Tài liệu ESSAY OUTLINE ( FOR IELTS ) TOPIC 9 pdf

ESSAY OUTLINE ( FOR IELTS )


Topic 9: Social problems –housing-History –religion-
Politic – climate
SECTION 1: CLIMATE -HISTORY - RELIGION.

1. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is
more important for students to study history and literature than
it is for them to study science and mathematics. Use specific
reasons and examples to support your opinion.
2. What kind of climate does your country have?''
The climate of Vietnam, just as its geography, is subject to many
variations.
NORTH VIETNAM
- The climate in the north is very similar to that of southern China. It is
characterized by great seasonal differences in temperature, and
sudden changes are not uncommon.
- There are two main seasons in North Vietnam, winter and summer.
Winter generally lasts from November to April with rather pleasant
cool weather. This season is usually rather dry. The summer season
begins in May and lasts till October. It is a time of tremendous heat,
heavy rainfall, and typhoons.
SOUTH VIETNAM
- The south has a monsoon climate. There are two main seasons
wet and dry. The dry season lasts from November to April with barely
a day of rain and then changes to the rainy season which lasts from
May to October.
- The hottest and most unpleasant time in South Vietnam is generally
between February and April when the atmosphere is humid and the
many storms seldom break into a cooling rain.

- In Central Vietnam, the climate is a transition between the climates
of the north and south.
HOTTEST MONTHS
- NORTH VIETNAM
- June, July, and August.
- SOUTH VIETNAM - March, April, and May




SECTION 2: SOCIAL PROBLEMS -POLITIC HOUSING

1. Why immigrants leave their own coutries?
- some are in political danger at home.
- Join relatives who already live abroad.
- A third group simply want a better social and economic future for
their families.
2. problems caused by immigration:
- take jobs from other people.
- Refuse to integrate with the rest of the population.
- Contribute to social problems (drugs, crimes, etc).
Why debate:
- those problems caused by immigration are worse in recent years:
unemployment, crime and prices increase.
- The death of the Communism -> freedom to travel –multi –racial.
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3. Any lives are in danger when hastily erected buildings
collapse because safety standards have been sacrificed to
hopes of a quick profit. To prevent disasters of this kind,
governments should play a greater role in setting and enforcing

safety standards for building construction.
4. Safety standards are important when building people’s
homes. Who should be responsible for enforcing strict building
codes – the government or the people who build the homes?
5. Should a city try to preserve its old, historic buildings or
destroy them and replace them with modern buildings? Use
specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. TOEFL
6. Students at universities often have a choice of places to live.
They may choose to live in university dormitories, or they may
choose to live in apartments in the community. Compare the
advantages of living in university housing with the advantages
of living in an apartment in the community. Where would you
prefer to live? Give reasons for your preference. TOEFL
7. A country’s first duty to its citizen is to protect them.
Therefore it is logical that defence should take up a significant
proportion of national budget. For or gainst? \ \comprehensive
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8. In the late 20th century, many cities are being rapidly
redeveloped. In this process, the needs of special interest
groups, such as people with physical disabilities, are sometimes
taken into account. How can society improve conditions for
people with physical disabilities?
9. A public figure should not expect to have his/her private life
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Others questions:
• Do you agree that teachers should use corporal punishment as
a means of discipline?
• Do you think in vitro fertilisation should be available to parents
so they can choose the sex of their child?
• In an overpopulated world, should people be free to have as

many children as they want?
• Is there public assistance in your country?
• What are some expectations parents have for their children?
• What are some reasons that people become homeless?
• What are some things people can do to eliminate
discrimination and prejudice?
• What do you think is the most serious problem in the world?
• Why do you think so?
• What can we do as individuals to solve this problem?
• What types of noise pollution do you hate the most?
• Who takes care of the elderly when they are no longer able to
care for themselves?