PREPARATION FOR SPEAKING 1 SITUATIONS You have ONE minute to read the task carefully and another ONE minute to do the task as you are instructed to 1 One of your friends has taken a part time job Ask.
PREPARATION FOR SPEAKING SITUATIONS You have ONE minute to read the task carefully and another ONE minute to the task as you are instructed to 1/ One of your friends has taken a part-time job Ask her/him three questions about the part time job 10 - What is your part-time job? - Where you work part-time job? - Is the workplace good? 10 - Công việc bán thời gian bạn gì? - Bạn làm cơng việc bán thời gian đâu? - Nơi làm việc có tốt khơng? 2/ One of your friends is a member of your school football team Ask her/him three questions for some information - How long have you played football? - Bạn chơi bóng đá rồi? - How you train to be a member of our school - Làm để bạn rèn luyện để trở thành football team? thành viên đội bóng đá trường chúng ta? - Which team will our school football team - Đội tuyển bóng đá trường thi đấu tiếp compete next? theo với đội nào? 3/ Your school is going to have a trip to a museum Ask the leader three questions about the trip - When are we going to the museum? - Khi đến bảo tàng? - Which museum are we going to? - Chúng ta đến bảo tàng nào? - How much is the museum trip fee? - Phí tham quan bảo tàng bao nhiêu? 4/ One of your friends has come back from his/her holiday Ask her/him three questions about the holiday - Where did your last holiday? - Is the scenery beautiful there? - What you find most interesting about that holiday? - Kỳ nghỉ cuối bạn đâu? - Phong cảnh có đẹp khơng? - Bạn thấy điều thú vị ngày lễ đó? 5/ One of your friends saw a TV program last night Ask her/him three questions about the program - What was the name of the TV program last - Tên chương trình truyền hình tối qua gì? night? - Nó có hấp dẫn khơng? - Was it gripping? - Ai tham gia chương trình đó? - Who was on that program? 6/ One of your friends has just started his/her first year at university Ask her/him three questions about university life - What is life like as a first year college student? - Do you have a part time job? - Is your friend good? - Cuộc sống sinh viên năm đại học nào? - Bạn có làm công việc bán thời gian không? - Bạn bạn có tốt khơng? 7/ You would like to buy a book at a bookshop Ask the shop assistant three questions - Can you choose a book on astronomy for me? - How much does it cost? - Is this book popular? - Bạn chọn cho sách thiên văn học không? - Giá bao nhiêu? - Cuốn sách có phổ biến không? 8/ One of your friends has been to the film club Ask her/him three questions about that club - What you at the film club? - Do you want to become an actor in the future? - Is the club crowded? - Bạn làm câu lạc điện ảnh? - Bạn có muốn trở thành diễn viên tương lai? - Câu lạc có đơng khơng? 9/ One of your friends has taken an intensive English class at a language school Ask her/him three questions about that class - Who teaches there? - Are the exercises difficult? - Has your English level improved much? - Ở dạy? - Bài tập có khó khơng? - Trình độ tiếng Anh bạn cải thiện nhiều chưa? 10/ One of your friends has participated a birthday party Ask her/him three questions about the party - Whose birthday party did you participate? - Was the party sumptuous? - Are there many people? - Bạn tham gia bữa tiệc sinh nhật ai? - Bữa tiệc có thịnh soạn khơng? - Có nhiều người khơng? 13/ One of your friends has got a new Math teacher Ask her/him three questions about the teacher - Is your new math teacher good? - Is your new math teacher short-tempered? - Do you like the teacher? - Giáo viên dạy tốn bạn có tốt khơng? - Giáo viên dạy tốn bạn có nóng tính khơng? - Bạn có thích giáo khơng? 14/ One of your friends has been to the bird park Ask her/him three questions about the park - Can you name some birds there? - Did you feed them? - Do you like them? - Bạn kể tên số lồi chim đó? - Bạn có cho chúng ăn khơng? - Bạn có thích họ? 15/ One of your friends saw a movie last night Ask her/him three questions about the movie - What movie did you watch last night? - Was the movie good? - Who did it star? - Bạn xem phim tối qua? - Phim hay khơng? - Ai làm sao? 16/ One of your friends is going to move to a new house Ask his/her three questions about the new house - Where is your new house? - Is it far from our school? - Do you like it? - Ngôi nhà bạn đâu? - Nó có xa trường khơng? - Bạn có thích khơng? 17/ You work in a travel agent A visitor would like to have a package tour Ask him/her three questions to get more information - Where you want to go? - How many days you want to go? - Which class you want to go by? - Bạn muốn đâu? - Bạn muốn ngày? - Bạn muốn đến lớp nào? 18/ One of your friends has got a new English teacher Ask her/him three questions about the teacher - Is your new English teacher good? - Is your new English teacher humorous? - Do you like the teacher? - Giáo viên tiếng Anh bạn có tốt khơng? - Giáo viên tiếng Anh bạn có hài hước khơng? - Bạn có thích giáo khơng? 19/ One of your friends has been to an art show Ask her/him three questions about that show - Where was the art show you just went to? - Was there many paintings? - Which picture did you like the most? - Buổi biểu diễn nghệ thuật bạn vừa xem đâu? - Có nhiều tranh khơng? - Bạn thích tranh nhất? 20/ One of your friends has been to a painting competition Ask her/him three questions about the competition - What was the theme of the painting - Chủ đề thi vẽ tranh gì? competition? - Bạn vẽ có đẹp khơng? - Did you draw well? - Bạn có hài lịng với kết khơng? - Were you satisfied with your results? 21/ One of your friends has been to a club for young people Ask her/him three questions about that club 10 - What does that club work about? - Are there many people there? - Are you happy to go there? 10 - Câu lạc hoạt động gì? - Có nhiều người khơng? - Bạn có vui đến khơng? 22/ One of your friends has been to the film club Ask her/him three questions for more information 11 - What you at the film club? - Do you want to become an actor in the future? - Is the club crowded? 11 - Bạn làm câu lạc điện ảnh? - Bạn có muốn trở thành diễn viên tương lai? - Câu lạc có đơng khơng? 23/ You would like to buy some household appliances at a department store Ask the shop assistant three questions 12 - Where is the best household counter? 12 - Quầy gia dụng đâu tốt nhất? - Is the household expensive? - Is it durable? - Gia dụng có đắt khơng? - Có bền khơng? 25/ One of your friends has participated a wedding party Ask her/him three questions about the party 14 - Whose wedding party did you participate? - Was the party sumptuous? - Are there many people? 14 - Bạn tham gia tiệc cưới ai? - Bữa tiệc có thịnh soạn khơng? - Có nhiều người khơng? 26/ One of your friends has been invited to a conference Ask her/him three questions for more information about that conference 15 - What was the conference about? - What role did you play in that conference? - Was the conference important? 15 - Hội nghị nói gì? - Bạn đóng vai trị đại hội đó? - Hội nghị có quan trọng khơng? 27/ One of your friends has bought a new car Ask her/him three questions about that car 16 - What brand is your new car? - What is its price? - Is it an new or used car? 16 - Thương hiệu xe bạn gì? - Giá bao nhiêu? - Đó xe hay qua sử dụng? 28/ One of your friends has been back from a holiday in a foreign country Ask him/her three questions about that holiday 17 - Where did your last holiday? 17 - Kỳ nghỉ cuối bạn đâu? - Is the scenery beautiful there? - Phong cảnh có đẹp khơng? - What you find most interesting about that - Bạn thấy điều thú vị ngày lễ đó? holiday? 29/ You are going to have a meeting with your colleague Ask the leader three questions about that meeting What time does the meeting start? In which room is the meeting held? What are we going to discuss? Mấy họp bắt đầu? Cuộc họp tổ chức phòng nào? Chúng ta thảo luận điều gì? 30/ One of your friends is going to the supermarket to buy something Ask him/her three questions Who you go to the supermarket with? What are you going to buy at the supermarket? Can you help me buy 1kg of potatoes? Bạn siêu thị với ai? Bạn định mua siêu thị? Bạn giúp mua 1kg khoai tây không? TOPICS You have three minutes to deliver a speech of the topic given You are expected to include three parts of a speech, namely Introduction, Development and Conclusion with the use of some linking words 1/ What are the benefits and disadvantages of learning foreign languages at the early age / Việc học ngoại ngữ lứa tuổi mầm non có lợi ích khó khăn Learning a foreign language at the early age has become a growing trend in many countries in the world Just as a coin has two sides, early age foreign language learning also has its own advantages and disadvantages This essay will discuss the benefits and disadvantages of learning a foreign language soon /It is clear that learning a foreign language at early age brings children two particular advantages Firstly, young children learn a language faster They are enthusiastic to explore and learn new things In addition, they pick up the pronuciation better and enjoy copying and learning through games Secondly, nowadays, foreign languages are just as impotant as maths Learning a foreign helps children have better education and job opportunities /Besides the benefits, early learning a foreign language also has some posible disadvantages Firstly, children need to concentrate on learning their mother tongue rather than learning a foreign language Learning a new language at an early age may be confusing and wastes time This learning may delay development of the child’s first language The second disadvantage of early learning a foreign language is primary school teachers may be not well trained to teach a foreign language./ In conclution, there are some particular advantanges and disadvantage of learning a new foreign language at the early age However, in my opinion, learning a foreign language at primary school is more benefical than disadvantage So, I will also let my child learn a foreign language from a young age Học ngoại ngữ từ nhỏ trở thành xu hướng ngày phát triển nhiều quốc gia giới Cũng đồng tiền có hai mặt, việc học ngoại ngữ mầm non có mặt lợi hại riêng Bài tiểu luận thảo luận lợi ích bất lợi việc học ngoại ngữ sau Rõ ràng việc học ngoại ngữ bậc tiểu học mang lại cho trẻ hai lợi đặc biệt Thứ nhất, trẻ nhỏ học ngôn ngữ nhanh Họ nhiệt tình khám phá học hỏi điều Ngoài ra, họ tiếp thu tốt thích chép học hỏi thơng qua trị chơi Thứ hai, ngày nay, ngoại ngữ bất lực tốn Học ngoại ngữ giúp trẻ có hội học tập việc làm tốt Bên cạnh lợi ích, việc học ngoại ngữ sớm có số nhược điểm xảy Thứ nhất, trẻ cần tập trung học tiếng mẹ đẻ học ngoại ngữ Học ngơn ngữ cịn nhỏ khó hiểu lãng phí thời gian Việc học làm chậm phát triển ngôn ngữ trẻ Bất lợi thứ hai việc học ngoại ngữ sớm giáo viên tiểu học khơng đào tạo để dạy ngoại ngữ Đồng thời, có số lợi bất lợi cụ thể việc học ngoại ngữ cịn nhỏ Tuy nhiên, theo tơi, học ngoại ngữ bậc tiểu học có lợi nhiều thiệt thịi Vì vậy, tơi cho học ngoại ngữ từ nhỏ 2/ What are the benefits and drawbacks of travelling? / Đi du lịch có lợi ích hạn chế gì? There are many ways of spending free time One of them is travelling Certainly, it has its pros and cons First advantage of travelling is visiting interesting places and meeting new people It is connected with getting to know other cultures and traditions which is surely valuable Secondly, it is usually said that journeys educate, so whilst travelling as well as exploration we can make our knowledge wider Also we become more experienced and ready to cope with surrounding world if we learn something while being in journey Furthermore, travelling is the best solution for those of us who suffer from boredom or want to get away from "grey reality" and experience great adventure Journeys give to people a little fun and also make dreams come true On the other hand, journeys has some crucial disadvantages Firstly, costs of travelling are often quite high for example travelling by plane, so naturally not everyone can afford What is more, journeys especially foreign ones expose us to danger of disease or even death Travelling can lead to fall ill and maybe then to expensive treatment or in case of fatal accident like for instance car and aerial one to death of many people The next disadvantage is fatigue that occur while travelling Most journeys last very long, and it can make us feel tired To sum up, travelling is a very good way of spending time It can educate, give impressions, nice memories and let make friends However, in my opinion travelling in spite of its whole advantages, it should not be the only way to learn about the world Có nhiều cách để dành thời gian rảnh rỗi Một số du lịch Chắc chắn, có ưu nhược điểm Lợi việc du lịch đến thăm địa điểm thú vị gặp gỡ người Nó kết nối với việc tìm hiểu văn hóa truyền thống khác chắn có giá trị Thứ hai, người ta thường nói hành trình giáo dục, du lịch khám phá, mở rộng kiến thức Ngồi ra, trở nên có kinh nghiệm sẵn sàng đương đầu với giới xung quanh học điều hành trình Hơn nữa, du lịch giải pháp tốt cho bị buồn chán muốn thoát khỏi "thực tế xám xịt" trải nghiệm phiêu lưu tuyệt vời Hành trình mang đến cho người niềm vui nho nhỏ biến ước mơ thành thực Mặt khác, hành trình có số nhược điểm quan trọng Thứ nhất, chi phí du lịch thường cao, ví dụ máy bay đương nhiên khơng phải có khả chi trả Hơn nữa, chuyến xa, đặc biệt chuyến nước khiến gặp nguy hiểm bệnh tật, chí tử vong Đi du lịch bị ốm sau phải điều trị tốn trường hợp tai nạn chết người chẳng hạn ô tô không làm chết nhiều người Bất lợi mệt mỏi xảy du lịch Hầu hết hành trình kéo dài lâu, khiến cảm thấy mệt mỏi Tóm lại, du lịch cách tốt để dành thời gian Nó giáo dục, tạo ấn tượng, kỷ niệm đẹp kết bạn Tuy nhiên, theo quan điểm tơi, du lịch có tồn lợi ích nó, khơng phải cách để tìm hiểu giới 3/ Discuss the importance of the Internet / Thảo luận tầm quan trọng Internet The Internet brings a lot of advantages to students in studying as well as researching Firstly, the Internet allows students to access a huge source of information They can go online and look for anything they need by using search engines such as Google, Yahoo,… or directly visiting other professional websites Some school libraries also have computers connected with the Internet for their students Secondly, the Internet has enabled distance learning as well as elearning Thanks to the Internet, there are thousands of online courses available If there weren’t the Internet, how could we keep studying during the Covid 19? Finally, films, music and different games on the Internet also help students to relax easily In conclusion, there are a large number of benefits that the Internet brings to students Bản dịch Internet mang lại nhiều thuận lợi cho học sinh học tập nghiên cứu Thứ nhất, Internet cho phép học sinh tiếp cận với nguồn thông tin khổng lồ Chúng lên mạng tìm kiếm thứ chúng cần cách sử dụng cơng cụ tìm kiếm Google, Yahoo,… truy cập trực tiếp vào trang web chuyên ngành khác Một số thư viện trường học có máy tính kết nối Internet cho học sinh họ Thứ hai, Internet cho phép đào tạo từ xa học trực tuyến Nhờ có Internet, có hàng ngàn khóa học trực tuyến có sẵn Nếu khơng có Internet, tiếp tục việc học Covid 19? Cuối cùng, phim ảnh, âm nhạc trò chơi khác Internet giúp học sinh dễ dàng thư giãn Tóm lại, có nhiều lợi ích mà Internet mang lại cho chúng học sinh Thuận lợi khó khăn sử dụng internet The most popular and innovative creation in the world of technology is the Internet Internet has changed the world and developed at a surprising speed However, Internet has some pros and cons, too On one hand, it’s undeniable that Internet has vast benefits First of all, internet provides you a huge source of information Nowadays, with many research tools, you can get any information you want such as how to cook a dish, how to play a game, the culture of places,…all in all, information of any field can be easily found on the internet Besides, Internet change ways people communicate with mails, video calls, chat tools, which can connect people even when they stay far from each other In the past, letter was the only way to contact with many risks, however, with Internet, we don’t have to worry anything about the connection Another benefit is that Internet provides you a wide range of entertainment such as games, movies, music,… In education, e-learning and distance learning reduce the cost of study and are convenient for those who want to study at home or want to work during the day and study in the evening instead of attending universities On the other hand, Internet brings about some troubles for human life Internet has become popular with many applications but easily makes people become addicted to Internet Especially to students, they waste time playing computer games, watching TV or surfing facebook, twitter, Instagram instead of making use of Internet’s benefits They also don’t want to join outdoor activities and have fun with their friends Looking at the computer screen for a long time can also harm our eyes and make us tired Additionally, some people use internet for bad purpose such as providing wrong information to abuse some one or stealing internet users’ personal information Many user have complained about being disturbed by calls or mails from people they don’t know to ask whether the users want to buy their products In conclusion, although internet has so many advantages, users need to alert and protect themselves from the risks of using it Dịch: Phát minh phổ biến mang tính kiến tọa giới công nghệ Internet Internet thay đổi giới phát triển với tốc độ đáng kinh ngạc Tuy nhiên, Internet có số ưu điểm nhược điểm Một mặt, phủ nhận Internet có lợi ích to lớn Trước hết, internet cung cấp cho bạn nguồn thông tin khổng lồ Ngày nay, với nhiều cơng cụ tìm kiếm, bạn nhận thông tin bạn muốn cách nấu ăn, cách chơi game, văn hóa địa điểm,… túm lại, thơng tin lĩnh vực dễ dàng tìm thấy internet Bên cạnh đó, Internet thay đổi cách người giao tiếp với thư, gọi video, công cụ trị chuyện, kết nối người họ xa Trong khứ, thư cách để liên hệ với nhiều rủi ro, nhiên, với Internet, lo lắng vấn đề kết nối Một lợi ích khác Internet cung cấp cho bạn nhiều loại hình giải trí trị chơi, phim ảnh, âm nhạc,… Trong giáo dục, học trực tuyến học từ xa làm giảm chi phí học tập thuận tiện cho muốn học nhà muốn làm việc ngày học vào buổi tối thay theo học đại học Mặt khác, Internet mang lại số rắc rối cho sống người Internet trở nên phổ biến với nhiều ứng dụng dễ dàng khiến người trở nên nghiện Internet Đặc biệt học sinh, họ lãng phí thời gian chơi trị chơi máy tính, xem TV lướt facebook, twitter, Instagram thay tận dụng lợi ích Internet Họ khơng muốn tham gia hoạt động trời vui chơi với bạn bè họ Nhìn vào hình máy tính thời gian dài làm hại mắt khiến mệt mỏi Ngoài ra, số người sử dụng internet cho mục đích xấu cung cấp thơng tin sai trái để lạm dụng dó ăn cắp thơng tin cá nhân người dùng internet Nhiều người dùng phàn nàn việc bị quấy rầy gọi thư từ người mà họ để hỏi liệu người dùng có muốn mua sản phẩm họ hay khơng Tóm lại, internet có nhiều lợi thế, người dùng cần phải cảnh giác tự bảo vệ khỏi rủi ro sử dụng 4/ What are the benefits and drawbacks of watching TV? / Xem TV có lợi ích hạn chế gì?\ Television is one of the most important inventions in transforming the information of history, It can be a great source of entertainment, knowledge and for communication, The information is available to many people with the use of television, You can know the information on politics, science, history, geography, culture in a way that has never before been possible Advantages of TV Television helps to upgrade knowledge, it helps you to know the latest trend in the world, It is nowadays one of the widely used communication media, useful information can be reached to millions of people directly by TV, you can get a whole look all over the world, and many people love television so much that they make their careers out of it promote your relationships In conclusion, I suggest that you exercises regularly due to its huge benefits Dịch: Có số lợi ích bạn tập thể dục thường xuyên Trước hết, người biết, giúp người kiểm soát cân nặng Nếu bạn tham gia vào hoạt động thể chất, lượng calo bạn bị đốt cháy cháy Và hoạt động mãnh liệt, bạn đốt nhiều calo Một ưu điểm khác mà muốn đề cập đến tập thể dục giúp đấu tranh với vấn đề sức khỏe bệnh tật Tập thể dục thường xuyên cách để ngăn ngừa bệnh tim, đột quỵ, trầm cảm, số loại ung thư, cải thiện hệ thống xương,… Bên cạnh đó, cải thiện tâm trạng bạn thúc đẩy giấc ngủ tốt Nếu bạn cảm thấy căng thẳng vấn đề đó, tập thể dục tập đơn giản, căng thẳng bạn giảm nhẹ biến Các tập thường xuyên giúp bạn ngủ nhanh làm giấc ngủ sâu Nhưng nhớ không tập thể dục trước ngủ, tập vào sáng sớm lúc trong ngày Cuối khơng phần quan trọng, tham gia hoạt động thể chất với người bạn thân bạn thật vui vẻ Nó mang lại cho bạn hội để kết bạn mới, tham gia vào hoạt động trời hay đơn giản gắn kết mối quan hệ bạn Tóm lại, tơi khun bạn nên tập thể dục thường xuyên dựa vào lợi ích to lớn 10/ What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a nuclear family 10 / Sống gia đình hạt nhân có thuận lợi khó khăn 11/ Living in an extended family brings us many advantages Discuss this statement 11 / Sống đại gia đình mang lại cho nhiều thuận lợi Thảo luận tuyên bố 12/ What are the good points and bad points of wearing uniform 12 / Điểm tốt điểm chưa tốt việc mặc đồng phục 13/ Discuss the importance of having a university degree 13 / Thảo luận tầm quan trọng việc có đại học 14/ Nowadays, the Facebook has become popular? Discuss the reasons? 14 / Ngày nay, Facebook trở nên phổ biến? Thảo luận lý do? 15/ Discuss the importance of playing sports 15 / Thảo luận tầm quan trọng việc chơi thể thao 16/ Discuss the roles of technology in education 16 / Thảo luận vai trị cơng nghệ giáo dục Advantages and disadvantages of technology in education Although the education system has always been strongly influenced by innovations, the explosion of new technologies caused tectonic shifts in the way the teaching process is carried out in school Many technology enthusiasts believe that changes in the education system can only go forward due to an incredible growth in the number of inventions that are continuously changing the description of existing professions In this regard, many believe that abandoning traditional classroom education altogether is almost certain in the near future, noting that traditional education will not be able to adequately prepare students for the new challenges and demands of the real world However, sceptics often argue that we should be careful with the immediate implementation of modern technologies in the classroom, primarily because of the potential consequences, such as widening of an existing social gap, an increased number of individuals who suffer from mental illness, and the regression of children’s cognitive and academic development that may prove irreversible Taking into account the arguments of both sides, we will present a list of advantages and disadvantages of technology in education below, and explain how it impacts today’s students Advantages of technology in education Looking back over the last hundred years, introducing technology into the classroom has been a blessing only for younger students and teachers In other words, with a sudden introduction of a wide range of devices and the Internet, students got the opportunity to make the learning process much easier and more interesting Key benefits of technology in education include: Provides a better interactive experience during the learning and teaching process With the introduction of mobile phones, tablets and computers, students are now able to something they should have been able to long ago – to learn actively and productively For the first time, students can access a subject/teaching unit with enthusiasm thanks to applications, videos, simulations and digital books that make the learning process much more engaging Moreover, having the opportunity to dig deeper into an area that interests them allows them to potentially recognize their interests and talents, and maybe even their future profession Provides access to an unlimited amount of current information and data from a variety of sources In addition to the fact that students approach learning with more enthusiasm and productivity, they also have the opportunity to access the most current topics and research, which is something their ancestors could only dream about Instead of going from library to library, dragging a pile of books with them, they are just a few clicks and well-defined queries away from accessing information that can give them additional insight into the topics they are covering at school So, this practice not only enables students to have a modern education, but it also teaches them how to approach the search for information and read complex professional literature Teaches them digital literacy We all know that young people cannot acquire the level of skill demanded by today’s corporate world in computer science classes By implementing technology as an integral part of education, students are given the opportunity to keep up with learning trends and acquire technological/digital skills that are highly sought after in the 21st century This form of learning is most helpful for students who don’t have access to modern technology at home, which could also potentially reduce the social gap between digitally literate and illiterate people Reduces educational costs With the introduction of technology in education, resources have become more accessible, which resulted in declining tuition fees, the need for books and their price, as well as the reduced need for school supplies The introduction of e-books has made things easier for low-income families, and helped students to approach learning on equal terms with their peers, without parental pressure for high performance arising from large investments into their child’s education In addition, another positive side-effect of using e-books in education is the fact that they indirectly contribute to the reduction of deforestation, which is one of the major environmental problems Provides better insight into student performance thanks to metrics In the past, teachers had to spend considerable time evaluating the overall academic performance of each student, which proved to be very impractical, especially in large classes with over 20 students Unfortunately, many students never succeed in correcting the wrong steps in learning that can help them improve their performance, and potentially discover their talents of affinities However, with the introduction of digital technologies and the Internet in the classrooms, a teachers’ job of analyzing student performance and providing guidelines and advice has become much easier, which is a win-win situation both for teachers and students Specifically, thanks to platforms that collect data on student performance in class, tests, and assignments, teachers have clear insight into the areas students struggle with, or excel at Moreover, teachers are now able to modify lessons based on insights into the performance of individual students, or class as a whole They can choose between real-time learning or learning at their own pace Technology in education has allowed students to gain control over their learning, but it also provided flexibility to teachers in transferring knowledge to students Namely, this practice is only possible in schools that support hybrid (blended) learning, i.e a combination of synchronous real-time learning, and asynchronous learning where students can listen to a lecture when they choose Listening to a teacher giving a lesson in real time provides students with a stronger sense of belonging, and allows them to socialize with their peers, same as face-to-face interaction with the teacher On the other hand, more independent students who are confident in their own time management and commitment management skills can learn whenever they feel like it Disadvantages of technology in education It is great to be optimistic and believe in the continuous advancement of technology, however, it is equally important to not lose sight of the negative sides of technology in education, and how it can cause long-term problems for young people Namely, many sceptics from the domain of social sciences and humanities often point out several potential disadvantages of technology in education, and how it can negatively affect certain aspects, and the quality of children’s life and development: It is distracting both in the classroom and outside of it Proponents of technology in education often forget that students continue to use their mobile phones and tablets throughout the day, long after they’ve completed their school activities Namely, with the daily dosage of social media and video games, children’s brains are accustomed to entertaining, intensive, and short-term content that can quickly stimulate their dopamine system The biggest problem here is the fact that daily interaction with technological devices reduces attention span, and research shows that the attention span of children from Generation Z is about seconds Although teachers may have good intentions, the use of applications that have nothing to with the teaching process itself should be restricted, and technology should be used in class only when absolutely necessary Potentially diminishes cognitive development and reduces problem-solving skills Technology always has a good intention, to reduce the time and make it easier to perform certain mechanical activities However, technology has automated almost all school activities Why would a child need to learn the basics of math, when they can use a calculator on their phone, or why would they need to learn spelling, when they have autocorrect software? So, what was originally a positive intention has led to the situation that new generations will be unable to perform everyday cognitive activities without technology In addition, it should be noted that when children use technology to solve every problems at school, they gradually lose their problem-solving abilities, which is a highly sought-after set of skills The only solution to this problem is to have teachers and educational institutions as a whole impose restrictions on the use of technology in education Reduces direct peer interaction Although digital technologies have been shown to improve student advancement, and project collaboration, they, however, disregard our biological need for interaction in real time Namely, we have lived as social beings for over tens of thousands of years, and we now think that we can trick our genetic predisposition so easily Although young people interact with their parents, teachers and peers, the percentage of adolescents with a diagnosis of some form of depression has been growing, and has now reached a staggering 20% The only solution that teachers and educational institutions can offer is to encourage young people to engage in face-to-face interaction with others Maintaining modern technology is very expensive The cost of upgrading or maintaining technology is often overlooked In a world where new innovations in the field of digital technologies appear almost every month, and where upgrading software and applications continuously requires more powerful devices, relying on the belief that technology in education is the only solution sounds overly confident Namely, teaching and learning can be done without technology, but the question is – how useful the acquired specific skills will be after a few generations of technological backwardness So, in order to not regret the purchase of new technology, educational institutions are obligated to estimate the actual long-term costs of that investment, and how it will reflect on tuition fees that students and their parents need to pay It is easier to cheat in exams A huge problem that teachers face is cheating on exams, and not having an insight into student knowledge of a lesson This is also the biggest problem with online tests, because teachers often don’t know if students have access to another device while taking the test This problem could have long-term consequences, primarily due to the inability of educational institutions to guarantee that the student actually possesses the knowledge needed for higher levels of education, or to their job Reduced number of teachers due to automation and reduced salaries With the introduction of technology in the curriculum, the role of the teacher as an authority figure and mediator is slowly fading It should be noted that automation in education and the introduction of certain applications has led to a decrease in the number of teachers in modern schools However, the remaining teachers have even more responsibilities than before, and their income is not increasing in proportion with their responsibilities, so many have had to give up their job As we said earlier, describing the advantages of technology in education, children have the opportunity to access a wide spectrum of information that makes lessons more engaging, but the question is, how long does it take to prepare and integrate that content into a meaningful whole? So, increased responsibilities mostly refer to the preparations for class, the importance and complexity of which are underestimated by many, primarily because it is not visible to parents The problem that needs to be addressed is that educational institutions should stop approaching teachers as manual laborers, and the first step toward that goal is increasing their salary and treating them with the respect they deserve, otherwise, we will have unmotivated teachers who don’t care about transferring knowledge to their students, and the consequence is a generation of individuals incapable of becoming useful members of society Final thoughts on the pros and cons of technology in education Different people have different opinions on the introduction of these changes in the education system, especially if it’s done so suddenly and in such a short time However, one should be realistic, because the advantages still far outweigh the disadvantages So, a continuous insistence on disadvantages should not be seen as a desire to return to traditional education, but as a reason for caution and the possibility to better see the holes in the technologies and methods used in education It is up to educational institutions and teachers to analyze the disadvantages in the next revision, and improve the quality of teaching both in their digital and physical classrooms 17/ Discuss the roles of the computers in working places 17 / Thảo luận vai trị máy tính nơi làm việc 18/ Discuss the importance of mobile phones 18 / Thảo luận tầm quan trọng điện thoại di động Nowadays, the mobile phone plays a major role in our lives, which brings many advantages to us but also contains some drawbacks It’s undeniable that there are certain benefits of mobile phone Firstly, mobile phone is the most convenient means of communication It can be used to communicate over long distances without wires Because it is portable, people can use and bring it anywhere, any when, put it into your pocket or just a small bag Not stop in calling and messaging functions, now, there are even more useful applications combined in a small mobile phone including photography, calculating, health checking, note taking, Additionally, mobile phone has become a device for entertainment You can read ebooks, watch TV programs, listen to music or play games as long as it is connected to the internet In education, you can study anything through teaching and learning applications such as online courses, teaching videos, academic documents, which help you to gain better results and play as a mini library On the other hand, many people usually ignore its drawbacks Generally, people tend to have mobile phone with them all the time, which sometimes disturb the owner and affect the others For example, when you are having a meeting and everyone is paying attention to the speaker, your mobile phone suddenly rings louder and louder.The meeting must be interrupted and you will be so embarrassed with others Besides, the use of mobile phone even reduce the efficiency of your study and your work People are usually attracted by entertainment functions by mobile phone rather than use them for study and working purpose, which wastes a lot of their time In addition, Some types of phone’s screen light can harm your eyes and the radiation from this device is not good for your brain and your health All in all, mobile phones are not bad themselves, it just depends on the way we use them People should consider carefully and learn how to use it properly before making decision of buying one Dịch: Ngày nay, điện thoại di động đóng vai trò quan trọng sống chúng ta, mang lại nhiều lợi cho có số nhược điểm Khơng thể phủ nhận có số lợi ích định điện thoại di động Thứ nhất, điện thoại di động phương tiện giao tiếp thuận tiện Nó sử dụng để giao tiếp khoảng cách dài mà khơng cần dây điện Bởi dễ cầm tay, người sử dụng mang nơi nào, nào, đặt vào túi quần cần cặp nhỏ Không dừng lại chức gọi điện nhắn tin, đây, chí cịn có nhiều ứng dụng hữu ích kết hợp điện thoại nhỏ bao gồm chụp ảnh, tính tốn, kiểm tra sức khỏe, ghi chú, Ngoài ra, điện thoại di động trở thành thiết bị giải trí Bạn đọc sách điện tử, xem chương trình truyền hình, nghe nhạc chơi trị chơi miễn kết nối với internet Trong giáo dục, bạn học thứ thơng qua ứng dụng dạy học khóa học trực tuyến, video dạy học, tài liệu học thuật, giúp bạn đạt kết tốt đóng vai trị thư viện nhỏ Mặt khác, nhiều người thường bỏ qua hạn chế Nói chung, người có xu hướng đem theo điện thoại bên tồn thời gian, mà đơi làm phiền chủ sở hữu ảnh hưởng đến người khác Ví dụ, bạn có họp tất người ý đến người nói, điện thoại di động bạn đổ chuông to dần Cuộc họp bị gián đoạn bạn xấu hổ với người khác Bên cạnh đó, việc sử dụng điện thoại di động chí cịn làm giảm hiệu việc học tập công việc bạn Mọi người thường bị thu hút chức giải trí điện thoại di động thay sử dụng chúng cho mục đích học tập làm việc, mà lãng phí nhiều thời gian họ Ngoài ra, số loại đèn hình điện thoại gây hại cho mắt bạn xạ từ thiết bị khơng tốt cho não sức khỏe bạn Tóm lại, điện thoại di động khơng phải xấu, phụ thuộc vào cách sử dụng chúng Mọi người nên cân nhắc cẩn thận học cách sử dụng cách trước định mua 19/ What are advantages and disadvantages of online education 19 / Ưu điểm nhược điểm giáo dục trực tuyến Advantages of Online Learning/Classes Here are a few online classes /learning advantages that can help students & parents: Less in cost: The best part of this online learning is it is much more affordable compared to old-fashioned learning In digital classes, parents are free to buy uniforms or spend travelling expenses and can save extra money Due to this advantage of online education, economically weaker students can fulfill their dreams You should pay for university credits and save a lot of money with digital classes Time-Saving: In online classes, there is no commute included as a student can learn and get a degree while sitting at the comfort of their home Tech-savvy: As you are using technology for learning so you can become tech-savvy by digital learnings Yet, this is a good thing as in today’s age of technology most of the jobs require techsavvy employees Easy attendance: Students can give their attendance right from the comfort of their homes So they can attend all online classes without any absence Self-paced: Digital learning is often self-paced where you can your work in your own time, unlike traditional classes If there are no teachers, so you can easily take your own leisure time in finishing your work Less competition & Less intensity: As you see there can be less intense and less competition in online learning compared to traditional classes You have to memorize that the low level of competition makes students less stressed and more relaxed Improves time management: A student has to learn how to manage their time efficiently Digital classes make this possible as there are no teachers to guide the students physically in doing their work This independence allows students to grow and improve their time management abilities More accessible: Location-wise digital education is much more accessible If a student wants to study at a particular university from another country or region but cannot travel due to financial issues or some restrictions, then through digital education a student can get a degree from that particular university without having to travel Disadvantages of Online Classes/e-learning Are you waiting to read what are the disadvantages of online classes? Then here comes the list of online learning cons or limitations of digital learning: Lose Concentration: Without having proper care for students while online lasses by teachers they can easily lose focus on studies Also, virtual classes can be done through phone or laptop gadgets where students can easily move to games or videos or youtube for entertainment This completely makes them go off track from subject studies Health Issues: Many parents are worried about their child’s health as it is unhealthy to sit for hours in front of a computer screen Looking at the screen for too long can also damage their eyesight Not only that, back problems due to incorrect sitting positions may arise Expensive: We know that you have been confused after seeing this disadvantage As we have said earlier that it is less in cost but it is also expensive for economically weaker students Parents who are jobless due to covid can not afford smartphones or computers for students’ online learnings In such cases, digital learning may be accessible but it’s not readily affordable Lack of socializing skills: As there is no socializing included in digital learning several students who study through digital mode can not acquire socializing skills Also, it may lead to a decrease in the cooperative skills of a student Isolation: While digital education has its perks many students feel a sense of isolation and become depressed This is due to little to no human contact and socializing with peers Both students and teachers alike are prone to loneliness in virtual learning Limited: Digital learning does not apply to all disciplines and subjects Areas that require practicals like engineering, medical science, and other STEM subjects cannot be implemented fully with digital classes Moreover, some practicals cannot be learned virtually Lack of Good Internet connection: As we all know that online classes/learning are more flexible and accessible from anywhere conveniently with the help of a good internet connection If you are failed to connect your phone or computer with good internet connectivity then you may miss a lot of important stuff because of buffering Also, for a good internet connection parents need to spend money on a monthly or yearly basis which is a disadvantage for poor and middleclass families Prevention of cheating is difficult: Unlike traditional learning where teachers can personally monitor students Digital Online Classes make it quite difficult for teachers to assess their students during exams The teachers will have no idea if students cheat on the test or not as they are not physically there to assess them 20/ Do you think people today have less free time than in the past? Why or Why not? 20 / Bạn có nghĩ người ngày có thời gian rảnh không? Tại Tại không? 21/ Discuss the importance of punctuality 21 / Thảo luận tầm quan trọng việc 22/ What are the positives and negatives of zoos 22 / Những mặt tích cực tiêu cực vườn thú 23/ Discuss the importance of reading newspaper 23 / Thảo luận tầm quan trọng việc đọc báo 24/ Do you think universities prepare well enough for your future careers? 24 / Bạn có nghĩ trường đại học chuẩn bị đủ tốt cho nghiệp tương lai bạn không? 25/ Do you think that computers can totally replace human teachers in the future? 25 / Bạn có nghĩ máy tính hồn tồn thay giáo viên người tương lai không? 26/ What are advantages and disadvantages of online learning 26 / Ưu điểm nhược điểm học trực tuyến Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of online education/ elearning Studying online is becoming increasingly popular This essay will discuss the positive and negative aspects of online studying Technology has been flourishing by leaps and bound and provides new avenues while keeping ourselves up-to-date with the latest information.As regards the pros, firstly , studying online are one of the greatest achievement among the latest technologies because of its convenience.A person would prefer learning by sitting at home rather than travelling to the education centres For example, if a university is far away from the home, an individual has to use different means of transport to reach the education centres, this is quite tiring and hectic for them Secondly , e-learning is better due to its effectiveness For instance, it provides and transfer the data in few seconds.So the teacher and students can easily check and rectify their respective work.In China, for instance, 80% of students learn online with high grades compare to those that goes to the universities In terms of cons, online studying will affect the human health However, due to the long term use of computer it can lead to blindness because of the ray that emit from these devices On the other hand, there is a lack of human empathy For example, if a student is unhappy the teachers cannot feel the emotions of the students.To some extent, online studies are costly as well because it need advance computer, laptop and iPad which are expensive devices and a normal person cannot afford to buy it and also there will be the high consumption of electricity for the usage of these devices To conclude, this essay discussed the advantages and disadvantages of online study In summary the advantages include convenience, comfort and effectiveness.While the disadvantages include human health, lack of human empathy and high cost 2Some people believe that studying online is more effective than studying on campus while others disagree discuss the advantages and disadvantages of online learning There are competing views in society regarding both physical and virtual learning This essay will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of online learning First, a virtual study is advantageous for its flexibility but it Also permits multitasking Students, as seen in the COVID-19 era, can easily open their devices and attend lectures or tutorials from the comfort of their homes and hostels as long as there is internet service Furthermore, those that are employed or nursing little babies not have to suspend their studies but follow classes online For example, it was reported in a study in the USA that there was a 20 per cent increase in the number of mothers of children less than months old enrolling for a college education because of This flexibility On the other hand, however, people from poor backgrounds suffer from the steep expenditure associated with data and those living in peripheral areas cite poor network coverage Lessons done in virtual spaces require massive investment in laptops, cellphones, Ipads and related service charges that are usually difficult to shoulder Secondly, not all places are covered well with good internet and This clouds the mentioned benefits For instance, I have personally struggled to attend serious meetings and presentations in Hong Kong because of the erratic internet-delivered at home; This is despite the fact that I pay a whopping HKD 300 per month for the service In summary, therefore , schooling online has its pros and cons Such as favouring those employed and being a challenge for the poor So many other factors apply besides those discussed in the essay above 27/ What are the benefits of visiting museums? 27 / Lợi ích việc tham quan bảo tàng gì? 28/ What are the benefits and drawbacks of living in a nuclear family? Do you like living in that type of family? 28 / Sống gia đình hạt nhân có lợi ích hạn chế gì? Bạn có thích sống kiểu gia đình khơng? 29/ Discuss the importance of having Physical Education lessons at schools 29 / Thảo luận tầm quan trọng việc học Giáo dục thể chất trường học 30/ Nowadays, studying oversea has become popular? What are the advantages and disadvantages? 30 / Ngày nay, du học trở nên phổ biến? Ưu nhược điểm gì? 31/ What are the benefits of travelling by public transport? 31 / Lợi ích việc lại phương tiện cơng cộng gì? 32/ What are the causes of air pollution in cities? 32 / Những nguyên nhân gây ô nhiễm khơng khí thành phố gì? 33/ What are the advantages of reading books? 33 / Ưu điểm việc đọc sách gì? Bài làm: Reading books bring about many benefits Firstly, book is a huge source of information, so reading gives us new knowledge Books can be described as a door opening to the world and even outside the world For example, scientific books provide knowledge in the field of science, novels have the information of cultures and customs in some regions Secondly, reading improves your memory and concentration While reading, we tend to stop and think of a problem or a story in the book, which results in the ability to focus and remember the content we read Another advantage is that reading helps relax and release stress When your read something, you must be silent and calm down Our bodies can have a rest and we don’t have anything to worry while focus on reading a book Some books have fun like jokes, romantic novels or comic make you happy and release depression Last but not least, reading books improve your communication skill Books provide a large number of vocabulary, and each sentence in book is chosen carefully The results is that you have more new words and grammars to use when talking, especially when you have to give a speech or presentation In conclusion, it’s undeniable that books play a vital part of life And if you want to gain success, read a lot of books Dịch: Đọc sách mang lại nhiều lợi ích Thứ nhất, sách nguồn thơng tin khổng lồ, việc đọc sách mang lại cho kiến thức Sách mơ tả cánh cửa mở cho giới chí bên ngồi giới Ví dụ, sách khoa học cung cấp kiến thức lĩnh vực khoa học, tiểu thuyết có thơng tin văn hóa phong tục số vùng Thứ hai, việc đọc cải thiện trí nhớ tập trung bạn Trong đọc, có xu hướng dừng lại nghĩ vấn đề câu chuyện sách, điều dẫn đến khả tập trung ghi nhớ nội dung đọc Một ưu điểm khác việc đọc giúp thư giãn giải tỏa căng thẳng Khi bạn đọc đó, bạn phải im lặng bình tĩnh lại Cơ thể nghỉ ngơi khơng có phải lo lắng tập trung đọc sách Một số sách vui nhộn truyện cười, tiểu thuyết lãng mạn hay truyện tranh khiến bạn hạnh phúc giải tỏa nỗi buồn Cuối không phần quan trọng, việc đọc sách cải thiện kỹ giao tiếp bạn Sách cung cấp số lượng lớn từ vựng, câu sách lựa chọn cẩn thận Kết bạn có thêm nhiều từ ngữ pháp để sử dụng nói chuyện, đặc biệt bạn phải phát biểu thuyết trình Tóm lại, khơng thể phủ nhận sách đóng vai trị quan trọng sống Và bạn muốn đạt thành công, đọc nhiều sách 34/ Discuss the importance of having best friends 34 / Thảo luận tầm quan trọng việc có người bạn thân 35/ What important things you consider while taking a big decision? 35 / Bạn cân nhắc điều quan trọng đưa định lớn? 36/ What role does technological development play in people’s life? 36 / Phát triển cơng nghệ có vai trị đời sống người? 37/ Discuss some of the most important skills for young people to have in today’s job market? 37 / Thảo luận số kỹ quan trọng mà người trẻ cần có thị trường việc làm ngày nay? 38/ Describe some of the factors that make one family happy and another unhappy? 38 / Nêu số yếu tố làm cho gia đình hạnh phúc gia đình khác khơng hạnh phúc? 39/ Compare life in the city with life in the countryside 39 / So sánh sống thành phố với sống nông thôn 40/ What are the positive and negative impacts of tourism 40 / Du lịch có tác động tích cực tiêu cực 41/ Why have so many people nowadays gone to live in big cities? 41 / Tại ngày có nhiều người sống thành phố lớn? 42/ What are some advantages and disadvantages of living in the countryside? It’s the fact that that people love living in the countryside for some reasons But besides huge advantages, there are also several drawbacks There are a lot of positive aspects of living in the country side First and for most, countryside is less polluted than city You can enjoy fresh air, clean rivers, peaceful views, and simple life there Besides, there will be no traffic jams because the main vehicles are bikes, electric motorbikes or walking Although the roads are small, but you will rarely breathe dirty air or polluted gases Secondly, the living cost there is cheaper because almost food are supplied by the locals It’s estimated that the price in the city is much higher than that of the same food in the country Noise in the city, which never stops even at night, is always annoying That’s the reason why country life is the most ideal option It’s quite, silent and described like a paradise However, living in the country has some problems Choosing to live there means that you have very few forms of entertainment There aren’t any recreation parks, shopping malls or games there Besides, if you are young, you will have few opportunities in the country to develop your career People live slower than people in the city, they have longer time and never busy Moreover, most of the corporations are located inside the cities, and the rate of unemployment in the country is always high Another problem concerns the access to the hospitals, schools, police stations and shops, which are usually located far from the village And sometimes those infrastructures may be not as good as in the cities Last of all, there are some dangers connected with country life such as heavy snowfall or rainfall To sum up, I suggest that country life is suitable for elderlies rather than young people And sometimes having a holiday in the countryside after working hard is not a bad idea Dịch: Đó thực tế người yêu sống nông thơn số lý Nhưng bên cạnh lợi lớn, có số nhược điểm Có nhiều khía cạnh tích cực việc sống nơng thơn Đầu tiên, vùng nơng thơn bị nhiễm thành phố Bạn tận hưởng khơng khí lành, sơng sạch, cảnh n bình sống đơn giản Bên cạnh đó, khơng có ùn tắc giao thơng phương tiện xe đạp, xe máy điện Mặc dù đường nhỏ bạn hít phải khơng khí bẩn khí nhiễm Thứ hai, chi phí sinh hoạt rẻ hầu hết thực phẩm cung cấp người dân địa phương Người ta ước tính giá thành phố cao nhiều so với giá loại thực phẩm nông thôn Tiếng ồn thành phố, mà không dừng lại vào ban đêm, ln ln gây phiền nhiễu Đó lý sống vùng quê lựa chọn lý tưởng Nó yên tĩnh, im lặng mô tả giống thiên đường Tuy nhiên, sống nơng thơn có số vấn đề Chọn sống có nghĩa bạn có hình thức giải trí Khơng có cơng viên giải trí, trung tâm mua sắm hay trị chơi Bên cạnh đó, bạn cịn trẻ, bạn có hội để phát triển nghiệp Mọi người sống chậm người thành phố, họ có thời gian lâu khơng bận rộn Hơn nữa, hầu hết tập đoàn nằm bên thành phố, tỷ lệ thất nghiệp khu vực nông thôn cao Một vấn đề khác liên quan đến việc tiếp cận với bệnh viện, trường học, trạm cảnh sát cửa hàng, thường nằm cách xa làng Và sở hạ tầng khơng tốt thành phố Cuối cùng, có số mối nguy hiểm liên quan với đời sống tuyết rơi dày đặc mưa lớn Tóm lại, tơi đề nghị đời sống nông thôn phù hợp với người cao tuổi người trẻ tuổi Và có kỳ nghỉ nơng thơn sau làm việc chăm ý tưởng tồi 42 / Sống nơng thơn có thuận lợi khó khăn gì? 43/ What you think of shopping on the Internet? 43 / Bạn nghĩ việc mua sắm Internet? 44/ Nowadays, studying oversea has become popular What are the advantages and disadvantages? 44 / Ngày nay, du học trở nên phổ biến Ưu nhược điểm gì? 45/ What is the most important skill today? 45 / Kỹ quan trọng gì? ... the Internet Internet has changed the world and developed at a surprising speed However, Internet has some pros and cons, too On one hand, it’s undeniable that Internet has vast benefits First... results? 21/ One of your friends has been to a club for young people Ask her/him three questions about that club 10 - What does that club work about? - Are there many people there? - Are you happy... luận tuyên bố 12 / What are the good points and bad points of wearing uniform 12 / Điểm tốt điểm chưa tốt việc mặc đồng phục 13 / Discuss the importance of having a university degree 13 / Thảo luận