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PRACTICE TESTS
1. An increasing number of people are now using the Internet to meet new people and
socialize. Some people think this has brought people closer together while others think
people are becoming more isolated.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Give reasons for you answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.
2. The role of education is to prepare children for the modern world. Schools should cut
arts and music out of the curriculum so that children can focus on useful subjects such as
information technology.
To what extent do you agree?
3. In some cities and towns all over the world, the high volume of traffic is a problem.
What are the causes of this and what actions can be taken to solve this problem?
IMPORTANT!
Travelling in group with a tour guide is the best way to travel.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays computers are widely used in education. As a result, some people

think teachers no longer play important roles in classrooms.
Information technology is changing many aspects of our lives and now dominates our
home, leisure and work activities.
To what extent do the benefits of information technology outweigh the disadvantages?
As greater numbers of people move to cities and as cities expand in size, city life loses its
appeal. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Many people feel it is a waste of money to try to save endangered animal species, for
example the tiger or the blue whale.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel
or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone
should learn a foreign language.
Discuss both of these views and give your own opinions?
Some people may argue that many Vietnamese students study English for years, but not
many of them can use English to communicate well. In order to improve the quality of
English learning and teaching in Vietnam, it is strongly recommended that English
should be taught by native English teachers only.
To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Computer games are very popular for all ages and nationalities. However, parents think
they have little educational value and will be harmful for children.
Some people think it is easy to learn a language without the help of a teacher.
Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Many people keep dogs and cats as companions. Discuss the advantages and
disadvantages of pet ownership for the animals involved and for the community as a
whole.
It has been said that people who read for pleasure have more developed imaginations and
better language skills than people who prefer to watch TV.
Do you agree or disagree?
WRITING TEST
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Some people think that universities should not provide so much theoretical knowledge
but give more practical training throughout their courses. To what extent do you agree or
disagree with this opinion?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
WRITING TEST
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country.
WRITING TEST
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 own opinion.
WRITING TEST
Some people say that physical exercise should be a required part of every school
day. Other people believe that students should spend the whole school day on
academic studies. Which opinion do you agree with?
WRITING TEST
Some people think that newspapers are the best way to get news. However, others
believe that they can get news better through other media.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
WRITING TEST
In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year
between finishing high school and starting university studies.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.

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Travelling in group with a tour guide is the best way to travel.

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