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BỘ CHỦ ĐỀ DỰ BÁO SỚM WRITING QUÝ II 2024
BỘ CHỦ ĐỀ DỰ BÁO SỚM WRITING QUÝ II 2024
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WRITING TASK 1
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TOPIC 1: LINE CHART
Practice questions
1. Question: The graph below gives information about the U.S. government spending
on research between 1980 and 2008.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.
2. Question: The graph shows the value in US dollars (in millions of dollars) of
investment in funds of four categories from 1988 to 2014.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make
comparisons where relevant.
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TOPIC 2: BAR CHART
Practice questions
1. Question: The chart shows Australian home Internet use by reasons and age
groups.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.
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TOPIC 3: PIE CHART
Practice questions
1. Question: The charts give information about employment in the UK in 1998 and
2012.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.
2. Question: The charts below give information about different types of waste
disposed of in one country in 1960 and 2011.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.
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TOPIC 4: TABLE
Practice questions
1. Question: The table below describes the number of employees and factories in
England and Wales from 1851 to 1901.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.
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TOPIC 5: PROCESS
Practice questions
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TOPIC 6: MAP
Practice questions
1. Question: The maps show the village of Pebbleton 20 years ago and now.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.
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2. Question: The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and
planned future development of the site.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.
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TOPIC 7: MIXED CHARTS
Practice questions
1. Question: The bar chart below shows the estimated sales of jeans for two
companies next year in Turkey. The pie chart shows the projected market share of
the two companies in jeans at the end of next year.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.
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2. Question: The pie chart below shows the main reasons why agricultural land
becomes less productive. The table shows how these causes affected three regions
of the world during the 1990s.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.
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WRITING TASK 2
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TOPIC 1: MEDIA AND ADVERTISING
Practice questions
1. Question: The majority of news being reported is bad news such as wars, famines,
accidents and crime. Why do you think that is? Do you think the news should be a
balance of both good and bad news?
2. Question: In the last few decades, there have been more and more cases of famous
people being hounded by the press. Some people think that famous people in the
media should have no right to privacy. To what extent do you agree?
3. Question: Some people believe that what children watch on television influences
their behaviour. Others say that amount of time spent watching television influences
their behaviour. Discuss both views and give own opinion
4. Question: Companies spend millions each year on advertising online, in magazines
and on billboards. These adverts can encourage people to buy goods that they do
not really need. What are the positive and negative affects of consumerism?
5. Question: Some people prefer to watch foreign films rather than locally produced
films. Why is this? Do you think the government should spend more money
supporting the local film industry?
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TOPIC 2: EDUCATION
Practice questions
1. Question: Some educationalists think that international exchange visits will benefit
teenagers at the school. To what extent do the advantages outweigh the
disadvantages?
2. Question: Some people think that schools should invest more money in technology,
such as more computers, while others think more money should be spent on
teachers. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
3. Question: Some people believe that children should not be given homework every
day, while others believe that they must get homework every day in order to be
successful at school. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
4. Question: In some countries, schools are teaching foreign languages for primary
school children. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
5. Question: Some parents believe that their children should do educational activities
during their free time. Others say that in this way children are under pressure.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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TOPIC 3: BUSINESS AND WORK
Practice questions
1. Question: In some countries, a few people earn extremely high salaries. Some
people think that this is good for a country, while others believe that the
government should control salaries and limit the amount people can earn. Discuss
both views and give your opinion.
2. Question: More and more business meetings are taking place online. What are the
advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
3. Question: In most successful companies, some people think that communication
between employers and workers is the most important factor, other people say that
other factors are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
4. Question: Some people think that young people should be required to do unpaid
work helping people in the community. Do the advantages outweigh the
disadvantages?
5. Question: Marketing and promotion is the key to a successful business. To what
extent do you agree?
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TOPIC 4: COMMUNICATION
Practice questions
1. Question: With an increasing population communicating via the internet and text
messaging, face to face communication will become a thing of the past. To what
extent do you agree?
2. Question: Many young children have unsupervised access to the internet and are
using the internet to socialise with others. This has can lead to a number of
dangerous situations which can be threatening for children. What problems do
children face when going online without parental supervision? How can these
problems be solved?
3. Question: Some people think our first impression of someone is important, while
others think we should not judge another person so quickly and should take our
time to know them better. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
4. Question: With the development of online communication, people will never be
alone and will always be able to make new friends. To what extent do you agree?
5. Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than for their
achievements, and this sets a bad example to young people. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?
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TOPIC 5: TOURISM
Practice questions
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TOPIC 6: GOVERNMENT
Practice questions
1. Question: Some people feel that there is too much emphasis on getting an education,
and that the government should spend money on leisure time activities for young
people too. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2. Question: A government has a responsibility to its citizens to ensure their safety.
Therefore, some people think that the government should increase spending on defense
but spend less on social benefits. To what extent do you agree?
3. Question: Some people think that the government should give money to creative
people, such as artists and musicians. To what extent do you agree?
4. Question: Some people think the government should pay for health care and education,
but there is no agreement about whether it is the government’s responsibility. What is
your opinion?
5. Question: Accommodation and transport problems are increasing in many large cities.
Businesses are encouraged to move to rural areas. Do the advantages outweigh the
disadvantages?
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TOPIC 7: TRANSPORT
Practice questions
1. Question: In some cities and towns all over the world, the high volume of traffic is a
problem. What are the causes of this and what actions can be taken to solve this
problem?
2. Question: Some people think that in order to solve traffic and transportation problems
people should be encouraged to live in cities rather than in suburbs or in the
countryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
3. Question: The impact that the growing demand for more flights has had on the
environment is a major concern for many countries. Some people believe that one way
to limit the number of people travelling by air is to increase tax on flights. To what
extent do you think this could solve the problem?
4. Question: Some people think an international car-free day is an effective way to reduce
air pollution. Others think there are more effective ways do to this. Discuss both sides
and give your opinion.
5. One way to solve the problem of congestion on the roads is to increase the tax on
private vehicles. How could this alleviate congestion? What other measures can you
suggest to deal with congestion in cities?
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TOPIC 8: LEISURE
Practice questions
1. Question: Some people say that young people can learn useful skills by playing
electronic and computer games. Others say that young people who play electronic
and computer games are wasting their time. Discuss both views and give your own
opinions.
2. Question: Shopping is the favorite pastime for most of the young people. Why do
you think is that? Do you think they should be encouraged to do some other useful
activities?
3. Question: Many people today would argue that cinemas are becoming irrelevant
due to new streaming services. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
4. Question: Some people think that companies should provide employees with
exercise time during the day. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
5. Question: Some people think that sports involving violence, such as boxing and
martial arts, should be banned from TV as well as from international sporting
competitions. To what extent do you agree?
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TOPIC 9: CRIME
Practice questions
1. Question: The crime rate nowadays is decreasing compared to the past due to
advance technology which can prevent and solve crime. Do you agree or disagree?
2. Question: Many criminals commit further crimes as soon as they released from
prison. What do you think are the causes of this? What possible solutions can you
suggest?
3. Question: It is often thought that the increase in juvenile crime can be attributed to
violence in the media. Do you agree that this is the main cause of juvenile crime?
What solutions can you offer to deal with this situation?
4. Question: Some people think that the government should be responsible for crime
prevention, while others believe that it is the responsibility of the individual to
protect themselves. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
5. Question: The death penalty is the best way to control and reduce serious crime. To
what extent do you agree?
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TOPIC 10: HEALTH
Practice questions
1. Question: Healthcare should not be provided for free regardless of a person’s income.
The health of a person is in their own hands and they should, therefore, be held
accountable for that.
Do you agree with this opinion?
2. Question: In many countries, children are becoming overweight and unhealthy. Some
people think that the government should have the responsibility. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?
3. Question: More and more people are suffering from health problems caused by a
modern life style which cannot be treated with modern medicines. Some people think
that a return to traditional medicine should be encouraged. To what extent do you
agree?
4. Question: Some people think that public health is the responsibility of the government
while others think that people should be responsible for their own health. Discuss both
sides and give your opinion.
5. Question: People should only buy food sourced locally. What are the advantages and
disadvantages of this?
6. Question: With a growing population, many people believe that we should focus on
producing more GM foods. What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing this?
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TOPIC 11: HOUSING AND BUILDING
Practice questions
1. Question: In some countries, most people prefer to rent their homes rather than
buying them. What are the advantages and disadvantages of renting a home?
2. Question: Planting trees is very important for the environment. Some people say
trees should be planted in the vacant areas of cities and towns, while other says
housing facilities should be built instead. Do you agree or disagree?
3. Question: Services, such as shops, schools and commercial centres should be
relocated out of the city center. To what extent do you agree?
4. Question: Some people think that old buildings should be protected, while others
believe that they should be replaced by newer buildings. Discuss both sides and give
your opinion.
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TOPIC 12: DIFFICULT QUESTIONS
Practice questions
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