GM EDU

The maps show the transformations taking place in the town of Brishire, between 2000 and 2020.
Summarize the main features, making comparison where relevant.
You should spend 20 minutes on this task.



A sample by Trung Kien ( a student at IELTS THẦY MẠNH)

Given are the maps illustrating the layout of the small town of Brishire in 2000 and significant changes which occurred in it between 2000 and 2020. In general, in 2000, it was a more rural residential area with farms, an open field, a farmer’s market and some individual houses. Two decades later, it experienced significant changes, including the construction of new roads, a supermarket, a car park, a sports center and so forth to become a more modern commercial residential landscape.

As can be seen from the maps, one of the noticeable tranformations is the removal of all the farms as well as the open field in Brishire. To be specific, Griffiths Farm and Hoolahan Farm were cleared and replaced by a sumpermarket and a car park respectively while the open field was cleared to make room for a sports center. Additionally, the farmer’s market in Corbie Road, in the north of the town, was demolished, together with Corbie Road being extended beyond That street toward the east and a roundabout being constructed at the junction between That street and McGlodrick Road. Furthermore, while the public park in the south remained unchanged, the shops in the southwest were dismantled to give way to the er****on of new houses and a new stretch the road.

It is true that there is a tremendous demand for young employees. However, the strengths and weaknesses of those employees have always been a concern of many businesses. Write an essay to discuss the pros and cons of hiring them.

Practice by Lam Pham

It is no doubt that businesses have a considerable need for young employees. Nonetheless, whether recruiting the young bears advantages or disadvantages has long been a major concern of numerous enterprises. This essay will grant us a chance to elaborate upon both sides.

On the bright side, it is generally believed that young workers have several advantages over older ones at work places. To begin with, they are supposed to be physically healthier than the old. Therefore, it is easier for them to get involved in important sales or marketing campaigns, which require physical strength. In addition, it is undeniable that younger workers usually stay far more up-to-date to latest technologies. Accordingly, they are believed to work more productivity than older counterparts, especially in this age of digital technology. Last but not least, it is a common sight that young generations are formally trained in more international learning environments, which enables them to have more profound knowledge of foreign cultures as well as customs, and build beneficial multinational relationship with people from other countries. In a long run, they could adapt much better to the current economic atmosphere of globalization.

On the dark side, it is widely acknowledged that young graduates have certain weakness at work places as well. In the first place, young workers are often short of practical work experience. Consequently, they normally have trouble in solving thorny problems. Even though they may have a number of relations, most of them are irrelevant to their business. Hence, it takes them more time to create new networks of clients. In addition, most of them have a knowledge-based background. In certain situations, it prevents them from being creative thinkers. In other words, the lack of innovativeness as well as creativity will result in their low productivity.

In conclusion, it can be reckoned that the recruitment of young workers has both benefits and drawbacks. Therefore, it is important for businesses to define what their needs and hire appropriate employees to take the best advantages.

CORPORAL PUNISHMENT

Essay Writing Practice

Write an academic essay to express your personal opinion about the following statement. “Spare a rod, and spoil a child.” To what extent would you agree or disagree with it?

The issue of educating children with corporal punishment(s) has long sparked bitter controversy amongst educators, academics, psychologists as well as parents. While some hold the view that this would prevent children from making the same mistakes, others are of the opinion that it would bring more drawbacks than benefits to children. Personally, I am completely in favor of the latter’s point of view. This essay will elaborate upon the issue.

It is a general belief that educating children with a rod could have adverse effects on children’s psychological development. From a psychological point of view, ill-treated children are normally so obsessed with the rod, a symbol of violence, that they would be psychologically-confused. Worse still, some of those children could learn from what they have experienced and turn out to be violent people later on.

In addition, it is widely advocated that children’s physical and mental development would be negatively affected as well. As a matter of fact, some parents hit their children so rudely out of anger, rather than love that many of them suffer from their injuries for the rest of their life. As far as their mental development is concerned, children who are taught with a rod are believed to feel anxious to express their opinions, which, more or less, discourages them from thinking quickly and logically.

All things considered, it can be reckoned that the practice of employing corporal punishment(s) in children education is disadvantageous. Therefore, it should not be tolerated or encouraged under any circumstances.

By Thanh Hải

Topic: In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.

In certain countries, it is advocated that the young should take a gap year to work or travel before (taking) tertiary education. While it is generally believed to offer a few advantages, there are certain disadvantages which are worth considering. This essay will grant us a chance to discuss both sides of the issue thoroughly. (by Trung Nghi)

On the bright side, there are two main benefits. To begin with, the young can expand their horizons through traveling. In detail, they have a closer access to foreign cultures, which will help them to gain more profound understanding of the world. Moreover, they are able to learn to appreciate the value of money. To be specific, once young people take a gap year to work part-time, they (will) realize the hardship involved in earning money. Therefore, they usually think thoroughly before purchasing anything they desire. To put it another way, taking a gap year encourages the young to become less impulsive in their spending. (by Thuan Hieu)

On the dark side, various drawbacks must be noted. In the first place, young people are supposed to suffer from the sense of depression on grounds that they are too young to cope with certain practical work experience or unexpected situations. Not to mention another fact they are constantly under pressure to take care of themselves and stay safe from social evils without the protection or support from parents. Besides, the young may not return to their studies. In excelling in the labor market at their young age, some young students enjoy making money to become financially independent so much that they are reluctant to start over their studies again. As a consequence, their future is adversely affected as it is critical to graduate with a degree these days to be competitive in the current job market. (by Minh Quan)

In conclusion, the young can gain invaluable experience and become independent in relation to finance thanks to their gap year. However, they are likely to be depressed or so interested in earning a living that they quit their study. It is necessary to weigh benefits against drawbacks carefully prior to making any decisions on whether they should take a gap year or not. (by Thuy Trang)

Currently, more and more students go overseas to study. In your opinion, why is this the case? Is it a positive or negative trend? Write an academic essay of at least 250 words to your lecturer.

Sample by students at IELTS THẦY MẠNH (Lan Vi, Xuan Vinh, Đỗ Đăng Khoa)

It is an undeniable fact that an escalating number of students have a driving ambition/ have a desire to study abroad. The causes of this trend/ phenomenon is a subject of social concern. In addition, whether this trend has positive or negative impacts upon students themselves in particular and their home country in general is a controversial issue. I am convinced that there are two primary causes, and that it should be seen as a positive progress in numerous aspects.

In relation to the causes, it is believed that there are two possible reasons. To begin with/ First and foremost, students might have a driving ambition to access more advanced education systems in developed countries. From their perspective, well - equipped facilities, together with high quality lecturers in those countries, can boost their academic outcomes, not to mention another fact that modern student - centered teaching approaches are supposed to enhance their personal development. In addition, they wish to study in international English - speaking environments. They have a belief that they would have opportunities to communicate with students from other countries. Therefore, they gain extensive knowledge of cultural diversity as well as customs. In other words, it enables them to build essential networks which are potentially necessary for their future business.

From my point of view, this trend has positive effects on not only students but also their countries. The most significant benefit/ advantage/ merit is that students studying abroad will become potentially important labor force with international mindsets, which meets the demands of high quality employees nationwide in the age of globalization. In addition, their international networks with students from other countries are believed to make considerable/ enormous contribution to the future success of the country, as a whole, particularly in regard to international trading or commerce.

In conclusion, it is obvious from the aforementioned arguments that there are two major/ primary/ principle reasons why students prefer overseas study, and that this trend not only grants them an opportunity to be good candidates for brilliant posts/ vacancies in the age of globalization but also assists their home countries integrate intensively as well as extensively into the world trade.