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#1 More and more people choose to move to other countries to study higher
education. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? 3

#2 Anyone can use a mobile phone to answer/make work calls or home calls at
any place 7 days a week. Do you think this development has more positive effects
or negative effects on the individual and society? 5

#3 Nowadays young people are admiring media and sports stars, even though
they often do not set a good example. Do you think this is a positive or negative
development? 6

#4 Accommodation and transport problems are increasing in many large cities.

Businesses are encouraged to move to rural areas. Do the advantages outweigh
the disadvantages? 8

#5 Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life.
What are the reasons? Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? 9

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#6 People today do not feel safe either at home or when they are out. What are the
causes? What are the solutions? 10

#7 Every day, millions of tons of food are wasted all over the world. Why do you
think this is happening? And how can we solve this problem? 12

#8 Nowadays more and more older people who are looking for work have to
compete with younger people for the same jobs. What problems does this cause?
What are some possible solutions? 13

#9 In many countries, the cost of living is rising. What effects do higher prices
have on individuals and society? And what are better ways for people to deal with
the high cost? 14

#10 Studies have suggested that nowadays children watch much more television
than they did in the past and spend less time on active or creative things. What are
the reasons for this and what measures should be taken to encourage children to
spend more time on active or creative things? 16

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#1 More and more people choose to move to other countries to study higher
education. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

An increasing number of high school graduates decide to go

abroad to attend a university. In my opinion, the merits
outweigh the drawbacks.

There are considerable benefits of entering a foreign considerable = large, enormous

/kənˈsɪd.ər.ə.bəl/
university. The first benefit is that students can become
more self-reliant when living and studying in a foreign benefit = advantage, merit
/ˈben.ɪ.fɪt/
country. This is because they have to learn how to take care
self-reliant = independent
of themselves, cook and do part-time jobs to cover living /ˌself.rɪˈlaɪ.ənt/

expenses. If they have a great sense of self-reliance, their living expenses = costs of living
/ɪkˈspens/
willpower will be strengthened, thereby helping them
willpower = strong
effortlessly overcome challenges in their future life. Another
determination that allows one to
merit might be that foreign institutions can provide do something /ˈwɪl.paʊər/

international students with high-quality courses, experienced strengthen = improve, enhance

/ˈstreŋ.θən/
teachers and modern facilities. As a result, these can create
effortlessly = easily /ˈef.ət.ləs.li/
an optimum academic environment for them to reach their
optimum = best /ˈɒp.tɪ.məm/
full potential. Finally, if more and more high school
prestigious = famous,
graduates decide to enroll in prestigious universities
renowned, eminent
abroad, they can become skilled workers and contribute to /presˈtɪdʒ.əs/

the development of their homeland in various fields after skilled = accomplished, qualified
/skɪld/
graduation.

There are potential drawbacks of applying for a university

overseas. The main drawback is that students who follow drawback = disadvantage,
problem, issue /ˈdrɔː.bæk/
this trend could suffer from various problems such as
suffer from = encounter, be
language barriers, homesickness and culture shock. These faced with /ˈsʌf.ər frɒm/
problems could adversely affect their study at school and
adversely = negatively,
even result in poor academic performance. Another detrimentally, harmfully
/ˈæd.vɜːs.li/
disadvantage might be that if students decide to go abroad
to enter a university without having a scholarship, this could affect = impact, influence
/əˈfekt/

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 put heavy financial pressure on their families. This is
pressure = burden /ˈpreʃ.ər/
because the tuition fees of foreign institutions are very
expensive. Finally, this trend could worsen the problem of worsen = deteriorate
/ˈwɜː.sən/
brain drain in the students’ homeland because many
countries tend to attract international students to stay after brain drain = the situation in
which large numbers of
graduation by giving them opportunities to be naturalized. educated and very skilled people
leave their own country to live
and work in another one where
pay and conditions are better
In conclusion, the merits of enrolling in an overseas
/ˈbreɪn ˌdreɪn/
university seem to outweigh the drawbacks because this
be naturalized = to make
trend can make students more self-reliant, provide them with someone a legal citizen of a
country that they were not born
an optimum academic environment and create a qualified in /ˈnætʃ.ər.əl.aɪz/

workforce for their motherland. Given this situation, it seems

that high school students should be encouraged to study
higher education abroad.

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#2 Anyone can use a mobile phone to answer/make work calls or home calls at
any place 7 days a week. Do you think this development has more positive
effects or negative effects on the individual and society?

The development of cell phones has made it effortless for

people today to make personal and professional calls
regardless of time and location. This essay discusses why I regardless = despite
/rɪˈɡɑːd.ləs/
believe the merits for users and society outweigh the
drawbacks.

There are considerable benefits of owning a cell phone. The keep in touch with sb =
communicate with sb
first benefit is that this device can allow the users to keep in regularly
touch with their relatives and friends wherever and
thereby = as a result,
whenever they want. For example, international students consequently /ˌðeəˈbaɪ/
living far away from home can effortlessly communicate with maintain = keep, protect
their family members over their mobile phone, thereby /meɪnˈteɪn/

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 helping them feel less homesick. Another merit might be that social harmony = a situation
in which people are peaceful
the development of mobile phones has greatly contributed to /ˈhɑː.mə.ni/
maintaining social harmony. For instance, due to the
pandemic = serious diseases,
impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, people in many disorders /pænˈdem.ɪk/

countries are not allowed to go out, so they may suffer from get rid of = remove, eliminate,
throw away
loneliness and depression. Fortunately, cell phones enable
pessimism = negative thoughts
people to share their thoughts and feelings with others, /ˈpes.ɪ.mɪ.zəm/ # optimism
thereby helping them get rid of pessimism.

pose a risk to = threaten,

There are potential drawbacks of using a cell phone. The harm, endanger
main drawback is that using mobile phones can pose a risk distract = lose concentration
to people’s life in some situations. For example, making a /dɪˈstrækt/

phone call while driving can distract drivers and this is perceive = consider, deem
/pəˈsiːv/
perceived to be one of the most common causes of traffic
accidents in Vietnam. Another disadvantage might be that adolescents = young people,
youngsters, teenagers, the
individuals today, especially adolescents, tend to spend youth /ˌæd.əˈles.ənt/
much more time chatting with their friends on social result in = cause, lead to
networking sites through their mobile phones than going out /rɪˈzʌlt in /

to have face-to-face communication. As a result, this can encounter = suffer from, be

faced with /ɪnˈkaʊn.tər/
result in bad communication skills and people may
encounter difficulties such as when they need to attend a
face-to-face interview. irresponsible = careless,
thoughtless # responsible
/ˌɪr.ɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/
In conclusion, the merits of being able to keep in touch and
excessive = too much
maintaining social harmony seem to outweigh the drawbacks /ekˈses.ɪv/
of the irresponsible and excessive uses of mobile phones.
indispensable = important,
Given this situation, it seems that cell phones have become essential, crucial
/ˌɪn.dɪˈspen.sə.bəl/
an indispensable tool for modern people.

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#3 Nowadays young people are admiring media and sports stars, even though
they often do not set a good example. Do you think this is a positive or
negative development?

Youngsters today are idolizing famous people who may not

a role model = a person who
be a good role model. This essay discusses why I believe someone admires and whose
behaviour they try to copy
that the drawbacks outweigh the merits.

On the one hand, admiring famous people like a pop singer talent = gift, innate ability /ɡɪft/

or a football player could bring benefits to the young. The achievement = attainment,
goals /əˈtʃiːv.mənt/
talents and achievements of idols can inspire teenagers to
inspire = motivate, give
pursue their passion, thereby helping them reach their full motivation /ɪnˈspaɪər/
potential. For example, my younger sister is a big fan of
pursue = follow, attempt
Adele, who is a famous British singer. She practices singing /pəˈsjuː/

everyday with the dream of becoming an accomplished accomplished = skilled,

qualified, experienced
singer like her idol. /əˈkʌm.plɪʃt/

On the other hand, there are potential drawbacks of idolizing

celebrities who do not set a good example. The main influence = affect, impact
/ˈɪn.flu.əns/
drawback is that the behavior of youngsters, especially
adolescents, can be easily influenced. They will imitate imitate = copy, mimic,
behave in similar way
their idols’ bad habits such as smoking, drinking alcohol or /ˈɪm.ɪ.teɪt/
even abusing drugs. As a result, their health and future life
abuse = excessive use
can be destroyed. Another disadvantage might be that /əˈbjuːz/

youngsters tend to spend too much time following their idols tend to = have a tendency to
on social networking sites and attending their events. This /tend/

can distract them from their study at school and even take advantage of sth = use
sth for a purpose
result in poor academic performance. Finally, some famous
entertainers take advantage of their fame and make profits make profits = generate
money from sth /ˈprɒf.ɪt/
from advertising products without caring about their quality.
adversely = negatively,
In case of a bad quality product related to health such as detrimentally, harmfully
food supplements being advertised by celebrities, this can /ˈæd.vɜːs.li/

adversely affect the health of many young people. affect = impact, influence
/əˈfekt/

In conclusion, the drawbacks of shaping youngsters’ bad

shape = form, create /ʃeɪp/
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 detrimental to their health seem to outweigh the merits of
detrimental = negative,
giving them inspiration. Given this situation, it seems that harmful, destructive,
parents should pay attention to their children if they are devastating /ˌdet.rɪˈmen.təl/

admiring a famous person.

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#4 Accommodation and transport problems are increasing in many large

cities. Businesses are encouraged to move to rural areas. Do the advantages
outweigh the disadvantages?

Enterprises are encouraged to relocate to the countryside to enterprise = company, firm,

organization /ˈen.tə.praɪz/
address housing and transport problems that are rising in
housing = accommodation
urban areas. In my opinion, the merits outweigh the /ˈhaʊ.zɪŋ/
drawbacks.
relocate = move to new location
/ˌriː.ləʊˈkeɪt/

There are considerable benefits of relocating firms out of metropolitan areas = big cities,
urban areas /ˌmet.rəˈpɒl.ɪ.tən/
metropolitan areas. The first benefit is that this policy can
ease = reduce, alleviate, solve /iːz/
ease the housing shortage in big cities resulting from
shortage = lack, not enough
overpopulation. Large areas of land which are released due /ˈʃɔː.tɪdʒ/

to the movement of companies could pave the way for the result from = caused by /rɪˈzʌlt/

construction of more residential areas. As a result, this will pave the way for = make room for

lead to the fall of housing prices and more people will have fall = decrease, drop, plummet /fɔːl/

the chance to settle in urban areas. Another merit might be settle in = to become familiar with
somewhere new, such as a new
that moving firms to rural areas can contribute to resolving house, job, or school /ˈset.əl/

the pressing problem of traffic congestions in metropolitan contribute to = provide, supply

/kənˈtrɪb.juːt/
areas. The huge influx of commuters into the city every resolve = address, tackle /rɪˈzɒlv/
rush hour would be reduced as many of these people would pressing = urgent, imperative
/ˈpres.ɪŋ/
now be travelling to their relocated jobs.
influx = a large number of people or
things arriving at the same time
/ˈɪn.flʌks/
However, there are potential drawbacks of moving
commuter = worker, employee
organizations from urban areas to the countryside. These /kəˈmjuː.tər/

companies will have to spend a huge amount of money premises = the land and buildings
owned by a company /ˈprem.ɪ.sɪz/
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 a long period of time to restart business activities, thereby rival = opponent, competitor
/ˈraɪ.vəl/
giving their rivals a great chance to dominate the market.
dominate = to have control over
As a result, their competitiveness may be adversely a place or person /ˈdɒm.ɪ.neɪt/
affected. competitiveness = being able
to compete successfully with
other companies
In conclusion, the merits of easing the housing shortage and /kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv.nəs/

resolving the problem of traffic congestion in urban areas

implement = conduct, do, put
seem to outweigh the drawbacks of affecting the into practice /ˈɪm.plɪ.ment/

competitiveness of these relocated firms. Given this incentive = encouragement,

motivation /ɪnˈsen.tɪv/
situation, it seems that governments should make it easy for
relief = aid, help, support /rɪˈliːf/
them to implement the relocation by introducing tax
incentives or tax relief.

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#5 Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life.
What are the reasons? Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

An increasing number of young couples today tend to delay delay = postpone /dɪˈleɪ/
childbirth. This essay discusses possible reasons for this childbirth = childbearing,
and why I believe that the merits outweigh the drawbacks. parenthood, pregnancy
/ˈtʃaɪld.bɜːθ/

There are some reasons why many people decide to emphasis = the particular
postpone parenthood. The main reason is that women importance or attention that is
given to something
nowadays lay more emphasis on their career than /ˈem.fə.sɪs/
housewifely duties compared to those in the past. Also, around the clock = all day
many jobs today require them to be available around the and all night, any time that’s
possible
clock, so it is really tough for modern women to balance
tough = hard, difficult to deal
work and family. Another reason might be that the increasing with /tʌf/
cost of living is adding to young couples’ hesitation in
hesitation = unwillingness
starting a family. If they have children at an early stage of /ˌhez.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
marriage, they are quickly under immense pressure to earn immense = extremely large,
enough money to cover both living expenses and enormous, tremendous
/ɪˈmens/
childcare.

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 I believe that the merits of this trend outweigh the
drawbacks. The first merit is that postponing childbearing climb the career ladder =
promoted in job, be
can help people focus more on their job in order to climb the appointed to a higher position
career ladder and earn a higher income. As a result, they financial security = have a
can achieve financial security and thereby have a good stable income

preparation for bringing up their children in the future. bring up = raise, nurture,
rear
Another advantage might be that deciding to delay
parenthood also provides couples with more time to enjoy strengthen = improve,
enhance, boost /ˈstreŋ.θən/
life with each other, thereby strengthening their relationship
bond = relationship,
and contributing to a life-long marriage. For example, my connection /bɒnd/
parents spent a lot of time travelling before giving birth to
risk = threat, danger, hazard
me. This activity has helped them understand each other /rɪsk/
more and manage to build a strong family bond. However, miscarriage = the baby is born
the longer delaying childbirth is, the higher health risk too early and dies because it has
not developed enough
women may face. For example, getting pregnant after 35 /ˈmɪsˌkær.ɪdʒ/

years of age may increase the risk of miscarriage or premature = happening or done
too soon, especially before the
premature birth. natural or suitable time
/ˈprem.ə.tʃər/

In conclusion, the emphasis of women on their career and

the increasing cost of living are the two main reasons
resulting in the delay in giving birth. I believe that the merits
of being able to focus on working and enjoying life outweigh
the drawbacks of health risks suffered by women who delay
pregnancy.

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#6 People today do not feel safe either at home or when they are out. What are
the causes? What are the solutions?

Residents today are suffering from high levels of anxiety suffer from = encounter, be
faced with /ˈsʌf.ər frɒm/
no matter where they are. This essay discusses possible
address = resolve, tackle
reasons for this and steps that can definitely be taken to /əˈdres/
address the problem. anxiety = nervousness, worry,
concern, distress /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

There are some reasons why people’s nervousness about regardless = despite
/rɪˈɡɑːd.ləs/
their safety is increasingly common regardless of their
afraid = fearful, frightened
location. The first reason is that the increasing crime rate is /əˈfreɪd/
adding to people’s anxiety when they are at home. They are intruder = someone who enters
a place without permission in
afraid that intruders can break into their house, steal their order to commit a crime
property, and even pose a risk to their life. Another reason /ɪnˈtruː.dər/

might be that traffic accidents is concerning people the pose a risk to = threaten, harm,
endanger
most when they are out. As the number of transportation is
concern = worry, frighten, stress
growing, the rate of suffering from a road accident is higher. /kənˈsɜːn/
Therefore, people’s worry about their safety when travelling unavoidable = impossible to
avoid /ˌʌn.əˈvɔɪ.də.bəl/
is unavoidable.

Some simple measures can be implemented to deal with implement = conduct, do,
put into practice
the root causes of the problem. The first measure is that /ˈɪm.plɪ.ment/
local governments can install more surveillance cameras in
measure = solution, method
residential areas, thereby preventing criminals from /ˈmeʒər/
breaking into people’s homes and helping people feel safer criminal = someone who
when they are at home. Another solution might be that commits a crime, offender,
wrongdoer /ˈkrɪm.ɪ.nəl/
residents should be encouraged to use public transport,
perceive = consider, deem
thereby reducing a great number of private vehicles which is /pəˈsiːv/
perceived to be the main cause of road accidents. In the
impose = introduce
long term, imposing stricter punishments for driving /ɪmˈpəʊz/
offences should be implemented in order to improve road punishment = penalty
safety and ease people’s fear when going out. /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/

offence = illegal act, crime

/əˈfens/

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 In conclusion, the increasing crime rate and the traffic ease = reduce, alleviate,
solve /iːz/
accidents are two main reasons making residents anxious
regardless of their location. Installing more surveillance
cameras in residential areas, encouraging residents to use anxious = worried, nervous,
tense /ˈæŋk.ʃəs/
public transport, and imposing harsher penalties for road
safety violations can be done to ease people’s violation = an action that
breaks a law, agreement, rule
nervousness. /ˌvaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/

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#7 Every day, millions of tons of food are wasted all over the world. Why do
you think this is happening? And how can we solve this problem?

Global food waste is perceived to be one of the most

pressing problems. This essay discusses possible reasons pressing = urgent, imperative
/ˈpres.ɪŋ/
for this and steps that can be taken to address the problem.
serious = severe, harsh
/ˈsɪə.ri.əs/
There are some reasons why the problem of food wastage is
manipulate = influence, control,
becoming increasingly serious. The first reason is that dominate /məˈnɪp.jə.leɪt/

people’s shopping habits are manipulated by the increasing bulk buying = the activity of
buying large quantities of a
promotions of food. They tend to buy more food because of product, especially to get
cheaper prices
bulk buying discounts, but they often are too busy working
consume = eat, use /kənˈsjuːm/
to consume it all. As a result, households around the world
are producing an immense amount of food waste every day. immense = extremely large,
enormous, tremendous /ɪˈmens/
Another reason might be that many restaurants tend to offer
portion = the amount of a particular
large portion sizes as a part of their marketing strategy to food that is served to one person,
especially in a restaurant /ˈpɔː.ʃən/
attract customers. As a result, many customers cannot finish
leftover = food waste
it all and their leftovers often end up going into the garbage /ˈleftˌəʊ.vər/

later. end up = to finally be in a

particular place

Some simple measures can be implemented to deal with the

negative = adverse, detrimental,
root causes of the problem. The first measure is that TV harmful /ˈneɡ.ə.tɪv/

programmes about smart shopping can be promoted to impact = affect, influence

/ˈɪm.pækt/
educate people about the negative impacts of food

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 promotions. For example, shoppers need to learn that bulk a false economy = something
that costs less at first but results
buying discounts are a false economy if much of the food in more money being spent later

will need to be thrown away. Another solution might be that approach = access /əˈprəʊtʃ/
restaurants should change their way to approach customers optimizing = to make something
as good as possible /ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/
by optimizing their menu based on its quality instead of
quantity. For example, they can hire a skilled chef to skilled = accomplished, qualified
/skɪld/
increase the flavor of dishes. Furthermore, governments
flavour = taste /ˈfleɪ.vər/
should require by law for food waste to be given to farms.
require by law = impose official
law
In conclusion, people’s bad shopping habits and large
portion sizes in restaurants are the main reasons for the
increasingly serious problem of global food waste. Promoting
TV programmes about smart shopping, marketing food by its
flavor instead of quantity, and imposing laws requiring giving
food waste to farms can be done to address this issue.

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#8 Nowadays more and more older people who are looking for work have to
compete with younger people for the same jobs. What problems does this
cause? What are some possible solutions?

There is stiff competition for jobs between the elderly and stiff = tough, strict, harsh
/stɪf/
younger generations these days. This essay discusses
possible issues caused by this and steps that can be taken
to address the problem.

There are two main issues influencing both generations.

The first one is that an increasing number of older job worsen = deteriorate
/ˈwɜː.sən/
hunters can worsen youth unemployment. In terms of
working experience, older employees definitely have the have the edge over sb/ sth = to
be slightly better than someone
edge over younger workers, meaning that they have a or something else

higher rate of being employed. Moreover, the elderly are employ = hire, recruit
/ɪmˈplɔɪ/
strong candidates with better decision-making and

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 problem-solving skills sharpened during their work life, sharpen = improve, enhance
/ˈʃɑːpən/
therefore, young people may not stand a chance in
stand a chance = to have a chance
competing for the same jobs with them. Another problem is of success

tech-savvy = knowing a lot about

the higher rate of poverty among the elderly. As the job modern technology, especially
computers /tek ˈsæv.i/
market is rapidly changing, many jobs today require
vigorous = energetic, healthy,
candidates to be tech-savvy and vigorous, which are robust /ˈvɪɡ.ər.əs/
clearly disadvantages for older workers when competing disadvantage = drawback,
weakness, Achilles heel
with younger people. /ˌdɪs.ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/

solution = measure, method

Some simple measures can be implemented to deal with /səˈluː.ʃən/

the root causes of the problem. The first solution is that internship = a period of time during
which someone works for a company
governments should encourage businesses to provide more or organization in order to get
experience /ˈɪn.tɜːn.ʃɪp/
internships for less experienced young employees. As a
accumulate = collect, amass
result, they will have the opportunity to accumulate /əˈkjuː.mjə.leɪt/

experience. Another measure is providing retraining to the retrain = teach someone a new skill
so that they can do a different job
elderly so that they are able to fill jobs that require them to /ˌriːˈtreɪn/

have technical skills. Consequently, they can have higher employability = the skills and
abilities that allow you to be
employability which helps to prevent them from poverty. employed /ɪmˌplɔɪəˈbɪləti/

poverty = deprivation /ˈpɒv.ə.ti/

arise = happen, take place /əˈraɪz/

In conclusion, the youth unemployment and the poverty
suffered by older people are two main issues arising from
the job competition between younger and older workers.
Encouraging firms to provide more internships for young
employees and providing retraining to the elderly can be
done to solve the problem.

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#9 In many countries, the cost of living is rising. What effects do higher prices
have on individuals and society? And what are better ways for people to deal
with the high cost?

In many nations, the living expenses have increased living expense = cost of living

dramatically and this had severe impacts on individuals and increase = rise, grow, surge
/ɪnˈkriːs/
society. This essay discusses these impacts and measures
severe = serious, harsh /sɪˈvɪər/
that people can implement to cope with higher prices.
cope with = deal with, take
action to solve a problem
The influence of higher living costs on individuals is that they
are under immense pressure to earn enough money to
cover expenses such as accommodation, food, and medical condition =
travelling. As a result, the number of people suffering from disease, disorder, illness

medical conditions such as severe stress and depression drastically = dramatically

/ˈdræs.tɪ.kəl.i/
is drastically rising. On the societal level, this problem can
result in a great number of people who fail to make ends make ends meet = have just
enough money to pay for the
meet. Consequently, the society will suffer from higher crime things that you need
and poverty levels.
crime = illegal activity,
offence /kraɪm/
Some simple measures can be implemented by people in
order to cope with higher costs of living. The first measure is
that individuals should learn how to budget to ensure to
budget = plan how much
make ends meet through books or online courses. In money spent on sth /ˈbʌdʒ.ɪt/
addition, it is worth cutting unnecessary expenses such as
ensure = guarantee /ɪnˈʃɔːr/
fashion and entertainment. Another solution for people is
land a job = take a job
increasing income. They can research jobs that are in high
demand and acquire the necessary skills through online high paying = well-paid

courses. For example, my brother has landed a high manage to = success

paying side job after studying a web development course
online. This helps him earn extra income and manage to
cover his living expenses.

In conclusion, higher living costs have resulted in

tremendous pressure on people to cover their expenses,
tremendous = immense,
and it leads to higher crime and poverty levels for society. To
enormous /trɪˈmen.dəs/
cope with higher prices, people can take part in personal

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 finance planning courses for more efficient spending, cut
spending = expenditure
unnecessary expenses and do multiple jobs to earn a higher /ˈspen.dɪŋ/
income.

Written by Quang Sang

Band 8.0

#10 Studies have suggested that nowadays children watch much more
television than they did in the past and spend less time on active or creative
things. What are the reasons for this and what measures should be taken to
encourage children to spend more time on active or creative things?

Research has indicated that children’s screen time has screen time = the length of
time that a person spends
increased, while the time they spend on physical and watching television
creative activities is less. This essay discusses possible
reasons for this and measures that can be taken to
encourage children to do more physical and creative
activities.

There are some reasons why children today tend to watch excessively = too much
television excessively and spend less time on other /ekˈses.ɪv.li/

activities. The first reason is that many parents feel afraid to afraid = fearful, frightened
/əˈfreɪd/
let their children play outdoors because of the dangers of
heavy traffic and the lack of a safe environment for them to let = allow, enable

play in, but they are too busy working to spend quality time lack = shortage, insufficiency
/læk/
with them. As a result, they are kept at home for safety and
watching television, therefore, becomes the most popular entertain = relax /en.təˈteɪn/

way for them to entertain themselves. Another reason is that fascinating = extremely
interesting, enjoyable,
the number of television programmes targeting children has
amusing, entertaining
drastically increased. As a result, children can effortlessly /ˈfæs.ən.eɪ.tɪŋ/

be attracted by the fascinating characters and catchy catchy = pleasing and easy
music of these programmes and willingly spend hours to remember /ˈkætʃ.i/

watching them. willingly = eagerly /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ.li/

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 Some simple measures can be implemented to encourage
boost = improve, increase,
children to do more physical and creative activities. First of enhance /buːst/
all, parents should spend more time going out and playing
engagement = interest,
sports with their children on the weekend. This is a great involvement /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ.mənt/
opportunity to boost their engagement in outdoor play and stay away from = avoid
help them stay away from watching television. Another
limit = restrict, curb, restrain
measure is that parents should limit their children’s screen /ˈlɪm.ɪt/
time by setting boundaries. For example, setting the rule of boundary = limitation,
offsetting the time watching television with double book restriction /ˈbaʊn.dər.i/

reading time can be done to encourage children to read offset = balance,

compensate /ˌɒfˈset/
more.

In conclusion, parental nervousness about their children’s

safety and the increasing number of TV shows for children
are two main reasons for the rise of children’s screen time.
Spending more time playing sports at the weekend with
children and limiting their screen time by setting boundaries
can be done by parents to encourage children to do more
physical and creative activities.

Written by Quang Sang

Band 7.5

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