods.
However, others believe that health is a matter of personal choice and responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
5.Walking is known to be beneficial for health but today fewer and fewer people walk. What are the reasons for this? What can be
done to solve this problem?
6.Healthcare is not free regardless of a persons income. A persons health is in their hands and therefore they are responsible for it.
Do you agree with this opinion?
Topic Environment
1.Today, people are less aware of the importance of the natural world. What is the reason and how can humans learn more about
the natural world?
2.The increasing production of consumer goods is destroying the natural environment. What is the cause of this? What can be
done to solve this problem?
3. Some people think that zoos are cruel and should be closed. However, others believe that zoos can be helpful in protecting
wildlife. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.
4. Human activities have negative impacts on plants and animals. Some say it’s too late to do anything about the problem. Others
believe that effective measures can be taken to improve the situation. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
5. It is often said that governments spend too much money to protect wildlife when there are other more important issues. Do you
agree or disagree?
6. The best way to solve the world’s environmental problems is to increase fuel costs for cars and other means of transportation.
Do you agree or disagree?
Topic Technology
1.Scientists believe that computers will become more intelligent than humans. Some say it is a positive development while others
say it is a negative development. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2.Some people believe that technology causes more problems for modern society than it solves. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
3. More and more people no longer read newspapers or watch TV programs for news. They get news about the world through the
Internet. Is this a positive or negative development?
Topic Entertainment
1.Nowadays, many people spend more and more time going to work or school. Some people believe that this is a negative
development while others believe that it has some benefits. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2.Nowadays, many children prefer to spend time playing computer games rather than playing sports. Why so? Is it a positive or
negative development?
3.Pop stars earn more than classical music performers. Some people think this is completely reasonable while others think it is
unfair. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
4.The availability of forms of entertainment such as video games on handheld devices is harmful to individuals and the society in
which they live. Do you agree or disagree?
5.Some people think that all entertainment television programs should educate people about the importance of social issues. Do
you agree or disagree?
6.In the past, movies were produced by big companies, but today people can make movies. Is this a negative or positive
development?
Topic Education
1.Some people think that children should start school very early. Some people think they should start at least when they are 7
years old. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2. Some people believe that sending criminals to prison is ineffective. Instead, vocational education and training should be used.
Do you agree or disagree?
3. Students must be taught academic knowledge to pass exams, not skills such as cooking and dressing. To what extent do you
agree/disagree?
4. Some people think that movies should only be for entertainment. Others think they should also have educational value. Discuss
both views and give your opinion.
5. The best way to ensure children’s development is for parents to participate in parenting courses. Do you agree or disagree?
6. For centuries, important parts of education have remained the same such as reading, writing and Math. With the advent of
computers, some people thought that computer skills would be fourth on the list.
Topic Social
1.In many countries, imprisonment is the most common solution to crime. However, some people argue that better education
would be a more effective solution. Do you agree or disagree?
2.Nowadays, there is a tendency for media coverage to focus on urgent issues and situations rather than positive developments.
Some people believe that it is harmful to individuals and society. Do you agree or disagree?
3.In many countries, people in large cities live alone or in small family units, rather than in large, extended family groups. Is this a
positive or negative trend?
4.Using mobile phones is as antisocial as smoking. Smoking is banned in some places so cell phones are as banned as smoking.
Do you agree or disagree?
5.Most people have forgotten the meaning behind traditional and religious festivals; During the festive period, people today just
want to enjoy themselves. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
6.Many countries aim to improve living standards through economic development, but as a result, some important social values
are lost. Do you think the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages?
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I. Topic Sport
1. Nowadays, TV channels show more men’s sports program than women’s sport program. Why is this the case? Should
television channels devote equal time to women’s and men’s sports?
These days/ In recent years, there has been a growing concern over the unequal representation of men’s and women’s sports
programs on television channels. I believe that women’s sports should receive equal coverage as men’s sports, and I will outline
my reasons in the following essay.

There is a clear historical bias in the media towards men’s sports, which has resulted in unequal representation of women’s sports
programs on television. This perpetuates the notion that men’s sports are more popular and profitable, leading to a lack of
visibility for female athletes. Take football as an example. When entering a coffee shop, it is easy to catch groups of men having
discussions about a recent men’s football match, while women show greater preference for shopping or lifestyle channels.
Besides, because men usually perform better than women in physical sports such as boxing and bodybuilding, they play at a much
higher level, which makes men’s sports more exciting to watch.

On the other hand, I believe it is necessary for TV channels to provide equal coverage for both genders. First, it can create gender
equality in society and increase the rate of women’s sports participation. In fact, every time women go out on the field, they give it
their all knowing that their best will likely go unnoticed. Therefore, just like men. Female athletes should receive full recognition
for their effort. Secondly, better TV coverage also enables women to make money off from endorsements and enhance their living
standard. More TV exposure for the female players will lead to major deals with endorsers and higher salaries in the future
through advertising contracts.

In conclusion, why women’s sports programs do not receive coverage as much as men’s sports results from those aforementioned
reasons, and I truly believe that it is necessary to ensure coverage of women’s sports.
2. Some people think that hosting international sporting events is good for the country, while some people think it is bad.
Discuss both views and state your opinion.

In recent years, the question of whether celebrating transnational sporting events is beneficial or harmful is still a matter of debate.
In my opinion, such significant events are more likely to bring merit and should not be dismissed as bad.

To begin with, although events such as these are a great opportunity for countries to gain global exposure, there are present
significant challenges. Firstly, records have shown that there is a twofold increase in crimes such as prostitution and petty theft
when a country organizes an event such as the World Cup or the Olympics. Furthermore, the process of preparing for these events
is often demanding. For the World Cup 2014, it took Brazil five years to revitalize its cities and construct various facilities
including stadiums and indoor athletics arenas to meet the world-class standard set by FIFA.

On the other hand, I think organizing international sporting events can foster the economy effectively. This influx of tourism,
sponsorships, and investments can stimulate various sectors such as hospitality, transportation, and retail. By being the host, a
country can attract a large array of athletes and their supporters from all around the world. This sudden increase in visitors will
likely proliferate the sales of products and services such as accommodation and transportation within the period of the events.
Moreover, I believe that it is a great chance for the host nations to promote their culture on a global stage. For example, since the
pictures of beautifully garnished Vietnamese dishes made headlines during the SEA Games in 203, Vietnam has been branded as
the “Kitchen of the World” and a must visit destination for global food lovers. This obviously does wonders for the Vietnamese
economy.

In conclusion, although sports events come at the expense of a few immediate problems, the benefits of boosted gross sales and
cultural promotion are of greater significance. In my opinion, host nations can also consider the option of sharing an event with a
neighboring country to spread the risk and still enjoy the lucrative long-term benefits.