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Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Environmental degradation has been an alarming issue throughout the world and most debate now circlesaround whether global warming or deforestation causes the most serious damage In my opinion,although loss of forest is undeniably affecting our lives to some extent, global warming should be paidmore attention due to its widespread outcomes

Some environmentalists argue that deforestation has been the most affecting factor on the world’spopulation and living things Forest clearance leads to the loss of the system that performs valuable butunder-appreciated services like ensuring the regular flow of clean water and protecting the communityfrom flood and drought Those natural disasters can wreak havoc on crops and people’s livelihood andsometimes put their lives in danger In Vietnam, reports have shown there are thousands of people whoare missing or die from annually severe floods Long lasting effects from the ongoing destruction of wilderness will inevitably result in other unforeseen catastrophes as forest is considered to be the lungs ofthe earth

However, deforestation brings about disastrous consequences predominantly in those areas withoutforest cover On the contrary, increasing temperature takes its toll on global existence that no individual orcountry can ignore Health risks through rising air temperatures and extended heatwaves includingrespiratory mortality and heart attacks will lower the average life expectancy of human being Anotherremarkable detriment to our planet is the loss of biodiversity due to limited adaptability and adaptabilityspeed of flora and fauna Extreme weather events as a result of high temperature lead to habitatdestruction; this may push less adaptable animals to the verge of extinction Scientists predict that by

2050, if no stringent regulations on this issue is enforced, massive species will die out

In conclusion, global warming should be deemed a more life-threatening phenomenon and prioritized overdeforestation However, any forward-looking countries should address both issues simultaneously inorder to reap benefits later

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Bài chữa

Environmental degradation has been an alarming issue throughout the world and most debate now circlesaround whether global warming or deforestation causes the most serious damage In my opinion,although loss of forest is undeniably affecting our lives to some extent, global warming should be paidmore attention due to its widespread outcomes

Some environmentalists argue that deforestation has been the most affecting factor on the world’spopulation and living things Forest clearance leads to the loss of the system that performs valuable butunder-appreciated services like ensuring the regular flow of clean water and protecting the communityfrom flood and drought Those natural disasters can wreak havoc on crops and people’s livelihood andsometimes put their lives in danger In Vietnam, reports have shown there are thousands of people whoare missing or die from annually severe floods [have shown that people have been missing or dieannually from severe floods] Long lasting effects from the ongoing destruction of wilderness willinevitably result in other unforeseen catastrophes as forest is considered to be the lungs of the earth.However, deforestation brings about disastrous consequences predominantly in those areas withoutforest cover [không rõ vai trò của câu này trong lập luận]

On the contrary, [Việc trái đất nóng lên hay mất rừng về cơ bản là GIỐNG NHAU về tác động tiêu cực,nên em dùng On the contrary ở đây là không hợp lý Đoạn này thảo luận một vấn đề riêng, em khôngnhất thiết phải có từ nối ở đây.] increasing temperature takes its toll on global existence that no individual

or country can ignore Health risks through rising air temperatures and extended heatwaves includingrespiratory mortality and heart attacks will lower the average life expectancy of human being [humanbeings] Another remarkable detriment to our planet is the loss of biodiversity due to limited adaptabilityand adaptability speed of flora and fauna Extreme weather events as a result of high temperature lead tohabitat destruction; this may push less adaptable animals to the verge of extinction Scientists predict that

by 2050, if no stringent regulations on this issue is enforced, massive species will die out [cái này là facts,

em có thể bỏ đi vì Task 2 thiên nhiều hơn về lập luận]

In conclusion, global warming should be deemed a more life-threatening phenomenon and prioritized overdeforestation However, any forward-looking countries should address both issues simultaneously inorder to reap benefits later.

(Bài viết được chữa bởi thầy Vũ Hải Đăng)

Sport is becoming a business More and more companies are getting involved in sporting events Do you think that

it is a positive or negative development?

It is true that corporates have the tendency to play a role in different aspects of competitive sports

nowadays While I understand that this bilateral relation may cause some negative impacts, I would arguethat it is a step long sought by sports advocates to help sporting events take off

The unfavorable side of this movement can be attributed to two main factors, match-fixing and the use of illegal substance Many companies which are funding sporting events, are simultaneously sponsoring one

or mutliple teams of their own Hence, many people are apprehensive about the idea that the result of a tournament could be predetermined by how much money big companies are pouring in to buy their teams’ victories Furthermore, substantial monetary benefits may entice athletes into using performance-enhancing drugs in sports tournaments This can have detrimental effects on sporting events, as it jeopardizes the health of its users, while ruining sportsmanship and the outputs of all the matches that it isinvolved in

On the flip side, funding from corporates can facilitate sports development in many ways Firstly, it helps sporting organizations have the money needed to organize holistically better events This money can be used for many activities, namely the production and marketing of the campaign, to serve the purpose of meeting the public’s expectations by bringing out a fully operational and aesthetically pleasing

tournament Secondly, sportsmen, atleast those who play popular ones, are able to secure themselves a stable or even lucrative income As a result, devoted athletes can rid themselves of financial worries and

be extra focused on their games to give more eye-pleasing performances for the followers of the sport

In conclusion, while the connection between sporting events and commercial companies can have several bad effects, I am convinced that the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks

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It is true that corporates have the tendency to play a role [have a tendency to get involved | have atendency to play an influencing role] in different aspects of competitive sports nowadays While Iunderstand that this bilateral relation may cause some negative impacts, I would argue that it is a steplong sought by sports advocates to help sporting events take off

The unfavorable side [unfavourable effect] of this movement can be attributed to two main factors, fixing and the use of illegal substance Many companies which are funding sporting events, aresimultaneously sponsoring one or mutliple teams of their own Hence, many people are apprehensiveabout the idea that the result of a tournament could be predetermined by how much money bigcompanies are pouring in to buy their teams’ victories Furthermore, substantial monetary benefits mayentice athletes into using performance-enhancing drugs in sports tournaments This can have detrimentaleffects on sporting events, as it jeopardizes the health of its users, while ruining sportsmanship and theoutputs of all the matches that it is involved in [bỏ “in”]

match-On the flip side, funding from corporates can facilitate sports development in many ways Firstly, it helpssporting organizations have the money needed to organize holistically better events This money can beused for many activities, namely the production and marketing of the campaign, to serve the purpose ofmeeting the public’s expectations by bringing out a fully operational [well organised] and aestheticallypleasing tournament Secondly, sportsmen, atleast [nên thay bằng “especially”] those who play popularones, are able to secure themselves a stable or even lucrative income As a result, devoted athletes canrid themselves of financial worries and be extra focused on their games to give more eye-pleasingperformances for the followers of the sport [sports fans]

In conclusion, while the connection between sporting events and commercial companies can haveseveral bad effects, I am convinced that the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks

Is is more important for school children to learn about local history than world history To what extent do you agree or disagree? Write at least 250 words.

Sample answer (260 words)

Many people think that it is more important for school children to study their own local history thanworld history I only agree in part with this opinion for the following reasons

It is true that school children should learn more about the history of their countries and localities thanabout the history of the whole world Stories about past events which directly relate to the place wherethey live or the language they speak and the people they are grown up with are without a doubt dearer

to their heart than those which happen elsewhere For this reason, school children can find it easier tounderstand the lessons

However, it is hard to learn local history in isolation because it is part of a bigger picture Take Vietnam

as an example, teaching history lessons about Vietnam without mentioning the influence of China (as itsclosest neighboring country) is almost impossible As a matter of fact, the development of the locallanguage, the rise and fall of dynasties and the growth of social sentiments against China are all linked topast interactions between the two countries Other examples include global events such as the twoWorld Wars which cast impacts on countries worldwide and can hardly be left out of history lessons inschools

To conclude, although many people have reasons to believe that local history is more important toschool children, itis my belief that children can also learn about historical events on a grander scale solong as the lessons are interesting enough to keep them interested

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Doing an enjoyable activity with a child can develop better skills and more

creativity than reading To what extent do you agree? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your answer.

participating in fun activities would be far more beneficial I am a strong advocate of this approach, and the benefits of it will be covered in this essay.

A fundamental reason for this is that there is no biological age for reading, and pushing infants to acquire this skill before they are ready could have repercussions For

example, in the UK, many boys are reluctant readers, possibly because of being forced

to read, and this turned them off reading By focusing on other activities and developing other skills such as creativity and imagination, when they are ready to read, they usually acquire this skill rapidly.

In addition, the importance of encouraging creativity and developing a child’s

imagination must be acknowledged Through play, youngsters develop social and cognitive skills, for example, they are more likely to learn vocabulary through context rather than learning it from a book.

Furthermore, play allows youngsters to mature emotionally, and gain self-confidence There is no scientific research which suggests reading at a young age is essential for a child’s development, moreover, evidence suggests the reverse is true In Finland, early years’ education focuses on playing.

Reading is only encouraged if a child shows and interest in developing this skill This self-directed approach certainly does not result in Finnish school leavers falling behind their foreign counterparts In fact, Finland was ranked the sixth best in the world in terms of reading.

Despite being a supporter of this non-reading approach, I strongly recommend

incorporating bedtime stories into a child’s daily routine However, reading as a regular daytime activity should be swapped for something which allows the child to develop other skills.

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Essay sample answer (2)

The global phenomenon of urbanisation from the beginning of industrialisation to the present day has brought opportunity and prosperity, albeit at a cost in the quality of life With an increasing city population, the complexity of the challenges also increases, the causes and solutions for this are outlined below.

The causes for the decrease in the quality of life are paradoxically the prosperity

endowed on such metropolitan centres Their growth is largely due to the increase of opportunities on offer, which in turn increases their attractiveness, essentially they are trapped in a positive self-reinforcing cycle.

However, this eventually leads to a decrease in the quality of life as the city can

experience overcrowding, exorbitant property prices, and increased vulnerability to terrorist attacks For example, the density of London makes it a more efficient place to attack, when compared to a smaller city such as Bradford Therefore, due to continuous growth and prosperity, urban citizens, especially the less well off, often experience a lower standard of living.

Considering the solutions, greater investment in public transport would ease traffic congestion, as would bike lanes In theory this would reduce air pollution, and possibly improve the wellbeing of the population if they did adopt a more active lifestyle and cycle to work.

To counter violent terrorist attacks, cities could embark on CCTV installations, so as to closely monitor for threats For example, it is said, the CCTV in London has foiled many potential attacks, and therefore greatly increased the security of its citizens.

To conclude, a wealthy city attracts a large population inflow, which then causes

pressure on existing infrastructure and security Various solutions exist to mitigate such drawbacks, nevertheless an indefinite solution has yet to be found.

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Social media marketing can influence what consumers buy Do you agree or disagree? To what extent do you agree?

Essay sample answer (3)

Since the introduction of social media applications in the early 2000’s the world has become a much smaller place Social media applications such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter have become information sources for a majority of the global market.

As such, I would agree that marketing, which happens to be a source of information accessible on these platforms can influence the consumers who use them This notion

is further aided by the rise in online retail stores who conduct the bulk of their

transactions online This makes it easier for the consumer to purchase from anywhere

in the world.

As a consumer on social media, you are constantly bombarded with advertisements of various products that are specifically designed to catch your attention This means that most of the adverts on your news feeds aren’t random and will almost always feature something you have previously searched online or something currently popular or trending Given the fact that most social media users are young consumers who are influenced by current trends and happenings these adverts will almost always catch their eye.

The habit of sharing, retweeting and liking also ensures that these adverts get around, quite fast As such, when an advert does reach your news feed you have already

probably seen it on your friend’s news feed The truth is, adverts are a form of

information and with the age of the internet, information spreads faster than a wild fire Therefore, it only makes sense that in the era and age of technology, globalization and the need to be trendy, social media marketing can influence what consumers buy.

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You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Write about the following topic

Fresh water has always been a limited resource in some parts of the world Today, however, growing worldwide demand has made this a global problem.

What are the causes of the increased demand and what measure could governments and individuals take to respond to this problem?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

Model Answer:

Since time immemorial, in certain drier parts of the world, fresh water has always been a scarce natural resource However, in the present time, due to various reasons, scarcity of fresh water has become a global issue This essay will illustrate some factors contributing to this problem and will also elicit certain steps that can help the national authorities and individuals in controlling this growing demand for natural salt free water.

Firstly, population explosion is the factor of utmost importance, which has lead to the global surge in potable water requirement Secondly, increased pollution of natural fresh water reserves due to urbanization and industrialization has compounded this demand Furthermore, in modern times, the growing use of salt free water for activities like recreational swimming, have also catalyzed the surge in global water demand.

National authorities, on the other hand, can control this surge by implementing public education schemes regarding controlled water usage Strict national legislations for preventing natural fresh water reserve pollution are also required Moreover, government should also enact infrastructures for purification of seawater into saline free water, which will help in meeting the growing requirement of fresh water.

Similarly, public can also contribute towards this noble cause by conserving water and also by limiting their daily household water usage They should refrain themselves from performing activities that will pollute natural fresh

Thus even though, the scarcity of fresh water is a growing global problem, there are various means and methods available, by which both the government and individuals can prevent this from worsening.

(Total Words: 253)

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Forests are the lungs of the earth Destruction of the world’s forests amounts

to death of the world we currently know.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

Model Answer:

I am in consummate accord with the statement that, the Earth’s natural green reserves purify its atmosphere and functions synonymously as that of the mammalian lungs I also advocate the view that, forest destruction will ruin our present world.

Firstly, from our basic knowledge of plant physiology, it can be restated that, plants by the process of photosynthesis convert the harmful carbon-dioxide gas into Oxygen, without which life cannot exist Thus in a wider perspective, it can be stated that, the earth’s forests purify the atmosphere and thereby help in sustaining life Secondly, environmentalists have proven that, the rapid destruction of forests is also a leading cause of global warming Hence, destruction of the natural green reserves may lead to such

a surge in the global temperature that agricultural land may become arid, leading to wide spread famine and deaths Thirdly, forests also house diverse forms of life and these would become extinct if we continue to destroy their natural habitats.

Furthermore, scientific research has proven that forest ecosystem act as natural scavengers and by the process of biodegradation, forest ecology helps in producing crude oil, which fuels our modern world and its unavailability is unimaginable as this will directly catalyze a global economic crisis Finally, forests are also source of numerous medicinal plants, from which varieties of modern medicines are produced; Quinine, an antimalarial drug, produced from the barks of Cinchona trees is the best possible example Hence forest destruction will also be a bane for the medical community.

Thus the harmony of the present wonderful will be ruined if our natural green reserves are continuously destroyed and there is a theoretical possibility that the blue planet might become lifeless if these green lungs are totally wiped out.

(Total Words: 288)

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The most important thing about a job is how much money you earn in that job.

Do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

Model Answer:

A vast majority of our adult life is spent working; hence it is important that

we have an appropriate job that fulfils our aspirations While financial remuneration is an important factor that attracts individuals towards a specific work, there are other factors of equal significance that make a job ideal.

Firstly, the importance of financial security cannot be undermined in the modern materialistic world Since a vast majority of people earn their livelihood from their workplace, it will be difficult for individuals with single source of income, to make their ends meet, from underpaying jobs Thus underpaid employees, because of their financial burdens, may not be able to offer dedication and commitment at workplace, which in turn results in under-performance Secondly, the educated refrain from being employed in underpaying jobs, as these are less attractive Hence the remuneration associated, is an important factor that determines the value of a particular job.

On the other hand, to glorify higher earning as the sole determiner of an ideal job is incorrect This is because various other factors like work and life balance; working place culture and adequate recognition contribute towards satisfaction and contentment in work Thus an astronomically higher paying job with a demanding employer, with poor social life in a tedious work place environment will lead to higher job dissatisfaction, which in turn will also promote higher attrition.

Henceforth, it can be stated that apart from financial remuneration, which is

a major determiner of a good occupation, job satisfaction is also an equally important associated factor that determines the value of a specific job.

(Total Words: 265)

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Some people believe the aim of university education is to help graduates get better jobs Others believe there are much wider benefits of university education for both individuals and society.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

Model Answer:

University education, even though is definitely directed towards generating lucrative employment opportunities for the advanced students; there are additional arrays of associated benefits of tertiary education that are worth mentioning.

Firstly market researches in the United States and other developed countries have shown that post graduates are able to command a considerable higher salary at workplace when compared to graduates or simple high school diploma holders Moreover, the professional world of certain white collared highly respected professions, like those of physicians, engineers, scientists can only be pursued, after graduating from the respective university courses Furthermore, in certain fields like management, the credibility of various universities are judged by their ability to generate glittering well-paid employment offers for their fresh graduates, during their campus placements Hence university education is definitely perceived as a means of better employability.

In this context it is worth mentioning that, apart from generating lucrative jobs for students, universities also benefit the nation by creating educated societies, containing an immense pool of forward thinking individuals, who can contribute towards social development by their respective expertise Individuals graduating from universities also additionally benefit from the multicultural environments that promote intercultural tolerance and brotherhood The process of tertiary education also promotes teamwork and collective development amongst individuals Over and above, numerous long lasting friendships, business partnerships and courtships also bloom from the university campus life.

Finally, to sum up, it can be confidently stated that apart from generating respectable employment, there are numerous associated positive aspects of university education, which are of great social and individual significance.

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International tourism has brought enormous benefit to many places At the same time, there is concern about its impact on local inhabitants and the environment.

Do the disadvantages of international tourism outweigh the advantages?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

Model Answer:

Travel industry has experienced a major boom in the later part of the 20th century and has been a boon in disguise, which has helped some weaker nations to uplift their failing economies While questions have been raised regarding the negative impacts that accompany the growth in the travel sector, these definitely do not outweigh the associated benefits.

The economic boost that accompanies a successful travel industry is quite well recognised and Thailand is the best example The entire Thai economy revolves around tourism and the country had been able to uplift its socio economic status through its flourishing hospitality sector Egypt is another nation that is heavily dependent on its hospitality sector The growth in the number of incoming tourists leads to innumerable prospects in terms of local entrepreneurship & employment generation This is also associated with international investments and infrastructure development The national authorities, in order to ensure safety of the international visitors provide better law and order enforcement, improved transportation and healthcare facilities, which in turn benefit the local population.

On the other hand, the rising influx of holidaymakers is associated with increased incidences of crimes, prostitution and antisocial activities like drugs, human trafficking and gambling, which affect the values of the indigenous society The local population are also affected by the growth in property value indices Environmentalists are also concerned regarding environmental remodelling, that is associated with increased tourist activities in natural reserves In this context, it is worth mentioning that, by enforcing stern law and order and implementing strict legislations, governments can control most of these negative impacts of tourism.

Henceforth, it can be confidently conveyed that, even though the growth in travel industry has accompanying negative social impacts, these do not outweigh the contributions made by this sector towards social development.

(Total Words: 296)

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In the modern world, the image (photograph or film) is becoming a more powerful way of communicating than the written word.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

Model Answer:

In modern society, with the advent of advanced telecommunication and photographic technologies, visual expression in mediums such as television, photography and films are increasingly becoming popular as powerful means

of expression when compared to the simple mundane printed medium.

The increasing preference and use of visual resources over written communication is an undeniable fact and the growing utilization of video based learning in modern schools over text book based knowledge transfer is the best possible example In the present evidence-seeking world, visual communication is a powerful tool as it provides recognizable facts Meticulously crafted images, like political cartoons and television documentaries readily deliver the concerned messages to the onlookers and are mostly beneficial in conveying thoughts to the busy and uneducated sections of the society The television is also being bombarded with numerous catchy advertisements, by which manufacturers try to communicate with the masses regarding their products.

On the other hand, the appeal of the printed media as means of mass communication, is declining as the younger generation considers it to be relatively old fashioned and boring Moreover, in the fast paced modern city life, less number of people can afford to dedicate time for reading the daily morning newsprints, instead, most of the city dwellers follow daily-televised news Despite this decreased appeal for mass communication, value of the written form still stands tall in the field of interpersonal and formal communication Written words, as a form of official documentation, can never be superseded by any other means.

Thus, visual communication is definitely a popular, powerful and better tool for mass communication but written form of expression still has equal importance for official, formal and interpersonal purposes.

(Total Words: 277)

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In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to

to be a noble concept, it has its own merits and demerits and some of these will be illustrated in this essay.

Firstly, a year off, after completing years of continuous school education is a welcome break for students and is well deserved too This period also serves

as well earned family time for those pupils who grew up within the closed boundaries of boarding schools Secondly, this period provides ample opportunities to young people, to experience the realities of the modern world Those students who prefer a break, can experiment with various forms of employment and thereby decide their career goals and directions depending upon their experiences The holidaymakers, on the other hand can familiarise with the customs and cultures of various countries, which in turn will widen their outlook and will also promote cultural tolerance Thus, in

a wider perspective, such breaks help the young minds in preparing for the much demanding university life.

In contrast, certain disadvantages are definitely associated with this concept and are worth mentioning Firstly, scholars are of the opinion that, such breaks from studies, during the learning phase of life, affects further education According to them, such activities should not be encouraged as there are higher chances that the young minds might loose interest in learning or may get demotivated due to various reasons and might ultimately refrain from pursuing university education Secondly, the employed youth, due to a sudden increase in their purchasing power, might also get attracted to various social evils like drugs, gambling and alcoholism.

Thus to sum up, it will be wise to comment that such policies even though are noble practices, should not be made mandatory in a national scale, as these activities are also associated with considerable negative outcome.

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Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different

cultures and ages together To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

It is often said that music has the power to unite and connect people, regardless of their cultural backgrounds or ages I completely agree with this view, and will give my

reasons below.

Music can certainly reach across cultural and national boundaries and bring people together Perhaps the best example of this would be the Live Aid concerts that took place back in the 1980s, and which were broadcast to a global audience Two live events were held simultaneously in the UK and the US, and the objective was to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia The concerts were a huge success, both in terms of the number of people around the world who watched them and their impact on

international public awareness of the famine They demonstrated, I believe, that music truly is the planet’s global language.

Just as it transcends cultures, music also has the ability to connect people from different generations Regardless of age, we can all enjoy a memorable melody, a strong rhythm

or a beautiful singing voice, and the best songs seem to have the same magical effect

on all of us This would explain why televised music competitions, such as ‘The X

Factor’ or ‘The Voice’, are such popular prime-time shows These programmes attract incredibly broad audiences because singing and popular songs appeal to children, parents and grandparents alike I would argue that no other form of entertainment can bring families together in this way.

In conclusion, I believe that music is unique in its capacity to create shared experiences between people, irrespective of culture and age.

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Genetic engineering is an important issue in society today Some people think that it will improve people’s lives in many ways Others feel that it may be a threat

to life on earth Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

It is true that genetic engineering is a key area of modern scientific research, with broad implications for all human societies While I accept that this field of technology may