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ĐOÁN ĐỀ IELTS WRITING QUÝ III – 2017 Các bạn kết hợp ôn tập nguồn luyện thi với Lộ trình biên soạn IELTS Planet để đạt kết tốt nha! Contents OPINION DISCUSSION 28 PROBLEM & SOLUTIONS 37 ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES 43 TWO-PART QUESTION 48 OPINION It is neither possible nor useful for a country to provide university places for a high proportion of young people To what extent you agree or disagree? Furnishing the young generations with tertiary education play an indispensable part in the government’s policies However, most policy makers reckon that it is infeasible and inefficient to offer the vast majority of the youth higher education From my perspective, I completely agree with this statement for the following reasons It proves impossible for a country to provide entry to tertiary education for all young people The first reason is the prohibitive tuition fees and the inability to afford them of the majority of youths College or university undergraduates are supposed to learn from experiments, purchase costly materials during a term, let alone other field trips if one majors in practical fields of study like engineering or medical All of these plus the fact that many students from rural areas find it tough to meet only the annual tuition fees, especially in poverty-stricken countries This leads to the second reason in which I mean government have other priorities such as universal education, health care system to invest in It also does not seem useful for the whole country once the state wish to accommodate the youth with higher education This is primarily because there is no guarantee that students will become successful and contribute to the well-being of their nation after finishing their education There are the cases when distinguished graduates fail to secure a decent job and thus become unemployed, exacerbating the burden on society as a consequence Even worse, some are likely to slack off with their studies or even drop out of school as they either take higher education for granted or find no motivation in furthering their knowledge, given the thought that tertiary education is subsidised or free of charge In conclusion, it’s my firm belief that not only it is neither possible nor useful for a country to provide university places for a high proportion of young people (312 words) It is better for college students to live far away from home than live at home with their parents Do you agree or disagree? Many students are faced with the dilemma of whether to live in a university dormitory or at home with parents From my perspective, a dormitory is evidently the better option for most students On the one hand, there is a common belief that living with parents is better for students’ personal development People may argue that students living at home may fully concentrate on their academic study because their parents would normally support them in other activities, such as doing household tasks However, it is irrefutable that in this way, some students may become over-reliant on their parents in most of their daily activities, and thus lose the ability of living independently in the future By contrast, students who live in dormitories have to take care of themselves in all aspects of life Therefore, they may acquire the vital skills of a self-reliant person, ranging from financial management and problem solving to meal planning and home management, all of which are essential to foster the all-round personal development of this group of students On the other hand, there are several distinct advantages of choosing on-campus residences The most evident advantage is that students who choose this type of accommodation would have extremely easy access to libraries and various learning sources that are readily available at school Another obvious benefit is that those living in a students’ residence are exposed to a diverse environment with people from various social and cultural backgrounds From this, students are better prepared to live in this multi-cultural world From the issues outlined above, one can conclude that living inside the school campus is apparently a better choice than living at home with parents (278 words) Government should invest more money in science education rather than other subjects to develop the country To what extent you agree or disagree with this statement? People have different views on the subjects that the government should invest in and prioritize in order to achieve what is termed economic development Some believe that a larger portion of government funds should be dedicated to teaching science-related In my opinion, although science plays a large role, other subjects hold merit in their own right in contributing to, and in driving, economic progress and therefore, deserve equal government investment and funding On the one hand, public funding in science education subjects is important in driving the development of a country in many areas, such as engineering and medicine For example, developed countries such as Japan has emphasized the science education of their citizens This strong focus has led to science learning, knowledge, and scientific research achievement fosters innovation and increases productivity, which directly contributes to the national economic growth of the nation Therefore, investment in the teaching of science education is crucial for a country’s economic progress On the other hand, the management of nation also determines its state of development and economic progress As such, it can be argued that curriculum subjects such as social sciences and law require as much attention and investment For example, developing economies such as Indonesia and Cambodia have long experienced a history of political and social unrests and conflicts This can largely be attributed to instability and poor management of legal, social and governmental systems This is in contrast to their Asian counterparts such as Singapore and Korea, where well-established and stable civil law and political institutions can be observed In conclusion, subjects related to the management of a nation’s economy such as social sciences have as much impact and significance on the development and progress of one’s nation and deserve as much government investment as science subjects (296 words) Too much emphasis is placed on going university for academic study People should be encouraged to vocational training, because there is a lack of qualified tradespeople such as electricians or plumbers To what extent you agree or disagree? It is true that there is an increasing number of high-school graduates to prefer enrolling in universities than vocational schools This leads to a shortage of skilled workers for labor markets Therefore, I completely agree with the idea that young people need to be urged to take a course in trade schools The achievement of students in vocational schools may ensure their success future Obviously, the developing economies require a high demand of manual workers for production lines and service businesses This means, upon graduating from career schools, students may have many job opportunities and seek employment easier than those with bachelor degrees of business or finance For example, according to the report of Vietnam Ministry of Labour, War invalids and Social Affairs in 2015, we have redundant 200.000 people with the bachelor of economics while we lack hundred thousands of skilled workers such as welders, turner, machinist, and nurses in order to supply for labor markets Therefore, this policy may help to balance between two types of manpower: white-collar and blue-collar workers in society Manual workers contribute to the growth of the economy as much as white-collar workers in the office If a country lacks skilled workers, its economics may have negative effects For instance, national electrical supply systems not able to be operated well if there are not enough electricians to maintenance them monthly As a result, factories and enterprises will be lost electrical power and effect directly on quality and quantity of product This leads to damages for businesses in particular and economics in general In conclusion, labor markets are in a severe shortage of qualified workers, hence, encouraging youngsters to take part in trade schools are actually necessary to maintain the economic in good shape (290 words) Some people think that people who choose a job early and keep doing it are more likely to get more a satisfying career life than those who frequently change their jobs To what extent you agree or disagree? It is claimed that people embarking their career early and keep pursuing it for a long time are more likely to gain job satisfaction than those who usually switch their job From my perspective, I firmly hold the view that though both trends may bring people job pleasure in different ways, being loyal to one position would make them more satisfied Borne employees have a propensity to change their job since they desire to find their real career passion which is integral to job satisfaction After some time working in a company, those who find it monotonous to continue staying in the current position may change their direction By doing this, they have ample opportunities to challenge themselves in different working environments, which afford them chances to build up their social network and a wide range of necessary job skills For this type of employees, it is undeniable that a larger circle of network and skills acquirement bring them occupational pleasures However, I believe that the better opportunity of professional promotion by committing to one company is more preferable Long-time employees can gain profound experience and trust from other colleagues, especially their superiors who could offer them opportunities to climb up on their career ladder This promotion method is applied in countries with deep-rooted employment norms such as Korea and Japan, where employees get fixed career promotion path based on their working time and loyalty rather than outstanding performance Professional advancement can not only secure employees better salary, allowing them to live a better life, but also help them earn the feelings of being highly esteemed This is where job satisfaction commonly comes from In conclusion, although occupation switch stills offer employee benefits, I opine that people should be loyal to one organization for the professional promotion prospect which would bring them a satisfactory career and secure a better livelihood (310 words) Professional workers like doctors, nurses and teachers make a greater contribution to society and so should be paid more than sports and entertainment personalities To what extent you agree or disagree? For many years, the distribution of country's wealth has been debated Some have advocated giving highly qualified professions such as doctors and teachers high wages than actors or sportsmen I completely agree with this notion for several reasons Nowadays, movie stars and football players are gaining much popularity and receiving all the attention either from public or the government That is why they are paid high salaries compared to other people working in other jobs in the same community That maybe due to the fact that these actors and sportsmen are considered as role models for many especially children Nevertheless, the vast majority of people think these stars are over-rated since they have no essential role in the country's renaissance Conversely, health and education are the cornerstone in any country's development Accordingly, people working in these fields should be paid salaries higher than other fringe jobs for several reasons Firstly, health care professionals and teachers spend tremendous effort and long time to be highly qualified Moreover, paying attention to these highly qualified jobs would encourage young generations to attain these prestigious jobs For example, if doctors and teacher were paid high salaries, children would be encouraged to study hard to be qualified to attain these careers In conclusion, although entertainment may be an important aspect in our life, this does not justify paying people working in this field higher than other vital jobs It is high time doctors and teacher were paid wages higher than actors or sports stars (249 words) Nowadays, most large companies operate multi-nationally To what extent those companies should have responsibility towards local communities in which they operate? In the globalization process, a variety of organizations run on an international scale However, I believe that these firms should not forget to place more of an emphasis on contributing to the development of the local societies where they are located in several aspects The first responsibility that the multinational companies should take is to preserve the local environment Companies of any size would exert negative influence on the region’s air and water quality by running factories, disposing of waste to the waterworks or simply using airconditioners Therefore, it is encouraged that they are active in placing restrictions on the level of the contaminants released and endeavoring to operate on an environmentally friendly basis Second of all, paying tax on schedule is also an obligation The tax money is used to upgrade the public constructions and regulate the socioeconomic activities, thus facilitate people’s life Accordingly, not paying tax properly, the companies not only violate the national laws, but also indirectly deprive the inhabitants of a wide range of benefits they are well-deserved to reap Finally, the major global companies can support the regional communities by creating jobs Provided with career opportunities at a firm near their homes, the workers can not only save time and money for traveling but also find it easier to take care of their family In a broader view, this action helps reduce the unemployment rate at the area, which boosts the local economic development in the long run In conclusion, I believe that helping the local communities thrive should be considered a must for the international organizations, and there are many ways to implement the task (271 words) International sporting events could contribute greatly to peace and stability in the world Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and relevant examples It is generally believed by many people that the peaceful and stable life on the Earth could be provided by sport tournaments such as Olympic games and World Cup I totally disagree with this statement and think that sport competitions are not facilitators in peace Firstly, football matches and Olympic games are one of the approachable places for terror groups to organize attacks Plenty of dangerous organizations usually target to sport events to arrange offence since thousands of spectators gather in one place, in on time Moreover, rebels often threat that they will carry out the assault during the matches or championships For instance, in 2016, terror group so-called Islamic State organized several severe terror acts during the friendly football match between France and Germany in Paris As a result, five people were killed and 20 fans were wounded by this ISIS attack Secondly, I would argue that political tension in the world has worse affect to sport Countries which have long-term conflict, North and South Korea, Russia and Ukraine will not play together within the international tournaments and organizations try to prevent sport fans and players collapse in the stadium This can be illustrated by the example that FIFA and International Olympic Committee (IOC) will not put this nations team in on spot during the draw ceremony in order to preclude their games If their game is inevitable, this competition will be held in a neutral area and an empty venue In conclusion, although there are a number of different points of regarding this viewpoint, I claim that in the new era sport tournaments are not able ensure safety and stability Therefore, sport organizations have to develop security methods during the events (283 words) 38 The animal species are becoming extinct due to human activities on land and in sea What are the reasons and solutions? There is no doubt that wildlife habitats are being destroyed and whole species of animals are on the verge of disappearance due to human activities on land and in the sea This situation is understandable, and measures could certainly be taken to tackle the problems There are two main reasons why animals are disappearing Firstly, in many parts of the world trees are being cut down to make way for farmland on which to grow crops and keep animals Such agriculture practices involve clearing huge plots of land inhabited by local fauna, resulting in the loss of habitats for the native animals Secondly, overfishing is also responsible for the destruction of aquatic life as many fishermen prioritize profits to the detriment of the diversity of species Many fish and other rare marine forms of life arc trapped, which reduces biodiversity and has a devastating effect on the food chain of wildlife species Some solutions can be adopted to improve the situation One approach is the application of hitech machinery and other technological breakthroughs in the cultivation activities Seeds with higher crop yield can be grown while powerful tractors can be applied to plough the fields in a speedy manner, resulting in higher output and productivity and thus a lower demand for clearing more land for crop planting Another measure is that government should impose strict fishing regulations, setting a limit of the catch of fish or restricting access to aquatic areas with great biodiversity This ensures that other wild sea animals would not be destroyed in the process In conclusion, the human activities including farming and fishing are rendering many species of animals extinct However, government and individuals can join hands to combat the issues (285 words) 39 Many museums and 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? Tourists are generally drawn to museums and historical locations when visiting new countries However, records have shown local people’s low attendance at these attractions Some explanations will be put forward before solutions can be drawn to tackle this problem There are several reasons as to why tourists, instead of the local people, come to museums and historical places First, these locations can provide visitors with a comprehensive overview of the traditions in the particular locality they are situated As a result, such destinations are generally more appealing to the newcomers than to the locals, those without the need to familiarize themselves with the traditional values of the region Moreover, because the layout of museums and historical houses is likely to remain unchanged through years, they can be visually unattractive to the local inhabitants, who may have been to these sites for at least once in their younger years Several measures can be prompted to promote locals’ attendance rate at buildings for historic relics and museums The main solution is to change the public’s perception of such places as sites for only monotonous activities Should civic events including weddings, anniversaries and concerts be allowed to be held in these locations, they would attract substantial public attention to historical values Another resolution is that historians and preservationists should be featured more frequently on the media, with their articles on the tremendous worth of museums and historical remains To conclude, historical areas and museums can be uninteresting for local citizens because they can be too familiar with the culture that these places depict To better this, there should be more media coverage on historical assets, and also more open-door policies to use such locations as spots for more public-oriented activities (287 words) 40 Nowadays, more and more older people who need employment compete with the younger people for the same jobs What problems this causes? What are solutions? It is true that fierce competition in the job market between older people and their younger counterparts has become an increasingly widespread concern Several problems have resulted from this tendency and they should be tackled by a number of effective solutions from both individuals and the government Competing with the young, the older generation has to face up to two main issues Firstly, due to age discrimination, older people often suffer more disadvantages when seeking the same positions as young candidates, even when they have similar abilities and qualifications As a result, a number of them become unemployed, which prevents them from meeting basic human needs Secondly, old employees might be under strong pressure, stemming from the fact that their young colleagues seem to be more creative and adapt themselves to changes at the workplace more easily than they could This may lead to both physical and psychological problems, including heart disease and depression Since such issues are serious, the government and individuals should take steps immediately to address these problems The first solution is that the government should encourage enterprises to apply the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 in order to protect employees who are 40 years old or more from employment discrimination based on age As a result, they would be given greater opportunities to find suitable jobs and earn a living On an individual level, older workers should be willing to update their skills through attending training courses If younger colleagues also help them to adapt to changes in the working environment, older workers will gain confidence and improve their work performance In conclusion, there are various negative consequences of increasing rivalry between the old and the young in the job market and appropriate steps need to be taken to tackle these problems, not only by the government but also by individuals (308 words) ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES 41 In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decided to this Before embarking on college many young people are advised that a year working or travelling may be a good option This essay will suggest that saving money is the biggest advantage of this and a reduced motivation to study is the primary disadvantage Third level education is very expensive and lots of students decide to work for 12 months and save up money before they begin their studies This allows them to pay for their living costs, tuition fees and accommodation and focus on their studies, rather than struggle financially or have to get a part time job on top of their academic work The Times recently reported that the average student at a UK university requires over $12,000 per annum just to survive and many drop out because they cannot afford to stay Despite these advantages, many students often get used to working or travelling and don’t want to return to a life of study after a year off This short-term view can cause some to bypass university altogether and go straight into a job that is beneath their capabilities or may not offer the same prospects their future career might have done For instance, a recent survey by the British Government found that 26% of students who take a gap-year never enter tertiary education In conclusion, taking a break from studies can be advantageous if it allows people to gather up savings, however, they should also be careful that it does not lead to disillusionment with education altogether (250 words) 42 Some schools start teaching a foreign language in primary school years Do advantages of teaching languages to young children outweigh the disadvantages? Give your own opinion and examples One of the highly controversial issue today relates to whether to begin learning a foreign language at primary school or at secondary school This essay will further discuss whether extending foreign language study to the primary stages is beneficial and if disadvantages may occur in the later stages On one side of the argument there are people who argue that the benefits of practicing foreign language at primary school considerably outweigh its disadvantages The main reason for believing this is that the children have the golden age period when they are at elementary school One good illustration of this is some developed countries have been implementing the bilingual language in the primary school’s curriculum for decades, and most of children can speak the second language as well as their native language Another reason is that children are much more enthusiastic to explore and to learn new things at a young age The timetable for them should allow more frequent shorter sessions for maintaining learner’s enthusiasm and progress Opponents reckon that the students at secondary school are better prepared than at primary school for acquiring new language However, there is actually no evidence to support this view and children at their early ages (ranging from to 10) can even learn faster and are better at pronunciation For example, my second daughter has started to learn English since she was five years old and can speak English more fluently compared to her older sister who just learnt English when she attended secondary school In my opinion, both arguments have their merits On balance, however, I tend to believe that learning second language in earlier age period will have more positive impact on most of the children around the world (288 words) 43 New technologies have changed the way children spend their free time Do advantages of this outweigh disadvantages? Nowadays, young children use computers so frequently that some even use them more than 10 hours every day Although some people believe that the phenomenon has no harmful effects on young children, I agree that the disadvantages of it outweigh the advantages To begin with, the benefits of using a computer are widely admitted As high-tech tools, computers provide children with diversified methods to help them learn efficiently Animated web pages and incentive applications are designed for teaching and inspiring them to access more information and that process expands their horizons as a result Also, children are attracted easily by the interactions in educational computer programs, so that they absorb knowledge effectively in a lively atmosphere, and it proves to be welcomed by both parents and teachers On the other hand, negative impacts of using a computer every day need to be emphasized Since young children have only acquired inadequate self-control, they are likely to be addicted to computers, video games in particular Spending too much time on computer games, children will lose their interest in studying as well as communicating with their peers Moreover, their values and perspectives of the real world might not be well developed once they fall in love with the virtual world, which will have a detrimental influence on their future Again, using computers for long hours has both physical and psychological effects that would be even more devastating for young children In conclusion, though computers are helpful to youngsters’ study, the adverse effects they bring weigh more It is acceptable that youngsters use computers two or three times a week, but parents still need to be aware of the unhealthy information on the internet and video games addiction of their offspring (287 words) 44 People in community now could buy cheaper consumer goods Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? The development of technology combined with living in the city gives people the chance to purchase products at cheaper prices While I agree that this opportunity is advantageous to some extent, I am seriously concerned that the drawbacks it brings can be detrimental to the living society It is understandable that being able to buy cheaper product is substantially beneficial Saving money is probably the first and foremost merit of this trend Instead of spending a significant amount of monthly expenditure on clothes or basic necessities as they used to in the previous years, consumers can now spare a larger proportion of their budget on important needs including better education and nutrition In addition, the availability of low-priced products grants consumers more spending choices and boost overall consumption Since products become more affordable and accessible, even low-income people now can purchase a certain range of consumer goods to satisfy their different needs Thanks to this, people from all walks of life can enjoy sufficient living without paying much However, I strongly believe that purchasing cheaper goods has its downsides which seem overshadow the benefits Firstly, health threats to consumers and workers are two major problems of this trend To save costs, manufactures may accept the usage of unsafe cheap chemicals and low-quality ingredients which undoubtedly affect customers’ health Moreover, mass production is also associated with worker exploitation and international outsourcing systems that render poor countries labor-intensive Secondly, cost-effectiveness of this practice is not guaranteed since products of lower prices usually come with short shelf life and low quality Therefore, in certain cases, customers may not save money but also have to spend more than they should have to fix or to purchase new products In conclusion, people’s access to cheaper products has its own good sides However, the shortcomings are more remarkable that they should be taken into serious consideration (311 words) 45 It is suggested that everyone should have a car, a TV and a fridge Do the advantages of this development for society outweigh the disadvantages? In modern era, electronic equipment and means of transportation are considered to be basic necessities of life A vast majority of population desires to have these in their lives I believe benefits of this development outnumber drawbacks To begin with positive aspects, firstly, electronic products such as televisions, refrigerators and vehicles are an integral part of life nowadays For instance, Television is a source of information and favorite pass time for many people Secondly, to stay in touch with current affairs and watch movies, dramas and talk shows in leisure public prefer to have television at home Additionally, some folks feel uncomfortable on public transport and give precedence to self-owned vehicles over buses, trams and trains Moreover, having own transport provide people an edge as they are not dependent on a schedule of city transport and traveling to remote areas could be possible as well On the other side of the coin, few negative aspects aspect should also be considered Since the invention of electrical appliances like television, radio and computers people have become sluggish Instead of outdoor activities, in free time they choose to stay home and watch their favorite shows With such habits in a society, people might forget the social values and norms In addition to that, slothful attitude, especially of a juvenile will prove to be dreadful and without sports activities, they are more prone to diseases Similarly, with increasing number of cars environment will become vulnerable to pollution and smoke emitted from a vehicle is evidently a health hazard To recapitulate, I consider electronic products and vehicles are vital components of modern time These necessities lessen the workload from lives of people and that time could be spent on other productive activities (287 words) TWO-PART QUESTION 46 Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology In what ways has technology affected the types of personal relationships? Has this become a positive or negative development? It is true that new technologies have had an influence on communication between people Technology has affected relationships in various ways, and in my opinion there are both positive and negative effects Technology has had an impact on relationships in business, education and social life Firstly, telephones and the Internet allow business people in different countries to interact without ever meeting each other Secondly, services like Skype create new possibilities for relationships between students and teachers For example, a student can now take video lessons with a teacher in a different city or country Finally, many people use social networks, like Facebook, to make new friends and find people who share common interests, and they interact through their computers rather than face to face On the one hand, these developments can be extremely positive Cooperation between people in different countries was much more difficult when communication was limited to written letters or telegrams Nowadays, interactions by email, phone or video are almost as good as face-to-face meetings, and many of us benefit from these interactions, either in work or social contexts On the other hand, the availability of new communication technologies can also have the result of isolating people and discouraging real interaction For example, many young people choose to make friends online rather than mixing with their peers in the real world, and these ‘virtual’ relationships are a poor substitute for real friendships In conclusion, technology has certainly revolutionised communication between people, but not all of the outcomes of this revolution have been positive (255 words) 47 Nowadays, some buildings such as offices and schools have open-space design instead of separate rooms Why is it so? Do you think this is a positive or negative development? At the current time, many institutions adopt a more open style of workplace design rather than the traditional type of discrete rooms and departments This essay will present the reason for this trend, together with a discussion in terms of benefits and drawbacks of this open style First of all, a lack of walls or other physical barriers in offices makes it easier for employees to interact with each other on a regular basis The constant intermingling not only generates a sense of camaraderie among personnel, it also enhances the flow of information and teamwork Colleagues can turn to each other for advice or assistance without having to knock on doors or schedule a formal meeting Interactions in an open-plan office space generally are more frequent and informal than in closed environments where everyone has a separate office space On the downside, the high level of everyday interaction that takes place in an undivided work space may lead to noise and distractions that make it difficult for employees to focus on their work and conduct business Lack of privacy is another potential problem with open-plan office spaces, where computer screens are easily visible by those walking by and telephone conversations are likely to be overheard Open-plan layouts also facilitate the spread of disease, so if a colleague comes to work with a cold, it can affect the health of the entire staff To conclude, this open style of office design possesses both advantage and disadvantage It is suggested that there should be a combination between this style and the conventional one to further exploit the benefits of both, which consequently makes the offices more fascinating for the workers to fulfil the duties (278 words) 48 Parents often give children everything they ask for and what they like Is it good for children? What are the consequences when they grow up? Parental approach to bringing up young people surely has a deciding role to play in their development Some parents often raise their children with over-indulgence, and I feel this method would be a hindrance to their individual growth and adult life It is human nature to love their offspring, and yet over-indulgence is a poor choice of rearing Children need to learn through punishments, which means that they should be punished for what they wrong and rewarded when they achieve something Punishments like withdrawal of privileges or even those of physical nature could sometimes be needed to educate children However, if they are allowed to whatever they want, they will not understand the difference between right and wrong and become ignorant, thoughtless individuals Providing youngsters with whatever they desire would teach them nothing but to have no regard for what they already have For example, they will pester their parents to buy them a new toy if they are bored with the one they are having This is extremely dangerous because it could be the basis of their character when they grow up When there is no limit to the indulgence parents show toward their kids, these children will become needy and dependent, and therefore are unable to live on their own In some cultures like Vietnam, parents pick up their kids at school even during high school, buy their clothes and cook at home Children not have to anything, which is mainly why many of them cannot stay away from their parents and live independently even when they are in their 20s In conclusion, I firmly believe that indulgence should be within certain limit Otherwise, it would badly shape children’s personalities and restrict their ability to have an independent life later (296 words) 49 In recent years, the structure of a family and the role of its members are gradually changing What kinds of changes can occur? Do you think these changes are positive and negative? It is true that the there is a significant change in terms of family structure Recently, the man could the housework such as cleaning or cooking, while more and more women go out to earn money for their family Personally, having a number of factors led to this situation, and I consider it to be a positive trend The major reason of this case is a developing of the gender equality around the world Nowadays, because women have higher position and education than the past, they able to most anything as men Therefore, instead of cooking or looking for children, they could go out to work and earn money for their family, and it is an equally if the men have to their housework and help their wife Moreover, parents must change to adapt in our society It is agreed that many families will have financial problems, if there are merely men working to pay living expenses Consequently, parents need to share responsibilities in their family In my point, this trend is actually creating a profound positive influence not only in the society but also among the family as well In fact, in some case female display a better perform in their work than male such as nurse or tailor, so this will bring many benefits for society Furthermore, by doing housework, the husbands could understand how rough of their wife job This leads a tied relationship among them which absolutely have positive impact on their child as well In conclusion, although the changing in role of husband and wife in family is the result of many reasons, I think that it should be seen as progress in society (283 words) 50 More and more young people from wealthy countries are spending a short time doing unpaid work such as teaching or building houses for communities in poorer countries Why young people choose to so? Who will benefit more: young people or the communities? There has been an ongoing trend of many youngsters from prosperous nations deciding to spend their time doing voluntary work in underprivileged countries Some of the prominent reasons for this phenomenon will be discussed, before the benefits of both individuals and developing countries are analyzed There are several convincing reasons associated with this practice The most significant factor is that doing such unpaid work in poor countries would be a comparative advantage for the young when applying for a job in the future In other words, in this fierce and competitive job market, a candidate possessing an application file accompanied by only great scores could not be the ideal one that a recruiter is finding; therefore, he or she needs outstanding volunteering experience to be able to surpass other rivals Another reason that is worth mentioning is that young generations could engender the feeling of community when participating in unsalaried work Their voluntary efforts help to give prominence to the value of sharing and the sense of social responsibility to secure improved humanity and international awareness about disadvantaged places It is undoubted that both the young volunteers and emerging countries could equally gain from this phenomenon Concerning the young, it is apparent that the aforementioned meaningful work not only brings the doers unforgettable life lessons, gives them hands – on experience but also helps expand their network of relationships Throughout these journeys of youth, they gradually grow more mature and confident, realizing the diversity of life by getting to know many walks of people In regard to poorer countries, they may have a chance to raise the living standards of their dwellers For instance, knowledge related to environment protection or health care which they have acquired from overseas volunteers possibly improves their living conditions afterwards To sum up, the requirement of more competitive profile and the determination to support financially disadvantaged countries are the two principal elements that make young people join a wide range of voluntary activities I would contend that both the doers and the receivers are the beneficiaries of the practice above (344 words) 51 Some people choose to have their first child at an older age What are the reasons? Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages? There is a growing proportion of the world’s population who decide to have children later in life The underlying reasons for this trend are varied, and I suppose that the merits would eclipse the downsides There are two main factors leading to the decision of delaying childbirth The first one is because people have the propensity for prioritizing their careers over taking parental roles Especially in the US and other developed countries, not only men but also women want to stabilize their finance before becoming parents so as to provide their kids with sufficient living condition for their future development Another explanation for this is that many modern individuals have adopted a fear of taking unwanted custody due to the recent alarming rate of divorce It is because premature marriages have become common, which usually goes with many couples’ doubt of their marital harmony, deterring their early desire for raising a child There would be, consequently, fewer kids growing up without fatherhood or motherhood However, the drawbacks should not be overlooked That too many couples following such a trend might exert adverse effects on the population structure, which potentially results in the future aging workforce and hinders social development in the long term Additionally, it could both heighten the possibility of infertility among mothers at their old age and risk the new-born babies’ mental and physical health Down Syndrome could be a typical example of the problems that those kids might have to suffer from In conclusion, the occupational prioritization and the hesitation over the likelihood of singleparent responsibility could be seen as the root of late childbirth, and I am convinced that the advantages are of more significance (279 words) 52 Cycling is more environmentally friendly than other forms of transport Why is it not popular in many places? And how to increase its popularity? The unpopularity of using bicycle in numerous places has been brought into question although there is little doubt about its friendly effects on the environment compared to cars or airplanes The reasons for this are varied and several feasible solutions would be proposed in the essay below There are two main underlying explanations for the uncommon use of bicycles Firstly, it would consume a considerable amount of time to travel by this means of transport, which, according to many, justifies the price of potential environmental damage caused by other types of vehicles This is because it fails to benefit dwellers of major cities in particular when their pace of working life would eclipse the values of using bicycles to the environment Secondly, modern people are becoming less concerned about the negative impact that their daily use of cars and public transportation would inflict on their surroundings Therefore, it is rather impractical to expect cycling in cities, or even the countryside The government play a vital role in encouraging the use of this environmentally friendly vehicle They could conduct monthly green days that by law require citizens to cycle to work to get people involved in protecting their environment In the long term, such an initiative would help to gradually form a habit of cycling among occupied individuals More importantly, propagation via various means of media along with optional courses about the advantages of cycling to the environment at schools seem imperative to heighten social awareness of this matter In conclusion, cycling, regardless of its positive influences on the environment, has become a rare picture in the modern world for a number of reasons; and the government should take immediate actions to improve this situation (284 words)