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1. It is more important for schoolchildren to learn about local history than world history. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Teaching history for schoolchildren has been a heated topic constantly. There is a common belief that local history is more important to children than world history. However, I disagree with this belief. I believe the notion that local history is more valuable than world history should be rejected. Some people may claim that the insights into the local historical values are completely enough for one to live. Their claim could be true a few decades ago when mostinterpersonal communications were between people of the same race and srcin . However, this view is now outdated, as the world has become globalised and international business and migrant workers have made any community a global village. In this context, an understanding of a foreign

country‘s history would enable future local workers to reinforce the relationship between them and the expatriates from that country. In addition, I am strongly convinced that children would benefit the most only when the learning of local history is placed parallel to that of world history. To understand a local historical event, children should put the regional and sometimes even world context in that historical era into consideration. For example, children should acknowledge that the event that Vietnam regained its independence after defeating the Japanese troops in Indochina in 1945 only happened after a series of relevant events in the World War II, one of which is the surrender

of

Japan

to the

Allies.

In

this

way

of

learning,

children

would understand history more deeply and thoroughly. All the existing data has provided a concrete foundation that the study of local history should always be parallel to that of world history. This practice


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 would guarantee that children learn history more comprehensively and be able to tighten the bond with migrant workers in their country.

sụ nhận biết rejected = từ chối notion =

insights into = nhìn sâu vào historical values =

giá trị lịch sử

interpersonal communications =

= chủng tộc và nguồn gốc

race and srcin

migrant workers = global village =

người làm di cư

―làng thế giới‖

reinforce the relationship = expatriates =

liên hệ trao đồi người -người

củng cố quan hệ

người bị trục xuất

parallel = song song regional =

thuộc vùng

world context

= bối cảnh thế giới

historical era =

kỷ nguyên lịch sử

understand deeply and thoroughly = concrete foundation =

hiểu sâu và toàn diện

nền tảng vững chắc


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 comprehensively =

một cách dễ hiểu

tighten the bond =

thắt chặt mối liên hệ

2. Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists but not local people. Why is this the case and what can be done to attract more local people to visit these places?

Tourists are generally drawn to museums and historical locations when visiting

new countries. However, records have shown local people‘s low attendance at these attractions. Some explanations will be brought about before solutions can be drawn to tackle this problem. There are several reasons as to why tourists, instead of the local people, come to museums and historical places. First, these locations can provide visitors with a comprehensive overview of the traditions in the particular locality they are situated. As a result, such destinations are generally more appealing to the newcomers than to the locals, those without the need tofamiliarise themselves with the traditional values of the region. Moreover, because the layout of museums and historical houses is likely to remain unchanged through years, they can be visually unattractive to the local inhabitants, who may have been to these sites for at least once in their younger years.

to promote locals‘ attendance rate at buildings for historic relics and museums. The main solution is to change the public‘s Several measures can be prompted

perception of such places as sites for only monotonous activities. Should civic events including weddings, anniversaries and concerts be allowed to be held in these locations, they would attract substantial public attention to historical values. Another resolution is that historians and preservationists should be featured more IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 frequently on the media, with their articles on the tremendous worth of museums and historical remains. To conclude, historical areas and museums can be uninteresting for local citizens because they can be too familiar with the culture that these places depict. To better this, there should be more media coverage on historical assets, and also more open-door policies

xử lý vấn đề

tackle this problem =

comprehensive overview = the newcomers

đánh giá đầy đủ

= người mới

familiarise = làm quen be prompted =

được nêu ra historic relics = tàn dư, sản vật lịch sử perception =

cách nhìn nhận

monotonous =

đơn, một

civic events =

sự kiện trong nước

depict =

thể hiện

media coverage = bài báo open-door policies =

chính sách mở cửa


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 3. Although more and more people read the news on internet, newspapers will remain the most important source of news for the majority of people. Do you agree or disagree? It is true that a growing number of people are using the Internet in order to find out the latest news. While newspapers are still popular, I strongly disagree that most people will continue to rely on them as a source of news. The first reason for my view relates to the increasing use of the Internet around the world. Today, a growing number of people have access to online news via technological gadgets such as smart phones or tablets, so they do not need to buy a newspaper to obtain news. Even in more remote corners of the world, access to the Internet is becoming more widespread and the online community is growing daily. Secondly, online news is always up-to-date while printed news needs time for editing, printing and delivering. In this fast changing world, readers tend to expect updated information about what has just happened or is happening around them. Online news can be broadcast immediately with vivid pictures and relevant stories, making it more appealing to readers than printed news. Finally, the Internet is a repository of information for people to dig for information that they need. Digital information can be stored in mass quantity, which allows internet users to search for events that occurred in the past. In contrast, newspapers are generally hard to preserve because of the corrosive effects of the environment and their sheer bulk makes storage difficult. This once again confirms the edge of online news. In conclusion, I firmly believe that the Internet is even now replacing newspapers as the principal medium for accessing all the latest news. remote corners of the world =

những nơi xa côi trên thế giới


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 up-to-date =

cập nhật

vivid = rõ ràng repository =

chỗ chứa

Digital information = mass quantity =

thông tin kỹ thuật số

số lượng lớn

corrosive effects of the environment = sheer bulk =

gốc rễ

the edge of =

lợi thế của

principal medium =

sự xuống cấp của môi trường

nhân tố quantrọng nhất

4. Some people believe government should spend money on building train and subway lines to reduce traffic congestion. Others think that building more and wider roads is the better way to reduce traffic congestion. Discuss both views and give your opinion. The high volume of traffic is a huge problem for many big cities. Therefore, there is a widely held view among a number of people that governmental bodies should pour money in building such public transport systems as train and subway lines. Others, however, argue that road expansion is the more proper way. To my mind, though widening streets benefits us, this can not alleviate traffic congestion. It is not by chance that developing public vehicles is considered one of the common approaches to reduce traffic jams. Today, people have indeed used too many private vehicles whose disadvantages can be listed. The long line of cars at peak hours is a typical example, which may lead to lengthy delays. This can also IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 cause other serious consequences such as traffic accidents. Accordingly, it is widely believed that building underground tunnels can solve heavy traffic jams due to empty spaces beneath the ground. However, according to others, road extension is a better alternative because this solution does not demand more efforts. Also, extending road does not seem as costly as developing underground transport systems. Another reason for this is that bigger roads will create more spaces for vehicle owners, helping them to circulate easily during peak hours. By doing so, traffic congestion can be alleviated. In my opinion, road expansion is not a long-term measure because people tend to drive their vehicles regularly on newly widened streets. In other words, traffic jams might continue to occur. Therefore, government should take other solutions into consideration for safer transportation. a widely held view =

quan điểm phổ biến

governmental bodies = pour money in = alleviate =

invest in = đầu tư vào

giải quyết

by chance =

ngẫu nhiên

underground tunnels = alternative = circulate =

các tổ chức, bộ phận chính phủ

đương ngầm dưới đất

lựa chọn khác

di chuyể n

5. More and more young people from wealthy countries are spending a short time doing unpaid work such as teaching and building houses for communities


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 in poorer countries. What are the reasons for this? Who benefits more from this, the communities or these young people? There has been an ongoing trend of many young people from prosperous nations deciding to spend their time doing voluntary work in underprivileged countries. Some of the prominent reasons for this phenomenon will be discussed, before the benefits of both individuals and developing countries are analysed. There are several convincing reasons associated with this practice. The most significant factor is that doing such unpaid work in poor countries would be a comparative advantage for the young when applying for a job in the future. In other words, in this fierce and competitive job market, a candidate possessing an application file accompanied by only great scores could not be the ideal one that a recruiter is finding; therefore, he or she needs outstanding volunteering experience to be able to compete with other rivals. Another reason that is worth mentioning is that young generations could engender the feeling of community when participating in unpaid work. Their voluntary efforts help to give prominence to the value of sharing and the sense of social responsibility to secure improved humanity and international awareness about disadvantaged places. It is undoubted that both the young volunteers and underdeveloped or developing countries could equally gain from this phenomenon. Regarding the young, it is apparent that the aforementioned meaningful work not only brings the volunteers unforgettable life lessons, gives them hands – on experience but also helps expand their network of relationships. As a result, they gradually grow more mature and confident, realizing the diversity of life by getting to know many walks of people. In regard to poorer countries, they may have a chance to raise the living standards of their dwellers. For instance, knowledge related to environment protection or health care which they have acquired from overseas volunteers possibly improves their living conditions afterwards. IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 To sum up, the requirement of more competitive profile and the determination to support financially disadvantaged countries are the two principal elements that make young people join a wide range of voluntary activities. I would contend that both the volunteers and the community are the beneficiaries of the practice above. prosperous nations =

nước giàu

underprivileged countries =

nước nghèo

fierce and competitive job market = possessing = recruiter = rivals =

thị trường việc làm cạnh tranh

sở hữu

nhà tuyển dụng

đối thủ

engender the feeling of community

= làm tăng tính cộng đồng

give prominence to the value of sharing = the sense of social responsibility aforementioned =

= cái nhìn về trách nhiệm xã hội

đã nêu từ trước

hands – on experience =

trải nghiệm thực tế

network of relationships =

mạng lưới quan hệ

diversity of life =

sự đã dạng của cuộc sống

walks of people =

cuộc đời mỗi người

dwellers =

khẳng định giá trị việc chia sẻ

cư dân

beneficiaries =

người hưởng lợi


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 6. In recent years, the family structure and the role of its members are gradually changing. What kinds of changes can occur? Do you think these changes are positive and negative? It is true that these days the family structure has considerably shifted, and the changing roles of men and women in the family has become increasingly similar. There are several new forms of family composition, and in my opinion, these developments are not always desirable. In the past, nuclear families where parents and their offspring live together under the same roof used to be prevalent. However, there is now a huge trend towards single-parent families due to more marriages ending in divorce, while the increase in cohabiting couple families and stepfamilies is probably a result of cohabitation and remarriage becoming much more acceptable. In addition, the number of singlemother families has increased as many mothers want to have children without getting married. In terms of changing parental roles in a family, there has been a rise in the number of stay-at-home dads in recent years when it has become normal for women to gain qualifications and pursue their own career path. This is in sharp contrast to about half a decade ago when men werebreadwinners and women were in charge of household chores in their families. In my view, the changes described above could have both positive and negative consequences. On the one hand, due to the lack of emotional attachment and legal binding, non-traditional households such as stepfamilies and cohabiting parents are more prone to breaking down. Consequently, children of these families are more likely to be involved inantisocial behaviors while their parent may experience feelings of loneliness and worry. On the other hand, the changes in the roles of members in the family could be seen as progress because women are not put under pressure to sacrifice their own careers to take up childcare and domestic responsibilities.


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 In conclusion, I believe that the changes in the roles of family members and the family structure are both positive and negative. family composition = nuclear families =

kiểu kết hợp gia đinh

gia đình cơ bản

live together under the same roof single-parent families =

= sông cùng một mái nhà

cha me đơn thân

cohabiting couple families = cặp đôi sống chung stepfamilies =

gia đình ―đi bước nữa‖

parental roles =

vai trò cha mẹ

stay-at-home dads

= người chồng nội trợ

gain qualifications and pursue their own career path

= có bằng cấp và sự

nghiệp riêng breadwinners =

trụ cột

household chores =

việc nhà

emotional attachment and legal binding

= sự gắn kết về cảm xúc và quan hệ

pháp lý are prone to =

dễ bị

antisocial behaviors = hành vi

xa rời xã hội

7. Some people say that humanitarian subjects such as philosophy, history and literature that people study in universities have no value for their future


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 career. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion and relevant examples. Humanitarian

education teaches

various

social

topics

from

a humanitarian perspective. However important our academic careers may be for us, a certain iota of humanity is always expected from us as being thesuperior living beings on earth. Whether we need to study specialized subjects for such a quality to develop in us is a debatable issue. The people who opine that studying such subjects is a waste of time may believe so, keeping in mind that many academic curriculum is set and rarely changes. Therefore, the history, literature or philosophy that is taught is done from a textbookish perspective, and does not give in-depth knowledge of the same. Also, people feel that memorizing dates and facts, sources of the srcin of a language, or brooding on lessons derived from life hardly matter when we go outin search of work. On the contrary, humanitarian education particularly relates to offering assistance to others in an emergency or crisis and is also used to refer to the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed for individuals and communities to help themselves. In the hostile environment we are living nowadays, the goal of humanitarian education of communities increasing their resilience and individuals and groups becoming confident, able and willing to help themselves and others when faced with a crisis, is something that can obviously not be developed on our own. I believe we need to look beyond the established stereotyping of history, literature and philosophy as subjects and need to broaden our mentality. Apart from the much popular career choices that rake in our desired amount of money, the historians, literary scholars and philosophers too play an important role in our societies. The teachings and observations of Karl Marx, Aristotle, Socrates, Robert


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 Louis Stevenson, Mark Twain and many such other personalities are still cited today for reference. Summarizing this essay we can conclude that classifying humanitarian subjects as having no value for future careers isnarrow minded. These subjects are also as important as any other, when being chosen for a thorough study so as to make a career out of them. academic careers = a certain iota =

sự nghiệp liên quan đến học thuật

một lượng nhỏ nhất định

superior living beings = opine =

sinh vật cấp cao

có ý kiến

a waste of time =

sự lãng phí thời gian keep in mind = ghi nhớ curriculum = text-bookish = in-depth =

chương trình chính quy tính lý thuyết

có chiều sâu

to brood on =

to worry about = lo lắng về

be derived from = in search of = hostile =

trích từ, lấy từ

tìm kiếm

khắc nghiệt

resilience =

sự bền bỉ

to look beyond =

nhìn xa hơn


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 stereotyping =

―vơ đũa cả nắm‖

broaden our mentality = rake =

mỏ rộng tâm thức

cắt tỉa

be cited =

được nêu

narrow minded =

suy nghĩ hạn hẹp

thorough study =

nghiên cứu toàn diện

make a career out of =

làm nên sự nghiệp từ

8. Some people think that it is good for a country’s culture to import foreign movies and TV programmes. Others think that it is better to produce these locally. Discuss both views and give your opinion. For the past decades, the importance of a country developing its own motion picture expertise versus importing foreign entertainment programs has been the center of attention in the entertainment industry. I believe that having the best of both worlds would work most effectively. There are certain grounds supporting the view of featuring foreign films and TV shows. Firstly, globalization supports the widespread of cultural products that integrate within themselves the essence of the nation from which theysrcinates . Viewers, therefore, while enjoying the entertaining element of these programs can simultaneously learn more about the world and its various cultures. For instance, an Asian viewer can be amazed by the individualism conveyed in western blockbuster movies while an American can explore the significance of collective eastern values from a Chinese or Korean drama. Furthermore, the international trade of these items has not onlyaided the development of globalized culture but IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]


also broadened people‘s understanding of the diverse world around them. It is not deemed daring to say that without cultural exchange through TV channels, feeling and learning about other cultures would turn lessvisually impressive. On the other hand, it is justifiable, though maybe considered ethnocentric, that domestic entertainment products retain an equally indispensable role in a country‘s film segments. T he most obvious reason is that the act of a country developing its own movies and broadcasting industry is of necessity to preserve its culture. Through local films and TV shows, children and adolescents develop their cognition of local customs and traditional values and have a tendency to practice them. Another endorsing reason is that domestic films and shows are irreplaceable products that bring people true feelings and complete understanding of contexts and clichés used. Since people can more easily relate themselves to others who speak their language and whose behavior they could totally understand, viewers can reflect themselves and their society in a lively way through local TV programs. In conclusion, I believe it is crucial for a country to find a balanced coexistence of

both ways, not only advancing towards globalization but also preserving one‘s unique film and TV industry. motion picture expertise = the best of both worlds = grounds =

chuyên ngành phim ảnh

điều tốt nhất của cả hai thế giới

nền tảng

integrate within themselves = mang trong mình essence = tinh túy to srcinate = sinh ra simultaneously =

đồng thời


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 individualism = to convey =

chủ nghĩa cá nhân

truyền tải

blockbuster movies = to aid =

phim bom tấn

trợ giúp

diverse =

đa dạng

deemed =

đánh giá, nghĩ

to dare to = dám ethnocentric = liên quan đến văn hóa bản sắc domestic = retain =

của nhà/nước

mang giữ

indispensable = khôn g thể thiếu cognition =

nhận thức

to endorse =

ủng hộ

contexts and clichés = lively =

văn cảnh và những câu sáo

sống động

9. People in the community can buy cheaper products nowadays. Do advantages outweigh disadvantages? The development of technology combined with living in the city gives people the chance to purchase products at cheaper prices. While I agree that this opportunity is advantageous to some extent, I am seriously concerned that the drawbacks it brings can be detrimental to the living society. IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 It is understandable that being able to buy cheaper product is substantially beneficial. Saving money is probably the first and foremost merit of this trend. Instead of spending a significant amount of monthly expenditure on clothes or basic necessities as they used to do in the previous years, consumers can now spare a larger proportion of their budget on important needs including better education and nutrition. In addition, the availability of low-priced products grants consumers more spending choices and boost overall consumption. Since products become more affordable and accessible, even low-income people now can purchase a certain range of consumer goods to satisfy their different needs. Thanks to this, people from all walks of life can enjoy sufficient living without paying much. However, I strongly believe that purchasing cheaper goods has its downsides which seem overshadow the benefits. Firstly, health threats to consumers and workers are two major problems of this trend. To save costs, manufactures may accept the usage of unsafe cheap chemicals and low-quality ingredients which

undoubtedly affect customers‘ health. Moreover, mass production is also associated with worker exploitation and international outsourcing systems that render poor countries labour-intensive. Secondly, cost-effectiveness of this practice is not guaranteed since products of lower prices usually come with short shelf life and low quality. Therefore, in certain cases, customers may not save money but also have to spend more than they should have to fix or to purchase new products.

In conclusion, people‘s access to cheaper products has its own good sides. However, the shortcomings are more remarkable that they should be taken into serious consideration. detrimental =

gây tổn hại

first and foremost =

trước hết


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 spare = dành ra grants = boost =

ban, mang đến

đẩy mạnh

affordable and accessible = low-income people =

có thể chi trả và truy cập

người thu nhập thấp

people from all walks of life = sufficient living =

người từ khắp nơi

đủ sống

overshadow =

vượt quá

exploitation =

sự khai thác

international outsourcing systems = render =

hệ thống sử dụng nguồn lực nước ngoài

make = khiến cho

labour-intensive = cost-effectiveness = shelf life =

trọng lao động hiệu quả về giá

tuổi thọ hàng hóa

10. Nowadays the differences between countries are becoming less evident because we see the same TV shows, advertisements, fashion and follow the same brands. To what extent the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages? We are now living in a global village wheregeographical barriers have become insignificant. All over the world, people wear the same kind of clothes, eat the


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 same foods and watch the same films. In my opinion, this trend has made life easier for us all. There are several benefits following global fashion trends. It makes traveling easier. For example, now Indians and Americans or Europeans have more or less the same tastes in fashion, food and music. As a result, young Indian professionals can travel to the US or Europe and still feel at home there. The biggest advantage of following a global lifestyle is that iteliminates culture shock when you travel to other countries. It also protects you from discrimination. When you wear the same kind of clothes or eat the same kind of foods as everyone else, you will not stand out. This will actually protect you from various forms of discrimination that you might experience when you are in a foreign country. An Indian woman living in the US will be at a disadvantage if she insists on wearing only traditional Indian clothes and eating only vegetarian foods. This will limit the choices she has, but if she is willing to follow the culture of the country she lives in, life will be easier for her. The only disadvantage of this trend is the loss of ethnicity. Every nation has its traditional styles of fashion and clothing. When everyone wears the same kind of clothes, this cultural legacy gets lost. To conclude, the benefits of following global trends in lifestyle and fashion are many. It makes life easier for the globetrotting youngsters. There are, nonetheless, a few disadvantages, but there is an easy way to get around them. People who are proud of their ethnic fashion and lifestyle can follow it when they are in their own country. geographical barriers = more or less = tastes =

rào cản địa lý

nhiều hay ít

sở thích


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thấy thoải mái

eliminates culture shock = discrimination =

loại bỏ cú sốc văn hóa

sự phân biệt

the loss of ethnicity = cultural legacy =

sự đánh mất bản sắc

di sản văn hóa

globetrotting =

thường xuyên đivòng quanh thế giới

to get around =

khắc phục, tránh

11. Many people believe that schools should teach children to become good citizens and workers rather than independent individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion and relevant examples. Educational institutions like schools and colleges have a duty tomold students into law abiding citizens

and hardworking employees. However, I don‘t think that

this should be at the cost of their individuality. Individuality helps people stand out in a crowd. Independent thinking fuels their creativity and helps them become good writers, thinkers and artists. Their creative pursuits will bring glory to the nation and give patriots even more reasons to be proud of their country. Children spend a great deal of time in schools. The text books, the teachers and the general atmosphere at school have a major impact on their impressionable minds.

If schools don‘t encourage creativity and independent thinking, the nat ion will suffer.



Just because someone thinks independently, it doesn‘t mean that they can‘t become good citizens or good employees. I can‘t understand how independent thinking will make a person anti-national or anti-social. Some of the greatest patriots we have seen were highly creative people who thought independently. There are numerous examples of such men and women in theannals of World history. A nation needs great thinkers, writers, artists, scientists and philosophers to take its culture and legacy

forward. We can‘t accomplish much by being mechanized

patriots and workers.

To conclude, I don‘t agree with the argument that schools should only teach students to become good citizens and workers. Yes, these institutions should teach these values, but they should also encourage independent thinking. A person can be an independent thinker and a patriot at the same time. If one studies world history one can find several examples of thinkers who were also great patriots and citizens. Since students spend a great deal of their time at school, it is the right place to learn all of these values. mold sb into law abiding = to fuel =

tiếp sức

pursuits

= sự nỗ lực

rèn ai đó thành người tuân thủ luật

glory = vinh quang atmosphere =

bầu không khí

impressionable = suffer

dễ bị ảnh hưởng, ấn tượng

= gánh chịu

anti-national =

phản quốc


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ghi chép lịch sử

12. Students in schools and universities learn more from their teachers than through other means such as the Internet, libraries and TV. To what extent you agree or disagree? There are many who prefer supplementary methods such as the TV, internet and books for enhancing their learning. However, teachers have, and always will be an inseparable part of the classroom. This essay shall advocate how the teachers provide more than just academic learning. Graphical representation of the academic content always helps the students to grasp better. For example, learning about Geography and History from the Discovery channel, or reading articles about tricks to solve math problems on the internet, makes students more interested to study. There are also many students who prefer a background or in-depth knowledge of certain concepts, so they prefer to read books on that particular subject outside of their academic curriculum. We can say all these things assist students to self-learn, but somewhere without a teacher, this method may gohaphazard. There is a flood of information on the internet and thousands of books published on a single subject. What content is authentic on the internet or what books are relevant for reading, is supposed to be guided by the teachers. Teachers know the content and know how to explain it. They motivate the students for high levels of performances. Good teachers are great performers and storytellers that rivet their

students‘ attention. Apart from academic learning, teachers teach the students about the techniques of amplifying information, and when to execute the knowledge they have. These

are life lessons that the students won‘t know about

unless taught to them by an experienced professional.



Therefore, in closing I‘d say that more than the books, TV and internet, teachers are more of our mentors. Teachers don‘t teach the school or university subjects, they teach how to learn them on your own. Teachers engineer learning experiences that maneuver the students into the driver’s seat and then step aside . supplementary methods = inseparable =

phương pháp bổ sung

không thể tách rời

Graphical representation = to grasp =

nắm bắt

in-depth =

có chiều sâu

self-learn =

tự học

haphazard =

vô nghĩa, vô hướng

a flood of information = authentic = motivate = to rivet =

trình bày bằng hình ảnh

―cơn lũ‖ thông tin

có bản sắc riêng cổ vũ

kết chặt

amplifying = mentors =

đặt mũi nhọn

người hướng dẫn

maneuver into the driver’s seat and then step aside =

hướng dẫn làm chủ và rời

đi


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 13. Some people believe that anyone can create art such as painting, poetry, music and so on. Others think that a person should have special abilities to create art. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Art

is a diverse range of creative activities that express the creator‘s imaginations.

Naturally one can assume, to create art all you need is a good imagination. However, some others believe that you need to learn special skills to become an artist. This essay shall discuss both the views in detail. Any person with a creative vision and ingenuity can create art forms such as writing poetry, painting, or composing a song or two. Drawing up a mental picture of your feelings and expressing them effectively on paper will make you an artist. For example some people are sometimes driven by longing or grief for someone, which makes them spill their feelings out in a song or a painting. This is why people feel that creating art is not that hard and can be attempted easily. On the contrary, there are people who firmly opine that without learning how to express creatively, imagination alone cannot help one become an artist. It requires years of training for people to become great artists. To become a musician for instance, one needs to learn all the fundamentals of rhythms and melodies; to play

a guitar one needs to learn all the right chords. It doesn‘t help if your imagination is vivid; you need to know the correct technique of expressing the same to distinguish your creation from the ordinary mediocrities.

a To conclude, like to saymight that as as itinsounds, creating is definitely piece of cakeI‘d innate . Sure, one beeasy some art forms,artbut enhancingnot that skill is very important to createmasterpieces. a creative vision and ingenuity = are driven by

một cái nhìn sáng tạo và khác biệt

= được dẫn dắt bởi

longing or grief for someone =

chờ đợi và thương tiếc ai đó


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 spill their feelings out = thể hiện cảm xúc opine

= có ý kiến

fundamentals

= điều cơ bản

mediocrities = những thứ tầm thường a piece of cake = dễ như ăn bánh innate = bẩm sinh masterpieces =

kiệt tác

14. It is impossible to help all people in the world, so governments should only focus on people in their own countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree? The role of one government to support citizens of other countries has been a major

topic of concern in today‘s society. From my perspective, this practice is feasible and there are compelling reasons why governments should help people in the global community rather than only focusing on the citizens of their own countries. In this context of globalisation and international integration, the provision of assistance for peoples of all countries in the world is not an impossible task anymore. One explanation for this is that modern means of transport have transformed the way that international assistance could be given, and now assistance could reach even the most remote places on Earth. For example, thousands of victims of a deadly earthquake in a mountainous city in Nepal were rescued by US and German military helicopters in 2014. One further explanation is that thanks to international banking, the international community IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 could offer a helping hand to any country where the financial system is on the verge of collapse. An excellent example of this is that the saving money of millions of taxpayers and pensioners in Greece was saved by a timely act of the European Commission of injecting a huge amount of bailout money into Greek banks in 2009. I strongly believe any government must assume the responsibility of helping citizens in other countries. This is mainly because assisting inhabitants in other countries, to some extent, is synonymous to assisting people in the home country. In 2014, hundreds of US and UK doctors and nurses were sent to African countries to cope with the outbreak of Ebola, a dreadful plague, which had killed many thousands by that time. This action prevented the plague from further spreading to other nations, including the US and the UK themselves, considering that there was a free movement of people between countries and there were millions of African migrant workers in the US and the UK at that time. In addition, the act of supporting people all around the world may promote a sense of humanity, which is essential to the sustainable development of the world, because humanity is the foundation of peace and stability. To conclude, governments must provide assistance for citizens of other countries for a clear reason that this feasible act could simultaneously enhance a global sense of humanity and assure their own nationals of a proper living environment. feasible = hợp

lý

compelling = hay ho globalisation = sự toàn cầu hóa international integration = sự kết hợp liên quốc gia on the verge of collapse =

trên bờ vực sụp đổ


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 timely act = hành động đúng lúc bailout money =

tiền bảo lãnh

dreadful plague = dịch bệnh kinh khủng sense of humanity = cái nhìn về nhân loại feasible act = hành động đúng đắn 15. In the future, it seems more difficult to live on the Earth. Some people think more money should be spent on researching other planet to live, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Advances in technology make the prospect to find the second Earth potentially viable. While I agree that terrestrial life has become increasingly difficult, I do not believe that we should invest money in finding a new planet to live. On the one hand, there is no doubt that life is not as easy as it was in the past. The main problem is the growing level of environmental pollution that adversely affects humankind in all parts of the world. The rising consumption of natural resources such as gas, oil and coal has resulted in an enormous amount of carbon emissions being released into the atmosphere, which impairs the air quality and accelerates climate change. The consequences of this are grave. People in many big cities are suffering respiratory diseases; more lands are being shrunk due to the rise of sea levels; and there are frequent heat waves in tropical countries. Apparently, human life is now put in danger. On the other hand, I would contend that spending money finding another home for all creatures on the Earth is not an effective measure. There is little hope of seeking a planet that has favorable conditions for life while the expenditure can be extremely huge. In contrast, a much better solution would be that we should invest IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 in environmental projects and encourage people to lead a more environmentally friendly lifestyle. For example, green energy should be harnessed and made more available to replace our dependence on fossil fuels, and individuals ought to opt for public transport rather than driving their vehicles. Such actions can cut exhaust emissions and slow down the effects of global warming, making the earth a more desirable place for us all. In conclusion, although global warming is a globalmalady, it seems ludicrous to suggest that people should find another planet to settle down. potentially viable = có khả năng sống được terrestrial life = cuộc sống trên

mặt đất

to accelerate = đẩy nhanh impairs = gây tổn hại grave = nghiêm trọng diseases =

bệnh tật

shrunk = thu nhỏ lại heat waves

= đợt nóng

to contend = thấy tự tin to lead a more environmentally friendly lifestyle

= sống một cuộc sống thân

thiện với môi trường hơn green energy = năng lượng xanh harnessed = nắm bắt exhaust emissions = khí thải IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 malady = sự sai lầm, lỗi ludicrous = ridiculous =

nực cười

16. Nowadays, more and more older people who need employment compete with the younger people for the same jobs. What problems this causes? What are solutions? It is true that competition is a significant attitude in a workplace which is more prevalent between young and old employees. There are numerous reasons regarding this issue and various measures can be taken by governments to improve this situation. The first predictable consequence is the abundance of mature aged employees. Even though, there is no disputing the fact that aging workforce is highly experienced, they seem to be less productive due to their health deterioration. This would negatively influence their job performance as a result. The other outcome is the increasing rate of unemployment among junior workers which is often reported to be the major cause of teenage crimes. Because of joblessness, youngsters often lack money and thus they maymisbehave and commiting crimes for a living. Consequently , not only does our society indirectly incite crime in youths, but we also do not effectively exploit young workers who seem to be nonexperienced but dedicated to work. To mitigate these problems, I think, companies would soon implement early retirement incentive programs for devoted elderly laborers. Special healthcare and other social welfare payments should be given to ensure that they live healthily for the rest of their life. Besides, employers should also create more job opportunities for young employees. Take, for example, fast-track scheme, a system for rapid training and job promotion of talented young staff. By this way, they can develop their potential to the fullest and make significant contributions to the company they are working for. IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 In conclusion, young and old workers play an equally important role in each

company‘s growth. Therefore, it is necessary for managers to lead multigenerational workforce by training activities as well as staff incentive schemes. abundance = sự thừa thãi there is no disputing the fact that = không thể bàn cãi việc deterioration = dự xuống cấp junior workers = nguòi làm trẻ misbehave = cư xử kém for a living = để kiếm sống incite =

khuấy động

mitigate = làm thuyên giảm social welfare payments = chi phí xã hội fast-track scheme = ké hoạch nhanh incentive = có tính khích

lệ

17. Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life.

What

are

the

the

reasons?

Do

advantages

of

this

outweigh

disadvantages? Having babies later in life is regarded as a new trend of marriage, especially in these days when soon becoming adolescent parents might leave people with plenty of troubles. It is easily seen that financial burden is one of the reasons why many spouses tend to delay their childbirth because giving birth early forces them


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 to tighten budget. In this essay, I will lend more other detailed reasons and effects to this trend. The fact that pregnancy has been more common in older women stems from late– life marriage whose benefits are huge. Tying the knot early, in some cases, would cause constant quarrels about rights of child-rearing between young couples due to their immature thoughts on marital values. In contrast, delayed marriage may

secure better conditions for children‘s fu ture. This would help

singles have more time to seek a financially stable job and broaden behavioral experience before deciding to live with someone forever. Besides, high remarriage rate led by the rise of divorce in recent years partly contributes to late childbirth. The reason is that the lack of compatibility forces many couples to end their first love and marry again. Therefore, they may start having children after age 35. As mentioned above, the benefits of late childbirth are undeniable, however, elderly parents, as well as society also face threats that they can foresee. Indeed, raising kids at old age is more arduous than that at young age, not only because their health will decline but also because their children are too little to selfmanage. Moreover, having children when reaching over 35 can affect pregnancy due to aging health . As a result, babies are not healthy enough or even die premature death. In conclusion, stable income and settled life make delayed marriage more appealing. The thing is we need to consider pros and cons of this to decide what is right for a happy union. adolescent parents = cha

mẹ trẻ

financial burden = gánh năng tài chính spouses = cô dâu/chú rể stems from = bắt nguồn từ IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 late–life marriage = hôn nhân muộn Tying the knot = kêt hôn quarrels =

cuộc cãi va

child-rearing = nuôi con marital values = giá trị hôn nhân singles = người độc thân compatibility = sự tương hợp foresee =

thấy trước

arduous = cần nhiều sức self-manage = tự lo cho bản thân premature death = chết trẻ stable income = thu nhập ổn định settled life = cuộc đời ổn định pros and cons =

lợi và hại

union = sự đoàn tụ 18. Some people think that there is a great influence of news media on

people’s lives and this is a negative development. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and relevant examples. The influence of media is growing stronger and stronger as time passes. The speed at which news travels around the world has become faster with the advancement in IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 technology. A lot of people believe this influence to have more drawbacks than the merits. This essay shall discuss both views and offer a reasonable conclusion. Gaining information on current events has become quicker and easier as people have a host of resources on which they can depend on for news about the world, like TV news channels, radio broadcasts, newspapers, internet, smartphone applications and so on. Sharing and exchanging of views on the same has also become quite popular. Apart from panel discussions on news channels, public forums on the internet also let us know the various reactions people have to a certain piece of news

– like the comments on Facebook under any news article–

that shape our opinions. However the pressing question is whether these determinants are for the better or worse. Too much dependence on anything is never good, which exactly sums the scenario of people‘s

growing dependence on news media. For instance, many news

channels nowadays keep on looping the same (maybe insignificant) news piece all day long, hammering it in the minds of unsuspecting people. The many small media houses that are cropping up are deemed to be corporate sell-outs that publish news relating to the interests of the party that funds it, and cater to the masses by putting out the mostsensational news stories. The freedom of sharing opinions about any issue also can be feared to seed stereotypical judgements into

people‘s thinking. This is bad especially for

developing and under-developed nations, where the majority of people are not rational enough to be exposed to the press. For example, news about a plane crash focusing on the casualties and the dangers of the crash, instead of the relevant things like structural stability, changes the attitudes of such kind of people towards that risk regardless of its real probability. Weighing all the arguments presented above, I can conclude that the growing

influence of news media is definitely a bad development on people‘s lives. Unless IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 the news informants take a firm hold of their responsibilities towards journalism, over-reliance on such news sources can be detrimental. panel discussions = bàn luận của ban shape our opinions = hình thành ý kiến the pressing question is = câu hỏi quan trọng là determinants =

yếu tố quyết định

keep on looping =

đào sâu

hammering = nhấn mạnh unsuspecting = không nghi ngờ small media houses = những bên truyền thông quy mô nhỏ cropping up = cắt ghép corporate sell-outs = tập đoàn phá sản cater to =

phục vụ

sensational news stories = những tin giật gân freedom of sharing opinions =

tự do chia sẻ ý kiến

seed stereotypical judgements into = gieo mầm mống của sự đánh giá theo khuôn

mẫu rational = thông thái structural stability = sự ổn định về cấu trúc take a firm hold = nắm chắc IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 journalism = ngành báo chí 19. Some people say that computer games are bad for children by all means, others believe that these games are contributing

to children’s development.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Children nowadays spend several hours playing video games; since the last few years these games have become increasingly popular. While some experts think that these games corrupt the brain, some others also feel that computer games may actually teach kids high-level thinking skills for their future. This essay shall consider both perspectives and end at a personal approach. Parents usually complain of their child being addicted to video games, like playing for 2 hours at a stretch, but practically the time issue is a red herring. This is a normal time for a child to play – video game or otherwise. Another issue is of these

games being too violent. Although there‘s no concrete research linking violent games to violence in real life, common sense says we should limit a child‘s exposure as such games glamorize violence and are not realistic. Playing video games can be considered to be an addiction or detrimental if it disrupts or compromises

other important things in children‘s life, for instance if they can‘t

concentrate on their homework because of gaming or have no friendships. When a child plays video games, it gives his brain a real workout. In many video games, the skills required to win involve abstract and high level thinking. In shooting games, the character may be running and shooting at the same time, which develops hand-eye coordination, fine motor and spatial skills. In strategy games, for example, while developing a city, an unexpected event like an enemy attack might emerge. This forces the player to be flexible and quickly change tactics enabling quick thinking and making fast analysis. Because of all these factors, video games are deemed to be moreconstructive than harming. IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]


In closing, I‘d say computer games are contributing to children‘s development, though in an unconventional sort of way. We cannot deny that we are now living in a high-tech, sophisticated world so an all-out negative attitude towards computer gaming is not reasonable. Level-headedness in such matters can help curb the damaging effects. at a stretch =

liên tục

red herring = misleading clue = yếu tố gây nhiễu concrete research = nghiên cứu đáng tin cậy common sense = hiểu biết thông thường glamorize = vi

diệu hóa

= gây rối compromises = thoat hiệp disrupts

workout =

bài luyện tập

abstract and high level thinking = suy nghĩ tầm cao và trừu tượng shooting games =

trò choi bắn súng

hand-eye coordination = sự phối hợp tay mắt fine motor and spatial skills = kỹ năng về chuyển động và không gian strategy games = trò chơi chiến thuật tactics = chiến thuật constructive = có tính xây dựng harming = gậy hại IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 unconventional = sophisticated =

không hông thường

phức tạp

all-out negative attitude = thái độ tiêu cực hoàn toàn Level-headedness = sự khách quan curb = ngăn cản 20. Nowadays businesses face problems with new employees who just finished their education and lack some interpersonal skills such as the ability to work in a team. What do you think is the main cause of the problem? How can it be resolved? The modern workforce faces a serious problem

— many of today‘s graduates don‘t

have the basic skills they need to succeed at entry-level positions in the workforce. The main reason can be pinpointed towards universities that fail to train their students adequately. This reason shall be discussed further, following some potential solutions. Interpersonal skills are the tools people use to interact and communicate with individuals in an organizational environment. Young adults entering the workforce are reported to have problems extending beyond the academic level. Employers complain that they lack many applied skills, such as the ability to work well in teams, communicate effectively, and uphold a professional demeanour, adding that this unpreparedness harms the day-to-day productivity of businesses. What is unsettling is that universities – the places that are expected to train you for the real job environment, are not placing enough emphasis on critical thinking or independent research skills, resulting in delivering aspirants devoid of the necessary soft skills. A productive solution at this level can be to administer


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 implemented skills assessment tests, after requisite training for the same of course, that students must pass before they can graduate and be recruited. Another approach can be of businesses and colleges partnering, to help ensure that students gain the real-world experience and hard skills that employers require. While soft skills are difficult to grade and assess, it is critical that students be made aware of how their behaviour shouldmatch the expectations of employers.

In closing I‘d say, interpersonal behavioural development is a complex phenomenon that is becoming increasingly common. Practical solutions need to be put into effect to improve non-cognitive skills in the employees foryielding an efficient workforce. entry-level positions =

vị trí cho người mới

Interpersonal skills =

kỹ năng liên hệ organizational environment = môi trường tổ chức professional demeanour = phong cách ứng xử chuyên nghiệp unsettling = khó để yên được emphasis = nhấn mạnh critical thinking = tư duy chuẩn xác aspirants = người muốn thăng tiến be devoid of = bị lấy đi soft skills = kỹ năng mềm administer implemented skills assessment tests

= tổ chức những bài kiểm tra kỹ

năng IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 be requisite for = cần thiết cho partnering = hợp tác match the expectations = đạt kỳ vọng non-cognitive skills = kỹ năng ngoài tư duy 21. Some people believe that international trade and communication with other countries is a positive trend, while others think it is harmful to nations and they might lose their identities. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion and relevant examples. Global communication and trade, at the turn of the 21st century, have brought

about many effects. On one hand, they‘re blurring technological, economic, political, and cultural boundaries, however on the other they‘re said to be crushing a country‘s individuality. I personally believe in the former opinion more, which shall be reasoned out further in this essay. Outsourcing is one of the negative impacts of world trade, where a country loses majority of its jobs to workers in foreign; a stark example is the outsourcing of companies from the US to Indian BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) units. Another, is the increasing reliance on foreign brands compared to local equivalents, for example imported chocolate cookies have more consumption rates than the ones produced by local companies. A large blame is to be put on social communications for creating an overhyped necessity for foreign brands in one‘s lifestyle. Such factors ar e considered to be a significant blow to a country‘s own economy and morale of its producers thereby giving rise to the statement in the question. Looking at the pace international trade is increasing tells us a different story though. In contrast to the ill-effects mentioned above, a number of advantages are put forward by people beckoning world trade to boom. International trade is IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 beneficial to world economy. It adds to the money coffers of the world at large. Every country can benefit monetarily if it is able to dispose of its surplus goods after meeting the requirements of the local people. Consequently the wages and

lifestyles of the people automatically start climbing. There‘s no stopping globalization so as to consider it; a practical approach would be to take on its positive aspects and work in an according direction to prevent this phenomenon from becoming harmful. Concluding this topic as a positive trend for the world economies, I would like to say that countries cannot live in isolation. They have to mutually share their prosperity, technical know-how and undertake trade in order to sell their surplus products. The world economy is inter-dependent. Economic progress of a nation would depend upon its ties with other countries. the turn of

= sự chuyển giao(thời gian)

blurring boundaries = làm mờ biên giới to crush = nghiền nát individuality = tính cá nhân be reasoned out = được giải thích Outsourcing = dùng nhân công nước ngoài a stark example = ví dụ điển hình equivalents = vật tương tự, thay thế overhyped = phấn khích quá độ morale = tinh thần vượt khó giving rise to = làm nảy sinh IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 pace = tốc độ beckoning = ra hiệu boom = bùng nổ benefit monetarily = có lợi về tiền surplus goods = của cải dư thừa meet the requirements

= đạt yêu cầu

take on its positive aspects and work in an according direction

= chấp nhận

những mặt tích cực và hành động theo hướng tương quan isolation = sự tách biệt mutually share = chia sẻ đôi bên prosperity = sự thịnh vượng technical know-how = hiểu biết về công nghệ

22. Some people think that governments must insist on preserving traditional appearance of old buildings undergoing renovation or redevelopment. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement? Preserving historic buildings is vital to understanding our n ation‘s

heritage. In the

process of restoring them, some people believe that the authorities should not compensate on any changes done in their srcinal appearance, and that the buildings should be restored as they were. This essay shall advocate a practical approach to this scenario.


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 Restoration is said as the process of accurately depicting the form, features, and character of a property as it appeared at a particular period of time by reconstruction of missing features from the restoration period. All around the world, there are many active redevelopment projects undertaken by the government to preserve the sanctity of these ancient treasures. However, it is not reasonably possible to restore each and every detail of these buildings as it was. Primarily, the construction of these century-old buildings begins to wear in time. In such cases, some parts of the buildings might not be in a recoverable condition. Here, the architects need to reconstruct that particular part to give a complete look to the puzzle of these primeval structures. Therefore, it is unaccommodating for the government to demand accurate traditional appearance of the buildings. Sometimes, a few relevant contemporary touches need to be added to make the older buildings appeasing enough. In closing we can safely say the government should not be insistent on minutepreservation

of

traditional

appearance

of

old

buildings.

Minor

modifications can definitely be made to adapt existing buildings to compatible new uses. This not only makes good economic sense, but preserves our legacy also. restoring = khôi phục compensate on = bù đắp cho advocate

= dành cho, hướng đến

accurately depicting property sanctity

= diễn tả chuẩn xác

= tài sản = sự tôn nghiêm

ancient treasures = kho tàng cổ đại IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 wear in time = bị xuống cấp theo thời gian recoverable = có khả năng hồi phục puzzle = câu đố primeval structures = kiến trúc cổ unaccommodating = khó vừa lòng contemporary touch = những nét chấm phá hiện đại to appease = xoa dịu modifications = sự canh cải be compatible = tương hợp legacy = di sản 23. It is observed that in many countries not enough students are choosing to study science subject. What are causes? And what will be effects on society? In several parts of the world, there is currently a lack of students choosing to study science in universities and colleges. This problem happens due to some reasons, and it can have someadverse impacts on society. There are several reasons why fewer university students are choosing science as their major. Firstly, these subjects are usually more difficult and demanding, which requires students to put much effort into their study. For example, my friend who is doing a course in Biology said that he had to conduct too many experiments and complete numerous projects, which prevented him from having any free time. As a result, science subjects seem to be less attractive to students compared to economics or business-related subjects. Secondly, as there are currently fewer employment opportunities available for graduates in science fields, learners are IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 less likely to decide to select these majors. Instead, they tend to choose other subjects which allow them to find jobs more easily. A shortage of learners in science fields can result in some negative effects. The first impact is that when fewer students decide to learn about science, there would be a serious shortage of employees working in these fields. This would lead to fewer technological developments, which would also prevent improvements in

people‘s life quality. For instance, it would be difficult for humans to produce newer smart phones with better functions. Additionally, while a significantly increasing number of students are choosing economics and business to study, the number of job vacancies in these areas is limited. Therefore, many university graduates would have to face unemployment, which increases burden on society. In conclusion, the shortage of students choosing science subjects is caused by several factors, and this problem might bring about serious impacts. adverse impacts =

tác động ngược

business-related subjects

= môn học liên quan đến kinh doanh

job vacancies = vị trí còn trống burden = món nợ 24. In developing countries, children in rural communities have less access to education. Some people believe that the problem can be solved by providing more schools and teachers, while others think that the problem can be solved by providing computers and Internet access. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. It is true that rural children are significantly less likely than urban children to receive adequate education opportunities and resources in developing nations. While some argue that the issue could be fully addressed by providing computers IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 and Internet access, I personally believe that building more schools and recruiting competent teachers would be a more practical solution.

On the one hand, some individuals‘ main mottos for dealing with the problem are to spread computer literacy in rural regions. Firstly, mastering computer use allows children from remote areas to compete against other candidates in the race for decent future jobs. It is mainly because a modern job will require employees to be familiar with at least some computer applications to boost their productivity at work. Secondly, the mainattribute of E-learning is to offer the youth a wide range of knowledge and also the flexibility of accessing information and resources. For example, utilizing free search engines could supply users valuable and up-to-date information within few minutes. Studying via Internet also have the capacity to

support children‘s language development as there are numerous websites aiding in learning foreign languages. On the other hand, children could not access a well-rounded education without dedicated teachers and renowned schools. The first reason is that spending prolonged periods in front of faceless computers screens could take away critical human interaction which is beneficial to our children. Moreover, children could be easily distracted and exposed to largely unregulated material in an unsafe environment. Secondly, it is the trust and bond between teachers and learners that creates the learning environment while virtual learning simply cannot do that. Good teachers apparently inspire our young people, promote their enthusiasm and build their self-esteem to succeed in their educational goals. In conclusion, although computers have been helping several children to progress more quickly compared to traditional methods, teachers still have a pivotal role to play in education development. competent = có khả năng cạnh tranh mottos = động cơ IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 computer literacy = hiểu biết về máy tính to master = làm chủ remote areas = vùng hẻo lánh decent

= good = tốt

to attribute = đóng góp to utilize = tận dụng search engines = công cụ tìm kiếm up-to-date = có tính cập nhật to aid = trợ giúp well-rounded = toàn diện dedicated teachers renowned schools

= giáo viên tận tụy = tường nổi tiếng

prolonged periods = giai đoạn kéo dài critical human interaction = tương tác cần thiết giữa mọi người unregulated material = tài liệu chưa qua kiểm chứng trust and bond = lòng tin và mối liên kết inspire =

tryền cảm hứng

promote = khuyến khích, cổ vũ enthusiasm = nhiệt huyết IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 self-esteem = lòng tự trọng have a pivotal role to play = đóng vai trò quan trọng

25. Nowadays, young people admire stars though they often do not set a good example. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? In the modern society, youngsters often look up to well-known entertainers and athletes. Many people believe that these celebrities are not good role models for young individuals. Thus, they are concerned about the influence of such admiration. From my perspective, whether that idolisation is beneficial or

detrimental depends merely on the young generation‘s attitudes.

On the one hand, youngsters‘ adoration towards celebrities can bring about several positive effects to themselves. First of all, individuals who are selective will filter out all the negative characteristics and only opt for good traits in famous figures to emulate. This consciousness ensures that adolescents will not blindly reduplicate improper actions from celebrities. For example, even though singer Michael Jackson was involved in several allegations, his talent, perseverance and work ethic still inspire many youngsters around the world. Secondly, teenagers can also take valuable lessons from

their idols‘ mistakes.

Since celebrities‘ actions are often publicized, adolescents have the opportunities

to observe various examples of misconducts and learn from them. For instance, upon hearing the doping accusation of

Louis Armstrong, many of the biker‘s fans

realize that there is no shortcut which leads to success and honesty should be of paramount importance.


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 On the second hand, idolizing entertainers and sportsmen may result in adverse effects. To begin with, since most adolescents are malleable, bad examples from celebrities can develop moral issues in them. Many teenagers who look up to Hollywood figures such as Paris Hilton believe that they should pursue a glamorous, material life with parties and nightclubs. Other celebrities like Kim Kardashian present a wrong message to the young generation, suggesting that using scandals and PR stunts are the most effective methods to gain attention and be successful. Furthermore, there are considered to be better role models for the young to hold in high regards, such asactivists or philanthropists. However, the popularity of celebrities may sway

teenagers‘ interest away from these individuals.

To be more specific, many teenagers do not care much about politics and other social issues since their attention is solely devoted to entertaining figures.

All things considered, I believe that the adoration which youngsters dedicate to media and sports stars have both strengths and weaknesses. While this admiration allows youngsters to emulate

celebrities‘ good traits and draw a lesson from

their mishaps, it also develops moral issues in them and takes the spotlight away from the more deserving role models. look up to = noi theo entertainers =

người lamg nghê giải trí

celebrities = người nổi tiếng idolisation = sự thần tượng hóa adoration =

sự mến mộ

filter out = lọc ra opt for good traits = lựa chọn những đặc tính tốt IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 famous figures = những hình tượng nổi tiếng adolescents = người mới trưởng t hành blindly reduplicate = bắt chước mù quáng improper actions = hành vi thiếu chuẩn mực allegations =

sự bao biện

perseverance =

sự kiên cường

work ethic = đạo đức nghê nghiệp take valuable lessons from = học những bài học quý giá từ misconducts = hành vi sai trái doping accusation = cáo buộc sử dụng chất kích thích be of paramount importance = là tối quan trọng malleable =

dễ bị lừa

pursue a glamorous, material life =

theo đuổi một cuộc sống rực rỡ và trọng vật

chất scandals and PR stunts = những vụ bê

bối và chiêu trò quảng cáo

role models = tấm gương activists or philanthropists =

nhà hoạt động và từ thiện

sway something away from = đưa cái gì đi xa khỏi emulate =

mô phỏng, tái lập


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 draw a lesson from their mishaps = rút ra bài học từ

lỗi lầm

moral issues = vấn đề đạo đức spotlight =

điểm sáng, ánh đen sân khấu

deserving = xứng đáng 26. Some people say that when children under 18 are committing a crime they should be punished, while others believe they should be educated. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion. Cases of juveniles committing crimes are on the rise lately. While it is absolutely necessary to punish those guilty of committing crimes, an argument put forward in this case suggests underage criminals should be made aware about their actions rather than being punished straightaway. This essay shall discuss the extent of feasibility of both solutions in the interest of the society. Over the last few years, there has been a worrying increase in the numbers of young offenders being reported, where many of them are involved in instances of burglaries, robberies, shoplifting and even street muggings. In the hostile environment that we live in, it becomes necessary to nip such problems in the bud, lest the youngsters become full-fledged criminals when they grow up. Many

believe that the children of today‘s generation are very much aware and intelligent, than the ones 30 years ago,to comprehend the actions around them. Many a time

they aren‘t even remorseful for their actions. Therefore, they should be tried in courts as adults and punished according to the severity of the offence regardless of them being underage. In contrast, a lot of people also believe that such treatment of teenage offenders might not be the best solution. Knowing the reason behind the crime committed is an essential factor in deciding the punishment to be given. The environment during the upbringing of a child too influences his mentality to a great extent. Most of the IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 research cases in this matter have indicated that children who commit crimes, mostly do so because of some trauma they have themselves suffered from in the past. It is only logical that the judgement of right and wrong of such children becomes impaired; therefore they should be educated about the same, and not punished. Rehabilitating them and flushing all aggression from their minds is giving them a deserved chance to live a better life, as they still have a lot of growing up to do. To conclude, this being a sensitive and debatable issue, in my opinion, I feel the primary course of action for underage criminals is to provide them guidance

regarding the consequences of their actions. I don‘t fully agree with not punishing them at all; the extent of the punishment should be decided by the circumstances and the attitude of the offender, whether he is penitent or not. juveniles = underage criminals = young offenders =

tội phạm trẻ

feasibility = tính khả thi hostile = khắc nghiệt, không thân thiện nip such problems in the b ud =

xử lý ngay từ đầu

full-fledged = toàn diện to comprehend =

hiểu

remorseful = tội lỗi be tried in courts

= bị đưa ra tòa xét xử

severity = sự nghiêm trọng trauma = vêt thương lòng, chấn động judgement = sự phân định IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 impaired = thiếu sót, bị lỗi Rehabilitating = tái hòa nhập flushing something from = giải tỏa cái gì khỏi aggression = sự hung hãn kích động be penitent = hối lỗi

27. Nowadays university education is very expensive. Some people say that universities should reduce their fees, especially for the less fortunate students or those coming from rural areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? There has been a significant increase in the university fees in the recent years, making it difficult for people of limited means to consider getting educated. This essay shall explain the fee rise in the universities along with offering solutions in the advantage of poorer students. As the requirements of the world have become dynamic, so has the education industry in terms of curriculum and facilities. Renowned universities now provide far more diverse courses with many advanced facilities to aid students. This encourages student migration; therefore the universities have to add the tuition fees and accommodation charges in the fee structure. Naturally, the university fees will rise. With more and more students taking admissions every year, this hike in fees seems unlikely to go down. However, this is not a very beneficial situation for the less privileged students. Most students who opt for university studies do so in hopes of getting good jobs, so as to be able to recover their study expenses. But high fees make it incredibly expensive and burdensome for these students to pursue higher IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 education from the start. One solution can be of getting student loans, but in many

cases it is observed that students‘ parents simply don‘t have the collateral to get loans. Some alternatives in favour of reducing university fees for students can be to raise income from third party sources; this can be comparatively easy for top universities. Getting government funding is another option. Also, instead of a blanket reduction in fees, if possible, a nominal hike can be made in the general fee structure, excluding the poor students, for their better targeted support.

To conclude, I‘d say the cost of a degree is an important determinant of the decision to apply to university. In order to grow their talent pools and attract the best talent, rich or poor, universities should provide a consideration for students that cannot take admissions due to financial constraints, but could have otherwise performed remarkably. hike in fees

= sự đi lên của giá

expensive and burdensome =

đắt đỏ và phiền toái

student loans = khoản vay cho học sinh collateral = có tính hợp tác third party sources =

nguồn từ bên thứ ba

a blanket reduction = sự giảm chung a nominal hike = sự tăng lên danh định talent pools = ―bể‖ tài năng financial constraints = những hạn chế tài chính


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 28. Some believe buildings should be built in a way that serves their purpose rather than just look beautiful. Others, however, say buildings should represent art too. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Constructing buildings is a complex process that needs to cater to the primary purpose of the construction as well as the requirement of looking distinguished. While some buildings successfully integrate both, some however are inclined towards only one of the two factors. This essay shall discuss the relevant conditions for constructing a building. There are a lot of examples in the world regarding buildings that are artistically rich as well as sturdy in their construction. The Florence Cathedral in Italy, the Taj Mahal in India, the palace of Westminster in England are renowned examples of cultural symbols and works of art in the field of architecture, along with being sufficiently equipped to serve the primary cause of their establishment. These buildings are many decades old but are still standing strong and for this reason they are famous worldwide. Therefore we can say that building any structure with both purpose and art is not rare. On the contrary, the world has also seen many architectural disasters that were caused due to poor planning and construction, even though they were intended to be assembly of artwork. A near-accurate guess can be that the architects put so much emphasis on the appearance of the building that they neglected the other important features that need to be well thought-out as well. The Leaning Tower of

of the building weren‘t paid adequate attention, resulting that the building couldn‘t hold up its own Pisa is a stark example of how the foundations weight.

Many

such

buildings

have

suffered

collapses

due

to

serious

miscalculations in the architectural planning. These illustrations make us wonder whether appearance should totally be sidelined for structural stability of any building.


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 In my view, I feel a building should be a combination of style and stability. The primary purpose of a building and the appearance both should be kept in mind while planning and equal weight age should be given to both. cater to =

nhằm mục đích

integrate =

kết hợp

are inclined towards = tend to = có xu hướng are artistically rich = giàu tính nghệ thuật sturdy in their construction = vững vàng trong kiến trúc cultural symbols = biểu tượng văn hóa works of art =

kiệt tác

assembly = sự hội tụ to neglect = thờ ơ, bỏ qua thought-out = được tư duy foundations = nền móng hold up = giữ vững miscalculations = sự sai lầm trong tính toán sidelined = bị đặt ngoài lề structural stability = sự vững vàng từ trong cấu trúc


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 29. There are more and more effective security measures in large cities

to reduce the crime. Does this endeavor bring more benefits than problems? Recently, the society has witnessed the rapidproliferation of various measures targeting to prevent victimisation. It is followed by a protracted debate over its benefits and drawbacks. In my opinion, this is just a reflection of the inflated fear of crime and not the actual levels. To some extent, the soaring presence of anti-crime devices somehow fuels the fear of crime and has a devastating

effect on people‘s quality of life. Crimes

maybe concentrated on particular areas, but the fear of crime can spread across the community and affects nearly every resident. The most harmful aspect of this

phenomenon is that people‘s freedom is restr icted and sometimes, their privacy is invaded. There is little, if any, proof explaining that the threat people feel has a real life counterpart. Meanwhile, although some measures are believed to put an end to crime, they too often produce opposite results. For instance, lighting in a dark area may create peace of mind for lots of people, but it also enables criminals to target their prey more easily, leading to a higher probability of attacks. The benefits of selfprotective measures such as gun ownership and martial arts training are also doubtful due to the fact that nobody can confirm itsnet effect of decreasing harm. Usually, most personal defensive equipment is either too difficult to use or less effective than expected. Crime reduction and prevention also rely mainly on other approaches rather than just security methods. It is necessary to know that criminals tend to choose their targets based on time and whereabouts. Therefore, citizens will be more vulnerable to victimization if they bypass those places where crimes frequently occur. In the inner city, where violation are epidemic, eliminating the dilapidated building IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 used by criminals for hiding or selecting a target seems to be more practical than requiring shops and residents nearby to install expensive security system. The integral part of crime prevention is altering the environment, by which the root causes or at least the facilitators of crime can be erased. As discussed above, it is not easy to measure the effectiveness of anti-crime equipment and users should examine it regularly. The crime prevention framework should play great importance on making the environment safe, not just to go against violating behaviors. proliferation = s ự bùng nổ victimisation = sự bị nạn nhân hóa a protracted debate = một vấn đề

được tranh luận từ lâu

inflated = b ị thổi phồ ng soaring presence = sự gia tăng devastating = đang sợ, kinh khủng to invade = xâm phạm counterpart = đố i tác, bản sao to put an end to = chấ m dứt peace of mind = sự bình yên tâm hồn net effect = hệ quả defensive equipment = công c ụ phòng thủ bypass =

đi qua


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 epidemic = vô cùng lớ n dilapidated building = tòa nhà xuống cấp facilitators = nguồn cung cấp framework = khung 30. Some people

think that museums’ main function is to educate people, the

others suggest that they can also serve for entertainment purposes. What is your opinion? Museums have long been considered as center of education and research. Through the activities of acquiring, conserving, researching and exhibiting a myriad of tangible items like artefacts and specimens, it is not doubtful to confirm that museums are of great education value. However, this notion has been challenged by some people recently, who tend to think that museums are operated for recreation as well. From my point of view, a museum can serve multi

– purposes

although education seems to account for a substantial part. No one can deny that museums impart knowledge to visitors through various methods. One of them is collecting and displaying objects of historical, scientific or artistic side from a particular site. People working for museums are usually trained to interprete about those collected specimens to the general public. Viewing these items allows visitors to acquire knowledge of a specific subject, such as art, history, technology and environment. Another approach that can be taken by a museum is to invite specialists to lecture regularly about various fields, which is instructive as well. An entertainment business, by comparison, hardly serves such education purpose. In addition to the way it operates, a museum is distinguished from any other operator in the entertainment industry from some other aspects. First and foremost, museums are usually not-for-profit. Although sometimes charging an admission IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 fee, very often a museum has free entrance, and does not get involved in any profitable activity. It barely targets any specific visitors like an entertainment business usually does. Instead, it is supposed to be open to the general public. In addition, the criteria of selecting displayed items does not based on their commercial values but according to the line of items they mainly concentrate on. For instance, a history museum would focus only on those items that are of historical value, although those items might not have significant market value. However, to some extent the remarkable development of museums lately can be related to some entertainment purposes. Similar to other academic institutions, museums have to balance their budget. Many museums therefore have resorted to operate more activities with a view to attracting more visitors, in order for an additional entry fee to compensate for the costs. In addition to the conventional services, such as exhibiting selected for public viewing, and organizing lectures, a museum is also interested in such entertaining activities like documentary broadcasting, musical or dance performances, most of which are related to the culture of its host region. Art museums, for instance, bear a close resemblance to art galleries, in exhibiting an enormous range of artworks. Museums falling in this category give visitors pleasure, and can be taken as provider of both knowledge and entertainment. As outlined above, there are many benchmarks against which a museum can be made different from a recreation provider. It is indeed almost impossible to give the extreme confirmation to the functions that museums nowadays are serving. myriad = lượng nhiều vô kể tangible items = vật sờ nắn được artefacts and specimens = những cổ vật và mẫu vật has been challenged =

được thử thách


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 impart = liên kết give lecture = giảng instructive = đầy tính chỉ dẫn not-for-profit = phi lợi nhuận commercial values = giá trị cho buôn bán market value = giá trị thị truòng balance their budget = ngân bằng ngân sách resorted to = cuối cùng đành phải đến với compensate for = bù đắp cho conventional services = dịch vụ thông thường host region = xuất xứ bear a close resemblance =

giống

31. The only way to improve road safety is to impose severe punishments for driving offences. Do you agree or disagree? Road safety has long been an issue of concern to the public, and to the government as well. Nothing qualifies as a sufficient compensation when a road accident occurs. Despite the painstaking effort to reduce the death, injury and trauma rate across the world, many countries are seeing traffic accidents increase exponentially. In improving road safety, some people advocate harsh punishment. In my opinion, it is nearly one of the many counter measures and cannot prevent all criminal offences on the road.


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 In many cases, many automobile accidents occur not because drivers belittle or defy road regulations but because those are unfamiliar to them. It is an everyday occurrence that rule-breaking acts and traffic crashes are linked to poor driving skills. Many drivers have limited experience in coping with different situations and an inaccurate estimation of the complexity of road conditions, despite having passed license tests. It alerts people to the loop holes in policies, such as the loose control over car used, low requirements on driving training and low license standards. In tackling those problems, it is imperative to require license applicants to attend more safe-driving courses and pass strict tests. Besides education, other endeavors such as improving road infrastructure and transportation systems are equally important. Road conditions should be improved to allow different users, including drivers, cyclists and pedestrians, to use roads safely. Other facilities such as stop lights and stop signs, can be used wherever appropriate to curb speed driving. Furthermore, authorities can sponsor the research on road safety measures and effective precautions, such as identifying risk factors of different driving patterns. By translating these findings into policies and practices, the government is in a stronger position to protect vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users. It can therefore be made clear that punishment is not the only way to cut the

accident rate and improve people‘s safety on road. Some other measures, such as increasing road users‘ knowledge of rules and improving road infrastructure are all important. painstaking effort = exponentially =

sự nỗ lực hết mực

một cách nhanh chóng

automobile accidents = tai nạn xe cộ belittle or defy = coi nhẹ hoặc bỏ qua IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 rule-breaking acts = hành vi phá luật coping with = xử lý, đối phó với loop holes = lỗ hổng loose control = sự kiểm soát long

lẻo

imperative = quan trọng, không thể thiếu endeavors =

những nỗ lực

infrastructure = cơ sở hạ tầng sponsor = tài trợ vehicle occupants = người sử dụng phương tiện đi lại 32. It is suggested that everyone wants to have a car, a television and a fridge. Do disadvantages of this development for society outweigh advantages? It is true that almost everyone wants a car, a TV and a fridge as some of the basic essentials of a good lifestyle. Despite the benefits, I believe that on a long-term view these are outweighed by the disadvantages. On the one hand, the growing consumption of cars, televisions and fridges has several benefits. At its simplest, the rise of the consumer society stimulates economic growth. The increasing sales figures of cars and household equipment are often associated with more jobs and wealth being created for society. Another advantage is that people can have a higher standard of living than before. Travelling on the road is no longer tedious because individuals can sit in a car, listening to music and enjoying the comfort of air conditioning. In the same way, people may watch television to relax or to gain knowledge, and fridges help them preserve food longer without being stale. IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 On the other hand, I believe that the above benefits are outweighed by potential problems. Primarily, the use of cars is often held responsible for environmental pollution. Exhaust emissions from automobiles impair the air quality and

consequently affect people‘ s health. For example, in many big cities in the world, urban citizens are suffering from chronic respiratory problems due to the poor air quality. Using fridges and televisions also places a pressure on electricity supply in the world. The growing use of these devices in the home merely compounds the problem of insufficient electricity that has become intractable in many parts of the world. In conclusion, taking a long-term perspective, I would argue that the drawbacks of this trend outweigh the advantages. essentials = necessities = nhu yếu phẩm At its simplest = đơn giản nhất mà nói stimulates = kích thích tedious = buồn chán, mệt mỏi chronic respiratory problems = những vấn đề dây chuyền về hệ hô hấp intractable = khó kiểm soát 33. Some people think that studying from the

past offers no benefits to today’s

life while others believe that history is a valuable source of information for us. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Function of history in modern life has become a heated topic of discussion in the modem

world.

Despite

the

arguments

refuting

the

importance

of

historical knowledge, I am more convinced that history is an invaluable source of information for contemporary humans. IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 On the one hand, some people believe that historical knowledge is of no useful benefits for modern life. One noticeable reason is that learning about historical and sorrowful events in the past would bring painful feelings and loss of faith in humanity rather than certain benefits. For example, memorizing terrorist attacks or inhumane events in the past seems to leave doleful emotion and render modern people miserable since they cannot reverse the history. In addition, most knowledge legacies in the past have become outdated in the modem contexts in which breakthroughs take place daily. Therefore, findings from researching history would be deemed unnecessary and have limited values to modem development. On the other hand, I am of the opinion that one of the most valuable references nowadays comes from history. Firstly, young generation can have more opportunities to access and inherit legacies from their ancestors. Past knowledge and discoveries could create a concrete foundation on which people can further develop further advances with the goal of generating considerable contributions to modem humankind. Secondly, learning mistakes in the previous growing process are immensely precious experience that modem people can use to avoid previous generations mistakes. For example, by analyzing causes leading to disastrous world wars, governmental officials can withdraw lessons learnt, trying to compromise and abstain from provocations triggering another war. In conclusion, from the above reasons, even though the role of history is undermined by some people, I would embrace the contribution of history as

humankind‘s precious source of information. refuting = phản đối, nghi ngờ contemporary = hiện đại, đương thời sorrowful events = những sự việc đáng buồn


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 loss of faith in humanity = sự mất niềm tin vào con người terrorist attacks = những vụ tấn công khủng bố inhumane events = những vụ việc phi nhân tính leave doleful emotion = để lại cảm xúc bi thảm render someone miserable = make s.o miserable = khiến ai khổ sở breakthroughs = những bước đột phá inherit legacies = thừa kế tài sản immensely precious = cực kỳ quý báu disastrous = thảm họa abstain from = tự kìm chế trước provocations = sự kích thích to trigger = kích hoạt embrace = bảo vệ, ủng hộ (quan điểm, ý kiến, hành động) 34. New technologies have changed the way children spend their free time. Do advantages of this outweigh disadvantages? It is thought by some people that modern technologies have a huge impact on how children use their free time in both negative and positive ways. From personal perspective, this issue could bring more disadvantages than advantages. To be specific, this essay will discuss both side of the matter and show the reason why disadvantages outweigh benefits.


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 On the one hand, one evident benefit to children with this change is that it could help children develop a variety of essential skills. For example, when children use computers, they can learn new words and proper ways to pronounce them which means that their language skills improve. Another realistic advantage is that technologies could expand children‘s

horizon about the world. Typically, they

can access multimedia from internet to explore many different destinations around the world. On the other hand, there are many obvious disadvantages to children if they use computer frequently. Firstly, becoming addicted to screens can lead children to an unhealthy lifestyle and some particular diseases such as obesity. Moreover, spending more time in front of computers or other devices can affect kids ‗s

mental

health in some special cases. Secondly, poor social skills is another passive effect on kids who use most of their free time for playing video games or watching TVs instead of socializing with their peers. Consequently, when they grow up, they could find it hard to deal with people so basically this routine maybe harmful to their lives in the long run. To sum up, it is quite clear that this issue has both pros and cons but obviously the disadvantages have a stronger effect on kids ‗s lives especially in their future.

expand children‘s horizon = mở mang thế thới quan của trẻ to access multimedia = truy cập đa phương tiện obesity = bệnh béo phì passive effect = ảnh hưởng khó nhận biết peers =

bạn đồng lứa



35. Most large companies nowadays operate multi-nationally. To what extent multinational companies have responsibility toward local communities in which they operate? Today it is not uncommon to see many large-sized enterprises often base their offices in numerous countries. Coca Cola, Samsung or Google, to name but a few, are typical examples of these multinational corporations which are present in almost all comers of the world. It is suggested that such companies should have social responsibility, especially to the local communities. One social obligation that owners and managers have is to create job opportunities to the locals and treat them well, rather than exploiting them. For example, they could pay a ―living wage‖

to ensure that the local w orkers have a good quality of

life. I also like the idea that businesses could use a proportion of their profits to support local charities environmental projects or education initiatives. Finally, instead of trying to minimise their tax payments by using accounting loop holes. I believe that company bosses should be happy to contribute to society through the tax system. On the one hand, the degree of responsibility should be limited because businesses must make money in order to survive in a competitive world. If a company is unable to pay its bills or meet the changing needs of customers, any concerns about social responsibilities become irrelevant. In other words, a company can only make a positive contribution to society if it is in goodfinancial health. Therefore, it must guarantee its work productivity first. This would mean that the local workers have to meet a certain standard like graduating from secondary school to be given a job. Another point is that not all large companies are well-known or financially successful, so it is not reasonable to expect a huge economic incentive IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 from them. They have the need to invest in improvements and innovations if they wish to remain competitive. In conclusion, multinational companies with good reputation and high revenues should make their contribution as much as possible, whereas it unreasonable to force other less successful or well-known ones fulfil this responsibility. large-sized enterprises = living wage =

tập đoàn lớn

mức lương đủ sống

education initiatives = công tác đổi mới trong giáo dục minimise = tối thiểu hóa accounting loop holes = pay bills =

lỗ hổng trong tính toán tài chính

chi trả

financial health = tình hình tài chính 36. In many countries, government are spending a large amount of money on improving internet access. Why is it happening and is it the most appropriate use of government money? Government nowadays are said to have heavily invested in improving Internet access in many areas of the world. This may possibly due to the endless benefits the online sphere can bring to countries and their development, however I do not think it is the best use of government funds. A possible explanation as to why government may be spending large amounts of money on improving internet access is due to the advantages that it can bring to communities. Internet connectivity is becoming an intergral part of modern society in enabling better access to wider information sharing that we are used to. IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 For instance, households no long need televisions these days, as having an online connection can allow people to subscribe to online streaming service like Netflix, enabling them to watch TV shows or intellectual documentaries from computer or portable gadgets. Thus, as simple as an Internet connection may be, it opens up other avenues that benefits people. Whilst truly useful, it is undoubtedly so that there are better uses of this money to allocate to priorities like improving welfare. This is particular vital for developing countries that are in poverty. For example, it would be hopeless to have access to the Internet if starving families in war-torn countries like Africa or Syria have no means of getting food, drink or shelter. Priorities should definitely be given to basic human rights like these first. Hence, although Internet connectivity is beneficial, it is not a necessity in many nations that are still developing. In conclusion, from the above arguments, I belive that the Internet has its many uses to many communities; yet, governments should prioritize their expenditure on human welfare first and foremost as Internet access is not a necessity in life. the online sphere

= thế giới mạng

an intergral part =

một phần không thể tách rời

opens up other avenues =

mở ra những đại lộ khác

war-torn countries = những quốc gia bị chiến tranh tàn phá

II. T ỔNG HỢP SAMPLE WRITING BAND 9 SIMON 1/ Some people believe that hobbies need to be difficult to be enjoyable. To what extent do you agree or disagree?


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 Some hobbies are relatively easy, while others present more of a challenge. Personally, I believe that both types of hobby can be fun, and I therefore disagree with the statement that hobbies need to be difficult in order to be enjoyable. On the one hand, many people enjoy easy hobbies. One example of an activity that is easy for most people is swimming. This hobby requires very little equipment, it is simple to learn, and it isinexpensive. I remember learning to swim at my local swimming pool when I was a child, and it never felt like a demanding or challenging experience. Another hobby that I find easy and fun is photography. In my opinion, anyone can take interesting pictures without knowing too much about the technicalities of operating a camera. Despite being straightforward, taking photos is a satisfying activity. On the other hand, difficult hobbies can sometimes be more exciting. If an activity is more challenging, we might feel a greater sense of satisfaction when we manage to do it successfully. For example, film editing is a hobby that requires a high level of knowledge and expertise. In my case, it took me around two years before I became competent at this activity, but now I enjoy it much more than I did when I started. I believe that many hobbies give us morepleasure when we reach a higher level of performance because the results are better and the feeling of achievement is greater. In conclusion, simple hobbies can be fun and relaxing, but difficult hobbies can be equally pleasurable for different reasons. inexpensive = phải

chăng

technicalities = kỹ thuật straightforward = thẳng thắn a sense of = một cách nhìn, cách hiểu về pleasure = sự thoải mái pleasurable = thỏa

đáng


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 2/ Universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree? In my opinion, men and women should have the same educational opportunities. However, I do not agree with the idea of accepting equal proportions of each gender in every university subject. Having the same number of men and women on all degree courses is simply unrealistic. Student numbers on any course depend on the applications that the institution receives. If a university decided to fill courses with equal numbers of males and females, it would need enough applicants of each gender. In reality, many courses are more popular with one gender than the other, and it would not be practical to aim for equal proportions. For example, nursing courses tend to attract more female applicants, and it would be difficult to fill these courses if fifty per cent of the places needed to go to males. Apart from the practical concerns expressed above, I also believe that it would be unfair to base admission to university courses on gender. Universities should continue to select the best candidates for each course according to their qualifications. In this way, both men and women have the same opportunities, and applicants know that they will be successful if they work hard to achieve good grades at school. If a female student is the best candidate for a place on a course, it would be wrong to reject her in favour of a male student with lower grades or fewer qualifications. In conclusion, the selection of university students should be based on merit, and it would be both impractical and unfair to change to a selection procedure based on gender. unrealistic = impractical = không thực tế merit =

điểm cộng

unfair = bất công


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 3/ Foreign visitors should pay more than local visitors for cultural and historical attractions. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? It is sometimes argued that tourists from overseas should be charged more than local residents to visit important sites and monuments. I completely disagree with this idea. The argument in favour of higher prices for foreign tourists would be that cultural or historical attractions often depend on state subsidies to keep them going, which means that the resident population already pays money to these sites through the tax system. However, I believe this to be a very shortsighted view. Foreign tourists contribute to the economy of the host country with the money they spend on a wide range of goods and services, including food, souvenirs, accommodation and travel. The governments and inhabitants of every country should be happy to subsidise important tourist sites and encourage people from the rest of the world to visit them. If travellers realised that they would have to pay more to visit historical and cultural attractions in a particular nation, they would perhaps decide not to go to that country on holiday. To take the UK as an example, the tourism industry and many related jobs rely on visitors coming to the country to see places like Windsor Castle or Saint Paul‘s Cathedral. These two sites charge the same price regardless of nationality, and this helps to promote the nation‘s cultural heritage. If overseas tourists stopped coming due to higher prices, there would be a risk of insufficient funding for the maintenance of these important buildings. In conclusion, I believe that every effort should be made to attract tourists from overseas, and it would be counterproductive to make them pay more than local residents. important sites and monuments = những địa điể m quan trọng và đài tưở ng niệm people from the rest of the world = mọi người đế n từ khắp nơi trên thế giới insufficient funding = quỹ thiếu hụt IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 counterproductive = phản năng suất

4/ We cannot help everyone in the world that needs help, so we should only be concerned with our own communities and countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Some people believe that we should not help people in other countries as long as there are problems in our own society. I disagree with this view because I believe that we should try to helpas many people as possible. On the one hand, I accept that it is important to help ourneighbours and fellow citizens. In most communities there are people who are impoverished or disadvantaged in some way. It is possible to find homeless people, for example, in even the wealthiest of cities, and for those who are concerned about this problem, there are usually opportunities to volunteer time or give money to support these people. In the UK, people can help in a variety of ways, from donating clothing to serving free food in a soup kitchen. As the problems are on our doorstep, and there are obvious ways to help, I can understand why some people feel that we shouldprioritise local charity. At the same time, I believe that we have an obligation to help those who live beyond our national borders. In some countries the problems that people face are much more serious than those in our own communities, and it is often even easier to help. For example, when children are dying from curable diseases in African countries, governments and individuals in richer countries can save lives simply by paying for vaccines that already exist. A small donation to an international charity might have a much greater impact than helping in our local area. In conclusion, it is true that we cannot help everyone, but in my opinion national boundaries should not stop us from helping those who are in need. as many people as possible = nhiều người nhất có thể neighbours and fellow citizens = hàng xóm và bạn bè công dân các nướ c IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 impoverished = nghèo đói the wealthiest of cities = những đô thị giàu có nhất be on someone’s doorstep = đang ở đây, chuẩn bị xảy ra prioritise = ưu tiên those who live beyond our national borders = người ngoài nướ c 5/ Many people decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it. This, they argue, leads to a more satisfying working life. To what extent do you agree with this view? What other things can people do in order to have a satisfying working life? It is true that some people know from an early age what career they want to pursue, and they are happy to spend the rest of their lives in the same profession. While I accept that this may suit many people, I believe that others enjoy changing careers or seeking job satisfaction in different ways. On the one hand, having a defined career path can certainly lead to a satisfying working life. Many people decide as young children what they want to do as adults, and it gives them a great sense of satisfaction to work towards their goals and gradually achieve them. For example, many children dream of becoming doctors, but to realise this ambition they need to gain the relevant qualifications and undertake years of training. In my experience, very few people who have qualified as doctors choose to change career because they find their work so rewarding, and because they have invested so much time and effort to reach their goal. On the other hand, people find happiness in their working lives in different ways. Firstly, not everyone dreams of doing a particular job, and it can be equally rewarding to try a variety of professions; starting out on a completely new career path can be a reinvigorating experience. Secondly, some people see their jobs as simply a means of earning money, and they are happy if their salary is high enough to allow them to enjoy life outside work. Finally, job satisfaction is often the result of working conditions, rather than the career itself. IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 For example, a positiveworking atmosphere, enthusiastic colleagues, and an inspirational boss can make working life much more satisfying, regardless of the profession. In conclusion, it can certainly be satisfying to pursue a particular career for the whole of one‘s life, but this is by no means the only route to fulfilment. a defined career path = một phương hướ ng sự nghiệp rõ ràng starting out = bắt đầu reinvigorating = truyền lại cảm hứng, truyền sức mạnh fulfilment = sự hoàn thiện 6/ Some people think that all teenagers should be required to do unpaid work in their free time to help the local community . They believe this would benefit both the individual teenager and society as a whole. Do you agree or disagree? Many young people work on a volunteer basis, and this can only be beneficial for both the individual and society as a whole. However, I do not agree that we should therefore force all teenagers to do unpaid work. Most young people are already under enough pressure with their studies, without being given the added responsibility of working in their spare time. School is just as demanding as a full-time job, and teachers expect their students to do homework and exam revision on top of attending lessons every day. When young people do have some free time, we should encourage them to enjoy it with their friends or to spend it doing sports and other leisure activities. They have many years of work ahead of them when they finish their studies. At the same time, I do not believe that society has anything to gain from obliging young people to do unpaid work. In fact, I would argue that it goes against the values of a free and fair society to force a group of people to do something against their will. Doing this can only lead to resentment amongst young people, who would feel that they were being used, and parents, who would not want to be told IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 how to raise their children. Currently, nobody is forced to volunteer, and this is surely the best system. In conclusion, teenagers may choose to work for free and help others, but in my opinion we should not make this compulsory. work on a volunteer basis = đi làm tình nguyện on top of = bên trên ahead of = phía trước has anything to gain = được lợi oblige = ép buộc resentment = sự hối lỗi 7/ animal experiments widely Some used to develop new that medicines andNowadays to test the safety of other are products. people argue these experiments should be banned because it is morally wrong to cause animals to suffer, while others are in favour of them because of their benefits to humanity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. It is true that medicines and other products are routinely tested on animals before they are cleared for human use. While I tend towards the viewpoint that animal testing is morally wrong, I would have to support a limited amount of animal experimentation for the development of medicines. On the one hand, there are clear ethical arguments against animal experimentation. To use a common example of this practice, laboratory mice may be given an illness so that the effectiveness of a new drug can be measured. Opponents of such research argue that humans have no right to subject animals to this kind of trauma, and that the lives of all creatures should be respected. They believe that the benefits to humans do not justify the suffering caused, and that scientists should use alternative methods of research.


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 On the other hand, reliable alternatives to animal experimentation may not always be available. Supporters of the use of animals in medical research believe that a certain amount of suffering on the part of mice or rats can be justified if human lives are saved. They argue that opponents of such research might feel differently if a member of their own families needed a medical treatment that had been developed through the use of animal experimentation. Personally, I agree with the banning of animal testing for non-medical products, but I feel that it may be a necessary evil where new drugs and medical procedures are concerned. In conclusion, it seems to me that it would be wrong to ban testing on animals for vital medical research until equally effective alternatives have been developed. morally wrong = sai về đạo đức ethical arguments = những tranh luận về đạo đứ c

= Người phản đối medical treatment = phương pháp chữa trị Opponents

banning of = việc cấm 8/ Some people think that governments should give financial support to creative artists such as painters and musicians. Others believe that creative artists should be funded by alternative sources. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. People have different views about the funding of creative artists. While some people disagree with the idea of government support for artists, I believe that money for art projects should come from both governments and other sources. Some art projects definitely require help from the state. In the UK, there are many works of art in public spaces, such as streets or squares in city centres. In Liverpool, for example, there are several new statues and sculptures in the docks area of the city, which has been redeveloped recently. These artworks represent IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 culture, heritage and history. They serve to educate people about the city, and act as landmarks or talking points for visitors and tourists. Governments and local councils should pay creative artists to produce this kind of art, because without their funding our cities would be much less interesting and attractive. On the other hand, I can understand the arguments against government funding for art. The main reason for this view is that governments have more important concerns. For example, state budgets need to be spent on education, healthcare, infrastructure and security, among other areas. These public services are vital for a country to function properly, whereas the work of creative artists, even in public places, is a luxury. Another reason for this opinion is that artists do a job like any other professional, and they should therefore earn their own money by selling their work. In conclusion, there are good reasons why artists should rely on alternative sources of financial support, but in my opinion government help is sometimes necessary. landmarks = dấu mốc talking points = chủ điểm bàn luận state budgets = government funds = ngân sách/quỹ nhà

nước

9/ Several languages are in da nger of extincti on because they are spoke n by very small numbers of people. Some people say t hat gover nme nts should spe nd public money on saving these la nguages, while others believe that would be a waste of money. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. It is true that some minority languages may disappear in the near future. Although it can be argued that governments could save money by allowing this to happen, I believe that these languages should be protected and preserved. There are several reasons why saving minority languages could be seen as a waste of money. Firstly, if a language is only spoken by a small number of people, expensive education programmes will be needed to make sure that IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 more people learn it, and the state will have to pay for facilities, teachers and marketing. This money might be better spent on other public services. Secondly, it would be much cheaper and more efficient for countries to have just one language. Governments could cut all kinds of costs related to communicating with each minority group. Despite the above arguments, I believe that governments should try to preserve languages that are less widely spoken. A language is much more than simply a means of communication; it has a vital connection with the cultural identity of the people who speak it. If a language disappears, a whole way of life will disappear with it, and we will lose the richcultural diversity that makes societies more interesting. By spending money to protect minority languages, governments can also preserve traditions, customs and behaviours that are part

of a country‘s history. In conclusion, it may save money in the short term if we allow minority languages to disappear, but in the long term this would have an extremely negative impact on ourcultural heritage. a waste of money = sự lãng phí tiền way of life = lối sống cultural diversity = sự đa dạng văn hóa minority languages = ngôn ngữ thiểu số cultural heritage = di sản văn hóa 10/ Some people think that museums should be enjoyable places to entertain people, while others believe that the purpose of museums is to educate. Discuss both views and give you own opinion. People have different views about the role and function of museums. In my opinion, museums can and should be both entertaining and educational.


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 On the one hand, it can be argued that the main role of a museum is to entertain. Museums are tourist attractions, and their aim is to exhibit a collection of interesting objects that many people will want to see. The average visitor may become bored if he or she has to read or listen to too much educational content, so museums often put more of an emphasis on enjoyment rather than learning. This type of museum is designed to be visually spectacular , and may have interactive activities or even games as part of its exhibitions. On the other hand, some people argue that museums should focus on education. The aim of any exhibition should be to teach visitors something that they did not previously know. Usually this means that the history behind the museum‘s exhibits needs to be explained, and this can be done in various ways. Some museums employ professional guides to talk to their visitors, while other museums offer headsets so that visitors can listen to detailed commentary about the exhibition. In this way, museums can play an important role in teaching people about history, culture, science and many other aspects of life. put an emphasis = nhấn mạnh visually spectacular = ấn tượng trông thấy interactive activities = hoạt động tương tác commentary = lờ i bình 11/ There are many different types of music in the world t oday. Why do we need music? Is the traditional music of a country more important than the international music that is heard everywhere nowadays? It is true that a rich variety of musical styles can be found around the world. Music is a vital part of all human cultures for a range of reasons, and I would argue that traditional music is more important than modern, international music. Music is something that accompanies all of us throughout our lives. As children, we are taught songs by our parents and teachers as a means of learning language, or simply as a form of enjoyment. Children delight in singing with others, and it would appear that the act of singing in a group creates a connection between IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]


participants, regardless of their age. Later in life, people‘s musical preferences develop, and we come to see our favourite songs as part of our life stories. Music both expresses and arouses emotions in a way that words alone cannot. In short, it is difficult to imagine life without it. In my opinion, traditional music should be valued over the international music that has become so popular. International pop music is often catchy and fun, but it is essentially a commercial product that is marketed and sold by business people. Traditional music, by contrast, expresses the culture, customs and history of a country. Traditional styles, such as ...(example)..., connect us to the past and form part of our cultural identity. It would be a real pity if pop music became so predominant that these national styles disappeared. In conclusion, music is a necessary part of human existence, and I believe that traditional music should be given more importance than international music. as a means of = như một cách/phương tiện trong delight in = hứng thú vớ i expresses and arouses emotions = thể hiện và làm dân trào cảm xúc catchy = vui tai market = quảng bá predominant = chiếm ưu thế 12/ Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both views and give your opinion. When they finish school, teenagers face the dilemma of whether to get a job or continue their education. While there are some benefits to getting a job straight after school, I would argue that it is better to go to college or university. The option to start work straight after school is attractive for several reasons. Many young people want to start earning money as soon as IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 possible. In this way, they can become independent, and they will be able to afford their own house or start a family. In terms of their career, young people who decide to find work, rather than continue their studies, may progress more quickly. They will have the chance to gain real experience and learn practical skills related to their chosen profession. This may lead to promotions and a successful career. On the other hand, I believe that it is more beneficial for students to continue their studies. Firstly, academic qualifications are required in many professions. For example, it is impossible to become a doctor, teacher or lawyer without having the relevant degree. As a result, university graduates have access to more and better job opportunities, and they tend to earn higher salaries than those with fewer qualifications. Secondly, the job market is becoming increasingly competitive, and sometimes there are hundreds of applicants for one position in a company. Young people who do not have qualifications from a university or college will not be able to compete. For the reasons mentioned above, it seems to me that students are more likely to be successful in their careers if they continue their studies beyond school level. straight after = ngay sau khi 13/Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In wha t ways has technology af fected the types of relationships that people make? Has this been a positive or negative development? It is true that new technologies have had an influence on communication between people. Technology has affected relationships in various ways, and in my opinion there are both positive and negative effects. Technology has had an impact on relationships in business, education and social life. Firstly, telephones and the Internet allow business people in different countries to interact without ever meeting each other. Secondly, services like Skype create new possibilities for relationships between students IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 and teachers. For example, a student can now take video lessons with a teacher in a different city or country. Finally, many people use social networks, like Facebook, to make new friends and find people who share common interests, and they interact through their computers rather than face to face. On the one hand, these developments can be extremely positive. Cooperation between people in different countries was much more difficult when communication was limited to written letters or telegrams. Nowadays, interactions by email, phone or video are almost as good as face-to-face meetings, and many of us benefit from these interactions, either in work or social contexts. On the other hand, the availability of new communication technologies can also have the result of isolating people and discouraging real interaction. For example, many young people choose to make friends online rather than mixing with their peers in the real world, and these ‗ virtual‘ relationships are a poor substitute for real friendships. In conclusion, technology has certainly revolutionised communication between people, but not all of the outcomes of this revolution have been positive. face to face = mặt đối mặt, trực tiếp isolate = xa lánh, làm xa cách mixing with their peers = hòa nhập với bạn dồng lứa virtual = ảo a poor substitute = sự thay thế

nghèo nàn, dướ i tầm

revolutionised = cách mạng hóa 14/ Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a useful educational tool. Others, however, believe that videos games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits? IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 Many people, and children in particular, enjoy playing computer games. While I accept that these games can sometimes have a positive effect on the user, I believe that they are more likely to have a harmful impact. On the one hand, video games can be both entertaining and educational. Users, or gamers, are transported into virtual worlds which are often more exciting and engaging than real-life pastimes. From an educational perspective, these games encourage imagination and creativity, as well as concentration, logical thinking and problem solving, all of which are useful skills outside the gaming context. Furthermore, it has been shown that computer simulation games can improve users‘ motor skills and help to prepare them for real-world tasks, such as flying a plane. However, I would argue that these benefits are outweighed by the drawbacks. Gaming can be highly addictive because users are constantly given scores, new targets and frequent rewards to keep them playing. Many children now spend hours each day trying to progress through the levels of a game or to get a higher score than their friends. This type of addiction can have effects ranging from lack of sleep to problems at school, when homework is sacrificed for a few more hours on the computer or console. The rise in obesity in recent years has also been linked in part to the sedentary lifestyle and lack of exercise that often accompany gaming addiction. virtual worlds = thế giới ảo real-life pastimes = hoạt động giải trí đờ i thực simulation games = trò chơi mô phỏ ng real-world tasks = việc thật The rise in = sự gia tăng obesity = bệnh béo phì sedentary lifestyle = lối sống văn phòng (ngồ i quá nhiều)


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 15/ In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing populations. It is true that people in industrialised nations can expect to live longer than ever before. Although there will undoubtedly be some negative consequences of this trend, societies can take steps to mitigate these potential problems. As people live longer and the populations of developed countries grow older, several related problems can be anticipated. The main issue is that there will obviously be more people of retirement age who will be eligible to receive a pension. The proportion of younger, working adults will be smaller, and governments will therefore receive less money in taxes in relation to the size of the population. In other words, an ageing population will mean a greater tax burden for working adults. Further pressures will include a rise in the demand for healthcare, and the fact young adults will increasingly have to look after their elderly relatives. There are several actions that governments could take to solve the problems described above. Firstly, a simple solution would be to increase the retirement age for working adults, perhaps from 65 to 70. Nowadays, people of this age tend to be healthy enough to continue a productive working life. The second measure would be for governments to encourage immigration in order to increase the number of working adults who pay taxes. Finally, money from national budgets will need to be taken from other areas and spent on vital healthcare, accommodation and transport facilities for the rising numbers of older citizens. In conclusion, various measures can be taken to tackle the problems that are certain to arise as the populations of countries grow older. mitigate = làm thuyên giảm be anticipated = be precedented = được dự

đoán

arise = nảy ra IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 16/ Explain some of the ways in which humans are damaging the environment. What can governments do to address these problems? What can individual people do? Humans are responsible for a variety of environmental problems, but we can also take steps to reduce the damage that we are causing to the planet. This essay will discuss environmental problems and the measures that governments and individuals can take toaddress these problems. Two of the biggest threats to the environment are air pollution and waste. Gas emissions from factories and exhaust fumes from vehicles lead to global warming, which may have a devastating effect on the planet in the future. As the human population increases, we are also producing ever greater quantities of waste, which contaminates the earth and pollutes rivers and oceans. Governments could certainly make more effort to reduce air pollution. They could introduce laws to limit emissions from factories or to force companies to use

renewable energy from solar, wind or water power. They could also impose ‗green taxes‘ on drivers and airline companies. In this way, people would be encouraged to use public transport and to take fewer flights abroad, therefore reducing emissions. Individuals should also take responsibility for the impact they have on the environment. They can take public transport rather than driving, choose products with less packaging, and recycle as much as possible. Most supermarkets now

provide reusable bags for shoppers as well as ‗banks‘ for recycling glass, plastic and paper in their car parks. By reusing and recycling, we can help to reduce waste. In conclusion, both national governments and individuals must play their part in looking after the environment. address these problems = xử lý vấn đề contaminates = làm nhiễm bẩn


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 17/ Economic pr ogress is often used to measure a country's s uccess. However, somepeople believe t hat other factors are more important. What other f actors should also be considered when meas uring a country's success? Do you think one factor is more important than others? The relative success of different countries is usually defined in economic terms. There are several other factors, apart from the economy, that could be used to assess a country, and in my opinion education is the most important of all. Standards of education, health and individual human rights should certainly be

considered when measuring a country‘s status. A good education system is vital for the development of any nation, with schools, colleges and universities bearing the responsibility for the quality of future generations of workers. Healthcare provision is also an indicator of the standard of living within a country, and this can be measured by looking at average life expectancy rates or availability of medical services. Finally, human rights and levels of equality could be taken into account. For example, a country in which women do not have the same opportunities as men might be considered less successful than a country with better gender equality.

In my view, a country‘s education system should be seen as the most importa nt indicatorof its success and level of development. This is because education has a considerable effect on the other two factors mentioned above. It affects people‘s health in the sense that doctors and nurses need to be trained, and scientists need to be educated to the highest levels before they can carry out medical research. It also affects the economy in the sense that a well-educated workforce will allow a variety of companies and industries to flourish, leading to trade with other countries, and increased wealth. assess =

đánh giá

bearing the responsibility for = chịu trách nhiệm về life expectancy = tuổi thọ indicator = nhân tố quyết định IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 flourish = phát triển tột bực 18/ In recent years, there has been grow ing interest in the relationship between equality and personal achievement. Some people believe that individuals can achieve more in egalitarian societies. Others believe that high levels of personal achievement are possible only if individuals are free to succeed or fail according to their individual merits.What is your view of the relationship between equality and personal success? In my opinion, an egalitarian society is one in which everyone has the same rights and the same opportunities. I completely agree that people can achieve more in this kind of society. Education is an important factor with regard to personal success in life. I believe that all children should have access to free schooling, and higher education should be either free or affordable for all those who chose to pursue a university degree. In a society without free schooling or affordable higher education, only children and young adults from wealthier families would have access to the best learning opportunities, and they would therefore be better prepared for the job market. This kind of inequality would ensure the success of some but harm the prospects of others. I would argue that equal rights and opportunities are not in conflict with people‘s freedom to succeed or fail. In other words, equality does not mean that people lose their motivation to succeed, or that they are not allowed to fail. On the contrary, I believe that most people would feel more motivated to work hard and reach their potential if they thought that they lived in a fair society. Those who did not make the same effort would know that they had wasted their opportunity. Inequality, on the other hand, would be more likely to demotivate people because they would know that the odds of success were stacked in favour of those fromprivileged backgrounds. In conclusion, it seems to me that there is a positive relationship between equality and personal success. an egalitarian society = một xã hộ i bình quyền IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 ensure the success of some but harm the prospects of others = đảm bảo sự thành công của một số nhưng làm tổ n hại những triển vọng của số khác be in conflict with = có xung đột với demotivate =

làm chùn bước

the odds of = khả năng xảy ra be stacked = xếp chồ ng privileged background = có thân thế tốt 19/ These days more fathers stay at home and take care of their children while mothers go out to work. What could be the reasons for this? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development? It is true that men are increasingly likely to take on the role ofhousehusband, while more women than ever are the breadwinners in their families. There could be several reasons for this, and I consider it to be a very positive trend. In recent years, parents have had to adapt to various changes in our societies. Equal rights movements have made great progress, and it has become normal for women to gain qualifications and pursue a career. It has also become socially acceptable for men to stay at home and look after their children. At the same time, the rising cost of living has meant that both marriage partners usually need to work and save money before starting a family. Therefore, when couples have children, they may decide who works and who stays at home depending on the personal preference of each partner, or based on which partner earns the most money. In my view, the changes described above should be seen as progress. We should be happy to live in a society in which men and women have equal opportunities, and in which women are not put under pressure to sacrifice their careers. Equally, it seems only fair that men should be free to leave their jobs in order to assume childcare responsibilities if this is what they wish to do. Couples should be left to make their own decisions about which parental role each partner takes, according to their particular circumstances and needs.


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 In conclusion, the changing roles of men and women in the family are a result of wider changes in society, and I believe that these developments are desirable. househusband = người chồng nội trợ breadwinner = trụ cột Equal rights movements = những hoạt động vì quyền bình đẳng pursue a career = theo đuổi sự nghiệp assume childcare responsibilities = nhận trách nhiệm chăm con parental role = vai trò phụ huynh

20/ Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than for their achievements, and this sets a bad example to young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? It is true that some celebrities are known for their glamorous lifestyles rather than for the work they do. While I agree that these celebrities set a bad example for children, I believe that other famous people act as positive role models. On the one hand, many people doachieve fame without really working for it. They may have inherited money from parents, married a famous or wealthy person, or they may have appeared in gossip magazines or on a reality TV programme. A good example would be Paris Hilton, who is rich and famous for the wrong reasons. She spends her time attending parties and nightclubs, and her behaviour promotes the idea that appearance, glamour and media profile are more important than hard work and good character. The message to young people is that success can be achieved easily, and that school work is not necessary. On the other hand, there are at least as many celebrities whose accomplishments make them excellent role models for young people. Actors, musicians and sports stars become famous idols because they have worked hard andapplied themselves to develop real skills and abilities. They demonstrate great effort, determination and ambition, which is required for someone who wants to be truly successful in their chosen field. An example is the actor and martial artist Jackie Chan, who has become world famous through years of practice and hard work. This kind of selfIELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 made celebrity can inspire children to develop their talents through application and perseverance. In conclusion, it seems to me that the influence of celebrities on young people can be positive as well as negative. role model = hình mẫu, tấm gương achieve fame = giành được sự nổi tiếng gossip magazines = tạp chí ―buôn chuyện‖ reality TV programme = chương trình truyền hình thực tế accomplishments = thành tựu demonstrate = thể hiện self-made celebrity = người tự thân nổi tiếng application =

sự nỗ lực

perseverance = sự kiên cường

21/ Some people think that strict punishments for driving offences are the key to reducing traffic accidents. Others, however, believe that other measures would be more effective in improving road safety. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. People have differing views with regard to the question of how to make our roads safer. In my view, both punishments and a range of other measures can be used together to promote better driving habits. On the one hand, strict punishments can certainly help to encourage people to drive more safely. Penalties for dangerous drivers can act as a deterrent, meaning that people avoid repeating the same offence. There are various types of driving penalty, such as small fines, licence suspension, driver awareness courses, and even prison sentences. The aim of these punishments is to show dangerous drivers that their actions have negative consequences. As a result, we would hope that drivers become more disciplined and alert, and that they follow the rules more carefully. IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 On the other hand, I believe that safe driving can be promoted in several different ways that do not punish drivers. Firstly, it is vitally important to educate people properly before they start to drive, and this could be done in schools or even as part of an extended or more difficult driving test. Secondly, more attention could be paid to safe road design. For example, signs can be used to warn people, speed bumps and road bends can be added to calm traffic, and speed cameras can help to deter people from driving too quickly. Finally, governments or local councils could reduce road accidents by investing in better public transport, which would mean that fewer people would need to travel by car. In conclusion, while punishments can help to prevent bad driving, I believe that other road safety measures should also be introduced. driving habits = thói quen khi lái xe deterrent = vật cản disciplined and alert = quy củ và cẩn thận speed bumps

= mấu giảm tốc độ

road bend = khúc cua deter people from = ngăn cản mọi người khỏi 22/ When choosing a job, the salary is the most important consideration. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Many people choose their jobs based on the size of the salary offered. Personally, I disagree with the idea that money is the key consideration when deciding on a career, because I believe that other factors are equally important. On theneeds one hand, I agree that is necessary in order for people to meet basic . For example, wemoney all need money to pay for housing, food, bills, their health care, and education. Most people consider it a priority to at least earn a salary that allows them to cover these needsand have a reasonable quality of life. If people chose their jobs based on enjoyment or other non-financial factors, they might find it difficult to support themselves. Artists and musicians, for instance, are known for choosing a career path that they love, but that does not always provide them with enough money to live comfortably and raise a family.


BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 Nevertheless, I believe that other considerations are just as important as what we earn in our jobs. Firstly, personal relationships and the atmosphere in a workplace are extremely important when choosing a job. Having a good manager

or friendly colleagues, for example, can make a huge difference to workers‘ levels of happiness and general quality of life. Secondly, many people‘s feelings of job satisfaction come from their professional achievements, the skills they learn, and the position they reach, rather than the money they earn. Finally, some people choose a career because they want to help others and contribute something positive to society.

In conclusion, while salaries certainly affect people‘s choice of profession, I do not believe that money outweighs all other motivators. meet basic needs = cover needs = chi trả đủ cho nhu cầu non-financial factors = những yếu tố ngoài tài chính raise a family = nuôi dưỡng gia đình atmosphere = bầu không khí job satisfaction = sự hài lòng với công việc 23/ In many countries, a small number of people earn extremely high salaries. Some people believe that this is good for the country, but others think that governments should not allow salaries above a certain level. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. People have different views about whether governments should introduce a maximum wage. While in some ways it may seem reasonable to allow people to earn as much as companies are willing to pay, I personally believe that employee remuneration should be capped at a certain level. There are various reasons why it might be considered beneficial to allow people to be paid extremely high salaries. If companies offer excellent pay packages, they can attract the most talented people in their fields to work for them. For example, technology companies like Google are able to employ the best programmers because of the huge sums that they are willing to pay. Furthermore, these wellpaid employees are likely to be highly motivated to work hard and therefore drive their businesses successfully. In theory, this should result in a thriving economy IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 and increased tax revenues, which means that paying high salaries benefits everyone. However, I agree with those who argue that there should be a maximum wage. By introducing a limit on earnings, the pay-gap between bosses and employees can be reduced. Currently, the difference between normal and top salaries is huge, a nd this can demotivate workers who feasible feel thattothe situationhigher is unfair. With wages, lower executive salaries, it might become introduce minimum and everybody would be better off. One possible consequence of greater equality could be that poverty and crime rates fall because the general population will experience an improved standard of living. In conclusion, it seems to me that it would be better, on balance, for governments to set a limit on the wages of the highestearners in society. maximum wage = mức lương tối đa remuneration = việc phát lương thưở ng be capped = b ị giớ i hạn well-paid = được trả

lương cao

thriving economy = nền kinh tế đang đà phát triể n tax revenues = thu nhập thuế introducing a limit = đặt định mức pay-gap = sự khác biệt về mức lương demotivate = discourage = làm chùn bướ c earners = ngườ i kiếm tiền

24/ Some people think that instead of preventing climate change, we need to find a way to live with it. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Climate change represents a major threat to life on Earth, but some people argue that we need to accept it rather than try to stop it. I completely disagree with this IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 opinion, because I believe that we still have time to tackle this issue and reduce the human impact on the Earth's climate. There are various measures that governments and individuals could take to prevent, or at least mitigate, climate change. Governments could introduce laws to limit the carbon dioxide emissions that lead to global warming. They could impose polluters , and power. they could ―green taxes‖ on drivers, airline companies andsolar, otherwind invest in renewable energy production from or water As individuals, we should also try to limit our contribution to climate change, by becoming more energy efficient, by flying less, and by using bicycles and public transport. Furthermore, the public can affect the actions of governments by voting for politicians who propose to tackle climate change, rather than for those who would prefer to ignore it. If instead of taking the above measures we simply try to live with climate change, I believe that the consequences will be disastrous. To give just one example, I am not optimistic that we would be able to cope with even a small rise in sea levels. Millions of people would be displaced by flooding, particularly in countries that do haveand thetheir means to and safeguard low-lying areas These people would theirnot homes jobs, they would be forced to.migrate to nearby citieslose or perhaps to other countries. The potential for human suffering would be huge, and it is likely that we would seeoutbreaks of disease and famine, as well as increased homelessness and poverty. In conclusion, it is clear to me that we must address the problem of climate change, and I disagree with those who argue that we can find ways to live with it. represents = đại diện cho tackle this issue =

xử lý vấn đề

mitigate = làm giảm nhẹ polluters = nhân tố gây ô nhiễm energy efficient = có hiệu quả trong sử dụng năng lượng be displaced by = bị mất nhà, bị buộc di rời safeguard = bảo vệ low-lying areas = khu vực trũng thấp IELTS OVERALL COURSE: http://www.goo.gl/uftJwj Ms. Thu Trang Ielts (IELTS 8.0, W 8.0) - [email protected]

BAND 8.0 WRITING IELTS 2016 BI QUYET IELTS 8.0 - www.facebook.com/hocielts9.0 outbreaks of disease and famine = sự bùng phát dịch bệnh và nạn đói find ways to live with = tìm cách để sống chung với


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