Question: Governments should make laws about people’s nutrition and food choice.

Others argue that it is

their choice. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
(IELTS Academic, 28/11/2020)
ANSWER: 
Many people suggest governments issue laws that regulate citizens’ selection of food as a vehicle to combat
poor eating habits. I am strongly opposed to this idea with respect to personal preferences.
On the one hand, legislation detailing food consumption could help promote a healthier diet. Indeed,
lawmakers might set a standard intake of essential nutrition as advised by nutritionists as well as completely
remove unhealthy dishes such as heavily processed foods from a list of possible picks. Anyone who does not
follow the guideline could face a small monetary fine while companies that sell unlisted products could be
banned from operating. Thanks to these measures, citizens are more likely to adopt a balanced diet which is
scientifically proven to be the key to overall well-being.
On the other hand, a law that regulates people’s consumption of foods is unlikely
to accommodate everyone’s needs. In fact, a person’s choice of dishes for his meal depends on various
personal reasons ranging from taste preferences, and nutritional demands to financial constraints. Some
choose to sit down at a McDonald’s for a Big Mac possibly because they are fans of cheesy beef patties or it
might be the only lunch set they can afford if they are on special offer. Furthermore, I don’t believe it is the role
of the state to prevent people from enjoying their guilty pleasures on rare occasions. That is why, in my
opinion, asking everyone to follow strict guidelines is simply unethical, failing to address the needs and rights
of each individual in a society.
In conclusion, although governmental control of one’s consumption might be of help to a more science-based
diet, I believe people must be allowed to consume whatever they desire. As an alternative to decrees,
ministries of health should run nationwide healthy eating campaigns.
 
Regulate (v) Quy định
As an alternative to decrees Thay vì các nghị định
Unethical (adj) Phi đạo đức
Legislation (n) Luật pháp
Unlisted (adj) Không được liệt kê
Nutritionist (n) Chuyên gia dinh dưỡng
Processed foods Đồ ăn chế biến sẵn
Overall well-being Sức khỏe tổng quát
Accommodate (v) Thích nghi, phù hợp với
Address the needs Xác định nhu cầu
Financial constraints Những hạn chế tài chính
Guilty pleasure Thú vui tội lỗi
Personal preference Sở thích cá nhân

Question:  The most important function of music is that it helps people reduce stress. To what extent
do you agree/ disagree
(IELTS Academic – 08/10/2022)
It is stated that relieving people’s stress is the most vital impact of music. I completely disagree with this notion
since it is just as significantly utilized to boost one’s brain growth and enhance social interactions.

The first justification for my disagreement is that music is more vital for stimulating brain development. More
specifically, it is believed to promote people’s ability to be creative. According to a recent study by an
Australian university, those who often listen to music or play musical instruments can devise more innovative
solutions to the same problems they are assigned as others. In addition, music can be beneficial to people’s
memory. This is because it is scientifically proven to slow cognitive decline, leading to it being widely used to
treat people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Furthermore, a more significant benefit of music than stress reduction is stronger social connections. This can
be explained by the fact that musical concerts and shows have attracted numerous spectators to share the
same taste in music. By participating in these events, people are offered chances to interact with others and
exchange their ideas to express their own musical perceptions. As a result, they would likely widen their circle
of relationships by making friends with like-minded people, paving the way for long-lasting bonds in their
personal lives.

In conclusion, I strongly oppose the idea that the most pivotal role of music in people’s lives is to ease stress
because other decisive impacts are to give rise to their creativity and social interactions. It is advisable that
people use music in various fields to increase productivity at work and improve their well-being.

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Boost one’s brain growth Thúc đẩy sự phát triển não bộ của một người
Enhance social interactions Tăng cường tương tác xã hội
Devise more innovative solutions Đưa ra các giải pháp sáng tạo hơn
Slow cognitive decline Làm chậm sự suy giảm nhận thức
Dementia Sa sút trí tuệ
Stress reduction Sự giảm căng thẳng
Share the same taste in music Chia sẻ cùng một sở thích về âm nhạc
Musical perceptions Nhận thức âm nhạc
Widen their circle of relationships Mở rộng mối quan hệ của họ
Long-lasting bonds Mối quan hệ lâu dài

Question: Some people say that modern technology has made shopping today easier, while others disagree.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
(IELTS Academic, 5/12/2020)

It is sometimes argued that technical advancements such as e-commerce sites have enhanced shopping
experiences. Although I overwhelmingly agree with this, I also hold the belief that it has brought about both
confusion and annoyance to shoppers.
On the one hand, up-to-date technology has improved the customer experience in both online and offline
shops. Firstly, with the advent of e-commerce websites, products are made globally available
without geographical constraints. That means a Nike fan in Vietnam is able to order the much anticipated
“Fly 4%” running shoes as soon as they are added to sites such as Amazon US or Sportswear.com.
Secondly, physical store visitors seem to welcome the convenience of computer operated payment
methods and customer service. A buyer can instantly pay for his purchases by scanning a QR code at a
checkout counter, while a customer assistant could promptly award him a loyalty card with personalised offers
as suggested by customer relationship management software.
Nevertheless, I believe modern technology has caused shoppers to be overwhelmed by choices and annoyed
by disrupted buying processes. To illustrate, a quick Google search for a simple item such as baby diaper
results in about three hundred providers, each of which boast about being the most trusted brand in baby
care. Therefore, it seems harder for the diaper buyer to pick one among an enormous number of possibilities
compared to just a few options in a nearby traditional shop. In addition, cutting edge technology could still
contain flaws or bugs that annoy shoppers. For example, the MOMO e-wallet has failed to connect to the
database of its retailing partners for week-long periods, which left thousands of dissatisfied users queueing
to sort out their bills with cashiers.
In summary, although shoppers now have greater choices and convenience, their buying experience
has deteriorated to some extent because of technical interference. Therefore, merchants should carry out
extensive customer research before deciding on adopting these the technologies to satisfy the expectations of
today’s consumers.
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E-commerce sites Các nền tảng thương mại điện tử
The advent of sth Sự ra đời/xuất hiện của một phát minh nào đó
Geographical constraint Hạn chế về mặt địa lý
A much anticipated item Một mặt hàng rất được trông chờ
Computer operated payment method Phương pháp thanh toán bằng công nghệ
Customer Relationship Management Bộ phận Quan hệ Khách hàng
Disrupted buying process Quá trình mua sắm bị gián đoạn
Deteriorate (v) Trở nên tệ hơn
Cutting-edge (adj) Hiện đại, tân tiến nhất
Boast about V-ing Tự hào về việc gì
Sort out Giải quyết vấn đề
Promptly Ngay lập tức
An enormous number of + N Một số lượng lớn
Retailing partner Đối tác bán lẻ

Question: To succeed in business, one needs to know math. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
(IELTS Academic, 12/12/2020)
ANSWER: 
Many people regard math skills as a key factor to achieve success in business as it facilitates the decision
making process. However, I believe it is only one out of various factors that contribute to business success and
therefore non-essential.
On the one hand, math enables key people to make better decisions. One application of business mathematics
is to provide statistics that can predict future scenarios. These predictions might lay a firm foundation for
more informed and evidence-based decisions, replacing biased ones based on managers’ gut feelings. For
decades, Unilever has utilised a statistical model that can forecast the supply and demand of fast-moving
consumer goods, allowing the company leaders to promptly plan production and sales of each product
category.
On the other hand, I believe that one can run a business successfully without excellent math skills. In fact,
many entrepreneurs have built billion-dollar enterprises thanks to great personal qualities. A good example
in this case is Nguyen Thanh Duc, the chairman of NTD Group. He was known to be a disruptive student that
failed almost all school subjects including math, yet he rose to become an inspirational leader who could
motivate his employees to strive to gain collective success for the corporation. In addition, his success is
attributed to the courage to take the risks that rational calculations, such as those that guide Unilever,
would rule out. As these leadership qualities concurred with a good fortune, his startup has evolved into a
multinational business empire, becoming market leaders in many industries including real estate, fishery and
forestry.
In conclusion, although statistical math could help make better decisions, I am of the opinion that risk taking,
inspirational personality traits and luck are crucial to drive an enterprise to success. That is why business
schools should focus more on honoring interpersonal skills including leadership and communication.
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Statistical model Mô hình thống kê
Rational calculations Những tính toán dựa trên lý trí
Evidence-based decision Quyết định dựa trên bằng chứng
Biased decision Quyết định thiên kiến
Gut feeling Linh cảm, trực giác
Lay a firm foundation Tạo một nền móng vững chãi
Collective success Thành công chung của tập thể
Fast-moving consumer goods Nhóm hàng tiêu dùng nhanh
Facilitate sth Tạo điều kiện cho/Làm cái gì trở nên dễ dàng
Evolve into sthPhát triển lớn mạnh thành cái gì
Rule out Loại trừ
Drive sth to success Đưa cái gì tới thành công
Billion-dollar enterprise Doanh nghiệp tỷ đô
Entrepreneur Doanh nhân
Non-essential Không thiết yếu
Interpersonal skills Kỹ năng giao tiếp

Question: In some countries, only few young people go to classical music concerts or play classical music.
Why is it happening? Should young people be encouraged to attend and learn more?
(IELTS Academic, 19/12/2020)
 
ANSWER: 
It is true that youngsters have little preference for classical music in some parts of the world. This could be
explained by the elitist nature of the genre itself; however, I contend that young people should be motivated to
go to live concerts or play a classical instrument as these would help them to be more creative and attentive.
To begin with, young listeners are generally unfamiliar with classical music mainly because it seems to be too
challenging for them to comprehend complex masterpieces or to be a part of a classical orchestra. Indeed,
this genre is naturally sophisticated, which usually demands its audiences to have a keen musical
perception and life experience, which are less common among teenagers. Meanwhile, it takes years of
intensive training for one to perform just the intro of “Nocturne” by Chopin, whereas a complete beginner only
needs a few months of infrequent practice to excel at covering mainstream songs from Justin Bieber or
Taylor Swift. These factors are the reason why most young people are in favour of simpler types of music such
as Pop or R&B.
Nevertheless, classical music should be made popular among youngsters as it has been scientifically proven
to boost creativity and concentration. Brain scanning has revealed that classical performances ignite
various parts of the brain, of which many are linked with enhanced imagination and creative thinking. In an
experiment carried out in an Australian university, students who can play symphonies composed by
Beethoven or Mozart tend to have a longer attention span of about 30 minutes compared to only 7 minutes of
other students. It seems obvious to me that these benefits are of paramount importance and would help
classical music lovers to gain an advantage in their study and work.
In conclusion, although classical music might be hard to perceive or play, its merits including boosted
creativity and improved focus have convinced me that youngsters definitely should attend more classical
concerts and classes. To encourage them, schools and other educational institutions could invite famous
musicians to perform on special occasions and share their passion for this worthy musical genre.
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Elitist nature of sth Phẩm chất tinh hoa của một cái gì
A classical orchestra Một dàn nhạc cổ điển
A worthy music genre Một thể loại âm nhạc đáng quý
Sophisticated Tinh vi, tinh túy
A keen music perception Khả năng cảm thụ âm nhạc tốt
A symphony Một bản nhạc giao hưởng
Years of intensive training Nhiều năm đào tạo chuyên sâu
Attention span Khoảng thời gian tập trung
Be of paramount importance Có tầm quan trọng hàng đầu
Infrequent practice Luyện tập không thường xuyên
Classical performance Màn trình diễn nhạc cổ điển
Excel at doing sth Thành thạo trong việc gì
Boost creativity and concentration Tăng sức sáng tạo và độ tập trung
Perceive Nhận thức
Attentive Chú ý
Enhanced imagination Trí tưởng tượng được nâng cao
Question: Some people think students should study the science of food and how to prepare it. Others think
students should spend time on important subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
(IELTS Academic – 16/01/2021)
 

ANSWER: 
People have different views concerning the importance of studying food science and cooking at educational
institutions. While some argue that students should focus on key subjects that can boost their career
prospects, I believe culinary courses are of paramount significance in leading a healthy and independent
lifestyle.
On the one hand, the core disciplines standard at most schools are imperative for one’s future career.
Academic subjects such as math and literature can provide an individual with the foundational
knowledge to smoothly transit into a professional working environment. For example, logical thinking
acquired during math lessons and critical thinking fostered by literature are prerequisites to nuanced problem-
solving skills. Recent research has indicated that the average income of those with the abovementioned
competencies is higher than that of unskilled laborers and the general workforce. Therefore, a successful
career is a realistic possibility when one focuses diligently on the important subjects at school.
On the other hand, possessing a solid understanding of food and cooking can ensure not only general well-
being but also serve as a basic survival skill. First and foremost, schoolers often fail to attend to nutrition in
their daily meals, which likely leads to unhealthy eating habits. Conditions caused by those occupations such
as malnutrition and obesity are detrimental to the healthy growth of the younger generation. Secondly, food
preparation is useful for living independently. Students who are proficient with culinary skills will be more
capable of adjusting to living on their own. Indeed, food science and cooking could enable them to modify
their dietary patterns to live healthier without either readily available dishes at homes or processed foods at
convenience stores.
In conclusion, while some advocate prioritizing traditional school curriculums based on academic subjects,
I believe imparting a knowledge of nutrition and food preparation generates a great sense of independence
and develops healthy eating habits for graduates. Thus, courses about food should be added to the school
curriculum.
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Prioritize traditional school curriculum Ưu tiên chương trình giảng dạy truyền thống
Boost career prospects Tăng triển vọng sự nghiệp
Culinary courses Các khóa học nấu ăn
Foundational knowledge Kiến thức nền, kiến thức căn bản
Prerequisite (n) Điều kiện tiên quyết
Focus diligently on sth Tập trung chuyên sâu vào cái gì
A solid understanding of food and cooking Một sự hiểu biết nhất định về đồ ăn và nấu ăn
Dietary patterns Chế độ ăn uống
Impart a knowledge of sth Truyền đạt kiến thức về cái gì
Readily available dishes Các món ăn được chuẩn bị sẵn
Be proficient with culinary skills Thành thạo các kỹ năng nấu nướng
Competence Năng lực cạnh tranh
Smoothly transit into a professional environment Suôn sẻ vào làm trong môi trường làm việc chuyên nghiệp
Question: In some countries, more and more adults are continuing to live with their parents even after they
have completed education and found jobs. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
(IELTS Academic – 23/01/2021)
 

ANSWER: 
In recent years, the number of adults still living with their parents has been on the rise due to recent economic
upheaval. While some argue that this trend helps cement relationships between members of a family, I believe
it is largely disadvantageous due to the growing dependence of children on their guardians.
On the one hand, staying under the same roof can help forge stronger bonds between family members.
One of the primary reasons for this is there are abundant opportunities for regular face-to-face interactions
and intimate conversations. For example, a newly graduated student can get advice, discuss problems at
work, and confide possible setbacks to his parents. This kind of conversation will likely help build
confidence which is widely regarded as a key to success in an increasingly competitive business world. This
ideal scenario seems less likely if, however, the son is settling down in a new home, with a different timetable
from members of his family and only speaking with his parents on occasion over the phone.
On the other hand, I am firmly of the opinion that those who refuse to live on their own are more likely
to experience a prolonged period of immaturity. Firstly, those who remain at home are usually exempt
from mundane tasks such as preparing meals, doing laundry and tidying their rooms. Consequently, they are
likely to be dependent on their parents and have trouble developing the capacity for self-reliance that is
essential for personal and career success. It will be more difficult for them to make their own well-informed,
responsible decisions. Indeed, many helicopter parents, such as those in Vietnam, closely monitor their
children, failing to guide them properly in how to gather relevant information, and evaluate possible options for
a final sound decision. Both of these failures are likely to have detrimental effects, preventing many
from leading a self-sufficient life.
In conclusion, although young adults might be better supported emotionally in staying home, over-reliance on
one’s parents is not a wise path towards becoming a well-adjusted, high-functioning member of society. In
my opinion, teenagers should start taking full responsibility for their lives at the age of 18.
Forge a strong bond between family members Tạo sự gắn kết giữa các thành viên trong gia đình
Intimate conversations Những cuộc trò chuyện thân mật
Be exempt from mundane tasks Được miễn làm các công việc nhà nhàm chán
Helicopter parents Bố mẹ bảo bọc con quá mức
Lead a self-sufficient life Sống một cuộc sống tự túc
Over-reliance Sự phụ thuộc quá mức
Take full responsibility for one’s lives Tự chịu hoàn toàn trách nhiệm về cuộc đời
Economic upheaval Biến động kinh tế
Confide something to someone Kể cho ai nghe những điều mình không muốn người khác biết
Possible setbacks Những trở ngại có thể xảy ra
Speak with someone on occasion Thỉnh thoảng nói chuyện với ai
Experience a prolonged period of immaturityTrải qua một thời gian dài thiếu trưởng thành
The capacity for self-reliance Khả năng tự lập
A wise path towards becoming sth Một con đường khôn ngoan để trở thành cái gì

Question: Some people say free time activities for children should be organized by parents. Others say that
children should be free to choose what they do in their free time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
(IELTS Academic – 20/02/2021)
 

ANSWER: 
It is sometimes argued that parents can effectively plan their children’s free time activities thanks to their
experience and maturity. However, I am of the opinion that letting them be more autonomous better nurtures
their inborn talents.
On the one hand, parents are well-positioned to decide on the most productive leisure activities. This
argument claims that parents are better equipped with the requisite knowledge acquired from parenting
courses and online communities. On these platforms, they can learn about not only the educational impacts of
various recreational activities but also how to organize them properly. For example, the Facebook group “We
Trek” provides informative posts on the benefits of camping trips, a list of the necessary equipment and
instructions pertaining to campsite set-up. By following professional instructions, parents can organize an
effective camping session, simultaneously, ensure safety and an educational experience for their children.
On the other hand, I believe that freedom of choice enables children to develop their unique talents. The
majority of young people opt for activities that fascinate them intrinsically, thus developing an individual
interest that their guardians might overlook or disapprove of. Gaudi, the foremost proponent of the Catalan
architectural school, was allowed to follow his own interests, exploring shapes and patterns in nature during
his childhood. These observations later inspired extraordinary designs such as the Sagrada Familia that was
inspired by and embraces the shape of an ant’s nest. Such a remarkable and precocious natural
talent might have been inadvertently neglected, if his mother had guided his activities to facilitate a
presumably safer and more secure career outside the humanities in medicine, law, or business.
In conclusion, although parents might be capable of making more informed selections, children should be
made free to follow their own interests. In my opinion, parents ought to allow kids to juggle multiple roles
in diverse settings to organically identify potential personal professional passions.
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Be made free to follow their own interests Được tự do theo đuổi sở thích
Develop unique talents Phát triển khả năng đặc biệt
Nurture one’s inborn talents Nuôi dưỡng tài năng bẩm sinh của ai
Parenting courses Khóa học làm cha mẹ
Productive leisure activities Hoạt động giải trí năng suất
Pertain to something Liên quan đến cái gì
Fascinate someone intrinsically Thu hút ai đó bằng bản chất
The foremost proponent of something Người đi đầu trong lĩnh vực gì
Be inadvertently neglected Vô tình bị bỏ quên
Remarkable and precocious natural talent Tài năng thiên bẩm đáng chú ý
Facilitate a safer and more secure career Tạo điều kiện cho một sự nghiệp an toàn và đảm bảo hơn
Make more informed selections Lựa chọn sáng suốt
Juggle multiple roles in diverse settings Đảm nhận nhiều vai trò trong các bối cảnh đa dạng

Question: Some people think young people should follow the traditions of their society. Others think that they
should be free to behave as individuals. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
(IELTS Academic – 27/02/2021)
 

ANSWER: 
It is sometimes argued that the traditions of a society are crucial to the cultivation of well-adjusted adults.
However, I would side with those who argue that greater autonomy better nurtures creativity.
On the one hand, social traditions educate younger people as to have appropriate manners and morals. This
case is exemplified perfectly in the case of Vietnamese customs and habits. Traditionally minded Vietnamese
parents instill in their children the value of bowing to their seniors, displaying their deep respect and
appreciation. Similarly, teens are raised to be reliable and generous, not capitalizing on the misfortunes of
others for their own advantages. These traditional practices stimulate young Vietnamese’s global reputation
for being professional and cooperative, which facilitates chances for both friendships and business
collaborations.
On the other hand, I am of the opinion that freedom of choice fosters creativity and its concomitant results in
innovation. For instance, many Japanese parents encourage their offspring to design and wear their own
outfits instead of accepting those generally worn by older generations. This has resulted in many pushing
traditional boundaries, mingling unique costumes and aesthetics inspired by their favorite anime
characters, which is known as “costume play” in Japan. Nowadays, the hobby has evolved into a global
cultural phenomenon and inspired modern fashion designs and performances both on and off stage. Such an
innovative culture might have been inadvertently stymied, if all Japanese youngsters rigidly followed the
tradition of wearing formal Kimonos and Yukatas.
In conclusion, although traditional standards of behavior are of importance to some extent, teenagers should
be free to shape their own lifestyles. In my opinion, governments and schools ought to incentivise more
platforms for youngsters to present and discuss novel ideas that can make positive contributions to
society.
 
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The cultivation of well-adjusted adults: Việc đào tạo ra những người biết cư xử
Greater autonomy nurture creativity: Sự tự chủ lớn nuôi dưỡng trí sáng tạo
Value of bowing to the seniors: Ý nghĩa của việc cúi đầu trước người lớn
Capitalize on the misfortunes of others for one’s own advantages: Trục lợi dựa trên sự bất hạnh của người
khác
Facilitate the chances for both friendship and business collaboration: Tạo điều kiện cho cả tình bạn và hợp tác
kinh doanh
Push traditional boundaries: Đẩy lùi ranh giới truyền thống
Mingle unique costumes: Phối đồ với những trang phục độc đáo
Evolve into a global cultural phenomenon: Phát triển thành một hiện tượng văn hóa toàn cầu
Rigidly follow the tradition: Đi theo truyền thống một cách cứng nhắc
Incentivise more platforms for youngsters to present and discuss novel ideas: Khuyến khích nhiều nền tảng
hơn để những người trẻ tuổi trình bày và thảo luận về những ý tưởng mới lạ

Question: Today different types of robots are developed which are good friends to us and help us both at
home and work. Is this a positive or negative development?
(IELTS Academic – 24/04/2021)
 

ANSWER: 
The prevalence of robots both at home and in the workplace has drawn much debate recently. While some
maintain that robots can serve as companions for those in need, I believe the development is negative on the
whole considering the concomitant rising unemployment rate.
On the one hand, artificial companions can promote emotional and physical well-being for the elderly in
particular. Clear evidence of this can be seen in the example of the Japanese caretaker robot “Hirokan”. This
robot is equipped with the latest advances in artificial intelligence and is capable of conducting a thoughtful
conversation with an elderly individual based on its in-depth analysis of his personality, interests and past
events. These heart-warming conversations have proven effective in reducing loneliness, stress levels and
the potential risk of depression among senior Japanese citizens. In addition, the robot also functions as a
caregiver that can physically assist seniors in performing personal hygiene activities and provides additional
stability for them when walking.
On the other hand, the delegation of various mechanical tasks to robots is likely to give rise to greater
unemployment figures. Currently, large numbers of manual workers are being replaced by cutting-edge
robotics systems in numerous factories around the world. For instance, thousands of Chinese assembly
workers at FoxConn, a major manufacturer of Apple products, have recently been made redundant after the
company adopted a fully automated process that minimizes the need for a skilled and unskilled human labor
supply. This, in turn, has resulted in a rise in reported crimes including robbery, burglary and gambling as the
jobless workers struggle to earn a living. As more companies worldwide have adopted similar approaches,
automation has become an inevitability that has to be addressed with proactive corporate and governmental
reform.
In conclusion, despite the positives of man-made companions for older segments of the population, I am
firmly of the opinion that the increasing popularity of robots poses a serious threat to our workforce and society
at large. Therefore, governments should enact laws to curb the rate of automisation, allowing workers to
prepare for increased competition with robots.
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Fear of retrenchment Sự lo sợ cắt giảm lao động để tiết kiệm chi phí
Cash-strapped companies Các công ty thiếu hụt tiền mặt
Self-propelled robot Robot tự hành
Concomitant rising unemployment rate Đi đôi với việc tăng tỉ lệ thất nghiệp
Cutting-edge robotics systems Hệ thống robot hiện đại, tiên tiến
Promote emotional and physical well-being Tăng cường sức khỏe tinh thần lẫn thể chất
Latest advances in artificial intelligence Những tiến bộ mới nhất trong trí tuệ nhân tạo
Give rise to greater unemployment figures Tăng số liệu thống kê về thất nghiệp
Adopted a fully automated process Áp dụng quy trình hoàn toàn tự động
Strike up conversations Bắt chuyện
Work without fatigue Làm việc không mệt mỏi
Curb the rate of automisation Hạn chế tỉ lệ tự động hóa
Proactive corporate and governmental reform Tích cực cải cách doanh nghiệp và chính phủ
Older segments of the population Phân khúc dân số già
Humanoid Robot hình người
Question: It is now possible for scientists and tourists to travel to remote natural environments, such as the
South pole. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
(IELTS Academic – 17/04/2021)
 

ANSWER:

Expeditions to distant isolated destinations have been on the rise recently. While this can potentially benefit
wildlife conservation programmes, I firmly contend that the development is disadvantageous overall
considering the risks to the environment.
On the one hand, both scientific and touristic expeditions can help develop conservation programmes. Indeed,
on-site scientific research conducted at Antarctica has successfully illuminated the mating habits of many
nearly-extinct animal species such as the emperor penguins thanks to close observation of these species,
driving initiatives to boost their fertility rate two fold. Meanwhile, tourists who visit remote destinations might
learn about the damages of climate change, thus becoming intrinsically motivated to protect Earth’s fragile
ecosystems from further degradation. For example, a campaign to preserve Himalayan bald eagles was
initiated by two Swedish explorers on an expedition after they eye-witnessed eagle chicks dying of
starvation on a far-flung mountain peak.
On the other hand, I believe the threat of pollution these activities pose must be highlighted. One obvious
danger is oil spills from the cruise ships and other forms of transportation traveling to the remote observation
sites. In 2007, a cruise boat heading to the South Pole struck an iceberg and sank to the ocean floor, causing a
diesel fuel spill that covered 25 square kilometers. Despite enormous efforts from the international
community, the disaster claimed the lives of thousands of sea creatures including many rare marine birds
in less than two weeks. It also resulted in permanent damage to the Antarctic fauna, algae and plankton,
which are the foundation of the local food chain, disturbing the ecological balance across the entire
continent and nearby waters.
In summary, although scientific research and intrepid tourism in remote areas might partly contribute to
conservation breeding efforts, I am of the opinion that they pose more pressing existential threats to the
environment and natural habitats. Therefore, a complete travel ban should be imposed by the United Nations
to preserve the ecological and biodiversity of these unique environments.
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Far-flung Xa xôi hẻo lánh
Intrepid traveller Du khách gan dạ
Injurious impacts Tác động có hại
Distant isolated destinations Các vùng đất xa xôi hẻo lánh
Illuminated on the mating habits Làm sáng tỏ thói quen giao phối
Boost fertility rate Tăng tỉ lệ sinh sản
Protect Earth’s fragile ecosystems from further degradationBảo vệ hệ sinh thái mong manh của Trái đất khỏi
các tác nhân suy thoái
Dying of starvation Chết đói
The disaster claimed the lives of thousands of sea creatures Thảm họa đã cướp đi sinh mạng của hàng
ngàn sinh vật biển
Damage to the Antarctic fauna, algae and plankton Gây thiệt hại cho hệ động vật Nam Cực, tảo và các sinh
vật phù du
Mitigate the inherent dangers Giảm thiểu những nguy hiểm vốn có
Disturbing the ecological balance Làm xáo trộn sự cân bằng sinh thái
Pressing existential threats Những mối đe dọa hiện hữu cấp bách
Preserve the ecological and biodiversity Bảo tồn hệ sinh thái và đa dạng sinh học
Question: Many students find it difficult to concentrate or pay attention at school. What are the reasons? What
could be done to solve this problem?
(IELTS Academic – 10/04/2021)
 
ANSWER: 
Recently, there has been an alarming trend of students struggling to focus at school. This can be explained by
the popularity of social media applications and rigid adherence to a traditional teaching approach, and I
believe the resolute actions proposed in this essay offer potential improvements.
To begin with, the aforementioned problem has roots in two main factors. The first one is distractions from
social networking applications. Facebook and Instagram, for instance, purposefully strive for consistent
engagement through positive reinforcement by pushing real-time updates on friends and viral videos that
young users often find difficult to ignore during lessons. Another sound explanation is the monotony of
classrooms. Many lectures lack relevance to real life, endorsing a repetitive course of tedious theoretical
assignments and lectures while failing to motivate the students with varied content.
To address the underlying causes, I would propose two solutions. Firstly, schools should impose a complete
ban of portable devices in classrooms. All personal handsets could be stored in a secure room, labelled
properly to be returned to their owners after class ends. This would effectively block the stream of potential
distractions from online networking sites. Secondly, educators should redesign lecture content to be more
practical. For example, business schools could work in collaboration with enterprises to incorporate factual
case studies and engaging biographical material about entrepreneurs. Once engaged, these students will be
more likely to focus more fully on their studies, ensuring higher chances of success after graduation.
In conclusion, a great number of students nowadays pay little attention at school due to the advent of social
media platforms and lessons largely irrelevant to their needs. However, if schools adopt handset-free
classroom policies and modernise the curriculum, students will become more attentive.
Endorse a repetitive course of tedious theoretical lectures: Chứng thực một khóa học lặp đi lặp lại các bài
giảng lý thuyết tẻ nhạt
Rigid adherence to a traditional teaching approach: Tuân thủ nghiêm ngặt cách tiếp cận giảng dạy truyền
thống
Adopt a handset-free classroom policy: Áp dụng chính sách lớp học không có thiết bị cầm tay
Distraction from social networking applications: Mất tập trung do các ứng dụng mạng xã hội
Push real-time updates on friends and viral videos: Cập nhật trong thời gian thực về bạn bè và các video nổi
bật
Impose a complete ban of portable devices in classrooms: Áp dụng lệnh cấm hoàn toàn các thiết bị di động
trong lớp học
Block the stream of potential distractions from all online networking sites: Chặn luồng có khả năng gây xao
nhãng từ tất cả các trang mạng trực tuyến
Incorporate factual case studies into the curriculum: Kết hợp các nghiên cứu điển hình thực tế vào chương
trình giảng dạy
Ensure a higher chance of success after graduationCó cơ hội thành công cao hơn sau khi tốt nghiệp
Purposefully strive for consistent engagement:Cố gắng có chủ đích nhằm lôi kéo sự tham gia thường xuyên

Question: More and more people no longer read newspapers or watch TV programmes to get news. They get
news about the world through the Internet. Is this a positive or negative development?
(IELTS Academic – 03/04/2021)
 

ANSWER: 
Many readers of the news have recently switched to online channels. While digital platforms might facilitate
a smoother user experience for readers, I believe that this is a negative change considering the risks of
unreliable information.

On the one hand, the prevalence of news on the Internet can be attributed to a superior user experience.
Indeed, news presented on websites or social networking sites can come in various forms including
infographics and animated videos that enhance the clarity and readability of the information provided.
Leading news corporations such as the BBC have also enabled visitors to customise the home page, allowing
them to enjoy personalised content or to participate in real-time debates to voice their opinions. By
contrast, all of this can hardly be accomplished in the limits prescribed by television broadcasts or the hard
copies of conventionally printed newspapers.

On the other hand, advocates of traditional news channels maintain that online platforms should be held
responsible for the widespread dissemination of misleading news. Unauthorised websites such
as www.ontheverge.com and www.saveus.com have proactively bred baseless conspiracy theories related
to the side-effects of vaccines. Some theorists falsely claim that vaccines contain a special type of nanochip
capable of manipulating human thought for the sake of  an imaginary and all-powerful ruling elite, thus
convincing many less discerning members of their audience to join the anti-vaccine movement. This has
unfortunately resulted in thousands of children being unvaccinated, causing a rise in deadly and preventable
diseases such as measles and whooping cough in the United States, Germany and the UK.
In conclusion, despite the legitimately improved experience provided by online news channels, I disapprove of
news on the Internet due to the increased risk of misinformation. Governments should take resolute actions to
regulate online news sources and sharing in virtual spaces.
Switch to online channels to acquire news: Chuyển sang thu thập tin tức từ các kênh trực tuyến
Facilitate a smoother user experience for readers: Tạo điều kiện cho người đọc trải nghiệm một cách suôn sẻ
The prevalence of news on the Internet Sự phổ biến của tin tức trên Internet
Enhance the clarity and readability of the information: Nâng cao tính rõ ràng và dễ đọc của thông tin
Personalised news content: Nội dung tin tức được cá nhân hóa
Participate in real-time debates to voice their opinions: Tham gia vào các cuộc tranh luận trong thời gian thực
để nói lên ý kiến của họ
Conventionally printed newspapers: Báo in thông thường
Be held responsible for the widespread dissemination of misleading news: Chịu trách nhiệm về sự lan rộng
của những tin tức sai lệch
A baseless conspiracy theory related to sth: Thuyết âm mưu vô căn cứ về cái gì
An imaginary and all-powerful ruling elite: Một tầng lớp thống trị toàn năng trong tưởng tượng
A rise in deadly and preventable diseases: Sự gia tăng của các căn bệnh chết người dù có thể ngăn chặn
được
Whooping cough: Bệnh ho gà

Question: It is important for all towns and cities to have large public outdoor places like squares and parks. To
what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

The initiative to promote outdoor spaces in metropolitan areas has gained in popularity in recent years.
Although these public places might result in a minor uptick in crimes, I personally support such forward-
looking policies considering their effect on public health.
On the one hand, minor infractions might be on the rise in public areas. A clear instance of this is the case of
Nguyen Hue pedestrian square in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Since its public opening in 2018, the square has
attracted millions of visitors who enjoy strolling, gathering with friends and enjoying quality time with family.
As visitors are tightly packed in the space and may be distracted by their friends and family, they have
become easy targets for criminals such as pickpockets. This is not only a loss for the unfortunate victims but
can also damage the image of a safe and hospitable Ho Chi Minh City.
On the other hand, it is clear to me that outdoor spaces are beneficial to physical health. There are many
parks, gardens and squares that offer an abundance of freely accessible resources for exercises. For
example, those in Hanoi typically provide residents with exercise equipment and fitness activities which
often come free of charge. In addition, public spaces are generally filled with plants, fostering a greener
atmosphere and offering visitors a refreshing escape from the pollution that they must frequently endure
in densely populated cities. Recent policy research into this area has shown that residents in the vicinity of
public spaces tend to exercise more regularly, thus enjoying overall better health.
In conclusion, in spite of the threat of petty crimes, I would opine that public spaces should be encouraged in
every city and town to promote healthier lifestyles. It is therefore advisable that city planners should allocate at
least 20 percent of total development area for green spaces or public areas.
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Become easy targets for criminals-Trở thành mục tiêu tiềm năng của tội phạm
The initiative to promote outdoor spaces-Phát kiến về việc thúc đẩy không gian ngoài trời
A minor uptick in crimes Một sự gia tăng nhẹ trong việc phạm pháp
Visitors are tightly packed in the space Khách tham quan chật cứng trong không gian đó
Offer an abundance of freely accessible resources for exercises-Cung cấp vô số tài nguyên miễn phí cho việc
tập luyện
Exercise equipment and fitness activities which come free of charge-Thiết bị tập thể dục và các hoạt động thể
dục miễn phí
Pickpockets-Móc túi
Foster a greener atmosphere Nuôi dưỡng bầu không khí xanh hơn
A refreshing escape from the pollution-Thoát khỏi ô nhiễm một cách khoan khoái
Densely populated cities-Những thành phố đông dân cư
Residents in the vicinity of public spaces-Cư dân sống gần khu vực không gian công cộng
Minor infraction-Vi phạm nhỏ

Question: Many people are working longer and longer hours. What are the reasons and effects?

Working longer hours is a growing tendency in society nowadays. The primary cause of this change
is excessive workloads and the effects on one’s health and quality of life are decidedly detrimental. 
The need to work additional hours often stems from increasing demand in the workplace. To keep up with
competition in an increasingly globalised marketplace, employees are expected to assume a high volume
of work, often with inadequate staff levels and support. This has resulted in employees having to work extra
hours to compensate, which is exemplified clearly in IT-related sectors. A program developer in Vietnam
generally spends an average of 10 hours at work per day integrating complicated software systems, which
would not be necessary if he was accompanied by a colleague.  
Extra office hours can adversely affect workers’ health, as well as their personal lives. First of all, working
overtime can lead to a lack of sufficient rest, decrease in energy and eventually health conditions in extreme
cases. This is illustrated in research conducted in Japanese white-collars workers, who have to sit in their
offices for up to 14 hours, resulting in spinal injuries, arthritis and increased risk of strokes. In addition, as
more time is spent at work, workers necessarily have less time for their loved ones, which can weaken bonds
between family members and friends. As a result, this can generate a feeling of general dissatisfaction in
individuals, potentially becoming a catalyst for stress and depression in the long run. 
In conclusion, extended working hours are associated with increasing demands in the workplace, preventing
employees from leading a healthy and balanced life. Therefore, I believe governments should enact laws
that impose weekly overtime standards for corporations.
Become a catalyst for stress and depression Trở thành chất xúc tác cho căng thẳng và trầm cảm
Excessive workloads Khối lượng công việc quá lớn
Stem from increasing demand in the workplace Xuất phát từ nhu cầu ngày càng tăng tại nơi làm việc
Assume a high volume of work Đảm nhận khối lượng công việc lớn
Integrate complicated software system Tích hợp hệ thống phần mềm phức tạp
An increasingly globalised marketplace Thị trường ngày càng toàn cầu hóa
Lack of sufficient rest Thiếu sự nghỉ ngơi đầy đủ
Spinal injuries Chấn thương cột sống
Arthritis Viêm khớp
Increased risk of strokes Tăng nguy cơ đột quỵ
Weaken bonds between family members Làm suy yếu mối quan hệ giữa các thành viên trong gia đình
A feeling of general dissatisfaction in individuals Cảm giác không hài lòng chung ở các cá nhân
Lead a healthy and balanced life Sống một cuộc sống lành mạnh và cân bằng
Weekly overtime standards for corporations Tiêu chuẩn làm thêm giờ hàng tuần cho các công ty

Question: More people put their personal information online (address, telephone number…) for everyday
activities such as socializing on social networks or banking purposes. Do you think it is a positive or negative
development?
Nowadays, it is becoming increasingly common for people to provide their personal details online. Although
this practice might facilitate a better user experience, I believe the trend is negative as people will likely be
vulnerable to cyber-crimes.
On the one hand, updating personal information online facilitates a superior experience for online shoppers.
By associating personal details with exclusive accounts, consumers can make more convenient online
purchases. This is clearly exemplified when people shop on e-commerce platforms such as Amazon or
Facebook. Because their identity information has already been synchronized with their sign-in accounts
during an initial by the first registration, customers can skip the time-consuming data entry and transfer
immediately to the final step of making a transaction. Thus, the buying process is expedited, fostering an
overall convenient customer experience.
On the other hand, posting personal data on the Internet makes users potentially susceptible to criminal
activities. The private information shared online including one’s names, addresses or social security numbers
can be exploited for illicit purposes such as financial fraud. For instance, a hacker known as “Hieu PC’ in
Vietnam ran one of the Internet’s most profitable and popular services for selling stolen identity records. He
utilized his social engineering degree to exploit a wealth of vulnerable consumer data, stealing thousands a
sheer volume of social security numbers and reselling them on an anonymous broker’s online platform. This
led to a large number of retired workers in the United States losing million-dollar pensions to a sophisticated
online hacking scheme.
In conclusion, in spite of some relatively minor conveniences, registering personal details online is a negative
development considering the risk of online fraud. In my opinion, governments should establish additional
privacy regulations for online shopping firms so as to mitigate security risks and better secure personal
identity information.
 
Illicit purposes Những mục đích phi pháp
Sophisticated online hacking scheme: Âm mưu chiếm đoạt tài sản trực tuyến một cách tinh vi
Be vulnerable to cyber-crimes = Be susceptible to criminal activities:Dễ trở thành nạn nhân của tội phạm (trên
mạng)
Associate personal details with particular accounts: Liên kết thông tin cá nhân với các tài khoản của mình
Identity records Hồ sơ nhận dạng
Buying process is expedited Quá trình mua sắm nhanh chóng dễ dàng hơn
Sell stolen identity records Bán những hồ sơ nhận dạng bị lấy cắp
Exploit a wealth of vulnerable consumer data Khai thác kho tàng dữ liệu người tiêu dùng
Financial fraud Gian lận tài chính
Mitigate security risks and better secure personal identity information Giảm thiểu rủi ro bảo mật và bảo vệ
danh tính cá nhân

Question: countries import a large amount of food from other parts of the world. Is this a positive or negative
development?
The food import market in various parts of the world has become increasingly popular these days. In my
opinion, I find this to be a positive development.
On the one hand, importing food products from other nations can adversely affect health. Imported food is
often subjected to chemical treatments to preserve its quality, preventing it from deteriorating and
oxidizing. The resultant intake of unhealthy levels of preservatives such as aspartame or nitrosamines
included in these products are long-term risk factors for breathing problems and certain types of  cancer in
extreme cases. According to a recent research carried out by the Vietnamese Ministry of Health, mild health
symptoms such as upset stomachs and vomiting are linked directly to the consumption of imported and
improperly treated meat products from China. 
On the other hand, food imports provide a superior experience for customers. Through imports, consumers are
offered a wider range of choices, and are presented with food delicacies that are often non-existent in their
home country. For example, the vast majority of food products sold at grocery stores in Singapore are imported
from foreign countries. Every year, Singapore  imports millions- of -dollars worth of tropical fruits such as
mangoes and watermelons from Vietnam and various livestock commodities from Australia to meet the
increasing demand of the domestic market, allowing Singaporeans access to delicacies that cannot be
produced domestically due to geographical constraints. 
In conclusion, despite the aforementioned drawbacks pertaining to food safety, consumers stand to gain a
great deal when it comes to imported foods. In my opinion, governments should facilitate a thriving
international market that incentivises a platform for safer and standardized agricultural trading.
Be subjected to chemical treatments Đã trải qua xử lý hóa chất
Prevent sth from deteriorating and oxidizing Ngăn cái gì không bị hỏng và oxy hóa
Resultant intake of unhealthy levels of preservatives Hậu quả của việc hấp thụ những chất bảo quản
không lành mạn
Long-term risk factors for breathing problems and cancer Nguy cơ lâu dài của các bệnh về đường hô hấp và
ung thư
Food delicacies Của ngon vật lạ
Various livestock commodities Các sản phẩm chăn nuôi đa dạng
Geographical constraints Các cản trở về mặt địa lý
Drawbacks pertaining to food safety Các hạn chế liên quan đến an toàn thực phẩm
Facilitate a thriving international market Tạo điều kiện thuận lợi cho thị trường quốc tế phát triển mạnh
Stand to gain a great deal Được hưởng rất nhiều lợi ích

Question:  Many people now use language in a less formal way than in the past. Why is that so? Does
this development have more advantages or disadvantages?
Recent decades have witnessed the growing use of informal language in a variety of contexts. This can be
attributed to an inclination towards verbal communication and the prevalence of the Internet. I am more
inclined to the view that the drawbacks, such as lower academic results and reduced formality in enterprises
stemming from this tendency, are more significant.

Firstly, there are two main reasons why informal language is increasingly preferred in the contemporary world.
The first one is that many individuals today prefer spoken communication. Face-to-face conversations, which
naturally involve more informal language, are more likely to be prioritized today since they are convenient and
fast.  Another explanation is that the proliferation of the Internet and mobile devices greatly reduces formal
language use. Online, texting language often includes emojis, idioms, figures of speech, typos, and
abbreviated words.  As most businesses transition to online forms of communication including email and video
calls, formal forms of language as in physical letters, have become relics of the past.

However, the prevalence of informal language engenders two critical negatives. First and foremost, this
development can adversely affect the academic performances of students. Many students today tend to utilize
informal forms such as abbreviated words or slang in essays and assignments that require a greater level of
formality. Consequently, their academic results are often lower on standardized tests, potentially affecting their
overall learning progress. The second drawback is a possible lack of formality in business contexts. For
instance, if a contract between two companies is written in an informal manner, it would not only appear
unprofessional but it might also lead to legal challenges as to the validity of the document.

In conclusion, more people use language in a less formal manner these days due to the convenience of oral
communication and the advent of the Internet. Nevertheless, I am of the opinion that this trend has more
downsides as it can pose a threat to learning outcomes and business dealings.

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An inclination towards verbal communication Khuynh hướng giao tiếp bằng lời nói
The proliferation of the Internet and mobile devices Sự phổ biến của Internet và các thiết bị di động
Texting language Ngôn ngữ nhắn tin
Abbreviated words Từ viết tắt
Transition to Chuyển sang
Relics of the past Di tích của quá khứ
Critical negatives Tác động tiêu cực nổi bật
Academic performances Kết quả học tập
Standardized tests Các bài kiểm tra tiêu chuẩn hóa
The validity of the document Tính hợp lệ của tài liệu

Question:  The most important function of music is that it helps people reduce stress. To what extent
do you agree/ disagree
(IELTS Academic – 08/10/2022)
 
It is stated that relieving people’s stress is the most vital impact of music. I completely disagree with this notion
since it is just as significantly utilized to boost one’s brain growth and enhance social interactions.

The first justification for my disagreement is that music is more vital for stimulating brain development. More
specifically, it is believed to promote people’s ability to be creative. According to a recent study by an
Australian university, those who often listen to music or play musical instruments can devise more innovative
solutions to the same problems they are assigned as others. In addition, music can be beneficial to people’s
memory. This is because it is scientifically proven to slow cognitive decline, leading to it being widely used to
treat people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Furthermore, a more significant benefit of music than stress reduction is stronger social connections. This can
be explained by the fact that musical concerts and shows have attracted numerous spectators to share the
same taste in music. By participating in these events, people are offered chances to interact with others and
exchange their ideas to express their own musical perceptions. As a result, they would likely widen their circle
of relationships by making friends with like-minded people, paving the way for long-lasting bonds in their
personal lives.

In conclusion, I strongly oppose the idea that the most pivotal role of music in people’s lives is to ease stress
because other decisive impacts are to give rise to their creativity and social interactions. It is advisable that
people use music in various fields to increase productivity at work and improve their well-being.

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