GIẢI REVIEW ĐỀ THI VSTEP THÁNG 8_2020

SPEAKING
Đề 1
Part 2: You are going to attend the wedding of your relative. You have three choices:
money, jewelry, or couple clothes. What is the best choice?
I am going to attend the wedding of my relative. I have three choices: money, jewelry, or
couple clothes. I reckon that giving money is the best choice because of the following
reasons.
Let me explain why I choose to give money. Firstly, giving money is faster than giving
jewelry and couple clothes. I can save time because I do not need to go to the store to buy
jewelry or couple clothes.
Secondly, giving money is more convenient than other options. When they have money,
they can buy everything they want. I think that they will feel very happy and comfortable.
Finally, money is more suitable than jewelry and couple clothes. My relative lives in Ca
Mau. It is far from my city. It is safe to bring money because I can put it in my wallet.
I don’t choose jewelry because it is expensive. How about couple clothes? I don’t know
their size.
To sum up, I have three choices: money, jewelry, or couple clothes. I will choose the
money.
Part 3: School life has a lot of great benefits: get knowledge, make friendships, no
financial.
Yesterday, I watched TV about school life. School life has a lot of great benefits: getting
knowledge, making friendships, and having no financial burden.
Firstly, school life will help students get knowledge. Students can learn many useful
things from their teachers and friends. If they go to school, they can widen their
knowledge and have a good job in the future.
Secondly, school life will help students make friendships. Students can meet and talk
with many people. Thus, they become more confident in public speaking.
Finally, school life will help students have no financial burden. When students go to
school, they do not have to work to help their families. Their responsibility is to study
well. It can help them feel very relaxed and comfortable.

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To sum up, school life has a lot of great benefits: getting knowledge, making friendships,
and having no financial burden.
Đề 2 Part 2: There are some ways to take notes in class: using pens, using a tablet/
phone, or recording a teacher's lecture. What is the best choice?
There are some ways to take notes in class: using pens, using a tablet/ phone, or recording
a teacher’s lecture. I think using a phone or a tablet is the best choice because of some
reasons.
Firstly, using a phone is more convenient than using pens or recording a teacher’s lecture:
I have a smartphone. I can bring it to school. For example, when my teacher speaks fast, I
can take some photos of the lecture/ lesson.
Secondly, using a phone is more suitable than using pens or recording a teacher’s lecture.
When I use a phone, I can look for useful information easily, so I can save a lot of time.
Finally, using a phone is faster than using pens or recording a teacher’s lecture. Thus,
they can take a photo in a short time, save time, listen to my teacher so that they can
understand the lesson clearly.
I don’t choose using a pen because it is slow./ I don’t like it.
How about recording a teacher’s lecture? I don’t think my teacher will like it.
To sum up, there are some ways to take notes in class: using pens, using a tablet/ phone,
or recording a teacher’s lecture. I will choose to take notes by using a phone.
Part 3: There are some causes of children telling lies: get out of the trouble, keep
privacy, get embarrassment, your ideas.
Yesterday, I watched TV about the causes of telling lies. There are some causes of
children telling lies: getting out of trouble, keeping privacy, and getting embarrassment.
Firstly, children tell lies because they want to get out of trouble. Because children are
young and they often make trouble, so they often feel nervous. When they don’t know
how to solve the problem, they tell lies because they want to protect themselves from
being punished.
Secondly, children tell lies because they want to keep private. When children want to
keep secrets, they tell lies so that nobody can know what they do. For example, some
children play truant to play games and they tell lies so that their parents won’t scold
them.
Finally, children tell lies because they get embarrassed. They don’t know what to do and
they often tell lies.

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To sum up, there are some causes of children telling lies: getting out of trouble, keeping
privacy, and getting embarrassment.
WRITING
Task 1: Write a letter to tell your English friend about how you celebrate your birthday
party next Friday. What do you want to receive from this friend?
Dear John,
How is it going? I am doing well. I am writing to tell you about my plans for my
birthday.
You know, I am going to celebrate my birthday party next Friday. Because my house is
small, I long to choose Bien Dong restaurant because it has a large space to hold some
fun activities. Do you know this restaurant? It is extremely popular in this city.
Also, I am a big fan of this place since I can enjoy plenty of tasty food. The food is not
only well-decorated but also diverse. I bet that if you go there, you will love it.
You asked me about the gift I want to have for my birthday. If I had a chance to choose, I
would prefer a book, for I can widen my knowledge.
It is time to study. Write to me soon, my dear.
Best wishes, ( 150 words)
Task 2: watching game shows effects/ language acquisition effects
Some people think watching TV is bad for children, while others think that
watching TV has more beneficial effects on children. Discuss both views and give
your own opinion. 
In the era of globalization, several persons believe watching television is not good for
young people, whereas other people believe that it brings various benefits to them. I agree
with the second group.
On the one hand, there are several reasons why some people think that children’s
development would be negatively affected by watching TV. Firstly, sitting in front of TV
screens for too long is harmful to children’s health. Many kids these days suffer from
various health problems such as obesity, poor eyesight, or fatigue due to prolonged
television watching. Secondly, many TV programs and movies contain violent content or
sexual images that are inappropriate for children to watch. Heavy exposure to violent
movies can put a child at a higher risk of violent behavior, which could ruin their future.
On the other hand, I believe that television has an essential role to play in the
development of children. Watching educational TV programs allows children to widen
their horizons and enrich their knowledge of the world they live in. For example, children
can watch the Discovery Channel since they can know various plants and animals and the

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importance of preserving the wonders of the Earth. Also, many TV shows and channels
provide children with valuable knowledge of almost every aspect of life. 
In conclusion, although some people say that watching TV is harmful to children, I would
argue that it is very beneficial for them. I hold a firm belief that if children watch TV
moderately and suitably, they can have a great future.

I- SPEAKING
Part 1: Computer brand
1/ What is your computer brand?
My computer brand is Dell. I choose this computer brand because of some reasons.
Firstly, it is popular. Secondly, it is cheap. Finally, it is easy to use. I love this computer
brand because it can help me work effectively.
2/ Why do you choose it?
3/ How long have you used it? Will you use this brand in the future?
I have used it for one year. I think that it is suitable for my job. I will use this brand in the
future because it can help me finish my work better.
Interviews
1/ Have you ever been interviewed?
Yes, I have been interviewed several times. I had an interview for a part-time job. I
remembered that I applied for a waiter at Ngoc Yen coffee shop. It was an interesting
experience.
2/ What do you often prepare for the interview?
I often prepare many different things for the interview. Firstly, I prepare a white-shirt and
blue pants. Secondly, I prepare a CV. Finally, I prepare the answer to some popular
questions in the interview.
3/ How did you feel during the interview?
In the beginning, I felt very nervous. During the interview, I felt more comfortable and
confident. After the interview, I feel very relaxed and cheerful.
Uniforms or casual clothes at school
I prefer wearing casual clothes when I go to school because of some reasons. Firstly, it is
very convenient because I can wear what I like. Secondly, it can help me feel
comfortable. Finally, it is very fashionable.

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Wedding party
1/ Have you ever joined a wedding party?
Yes, I have joined a wedding party. It is the wedding of my brother. It was held one
month ago. It was very interesting with a lot of interesting activities. I met and talked
with a lot of people and we had a lot of fun.
2/ What do you like best about the wedding?
I love many things about the wedding, but the thing I like the most is the food. It is not
only delicious but also well-decorated. I love the seafood hot pot best because it is
yummy. I think it is amazing to enjoy the hot pot at the wedding.
Weekend activities
What do you often do at the weekend?
I often do many different activities at the weekend. On Saturday, I often play sports with
my friends. We often go to Anh Vien swimming pool to swim. We often spend about one
hour swimming. It can help me to have a lean body and keep healthy. I feel very relaxed
and comfortable when swimming. On Sunday, I often go shopping with my family. We
go to Lotte supermarket because it is near my house. I can purchase food, drinks, and
clothes.
Holidays
Part 2:
You are going to give a gift to mountainous children: money, old clothes, books.
pencils.
I am going to give a gift to mountainous children. I have three choices: money, old
clothes, books. In my opinion, giving money is the best choice because of some reasons.
Let me explain why I choose money. Firstly, it is more convenient than giving old clothes
and books. My friends and I have to travel to a far distance, so giving money will help me
feel relaxed and comfortable.
Secondly, giving money is more practical than other options. Mountainous children can
use my money to buy what they like. I think that this thing can help them feel more
cheerful.

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Finally, giving money is safer than giving old clothes and books. You know, it is very
dangerous to carry books and old clothes for the mountain, so I think I will choose the
money.
I don’t choose to give books because they have a lot of books. How about giving old
clothes? My friends and I gave mountainous children old clothes last year.
To sum up, I have three choices: money, old clothes, books. I think I will choose to give
money.
Read books, talk with friends, and do homework.
My friend and I are going to do something this weekend. We have three choices: reading
books, talking with friends, and doing homework. In my opinion, doing homework is the
best choice because of some reasons.
Let me explain why I choose to do homework. Firstly, it is more suitable than reading
books and talking with friends. I have a lot of homework to do. I think that when we
study together, I can do my homework easily.
Secondly, doing homework is more meaningful than reading books and talking with
friends. When we do homework, we can talk together. Thus, we feel very cheerful.
Finally, doing homework is more practical than reading books and talking with friends.
We will have an English examination this month, so we have to do a lot of homework so
that we can improve our English skills.
I don’t choose to read books because I cannot talk with my friends. How about talking
with friends? We don’t have a lot of time now.
To sum up, I have three choices: reading books, talking with friends, and doing
homework. I will choose to do homework.
Your friends and you are going to hold a retirement party for your teacher. You have
three choices: a classroom, a teacher’s house, or a restaurant. What is the best choice?
My friends and I are going to hold a retirement party for my teacher. I have three choices:
a classroom, a teacher’s house, or a restaurant. I strongly believe that a teacher’s house is
the best choice because of some reasons.
Let me explain why I choose my teacher’s house. Firstly, it is more comfortable than in a
classroom and a restaurant. We can talk together very happily. I think that my friends and
I can go to the supermarket and cook together.
Secondly, my teacher’s house is more convenient than in a classroom and a restaurant.
My teacher has a big garden, so we can gather there to join some funny activities.

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Finally, my teacher’s house is cheaper than other options. Because we can cook together,
we can save plenty of money.
I don’t choose a classroom because it is small and we cannot cook and talk comfortably.
How about a restaurant? It is very expensive and it is not suitable for students.
To sum up, I have three choices: a classroom, a teacher’s house, or a restaurant. I will
choose my teacher’s house.
Part 3:
- Disadvantages of traveling by plane: expensive, dangerous, not suitable for
traveling to near distances.
What do people do when they are air-sick?
When people are air-sick, they should do the following things. Firstly, they should take
medicines before their flight. Secondly, they should prepare wind medicated oil. Finally,
they shouldn’t eat too much food.
What kinds of transport will be the most popular in the next 20 years?
In the next 20 years, I think the plane will be the most popular because of some reasons.
Firstly, plane is very fast. Secondly, the plane is very convenient. Finally, the plane can
help people travel with more people and save time.
Send messages in many ways: mobile phone, email, and the Internet website.
Yesterday, I watched TV about ways to send messages. There are many ways to send
messages: a mobile phone, an emal, and an Internet website.
Firstly, people can send messages via a mobile phone. They can text together and it is
very popular and convenient. I think that it is very easy to use, too.
Secondly, people can send messages via email. They can send files, pictures, and videos.
I think that more and more people love using emails.
Finally, people can send messages via the Internet website. People can use Facebook or
Zalo and they can save money. These apps are free, so people can chat together
comfortably.
To sum up, there are many ways to send messages: a mobile phone, an email, and an
Internet website.
Benefits of doing yoga.

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 II- WRITING
Task 1:
Your foreign is going to visit Hanoi for a week. He/ she asked you to write a review to
your friend about Hanoi ( accommodation, activities, how to wear in June)
Dear John,
How is it going? I am doing well. I am writing to give you some productive advice about
your upcoming trip to Hanoi.
You know, I am both cheerful and surprised to know that you are going to visit Hanoi for
a week. Do you know this place is the capital of Vietnam? I think that you will love the
accommodation here. The price of a hotel is affordable; thus, you can feel very
comfortable.
In Hanoi, there are various activities to join. You had better pay a visit to several breath-
taking landscapes namely Hoan Kiem Lake, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of
Literature, and 36 streets.
The weather is sweltering in June; hence, you should wear casual clothes so that you can
feel more relaxed and comfortable.
It is time to study. Write to me soon, my dear.
Best wishes, (143 words)
Task 2:
SAMPLE ESSAYS

1. Write an essay about the advantages and disadvantages of having a nuclear

family.

These days, living in a nuclear family tends to be more and more popular in our
modern society. However, I strongly believe that this trend would bring both benefits and
drawbacks.

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 On the one hand, people can take huge advantages of living in a nuclear family.
Firstly, parents can have more time to take care of the family; therefore, children would
have a wonderful environment to develop fully because they can talk, play games, and
learn valuable lessons from their parents. Secondly, people will not have to spend plenty
of money on the family like when living in an extended family. Hence, they can put into
savings for other interests. For example, parents can have more money to choose a
qualified English center for their children, which will help them have more job
opportunities in the future.

On the other hand, there are several disadvantages of living in a nuclear family.
First of all, living in a nuclear family can make people feel lonely. It means that they may
not contact other members in person so often; thus, they might not have immediate
support from many members when they get sick. Second, it will be difficult for children
to develop communication skills if their parents are always busy at work. For instance,
according to several recent researches, children living in a nuclear family tend to play
team sports less well than those who live in an extended family due to their lack of
communication when they were young.

To sum up, there are both benefits and drawbacks of living in a nuclear family. I
hold a firm belief that human beings had better learn how to maximize the advantages as
well as minimize the disadvantages.

(285 words)

2. The subject and lesson content of what children are taught in schools is often
decided by central authorities, such as the federal government. Some people believe
that teachers should be responsible for this task. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?

There has been a controversial issue about education. Some people think that the
subject and lesson content of what students are taught in schools is often decided by
central authorities, such as the federal government. Several citizens believe that teachers

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should be responsible for this task. I am certain that the government should be
responsible for doing this job.

On the one hand, teachers should be responsible for the subject and lesson content
is approved by a majority of people. Firstly, if teachers decide what they should teach,
students can access plenty of great teaching methods. As a result, they will not feel bored.
Secondly, it is the teacher who knows what subjects are suitable for the students because
they directly interact with them. For example, if their students love Maths, they can spend
more them teaching it; thus, the learners will feel more cheerful.

On the other hand, I am among those who support that the subject and lesson
content of what students are taught in schools should be decided by central authorities.
First of all, the federal authority has many experts in many fields who can build up
qualified lesson and subject content. Second, the government knows the real needs of the
society; therefore, they could introduce subjects that can help learners to find a job easily
in the future. For example, there are more and more foreign companies investing in
Vietnam; hence, increasing English classes in school is beneficial to students to find a
well-paid job later in life.

To sum up, there are opposing arguments about education. I support that the subject
and lesson content of what children are taught in schools should be decided by central
authorities because it is more appropriate for my situation.

(287 words)

3. Some people think that art is an essential subject for children at school while
others think it is a waste of time.

Discuss both sides and give your opinion

There has been a controversial issue about whether art is a crucial subject for
students or it is a waste of time. Both views and my opinion will also be presented in this
essay.

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 On the one hand, art is a waste of time is approved by a majority of people. First of
all, art is considered less crucial than other subjects at many schools because they believe
that students have to study plenty of main subjects; thus, art might make them feel more
pressured. Secondly, art is a subject that may not enable them to achieve an expected life
since there are not a variety of jobs related to art. In reality, artists often have less
opporturnities to earn a great deal of money because they have difficulty selling their
works.

On the other hand, I am among those who support that art is an essential subject
for children. The first reason for my point of view is that art can assist children develop
their imagination because when students practice art, their brain will run and generate
numerous amazing ideas. In addition, art is one of the subjects which helps students
unwind their minds because it requires less logicalness and accurate calculation. Second,
it is a great way to show the scholars' emotions. For instance, a pupil can make a birthday
card which they have learnt at school to show their love to the mother, and it is worth
thousands of words.

To sum up, although there are opposing arguments about whether art is considered as
a crucial subject for students or not, I still hold a strong belief that art plays an important
role to students at school in enhancing pupils' mental health so that they can develop
fully.

(290 words)

4. Computers do not help children learn more effectively On the contrary the use of
computers has a negative effect on children’s physical and mental development.
Some of them even suffer from autism. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There has been a controversial issue about whether computers do not help children
learn more effectively and the use of computers has a negative effect on children’s
physical and mental development or not. Both views and my opinion will be presented in
this essay.

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 On the one hand, using computers could harm children’s development. First of all,
Spending too much time using a computer may lead to children’s bad physical
development such as getting diabetes, heart diseases, and poor eyesight because they lack
taking part in outdoor activities. Secondly, overusing a computer can affect children’s
mental development. Plenty of adolescents spend 4 to 5 hours chatting with friends on
Facebook rather than have face-to-face conversations. Therefore, they may find it
difficult to communicate with others in real-life situations. For example, in Korea, many
students spending a great deal of time using computers face a lot of mental issues,
especially autism.

On the other hand, I support using computers in an appropriate time. The first
reason for my point of view is that a computer connected to the Internet could help
students broaden their horizons. For instance, children can boost their English skills by
learning from useful videos of a variety of famous teachers on Youtube. Second, using a
computer is a great way for children to unwind their minds after nerve-racking time so
that they would have more positive energy to study and work effectively.

To sum up, there are opposing arguments about using computers. I have a strong
belief that a computer can offer citizens plenty of benefits rather than drawbacks.
However, people should learn how to control their time of using it to maximize the
advantages as well as minimize the drawbacks.

(284 words)

5. Advantages and disadvantages of using the Internet.

These days, using the Internet tends to be more and more popular in our modern
society. However, I strongly believe that this trend would bring both benefits and
drawbacks.

On the one hand, people can take huge advantages of using the Internet. Firstly,
by using the Internet, people can broaden their horizons about the world. For instance,
children can boost their English skills by learning from useful videos of a variety of
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famous native English teachers on Youtube. Secondly, using a computer is a great way
for children to unwind their mind after nerve-racking time so that they would have more
positive energy to study and work effectively. For example, they can watch interesting
must-see movies, listening to hit songs, and play online games.

On the other hand, there are several disadvantages of using the Internet. First of
all, spending too much time using a computer may lead to children’s bad physical
development such as getting diabetes, heart diseases, and poor eyesight because they lack
taking part in outdoor activities. Secondly, overusing a computer can affect children’s
mental development. Plenty of adolescents spend 4 to 5 hours chatting with friends on
Facebook rather than have face-to-face conversations. Therefore, they may find it
difficult to communicate with others in real-life situations. For example, in Korea, many
students spending a great deal of time using computers face a lot of mental issues,
especially autism.

To sum up, there are both benefits and drawbacks of using the Internet. I hold a
firm belief that human beings had better learn how to maximize the advantages as well as
minimize the disadvantages.

(267 words)

ĐỀ THI NGÀY 31/8/2020

Speaking
Part 1
Festivals in Vietnam
What is your favorite type of flowers?

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Rose is my favorite type of flower. I love the red rose because it represents love. It is very
beautiful. I often give roses to my parents and my friends on some special occasions.
Part 2 win the lottery
Couple movie ticket, hand-made card
You are going to give a gift to your brother. You have three choices: a selfie stick, a
camera, a three-day trip.
I am going to give a gift to my brother. I have three choices: a selfie stick, a camera, and
a three-day trip. I strongly believe that a three-day trip is the best choice because of some
reasons.
Let me explain the reason why I choose a three-day trip. Firstly, it is more interesting
than a selfie stick and a camera. I think that my brother will feel very cheerful because he
can reduce stress after school. He can go sight-seeing, enjoy a lot of delicious food, and
take a lot of beautiful photos.
Secondly, a three-day trip is more useful than a selfie stick and a camera. My brother can
widen knowledge and meet new people. He can know more about the cultures and
customs of a different place.
Finally, a three-day trip is more meaningful than a selfie stick and a camera. My brother
can travel with my family, so we can have a lot of sweet memories together.
I don’t choose a selfie stick because my brother doesn’t like taking selfies. How about a
camera? It is so expensive and he doesn’t use it so often.
To sum up, I have three choices: a selfie stick, a camera, and a three-day trip. I will
choose a three-day trip.
Part 3: print book
A good teacher
Family relationships
Why the Tet holiday should be strengthened.
Yesterday, I read a newspaper about strengthening the Tet holiday. After reading, I found
that the Tet holiday should be strengthened because it has a lot of benefits such as
relaxing, preserving culture, and developing the economy.
Firstly, strengthening the Tet holiday can help people to relax. Tet holiday is an occasion
for everyone to have time to reduce stress after study or work. Besides, they expect to

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return to their hometown to visit their family and relatives, so they will have more
positive energy to work and study effectively.
Secondly, strengthening the Tet holiday can help to preserve the Vietnamese culture. Tet
holiday is the most important and popular festival in Vietnam. It was held thousands of
years ago; thus, every Vietnamese’s responsibility is to strengthen the festival to protect
and develop the traditional culture.
Finally, strengthening the Tet holiday can help develop the economy. Tet holiday is the
most famous festival in Vietnam, so it attracts numerous foreign tourists traveling to
Vietnam to enjoy the special holiday. When foreign visitors come to Vietnam, they have
to pay for many things such as food, clothes, and so on. As a result, the national economy
would be improved.
To sum up, the Tet holiday should be strengthened because it has a lot of benefits such as
relaxing, preserving culture, and developing the economy.
+ Why do people do during the Tet holiday?
There are some common things that people do during this Tet holiday. Firstly, people
would go back to their hometown to celebrate the new year with their families and
relatives. Secondly, people give children some lucky money Finally, people also have
some other activities such as making chung cake, visiting temples and pagoda, and so on.
+ What shouldn’t we do during the Tet holiday?
I would say that there are a lot of things that people shouldn’t do during Tet holiday.
Firstly, they shouldn’t say bad words. Secondly, people shouldn’t sweep the house during
Tet holiday.
Writing
Task 1: write a letter to describe a pet you have just received from your friend.
Dear John,

How is it going? I hope you are doing well. I’m writing to tell you about a pet I have just
received from my friend.

You know, last month, I received a dog as a birthday gift from my friend living in Russia.
I named him Xam because he has grey fur. He is tall with blue eyes. In particular, he is
not only friendly but also active. He loves sleeping, playing with me, and eating. Ky is

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both loyal and helpful. He always welcomes me when I come back home. Also, he helps
me to keep the house when I travel.

How about you? Do you have a pet and can you share about your pet?

It is time to go. Write to me soon, my dear

Best wishes,

Write a letter to ask about a plan to travel and tell your job.
Task 2: Online learning is better than classroom learning. Do you agree?
There has been a controversial issue about whether online learning is better than
classroom learning or not. Both views will be discussed and my opinion will be presented
in this essay.
On the one hand, learning on the Internet is approved by a majority of people. First of all,
it can help people save a great deal of money. Online classes could save various kinds of
fees to run the physical classes such as space, staff, and equipment; therefore, this allows
online course providers to accommodate a huge number of students in an online class.
Secondly, online classes can help human beings can study anywhere and anytime. Thus,
it is very convenient, especially for some people living in rural areas. For example,
people can sign up for an English course in the USA and study when they are in Vietnam.
On the other hand, I am among those who support that classroom learning has still played
a vital role. First, this trend would boost interaction among students. If students study in a
classroom, they can talk and help one another. For instance, some students majoring in
English can practice English together in a classroom. Besides, some features of physical
classrooms cannot be replaced. For example, direct activities in a physical classroom
allow students to improve their skills like communication and teamwork skills. In
contrast, it is too difficult to practice those skills in an online class in which two-way
interaction is not often.
To sum up, there are opposing arguments about online learning. I support classroom
learning can outweigh online learning because it is more appropriate to my situation.
Traffic jams is a popular problem in big cities. Building sky trains can help solve this
problem.
In the era of globalization, more and more people tend to concern about traffic jams. As
the world's population rises, as well as vehicles, are becoming easier to afford, traffic
jams have become a worldwide issue. In this situation, many individuals hold a firm

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belief that building sky trains can help solve this problem. Both views and my opinion
will be clarified in this essay.
On the one hand, building sky trains will bring a variety of great benefits to tackle traffic
congestions. Firstly, with the appearance of sky trains as a kind of mass transit that can
accommodate hundreds of people thanks to its large capacity, the number of private
vehicles on the streets will be declined. Secondly, it can assist human beings to save a
great deal of time and prevent them from being stuck in traffic jams. For example, people
may regularly suffer from being late for work when encountering traffic jams on the
streets. Thus, they do not want to buy or continue using private vehicles when realizing
the benefits of traveling by sky trains.
On the other hand, this trend also brings several drawbacks. Firstly, tickets for a sky train
may be costly due to its expenses for operating high working productivity. Hence, people
with low incomes who can not afford tend to use their vehicles. Also, people using sky
trains may feel not as comfortable as traveling by their own car or motorbike. For
instance, they cannot stop, reduce, and increase the speed whenever they want.
To sum up, there are several opposing arguments about constructing sky trains to tackle
traffic jams. From my perspective, I support the idea of building sky trains since it is
appropriate for my situation.
Giving birth late
These days, giving birth late tends to be more and more popular in our modern society.
However, I strongly believe that this trend would bring both benefits and drawbacks.
On the one hand, we can take huge advantages of giving birth late. Firstly, by having
children late in life, people can have more time to focus on their careers. Therefore, they
tend to have a stable financial background to manage a better life for their children,
including high-quality education and better healthcare services. Secondly, it is an
effective way to raise children more efficiently. For example, the older people are, the
more experience they gain. This may give them greater experience in nurturing a well-
rounded child while young couples, who have bad parenting skills could have adverse
impacts on children.
On the other hand, there are several disadvantages to having children late in life. First of
all, should people give birth when they are too old, the babies being born might be a high
risk of being less physically healthy. This might adversely impact the quality of the future
workforce if too many people decide to follow this tendency. Second, this trend may
bring about some negative effects on family life as well as society. In fact, having
children later will cause a significant age gap between the two generations. For instance,
the bigger the age gap between children and parents is, the more differences in opinion,

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lifestyle, and fashion they have. Thus, they find it very difficult to understand one
another.
To sum up, there are both benefits and drawbacks to giving birth late in life. I hold a firm
belief that human beings had better learn how to maximize the advantages as well as
minimize the disadvantages.
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