Tài liệu ôn tập 30 bài luận Vstep B1,B2

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30 BÀI LUẬN1.

Online learning is a great, revolutionary alternative to traditional training. Online learning is a form of distance learning that takes place over the Internet including online courses, exams, gamified quizzes, and certification training. Some people believe that e-learning will replace traditional classes in the future.Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss the advantages and

disadvantages of online learning.

Learning online has become an integral of the rising debate in the present world,including in Vietnam. While components of the argument are in favor, however,the opponents are completely against the relevance of e-learning. This essay will shed light on the benefits and drawbacks of such a situation and draw a conclusion.

To commence with, distance learning has many good sides. The most prominentone is that. The second merit is that. Last but not least

On the other hand, critics may point out that one of the most significant disadvantages is that. Another problem is that.

All in all, there are two sides to everything and this situation is not an exception.e-learning has become a crucial part of our life. Therefore, efficient use of Online learning should be promoted, however, its misuse should be condemned.

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Learning online has become an integral part of the rising debate in the present world, including Vietnam. While components of the argument are in favor, however, the opponents are completely against the relevance of e-learning. Thisessay will shed light on the benefits and drawbacks of this issue and draw a conclusion.

To commence with, Online learning has some good sides. The most prominent one is that e-learning is considered as a convenient way of learning. It enables learners to have flexible learning hours.To illustrate, they can learn whenever they have free time or while doing other things. Moreover, they can study at home or at any place where they feel more comfortable to study. In addition, it is very easy for them to take overseas courses which are instructed by excellent teachers in prestigious universities. Furthermore, there are many free and

educational classes available on the internet.Therefore, people may have a variety of choices to broaden their knowledge. The second merit is that online learning is not only time saving but also money saving. Because we do not haveto travel to classes or pay fees for facilities. We just need one simple device connected to the Internet like the smartphone, laptop, computer and so on. Moreover, we can take part in many low cost or even free online courses on the Internet. Hence, we can save a great deal of time, money and transportation costs. Thirdly, e-learning allows a large number of learners to attend a course simultaneously. The teachers may find it easily accessible to a wide range of learners through educational applications like Zoom, Teams…These apps allow more than 200 participants to learn at the same time.

On the other hand, critics may point out that one of the most significant disadvantages of learning on online platforms is that it can be harmful to

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people’s health. When spending too much time going online, people can suffer from a wide range of diseases such as backache, headache, short sightedness, obesity, etc. Another problem is that e-learning reduces face to face human interaction. In fact, students have fewer opportunities to discuss topics with their classmates directly, which has negative effects on the learner's soft skills. Last but not least, students may find it easy to get distracted from their study. When going online, many of them tend to play games or surf social networking sites instead of learning. And this causes them to get bad learning results.

All in all, there are two sides to everything and this situation is not an exception.Online learning has become a crucial part of our life. Therefore, efficient use of distance learning should be promoted, however, its misuse should be

condemned. get distracted fromhave negative effects on

reduce face to face human interactionsuffer from

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save a great deal of time, money and transportation coststake overseas courses

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ever increasing use of technology

Learning online, online learning, learning on the Internet, learning on online platforms, e-learning, distance learning

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—---2. Studying abroad may be one of the most beneficial experiences for a student. When studying abroad, students have the opportunity to study in a foreign nation and obtain an international degree which is an advantage for their future personal development and better job opportunities. However, students also havea number of difficulties such as language barrier and homesickness. Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss the advantages and disadvantages.Taking overseas courses has become an integral part of the rising debate in the present world, including Vietnam. While components of the argument are in favor, however, the opponents are completely against the relevance of studying overseas. This assay will shed light on the benefits and drawbacks of such a situation and draw a conclusion.

To commence with, studying in another country has some good sides. The most prominent one is that foreign educational institutions often provide students with better courses compared to those in their homeland. Obviously, they can beinstructed by excellent teachers and modern equipment in prestigious

universities, which allows them to acquire the best skills. Besides, when obtaining the international qualification, they may have more opportunities to seek for better jobs which contribute to a higher standard of living in the future. The second merit is that studying overseas helps students become more

independent. More specifically, when living alone and far from home, they haveto do everything on their own such as cooking, cleaning houses, landrying, doing part time jobs and so on. Hence, they will become more mature and gain a large number of valuable skills. Last but not least, learning abroad enables students to widen their relationships and enrich their knowledge. To illustrate, they can build more new friendships with foreigners, explore the cultures and traditions of other countries.

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On the other hand, critics may point out that one of the most significant

disadvantages of studying overseas is that living in a strange country results in homesickness and culture shock. Students might feel lonely and depressed, which makes them unable to concentrate on their studies and get bad learning results. Language barrier is another detrimental side. Students may find it hard to adapt to a new culture if they cannot speak well the language of the country where they are studying in. As a result, their mental and physical health might be seriously affected. The final demerit is that studying abroad costs a great dealof money. Because of the high cost of living and expensive tuition fees in a foreign country, many students have to get a part time job after school to earn more money, which influences their academic performance negatively.

All in all, there are two sides to everything and this situation is not an exception.Studying in another country has become a crucial part of our life. Therefore, theefficient use of learning abroad should be promoted, however, its misuse shouldbe condemned.

an increasing number of, acquire the best skills, obtain an international qualification, seek for, contribute to, mature, adapt to a new culture, leave negative effects on, language barrier, master a foreign language, academic performance

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essay to an educated reader to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being famous.

The impact of becoming famous has become an integral part of the rising debatein the present world, including Vietnam. While components of the argument arein favor, however, the opponents are completely against the relevance of being famous. This essay will shed light on the benefits and drawbacks of such a situation and draw a conclusion.

To commence with, having a reputation brings people some good sides. The most prominent one is that achieving fame allows people to earn a great deal of money. To illustrate, celebrities like music stars and movie stars can afford luxurious cars, fabulous houses, expensive clothes, etc… Moreover, they can receive a large amount of money as well as presents from their fans, companies,branches and so on, which leads to a better and more fulfilling life compared to ordinary people. The second merit is that well-known people get preferential treatment almost everywhere they go. For instance, they have priority in all activities which they engage in such as getting special seats or preferred entry inpublic places and events. Last but not least, famous people have a large number of fans who have great admiration for them. As a result, they always get

motivation and inspiration to do different things, which helps them have a great mental life.

On the other hand, critics may point out that one of the most significant

disadvantages of being famous is that celebrities have to face the lack of privacyin their life. They can be followed by photographers who try to take photos of their private moments. If they do something wrong, they will become a target ofcriticism. In addition, they might be disturbed by phone and mail from their fans, which makes them feel stressed and depressed. Another detrimental side is

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that a busy schedule makes famous people unable to spend much time with theirfamily and friends. Consequently, this has negative effects on their relationship with others and they may cope with loneliness, anxiety and depression.

All in all, there are two sides to everything, and this situation is not an exception. Desiring to become famous has become a crucial part of our life. Therefore, the advantages of this tendency should be promoted, however, its disadvantages should be condemned.

desirable, achieve stardom, in hope of, fulfilling life, in hope of= to, preferentialtreatment, have priority, have great admiration for, inspiration, downside (n), a target of criticism, schedule, depression, lead a peaceful life.

4. Homeschooling also known as home education is the education of aged children at home or a variety of places other than school. Many

school-homeschool families use less formal, more personalized methods of learning that are not always found in schools. Children are usually taught some basic subjects by their parents, tutors or online teachers. Write an essay to an

educated reader to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of homeschooling.Education at home has become an integral part of the rising debate in the

present world. While components of the argument are in favor, however, the opponents are completely against the relevance of doing homeschooling. This

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essay will shed light on the benefits and drawbacks of this trend and draw a conclusion.

To commence with, schooling at home has some positive sides. The most prominent one is that parents have complete control over the curriculum and schooling schedule of their children. For example, they can make their own decisions on not only what to teach but also how to adapt appropriate methods to educate their offspring. Moreover, children are given the freedom to learn what they are interested in, therefore, they will feel more engaged in learning. The second merit is that homeschooling enables parents to establish strong bonds with their children. To illustrate, they can share great moments in life together. Furthermore, it is important that parents do not miss any crucial developmental stages of their kids. Last but not least, parents can protect children from negative things they can encounter at school such as school violence and bullying,etc..

On the other hand, critics may point out that one of the most significant disadvantages of doing homeschooling is that this form of schooling costs a great deal of time and effort. For example, it requires parents to spend a lot of time on materials and lesson preparation. In addition, they have to make a great effort to apply teaching methods that suit their children best. Another problem isthat homeschooling has negative effects on children’s socialization. When studying at home, their kids may have a small circle of friends and lack social interaction with others, especially those of the same age. Hence, they do not have chances to enhance social skills and communication skills. Finally, This form of schooling leads families to face financial problems. When doing

homeschooling, moms and dads may have to give up work, so they cannot earn much money.

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All in all, there are two sides to everything and this situation is not an exception.Education at home has become a crucial part of our life. Therefore, the efficient use of homeschooling should be promoted, however, its drawbacks should be condemned.

merit, schooling schedule, adapt appropriate methods. establish strong bonds with, crucial developmental stages, bully, undeniable, make a great effort to, face financial problems

socialization, a circle of friends, social interaction, take something into account, appropriate

5. Outside the standard framework of any educational curriculum, there are endless opportunities for students to learn new skills and boost academic performance. Extracurricular activities such as sports teams, special-interest clubs and groups are a vital element for students’ development. Write an essay to discuss advantages and disadvantages of extracurricular activities.

The impact of outdoor activities on students has become an integral part of the rising debate in the present world. While components of the arguments are in favor, however, the opponents are completely against the relevance of doing extracurricular activities. This essay will shed light on the benefits and drawbacks of such a situation and draw a conclusion.

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To commence with, joining activities outside the classroom brings students some positive sides. The most prominent one is that extracurricular activities promote students’ self-exploration and development of talents. For example, they have chances to do what they take interest in such as joining a music club or a sports team. This assists them in boosting confidence and enhancing other skills like time management and problem-solving skills. Additionally, doing these activities helps them refresh their mind after hard-working hours at

school. Furthermore, extracurricular activities enable students to improve social life and develop social skills. When participating in team sports and clubs, they have a larger circle of friends who share the same interest. As a result, they can build more new relationships. Last but not least, engaging in outdoor activities is beneficial to students’ mental and physical health. To be more specific, they are able to stay healthy and keep fit.

On the other hand, critics may point out that one of the most significant

disadvantages of outdoor activities is that students consume a great deal of time and energy to take part in these activities. Students may find it difficult to

arrange time for study and activities outside the classroom appropriately. Moreover, a tight schedule of activities leads to exhaustion. Hence, spending too much time on these activities may have harmful effects on their mental health and influence their academic performance negatively. In addition, these activities come along with plenty of extra expenses. More specifically, students are required to spend extra money on paying tuition fees and buying necessary equipment like a musical instrument or dance shoes.

All in all, there are two sides to everything and this situation is not an exception.Taking part in outdoor activities plays an important role in students’ personal development. Therefore, the efficient use of extracurricular activities should be promoted, however, its misuse should be condemned.

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Gain academic knowledge, play an important role in, self-exploration, take interest in, boost confidence, a larger circle of friends, consume a great deal of time, appropriately, a tight schedule, exhaustion, have harmful effects on academic performance, extra expenses, comprehensive development.

6. Advertising is a very common feature of all our daily media. In fact, in most daily newspapers, advertising makes up the majority of the content. Very large amounts of money are spent on advertising. A television commercial can easily cost many thousands of dollars per second. Write an essay to discuss advantagesand disadvantages of advertising.

The fast development of advertising has become an integral part of the rising debate in the present world. While components of the argument are in favor, however, the opponents are completely against the relevance of advertisements. This essay will shed light on the benefits and drawbacks of this issue and draw aconclusion.

To commence with, commercials have some positive sides. The most prominentone is that advertisements make people well-informed about different products and their comparative prices. For instance, people have a wide range of choices and are able to make a comparison of the quality and price of one item at

different stores before deciding to buy it. As a consequence, they can purchase the best one at a reasonable price, which helps them save a great deal of money. The second merit is that advertising contributes to promoting the sales of

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products. To illustrate, many people are able to gain information about new product brands and they might make a decision to buy them. Hence, advertising allows manufactures and sellers to make higher profits and continue to develop faster.

On the other hand, critics may point out that one of the most significant

disadvantages of commercials is that it is likely for buyers to make a purchase of low-quality products. Some advertisements might offer inaccurate

information about products, which makes consumers misunderstand the quality of purchases they will buy. Consequently, they may get goods which are

different from what are advertised. Another problem is that advertisements make buyers confused. When there are too many products and services,

consumers may find it difficult to find and select a good one. Last but not least, advertising results in unnecessary purchasing. Some researchers have pointed out that watching too many advertisements makes people addicted to shopping. Due to the attractiveness of commercials, consumers tend to buy items without considering their necessity. As a result, it wastes a lot of money.

All in all, there are two sides to everything and this situation is not an exception.We cannot deny that commercials play an essential role in our daily life.

Therefore, the efficient use of advertising should be promoted , however, its misuse should be condemned.

Play an essential role in, well-informed about, purchase, make a purchase, save a great deal of money, contribute to V-ing, brands, make higher profits,

inaccurate information, misunderstand, meet one’s need, potential drawbacks, take something into consideration.

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7. Public transport has become popular in Vietnam, especially in big cities. Millions of people today are traveling by public transport. Some people think that using public transport brings a lot of advantages to society in general and tothemselves in particular; others argue that they have some difficulties when using public transport. Write an essay to discuss advantages and disadvantages of using public transport.

The impact of public transport has become an integral part of the rising debate in the present world, including Vietnam. While components of the argument arein favor, however, the opponents are completely against the relevance of using public transport. This essay will shed light on the benefits and drawbacks of thisissue and draw a conclusion.

To commence with, using public transport brings people some advantages. The most prominent one is that traveling by public transport makes a great

contribution to preserving the environment. To be more specific, when the number of people using public transport is on the increase, the number of private vehicles on the road will decrease. As a consequence, the quantity of toxic emissions released from vehicles will decline, which reduces air pollution and improves our air quality. This also helps people less suffer from health problems. Specifically, the low-quality of air can lead to some respiratory diseases such as lung cancer, respiratory inflammation, asthma and so on. The second merit is that it is a good measure to reduce traffic congestion during rushhours. Public transport like trains, buses lead to less traffic jams and road

accidents. Especially, it makes traveling more convenient. Thirdly, it is very economical to travel by public vehicles. Due to the cheap tickets, people can save a great deal of money and transportation costs.

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On the other hand, critics may point out that one of the most disadvantages of using public transport is that it provides users with low-quality services. People may find it irritating when using old public vehicles with rule staff. Another problem is that travelers may face unsafe situations and feel worried. This is because some criminals or pickpockets may steal their money and possessions on overcrowded buses. The last one is that public transport may have an

unreliable schedule. They may not arrive punctually in some cases, which influences our study and work time negatively.

All in all, there are two sides to everything and this situation is not an exception.Nowadays, Public transport plays an essential role in our daily life. Therefore, the efficient use of public vehicles should be promoted, however, its misuse should be condemned.

traffic-related problems, make a great contribution to, on the increase, toxic emissions, release, suffer from health problems, traffic congestion, economical, unsafety, irritated, have an unreliable schedule, punctually.

8. Multitasking is the act of working on different tasks at the same time or switching from one distinct task to another with almost no interval. Many people believe that multitasking can save time and increase proficiency and productivity. However, others claim that it can cause stress and decreased quality. Write an essay to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of multitasking.

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multitasking. This essay will shed light on both positive and negative sides of this issue and draw a conclusion.

To commence with, multitasking brings people some advantages. The most prominent one is that it is a good way to increase efficiency and productivity. To illustrate, when applying multitasking into the work, people can accomplish multiple tasks or achieve different goals in less time. As a consequence, they can save a great deal of time and spend this amount of time doing other targets. The second merit is that multitasking strengthens people’s minds. A person has to stay focused on various tasks to get them done. Hence, It helps workers boosttheir mental concentration. Moreover, as multitasking is often stressful and challenging, it makes people have a sense of achievement. Thirdly, doing multitasking is a good way to enhance flexibility. People can make their own decision on how and when to complete each specific task in different cases.On the other hand, critics may point out that one of the most significant drawbacks of multitasking is that it leads to a decline in the quality of work. When people are in charge of different tasks at the same time, they may get overloaded with work and may easily make plenty of mistakes. As a result, theirquality of work might be seriously affected. Another problem is that

multitasking can have negative effects on people’s health. To be more specific, concentrating on many things at a time can put pressure on the human brain. As a result, they may suffer from exhaustion and depression.

All in all, there are two sides to everything and this situation is not an exception.Doing multitasking has become an essential part of our daily life, in particular, our work. Therefore, the efficient use of multitasking should be promoted, however, its misuse should be condemned.

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At the same time; simultaneously, at a time, different tasks, many things/ tasks, multiple tasks.

capacity, efficiency, productivity, complete multiple tasks, strengthen people’s mind, boost their mental concentration, flexibility, simultaneously, constant stress, suffer from physical problems, exhaustion.

9. Public spaces like parks, squares are great places for people to get away from for a moment from the bustle of a busy daily life. Thus, public spaces are

becoming more and more important to city residents in terms of improving people’s health, increasing social interaction and learning about the the culture. Write an essay to discuss the importance of public spaces.

Open spaces in public play a vital part in daily urban life. They are

advantageous to city residents in terms of their health, social interaction and knowledge about nature. Discussed below are three crucial roles of public spaces in people’s life.

First and foremost, public spaces have positive impacts on people’s health. To illustrate, green spaces like parks offer people great places to engage in differentoutdoor activities such as going jogging, playing sports and doing exercises. Doing these activities enables them to keep fit and stay healthy. It also helps them less suffer from a wide range of diseases such as obesity, high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus, heart attack and so on.

Moreover, when joining a green natural environment, they can escape from the stress and depression of a bustling and hustling city life, which improves their mental well-being.

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In the second place, public spaces promote increased social interaction. To be more specific, open spaces provide citizens with plenty of chances to socialize with their friends and interact with more new people. As a result, they can build more new friendships and broaden their social network. Additionally, high-quality public places are considered as great venues for social events like festivals which bring people together and help them develop a sense of

community. Furthermore, they are capable of enhancing social skills, namely communication skills and sharing.

Last but not least, public spaces assist people in enriching their knowledge about nature. Open spaces in urban areas offer good opportunities for people to have contact with nature. For example, going to the zoo helps people know more about the habitats of animals. Moreover, they can raise awareness of the importance of nature and environmental protection.

All in all, public places are of great value to urban residents in terms of health, social interaction and knowledge about nature. The government should invest more money in building more public places to create a green living environmentand improve urban citizens’ quality of life.

city life, urban life, living in the cities, urban areas. public spaces, open spaces in public, city residents, urban residents/ citizens, citizens in cities, people who live in cities.

residents, have positive impacts on, obesity, well-being, socialize with, interact with, venues, develop a sense of community, be capable of, have contact with, habitats, raise awareness of, be of great value to

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—---while I accept that…, I also believe that

In my opinion, both… and… are equally important.

10. Being able to speak a foreign language is an advantage these days. Some people think that children should start learning a foreign language at primary school while others think children should begin at secondary school.

Now, write an essay to discuss what ages in your opinion are more suitable to begin learning a foreign language.

learn a foreign language, study/acquire/pick up a new language, mother tongue, the native language, at primary school, at an early stage/age, at a young age.These days, studying a foreign language is of great value to everyone because ofinternational business and study. The suitable age for learning a new language has become an integral part of the rising debate in the present world. In my opinion, it is essential for children to begin learning a foreign language at an early stage instead of at secondary school for several reasons.

To commence with, starting learning a foreign language early brings younger learners various merits. The most prominent one is that children can memorize newly learned words and pick up pronunciation of the new language better than elderly ones. Some researchers have pointed out that at a young age, learners can imitate things or acquire new things faster. The second advantage is that they may also feel less shy or self-conscious to speak the language. As a result, they can have more native-like pronunciation. Moreover, learning a foreign language at an early age is fun with fascinating games and activities.

On the other hand, the opponents might hold the view that learning foreign language at primary school can be negative in several ways. In the first place,

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children have a busy timetable with other subjects such as their mother tongue, math, science, art… Thus, learning a new language can be a burden on them. Moreover, many others claim that foreign language might interfere with the native language. However, many studies and statistics have rejected these

problems. In fact, children face very few troubles when learning a new languageand everything will go well when they mature..

All in all, I personally believe that the benefits of learning a foreign language at an early stage outweigh its drawbacks. Therefore, children should be

encouraged to learn a new language at primary school.be of great importance to

class attendance, attendance in university, attending classes, going to classes.The freedom of students to decide which classes to attend has become an integral part of the rising debate in the present world. While components of the argument are in favor, however, the opponents are completely against the relevance of compulsory class attendance. In my opinion, class attendance

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should be compulsory but students have freedom to be absent from some classes.

To commence with, there are some reasons why attendance in university shouldbe compulsory. The most prominent one is that students can benefit a lot from learning with their professors. To be more specific, teachers can correct their mistakes and provide students with knowledge about various aspects of life as well as help them a deep understanding of subjects. Furthermore, face-to-face interaction with teachers makes students focus more on lessons and learn better.In addition, students have more chances to upgrade various useful skills. For instance, working in groups or having discussions with classmates enables themto enhance teamwork and communication skills.

On the other hand, it is optional for students to attend some classes. In the first place, some students should be allowed to be absent from some classes when they have health problems or deal with matters related to family, work… Another reason is that students are mature enough to decide which is the most effective method for them. To illustrate, when students have the freedom to opt for the class of their interest, they will feel more eager to learn. Last but not least, some students want to obtain practical experience besides academic knowledge, which makes a good preparation for their future career.

All in all, there are two sides to everything and this situation is not an exception.Attending class plays a crucial part in students’ learning process. However, some lessons should be made optional for students so that they can deal with important personal and family matters, choose the most suitable learning method and gain practical experience.

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controversial, benefit from, face to face interaction, upgrade various skills, family related matters, mature, effective, obtain practical experience, academic knowledge, make a good preparation for, play a crucial part in.

12. Nowadays, children spend a lot of time using the media such as TV, the radio and the Internet. This has negative effects on children’s health and their performance at school. Others believe that the media prepares children for the real world. To what extent children are encouraged to use the media? Write an essay to express your opinion.

the media, the mass media, TV, the internet and the radio

performance at school, academic performance. learning results.

The impact of the media on children has become an integral part of the rising debate in the present world. While components of the argument are in favor, however, the opponents are completely against the relevance of children using media. In my opinion, the media have both positive and negative effects on children and they should use media devices under supervision.

To commence with, using media brings children some benefits. The most prominent one is that the mass media enables children to enrich their

knowledge. To illustrate, the Internet provides children with an unlimited sourceof information about various fields in life. Moreover, watching numerous

educational and informative TV programmes benefits their study a lot. The second merit is that the mass media is a great tool for entertainment. For

instance, children can release stress and temporarily forget all about the pressurefrom their hard studying hours by watching comedies or exciting game shows on TV or the Internet.

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All the other hand, critics may point out that one of the most significant disadvantages of using media is that it has negative impacts on children’s health. Taking a lot of time to use the media makes children suffer from a wide range of diseases such as obesity, exhaustion, short-sightedness and so forth. Furthermore, the mass media contain content that is inappropriate to children. For example, some websites or programmes show violent and sexual images or content, which leads them to imitate negative behaviors and learn bad things. Last but not least, the media influences children’s academic performance

negatively. To be more specific, spending a great deal of time on media devices makes children become addicted to using them and distract children from their study. As a result, they get bad learning results.

All in all, there are two sides to everything and this situation is not an exception.Using media has become a crucial part of the children’s development process. Therefore, children should be allowed to spend an adequate time on using media to make use of its benefits.

supervise, benefit from, an unlimited source of information, numerous,

educational, informative, release stress, have negative impacts on, suffer from health problems, exhaustion, inappropriate, imitate, academic performance, distract 0 from, make use of

13. Medical studies have shown that smoking not only leads to health problems for smokers, but also for people close by. For this reason, smoking should not be allowed in public places. Opponents argue that banning smoking would possibly affect the freedom of choice or lead to the closure of many bars and pubs. However, supporters of this ban place people’s health problems at the top of the scale. Write an essay to discuss your opinions about whether public smoking should be banned or not.

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smoke, smoking, smokers, people who smoke, non smokers, banned, prohibited,not allowed.

Whether public smoking should be banned or not has become an integral part ofthe rising debate in the present world. While components of the argument are in favor, however the opponents are completely against the relevance of the ban ofpublic smoking. From my point of view, I totally agree that smoking should be prohibited in public places due to the following reasons.

To commence with, smoking has many negative impacts on people’s health. As cigarettes contain a lot of toxic elements and chemicals, it increases the risk of various health problems such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart attack, triggering asthma, respiratory inflammation, lung cancer and even lead to death. Furthermore, smoking also results in negative effects on passive

smokers. For example, people, especially children and pregnant women who arenearby smokers can easily get the same diseases as smokers when breathing secondhand smoke. Moreover, being close to smokers makes most people feel uncomfortable and annoyed.

The second disadvantage is that smoking is extremely harmful to the

environment. Smokers tend to litter the land by throwing their cigarettes on the ground everywhere they go. In addition, cigarette butts which are released into water cause water pollution and harm marine life. Moreover, tobacco smoke is toxic and polluted that it leads to air pollution.

Last but not least, smokers set a bad example for children to follow. When they see the adult smoke, they tend to imitate this wrong action very quickly becausethey cannot know whether it is wrong or right. Besides, some teenagers learn to

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smoke in order to express their coolness. As a result, they lead an unhealthy lifestyle.

All in all, there are two sides to everything and this situation is not an exception.However, I personally think that people’s health should be placed at the top of the scale and the benefits of the public smoking ban will outweigh its

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14. Nowadays, an increasing number of high school students choose to go to universities. However, there is a lack of skilled workers for the labor market. Therefore, students should be encouraged to go to vocational schools to learn skills which are of use for specific jobs. Do you agree or disagree?

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Whether high school students should opt for academic study or vocational training has become an integral part of the rising debate in the present world. While components of the argument prefer attending university to vocational courses, the opponents think that going to vocational schools is better than universities for high school students. In my opinion, both options bring students benefits in several ways.

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To commence with, there are some certain reasons why university education is significant for students. First of all, students are able to seek for a well-paid occupation. It is because the most highest-paying job requires applicants to obtain at least one bachelor’s degree. In addition, higher education provides students with in-depth knowledge and skills about the major. As a result, they can become excellent experts in their fields and reach high-ranking positions in big companies or organizations. In other words, university education contributesto enhancing their career prospects in the future. Last but not least, university education benefits society a lot. University graduates are capable of working in fields requiring a high level of skills and academic understanding such as lawyers and doctors, which boosts the development of a knowledge-based economy.

On the other hand, vocational training brings individuals and society plenty of advantages. First and foremost, students are equipped with job-related skills. For instance, vocational training courses enable them to gain technical skills andpractical experience. Consequently, they find it easy to get a job and perform specific tasks better when joining the labor market. Moreover, vocational training reduces time and financial burden on students. To illustrate, in Vietnam, it only takes students 2 years to accomplish a vocational course

instead of a 4-year university course. Finally, vocational schools provide skilledand qualified workers for society. It is true that nowadays economic

development requires a higher demand for manual workers.

All in all, each person has his own choice to give priority to academic study or vocational training. High school students should take all features above into consideration to choose a study path which suits their ability and interest.

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15. People often consider satisfaction and high salary when choosing a job. Many people believe that satisfaction is more important than a high salary because when people love their jobs, they often devote their time to them and can gain great achievements. People can receive their salary every month but satisfaction every day and forever. Write an essay to express your opinion.job satisfaction, satisfaction, enjoyment, pleasure in job, high salary, high income

Whether the pleasure or high salary in a job is more important has become an integral part of the rising debate in the present world. While the components of the argument prefer a high-paying career to job satisfaction, the opponents thinkthat satisfaction they gain in work is more crucial than the size of the salary. From my point of view, both high income and work satisfaction are equally important due to some following reasons.

To commence with, the feeling of satisfaction is of great importance to people. In particular, people are put in a good mood. When people get a job they are interested in, they stay more motivated to accomplish it with high concentration,which increases their work efficiency. Furthermore, it contributes to building a positive and effective working environment. Another merit is that enjoyment in a job enables people to release stress. It is obvious that some work puts people under a lot of pressure; therefore, job satisfaction helps them encounter

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challenges without the feeling of boredom or exhaustion. As a consequence, they stay healthier both mentally and physically, which allows them to lead a happier life.

On the other hand, high income also plays a crucial role in people’s lives. The most prominent one is that it is essential for people to meet basic needs. Getting a well-paid job, they can cover basic living expenses such as food,

accommodation, etc. What is more, it ensures a more decent life for them and their family. For example, they are able to enjoy better healthcare services and give their children better education, which leads to a higher quality of life. Last but not least, money is a crucial contributing factor to job satisfaction. It is apparent that the level of happiness comes along with the amount of income, so the more money people earn, the more they feel satisfied with their job.

All in all, each person has his own choice to give priority to job satisfaction or ahigh salary for a job. From my perspective, people should look for a job that hasboth these features to get a comfortable and convenient life.

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16. It is now possible for people to buy products made in other countries. For example, people in Vietnam are able to order products easily from Amazon.comor Alibaba.com. Do the benefits of this trend outweigh the drawbacks? Write anessay to express your opinion.

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Buy, purchase, make a purchase of, products, goods, items

The impact of global exchange of goods and services through e-commerce on people’s daily lives has become an integral part of the rising debate in the present world. While components of the argument are in favor, however, the opponents are completely against the relevance of buying products

internationally. This essay will shed light on the benefits and drawbacks of this issue and draw a conclusion.

To commence with, international trade offers customers numerous merits. The most prominent one is that buyers can opt for a wide range of products at competitive prices. Global trading platforms provide customers with multiple options such as model, prices and quality of each specific product. Therefore, they can make a comparison to buy products that meet their needs at low cost. Besides, due to competitive global trade, manufacturers tend to produce goods at lower prices and higher quality. In addition, this trend promotes the growth ofinternational trade. People are able to purchase products which are unavailable in their own countries. Moreover, when production of goods outnumbers the local demand, people can export their goods overseas. As a result, waste of items can be avoided.

On the other hand, critics may point out that one of the most significant disadvantages of international trade is that it may be a big threat to the local economy. To be more specific, the greater demand for imported goods causes the decreased sales of national products. Moreover, this leads to an increasing number of people losing jobs and a loss of traditional work. What is more, purchasing items from other countries can be money and time-consuming. Imported products can be costly because of expensive shipping costs. Besides, ittakes a longer time for products to be delivered home to customers.

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All in all, there are two sides to everything and this situation is not an exception.Buying things through e-commerce has become a crucial part of our life.

Therefore, the efficient use of global trading should be promoted, however, its misuse should be condemned. If people can make use of its benefits, it will boost the global economy a lot.

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17. Nowadays, many families can earn enough money to have a house helper. Therefore, some people believe that children do not need to learn how to cook or do housework. Others think that children should be required to help with household tasks as soon as they are able to do so. Do you agree or disagree? Household chores, household tasks, housework

Whether children should share housework with their parents or not has become an integral part of the rising debate in the present world. While components of the argument are in favor, however, the opponents are completely against the relevance of children doing housework. In my opinion, I totally agree that children should be forced to be involved in household tasks due to the followingreasons.

To commence with, doing housework allows children to play their role in their family. It is obvious that every member needs to perform their own duty. For instance, when doing some tasks such as cleaning the house and washing dishes,

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they can take pride in accomplishing something and being a part of their family.In addition, they become more responsible at an early stage, which is beneficial to their future life. When they grow up, they learn how to take responsibility forevery task they do.

In the second place, children are equipped with essential skills to make a good preparation for their future life. To illustrate, they have chances to learn how to take good care of themselves and their family by preparing meals and cleaning the house, which makes them become more mature and independent. These skills are advantageous for their adult life when they leave home to live on their own or have their own family. Additionally, engaging in doing household

chores with family members enhances children’s interpersonal skills such as communication skills and teamwork.

Last but not least, children assisting their parents in doing household chores creates a happier family. Apparently, most parents have to face lots of pressure and exhaustion after a hard working day; as a result, they will stay in a good mood if children accomplish some household tasks to ease their burden.

Furthermore, sharing housework enables parents and children to enjoy great lifemoments together as well as save time to spend on doing other relaxing things.All in all, doing household tasks has numerous positive influences on children and their family. It is advisable that parents assign children to do tasks which are appropriate for their age and ability and give them instructions for their tasks.

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18. Important research has already been done for decades on the negative effects of gaming, including addiction, depression and aggression. However, many people believe that playing video games may boost children’s learning, problem solving skills, and social skills. Write an essay to discuss both views and give your opinion.

video games, computer games, playing video games, playing computer games, taking part in video games, gaming, negative effects, danger, disadvantages, negative consequences.

The impact of playing computer games on children has become an integral part of the rising debate in the present world. While components of the argument arein favor, however, the opponents are completely against the relevance of

gaming. This essay will shed light on the benefits and drawbacks of this issue and draw a conclusion.

To commence with, playing video games offers kids numerous advantages. The most prominent one is that most games are created for entertainment purposes. Entering imaginary worlds of some interesting games gives children the feeling of excitement and promotes relaxation. Another merit is that, computers games stimulate children’s imagination and creativity. Playing games such as a puzzle requires children to have problem-solving skills and logical thinking skills so as to get the highest score or win the games, which is advantageous for their study and real life. Last but not least, gaming enables children to enhance social skills.For instance, multiplayer games become virtual social worlds for thousands of

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players worldwide; consequently, engaging in these games allows children to have a larger circle of friends and broaden their relationships.

On the other hand, critics may point out that one of the most significant disadvantages of playing computer games is that it leaves harmful effects on children’s health. It is easy for children to get addicted to games; as a result, spending lots of time getting stuck in front of computer screens may lead them to suffer from a lot of physical and mental health problems such as obesity, short-sightedness, exhaustion and so on. Another problem is that video games make children distracted from their study. As a consequence, they may get bad academic performance. The final negative side is that gaming impacts

children’s emotional and social behaviors severely. Many games contain violentactions or aggressive characters; therefore, children possibly imitate bad

behaviors in their daily life.

All in all, there are two sides to everything and this situation is not an exception.These days, playing computer games plays an essential role in children’s

development. Therefore, the efficient use of video games should be promoted, however, its misuse should be condemned.

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19. English is not only used as a mere communication tool, but it is also used in business, diplomatic policies, tourism, in entertainment and educational sectors, and to communicate between two non-English native nations. Thus, English hasbecome an international language and people should only learn English instead of their mother tongue. However, many people believe that English will not replace the native language because it is related to the culture of a country. Write an essay to discuss both views and give your opinion.

native language, mother tongue, traditional language, international language, global language

Whether people should only learn English instead of their mother tongue or not has become an integral part of the rising debate in the present world. While components of the argument think that people should only study English; however, the opponents argue that English cannot be a replacement for the native language. This essay will shed light on both perspectives and draw a conclusion.

To commence with, there are several reasons why people should only learn English. First and foremost, English has gained the status as an international language. Statistics demonstrate that English is spoken as the first or second language in more than 60 countries by both native and non-native speakers. With a quarter of the population in the world speaking English, acquiring English is essential to integrate into the world. In the second place, English is a popular medium in almost every aspect of life. For instance, it is a useful meansof communication among people of different backgrounds. Moreover, it is utilized as the main language in industries, technology, education and so on. As a result, mastering English enables people to access the global world and

promote their future success. Last but not least, it is easier to study English than

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other languages. To be more specific, English has a simple letter system and is easy to understand vocabulary compared to some other languages such as Chinese, Japanese with complex letter writing systems.

On the other hand, many causes have been pointed out to prove that mother tongue cannot be replaced by any other languages including English. The most prominent one is that the traditional language has a close relation with the culture and history of a country. As the origin of a native language is associated with culture, the language strengthens the cultural identity of a country. There isa need for people to master their first language so that they can appreciate their roots and preserve cultural values related to their home country. Another reason is that the native language allows effective communication among native

speakers. It enables them to interact with native language communities. In addition, it helps to avoid misunderstanding which may arise from

communicating in English as a second language.

All in all, there are two sides to everything and this situation is not an exception.We cannot deny that learning English brings us numerous advantages

nowadays, but I strongly believe that people should never disregard the importance of their mother tongue. They should master both languages simultaneously to make use of their benefits.

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20. Some people believe that the subjects that children are taught in schools should be decided by central authorities because they can guarantee the

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standardization of teaching. Others say that teachers, not politicians, should be responsible for this task as they can choose subjects based on students’ interests and abilities, which can promote learning. Write an essay to discuss both views and give your opinion.

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Whether the curriculum of students should be determined by the government or teachers has become an integral part of the rising debate in the present world.While components of the argument think that this task should be decided by central authorities since they can guarantee the standardization of teaching, the opponents argue that this task should be the teacher’s responsibility. This essay will shed light on both perspectives of this issue and draw a conclusion.

To commence with, there are some reasons why central authorities should decide subjects taught to children. The most prominent one is that they take responsibility for guaranteeing the standardization of the national education system. To be more specific, they make a comparison of various schools’ educational needs and make a decision of educational standards. It means that they can opt for a curriculum which is appropriate for students of different levels, aiming to increase the level of education of the country. In addition, theyare well aware of society’s demands. As politicians have a broad range of knowledge and experience related to different fields, they are capable of

selecting subjects which provide students with knowledge and skills needed in society. This helps to improve students’ career prospects and tackle

unemployment among graduates in the future.

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On the other hand, teachers should be responsible for designing school

curriculum due to some causes. First and foremost, they are more experienced in teaching than politicians. As a result, they are more concerned about what and how to educate children in the best way. They are also able to adapt teaching materials and change the syllabus to make it more suitable for their students. Furthermore, they tend to determine educational materials based on students’ interests. Learning subjects that attract their interests makes them more engaged in learning and promotes their strengths. As a consequence, they can gain better academic performance.

All in all, there are two sides to everything and this situation is not an exception.From my point of view, I strongly believe that both the government and

educators play an essential role in determining the national education program. It is advisable that both parties share a common responsibility for selecting the most appropriate school curriculum and enhancing the quality of the educationalsystem.

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The increasing tendency of X has become an integral part of the rising debate inthe present world, including Vietnam. In the following essay, I will shed light

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on some of the biggest causes related to X, before suggesting several possible solutions/ assessing several possible consequences.

To commence with, there are several reasons why people… The main cause related to X is. The reason for this is that. In addition, For example,

From my point of view, the best approach to overcome…is…. It is often argued that in fact. Furthermore,…For instance,...

All in all, the X has become a crucial part of our life. It has now been shown that the main cause related to… is…, but the best solution to overcome that is…. It is expected that this trend will continue to increase in the future. As the negative sides of X outweigh its positive ones, the government should take actions to encourage young people to… so as to mitigate its disadvantages.

21. Read the following text from a book about staying single.

Over the last twenty years, there has been a huge increase in the number of people who remain single. Most people who live alone are young adults who postpone marriage into their late twenties, but some are in their thirties and forties. One reason they often give for staying single is that they have not met the right person. Others say that marriage involves too much commitment and responsibility, or that they prefer the single lifestyle. Write an essay to discuss the causes of this trend and possible effects of the society.

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The increasing tendency of living alone has become an integral part of the risingdebate in the present world. It is obvious that this trend has some negative sides on people’s lives. In this following essay, I will shed light on some of the

biggest causes related to this trend, before assessing several possible consequences.

To commence with, there are several reasons why people desire to become a singleton. The main cause is that they can have complete control over their lifestyle and living habits. It means that they have the freedom to do anything they want without caring about others. Furthermore, they benefit from better skill development; for example, they acquired new skills such as independence skills, cleaning and cooking skills. In addition, people prefer staying alone to getting married because marriage life involves too much commitment and responsibility. For instance, they have to get on well with their spouses and dealwith any problems that might arise. Moreover, they have to engage in

childbearing and child-rearing, which is not an easy task.

Staying alone has both positive and negative impacts on people. A good side of this trend is that it promotes economic growth. To be more specific, single people are more committed to their careers, which makes more contribution to the economic growth of the country. Concerning negative sides, going solo causes loneliness and depression. As a result, people might suffer from

psychological problems. Moreover, it leads to reduced social interaction since people have difficulty in establishing meaningful relationships. Last but not least, they do not receive support from others when they encounter problems or get sick.

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All in all, there are two main causes leading people to live alone and its impacts are various. It is expected that this trend will continue to increase in the future. As negative sides of staying single outweigh its positive ones, the government should take actions to encourage young people to get married so as to mitigate its disadvantages.

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22. Thanks to the ever-increasing use of technology, computers are being used more and more in education. Some people say that this is a positive trend because technology can benefit both teachers and students at the touch of a button. There are others; however, who argue that it may deprive people of real human interaction. Write an essay to discuss the effects of technology in the classroom.

technology, the Internet, computers, technology in education, technology in the classroom.

The increasing tendency of using technology in education has become an integral part of the rising debate in the present world. While components of the argument are in favor, however, the opponents are completely against the relevance of technology in the classroom. This essay will shed light on the benefits and drawbacks of this trend and draw a conclusion

To commence with, technology is beneficial to studying and teaching in several ways. The most prominent one is that the Internet provides learners and teacherswith an unlimited source of information. For instance, students collect

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information for study purposes such as broadening their knowledge or doing their homework while teachers get access to information for making lesson plans. Thus, both teachers and students are capable of mastering research skills and computer skills. Another merit is that the Internet enables students to take online courses in an easy way. It is not only time-saving but also money-saving to study online. Furthermore, learners can arrange a time and place to learn at their convenience. The final benefit is that technology is a powerful tool to engage students. To be more specific, students are more motivated to participatein lessons with games and fascinating images using Powerpoint.

On the other hand, critics may point out that one of the most significant

disadvantages of technology in education is that it causes reduced face-to-face interaction. Students have fewer opportunities to discuss topics with their classmates and ask teacher questions directly. Therefore, they cannot upgrade their soft skills such as communication skills and group work skills which are valuable for their future jobs. Moreover, technology is a main source of

distraction to learners. Spending a lot of time using the Internet can make them get bad learning results. Last but not least, it is likely that learners get inaccurateinformation because not all information is verified for accuracy.

All in all, there are two sides to everything and this situation is not an exception.It is obvious that technology plays an important role in students’ learning

process. Therefore, the efficient use of technology in education should be promoted, however, its misuse should be condemned.

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