Writing task 2 (những đề đã thi gần đây)

1. One way to solve problem of congestion in cities is to build sky

trains which run overhead rather than on or under the
ground. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using
this solution to solve congestion?
Write an essay to discuss the advantages and disadvantages
of building a sky train in the city.
Bài mẫu:
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 congestion in cities;
however, their downsides cannot be overlooked. [262w]
0. In today’s world, knowledge is fast replacing physical
resources and cheap labor as the driver of growth. There is a lot of
evidence that economic development is now increasingly linked to
a nation’s ability to acquire and apply knowledge. Therefore,
learning should be a lifelong process to gain knowledge and
practise new skills.
Write an essay to say whether you agree or disagree with this
statement”It is never too late to learn.”
Bài mẫu:
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 study abroad, find a good job, or make
money for their family. Therefore, most of them choose to stop learning.
However, modern 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.
[288w]

0. The rising levels of congestion and air pollution found in most

of the world's cities can be attributed directly to the rapidly
increasing number of private cars in use. In order to reverse this
decline in the quality of life in cities, lots of improvements have
been done to encourage people to use public transport more. Many
people believe that using public transport is now much faster and
more convenient than private vehicles.
Write an essay to say whether you agree or disagree
It is true that the public transport system in many cities has been improved
so much that it is believed to be faster and more convenient than private
vehicles. In my opinion, I totally agree with this opinion.
The first reason why I agree is that people who use public transports such as
buses or subways do not have to worry about finding a parking space. In
fact, many car drivers find it hard to park their cars in the city centers
because many areas are now reserved for walking, and the parking fee per
hour is rapidly increasing. On the contrary, it is easy to get on a bus or
subway train and get off where you want.
The second reason why I agree is that public transports use their own lanes
to carry passengers, so they do not get stuck in the traffic jams during rush
hours. Also, people can avoid traffic accidents on the way. In short, using
public transport is now faster and safer than driving.
Last but not least, more modern equipment has been installed in mass
transports, which brings many comforts to riders. There will be no more old
and dirty buses or trains in cities.
Instead, commuters can now use new and smart public transports which are
well-equipped and controlled by computers. This makes them less use their
cars or motorbikes.
In conclusion, because public transportation has become more successful in
cities, compared to private vehicles, people should use public transports
more often.
[250w]

4. The use of mobile phones by children in primary school has

become a controversial topic. Some believe that these
phones are essential for maximizing safety, allowing children
to communicate with their parents. Others think that rather
than studying, children may be distracted by their cell
phones.

Write an essay to say whether children should use cell phones at

school.
Using cell phones at school [sử dụng điện thoại di động ở trường]
It is true that the use of mobile phones in primary school has caused many
concerns among parents and educators. In my opinion, children in primary
school should not use cell phones.
There are some reasons why children should not use cell phones at school.
First, they cannot concentrate on their lessons or listen to their teachers
because they may like to play games or chat with their friends in class. It is
difficult for the school to maintain class discipline. Second, children are
small, so they do not know what information is good for them on the
Internet, and they may be affected by dark websites on their cell phones.
Also, they cannot keep their cell phones safe. They are likely to be the
target for bad people, which is very dangerous for them.
On the other hand, some people allow their kids to use cell phones at
primary school because they think that they can connect with family or
teachers if they have any problems at school. Besides, kids can relax by
playing games or listening to music with their phones during the break time.
However, I do not think so. When students have problems at school, it is the
teacher's responsibility to contact the kids’ parents. The children do not have
to do it themselves. In short, using cell phones early has more harmful
effects on children than benefits.
In conclusion, there are both pros and cons of using phones at primary
school, but I think that parents should not allow their children to use cell
phones early.
[260w]

5. Young people today show greater aspirations to start up and

run their own businesses than the previous generations. They
are less interested in working for other employers. This trend
can be attributed to several factors.

Write an essay to discuss the reasons why many young people

want to start their own businesses.
This is true that the new generation prefers to work for themselves
rather than being a simple workforce in society . I think it would be
better for genius individuals with an economical mind to have their
own business and others seek a job.

In the first place, there are so many successful examples of unique

people who were able to use their talents to be a pioneer of a new
profession. Bill Gates is the best example of a person who dropped out
of university and started to run his own business. He is a founder of
Microsoft, each year not only he earns a lot of profits but also he
prepares a lot of job opportunities for a new generation of smart job
seekers. He believes that by having clever graduates from top
universities, he can have a prosperous business. Also, if we have more
entrepreneurs , there will be more career opportunities and fewer
unemployment. As a result, it leads to the prosperity of the
community. Moreover, in some areas we can see it is more possible to
work alone such as artists who should depend more on their curiosity
and innovation to make a masterpiece and make a name for
themselves rather than a place to work in.

On the other hand, It can not be ignored that each nation needs an
educated workforce in different areas. If each person wants to work
independently, this means that more students will stop continuing their
higher education. We need scientists , teachers and software designers
to have a balanced society. All these jobs require a high level of
qualification and education. The new drug is only discovered by a
collaboration of different scientists who have a broad knowledge in
their fields. They had to work in the laboratory before,under the
supervision of a professor to capture these practical and theoretical
skills and [Link], there should be some laborers in
each country. A new building will be only constructed by not only
designers and engineers but also by laborers.

In conclusion, I think that a successful and happy society must have

both groups of people who can be an enterprise and work
independently and those who work in different areas with
collaborations.