Some people think that young people should be required to do unpaid work helping people in the community. Are disadvantages of this requirement greater than the benefits for the community and individuals?
It is true that volunteer work provides great benefits for both participants and the community. However, forcing the youth to engage in those activities maybe counterproductive, as now will be explained.
On the one hand, if young people were required to do social jobs for free, there would be certain advantages for all sides related. A vast majority of the younger population are energetic, dynamic and passionate about improving themselves, and it is the unpaid work that can satisfy that demand. Charitable campaigns such as teaching primary school children or helping the elderly with their daily activities provide the participants with not only knowledge and skills, but also a sense of community and a belief that they are a pivotal part of societies. Vice versa, the government, with the assistant from young people, has a productive workforce available for charity work without wasting money on the recruitment process.
On the other hand, I believe that the disadvantages of this are more important. Working on a volunteer basis may distract young people from their priorities. For example, students of state universities and colleges are expected to attend lessons, complete homework and even consult external academic materials. With such a heavy workload, those students should spend their little remaining time relaxing or playing sport rather than joining free social activities. Regarding those who do not go to school, vocational or internship courses are what they would seek for. Professional skills from such classes are tools for these individuals to achieve a stable later life; therefore, the community should allow them to pursue their career.
In conclusion, the youth can choose to support others, and the volunteer work should never be made obligatory.
(282 words, written by Thanh Nguyen IELTS)
Monday, July 9, 2018
Thursday, July 5, 2018
IELTS Writing task 2: Advertising discourages people from being different individuals by making us want to be and to look the same. To what extent do you agree or disagree??
Advertising discourages people from being different individuals by making us want to be and to look the same. To what extent do you agree or disagree??
An often debated topic is whether advertising has a major influence on the growing similarity of people's lifestyle in the modern world. Personally, I partly agree with this opinion for a number of reasons.
On the other hand, the power of advertising is undeniable. The growth of the advertising industry has resulted in many people buying products of the same manufacture, which can be seen in the case of consumer goods. Today, the advertising campaigns of multinational companies such as Unilever have been so successful that their products almost dominate the market. Smaller enterprises tend not to be able to compete with these giant market leaders due to their disadvantages of capital poured into advertising programs. Thus, customers are often swayed to buy products of famous brands rather than those made by less well-know companies.
On the other hand, it is also true that people have the tendency to copy other's lifestyle without being affected by advertising. For example, it is valid to argue that many young people are trying to emulate the fashion styles of their idols. Many Vietnamese youths manage to purchase the same clothes, dye their hair and wear the same perfume as their stars do. People can also turn to their social relations for advice when they need to buy something. For instance, junior citizens always ask their friends before they come to a final decision on buy a smart phone.
In conclusion, it is true that advertising has bridged the gap between each individual's lifestyle in modern society. However, I believe that it is not the sole factor that contributes to the trend.
(268 words, written by Thay Vinh IELTS)
An often debated topic is whether advertising has a major influence on the growing similarity of people's lifestyle in the modern world. Personally, I partly agree with this opinion for a number of reasons.
On the other hand, the power of advertising is undeniable. The growth of the advertising industry has resulted in many people buying products of the same manufacture, which can be seen in the case of consumer goods. Today, the advertising campaigns of multinational companies such as Unilever have been so successful that their products almost dominate the market. Smaller enterprises tend not to be able to compete with these giant market leaders due to their disadvantages of capital poured into advertising programs. Thus, customers are often swayed to buy products of famous brands rather than those made by less well-know companies.
On the other hand, it is also true that people have the tendency to copy other's lifestyle without being affected by advertising. For example, it is valid to argue that many young people are trying to emulate the fashion styles of their idols. Many Vietnamese youths manage to purchase the same clothes, dye their hair and wear the same perfume as their stars do. People can also turn to their social relations for advice when they need to buy something. For instance, junior citizens always ask their friends before they come to a final decision on buy a smart phone.
In conclusion, it is true that advertising has bridged the gap between each individual's lifestyle in modern society. However, I believe that it is not the sole factor that contributes to the trend.
(268 words, written by Thay Vinh IELTS)
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
IELTS Writing Task 1 Sample (Maps): The plans show the room layouts for training session for up ten people and more than ten people
The picture illustrates the plans for training sessions with layouts designed for scenarios with fewer or more than 10 people.
The main difference between the two plans is an additional white board and an extra place for morning tea when the number of attendees exceeds 10.
In the case of 10 or fewer people participating in the training session, the presenter’s chair is placed on the left of the white board. The morning tea area is just behind the tables, which are arranged in a “U” shape for people to sit around them.
The plan B is used when there are more than 10 people joining the training session. The morning tea area is in the top left corner of the room while the two white boards are placed behind the chair of the presenter. The tables are separated from each other, allowing more seats available for people on the two sides of each table.
(155 words – written by Thay Vinh IELTS)
IELTS Writing Task 2 Sample: In some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. Which of these two systems is more appropriate in today's world?
In some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. Which of these two systems is more appropriate in today's world?
Designing the school curriculum is of paramount importance in any education system. The dilemma is whether to teach secondary pupils a wide range of subjects or to focus on a small number of practical courses that lend themselves to the future career of students. In this essay, I will first analyze the benefits of each education system and then argue for the first one.
There is no doubt that providing secondary students with a limited number of hands-on subjects is beneficial to their career paths in the future. Children will definitely have more time to focus on study, putting aside the exam pressure of subjects that are irrelevant to their jobs. This helps them gain an in-depth knowledge of their chosen career before entering the workforce. For example, children who have specialised in IT skills and physics at secondary school will have a head start on other children when applying for jobs in engineering.
On the other hand, an education system in which children are taught a range of subjects gains my support due to several reasons. At its simplest, secondary students are merely too young to define correctly their jobs for life, meaning that teaching them a small number of practical subjects should be delayed until later on. Another reason is that children can learn knowledge of different courses, which may help to grow their passion for a particular field. If we educated children only in narrow specialisms in secondary schools, there would be no artists, philosophers or historians of the next generation.
In conclusion, posterity will judge which system is superior to the other. However, it seems to me that giving secondary schoolchildren a chance to learn a wide range of subjects is a more desirable solution in contemporary society.
(292 words – written by Thay Vinh IELTS)
Designing the school curriculum is of paramount importance in any education system. The dilemma is whether to teach secondary pupils a wide range of subjects or to focus on a small number of practical courses that lend themselves to the future career of students. In this essay, I will first analyze the benefits of each education system and then argue for the first one.
There is no doubt that providing secondary students with a limited number of hands-on subjects is beneficial to their career paths in the future. Children will definitely have more time to focus on study, putting aside the exam pressure of subjects that are irrelevant to their jobs. This helps them gain an in-depth knowledge of their chosen career before entering the workforce. For example, children who have specialised in IT skills and physics at secondary school will have a head start on other children when applying for jobs in engineering.
On the other hand, an education system in which children are taught a range of subjects gains my support due to several reasons. At its simplest, secondary students are merely too young to define correctly their jobs for life, meaning that teaching them a small number of practical subjects should be delayed until later on. Another reason is that children can learn knowledge of different courses, which may help to grow their passion for a particular field. If we educated children only in narrow specialisms in secondary schools, there would be no artists, philosophers or historians of the next generation.
In conclusion, posterity will judge which system is superior to the other. However, it seems to me that giving secondary schoolchildren a chance to learn a wide range of subjects is a more desirable solution in contemporary society.
(292 words – written by Thay Vinh IELTS)
IELTS Writing Task 2 Sample: Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality, high school students are encouraged to make comments or even criticism on their teachers. Others think it will lead to loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality, high school students are encouraged to make comments or even criticism on their teachers. Others think it will lead to loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Finding ways to improve educational quality is often one of the top priorities in every education system. In some cultures, high school students are encouraged to give their opinions about teachers, but I believe that this can also give rise to lack of respect and discipline in the classroom.
On the one hand, it is true that feedback from learners may contribute to an improvement in educational quality. In many cases, the level of comprehension of students relies very much not on the content of the lesson but on the way teachers conduct it. If, for example, the class is slow, it will be ineffective for teachers to teach too fast so that most students fail to retain the information. Without the comments of students, it would be difficult to know whether the speed of the lesson is appropriate for the class, which may eventually impair the quality of the lesson.
However, there are several drawbacks of allowing students to make comments and criticism on their teachers. Firstly, teachers can be vulnerable to the negative words of students. Many will feel that their efforts in delivering the lesson deserve praise rather than criticism or any form of feedback. This idea is commonly shared by teachers in the education systems of many Asian countries. Secondly, the classroom may be in chaos due to massive numbers of comments. Opinions vary from students to students, and it would be impractical for teachers to work out a way of teaching that can satisfy all students.
In conclusion, it seems to me that encouraging high school students to comment about their teachers does not necessarily mean an improvement in education quality.
(277 words - written by ielts.vinh@gmail.com)
Finding ways to improve educational quality is often one of the top priorities in every education system. In some cultures, high school students are encouraged to give their opinions about teachers, but I believe that this can also give rise to lack of respect and discipline in the classroom.
On the one hand, it is true that feedback from learners may contribute to an improvement in educational quality. In many cases, the level of comprehension of students relies very much not on the content of the lesson but on the way teachers conduct it. If, for example, the class is slow, it will be ineffective for teachers to teach too fast so that most students fail to retain the information. Without the comments of students, it would be difficult to know whether the speed of the lesson is appropriate for the class, which may eventually impair the quality of the lesson.
However, there are several drawbacks of allowing students to make comments and criticism on their teachers. Firstly, teachers can be vulnerable to the negative words of students. Many will feel that their efforts in delivering the lesson deserve praise rather than criticism or any form of feedback. This idea is commonly shared by teachers in the education systems of many Asian countries. Secondly, the classroom may be in chaos due to massive numbers of comments. Opinions vary from students to students, and it would be impractical for teachers to work out a way of teaching that can satisfy all students.
In conclusion, it seems to me that encouraging high school students to comment about their teachers does not necessarily mean an improvement in education quality.
(277 words - written by ielts.vinh@gmail.com)
IELTS Writing Task 2: 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.
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.
Pressure of modern life means that a family often requires two incomes rather than one like before. In many cases, parents rely on the help of other family members to care for their children, but this is sometimes not the best option, as will now be discussed.
There are those who argue that babysitting can be done by relatives. For example, grandparents just need to keep an eye on their grandchildren while children in a childcare centre are often grouped together. In an average class, there might be up to 15 students or more under the supervision of two to three caretakers. Children are often playful, and just a second of neglect can lead to fatal consequences. Keeping children at home may therefore provide a safer environment for children to grow up.
On the other hand, I side with those who believe that sending children to nursery school is a more desirable solution when both parents go out to work. The growth of a child depends primarily on how they are educated. The staff members of a childcare organisation are often trained professionally to do their jobs, and they should know how to raise children healthily at each stage of development. In addition, attending a class at an early age is also a chance for children to develop social skills. Children can learn to obey rules, cooperate with other peers and thus may progress faster than those raised at home.
In conclusion, although there are arguments in favour of keeping children at home, I believe that children should be sent to childcare centres for better care.
(266 words – by Thay Vinh IELTS)
Pressure of modern life means that a family often requires two incomes rather than one like before. In many cases, parents rely on the help of other family members to care for their children, but this is sometimes not the best option, as will now be discussed.
There are those who argue that babysitting can be done by relatives. For example, grandparents just need to keep an eye on their grandchildren while children in a childcare centre are often grouped together. In an average class, there might be up to 15 students or more under the supervision of two to three caretakers. Children are often playful, and just a second of neglect can lead to fatal consequences. Keeping children at home may therefore provide a safer environment for children to grow up.
On the other hand, I side with those who believe that sending children to nursery school is a more desirable solution when both parents go out to work. The growth of a child depends primarily on how they are educated. The staff members of a childcare organisation are often trained professionally to do their jobs, and they should know how to raise children healthily at each stage of development. In addition, attending a class at an early age is also a chance for children to develop social skills. Children can learn to obey rules, cooperate with other peers and thus may progress faster than those raised at home.
In conclusion, although there are arguments in favour of keeping children at home, I believe that children should be sent to childcare centres for better care.
(266 words – by Thay Vinh IELTS)
IELTS Writing task 2: Some people say that too much attention and too many resources are given in the protection of wild animals and birds. Do you agree or disagree about this opinion?
Some people say that too much attention and too many resources are given in the protection of wild animals and birds. Do you agree or disagree about this opinion?
The protection of wildlife has become a frequent subject of debate with strong arguments for and against. Personally, I believe that humans are paying too much attention and allocating too many resources to this issue, as will now be explained.
Firstly, if we allow any species to disappear, this is actually not a disaster. Some people may argue that the biology will be seriously affected if birds and wild animals are on the verge of extinction, but this is an exaggeration. Fossil evidence suggests that the mass disappearance of the dinosaur did not cause any harm to other species on the Earth but merely triggered the emergence of others such as the mammal. Therefore, we should not devote too much attention to the protection of wildlife.
Secondly, public money is limited. This means that the national budget should be allocated to more urgent issues rather than expending too much in the conservation of wild animals and birds. For example, more resources should be diverted to medical research to find out remedies for fatal diseases such as HIV and cancer, which may help to save thousands of lives in society.
Finally, the government can simply protect wildlife by continuing campaigns to raise public awareness of the protection of wildlife habitats, or impose stricter punishments on activities that may harm wild animals. Any individual who hunts wildlife for food or for pleasure should be given a heavy fine, and this may discourage them from threatening the life of wild animals.
In conclusion, while I do not refute the argument for the conservation of wildlife, I believe that it should attract less attention and fewer resources from the public.
(276 words – written by Thay Vinh IELTS)
The protection of wildlife has become a frequent subject of debate with strong arguments for and against. Personally, I believe that humans are paying too much attention and allocating too many resources to this issue, as will now be explained.
Firstly, if we allow any species to disappear, this is actually not a disaster. Some people may argue that the biology will be seriously affected if birds and wild animals are on the verge of extinction, but this is an exaggeration. Fossil evidence suggests that the mass disappearance of the dinosaur did not cause any harm to other species on the Earth but merely triggered the emergence of others such as the mammal. Therefore, we should not devote too much attention to the protection of wildlife.
Secondly, public money is limited. This means that the national budget should be allocated to more urgent issues rather than expending too much in the conservation of wild animals and birds. For example, more resources should be diverted to medical research to find out remedies for fatal diseases such as HIV and cancer, which may help to save thousands of lives in society.
Finally, the government can simply protect wildlife by continuing campaigns to raise public awareness of the protection of wildlife habitats, or impose stricter punishments on activities that may harm wild animals. Any individual who hunts wildlife for food or for pleasure should be given a heavy fine, and this may discourage them from threatening the life of wild animals.
In conclusion, while I do not refute the argument for the conservation of wildlife, I believe that it should attract less attention and fewer resources from the public.
(276 words – written by Thay Vinh IELTS)
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
IELTS Speaking Part 1 Sample: Social Network
Social network
1.What kinds of
social networking websites do you like to use?
2.Are you a
social person?
3.What kinds of
people do you like to make friends with on those websites?
4.Is it clear to
find real friends on social network?
It's undeniable that
social networking sites have become a huge part in our lives, especially young
people's. and so am I. I am addicted to Facebook and Google Plus
I suppose I am out-going and kind of socialized. I have many
friends on facebook and can easily get along well with others
I would love to make
friends with people who have same interests like mine in music, travelling and
learning English
I think no, most of
friends I have on facebook are normal friends, it is common that people just
make friends for fun and do not interact or share things a lot on social
websites.
IELTS Speaking Part 1 Sample: Would you like to live in the countryside in the future?
Countryside
1.Would you like
to live in the countryside in the future?
2.What do people
living in the countryside like to do?
3.What are the
benefits of living in rural areas?
4.What are the
differences between living in the city and the countryside?
Absolutely ! I'm a
huge fan of going to going to the forest. The environment there is just superb.
Every now and them I would visit a forest just because there isn't that much
pollution so I could smell the fresh air. Also the animals there are also quite
cute - especially some colourful birds.
Living in the
countryside, people can enjoy various activities that they hardly have in
cities like going out at night without fear of street criminals, doing exercise
in the early morning to enjoy the fresh air
Living in the
countryside can definitely benefit people in a number of ways. For onething,
it's good for
one's health condition
thanks to significantly lower levels of pollution. It is undeniable that, air
quality in big cities is so bad that long-term exposure to it may cause respiratory
diseases and other health problems. Besides, the cost of living in rural areas
is likely to be lower than that in cities.
However, Many people
have been attracted to live and work in big cities because of better employment
opportunities and higher living standards.
Monday, April 23, 2018
IELTS Speaking part 1 sample: Hanging out with friends
Hanging out with
friends
1.How often do
you like to hang out with friends?
2.Who do you
usually like to hang out with?
3.Where do you
like to go when you hang out with your friends?
4.Do you like to
go out with a big group or just few friends?
I hang out with my
friends to somewhere from time to time. Normally if we have lots of time in the
weekends, we will go to the cinema to watch movies with our kids to have a good
time; but if we don't have plenty of time, we'll just have dinner together in a
restaurant.
Usually I'd like to
hang out with one of my close friends. Actually we live in the same community
so we can meet frequently. Besides, both of our kids are in the same class in
the kindergarten, so we'd like to take them to the park or playground together.
Well, that depends. We
sometimes go to the restaurants to enjoy the tasty food if someone finds a
decent place; and if we have plenty of time, we'd like to plan a hike or camp
in the nearby forest park to enjoy the natural life. That would be a very
memorable experience.
Well, if I were to
choose between the two, I will probably go with hanging out with a big group
people because I feel that I am an extrovert, I like to meet different people
to know about different kinds of life and make myself more sociable; whereas,
you know, with few people around, it would be hard to find something
interesting to do, such as travelling, hiking, etc.
This amazin
IELTS Speaking Part 1 Sample: Team work
Team work
1.When was your
last time worked with a team
2.Do you like to
work or study with others or just by yourself?
3.What's the
most important thing for teamwork?
4.Do you like to
be a leader?
It was the project I
did in a team in the second year of my graduate school. Our tutor gave us an
assignment to review the server log of an international trade website and give
a brief analytics using the data warehouse and data mining technology.
Personally, I would
like to work in a team because I'll have partner to shoulder responsibility
together and solve problems better, as the saying goes " 4 eyes see better
than 2"
I think the most
important thing for teamwork is task appointment. Every member of team is
assigned for specific tasks and he or she should stick to that. Besides team
spirit is equally important
Honestly, I would like
to be a leader. That position reflects my constant effort that I've done so far
in job, and I can win other's respect as well
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