Test 1 Some people say that people today have less free time than in the past What do you think about this statement? (Một vài người nói rằng, con người không có thời gian rãnh như lúc trước nữa Bạn n.
Trang 1Test 1: Some people say that people today have less free time than in the past What do you think about this statement?
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Some people say that people today have less free time than in the past The causes for this statement have been debated for
a long time One study did find that about one-third of people say they do not have enough free time to do everything they want to do However, experts in the field had never seen such a large amount of data before and found it unreliable Other studies suggest that people now have more free time than what they used to because technology enables them to multitask on multiple devices simultaneously Others suggest that people now have more free time because of
improvements in the living conditions It is true that machines do take some of the workloads of people, but they also create new jobs and provide opportunities for people to do what they enjoy
Empirical data has now been collected from several sources to determine whether there is a correlation between the amount of free time and technological advances The charts show that as technology improves, so does the amount of free time a
person has
Trang 2Test 2: Discuss the importance of punctuality (Th o lu n v s quan ảo luận về sự quan ận về sự quan ề phát biểu này) ự quan
tr ng c a đúng gi )ọng của đúng giờ) ủa đúng giờ) ời nói rằng, con người không có thời gian
Punctuality is a very important part of the workplace If a person is late to work, they are not only hurting themselves but also their colleagues If they are late to an important event, it can have a negative impact on the event itself Punctuality is also important in other aspects of life, such as school and sports
Punctuality is an essential component in any workplace because people who are punctual not only help themselves but also those around them Punctuality is crucial for events because if someone shows up late, it could cause problems for the event itself This includes being on time to school and sporting events as well
Test 3: What are the positive and negatives of zoos? (M t tích c c và tiêu ặt tích cực và tiêu ự quan
c c c a s thú)ự quan ủa đúng giờ) ở thú)
The positive aspects of zoos are that they allow people to see animals in their natural environment, which is a good educational experience for children They also allow people to see rare and endangered species that would never be able to survive in the wild
The negative aspects of zoos are that they can be detrimental to the
animals' health and psychological well-being Animals can become stressed out from being kept in captivity and not allowed to live as they would
naturally
Trang 3Test 4: Nowadays, the internet has become popular, What are the
advantages and disadvantages?
The internet has become an integral part of our society It has many
advantages, but it also comes with some disadvantages
The internet is a great source of information and entertainment You can find anything you want on the internet and it’s all in the palm of your hand One advantage that the internet provides is that you don't have to go to a library or bookstore to get information on a certain topic All you need is an internet connection and you can find any information that interests you The disadvantage is that people are spending more time on their phones than they are interacting with other people which can lead to loneliness, depression, anxiety, and stress for some people who are not able to interact with other people as much as they would like too
Test 5: Discuss the importance of reading newspaper
The importance of reading newspapers can be seen in the way it has been used for centuries It provides a balanced and informed opinion on current events, with a variety of perspectives This is why it is important to read newspapers today
It gives readers the opportunity to see how the world is shaped by
providing different perspectives from different people Reading
newspapers can also be seen as an intellectual pursuit, as it requires you to think critically about what you are reading and how it relates to the world around us
Test 6: Do you think universities prepare well enough for your future
careers?
Trang 4Universities play a vital role in student’s education There is a general belief that university provides the required ammunition for the students to get on with their career However, it can also be argued that the university is another business model and should provide knowledge for its benefit I think a university should service the society by creating better individuals than being money making organisation The essay will analyse the
individual and social benefits created by the university in support of its service to society
Firstly, personality development is of paramount importance to any
student For instance, a student from a reputed university like the
University of Technology, Sydney has good exposure to interpersonal skills, soft skills and theoretical knowledge These skills are vital for students to perform well at the workplace Additionally, these skills will get campus placements before they can complete their degree Thus, colleges providing appropriate environment and skill development will result in the
production of individuals with the required talent in the professional
career
Secondly, society benefits cannot be discounted in the context of university education Creating individuals with better skills create a healthy society For example, students completing their medicine degree with better
communication and people skills create a society in which all the
individuals who go to that doctor will be delighted If all the people in the community possess the right level of expertise, especially the working professional with the college degree, then the country’s economy will have
a positive growth As you can see, there is a direct correlation between college infrastructure and the society health
Trang 5In conclusion, university providing quality knowledge and platform for all-round development will aid the individuals and society to benefit out of it I believe that there will be an increase in the number of students who attend
a university that results in the better society
Test 7: Do you think computers can totally replace human teachers in the future?
In the age of modern technology, there has been immense advances
in technology in most aspects of lives, particularly education Many people are of the opinion that one day teachers will be obsolete in the classroom I affirm that educator's position is irreplaceable in this area
Some people hold a belief that the role of teacher in the classroom starts to fade, giving place to computers for several reasons First, there are a number of fundamental subjects which are able to be taught by computers Pupils can do assignments and get answers easily using computers in some areas such as maths and languages as these subjects only require students to memorize the information through a process of repetition As a result, programmed-computers can provide a multitude of questions and answers to students to handle with However, this hinders the interaction between students and educators
All things considered, teachers still play a pivotal role in the
classroom Firstly, teacher can instruct and stretch students how to analyze and synthetize information efficiently and then give them
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to enhance students' learning proficiency Secondly, teachers can support students to develop other vital skills A prime example is that through classroom activites designed and monitored by teachers, students can foster their critical thinking skill, creativity and team-work performance Besides, teachers create motivations by honoring the academic achievements of the students
In conclusion, technology will not bring the best values into
education system if we marginalize the role of teachers Education is
a crucial mission that machinery cannot dominate in any time It would be much more efficient for us to use a computer with the
teacher's guidance in the classroom
Test 8: what are the advantages and disadvantages of online learning?
Advantage 1 Reduced costs
The most obvious advantage of online learning comes down to economics
A half-day of classical training is equivalent to a one-hour e-learning course [1] E-learning increases productivity In 2019, U.S training expenses
amounted to $83 billion! Of that, $29.6 billion [2] was spent on travel, training facilities, in-house training development, and equipment Online learning cuts many of these costs, including those associated with hiring an instructor, booking a facility, printing materials, and travel
Advantage 2 Increased convenience and flexibility
Trang 7Employees often struggle to fit ongoing education into their busy and rigid schedules In a survey of 204 employees [3], 93 employees indicated that time constraints contributed to why they were unable or unwilling to complete a course in one attempt Another 56 contributed it to work
interruptions The average full-time employee only has 1% of their time to devote to learning That amounts to just 24 minutes a week! Online
learning allows your employees to learn on a personal schedule that suits them best It also takes much less time than face-to-face learning
Advantage 3 Improved employee knowledge
Online learning allows people to learn in their own style and at their own speed, which helps them absorb more information If someone needs more time with a particular topic, they can go through it as slowly and as many times as they need As you can imagine, this aspect of online learning
benefits knowledge retention WR Hambrecht + Co found that online
learning increased the retention rates of the learning material by 25-60%! Advantage 4 Increased revenue
The American Society for Training and Development (2011) surveyed 2,500 companies and found that companies that had comprehensive
training programs had 218% higher revenue per employee, and 24%
higher profit margins [4] More research confirms that e-learners truly bring what they learn into practice 87% of 204 surveyed employees
indicated that they had put their newly acquired skills and knowledge to practice at work! This translates to tangible benefits, whether it be
increased sales, improved processes, or satisfied customers
Advantage 5 Ease of content update
Trang 8In today’s world, information and knowledge change fast! With printed materials, the only way to keep up with these changes is to reprint the material, and if you did that it would be quite costly (not to mention the poor trees 😉) Updating online courses not only allows you to keep up with these changes without breaking the bank, but makes the process easy as pie The best part is that any change you make to your online content
becomes immediately available to your whole learning audience!
5 disadvantages of online learning Disdvantage 1 Requires self-discipline and time management skills
41% of a sample of 204 employees indicated that self-motivation was a barrier to participating in online learning Why? While we can all agree that self-discipline and time management are always at play when it comes to learning, online learning involves less guidance from an instructor than traditional learning Typically, online learning also removes scheduled meeting times and deadlines As a result, your employees must put
themselves in the driver’s seat when it comes to their ongoing education Disdvantage 2 Diminished social interaction
When you imagine a traditional classroom, lively group discussion, and students raising their hands to ask the instructor questions likely comes to mind Admittedly, these moments do not arise as naturally in online
learning For some individuals, these face-to-face interactions are a must to bring the material to life Nevertheless, it is possible to bring more social interaction to online learning through competition, scheduled Q&A
sessions with an instructor, and discussion channels
Disdvantage 3 Not suitable for every topic
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be a passenger on a plane with a pilot who had only ever flown a plane in a flight simulator Complex topics, operative techniques, and practices that require a physical environment are best conducted in person Yet, more repetitive topics in a high turnover environment lend themselves naturally
to online learning
Disdvantage 4 Lack of practice-based learning
Online learning is often theory-based and lacks practice-based learning Theoretical knowledge refers to facts, theories, and reasoning whereas practical knowledge is based on hands-on endeavors and tasks For
example, online learning would be a great tool to learn the theory-based side of football, like its history and the rules of the game However, it
cannot be used to transfer practical knowledge like how to actually play the game Only getting out on the field can do that Therefore, it is important to keep in mind that e-learning cannot replace the knowledge that comes through hands-on experience
Disdvantage 5 Reliance on technology
Younger generations entering the workforce, and technology being
adopted broadly, has driven the popularity of e-learning However, not everyone has integrated technology into their daily routine 26% of adults were found to be computer illiterate by a 2016 study Therefore, it is
important to assess whether your employees are computer-savvy and whether they have the appropriate setup for online learning Do your
employees have convenient access to electronic devices and the internet?
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Encourages a Love of History
Museums are the caretakers of history as much as they offer connections to history that can easily be overlooked in traditional classrooms Whether you bring your child to a children’s museum, art gallery, or science
museum, history has made a huge impact on the innovation they are
witnessing As parents we don’t have to be experts on subject matters, however reading out the plaques in the exhibit and motivating your child to ask questions will encourage a love of history
Listening to Stories
While interning at the National Museum of the American Indian (NAMI), I had the opportunity to visit dozens of museums the summer I graduated from college From the Museum of Modern Art to the Whitney to the Air and Space Museum to Holocaust Memorial Museum, I was able to walk through hundreds of exhibits and learn the importance of storytelling Museums are full of stories, and it is critical for our children to hear those stories Stories told at the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C not only teach our children history but also encourage empathy
Compare and Contrast
Museums offer opportunities for children to compare and contrast what is important for them which leads to higher critical thinking skills An art museum will contain various types of artwork and as they stroll through an