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IZONE – IELTS TRAINING ACADEMY T NG H P BÀI M U WRITING TASK - IZONE (2018/05/19): The range of technology available to people is increasing the gap between the rich and the poor Others think it has an opposite effect Discuss both views and give your own opinion (2018/05/24): The media should include more stories which report good news To what extent you agree or disagree? (2018/06/02): International tourism is the biggest industry in the world Unfortunately, international tourism creates tension rather than understanding between people from different cultures To what extent you agree or disagree? (2018/06/07): Traffic and housing problems could be solved by moving large companies, factories and their employees to the countryside To what extent you agree or disagree? 11 (2018/06/23): In many places, people’s lifestyle is changing rapidly and this affects family relationship Do you think the advantage of this development outweigh the disadvantage? 13 (2018/07/07): Many people say that universities should only offer entry to young students with highest marks, others think they should accept people of all ages even if they did not well Discuss both views and give your own opinion 15 (2018/07/19): Education for young people is important in many countries However, many people believe the government should spend more money on education of adult population who cannot read and write To what extent you agree or disagree? 17 (2018/07/28): Some people say that economic growth is the only way to end world poverty and hunger Others say that economic growth is damaging the environment and should stop Discuss both views and give your opinion 19 (2018/08/02): In some cities, there are few controls on the design and construction of homes and other buildings, and owners can decide on the styles of their houses Do the advantages of this outweigh its drawbacks? 21 IZONE – IELTS TRAINING ACADEMY 10 (2018/08/18): In the modern world it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via Internet and live without any face-to-face contact with others Is it a positive or negative development in your opinion? 23 11 (2018/08/25): For school children, their teachers have more influence on their intelligence and social development than their parents To what extent you agree or disagree? 25 12 (2018/09/15): Most of the world’s urgent problems are caused by over-population Do you agree or disagree? 27 13 (2018/09/19): In countries where there is a high unemployment rate, most pupils should be offered only primary education There is no point in providing secondary education for those who will have no hope in finding a job Do you agree or disagree? 14 29 (2018/09/29): Some teachers think that the programs of international student exchange would be beneficial for all teenage school students Do you think their advantages will outweigh the disadvantages? 31 15 (2018/10/13): Many museums or historical sites are mainly visited by tourists but not local people Why is this the case and what can be done to attract more local people to visit these places? 33 16 (2018/10/20): In recent years, the family structure has changed, as well as family roles What are the changes occurring? Do you think these changes are positive or negative? 17 35 (2018/11/01): Cycling is more environmentally friendly than other forms of transport Nevertheless, cycling is getting less popular What are the reasons for this trend? What can be done to make cycling more popular? 36 18 (2018/11/10): Some people think governments should spend money on faster means of public transport However, others think money should be spent on other priorities (eg environment) Discuss both views and give your opinion 38 19 (2018/11/17): Nowadays, there is a trend that reports of media focus on problems and emergencies rather than positive development Some people think it is harmful to individuals and to society To what extent you agree or disagree? 40 IZONE – IELTS TRAINING ACADEMY 20 (2018/12/08): Most people try to balance between work and other parts of lives Unfortunately, not many achieve this balance What are the problems and solutions for this? 42 21 (2018/12/13): Some say that sports play an important role in society Others think it is nothing more than a leisure activity Discuss both views and give your own opinion 44 22 (2019/01/05): In modern life, it is no longer necessary to use animals as food and other products like clothing and medicines To what extent you agree or disagree? 46 23 (2019/01/12): New parents should attend parenting courses to ensure the growth of their children To what extent you agree or disagree? 48 24 (2019/02/02): More and more people want to buy famous brands of clothes, car and other items Why is it? Do you think it is a positive or negative development? 50 25 (2019/02/09): : In most successful organisations, some people believe that communication between managers and workers is important, other people say that other factors are more important Discuss both views and give your opinion 52 26 (2019/02/14): Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and works of art by using a computer Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? 54 27 (2019/02/17): Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving a car or motorbike To what extent you agree or disagree? 56 28 (2019/03/02): The world of work is rapidly changing and the employees can not depend on having the same work or the same work conditions for life Discuss the possible causes and suggest ways to prepare for people to work in the future 57 29 (2019/03/09): Should movies be for entertainment only or should they also have an educational purpose? 59 30 (2019/03/14): In some countries, small town-center shops are going out of business because people tend to drive to large out-of-town stores As a result, people without cars have IZONE – IELTS TRAINING ACADEMY limited access to out-of-town stores, and it may result in an increase in the use of cars Do you think the disadvantages of this change outweigh its advantages? 61 31 (2019/04/06): People have little understanding of the importance of the natural world, what are the reasons and how can people learn more about the natural world? 63 32 (2019/04/13): In many countries, people like to eat a wider variety of food than can be grown in their local area As a result, much of the food people eat today has to come from other regions Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh disadvantages? 65 33 (2019/05/04): Today many children spend a lot of time playing computer games and little time on sports Why is it? Is it a positive or negative development? 67 34 (2019/5/11): Some businesses find that their new employees lack basic interpersonal skills such as cooperative skill What are the causes and suggest possible solutions? 69 IZONE – IELTS TRAINING ACADEMY (2018/05/19): The range of technology available to people is increasing the gap between the rich and the poor Others think it has an opposite effect Discuss both views and give your own opinion The past few decades has witnessed a vast array of technological advances coming into existence However, it is still questionable whether these developments help bridge or further widen the gap between the wealthy and the needy This essay will weigh both sides of the argument prior to giving my take on the matter On one side of the argument, there are people insisting that the proliferation of technology exacerbate income inequality It allegedly displaces thousands, if not more, of low-skilled workers, particularly in the technology-related industries As a matter of fact, many practices are now performed by machines, and it follows that less physical labor is in demand The prevalence of robots in assembly lines, for example, compromises the livelihood of thousands of blue-collar workers, who can hardly sustain their life without a stable income There is no denying, however, that technology has been a catalyst for narrowing the gap between people at both ends of the income spectrum Granted, those low-income tech workers are put at the risk of job redundancy owing to automation, but these individuals could, in due course, secure a new job with the proper assistance from government agencies At the same time, it is argued that they, as well as the underprivileged community in general, can now enjoy a decent living standard, one which was exclusive to only the well-off Ample evidence of this can be seen with the ready availability and affordability of washing machines, water heaters or microwave ovens, labour-saving devices which were not long ago out of the poor’s budget With these mod cons comes the better living standards along with the increasing contentment among the lower income group IZONE – IELTS TRAINING ACADEMY In conclusion, I believe both sides of the argument have merit On balance, however, I am inclined to believe that technological achievements have helped diminish the disparity between the rich and the poor more than it has widened it, in light of the greater comfort and convenience enjoyed by a wide section of the population IZONE – IELTS TRAINING ACADEMY (2018/05/24): The media should include more stories which report good news To what extent you agree or disagree? In this age of massive media coverage, the media is believed to exert a profound impact on people’s perception of current affairs Given this pivotal role, I am convinced that it should feature more accounts of positive news One of the primary reasons, in my view, is the disproportionate reporting of disheartening news on various media platforms that can arouse negative emotions in viewers The majority of these are naturally drawn to the most shocking and sensational news, which explains why these news stories tend to be over-reportedby broadcasters for self-serving purposes Surrounded by these traumatic events, it is only natural for the viewership to take a gloomy view of the world around them Over time, this could translate into self-doubt, mistrust or anxiety, morbid feelings that can take a heavy toll on people’s well-being More heartening stories, therefore, deserve wider coverage The main justification is, as opposed to bad news, good news can evoke positive emotions, and these sentiments, however subtle, can bring positive changes to people’s lives It can be as simple as the story about a firefighter putting his life at stake to rescue a senior citizen trapped in a blazing building that can trigger a sense of compassion in people Or it could be something as inspiring as the story about a Vietnamese athletic shooter, an underdog who had, against all odds, become an Olympic gold medalist.Since the news took the whole country by storm, it has inspired thousands of people from various backgrounds to persevere with their goals Were more accounts as such to make headlines, they would prompt more people to create positive changes IZONE – IELTS TRAINING ACADEMY In conclusion, more encouraging news should be incorporated in news broadcast to keep viewers at bay from negative feelings inherent in bad news At the same time, this should also encourage more commendable changes IZONE – IELTS TRAINING ACADEMY (2018/06/02): International tourism is the biggest industry in the world Unfortunately, international tourism creates tension rather than understanding between people from different cultures To what extent you agree or disagree? It is indisputable that international tourism is now one of the leading businesses in the world Some people, however, put forward the view that this development would heighten the existing friction between people from different cultural backgrounds I disagree with this view for the following reasons The first one is that even though there are culture clashes when people from different countries come into contact, these clashes can be resolved with ease, and are therefore likely to have no detrimental impact Most, if not all, of these incidents result from cross-cultural misunderstandings, which can be attributed more to a lack of predeparture research about the host country than to deliberate disregard Even with some research done, it would still be challenging for tourists to grasp every intrinsic element of a well-established culture Their failure to conform to these sorts of cultural norms, as a result, can be empathized with It is also sometimes suggested that since tourists come and go, their stay at the home country is just temporary, which means any offence made by tourists would then be forgotten and would not be taken too seriously Another significant reason is that cross-border tourism is more likely to foster harmony between people from different cultural roots First-hand experience with a culture would render a more holistic and unbiased view towards its people, which may be far from what are often led to believe by the mass media For example, upon making a visit to Vietnam, many American tourists are astonished by the warm hospitality of the locals, who, to some individuals’ misconception, should be bearing a grudge over their war enemies in the past Another illustration is a visit to a mosque would enlighten foreign tourists about the good cause of Islam, which is sometimes mistaken as IZONE – IELTS TRAINING ACADEMY extremism To conclude, although conflicts as a result of inter-country tourism exist, they can be successfully managed, and more often than not, international tourism is a contributing factor to an enhanced understanding of people from different cultures IZONE – IELTS TRAINING ACADEMY 27.(2019/02/17): Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving a car or motorbike To what extent you agree or disagree? People have differing views about whether raising the minimum legal driving age would be the most effective measure against road accidents While I think there are some grounds to this claim, it is not the best way to keep the roads safe Some supporters of the proposition insist on the correlation between maturity and the ability to drive safely In most countries, the minimum legal age for driving is sixteen, at which point many teenagers are allowed to apply for a driving license Due to the lack of maturity, these youngsters are often deemed more susceptible to impulsive behaviors For example, drunk driving, and consequently, alcohol-related crashes are much more pronounced for teenagers.Their physical immaturity is also of great concern, as their hand-eye coordination skill, which is essential for driving, is not yet fully developed However, to say that youngsters are unprepared is too broad a generalization We mature and learn at different rates, and therefore, while our age is a relevant factor, it is by no means a determining one in the assessment of one’s driving skills In fact, there already exists a system in place, such as the driving test, to make sure that every future driver gets an equal amount of pressure and preparation This will properly prepare them for unfavorable scenarios on the road, regardless of their age In that sense, it should be more sensible to make the tests more rigorous as opposed to add more numbers to the age requirement At the same time, stricter punishments can be introduced for those who drive under the influence, and hopefully, this will act as an effective deterrent In conclusion, setting a higher bar towards qualified drivers, but not age requirement, is the most efficient way to prevent accidents on the road Also, imposing heavy penalties could also disincentivize would-be offenders from driving recklessly IZONE – IELTS TRAINING ACADEMY 28.(2019/03/02): The world of work is rapidly changing and the employees can not depend on having the same work or the same work conditions for life Discuss the possible causes and suggest ways to prepare for people to work in the future Recent changes in the economic landscape have had dramatic impacts on job security and career prospects of today’s employees The causes for this vary, and there are some possible ways for employees to adapt to these changes Recent technological advancements mean that the majority of jobs are now performed with the assistance of technology This leads to a higher demand for employees with good command of technological knowledge In other words, employees who lack necessary technological skills are more likely to be made redundant, especially in company’s downsizing or restructuring Some may argue that this may not apply to employees whose jobs are not technologically driven; but technology is so integrated in every corner of modern labour that it is pratically impossible to find a job completely not technology-related Another reason for lower job security might be today’s increasingly competitive job market Such a labour market makes it more likely that unqualified employees be displaced in favour of more qualified ones In order to better prepare themselves, there are some measures that employees could take First, for those lacking basic technological skills, acquiring necessary knowledge is crucial to reduce the risk of job hopping This can be done, for example, by participating computer skills workshops or seminars, which are widely available these days Another solution is for employees to brush up on other essential skills, such as teamwork, problem solving or communication, to name just a few A high level of proficiency in these skills can help a worker stand out, thus enhancing his employability even after he is made unemployed IZONE – IELTS TRAINING ACADEMY In conclusion, an increased importance placed on technological skills and fiercer competition in the job marker could be the reasons for employees’ lower dependence on one job Acquiring sufficient technological knowledge and other soft skills, therefore, are key in preparing themselves for the worst case scenarios, such as a dismissal IZONE – IELTS TRAINING ACADEMY 29.(2019/03/09): Should movies be for entertainment only or should they also have an educational purpose? Movies have become an increasingly popular means of entertainment for people of all ages It is argued, however, over whether this form of media should adhere to this original aim of entertainment, or if it should expand in its aim to cover educational purpose On the one hand, it is necessary for movies to maintain their role as a means of relaxation Watching movies, to many people, offers a means of escapism in that it frees their mind of all the stress and burden of everyday life Fans of science-ficiton movies, for instance, would be capviated by top-rated sci-fi movies, where they are transported into an imaginary world to see their wildest dreams of seeing aliens or floating in the outer space brought to life by state-of-the-art visual effects These precious moments of getaway play a significant part in recharging the audience’s battery before many of them get of with their busy life life An attempt to integrate an educational themes in these movies could risk taking away all these fun moments, as the details of the plotline have to carrry a mission of delivering a moral lesson, and thus possibily stripping the movies of their recreational values On the other hand, movies also prove too powerful an educational tool to be overlooked To start with, the audiovisual effects from a movie can have lasting effects on people’s cognitive skills Well-made documentary movies, for instance, have proved more effective in consolidating learners’ memory of history lessons than the traditional textbook approach Better still, good movies with an educational theme not have to come at the cost of their entertainment values, provided that the lessons are delivered in a subtle way This can be evidenced by a massive number of Hollywood blockbusters such as the Avenger franchise which have been played to full houses (in theaters) all around the world These movies not only meet the audience’s needs for recreation, but also IZONE – IELTS TRAINING ACADEMY manage to delicately carrry meaningful messages in terms of friendship, loyalty and courage In conclusion, it is my firm belief that movies have all the potentials of becoming an effective and powerful tool to concurrently entertain and educate people These two functions should not be seen as one being eclipsed by the other, but rather a good combination which benefits the viewers in many ways IZONE – IELTS TRAINING ACADEMY 30 (2019/03/14): In some countries, small town-center shops are going out of business because people tend to drive to large out-of-town stores As a result, people without cars have limited access to out-of-town stores, and it may result in an increase in the use of cars Do you think the disadvantages of this change outweigh its advantages? Small-scale shops in certain countries are disappearing due to the rise of out-of-town megamalls, consequently leading to a surge in car use While there are undoubtedly advantages tied to shopping in mega-centers, I would argue that the benefits are overshadowed by the overall effect on the economy and the environment Sizeable shopping centers could offer a more competitive price by the effect of economies of scale, which occurs when the buying volume is substantial When the production cost is spread over a larger amount of commodities, the cost of goods sold is subsequently lowered, rendering products from small businesses less attractive by comparison That is why Walmart, one of the largest retail chains in America, has been able to sell their products at a bargain price to their customers While moving out of town to shop seems to work in the interests of buyers at first, it could be harmful at times In fact, by using pricing strategy, some large supermarkets have proceeded to monopolize their regional market after successfully bankrupting many local shops At that point, customers will have far fewer buying options to choose from, and therefore are more inclined to buy from those giant retail stores For instance, Walmart has been accused of manipulating prices of commodities and driving small retailers out of business for years At the same time, those large shops would indirectly harm the environment by promoting the use of cars With megamalls often located far off the cities, cars are slowly becoming the most plausible way to get there, which means more toxic exhaust fumes being discharged into the atmosphere This would badly damage public health in the long run IZONE – IELTS TRAINING ACADEMY In conclusion, the rapid emergence of big out-of-town shops might seem beneficial at first, its long-term effect on the economy and public wellness is unjustifiable IZONE – IELTS TRAINING ACADEMY 31.(2019/04/06): People have little understanding of the importance of the natural world, what are the reasons and how can people learn more about the natural world? The significance of the natural world has not always been fully appreciated by humans There are several possible explanations for this lack of understanding, which will be dived into in the following essay, before measures are proposed to change the status quo People’s little understanding of the natural world’s importance could be attributed to a hectic life they are leading Specifically, many of them are easily weighed down by dayto-day issues such as their career, family finance or children’s education, to name a few, while the natural world, or the protection thereof, though important, does not take a toll on human life until years into the future To make matters worse, changes in the natural world are usually inconspicuous to the human senses, owing to the excruciatingly long period it takes for these changes to manifest themselves Such issues as global warming or greenhouse effect, for instance, could take up to hundreds of years to cause visible consequences When these consequences reach a catastrophic or even irreversible level, unfortunately, it may have already been too late for the humankind It seems that the most commonly suggested measure to improve people’s knowledge of the natural world is awareness-raising campaigns This measure, however, may have limited impacts, for it is not a compulsory one, and thus can only rectify the awarenessness a small fraction of the population Therefore, it would be necessary to complement it by incorporating nature-related subjects into compulsory education, so that children could develop an understanding of the world they live in As for adults, it is suggested that a proper incentive in the form of new laws and regulations be put in place These governmental interventions could include heavier fines for environmentally hazardous actions, such as illegal dumping of waste to rivers or public water sources All IZONE – IELTS TRAINING ACADEMY of the aforemetioned measures, when combined, would go a long way in changing the public perception on the natural world In conclusion, the main reasons behind people’s limited understanding of the natural world could be the fact that they are too occupied with day-to-day tasks and the slow pace in changes of the natural world itself To deal with this, awareness-raising campaigns, together with the incorporation of nature-related subjects into mandatory education and the establishment of new laws could be key IZONE – IELTS TRAINING ACADEMY 32.(2019/04/13): In many countries, people like to eat a wider variety of food than can be grown in their local area As a result, much of the food people eat today has to come from other regions Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh disadvantages? As international trade progresses, people’s diet in many places is now much more diversified with the preference inclined towards imported food The downsides of this development, however, seem to eclipse its associated benefits To commence with, it is advantageous for both society and individuals to enjoy eating more foreign food The boom in foreign food popularity can prompt some countries to place an emphasis on their own specialties for export This undoubtedly provides a boost to the national economy of these countries through means of export, which also means more profits and earnings for the locals As for individuals, the introduction of foreign food would add to their variety of available food choices This would be of substantial utility since it meets the need of a growing segment of the population, whose rising standards of living have led to a rising appetite for foreign exotic food Take sushi, a dish originating from Japan, for instance The dish has enjoyed widespead popularity worldwide, and suhi restaurants can now be found in most countries around the world, allowing people to enjoy the dish regardless of where they stay On the other hand, the aforementioned advantages are likely to be overshadowed by a number of disadvantages, which necessitates a scrutiny of the issues tied to growing foreign food consumption Firstly, to maintain freshness of the food or ingredients in overseas transport, additives and preservatives are commonly called for These substances, if used over a long period, would serious damage to consumers’ health, as has been (well) established from numerous studies Furthermore, food products from an area, with their distinctive natural and geographical conditions, are often most suitable with local inhabitants of that area Those products, if introduced to other areas, may not be compatible with the physiology of the people in the imported country Hamburgers or IZONE – IELTS TRAINING ACADEMY pizzas, for instance,are popular in the Western diet, for the high amount of energy they provide would help with withstanding the cold of wintry weather However, regular consumption of such food could result in a range of diseases such as obesity, as evidenced by the positive correlation between the rate of obesity in some Eastern countries and the augmented popularity of the fast food in these areas As good health would share a strong correlation with the overall happiness index, I am inclined to put forward the view that the health risks detailed would be of substance, so much so that they would outweigh the financial and food range benefits gained That being the case, however, if successful measures can be found to contain these risks, there would be few reasons to curtail the consumption of foreign food IZONE – IELTS TRAINING ACADEMY 33.(2019/05/04): Today many children spend a lot of time playing computer games and little time on sports Why is it? Is it a positive or negative development? It is true that increasingly more leisure time of children is being spent on computer games rather than sports activities There could be a number of justifications for this trend, and I believe it is a negative one Apparently, parents have a large part to play in the shaping of children’s habits, which is particularly true when it comes to sports participation It follows that they should set aside the time it takes to cultivate the good habit in children, but unfortunately, a great many of them, most commonly those in the lower-middle class, are too caught up in a quest for financial well-being to assume this role When children are left without adult supervision, they show the proclivity to engage in computer games, an understandable development given computer games’ growing appeal That is to say, games these days are designed to cater to children’s every single need, be it stimulating action games for young boys, or household simulation games for girls This attention-grabbing nature of games means that they could eat into the valuable time that could be otherwise spent on such dynamic outdoor activities as From my perspective, the preference for computer games generally found in children is arguably an undersirable tendency Supporters and developers of games often make the case that games help with the enhancement of certain skills such as problem-solving and time management Examples of this, they argue, include adventure games, where, in order to win, players often have to figure out a challenging puzzle in a short window of time And while the evidence to benefits of game playing, though convincing, remains inconlusive, overindulgence in games is believed to be a contributing factor to the udermined interpersonal skills among the young To make matter worse, the said selfindulgence in games is often coupled with a lack of physical exercise, consequently IZONE – IELTS TRAINING ACADEMY leading to obesity or impaired eyesight, among other sedentary-lifestyle-induced diseases In conclusion, the busy lifestyle of parents and the allure of game mostly account for longer hours of children’s free time spent on computer games than playing sports Regardless of some helpful skills children may learn from playing games on the computer, the degradation of interpersonal skills and the threat to their health are worth considering, persuading me to incline towards opposing this trend IZONE – IELTS TRAINING ACADEMY 34.(2019/5/11): Some businesses find that their new employees lack basic interpersonal skills such as cooperative skill What are the causes and suggest possible solutions? In recent years, fundamental interpersonal skills such as collaborative skill have been rare among new recruits There are certain reasons behind this phenomena, and it could be improved by some solutions Schools and the conventional job scanning protocol are to blame for the increasing shortage of interpersonal skills among fresh employees It is a traditional belief among many parents, particularly in the eastern world, that the primary focus of their children should be to achieve academic excellence, as opposed to interpersonal skills, among other soft skills This emphasis on academic result often leads to an asymmetrical development among these children, which is inclined more towards core subjects such as maths, literature or foreign language, and less towards the dynamics of human relationship Such an emphasis, worse still, can also come from recruiters, who, in order to efficiently single out qualified candidates among thousands of resumes, often have to base largely on academic performance in school The solutions to the lack of basic interpersonal skills could come from parents, schools and also recruiters Encouraging students to maintain good academic results, and simultaneously acquiring necessary interpersonal skills would seem like an ideal solution This, nevertheless, is quite a challenging task to most students, as most of them are merely capable of either the former or the latter Therefore, it is necessary that parents take the initiative by lowering their expectations to their children, and thus less pressuring them to achieve good scores at all costs Schools could also have a role to play in this, by rewarding students that show progress rather than only top scorers This could potentially reduce peer pressure among students, and thus give them more time to polish their interpersonal skills Recruiters, at the same time, should make it compulsory for IZONE – IELTS TRAINING ACADEMY candidates to possess interpersonal skills, in addition to excellent academic results Before the interview, for example, group discussions can be used so that candidates’ collaborative skills can be tested In conclusion, the overemphasis on academic excellence from both parents and recruiters.are the culprits behind the lack of interpersonal skills among new employees The solutions to this, therefore, should come from both parties, who are to be assisted by schools also ... this? 42 21 (20 18/ 12/ 13): Some say that sports play an important role in society Others think it is nothing more than a leisure activity Discuss both views and give your own opinion 44 22 (20 19/01/05):... disagree? 46 23 (20 19/01/ 12) : New parents should attend parenting courses to ensure the growth of their children To what extent you agree or disagree? 48 24 (20 19/ 02/ 02) : More and more... or disagree? 25 12 (20 18/09/15): Most of the world’s urgent problems are caused by over-population Do you agree or disagree? 27 13 (20 18/09/19): In countries where