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01.02.2018

Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by the governments rather than private
companies. Do you agree or disagree?

1. ANALYSIS

national taxes support

scientists and researchers

The
governments

aim at societal private companies look for profits →

benefits make weapons → dangerous.

pay more money → attract

talented scientists

Private
companies
ease the pressure on
governments'
concentrated → pressure
better results
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2. OUTLINE

Body 1: the governments

Budget from national taxes → support scientists and researchers → the company in charge would
receive money → do not worry about the depletion of resources.
Dependent companies only look for profits → extremely dangerous. Example: a company
may find out a chemical that can make biological weapons → sell it to an antisocial party.

Body 2: private companies

Pay a huge amount of money for their staff → attract more skillful and talented scientists
→ scientific studies and papers conducted by these organizations are likely to be more accurate.
Concentrate on one or two fields → bring more proper result. Example: MCG only
concentrates on two particular fields that are researching and manufacturing new medicines
→ better than other governmental companies.
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3. SAMPLE

It is argued that the authority should be the one which conducts and manages scientific studies.
While certain benefits can be derived from governmental control of scientific research, I would
believe that private organizations are a better candidate for taking responsibility for such essential
research.

Admittedly, there are some good reasons why the government should be in charge of carrying and
controlling scientific research. Firstly, it is the budget from national taxes that supports scientists and
researchers. Therefore, the company in charge would receive money to complete their work without
worrying about the depletion of resources. Secondly, some dependent companies only look for profits,
which makes it extremely dangerous. For example, a company may find out a chemical that can make
biological weapons, and they may sell it to an antisocial party in Pakistan; this is certainly harmful to
almost all human beings.

However, despite some arguments above, I am of the opinion that private firms would do the research
mentioned above much better. Firstly, non-governmental companies usually pay a huge amount of money
for their staff; this helps them attract more talented and skillful scientists to work for them. As a result,
scientific studies and papers conducted by these organizations are likely to be more accurate. Secondly,
as the authority has many aspects to take care of, independent firms often concentrate on one to two fields,
which helps to bring more proper result. For example, MCG, which is a medical company in Binh
Duong, only concentrates on two particular fields that are researching and manufacturing new medicines,
which makes it better than other governmental companies in Vietnam.

In conclusion, it seems to me that private institutions are much better in conducting and directing
important research.
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4. VOCABULARY

- Be deprived from: được lấy từ

- Take responsibility for: chịu trách nhiệm cho
- Be in charge of: phụ trách
- Depletion of resources: sự cạn kiệt tài nguyên
- Biological weapons: vũ khí sinh học
- Antisocial party: đảng phản xã hội
- Non-governmental companies: công ty phi chính phủ
- Conduct (v): tiến hành
- Firms (n) = companies = enterprises: công ty
- Concentrate on (v): tập trung vào
- Accurate (adj): chính xác
- Manufacture (v): sản xuất công nghiệp

5. STRUCTURE

- It is argued that + S + V + O.
E.g. It is argued that that overproduction depletes resources.
- While + S + V + O, + I would believe that + S + V + O.
E.g. While that is true, I would believe that the pros outweigh the cons.
- It is + N + that + V + O.
E.g. It is exercise that brings weight loss.
- S + V + O, which + V + O.
E.g. She passed her exams, which pleased her parents.
- As + S + V + O, S + V + O + relative clause.
E.g. As time moves forward, children become smarter which is inevitable.
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6. ASSESSMENT

The answer is fully developed with relevant, fully-extended and well-supported ideas, which are
sequenced logically (firstly, secondly…). Paragraphing is used appropriately. There is a wide range of
vocabulary used appropriately and naturally (non-governmental companies, independent firms,
manufacturing new medicines, scientific studies and papers conducted, depletion of resources,…). There
is a wide range of structures and these are used flexibly (complex sentence, relative clause, cleft
sentence,…).
- Task achievement: 9.0
- Coherence and Cohesion: 8.5
- Lexical Resources: 8.5
- Grammatical Range and Accuracy: 9.0
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03.02.018

The only way to improve safety of our roads is to give much stricter punishments for driving
offences. What extent do you agree or disagree?

1. ANALYSIS

deter careless driving,

speeding.

Agree

raise focus of raise awareness, drivers worry

people in traffic about consequences

not because of
traffic violation

Disagree

more road signs and

improve road
traffic signals
conditions
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2. OUTLINE

Body 1: accidents occur not because of traffic violation

Accidents are caused by poor road conditions → Example: narrow roads and sharp curves → drivers
alone cannot be blamed
Solution: Straighten accident prone curves and widen narrow roads + road signs and traffic signals
→ reduce accidents.
Body 2: other causes
Mist and rain → poor visibility → makes driving difficult → accidents
Snowfall → slippery roads → Solution: innovations on car wheels and road design

Reckless driving, speeding, breach of traffic rules + drunken and drowsy driving →
traffic mishaps → punishment is effective but not the only way.
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3. SAMPLE

Careless driving and violation of traffic rules certainly result in a large number of accidents. Although it
is argued that the only solution to reduce them is to strictly punish reckless drivers, I believe that
there are other measures that are equally effective in ensuring road safety.

In the first place, there are certain accidents that occur not because of traffic violation. To explain it further,
poor road condition is considered a major reason for road casualties. For example, narrow roads and sharp
curves often force even law-abiding drivers make mistakes. Therefore, it should be noted that drivers
alone cannot be blamed for such mishaps and giving them stricter punishments in these cases is no
solution. A more effective strategy by the government would be to straighten accident prone curves and
widen narrow roads. A larger number of road signs and proper traffic signals can also be effective
in reducing accidents on roads.

Furthermore, poor climate condition can be a major cause of accidents. For instance, poor visibility due
to dense mist and rain, slippery roads on account of snowfall cause make driving difficult and
cause serious accidents in many countries. Stricter punishment for drivers is a futile exercise in
handling such problems. Modern technological innovations on cars' wheels or on road design should be
used to deal with such emergency situations.

On the other hand, reckless driving, speeding, and breach of traffic rules by careless drivers have caused
many accidents. Moreover, drunken and drowsy driving has also resulted in serious traffic mishaps.
While more stringent punishment for drivers would be an effective measure to an extent, it should not be
considered the only way towards road safety.

In summary, there are certain situations where drivers are not responsible for a particular accident, so
apart from punishing drivers with heavier penalties other effective measures should also be taken.
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4.VOCABULARY

- Violation of rules: vi phạm luật lệ

- Reckless (adj) = careless: thiếu thận trọng
- Mishap (n): tai nạn
- Casualties (n): thương vong
- Law-abiding (adj): tuân theo pháp luật
- Strategy (v): chiến thuật
- Accident prone curves: khúc cua thường xảy ra tai nạn
- Due to = on account of = because of: bởi vì
- Poor visibility: tầm nhìn kém
- Futile (adj): vô ích
- Innovation (n): cải tiến
- Drowsy (adj): buồn ngủ
- Penalty (n) = punishment: hình phạt
- Apart from = besides: bên cạnh

5. STRUCTURE

- Although it is argued that + S + V + O, I believe + S + V + O.

E.g. Although it is argued that overproduction causes global warming, I believe
consumerism is the root cause.
- S + be considered as + N.
E.g. Global warming is considered as one of the biggest problems we face.
- S + result in + O.
E.g. Overproduction results in global warming.
- S + force + O + to V.
E.g. This problem forces us to reconsider our priorities.
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6. ASSESSMENT

The writing presents a well-developed response to the question with relevant, extended and supported
ideas. The message is easy to follow and progression between paragraphs is managed with good
cohesive devices (in the first place, furthermore, on the other hand,…). A wide range of vocabulary is
used to articulate meanings precisely (violation of rules, reckless drivers, law-abiding, accident prone
curves, casualties,…). The range of grammatical structures used is also wide (complex sentences, passive
voice,…).
- Task achievement: 8.5
- Coherence and Cohesion: 8.5
- Lexical Resources: 8.5
- Grammatical Range and Accuracy: 9.0
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05.05.2018

These days people in some country are living in a “throw-away” society which mean people use
things in a short time then throw them away. Causes and effects?

1. ANALYSIS

consumerist society →
people buy more

Causes

fast-paced development of
short-lived
technology
goods

production waste

Effects

easier contact with new

bad spending habit things
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2. OUTLINE

Body 1: causes
Consumerist society → newly released products bombard the market → people make regular
purchases
Massive manufacturing industry → increase demand → consumer durables are replaced
with less durable goods
Body 2: effects
Detrimental effects on the environment → Example: goods require raw material and energy →
people consume more resources
Encourage people to spend rather than to spend → not enough money in their old
age
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2. SAMPLE

A key aspect of the modern consumer society is that people tend to buy things more frequently. This can
be attributed to various factors and lead to a number of undesirable effects.

There are two main reasons for the ignition and acceleration of this throwaway lifestyle. For one thing,
we are living in a consumerist society in which newly released products bombard the market on a
daily basis. This, in its turn, allows people to make regular purchases in order to keep up with the cutting-
edge technology. Another major point to consider is the deliberate production of short-lived goods. The
massive manufacturing industry of every country is expanding, resulting in increasing demand of
people’ consumption. This leads to the fact that consumer durables are being replaced gradually by other
less durable goods. As a result, users are left with no chance but to throw away the broken products and
opt for new ones.

This can cause problems, the most obvious being the detrimental effects on the environment. Goods
require not only raw materials such as wood, plastic and metals, but also energy in the form of oil and
electricity, for example. Therefore, we are consuming these resources in far greater quantities since there
are more people with the money to buy them, they are buying them at shorter intervals and the
goods generally require more resources to manufacture. An example of this is the use of rare
earth metals in the production of electronic goods. Another issue that economists have noted is that a
thrown-away society encourages people to spend rather than to save money. It is certainly
economically advantageous to have people spending as this creates jobs. However, if people do not save
enough to provide security in their old age or when they are ill, this becomes a problem.

In conclusion, a throwaway culture which wreaks devastation on our environment and depletes
our natural resources is formed largely by modern consumerism.
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4. VOCABULARY

- Be attributed to: là do, là kết quả của

- Ignition (n): sự bắt đầu
- Consumerist society: xã hội tiêu dùng
- Newly released products: sản phẩm mới được bày bán
- Bombard (v): tràn ngập, dồn dập
- Keep up with: bắt kịp với
- Cutting-edge technology: công nghệ hiện đại nhất
- Short-lived products: sản phẩm ngắn hạn
- Massive manufacturing industry: ngành công nghiệp sản xuất đại trà
- Consumer durables (n): hàng tiêu dùng lâu bền
- Opt for (v): chọn lựa
- Detrimental (adj) = harmful: có hại
- Wreak devastation on: tàn phá
- Deplete (v): làm cạn kiệt
- Consumerism (n): chủ nghĩa tiêu dùng

5. STRUCTURE

- S + allow + O + to V.
E.g. Technology allows us to do great things.
- S + V + O, resulting in + N.
E.g. Technology has developed, resulting in easier communication between people.
- S + be left with no chance but + to V + O.
E.g. Businesses are left with no chance but to adapt to the new environment.
- Another issue that + N + have noted + is that + S + V + O.
E.g. Another issue that experts have noted is that these developments put pressures on the
environment.
- It is + adv + advantageous + to V.
E.g. It is financially advantageous to use newer technology in daily business.
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6. ASSESSMENT

The response sufficiently addresses all parts of the task. All aspects of cohesion are well- managed
and paragraphing is used appropriately. There is a wide range of vocabulary used with very natural and
sophisticated control of lexical features (consumerist society, newly released products, wreak devastation
on, cutting-edge technology, short-lived products,…). A wide range of structures is used with full
flexibility and accuracy.
- Task achievement: 8.5
- Coherence and Cohesion: 8.5
- Lexical Resources: 9.0
- Grammatical Range and Accuracy: 9.0
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07.06.2018

The media should include more good stories which report good news. Agree or disagree?

1. ANALYSIS

negative stories can make

people worry needlessly

agree

encourage people to do
spread positivity,
good deeds
inspire readers

good stories can make

people overly optimistic

disagree

encourage
inspire people to do
readers good deeds
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2. OUTLINE

Body 1: Excessive negativity is harmful

Audiences are bombarded with negative stories → good news should be reported to balance out
Example: plane crash in Malaysia + news agencies report similar accidents in the next months →
create fear for travelling by air although it is the safest → distort views
Body 2: The need for positive news
Good news inspires readers → benefit themselves and the society
Example: the success of Flappy Bird → Vietnamese app developers start their own business →
entrepreneurship is promoted → good for developers and the country’s economy.
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3. SAMPLE

It is now not uncommon to see negative news hit the headlines and appear frequently in the mass media.
For this reason, many people believe that media positivity should be encouraged and I do
agree with this idea for two main reasons.
First, audiences are increasingly bombarded with negative stories and therefore, good news
should be reported more often to balance out. In fact, journalism’s commitment to being the society’s
watchdog is understandable, but excessive negativity in the news can be harmful. For instance, after a
tragic plane crash in Malaysia was broadcast, news agencies the world over started to report similar
accidents during the next months. This created collective fear for traveling by air, which consequently
hurt the aviation industry despite the fact that air transport is still the safest option, with incident rates far
lower than those for road and rail transport. In this way, an excessive amount of bad news caused distorted
views and this is why more good news is worth reporting.
Secondly, happiness is highly contagious, hence the need for positive media coverage. Good news can
inspire readers or viewers to take action, which can benefit themselves and even society as a whole. The
success of Flappy Bird, a mobile game created by Dong Nguyen that caused a global sensation in 2013,
has been an encouraging story. Thousands of Vietnamese app developers have subsequently tried to start
their own business in order to follow in Dong Nguyen’s footsteps. Although very few of them
can achieve similar success, entrepreneurship is promoted, which comes as good news for both
developers themselves and the country’s economy.
In conclusion, my belief is that news agencies should dedicate more to positive news because it can create
a healthy journalism balance and also spread positivity.
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4. VOCABULARY

- Hit the headlines: gây chấn động

- Be bombarded with: bị dồn dập bởi
- Commitment to (v): cam kết
- Excessive (adj): liên hoàn
- Tragic (adj): bi thảm
- Broadcast (v): phát sóng
- Aviation industry: ngành hàng không
- Distort (v): xuyên tạc
- Contagious (adj): lây nghiễm
- Cause global sensation: gây náo động thế giới
- Follow in one’s footsteps: theo bước chân của (ai đó)
- Entrepreneurship (n): tinh thần khởi nghiệp
- Dedicate (v): cống hiến

5. STRUCTURE

- It is not uncommon + to V + O.
E.g. It is not uncommon to see birds.
- S + V + O + despite the fact that + S + V + O.
E.g. I type fast despite the fact that my friends are slow.
- S + V + O, hence + N.
E.g. I learned to type, hence my speed.
- S + V + O, which + V + O.
E.g. I like to type, which makes learning fun.
- S + be worth + V-ing.
E.g. Typing is worth learning.
- S + dedicate + O + to + N/V-ing.
E.g. I dedicate time to learning to type.
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6. ASSESSMENT

The answer is well-written with some good arguments. The message is easy to follow and ideas are
arranged well with good use of cohesive devices (first, secondly,…). There is a wide range of
vocabulary, used appropriately and naturally (hit the deadlines, be bombarded with, follow in one’s
footsteps, distort,…). There is a wide range of structures with full flexibility and accuracy (complex
sentence, relative clause, reduced relative clause,…)
- Task achievement: 8.5
- Coherence and Cohesion: 8.5
- Lexical Resources: 9.0
- Grammatical Range and Accuracy: 9.0
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12.05.2018

Some people think that a huge amount of time and money is spent on the protection of wild animals,
and that this money could be better spent on the human population. To what extent do you agree or
disagree with this opinion?

1. ANALYSIS

protecting animals →
protecting humans
themselves

disagree

protecting wild animals'

no protection habitats → maintain natural
→ extinction balance of life

the life of human is more

important

agree

spend more on
education → make need money to tackle
better world for pressing problems of
humans and animals humans
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2. OUTLINE

Body 1: spend money on wildlife protection

People save themselves by saving animals → Example: wild animals help achieve certain
medical breakthroughs, modern medicines are found in plants.
Humans, animals, and other forms of life form an ecosystem → a certain animal becomes less common
→ reduce the population of their predators → disrupt ecological balance → threaten the survival of
human society.
Body 2: spend money on human population
No money for people who have problems → spend less on animals
Spend more on education → make the world a better place for both humans and wild animals
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3. SAMPLE

There can be little doubt that in recent decades a lot of time and money has been spent on protecting wild
animals. Although spending on protecting these kinds of wild animals can be sometimes beneficial to
human, I would argue that it is of higher importance to allocate these resources to the human
population.
On the one hand, it is reasonable to provide financial support for wildlife protections. In fact, by
saving wild animals, humans are saving themselves. Wild animals, for instance, may hold the keys
to certain medical breakthroughs, just as many of modern medicines are based on compounds found in
plants. Moreover, humans, animals and other forms of life all form a giant ecosystem whereby each part
can influence the others. If a certain animal becomes less common, this, in turn, will reduce the population
of the animals that prey on it, which is more likely to disrupt the ecological balance and eventually
threatens the survival of human society.
However, it is sometimes difficult for people to accept that these perfectly legitimate reasons outweigh
the immediate requirements of the human population. If money is not available to people who have
problems such as mental illness, physical disabilities or to those living in dire poverty, it is inevitable that
some will suggest spending less on wild animals. There is the strong argument that by spending more on
the education of humans, we could make the world a better place for us and for wild animals.
Overall, I tend to agree with those who claim that too much money is currently being spent on wild animals
at the cost of humans. This is not to suggest that we cut all funding of wildlife projects, since many of
these projects can directly benefit humans. However, a key argument for me is that by spending money
on people, we can improve the world generally.
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4. VOCABULARY

- Allocate (v): giành ra

- Financial support: hỗ trợ về tài chính
- Medical breakthroughs: những đột phá trong y học
- Ecosystem (n): hệ sinh thái
- Prey (v): bắt mồi
- Disrupt the ecological balance: phá vỡ cân bằng sinh thái
- Threaten the survival: đe dọa sự sống
- Perfectly legitimate (adj): hoàn toàn chính đáng
- Immediate requirement: nhu cầu trước mắt
- Mental illness: bệnh về thần kinh
- Physical disabilities: khuyết tật
- Dire (adj): thảm khốc, kinh khủng
- Inevitable (adj): không thể tránh được
- Funding (n) kinh phí

5. STRUCTURE

- It is of higher importance + to V + O.
E.g. It is of high importance to learn to type.
- It is reasonable + to V + O.
E.g. It is reasonable to expect the worst.
- It is difficult + for + O + to V + O.
E.g. It is difficult for businesses to adapt to new things.
- By + V-ing + O, S + V + O.
E.g. By reducing waste, we can reduce global warming.
- This is not to suggest that + S + V + O, since + S + V + O.
E.g. This is not to suggest that waste is the only cause of global warming, since there are many
other factors.
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6. ASSESSMENT

This is a good response containing some good arguments. The writing is well-organized and there is a
clear progression throughout. Good cohesive devices make the response easy to follow (on the one
hand, moreover, however,…). There is wide range of vocabulary used with very natural and
sophisticated control (financial support, medical breakthroughs, disrupt the ecological balance,
ecosystem,…). The sentences are grammatical error-free and a wide range of structures is used
(complex sentences, conditional sentences, relative clause,…).
- Task achievement: 8.5
- Coherence and Cohesion: 9.0
- Lexical Resources: 9.0
- Grammatical Range and Accuracy: 9.0
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13.01.2018

People living in large cities today face many problems in their everyday life. What are these
problems? Should governments encourage people to move to smaller regional towns?

1. ANALYSIS

housing problems

problems

poor standard of traffic jam

living

decrease
umemployment rate

governments
encourage people to
move to small areas

lessen the
competition
more job
between opportunities
employees
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2. OUTLINE

Body 1: problems
Increased urban population → housing problems → creation of underdeveloped slum areas
Burgeon car ownership → cars take up more space than motorbikes and
accommodate fewer passengers than a bus → traffic jam
Body 2: move people to small towns
Shifting people to town → decrease unemployment rate
Towns provide different jobs in new factories → encourage job seekers → lower the number of
the unemployed in cities
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3. SAMPLE

It is true that nowadays people are shifting to larger cities. There are several negative consequences
of this moot issue, and to cope with the current problems, the authorities should encourage
individuals to move to smaller cities or even to the countryside.

To begin with, an enormous number of people create problems. One negative consequence is that the
urban population would go on increasing and cause housing problems. This leads to the creation of
underdeveloped slum areas, where underprivileged individuals must live in poor living conditions like
lacking medical care or even drinking water. Another issue is the traffic jam due to the burgeoning car
ownership. Arguably, cars take up more space than a motorbike while its capacity to accommodate
passengers is far inferior to that of a bus. This weakness results in bumper-to-bumper traffic, particularly
in downtown areas where many drivers have to inch along to get away from the terrible traffic.

Governments should take steps to move a certain number of city dwellers to less populated areas. The
main reason is that shifting people to towns or even the countryside helps to decrease the
unemployment rate. This is because as more and more people apply for the same position within a
company, it may intensify the competition among employees, making it significantly more difficult to be
chosen. Towns, however, due to the industrialization, are now able to provide different jobs for engineers
or officers in new factories. Therefore, by encouraging job seekers to move to these newly developed
areas, the government can lower the number of unemployed individuals in cities.

In conclusion, an increasing number of people living in cities certainly creates housing problems
and traffic congestion, and governments should encourage its citizens to migrate to towns.
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4.VOCABULARY

- Moot issue: vấn đề gây tranh cãi

- Underdeveloped slum areas: những khu ổ chuột kém phát triển
- Underprivileged (adj): thiếu điều kiện
- Burgeoning (n): sự tăng mạnh
- Capacity (n): sức chứa
- Accommodate (v): cung cấp chỗ, chứa
- Inferior to: thấp hơn
- Inch along (v): di chuyển chậm
- Get away with: thoát khỏi
- Bumper-to-bumper traffic: giao thông chằng chịt
- City dwellers: người dân thành phố
- Less populated areas: khu vực ít dân cư hơn
- Shift to (v): chuyển đến
- Intensify the competition: tăng sự cạnh tranh
- Industrialization (n): công nghiệp hóa
- Newly developed areas: khu vực mới phát triển
- Unemployed (adj): thất nghiệp
- Traffic congestion (n) = traffic jam: kẹt xe
- Migrate (v): di cư

5. STRUCTURE

- Another issue is + N + due to + N/V-ing.

E.g. Another issue is pollution due to production.
- S + result in + N, particularly + in (a place) + where + S + V + O.
E.g. Production leads to pollution, particularly in a place where there is not enough regulation.
- The main reason is that + S + help + to V + O.
E.g. The main reason is that regulations help to restrict businesses.
- S + V + O, V-ing + O.
E.g. Businesses adhere to regulations, reducing their waste.
- S, + due to + N, + be now able + to V + O.
E.g. Businesses, due to new technology, are now able to be more efficient.
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6. ASSESSMENT

This is a very well-organised script which contains a lot of well-supported arguments. The ideas follow
each other well with the appropriate use of paragraphing and cohesive devices (to begin with, one
negative consequences is that, this is because…). A wide range of vocabulary (underdeveloped slum
areas, bumper-to-bumper traffic, newly developed areas, traffic congestion…) and structures (relative
caluse, complex sentences,…) is used with full accuracy.
- Task achievement: 8.5
- Coherence and Cohesion: 8.5
- Lexical Resources: 9.0
- Grammatical Range and Accuracy: 9.0
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15.03.1028

Some people believe that it is more important to teach children the literature of their own country than
other countries. Do you agree or disagree?

1. ANALYSIS

help learn more about

history and culture of the
country

agree

help shape the develop

children's personal patriotism
identities

have more
perspectives

disagree

avoid culture- better decision-

related making and
problems problem-solving
skills
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2. OUTLINE

Body 1: literature of their own country

A literary work reflects the historical context \ knowledge gained from literature lessons
helps extend knowledge of the country’s history and culture
Help develop patriotism \ example: children who have been told about Thanh Giong
story learn about how their ancestors sacrificed for the independence of Vietnam
\ they are reminded to contribute to the country’s development/ Body 2:
literature of other nations
Foreign literature books provide kids with in-depth knowledge \ avoid culture shock
when travelling or working for an international company
Learn literature from both resources \ children can think from different perspective
\ better decision-making and problem-solving skills.
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3. SAMPLE

It is argued that teaching children the literature of their own country should be given more importance
than that of other countries. While children will gain a range of benefits when studying literature works
of their own culture, I also believe that learning foreign literature is equally important.
On the one hand, children can derive several benefits from learning the literature of their
country. In fact, a literary work always reflexes the historical context when it is written and characters in
the works show ways of life of people in that context. Such knowledge that children gain from
literature lessons helps to extend students’ knowledge of their own country’s history and culture. In
addition, literature works such as folktales, poems or stories help develop children’s patriotism. For
example, children who have been told about Thanh Giong story have the chance to learn about how
their ancestors went through various challenges and even sacrificed themselves for the independence
of Vietnam; therefore, they are reminded to make every possible effort in everything they do in order to
contribute to the development of their country.
On the other hand, I believe that teaching children literature of other nations is equally
important. Foreign literature books provide kids with in-depth knowledge about cultural and traditional
values of different parts of the world. This can help them to avoid culture shock or other culture-related
problems when they travel abroad or work for an international company in the future. Another
reason is that by learning literature from both local and foreign resources, children would be able
to think from different perspectives when encountering a problem. This helps develop better
decision-making and problem-solving skills.
In conclusion, I personally believe that it is necessary for children to learn both local and foreign
literature.
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4.VOCABULARY

- Foreign (adj): nước ngoài

- Derive benefits from: có lợi ích từ
- Historical contexts: bối cảnh lịch sử
- Character (n): nhân vật
- Extend knowledge: mở rộng kiến thức
- Folktales: truyện dân gian
- Poems: thơ
- Patriotism (n): lòng yêu nước
- Ancestors (n): tổ tiên
- Sacrifice (v): hi sinh
- Make every possible effort: cố gắng hết sức
- Contribute to: cống hiến
- Culture shock: sốc văn hóa
- Perspective (n): quan điểm
- Encounter a problem: đối mặt với vấn đề
- Decision-making: đưa ra quyết định
- Problem-solving skill: kĩ năng giải quyết vấn đề
- Local (adj): địa phương

5. STRUCTURE

- Such + N + relative clause + help + to V + O

E.g. Such regulations, which manage waste disposal, help to hold businesses
accountable.
- S + relative clause + have a chance to V + O.
E.g. Regulations which manage waste disposal have a chance to hold businesses
accountable.
- S + make every possible effort + in + N/V-ing + in order to V + O.
E.g. Policymakers make every possible effort in regulating in order to reduce bad
practices.
- S + provide + O + with + N.
E.g. Regulations provide businesses with accountability.
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6. ASSESSMENT

This is a strong response containing some good arguments. Each paragraph has a clear purpose
and the ideas are well-linked within the paragraphs (on the one hand, on the other hand, in addition,
another reason is that,…). There is a wide range of vocabulary with natural control (culture shock,
encounter a problem, make every possible effort,…). There is also a variety of structures with error-free
sentences (relative clause, complex structures,… ).
- Task achievement: 8.5
- Coherence and Cohesion: 9.0
- Lexical Resources: 9.0
- Grammatical Range and Accuracy: 8.5
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18.01.2018

Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since computer technology can replace their
functions. Do you agree or disagree?

1. ANALYSIS

virtual libraries are more

convenient

agree

Modern technology offers a fewer people

bigger strorage of knowledge use them

traditional libraries are

ideal to study

disagree

those who find it

printed materials are
difficult to use
better for eyesight
technology
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2. OUTLINE

Body 1: agree
New technology has transformed traditional libraries into paperless ones → creation of virtual
libraries → fewer people use traditional libraries → unnecessary to spend money on them.
Body 2: disagree
A library is a place to study → helps one to concentrate
Virtual libraries → computer literate → elderly and impoverished individuals find it
challenging
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3. SAMPLE

Some people opine that people can do away with traditional libraries because technology has given us the
facility of virtual or online libraries. Although technology has reduced our need to go to the libraries,
traditional libraries can never become redundant and maintaining them is not a waste of money.

On the one hand, it can be a waste of money to keep libraries open. The advent of new
technologies like computers and Internet has transformed the shape of traditional libraries containing a
large number of printed documents into paperless libraries containing only digitized documents. This
has led to the creation of virtual libraries which the user has access to information at anytime and
anywhere in the world by using the modern tools of communications, such as computers and Internet
facilities. Therefore, it is unnecessary to spend money on traditional libraries because fewer and fewer
users use them.

However, libraries still play an important role these days. Firstly, a person goes to a library not only to
search and get information from books but also to sit and study there. The ambiance and the
peaceful and scholarly atmosphere of the library help one to concentrate more on one's work and study.
Secondly, virtual libraries can be accessed only by those who are computer literate. For elderly or
impoverished individuals who rarely have a chance to be exposed to cutting-edge technologies like
computers or smartphones, it is much challenging to access information online than going to a
traditional library.

In conclusion, advancement should be welcomed in every field but the importance of the libraries for their
fundamental role cannot be put aside, and that funding for them is not wasting financial resources.
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4.VOCABULARY

- Traditional library: thư viện truyền thống

- Virtual/ online library: thư viện ảo, thư viện trên mạng
- Become redundant: trở nên dư thừa
- A waste of money: sự lãng phí tiền bạc
- Advent (n): sự xuất hiện
- Transform (v): thay đổi
- Have access to: có quyền truy cập vào
- Internet facilities: công cụ mạng
- Ambience (n): không gian
- Scholarly (adj): liên quan đến học tập
- Concentrate on (v): tập trung vào
- Computer literate (adj): có khả năng sử dụng máy tính
- Cutting-edge technology: công nghệ hiện đại nhất
- Challenging (adj): khó khăn
- Advancement (n) = development: sự phát triển
- Fundamental (adj): cơ bản
- Put aside: bỏ qua
- Financial resources: nguồn tài chính

5. STRUCTURE

- S + play an important role + these days.

E.g. Technology plays an important role these days.
- S + V + O + not only + to V + but also + to V.
E.g. Businesses must make use of technology not only to be efficient but also to stay relevant.
- S + transform + N1 + into + N2.
E.g. Technology transforms problems into opportunities.
- It is unnecessary + to spend + O + on + N/ V-ing + because + S + V + O.
E.g. It is unnecessary to spend money on manual labor because technology is providing
automation.
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6. ASSESSMENT

This is a strong response containing some good arguments. Ideas are organised logically and there is a
clear progression throughout the response, with good use of cohesive devices and logical paragraphing (on
the one hand, however, in conclusion,…). There is a wide range of vocabulary with good use of less
common items as well as evidence of higher level features (ambience, virtual library, financial
resources, computer literate, cutting-edge techonology,…). There is also a variety of structures with
error-free sentences (relative clause, complex structures,… ).
- Task achievement: 8.5
- Coherence and Cohesion: 8.5
- Lexical Resources: 9.0
- Grammatical Range and Accuracy: 8.5
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19.05.2018

Some people believe that the range of technology available to individuals is increasing the gap between
the rich people and the poor people. Others think this has an opposite effect. Discuss both view and
give your own opinion.

1. ANALYSIS

some medicines are accessible to

rich people only

increase the
gap

only rich people can poor people →

afford some cutting- conventional
edge technological treatment
devices

some are available at cheaper rates

→ affordable to all people

decrease the
gap
The Internet allows everyone
to shop online, use social both the rich and poor can
media...
use Internet technology
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2. OUTLINE

Body 1: decrease the gap

Availability at cheaper rates → accessible to all people → example: Internet technology
→ affordable to all people
Online shopping facilities, e-learning opportunities and social networking sites are
available to everyone → decrease the gap between the rich and the poor
Body 2: increase the gap
New drugs, diagnostic procedures, modern medicines are costly → only rich people can access
Example: rich people took expensive treatment with fewer side effects → poor people spend
money on conventional treatment with no guarantee
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3. SAMPLE

Some people argue that in the modern society, technological advancements are increasing the gap between
the wealthy and the poor while others believe that technology is decreasing the gap between them. In my
opinion, while certain innovations are inaccessible to the poor because of their high cost, certain
technologies are available to all people in the society and help reduce the gap between the rich and the
poor
Some inventions and discoveries decreased the gap between people of different income levels. This
is because they are accessible to all people due to their availability at cheaper rates. For example, the
internet technology is available to almost all sections of the society. It is affordable to all people and
certain places such as railway stations, bus stations and airport are WiFi hotspots where internet is
freely available. Online shopping facilities, e-learning opportunities and social networking sites are
available to both affluent and poor people in the society and they decrease the gap between the rich and
the poor.
However, certain advancements in technology are not affordable for the poorer sections of the society. In
fact, new drugs, diagnostic procedures, and even modern medicines are very costly. Therefore, only rich
people can access these treatments by spending only a small portion of their income and improve
their health. For example, affluent people who developed cancer took treatment with a special kind of
protein which was very expensive but had fewer side effects compared to conventional chemotherapy.
Poor people, on the other hand, have to spend all of their money for conventional treatments and yet there
is no guarantee that their condition will improve.
In conclusion, certain innovations in technology decrease the gap between the rich and the poor while
certain developments make society more polarized.
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4. VOCABULARY

- Wealthy (adj) = affluent = rich: giàu có

- Innovations (n): cải tiến
- Inaccessible (adj): không thể truy cập
- Different income levels: nhiều mức lương khác nhau
- Affordable (adj): có thể chi trả
- WiFi hotspots: khu vực có WiFi
- Online shopping facilities: công cụ mua sắm trên mạng
- E-learning opportunities: cơ hội học tập trên mạng
- Social networking sites: trang mạng xã hội
- Diagnostic procedures: các bước chuẩn đoán bệnh
- Costly (adj) = expensive: mắc
- Side effects: tác dụng phụ
- Conventional (adj): thông thường, truyền thống
- Chemotherapy (n): hóa trị
- Guarantee (v): đảm bảo
- Polarized (adj): bị phân cực

5. STRUCTURE

- S + V + O + by + V-ing + O.
E.g. I learnt to type by practicing online.
- S + relative clause + V + O + compared to + N.
E.g. Learning to type, which is important, is easy compared to learning other skills.
- S, on the other hand, + V + O + and yet there is no guarantee that + S + V.
E.g. Businesses, on the other hand, rely on technology and yet there is no guarantee that it
doesn’t have risks.
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6. ASSESSMENT

On the whole, the response answers the question well. The ideas are relevant and well-linked within each
paragraph (this is because, however, therefore, in conclusion). A wide range of vocabulary is used
accurately and effectively (wealthy, inaccessible, conventional, polarized,…). Similarly, a wide
range of grammatical structures and sentence forms is used accurately (complex sentences, relative clause,
…).
- Task achievement: 8.5
- Coherence and Cohesion: 8.0
- Lexical Resources: 9.0
- Grammatical Range and Accuracy: 8.5
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20.01.2018

Research shows that business meetings, discussions and training are happening online nowadays.
Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

1. ANALYSIS

flexible time schedules

advantages

meetings can
happen at any save money
time anywhere

bad Internet
connection → poor
quality of meetings

disadvantages
lack of direct difficult to fully
guidance understand the
procedures
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2. OUTLINE

Body 1: advantages
Offer staff increased flexibility and full control of their timetable → diminish high stress levels
→ boost work productivity → example: working mothers can multitask between rearing their children and
joining meetings
No electricity bills, printed documents or equipment for carrying out meetings and training procedures →
economize on expenditure
Body 2: disadvantages
Communication via the Internet → failures in the flow of information → example: lagging
connection and computer crashing → disruption → reducing comprehension among participants.
Lack of practice and direct guidance → cannot fully grasp the skills → less productive →
example: employees can be clumsy in their actual performance.
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3. SAMPLE

Business conferences and training are taking place more and more on online platforms, replacing
the traditional face-to-face communication and information exchange. Although this trend has certain
advantages, its disadvantages are much more considerable.

The trend seen in companies switching their training activities and business discussions to the online mode
has many advantages. First of all, this offers staff increased flexibility and full control of their timetable,
which is likely to diminish the unnecessary high stress levels and thus boost their work productivity. For
instance, working mothers find this incredibly helpful for them to multitask between rearing their children
and joining meetings to keep abreast of developments in the company. Furthermore, this online mode of
operation could help companies economize on expenditure by not having to pay for electricity bill, printed
documents or equipment for carrying out the meeting or training procedures, for instance.

On the other hand, this option has two major drawbacks. Firstly, communication via the internet
can be a hindrance as there might be failures in the flow of information. For example, in Vietnam, not
many people can afford high-speed internet connection, and as a consequence, lagging connection
or computer crashing can cause disruptions, reducing the comprehension among meeting or training
participants. In addition, there is little room for practice and the lack of direct guidance also prevents people
from fully grasping the skills. It would be less productive because employees receiving training cannot
apply what they are taught on the internet, or can be clumsy in their actual performance since there is no
one to show them whether they are doing it the right way as reality is sometimes completely
different from theory.

In conclusion, despite some benefits of staying at home and participating in discussions or training
sessions, the drawbacks far outweigh such benefits.
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4. VOCABULARY

- Conference (n) = meeting: cuộc họp

- Traditional face-to-face communication: giao tiếp mặt đối mặt truyền thống
- Flexibility (n): sự linh hoạt
- Diminish stress levels: giảm stress
- Boost work productivity: tăng hiệu quả công việc
- Multitask (v): làm nhiều việc cùng lúc
- Rear their children: nuôi con cái
- Keep abreast of: cập nhật
- Economize on: tiết kiệm
- Carry out: tiến hành
- Hindrance (n): cản trở
- Disruption (n): sự ngắt quãng
- Comprehension (n): sự hiểu
- Participant (n): người tham gia
- Little room for: không có chỗ cho
- Direct guidance: hướng dẫn trực tiếp
- Grasp (v) = understand: hiểu
- Clumsy (adj): vụng về
- Reality (n): thực tế
- Theory (n): lí thuyết

5. STRUCTURE

- S + offer + sb + sth.
E.g. Technology offers businesses convenience.
- S + find + O + useful + for + O + to multitask + between + N1 and N2.
E.g. Businesses find technology useful for employees to multitask between
communication and production.
- S + V + O, and as a consequence, S + V + O, V-ing + O (reduced relative clause).
E.g. Technology evolves constantly, and as a consequence, businesses have to keep up, using a
lot of resources.
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6. ASSESSMENT

Clear answer is given in the thesis statement in the introduction and then supported and explained in full
throughout the essay. The writing is easy to follow as it is well organized with the help of effective
cohesive devices (first of all, furthermore, in addition, on the other hand,…). The writer’s range of
vocabulary is good and he shows an understanding of how words fit together (boost work productivity,
diminish stress levels, traditional face-to-face communication,…). The writer uses a variety of
complex sentences and produces these accurately.
- Task achievement: 8.5
- Coherence and Cohesion: 8.0
- Lexical Resources: 9.0
- Grammatical Range and Accuracy: 8.5
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21.04.2018

Organized tour to remote areas and community is increasingly popular. Is it a positive or negative
development for the local people and the environment?

1. ANALYSIS

economic growth

positive
stable income create
for the locals employments

environment

negative

tourism facities change the

tourists' disrespectful landscape → loss of habitat
behavior to local customs
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2. OUTLINE

Body 1: positive
Tour to remote areas → tourist related service → create more employments → stable income for
local dwellers
Development in employment rates → increase income tax → raise living standard →
install water pipes + construct hospitals
Body 2: negative
The construction of tourism facilities change the landscape → loss of habitat to local species
Tourists scramming to the remoted communities → risk of security → tourists have
disrespectful behavior to the local customs or involve in criminal acts
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3. SAMPLE

In present day, an increase in the number of package tours to distant destinations such as mountainous
areas mark a new tendency of the tourist industry. Although this development is beneficial to the local
residents in terms of economy and living conditions, it can have deleterious effects on the environment
and the social security of these areas.
On the one hand, increasing package holidays to remotes areas is closely associated with the growth of
the economy. For one thing, this new trend in tourism can create more employments in the local
areas as the job market for tourist-related services frequently need human resources. This in turn provides
stable income for local dwellers. What is more, such development in employment rates could be equal to
the increase of income tax contributing to the budget of local government. As a result, local authorities
can help raise the living standards of people, starting by having important infrastructure
established like the installation of water pipes or construction of hospitals.
On the other hand, the development of package tours to remoted areas may act as a detriment to
the local environment as well as public security. Firstly, the construction of tourism facilities like
hotels can drastically change the landscape of one area, meaning the loss of habitat to local species. Also,
massive hordes of tourists scramming to these remoted communities may lead to a serious risk of
security as the tourists can have disrespectful behavior to the customs of local people or involve
themselves in criminal acts like illegal trafficking.
In sum, despite the advantages the rapid growth in popularity of organized tours to remoted destinations
could bring about, it is more likely to exert negative influences on these areas.
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4.VOCABULARY

- Distant destination = remote destination: điểm đến xa xôi

- Mountainous area: vùng núi
- Deleterious (adj) = harmful: gây hại
- Be associated with: đi kèm với
- Create employments: tạo ra công việc
- Job market: thị trường việc làm
- Stable income: thu nhập ổn định
- Living standard: mức sống
- Infrastructure: cơ sở hạ tầng
- Installation of water pipes: sự lắp đặt ống nước
- Detriment (n): nguyên nhân gây hại
- Loss of habitat: mất môi trường giống
- Local species: giống loài địa phương
- Hordes of tourists: nhóm khách du lịch
- Exert influence on: đem đến ảnh hưởng cho

5. STRUCTURE

- An increase in + N + mark a new tendency of + N.

E.g. An increase in layoffs marks a new tendency of automation.
- S + have + adj + effect + on + N.
E.g. Automation has a negative effect on job opportunities.
- S + act as a detriment to + N.
E.g. Automation acts as a detriment to manual laborers.
- S + lead to + N + as + S + V + O.
E.g. Automation leads to layoffs as it decreases need for manual labor.
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6. ASSESSMENT

The answer is well-written and contains some good arguments. The message is easy to follow and
ideas are arranged well with good use of cohesive devices (on the one hand, on the other hand, what is
more, in sum,…) There is a wide range of vocabulary with good use of less common items as well as
evidence of higher level features (deleterious, detriment, remote destinations, exert influence on, hordes
of tourists…). There is also a variety of complex structures with error-free sentences.
- Task achievement: 8.5
- Coherence and Cohesion: 8.0
- Lexical Resources: 9.0
- Grammatical Range and Accuracy: 8.5
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24.02.2018

Nowadays some employers think that formal qualifications are more important than life experience or
personal qualities when they look for new employees. Why is this the case? Is it a positive or negative
development?

1. ANALYSIS

qualifications are
reliable indicators

causes
life experience and in some fiels,
personal qualities relevant
are hard to assess background is a
must

more qualifications
→ study harder
positive
knowledge in schools is
helpful at a later stage

exam-focused
education system

negative

gain too many acumen and

degrees but no confidence are
experience vital
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2. OUTLINE

Body 1: causes
Experience and personalities are hard to assess → degrees and certificates
Example: in IT, applicants with relevant qualifications often impress employers more than good
life skills and personal traits.
Body 2: positive and negative
Focus on gaining more qualifications → work hardere → knowledge learnt can be helpful
for their working life
Exam-focused education system → gain two or three degrees → no life experience and personal
values
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3. SAMPLE

More and more employers these days are recruiting new staff based on qualifications rather than on
personal experience and values. There is one main reason for this trend, and it has both negative and
positive impacts.
Clearly, in today’s job market, formal academic qualifications can be valued over life experience
and personal qualities for one major reason. While the experience and personalities one has
may be hard for a recruiter to assess, degrees and certificates are reliable indicators of whether that
person fits the position. For example, in fields such as IT where a strong relevant background is
necessary, applicants with qualifications in programming often impress employers more than those
who only possess good life skills or personal traits.

In fact, this trend is an either positive or negative development. On the one hand, this trend leads to young
people focusing on gaining more qualifications, which means they need to work harder if they wish to
leave school with a good degree. This is particularly beneficial because the huge amount of knowledge
gained when preparing for school exams can be helpful for their working life at a later stage. On the
other hand, such an exam-focused education system can be negative in the sense that many students
might try to gain two or three degrees at the expense of life experience and personal values. This would
be serious because examples of successful people who dropped out from university including Bill Gates
and Mark Zuckerberg suggest that qualities such as acumen and confidence rather than degrees
are vital.

In conclusion, compared with life experience and personal traits, qualifications are a better indicator for
employers to assess potential employees. This trend can be either good or bad, depending on the way
students prepare for working life.
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4.VOCABULARY

- Recruit new staff: tuyển nhân viên mới

- Academic qualification: bằng cấp mang tính học thuật
- Assess (v): đánh giá
- Impress (v): gây ấn tượng
- Reliable indicator: kim chỉ đáng tin cậy
- Personal trait = personality: nhân cách
- Exam-focused education system: hệ thống giáo dục quan trọng viêc thi cử
- Acumen (n) sự nhạy bén
- Vital (adj) = essential: rất quan trọng
- Potential (adj): có tiềm năng
- Drop out from university: bỏ học đại học

5. STRUCTURE

- In + N, S + impress + O + more than + O.

E.g. In corporations, results impress employers more than efforts.
- S + can be negative in the sense that + S + V + O.
E.g. Automation can be negative in the sense that it leads to less jobs.
- This would be serious because examples of + N + suggest that + S + V + O.
E.g. This would be serious because examples of automation suggest that it leads to a decrease in
job opportunities.
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6. ASSESSMENT

This is a good response containing some good arguments. The writing is well-organized and there is a
clear progression throughout. Good cohesive devices make the response easy to follow (on the one hand,
on the other hand, this would be serious because…, in conclusion,…). There is wide range of vocabulary
used with very natural control (exam-focused education system, acumen, drop out from univeristy,…).
The sentences are grammatical error-free and a wide range of complex structures is used.
- Task achievement: 8.5
- Coherence and Cohesion: 8.0
- Lexical Resources: 9.0
- Grammatical Range and Accuracy: 8.5
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24.03.2018

Some people think that museums and art galleries should concentrate on the history and art of their own
country rather than the works of art of other parts of the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree
with this opinion?

1. ANALYSIS

educating people of their own

tradition and history is important

agree

develop
patriotism

limit the
knowledge

disagree

raise awareness of
enhance globalization
international crisis
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2. OUTLINE

Body 1: disagree
Focus on local history and art → limit the knowledge → art and history of other parts of the world
are displayed → people understand distinct histories and cultures → enhance globalization
Example: the Vatican museum exhibits works from several European countries
Body 2: disagree
Education international exhibitions of political and social issues → more informative than the
media → allow individuals gain information
Example: the War Remnants Museum in Vietnamhas collections from across the
country and globe
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3. SAMPLE

Museums and art galleries play an important role in offering multifaceted knowledge to the public. Some
individuals opine that these institutions should primarily focus on their local history and art instead of
global works of art. However, I disagree with this viewpoint as international works provide various
benefits to the public.
Museums and art galleries offer a medium to understanding cultural heritage. By focusing on local history
and art only, such institutions limit the knowledge of the public to the domestic borders. Conversely,
if art and history from other parts of the world are displayed, museums and art galleries exhibit
multiculturalism, allowing people to understand distinct histories and cultures, and thus, enhancing
globalization. For example, the Vatican museum exhibits works from several European countries,
allowing the smallest country in the world to be a bridge to explaining cultural values of distinct nations
under one roof.
Moreover, international historical and cultural works would allow individuals to gain information
on critical international issues that many countries face together. Many museums choose to
have educational international exhibitions of important political and social issues, which may be
more informative than the media. For instance, the War Remnants Museum in Vietnam has collections
from across the country and globe in order to depict thoughts on poverty, war and trade, and in a survey,
88% visitors declared that they felt more informed about such issues from the museum than from the
news.
In conclusion, I disagree to a large extent with the belief that museums and art galleries should
focus on the history and art of their own country rather than international works, as with the latter, these
museums and galleries build a platform for globalization and multinational knowledge.
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4.VOCABULARY

- Multifaceted knowledge: kiến thức đa diện

- Local (adj): địa phương
- Global (adj) = international: quốc tế
- Medium (n) : phương tiện
- Cultural heritage: di sản văn hóa
- Domestic borders: biên giới trong nước
- Multiculturalism: đa văn hóa
- Distinct (adj): khác biệt
- Exhibit (v): triễn lãm
- Under one roof: trong cùng 1 khu vực
- Political and social issues: vấn đề chính trị và xã hội
- Informative (adj): cung cấp nhiều thông tin
- Across the country and globe: khắp quốc gia và khắp thế giới
- Depict (v) diễn tả
- Multinational (adj): đa quốc gia

5. STRUCTURE

- S + play an important role in + V-ing.

E.g. Overproduction plays an important role in polluting the environment.
- By + V-ing + O, S + V + O.
E.g. By reducing consumption, production will decrease.
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6. ASSESSMENT

The answer covers all the information in the task. The message is easy to follow because paragraphing is
logical and information is clearly linked across the whole answer (conversely, moreover, in
conclusion,…). A wide range of vocabulary (multiculturalism, multifaceted knowledge, domestic
borders, distinct,…) and complex sentence structures is used accurately and effectively.
- Task achievement: 8.5
- Coherence and Cohesion: 8.0
- Lexical Resources: 9.0
- Grammatical Range and Accuracy: 8.0
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07.04.2018

Some people think the government funding should not be used for supporting art and culture,
others think supporting cultural activities may be beneficial for the
population and the culture. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

1. ANALYSIS

social welfare

support
promote
provide social
entertainment cohesion

national budgets have a lot

to cover

not
support
a lot of people are still
people pay for living in poverty
their own needs → arts programs are
unnecessary
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2. OUTLINE

Body 1: not support

Works of art are deemed as unnecessary → do not satisfy materialistic need → unfair while
millions are living in poverty
Government stop funding art and cultural programs → people pay for their own needs
Body 2: support
Art and culture contribute to social welfare → aside from decorative value, they have practical
functions → example: aesthetic building embraces functionality and harmony with the
area
Promote social cohesion → example: culture festivals → strengthening the community
and providing entertainment → benefit the rich and the poor
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3. SAMPLE

Regarding cultural activities, some people propose a complete cut in government funding, while others
argue that culture is an indispensable aspect of our society. I strongly support the latter view because we
can significantly benefit from cultural activities.
Works of art such as songs or poems are sometimes deemed as unnecessary because they do not satisfy
any materialistic need. To some people, it seems unfair to use the government budget for recreational
purposes while millions are still living in poverty. Proponents of this view demand the government to stop
funding art and cultural programs; this way, people wanting leisure will have to pay for their own needs.
However, I would say cultural activities are so important to our society; it warrants dedicated support at
a national level. First, it is simply wrong to think that art and culture do not contribute to social welfare.

Aside from the decorative value, artistic works also have their practical functions; an aesthetic
building embraces both functionality and harmony with the surrounding area, for example. Second, art
and cultural activities are tools to promote social cohesion - the bond between people and people.
Throughout history, cultural festivals such as the Halloween have played a pivotal role in
strengthening the community and providing entertainment. Therefore, it is safe to say that cultural
funding by the government brings the benefit to not only the rich but also the poor.
To summarize, while some people oppose government spending on cultural activities, I still side with the
view that art and culture are essential to our life.
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4.VOCABULARY

- Indispensable (adj): không thể thiếu

- Materialistic need: nhu cầu vật chất
- Recreational purposes: mục đích giải trí
- Proponent (n): người phản đối
- Contribute to: đóng góp vào
- Social welfare: phúc lợi xã hội
- Aesthetic (adj): đẹp, có thẩm mĩ cao
- Promote social cohesion: thúc đẩy quan hệ xã hội
- Play a pivotal role: đóng vai trò chủ đạo
- Strengthen the community:
- Oppose (v): phản đối
- Side with: đứng về phía
- Essential (adj): rất cần thiết

5. STRUCTURE

- Regarding + N, S + V + O.
E.g. Regarding pollution, overproduction plays an important factor.
- S + be deemed as + adj + because + S + V + O.
E.g. Overproduction is deemed as a negative because it contributes to global warming.
- S + play a pivotal role + in + V-ing.
E.g. Consumerism plays a pivotal role in promoting overproduction.
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6. ASSESSMENT

The answer addresses all parts of the prompt sufficiently. A number of relevant, extended and supported
ideas are used to produce a well-developed response to the question. Cohesion is consistently well-
managed (this way, however, first, second, to summarize,…). A wide range of vocabulary is used with
good use of uncommon lexis (indispensable, materialistic need, recreational purposes,...). The range
of grammatical structures is also wide.
- Task achievement: 8.0
- Coherence and Cohesion: 8.0
- Lexical Resources: 9.0
- Grammatical Range and Accuracy: 8.5
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10.03.2018

When designing a building, the most important factor is intended use of the building rather
than its outward appearance. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

1. ANALYSIS

safe and comfortable

agree

practical use → without proper

satisfy the functions → waste of
requirement investment

attract customers

disagree

cultural sites must commercial

maintain attractive value
exterior
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2. OUTLINE

Body 1: disagree
Outward appearance attract customers’ attention → customers enter the building and ask
for services → effective advertising tool
Symbolize the history of the city → need to be beautiful from the outside → example: Hanoi
Opera House
Body 2: agree
Every construction needs to be safe and comfortable → example: a mall has to possess a
wide walkway, a good lighting system, and adequate emergency exits.
Each building has its own practical use → architects design to satisfy the requirements
→ example: a theater
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3. SAMPLE

It is widely believed that a building’s function should be considered more important than its exterior in
the design stage. Although an attractive appearance is beneficial sometimes, I would argue that the
true function of a building should have higher priority.
On the one hand, there is no doubt that a magnificent outer space can bring about many
prestigious commercial value. For example, with shopping centers or apartments for rent, it is the outward
appearance that attracts the customers’ attention. A person who gets a positive first impression
with the exterior is more likely to enter the building to ask for services.
Therefore, the outlook of the constructions is always regarded as an effective advertising
tool that brings considerable revenues for their owners. In addition, some buildings symbolizing
the history of the city they are located in also need to be beautiful from the outside. Take Hanoi
Opera House as an example, it has long been considered a Vietnamese cultural site, so maintaining its
attractive exterior is undoubtedly an essential task.
On the other hand, the function is also of significances to a building. The first reason is that every
construction needs to be safe and comfortable. For instance, a shopping mall has to possess a wide
walkway, a good lighting system, and adequate emergency exits. Furthermore, each building
has its own practical use, so architects have to design it with a view to satisfying the requirements of
the building’s users. A theatre, for example, is supposed to have a well- designed sound system and
a scientifically-arranged hall so that everyone in the audience can conveniently enjoy movies or shows.
Although both factors are important, I accept that without a proper function-based design, the gorgeous
appearance of a building is only a waste of investment.
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4. VOCABULARY

- Function (n): chức năng

- Exterior (n): ngoại thất
- Priority (n): ưu tiên
- For rent: cho thuê
- Magnificent (adj): lộng lẫy
- Commercial value: giá trị thương mại
- Prestigious (adj): được đánh giá cao
- Attract one’s attention: thu hút sự chú ý của ai đó
- Be regarded as: được xem như là
- Revenue (n): thu nhập
- Effective advertising tool: công cụ quảng cáo hiệu quả
- Cultural site: địa điểm văn hóa
- Well-designed sound system: hệ thống âm thanh thiết kế tốt
- Scientifically arranged hall: sảnh sắp đặt một cách khoa học
- Function-based design: thiết kế dựa trên chức năng
- A waste of investment: sự đầu tư lãng phí

5. STRUCTURE

- It is widely believed that + S + be considered + adj.

E.g. It is widely believed that overproduction is considered negative.
- There is no doubt + S + V + O.
E.g. There is no doubt that technology brings convenience.
- S + relative clause + be more likely + to V.
E.g. Technology, which is developing rapidly, is more likely to continue to its ascent.
- S + be + of significances + to + N.
E.g. Technology is of significance to businesses.
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6. ASSESSMENT

This is a thoughtful and well-argued response to the task. The write gives clear opinion that is well-
developed and supported. The arguments are well-organized and linking is well- managed
throughout (on the one hand, therefore, on the other hand,…). An excellent range of vocabulary is
used with a sophisticated level of control (scientifically arranged hall, function-based design, well-
designed sound system, prestigious, magnificient,…). The range of structures is also wide with error-
free sentences.
- Task achievement: 8.5
- Coherence and Cohesion: 8.0
- Lexical Resources: 9.0
- Grammatical Range and Accuracy: 8.5
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