Essay Plan: Introduction: it is not possible nor useful to provide access to university for a high proportion of youngsters.. Opinion – despite benefits of changing jobs, staying in the
Trang 1(12/01/2017) It is neither possible nor useful for a country to provide university places for a high proportion of young people To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Essay Plan:
Introduction: it is not possible nor useful to provide access to university for a high proportion
of youngsters Completely agree with the statement
Paragraph 2: it is not POSSIBLE [1] cost of building and running enough universities to educate the increased number of students would be prohibitive [2] entry standards would have to be lowered from their present levels, making it easy for youngsters to achieve the entrance grades Standard of univeristy education would be lowered
Paragraph 3: it is not USEFUL [1] vocational training is essential to have a workforce with practical skills Examples of different fields: construction workers, agricultural workers, nurses…
Conclusion: fully agree with the statement
(14/01/2017) Task 2: In many schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts subjects (eg languages) and boys choose science subjects (eg Physics) What do you think are the reasons? Do you think that this tendency should be changed?
Essay Plan:
• Introduction -: refer to the task statement State there are 2 reasons Opinion – the tendency should be changed
• Paragraph 2:
reason 1: gender-specific characteristics – girls+arts/boys+science
reason 2: Traditional opinion that this cannot change
• Paragraph 3: need to change the trend Students should be able to follow their desires
to study any subject that they want
• Conclusion: Reason: traditional social stereotypes of choice of subjects is no longer relevant Repeat opinion
Trang 2it are more likely to have a satisfying career life than those who frequently change jobs To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Essay Plan
• Introduction – difficult to decide which leads to the best career life Opinion – despite benefits of changing jobs, staying in the same job gives more satisfaction
• Paragraph 2: advantages of job – hopping [1] people acquire a wide range of skills useful in the workplace [2] people have the chance to discover the type of job which suits them
• Paragraph 3: advantages of staying in the same job: [1] employees enjoy better job prospects – promotion/pay increases [2] making contacts and the enjoyment of support from long-term colleagues
• Conclusion: staying in the same job = more satisfying career
(29/04/2017) Task 2: Some people say that what children watch influences their behaviour Others believe the amount of time they spend on television influences their behaviour most Discuss both view and give your opinion
Essay Plan:
• Introduction: difficult to decide which has more effect My opinion – it is the content
of the programs
• Paragraph 2: bad consequences of watching too much TV [1] children become
addicted to TV for entertainment Result – they neglect outdoor activities and adopt sedentary habits [2] children who watch too much TV have less interaction with people around them Result – they don’t develop social skills
Trang 3(25/03/2017) The best way to resolve the international environmental problems is to
increase the cost of fuel To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Essay Plan
• Introduction: International experts proposed many ways to solve global environmental issues Disagree that the best solution if to raise fuel prices
• Paragraph 2 – Increasing cost of fuel would lead to a reduction in car use, and thus a reduction in exhaust emissions and [1] slow the process of global warming [2] reduce
dependence on fossil fuels
• Paragraph 3 – other measures more effective [1] restrict use of private vehicles – London [2] invest in alternative energy [3] international scientic sharing of knowledge – energy, the oceans, agriculture
• Conclusion: although increasing fuel costs would have some effect on tackling some global environmental problems, there are more effective ways to do this
(18/03/2017) Some people think that governments should ban dangerous sports, while others think people should have freedom to do any sports or activity Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Essay Plan:
Introduction: admit the dangers of extreme sports; agree with those who think that people should be free to take part in them
Paragraph 2: 1st view: two reasons to ban [1] safety – people may die or be badly injured [2] some people who take part are too inexperienced or unfit
Paragraph 3: 2nd view: agree the sports should not be banned [1] safety measures –
experienced instructors should supervise: examples - scuba diving/paragliding [2] good
Trang 4service should not be run by profit-making companies Do you think the disadvantages of privatehealth care outweigh the advantages?
Essay Plan:
• Introduction: Private health care is popular Despite some drawbacks, there are more adv than disadv of private health care
• Paragraph 2: disadvantages: [1] high costs if private health care is not regulated -examples: prescription charges, use of expensive equipment [2] quality of care may suffer if profits determine care/treatment decisions
• Paragraph 3: advantages: [1] speed – no long waiting lists for treatment/check-ups [2] may provide health care services to remote areas where health care is not accessible
• Conclusion: the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
(03/06/2017) As the number of cars increases, more money has to be spent on road
systems Some people think the government should pay for this Others, however, think that the user should cover the costs Discuss and give your opinion
Essay Plan:
• Introduction: there is more traffic on the roads State both views and state agreement that road users should pay
• Paragraph 2: governments should pay [1] safety measures [give examples] benefit everyone, so all should pay taxes for these [2] it will help the economy to benefit by keeping transport costs low
• Paragraph 3: road users should pay [1] reduces car use – more taxes on motorists – petrol, road tolls, congestion charges [2] people have to pay for water, electricity, gas,
so roads are no different Government money should be used for other priorities
• Conclusion: road users should pay
Trang 5(24/06/2017) Task 2: scientists predict in the near future cars will be driven by computers, not people Do you think it is a positive or negative development?Why?
Essay Plan:
• Introduction – computers will soon drive cars, already computer-driven cars exist, the consequences will be wholly positive
• Paragraph 2 – reason: the advances in technology – fully computerized cars have been built, many people already navigate using satellite technology
• Paragraph 3 – positive development [1] road safety greatly improved, will eliminate human error and dangerous behaviour (drinking, speeding) Reduce need for safety measures on roads (speed cameras)
• Paragraph 4 – positiive development [2] increase mobility for everyone by removing need for testing; the elderly and people with health problems/disabilities
(08/07/2017) Everyone should stay at school until 18 To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Essay Plan:
• Introduction: despite arguments for leaving school early, I agree with this view
• Paragraph 2:quit school early – 2 arguments: [1] not enough vocational
courses(examples) – not all youngsters want to go to university [2] poor families – young people have to find jobs
• Paragraph 3:stay at school[1] provide more training for a range of professions [2]
provide money for poor families, so that all children can gain good qualifications and better future jobs
• Conclusion: all youngsters should stay at school until 18
(15/07/2017) Animal species are becoming extinct as a result of human activities on land and in sea Why has this happened? What's the solution?
Essay Plan:
• Introduction – agree with statement Various reasons and urgent solutions needed
• Paragraph 2: reason 1 – pollution of habitats – coral reefs – toxic waste / reason 2 –