13 cụm động từ thường dùng cho bài Writing

1. Fill out: lấp, điền (form, chỗ trống)
EX: Please fill out this form and turn it to the reception.
(Hãy điễn vào form này và nộp lại cho lễ tân.)
 
2. Account for = Explain: giải thích cho điều gì.
EX: He was unable to account for the error.
(Anh ta không thể lý giải sơ suất/lỗi đó.)
 
3. Account for + số %: chiếm bao nhiêu phần trăm.
EX: The Japanese market accounts for 35% of the company’s revenue.
(Thị trường Nhật Bản chiếm 35% doanh thu của công ty.)
 
4. Deal with sth: giải quyết cái gì. = solve the problem.
EX: How did you deal with the problem?
( Họ giải quyết vấn đề như thế nào )
 
5. React to sth = respond to sth: phản ứng với điều gì.
EX: How did they respond to the news?
(Họ phản ứng thế nào với tin đó?)
 
6. Sympathize with sb: đồng cảm với ai
EX: I find it very hard to sympathize with him. 
(Tôi thấy thật khó để mà cảm thông với anh ta.)
 
7. Listen to sth: nghe cái gì.
EX: I like listening to music.
(Tôi thích nghe nhạc.)
 
8. Narrow down: cắt giảm, thu hẹp
EX: We have narrowed down the list to four candidates.
(Chúng tôi vừa giảm danh sách xuống còn 4 ứng cử viên.)
 
9. Make up for sth: đền bù (compensate)
EX: Her enthusiasm makes up for her lack of experience.
(Sự nhiệt tình của cô ấy bù cho việc thiếu kinh nghiệm.)
 
10. Come up with: nghĩ ra, sinh ra cái gì.
EX: She comes up with a new idea for increasing sales.
(Cô ấy nghĩ ra ý tưởng mới để tăng doanh số.)
 
11. Put up with: chấp nhận, chịu đựng (điều gì đó phiền toái, tiêu cực)
EX: I don’t know how she puts up with him.
(Không hiểu nổi sao cô ấy có thể chịu đựng được hắn.)
 
12. Put in for = ask for: đòi hỏi, yêu cầu
EX: Are you going to put in for that job?
(Bạn vẫn sẽ đòi làm việc đó à?)
 
13. Turn down: giảm đi, từ chối
EX: He turned down the radio because of his neighbor’s complaints.
(Anh ấy đã vặn nhỏ đài do hàng xóm phàn nàn.)

Sử dụng cấu trúc câu nào để thi ielts writing đạt điểm cao?

Sử dụng cấu trúc câu nào để thi ielts writing đạt điểm cao?: Để đạt điểm cao khi thi ielts, bạn cần nâng cao kỹ năng viết bài luận tiếng anh trong phần thi Ielts writing. Vậy làm sao để có thể sử dụng cấu trúc câu đúng và đạt điểm cao trong phần thi ielts writing?
Một trong số những tiêu chí chấm của IELTS Writing Task 2 là Ngữ pháp và Từ vựng được sử dụng trong bài.
Ngữ pháp chủ yếu là về số lượng cấu trúc câu mà bạn sử dụng: câu đơn, câu ghép, câu phức; và độ chính xác khi bạn sử dụng các cấu trúc đó. Trong bài này, mình sẽ trình bày về những cấu trúc câu khác nhau được sử dụng để cải thiện điểm ngữ pháp trong bài luận Task 2. Áp dụng những cấu trúc câu này trong quá trình luyện thi IELTS để có sự chuẩn bị tốt nhất cho bài thi thật.
Trong bài viết IELTS Writing Task 2, bạn nên sử dụng đa dạng các cấu trúc câu. Như đã nói ở trên, có ba loại cấu trúc câu chính:
Câu đơn – simple sentences
Câu ghép – compound sentences
Câu phức – complex sentences.

Sử dụng cấu trúc câu nào để thi ielts writing đạt điểm cao?

1. Câu đơn: Câu đơn là câu có một vế độc lập đứng một mình.
Ví dụ: Computers are useful tools.

2. Câu ghép: Câu ghép là câu có nhiều hơn một vế độc lập. Trong loại câu này, các vế độc lập thường được nối với nhau bởi các từ nối (conjunctions). Các conjunctions phổ biến là: and, nor, or, but, yet, so, for. Ngoài ra, có thể nối bằng các trạng từ (adverbs) như: however, nevertheless, otherwise, instead, also, moreover, furthermore, besides, consequently, therefore, thus, likewise.
Adverbs thường được dùng để nối các mệnh đề độc lập thành câu ghép. Khi dùng adverbs, bạn lưu ý là thường có dấu chấm phẩy trước adverb hoặc dấu phẩy đằng sau adverbs.
Những thông tin cần biết về kỳ thi ielts

Dưới đây là một ví dụ về việc nối câu:
Ví dụ 1:
Câu đơn 1: Computers have improved the way people communicate at the workplace.
Câu đơn 2: An increasing number of companies are now using the email as a form of communication.
Câu ghép: Computers have improved the way people communicate at the workplace, so an increasing number of companies are now using the email as a form of communication.
Ví dụ 2:
Câu đơn 1: The Internet is being used worldwide.
Câu đơn 2: Many people do not have access to the Internet.
Câu ghép: The Internet is being used worldwide; however, many people do not have access to it.

3. Câu phức: Một câu phức là câu có hơn một mệnh đề. Khác với câu ghép, câu phức được tạo ra bởi việc nối một mệnh đề độc lập (independent clause) với một mệnh đề phụ thuộc (dependent clause). Mệnh đề phụ thuộc là loại mệnh đề không thể đứng một mình mà có nghĩa, mà phải đi kèm với một mệnh đề khác.
Ví dụ: Computers are useful tools that offer several benefits to people.
Mệnh đề độc lập(Computers are useful tools) có thể đứng một mình. Tuy nhiên, mệnh đề phụ thuộc (that offer several benefits to people) không thể tự tạo thành một câu.
Làm sao để luyện thi ielts đạt 8.0?
Câu phức thường dùng các từ để nối các mệnh đề lại với nhau, ví dụ:
Conjunctions of contrast: although, though, even though, while, whereas
Conjunctions of cause and effect: as, since, because, in order that
Conjunctions of condition: if, unless, only if, even if, in case (that), whether or not
Conjunctions of time: until, after, before, while, since, when
Relative pronouns: which, that, who, whose, whom.
Chúng ta cùng xem xét một vài ví dụ về việc ghép câu đơn thành câu phức, sử dụng conjunctions và relative pronouns trong tiếng anh nhé!
Ví dụ 1:
Câu đơn 1: Computers can be used in harmful ways.
Câu đơn 2: Computers offer several benefits to people.
Câu phức: Although computers can be used in harmful ways, they also offer several benefits to people.
Ví dụ 2:
Câu đơn 1: Computers are useful tools.
Câu đơn 2: Computers offer several benefits to people.
Câu phức: Computers are useful tools that offer several benefits to people.
Because computers are useful tools, they offer several benefits to people.

Bài tập thực hành: Các bạn hãy thử viết lại các câu đơn sau thành câu ghép hoặc câu phức nhé.
Có nhiều cách làm đúng cho một cặp câu đơn như vậy.  Mình sẽ làm câu đầu tiên để các bạn dễ hiểu.
A
Japan is a world leader in modern technology.
Japan still maintains its traditional values, such as respect for elders.
Một số cách làm gợi ý:
Although Japan is a world leader in modern technology, it still maintains its traditional values, such as respect for elders.
Japan is a world leader in modern technology, though it still maintains its traditional values, such as respect for elders.
Japan is a world leader in modern technology; however, it still maintains its traditional values, such as respect for elders.
Và sau đây là đến lượt các bạn thực hành nè:
B. Computers have a wide variety of software available.
The software can complete certain tasks automatically.
C. There are some clear disadvantages of online study.
The benefits provide students with a valuable alternative to classroom learning.
D. Watching television exposes people to opinions from outside their own cultural group.
This leads to a greater understanding of the views of others.
E. Many animals live short lives in terrible conditions.
Then they are killed and sold as meat.
F. Pressure at work and home is increasing.
Many people suffer from high levels of stress.
Luyện thi Ielts writing: Đừng tiết kiệm các biển chỉ đường
Trong IELTS Writing có một tiêu chí gọi là Coherence and Cohesion – Mạch lạc và liên kết. Hiểu nôm na là bài luận (essay) của chúng ta phải có sự thống nhất trong ý tưởng chung, các ý liền mạch, liên kết theo một trình tự logic, người đọc dễ hiểu và dễ nắm bắt toàn bài cũng như từng chi tiết nhỏ. Để đạt band 6-7 cho tiêu chí này, chúng ta phải sử dụng một lượng “từ chỉ đường” (signposting expression) để nối ý, dẫn dắt câu, ví dụ như : however, furthermore, therefore…
Sẽ là một bất lợi lớn cho bạn nếu bạn chỉ chăm chăm viết câu để diễn đạt ý, mà quên mất tiêu những chiếc “biển chỉ đường” này. Chúng giúp bài văn được gắn kết chặt chẽ, và điều này là cực kì quan trọng trong văn viết. Nhưng sẽ còn tai hại hơn nếu bạn sử dụng những từ nối này một cách ngẫu hứng, dùng sai vị trí, sai ý nghĩa. Vì thế, hôm nay mình sẽ giới thiệu với các bạn những signposting expressions cùng ý nghĩa và cách dùng cho đúng trong bài luận Writing nhé!

5 lỗi khi khi làm IELTS writing task 1 làm bạn không thể đạt điểm cao

1. Không viết câu Overall rõ ràng

Đây là phần quan trọng nhất của cả bài viết. Câu overview là cung cấp cho người đọc 2 hoặc 3 đặc điểm nổi bật nhất về Chart, Graph, table ….  Khi viết câu overall các bạn không nên đưa ra các số liệu vào mà thay vào đó, chúng ta nên viết miêu tả các đặc điểm chính nhất (xu hướng, các đặc điểm  nổi bật)

Nếu bạn nhìn vào biểu điểm của IELTS Writing Task 1 – người ta đã chỉ rõ những thí sinh muốn đạt được Band 7 cần phải “cung cấp cái nhìn tổng quan rõ ràng về các xu hướng chính, những điểm khác biệt hoặc các giai đoạn”. Hay nói cách khác, nếu bạn không viết câu Overview rõ ràng thì bạn không thể đạt được Band 7 cho bài viết IELTS WRITING Task 1.

2. Lỗi viết quá chi tiết.

Trong đề bài  IELTS WRITING TASK 1 ( Academic Module) luôn nêu ra rằng ‘Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features...’ – Tóm tắt các thông tin quan trọng bằng cách lựa chọn và trình bày các đặc điểm chính. Ở đây, chúng ta chỉ nên lựa chọn các điểm chính trong biểu đồ để phân tích, không phân tích quá chi tiết cụ thể từng đặc điểm.

Có rất nhiều ứng viên khi làm bài đã viết từng chi tiết mà họ thấy trong đề bài. Điều này thường dẫn đến việc sắp xếp thông tin bị lộn xộn, ngoài ra làm như vậy là bạn đang lãng phí thời gian làm bài. Chúng ta chỉ có 20′ để hoàn thiện Task 1, do đó, đừng ôm đồm tất cả.

3. Phức tạp hóa câu hỏi

Giám khảo biết rằng bạn chưa bao giờ nhìn thấy biểu đồ hoặc đồ thị như đề bài cho và bạn chỉ có 20′ để viết một báo cáo dài khoảng 150 từ về nó – do đó học không mong điều kỳ diệu xảy ra. Các biểu đồ thường đơn giản hơn rất nhiều so với bạn nghĩ. Bạn nhìn vào biểu đồ dưới đây và thử chỉ ra 3 đặc điểm tổng quan. Cố gắng đừng bắt các tiểu tiết trên biểu đồ, chỉ tập trung vào dạng biểu đồ, xu hướng chính trong các giai đoạn (bắt đầu và kết thúc)

Tổng quan, 1 đường đi lên, 1 đường đi xuống và 1 đường giữ trạng thái tương đối ổn định. Chỉ đơn giản vậy thôi. Nếu bạn viết câu tổng quan về 3 xu hướng này bạn sẽ đạt điểm, nhưng nhiều học viên nghĩ rằng như vậy quá đơn giản và cố gắng tìm những số liệu để chèn vào (Việc đó là không cần thiết).

4. Không sắp xếp ý một cách logic

Cách logic nhất để tổ chức một bài viết IELTS Task 1 là:

Paragraph 1- Introduction

Paragraph 2- Overview of main features

Paragraph 3- Details of main features 1

Paragraph 4- Details of main features 2

Bạn cần phải luôn nhớ trong đầu là: Khi đọc bài làm của bạn cho một người lạ chưa bao giờ nhìn thấy biểu đồ thì người đó có thể phác thảo gần chính xác những gì mà họ nghe được – làm như vậy có nghĩa là bạn đã bố trí bài viết một cách logic. Để làm được điều này bạn cần chú ý đến kỹ năng Paraphrasing và Grouping ideas.

5. Mô tả dữ liệu chính xác.

Mô tả các xu hướng chung và các sự thay đổi kèm theo số liệu yêu cầu phải chính xác về mặt cấu trúc ngữ pháp và từ vựng.

Lỗi thường gặp nhất khi làm bài viết IELTS Task 1 là sử dụng sai cấu trúc ngữ pháp cũng như từ vựng không phù hợp. Bạn cũng nên tránh việc mô tả dữ liệu quá chính xác, chẳng hạn: Nếu bạn nhìn và số liệu cho “Car Theft” năm 2003 thì bạn nên viết “approximately/around 2300” hoặc ‘just under 2500’ than ‘2300’ bởi vì chúng ta không thể biết chính xác số liệu nếu chỉ nhìn vào biểu đồ.

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Tổng hợp bài mẫu Writing Task 2 của IELTS

Chào các bạn, dưới đây là tổng hợp các bài mẫu IELTS Writing Task 2 do mình viết. Đây đều là các bài viết theo phong cách đơn giản, không dùng từ vựng và ngữ pháp khó, tập trung vào việc diễn đạt và khai triển ý mạch lạc, dễ hiểu. Các bài viết này đều đạt band điểm khoảng 8.0 (một vài bài đã được examiner cho điểm). Nhiều bài viết của mình cũng đã được đăng trên apps tổng hợp bài mẫu IELTS điểm cao của thầy Vinh.

Whether or not someone achieve their aims is mostly by a question of luck. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

People have different views about what elements contribute the most to a person's success. While I accept that luck does have an important role in helping people reach their targets, I would argue that hard work and determination are much more crucial factors leading to the achievement of an individual.

On the one hand, I agree that luck can be an important factor. Some people are fortunate enough to be born in a wealthy family, which allows them to have better education or to easily start their own business without having to borrow money from someone else. As a result, these people tend to have better opportunities to succeed than those coming from poor families. Furthermore, some individuals are lucky to be given great talents which others do not have. For example, Mozart was able to play music when he was very young, or Lionel Messi already had great football skills when he was born.

However, I would argue that although luck can be necessary, it is not the most crucial factor leading to success. Firstly, people need to work really hard and put much effort into their jobs if they want to be successful. For instance, before becoming one of the best football players in the world, Cristiano Ronaldo had to go through intense training hours every day for many years. Secondly, a person is less likely to reach his targets if he does not have determination. On the way leading to success, there might be many difficulties, and people need to keep moving forward to overcome those challenges.

In conclusion, while I agree that luck is important in helping people become successful, I believe that hard work and determination are the most important elements.

(286 words)

In some countries, online shopping is replacing shopping in stores. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

Currently, people are increasingly doing their shopping on the Internet instead of going to stores. I personally believe this tendency has both positive and negative effects, which will be discussed below.

On the one hand, there are some benefits of online shopping. Firstly, it is a quicker and cheaper way to shop since people can buy products at home without having to go to stores or shopping malls. For example, Amazon and eBay are two popular websites that provide a huge number of different products, and customers can visit those sites and make purchases easily, which allows them to save time and the costs of travelling. Secondly, online shopping allows people to have a wider range of choices as they can compare different brands and products. For instance, buyers can easily compare the shoes of Converse and Adidas, while it is difficult to do that at physical stores.

On the other hand, online shopping can be negative in several ways. The first drawback is that customers cannot try products before making a purchase. For example, a girl cannot try wearing a dress to see if it fits her body. Furthermore, products sold online are often less reliable, and the product that people finally get delivered to their house might have a poorer quality than expected. Finally, because online shopping is easier and cheaper, people tend to buy too much, which would lead to a large waste of money. This is less likely to happen if shopping in stores is more popular.

In conclusion, I believe the fact that shopping on the Internet is replacing shopping in physical stores is both positive and negative.

(273 words)

Developments in technology have brought various environmental problems. Some believe that people need to live simpler lives to solve environmental problems. Others, however, believe technology is the way to solve these problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

The improvements in technology currently bring about harmful effects on the environment. While some people believe having simpler lives is the only solution, I would argue that technological advances can help to tackle these environmental problems.

On the one hand, it is believed that individuals need to live simple lives and rely less on technology. The first suggestion is that people should walk or cycle rather than drive cars. This is because the current number of cars being manufactured and used is increasing, which causes high levels of exhausted fumes and makes air pollution become serious. Additionally, people should try to reduce their consumption of electricity so that the exploitation of natural resources such as fossil fuels or nuclear power can be minimised. An example of this idea is the annual event called Earth Hour where everyone is asked to turn their lights off for sixty minutes.

On the other hand, I believe the developments of technology can greatly contribute to environmental protection. Firstly, because of those improvements, people are able to come up with ways to recycle materials such as paper or glass, which reduces the problem of waste disposal. Secondly, technology can also help to create electricity using renewable resources. For example, many countries in the world have built plants that utilise solar energy to generate power. As a result, it is not necessary to rely on non-renewable resources, and people can create electricity without significantly damaging the environment.

In conclusion, while some people think that they should live simpler lives to prevent environmental issues, I would argue that these problems can be dealt with by technological improvements.

(270 words)

Some people think that there should be some strict controls about noise. Others think that they could just make as much noise as they want. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The problem of noise pollution is currently increasing in the modern society. While some individuals believe the levels of noise being created should be strictly controlled, I would argue that people should have the right to produce noise if they want to.

On the one hand, there are several reasons why the government should control the amount of noise produced. The first reason is that too much noise can significantly affect people's health. Living in a place that is too noisy can cause problems such as headaches, which can decrease the health levels of people, especially old ones. Additionally, noise can disturb people's work or study. For example, a university student will not be able to concentrate on his preparation for exams if his neighbours keep singing too loud.

On the other hand, I believe people can make as much noise as they want because of some reasons. Firstly, producing noise is sometimes considered a type of recreational activities. For instance, singing or cheering for a football club can be relaxing, and everyone has the right to do those things. Secondly, as the world is becoming more modern, people have found ways to deal with the problem of noise. Scientists have invented walls and windows that can block out the noise, which allows individuals to focus on their work without being disturbed. Therefore, the problem of noise can be reduced and there is no need for people to keep quiet.

In conclusion, while there are reasons why the levels of noise should be limited, I believe people should have the right to make noise.

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It is now possible for scientists and tourists to travel to remote natural environment, such as the South Pole. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

As technology has developed, people can now travel to remote natural areas. While there are some advantages of this trend, I would argue that its disadvantages are more significant.

On the one hand, visiting isolated natural places has some benefits. Firstly, this is a newer and more interesting type of travelling. Going to other cities or countries has been too common for most people, so it might be more exciting for them to explore new places such as the South Pole or the Amazon rainforest. This gives them valuable experiences and unforgettable memories. Secondly, when visiting remote areas, people, especially scientists, might acquire more knowledge about the natural habitat. For example, when coming to the North Pole, scientists can learn about the life of polar bears which live far away from humans.

On the other hand, I believe there are great drawbacks of this development. The first one is that travelling to remote natural areas can be risky if the travellers are not sufficiently prepared. For instance, the temperature at the South Pole is usually very low, which adversely affects people's health. Travelling to forests can also be dangerous as people have to face the risk of being attacked by wild animals. Also, since visiting isolated places often requires a large amount of investment in researching and ensuring the safety of travellers, the costs of travelling tend to be high. Therefore, it seems like only scientists and rich people can afford this activity, so this development is likely to benefit only a small group of individuals.

In conclusion, I believe the disadvantages of people being able to travel to remote areas outweigh its advantages, and this is a negative development.

(280 words)

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

Students are currently able to acquire information on the Internet in a much easier way than in the past. While I accept that online sources of information have advantages over traditional libraries, I would argue that there is still a great need for libraries in today's world.

It is true that accessing information online has several clear benefits. The first one is that online sources can store a huge amount of information that is greater than any physical library. This allows researchers to easily get the information they need without having to travel to a local library. Furthermore, students can look for information on the Internet whenever they want, while most libraries can only be visited during several hours per day. As a result, it might be better for those who are busy to utilise online information sources.

However, I believe that physical libraries still have special features that online sources can never replace. Firstly, libraries usually provide quiet areas, which is a great environment for students to learn and research since they are less likely to be distracted by things around them. For example, some of my university friends claim that they can only concentrate when they are in a quiet study area in my university library. Secondly, since everyone can easily write and post information on the Internet, these online sources are not always reliable for research. Therefore, we need libraries whose staff members have the responsibility to select and provide readers with the most credible materials.

In conclusion, while I agree that there are great benefits of getting information on the Internet, I disagree with the idea that traditional libraries are no longer important.

(277 words)

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?

Many people currently decide not to have babies when they are young and wait until they get older instead. There are some reasons for this tendency, and it could have some impacts on family life as well as society.

To begin with, there are several reasons why a number of individuals want to have children later in their life. Firstly, this choice allows them to have more time to enjoy life when they are young. For instance, it is easier for a young couple to travel when they do not have a baby to nurture. Secondly, people who are at the early stage of their career usually have lower income compared to when they are older. Therefore, many people decide to start raising a family after having accumulated enough money to ensure a better life for their children.

However, this tendency might bring about some negative effects on both family life and society. The first impact is that having children later will cause a significant age gap between two generations. This makes it harder for parents to understand and communicate with their offspring. Additionally, if people give birth when they are too old, the babies being born might be less physically healthy. This might adversely affect the quality of the future workforce if too many people decide to follow this trend.

In conclusion, there are some reasons why many people prefer to have children later in their life, and this tendency can result in some negative impacts on both family life and society.

(253 words)

Some people think that the best way to ensure road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving cars or riding motorbikes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some individuals argue that raising the minimum legal age for driving cars or riding motorbikes is the most effective method of increasing road safety. While I accept that this policy is good in some ways, I believe there are better measures to reduce traffic accidents.

To begin with, I believe it is a good idea to increase the minimum age required for driving. Firstly, when people are young, they are usually less mature and less responsible with their manners, so they might not be aware of the importance of following the rules. Therefore, it is reasonable to ban them from travelling on the street to prevent them from breaking the law and causing accidents. Secondly, as older people are more experienced, they can know how to react quickly to handle dangerous situations on the road, while younger ones might not be able to. To illustrate, if the brakes of a car suddenly stop working, a young driver might panic, and accidents are more likely to occur.

However, I would argue that there are better methods of ensuring road safety. The first one is to have stricter punishments for driving offenders. For example, people who break traffic rules should be required to pay huge fines or be banned permanently from commuting on the street. This makes commuters more likely to respect the law, and traffic accidents can be reduced. Another solution is to encourage people to use public transport rather than private vehicles. This can be done by reducing the price and increasing the frequency of buses and tubes to make it more convenient for users.

In conclusion, I believe apart from increasing the legal age for driving, there are more effective ways to make sure that travelling on the street is safe for everyone.

(294 words)

Some people believe that developing countries should concentrate on improving industrial skills whereas others argue that these countries should promote education first. Discuss the both viewpoints and give your own opinion.

People have different views about whether developing countries should focus on enhancing industrial skills or education. While there are some benefits of improving working skills, I would argue that education should be the top priority of these nations.

There are several reasons why industrial skills should be improved. Firstly, since developing countries often lack workers with specialised ability, the governments of these countries should invest more in training and enhancing working skills to provide sufficient work force. For example, in Vietnam, there are currently very few people who work in the automobile manufacturing industry, so it is necessary to increase the number of workers in this field. Secondly, when workers' practical skills are improved, the productivity of factories would be enhanced. As a result, more goods with higher qualities would be produced, which generates more money for the whole nation.

However, I believe promoting education would lead to a more stable growth for developing countries. The first reason is that since education provides basic knowledge for people, it is likely to assist in the development of other industries. For instance, education can help scientists to come up with new technologies, which allows workers to produce modern devices such as smart phones. The second benefit of improving the education system is that this would produce good citizens. Being well educated, people would be more likely to have good behaviour such as obeying the law, and this contributes to the development of the entire society. If inadequate attention is paid to education, the growth of countries will only be short-term.

In conclusion, I think developing countries should concentrate more on enhancing education because it will bring about stable and long-term developments.

(279 words)

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 centres provide the best care. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Currently, many parents tend to be busy working, and they need to rely on someone else to take care of their offspring. While some people think childcare organisations can offer the best care, I would argue that it is better for children to be looked after by their grandparents.

On the one hand, it is believed that youngsters should be sent to childcare centres for some reasons. The first one is that since those centres are professional organisations, their staff are often well trained and therefore have good babysitting skills. For example, when a child falls over and gets himself injured, a staff can react quickly and give him first aid. Furthermore, children can have a chance to make friends with their peers when coming there, which might increase their communication and language abilities. If they are looked after by their family at home, they might feel a bit lonely.

On the other hand, I believe it is a better idea for grandparents to take care of their grandchildren. Firstly, as grandparents have lived for many years and have brought up their own offspring, they have much experience in raising children. For instance, they might know how to calm the baby down when he cries. Secondly, grandparents are family members, so they love their grandchildren more than other people do. As a result, they tend to spend much more time and effort caring for their grandchildren compared to a childcare staff. Finally, youngsters looked after by their grandparents are likely to become more family-oriented and appreciate the value of a happy family.

In conclusion, while there are some benefits of children being sent to childcare centres, I believe they should be raised by their own grandparents.

(286 words, written by IELTS Quang Thắng)

In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing.

What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?

People around the world are currently getting more obese, and they also have to face with increasing health problems. There are some factors leading to this, and effective solutions should be produced soon to prevent this issue.

To begin with, there are several elements that cause health deterioration. Firstly, individuals these days tend to eat too much fast food. This kind of food is extremely convenient and time-saving, so people increasingly consume fast food despite knowing its harmful effects. As a result, those diners who eat an excessive amount of fast food are more likely to suffer from obesity or diabetes. Secondly, young people often lack physical activities due to their limited free time. In this modern life, everyone is busy working and therefore does not have enough time for exercises.

However, some feasible measures could be used to tackle this problem. First, the government should limit the amount of fast food consumed. This can be done by increasing tax rates on selling fast food or running advertising campaigns to raise people’s awareness. The quality of fast food restaurants must also be controlled by the authorities. Furthermore, citizens should be encouraged to exercise more. The government needs to invest more money on constructing sports facilities or holding sports competitions for non-professionals. For example, office workers might have more incentive to play sports if they can win money from taking part in competitions.

In conclusion, the health of people is getting worse because of some reasons, and there should be some possible solutions for this serious problem.

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Many young people who leave school hold a negative attitude towards learning. Why does this happen? What are the solutions?

An increasing number of school leavers are currently having a negative attitude towards studying. This problem is caused by some factors, and it should be tackled by some effective solutions.

There are some reasons why young people who leave school dislike learning. Firstly, the school curriculum is usually too demanding. Apart from attending lectures, students are also required to complete a large number of assignments and group projects, so they might feel stressed and exhausted after studying intensely. Gradually, they are against learning. Secondly, students often have to learn many unnecessary subjects that do not provide any benefits for their future. For example, when studying History, learners must memorise events in the past although they cannot apply this sort of knowledge into earning money later on. As a result, high school education might be considered a waste of time.

Fortunately, some measures could be taken to prevent this problem. The first solution would be to make lessons more interesting. For instance, visual aids such as video clips should be added in order to attract learners’ attention. Therefore, studying would become a hobby rather than an obligation, and students would have greater motivation to learn. Secondly, lessons that are not necessary should be cut down, and schools should only provide knowledge that students can apply in their future career. When the number of non-essential subjects is reduced and the school syllabus becomes more practical, learners would really see the benefits of education.

In conclusion, school leavers tend to have a negative attitude towards learning because of some reasons, and solutions should be produced soon to tackle this issue.

(267 words)

People today do not feel safe either at home or when they are out. What are the causes? What are the solutions?

People currently feel unsafe either when they stay at home or go out on the streets. This problem is caused by some factors, and it should be dealt with by some effective solutions.

There are some reasons why people now have to face serious risks no matter where they are. Firstly, due to climate change that is happening all around the world, people might face the danger of natural disasters even when they are at home. For example, in Japan, earthquakes and tsunamis occur every year, and many people have been killed during those events. Secondly, when being out on the streets, individuals are usually exposed to different types of pollution such as noise or air pollution. This might negatively affect people’s health and can even lead to fatal consequences.

Feasible solutions should be produced to tackle these aforementioned problems so that people would feel safer. The first measure would be to develop new technologies that can help minimise or prevent the damages caused by natural disasters. For instance, scientists have come up with machines that can forecast the occurrence of earthquakes. Additionally, it is necessary to reduce noise and air pollution on the streets. This can be done by encouraging citizens to use public transport in order to limit the levels of noise and exhausted fumes caused by private vehicles.

In conclusion, there are some reasons why people today usually do not have the feeling of safety either at home or when they are out, and some measures could be taken to solve this problem.

(256 words)

As well as making money, businesses also have social responsibilities. Do you agree or disagree?

People have different views about what kinds of obligation a company should have. While I accept that the top priority of companies is to generate profits, I believe they should also have social responsibilities.

On the one hand, I believe businesses already contribute to society by simply focusing on making money. The first reason is that when companies earn much profits, they can expand their businesses, which creates more job opportunities for people. Some big multinational corporations such as Apple or Microsoft can be a great illustration. They have been employing hundreds of thousands of individuals around the world, which helps to reduce unemployment rates in many countries. Additionally, when companies make higher profits, they will pay more taxes for the government. This money can be used to invest in important fields such as education or health care, which will benefit society as a whole.

On the other hand, I would argue that apart from making money, companies also need to have social responsibilities. Firstly, since the rising number of factories these days has led to serious environmental damage, companies need to take immediate actions to help protect the natural environment. For example, they could try new technologies to recycle their wastes instead of disposing of them right away. Secondly, corporations should also consider helping those who are less fortunate such as homeless or disabled citizens. This will contribute to better society and also help to enhance the image of the company or the brand.

In conclusion, although companies should prioritise the need to make profits, I believe they should also have social responsibilities.

(264 words)

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