ESSAY NUMBER 1

Some people like taking a long vacation each year. Others enjoy taking several
shorter vacations. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to
explain your choice.

How to use vacation allowance wisely is still a question since some people prefer
using all their vacation entitlement in one period of time, while others think that it
would be wiser to take mini-breaks each year. Personally, I am in favor of taking
shorter, but more frequent vacations because it helps me restore my physical and
mental condition properly, prevent me from losing my excitement and changing
my habits in a negative way. The following essay will explain these points in more
details.

To start with, it would be more beneficial to our body health both physically and
mentally if we break our holiday leave into several periods of time. There is no
doubt to say that vacation time is extremely important for each individual to escape
from work pressure and recharge their batteries, which will surely improve
employees’ productivity and work performance. However, our body needs this
refreshment regularly as our work-life pressure and anxiety are daily built up and
need to be relieved, such as after the success of an overwhelming project and every
quarter of the year.

In addition, your enthusiasm and enjoyment remain throughout each short journey.
Generally, no matter how excited and joyous we are about the exotic and
fascinating things of the adventure, we should go back to our normal lives after a
couple of days to keep it fulfilled and fun-packed. If we spend weeks at one
particular destination, our excitement is more likely to wear off after a few days,
and as a result we might no longer treasure our vacation as the way that we do in a
short one as we take advantage of every minute to enjoy it.

Finally, a vacation lasting for a long period of time is most likely negatively mess
up our habits. We tend to indulge ourselves during vacation time, like staying up
too late or eating strange foods, which makes travellers find it hard to catch up
with their daily routine. Moreover, our work will be also neglected for a long time.
Take my experience as an example, after spending an entire month to travel all
over the country, it takes me a few days to concentrate on work and waking up
early in the morning was a nightmare to me since I had been used to sleeping in
throughout the one-month vacation.

To sum up, using our vacation entitlement smartly will provide us immense
benefits. Given the choice, I myself will take short but several vacations per year
since it greatly benefits my health, enables me enjoy it to the fullest and does not
distract me my daily life.
ESSAY NUMBER 2

TOPIC: What do you think are the most important characteristics for a job
you have had or you want to have? Use specific details and examples to
support your own opinion

There is no doubt to say that making a career decision is far from easy as job
seekers often have to take many possible factors into consideration. As an
experienced job-holder, I personally believe that the opportunities of using skills,
career advancement, along with good benefit package are three decisive elements
when it comes to getting a new job. The following essay will explain these points
in more detail.

To start with, when applying for a new job, the first leading factor that I pay
attention to is whether I will be able to use my skills and knowledge in the job.
Specifically, each individual possesses his or her own set of striking skills, abilities,
professional knowledge as well as strengths and we are all eager to make use of
them in our job. Doing what we are excel at will bring a sense of happiness and job
satisfaction to a job-holder. For instance, the reason why I chose to work as a
literature teacher is that I own excellent communication skills and extensive
knowledge in Vietnamese literature, which undoubtedly helps me convey the
messages and contents of the lectures to students more effectively.

In addition, the opportunity of advancing my career is another main reason that

should be taken into consideration. It is reasonable to say that not many job-
seekers are willing to take a dead-end job since they see no future in their career
ladder no matter how hard they try or how many achievements they gain.
Therefore, I think that my accomplishments should be rewarded through career
advancement opportunities in recognition of my contributions to my job.

Finally, I think that a job must offer good benefits, such as health insurance, paid
maternity leave, and a pension plan. If offered a job with a good benefits package
by recruiters, there is a higher chance that a candidate will be convinced to work
for them. Moreover, many job-holders are not able to pay their medical expenses
themselves, which puts a tremendous pressure on them to save money for a rainy
day. Therefore, I believe that one may not overlook this important factor. For
example, as a woman, I will certainly consider the maternity leave policy of the
company if I take the job.

All in all, we cannot deny that there are several typical features for a job that one
searches for. Based on my personal point of view and experience, I would choose a
job if it enables me to use and develop my skills, provides me opportunities to
climb the career ladder and a great benefits package.

ESSAY 3

TOPIC: Many people enjoy spending their time playing and watching sports.
Why do you think sports are important to people. Give specific reasons and
examples to support your opinion.

It is true to say that worldwide interests in either watching sports programs or

being participants are solid evidence for the enormous benefits of sports in our
lives. Personally, I strongly believe that sports play an important role in improving
fitness level, developing friendship as well as reducing stress. The following essay
will explain these points in more detail.

To start with, there is no doubt about the tremendous physical benefits of sports.
Playing sports is another way of doing exercise, which will surely have many
positive effects on people’s health, like getting in shape with strong and firm
muscles, lowering heart disease risks, along with reducing obesity rates. Moreover,
people watching sports may be motivated and inspired by professional athletes to
become more active by playing at least one sport. Take my dad as an example,
thanks to playing badminton and volleyball for many years, he is always healthy
and full of energy.

In addition, participating in or watching sports is a perfect way to bring people in a

group, a community, a nation or in the world together. The sense of belonging to a
group through team practice or competitions links people having the same interests
and hobbies together. Specifically, participants learn how to cooperate with their
teammates and take pride in being part of the team. For instance, in the Olympic
Games, players fight to the last minute for the country and sports viewers pray for
the victory of their national team, as a result the solidarity of a nation arises
regardless of religions, sexes and ages.

Finally, our mental pressure will be considerably relieved by playing or watching

sports. Playing sports regularly not only can help calm your worries and anxiety
but also boost the quality of sleep, which clearly brings you a happy life.
Furthermore, participating in sports prevents you from the high level of depression
risks and increase your self-esteem . For example, through playing sports, I may
not worry about weight gain or my skin health.

All in all, great benefits of sports are undeniable and our world would be
incomplete without sports. As one can see that by playing and watching sports, our
body endurance and flexibility will be tremendously increased while our mental
health is improved , and sports also act as a bonding string linking people together.

KIM NGÂN-ESSAY 4

What are advantages or disadvantages of living near work? Give specific

reasons and examples to support your opinion.

Undoubtedly, driving to work could be a nuisance for daily commuters. Therefore,

living in a house or a rented apartment which is conveniently located near your
workplace would bring a wide range of immense benefits. Personally, I think that
living close to your office will certainly save your time, benefit your physical and
mental health and reduce pollution. The following essay will discuss these points
in more detail.

To start with, the biggest and most obvious advantage of living close to the office
is that it saves you a significant time on travelling back and forth. Specifically, it is
common for many employees living far away from their workplace to spend 2
hours getting to the office which translates into 4 hours wasted every day. Clearly,
exhausting journeys caused by traffic congestion can be totally avoided by
relocating to a place near your office. For example, instead of being stuck behind
the wheel for hours each day, I spend that precious amount of time on pursuing my
own interests, hobbies and have more time with my family, which will help me
balance my personal and professional life.
Secondly, there is no doubt to say that your health is considerably improved by
living near your office. Walking or cycling which is considered as great ways to
exercise is preferred by many workers living not far away from work. Moreover,
they could also go to the gym center to increase their fitness level rather than waste
their time on time-consuming driving. Mentally, spending hours behind the wheel
would make many daily commuters stressed out and tired. Therefore, going to
work will become a pressure or even a nightmare.

Finally, staying closer to the workplace is not beneficial just for you but also helps
the environment. The more time you spend in vehicles, the more pollution you
create. When vehicle exhaust fumes are a huge contributor to the environmental
pollution, choosing to live closer to work would be a better choice. Take my city
_Hanoi capital of Vietnam as an example, traffic jam and air pollution caused by
vehicle emissions are a big concern for not only individuals but also the
government and thus in order to improve the environmental issues, choosing to live
near work would be a big contribution.

All in all, significant benefits from living near work are undeniable. By relocating
to a place closer to your office, you can save up your time for your personal
interests, escape from hours of sitting behind the wheel to have a better health
both mentally and physically and also contribute to reducing pollution.

ESSAY 5

Do you agree or disagree that a small town is better than a city for raising
children.

While many families choose to raise their kids in big cities, others state that a small
town would be a more appropriate option. Personally, I believe that bringing up
children in suburban areas brings a wide range of immense benefits as our children
can spend their childhood in a safe and peaceful environment, and have a sense of
belonging to their community and the burden of the cost of living is lifted for
parents. The following essay will explain these points in more detail.

To start with, there is no doubt to say that the first advantage of living in a small
town is that kids are raised in a secure environment. Specifically, crime rates are
relatively low in rural areas, which will surely put less pressure on parents of
protecting their children from dangers, compared to raising kids in a city. Thanks
to the small-town safety, kids are able to play freely in their neighborhoods and
even walk to school themselves daily. Moreover, a green and peaceful environment
will play an important role in children’s mental and physical development. Clearly,
open spaces with fresh air can help parents to raise a healthier child.

Secondly, living in a small town means giving our children opportunities to feel a
strong sense of community. Children should be brought up in a small
neighborhood where they find it easy to make friends and know their neighbors
and acquaintances very well. For example, thanks to my parents’ decision of
moving to a suburb, I spent my entire childhood with people who were willing to
give other people a hand when one needed and most importantly, I always have a
feeling of being a part and belonging to a close-knit community.

Finally, raising kids in suburban areas will be less financially stressful than a city.
The less expensive living expenses will not only allow parents to get their kids to
access good education or sign up for extra classes, but also enable them to buy a
spacious house where kids could have their own rooms. Furthermore, instead of
finding a job with high salary but less time off because of the expensive cost of
living in big city, parents can have a more comfortable life with more time for their
children.

To sum up, finding a suitable living environment for raising kids is far from easy
and particularly time-consuming. According to the points given above, I think that
kids would be well developed mentally and physically in a neighborhood secured
with safety and have a sense of community; raising kids in a small town can also
lift the burden of living expenses for parents.

ESSAY 6

References from previous employers are important for some employers when
making hiring decisions. Why do you think that references are important for
employers? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.

There is no doubt to say that reference checking is one of the deciding factors
during the hiring process. Personally, I think that in order to select the most
qualified candidate, hiring committees should take the time to verify the work
history of a potential job applicant so as to test honesty, the reason why he or she
left the previous company, and also understand the applicant’s job performance.
The following essay will explain these points in more detail.

To start with, employers often validate the information provided by candidates in

the interview. Generally, job candidates present a list of their outstanding
accomplishments, extensive experience or broad knowledge earned from a certain
position in the former organization, which makes employers contact their former
boss to confirm the honesty. This enables recruiters to define whether their job
candidates was telling the truth or fabricating. For example, a job candidate
applying for the customer representative position may say that he or she broke the
sales records for many months, however, in reality, she may have not achieved
those results.

Secondly, contacting with a candidate’s former boss allows recruiters to make an

inquiry about the reason why he or she decided to leave his or her past job. Finding
out the reason why candidates quit their old job could help employers make some
suitable adjustments or even avoid hiring the wrong employees. Specifically, when
it comes to leaving a previous job, candidates have many reasons, such as being
fired, failing in salary raise negotiation and overwhelming workload. For instance,
after contacting a candidate’s employer and being informed that the candidate left
the job because the company was not able to offer him a pay raise as he had
expected, recruiters will consider that reason to make a better hiring decision.

Finally, checking references is essential for employers to comprehend a

candidate’s achievement during the time serving at an organization. A candidate’s
job performances were surely evaluated and recorded in former companies. Even
though new job seekers may perform well during the selection, they may not meet
employer’s requirements when taking the job. Therefore, communicating with
candidates’ previous boss about their productivity, skills or abilities will be a
reliable source in the recruitment process.

All in all, reference checking plays an important part in selecting the right
candidate for a company. According to all the points given above, I believe that
before offering someone a job, recruiters should pay great attention to reference
checking to confirm the authenticity of a resume, verify the reason resulting in
leaving the previous job and obtain more information about a candidate’s
performance during the hiring process.

ESSAY 7
What are key things to consider when choosing a job?
Give three factors that you believe are the most important.
Use specific reasons and examples to explain your choices.
There is no doubt that making a career decision is far from easy as one has to take
all the possible factors into consideration. Personally, I firmly believe that job
satisfaction and working hours, salary are the three most decisive elements when it
comes to choosing a job.
First of all, it is vital that you get a job which gives you a sense of satisfaction.
Generally, we all want to be heard, respected and trusted in a work environment.
Without feeling so, even a high-paying job cannot keep an employee satisfied and
committed to their work. For example, many young people have left their previous
jobs simply because their work wasn’t worth doing or did not provide them a sense
of happiness.
In addition, salary should be taken into consideration when taking a job. It is
undeniable that it is one of the most important reasons which affect our career-
decision making as to what the best job for us will be. Employers often offer a
great pay to attract excellent individuals to work for them. This means that one will
choose a job. Moreover, people enter a workplace to earn money in order to
support living and for various purposes. In my own experience, I see many people
have turned down their job because they think they deserved a better pay or the
wage levels didn’t meet their expectations.
Finally, working hours also plays an important part in finding a suitable job. A job
with flexible working arrangements is often preferred by many people. Proper
working hours not only makes workers productive but also provides them more
time with their family and other personal interests. Not many people take an
occupation which they have to constantly work overtime, making them feel
stressed and under pressure.
To sum up, as people’s choice differs from one to another, job satisfaction, salary
and working hours are key factors when deciding whether taking or turning down a
job. If a job offered fails to provide a job seeker those elements, a recruiter is less
likely to persuade her or him to work for.

ESSAY 8

Which do you prefer when choosing a job: a high salary or a lot of vacation
leave? (At least 300 words)
It is certainly true that a career decision making is far from easy for anyone who is
looking a suitable job or considering leaving their existing occupation. Generally,
job seekers will take all possible factors into consideration when it comes choosing
a job. Many people prefer to take a high-paying job with little vacation entitlement
rather than take much time off work for various reasons. Personally, I favor the
idea of having a lot of vacation leave, which allows us to give priority to leisure
time, recharge our batteries and maintain work life balance.

First of all, vacation leave provides you with leisure time that you find it essential
for your life. The life purpose of each person is different from one to another. In
other words, some people spend more time than the others on their leisure
activities instead of devoting their time to work from dawn till dusk to earn a living.
For instance, many young people are interested in playing sports, working out at a
gym center, travelling and so many other hobbies, which brings them a sense of
happiness and satisfaction.

Second of all, more time off from work is a great way for workers to recharge their
batteries. We all need time to take a rest and have enough sleep so that we can
work more productively. Conversely, those employees who often agree to work
extra hours to get a better pay, but it doesn’t mean that their job performance is
effective. It is reasonable to say that after committing themselves to accomplishing
their tasks, jobholders deserve a long vacation as a recognition of their hard work,
and they tend to feel less stressed and ready to set a new goal.

Finally, work life balance is another leading factor that should be taken into
consideration when it comes to choosing a profession. Earning a living is necessary
for everyone simply because he or she has to pay for housing, utility bills, travel,
treatment as well as healthcare, which is the reason why a competitive salary is
more likely to attract a jobseeker. However, for many people, time for family and
friends is even much more important and a vacation is a great way to balance
working and family life. Without doing so, people might feel under pressure and
guilty for not spending time with their loved ones often. As a result they are not
able to pay attention 100 percent to their job.
Overall, even though a good pay will provide a jobseeker a wide range of benefits,
a lot of vacation leave is considered more essential when making decision about
taking a job.

ESSAY 9- Writing an email in response in working environment

1, Dear Mr. Hayes,

I have received your message about the incomplete delivery. Let me explain what
happened.

First, manila envelopes are currently out of stock and unavailable due to technical
issues from the manufacturer. However, the problem is under control, and we will
be able to get more at the end of this week. Please let me know if you still want the
envelopes then. Second, the person who packed your order forgot to include a note
of explanation about the envelopes.

We sincerely apologize for any convenience this may have caused you, and we
appreciate your understanding.

Truly,

Martha Huber

Easton Offices Supply Company

2, Dear Mary,

I read your email about the guests from Tokyo office. I would like to make
suggestions for how to make our guests’ stay as pleasant as possible. First, I think
the guests should visit some cultural attractions such as the National Museum and
Art Museum. Second, they would also enjoy watching a traditional art show at the
Opera House downtown. Also, I would be happy to pick them at the airport and
drive them to their hotel.

Let me know if I can help in any other way.

Best

ESSAY 10
What do you think a candidate should do to prepare for a job interview? Use
specific examples and details to support your answers.

It is certainly true that a job interview is one of the most crucial steps in order
for an employer to come to a decision about whether or not to hire a candidate. A
job seeker, therefore, needs to be fully prepared in order to leave a good
impression with the recruitment committee. Personally, if I were an interviewee, I
would definitely do the following things: preparing a list of possible questions,
practicing interview skills in advance as well as researching the company
thoroughly. The following essay will explain these points in more detail.

To start with, it is a wise choice for a person who is looking for a job to prepare as
many questions as possible which he or she may be asked during the incoming
interview. Usually, interviewers will ask candidates general questions about their
educational background, qualifications, skills and previous work experience. They
may also ask you specialized knowledge related to that particular field. For
instance, someone applying for a teacher’s position should be prepared to answer
questions about addressing misbehaved students or how to motivate students to
engage in the lesson. By preparing these questions, the candidate will know what
to expect in the interview.

Another thing that candidates should do is to practice their interview skills as much
as they can. Doing so can make them feel more confident and proactive. As a result,
it will undoubtedly help them score a job interview. They can ask their friends or
relatives to act as the interviewer, have them ask the prepared questions. By doing
this, they are more likely to be superior to the other candidates.

Last but not least, researching the company that you are applying for plays a
leading factor in deciding whether you succeed or not in a job interview. In the
modern age of technology, the Internet enables candidates to easily find a plenty of
necessary information about the company so that they are able to understand the
company’s operation, policy and structure. A thorough prepare will definitely help
a person to come across as professional and organized.

In conclusion, the more you are prepared, the more chance of success you may get.
Preparing possible questions, practicing interview skills and doing research on the
company are the most important steps that any jobseeker should keep in mind if he
or she wants to impress the recruitment committee.

ESSAY 11

Many workplaces, such as hospital and emergency services, require employees

to work in shifts. In your opinion, what are some of the advantages and
disadvantages of shift work?

Usually, many manufacturing plants, hospital and emergency services require their
workers to work in rotating shifts to give 24 hour- coverage to the work due to its
specific nature. However, the advantages and the drawbacks of rotational shifts are
still highly controversial. To the best of my knowledge, even though shift work
provides tremendous convenience to employee and enable commuters to avoid the
hustle and bustle of traffic during peak hours, they, at the same time, also cause
health complications in the long run.

On the one hand, there is no doubt that a person can greatly benefit from working
in shift, particularly night shifts. Those who are assigned night shifts can take
advantage of daytime to run errands or attend to important events. For example, a
mother can spend more time taking care of her baby or a sports lover will not miss
his favorite match because of going to work. Therefore, rotating shifts clearly give
workers freedom to do other things while maintaining correct office duty.

Similarly, the positive side of shift work is to enable commuters to avoid rush-hour
traffic. Driving to work is not only time consuming but also mentally and
physically exhausting, which negatively affects the worker’s work quality. Take
my own experience as an example, it often takes me two hours to commute back
and forth to work, and the reason for wasting my time is simply because of traffic
congestion during peak-hours, which always makes me feel stressed and tired. .
Nevertheless, the problem can be totally solved if one works in shifts.

On the other hand, one cannot deny health complications resulting from night shift
work. According to a general person’s biological clock, our body is already set to
take part in activities in daytime and sleep at night. Therefore, workers on night
shift face the disadvantages of working odd hours and have to make a deliberate
effort to remain healthy and productive, and there is no guarantee that they can
deeply sleep without being disturbed by the other things. Consequently, adjusting
your sleep patterns is more likely to cause stress, irregular heartbeat and even
chronic insomnia.

To sum up, there are always pros and cons of working in shifts as a worker can
benefit from its convenience and avoid traffic jam, but he also has to contend with
health issues. In order to prevent the disadvantages of rotating shift to an absolute
minimum, one should be aware of their health condition to adjust biorhythm
properly.

ESSAY 12

It is a fact that jobholders tend to be confused as to whether they should continue

serving the current company or seek other opportunities at a different corporation
after a certain period of time. Personally, I, as a young adult employee, will opt for
working for different companies to get new challenges, gain a broad range of
experience as well as acquire a better position. The following essay will explain
these points in more detail.

First and foremost, many workers, especially young workers, have left their
previous company to challenge themselves more in a new position at another
company. Naturally, many employees become disinterested after working the same
job for a few years and as a result, they feel trapped in a life of routines, sameness
and monotony. Therefore, they will apply for a new job and start working in a new
environment which provides them a chance to discover their new strength and
potential. Undoubtedly, it is far from easy to start working in a completely new
company and those people will have to contend with new difficulties and
challenges. However, these challenges are the goal that they are looking for.

Additionally, gaining a broad range of experience is one of the leading factors

which a jobholder takes into consideration. Learning from their new colleagues
and employers will help workers enrich their knowledge and abilities in a different
field. To illustrate, one who used to be in charge of dealing with only domestic
clients in a former company will definitely learn many things from a new role of
working with international customers.
Finally, changing jobs frequently will enable workers to get a better position.
Clearly, employees experiencing at many companies are more likely to leave a
good impressions with the recruiters when they apply for a new job. It is
reasonable to say that thanks to their broadened experience, those jobseekers will
be offered a job at a higher position which suits their competence. For instance, a
job candidate holding an assistant position at many institutions to gain experience
tends to be highly appreciated and have an opportunity to have a responsibility for
more important work.

To sum up, changing jobs frequently brings about a wide range of benefits, such as
getting new challenges, gaining experience and acquiring a better position.
Needless to say, these changes are more suitable for young employees, who easily
adapt to a new work environment, than the old ones who tend to commit
themselves to the corporation.

ESSAY 13

There is no doubt that starting a new business is a hard work but how to run it
smoothly and efficiently is much harder than anyone could anticipate. Therefore, a
business owner needs to be fully prepared and puts everything into readiness to
succeed in business. To the best of my knowledge, I believe that market analysis,
administration costs and identifying possible business risks are the three leading
factors that an entrepreneur must seriously take into consideration. The following
essay will explain these points in more detail.

To commence with, market analysis is a must-do step when it comes to setting up a

company. Collecting information and data from reliable sources is really important
to understand and grasp market demand for your product or service. In other words,
an entrepreneur needs to know whether the market wants what you’re offering.
Those starting a new business also have to know what their competitive companies
are doing and how to launch a superior product or service. By researching
thoroughly this crucial stage, a startup business is more likely to be successful.

Equally important, the cost of running a new business is another essential concern.
Unless entrepreneurs raise sufficient capital for their startup, there is no way that a
business can be established and maintained in the long run. More specifically,
administration expenses, which are such as market research cost, salary payments
from employees and manufacturing cost, could be always overwhelming when
first- year profits are normally expected to be low.

Finally, potential risk identification plays a crucial part in success of a startup

company. By doing so, a business owner will avoid adverse influences a company
may face in the foreseeable future. Identifying possible risks not only enables those
establishing a new business to eliminate them but also have a better preparation.
From business perspective, in fact, a new business is less likely to survive for a
long time considering this step seriously.

In conclusion, the three most important aspects when setting up a business are
market analysis, running expenses, along with risk identification. These thorough
preparations and analysis will surely make a positive difference in business
development.

ESSAY 14

What are the positive and negative impacts of advertising?

Nowadays, advertisements are placed everywhere possible such as in newspapers,

on television, and social media, to name but a few. The increased popularity and
availability of advertising has caused much debate over its potential influences on
consumer both positively and negatively. To the best of my knowledge, even
though advertisements contribute to economy growth and provide customers with
up-to-the-minute information of the latest products or services, they are often
criticized for exaggerated information. The following essay will explain these
points more in detail.

On the one hand, one of the most significant advantages of advertising is to fuel
the economy. As a large number of products and services are being advertised,
aggressive competitions among corporations will benefit consumers when those
companies have to give a lower selling price in order to compete with others. To
illustrate, a wide range of drinking products are known to purchasers through
advertising from all different sources of information, and as a result in order to be
superior to than the others, a drinking company will provide its consumers with a
competitive price.
Importantly, advertising plays significant role in the introduction of new products
or new services or any promotion on the existing products or services in the market.
More specifically, thanks to advertisements, buyers will be continuously informed
of newly available or improved products which may not only satisfy customers’
needs but also enhance consumer’s quality of life. For example, a company has just
launched a new product line about flat-screen TVs, and undoubtedly will never get
to know about this product if they are not advertised.

On the other hand, despite those positive impacts listed above, one cannot deny the
fact that most advertisements are exaggerated and unrealistic to get the public’s
attention. The advertising industry has frequently faced complaints by consumers
because the benefits and functions that they received are always much lower than
expected. Take a yogurt product advertisement as an example, according to its
advertisement, this product will bring a smooth and totally fresh skin to its users
only after a few days, while in actuality no users get that magical result.

To sum up, while advertising plays significant role in stimulating economic

development, along with keeping consumers updated of new products or services
on a timely basis, it also takes accountability for unrealistic information. It is wise
for consumers to consider carefully from other sources to buy the best products
rather than just believe 100 percent in advertising.

ESSAY 15

Which do you prefer: work for yourself or to be employed?

Career choices vary greatly from one to another, depending on competence,

willpower, preference and a wide variety of other factors of each individual. While
some people decide to work for a company, others are inclined to become self-
employed. Personally, I will opt to work for myself rather than being employed,
which is based on the fact that self-employment provides people with
independence, flexibility with their schedule, and, most importantly, fulfill their
potential. The following essay will explain these points more in detail.

First of all, independence is one the advantages that one could gain from the nature
of self-employment. In other words, you are your own boss, meaning you are the
one who will decide your work contents, particularly success or failure of your
own business. Self-employment will bring a sense of freedom to a freelancer, an
independent contractor or a business owner simply because they are able to set
their own pace, their own goals which they would like to achieve and above all
they are free to work in their own style. Based on my own experience, working as
a freelance teacher provides me a lot of independence such as creating my own
teaching curriculum, following the rules I set for myself and choosing classes
suitable for me.

Secondly, being self-employed is extremely flexible, which you will not find in
being employed by a company. In our life, besides our job, although we have many
other events that we want to attend to or to be a part of them, our employee work
schedule prevents us from doing the things that we are supposed to do. To illustrate,
a freelancer can easily rearrange their schedule to be present in his best friend’s
wedding or taking their child to school on his first day at school. It is true to say
that the flexibility of self-employment will be a leading aspect when it comes to
making a decision of whether being employed or not.

More importantly, working for your own is a way to demonstrate and promote
one’s abilities and strengths. There is no doubt that setting up a new company is far
from easy and business owners will contend with a variety of problems ahead.
However, freelancers would like to challenge themselves further and discover their
competence. If you work for a company, your potential will be limited in some
way as your ideas or initiatives may be dismissed by your employers. For instance,
I own an English center where I can be actually put my ideas into practice without
asking permission from any one and I am the one who has to lead the company to
success.

Overall, an individual will gain independence, flexible schedule and ability

discovery in particular from self-employment. Besides the advantages of being
employed, one should also consider thoroughly all possible sides to make the right
decision.

ESSAY 16

Do you think it is a good idea for teenagers to have jobs while they are still
students? Support your opinion by using specific reasons and details.
Personally, I believe that students should not try to get a part-time job while they
are still at school. Finding a part-time work could force too much responsibility on
teens, prevent them from pursuing their hobbies, as well as distract them from their
schoolwork. The following essay will explain these points more in detail.

First of all, working as part-timers, young people may feel too overwhelmed as
they have to take over some serious responsibilities at school age. It is evident that
we have to work throughout our whole adult lives, and many people feel stressed
and under pressure because of financial matters. Therefore, by exposing them to
these same issues too early, parents may run the risk of having their children grow
up too fast. Although we cannot deny the fact that a part-time job may give
students a sense of independence and understand the value of money, there are
much more valuable ways that they can learn from.

Secondly, working part-time will take up the time spent for interests and hobbies.
School-aged youths should participate in sports and leisure activities which play a
crucial part in helping them stay healthy and giving them a sense of happiness.
Also, joining extracurricular activities will certainly bring a wide range of benefits
to participants instead of working, such as practical experience and the bonds
among people. For that reason, I can say if a student will lose their golden
opportunities, which help them in the workplace later, to serve food at a restaurant
or clean a room.

More importantly, young people’s schoolwork will be directly affected in a

negative way from a part-time job. It is reasonable to say that every work has its
own difficulty and as a result, it will pose pressure on students who are supposed to
spend their time doing their homework. Gaining knowledge is the most important
purpose of a student rather than working for a fast-food restaurant. Without doing
so, teenagers will get distracted from enriching their skills and abilities which they
will need for their whole life.

To sum up, the drawbacks of working part-time when students are till at school
outweigh the advantages. Working will clearly put too much responsibility on
young people, keeping them from following their interests and preventing from
giving full attention to their schoolwork. It is wise for parents to orient their
children to focus on what is best for them in the future.
 ESSAY 17

Some people like to stick to things they already know to do well, others prefer
to try new things and take risks.

Renew enthusiasm, create challenge, develop one’s potential, acquire new

knowledge, develop new skills, run or take a risk, take a safe option, get bored,
lighten the workload, stay fresh and enthusiastic,

People’s career choices vary greatly from one to another. Some challenge
themselves by trying new things, while others prefer developing their skills which
they are already good at. Personally, I will not change my initial career choice
based on the fact that when you commit yourself to one field, you will be able to
gain intensive work experience, improve career advancement opportunities, as well
as lighten the workload. The following essay will explain these points more in
detail.

To commence with, those who continually focus on the skills they excel at will
acquire a broad knowledge. It is reasonable to say that one is unable to
comprehend everything after a few years, regardless of what field it is. Therefore,
the more they study, the more they can strengthen their skills and experience in
that area. For instance, a person who has specialized in accounting field for many
years will certainly have a greater depth of knowledge and be able to deal with
difficult and unexpected situations.

Secondly, sticking to the things that you already do well will give you an
opportunity to advance your career. Specifically, employers tend to give an
employee a promotion as a recognition of his or her long-term commitment to the
company. In addition, important positions of a company frequently belong to loyal
employees due to the fact that those workers have intensive experience and
excellent skills.
Finally, balanced and appropriate workload is another leading factor that one could
benefit from a stable career before jumping into a completely new field. Clearly, an
experienced employee has been familiar with their work for a long time, so for that
reason handling business is less challenging and easier to them. As a result, their
work will take up less time than a new employee, which helps them to have more
time for family, friends and other personal interests.

In conclusion, staying in the same skills will be a safe and suitable option for many
people. They are able to gain better knowledge, have more opportunities for career
advancement, along with a lighter workload.

ESSAY 18

Do you think that a company’s top priority should be to make a profit?

Corporate social responsibility top- first priority

Put highest priority on put as a first priority

Worker’s rights profit margins= revenue= focus on profit

margins

Business ethics focus on profits only

Short-lived victory profits are important and need to be part of your

company structure

Should not be the driving force that guides your business

At the click of a mouse, anyone can buy what you’re selling from, and endless
amount of other sources

Set me apart from sb

A company should be profitable

Purpose= drive
Revenue and profit alone

Primary priority, it’s outcome

There has been much heated debate as to whether a company should give primary
priority to making profits. I personally believe that generating revenue is important
but it should not be the driving force that guides a business because of the fact that
product and service quality, corporate social responsibility, as well as worker’s
welfare is prerequisite for a company’s success and existence. The following essay
will explain these points more in detail.

Firstly, product and service quality may not be guaranteed if a company put
highest priority on making a profit. It is true to say many corporations have
focused too much on profit alone, and they have overlooked the crucial role of
upgrading the quality of products and services which define a company’s standing
in the fiercely competitive market. This can only be considered as a short-lived
victory. In addition, if business owners focus developing their products and
services standing out from the others, customers will certainly be attracted to buy
or use their products or services, which, as a result, will bring benefits to their
businesses as an outcome.

Secondly, corporate social responsibility has become one of the most standard
business practices that many corporations choose over profit margins. Those
companies’ aim is to achieve a positive impact on society as a whole and this
sustainability strategy will contribute to building and maintaining their reputation
which then boost businesses financially. Specifically, human rights, environment,
consumer concerns are the crucial factors that need to be seriously taken into
consideration. To illustrate, by developing green technology, a number of
companies have made a really good impression on the customers and had their
supports.

Lastly, worker’s benefits are often regarded as a vital aspect by most corporations
instead of making a profit. Clearly, the employee commitment and satisfaction is a
key for business growth as they directly create products and deliver services to
customers. Therefore, unless business owners pay attention to employee welfare,
like providing them with health insurance, future security, encouragement and
incentives, they will fail to increase employee’s productivity which leads to a
decrease in profit.

In conclusion, generating revenues is a part of a company’s structure but shouldn’t

be considered as the first priority. Product and service quality, responsibility to
society and worker’s welfare are far more important than making a profit but those
factors will create profit margins as a result.

ESSAY 19

How do movies and television shows affect people’s behavior?

There should be no doubt in anyone’s mind that the influence of movies and TV
shows is growing stronger and stronger as time passes. As a result, this trend has a
profound effect on many aspects of people’s lives, particularly on TV viewers’
attitude. Personally, I believe they will influence people’s social cognition, fashion
choice as well as social interaction. The following essay will explain these points
more in detail.

Firstly, what we watch from movies and television shows can have a significant
impact on our opinions on social issues. Besides entertaining purpose, a movie or a
program would convey messages to its viewers and to some extent it is likely to
affect what they think. Take current affairs as a striking example, those programs
inform the public of the whole picture of a society, problems happening daily,
general public opinions and experts’ views in order to educate and guide the
viewers to follow the beliefs or values which are generally acknowledged by the
public.

Secondly, people’s choice of fashion tends to be affected by what they see in

movies or TV shows. Fashion styles of movie characters, singers or fashionistas
are often followed and copied by many people, especially the young who want to
look exactly the same as their idols.

Lastly, movies and TV shows also have a considerable impact on social interaction.
As people usually expose too much to movies and TV programs but less time for
interacting with other people in real life, they would find it hard to communicate
effectively. In addition, what they observe the way a character in a movie who acts
in a situation or a case might be the things that they would like to mimic.
In conclusion, movies and television shows often have a strong impact on people’s
behaviors and attitudes. They influence what people believe, how people dress and
also the way they talk to each other every day.

ESSAY 20

Is internet more useful than books as a source of information?

With the rapid advancement of internet technology, the way people obtain
information has significantly changed. As a result, some people think that the
internet is becoming increasingly more important than printed books as a main
source of information. Personally, I strongly disagree with that statement based on
the fact that the information found there is often inaccurate, unsupported and
biased. The following essay will explain these points more in detail.

To commence with, even though the internet is considered as an ever accessible

source of information, readers often find plenty of misinformation. As anyone
with access to the internet can have their own blogs, anyone with a camera could
become a Youtube star, which will lead to adverse consequences of disseminating
incorrect information to information obtainers. In addition, some people even make
use of the free and open nature of the Internet in order to spread rumors, untrue,
distorted or exaggerated messages for bad purpose.

Secondly, a wide variety of information is found groundless. Clearly, before

publishing a book, an author has to meet standard requirements of the publishers
and his or her book will be reviewed to guarantee its reliability. Information on the
internet, on the other hand, may have no basis in fact and valid evidence, which
will mislead the readers. For example, it is easy for any to find beauty tips shared
by professionals and users with only the click of a mouse, but the question that has
been raised is which tips are reliable and proven.

Finally, biased evaluation of information is another problem that internet users

may find disappointing. Because people nowadays use the Internet to express their
opinions about several things such as social issues, products and famous figures,
they use their own words to support their favorite ones and bring down the others.
Take political environment as an example, supporters of one party could use the
Internet to tell people how perfect their party is and to convince readers to believe
in it.

In conclusion, the role of internet as a source of information is significant, but one

can say that it is not more helpful than books. Many people tend to come to printed
books rather than the internet because of the misinformation, unreliability and bias
of the internet.

ESSAY 21

Some people settle in one location for their entire lives. Others move to new
places regularly. Which do you prefer?

Many people have a tendency to move from one place to another to experience
new cultures or learn new languages, while others prefer settle for their whole life
in one location. Personally, I opt for staying in the same place because that life is
stable, easier and gives me a strong sense of belonging to local community.

Firstly, settling in the same place for my entire life will give me a sense of stability.
Clearly, as you have been living in a neighborhood for so long, you become
familiar with everything around you day by day. For example, things seem to be
unchanged and stay the same like your house, your workplace, the street that you
walk every day, which in some way makes you feel more secure.

In addition, the life in the same location is more likely to be found smoother and
more accessible. People who comprehend every corner of streets could save so
much time for themselves simply because they know well about where is the best
place to find food or shop for clothes, which is the shortest way to commute to
work and so many other convenient things. Moreover, since you stay in an area for
long, you are more aware of its customs, cultures and traditions, which helps you
easily work or interact with people in the community.
Last and most importantly, unlike those who often move in search of other place,
people spending their whole lives in a neighborhood may have a strong attachment
to the community. The close connection between you and your neighbors who you
see every single day may has become a part of your life. I also enjoy a harmonious
relation with my neighbors and environments. To illustrate, the coffee house where
you usually visit or the restaurant where you often have dinner with your lovely
family may has been so familiar to you that you could not find this feeling in any
other places.

In conclusion, choosing to live in the same place for an entire life or searching a
new life in a new place is up to one’s decision. For me, the life I have in one
location is stable, easier for me and provide me strong bond to my community.

ESSAY 21

Managing a team can be a very difficult job. In your opinion, what qualities
make a good boss? Use reasons and examples to support your answer.

In order to become a great manger, one needs to possess all leadership

characteristics to drive the company forward. Personally, I believe that a good
manager should have a broad knowledge, good communication skills as well as be
inspirational. The following essay will explain these points more in detail.

To commence with, it is reasonable to say that one of the most important qualities
that a great leader must own is an in-depth knowledge. In order for an employer to
manage the company as a whole, he or she has to be aware of all the regulations,
rules as well as functional structure more than any employees. Clearly, a
department or a company is less likely to succeed or compete with other
competitions if it is piloted by a boss who lacks in an understanding of specialized
knowledge and management skills.

Secondly, interpersonal skills are also considered as a crucial trait for a strong
leader. The ability of communicating and interacting effectively with their
employees will help managers earn respect from their subordinates and direct the
corporations more smoothly. Specifically, effective leaders need to convey ideas
clearly, speak precisely, professionally and to the point to make themselves
understood. For example, in a company meeting, a manager will use his
communication skills to evaluate employees’ performances or introduce new
policies and procedures.

Finally, the ability to inspire people to reach great heights of performance success
is a skill that an effective leader needs. Managers cannot expect their employees to
follow them because of their title or their place in the organization’s hierarchy. In
other words, staff members will be inspired by their boss’s passion, purpose and
commitment to the company, which, as a result, will certainly enhance employee
productivity.

In conclusion, there are numerous valuable traits a leader must have in order to run
the company effectively. In my opinion, being knowledgeable, having excellent
communication skills, along with the capacity to inspire and empower others will
be one of the most appreciated qualities a leader must possess.

ESSAY 23

What are the best ways to relax?

There are numerous powerful ways which could calm your anxious mind.
Personally, I think going on vacation, gathering with friends as well as doing yoga
are the most effective methods for one to find peace in mind. The following essay
will discuss these points more in detail.

Firstly, taking a vacation is often considered as an important relaxation technique

that may work best for anyone. Clearly, after a long period of time of devoting
ourselves to work, we should take a break from stress and pressure by travelling to
new places where we could admire breathtaking landscapes of the destination or
immerse ourselves in nature like swimming in the sea and bird watching. Take
myself as an example, I always reward myself with a one-week vacation on a
beach whenever I accomplish my project goals, which will wash away all the
disturbing thoughts and provide me new energy.

Secondly, one of the good ways to unwind is to get together with your close
friends. It is reasonable to say that friends are the ones that you could share with
them about your daily life and your work and your interests, which will definitely
give you laugh-out-loud moments, comfortable feelings and surely reduce your
stress. To illustrate, every weekend, I gather with my close friends for a cup of
coffee, shopping or playing games together, and by doing so I always feel at ease
and calm.

Finally, doing yoga is another method that many people choose to breathe easy.
Now that taking time from your busy working schedule to meditate and feel your
breath brings you peace and joy, you will feel more energized and happier. In
modern lives, when we have to face difficulties, pressure from many parts of our
lives, relaxing yoga helps you find balance and serenity.

In conclusion, relaxation is crucial for any one and relaxing methods varies from
one to another. By taking time off work for a vacation, spending time with friends,
along with doing yoga, you will certainly have tranquil and relaxing moments to
live a fulfilling life.

ESSAY 24

Do you think that companies should hire employees for life?

People have different views whether or not a business organization should hire its
employees for their entire lives. To the best of my knowledge, I personally don’t
agree with that policy based on the fact that providing an employee lifelong job
security may lead to reduced productivity, limited innovations and the lack of
employment opportunities available for young people. The following essay will
explain these points more in detail.

Firstly, to some extent hiring an employee for life is more likely to be the cause of
low levels of productivity. In order to keep their job, one needs to devote and
commit themselves to the job so that he or she could be acknowledged by the
employers. It is reasonable to say that the stress and pressure from employment
security sometimes make job holders work harder and put more effort into it.
Moreover, the future of companies will be unstable if they cannot lay off those
employees who are no longer suitable to keep the positions.

Secondly, giving lifelong employment to an employee may limit new ideas and
innovations. Although those holding a job in a company for many years have
intensive experience, their ideas might not be original and innovative, compared to
young employees who often bring in new energy and come up with unique ideas to
help the company compete with its competitors.

Finally, hiring employees for their whole life will affect employment opportunities
of many young laborers in a negative way. Clearly, how could a new graduate
student obtain a position in a company whose policy is to ensure employee’s job
security. As a result, young people will lose the chance to contribute their talents
and newness to a business organization.

In conclusion, each company will have a different policy over hiring employees.
Based on reasons above, it is not wise for a company development if it provides
employees with a lifelong job security, which is the cause of low levels of
productivity, limit its innovations as well as employment opportunities for young
workers.

ESSAY 25

Whether companies should allow their employees to wear casual clothes or set

dress codes in the workplace has caused a much heated debate. Personally, I do not
agree with the idea of letting employees wear casual work attire based on the fact
that dressing casually may shape an unprofessional work environment, leave
clients with a negative impression and create more issues with inappropriate dress
choices. The following essay will explain these points more in detail.

To commence with, a relaxed dress policy makes the workplace non-professional.

Someone’s professionalism is expressed in many ways such as punctuality, having
the work done on time as well as what they wear. Moreover, dressing
professionally in a company meeting could help employees show your co-workers
and your boss that you take your job seriously. To illustrate, it seems to be
unacceptable if an employee wears flip-flops and jeans mixed with a tank top in a
board meeting just because he or she believes that is a way to express their
personality and identity.

Secondly, wearing casual clothes to meet clients or customers would be considered

disrespectful. Employees to some extent represent a business organization’s image
and reputation, dressing informally, therefore, will leave a bad impression of your
business on customers. Specifically, since numerous particular workplaces in
which their image is highly valued, and workplaces in which employees have
regular face-to face contact with clients and customers, dressing smartly will be an
appropriate option for this situation.

Finally, allowing employees to dress informally is more likely to create improper

situations related to dress. It is undeniable to say that even though fashion style in
some ways represents our identity and individuality, which makes us more
comfortable and confident when we wear what we like, there are always
inappropriate outfits in the work environment raising several awkward situations.
For example, wearing a mini skirt at the office can be a distraction to members of
the opposite sex, and can make other women feel uncomfortable.

In conclusion, dress code policy of a company should be seriously taken into

consideration depending on the nature of work environments. I believe that
employees shouldn’t allowed to wear casual clothes as this policy may create an
unprofessional work environment, make a negative impression on clients and leave
employees in inappropriate circumstances.

ESSAY 26

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Companies should give
each employee the same benefits package. Use specific reasons and examples
to support your opinions.

Employee benefits package policies of each company vary greatly from one to
another. Personally, I believe that companies should not give exactly their identical
benefits package. In order to foster loyalty to the company, improve employee
performance and attract new recruits, employers need to be able to use a variety of
benefits package for their different employees. The following essay will explain
these points more in detail.

Firstly, companies should give different employees different fringe benefits so that
they can encourage their employees to be loyal. Specifically, long-serving staff
members who have devoted their efforts and attention to the company development
regardless of situations and circumstances should deserve a better welfare package,
such as longer leave entitlement and a greater amount of vacation pay rate. This
will strengthen employee faith as their commitment to the company is officially
recognized.

Secondly, companies should have their own discretion to give different extra
benefits to different employees based on their work performance. It is unfair if a
poorly performing staff member receives the same benefits as the others who do an
excellent job. To illustrate, in a sales department, the manager is allowed to
provide a sales representative with better incentives if he or she is able to sell more
products than the other employee.

Finally, employers are entitled to offer fringe benefits to job candidates differently
in order to attract the top talent. As some job candidates with their outstanding
skills and experience are excel at the job interview may require more benefits, like
offering them travel expenses and accommodation costs, employers need to be
flexible to meet the requirements of these candidates if they want to recruit the best
ones. Doing so could enable companies to compete with other ones who may be
willing to pay higher.

To sum up, it is effective to provide different employees with different benefits

package. By implementing this policy, a company will be able to encourage
employee loyalty, enhance their job performance as well as stand out in the
competition for talent.