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TỔNG KẾT WRITING TASK 1 & 2
(2008 - 2018)
Table of Contents
1.

TRAFFIC/ TRANSPORT ........................................................................................................................ 2

2.

EDUCATION ......................................................................................................................................... 3

3.

JOB/ WORK ........................................................................................................................................ 11

4.

ENVIRONMENT + NATURE + POLLUTION .................................................................................... 12

5.

CITIES + SOCIAL ISSUES+ FAMILY.................................................................................................. 16

6.

ADVERSTISING _ TV_GAMES ........................................................................................................... 20

7.

LAWS + CRIMES ................................................................................................................................ 23

8.

FOOD .................................................................................................................................................. 25

9.

MUSEUM ............................................................................................................................................ 25

10.

HEALTH/ SPORTS .......................................................................................................................... 26

11.

TECHNOLOGY/ MEDIA ................................................................................................................. 28

12.

TRAVELING / TRADITIONS ........................................................................................................... 33

13.

ANIMALS ........................................................................................................................................ 35

14.

OTHERS .......................................................................................................................................... 37

15.

ĐỀ DỰ ĐOÁN WRITING TASK 2 (2018) ...................................................................................... 38

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1. TRAFFIC/ TRANSPORT
09/01/2014
- Writing Task 1: The table below give information of age, income, and poverty in the
population of 3 states in 2000.
- Writing Task 2: The best way for governments to solve the problem of traffic
congestion is providing free public transport in 24 hours per day, and seven days a week.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

13/06/2015:
- Task 1: Mixed charts
- Task 2: Traffic and accommodation problems are increasing and government should
encourage some businesses to move from cities to rural areas. Does advantage outweigh
the disadvantages?

20/02/2016
Task 1: 3 Pie charts
Task 2: Some people believe government should spend money on building train and
subway lines to reduce traffic congestion. Others think that building more and wider roads
is the better way to reduce traffic congestion.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
13/08/2016:

- Task 1: Bar Chart
- Task 2: Not so many people use a bicycle although it has many benefits. Why? How to
encourage people to use bicycles as a main transport?

20/8/2016:
-Task 1: Bar graph
-Task 2: In some cities people are choosing cars instead of bicycles, while in other cities
riding bikes are replacing cars. Why is this the case? Which development do you think is
better?

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18/06/2016:
- Task 1: Process
- Task 2: Cycling is more environmentally friendly than other forms of transport. Why is
it not popular in many places? And how to increase its popularity?
03/06/2017
As the number of cars increases, more money has to be spent on road systems. Some
people think the government should pay for this. Others, however, think that the user
should cover the costs. Discuss both view and give your opinion
08/06/2017
Task 1: Pie charts
Task 2: Some people say that it is possible for a county to be both economically successful
and have a clean environment. Others disagree. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
03/02/2018
Task 2: The only way to improve safety of our roads is to give much stricter punishments
for driving offences. What extent do you agree or disagree?

2. EDUCATION
26-01-2008
In countries (where there is high unemployment) most pupils should be offered only
primary education; there is no point in offering secondary education to those who will
have no hope of finding a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

01-03-2008
Most countries spend much money on education, as they start to realize the importance
of education. Which two subjects do you think are the most important and which one is
the least important? Subjects: Literature, Sports, Mathematics, Economy, Physics, History,
Music, Geography, Philosophy, Foreign languages.

24-04-2008
Teachers used to convey information, but now with wide resources of information, there

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is no role for teachers to play in modern education. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?

05-06-2008
Some people think that university students should only study one special subject. Others
think that universities should encourage students to study a range of subjects in addition
to a special area. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

21-06-2008
Some people think that children should obey rules and do what their parents and teachers
want them to do. Others believe that children controlled very much are not well-prepared

for their adult lives. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

05-07-2008 & 08-06-2017
Some people believe that theoretical subjects (such as mathematics, philosophy and
economics) should not be taught in universities because universities should focus on
practical subjects (such as marketing, computer programming, and accounting). To what
extent do you agree or disagree?

30-08-2008
Some people believe that students should study in groups. Others think that they should
study alone. What are the benefits of studying in groups and studying alone? Which way
is more effective?

06-09-2008
Once children start school, teachers have more influence on their intellectual and social
development than parents do. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

27-09-2008
Poor students or students who come from rural areas often find it difficult to have access
to university education. Some people think universities should make it especially easy for
them to study. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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23-10-2008 ~ 02/12/2017 ~ 28/10/2017
Many people can now study at home through distance-learning programs via Internet or
television. But some people say this kind of education cannot be compared to attending

a college. What is your opinion?
Task 2: Schools are no longer necessary because children can get so much information
available through the internet, and they can study just as well at home. To what extent
do agree or disagree?

Task 2: Students learn far more with their teachers than other sources such as the
internet
or television. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

06-12-2008
Memorization of information by frequent repetition (rote learning) plays a role in many
education systems. Does the usefulness outweigh the limitations?

13-12-2008
Some people believe that a country can benefit a lot from university education. Others
believe that sending a large number of young students to go to university leads to
unemployment. Discuss both views and give your opinions.

18/1/2014
- Writing Task 1: One line graph and one column about the average price ticket and the
average percentage of tickets sale of a theatre
- Writing Task 2: Many students find it difficult to concentrate or pay attention at school.
What are the reasons? What could be done?

22/2/2014
- Writing Task 1: Table

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- Writing Task 2: Children's education is expensive. In some countries, the government
pays some or all of the costs. Do the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?

8/3/2014
- Writing Task 1: Compare 3 diagrams describing 3 different recruitment procedures
- Writing Task 2: Some people say that all young people should have full-time education
until they are 18 years old. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

12/04/2014
- Writing Task 1: Line graph, transportation of goods in Europe via road, water, pipeline,
rail from 1980 to 2015
- Writing Task 2: Some people think the main purpose of education is to make
individuals useful to society; others say education helps them to achieve personal
ambitions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

24/05/2014
- Writing Task 1: Table
- Writing Task 2: Many young people who leave school hold a negative attitude towards
learning. Why does this happen? What are the solutions?
2/10/2014 & 24.06.2017
- Writing Task 1: 2 bar charts, 1 chart illustrate the number of people per square km (của
6 quốc gia năm 2003), 1 chart show change in urban population from 2003 to 2005 (của
6
nước
đó.)
- Writing Task 2: Government funding in university should only be provided for
scholarship for the best student, all other funding can find from student fees and private
organizations. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

20/12/2014
- Writing Task 1: So sánh 2 pie charts

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- Writing Task 2: Some people think painting and drawing are as important as other
subjects, they should be compulsory in the high school education.

28/02/2015
- Task 1: The bar chart compares the percentages of money spent by the British on three
different items in the year 2004
- Task 2: Some students take one year off between finishing school and going to
university, in order to travel or to work. Do you think advantages outweigh disadvantages?

18/04/2015:
- Task 1: (Table) Population proportions of male versus female population of 6 areas from
1950 to 2005
- Task 2: Some people think that schools should reward students who show the best
academic results, while others believe that it is more important to reward students who
show improvements. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

16/05/2015:
- Task 1: Process
- Task 2: Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality, high school
students are encouraged to make comments or even criticism on their teachers. Others
think it will lead to loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and
give your own opinion
08/10/2015:

Task 1: maps
Task 2: In some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general education across
a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a
particular career. Which of these two systems is more appropriate in today's world?

24/11/2015
- Task 1: Bar char

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Task 2: Students today can easily access information online, so libraries are no longer
necessary. Do you agree or disagree?

Giống đề
18/1/2018
Task 2: Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since computer technology can
replace their functions. Do you agree or disagree?

21/11/2015
- Task 1: Table
- Task 2: Many people go to university for academic study. More people should be
encouraged to do vocational training because there is lack of qualified workers such as
electricians and plumbers.

19/12/2015
- Task 1: Process: Jam made out of fruit
- Task 2: Children are facing more pressures nowadays from academic, social and
commercial perspectives.

What are the causes of these pressures and what measures should be taken to reduce
these pressures?

10/09/2016:
- Task 1: Pie charts
- Task 2: Some people think that studying from the past teaches us nothing about today’s
life. Others argue that the history is a value source of information. Discuss both views and
give your opinion.
21/05/2016:
-Task 1: Pie charts.
-Task 2: In developing countries, children in rural communities have less access to
education. Some people believe that the problem can be solved by providing more
schools and teachers, while others think that the problem can be solved by providing
computers and Internet access. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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19/05/2016:
- Task 1: Table
- Task 2: It is observed that in many countries not enough students are choosing to study
science subject. What are causes? And what will be effects on society?
09/01/2016
- Task 1: The table shows the positions held by woman in government and management
in five different countries in 2000.
- Task 2: It is more important for schoolchildren to learn about local history than world
history. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

10/09/2016:
- Task 1: Pie charts
- Task 2: Some people think that studying from the past teaches us nothing about today’s
life. Others argue that the history is a value source of information. Discuss both views and
give your opinion.

22/10/2016:
- Task 1: Line
- Task 2: Some people think that everyone has the right to have access to university
education, and that government should make it free for all students no matter what
financial background they have. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this
opinion.

(12/01/2017)
It is neither possible nor useful for a country to provide university places for a high
proportion of young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

(14/01/2017)

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Task 2: In many schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts subjects (eg. languages)
and boys choose science subjects (eg. Physics). What do you think are the reasons? Do
you think that this tendency should be changed?

23/02/2013
Nowadays, not enough students choose science subjects in university in many countries.
What are the reasons for this problem? What are the effects on the society?

17/06/2017
Some people think that a country benefits a lot from a large number of young people
entering into university. However, others think that sending young people to universities
only leads to graduate unemployment. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.
08/07/2017
Task 1: Map
Task 2: Everyone should stay at school until 18. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
20/07/2017
Some people let their children live in another country or a bigger city and study in
college. Is it a positive development? What are reasons? Give examples and stat your
opinion.

19/08/2017
Task 1: Table
Task 2: Writing, reading and math are the three recognized traditional subjects.
Computer skill should also be the fourth largest branch. Do you agree or disagree?

16/09/2017
Task 1: maps

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Task 2: Students in many countries leave high school without understanding of how to
manage their money. What are reasons for this? What can be done?

14/12/2017:
Task 1: Mix pie chart + bar chat

Task 2: Some people believe that children should be allowed to stay at home and play
until they are six or seven years old. Others believe that is important for young children
to go to school as soon as possible. What is your opinion?
20/1/2018
Task 2: Research shows that business meetings, discussions and training are happening
online nowadays. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

3. JOB/ WORK
15/2/2014
- Writing Task 1: Single line chart
- Writing Task 2: Some people think success in life comes from hard work and
determination. Others think money and appearance are more important.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion

5/4/2014:
- Writing Task 1: 1 line graph with 3 lines of GDP in education, health & retirement
pensions from 2001 to 2051
- Writing Task 2: An increasing number of people change their career and place of
residence several times during their life time. Is this positive or negative development?

10/1/2015:
- Task 1: (bar chart) The percentage of adults in different age groups using internet in
UK.
- Task 2: Leaders and directors in organizations are often older people. Some people say
that younger people could be leaders. Do you agree or disagree?

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25/10/2014
- Writing Task 1: Map Mô tả 1community center 10 years ago (đến bây giờ)
- Writing Task 2: Some people think that job satisfaction is more important while other
people think that a stable job is more important. Discuss both views and give your
opinion.
01/11/2014
- Writing task 1: Two bar charts. The first is comparison of Australia and China’s imports
and exports. The second is Australian goods imported from China
- Writing task 2: It is better for people to be unemployed than people to be employed
but they do not enjoy. Do you agree or disagree?

11/04/2015:
Task 1: Line chart and bar graph about traffic and CO2 emission by cars trucks and vans
Task 2 The older people who need employment have to compete with younger ones.
What problems can this create? What are some solutions?
8/10/2016:
- Task 1: Pie
- Task 2: Some people think that men and women have different qualities. Therefore,
some certain jobs are suitable for men and some jobs are suitable for women. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?

(22/04/2017)
Task 2: Some people think that people who choose a job early and keep doing it are more
likely to have a satisfying career life than those who frequently change jobs. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?

4. ENVIRONMENT + NATURE + POLLUTION
05-04-2008
Long distance flight uses more fuel than cars and brings pollution to the environment.

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We
should discourage non-essential flight rather than limit the use of cars. To what extent do
you agree or disagree?

26-07-2008
Some people think international cooperation has brought benefits to world
environmental protection, while others believe more benefits have been brought to
international Business.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion

13-09-2008
Some people believe that it is important to protect the environment, but they make no
efforts on it. Why is it so? What actions should be taken to protect the environment?

18/04/2013
Nowadays animal experiments are widely used to develop new medicines and to test the
safety of other products. Some people argue that these experiments should be banned
because it is morally wrong to cause animals to suffer, while others are in favor of them
because of their benefits to humanity.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion

25/1/2014
- Writing Task 1: Pie charts
- Writing Task 2: International community must act immediately to ensure all nations to
reduce their consumption of fossil fuels e.g. gas and oil.

To what extend do you agree or disagree?
1/3/2014
- Writing Task 1: Maps (Mô tả sự thay đổi về cấu trúc của 1 học viện sau khi thiết kế lại.)
- Writing Task 2: Living in big cities is bad for people's health. To what extent do you
agree or disagree with this opinion?

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28/06/2014
- Writing Task 1: Bar chart and table combination.
- Writing Task 2: With the increasing demand for energy sources such as oil and gas,
should people be looking for sources of oil and gas in remote and untouched places? Do
the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages of damaging such areas?

26/07/2014
- Writing Task 1: (Table) Data about development of high speed rail networks
- Writing Task 2: Some people think that environmental problems are too big for
individuals to solve. Others believe individuals can also do some things to solve these
problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

17/1/2015:
- Task 1: The line graph shows the sales of children’s books, adult’s fictions and
educational books between 2002 and 2006 in one country.
- Task 2: Some people think that the amount of noise people make have to be controlled
strictly, others say that people are free to make as much as they wish. Discuss both sides
and give your opinion.
01/08/2015:

- Task 1: Map about different room layouts
- Task 2: The world natural resources are consumed at an ever-increased rate. What are
the dangers of this situation? What should we do?
07/11/2015
- Task 1: Bar chart
- Task 2: Whether or not someone achieves their aims is mostly by a question of luck. To
what extent do you agree or disagree?
14/11/2015
- Task 1: Pie chart (a data of mountain)

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- Task 2: The consumption of the world's resources (oil, and water etc.) is increasing at a
dangerous rate. What are causes and solutions? To what extent do you agree or disagree?

24/9/2016:
- Task 1: The table shows annual expenditure of university students in three nations and
their percentages of spending on accommodation, books, leisure food and others.
- Task 2: Fossil fuel is the main source of energy. In some countries, the use of alternative
sources of energy is encouraged.
To what extent do you think is it a positive or negative development?

18/06/2016:
- Task 1: Process
- Task 2: Cycling is more environmentally friendly than other forms of transport. Why is
it not popular in many places? And how to increase its popularity?
24/9/2016:
- Task 1: The table shows annual expenditure of university students in three nations and

their percentages of spending on accommodation, books, leisure food and others.
- Task 2: Fossil fuel is the main source of energy. In some countries, the use of alternative
sources of energy is encouraged. To what extent do you think is it a positive or negative
development?

(15/07/2017)
Animal species are becoming extinct as a result of human activities on land and in sea.
Why has this happened? What's the solution?

(25/03/2017)
The best way to resolve the international environmental problems is to increase the cost
of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

12/08/2017

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Task 1: Map
Task 2: Solving environmental problems should be the responsibility of one international
organisation rather than each national government. Do you agree or disagree?

5. CITIES + SOCIAL ISSUES+ FAMILY
19-01-2008
The old generations often hold traditional ideas about the correct way of life, thinking
and behavior. However, some people think that these ideas are not helpful for young
people to prepare for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

14-02-2008

Now big cities have many problems. What are these problems? Do you think the
government should encourage city residents to move to small cities and towns?

08-03-2008
The number of cars keeps increasing, and road systems should be expanded. Some people
think the government should cover all the costs. Others believe the users should pay for
it.
Discuss both views and give your opinion

12-04-2008 ~11/11/2017
More and more people are busy with work and do not have enough time to spend with
their families and friends. Why does this happen? What are the effects on family and
society as a whole?

09-08-2008
In some countries, the governments encourage industries and businesses to move out
from large cities to regional areas. Do you think that the advantages outweigh the
disadvantages?

02-12-2008
In a global economy, many goods, including what we use on a daily basis, are transported
from other counties in a long distance. To what extent do you think its benefits exceed its
drawbacks?

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14/3/2013

When designing a building, the function is normally more important than the outward
appearance. Do you agree or disagree with this idea?

6/10/2013:
A rise in the standard of living in a country often only seems to benefits cities rather than
rural areas. What problems might this differences cause? How might these problems be
reduced?

15/03/2014
- Writing Task 1: Bar chart.
- Writing Task 2: It is important for all towns and cities to have large public spaces such
as squares and parks. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

10/05/2014
- Writing Task 1: Process
- Writing Task 2: Nowadays, as women and men have to work full time, household duties
should be equally divided. Do you agree or disagree?

27/09/2014
- Writing Task 1: Table
- Writing Task 2: In recent years, more and more people tend to live individually. What
are the causes of this trend? Does this have a positive or negative effect on society?

16/08/2014
- Writing Task 1: Maps about fire escape plan for a student accommodation in a college
(2
exits,
7
bedrooms)
- Writing Task 2: In some countries, governments are encouraging industries and

businesses to move out of the cities and into regional areas. Do you think the advantages
outweigh the disadvantages?

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06/09/2014
- Writing Task 1: Bar chart
- Writing Task 2: As major cities in the world are growing today, so do their problems.
What are problems for young people who are living in the cities as the result of continued
growth? How problems might be solved?

06/12/2014 ~05/10/2017
- Writing Task 1: Line graph
- Writing Task 2: Some people think that it is best to live in a horizontal city while others
think of a vertical city. Discuss both view and give your opinion.

05/10/2017:
Task 1: Mixed (Bar + Table)
Task 2: More and more people in the city live in homes with small spaces or no outdoor
areas. Do you think it is a negative or positive development?

07/02/2015:
- Task 1: The table and chart show the time spent on leisure and household activities in
2008.
- Task 2: Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists, not local
people. Why this is the case and what can be done to attract local people.

14/03/2015:
- Task 1: Pie chart
-Task 2: Nowadays, many families have both parents working. Some working parents
believe other family members like grandparents can take care of their children, while
others think childcare centers provide the best care. Discuss both views and give your own
opinion.

21/05/2015:

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- Task 1: Bar chart about two years, 1960 and 2000.
- Task 2: Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life.
What are the reasons? What are the effects on society and family life?

30/07/2016:
- Task 1: Map - Compare changes between 1960 and now in the Station street.
- Task 2: Many people say the gap between rich and poor people is wider, as rich people
become richer and poor people grow poorer. What problems could this situation cause
and what measures can be done to address those problem?

14/07/2016:
- Task1: Bar chart. The bar below shows the percentage of men and women in part time
employment in one country in 2010
- Task 2: Every day, millions of tons of food are wasted all over the world. Why do you
think this is happening? And how can we solve this problem?

21/04/2016:

- Task 1: Line graph
- Task 2: Nowadays, more and more older people who need employment compete with
the younger people for the same jobs. What problems this causes? What are solutions?
- Task 2: Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life.
What are the reasons? Do advantages of this outweigh disadvantages?
05/03/2016
- Task 1: Process of recycling used paper.
- Task 2: In recent years, the family structure has changed, as well as family roles. What
types of changes are occurring? Do you think these changes are positive and negative?
08/07/2017 ~ 27/09/2014 ~ 09/12/2017
In many parts of the world, children now are given more freedom than they used to have.
Do you think it is a negative or positive development?
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Some people say that it is important for parents to read and tell stories to their children,
while others argue that with other sources of stories such as books, TV and movies,
parents do not need to read stories. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
29/07/2017
Task 1: Mixed charts
Task 2: In some parts of the world it is increasingly popular to research the history of one's
own family. Why do people want to do this? Is it a positive or negative development?
In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops, schools, offices and homes in specific areas
and separate them from each other. Do you think advantages outweigh disadvantages?
2/11/2017:
Task 1: Pie charts
Task 2: Some people think that the aging population is good for the economy and society

while others disagree with this. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
21/09/2017:
Task 1: Pie charts
Task 2: The increase in people's life expectancy means that they have to work older to pay
for their retirement. One alternative is that people start to work at a younger age. Is this
alternative a positive or negative development?
13/1/2018
Task 2: People living in large cities today face many problems in their everyday life. What
are these problems? Should governments encourage people to move to smaller regional
towns?

6. ADVERSTISING _ TV_GAMES
22-05-2008
The high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of the advertising but not
the
real need of the whole society in which they sell. To what extent do you agree or disagree
with this statement?

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16-08-2008
Detailed descriptions of crimes are often given in the newspaper or on TV. Some people
think it has bad consequences on the society and so should be restricted. To what extent
do you agree or disagree?

29-11-2008
Some people think modern games can help children to develop a wide range of skills, but
others argue that traditional games can be much better for developing such skills. What

is
your opinion?

24/04/2014
- Writing Task 1: Bar chart of comparing the number of males aged 16 to 26 watch
different sports with the percentage of those participating in them.
- Writing Task 2: An increasing number of advertisements on TV aim at children. What
are the effects of television advertising? Should television advertising be controlled?

17/05/2014 + 10-05-2008
- Writing Task 1: Comparison in a city map, between 1950 and current
- Writing Task 2: Some children can learn more efficiently by watching TV. Therefore,
children should watch TV regularly both in school and at home? Do you agree or disagree?
11/07/2015:
- Task 1: Line chart
- Task 2: Advertising discourages people from being different individuals by making us
want to be and to look the same. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

15/9/2016:
- Task 1: Line graph
- Task 2: Research has shown that overeating is as harmful as smoking. Therefore, the
advertising of certain food products should be banned in the same way as the advertising
of cigarettes in some countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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09/07/2016

- Task 1: Line graph
- Task 2: Studies suggested that nowadays children watch much more television than
they did in the past and spend less time on active or creative things. What are the reasons?
And what measures should be taken to encourage children to spend more time on active
or creative things?
19/03/2016
- Task 1: Bar chart
- Task 2: People in the community can buy cheaper products nowadays. Do advantages
outweigh disadvantages?
12/03/2016:
- Task 2: Some people think that it is good for a country's culture to import foreign
movies and TV programs. Others think that it is better to produce these locally.
15/9/2016:
- Task 1: Line graph
- Task 2: Research has shown that overeating is as harmful as smoking. Therefore, the
advertising of certain food products should be banned in the same way as the advertising
of cigarettes in some countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

26/11/2016:
- Task 1: Line
- Task 2: Advertisements are becoming more and more common in everyday life. Is it a
positive or negative development?

17/12/2016:
- Task 1: Bar chart.
- Task 2: Some people say that young people 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 opinion

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(29/04/2017)
Task 2: Some people say that what children watch influences their behaviour. Others
believe the amount of time they spend on television influences their behaviour most.
Discuss both view and give your opinion.

7. LAWS + CRIMES
18-09-2008
Sending criminals to prison is not the effective method to deal with them. Education and
job training should be used instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

11-10-2008
Society is based on rules and laws. It could not function if individuals were free to do
whatever they wanted. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

07/06/2014
- Writing Task 2: Some people believe that if a police force carries guns, this encourages
higher level of violence in that society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this
opinion?

02/08/2014
- Writing Task 1: Two bar charts that compare Germany, USA, Japan, and China's worker
ratio in Agriculture and Services industries
- Writing Task 2: In many parts of the world, children and teenagers are committing
more crimes. Why is this happening? How should they be punished?

8/11/2014

- Writing Task 2: Some people believe that a crime is a result of social problems and
poverty, others think that crime is a result of bad person's nature. Discuss and give your
opinion.

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12/02/2015:
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Task 1: Table about student's satisfaction level for various services at a school.
Task 2: Some people think that the best way to increase road safety is to increase the
minimum legal age for driving cars or riding motorbikes. To what extent do you agree
or disagree?

14/02/2015
- Task 2: Some people think that the age limit for driving should be increased to make
driving safer, do you agree or disagree?
25/04/2015:
- Task 1: (Bar chart) UK people's internet usage data from 1998 to 2004. % of use at home,
workplace, college, and library.
- Task 2: Young people who commit crimes should be treated in the same as adults who
commit crimes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

27/06/2015:
- Task 1: Two line charts.
- Task 2: People today do not feel safe either at home or when they are out. What are the
causes? What are the solutions?

08/08/2015:
- Task 1: Line graph
- Task 2: Some people who have been in prison become good citizens later. Some people
think that having these people to give a talk to school students is the best way to tell
them about dangers of committing a crime. Do you agree or disagree?
26/09/2015
- Task 1: The line chart
- Task 2: Studies show that many criminals have a low level of education. For this reason,
people believe that the best way to reduce crime is to educate people in prison so they
can get a job when leave prison. Do you agree or disagree?

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05/12/2015
- Task 1: Table
-Task 2: There is a general increase in anti-social behaviors and lack of respect for others.
What are the causes and solutions?
15/12/2016
Task 1: Line graph
Task 2: Scientists believe that by studying behavior of 3 years old children, we can predict
if that child can become criminal in the future. To what extent is crime a product of human
nature? Is it possible to stop children from growing to be a criminal?

30/9/2017:
Task 1: Tables
Task 2: The best way to reduce youth crimes is to teach their parents parental skills. To
what extent do you agree or disagree?

8. FOOD
29/10/2016:
- Task 1: Pie charts
- Task 2: In many countries, more and more people choose to buy imported food rather
than food produced locally. Why people buy imported food? What could be done to
encourage people to buy local food?

9. MUSEUM
Đề thi IELTS ngày 14/01/2016
- Task 1: Pie Chart
- Task 2: Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists but not local
people. Why is this the case and what can be done to attract more local people to visit
these places?

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