TOPIC 19.

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Smoking has a bad impact on
individual and society as a whole for some
reasons. First and foremost, with regard
to individual, smoking is the number
one cause of lung cancer and other dangerous
diseases such as high blood
pressure and heart attack. Moreover, smoking can
destroy smokers appearance
because it makes teeth yellow, lips parched and breath awM Secondly
, in terras
of negative effects on society, it is especially harmful to children, pregnant
women and the old. It is necessary to know that non-smokers also face the risk of
lung cancer and other ailments smoking causes. In addition, smoking industry
contributes greatly to the underground economy that the government find hard to
control. Besides, the expenses of smoking is rising very high, as a result it creates
problems in lost productivity and in direct health care expenditures in each
country. In brief, because of the above drawbacks, smoking should be banned to
protect our generations and our nation.
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Mobile phones have become more and more popular in the modem life for
the following advantages. First and foremost, using mobile phones is one of the
popular methods for people to communicate. People can keep contact with their
family, friends and colleages despite a long distance. With a smartphone, video
calls are a great way to keep in touch with those who can t be there. Secondly ,
cell phones help users to entertain such as surfing the internet, sending photos,
listening to music, watching videos and playing games. Furthermore , users can
memory on the photos photographed by their mobile phones and
keep great
friends via the Internet , Last but not least,
share them with their relatives and
, the cell phones help learners ,
lean better and
thanks to some useful applications they are. To sum up, tt &
effectively wherever
employees do their business more .
phone nowadays
necessary for all of us to haveamobile
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them We played
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football passionately. After finishing playing, I passed by my friend s house
to watch action movies which I like best . I came back home at 7 pm. My
body was very dirty. 1 had bath and dinner quickly. Then, I continued doing
homework. However, as soon as I looked at the book, I felt sleepy. I tried to
be alert. Being too tired, I couldn t concentrate on my lesson and I decided to
go to bed. I thought that I would get up to solve all the homework in the early
morning of the next day. But I got up late. In class, I was very worried
having done and reviewed my homework . Suddenly the
because of not
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SUidcnte should take online learning courses for some reasons. Firstly,
earning onhne at home offers an
effective method to achieve knowledge in
almost every field, from English to science or
history. Secondly, online learning
is a great alternative to traditional
universities, especially for those who can t
afford the time and money to take real courses. In fact, students can study at a
time which suits their schedules and save travelling time. Moreover, some online
courses are provided with much lower costs and some are even offered for fee.
Last but not least, in terms of interaction and ability to concentrate, online
courses offer shy students the opportunity to participate in class discussions with
more ease than face-to-face class sessions. Interestingly, online classes are easier
for students to concentrate because they are not distracted by others. In short,
online learning courses are becoming to be more and more popular because of the
above advantages.
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public transportation *
Public transport brings us distinct advantages over private vehicles. First of
all, the benefit of using communal transportation lies in its positive impacts on
the environment. To be more specific, because buses or trains can serve a large
number of passengers simultaneously, the amount of both the natural resources
used for fuel and the amount of exhaust fume can be greatly reduced. Moreover,
traffic jam will no longer be our long-lasting obsession if commuters choose
public vehicles as their daily means of transportation. Especially in big cities
congestion usually occurs , public transport is one of the most feasible
where
pressing problem . Another major plus point of communal
solutions to this
. cost of a bus or train ticket is relatively
transport is its cost-effectiveness The
reasonable, so travelers can
public transport that we should
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TOPIC 5. Write a paragraph of 140 words to talk about advantages 0nd
disadvantages of playing video games,.
Video games are one of the main reasons why children are attracted to fa
computer. Not only do they have a bad impact on gamers but they also give
some advantages to some extent. Firstly, in terms of positive effects, playing
these games is associated with improvements in brain function such as hand-
eye coordination and faster reaction time, thus helping children enhance
some basic skills. Secondly, some simple games can improve the players
moods and promote relaxation. However, with regard to negative effects,
video games can cause some health problems like short-sightedness and
headache due to long hours of playing. Moreover, when spending much time
playing games and less time with social activities, gamers become shy and
introvert. Lastly, many games developed today are violent, causing gamers to
tend to lose control and become more aggressive.
In total, it is clear that the
disadvantages far outweigh the advantages so the for video
games should be controlled. amount of time
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TOPIC 6 Write a paragraph of 140 words
to talk about advantages ari \
disadvantages of fast food .
It is no doubt that fast food becomes more and more popular so that it is
necessary to understand the positive and negative sides of this food. Firstly, in
terms of advantages, fast food is convenient because it helps us save a lot of
time. For example, after a hard working day, a pizza or a hamburger can be a
godsend. In addition, fast food is thought to be delicious and not expensive. It
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costs only 20000 30000 VND. However, besides advantages, there are some
disadvantages when people use fast food. The first disadvantage is that junk
food may have adverse effects on one s health because it contains so much salt,
fats and calories. Moreover, fast food is an important contributor to obesity.
Most children who eat too much of this food suffered from obesity and lifestyle
related diseases. In total, fast food is a part of the busy life; however, we
should minimize our junk food consumption.
 TOPIC 15: Write a paragraph of 140 words to talk about benefits ofihe
computer.
Computers are considered one of the best inventions in the world
because of the enormous benefits they offer. First of all, computers serve
as a major source of information. With the aid of the internet, searching for
information has never been more instant and convenient. We can also
update ourselves with the latest occurrences in the world
with just some
simple mouse clicks. In addition, computers are advantag
eous in terms of
education. There are a number of websites for teach
ing and learning which
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greatly assist students in their self study.
computer is that it provides a means of
Another plus point of using a
entertainment. We can watch films,
play games or read comics in our free
time. Besides, it gives us obvious
advantages with regard to communication.
Distance is no longer a matter
of concern when we can send emails with
in a few seconds or make online
phone calls. In short, computers have
become an indispensable device in
the life of human beings.

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 A gifted school is really a good environment to study
and cultivate the
mmd We all can see that studying in a gifted school brings us
many
enefits. Firstly, if you re a student at a gifted school, you will have good
conditions to develop your abilities in your favorite subjects, help you to
build dream and orient your future career. Secondly , most of the teachers in
the gifted school are good and enthusiatic. They always create comfortable
studying atmosphere for the students to receive knowledge easily. Besides,
there are many valuable scholarships for good students, especially, for
students that are in difficulty. Finally, the gifted school always has many
different facilities for students to relax after studying hard. There are many
advantages of studying in a gifted school . Therefore , we need to make the
' est use of these benefits to have the best results.
 TOPIC 11: Are books more important than experience?
There is a saying that "Not everything that is learned is contained in
\
books." I cannot agree with it more. We should not ignore sources of
knowledge rather than books, such as experience. First of all, experience
teaches us much knowledge which rarely appears in books. For example, no
books teach us how to drive cars. Most people learn driving by practice under
the guidance of experienced drivers, and only by practicing can one himself
really learn how to drive. Secondly, only from experience can people explore
the unknowns and gain new knowledge. Franklin discovered electricity by his
kit, Magellan found that the earth is spherical by sailing. People found new
knowledge from experience and wrote them into books. It is in this way that
human-beings explore the world generation by generation. However, I am not
saying that knowledge from book is non-sense. Books are the most available
and most effective methods to gain knowledge. People gain knowledge from
books without having to explore the world themselves, which is the value of
books. But nowadays there is a harmful thought that all knowledge can be
found on books, and people need not experience by themselves. So it is
worthy pointing out that, knowledge from experience is as important as, if
not more important than those from books.
 TOPIC 13: Write a paragraph of 140 words to talk about Benefits
of
reading books.
Among the kinds of modem media, books are considered as a traditional
one,
also bring a lot of benefits. As far as 1 am concerned, there are man
y types of
books that play specificly different roles such as: literature book ,
s comic books,
political books, textbooks, etc. Firstly, books provide
a means of getting
information: For instance, when we want to know about a
famous politician, we
read books of politics. Pupils who are looking for an
answer for a maths problem,
may find a formula in maths references, etc. Secondly
, books help us relax. For
example, when we get bored, reading a funny story
is a good way to release the
stress, or if the children are in tense of studying, they
can read a comic book to
loosen their mind. Thirdly, books are regarded as
a kind of entertainment at
weekends or when we are free, reading a book is
an enjoyable hobby, in general
)\ reading books has many advantages that are
good for everyone
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Regular exercising is considered an
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important pan of a healthy lifestyle To

begin mth, those activities not only
reduce your risk for health problems and
diseases, but they also have an eflect on overall appearance. For
imtame, people
go jogging or swimming to prevent heart disease or diabetes while
others go to
the gym for flat belly or toned thighs. Furthermore, mental health condition
changes for the better with the help of exercises. Working up a sweat can ease
stress, improve mood, and even reduce the likelihood of depression and anxiety.
It stimulates numerous brain chemicals that leave you feeling happy and relaxed.
Undeniably , looking better and feeling better promote your self-esteem and
confidence to a large extent. In conclusion, it is time everyone allowed time for
exercises on a regular basis.
TOPIC 1: Write about a teacher you like most.
I have been learning English for 11 years but I gave no effort studying
grammar. It was not until I met Mr. Vinh. Back to the time when I was in
grade 11, 1 were having so much free time so I decided to go to Language
Link - an English teaching institution to study. I received full mark for
every parts of the entrance exam, except for the grammar test. It was a big
disappointment to me. At that moment, I told myself that I had to do
something to get back my confidence. Through a friend, I knew Mr. Vinh
who was then the only after-class English teacher that I have ever studied.
Mr. Vinh is a great teacher. He has his own teaching style. I m a person of
freedom and I sometimes found it hard learning grammar in its boring
formulas. However, it was different in a grammar class with Mr. Vinh. He
knew how to encourage me when I was tired. He always has a large
amount of work and a tight schedule for us. He never loses his patience for
any student which I admire him most. Everything that I have learnt from
him, from the grammar to his personalities has made my life better and
easier. 1 thank him for that, for being a great teacher of mine.
 TOPIC 3: Write a paragraph of 140 words to talk about the advantages \
of homework. '
From my point of view, homework plays an important part in the school
life and it is beneficial to students for some reasons. First and foremost,
doing homework is a good way for revising the contents which students
have learnt in the class. Moreover, it is an effective approach for better
understanding of all information that students might have found confusing.
Secondly, it prevents students from wasting time in video games and other
> ways of entertainment. In addition, homework allows teachers to track
students progress and it can also be a good talking point during parent-
teacher appointments. Last but not least, when overcoming
challenges with
homework without the help of teachers or parents,
students will learn bow to
work independently and how to deal with problems
homework should be compulsory at school for all the

. / conclusion.
reasons above
 Computer plays an undeniably important role in this information era;
however, this high-tech device has its own limitations. Firstly, the trouble arises
.
when it comes to security. Some users exploit computers for negative purposes
such as stealing information, spamming or even terrorizing. Moreover, using
computers can be very addictive. Students often get addicted to playing games or
net surfing, which distracts them from their study. In addition, sitting in front of
the screen for long hours can lead to certain health problems like obesity,
backache and short-sightedness. Finally, paying too much attention to online
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f TOPIC 7 Write a paragraph of 140 words to talk about advantagesof
group work in the class.
Group work in classrooms has become more and more popular over the
last several years because of some reasons. Firstly, it increases the amount of
student practice. They all have an opportunity to give their opinions and
leam from others. In other word, groups are used to enhance the quantity
and qualities of ideas discussed because with the number of people involved,
each with different experience, knowledge and points of view, a larger
number and variety of ideas can be given. As a result, the lesson becomes
more effective and interesting. Secondly, many teachers use group work in
the class to encourage students to cooperate with each other.
Students feel
that they are responsible for the group and for each of
its members They
must cooperate and help each other, and there is
no way for shy and weak
sftKtas to avoid such cooperation. In conclusion,
for these above reasons,
ywecan not deny the importance of group work
in classrooms.
 Our parents are our first teachers. It is our
parents who teach us to say the
fust word, help us take the first step and
buy us the first book. Even so, they
may not be the best teachers. I hold my view with
the following reasons.
Firstly, the way they teach may not be proper. They may indulge their
children too much and offer the children all they want. In the long run,
children would not listen to what their parents, or even anybody, say to them.
It will of course give rise to the difficulty in communicating with others.
Other parents may be too strict to their children. They may frequently blame
or even beat the children because of a probably trivial thing. It will cause the
children to lose their self-confidence and become too timid to do anything or
make any decision. Secondly, many parents may not be qualified enough to
be good teachers. Their values may not be quite correct, their knowledge may
be very limited and their points of view may be out-dated. These
phenomenons are common in our life. We can see many teenagers rebel
violently against their parents. It is because they just emerge from
dependence and they are aware of the problems of their parents. Besides
of
parents, we still have a lot of teachers: teachers in our schools teach us lots
rules of life, and
manful knowledge, friends around us give us many golden
books provide us with a lot of information . To some extent , everyone would
teacher because what we know is so limited. The most important thing
be our
of those are valuable, and that is what I want to emphasize.
is all
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( TOPIC 20: Write a paragraph of 140 words to talk about the disadvantages
of using public transportation.
Nowadays, along with the development of science and technology, many
means of transport have appeared in the world, especially public transport.
However, using public transportation also has its own disadvantages. Using
public transport is inflexibility and inconvenience because you can t stop
whenever you like and you have to depend on the public transport for the time
and route. Next, when there is a traffic jam, it is more difficult for the public
transport to get out. Moreover, you must pay for return ticket everyday and you
haven t got a vehicle of your own. Sometimes, you have to walk to
the bus stop
which is far from your house. Beside it is quite dangerous as
there are many
pickpockets, crimes and robbeis on public transport.
Although using public
transport has some disadvantages as well as limitations,
we should still use it
because it brings more benefits than its disadvantages.
 TOPIC 9: Write a paragraph of 140 words to talk about advantages of \
living in a big city. |
Nowadays, there are many people who prefer to live in a big city more than
there used to be, especially youth people. There are many different reasons why
they want to live there. Firstly, living in a big city is an opportunity for people to
find a good job, especially for the youth to enter life. There are many companies,
service centers, shops, restaurants, markets, and so on where we can easily find a
suitable job with high salary and get promotion. Moreover, city is the center of
education. There is a wide selection of schools, colleges, universities, and
vocational training centers which is convenient for our study. We can choose
either direct or distant education depending on our condition and ability.
Besides, there are many events and entertainment facilities in cities such as:
parks, zoos, clubs, theaters and cinemas. It makes you satisfied with what you
want. Fulhermore, healthcare services are available with far better quality.
There are many good doctors, specialists, nurse staffs with full experiences who
can cure serious diseases such as: lung and heart diseases. In addition, in a big
city, you can access to daily essential items and information more easily. A huge
number of mass media and high speed internet connection, would keep you up-
to-date with almost everything in the world.
 TOPIC 18. Write a paragraph of 140 words to talk about drawbacks of
playing computer games.
Video
viueo games have
nave a harmf
narmru impact on child
uli impact cniiurenren for
IUI some reasons.1
some icasuns
Firstly, playing computer games will distract children from their studies
because some children get hooked on playing games. Secondly, gamers
may have
nave some health
neattn proble
problemmss like short - sightedness, headache and

obesity due to long hours of playing computer games.

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addicted to games, children may

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interest in daily activities8 and
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