Suggested answer to task 2 essays cambridge IELTS 6

Cam 6 Essay Topics

Today, the high sales of popular goods reflect the power of

Test 1

advertising and not the real need of the society in which they
are sold.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more

Test 2

money than people in other important professions. Some people
think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people believe that visitors to other countries should

Test 3

follow local customs and behaviour. Others disagree and think
that the host country should welcome cultural differences.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things

Test 4

and avoiding change. Others, however, think that change is

always a good thing.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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CAMBRIDGE IELTS 6 - TEST 1
Today, the high sales of popular goods reflect the power of advertising and not the
real need of the society in which they are sold.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

SUGGESTED ANSWER

Identifying the essay type: Opinion Essay (Agree or Disagree)

Structuring the essay
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Sentence 1: Introduce the given topic about the power of
advertising

INTRODUCTION

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Sentence 2: Clearly and directly state my point of view with
one short and simple sentence (totally agree)

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Paragraph 1: Advertising helps promote the sales of products
by providing necessary information to potential customers
through the means of media with huge coverage.

BODY

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Paragraph 2: Sometimes influential advertising manipulates
people into purchasing products that they do not really need.
Using images of celebrities to advertise a product line.

CONCLUSION
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Restate my opinion with a clear and direct sentence (totally
agree)


Sample answer
It is widely believed that advertising, not the real need of consumers, leads to the popularity

of a product. Personally, I strongly agree with such a statement.
Firstly, advertising promotes the sales of products by providing necessary information for
potential customers through the means of media, particularly TV, with huge coverage. As a
matter of fact, when in possession of a TV or a computer connected to the Internet, everyone
would see advertisements almost everywhere, which would help them to know more
specifically about their desirable goods. Compared to the past when the power of advertising
would not be enough to spark attention, people now have closer access to modern
commodities. Without advertising, producers would not be able to reach out to their buyers

owing to a struggle to introduce or popularize their new lines of product.

Secondly, I would say that under various circumstances, influential advertisements
manipulate people into purchasing something they have no need for. It is common that
images of sport or entertainment celebrities would be selected for commercial purposes,
inflicting huge impacts on buyers, especially their fans. For example, if Ronaldo, who is an
international famous football player, participated in a commercial advertisement on TV about
a new product line of men’s perfume, an enormous number of his loyal fans would buy those
goods. This is because they want to be like their idols or simply it is a way to express their
admiration and support.
In conclusion, I think advertising is factored in boosting the sales of a product in spite of the
insignificance of social needs for it.
(264 words)
Useful vocabulary:
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- Potential customers: Khách hàng tiềm năng
- Huge coverage: Tầm phủ sóng rộng lớn


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Have closer access to modern commodities: Có thể có tiếp cận gần hơn
với hàng hóa hiện đại

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Reach out to their buyers: Vươn tới khách hàng

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New lines of product: Các dòng sản phẩm mới

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Influential advertisements: Những quảng cáo có ảnh hưởng lớn

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Sport or entertainment celebrities: Người nổi tiếng ở lĩnh vực giải trí hoặc
thể thao

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Commercial purposes: Mục đích thương mại


CAMBRIDGE IELTS 6 – TEST 2
Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in
other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others
think it is unfair.
Discuss both views and give your opinion

SUGGESTED ANSWER

Identifying the essay type: Discussion + opinion essay (Discuss both views
and give your opinion)

Structuring the essay
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Sentence 1: Introduce the given topic about the difference in
salaries between sport celebrities and other professions

INTRODUCTION

- Sentence 2: Clearly and directly state my propensity for which
side of the argument with one short and simple sentence
(agree with people who think this is unfair)

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Paragraph 1: 2 reasons why some people think sport
celebrities’ high salaries are justifiable.
Consistent hardwork and harsh training

BODY
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Participation in local or international competitions to
gain honor for their country.
- Paragraph 2: 2 reasons why others think it is unfair
Other professions which are indispensable and much



more essential for society such as scientists or
doctors. They are paid much less than sport
celebrities despite their great contributions.
 Sometimes sport stars might set a bad example or

cause severe damage to the image of their country.
All of those stars still receive huge payment and
sponsorships, which is a sign of unfairness.

CONCLUSION

Restate my favorable side


Sample answer
People have different views about the huge difference in salaries between sport stars and
people of other professions. In my opinion, I would argue that it is unfair for people
working in other fields.
On the one hand, some people have several reasons for their support for sport stars’ current
salaries. Firstly, they believe that becoming a successful individual in the field of sports would
require consistent hardwork and harsh training regulations. If those celebrities did not have
considerable determination, their chance of worldwide acknowledgement would be fragile.
Therefore, they truly deserve high salaries according to what they have to go through.
Secondly, they represent their countries to participate in international competitions, such as
the World Cup, to gain honor for their nations, which justifies their enormous earnings.
On the other hand, I would side with those who think that it is unfair for other people. Other
professions such as scientists or doctors are indispensable and much more essential for
social development and security. However, science or medical experts are paid much less
than sport celebrities regardless of their great contributions to techonological advancement
and health care. Furthermore, sometimes sport stars might set a bad example or cause
severe damage to the image of their country. All of those stars still receive huge payment and
sponsorships in comparison with that of scientists and doctors, which is a sign of unfairness.

In conclusion, I agree with people who think paying sport professionals much higher than
those who silently make contributions to society is unreasonable.

(252 words)
Useful vocabulary:
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Consistent hardwork and harsh training regulations: Sự chăm chỉ bền bỉ và

điều lệ luyện tập khắc nghiệt

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Considerable determination: Sự kiên quyết đáng kể

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Worldwide acknowledgement: Sự công nhận toàn cầu


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Gain honor for: Lấy danh dự cho cái gì

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Social development and security: Phát triển và an toàn xã hội

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A sign of unfairness: Một dấu hiệu của sự bất công

CAMBRIDGE IELTS 6 – TEST 3
Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs
and behaviour. Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome
cultural differences.
Discuss both views and give your opinion

SUGGESTED ANSWER

Identifying the essay type: Discussion + opinion essay (Discuss both views
and give your opinion)

Structuring the essay
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Sentence 1: Introduce the given topic about the adherence to
the new customs

INTRODUCTION

Sentence 2: Clearly and directly state my propensity for which
side of the argument with one short and simple sentence
(agree with people who think the host country should welcome
differences in culture)

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Paragraph 1: 2 reasons why some people think tourists should
follow new customs

BODY
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Integration into a new environment
Avoiding conflicts

Paragraph 2: 2 reasons why others think cultural should be


welcomed.
 Culture

diverges

significantly,

countries and regions.
 A hindrance to tourism

CONCLUSION

Restate my favorable side

depending

on

different

Sample answer
There are different opinions about whether visitors should comply with local traditions or
their lifestyles should be accepted. In my opinion, new patterns of belief and behavior
should be welcomed in a new environment.
On the one hand, there are a number of reasons why some people think tourists should
adhere to the new customs. Firstly, such adherence would enable them to integrate more
easily and quickly into the new environment. Clearly if a person who comes from the US
understood table manners or knew how to use chopsticks and , he would familiarize
himself with Vietnamese traditions after a few days. Secondly, following new customs in
the host country would play a part in avoiding social conflicts and, sometimes, hostility. A
sense of isolation and loneliness could be the price for those who refuse to adapt to the
new environment.
On the other hand, I would argue that it would be more suitable for a new way of thinking
to be warmly accepted. Culture diverges tremendously across different countries and
regions,depending on their historial backgrounds. Therefore, it is rather absurd to compel
tourists to comply with the host country’s lifestyles. In addition, such permission would be
a powerful leverage to develop the tourism industy of the host country. On being allowed
to behave according to their cultural standards, visitors would feel respected and
satisfied. Also of great significance is their recommendation to their friends and relatives
to travel to those places, leading to the growth of tourism.
In conclusion, I would agree with the people who support the idea of appreciating every
cultural difference.
(266 words)
Useful vocabulary:
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Comply with local traditions: Tuân theo phong tục địa phương

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New patterns of belief and behavior: Lối suy nghĩ và cư xử mới


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Adhere to the new customs: Tuân theo những phong tục mới

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Integrate more easily and quickly into the new environment: Hòa nhập dễ
dàng và nhanh chóng hơn vào môi trường mới

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Social conflicts and, sometimes, hostility: Đối lập xã hội và đôi khi là sự hằn học

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A sense of isolation and loneliness: Cảm giác cô lập và cô đơn

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Adapt to the new environment: Thích nghi với môi trường mới

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Compel tourists to comply with the host country’s lifestyles: Bắt buộc du

khách phải tuân theo lối sống ở quốc gia mà họ đến thăm


- Sentence 1: Introduce the given topic about whether or not
people should make changes in life
INTRODUCTION

- Sentence 2: Clearly and directly state my propensity for which
side of the argument with one short and simple sentence (agree
with people who think change is a good thing)
- Paragraph 1: 2 reasons why some people prefer spending time
doing the same things
They have passion for what they do

BODY

A fear of uncertainty
- Paragraph 2: 2 reasons why others think change is always a good
Thing
Bringing new experiences
Fortifying characteristics
Restate my favorable side

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CONCLUSION

CAMBRIDGE IELTS 6 – TEST 4
Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding
change. Others, however, think that change is always a good thing.

Discuss both views and give your opinion

SUGGESTED ANSWER

Identifying the essay type: Discussion + opinion essay (Discuss both
views and give your opinion)

Structuring the essay


Sample answer
Many people show preference for repeating their daily routine while others always look
for change as they believe change would bring more benefits. In my opinion, I would
agree with the latter point of view.
On the one hand, there are several reasons why some people only want to stick to their
routine activities. Firstly, simply they have passion for what they are doing everyday. For
example, street artists in Vietnam love creating colorful artworks in public without any
wish for change despite little earnings. Secondly, some people have merely adopted a
fear of uncertainty that prevents them from adjusting their ways of life. If they changed
their current jobs, for example, there would be no guarantee that other jobs would bring
the same level of satisfaction as the previous one. That would explain why they embrace
the repetition rather than change.
On the other hand, I would side with those who think change is better. People would have
the chance to undergo new exciting experiences. For example, instead of staying at
home to watch TV, some people could go on a mountain climbing or motorbike trip to
enjoy the open air. Furthermore, making changes in one’s life is believed to fortify his
characteristics or talents. When a person only focuses on what he is doing on a daily
basis, he would never know his limits or his potential. A song composer would never
discover his aptitude for singing if he did not get on stage to sing his favorite vocals.
In conclusion, although legitimate reasons for a life without change are vaired, I believe

adjustment to what one does repeatedly is a better choice.
(275 words)
Useful vocabulary
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- Repeating their daily routine: Lặp lại những hoạt động thường ngày
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Have passion for: Có đam mê cho cái gì

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A fear of uncertainty: Sự sợ hãi về điều gì không chắc chắn


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The same level of satisfaction: Cùng mức thỏa mãn

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Embrace the repetition: Chấp nhận sự lặp lại

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Fortify his characteristics or talents: Củng cố tính cách và tài năng

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His limits or his potential: Giới hạn và tiềm năng