Writing

1. Some people believe that public transport is replacing private vehicles

because of its convenience and reasonable price.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Choose a gift for your friend before joining military service: a book, a game console, a diary. Explain
why you choose that gift.

2. Nowadays many people have access to computers on a wide basis and a

large number of children play computer games. What are the positive and
negative impacts of playing computer games and what can be·done to
minimize the bad effects? Give reasons for your answer and include any
relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
3. Overpopulation of urban areas has led to numerous problems.
Identify one or two serious ones and suggest ways that governments and
individuals can tackle these problems.
S: Your class is about to hold a Prom to celebrate your high school graduation. You have 3 options: invite
your lover, invite your best friend, or go alone. Which option is best for you? Why?
S: There are some benefits of living alone for students.

Video games
Many people, and children in particular, enjoy playing computer games. Although
these games can sometimes have a positive effect on users, I agree that they are
more likely to have a harmful impact.

On the one hand, video games can be both entertaining and educational. Players
really enjoy the gaming worlds which are often more exciting than their daily
leisure activities. Also, these games encourage children’s imagination and
creativity, as well as concentration, and problem solving, which are useful skills
for life. That is the reason why some parents think that video games are good for
their kids, and they do not control the way their kids play games. However, I
would argue that the benefits of video games are outweighed by the drawbacks.
Firstly, gaming can be highly addictive because users always want to get higher
scores and set new targets to keep them playing. Many children now spend hours
each day trying to progress through the levels of a game or to get a higher score
than their friends. They even play games without eating their meals or doing their
school duties This type of addiction can cause health problems to children such as
lack of sleep, bad headaches, tired eyes, and heart stroke. Even worse, they will
perform badly at school because they neglect their study or skip classes without
permission.

In conclusion, although video games may make children active and creative to
some extent, they are proved to bring more dangers than benefits to young players.

Playing video games is one of the cheapest sources of entertainment for children. Some people
say that playing video games is good for children, while others believe that it can be harmful to
them.

Write an essay to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of playing video games for children.

Building a sky strain in the city [xây tàu chạy trên cao trong thành phố]
It is said that building sky trains is a better way to solve traffic problems in cities
than building ground railways or underground tubes. In this essay I will discuss the
advantages and disadvantages of sky trains in terms of their ability to ease traffic
congestion.

On the one hand, there are many benefits of having sky trains. To start with,
overheard railways occupy minimal land. They do not require much space except
for the land required for constructing the stations. Hence, they leave enough space
for other forms of ground transports and eventually reduce traffic congestions.
Secondly, this mode of transport will take much less time than cars or ground
trains to go from place to place. Thus, they save commuting time and at the same
time reduce traffic, not to mention the fact that they prevent passengers from road
accidents.

On the other hand, there are a few drawbacks of building sky trains which cannot
be overlooked. One disadvantage is the high cost to construct overhead tubes. That
means the government has to pay a large amount of money for the sky train
system in the city, but the tickets should be cheap so that many people can use it.
Next, safety is another concern. Since the tubes move on narrow paths up high, it
is considered a dangerous type of commuting. Therefore, it is hard to attract many
users, especially old people and children.

In conclusion, sky trains are certainly more effective than surface or underground
trains in reducing traffic congestions in cities; however, their downsides cannot be
overlooked. [2

Never too late to learn

Learning is the most important thing in our life. It is about knowledge at school, in
books and experience in life. In my opinion, I totally agree that it is never too late
to learn.
There are many reasons why people should keep learning and discovering new
things. Firstly, studying something new keeps learners’ mind active. It is
especially important when people get older and become slow in thinking and
making decisions. Learning gives people a chance to activate their brain and
broaden their knowledge. In addition, learning keeps people motivated and helps
them spend their time healthily. More importantly, the new skills people learn may
help them get better jobs, promotion, and self-improvement.

Some people may argue that they have spent many years learning since they are
young, so it will be difficult for them to continue learning when they get older due
to health problems. Moreover, people of middle ages have no motivation to learn
as the young ones because they have fewer needs to try their best to get a
scholarship to sudy abroad, find a good job, or make money for their family.
Therefore, most of them choose to stop learning.

However, the morden life is changing rapidly. If people stop learning, they will
quickly fall behind others and get isolated from the society. Lack of new skills or
knowledge may disturb

people’s life because they cannot enjoy the conveniences that modern technology
brings to them. Furthermore, unlike the past, people today can learn in various
ways from books, schools, media, or from the Internet. This makes their learning
easier and more comfortable than ever.

In conclusion, learning gives equal opportunity to everyone, so people should

never stop getting knowledge and discovering new things.

Brain drain (Chảy máu chất xám)

In today world, many developing countries today are facing the issue of
professionals or skilled workers migrating to other developed countries to look for
better employment opportunities. This essay will discuss the causes of the
situation and suggest possible ways to deal with this problem.

To begin with, there are many reasons that lead to brain drain in many poor
countries. Firstly, the unemployment rate in these countries is very high, and many
people find it hard to get jobs. Every year, a large number of university graduates
place much pressure on the job market, which makes job-searching a very difficult
task. Another factor behind this problem is the low average salary. The income
does not response to the dedication and effort that a person puts in his or her job.
Moreover, the working environment does not satisfy the needs of experts or
professionals. For these reasons, talented people prefer to leave their country and
find jobs abroad.

To tackle the problem of brain drain, suitable measures should be considered. One
solution is that the labor market needs to be expanded to create more jobs for the
working people. Furthermore, extra pay or promotions can also help to keep the
talents. In other words, employers need to offer bonuses and regularly promote the
staff with good skills and high

productivity. Lastly, it is important to set up a professional working environment

which can help employees to develop their own abilities and devote themselves to
work. In conclusion, it is clear that there are obvious reasons encouraging the brain
drain in developing countries. However, I understand that if proper steps are
implemented, we will be able to tackle the problem for a better future.

Having babies after 35 [có con sau 35 tuổi]

Nowadays, first-time mothers are more likely to be 35 or older than in the past, and
this trend keeps growing quickly. In this essay, I will discuss the effects of women
having babies after 35 on family and the society.

On the one hand, there are several effects of women having babies after 35 on
family. First of all, delayed births badly affect the mother and the baby’s health.
Old women tend to face dangers during birth, and their babies may get fatal
diseases before being born. As a result, this costs the family a fortune to deal with
the health problems. In addition, old parents are likely to retire, while their children
are growing up, so they may not have enough money to support their kids later in
life. Their children have to start work early to make their living.

On the other hand, there are also many effects of women having babies after 35 on
the society. One effect is that the government has to pay more money for mothers
and children’s health care. They may lack money for other important sectors such
as education or economy. Another effect is that delayed birth among women may
cause the lack of labor when fewer and

fewer young people enter the labor market. Also, aging population is another risk
when more women avoid having babies early. This will put more burden on the
society.

In conclusion, I think that having babies late has many negative effects on family
and society development. Therefore, suitable actions should be taken to support
young families.