Part 3

1. There is too much pressure on school students these days

pressure on school students
Peer competition parents’ expectation heavy work load

what is your opinion about this?

It is true to say that “There is too much pressure on school students these days.”

Firstly, while studying at school , students have to compete with their peers to get better
result. For example, they have to finish their exercise faster than the others to get better
marks.
Secondly, parents often expect their children to be good students, so they have to study at
extra class after school. Therefore, they do not have enough time to relax.
Thirdly, student have to deal with a pile of homework/assignments given by their teachers,
so they do not have time to get enough sleep.
To sum up, there is much pressure on school students these days because of peer
competition, parents’ expectation and heavy work load.

Follow up questions:
- What are the negative effect of too much pressure on student?
- What should parents do to reduce school pressure for their student?
- Do you think that school pressure can only be solved with the cooperation of parents,
teacher and society?

2. Doing exercise is good for your health

Doing exercise

Prevent disease keep fit improve your mood

It is true to say that “Doing exercise is good for your health.”

Firstly, doing exercise helps our body release toxic substances, so it helps us stay away from
diseases.
Secondly, doing exercise is a good way to keep fit because it helps us burn the abundant
energy.
Thirdly, doing exercise helps us release stress and feel relaxed, so it improves our mood
 To sum up, doing exercise is good for our health because it helps us prevent disease, keep fit
and improve our mood.

Follow up questions:
- What are the most popular type of exercise in the area you live
- What type of exercise do you think people will do?
- Do you think physical education should be compulsory at all school level?

3. Printed books should be used in class instead of ebooks

Printed books

Improve attention enhance imagination increase love with reading

It is true to say that “Printed books should be used in class instead of ebooks.”

Firstly, printed books bring us knowledge of mankind for centuries. We can imagine what people
achieved in the past, so reading printed books enhances our imagination.
Secondly, reading books is the most important thing for learning new things. The more you read,
the more you feel the world is wonderful, so printed books increase love with reading.
Finally, printed books improve students’ attention because books are illustrated with colorful
pictures. Therefore, printed books attract readers.
To sum up: printed books should be used in class because they help us improve attention,
enhance imagination, increase love with reading.

Follow up questions:
- What are the benefits of ebooks?
- Do you think that ebook will replace printed books at school one day?
- What should be done to encourage more people to read book?

4. There are some advantages of home schooling

Home schooling

Have more flexible timetable teach whatever children want get to know children better
It is true to say that “There are some advantages of home schooling.”

Firstly, home schooling makes it easier for parents to teach whatever their children like.
For example, if they like studying English they can spend more time on it.
Secondly, parents can flexibly change the timetable so that children can learn many subjects
without being under pressure of time.
Thirdly, parents will have more time for their children. It is the opportunity for parents to
understand their children better.
To sum up, there are some advantages of home schooling because they have more flexible
timetable, teach whatever their children want and get to know children better.

5. Google is the best internet search engine

Google

User friendly fast informative

It is true to say that “Google is the best internet search engine”

Firstly, Google is friendly to users because google interface is easy to use, and it has many
searching functions. Users do not need to waste a lot time finding something. They do not
need to have technology skill either.
Secondly, Google is fast. Just a click the users can find out any information they need in a
second. Besides, google can quickly recognize the users by their face.
Thirdly, Google is informative. You just enter key words, there will be a lot of information
available on Google for you to get.
To sum up: Google is the best internet search engine because it is user friendly, fast, and
informative.

6. Students are encouraged to go to the museum to learn about the past

Museum

relax rich source of the information share knowledge with others

It is true to say that “Students should be encouraged to go to the museum to learn about the
past.”

Firstly, museum is a rich source of information because museums contain many exhibits
related to art, history, culture and science.
Secondly, going to the museum, students not only see the exhibits, but also attend the
workshops where people share their knowledge on art, history, cultures, and science.
 Thirdly, going to the museum is also a way for students to relax because museums are often
designed and exhibits are displayed in an impressive way that makes students excited.
To sum up, students should be encouraged to visit museums because it helps them to relax,
share knowledge with other people and widen their knowledge.

Follow up questions:
- What can be done to encourage people to go to the museum?
- Do you think going in to museum will be more popular in the future?
- Are there any other way to encourage young people to learn about the past?

7. A great teacher can change the student’s life

Great teacher

Inspiring personality motivating lesson useful advice

It is true to say that “a great teacher can change the student’s life.”

Firstly, a good teacher is a person who can inspire students by their personality because
students often consider their teachers as role models.
Secondly, a good teacher can motivate students to study better by their interesting lessons.
Students are interested in their lessons, and they focus on their study. As a result, they study
better.
Thirdly, students often admire their teachers and tend to follow what their teachers say, or do.
They easily follow teacher’s useful advice.
To sum up, a great teacher can change the student’s life by motivating and inspiring them to
be good students and good citizens.

Follow up questions:
- What makes a good teacher in your country?
- The best teacher teaches from the heart, not from the book. Do you agree or disagree with
this statement?
- Do you think that teachers can be replaced by computers in the future?

8. Games are useful in the classroom.

Classroom games

Fun creativity interaction

It is true to say that “Games are useful in the classroom.”
 Firstly, classroom games boost creativity among students because they have to force
themselves to come up with the correct answer to be the winner.
Secondly,when playing games students interact with each other to find the answer, so games
help them get closer.
Thirdly, classroom games are always fun, which helps students relax and continue studying
better after playing games.
To sum up, games are useful in the classroom because of fun, creativity, interaction
Follow up questions:
- What are the disadvantages of using games in the classroom?
- When should a game be used in the lesson?

9. University education is beneficial to students in a number of ways

University education

Job opportunity academic knowledge social skill

It is true to say that “University education is beneficial to students in a number of ways.”

Firstly, university is a good environment for students to gain academic knowledge related to
their major, which can help them to become an expert in their field.
Secondly, with a university degree students have many job opportunities. They have
specialized knowledge, so they can apply for a job or they can be self-employed.
Thirdly, universities always have many society clubs and activities for them to participate in
and socialize with other students, so they have social skill.
To sum up, University education is beneficial to students in a number of ways because of
job opportunity, academic knowledge, social skill.

10. Traveling is good for everyone

Travelling

Make new friends gain knowledge relax

It is true to say that “Travelling is good for everyone.”

Firstly, when travelling, people have the opportunity to gain knowledge. For example, they
can try new things, learn new languages or new cultures.
Secondly, when travelling people have the chance to meet new people. They can make
friends easier because when travelling people are more open-minded.
Thirdly, travelling is a good way for people to relax after a long time working hard.
To sum up, traveling is good for everyone because they can gain/widen their knowledge,
relax and have new friends.
11. Fast food is harmful to your health
Fast food

gain weight cause disease lack nutrition

It is true to say that “Fast food is harmful to your health.”

Firstly, fast food contains lots of protein which provides us plenty of calori. If we eat too
much fastfood, but less exercise, we easily gain weight.
Secondly, fast food is usually made from processed food as sausages, smoked meat, fried
chicken which is high in salt and additives, so it can cause heart disease, diabetes.
Thirdly, a healthy diet needs all essential nutrients, however; fast food lacks nutrition such as
vitamins, minerals, fibre, but has too much fat,sugar, and additives .
To sum up, fast food is not good for our health because we easily gain weight, suffer heart
disease and diabetes or lack nutrition.
Questions
Which do people in your country prefer? traditional food or fast food

12. Groupwork should be encouraged at school

Groupwork

promote cooperation build up leader skills more interactions

It is true to say that “Group work should be encouraged at school.”

Firstly, working in groups, students have to cooperate well to get their goal, so groupwork
promote cooperation.
Secondly, working in groups, students try to express their opinions. It helps build up their
leader skills.
Thirdly, working in groups, students have to share knowledge, ideas with each other for the
common goal, so groupwork is a good opportunity for students to interact with each other
 To sum up, groupwork helps students promote cooperation, interactions, and build up leader
skills
13. There are some benefits of ecotourism
Ecotourism

Conserve environment Preserve culture Reduce poverty

It is true to say that “There are some benefits of ecotourism.”

Firstly, ecotourism is based on the nature and local culture. During the tour,visitors would
know how to conserve the environment. For example, tourists don’t litter rubbish on the
roads, and they use handicraft, local products.
Secondly, ecotourism helps people get to know different local cultures and would try to
preserve local cultures as well as local identity.
Thirdly, ecotourism helps improve the well-being of the local people’s life. Wherever there
are tourists, there are jobs created, traffic is developed, income increases, so ecotourism
reduces poverty.
To sum up ecotourism is beneficial because it helps to conserve environment, preserve
cultures and reduce poverty
14. Overpopulating is damaging the environment
Overpopulation

natural resources wastes global warming

It is true to say that “Overpopulating is damaging the environment.”

Firstly, when the number of people increase dramatically, people tend to destroy forest for
housing, agriculture, which is one of the causes of global warming.
Secondly, for industrialization, everyday people consume a large amount of oil or coal for
electricity, so the natural resources are running out.
Thirdly, everyday there is a huge amount of industrial waste from the factories released into
the environment.
To sum up, Overpopulating causes harm to the environment
Questions
- Which group of people in society are most influenced by overpopulation?
- What should government do to solve overpopulation?
- How have young people’s attitude towards having children changed over the past 20 years in your
country.
15. School students should improve their self-study skill
Self-study skill

More independence Better academic performance Better time management

It is true to say that “School students should improve their self-study skill.” because of the

following reasons.

Firstly,when students study by themselves, they know how to develop critical thinking
leading to become more independent.
Secondly, when students study by themselves, they would learn how to manage their time
better, otherwise they would miss many opportunities.
Thirdly, studying by themselves, students learn how to work more effectively. As a result,
they would have better academic performance
To sum up, self-study skill is essential for students

16. University is a memorable time of our life

University

Knowledge achievement Independence Social networking

It is true to say that “University is a memorable time of our life.” because of the

following reasons

Firstly, university is a good place for students to gain knowledge. They can learn from their
lecturers, from books in the library and from their friends
Secondly, at universities, students would learn self-study skill, so they would become more
independent, get better academic performance, and manage their time better.
Thirdly, university students can join many society clubs as well as activities, so they can
make friends easily and improve their social interaction.
To sum up, university is the best time of our life because of knowledge achievement
independence, social networking
.
 17. Some disadvantages of cohabitation
Cohabitation

Higher rate of separation More finance issue More tension

It is true to say that “cohabitation brings about/has some disadvantages .” because of the

following reasons.

Firstly, cohabitation easily leads to the higher rate of separation. When you live with your
partner If you don’t understand and sympathize with him/her, you have to say goodbye. As a
result, your relationship is broken.
Secondly, when you live alone, you don’t have to worry about money matter, but when you
live with your partner, you have to try to earn money to make sure your partner has a
comfortable life. Therefore, you have more finance issue.
Thirdly, people have different characteristics, they have their own opinions. If they can not
get along with each other, living together can cause much tension.
To sum up, cohabitation can lead to many problems such as higher rate of separation, more
financial issue, and more tension.
Questions
- Do you see any changes in the pattern of marriages in VN?
- Do you think that Western values have any influence on Vnese view of marriage?
- Why is divorce rate increasing so rapidly?

18. Online learning has become popular nowadays.

Flexible low cost safer in difficult situations like corona virus

pandemic /covid 19.
It is true to say that “online learning” has become popular nowadays because of the

following reasons.

Firstly, online learning is flexible. Learners can choose the course and the time that they
want to study. Busy workers can register an online course in the evenings or on the weekends
to upgrade their expertise or sign up a distance learning course to get a university degree.
Besides, learners can be on air with a laptop or a smartphone at any places. They don’t have
to spend time travelling to school.
Secondly, online learning has low cost because hundreds of learners can share an online
class. The more learners there are, the less tuition is.
Thirdly, learners are safer in difficult situations like corona virus pandemic. Because of the
spread of corona virus, everybody must be in social distance, and schools and universities
have to stop face to face teaching and learning process.
To sum up, online learning has many benefits for learners./online learning has become
popular nowadays because it is flexible, low cost, safer in difficult situations like corona
virus pandemic /covid 19./ is a favorable way for some people in some certain situations.
19. Personal privacy is being threatened by the Internet

Spam personal information hacking computer virus

It is true to say that “Personal privacy is being threatened by the Internet” because of the

following reasons.

Firstly, we can get a lot of spams everyday. This is the way most companies try to contact
customers, which make us more or less annoyed.
Secondly, personal information can be hacked easily. Most of spam are commercial
advertisements, sweepstakes winners, money scams, antivirus warnings are continuously
sent to our mailbox. If we get trapped in one of these tricks, our name, password, bank
account will be taken for bad purposes.
Thirdly, our computer may be affected by virus by just clicking a provided link.
To sum up, (nowadays most of us depend too much on the Internet; however,) our personal
privacy is being affected a lot by the Internet because of spam, personal information hacking,
and computer virus.

20. Young people should be encouraged to take up yoga

Grow confidence Improve concentration Promote health

It is true to say that “Young people should be encouraged to take up yoga” because of the

following reasons.

Firstly, yoga helps young people grow confidence because doing yoga regularly helps them
lose weight, have good shape and flexible and more active.
Secondly, yoga helps people improve concentration because when people
 do meditation, they free their mind, and they just focus on their breath.
Thirdly, yoga promote people health. Doing yoga they will feel relaxed, stronger, fitter.
especially, they can have better sleep.
To sum up: yoga is useful for our life, so not only young people, but everybody should take
up yoga as well / young people should be encouraged to take up yoga because it helps them
grow confidence, improve concentration and promote health.

Questions
How can young people be encouraged to do exercise regularly?
What are health risks from lack of exercises?
How have people’s attitude to health changed over the last 10 years?
21. Mobile phones are useful at schools

Search engine Computer functions Means of communication

It is true to say that mobile phones are useful at schools
Firstly, a mobile phone with the Internet connection, it can be used as a search engine. For
example, we can use it to look up dictionary and search for any information we need with the
apps on it.
Secondly, a mobile phone can be used as a means of communication. Everyday, we can use it
to make a phone call to contact everybody, to chat with our friends via social networks as
Facebook, Zalo.
Thirdly, it has computer functions. We can use mobile phones to compose word files thanks
to word processor, or we can do calculation, do accounting, do statistics via excel, or we can
create power point slides for a presentation.
To sum up, mobile phones are useful at schools because of search engines, computer
functions, means of communication.
Questions
What negative effects do M.P have on a young kid?
Do you think people will continue using M.P in the future?
How do people and the old in your country differ from each other in using mobile phone?

22. Both husband and wife should have equal roles in family
Share more routine household tasks Share children responsibilities Work as a team
It is true to say that both husband and wife should have equal roles in family
Firstly, they are both too tired after work, so when they get home both husband and wife
should share routine household chores. For example, while the wife is busy preparing
dinner, the husband can clean the house, or bath their children After dinner, when the
wife does the washing up, the husband should help children with their homework
Secondly, both husband and wife should share children’s responsibilities in bringing up their
children to be good children at home, good students at school and good citizens in
society.
Thirdly, they should work as a team. To be specific, they should be in agreement about every
decision relating to their family matter. They should respect and listen to each other to
be a perfect couple.
To sum up, both husband and wife should have equal roles in family to have a happy family.

Questions
Have the roles of husband and wife changed in the past ten years?
What roles do grand parents play in a family?
What do you think about single parents family?
23. Travelling abroad should be encouraged among young people.

Facilitate adaptation Develop cultural sensitivity Boost confidence

It is true to say that travelling abroad should be encouraged among young people.
Firstly, travelling to other countries facilitate adaptation among young people. For
illustration, if they have opportunities to experience new things in foreign countries,
they will be able to adapt to new working or living environment, which is beneficial
for them in doing business with foreign partners in the future.
Secondly, when travelling abroad, young people have chances to get familiar with different
cultures in the world. Therefore, their cultural sensitivity will gradually be developed.
Thirdly, cultural sensitivity and environmental adaptation promote young people’s
confidence because they can fit in with new ways of life , and have nothing to worry
about.
To sum up, travelling abroad should be encouraged among young people because it
facilitates adaptation, develops cultural sensitivity and boosts confidence.
Questions
What should a person do to prepare for a trip to another country?
What challenges can a person face when travelling abroad alone?
How have the travelling habits changes over the last ten years?
24. After school activities are beneficial for students.

Communication skills Sense of commitment Time management

It is true to say that after school activities are beneficial for students.
Firstly, taking part in a sports club, a dancing club or an English-speaking club after school,
students have many chances to interact with others, so after school activities promote
their communication skill.
Secondly, most of students join after school activities have a great sense of commitment
because they all cooperate well in order to fulfil the tasks given. For example, they
have to practice harder to be the school leading team or to be the pride of their school
in a competition among schools
Thirdly, student who would like to engage in after school activities must have time
management skill in order not to fall behind in their study.
To sum up, after school activities are beneficial for students in terms of communication skills
sense of commitment and time management skill.
Questions:
What are some common extra activities for students?
Do you think extra- curriculum should be made compulsory for students? Why?
What should be done to encourage students to participate in extra-curriculum activities?
25. Teenagers should learn to play musical instrument.

Reduce stress Manage time better Improve concentration

It is true to say that teenagers should learn to play musical instrument.

Firstly, playing musical instrument is beneficial to students in reducing stress. When students
are passionately interested in playing a kind of instrument, they normally consider it
as their companion which can share their joy and sadness.

Secondly, playing musical instrument improve students’ concentration. When playing

musical instrument, students only focus on the rhythm and the melody. Music blows
their mind, so they concentrate more.
Thirdly, playing musical instrument promote students’ time management skill. They have to
manage their time better to have time for their music passion,
 To sum up, playing musical instrument helps students reduce, stress improve concentration
and manage their time better.
Questions
Should music be part of school curriculum? Why/Why not?
What kind of music are popular in your country?
How important is traditional music in your country?
26 People nowadays are living longer

Keep fit Prevent disease Refresh their mind

It is true to say that people nowadays are living longer
Firstly, nowadays people’s quality of life is better. They have more time for their interest.
They spend more time on physical activities to improve their health. After work, they
can join a fitness center or a gym or do jogging in the park to keep fit
Secondly, people are well-informed and they know what kind of food or drink is good for
their health. For example, the elderly or the middle aged or even teenagers can make
their own herbal drink to prevent diseases.
Thirdly, thanks to technology, people have more conveniences in refreshing their mind. They
are always updated with news from social media as T.V, radio, Facebook, Zalo. They
no longer feel to be left behind.
To sum up, people nowadays are living longer because they know how to kkep fit, prevent
diseases and refresh their mind.
Questions
What should we do to stay healthy?
A healthy diet is a key to longevity? Agree or disagree?
In term of longevity, quality is better than quantity. Do you agree?
27. E-learning is beneficial for many learners

Convenient Cost-saving Time-saving

It is true to say that E-learning is beneficial for many learners
Firstly, E-learning is very convenient to learners. To be specific, learners can choose the
course and the time that they want to study. Busy workers can register an e-learning course
in the evenings or on the weekends to upgrade their expertise or sign up a distance learning
course to get a university degree. Besides, e-learning makes learning easier in difficult
situation as corona virus pandemic. For illustration, because of the spread of cocona virus,
 everybody must be in social distance. Schools and universities have to stop face to face
teaching and learning process. However, students are still able to continue studying thanks to
e-learning.
Secondly, E- learning is cost-saving because hundreds of learners can share an online
class. The more learners there are, the less tuition is. For example, I am taking an e-learning
course on Business Administration, I only have to pay only 1 million VND instead of 3
million VND as usual.
Thirdly, learners can be on air with a laptop or a smartphone at any places. They don’t have
to waste time travelling to school.

Questions
-Who may benefit for E-learning most?
-What are the disadvantages of E-learning compared to the traditional learning?
-Do you think online learning will be more popular in the future? Why? Why not?
28. Traditional music should be kept

Cultural values historical values educational values

It is true to say that “traditional music should be kept” because of the following reasons.
Firstly, traditional music helps young generations learn about cultural values of a country.
For example, music and lyrics in Cải lương, Đờn ca tài tử or Chèo portrait the regional
cultural values of Northern and Southern parts of VN.
Secondly, traditional music depicts historical events through the words written in these
songs, which helps people living in contemporary VN clearly know how our ancestors tried
hard to build and protect our country.
Thirdly, traditional music has educational values. It aims at reminding young generations
who they are and where they are and what they should do for their country as a responsible
citizen.
To sum up, traditional music should be kept because of its cultural values, historical values,
educational values.

1. What should be done to keep traditional music?

2. What is the current status of traditional music in your country?
3. How does the attitude towards traditional music differ from generation to generation in
your country?
29. There are some negative effects of setting freedom for employees
(ảnh hưởng tiêu cực của việc cho nhân viên quyền tự do)

Increase arrogance Cause more conflicts Break company rules

It is true to say that “there are some negative effects of setting freedom for employees”
because of the following reasons.
Firstly, if we let employees have too much freedom in their jobs, their arrogance can
increase, for instance, they will lose respect for their superiors and co-workers when they
have the right to make their own decisions.
Secondly, setting freedom for workers may bring about more controversial issues among
colleagues, therefore, it can cause conflicts and make the workplace a hostile environment.
Thirdly, employees easily break the company rules if they have too much personal freedom.
They will not feel obliged to comply to company rules, and they tend to do anything they
want.
To sum up, there are some negative effects of setting freedom for employees such as
increasing arrogance, causing more conflicts, breaking company rules.
30. Reading fictions is more enjoyable than watching movies

Provide more details Save time Improve imagination

It is true to say that “reading fictions is more enjoyable than watching movies” because of
the following reasons.
Firstly, written materials typically provide the readers with more details than movies because
a fiction is usually a few hundred pages long aiming at making the plot well-organized and
interesting to the readers.
Secondly, reading fictions is time-saving, for example, we are able to bring a book with us
anywhere and read it at our convenience.
Thirdly, when you read a fiction, we tend to force us to imagine the events as if it is taking
place as we are reading and therefore reading fiction improves our imagination.
To sum up, reading fictions is more enjoyable than watching movies because it provides
more details, saves time, and improves our imagination

31. Outdoor activities are beneficial for school students

 Health benefits Team sports Interaction
It is true to say that outdoor activities are beneficial for school students because of the
following reasons.
Firstly, doing outdoor activities helps student relax after stressful school hours, therefore, it
can help them become healthier
Secondly, most outdoor activities are inclined to team sports such as football,
basketball,running and so on. These sport teach them how to work in collaboration with the
others to be the winning team.
Thirdly, participating in outdoor activities is a chance for students to interact with their team
mates more, and therefore improve their communication skills and strengthen the
relationship among classmates.
To sum up, outdoor activities are beneficial for school students because of health benefits,
team sports, and interaction.

32. Studying abroad brings a number of advantages

Develop themselves See the world Experience different styles of education

It is true to say that “studying abroad brings a number of advantages” because of the
following reasons.
Firstly, traveling to a foreign country is a great chance for students to develop themselves,
for instance, they can learn new languages, cultures or skills.
Secondly, studying abroad offer students the opportunity to see the world. When they travel
to a new land for studying, they will never confine themselves, and therefore desire to
explore many more places in the world to widen their horizon.
Thirdly, studying abroad is a great chance for students to experience different styles of
education, as a result, they will develop their critical thinking and have a more objective
viewpoint about the world.
To sum up, studying abroad brings a number of advantages because it helps them develop
themselves, see the world, experience different styles of education

33. Trees are essential for the existence of human beings

A good source of food Utility Better environment

It is true to say that “trees are essential for the existence of human beings” because of the
following reasons.
Firstly, plants are a good source of food for our life because its fruits, leaves, trunks or roots
which can be made into delicious food and healthy drinks for our daily diet.
Secondly, trees are useful for many different purposes such as building houses, making
furniture and paper, providing shelters for many types of animals.
Thirdly, large forests can function as an air purifier for the world because they absorb carbon
dioxide and produce oxygen through photosynthesis.
To sum up, trees are essential for the existence of human beings because they are a good
source of food, provide great utility and a better environment.
34. Private cars should be banned in big cities

Pollute environment Waste money Cause traffic jams

It is true to say that “private cars should be banned in big cities” because of the following
reasons.
Firstly, densely populated cities usually have bad air quality due to the heavy pollution
created by millions of private vehicles.
Secondly, owning a private car costs a fortune for the average earner, not only that, the
expenses of maintenance and gasoline usually cost a decent amount of money monthly.
Thirdly, Although the government has optimized the city roads by widening the roads and
building overbridges, traffic jams frequently occur during rush hours because of the
increasing number of private cars on a daily basic.
To sum up, private cars should be banned in big cities because they pollute the environment,
waste money, and cause traffic jams.

35. The Internet has negative effects on people’s lives

Unreal life Less privacy Less face to face communication

It is true to say “the Internet has negative effects on people’s lives” because of the
following reasons.
Firstly, although the cyberspace provide users with safe and instant communication, people
are becoming more dependent on this virtue world and missing out the authentic experience
that they can have from their real life.
Secondly, being the Internet users means that you have less privacy because you tend to
share everything relating to your work, study, even your personal information. Therefore,
your life is not your own life any more when you become the influencer on the Internet. The
more well-known you become, the less privacy you have.
Thirdly, people who tend to use the internet regularly to communication with others may
slowly lose the ability to interact with people in the real world because they are so used to
chatting over a computer screen
To sum up, the internet has negative effects on people’s lives because of unreal life, less
privacy, and less face to face communication

36. Family should spend more time cooking together

saving money strengthening relationship increasing food safety

It is true to say that “family should spend more time cooking together” because of the
following reasons.
Firstly, home-made food is cheaper to prepare and cook so eating at home is more
money-saving than eating out because we don’t have to pay for the service or tips.
Secondly, nothings is more enjoyable than cooking a meal with your loved ones, family
members can spend this valuable time cooking together and talk about their lives while
enjoying the meals.
Thirdly, selecting healthy ingredients to prepare meals helps to ensure food safety for
everyboby in your family because we can have a balanced diet and avoid food poisoning.
To sum up, family should spend more time cooking together because it can help us save
money, strengthening relationships and increase food safety
1. Do you think cooking is a pleasure or chore for people?

2. What are some of the disadvantages of cooking your meals at home?

3. How has the habit of cooking at home change in the past ten years?

37. Learning how to make a cake is beneficial.

save money relax make friends

It is true to say that “learning how to make a cake is beneficial” because of the following
reasons.
 Firstly, making a cake yourself is better than buying one from a bakery because it is
money-saving, for instance, the cost of the cake you made is always much cheaper than that
of the bakery because the ingredients as eggs, cream, flour are very cheap.
Secondly, baking can be a form of enjoyment to many people because it brings them the
feeling of satisfaction when enjoying the finished product.
Thirdly, joining a baking class, we can have new friends, and by sharing delicious cakes we
made with our neighbors or our loved ones is a good way to have better relationship.
To sum up, learning how to make a cake is beneficial because it helps us save money, relax,
and make friends.

Follow –up questions

1. What difficulties do people have when learning to make a cake?

2. What are the disadvantages of making a cake compared to buying it?
3. What kinds of cake do people often make?

38. Attending college far away from home is not good for students

Home sickness Dangers High living cost

It is true to say that attending college far away from home is not good for students
because of the following reasons.
Firstly, freshmen have to live in a completely new environment far from their family for the
first time in their lives, so they often feel homesick.
Secondly, when attending university in a big city, there are always possible threats to
students when they live apart from their families such as: robbery, violence, and exposure to
drugs.
Thirdly, apart from the school fee, students who live in a rented place or a dormitory have to
pay a large amount of money for their living expenses such as food, power, rent, and so on.
To sum up, attending college far away from home is not good for students because of home
sickness, dangers, and high living cost.

1. What are the disadvantage of going to college far from home?

2. Is it better go to college close to home or far away?.

3. Going to college far away from home brings you a chance to get out of your comfortable zone !
How do you understand. This statement?
 39. Helping others is a key to happiness

stronger relationships sense of belonging inner peace

It is true to say that “helping others is a key to happiness” because of the following reasons.
Firstly, giving a helping hand is the best way to maintain a strong bond with people around
you because of the mutual benefits.
Secondly, we are living in a big family, VN, we should help others in difficulty or when they
become unexpected victims of natural disasters as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods. It is one
of the meaningful things we should do because of our sense of belonging.
Thirdly, one of the best feelings in life is helping other people have a better life because it
brings us inner peace.
To sum up, helping others is a key to happiness because of stronger relationships, sense of
belonging, inner peace

1. What makes people happy?

2. Childhood is the happiest time of one's life. Do you agree with the view?

3. In your opinion, which is more important in achieve happiness spiritually or materially?

40.There are several causes of youth violence

Peer-pressure medic influence movie effects

It is true to say that there are several causes of youth violence because of the following
reasons.

Firstly, violence is a consequence of peer-pressure. To be specific, young people are easily

tempted by their bad friends in dealing with disputes between friends. Instead of having a
peaceful talk as friends they tend to use violent actions to end the disagreement.
Secondly, youngsters who take heroin and marijuana are more aggressive and unconscious
when they are under the influence of these substances, thus leading to assaults and injuries.
Thirdly, movies play a role in shaping the conception of teenagers .They tend to imitate the
violent behaviors of their favorite heroes in action films.
To sum up, peer-pressure, medic influence, movie effects are the causes of youth violence

1. Are the young learning more violent than they were in the past.
2. What are the effects of violence among the young

3. What can be done to solve the problem of youth violence?

41. There are several ways to overcome sadness

Share with someone else Listen to music Do exercise

It is true to say that there are several ways to overcome sadness because of the following
reasons.
Firstly, when you feel depressed, the best way to relieve your pain is to share your problems
with others around you so that they can understand and help you get through this terrible
phase.
Secondly, music has been proven to be a good way for improving your mood because when
you listen to your favorite tunes, your brain will release chemicals that make you happy.
Thirdly, doing physical exercise is one of the best ways to fight back sadness because when
you engage in physical activities, you free your mind and feel relaxed as nothing happened
to you.
To sum up, sharing with someone else, listening to music and doing exercise are good ways
for people to overcome their sadness.

Follow up questions
1. What are the source of sadness?

2. What problems can sadness bring to your health?

3. Who is the first one you often share your sadness with?

42. There are several causes of overpopulation.

Causes of overpopulation

decline in death rate lack of family planning better health care system
It is true to say that there are several causes of overpopulation because of the following
reasons.
Firstly, over the past few decades, the mortality rate has significantly decreased because the
world is becoming more civilized and peaceful and there is no threat of wars.
 Secondly, in developing countries, families are having more children due to the lack of
family planning, therefore unwanted pregnancy is also a major cause of overpopulation.
Thirdly, people are living longer since many serious diseases can be cured thanks to modern
medical science. Moreover, the healthcare system has greatly improved, so children are no
longer being taken away at a young age by diseases as measles, rubella or tetanus that were
previously fatal to infants.
To sum up, there are several causes of overpopulation because of the decline in death rate,
lack of family planning, and better health care system

Follow up questions
1. What are the negative effects of overpopulation?
2. What can be done to solve the problem of overpopulation?
3. Do only developing countries suffer from overpopulation?

43. Nowadays, what do people usually do on Tet holidays?

common activities during Tet holidays

traveling gathering relaxing

It is true to say that there are common activities during Tet holidays
Firstly, people often go on vacations during Tet holidays, for instance, they go to their
hometowns to visit their relatives or go to tourist attractions to spend their holidays.
Secondly, Tet is the time for family reunion and meeting friends. People get together to
celebrate and wish each other the best for the year to come.
Thirdly, Tet holidays is a chance for people to take a break from their busy lives to relax and
have fun with their loved ones and restore the energy they lost in their work for a prosperous,
new year.
To sum up, traveling, gathering and relaxing are common activities people in my country
usually do during Tet holidays.
Follow –up questions
1. What do people usually avoid doing on Tet Holidays?
2. What are traditional cuisines during Tet Holidays?
3. Why are Tet holidays are important to Vietnamese?

44. Getting married is one of the greatest experiences of one’s life.

Getting married
 share life with others have more support get more motivation in life
It is true to say that getting married is one of the greatest experiences of one’s life because of
the following reasons.
Firstly, life is much more enjoyable when you have someone to share the memorable
experiences with. It would be more significant if it is your partner who is living in the same
house with you, having the meals with you and sympathizes and understands you most.
Secondly, when you are married, you can always count on your spouse who is always beside
you and give you immediate support when you are up and down.
Thirdly, getting married give you more motivation to try hard to achieve your goals in order
to take care of your loved ones.
To sum up, getting married is one of the greatest experiences of your life because you can
share life with others, have more support, and get more motivation in life

Follow up questions
1. At what age do people in your country often get married?
2. How do people prepare for a wedding in your country?
3. How has the wedding ceremony changed over the last 20 years in your country?

45. There are several disadvantages of animals being kept in zoos.

Animals being kept in zoos

loss of freedom lack of space lack of survival skills

It is true to say that there are several disadvantages of animals being kept in zoos.
because of the following reasons.
Firstly, keeping animals in a zoo deprive them of their freedom. This makes wild animals
less active and unhappy.
Secondly, zoos often keep animals in relatively small spaces. For big and active animals like
horses, lions or elephants, narrow living spaces limits their range of activity and make them
feel stressed.
Thirdly, wild animals raised in zoos are dependent on zookeepers to survive because their
food source comes entirely from humans. Besides, being protected by zoo keepers and being
kept in captivity, they have no chance to hunt any preys, they gradually lose their survival
skills.
To sum up, there are several disadvantages of animals being kept in zoos because of loss of
freedom, lack of space, lack of survival skills
Follow –up questions

1.What are some advantages of keeping animals in zoo?

2.Why do children like to go to the zoo?
3.What can children learn by visiting the zoo?