Dự đoán đề thi quý năm 2023

1. The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world cost numerous government’s
expenditure. This money should be used in new housing and road development. Do you agree
or disagree? (BUILDING/ HOUSING)
2. More and more people move into cities so some governments replace farmland and parks near
cities with more houses. Is it justified? Is this a positive or negative developments?
(HOUSING/CITY)
3. People living in the twenty-first century have a better quality of life than people who live in
previous centuries. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (HEALTH/SOCIAL ISSUE)
4. Some people think that climate change has a negative impact on business, while others think it
provides more business opportunities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
(ENVIRONMENT/JOB)
5. Some people believe that university students should pay for their tuition fees because university
education only benefits students themselves, not society as a whole. To what extent do you
agree or disagree? (EDUCATION)
6. Many people like to eat unhealthy food even though they know if is bad for them. Why is this
the case? What measures can effectively improve people’s unhealthy eating habits?
(HEALTH/FOOD)
7. Many people use social media every day to get in touch with other people and obtain the news.
Do you think the advantages of this way outweigh the disadvantages? (MEDIA)
8. Some people think that it is necessary to travel abroad to learn about other countries, but other
people think that it is not necessary to travel abroad because all the information can be seen on
TV and the Internet. Discuss both these views and give your own opinions [TRAVEL/CULTURE]
9. The professional workers such as doctors, nurses and teachers should be paid more than the
sports and entertainment stars or personalities. Do you agree or disagree? [WORK]
10. In education and employment, some people work harder than others. Why do some people
work harder? Is it always a good thing to work hard? [WORK]
11. Nowadays, more people are becoming overweight. Some people think that the solution is to
increase the price of fattening foods. To what extent do you agree? [HEALTH]
12. People should look after their health as a duty for a society, rather than for personal benefits. To
what extent do you agree or disagree? [HEALTH]
13. Some people think that technological development can reduce crime, while others think that it
would encourage crime. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
[TECHNOLOGY/CRIME]
14. It is difficult for some people living in cities to get enough physical exercise. What are the cases?
What could be done so solve this problem? [HEALTH]
15. Today, food travels thousands of miles from the farm to the consumers. Why does this happen?
It is a positive or a negative trend? [FOOD]
16. More and more people want to buy famous brands of clothes, cars and other items. Why is it?
Do you think it is a positive or negative development? [FASHION]
17. Some people are born to be leaders, others believe leadership can be learnt. Discuss both views
and give your opinion. [GENDER]
18. It is a natural process that some annual species, such as dinosaurs, come to their extinction.
There is no reason for people to prevent this from happening. To what extent do you agree or
disagree? [ENVIRONMENT]
19. Some parents give children everything that their children ask for or what they want to do. Is this
good for children? What are the consequences of this when they grow up?
[CHILDREN/PARENTS]
20. Nowadays, some employers think that formal academic qualifications are more important than
life experience or personal qualities when they look for new employees. Why is it the case? To
what extent do you agree or disagree with this view? [WORK]
21. Organized tours to remote communities and other countries are increasingly popular. Is it a
positive or negative development for the local people and environment? [CULTURE]
22. Traffic and housing problems could be solved by moving large companies, factories and their
employees to the countryside. Do you agree or disagree? [ SOCIAL ISSUE]
23. Some universities are offering online courses as an alternative to classes delivered on campus.
Do you think this is a positive or negative development? [EDUCATION]
24. Some people think that people who choose a job early and keep doing it are more likely to get a
satisfying career life than those who frequently change jobs. To what extent do you agree or
disagree? [WORK]
25. Some people say that economic growth is the only way to end world poverty and hunger. Other
say that economic growth is damaging the environment and should stop. Discuss both views and
give your own opinion. [SOCIAL ISSUE/ENVIRONMENT]
26. In many countries today, people buy a range of household goods (television, microwave, oven
and rice cookers) Is it a positive or negative development? [SOCIAL ISSUE]
27. Some people think that the government should provide free public libraries in every town, while
others think this is a waste of money because people can get access to information on the
Internet. Discuss both these views and give opinion. [TECHNOLOGY]
28. Nowadays most people learn academic study in university, but others think we should
encourage to learn vocational skill more, do you agree or disagree? [EDUCATION]
29. The gap between the rich and the poor is becoming wider, the rich are becoming richer, and the
poor are getting even poorer. What problems can the situation cause? What can be done to
reduce this gap? [SOCIAL ISSUE]
30. The media should include more stories which report good news. To what extent do you agree or
disagree? [MEDIA]
31. Some people believe that employers should not be concerned about the way their employees
dress, but they should be concerned about the quality at work. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
32. People living in large cities today face many problems in their everyday life. What are these
problem? Should governments encourage people to move to smaller regional towns?
[CITY/SOCIAL ISSUES]
33. Some countries have an ever-increasing proportion of population who are aged 15 and younger.
What is your opinion of the current and future effects it may have in those countries? [SOCIAL
ISSUE]
34. Cycling is more environment friendly than other forms of transport. However, it is longer the
main form of transport. What are the reasons: ? What could be done to encourage the use of
bicycles among the wider population? [HEALTH]
35. In the modern world it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via the internet
and live without any face-to-face contact with others. Is it positive or negative development in
your opinion? [TECHNOLOGY]
36. The damage to the environment is increasing at an alarming rate due to human activities. What
are some of the ways in which humans are damaging the environment? [ENVIRONMENT]
37. Advertising encourages customers to buy in quantity not in quality. To what extent do you agree
or disagree? [MEDIA]
38. Some education systems make students focus on certain subjects at the age of 15, while others
require students to study a wide range of subjects until they leave school. What are the benefits
of each system? [EDUCATION]
39. The society would benefit from a ban on all forms of advertising because it serves no useful
purpose, and can even be damaging. Do you agree or disagree?
40. In some countries, the difference in age between parents and children is generally greater than
it was in the past. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? [CHILDREN]
41. Fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) are the main sources in many countries, but in some countries
the use of alternative sources of energy (wind energy and solar energy) are encouraged. To
what extent do you think it is a positive or negative development? [ENVIRONMENT]
42. In today’s world of advanced science and technology, we still greatly value our artists such as
musicians, painters and writers. What can art tell us about life that science and technology
cannot? [TECHNOLOGY/CULTURE]
43. Universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every subject. Do you
agree or disagree? [GENDER]
44. Children are experiencing increasing educational, social and commercial pressure. What are the
causes? What measures do you think can be taken to reduce them? [CHILDREN/ SOCIAL ISSUES]
45. Parents should be required to attend parenting course every year to bring up their children well
and give them a better environment for growth? To what extent do you agree or disagree?
[PARENTS/CHILDREN]
46. Some people believe that to become a vegetarian is the only way to keep healthy. Do you agree
or disagree? [HEALTH]
47. Some people think that the best way: to make road transport safer is to make vehicle drivers
take a driving test every year. To what extent do you agree or disagree? [TRANSPORT]
48. Some people think that it is effective for students to study in a group at school, while others
think it is better to study alone. Discuss both these two views and give your own opinion.
[EDUCATION]
49. Some people think that robots are very important for humans’ future development. Others,
however, think that robots are a dangerous invention that could have negative effects on
society. Discuss both views and give your opinion. [TECHNOLOGY]
50. Nowadays, children spend more time playing computer games and less time playing sports.
Why? Is this a positive or negative development? [ CHILDREN/LEISURE]
51. More and more plastic is polluting cities, countrywide and oceans in the world. What are the
problems caused by plastic wastes? What measures should be taken to solve it?
[ENVIRONMENT]
52. Some people say that modern technology has made shopping today easier, while others
disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion [TECHNOLOGY]
53. Some people think that developing countries need financial help from international
organizations. Others think that it is practical aid and advice that is needed. Discuss these views
and give your own opinion [GLOBALIZATION/AID]
54. It is better for college students to live far away from home than live at home with their parents.
Do you agree or disagree? [STUDY/HOUSING]
55. Some people believe that the government should pay money for looking after old people, but
others believe that the government should pay money for the education of the young people.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
56. Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams, like
football. While other people think that taking part in individual sports is better, like tennis or
swimming. Discuss both views and give your own opinion [SPORTS/TEAMWORK]
57. Some people claim that many things that children were taught at school are a waste of time,
while others argue that everything learned at school is useful at some times. Discuss both views
and give your opinion [EDUCATION/SUBJECTS]
58. Some people think news have no connection to people’s lives, so it is a waste of time to read the
news in the newspaper and watch news on television progammes. [MEDIA]
59. Scientists say that in the future humanity will speak the same language. Do you think this is a
positive or negative social development? [LANGUAGE/CULTURE]
60. Some people think advertising may have positive economic effects. Others think it has social
effects because individuals are not satisfied with who they are and what they have. Discuss both
views and give your opinion. [ ADVERTISING]
61. When a new town is planned, it is more important to develop public parks and sports facilities
than shopping centers for people to spend their free time in. To what extent do you agree or
disagree? [ HEALTH/RECREATION]
62. Multi-cultural societies, in which there is a mixture of different ethnic peoples, bring more
benefits than drawbacks to a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree? [CULTURE]
63. People have different job expectations for jobs. Some people prefer to do the same job for the
same company, whereas others prefer to change jobs frequently. Write about the advantages
and disadvantages of each viewpoint? [EMPLOYMENT]

Sub topic:

Some people think job satisfaction is more important than job security, while others believe that
having a permanent job is better than enjoying the job Discuss both views and give your opinion

64. The world’s natural resources such as oil, forest and fresh water are being consumed at an ever-
increasing rate. What are the dangers of the situation? What can be done to solve the problem?
[ENVIRONMENT]
65. In many parts of the world, children and teenagers are committing more crimes. What are the
causes? How should these young criminals to be punished? [CRIME]
66. Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe
that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those
related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
[EDUCATION]
67. In many countries, more and more men are staying at home to look after their children when
women work full- time. What are the reasons? Is it positive or negative development? [GENDER
EQUALITY]
68. Some people think that the development of technology has made our life more complex, and
the solutions is to live a simpler life without that technology. To what extent do you agree or
disagree? [TECHNOLOGY/ENVIRONMENT]