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ESSAY VOCAB - LEVEL B1 - theo chủ đề

1. Education

Tư duy khi gặp bài về Edu:

- mục đích giáo dục
- nội dung giáo dục
- phương pháp giáo dục

Mục đích việc học

- 1.Knowledge and skills:

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+ increase knowledge
+ improve skills
+ broaden horizons about the world
- 2.work
+ get a well-paid job / have a high salary
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+ earn/make money
- 3.physical health
+ keep fit and stay healthy
- 4.mental health:
+ feel relaxed and comfortable -1 mình
+ broaden social network- nhiều mình
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Vai trò giáo viên/ nhà trường
+ deliver knowledge creatively
+ help/ support students
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ĐỀ BÀI:

1. Nowadays, an increasing number of Vietnamese students study in foreign countries. Some

people believe that studying abroad is considered a life-transforming opportunity for many
students, others argue that there are numerous challenges awaiting them.
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What are your views on this?

You should write at least 250 words. Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task Fulfillment,
Organization, Vocabulary and Grammar.

2. Some people think that learning only takes place in a particular place and at a particular period
of time. Others argue that learning should be a continuous process rather than a stage in a
person’s life. That is the reason why many people believe that it is never too late to learn.
(Agree/disagree).

3. Some people think that art is an essential subject for children at school while others think it is a
waste of time. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

4. The subjects that children are taught in schools are decided by central authority. Some people

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say that teachers, not politicians, should be responsible for this task. Discuss both views and
give your opinion.

2. Technology

advantages = benefits = pros = merits disadvantages = drawbacks = cons= downsides

1. work/study 1. physical health: lack physical activities

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+ work/study better (more + stare at the screen for a long time => become
effectively) shortsighted
+ take online courses + sit in front of the screen for a long time => have
+ gain knowledge / get back pain
information 2. mental health
2. entertainment + become isolated from the real world
+ feel relaxed and comfortable
+ reduce stress
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3. work/study
3. communication + spend too much time on technology => become
+ make friends on the internet lazy to work/study
+ keep in touch with friends and 4. information/knowledge
family + get access to
+ make phone calls/ video calls questionable/non-educational/violent information
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on the internet
+ personal information: stolen/hacked
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1. Thanks to the development of technology, computers are being used

more and more in education. Some people believe that using technology in education benefits
both teachers and students. Others argue that it negatively affects human interactions.
What are the effects of technology in the classroom?
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2. Read the following text from an article about the Internet

In some countries, people are increasingly doing their shopping on the Internet instead of going
to stores. Some people, especially those with a limited time budget, regard online shopping as
a positive development since they can buy products at home or office without having to go to
stores or shopping malls. However, there are those who argue that making online transactions
can be advantageous to them in several ways.
Write an essay to discuss the positive and negative effects of online shopping.

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3. Environment

Tư duy:
causes => PROBLEMS => effects
SOLUTIONS

problems -air/noise/water pollution

-lead to global warming/climate change

causes 1. human activities

+ cut down trees
+ build houses

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2. industrial activities
+ factories release toxic pollutants
into lake and sea
into the air

effects 1. people’s health

+
+
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cause health problems
not good for their physical health
2. environment
+ lead to global warming and climate change

solutions 1. government
+ enact laws and raise people’s awareness of protecting the
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environment
2. organization
+ produce environmentally-friendly products
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3. individuals
+ lead green lifestyle
+ plant more trees
+ take public transportation
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1. As forests decline, the world is facing a potential crisis with regard to air pollution. Individual
efforts to improve air quality will not give any results and it’s only the responsibility of our
government to reduce air pollution. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
2. You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic
Air pollution is one of the largest problems the world is facing today. What are some of the
effects of air pollution and what solutions can be done to solve this problem?

4. Government

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Tư duy khi gặp chủ đề Chính phủ

- people pay taxes => government budget
- tư duy: vấn đề xã hội => chính phủ: chịu trách nhiệm lớn nhất

1. responsibility (trách nhiệm)

+ ensure national security
+ make people’s lives better
+ protect citizens
+ invest in education/ healthcare system/ public facilities

2. authority (quyền)
+ enact laws and policies

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1. Overpopulation of urban areas has led to numerous problems.
Identify one or two serious ones and suggest ways that governments and individuals can
tackle these problems.

2. More and more women are going out to work, so they can either hire a domestic worker
or eat out. Some people think that children, especially girls, do not need to learn to cook
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or do housework. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
3. Nowadays, many men and women are making the decision to have children later in life.
Some people want to devote their time to career development. Others are afraid of the
cost and responsibility for raising children. However, scientists believe that delaying
childbirth especially after 35 years old can lead to negative effects on women and
society.
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Write an essay to discuss the causes of having children later in life and possible effects on both
family and society.
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Traffic
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Public transportation
Tư duy: đầy đủ khen-chê Public => khen -chê Private

pros: khen cons: chê

1. cheap 1. not convenient ( have to wait for the bus)

+ ticket price -> cheap 2. not clean (seats are not comfy/ bad
+ don’t have to pay for other costs ( fuel/ services)
parking fees) 3. facilities: not good
2. improve traffic jams + no wifi
+ fewer vehicles on the road + no air-conditioner
3. good for the environment
+ reduce air pollution

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1. Many people agree that free public transportation should be available. What are the
advantages and disadvantages of this idea?
2. One way to solve the problem of congestion in cities is to build sky trains which run
overhead rather than on or under the ground.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using this solution to solve congestion?
3. A large number of people are being killed in road accidents every year. Why do so many
accidents occur? Make recommendations that would help to reduce the number of road
accidents

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Lifestyle

1. Childhood obesity is becoming a serious problem in many countries. What are the reasons
for this? How serious are the effects?
2. Nowadays, more people are traveling internationally. Some people believe that
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international travel has become cheaper, which has boosted the global tourism industry.
Others think that the rise in middle-class incomes and advancements in aviation have led
to more people traveling abroad. Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss the
reasons for the rising international travel. Include reasons and any relevant examples to
support your answer. You should write at least 250 words. Your response will be evaluated
in terms of Task fulfillment, Organization, Vocabulary and Grammar.
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