WRITING TOPICS

1. Write a 100-120 word paragraph about the reasons why several traditional crafts have died.
- Less profitable than other careers
- Lack of education
- Strict requirements
 Answer:
There are several reasons for the extinction of traditional crafts. First, jobs related to practicing
traditional crafts seem to be less profitable. Therefore, many artisans have switched to more
potentially well-paid jobs in urban areas. Another reason is that to master these crafts one has to meet
some strict requirements such as artistic skills, patience and carefulness. As a result, many people feel
discouraged after some training sessions. Last but not least, the lack of education about the
significance of traditional crafts can also explain why these are tend to be not popular among younger
generations.
2. Write a 100-120 word paragraph about the advantages and disadvantages of life in the
countryside.
 Answer:
Living in the countryside has many benefits and drawbacks. On the one hand, the environment is less
polluted. In rural areas, there are many plant species and not any huge blocks of flats, factories or
bothersome traffic jams. Therefore, countryside residents can enjoy fresh air and green environment.
Moreover, the cost of living is cheaper than in the city, so people probably may afford many other
things, because the prices are lower. On the other hand, there are several negative aspects of living in
the countryside. First, the unemployment rate is much higher than in the city because job opportunities
are limited. Another drawback is that there are not many modern facilities such as schools, hospitals or
entertainment facilities. As a result, life in the countryside can be unsuitable for young generations.
3. Write a 100-120 word paragraph about a favorite city in Vietnam.
I have been to many places in Vietnam, but the most interesting place that I always remember is Da
Nang, the beautiful coastal city in Vietnam. It’s wonderful to me because of these reasons. First, the
scenery in Da Nang is ideal for us to go sunbathing. We can swim in the blue and clear seawater or do
sunbathing on the soft sand beach under the yellow and warm sunshine. The air is so fresh and pure.
Second, the local sea food are fresh, delicious but not expensive. For example, tourists can enjoy
different kinds of seafood such as crab, prawn, lobster, seashell… Also, the people there are friendly,
sociable and polite. Third, there are many interesting activities to do beside playing football, tennis on
the beach, building sandcastles on the beach or watching the sunrise. For example, we can sail on
abroad trip to the Cu Lao Cham and watch the mountain scenery on the way. Also, we may visit Ba
Na Hill….For these reasons, Da Nang has always been one of my favorite tourist attractions.

4. The advantages of living in the countryside

Living in the countryside is really good for your life because of these reasons. First, living in the
country can bring you a clean environment. The air is fresher and there are lots of trees, rice fields and
rivers, you can walk on the fields or along the rivers to enjoy the clean and fresh air there in the early
morning. Second, living in the countryside is cheaper than in the city because people there have lower
income and don’t have the habit of spending a lot of money. If you live in the country, you can save a
lot of money. Finally, people in the country are more friendly and opener than people in the city
because they live near each other. People live together in a small village so they can talk countryside
can have festivals and you can join and fell very happy. In conclusion, there are many benefits of
living in the country.
5. The disadvantages of living in the city
Many people find it difficult and unpleasant to live in the city because of these reasons. First, the air in
the city is getting more and polluted because the traffic is so heavy, the city roads are in bad
 conditions and the population is really big. There are fewer and fewer trees, lakes and rivers. Second,
the cost of living is much higher than in the rural areas. People have to spend more money on food,
drink, clothes and other activities like traveling and entertainment, while the salary has not been much
improved. Finally, life in the city is more dangerous than in the countryside because of night clubs,
discotheques, casinos… City people are easily attracted by social evils such as drinking, drug – talking
or gambling…So, there are more crimes because some people don’t want to work but only want
money to play. In short, living in the city has many disadvantages so people have to struggle a lot to
survive.
6. Write a letter to your friend about one of your problems related to pressure from your family.
7. Write a paragraph about one of your best childhood memories.
The most beautiful memory I have was with my brother when I was very small, about 4 years old. My
brother was not a particularly tall or strong man, but I was small enough, and by comparison, he was
big enough to carry me on his back. I would hang on and laugh delightedly as he was running around
the house as if he had been a plane and I had been flying. It was a favourite game. This reminds me of
the wonderful time we had spent together before my brother left home to study aboard. Since then, we
have not had much time together.
8. The most interesting place you have been to
I have been to many places in Vietnam, but the most interesting place that I always remember is Da
Nang, the beautiful coastal city in Vietnam. It’s wonderful to me because of these reasons. First, the
scenery in Da Nang is ideal for us to go sunbathing. We can swim in the blue and clear seawater or do
sunbathing on the soft sand beach under the yellow and warm sunshine. The air is so fresh and pure.
Second, the local sea food are fresh, delicious but not expensive. For example, tourists can enjoy
different kinds of seafood such as crab, prawn, lobster, seashell… Also, the people there are friendly,
sociable and polite. Third, there are many interesting activities to do beside playing football, tennis on
the beach, building sandcastles on the beach or watching the sunrise. For example, we can sail on
abroad trip to the Cu Lao Cham and watch the mountain scenery on the way. Also, we may visit Ba
Na Hill….For these reasons, Da Nang has always been one of my favorite tourist attractions.

9. Write about a change that you would like to see in your local area.

10. Write about advantages and disadvantages of eating out (+: relax, save time; -: expensive,
unhealthy food)
Eating out has its advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand, it provides many benefits. Firstly, it
is an easy way to get a meal when you are too busy to cook. For example, you can eat takeaway or fast
food, which is quickly served. Another advantage is that eating out can be a fun thing to do with your
family and friends. Enjoying a freshly cooked meal in a beautifully decorated background can
be very relaxing. On the other hand, there are some drawbacks of eating out. One problem is that it is
more expensive than eating at home. Because there are so many people who work at restaurants who
all need to be paid, it costs a lot more than buying ingredients at the grocery store and making meal at
home. Moreover, eating out can be unhealthy. You don't prepare the food yourself, so sometimes it's
hard to know which ingredients are included in your food. This is especially true at fast food
restaurants, which often have fatty, sugary foods.

11. Write about benefits of travelling

- Relax - Make friends
- Gain knowledge - Strengthen relationships
Travelling can provide many benefits. Firstly, it is one of the best ways to relax and enjoy a time free
of stress. Going on a vacation can help us recharge our batteries by disconnecting us from our regular
life so that when we come back we feel invigorated and ready to start our daily routine. Another
 benefit is that traveling can increase our knowledge. When we travel we can learn about many
amazing cultures, traditions, and histories so we will have a better understanding of the place and
people living there. Lastly, traveling is a valuable time that we
can spend with our beloved like family or friends. When we travel with them, we create memories that
would last a lifetime.
12. Benefits of learning a second language
- Boost brain power - Improve memory
- Have more career potentials - Develop a person’s ability to multi-task
- Build self-confidence - Make a person more flexible
Many people learn a second language for a variety of reasons. First, it can boost brain power. A
foreign language is a new complex system with vocabulary, meanings and rules; therefore, learning a
new one requires the brain to recognize and make full use of this new language structure an. As a
long-term effect, it can sharpen many skills such as reading, negotiating and problem-solving skills.
Another benefit a foreign language learner can gain is the enhancement of self- confidence. In this
time of globalization, it is very likely that you have to communicate with foreigners. If you can speak
their language, your interaction will be successful, so you may develop a firmer belief in yourself. Last
but not least, bilingual or multilingual people can have better career potentials. It is seen as an
indication of a person's intelligence, flexibility, openness to diverse people, and decision-making
skills. These can give you an advantage over other candidates.
13. The importance of learning foreign languages
Nowadays, it is very important to learn a foreign language because of these reasons. First, learning a
foreign language, English for example, helps us learn and get information about new things in the
world. There are a lot of books written in English, French, Chinese……Second, it help us feel
confident when we travel abroad. We can talk very easily with people in other countries and learn a lot
from them. We can use the language to work and do business without an interpreter. Finally, though a
foreign language we learn we can learn more about the people of that country, we know a lot about
their culture and society and customs and traditions. We can become friends of many people so our
life is more interesting. In short, when we know a foreign language we can open a new to our world.
Because of the benefits of learning foreign languages, one should know at least one foreign language.

14. Write a paragraph about advantages and disadvantages of space exploration

(+) - Allow people to know more about the universe
- Create number of jobs
- Offer a solution to many problems
(-) - Endanger the lives of astronauts
- Lead to pollution in space
- Be expensive
1. There are advantages of space exploration. First, it allows people to know more about the universe
by giving them a deeper insight about the universe and provides them with more information about the
world they live in. Second, it creates numerous jobs for scientists, astronauts, engineers, research
assistants, technicians, mechanics, and other professionals. If space exploration would be stopped
today, these people would become jobless. Third, aside from collecting information about the outer
space, many space exploration programs are used to address some of the problems that modern society
is faced with. Some programs, for example, help scientists learn more about the earth's atmosphere
and know how to better predict weather and natural disasters.
2. There are disadvantages of space exploration. First, it can't be denied that space exploration puts
astronauts' lives in danger. In fact, many accidents have happened over the years and have resulted to
numerous injuries and even deaths. The Apollo 1 manned mission, for example, ended when its crew
 members were killed in a cabin fire as they conducted a launch rehearsal test. Even if missions
don't always end up in disasters, they can still expose astronauts to a wide range of health problems.
Studies have shown that spending long periods of time in zero gravity can make a person prone to
various illnesses. Another downside is that it leads to pollution in space. The environment here can be
polluted with the debris that space missions leave behind, such as satellites, rocket launch boosters,
and other kinds of equipment. Last but not least, it can be expensive. Training and educating
astronauts, building rockets and space shuttles, developing new technology for space missions - all of
these costs a substantial amount of money.
15. The importance of father- child bonding
- More likely to be emotionally secure
- Less likely to become aggressive
It is universally accepted that children whose fathers are actively involved with enjoy a wide range of
benefits. The first positive effect is that they are more likely to be emotionally secure. As kids get
older, father involvement helps them live more satisfied lives with less depression, emotional distress,
and negative feelings like fear and guilt. Kids with involved fathers also say they're happier and less
anxious. Another benefit is children learn to regulate their emotions and resist the urge to act on
aggressive impulses when playing with their father. The way that fathers play with their children can
be important because fathers tend to spend more time in playful, physical activities with their
children.
16. Write a paragraph about what influence our career choice.
- Interest
- Creativity
- Money
There are several factors which can help people choose a suitable job. The first factor is 'interest'.
Interests will affect our moods in doing our job, and you will barely get dull if you are interested in
your job. Moreover, when you are interested in something, it probably is one of your gifts, so this
career can bring talents into full play. In addition, choosing a career which can help people your show
their creativity is essential, not only it can be joyful, but also it provides a good opportunity for people
to learn more. The last important factor is salary, which is realistic. Not only can money buy products
we need, it is also a special way to measure our values and how much our work is worth.
17. Write about benefits of reading
Reading books bring about many benefits. Firstly, book is a huge source of information, so reading
gives us new knowledge. Books can be described as a door opening to the world and even outside the
world. For example, scientific books provide knowledge in the field of science while novels have the
information of cultures and customs in some regions. Secondly, reading improves your memory and
concentration. While reading, we tend to stop and think of a problem or a story in the book, which
results in the ability to focus and remember the content we read. Another advantage is that reading
helps relax and release stress. When you read something, you must be silent and calm down. Our
bodies can have a rest and we don’t have anything to worry while focus on reading a book. Some
books have fun like jokes, romantic novels or comic make you happy and release depression. In short,
reading books is very beneficial.
18. Write about benefits of sports
It is clear that you can get a lot of benefits from playing sports. Firstly, playing sports can give you a
healthy life and a fit body. You will be more active and healthier by playing sports. To illustrate, you
can have a lower chance of getting a serious illness such as a heart attack or high blood pressure. In
other words, it increases your resistance to illness. In leisure time, you can play sports with your
friends or your relatives, this not only helps you but also motivates everyone around you to take part in
sports but also have good health.  Furthermore, there are some sports which you can play easily such
as table tennis, tennis or football and after that, you feel completely relaxed or even free from your
stress. In short, playing sports is extremely beneficial.
 19. Write about ways to have a good health
If you want to have good health, you should follow these pieces of advice. First, you should eat
healthy food, lots of fruits, vegetable, fish and drink enough water every day to stay healthy. The
Japanese eat a lot of fish so they live very long. You should eat less meat and fat food because they
may cause heart diseases and increase the cholesterol level in your blood. Fruits and vegetables not
only bring you lots of vitamins and minerals but also help you have a better immune system. Second,
you should exercise everyday by choosing a suitable sport such as jogging, tennis, swimming, yoga…
They not only make you strong but help you relax as well. So, it helps you keep fit and stay healthy. If
you don’t have much time, you just need to do morning exercises regularly. Finally, you need to have
regular health check – up. If you have some problems with your health, you should go to the doctor
immediately before it gets more serious. You should visit the doctor regularly in order to find out any
diseases you may have, so that you have a better chance to get rid of it. In short, if you take this
advice, you will have a good health.
20. Problems at school, at home or with your friends how to cope with.
I have a conflict between my parents and me. They force me to focus on my studying mathematics,
biology and chemistry so that I can become a good doctor, but I don’t like these subjects at all. In my
class, I’m always the slowest to find answers to these exercises. What’s more, my dream is to become
an English teacher because I love English best. Many people have a beautiful accent like native
speakers. I don’t want to make my parents upset but I can’t stand anymore. Therefore, I have a talk
frankly with my parents and persuade them to allow me to follow my ambition. Finally, my parents
sympathize and support because of my determination.
21. Ways to protect the environment
Nowadays, our environment is being seriously polluted, that is why we need to know the ways to
protect the environment. First of all, we should reduce, reuse and recycle. Instead of using plastic bags
which are hard to dissolve we can use banana leaves to wrap food. By this way we can save much
paper and reduce garbage. It is a good idea to reuse and recycle bottles and cans so that we can save
natural resources. Furthermore, it would be better if we know how to prevent people from throwing
trash. Why don’t we put more garbage bins on streets and around schools to prevent lazy people from
littering. Last but not least, it is very important for us to protect the air. How about using buses instead
of motorbikes, which will help to reduce exhaust fume very much? In conclusion, we will protect our
environment properly if we follow the simple rules I have just mentioned above (159 words)
22. Ways to save energy
It is clear that our energy has limitation so saving energy is also our duty. For me, we can save energy
in the following ways. Firstly, to save energy we should turn off all electric appliances such as lights,
fans, air conditioners, gas stoves when we don’t use them. Secondly, we should turn off the faucets
when we go out because a dripping faucet can waste 500 liters of water a month. Finally, we should go
to school or go to work on foot or by bicycle or use public transport to save petrol and money. We
should also have a mechanic check our motorcycle regularly. In short, saving energy is essential
problem that we must do immediately now if we want to preserve our natural resource of the earth

23. Advantages and disadvantages of the Internet

Advantage of the internet
It is clear that nobody can deny the benefits of the internet in our modern life. Indeed, the internet
brings us the following benefits. Firstly, the internet is a source of information. It is a very fast and
convenient way for us to get information about every aspect from our daily life to scientific fields.
Secondly, by using internet we can relax after a hard working day. We can listen to interesting music,
favorite songs, enjoy exciting football matches, films, games or read newspaper on line. Besides by
using internet we can communicate with our friends and relatives through chatting or using email.
Finally, thanks to internet we can have education but we don’t have to go to school or colleges
 because Internet helps us have on line school, on line lessons and self-taught. In conclusion, the
internet is very useful for us. However, we shouldn’t spend too much time for it and we should be
careful while surfing the web.
Disadvantage of the internet
Nobody can deny that the internet brings us a lot of advantages. However, it also gives us lots of the
following disadvantages. Firstly, it takes us time to use. We must spend hours getting information.
Besides we also spend money accessing it. Secondly, if we use the internet, our personal information
such as our name, address can be accessed by the others. Next, there are lots of bad programs on the
internet such as sexual films, motor- races, violent films. These programs can be easily found and
badly influence on the children. In conclusion, all of us should be aware of that internet is very useful
for us but it also has lots of disadvantages so while surfing the web be alert!

24. Advantages and disadvantages of computers

In the changing world, it is clear that computers are one of the greatest inventions of human.
Computers are used widely in many fields, since they can quickly process large amount of
information, in a short time. They are also known to complete tasks more efficiently and there
is a minimum chance for errors. It can perform complex functionality and complete them in
few seconds. However, computers have some drawbacks. Computers are preferred for data
storage and protection, however, when the virus attacks the computer there is a chance of
losing precious data and may not be able to retrieve those back. Moreover, users, especially
students, easily get addicted to computer games, which can lead to unexpected
consequences. Therefore, users should be careful when using computers.

25. What should teenagers do to help the community nowadays?

Teenagers are the future generation of our country and that is the reason why they must know what
they should do to help the community nowadays. First of all, teenagers can help the community
protect the environment. It is a good idea for teenagers to keep the environment clean by participating
programs such as collecting garbage on the streets, reusing and recycling bottles and cans.
Furthermore, it would be better if teenagers help the poor and the old. For example, teenagers can help
them with a lot of hard work or take care of them when they are sick. Another thing teenagers can do
to help the community is to do much voluntary work. Why don’t they donate their blood and join
many campaigns such as green summer, world hour etc… In conclusion, teenagers can help the
community very much by the following way I have mentioned above.   (146 words)
26. Advantages and disadvantages of wearing uniforms
I think it is necessary for secondary students to wear uniforms when they are at school because of the
following reasons. Firstly, wearing uniforms encourages students to be proud of being students of their
school because they are wearing the uniforms with labels bearing their school’s name. Secondly,
wearing uniforms helps students feel equal in many ways, whether they are rich or poor. Finally,
wearing uniforms is practical. We don’t have to think of what to wear every day. Therefore, students
in secondary schools should wear uniform.
I think it’s necessary for secondary students to wear casual clothes when they are at school because of
the following reasons. Firstly, wearing casual clothes make students feel comfortable. It’s easy for
them to travel. Secondly, wearing casual clothes gives students freedom of choice about size, colors
and fashion… Next, wearing casual clothes makes students feel self-confident when they are in their
favorite clothes and makes school more colorful and lively. Therefore, students in secondary schools
should wear casual clothes.
27. Write about one of the subjects you like best
Of my subjects at school, I love English best for the following reasons. First of all, English has
become an international language. There are more than one hundred English speaking countries all
over the world. Also, speaking English well makes it easy for us to get a good job. Furthermore,
English is a compulsory subject at school. We study this subject three periods a week, which makes
me very excited. What makes me love English best is that English is very interesting. There are many
exciting films, newspapers, magazines which are in English. In addition, it is very interesting to
communicate with people worldwide in English. You can know their culture very well. In conclusion,
English is my favorite subject for the reasons I have mentioned above. (127 words)
28. Write about the reasons why several traditional crafts have died.
- Less profitable than other careers
- Lack of education
- Strict requirements
There are several reasons for the extinction of traditional crafts. First, jobs related to praticising
traditional crafts seem to be less profitable. Therefore, many artisans have switched to more
potentially well-paid jobs in urban areas. Another reason is that to master these crafts one has to meet
some strict requirements such as artistic skills, patience and carefulness. As a result, many people feel
discouraged after some training sessions. Last but not least, the lack of education about the
significance of traditional crafts can also explain why these are tend to be not popular among younger
generations.
29. Benefits of online learning

The last few years has witnessed the increased popularity in online learning, which can offer
numerous benefits for students. The first advantage is that there are a variety of programs and courses
available on the Internet. This allows students to find and attend online courses they need. They can
also earn every academic degree online, from a career certificate to a doctorate. Another thing that
students can benefit from online learning is that this form of education creates a comfortable and
flexible learning environment. Online courses give students the opportunity to plan their study time so
that they can study and work when they are at their peak energy. In conclusion, students can benefit a
lot from online courses.
30. Benefits of smartphones

There are various benefits that smart phone users can gain. Keeping constant contact with others is one
the most easily identifiable merits of these technological gadgets. With Internet connection, people can
even keep in touch with their family, friends or colleagues regardless of geographic boundaries by
making video calls or sending emails. In addition, owning a smart phone enables people to really keep
update with the latest news or search for information easily. It can prove convenient. There are also so
many applications and features in mobile phones that cater for users' entertainment needs. For
example, after a stressful day, many people choose to listen to music on their phones as a way to
relieve stress.