TIENG ANH ON THI DAI HOC

By Le Duy

SAMPLE PARAGRAPH COLLECTION

1. Write a paragraph on the topic: the benefits of doing exercise.
Doing exercise has become one of the most common types of physical activities thanks to the
fact that it does not require many preparations but brings people several noticeable advantages.
First and foremost, exercise is an essential part of an healthy life. More specifically, doing
exercises can help people improve the blood circulation, thereby reducing the risk of
cardiovascular diseases. Besides, it is believed that people who do exercise regularly are less
likely to suffer diabetes. Another advantage of doing exercise is its ability to reduce anxiety,
stress and thus improve peoples mood. For example, when you have been working for several
consecutive hours and are getting tired, making some simple movements like stretching your
arms or twisting your body can really help. Last but not least, for those who care about their
appearance, doing exercise is an optimum way to get in shape. In conclusion, people can gain so
many benefits from doing exercise that it should be encouraged more, especially among the
young generations.
166 words ( written by Le Duy)
Vocabularies:
Blood circulation: tun hon mu

Mood (n): tm trng

Reduce the risk of something: gim thiu ri

ro v vic g

Consecutive (adj): lin tc, lin tip

Cardiovascular diseases: bnh v tim mch

Diabete (n) : bnh tiu ng

Stretch arms: vn vai (vn tay)

Twist body: vn mnh
Optimum (adj): ti u nht

2. Write a paragraph on the topic: the benefits of computers.

Computers have become fairly common these days thanks to the benefits they brings people.
Firstly, computers have made it easier for people, especially teachers and students, to get access
to a huge number of teaching and studying materials free of charge, only with the Internet
connection. It means they can save time and money by using these materials instead of buying

books or going to the library. Another advantage of computers worth mentioning is that they
provide users with a convenient tool to keep the records of their documents. To be more detailed,
people virtually need not worry about their papers being destroyed by external factors. Last but
not least, what makes computers stand out is that they are also a good means of entertainment.
For instance, people can listen to music, play games or watch films on computers. In conclusion,
with all the aforementioned advantages, I strongly believe that computers will be even more
popular in the years to come.
158 words ( written by Le Duy)
Vocabularies:
Get access to: tip cn vi

External factors: nhng yu t ngoi cnh

Free of charge: min ph

Means of entertainment: phng tin gii tr

Keep record of something: lu gi ci g

Aforementioned (adj): c cp trc

Virtually = practically = almost: gn nh, hu

nh

In the years to come: trong nhng nm ti

3. Write a paragraph on the topic: the benefits of public transport.

In the age of relentless modernization, peoples need for commuting is increasing and public
transport tend to be the obvious choice thanks to its outstanding advantages. Firstly, it is, beyond
doubt, that public transport, namely buses, gives commuters a much more economical and
convenient way to go to and back from their schools or workplaces. Therefore, it seems most
suitable for students and general labourers. Secondly, when traffic jam and air pollution have
become acute problems these days, espeacially in big cities, using public transport acts as an
advocate for the alleviation of the situation. Besides, the volume of traffic can be reduced by
using public transport and therefore the possibility of traffic accidents will be lessened
accordingly. Last but not least, people who use public transport are more likely to communicate
with each other, which leads to boost in the sense of community. In conclusion, people can gain a
number of benefits from using public transport, hence government should improve it and
encourage the usage of it more.
178 words ( written by Le Duy )
Vocabularies:
The obvious choice: s la chn hin nhin

Beyond doubt = without doubt = without a

shadow of doubt: khng cn nghi ng g na

Namely (adv): c th l

Lessen (v): lm gim bt

General labourer: ngi lao ng

Boost (n): s tng ln, y mnh

Acute problem: vn nghim trng

Sense of community: tnh cng ng

Alleviate (v): xoa diu, gim bt tnh nghim

trng ca vic g

Gain benefit from something ( phr.v) : t

c/ thu c li ch t iu g

4. Write a paragraph on the topic: your favourite sport.

In order to avoid a sedentary lifestyle, playing sport is one of the most common things that
people would take up and I am no exception. Personally, I am a big fan of table tennis for its
convenience and several benefits it can bring players. First of all, almost everyone, regardless of
genders and ages, can play table tennis. That is due to the fact that this sport has low risk of
injury and the duration of a normal table tennis match is quite short. Secondly, by playing table
tennis, not only can I improve my health, especially the hand-eye coordination and the
flexibility of my body, but it also helps me to release study burdens and thereby relax myself.
Lastly, playing table tennis does give me the opportunity to meet up and socialise with my peers.
By this way, I can both cement my current friendships and establish new ones. In conclusion, I
am really a keen table tennis player and I strongly believe that other people should also try
playing it for all the mentioned advantages.
178 words (written by Le Duy)
Vocabularies:
Sedentary lifestyle: li sng th ng
Regardless of = irrespective of: bt k
Hand- eye coordination: s phi hp gia tay
v mt
Release study burden: gii ta gnh nng hc
hnh
Thereby = therefore: v vy
Cch dng:
-

khi thereby c dng c lp: + V-ing

Eg: Regular exercise strengthens the heart,
thereby reducing the risk of heart attack.

( Tp th dc thng xuyn s gip tim hot

ng tt hn, v vy s gim nguy c nhi mu
c tim)
Khi trc thereby c and: + V-infinitive
Eg: Regular exercise strengthens the heart and
thereby reduce the risk of heart attack.
Socialise with somebody: giao tip, tip xc
vi ai
Cement friendship: tht cht tnh bn
A keen table tennis player: Mt ngi chi
bng bn thc th ( rt thch chi bng bn)

5. Write a paragraph on the topic: your close friend.

Friendship is beyond doubt an essential part of ones life. However, it is important that you
realise who is really good to make friends with and who is not. Personally, I believe that the
greatest thing inherent in a true friend is his sincere care for you. Such a friend is always willing
to encourage and see you through your toughest times, even when the others do the opposite.
Besides, a good friend is the one who you can fully trust and also the one telling you the truth
however hard it is. Accordingly, you can share almost everything, both joys and sorrows, with
that person. Last but not least, mutual respect is an important quality that a close friendship
requires and it is indeed one of the factors that make the relationship between you and your
fiends a long-standing one. To sum up, you might have many friends, yet what is even more
important is that you have true ones whose relationship with you must be based on care, trust and
respect.
173 words (written by Le Duy)
Vocabularies:
Beyond doubt : chc chn, khng cn nghi
ng g na

Tough times: nhng khong thi gian kh

khn

Make friends with somebody: kt bn vi ai

Joys and sorrows: chuyn vui bun

Inherent (adj): vn c, thuc v bn cht

Mutual respect: s tn trng ln nhau

See somebody through something: ng h ai

vt qua iu g

Long-standing = lasting : tn ti lu di

6. Write a paragraph on the topic: womens role in our society.

Women used to be unfairly treated but it is no longer the case in modern world where they play
an integral role. Firstly, womens role as the homemakers seems to be an indispensable part of a
family at all times. Not only are women the ones spending most time taking care of children but
they also stand by and support their husbands through ups and downs in life. Secondly, as time
goes by, an increasing number of women participate in economic, social, or even political
activities and subsequently prove their positions by the contribution they have made to the
development of the economy and society. Oprah Winfrey, a black woman, for instance, is a talk
show host and media magnate, who is considered one of the most influential women in the world.
To sum up, the world is changing every day and simultaneously womens role is becoming more
important.
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Vocabularies:
Play an integral role: ng vai tr quan trng

Subsequently (adv): sau

Homemaker (n): ngi xy dng t m

Magnate (n): Ngi c quyn th ( giu c v

thnh cng)

Indespensable (adj): khng th thiu

Ups and downs : thng trm trong cuc sng

Influential (adj): c sc nh hng

Simultaneously (adv): ng thi, cng lc

7. Write a paragraph on the topic: solutions to environmental pollution.

Along with the modernisation of our society comes the burning issue of environmental pollution,
which is difficult but still possible to tackle if immediate and long-term solutions are properly
applied. Firstly, it is vital that more dustbins be put in public places and stricter regulations be
imposed to prevent people from throwing rubbish into the environment. That would be an
effective way to alleviate the current situation. Secondly, planting more trees can also help . It is
undoubted that trees play an essential part in cleaning the air by trapping dust on their leaves and
absorbing pollutant gases such as carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide. Last but not least, peoples
awareness of the detrimental effects of pollution needs to be raised so that measures will be taken
to reduce the level of pollution and more effort will be put into environmental protection
activities. It can be really helpful in the long run. In short, the pollution of our environment is a
thorny problem that needs to be taken into serious consideration.
170 words (written by Le Duy)
Vocabularies:
Modernisation (n): s hin i ha

Pollutant gases : kh c hi

Burning issue: vn nng ( gy nhiu tranh

lun)

Detrimental (adj) = disastrous (adj) =

damaging (adj) : gy thit hi, nguy hi

Tackle (v): n lc, c gng gii quyt ( vn

g )

Take measure to do something: hnh ng (

c ng thi) thc hin vic g

Alleviate (v): xoa du, gim nh

In the long run: v lu v di

Absorb (v): hp th

Thorny (adj): gy kh khn

8. Write a paragraph on the topic: your future job.

Everyone has their own dream jobs and I am no exception. Although I realised my true calling
for becoming an English teacher rather late, I am convinced that it is definitely worth my efforts.
Firstly, teaching may not be the best option to bring me strong financial support, compared with
others jobs, but it does give me a sense of satisfaction. Specifically, being a teacher offers me the
chances to impart the knowledge and experience I have gained to others, through which I can
make positive contribution to the development of where I was born and bred. In addition, it goes
without saying that the keener you are on your work, the better the result will be. With my strong
interest in English and teaching, I would feel more comfortable, enthusiastic and responsible at
work. As a result, better outcomes are assured. Lastly, teaching, from my point of view, is a winwin situation where I not only transfer knowledge to others but also receive something helpful
from them. In brief, becoming an English teacher has long been my dream that I am doing my
best to fulfill someday soon.
190 words (written by Le Duy)
Vocabularies:
Exception (n): ngoi l
Calling (n): mong mun (lm vic g )
Financial support: ngun lc ti chnh
Make contribution to something: ng gp
vo vic g
Sense of satisfaction: cm gic hi lng

Impart (knowledge, information) to

somebody: truyn t li kin thc/ thng tin
cho ai
It goes without saying that .... = It is
undoubted that .... : Hin nhin l .../ Khng
th chi ci l ....
Win- win situation: tnh hung i bn cng
c li

9. Write a paragraph on the topic: The benefits of social networks.

As the world is developing and technology is advancing, social networks such as Facebook,
Twitter, Tumblr,... appear more and more common, bringing about many benefits for users.
Firstly, it goes without saying that social networks provide people with a new environment
where they can take in a variety of knowledge and at the same time share their personal
opinions with others. In other words, social networks would possibly be a useful tool for
educational purposes thanks to the fact that a large number of individuals and organisations are
offering free lessons online. In addition to that, social networks are widely considered a good
platform for running business. In fact, there are an increasing number of companies branching
out into online market and social networks tend to be one of the best options with the vast
number of users they have. In short, people now can get many advantages from social networks
and for that reason, I strongly believe that they will develop more and more in the future.

168 words ( written by Le Duy)

Vocabularies:
Advance (v): tin b, pht trin
It goes without saying that ...
= It is undoubted that ... : Khng nghi ng
g na...
Take in ( phr.v): tip thu, tip nhn

Branch out (into something): pht trin, m

rng vo ...
Online market: th trng bn hng thng
qua internet
Run business: lm kinh doanh

10. Write a paragraph on the topic: a person you admire

Up to now, I have been taught by many teachers, yet when it comes to a person who has made
the greatest impression on me, the first one springing to my mind is my English teacher in grade
twelve for several reasons. The first thing I am impressed by her is her diligence in work. That is
to say, she always throws herself heart and soul into whatever she does and therefore the best
possible outcomes are ensured. In addition to that, her care for students and friendliness towards
others are also among the reasons for my admiration. She seems to get on well with almost
everyone and for her students in particular, she acts as not only a teacher but also a friend or even
a sister who they can share ups and downs in life with or turn to for advice. Briefly, that teacher
is the one I admire most and I am sure she will always be on my mind.
161 words ( written by Le Duy)
Vocabularies:
When it comes to something: Khi ni n
iu g
Make impression on somebody: gy n
tng vi ai
Spring to someones mind: ny ra trong
u

Diligence /dldns/ (n): s cn mn

Throw oneself heart and sould into
something: ht lng, tn ty vi vic g
Ups and downs: thng trm (trong cuc
sng)
Turn to for advice: tm n xin li
khuyn

11. In 140 words, write a paragraph on the topic: your last summer holiday
Last summer, I had a trip to Sa Pa city with my family which has made a great impression on me.
Because there were no direct flights from Nha Trang to Sa Pa, we had to take a flight to Ha Noi
and then travelled to our destination by coach. On arriving in Sa Pa, I was utterly amazed by how
magnificent the landscapes were and looked forward to exploring all the nationwide famous
tourist attractions there. Despite my fancy for the sights, what indeed made me impressed most is
the friendliness and hospitability of the local residents. Not only were they willing to show us
around the area but they also offered us chances to try local specialities. All in all, Sa Pa is really
a wonderful place for holidays and that trip was obviously an experience of a lifetime for me. I
would recommend everyone pay a visit to Sa Pa at least once in life.
158 words (written by Le Duy)
Vocabularies:
Make impression on somebody: to n tng
i vi ai
Direct flight: chuyn bay thng
Magnificient (adj): trng l, lng ly
Nationwide (adv): (quy m) trn ton quc
Nationwide famous tourist attractions:
nhng im n ni ting trn ton quc

Fancy (for something): s yu thch ci g

Have a fancy (for something): yu thch ci
g
Local specialities: cc mn c sn a
phng
An experience of a lifetime: k nim i

12. In 140 words, write a paragraph on the topic: the advantages and disadvantages of the
Internet.
The Internet has long been considered an essential part of the modern life, bringing about a
number of both advantages and disadvantages. Firstly, since invented, the Internet has been
offering people a new enormous source of information totally free of charge. Nowadays, in
preparation for a test or an assignment, students just need to go online and search for pertinent
materials for reference. Secondly, people also find the Internet an amazing means of
entertainment which provides a wide variety of things, ranging from music, films to games. Also,
Internet users have great opportunity to make new friends thanks to the availability of social
networks such as Facebook, Twitter,etc... Despite the above-mentioned benefits, the Internet still
has some negative impacts on its users. For instance, if one spends too much time online, he is
more likely to become slack in study and work, thereby reducing his performances. In summary,
people should be aware that the Internet has both pros and cons and it need to be used in a clever
way to minimize the effect of the latter ones.

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Vocabularies
Bring about (something) (phr.v): mang li
iu g
Source of information: ngun thng tin

Pertinent (adj) = relavant (adj): lin quan

Means of entertainment: phng tin gii tr

Free of charge: min ph

Above-mentioned (adj) = aforementioned

(adj): c cp trn/ trc

In preparation for something: trong qu

trnh chun b cho iu g

Slack (in something) (adj): l l, sao nhng

vic g

13. In 140 words, write a paragraph on the topic: should mobile phones be banned in
schools.
Mobile phones have become increasingly common these days thanks to the benefits they can
bring users. However, I highly support the idea that mobile phones should be banned in school
for several reasons. Firstly, they can distract students from their study. To be more specific,
applications or games available on mobile phones can keep students attention and therefore
reduce their concentration on the lessons the teachers are giving. Secondly, students using mobile
phones are more likely to cheat during exams because they can easily contact and seek help from
people outside via text message or other chat apps such as viber, zalo,etc,... Last but not least,
allowing students to use mobile phones at school will somehow widen the gap between the rich
and poor, which can cause some students to feel diffident or even inferior to their peers. In
summary, although mobile phones have a number of advantages, their use at school should be
banned or at least kept under control.
161 words (written by Le Duy)
Vocabularies:
Distract (somebody from something) (v) :
Lm ai phn tm/ mt tp trung vo vic g
Cheat on exam: gian ln trong thi c
Via (prep): thng qua (phng tin)
Gap between the rich and poor: khong cch
giu ngho

Diffident (adj): thiu t tin

Feel inferior to somebody: cm thy t ti so
vi ai
Keep something under control: gi trong
tm kim sot.