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1.

It is more important for schoolchildren to learn about local history than


world history.
To what extent to you agree or disagree?

Answer

Many people have valued the role of local history to schoolchildren over that
of world history. In my opinion, I disagree with those people as both of them
are equally essential for young learners.

Studying the history of their hometown is for sure an indispensable part of


school’s curriculum during students’ early education. I believe
having thorough insights into what happened in the past at one’s locality
develops his patriotism. For example, children of primary and secondary
schools in my village are taught about how their ancestors defended their
land against outside intruders and reclaimed sovereignty. Therefore, those
young children would take pride in their origin and treasure the life they
know as it is today. Additionally, I think it is not only students’ privilege but
also their responsibility to know about their own history to understand their
hometown’s traditional values and identity.

From another angle, learning about world history shares equal importance
just as local one. Acquiring knowledge about the world’s past events equips
students with a more well-rounded perspective of life. Lessons about the
World War or Feminism protest against women’s abuse and discrimination
would help those learners enhance their understanding about various
aspects of the world. Furthermore, I think that being taught about the other

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countries’ historical backgrounds would benefit young learners in their future
career. Students who accumulate knowledge of this particular field at an
early age would possess a golden selling point to work for foreign
enterprises, especially those who highly value company culture like Japan.

In conclusion, I believe the significance of domestic and international history


cannot be brought into comparison to see which one is more necessary
because they have distinctively equal meanings to children.

(282 words)

Useful vocabulary and expressions:


- Thorough insights into: Hiểu biết cặn kẽ về cái gì.
- Patriotism: Lòng yêu nước.
- Sovereignty: Chủ quyền.
- Take pride in their origin: Tự hào về lòng yêu nước.
- Traditional values and identity: Những giá trị truyền thống và con người.
- Well-rounded perspective of life: Một cái nhìn quan điểm toàn diện hơn về
cuộc sống.
- Historical backgrounds: Bối cảnh lịch sử.
- Company culture: Văn hóa doanh nghiệp

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4.

In recent years, the structure of a family and the role of its members are
gradually changing.
What kinds of changes can occur?
Do you think these changes are positive and negative?
Answer

In the past few decades, the patterns of a family have greatly diversified.
There are some changes regarding its organization and members’ role; and in
my opinion, these changes can be seen as a progress.

Families at present have undergone two main differences compared to the


past. First, the structure of a nuclear family now can have more than
one breadwinner, who normally is the father. This is because in the modern
world, only a few jobs could secure the stability of single-earner families,
which forces both parents to be the financial supporters. Second, the trend
that parents exchange their roles has become more common. As the result of
women’s protest for their rights, mothers now have equal opportunities for
education and work, which allows the other spouse to assume
responsibility as a stay-at-home parent to take care of the children and the
housework.

From my perspective, those changes in the family’s structure and parental


roles are positive for a number of reasons. That both parents can become the
breadwinners would ensure the stable finance of a family, which not only
directly eases the burden that the father have to bear in order to support the
whole family but also enables the mother to pursue her dream job. From
another angle, it is an upward step that people are at liberty to do what they

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like and what they are good at. Women can follow their dream and stabilize
her family financial status if they are better at work than their husbands.

In conclusion, I think the changes occurring to a family’s hierarchy and


members’ responsibilities are a positive step toward a better world.

(274 words)

Useful vocabulary and expressions:

- Nuclear family: gia đình cơ bản gồm có bố mẹ và con cái


- Breadwinner: trụ cột gia đình
- Single-earner family: gia đình chỉ có một trụ cột
- Spouse: người chồng hoặc vợ
- A stay-at-home parent: bố hoặc mẹ ở nhà để chăm sóc con cái và làm
việc nhà
- At liberty to do sth: có thể tự do làm gì đó

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12.

Some believe that it is good for a country’s culture to import films and TV
programmes, while others think it is better for a country to have their own
films and TV programmes.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Answer

There has been a difference of opinion regarding the merits of foreign


movies and TV channels to the culture of a country as people believe
domestic products would be better. From my perspective, both of those
categories are equally important.

On the one hand, people usually believe foreign films and TV telecasts can
contribute to the cultural diversity of a nation. Fascinating social norms and
practices, such as public hugging which is common in the US, can follow the
wave to other nations as Hollywood blockbusters are becoming more
popular. This phenomenon is believed to benefit the richness of the host
country’s traditional backgrounds. Moreover, the import of international
movies and TV shows could perfect the flaws of the country’s sets of
beliefs. In Vietnam, for example, the ceremony of funerals is
often perpetuated with ongoing depraved customs such as gambling and
drinking. Since the arrival of TV shows from more developed nations, which
triggers a new and civilized way of thinking, such practices have been
gradually aborted.

On the other hand, it appears to me that producing local movies and TV


programs has the same importance. Citizens of a country would be able
to acquire knowledge about their own culture. Apparently, profound insights
of traditional values can be vividly conveyed in cinemas and on the media if
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the content is made by local people. The second point to be considered is
that this way can relieve the worry of cultural assimilation which has
emerged as a detriment to the existence of a country’s traditional beliefs and
customs. In fact, if exotic practices are absorbed thoughtlessly, it might lead
to the oblivion of long-standing ethics, which emphasizes the necessity for
domestic products.

In conclusion, I would argue that both types of films and TV telecasts play an
equal role in a country’s culture.

(304 words)

Useful vocabulary and expressions:

- TV telecasts: Chương trình TV


- Cultural diversity: sự đa dạng văn hóa
- Depraved customs: hủ tục
- Cultural assimilation: sự hòa tan văn hóa
- Exotic practices: tục lệ xa lạ
- Long-standing ethics: chuẩn mực đạo đức lâu đời

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13.

People in community now could buy cheaper consumer goods.


Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Answer

At the contemporary market, buyers have a wider range of choices for


more affordable commodities. Although some benefits can be seen from the
phenomenon, the drawbacks are more significant

The provision of cheaper goods presents several


advantages. Regarding individual economical merits, customers now can
enjoy inexpensive purchases of diverse types of goods, which is particularly
favorable for the households with limited incomes. On the societal level,
the affordability of consumer products promotes people’s purchasing power,
which contributes to the development of the economy. It is common
knowledge that the market’s demand for products increases
when commodities’ exorbitant prices are reduced. Therefore, people will be
attracted to buying these products on a large scale, fostering the general
prosperity of a country’s economy

However, those advantages above still cannot overshadow the


disadvantages. As the goods’ prices are inexpensive and the quantity is huge
to satisfy the market’s need, yet businesses still have to balance their
capital and generate more profit, the quality of commodities might be taken
for granted. In the long term, without quality products, customers will
gradually lose their trust in those products’ manufacturers, which
directly jeopardizes the economy. Another repercussion worth mentioning is
that the environment may suffer. In order to meet the enormous demand
from buyers, companies have to expand their factories and accelerate their
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production process, which causes much harm to the surrounding due to
their toxic waste and exhaust.

In conclusion, the benefits of cheapening modern goods should not be


overrated as the disadvantages are greater.

(250 words)

Useful vocabulary and expressions:

- The contemporary market: thị trường đương đại


- Affordable commodities: mặt hàng giá rẻ
- Purchasing power: sức mua
- The market’s demand: nhu cầu của thị trường
- Commodities’ exorbitant price: giá cả đắt đỏ của hàng hóa
- Quality products: hàng chất lượng
- Toxic waste and exhaust: chất khí thải độc hại

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