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Table of Contents ĐÃ CÓ: Đề 1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,14,17,18,19,21,23,24,28,30 WRTING TEST 18 Writing Test 23 ĐỀ SỐ 28 .5 Writing Test 21 WRITING TEST 30 WRITING TEST 14 WRITING TEST 24 .11 WRITING TEST 19 .12 WRITING 11 13 WRITING TEST 17 .14 WRITING TEST 15 WRITING TEST 16 WRITING TEST 17 WRITING TEST 18 WRITING TEST 20 WRITING TEST 21 WRITING TEST 23 WRITING TEST 10 .24 WRITING TEST 25 WRITING TEST 27 WRITING TEST 12 .29 WRITING TEST 13 .31 WRITING TEST 15 .33 WRITING TEST 16 .36 WRITING TEST 20 .37 WRITING TEST 22 .39 WRITING TEST 25 .42 WRITING TEST 26 .43 WRITING TEST 29 .45 Writing test 27 .47 ĐÃ CÓ: Đề 1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,14,17,18,19,21,23,24,28,30 THIẾU: 2,12,13,15,16,20,22,25,26,27,29 WRTING TEST 18 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Read the following text from an article about smoking Medical studies have shown that smoking not only leads to health problems for the smoker, but also for people close by For this reason, smoking should not be allowed in public places Opponents argue that the forbiddance of smoking would possibly affect the freedom of choice or lead to the closure of many bars and pubs However, supporters of this ban place people’s health problems at the top of the scale Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss your opinions about whether public smoking should be banned or not Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer You should write at least 250 words Essay: Medical studies have shown that smoking not only leads to health problems for the smoker, but also for people close by As a result of this, many believe that smoking should not be allowed in public places Although there are arguments on both sides, I strongly agree that a ban is the most appropriate course of action Opponents of such a ban argue against it for several reasons Firstly, they say that passive smokers make the choice to breathe in other people’s smoke by going to places where it is allowed If they would prefer not to smoke passively, then they not need to visit places where smoking is permitted In addition, they believe a ban would possibly drive many bars and pubs out of business as smokers would not go there anymore They also argue it is a matter of freedom of choice Smoking is not against the law, so individuals should have the freedom to smoke where they wish However, there are more convincing arguments in favour of a ban First and foremost, it has been proven that tobacco consists of carcinogenic compounds which cause serious harm to a person’s health, not only the smoker Anyone around them can develop cancers of the lungs, mouth and throat, and other sites in the body It is simply not fair to impose this upon another person It is also the case that people’s health is more important than businesses In any case, pubs and restaurants could adapt to a ban by, for example, allowing smoking areas In conclusion, it is clear that it should be made illegal to smoke in public places This would improve the health of thousands of people, and that is most definitely a positive development Writing Test 23 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Read the following text from an article about television addiction If you watch more than 30 hours of television a week, some psychologists would consider you to be a television addict Television addict may show some of the following symptoms They may not be selective in what they watch; in other words, they will watch anything They may feel a loss of control when viewing They may feel angry with themselves for watching so much, but are not able to stop watching, and they may feel miserable when they are stopped from watching Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss your opinions about consequences of television addiction Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer In today’s world, television is the main source of entertainment and is a necessity of life like meals, clothing, and home Watching time gradually increases and people become addicted to it after all People, those watch television more than 30 hours a week, are considered television addicts by some psychologists However, television abuse and addiction may cause numerous harmful consequences in our health and life style as follows The first and the most dangerous effect of watching too much of television is mass physical degradation in society People, who spend hours and hours in front of the television, are under very high risk of diabetes and obesity While watching television, people usually consume a lot of fast food and fizzy drinks with high calorie and out of doing exercise A recent research study conducted at the Harvard School of Public Health indicates that watching too much television can significantly increase the risk of developing obesity and type diabetes In addition, another adverse effect, which can be caused by television addiction, is related to possible mental disorders or depression After hours of watching television, most people fall in constant feeling of tiresome and weariness Some researches show that through bringing the effects of relaxation into their minds, television actually disturbs human brain and makes it tired even within the first minutes of television watching session Moreover, watching television for long time has been linked to depression This depression may prevent people from being able to stop watching television as they may feel miserable when they are stopped from watching Thus, a cycle of depression and television addiction is developed Other problem of those people, who addict television, is lack of concentration, insomnia, restlessness, negative thoughts, etc Watching television steals a lot of free time for activities they might find more usefulness, namely talking to friends and family, traveling, playing sports, or joining a political or community group Besides, television addiction may affect children by the negative sides of watching television such as violence or sexual abuse which lead to failures in schools, slow-down in intellectual development, lack of social skills, etc Many people are out of controlling their direction since they watch all programs and channels that they see.It can result in wrong perception of the life and its realities To conclude, the problem with television addiction is that it might not appear as dangerous as nicotine or drug addiction but when taking a deeper look, people will find out numerous damaging impacts on their life namely health problem, cognitive ability and emotional problem ĐỀ SỐ 28 You should spend 40 minutes on this task Read the following extract from an article Using public transport has become familiar to everyone in Vietnam Millions of people today are travelling by lots of kinds of public transport Some people think that using public transport brings a lot of advantages to the society in general and to themselves in particular; others argue that they have to face disadvantages when using public transport Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using public transport Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer You should write at least 250 words Transportation is playing an important role in every nation's development process and this is an important aspect in our life for mobility In my opinion, there are more advantages than disadvantages of using public transportation There are three reasons to support this statement These reasons are environmental effects of using public transportation, cost of public transportation, and accessibility of public transportation Firstly, we can save our environment more by using the public transportation We could take trains, buses, airplanes to travel most parts in the world Therefore, we should use the public transportation than private transportation, such as private cars, motorbikes, private jets, and so on We need to reduce the gas that is emitted by the private transportations If we not make effort for the environment issue, the earth could be dirty and we might not feel comfortable to live on it Therefore, we should use public transportation, such as trains and buses to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide It could be a small step for us, but it would make a big difference in the future Secondly, we should focus on the cost of using the public transportation It is much cheaper than the cost of private transportation It would cost a lot to buy gasoline if we want to drive own cars Also, there are other expenses, such as parking license, registration fee, inspection fee, and so on to own cars Therefore, if you want to save money, it is wise not to own private cars and use the public transportation instead By saving the cost of transportation, we could enjoy better meal, accommodation, or other services If we have a choice between public transportation and private transportation, we should choose public transportation, because the cost is very different We should spend least money for transportation Thirdly, accessibility of public transportation is good in large cities so that we would not worry about waiting for long hours It could save time by using public transportation, because private transportation, such as cars need time to find a parking space Comparing with the cars, trains, buses, and airplanes usually have the better accessibility in major cities in the world Therefore, we should use the public transportation if we want to have good accessibility In conclusion, we should use public transportation, because it is good for environment, it is cheap, and it has better accessibility We might spend for other things, such as gifts or services by saving the cost of transportation Writing Test 21 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Read the following text from an article about famous people Famous people of various kinds, including movie stars and royalty, are often closely followed by the press There have been stories of journalists digging through garbage bins to find little bits of information on the private lives of the rich and famous Some press photographers try to take photographs of famous people in their most private moments to sell to the world’s media Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss your opinions about challenges of being famous Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer You should write at least 250 words It is widely believe that being famous guarantees a comfortable life without worrying about money or anything else If so, why are there many articles about celebrities’ suicide because of pressures in life? Is it true that being famous so easy? We could not negate the fact that famous people could earn ton of money through their careers such as: business, advertisement and so on They spend their life in luxurious villas, expensive cars, travelling around the world… They always appear in well-known brand clothes or jewelry It can be said that, celebrities have easier life than many other people However, being recognized by everyone causes many problems First, famous people have no privacy for real Every minute they step outside would be captured on the cover of some newspaper which could ruin their image immediately Take Miss Vietnam- KyDuyen for an example A picture of her sleeping in the airplane with a strange posture was posted on the Internet For that reason, many people criticized her that she did not know what she should in public; or that she did not keep the image of a Miss Vietnam The fact turned out that she was so tired during her promotion as a Miss Vietnamese, so she tried to take a break on the airplane How poor she was! Problems does not only come from the paparazzi but also come from the fan They follow them to everywhere, asking them for a picture or autograph… This somehow must be really annoying Second, fame also brings a serious problem that celebrities have to worry about their own safety and the safety of their family Last month, properties in a private house of a well-known singer in Vietnam were stolen She was so stressful and took a long time to recover after that This is the reason why some famous people have to equip modern system or security to protect their life Moreover, some fans have negative behavior that they even threaten their idol if he or she does not accept their proposal In conclusion, being famous would be nice but not an easy way to live If you are interested in being recognized by everyone, you should accept its negative sides and find the way to deal with it WRITING TEST 30 You should spend 40 minutes on this task Read the following extract from an article: Smoking is the biggest cause of preventable deaths in England, accounting for more than 80,000 deaths each year One in two smokers will die from a smoking-related disease It can also cause fatal diseases such as pneumonia, emphysema and lung cancer It causes 84% of deaths from lung cancer and 83% of deaths from chronic obstructive lung disease, including bronchitis As a result, some people agree that world governments should conduct serious campaigns against smoking Write an essay to an educated reader to show you opinion about the consequences of smoking and possible solutions Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer You should write at least 250 words Smoking remains as a recurring topic on the list of the main issues around the world.The causes and effects of smoking are being discussed frequently among our society, and more and more solutions to resolve this issue are being brought up worldwide This essay will discuss the consequences of smoking and possible solutions Firstly, smoking is harmful to one’s health over a long-term period Smoking causes many different types of cancer including lung, oral, and kidney as well as esophagus cancers Smoking also results in chronic bronchitis, and many types of breathing disorders In England, smoking accounts for more than 80,000 deaths each year Secondly, there are more harms in smoking then just the long-term effects There are facts about the harm it does to others that breaths secondhand smoke, along with the chemicals that make up a cigarette The chemicals alone are enough to make anyone want to quit These chemicals are in small amounts, but still are hazardous to the health of both smokers and non-smokers We need to stop this problem with some particular solutions One way people can stop dying from cigarettes is to stop selling them People will get a benefit because they can save money and their own life It will be really helpful It also gets and saves stamina for work or playing with their kids Saving money can go to your kids for college or for clothes So stop smoking can help your whole family Also, cigarettes should be switched to electric ones This will also be a cheaper solution because smokers just have to buy them once and charge them So it will save lots of money Smokers can also smoke wherever they want because it will not affect the people around It will save the body because they will just get pleasure without the harsh chemicals In short, smoking is very harmful to smokers themselves and to all people around In order to stop people dying from cigarettes, we need to stop selling them, or switch to the electric version WRITING TEST 14 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Read the following text from an education magazine While compulsory education in some countries such as England begins at the age of five (with many children actually starting at four), in countries such as Sweden, Denmark and Finland, school does not begin until the age of seven There are two different points of view regarding this Some people think that children should begin their formal education at a very early age and should spend most of their time on school studies Others believe that young children should spend most of their time playing Write an essay to an educated reader to tell which point of view you agree with Include specific reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer You should write at least 250 words Sample 1: Education is an integral part in a modem society Some people think formal education is of primary importance to children at early age, while others prefer to let them spend most of time in playing I am in favor of the point that let children have most of their own time playing Since I believe that playing is another form of education to children, and it’s crucial in shaping of children Firstly, playing provide a chance to let children know the world, and develop some essential personalities At the early age, children are very curious about everything surrounding them, because their understanding of the world is still remains in a very initial grade Though playing, children can learn some very basic but essential concepts, logic and characters about the world For example, when children go on barefoot on the grass, they can themselves feel the softness of grass, which no one can teach them about, except for themselves Secondly, children can explore some very unique talents of themselves Generally, a formal education is to teach some standard course and grating in a very formula way If children received a formal education at their early age, they were deprived a chance to discover and develop their own special talents Children should own this chance to search what their potential advantages and advance in fun, since this chance might lead to success in their future adult world In conclusion, parents should let their children spend most of the time playing It is a good way for children to learn about the world surrounding them as well as to themselves explore their talents Sample 2: Many parents want their children to acquire better scholastic achievements in future Hence, they compel them to attend classes and use their free time at home to study from very early age However, I believe that most of their time should be spent playing By playing, children are able to study many things around them Children by nature want to discover all things surrounding their houses and their playgrounds When we force them to spend their time on formal education, we accidentally build the walls that separate them from the beautiful world outside Moreover, children often find knowledge in books boring In contrast, when playing, they can observe the natural phenomena which attract their attention During this process children gain the knowledge Furthermore, playing helps them in developing physical conditions When they play in the gardens, or parks, they can breathe fresh air and be provided vitamin D obtained from sunlight Running and laughing also help in strengthening their muscles Additionally, they will have better immune systems that can protect them from many diseases On the other hand, if they stay at home and study too much, they may have the risk of getting obese Finally, when playing, children are able to gain many skills They can learn how to cooperate with their team-mates to beat the opponents in games Sometimes, there are arguments between the children These are chances for them to practice problem-solving, negotiation skills In reverse, when children study for most of their time, they become passive In addition, they find difficult to communicate with other people In short, young children should spend most of their time playing rather than just studying By playing, they are able not only to learn many useful things, but also to develop comprehensively WRITING TEST 24 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Read the following extract from a book chapter Young people have the highest rates of arrest for reported crime Almost half of all people arrested are under the age of 25 Young people are more likely to be involved in crime because they have fewer relationships that encourage them to follow conventional behavior Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss your opinions about the reasons for violent crime among youngsters Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer You should write at least 250 words It has been indicated by the latest researches that there is a significant increase in number of violence crimes in the youngsters under 25 years old The reasons for this phenomenon are believed to be lack of good encouraging to behave conventionally from their parents and teachers and not able to find the best ways of educating their own children in this age group The biggest mistake of educating people in this age is their parents and teachers treat them in serious ways during the learning process First of all, they observe that this age group of children not need emotion and softness as younger children, and they really pay attention just to their academic study and how to pass successfully from the school As a result, the relationships between parents, teachers and students become extremely hard without any love Secondly, once the circumstance at the school or home is getting worse and under pressure for students, they start to hate everyone and act negatively and violently against innocent Consequently, teachers and parents cause people at age of 25 to be dangerous criminals in the society Additionally, parents and teachers feel embarrassed in finding their own method of teaching people in this group Although there are several of resources that teach people the intelligent approaches of emotional and social learning for adult, it doesn’t seem really effective to these teachers and parents In Canada for instance, in Chapter- the famous library there are a lot of the newest and easiest books of dealing with secondary schools students, yet criminal behaviors have reached the peak at schools, on streets and in public places In Conclusion, to reduce the number of crime violence among 25 years old individuals, parents and teachers should teach them in inspirational and friendly methods because strict communication and narrow education are the influential factors for making these youth criminals WRITING TEST 19 Task 2: You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Read the following text from an article about mass media While most of us make use of some form of the media on a daily basis, we may not think about the functions or purposes the media serves in our society One important function is entertainment On television, in particular, the variety of entertainment programs is extensive, ranging from soap operas, to comedy, to talk shows, to sports Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss your opinions about the purposes of mass media Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer You should write at least 250 words Mass media come in many forms, such as television, radio, the internet, newspaper or public events As it encompasses a significant part of our life, it also have a powerful influence in shaping our lives As such, we should be aware of the capabilities of such powerful tools, and from my perspective, mass media have four main purposes: To entertain, to educate, to inform and to influence Most people watch television for the entertainment and news If we think about the time when there is to TV or radio, a good singer could never easily distribute their songs to the audience Only aristocrats and powerful businessmen could afford going to soap operas or musical events People got news largely through words of mouth, which also made it inaccurate Nowadays, a song can be easily downloaded with one click, and there are always some hundreds of movies to choose from on cable TV Because entertainment and information are available everywhere and often more noticeable than other types of contents, we tend to misunderstood that these are the only purposes of mass media However, with the ability to reach millions of people, they can also be used to educate and influence Take advertising for example: we see ads everywhere in our life, and all they are trying to is to persuade us to buy something Likewise, if the message of an ad is to educate people about an important social issue, it immediately carries a different purpose To conclude, mass media have various purposes that can greatly benefit the community Governments, businesses and individuals should embrace the power of such communication channels, while aiming at making positive impacts in order to improve life quality, both spiritually and educationally WRITING 11 TASK You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Read the following text from an educational magazine Compulsory attendance in university has always been a highly debated subject Professors view class attendance as an individual student responsibility However, many students want to be given the freedom to decide which classes to attend Due to the difficulty of regulating a school-wide attendance policy, most colleges and universities give professors the authority to set their own attendance rules Some people believe that university students should be required to attend classes Others believe that going to classes should be optional for students Write an essay to an educated reader to tell which point of view you agree with Include specific reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer You should write at least 250 words Class attendance is, unarguably, a necessary part in any level of studying, let alone in university However, either it must be strictly controlled or not should not be applied totally, but to some appropriate extent with each method In my opinion, we must see that not every university in the world is as good as others Therefore, the academic and perhaps even ethical levels of the students are not the same In a highly-rated university for example, which is famous for its teaching quality and mostly accepts nearly perfect students only, they must have every motivation to fully attend the classes But on the contrary, a local, remote and low-quality one which may astonishingly have fewer students than the number of lecturers, they could even be pleasingly invited to the class! So, what is the best solution? Maybe we shouldn’t find the “best” one for application to all cases in general, but the most suitable and harmonious one This obligatory attendance policy should only be used in laboratory work due to mostly in-class performance with very little work to at home In ordinary lectures, the policy may cause a negative effect as students could possibly get more bored and stressed; instead lecturers should implement it in other more practical ways to earn participation points like quizzes and discussions, which may encourage learners to get more involved and excited in the lectures, and as a result keep them sitting in class to the end To conclude, personally I would suggest the universities focusing on improving their main factors such as quality, accommodation, even competitiveness and successfully-employed-aftergraduation rate; instead of minor things like the compulsion of class attendance WRITING TEST 17 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Read the following text from an article about the Internet It is evident that the Internet has increasingly brought about significant changes to our life According to a recent study, the more time people use the Internet, the less time they spend with real human beings Some people say that instead of seeing the Internet as a way of opening up new communication possibilities worldwide, we should be concerned about the effect it is having on social interactions Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss your opinions about the effects of the Internet on human interactions Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer You should write at least 250 words From last century to these present days, Internet comes up with the one of the greatest innovations of human interactions It makes significant changes in the waythat people communicate with each other However, everything has two sides, and the effects of the Internet on people’s relationship is not an exception Initially, technology enhances quicker and simpler communication among people There are so many different means of communication to help contact between one person with others, even for those who are separated by long distance It not only gives easier chance of connection but also saves time and money of communication For example, people don’t need to visit their colleagues and their families in different regions or cities to talk to them anymore Instead, they could just open the phones or computers and call their friends On the other hand, it also causes negative impacts on social interaction By using electronic device in daily life of communication, it is hard for people to involve in social environment It will decrease their self-confidence to speak in public because they usually interact through devices not face to face communication If people spend most of their time communicating online and not mixing in their neighborhoods, it possibly leads to feelings of isolation for those individuals who not have a ‘real’ person to connect In conclusion, Internet easily helps people keep in touch with others who are in different places and brings some beneficial developments on communication Nevertheless, it is very important to maintain a balance between our online life and our contact with real human beings WRITING TEST You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Read the following text from an article about university education Some people think that young people should be required to work for a year before they go to university Such work gives young people valuable knowledge of the world, which in turns helps them to appreciate their studies and decide what they want to in life However, there are those who argue that going to university immediately after school is a much better option Now, write an essay to discuss what choice in your opinion is better for young people in preparing them for the future career Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer You should write at least 250 words Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task Fulfilment, Organization, Vocabulary and Grammar For the duration of entrance to university, some people think that young people should be required to work for a year before they enter the university Such works give them valuable knowledge about the world, which in turns help them to appreciate studies and decide what they want in their life However, other people not agree with that In my opinion, I partly agree with the statement At first, I think that the working time before coming to university will provide precious knowledge and experience about the daily life for the students who have spent their 18 years before in the arm of parents Those works will let them know how the money is generated and how difficult the living earning is They will have much real material about life to serve themselves in studying and understand more about the situation of their parents In spite of the advantage of working before university, it seems that the results of trial not lead to all good response It can be seen that there is some student will stop the studying and not come back to continue the university The thing is they no longer have interest in studying and decide to give up without any success at work Some others come back to university but cannot concentrate their mind on studying Furthermore, at the age of 18, they almost cannot have a work with nice environment and condition, which may lead to bad effect like joining bad group of friend or feel that it is year for trial so they not need to try their best to achieve any goal That is my point of view about the working time before entering the university It both has pros and cons and it will reach the best effect only in suitable situation and condition WRITING TEST You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Read the following text from a book about fashion In modern society, fashion is becoming more highly valued in people’s choice of clothes Nowadays, it is not uncommon to see people walking around in brand-name clothes and sunglasses like celebrities While some people think it is a positive development, others blame for negative aspects of fashion obsession Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss your opinions about fashion consciousness Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer You should write at least 250 words Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task Fulfilment, Organization, Vocabulary and Grammar As people can see in our modern daily life, it is not uncommon to see people walking around in brandname clothes, which indicated that fashion is becoming more highly valued in people choices of clothes There are people said that it is a positive development and I totally agree with that, in both social and economic aspect In terms of economics, it is clearly shown in the success and development of fashion Company and corporation Beside the quantity of customer from brand loyalty, the change and update in design each season of those companies also attract many new purchasers to involve in People spend a large amount of money on clothes leading to the increase in revenue and profit of this field and it contributes to the rise of the worldwide economy generally On the other hands, in the social aspect, fashion is the same as some work of arts which can represent for the people point of view through each period of time The fashion trend is the unique feature of some exact point that when it is mentioned, it will remind people to the days in past Therefore, it is understood that the design of fashion will change and improve when the society develop The detail above is my opinion of the about fashion consciousness, which explained that the development of fashion industry is such a positive issue to the world WRITING TEST You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Read the following text from a book about space exploration Some people think governments should spend as much money as possible exploring outer space (for example travelling to the Moon and to other planets) Other people disagree and think governments should spend this money for our basic needs on the Earth Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss what extent you agree with space exploration Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer You should write at least 250 words Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task Fulfilment, Organization, Vocabulary and Grammar Governments have an important role in our lives It is responsible of many things in the country such as education, defense, discoveries and even transportation It spends a lot of money for things that may be not essential for our existence such as exploring outer space Some people would agree that governments should spend as much money as possible exploring other planets Other would disagree Even though we should understand and expand our knowledge about outer space, I think it is better for governments to spend this money for our basic needs on Earth for several imperative reasons First of all, governments should develop our health As we see every day, there are a lot of diseases new and many people died because infections, cancer, and other sicknesses which the government should pay attention about them since it may be epidemic to our society For example, when I was in pharmacy school, our professor in the pathology class explained that researchers should develop most of medicines to eradicate diseases in current days In fact, he stated that the government should spend money and research to improve our life since many children is suffering from cancer and may be these diseases threaten our life and our health Second, governments should prevent the contamination of our environment Nowadays, there a lot of pollutants that affects our life and our existence In addition, these pollutants have negative impact in our physical life For instance, I read an article about the destruction of forests in our planet and how it has bad consequences, since it will decrease the oxygen production and it may contribute to increase endangered animals By the way of conclusion, based on the argument discussed above, I strongly concur that governments should spend money for our needs and not for exploring space Our earth is worthwhile and precious for our dominance WRITING TEST You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Read the following extract from a book about education Being able to speak a foreign language is an advantage these days Some people think that children should start learning a foreign language at primary school while others think children should begin at secondary school Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss what ages in your opinion are more suitable to begin learning a foreign language Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience You should write at least 250 words Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task Fulfilment, Organization, Vocabulary and Grammar Due to advances in communication systems the relation among nations has been increased markedly As result of this, learning foreign language has become a controversial issue in global village Some experts claim that primary school is the best place for learning another language instead of secondary school I firmly believe that there is a defensible basis for this argument The proponents of this view discuss that there are many reasons behind of their claims The most important one is about recent research The studies have shown that the children between 4-9 ages have great opportunity to learn new languages Also they clarify their claims by an example: a survey among 200 pupils has shown that the above mention ages has a crucial role in children building character and developing their personality Moreover, give the special care and settle down proper curriculum could be much profitable for them in this way Consequently, because of carefree mind children can catch more points in this level In parallel, I am personally side with this idea The key point to justify this attitude could be illustrated by a personal tangible example Couple of years ago, I met a German family with interesting story To cut a long story short, Lucas the first child of the family has started learning English language at secondary school and now the level of his English skills is almost intermediate Conversely, his sister has started English and France together at primary school Now, she can speck very fluently both of them On balance, beyond a shadow of a doubt, primary school can pave the way for learning foreign language easily Although, it should be considered that the method and atmosphere of the school play a key role in children learning All in all, we should own up to the fact that learning foreign languages has become a key factor in our lifelong It goes without saying; having a strong basis in new language can uplifted us toward prosperity Primary schools are best place to enhance our children language abilities Also, in this special span the pupil’s mind are dead ready to catch an awful lot of new things and what is better than learning new language WRITING TEST You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Read the following text from an article about technology in education Thanks to the ever-increasing use of technology, computers are being used more and more in education Some people say that this is a positive trend because technology can benefit both teachers and students at the touch of a button There are others, however, who argue that it may deprive people of real human interaction Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss the effects of technology in the classroom Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer You should write at least 250 words Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task Fulfilment, Organization, Vocabulary and Grammar There is no doubt that education and the learning process has changed since the introduction of computers: The search for information has become easier and amusing, and connectivity has expedited the data availability Though experts systems have made computers more intelligent, they have not yet become a substitute of the human interaction in the learning process In my opinion what can be expected is a change of the teachers’ role, but not their disappearance from the classroom Nobody can argue that the acquisition of knowledge is more fun and easier with computers The mere activity of touching and exploring this device constitutes an enjoyable task for a child This, accompanied by the relaxing attitude and software interactivity, usually contributes to a better grasping of new knowledge At a higher educational level the availability of digital books, simulators and other academic materials provide the student with an ever accessible source of information, that otherwise would not be at hand But, besides the increasing complexity and behavior of intelligent software, which is usually embedded in the academic digital material, the need for human interaction in the learning process will always be present, at least in the foreseeable future There is the necessity for a human being to be able to determine what the specifics needs of each individual are The expertise of a teacher in how to explain and adapt complex concepts to different individuals can hardly be mimicked by a computer, no matter how sophisticated its software is As computers are becoming a common tool for teaching, teachers should be more aware of their role as guides in the acquisition of knowledge rather than transmitters of facts They have to be open minded to the changes that are taking places, keep updated and serve as problem solvers in the learning process, thus allowing students to discover the fact for themselves To summarize, in my personal view, teachers play and will continue to play an important role in the classroom, especially at the primary level No matter how complex computers become, there will be no replacement for the human interaction, but in the way how this interaction takes place WRITING TEST Part II: You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Read the following text from a book about the Internet The Internet is an amazing information resource Students, teachers, and researchers use it as an investigating tool Journalists use it to find information for stories Doctors use it to learn more about unfamiliar diseases and the latest medical developments Ordinary people use it for shopping, banking, bill-paying, and communicating with family and friends However, while there are many positive developments associated with the Internet, there are also certain fears and concerns (Academic Encounters- Life in Society, chapter 6, page 129) Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss the negative effects of the Internet Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer You should write at least 250 words Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task fulfillment, Organization, Vocabulary and Grammar The Internet is an amazing information resource Students, teachers, and researchers use it as an investigative tool Journalists use it to find information for stories Doctors use it to learn more about unfamiliar diseases and the latest medical developments Ordinary people use it for shopping, banking, bill-paying, and communicating with family and friends People all over the world use it to connect with individuals from other countries and cultures However, while there are many positive developments associated with the Internet, there are also certain fears and concerns Firstly, one concern relates to a lack of censorship or control over what appears on the Internet Anyone can put information on the Internet that can then be read by anyone else, at any time This makes it very different from television or radio With television and radio there are editors to check the accuracy or appropriateness of the content of programs, and with television there are restrictions on what kinds of programs can be broadcast and at what times of the day With the Internet, parents cannot check a published guide to determine what is suitable for their children to see While softwarecan be used to block access to certain websites, such as those displaying pornography, this can never be completely effective Sencondly, there are also concerns about privacy and control of communication on the Internet For example, when you use e-mail communication or participate in chat groups, it is possible that your private messages may be read by others without your knowing If you buy things on-lineor simply browsethe Internet, it is possible to trace all the websites that you visit One potential danger is that the information could be used by others to your disadvantage For example, an employer could use such information to decide that you are not a suitable applicant for a job A further issue relates to the misuse of the Internet in the workplace Many companies are now finding that they need to establish policies to control when employees use the Internet and for what purposes Many companies block the popular social network like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc… to ensure their employees will not waste time on the internet during working hours WRITING TEST You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Read the following text from a book about staying single Over the last twenty years, there has been a huge increase in the number of people who remain single Most people who live alone are young adults who postpone marriage into their late twenties, but some are in their thirties and forties One reason they often give for staying single is that they have not met the right person Others say that marriage involves too much commitment and responsibility, or that they prefer the single lifestyle (Academic Encounters- Life in Society, chapter 1, page 11) Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss the benefits of staying single Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer You should write at least 250 words Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task fulfillment, Organization, Vocabulary and Grammar Over the last twenty years, there has been a huge increase in the number of people who remain single In 1998, about 25% of all U.S households were single-person households In other countries, similar statistics can be seen In Australia, for example, approximately one in twelve people lives slone, and this number is expected to double over the next twenty years Most people who live alone are young adults who postpone marriage into their late twenties, but some are in their thirties and forties One reason they often give for staying single is that they have not met the right person Other say that marriage involves too much commitment and responsibility, or that they prefer the single lifestyle There are two important sociological reasons for the increase in singlehood First, the social pressure to get married has declined Furthermore, social disapproval of divorce has decreased At one time many people stayed in unhappy marriages because divorce was unacceptable in their community Now, divorce is more acceptable Second, the opportunity for singles to have a good life has expanded This is especially for women As more women earned college degrees, entered the workforce and delayed motherhood, marriage became less necessary for their economic survival Marriage is no longer the only path to economic security, emotional support, social respectability, and meaningful work WRITING TEST 10 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Read the following extract from an article about media The media has become one of the most important means of social interactions Television, newspapers and other forms of media have a strong effect on the way we think and act However, people hold different views about what the effect it has on society Even though access to media allows us to be better informed and gives us an increased understanding of the world, it is also argued that some forms of media may make us more passive, violent, or too materialistic Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss the effects of media on society Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer You should write at least 250 words Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task Fulfilment, Organization, Vocabulary and Grammar The media plays a big role in society that has both positive and negative effects Yet, some wonder if the negative effects trump the positive ones It is true people want to know what is going on in the world around them from their neighborhood to state, federal and international interests But the media may have more of an effect on society that many are tired to being reminded of on a daily basis The media has an important job in providing informative information about things that may have an effect on you or how you live your life The positive side includes learning about breakthroughs in health, technology, and other areas that can help make a difference now and in the future At the same time you know what is going on in other places you may have connections with such as family, friends and so forth The media can be a useful tool in helping you be aware of things that could be harmful or detrimental to you or your loved ones On the other hand, the media is known for taking things out of context and even causing panic when it is not necessary There are certain networks and outlets that people realize they cater to certain audiences or provide information that may not be seem fair or correct There are times in which too much information is shared or details could have been left to the imagination There are events that happen in which the media is known for taking things too far such as mass shootings, terrorist attacks, and political controversies to name a few In conclusion, the media can help a consumer get the word out about something useful Nowadays, it seems you have to be more careful about what you learn through the media since some sources are known to provide bogus information Others see media as a form of entertainment since it can be interesting following stories you find hard to believe that actually happened WRITING TEST You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Read the following text from a book about peer group As children grow older, they become increasingly involved with their peer group, a group whose members are about the same age and have similar interests The peer group- along with the family and the school- is one of the three main socializing agents The peer group is both a positive and negative influence in our lives (Academic Encounters- Life in Society, chapter 2, page 35) Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss the effects of peer group on children Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer You should write at least 250 words Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task fulfillment, Organization, Vocabulary and Grammar A peer group is both a social group and a primary group of people who have similar interests, age, background, or social status The members of this group are likely to influence the person’s beliefs and behavior so that it holds both positive and negative effect in our lives When you not like a particular idea or when you have no inclination towards a particular field, it is obvious that you won't like to go by it For sure, you won't like to go that way But it is you peer group, which may compel you on doing something you hate In such cases, there are chances that you won't well in those things Things you not enjoy doing cannot fetch you success You cannot emerge successful in something you have never liked doing So, it is important that you not lose happiness of your life by succumbing to peer pressure Peer pressure is not always bad It can help you analyze yourself and contemplate on your ways of life Some of the practices that the masses follow may actually teach you the way of living You may be able to change yourself for the better Looking at what others do, can help you bring about a positive change in your way of thinking If you can pick selectively, peer pressure can actually result in a positive change in your way of life A strong support from family, an ability to differentiate between the positive and the negative and a skill to choose friends from the peers - this three-pronged strategy is the best way to keep away from negative peer pressure Sample Adolescents are influenced by the lifestyles and the ways of thinking of their peers Peer groups can prove beneficial but it is also observed to have negative effects on juveniles’ developing Firstly, teenagers are led to follow a certain kind of lifestyle due to peers They may not like night outs with friends, drinking or smoking, but peer pressure may make them those things They may get used to drug abuse because of peer pressure Some teenagers literally spoil their lives that way Moreover, peer pressure can lead to a loss of individuality Juveniles adopt their tastes of fashion in clothing, hair, music and general living Peers can actually lead an adolescent to lose his/ her original way of looking at life On the other hand, peer groups can teach teenagers the way of living Friends can actually result in a positive change in the way of teenager’s life Furthermore, via friends teenagers are exposed to the world outside their home, to a wide variety in human behavior If an adolescent is fortunate to get a good peer group, friends can play a vital role in shaping his personality Their way of looking at life may influence him to change for the betterment In conclusion, the effect of peers is greater during teenage A strong support from the family, an ability to differentiate between the positive and the negative, and a skill to choose friends from the peers are the best ways to keep adolescents away from negative influences of peer groups WRITING TEST You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Read the following text from a book about advertizing Advertizing is a very common feature of all our daily media In fact, in most daily newspapers, advertizing makes up the majority of the content Very large amounts of money are spent on advertizing A television commercial can easily cost many thousands of dollars per second (Academic Encounters- Life in Society, chapter 5, page 117) Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss both advantages and disadvantages of advertizing Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer SAMPLE Advertising is an indispensable part in modern social life Although there are many benefits, many people still criticize it In this essay, I will discuss the positive and negative points of advertisements To begin with, advertising helps producers to sell goods People get to know about company’s new offerings easily through advertising Without advertising, publicity of company’s product and services will not be possible Thus advertising helps companies in increasing their sales and profits Secondly, advertising industry creates employment opportunities for many people because it requires a large number of staff, such as actors, technical assistants, script writers, etc Additionally, advertising is a kind of entertainment They often contain images and music which attract people’s interest, especially children’s However, advertisements have some drawbacks Many advertisements are intrusive and irritating at times Advertising on the mobile phone is an example With the latest technology, mobile companies are now able to send advertising messages via SMS to consumers' phones, which is really annoying Moreover, advertising encourages people to buy products they may not need or cannot afford Children and young people in particular are influenced by advertisements showing the latest toys, clothing or music and this can put enormous pressure on the parents Furthermore, customers are sometimes cheated about the quality, prize and appearance of the products Buyers can purchase goods which are far different from what they have seen on TV or newspapers To sum up, advertising industry not only brings benefits to manufacturers and advertising producers, but also serves as a kind of entertainment However, many aspects of advertising appear to be morally wrong and are not acceptable in today's society which should be eliminated Sample Today we can see advertising everywhere, from TV, newspaper to the Internet According to Academic Encounters – Life in Society, in most daily newspapers, advertising makes up the majority of the content Very large amounts of money are spent on advertising A television commercial can easily cost many thousands of dollars per second However, we could not refuse some advantages of advertising industry It cannot be denied that advertising has a great number of advantages Firstly, all companies must make people know their brands by means of media when selling products Secondly, advertisements suggest people what they demand to lead a more convenient life and where to purchase products with best quality Consequently, customers find themselves have more choices on the outlet Finally, advertising is a creative industry that employs a wide range of people and most jobs related to advertising are now considered well-paid ones The advertisement, on the other hand, shows many drawbacks One of them is that they persuade people to buy a product without telling them the disadvantages of it This has led to the overstatement and even false information of an item’s use that we see in advertising industry nowadays Furthermore, advertising also encourages people to follow the latest trend and causes them to shop lavishly In addition, many commercials aim at children’s interest thus they probably put pressure on their parents to buy the items advertised In conclusion, advertising is a form of modern business that every company needs in order to inform people about their products However it may be disadvantageous when it stimulates or even deceives people to buy them things a great deal Sample The world that we live in today is dominated by advertising Adverts are on television, on the World Wide Web, in the street and even on our mobile phones However, many of the strategies used to sell a product or service can be considered immoral or unacceptable To begin with, the fact that we cannot escape from advertising is a significant cause for complaint Constant images and signs wherever we look can be very intrusive and irritating at times Take for example advertising on the mobile phone With the latest technology mobile companies are now able to send advertising messages via SMS to consumers' phones whenever they choose Although we expect adverts in numerous situations, it now seems that there are very few places we can actually avoid them A further aspect of advertising that I would consider unethical is the way that it encourages people to buy products they may not need or cannot afford Children and young people in particular are influenced by adverts showing the latest toys, clothing or music and this can put enormous pressure on the parents to buy these products In addition, the advertising of tobacco products and alcohol has long been a controversial issue, but cigarette adverts have only recently been banned in many countries It is quite possible that alcohol adverts encourage excessive consumption and underage drinking, yet restrictions have not been placed on this type of advertising in the same way as smoking It is certainly true to say that advertising is an everyday feature of our lives Therefore, people are constantly being encouraged to buy products or services that might be too expensive, unnecessary or even unhealthy In conclusion, many aspects of advertising appear to be morally wrong and are not acceptable in today's society WRITING TEST 12 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Read the following text from a health magazine Stress is the feeling of being under too much mental or emotional pressure Pressure becomes stress when you feel unable to cope Stress can affect how you feel, think, and behave and even how your body functions It is worth taking the time to learn different strategies and techniques for managing your stress before there are serious consequences for your mental and physical well-being People have different ways of escaping the stress and difficulties of modern life Some read; some exercise; others work in their gardens Write an essay to an educated reader to tell what you think is the best way of reducing stress Include specific reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer You should write at least 250 words SAMPLE We increasingly understand stress more clearly these days We know the reasons behind it and the harm it can cause Besides, we have also found out many effective ways to relieve it In my opinion, playing video games, talking with someone, and listening to classical music are the best ways to relieve stress First of all, playing video games is an effective way to overcome stress When I play computer games, my mind definitely focuses on the characters and tasks in the games This helps me forget my current difficulties Moreover, winning or completing a mission in these games makes me feel very happy and satisfied It is the feelings that dislodge negative feelings such as strain or anxiety from my mind Another way to reduce stress is talking with other people Stress is pressure and worry caused by the problems in our lives Talking about problems that I am facing with someone will help me feel better, because my burden seems to be shared with another Additionally, advice from a person I talk with also assists me in escaping the stress more easily and quickly Furthermore, listening to classical music is also an excellent choice to relieve stress Music with a slow rhythm not only soothes the mind from tension, but also lowers the heartbeat and blood pressure It helps us calm down Many research projects have pointed out that listening to music makes the levels of stress hormones decrease In other words, stress is evaporating gradually when we listen to music In conclusion, playing video games, talking with others and listening to classical music are the best ways to remove stress and recover one’s balance in mind Sample Nowaday, many people have stress from work, school and so on As you know, stress can cause bad health and mental depression, which can also affect your life You have to get rid of stress so that you can concentrate on your work or school, or enjoy your life There are three common ways of reducing stress; talking with your friends, having a hobby, and taking a trip alone First, you might feel better if you talk with your friends at a coffee house I think spending time with friends is a good way to get everything that bothers you out of your mind, and also it is a good way to build friendships For example, I hang out with my friends when I have stress from school I can forget all about study and classmates However, you have to be careful If you spend too much time with your friends, you may not be able to get a satisfactory result from your work or school Second, a wholesome hobby will make you stress-free There are a great number of things that you can such as exercise, reading, painting and so on Watching movies, for instance, is my friend's favorite hobby She even enjoyed a movie club a while ago She always says she can relieve her stress from work by wating movies Finally, I believe that the best way of reducing stress is to take a trip alone It's kind of hard to do, if you are too busy to take a long trip Even so, a long trip alone once in a while is really exciting You might feel adventurous and free All you need is some money, time, and courage Besides, you can find many cheap trips you can take on the internet To sum up, there are numerous things that might help you stree-free, such as talking with your friends, having a hobby, and taking a trip It would be good for you, if you are having a hard time in your life Because you deserve to enjoy your life WRITING TEST 13 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Read the following text from a business magazine Success is the most aspired by everyone Success comes in all shapes and colors You can be successful in your job and career but you can equally be successful in your marriage, at sports or a hobby However, success is not easy to achieve The road leading to the achievement has obstacles that are to be crossed over Some people believe that success in life comes from taking risks or chances Others believe that success results from careful planning Write an essay to an educated reader to tell what you thinksuccess comes from Include specific reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer You should write at least 250 words SAMPLE Where does success come from? This is a question that has challenged many people all over the world Some people believe that it results from chance, while others oppose this point Form my point of view success comes from planning You cannot experience a real success in your life unless you make a precise and careful plan for yourself In other words, success is achievable if you plan for it To begin with, reading about the lives of successful people throughout history indicates that prosperity is a fruit of planning, not a result of chance For example, when I read the biography of Thomas Edison, the great inventor of the previous century, I found that he used to make a plan for his daily life with great details, because he wanted to exploit each moment in the best possible way In addition, utilizing your time and energy in the most optimal manner requires exact planning Otherwise, you would waste your time and your energy In other words, prosperity is not available unless you decide how to use your time and where to consume your energy in advance For example, I have a long term plan for my private life and my job Moreover, I employ a short term plan each year By doing so, I know exactly what to in each year or each month; consequently, I definitely will reach all of my objectives easily To sum up, success in life comes from exact and carefulplanning If you wish for prosperity, wealth, or fame in your life, all you need is an accurate plan Sample Success comes in all shapes and colours You can be successful in your job and career but you can equally be successful in your marriage, at sports or a hobby Whatever success you are after there is one thing all radically successful people have in common: their drive and hunger for success makes them never stop taking risks or chances Successful people often paint a picture of the perfect ascent to success In fact, some of the most successful people in business, entertainment and sport have tried many chances, took any risks Many have failed numerous times but they have never given up Successful people are able to pick themselves up, dust themselves off and carry on trying I have collected some examples that should be an inspiration to anyone who aspires to be successful They show that if you want to succeed you should grab any chances along the way I actually believe that risks can spur you on and make you try harder For example, Walt Disney - one of the greatest business leaders who created the global Disney empire of film studios, theme parks and consumer products didn't start off successful Before the great success came a number of failures Walt was fired from an early job at the Kansas City Star Newspaper because he was not creative enough In 1922 he started his first company called Laugh-O-Gram The Kansas based business would produce cartoons and short advertising films In 1923, the business went bankrupt Walt didn't give up, he packed up, went to Hollywood and started The Walt Disney Company So, the one thing successful people always is: Take risks! This is one of the ways for everyone who aspires to be successful in whatever way they chose WRITING TEST 15 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Read the following text from an article about the Internet In some countries, people are increasingly doing their shopping on the Internet instead of going to stores Some people, especially those with a limited time budget, regard online shopping as a positive development since they can buy products at home or office without having to go to stores or shopping malls However, there are those who argue that making online transactions can be advantageous to them in several ways Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss your opinions about the positive and negative aspects of online shopping Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer You should write at least 250 words SAMPLE People now can buy almost everything with a few mouse clicks from the comfort of their home Obviously, online shopping has become more and more popular these days This trend has both positive and negative aspects The huge popularity of online shopping can be attributed to the fact that it makes shopping easier It saves both time and money Buyers no longer have to drive all the way to shops to buy things Also, online stores tend to offer reasonable prices to attract customers In addition, online shopping makes it easy to buy things from any part of the world Even if an item is not available in a country, people can buy it on websites Online shopping also allows people to compare prices before hitting the purchase button On the other hand, the ease of online shopping has made many people become unintended shoppers and victims of viruses and malware People now spend lots of time on the internet every day so they see numerous advertisements The fact that online shopping encourages people to buy things that they not need or use cannot be denied Also, there are security concerns When people buy things online, they may get a risk of getting financial information exploited by hackers and being attacked by viruses and malware programs To conclude, online shopping is both good and bad in terms of its convenience and risks people may take when shopping online However, we cannot deny this trend in our modern life It is expected that its drawbacks will be eliminated in the future Sample In the past, Internet was only accessible in developed countries but recent revolution has made it more popular to almost all parts of the world With increased awareness, more and more people are drawn towards online shopping instead of going to stores The concept of shopping goods through online has been highly recognized and accepted as it provides several benefits to buyers However, every good aspect has a bad side and this is applicable to online shopping as well Firstly, the most convenient point of online shopping is that you can shop from home or working place or anywhere having Internet connection There is no need to go to the mall to purchase the item you need You just need to make order and it will be available right at your doorstep Secondly, we can purchase the required items in an affordable rate Since there are a lot of online shopping malls over internet, we are given a lot of choices for the similar good in choosing the best price from various shops and moreover some sellers provide free shipping which furthermore reduces our purchasing cost In addition, online stores are available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, all year long Online shopping allows you to shop whenever you want, at your convenience In contrast, it can’t be denied that online shopping still has several disadvantages First and foremost, some shoppers like being able to see and feel an item, and to test it or try it on prior to purchasing By actually seeing the item and being able to physically feel, the purchaser can often make a far more reasonable assessment of the quality This is difficult to if you are just looking at an online photo of the item Moreover, some people are concerned about the potential security risks of storing and sharing of their personal data and credit card numbers with online retailers To sum up, purchasers should take references from various sources (friends, relatives, other buyers who have already used online sellers) so that you can avoid making any mistakes Also, please weigh the pros and cons and decide for yourself whether you would like to go for it or not Sample In this 21st century the growth of internet has changed our way of life, these days nothing is hard, we can everything online such as watching movies, reading books, paying bills, shopping online, etc, These days online shopping is becoming very popular and has become the best choice for many people who shopping regularly However, shopping online has some of positive and negative aspects in life First and foremost it is the best, easiest and safest shopping in the history Even at midnight we can our shopping since it is open 24/7 days and perhaps you can purchase any item from online store without going to the store physically Secondly, it is affordable and convenient to shopping online And moreover we need not have to wait in heavy traffic to reach the store in our area Lastly, this shopping helps us in keeping our friends and family together all the time, by sending special gifts on behalf of us that ranges from flowers to perfumes, from chocolate to jewellery items, etc, on their special occasions even if we are far away from them However, there are some negative impacts of shopping online Online shopping has not been the safest place to shop Even in traditional malls there are shoplifters, thieves, and bullies But online shopping is one of the places were identity thief occurs most frequently Privacy and security on the Internet is not as secure as it should be Online shopping sites have tried to take precautions to minimize these issues Web sites are improving their security and surveillance on a daily basis To conclude, as we have found out there is no easy answers to this question Nevertheless, shopping online makes a huge difference to peoples' lives in term of time saving and I believe that this is a positive impact in our society WRITING TEST 16 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Read the following text from an article about computer games Access to computers has increased significantly over the past decades and the number of children playing games on computers has been correspondingly on the rise As regards to positive effects, playing computers provides children with various skills that may not be taught at school However, concerns have been raised about negative sides of computer games by children, much of this related to the violence Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss the effects of computer games on children’s behaviour and what can be done to minimize the bad effects Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer You should write at least 250 words SAMPLE Access to computers has increased significantly over recent decades, and the number of children playing games on computers has increased too This essay will consider the impacts of this and discuss ways to minimize potential negative effects To begin with, playing computers games can develop children’s cognitive skills Many games require abstract and high level thinking skills in order to win, which may not be taught at school For example, children need to follow instructions, solve complex problems and use logic in many of the games Such experience will be beneficial to a child’s progression into an adult However, concerns have been raised about the overuse of computer games by children, much of this related to the violence they contain The problem is that in many games children are rewarded for being more violent, and this is repeated again and again For instance, many games involve children helping their character to kill, kick, stab and shoot This may lead to increased aggressive feelings, thoughts, and behaviours In order to minimize these negative impacts, parents need to take certain steps Firstly, some video games are rated according their content, so parents must check this and ensure their children are not allowed to have access to games that are unsuitable Secondly, parents can also set limits on the length of time games are played To sum up, there are benefits of computer games, but there are disadvantages too However, if parents take adequate precautions, the severity of these negative impacts can be avoided Sample Access to computers has increased significantly over the past decades and the number of children playing games on computers has been correspondingly on the rise Many scientists and psychologists find that in many computer games, the skills required to win involve abstract and high level thinking These skills are not even taught at school However, there are more convincing reasons for negative effects of computer games by children Most of the bad effects of computer games are blamed on the violence they contain As children are not matured enough to use computers positively and correctly, many of them regard computers as a gaming device.The games those students play are often involved with much violence Children who play more violent games are more likely to have increased aggressive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and decreased social helping To reduce the drawbacks of playing video games, we need a complementary approach between the parents and the game developers Firstly, the parents are a major force into giving advice, preventing their small kids from games with violent content They also have to limit the length of time accessing to computers of their children Secondly, the developers should develop applications that are more interactive and educationally purposeful, not boring games with violence By doing so, not only children, but also the parents and game programmers, are beneficial too In conclusion computers have been and will be playing a crucial role in people in general and children specifically Games and their outcomes are inevitable The parents and the developers should take an adequate precaution and a considerable concern over this issue, so that the severity of these negative impacts can be avoided WRITING TEST 20 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Read the following text from an article about rumors on the Internet The Internet is the source of many rumors, or unverified stories Rumors are generally spread from one person to another by word of mouth, and the story evolves or changes in the process But the Internet has allowed rumors to spread much further and faster than ever before Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss your opinions about the consequences of rumors on the Internet and what can be done to solve this problem Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer You should write at least 250 words SAMPLE We are living in the era of information explosion where Internet rumors are spread extremely fast They may destroy not only a person’s reputation, but also to their mentality In this essay I try to discuss some effects of rumors on the Internet and suggest some solutions to solve the problem To begin with, rumors on the Internet can bring the victim anxiety, depression, and even suicide Teenagers are hit especially hard because they might not be able to handle the rumors, and it might change certain aspects of their personality They may become shocked and depressed deeply Moreover, rumor on the Internet can reduce the sale and profit of a company Just imagine there is information about using poisonous chemicals in producing a particular product on social networks such as Facebook or Twister As a result, that product will be refused by customers in the market, although the information is not always true One of the measures to solve the problem is to tell the truth to the public A definite answer would certainly weaken the power of rumors, whereas silence can make the situation much worse Additionally, the government should punish those who intendedly spread untruths on the Internet; and the admins or editors of the websites should censorship each article and status carefully Furthermore, Internet users should be selective enough to distinguish between the true and the false information In conclusion, Internet rumors are harmful to citizens as well as society in terms of mental and economic issues However, they can be limited not only by strict laws or careful censorship, but also by Internet user’s alertness Sample With the rapid develop of the Internet, information is spread out amazingly fast, so are rumors and unverified stories It causes many consequences and we should somethings about it First of all not everything you see on the Internet is true, even if it is shared by your friends or someone you know Many of them are just rumors or unverified stories which one heard from another and spread the words Unlike words of mouth which are gradually spread from one person to another, one post on a website or a Facebook page can reach hundreds to thousands of people in one second After that these people can easily share the story to another hundreds to thousands of people in another second, hardly double check the sources of information or question the contents For example there was one story shared on the Internet that this very actor died in a car accident, showing the photo of him lying on the road side in pool of blood After few days it turned out he was still alive and well and the photo was from his new movie The Internet users should seriously check the source of the information before sharing it to the next audiences, especially those stories which can affect someone’s reputation, people’s safety or society security and so on Recently one movie fan hanged herself after hearing about the death of her favorite actress, what if the actress hadn’t really died?Considering how seriously one simple piece of information can affect people thought and action, the Internet users can quick research to verify the stories before sharing In case they don’t have time to so, don’t share any stories from untrusted sites or people In conclusion, the Internet users should be wise and don’t let bad people take advantage to spread the bad rumors WRITING TEST 22 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Read the following text from an article about Internet addiction One of the growing areas of concern is that of Internet addiction An Internet addict is someone who is unable to control his or her own use of the Internet and whose behavioursthreatens to overwhelm his or her normal life Internet addiction can result in many problems including a lack of sleep, lateness for appointments, neglect of work responsibilities, and the disintegration of marriages and families Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss your opinions about solutions to Internet addiction Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer You should write at least 250 words SAMPLE These days surfing on the Internet has become the most favorable interest for modern people, among them there are a number of users get addicted to the Internet also However, there are still possible solutions which I will try to discuss below Firstly, people should be aware of the harm of the Internet in terms of social issues People who are addicted spend too much time on the Internet They prefer to stay at home and immerse in a virtual world, instead of going out to connect the real people In the circumstance, their social abilities may degenerate as well as the relationship with others may be worsened In this case, people should take part in social activities such as doing charity or voluntary work in the community so as to be taken away from the computer screen and relax their mind Secondly, people who are addicted to the Internet should take a new hobby to draw them away form the harmful way of life They can listen to music, read a book, take physical exercise or gardening, which make them busy and bring them happiness too They can leave the computer for this healthy hobby Finally, as for avoiding this unhealthy habit, government should enact stricter laws and grade websites as movie rating At the same time, system that can restrict children to access unsuitable information should be established Consequently, the negative effects of the Internet can be reduced To conclusion, although the problems of Internet addiction would be influential, there are some methods which can be executed and benefits of the Internet could be optimized Sample With the rapid develop of the Internet, a vast amount of information including articles, books,, games, movies and so on is shared on the Internet which one people can never finish exploring their whole life However there are people who are too attracted to the Internet and spend too much time on it called the Internet addicts Internet addiction can result in many problem in these people’s lives Firstly an Internet addict is someone who is unable to control his or her own use of the Internet and whose behaviors threatens to overwhelm his or her normal life Spending too much time on the Internet, one person can lack of sleep, therefore be tired and be late for appointments or late for work It not only affects their work performance but also affect their personal lives such as long term bad health affect, spending not enough time with families and friends and so on Nowadays people hang out together don’t spend all the time to talk and enjoy the moment but they are usually more or less distracted by the Internet, such as a Facebook notification, an email The topics of the conversations are mainly about what they posted on Facebook, Twister, what other posted on Facebook, Twister for example Relationships between people are therefore disintegrated The Internet users should limit their time spending on the Internet and use it on somethings better and healthier such as sports, reading books, really hanging out with friends and taking care of their families Sample The Internet is an amazing information resource However, while there are many positive developments associated with the Internet, there are also certain fears and concerns One of the growing areas of concern is that of Internet addiction Internet addiction can result in many problems including a lack of sleep, lateness for appointments, neglect of work responsibilities, and the disintegration of marriages and families There are some solutions for that issue such as lessening the time using the internet, having healthier activities, asking for professional help and using time tracker programs Firstly, abstinence from this activity is the first step to treating this disorder Try to gradually lessen the number of hours in front of the computer You should change the environment as the user can associate Internet use with things such as the location of the computer and other items Secondly, it is better to work out a schedule of healthy activities Try to minimize free time in the schedule Examples of worthwhile activities are exercise, sports, and hobbies that don’t involve computers Thirdly, for severe cases of Internet addiction, you can get help from therapists, treatment programs, and support groups that can help in treating this disorder They know what is the best solutions to support you with this problem is Finally, a huge part of treating this addiction is to recognize that the user may revert to excessive Internet surfing This can be prevented by avoiding situations that will set off the addiction again Whenever you're online, use a productivity or time tracking program to log your activity, and stick with a strict, time-limiting regiment WRITING TEST 34 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Read the following extract from a book chapter Many American believe that the death penalty is effective in deterring people from committing murder However, others disagree, and many sociologists argue that the evidence does not support this view Now, write an essay to an educated reader to tell which point of view you agree with Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer You should write at least 250 words SAMPLE Capital punishment is the process of killing the offenders for the crimes they have committed It was very prominent in old days but these days capital punishment is diminishing and the authorities are opting for less barbaric way to punish the criminals I agree with alternative way of punishment which is less severe than death Capital punishment is not a solution In the first place, humans have no right to kill other human for any reason, no matter how severe the crime is Some crimes are committed by mentally sick people Those people are not responsible for their deeds They can be put in safer hospitals for their rest of life Moreover, it may happen that the offender has been convicted and executed wrongly Later upon further investigation he is proved to be innocent We not have any way to roll this back Somebody might lose their precious life which is not at all acceptable Moreover, there are various alternatives available; for instance life sentences These alternatives also serve the similar purpose of making criminals realize their mistakes Secondly, criminals should be shot dead for their mistakes Why should the government bear the expenses of killing criminals on the electrical chair or shooting site? Moreover, criminals’ families have to suffer from their relatives’ death, which will cause pressure and negative effects on families as well as society In conclusion, the government should have less severe alternatives We should avoid the capital punishment and try to make our society more humane Sample Many American believe that the death penalty is effective in deterring people from committing murder However, others disagree, and many sociologists argue that the evidence does not support this view I would like to support the second opinion about this concern With or without capital punishment people will still commit crimes The death penalty does not have conclusive evidence to be a tool in the criminal justice system to deter people from committing crime Firstly, the risk of executing innocent people exists in any justice system There have been and always will be cases of executions of innocent people No matter how developed a justice system is, it will always remain susceptible to human failure Unlike prison sentences, the death penalty is irreversible and irreparable Secondly, the arbitrary application of the death penalty can never be ruled out The death penalty is often used in a disproportional manner against the poor, minorities and members of racial, ethnic, political and religious groups Thirdly, the death penalty is incompatible with human rights and human dignity The death penalty violates the right to life which happens to be the most basic of all human rights It also violates the right not to be subjected to torture and other cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment Furthermore, the death penalty undermines human dignity which is inherent to every human being Finally, the death penalty does not deter crime effectively The death penalty lacks the deterrent effect which is commonly referred to by its advocates As recently stated by the It is noteworthy that in many retentionist states, the effectiveness of the death penalty in order to prevent crime is being seriously questioned by a continuously increasing number of law enforcement professionals WRITING TEST 36 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Read the following extract from a book chapter Over the last few decades, the drug problem in the United States and in many otherindustrialized countries has become considerably worse In 1981, there were about million drug addicts in the United States; today there are around million The number of drug overdose deaths and drug-related homicides has also increased Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss your opinions about the solutions to drug addiction Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer You should write at least 250 words SAMPLE Drug addiction is a worrying problem that has been increasing immensely in our society today Drug addiction can hinder people from normal life In my opinion, the solution to this vice is that families, schools, and society should all have responsibility to fight against drug addiction Firstly, families need to give their children information about detrimental effects of addiction Parents should be attentive to children and follow their developing processes carefully Specifically, they should know well whom their children interact with Parents have the way to deter their children from interacting with bad friends or other addicts Moreover, a link between parents and teachers is necessary to cooperate in education of children To an addict, sympathy and love are really important in promoting their positive emotions and feelings which can help them fight against drugs Secondly, schools and universities should pay more attention to people at risk and help them be aware of negative impacts of drugs on people’s life Discrimination against addicts is considered to push them far from the community In contrast, they should be drawn into clubs and participate in physical activities, which can help addicts distract from the vice Furthermore, society is also responsible for addicts to have a healthy life The government is able to create more study or job opportunities for addicts, in which they are not differentiated among other people Additionally, effective laws should be enacted to stop drug dealers Those who intentionally involve in selling or buying drugs should be punished seriously In conclusion, if families, schools and society cooperate to repel drug addiction, eliminating this vice will be largely successful Sample Over the last few decades, the society has been fighting hard to deal with drug addiction Every year, lots of money and manpower has been used in the effort of reducing drug related problems and finding effective solutions Although drugs threaten our lives, there are ways to fight back in this battle It can be seen clearly that drugs affect negatively society and families in it Firstly, the addicts are always too sick, mentally and physically to function as normal, responsible members of the community For instance, they often use up their own then strain their families for money to immerse their habits Secondly, drugs may easily cause crimes by those who profit from selling them and by the addicts who want the possible ways to support their need The society is struggling in defeating those problems which requires huge police force and financial resources However, together we can always find out solutions One possible way is to educate the youth For example, drug related issue can be discussed at family reunions or lectures at school By making young people aware of drug addiction, we help them to be away from the temptations it brings Another solution is to strengthen our laws and police force Increase the manpower and recourses help prevent the problems effectively The more attempts we put, the better chance we win Besides, promulgating strict laws against drugs may deter those who are about to commit the crimes All in all, although drug problems are almost impossible to eliminate or even control, we are able to weaken their effects on society and family We the grown-ups should educate our children to stay away from drugs Police force and laws should be strengthened and supported to protect the society more effectively If this battle is to be won, every one of us must be involve WRITING TEST 29 You should spend 40 minutes on this task Read an extract from a medical journal Obesity is a serious global problem in today's society, especially among young people More than onethird of adults and 17% of youth in the United States are obese, although the prevalence remained stable between 2003-2004 and 2009-2010 Obesity causes a lot of conditions including heart disease, stroke, type diabetes and certain types of cancer, some of the leading causes of preventable death Write an essay to an educated reader on the causes of obesity and possible solutions Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer You should write at least 250 words SAMPLE Obesity is a major problem which is increasing day by day in school going children nowadays There are various reasons behind it This essay will discuss the causes of obesity and offer some solutions The first cause of obesity is junk food It is often seen that mostly children are fond of burgers, pizzas and coke These types of food are easily available to them in school canteens Children love to purchase chips, hamburgers for lunch Moreover, in this modern era, parents are too busy to cook at home They often buy lunch for their children instead of preparing it at home This diet rich in calories makes children obese It is parents’ responsibilities to give their children healthy food and control what they eat Moreover, junk food and fizzy drinks should be banned in schools The second cause of obesity is the sedentary life style It is true that the use of computers and television is increasing in children They spend most of their time watching television or playing video games on the computer This technological advancement has reduced the level of physical activities in this specific age group This issue can be resolved by doing physical exercises Parents can restrict the time children playing computer games Additionally, they should encourage their children to take regular exercise To sum up, it is clear that main causes of obesity are unhealthy diet and not enough physical activities This ailment can be prevented and treated by healthy eating habits and physical exercises Sample Obesity is a serious global problem in today's society, especially among young people More than onethird of adults and 17% of youth in the United States are obese, although the prevalence remained stable between 2003-2004 and 2009-2010 Obesity causes a lot of conditions including heart disease, stroke, type diabetes and certain types of cancer, some of the leading causes of preventable death Write an essay to an educated reader on the causes of obesity and possible solutions Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer You should write at least 250 words Nowadays, obesity is becoming more and more serious problem in society worldwide, especially among young people According to a research in the US, more than one-third of adults and 17% of youth in the United States are obese Obesity causes a lot of conditions including heart disease, stroke, type diabetes and certain types of cancer, some of the leading causes of preventable death Government and social organization should raise the awareness of obesity within the young generation At first, they should be educated what cause obesity There are three main reasons that lead to obesity The most common reason is lack of energy balance A lack of energy balance most often causes overweight and obesity Energy balance means that your energy in equals your energy out.Overweight and obesity happen over time when you take in more calories than you use The second reason is many people today lead an inactive lifestyle Many Americans aren't very physically active They spend hours in front of TVs and computers doing work, schoolwork, and leisure activities In fact, more than hours a day of regular TV viewing time has been linked to overweight and obesity Another reason causes obesity is lack of sleep It may sound strange but research shows that lack of sleep increases the risk of obesity People who sleep fewer hours also seem to prefer eating foods that are higher in calories and carbohydrates, which can lead to overeating, weight gain, and obesity To prevent obesity, people should have a healthy lifestyle We should eat healthy food, avoid as many as possible eating unhealthy food, for example fast-food, candy We should also have a suitable physical plan We should doing exercise at least times a week to maintain energy balance Obesity is a serious problem but it could probably be prevented if people are educated well about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle Writing test 27 You should spend 40 minutes on this task Read the following extract from a book chapter Some people argue that male and female brains are different and that this causes differences in behavior However, some other believe that most of the differences are the result of the way in which people bring up children at home and at school Adapted from Solutions pre-intermediate workbook – Writing bank, Page 103 Now, write an essay to an educated reader to tell which point of view you agree with Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer You should write at least 250 words Some people think that there is a difference between male and female brains and that makes their behavior different Some others argue that the way in which people raise their children at home and at school creates most of the differences I agree with the latter point of view In the past, researchers claimed they could tell the sex of an individual just by looking at their disembodied brain But a new study finds that human brains not fit neatly into “male” and “female” categories Indeed, all of our brains seem to share a patchwork of forms; some that are more common in males, others that are more common in females, and some that are common to both genders In fact, there are basic behavioral differences between the sexes, but we should note that these differences increase with age because our children's intellectual biases are being exaggerated and intensified by our gendered culture Children don't inherit intellectual differences They learn them They are a result of what we expect a boy or a girl to be For instance, a boy is taught to be strong and independent by their parents since he is expected to protect his family when he grows up Last but not least, nor are the reasoning, speaking, computing, emphasizing, navigating and other cognitive differences fixed in the genetic architecture of our brains All such skills are learned and developed day by day, based on the experience children get from the school and their daily life In conclusion, the way parents raise their children can create the difference in behavior Gender does not matter