1 Cam 6 Essay Topics Test 1 Today, Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society.. Test 3 Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to so
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Cam 6 Essay Topics
Test 1
Today, Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this
Discuss both views and give your opinion
Test 2
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology
In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make?
Has this become a positive or negative development?
Test 3
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
What other measures do you think might be effective?
Test 4
In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing
What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?
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CAMBRIDGE IELTS 8 – TEST 1
Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this
Discuss both views and give your opinion
SUGGESTED ANSWER
Identifying the essay type: Discussion + opinion
Structuring the essay:
INTRODUCTION
- Sentence 1: Introduce the given topic about the roles of parents and schools
- Sentence 2: Clearly and directly state my opinion (both parents and schools are equally important)
BODY:
- Paragraph 1: 2 reasons why some people think parents are important
Family is the root of one’s nature
Articulation
- Paragraph 2: 2 reasons why others think schools are important
Sharing and a sense of community
Patriotism and appreciation for life
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Sample answer
People have differing views about whether it is parents’ or school’s responsibility to educate children to become well-rounded citizens In my opinion, both families and schools play an equal role in children’s education
On the one hand, there are several reasons why parents could contribute geatly to
children’s development It is believed that family is the root of every person’s nature which partly shape his personalities and who he would become in the future In fact, a child could even genetically inherit his parents’ good traits and develop those traits as his own
Additionally, the bond between family members enables parents to easily articulate certain lessons about life, such as a repect for their ancestors, to their kids This is a hindrance to many school systems which show incompetence in connecting with young students who sometimes feel reluctant to be open to teachers and classmates
On the other hand, I would argue that schools are also an ideal place for children to learn to become active citizens of their society First, children’s interactions with their peers,
cooperation or even some certain amount of rivalry for instance, could promote their sharing and their sense of community They will learn how to associate, make friends and get on with others through a variety of outdoor activities, which proves vital for their future Secondly, schools could help children develop their patriotism and appreciation for their lives through history lessons about how Vietnamese people, for example, defended the nation and reclaimed sovereignty from intruders
In conclusion, I believe that schools and families complement each other in the education of young children
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Useful vocabulary:
- Well-rounded citizens: Công dân hoàn thiện
- To shape one’s personalities: Định hình tính cách của ai
- Genetically inherit parents’ good traits: Kế thừa những tính tốt từ bố mẹ
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- To articulate certain lessons to children: Truyền tải những bài học nhất định cho bọn nhỏ
- To be reluctant to be open to teachers and classmates: Gượng ép để có thể cởi mở với giáo viên và bạn bè
- Active citizens: Công dân năng nổ
- Their sense of community: Cảm giác vì cộng đồng
- Develop their patriotism and appreciation for their lives: Phát triển tình yêu nước
và sự trân trọng cuộc sống của họ
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CAMBRIDGE IELTS 8 – TEST 2
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology
In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make?
Has this become a positive or negative development?
SUGGESTED ANSWER
Identifying the essay type: Direct-question
Structuring the essay:
INTRODUCTION
- Sentence 1: Introduce the given topic about changes in the types of relationships
- Sentence 2: Answer the two question directly and clearly
BODY:
- Paragraph 1: 2 changes in the type of relationships
Long-distance communication
Cyber-relationships
- Paragraph 2: Positve + negative
Convenience
Cyber-addiction
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Sample answer
Technological progress has considerably reshaped how people communicate in the modern world Technology has changed relationships in various ways and those could be seen as both positive and negative
There are several newly-emerged patterns of communication as a result of technological advances New lines of smart phones and numerous online websites, Myspace for example, have made long-distance calls possible, which ameliorates communication across different countries, or even continents People do not have to travel to other nations for meetings, especially business meetings with foreign counterparts, thanks to the help of technology Furthermore, the number of cyber-relationships has accelerated considerably for the past few years Instead of traditional face-to-face interaction with fellow friends at schools, young students nowadays are somehow too engrossed in making friends on Facebook, or in some cases, show disinterest in real life relationships
Such analyzed changes could be considered a sign of progression and negativity at the same time There is little doubt about the convenience of long-distance communication This is because it facilitates the process of keeping in touch with family members, relatives and also business partners who live far away, which is impossible with the limited technology in the past However, the shortcomings should not be underestimated as good things are usually accompanied by their own flaws The inevitibility of cyber-addiction to virtual
communication could be the price as young people are much vulnerable to new tempting applications This could lead to not only negligene on study but also health deterioration like short-sight or autism
In conclusion, both negative and positive aspects could be anticipated from the emergence
of new types of relationships which have appeared as a consequence of technological modernization
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Useful vocabulary:
- Newly-emerged patterns of communication: Những phương thức giao tiếp mới xuất hiện
- Ameliorates communication: Làm cho giao tiếp trở nên tốt hơn
- Cyber-relationships: Những mối quan hệ ảo
- Traditional face-to-face interaction: Tương tác trực tiếp
- Show disinterest in real life relationships: Không hứng thú với những mối quan hệ thực tế
- A sign of progression and negativity at the same time: Dấu hiệu của sự phát triển và tiêu cực cùng một lúc
- The inevitibility of cyber-addiction: Sự không tránh được của việc nghiện công nghệ
- Health deterioration like short-sight or autism: Giảm sức khỏe như cận thị hoặc tự
kỉ
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CAMBRIDGE IELTS 8 – TEST 3
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
What other measures do you think might be effective?
SUGGESTED ANSWER
Identifying the essay type: Opinion essay
Structuring the essay:
INTRODUCTION
- Sentence 1: Introduce the given topic about changes in the types of relationships
- Sentence 2: Clearly state my opinion (disagree and 2 other measures)
BODY:
- Paragraph 1: 2 reasons why I disagree
Time and safety
Social disagreement
- Paragraph 2: 2 alternatives
Restriction on the use of cars
Encouraging cycling
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Sample answer
It is believed that traffic and pollution issues would be best tackled by higher prices of gas
In my opinion, this idea is completely flawed and there are several reasonable alternatives
Clearly the price of fuel has little to do with pressing problems of traffic and pollution The inevitable demand for time-saving and safe travelling in the modern world makes the
change in price of gas become rather insignificant, which proves the ineffectiveness of the given policy In other words, even if the price were increased, people would still travel on a daily basis and the problems of traffic and pollution would stay unsolved Additionally, this solution could easily trigger social disagreement and resentment This, coupled with the reluctance of using expensive fuel to travel everyday, could be counter-productive and this proposed idea would become irrelevant
On the other hand, alternatives to increased price of petrol show greater effectiveness First, the government could implement certain regulations restricting the use of private vehicles such as cars and turn people to using public transportation This would relieve many roads from heavy traffic by reducing the number of vehicles, which in return alleviates the problem of pollution caused by exhaust Second, cycling which proves environmentally friendly should be more encouraged in major cities At the same time, separate zones for cyclists should be created to avoid the overload of traffic in the rush hour when the number
of vehicles might exceed the road’s capacity
In conclusion, I believe that heightening the price of fuel used for travelling to address traffic and pollution problems is somewhat absurd; and that some other methods should be carried out
(272 words)
Useful vocabulary:
- For time-saving and safe travelling: Để di chuyển một cách an toàn và tiết kiệm thời gian
- The ineffectiveness of the given policy: Sự không hiệu quả của chính sách trên
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- The problems of traffic and pollution would stay unsolved: Những vấn đề về giao thông và ô nhiễm sẽ không thể được giải quyết
- Relieve many roads from heavy traffic: Giảm nhẹ lưu thông
- To alleviate the problem of pollution caused by exhaust: Giảm nhẹ vấn đề ô nhiễm gây nên bởi khí thải
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CAMBRIDGE IELTS 8 – TEST 4
In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?
SUGGESTED ANSWER
Identifying the essay type: Causes and solutions
Structuring the essay:
INTRODUCTION
- Sentence 1: Introduce the given topic about changes in the types of relationships
- Sentence 2: Answer the two question directly and clearly
BODY:
- Paragraph 1: 2 causes
The consumption of fast food
Lack of exercise
- Paragraph 2: 2 solutions
Higher taxes
Social awareness
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Sample answer
There is a difference of opinions regarding the correlation between people’s increased weight and deteriorating health In my view, the causes of this are varied and there are several practical solutions to such a problem
There are two main underlying causes of overweight and health deterioration Firstly, high-sugar diets cause numerous diseases such as diabettes and obesity The excessive
consumption of fast food, especially when fast food producers such as KFC or McDonald are dominating the Western market, is taking its toll on consumers’ weight and health
Secondly, the lack of exercise to maintain a strong body due to occupational aspects
complements the adverse effects of unreasonable diets on people This is the main reason for back pain and blood pressure among modern individuals who lead a sedentary lifestyle, designers for example
Some feasible remedies could be carried out to tackle the said problem Higher taxes should
be imposed on fast food to stall the expansion of fast food producers Consumers would be those who bear the increased taxes which would be certainly added to the price of their food, which gradually discourages them to purchase such a type of food Additionally, social awareness of the severity of little regular exercise should be heightened This could be executed by propagation on TV programs which would be possible if sponsored by
governments or even individual companies In the end, people would understand the
importance of exercise to their weight and health and try to balance their work with
physical training
In conclusion, there are several explanations for people’s overweight and health
degradation, and governmental involvement is crucial to remedy such a problem
(271 words)
Useful vocabulary:
- Overweight and health deterioration: Thừa cân và sức khỏe giảm sút
- High-sugar diets: Chế độ ăn nhiều đường
- The excessive consumption of fast food: Sự tiêu thụ quá nhiều thức ăn nhanh
- Lead a sedentary lifestyle: Có lối sống ít vận động
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- Stall the expansion of fast food producers: Làm chậm sự phát triển của những nhà sản xuất thức ăn nhanh
- To balance their work with physical training: Cân bằng công việc với rèn luyện sức khỏe
- Remedy such a problem: Giải quyết vấn đề này