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GIỚI THIỆU CHUNG ... 6
<b>A. ĐỀ THI WRITING TASK 2 ... 7 </b>
<b>B. BÀI CHỮA THAM KHẢO ... 12 </b>
</div><span class="text_page_counter">Trang 6</span><div class="page_container" data-page="6">Để các bạn có thêm nguồn bài mẫu hữu ích trong q trình ơn thi, IELTS Xn Phi xin gửi tặng các bạn bộ lời giải tham khảo 1 số đề thi thực tế Writing Task 2. Sách tổng hợp 45 bài mẫu band 8+ cho các chủ đề xuất hiện trong năm 2022 giúp các bạn dễ dàng hình dung một cách tổng quát và thực tế về độ khó của bài thi viết Task 2 cũng như xu hướng ra đề IELTS năm nay.
Các bài viết đều được thầy Phạm Xuân Phi (IELTS 8.0) và cựu giám khảo Hội đồng Anh trực tiếp viết và biên soạn để đảm bảo độ chính xác. Với mỗi bài viết mẫu chúng mình đều đính kèm danh sách từ vựng và cấu trúc hay, các bạn có thể lọc 5-7 từ/cụm từ mình tâm đắc nhất rồi “tủ” cho từng chủ đề, lúc thi có gặp thì dùng luôn cho tiết kiệm thời gian.
Writing thực sự là một kỹ năng khó khiến chúng ta thở dài ngao ngán. Vậy nên tâm lý chung của nhiều bạn mục tiêu band thấp là bỏ qua và dồn tâm sức vào những kỹ năng còn lại với hy vọng vớt vát được bao nhiêu tốt bấy nhiêu. Nhưng nếu bạn tham vọng mục tiêu cao hơn, hay đơn giản chỉ muốn có cảm giác thành tựu chinh phục được cả 4 kỹ năng, thì chẳng cịn cách nào khác ngồi việc Đọc và Luyện tập thật nhiều. Đọc các bài báo học thuật, bài mẫu IELTS Writing chất lượng; luyện viết thường xuyên và quan trọng nhất là nhờ ai đó có chun mơn về IELTS sửa bài giúp mình. Hy vọng IELTS Xuân Phi có thể cùng bước với các bạn trên con đường thoát trầm cảm Writing.
Đăng ký tham gia khóa học IELTS Writing chuyên sâu:
Tham gia nhóm Ở đây IELTS Xuân Phi chữa Writing miễn phí:
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3. 22/1/2022
<i>In many countries, children are becoming overweight and unhealthy. Some people think that the government has the responsibility to solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree? </i>
6. 26/2/2022
<i>Some people think that a huge amount of time and money is spent on the protection of wild animals and that this money could be better spent on the human population. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? </i>
7. 3/3/2022
<i>Some people think scientific research should focus on solving world health problems. Others think that there are more important issues. Discuss both views and give your opinion. </i>
</div><span class="text_page_counter">Trang 9</span><div class="page_container" data-page="9"><i>The expansion of multinational companies and increase in globalization produce positive effects for everyone. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement. </i>
24. 09/07/2022
<i>Large companies use sporting events to promote their products. Some people think this has a negative impact. To what extent do you agree or disagree? </i>
25. 16/07/2022
</div><span class="text_page_counter">Trang 10</span><div class="page_container" data-page="10"><i>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? </i>
28. 11/08/2022
<i>Many people believe that good planning is the key factor to success in life, while others believe that other factors like hard work or luck are important. Discuss both views and give your opinion. </i>
29. 20/08/2022
<i>Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will no longer be necessary because people can see historical objects and works of art by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree? </i>
30. 27/08/2022
<i>As transport and accommodation problems are increasing in many cities, some governments encourage businesses to move to rural areas. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? </i>
31. 03/09/2022
<i>Some people think that the detailed criminal description on newspapers and TV has bad influences, so this kind of information should be restricted in the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree? </i>
</div><span class="text_page_counter">Trang 11</span><div class="page_container" data-page="11"><i>Many people now use language in a less formal way than in the past. Why is that so? Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages? </i>
<i>Some people believe that success in sports depends on physical ability. But some people believe there are many factors that contribute to success at sports. Discuss both views and give your opinion. </i>
43. 17/12/2022
<i>In many countries people increasingly talk about money (how much they earn or how much they pay for things in their daily conversations). Why? Is this a positive or negative trend? </i>
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<i><b>Question: Some people could be naturally good leaders. Others believe that people can learn leadership skills. Discuss both views and give your opinion. </b></i>
ANSWER (8.0+):
<b>A debate has been growing recently over whether leadership is an innate trait or a </b>
skill that is acquired through learning. In my estimation, being a leader is a skill that can
<b>be learned through extensive training. </b>
Firstly, it is reasonable to assume that leadership is sometimes innate. Individuals can be born with certain qualities that are predictive of a good leader such as
<b>bravery, strategic intelligence and self-confidence. These traits can be passed down along a long lineage of successful leaders from one generation to the next. This is </b>
<b>did. Like his father, he was both tenacious and intelligent in guiding the company to long-term success by pursuing aggressive and forward-thinking strategies in </b>
innovating Ford’s automotive technology. Thus, it is understandable why some would contend leadership can be acquired inherently.
However, a more persuasive case can be made for leadership as a learned
<b>quality. Individuals can become leaders in a disciplined environment through the </b>
process of training, practice and hands-on experience over time. For instance,
<b>numerous reputed educational institutions throughout the world administer </b>
<b>leadership programs for those wanting to gain the required skill set to become </b>
effective leaders. Within those programs there are courses intended to cover the necessary aspects of leadership such as management, problem solving, implementation of strategy and decision making. In addition, some of these programs include practical experience, where protégés can learn from current leaders about what it takes to take charge.
To conclude, while it is fair to assume that some are born with the qualities of a good leader, I would assert that leadership skills can be gained through education
<b>and experience in a structured environment. </b>
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<b>Forward-thinking strategies </b> ChiĀn lược tiĀn tới
<b>A disciplined environment </b> M⌀t môi trường quy c甃ऀ
<b>To be naturally bestowed with sth </b> Được trao tặng c愃Āi g椃
<b>A structured environment </b> M⌀t môi trường c漃Ā cĀu tr甃Āc
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<i>Question: <b>Some think that people should not change their jobs while others think they should because it brings advantages for both themselves and their employers. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. </b></i>
ANSWER (8.0+):
<b>The topic of changing jobs can be a sensitive topic, with some believing that doing so </b>
training costs. I, however, contend that it is more disadvantageous to change jobs since
new employees.
A key benefit of workers changing jobs regularly is that they can be equipped with a
<b>more diverse skill set. As different jobs utilize different knowledge bases, employees may be able to acquire a wide-ranging variety of professional skills. Therefore, in the </b>
future when a new job is offered to them, employees will be better prepared for the work entailed at any given position. For companies, when their employees switch occupations, they can save time and money on training. Firms can do this by hiring
<b>someone with equal or more experience than the previous person in the same field. </b>
Therefore, the quality of the products or services being offered by these firms will remain consistent.
to hire such individuals. Employers understandably may hold a prejudice against those
<b>hopper’ will not be able to contribute to their company long-term and thus it would </b>
<b>be counterproductive to commit resources to them. When it comes to how companies themselves can be negatively affected by job hopping, they may continually </b>
struggle when finding new employees who can meet their requirements. This is evident
<b>with how international accounting firms have a higher-than-average turnover rate at the junior level, meaning that they are in a near-endless cycle of hiring new people. </b>
In conclusion, while changing jobs can help workers acquire vital skills and companies save time and money for training, I would assert that the drawbacks are much more
high turnover rates. (Word count: 334)
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<b>Continually struggle </b> CĀ gắng liên t甃⌀c (m⌀t c愃Āch kh漃Ā khăn)
<b>Diverse/expansive skill set </b> B⌀ k礃̀ năng đa d愃⌀ng
<b>Higher than average turnover rate </b> T椃ऀ l⌀ ngh椃ऀ vi⌀c cao hơn trung b椃
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<i>Question: <b>In many countries, children are becoming overweight and unhealthy. Some people think that the government has the responsibility to solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree? </b></i>
ANSWER (8.0+):
The problem of childhood obesity and its consequences for physical health has become a pressing issue globally, with some arguing that the government is primarily responsible. While this assertion is reasonable to some extent, I would contend that
<b>the parents should take some responsibility as well as they are the primary </b>
<b>guardians of their children. </b>
<b>It is valid to assert that the government should assume responsibility for tackling the problem of child obesity. States have the power and resources to enact laws or </b>
<b>policies that can actively promote a healthier lifestyle and therefore curb the obesity </b>
rate among children. Consequently, children can be compelled to comply with these policies and change their habits to live more healthily and lose weight. To give an
<b>example, the Vietnamese government has recently promulgated a directive that </b>
requires local schools to provide healthy school meals, encourages children to engage
<b>in physical activities and prohibits the advertising and sharing of sugary drinks and </b>
<b>food. This is intended to curb the obesity rate among children in Vietnam, which has </b>
been rising in the past decade.
<b>However, the parents of these children should assume a secondary role in rectifying </b>
<b>this problem as well. Since they are already the primary guardians responsible for </b>
feeding and taking care of their offspring, it is only natural for parents to monitor their
<b>diet and commitment to exercise. If parents shirk these obligations, then their children </b>
are more likely to remain obese and in poor health in the long-term. For example, a recent survey has reported that the majority of European parents typically encourage their children to engage in weekly exercise programs to ensure that they will maintain a healthy weight. They believe in this way, children can physically develop normally
<b>and not be greatly affected by ailments associated with obesity. </b>
In conclusion, while the government should take a leading responsibility in tackling the
<b>problem of child obesity given their legitimate power in enacting laws, I would </b>
ultimately assert that the parents should also share this burden as they are
<b>exercise habits. </b>
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<b>Shoulder the burden </b> G愃Ānh ch椃⌀u m⌀t g愃Ānh nặng
<b>To assume responsibility </b> Nh⌀n tr愃Āch nhi⌀m cho m⌀t vi⌀c g椃
<b>The power and resources to enact laws or policies </b>
<b>To rectify sth </b> Gi愃ऀi quyĀt, sửa sai m⌀t vi⌀c g椃
<b>Shirk an obligation </b> TrĀn tr愃Ānh tr愃Āch nhi⌀m
<b>Not be affected by ailments associated with obesity </b>
<b>Directly accountable </b> C漃Ā tr愃Āch nhi⌀m trực tiĀp
</div><span class="text_page_counter">Trang 19</span><div class="page_container" data-page="19"><b>The growing awareness of healthy lifestyles can be ascribed to the far-reaching </b>
<b>impact of mass media. It is now common to watch movies and TV shows featuring </b>
<b>celebrities who are fit, implicitly introducing new standards of beauty that are often attainable. Hence, audiences may try to research and imitate the diet and exercise </b>
<b>regimens of well-known celebrities and become healthier in the process. This can be </b>
observed widely in numerous health magazines such as Men’s Health and Women’s Health that cater to this desire by publishing the daily fitness routines and meal plans of stars. Fans can then read these magazines online and adopt the routines to learn the
<b>best practices of successful role models and consistently stay in good shape. </b>
In order for this trend to continue to flourish, definitive steps must be taken by the government. The first is to introduce legislation that requires more physical activities to be taught at school. This can include sports such as football, basketball and other typical exercises such as jogging. By creating additional activities for schoolchildren to
<b>long-term. The second measure would be for the state to promulgate a tax on the </b>
purchase of processed food products. As consumers may be unwilling to pay more
<b>given the higher price, such a reform would encourage them to buy naturally produced </b>
<b>foods and in turn embrace healthier eating habits. </b>
<b>In conclusion, thanks to mass media, more people are embracing wholesome </b>
<b>lifestyles and this can be further encouraged by mandatory physical education at </b>
school and taxes on processed food. It is crucial that the last solution be affordable in order to enjoy widespread adoption.
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<b>The influence of mass media </b> Sự 愃ऀnh hưởng c甃ऀa phương ti⌀n thông tin đ愃⌀i chúng
<b>Enact legislation and incorporate more physical activities into schools </b>
Ban h愃chĀt hơn v愃
<b>The fitness level of a nation’s population </b> Mức đ⌀ thऀ chĀt c甃ऀa dân sĀ m⌀t quĀc gia
<b>May be inclined to buy naturally produced foods </b>
C漃Ā thऀ c漃Ā xu hướng mua thực phऀm s愃ऀn xuĀt tự nhiên
<b>Embracing wholesome lifestyles </b> Thực hi⌀n lĀi sĀng l愃
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<i>Question: <b>Some people think that people should be given the right to use fresh water as much as they like. Others believe governments should strictly control the use of fresh water. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. </b></i>
ANSWER (8.0+):
<b>There are differing opinions in regard to the freedom to use fresh water. Some believe </b>
citizens should have the right to use fresh water freely, while others assert that the state should regulate the amount of fresh water citizens can use. This essay will discuss both of these arguments and explain my thoughts on why the government should manage the use of freshwater.
<b>On the one hand, some see the right to fresh water as a basic human necessity. </b>
According to the UN’s International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights,
<b>the right to water is an essential human right and all signatory nations of the covenant must ensure that their citizens have unrestricted access to fresh water. Thus, the governments of those nations are obliged to guarantee that their citizens can use fresh water in any amount to meet their fundamental needs such as cooking, cleaning and drinking. If citizens are not afforded adequate access to fresh water, it would be tantamount to an infringement on human rights and these citizens will </b>
suffer greatly as a result.
<b>On the other hand, others believe fresh water is a scarce resource and should therefore be controlled by the state. The global supply of fresh water is dwindling with each </b>
passing decade due to numerous factors such as the greater frequency of droughts and
<b>the majority of the world population will reside in water-stressed regions by the end </b>
of the 21st century. Hence, the scarcity of fresh water should be addressed by the
<b>government through the promulgation of policies and regulations intended to prolong </b>
<b>the supply of water in the long-term. </b>
In conclusion, I believe that though people should have access to an adequate amount of fresh water for their survival, the state should intervene in not letting some people use too much water as this can lead to others not having enough of it.
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<b>Signatory nations </b> Các quĀc gia tham gia ký kĀt
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<i>Question: <b>Some people think that a huge amount of time and money is spent on the protection of wild animals and that this money could be better spent on the human population. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? </b></i>
ANSWER (8.0+):
It has been observed that a large amount of time and funding has been allocated
<b>towards wildlife protection. However, some argue that this funding could be put to </b>
better use towards helping humanity. In this essay, I will explain my thoughts as to why I partially agree that time and money could be better spent on helping humanity.
<b>On the one hand, the protection of wild animals can maintain the delicate balance of </b>
<b>the ecosystem. If one animal species becomes completely extinct, other species may </b>
<b>suffer from a lack of food as these preys may be their sole food source and then consequently become extinct themselves, massively disrupting the food chain. Hence the protection of wild animals cannot be understated and requires adequate funding </b>
and time for it to continue in the long-term. This can be observed in the US, where the
<b>Conservation Reserve Program assisted in increasing the population of native bird </b>
<b>species such as ducks, grouse and pheasants, owing to the abundant amount of money </b>
and time dedicated by the government to supporting this program.
<b>On the other hand, there are more important sectors to allocate funding to in order to </b>
<b>facilitate human development. While the protection of wild animals may not have a </b>
<b>direct effect on supporting humanity, there are other facets of human society that do, </b>
such as infrastructure, healthcare and education. By devoting enough money and
<b>time to bolstering these sectors, there can be marked improvements in the quality of </b>
<b>life for the human population. Venezuela for instance, is currently facing a financial crisis that started in 2013 which has led to the country struggling to improve the quality </b>
before devoting funding to protecting native wildlife.
<b>In conclusion, I somewhat believe that though an investment in preserving </b>
<b>animals may somehow maintain the balance of the ecosystem, our time and money </b>
should be more justifiably spent on important sectors of the economy to improve people’s living standards.
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<b>Wildlife protection </b> B愃ऀo v⌀ đ⌀ng v⌀t hoang d愃̀
<b>The delicate balance of the ecosystem </b> Sự cân bằng mong manh c甃ऀa h⌀ sinh th愃Āi
<b>Other facets of human society </b> C愃Āc kh椃Āa c愃⌀nh kh愃Āc c甃ऀa x愃̀ h⌀i lo愃
<b>To bolster these sectors </b> Đऀ tăng cường c愃Āc lĩnh vực này
<b>Marked improvements in the quality of life </b> C愃ऀi thi⌀n r漃̀ r⌀t v
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<i>Question: <b>Some people think scientific research should focus on solving world health problems. Others think that there are more important issues. Discuss both views and give your opinion. </b></i>
ANSWER (8.0+):
It is argued that scientific research should be devoted to addressing global health
<b>issues, but there are some who contend that there are more pressing problems to </b>
focus on. This essay discusses both sides of this argument and why I partially agree with the latter opinion.
<b>To begin with, some argue it is important that adequate attention is given to solving global health issues. Currently, there are many people who are finding it difficult to </b>
<b>afford medicine to be protected from diseases. To address this, scientists could strive </b>
<b>to devise new and more affordable alternatives so that those people can live healthily </b>
in the long-term. This is evident with the Hepatitis B vaccine, as prior to its
<b>invention medication for treating the virus was expensive. However, once the vaccine was presented as a more affordable option, more people were then administered the </b>
<b>vaccine and the infection rate had decreased by a considerable margin. </b>
<b>However, others argue that there are other issues that are more deserving of </b>
<b>attention from scientific research. One of them is global famine, as there are some </b>
<b>regions in the world that are suffering from crop shortages due to numerous factors </b>
such as poor soil quality and pests. Therefore, scientific research could be devoted to
<b>creating new genetically-modified crops that could withstand harsh conditions. </b>
Another critical issue is global warming, as it could pose a greater threat to all life on
<b>Earth than most plights on global health. Hence, scientific research could be valuable </b>
in finding the causes of it as well as relevant solutions to curb the effects of it.
In conclusion, I agree that while it is important that scientific research should be dedicated to solving global health problems, there are more critical issues that need to be addressed such as reducing famine and mitigating global warming.
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<b>Protected from diseases </b> Được b愃ऀo v⌀ khỏi b⌀nh t⌀t
<b>New and more affordable alternatives </b> C愃Āc lựa chọn thay thĀ mới v愃
<b>By a considerable margin </b> Bằng m⌀t kho愃ऀng đ愃Āng kऀ
<b>More deserving of attention </b> Đ愃Āng được quan tâm hơn
<b>To suffer from crop shortages </b> Ch椃⌀u sự thiĀu h甃⌀t thu ho愃⌀ch từ mùa v甃⌀
c
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<b>which can be ascribed to the greater allure of factory-based jobs and the changing </b>
<b>perception resulting from the increased provision of education. Because of these </b>
<b>factors, it can be prudent for young people to pursue agricultural work. </b>
Young people becoming more reluctant to work in farming can be explained as follows.
<b>Firstly, the slump in young workers working in the agriculture industry can be </b>
attributed to factory-based jobs being more attractive. In comparison to farming work,
<b>factory jobs usually provide a more lucrative income and the working environment is </b>
often more comfortable as workers get to be in an air-conditioned setting under a roof. Thus, young workers are more inclined to work in a factory instead of on a farm. In addition, with the greater provision of mass education to young people, more of them
<b>have begun to perceive farming work to be below their standards. They are typically more drawn to jobs that are better suited to their elevated educational </b>
<b>background and skill set. Hence, they will likely consider agricultural work to not meet </b>
those standards.
Due to the factors outlined above, young people should be encouraged to work in
<b>agriculture. Firstly, farming jobs require a great deal of manpower to keep up with the currently growing demand for food. A dearth in personnel can hinder productivity in the agricultural industry and by extension the national food supply can be deleteriously </b>
<b>halted, which may lead to a domestic food crisis. Furthermore, farming work can be </b>
<b>a vocational pathway for young people. It provides them with practical skills such as </b>
using heavy machinery and planting crops, as well as soft skills such as task management, organizational and communication skills. That way, young people can learn to be more resourceful and responsible in a professional setting.
In conclusion, the greater benefits provided by factory jobs and changing perception of farm work are the leading causes of the decline in young people working in agriculture. Therefore, they should be encouraged to work in that sector as it needs extensive
<b>manpower and it can be a fruitful professional path for them to take. </b>
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<b>Greater allure of factory-based jobs </b> Sức hĀp dẫn lớn hơn c甃ऀa c愃Āc công vi⌀c l愃nhà máy
<b>Increased provision of education </b> Tăng cường cung cĀp giáo d甃⌀c
<b>The slump in young workers </b> Sự s甃⌀t gi愃ऀm c甃ऀa lao đ⌀ng trẻ
<b>A more lucrative income </b> M⌀t thu nh⌀p hĀp dẫn hơn
<b>Below one’s standards </b> <sub>Dưới tiêu chuऀn c甃ऀa m⌀t người </sub>
<b>A dearth in sth </b> M⌀t sự khan hiĀm c甃ऀa c愃Āi g椃
<b>Deleteriously halted </b> Đ愃̀ t愃⌀m dừng m⌀t c愃Āch đ⌀c h愃⌀i
<b>Domestic food crisis </b> Kh甃ऀng ho愃ऀng lương thực trong nước
<b>Fruitful professional path </b> Con đường chuyên nghi⌀p th愃
</div><span class="text_page_counter">Trang 29</span><div class="page_container" data-page="29">To begin with, there is a considerable disadvantage to teaching foreign languages to
<b>primary school students. The main one is it adds to their already burdensome </b>
<b>volume of schoolwork. Since these primary school students are often subjected to a hectic curriculum with mounting homework and in-class assignments, the addition of </b>
a foreign language may make it even more difficult for students to study effectively. For example, the Japanese Ministry of Education recently attempted to incorporate English
<b>into the national curriculum for elementary students. However, it was met with </b>
<b>backlash from parents as they complained that their children are already encumbered with a heavy workload from other core subjects. </b>
However, there are some major advantages a primary school student can gain in
<b>learning foreign languages. First, they can be exposed to new and diverse cultures. As </b>
acquire a greater understanding of how people of that nation typically communicate with each other and by extension how their society functions culturally. Second,
<b>abilities. In doing this, they will learn how to recognize complex patterns and </b>
<b>use critical thinking skills to make sense of the new knowledge they are acquiring. </b>
Hence, such skills are beneficial for a child’s education as they serve to expand the thinking abilities of the brain.
<b>In conclusion, while learning a language can add to the already cumbersome amount </b>
of schoolwork, I assert that it is more advantageous for primary schools to teach their students foreign languages as they can serve to expand their knowledge about new
<b>foreign cultures and they help sharpen their cognitive skills. </b>
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<b>To be met with backlash </b> Gặp ph愃ऀi ph愃ऀn ứng dữ d⌀i
<b>A defining characteristic of sth </b> M⌀t đặc điऀm đặc bi⌀t c甃ऀa m⌀t thứ g椃
<b>Developing primary students’ cognitive abilities </b> <sup>Phát tri</sup><sup>ऀn năng lực nh⌀n thức c甃ऀa học sinh tiऀu </sup><sub>h</sub><sub>ọc </sub>
<b>Critical thinking skills </b> K礃̀ năng tư duy ph愃ऀn bi⌀n
</div><span class="text_page_counter">Trang 31</span><div class="page_container" data-page="31">To begin with, there are a few drawbacks to living away from loved ones to find work.
<b>Firstly, people can be vulnerable to various mental health issues. This is because they can miss being in the company of friends and family and sharing with them their developments and problems in life, as well as being comforted by them when life </b>
becomes tough. Therefore, these people can experience feelings of anxiety and depression, which may disrupt their motivation to find work. Secondly, it may be
<b>difficult for people to get immediate help when they are away from home. For instance, if they have a medical emergency, their next of kin or close friends may not be there to help them. Hence, they will have to rely on outside assistance such as </b>
medical services or close neighbours, which can be inconvenient and expensive.
However, the benefits of this practice are greater than the drawbacks. Firstly, isolating
<b>oneself from others in search of a job can allow them to endeavour to live more independently. By finding a place of their own and conducting their own research to </b>
find a job, they can learn what it means to struggle to earn their own living and maintain
<b>their own lifestyle. In the process, they are more likely to grow into self-reliant people. </b>
Secondly, individuals are less likely to be influenced by their friends and family. Since
<b>different people may have varying ideas about what kind of employment one should </b>
friends and family, they will be able to more freely forge their own career path.
<b>In conclusion, while people can be more susceptible to mental health problems and </b>
have a lack of immediate assistance, it is more advantageous for people to live away from friends and family in looking for work, as they can become more independent in their lifestyle and be free to pursue whatever job they desire.
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<b>To be vulnerable to sth </b> Dễ b椃⌀ tổn thương bởi m⌀t đi
<b>To be comforted by sth/sb </b> Được an 甃ऀi bởi ai đ漃Ā/c愃Āi g椃
<b>Get immediate help </b> Nh⌀n trợ gi甃Āp ngay l⌀p tức
<b>Conducting their own research </b> Thực hi⌀n những nghiên cứu c甃ऀa riêng họ
<b>More susceptible to sth </b> Dễ b椃⌀ 愃ऀnh hưởng hơn bởi m⌀t c愃Āi g椃
</div><span class="text_page_counter">Trang 33</span><div class="page_container" data-page="33"><b>It is observed that the ratio of older to younger people will grow in the coming </b>
<b>decades across most nations. This essay will explain why this is ultimately a negative </b>
development for society in the long term.
<b>Firstly, having a greater proportion of elderly people can put a strain on the state </b>
budget. The government may have to increase its expenditure on the healthcare
<b>system since senior citizens are more prone to serious and often costly ailments such </b>
as heart disease and strokes than younger people. However, since there are other important sectors that the government has to allocate funding to such as infrastructure, education and defense, spending more to support the elderly may
<b>eventually leave little financial resources for those mentioned fields. This could adversely impact the meaningful progress being made in said fields and by </b>
extension detrimentally affect the socioeconomic development of a country.
<b>Secondly, the growth in the number of elderly people will damage the national </b>
<b>workforce. Since they are not as physically or mentally strong as younger people, most </b>
<b>growth. Consequently, with an inadequate number of younger people to replace the </b>
<b>aging population in terms of employment, a shrinking workforce can impede economic </b>
<b>growth which in turn can halt meaningful strides towards better standards of living. </b>
<b>This is evident in the case of blue-collar jobs, as workers who are much older cannot work as effectively as younger ones since they lack the strength to tackle hard labor. </b>
Hence, they are more likely to be laid off which will practically diminish the national workforce in this area.
In conclusion, the expanding number of older people in comparison to younger people is decidedly a negative development since it will place a massive burden on the state budget and reduce the productivity of the labor force.
(Word count: 310)
</div><span class="text_page_counter">Trang 34</span><div class="page_container" data-page="34"><b>WORD LIST: </b>
<b>In the coming decades </b> Trong các th⌀p k椃ऀ tới
<b>To put a strain on sth </b> Gây lên căng thẳng cho c愃Āi g椃
<b>Serious and often costly ailments </b> B⌀nh t⌀t nghiêm trọng và gây tĀn kém
<b>National workforce </b> Lực lượng lao đ⌀ng quĀc gia
<b>Securing their country’s economic growth </b> <sup>Đ愃ऀm b愃ऀo tăng trưởng kinh tĀ c甃ऀa đĀt nước </sup><b>Impede economic growth </b> C愃ऀn trở tăng trưởng kinh tĀ
<b>Meaningful strides </b> Những bước tiĀn c漃Ā ý nghĩa
</div><span class="text_page_counter">Trang 35</span><div class="page_container" data-page="35"><b>The first reason why people should learn a language is that they will gain a more </b>
<b>profound insight into foreign cultures. As they acquire a language, they can truly </b>
understand local customs and traditions by reading original literary works or watching
<b>documentaries. For example, a Vietnamese student who is proficient in Hindi, one of </b>
the official languages in India, would know that head shaking in India does not mean
<b>no and the gesture for yes looks like a no in other cultures. As a result, mutual </b>
<b>misunderstandings and cultural shock are more likely to be avoided, allowing them </b>
<b>to better adapt to a new environment. </b>
<b>The second reason for my agreement is that language acquisition enables people to </b>
have more effective communication. They can feel more confident when entering a
<b>conversation in a foreign language, facilitating their understanding of how a sentence </b>
is structured or how a new word is applied in the right context. To illustrate, a tourist proficient in French tends to more actively interact with local people during his vacation
<b>in France, forging a stronger bond among them. As a result, this will bring an </b>
<b>enlivening and memorable traveling experience. These benefits cannot be provided </b>
by using translation software as it will be a cold personal interaction.
In conclusion, I strongly believe language translation platforms cannot replace the need to learn a new language as it fosters a process of cultural exchange and improves
learning a language and not just rely on translation software. (Word count: 289)
</div><span class="text_page_counter">Trang 36</span><div class="page_container" data-page="36"><b>WORD LIST: </b>
<b>Gain a more profound insight into </b> C漃Ā được cái nhìn sâu sắc hơn v
<b>Acquire a language </b> TiĀp thu, học m⌀t ngôn ngữ
<b>Better adapt to a new environment </b> Thích nghi tĀt hơn với mơi trường mới
<b>Form deeper relationships </b> Hình thành các mĀi quan h⌀ sâu sắc hơn
<b>Facilitate their understanding of </b> Tăng cường hiऀu biĀt v
<b>An enlivening and memorable traveling </b>
</div><span class="text_page_counter">Trang 37</span><div class="page_container" data-page="37">13. 16/4/2022
<i>Question: <b>The expansion of multinational companies and increase in globalization produce positive effects for everyone. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement. </b></i>
<b> </b>
ANSWER (8.0+):
<b>It is argued that the proliferation of global corporations and internationalization offers </b>
benefits to all people. I strongly agree with the aforementioned statement because of
<b>reasons relating to a higher level of employment and enhanced cross-cultural communication skills. </b>
<b>One legitimate reason to support this trend is that it brings more job opportunities for </b>
local people. Since international firms, which open their branches in different countries, require a high level of workforce, they will need to recruit more local employees to
<b>operate the business. As a result, the natives are offered a decent occupation with lucrative incomes to cover their living expenses and in some cases, spend more </b>
generously on their shopping. For example, Samsung, a renowned Korean technology corporation, has created a large number of jobs for Vietnamese since 2018, through
<b>cooperating with the local government to successfully tackle the high unemployment rate in Vietnam. </b>
<b>Another major aspect is that people have a chance to develop multi-cultural communication skills as globalization is promoted. On a personal level, it is now easy </b>
for workers to learn about foreign cultures and customs, enabling them to acquire more knowledge and insight into varying international practices. As they are exposed to
<b>cross-cultural diversity in their working environment and society, they would become more able to show their empathy and tolerate cultural differences. At the company </b>
level, globalization leads to a more diverse range of potential business partners and
<b>diversifies their investment portfolios, which contributes to their profit generation. </b>
Therefore, having global partnerships is essential for businesses to compete in the growing international market.
In conclusion, I firmly believe that this trend is a positive development for every individual since it offers more jobs in local areas and stimulates better cross-cultural communication. Therefore, the government should encourage the process of globalization and multinational companies setting up in their countries.
(Word count: 304)
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<b>Cross-cultural communication skills </b> Những k礃̀ năng giao tiĀp đa văn h漃Āa
<b>Be offered a decent occupation with lucrative </b>
<b>incomes </b> Được mời m⌀t công vi⌀c tĀt với thu nh⌀p cao
<b>Tackle the high unemployment rate </b> Gi愃ऀi quyĀt tỷ l⌀ thĀt nghi⌀p cao
<b>Develop multi-cultural communication skills </b> Ph愃Āt triऀn k礃̀ năng giao tiĀp đa văn h漃Āa
<b>Tolerate cultural differences </b> ChĀp nh⌀n những sự kh愃Āc bi⌀t văn h漃Āa
<b>Diversify investment portfolios </b> Đa d愃⌀ng h漃Āa danh m甃⌀c đ
</div><span class="text_page_counter">Trang 39</span><div class="page_container" data-page="39">To begin with, films and books are not a superior way for young people to learn good behaviors as there are many negative role models in most of them. To be more specific,
<b>characters in such forms are usually idealized or exaggerated to appeal to audiences; therefore, they often possess a set of behaviors that are regarded as immoral and </b>
violent in reality. For example, the image of the Joker in the movie with the same name is cruel and aggressive but admired by numerous young people in the world since he is considered to be a hero in some ways. As a result, many tend to imitate his actions in
<b>real life without realizing that these are wrong and have dire consequences. </b>
Another reason why I disagree is that people have a stronger emotional reaction to real experiences which means they learn more from them. First, they can remember what they gained more vividly. In fact, if they behave badly and are criticized by others, they could realize that their actions are totally wrong and annoy others to a significant extent; thus, they are more likely to avoid making the same mistakes in the future. It is also scientifically proven that knowledge is stored for a longer period of time if people
<b>experience it on their own due to a combination of senses. Furthermore, first-hand experiences enable young people to decide which behaviors suit them the most. This </b>
is because they will be learning behavior in areas that they need whereas books and movies might be showing behavior in contexts that are not relevant to them.
In conclusion, I completely disagree with the idea that movies and books instill good behaviors in young people since characters are often presented with violent behaviors,
<b>and learning through experience is more effective to control behavior and attitudes </b>
as they can be better stored and are more suitable for each individual. Therefore,
<b>parents should try to optimize the experiences that their children have so that they </b>
can develop into moral citizens.
(Word count: 385)
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<b>Hands-on experiences </b> Những tr愃ऀi nghi⌀m thực tĀ
<b>Idealized or exaggerated </b> Lý tưởng h漃Āa hoặc ph漃Āng đ愃⌀i
<b>Possess a set of behaviors </b> Sở hữu m⌀t t⌀p hợp c愃Āc h愃
<b>Have dire consequences </b> C漃Ā h⌀u qu愃ऀ nghiêm trọng
<b>A combination of senses </b> Sự kĀt hợp c甃ऀa c愃Āc gi愃Āc quan
<b>Learning through experience </b> Học hỏi thông qua tr愃ऀi nghi⌀m
<b>Optimize the experiences </b> TĀi ưu h漃Āa tr愃ऀi nghi⌀m
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