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1. In the past, people spent their entire lives doing one job. But nowadays, they change
their jobs frequently. Give the reasons and your suggestions .. 12

2. What are the main tasks of universities: to offer students knowledge and skills essen-
tial for their future career, or to provide students with access to knowledge itself?
What do you think university education should contain? 13

3. Should the government pay for medical care and education? Why? 15

4. What is it in the mass media that has negative effects on teenagers and what meas-
ures should governments take to solve this problem? . 16

5. Nowadays computers are widely used in education. As a result, some people think
teachers no longer play important roles in classrooms. To what extent do you agree
or disagree? ....................................................... . 18

6. Universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every sub-
ject. Do you agree or disagree? .... 20

7. Some people think that children should learn to compete, but others think that chil-
dren should be taught to co-operate so that they could become more useful adults.
State some reasons for both views and give your opinion. ... . .................... . 22

8. The culture of different countries are becoming increasingly similar, so there is no

point for people to go traveling abroad as they could have the same experience at
home. Do you agree or disagree? 24

9. Some people think that people will forget their own tradition and history because
they no longer wear their traditional costumes. Do you agree or disagree? .................. .. 25

10. Traditional food is undergoing great changes and being replaced by new diets.
What do you think are the reasons and what do you think about this phenomenon? ...... 27

11. Some people think the Olympic Games will no longer play an important role in
the 2 pt century, and the 2012 Games should be the last one. Do you agree or
disagree? 28

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 14. As science and technology contribute most to the development of society, science
students should get more financial support from the government than students
in other fields (e.g. business, language). To what extent do you agree or disagree
with this statement? ........................... . . 33

15. Nowadays people can use computers to talk, learn and communicate without
leaving home. There is a danger that it will cause more isolation and a lack of
communication among people. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this
statement? . ..... 34

16. Some people think that machine translation is highly developed in today's society.
Therefore it is not necessary for children to learn a foreign language. What is
your opinion? .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 36

17. Some people say that the age of books has passed; information can be accessed
via videos, computers, television, films, and so forth. Other people think books and
written words will still be essential for information dissemination and education.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.................................................................................................................................. 38

18. Television is dangerous because it destroys the family tie and community spirit.
It is said by some that television absorbs so much of people's time that they have
no time to talk to each other. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your
opinion....... . ................ 39

19. People who do not know how to use computers will become more and more disad-
vantaged. State the disadvantages and what actions governments should take. ... .............................................. 41

20. Scientific and technological advances bring benefits to our daily life. However, .
most scientists are no longer able to find solutions to the problems they have
created. To what extent do you agree or disagree? ..................................................................... . ... ... . 43

21. Intelligent robots will be more widely used in the future. Is this a blessing or a
curse? What is your opinion? .......................................................................................................................................................... 44

22. The reason why some families do not buy a television set is that the parents want
their children to spend more time on creative thinking or even inventions. Do you
agree or disagree? . ..... 46

23. Newspaper, radio, television and computer each has its merits and drawbacks.
What is the most efficient means of acquiring information? Give your reasons .. .............. 47

24. Some people think science contributes more to the society; others believe subjects
such as language or business make a bigger contribution. What is your opinion?. ..... 49 E
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making people less creative. Do you agree or disagree? .............. 51 >

26. Some parents maintain that co-education is better for their children while others
believe it is better if boys and girls go to single-sex schools. Discuss. .... .. ..... .................. 52

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 27. Many schools are troubled by students' behavioural problems. What are the
causes? What solutions do you recommend? .. .. 54

28. Should teachers in physical education classes encourage students to be more

competitive or urge them to cooperate with one another? What is your opinion? 56

29. Which is a better place for the aged, home or nursing home? .. 57

30. It is said that life is becoming increasingly stressful for most people. What is the
reason of this phenomenon and how could this problem be solved? .. .............. 59

31. Happiness is considered important by all people. Why is it hard to define happi-
ness? What are the factors that are necessary to achieve happiness? . 61

32. Advertising adversely affects young people, so it should be strictly limited. Do you
agree or not? . 62

33. More and more women go out to work. Hence, it is the government's responsibil-
ity to provide daycare service for the children of working mothers, free of charge.
To what extent do you agree or disagree? .. 64

34. Is it fair that sports professionals earn much more money than people in other
important professions? Give reasons for both sides of the argument and your
opinion .. 66

35. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of people traveling abroad to work for
a certain period of time .. 67

36. Waste disposal presents increasing problems, especially in urban areas. What do
you think are the causes? Give some suggestions to the government and individ-
uals on how to reduce amounts of rubbish... 69

37. Statistics show that cities are increasing in size. What do you think are the causes
and possible consequences? . 70

38. There are more and more cars in cities. Hence, pedestrians and cyclists are endan-
gered by heavy traffic. Gardens and streets give way to car parks and highways.
How can city planners satisfy all people's needs? .................................... ..

39. Many people think that countries have a moral obligation to help each other, while
others argue that the aid money is misspent by the governments that receive it, so
international aid should not be given to poor countries. Discuss............................. .. 73

40. Creative artists should be given the freedom to express their ideas (through words,
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pictures, music or films). However, some people think the government should
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 42. How to measure a country's success? Some say it depends on the quality of citi-
zens' life, but others say it means a prosperous economy. What is your opinion? .. 78

43. Education is of vital importance to individual development and social progress.

What should education consist of in order to fulfil both ends? . 79

44. It is right that college graduates earn higher salaries than the less well-educated
in the community, but they should also pay the full cost of their study. Do you
agree or disagree with this statement? . 81

45. Some people say that the positive effects of advertising outweigh its negative
effects. Do you agree or disagree? . 83

46. Many people are afraid of leaving their house because of crime. Some think more
actions should be taken to prevent crime, but others think little can be done. What
·is your view? . ................................. ... .. .. 84

47. Many people believe that subjects such as music or sports are not useful. Thus,
school should concentrate on subjects that offer better career prospect. What is
your opinion?. 86

48. Each year some languages die out. Some say this is good because fewer languages
would make communication easier and relieve people of the burden of learning
foreign languages. Do you agree or disagree? . 88

49. Is distant learning as effective as school education? . 90

50. Some say that children should obey their parents and teachers, while others
believe that too much control will not help to prepare children for their adult life.
Discuss both sides of the views. . 91

51. Some think we can acquire knowledge from news reports. Others believe we
cannot trust journalists. What do you think? What important qualities should a
journalist have? ... 93

52. Each year, crime committed by young people is on the rise. What are the reasons?
Suggest some solutions ... 95

53. Some people think that traditional culture is being damaged as it is used as a tool
to make money in the tourism industry. Others think it is the only way to preserve
and protect culture and tradition. Discuss and state your opinion .. 96

54. Some think students can learn more effectively in groups, while others think they
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55. People are now able to perform everyday tasks such as shopping, banking and >
business transactions without meeting others face to face. What are the effects on
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 56. The government should control the amount of violence in films and on television
in order to reduce the number of violent crimes in the society. Do you agree or
disagree?...... . . . .. . . .. .............. .. .. .. . . .. . . . .. . ... . .. 101

57. Children are currently having extra classes after normal lessons. What are the
positive and negative effects? What is your opinion? ................................................................................................... 103

58. Young children should stay in kindergartens or nursery schools so that their
mothers can return to work earlier. Do you agree? .

59. People now spend much time and money on their appearance and pay more
attention to their dressing. Give reasons and your opinion on this... . 106

60. Many people believe that we have developed into a 'throwaway society' which is
filled with plastic bags and rubbish. Do you agree or disagree? ....... .. ...................................................... 108

61. Some people agree that all kinds of jobs should be equally open to men and
women. Others think that some jobs should only be suitable for men and women
respectively. Discuss and give your opinion.. ... 109

62. Nowadays college students or even high school students start to work at a
younger age. Do you think that it is a positive or negative development? .............................. 111

63. Some people think that bicycle is the best way to travel from place to place. Dis-
cuss the advantages and disadvantages of travelling by bicycle. ...................................................... 113

64. Modern technology gives people more free time, but actually they are busier than
before. Do you agree or disagree? ........................................................................................................ . ..... 114

65. Many people think that education is losing its value. Do you agree or disagree? ........................................... 116

66. Shopping has become a favourite pastime for some young people. Do we need
to encourage the young to do something more useful in their free time? What is
your opinion? ..................... 118

67. Is it necessary to forbid smoking? State your opinion and reasons ........................................................................ 119

68. Education used to be a period of schooling. But now people regard it as a lifelong
process. Do you agree or disagree? .. ······ 121

69. People have different hobbies such as collecting stamps or wood carving.
Why are hobbies important to us? How can we benefit from having hobbies? 123

70. What are the advantages of marrying at an early and old age respectively? ..... 124
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What is your opinion? .... 126

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 73. Radio will be replaced by other forms of mass media such as television or the
Internet. Do you agree or disagree? .... 129

74. What are the problems for people living and working in the countryside? What
should the government do to solve them?. 131

75. Some people say that we should not encourage sports games among schools
because they lead to competition rather than cooperation. To what extent do you
agree with it? ....... 132

76. Some people regard animals as pets while others see them as a source offood and
clothing. What is your opinion? . 134

77. Some people believe that damage to the environment is an inevitable consequence
of the improvement of living standards. What is your opinion? ........................ . 135

78. The spread of English and growth of international tourism have some negative
effects on countries' languages and traditional culture. To what extent do you
agree or disagree? ......... . 137

79. Traditional art is a sign of civilization. Do you think the government should sub-
sidize musicians, painters, actors or opera companies? What should the govern-
ment do? ........................... . 139

80. Many people think that painting and music do not directly improve the quality
of people. Therefore, governments should not spend too much money on artistic
projects. Do you agree or disagree? . 140

81. Today, many students take the course International News in secondary school.
Some say it is a waste of time. Discuss and state your opinion. . 142

82. If you have enough money, will you use it to buy a house or to start a business? . 144

83. It is better to be a member of a group than to be the leader of a group. Do you

agree or disagree with the statement? Give your reasons. 145

84. Some people say that children should spend their leisure time on educational
activities. Some people believe it is dangerous to put too much pressure on chil-
dren. What is your opinion? . ...... .. ........... .. ....................................................................... .. 146

85. Some people think that in order to improve the quality of education, high school
students should be encouraged to evaluate 11nd criticize their teachers, but other
people maintain that such evaluation and criticism may cause loss of respect for
teachers and discipline. What do you think? .. . . .............. . 148 E
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 87. Many parents use punishment to teach their kids the differences between right
and wrong. They think punishment is necessary in helping them learn the distinc-
tion. To what extent do you agree or disagree with these parents? What kinds of
punishment would you recommend? HOO 0 152

88. Some people say that telling the truth is not always essential, and that it is ne-
cessary to tell lies sometimes. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this
statement? Give specific reasons to support your ideas .. 00 H 153

89. Some say that students with similar academic abilities should be put in one class.
Others believe a class should include students with different academic perform-
ances. Discuss. ........... 155

90. Some say it is impossible for a woman to work full-time and remain a good
mother. So they should be paid by the government to stay at home to raise their
children. What is your opinion? . ............. 157

91. Your character is strongly influenced by the place where you grew up. In what
ways can growing up in a city or in the countryside influence one's character?
What is your view? .................................
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92. Many people believe that women make better parents than men and that is why
they have a greater role in raising children in most societies. Others claim that
men are just as good as women at parenting. State your point of view.. HOO 160

93. There are lots of difficulties for new students on the first day in a high school or
college because they feel lonely. What are the difficulties they may face on the
first day? What can the school or college do to solve these problems? . OH0000HOOOHOHH 161

94. Some people think that their children's life will be different from their own. What
is your opinion? H HO OOHHHHHHO ............. H 00 ....................... 163

95. Today some people have to work away from their family. What are the advan-
tages and disadvantages? HH .. ........................................... 164

96. Foods are produced more cheaply today by using improved fertilizers and machin-
ery. However, some of the methods used in agriculture are dangerous to human
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97. Many old buildings are protected by law because they are part of a nation's his-
tory. However, some people think they should be knocked down to make way for
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 99. Surveillance cameras are now installed in many shops and supermarkets to pre-
vent shoplifting. But many people are against this because they think it is a dis-
regard of privacy. What is your view about this? ................................................. . ···-··· .. ·············· .. ··········· 171

100. It is sometimes said that borrowing money from a friend can harm or damage
the friendship. Do you agree? Why or why not? Use specific reasons to explain
yourview.. ............................... 173

101. If a five-year-old commits a crime, should his or her parents take the responsibil-
ity and how should the parents be punished? What should be the age of a child
when parents no longer take the responsibility for his or her behaviour? 174

102. Participating in a sport is as important for psychological health and social devel-
opment as it is for physical conditions. What is your opinion? ..... ................................... 176

103. The threat of nuclear weapons maintains world peace. Nuclear power provides
cheap and clean energy. The benefits of nuclear technology far outweigh the
disadvantages. Give reasons for your answer. ...................................... 177

104. Are famous people treated unfairly by the media? Should they be given more
privacy, or is the price of their fame an invasion into their private lives? . 179

105. Some countries allow women to join the armed forces, while some others think
that armed forces such as navy or army do not suit women. Do you agree or
disagree? . ..................................................... ................... ...................................... 180

106. Many people think it is wrong to lock animals up in zoos because it is cruel and
serves little purpose. But others think that the animals in zoos can bring happi-
ness to people, especially the kids. What is your opinion? . ... 182

107. Nowadays doctors can become very rich. Maybe they should not focus on profit-
able activities such as plastic surgery or looking after rich patients but concen-
trate more on all patients' health, no matter how rich they are. Give your view. 183

108. Should criminals be punished with lengthy jail terms or re-educated and re-
habilitated, using community service programmes for instance, before being
reintroduced to society? .............................. . 185

109. Many schools demand that their students should wear uniform. Some people
think that such a practice undermines students' personality and individuality.
What do you think? . .... .... .. . ... ... ... ... . . .. . ..... .... ..... . .. .. ........ . 187

llO. Thanks to modern technology, people are living a longer life. Is it a good thing or
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113. Some people think that it is the responsibility of the government to ensure that
people in the country have healthy lifestyles. Other people believe that individ-
uals should be free to decide their own lifestyles. Give your own opinion. .... 193

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 ESSA.¥ 1
Level:*****

Though the experience of moving from one job to another can sometimes be distressing or
even traumatic, thousands of employees in the modern time move from one job to another
in rapid succession every year. This essay will point this out and suggest some solutions
to this problem.

First of all, the job hopping frenzy can be attributed mainly to the remarkable social
changes taking place nowadays. The 21st century is characterized by the rapid rate of
change. Nations around the world are experiencing dramatic shifts in their political,
economic and social structures. These shifts have radically changed how people view job
hopping. Employers no longer think that the number of employers an individual has worked
for provides the best measure of loyalty. Instead, they now place more emphasis on ensur-
ing that employees are engaged and committed during the time they spend with them,
believing this is more likely to deliver results. This means there is scope for employees to
switch jobs with relative ease and take charge of their own progression and development
at their own pace.

In addition to this, job hopping includes some such conventional reasons as working
conditions, work environment, and work prospect. In actual fact, employees may soon find
that their working hours are not as promised. Also, training or promotions do not come in,
or their job or workplace is far from what they have expected. Last but not least, salaries
are unsatisfactory.

In a word, despite the irresistible and irretrievable social changes mentioned above, there
are things that HR managers can do to improve the current situation. To narrow expect-
ations, HR managers should sample job experiences before an interview to give job candi-
dates a more complete picture about working in the company.

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Collocations
Common The job hopping frenzy can be attributed mainly to the great social changes
taking place nowadays.
Advanced The job hopping frenzy can be attributed mainly to the remarkable social
changes taking place nowadays.

Adjectives used with "change"

remarkable dang luu j far-reaching c6 dnh huang radical tri?t de'

considerable dang ke' sdu rrjng significant quan trr;mg
dramatic kjch tinh fundamental co bdn irresistible kh6ng the' cuang lqi
enormous to lrin momentous trt;mg dqi irretrievable kh6ng the' bit diip
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ESSAY 2
Level: *****

Universities around the world are now facing the problem of how to efficiently use their
resources to serve a larger population of students that are more culturally and socially
diversified. To solve the problem, universities should be perfectly aware of their main
tasks: providing students with easy access to knowledge and, at the same time, encour-
aging them to make active contribution to the advancement of human knowledge.

Universities should, first of all, be learning communities where knowledge is not only
disseminated but also advanced. As full-fledged members of this community, students
should not be information recipients who learn the knowledge in a passive way. Instead,
they should be challenged to achieve their potential and, indeed, to excel. Therefore,
rather than focus merely on knowledge dissemination and transfer, universities should
contrive to provide learning conditions that encourage students to remain curious, to
value diversity in opinions and perspectives, and to think critically and communicate
effectively. In this way, students can gain problem-solving experience and confidence.

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 Furthermore, universities will never attain their goals if they tailor all their courses or
programmes to meet the needs of specific employers or occupational sectors. Today's
social environment is more dynamic and turbulent than ever before. Only those gradu-
ates who possess certain personality traits and can do well in diversified situations can
distinguish themselves from other job applicants.

In short, in order to fulfil the main tasks of universities, university education should
contain ample opportunities for independent learning which can cultivate students who
are more likely to adapt to the changing society. Students can also learn to exercise their
autonomy more effectively, and they may clarify their own professional interests while
learning in an independent way.

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diversified [dm'v3:srfard] adj. da dq,ng excel [rk'sel] v. Vlf(!t tr9i

perfectly ['p3:frktli] adv. hocm tocm perspective [pg'spektrv] n. quan dilm
access to ca hQi tiip cqn tailor ['terb(r)] vt. ddu chinh
advancement [gd'vu:nsmgnt] n. SJ! tiin b9 dynamic [dar'nc.emrk] adj. nang d9ng
disseminate [di'semmeit] vt. ph6? bien turbulent ['t3:bjglgnt] adj. nhdu xao tr9n
full-fledged adj. chinh thuc autonomy [::>:'tungmi] n. S1! tl! h9c
passive ['pc.esrv] adj. thl:l d9ng

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Common Universities should, first of all, be learning communities where knowledge

is not only spread but also advanced.

Advanced Universities should, first of all, be learning communities where knowledge

is not only disseminated but also advanced.

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ESSAY 3 Level:****

Should the government pay for medical care and education? Why?

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pros and cons mij,t ll('i va hqi advent ['redvent] n. S7! XUat hi¢n
contrive [bn'trmv] v. xoay xa apparently [g'prergntli] adv. duitng nhu
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 collectively [b'lektivli] adv. ttjp thi severely [si'vJgli] adv. trdm trr;mg
continuously [k;:m'tmjugsli] adv. lien t!JC diminish [di'mimf] v. suy gidm
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Expressing opposing viewpoints

Common Some people think that... others believe that...

Advanced 1. ... and ... have been for years pondering the pros and cons of... without
reaching any definite conclusion.
2. A major debate in the field of... revolves around the issue of...

Example A major debate in the field of children education revolves around the issue of
the appropriate time for children to start the learning of a foreign language.

ESS.A.¥ 4 Level:****

The zoth and the beginning of the 21st centuries have witnessed unprecedented
advancement in virtually all fields of daily life, and the mass media is no exception.
However, everything comes at a price. While we enjoy all the conveniences brought by
new ways of disseminating information, our teenagers are adversely affected. There
is too much in the media that is harmful to young people.

To begin with, the mass media has become a source of violent scenes and grue-
some reports. Today's television programmes, for example, are filled with violence
and gory sights. Studies have shown that by the age of 18, children, on average, have
watched 7000 robberies, 5000 murders and 3000 car chases on television. What is
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 Also, the availability of adult-only videos and sexually explicit pictures on magazines
and various websites contributes greatly to the increase in teenage sexual activities
and abortion rate. Girls, as well as boys, are now influenced by stories where teen-
agers fall in love at first sight and enjoy passionate love affairs without any commit-
ment, responsibility or health concerns. As a result, they start to experiment with sex
at an ever-earlier age.

Last but not least, impulsive and easily influenced as young people are, they are
constantly tricked by advertisements in all forms of media to purchase unnecessary
products or spend hours practicing some new ways of keeping fit, which leads to a
vast waste of time and money. Moreover, the omnipresent adverts tempt youngsters
to pursue luxurious lifestyles, which are not only unrealistic but also likely to lead
teenagers astray.

In conclusion, prompt measures should be taken to minimize the harmful effects of

the media. Stricter censorship code should be implemented regarding the content
of television programmes and other forms of media. Besides, access to pornography
is to be strictly controlled. For instance, children should be barred from Internet
cafes and denied access to certain websites. Most importantly, governments should
conduct massive educational programmes to inform teenagers of the truth about sex,
crimes and advertising. Children need to be taught how to distinguish realities from
illusions.

; Relevant Essays: 17, 23, 32, 45, 51, 56, 73, 98

witness ['wrtngs] v. ch'ling kiln violence ['varglgns] n. s1;( bqo l1;(c

unprecedented [An'presrdentrd] adj. chua tung gory ['g:J:ri] adj. (infml) ddm mdu
thfly chase [tfers] n. man rU:(ft du6t
advancement [gd'vu:nsmgnt] n. s1;( tiin brJ criminal ['knmrnl] n. t9i phqm
virtually ['v3:tJugli] adv. Juiu hlt glorified ['gb:nfard] adj. du(fc ton vinh
exception [rk'sepJn] n. ngoqi l¢ audience [':J:di<ms] n. khan gid
E convenience [bn'vi:nigns] n. s1;( ti¢n nghi dire ['daig] adj. kh6c li?t, nghiem trt;mg
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disseminate [dr'semrnert] v. ph6? bie'n availability [g,veilg'bil<Jti] n. Slf CO san
(])

> teenager ['ti:ne1d3g(r)] n. thanh thie'u nien explicit [Ik'spliSit] adj. r6 rang, lq liJu
adversely ['redv3:sli] adv. bar l(fi abortion [g'b:J:fgn] n. s1;( nqo phd thai
violent ['vamlgnt] adj. bqo Zw passionate ['preJgngt] adj. say diim
gruesome ['gru:sgm] adj. ddng s(f commitment [b'mitmgnt] n. Slf rang buqc

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 impulsive [rm'pAlsrv] adj. Me d6ng censorship ['sensgfrp] n. si,t kilm duy¢t
omnipresent [,nmnr'preznt] adj. c6 mijt khdp implement ['rmplrment] v. thi hcmh
noi pornography [p:J:'nngrgfi] n. van h6a phdm d6i
luxurious [1Ag'3ogfigs] adj. xa hoa tr1;1y
astray [g'strert] adv. lc;tc lot illusion [r'lu:3n] n. do tuang

The structure "so ... that ... "

Common Young people are so impulsive and easily influenced that they are con-
stantly tricked by advertisement in all forms of media.
Advanced Impulsive and easily influenced as young people are, they are constantly
tricked by advertisements in all forms of media.

ESS.A¥ 5 Level:***

Invented less than a hundred years ago, computers are now used everywhere, even inside
classrooms. While teachers remain more or less the same, computers are doubling in
speed and capability every four years. In light of the increasing presence and importance
of computers in classrooms, people can't help wondering whether teachers are as import-
ant as they once were. As far as I am concerned, teachers still play a major role and are
still of great importance.

First of all, it is well known that computers are better at repetitive work but incapable
of creative thinking. However advanced they may be, computers are nothing more than E
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vidual attention and creativity matter most. Therefore, computers are no better than
other tools used by teachers and couldn't possibly undermine the roles played by them.

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 Then, it might be argued that in terms of accuracy and the amount of information, com-
puters outshine humans; but to make a good teacher means far more than being an ency-
clopedia where one can access all relevant information. Indeed, a good teacher organizes
and inspires the students, putting them into different groups and sharing with them his
or her own experience and understanding of a certain subject. Instead of being the source
of knowledge, a teacher is more like a guide who shows students the right path towards
their destination.

Besides, the interaction between students and teachers is vital for the learning. According
to most education authorities, real learning occurs during the discussion and sharing of
ideas with one's teacher and classmates, which is a task beyond the power of computers.
Moreover, a teacher is there to monitor every slight change in students' attitude, to
respond to and encourage them whenever they show signs of frustration and impatience.
Without this kind of interaction, education is unimaginable.

In conclusion, despite the increasing presence of computers inside classrooms, teachers

are just as essential, if not more so, as instructors were in the past. Some inherent draw-
backs make it impossible for computers to replace teachers in classrooms where creative
thinking and interpersonal skills are vital to ensure success.

Re!E}vant Bssays:l4,J5, l6,2Q, 21,)5, 64, 103, UO

repetitive [n'petGtiv]adj. lgp Ji lgp lqi frustration [frA'stre~fn] n. s1;( chan ndn
incapable [m'keipGbl] adj. kh6ng c6 khd nang unimaginable [,Am'm~ed3mGbl] adj. kh6ng
COntrivance (bn'traiVGllS) n. COng C1;{ Sang chi wang
creativity [,kri:ei'tivGti] n. s¥ sang tqo inherent [m'hmGnt] adj. df hitu
undermine [,Andg'mam] v. lam suy gidm drawback ['dr:J:b~ek] n. Jiim hqn chi! khuyit
outshine [autjam] v. gay an tU{Jng han Jiim
encyclopedia [m,saiklG'pi:diG] n. bdch khoa interpersonal [,mtg'p3:sgnl] adj. vi 'ling xu va
toan thu giao tiip
destination [,desti'neifgn] n. Jiim den

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 Participial phrase
Simple sentence Computers were invented less than a hundred years ago.
Computers are now used everywhere, even inside classroom.
Participial phrase Invented less than a hundred years ago, computers are now used
everywhere, even inside classroom.

Level: * *** *

Since the feminist movement, females have been enjoying increasingly equal opportun-
ities as males do. They account for nearly half of college student population. Some people
thus demand complete equality in all subjects in terms of student number. I am, however,
strongly against this proposal.

To begin with, the enrolment of men or women in each major should be dependent upon
their respective academic performances and overall abilities, rather than some unrealistic
percentage quota. Girls usually do not do well in science and thus have little chance of
competing against boys in the math department. Similarly, it is hard to find boys studying
education, for many of them just do not have the verbal skills or patience to become quali-
fied teachers. Given the differences in their inherent abilities, it is right to expect boys and
girls to have separate academic pursuits.

Besides, the natural interests of both sexes should be taken into consideration when we
approach this issue. By compelling some girls to study engineering merely to increase the
female percentage, universities are forcing them to work against their natural inclination
while denying other boys the chance of pursuing their real interests. In general, it is as
hard, for example, to persuade male students to learn embroidery as it is to coax a girl to
study anatomy. Therefore, students should be given the freedom as to what subjects they
would like to learn.

Most importantly, education being a preparation for their future careers, universities
should mark the fact that certain jobs are gender-specific. Take most manual work as
examples. It is physically unrealistic for a woman to be a construction worker, a plumber

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