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It is better for children to grow up in the countryside than in a big city. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to develop your essay.

(a) I was born in a small, quiet and peaceful village. Like other children in the village, I
hope that one day I will live in a big city. Because I think that it is better for children to
grow up in a big city than in the countryside. There are many advantages when living in a
big city.

Firstly, the infrastructure in big city is much better than in the countryside, so the life there
is more convenient. There are many highways and long, big bridges, which make
transportation easier. With so may transport means such as taxi, family car, bus, cycle... it
is very easy for you to go anywhere at any time. Along busy streets are tall, beautiful
buildings. They are hotels, restaurants, embassies, hospitals, schools, private village big
schools, big hospitals equipped with modern facilities make the study and treating disease more effective. Living in big cities, children have good opportunities to learn in good
schools and examine in good hospitals. In entertainment centre, there are many games to
develop children' body including physical games and intellectual ones. Children can play
there after hard periods in class. In big cities, telecommunications are also completed.
Children can access with new technology easily. It's wonderful to live in big city. That's
reason why I wanted to stay in my uncle's house in Hanoi, capital of Vietnam, when I
visited her at the children' age.

Secondly, big cities are not only economic centers but also social, cultural ones of a
country. People here are active, polite, and intelligent... They are always busy with their
work. It's good for children to get acquainted with people like them. Children can learn
more from life in big cities than in the countryside. The life is hard and difficult, so it's
good to adapt to it when you are children. The life in city helps children to have beautiful
dream and have chance to make these dream come true.

Although there are also disadvantages in big cities such as social evils, environmental
pollution, and noise... living in big cities is still dream of many people. It is better for
children to grow up in big cities and have weekends in the countryside enjoying fresh air
than live in the countryside and rarely come to city. In brief, children can develop
comprehensively when living in big city.



(B) There is no doubt that a selection of the suitable place in which children can grow up
represents an important aim towards parents nowadays. Many people debate whether
children may grow up in the countryside or in a big city. Some people argue that children
have to grow up in the villages for many different reasons. Others believe that children
may grow up in a big city for many aspects. However before one decides to support or
oppose one of the above two opinion, he/she should carefully consider the all aspects and
reasons concern that subject.

Children have to grow up in the countryside for many different reasons. First, the
countryside contains vast green areas of fields. These fields take part in purification the air
from any pollution; consequently, children can breathe fresh and healthy air. Second,
Parents may not worry about their children when they are playing in the farms and fields.
This is because; there is no any dangerous thing, such as cars, trains or uncovered electric
wires that may hurt children in these fields. Third, living in the countryside may stimulate
the hide talents of children. For example, children may like to draw or paint what they see;
therefore the viewing of green land may make children how to express themselves by
drawing and painting.

On the other hand, children may grow up in a big city for many aspects. First, parents may
want their children to grow in the urban city to let them live in feel the prosperity and
advancement of their country second by second from the beginning of their life. Second,living in the big city may make the growing of children so easy. For example, in the big
city parents can find a suitable baby care center for their children easily. They can also find
modern schools in which their children can go. Third, parents can find excellent hospitals
in which their children can go if they get sick.

Even though growing it is better for children to grow up in the countryside or village for
many different reasons, children may grow up in the big city for other aspects. In my own
opinion, I believe that it is better for children to grow up in the big city for the following
reasons. First, in the big city a mother can find easily a reliable person who loves her kids
during her work outside the home. Second, living in the urban city may help children in
growing in a social atmosphere. For example, in the big city there are a lot of children who
can play together. In conclusion, growing of children in the big city is better than the
countryside. At last, can you imagine the population density in the big city if all parents
suddenly decide to leave the city and go to the countryside to let their children grow up
there? Of course, I know your answer!!!



(c) Some people prefer living in a big city; others enjoy residing in a small town or in the
countryside. Children usually do not have a choice and live where their parents choose to
live. Both living in a big city and living in the countryside have some advantages and
disadvantages for children’s development. In my opinion, living in a big city is more
beneficial for children because it offers more choices in education, services and fun
activities.

Most of us agree that education is crucial for our children. Often, when a family
resides in the countryside, there is only one neighborhood school in the area. On the
contrary, there are plenty of educational choices in a big city: French schools, private
schools, Montessori centers, and, of cause public school.

Another reason for me to believe that living in a big city is better for children is a
higher level of availability of different services. From my personal experience of living in
a small town in northern Ontario I can say that it was a problem to find a dentist or family
physician in the area, so we had to travel up to fifty kilometers in order to get help.

Last, but not least is that living in a big city offers a variety of extracurricular
activities: sports, arts, hobby clubs, dance schools, gyms, and many more. I strongly
believe that those activities are very important for children’s development.

In conclusion, no doubts that living in the countryside have some advantages;
however, in my opinion, growing children are much more benefited living in a big city.
They have more opportunities to get good education, to receive services they need, and to
have quality fun time.

Some people say that computers have made life easier and more convenient. Other people say that computers have made life more complex and stressful. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Some people say that the invention of computers is one of the greatest humankind's inventions. However, other people think that computers make their life more stressful. I agree with those people who think that computers brought many benefits and play a very important role in our modern life.

First of all, every company nowadays uses a computer to store its data and make different kinds of operations. It is very difficult to imagine life without computers. A company would have to store millions of papers and documents. Moreover, a customer would have to wait hours to check his balance or get a piece of information about his transactions at his bank, while an employee was looking trough those papers. Another important aspect of this is that people are able to type all their information, make corrections, print or send documents using computers. It makes life much easier. One can spend the rest of the time watching TV with his family or working on something new.

We use computers every day sometimes even not knowing it. When we go to a store and use our credit cards many computers process our information and perform transactions. When we need to get some cash we use money access machines that are computerized too.

Second of all, computers provided a great means of communication - the Internet. I think it is the most easiest and cheapest way to get in touch with relatives, friends, business colleagues, etc. Nowadays the world becomes smaller and smaller. When I was a little girl, I could not imagine that it would be possible to communicate with people from all around the world in so easy way. A person can get latest news, become friends with someone from another country, find his old friends, ask for a piece of advice, etc.

Finally, in addition to these practical benefits people can shopping without leaving their house. They just use an Internet access, a computer and their cards to make a payment. It is kind of difficult to imagine that a few years ago people had to spend their time in lines buying tickets. Now, a person can choose a destination, company, date and time and get tickets delivered to his door. I think it is amazing.

To sum up, I believe that computers made our lives easier. They change our attitude towards life. I think with the invention of computers people became closer and friendlier.

People listen to music for different reasons and at different times. Why is music important to many people? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

Music plays an essential role in our everyday life. We listen to music every day and even sometimes do not realize it. There are many resources where we can listen to music. We listen to the radio while driving our cars. We turn on the TV and watch movies where music influences our mind and makes people's tremble at the fear. For several reasons, which I will mention bellow, I believe that music is important to humankind.

First of all, music is one of the best way to relax after stressful days. Many people prefer to listen to music in the evenings. For example, my cousin likes to listen to the classic music. He has a great collection of CD disks with many famous musical compositions. In old days, people often gathered around a fireplace, played and listened to music.

Secondly, music often helps people to cheer up. Personally, when something is bothering me I prefer to turn on my radio and listen to some of my favorite songs. It helps me to feel better about everything, leave my troubles behind and enjoy my life. I am sure that many people will agree with me on this issue.

Finally, music plays an essential role in different ceremonies. For example, I think it is rather difficult to imagine a wedding without solemn music or the Olympic Games without anthems.

In conclusion, I think that music is the unique language, which is understood by everyone all over the planet. Music is a great way of communication and people all over the world listen to the music of other nations and understand what an author wanted to tell by it.

Some famous athletes and entertainers earn millions of dollars every year. Do you think these people deserve such high salaries? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

Some people think that famous athletes and entertainers have too high salaries for their work. However, others believe that these people deserve such high salary. Personally, I think that it is a controversial question and it is open for debate. For several reasons, which I will mention bellow, I think that famous athletes and entertainers have a great impact on our social life and make a big contribution to our society and, hense, deserve high salary.

The first reason why I think that such high salary is deserved by famous athletes and entertainers because we all need them. Entertainment plays an essential role in our everyday's life. We need to relax, watching TV with our favorite TV stars or favorite football players. Entertainment is one of the best ways to eliminate stress and tension and leave all troubles behind. For example, I can not stay home all day long without watching TV. So, basically, I believe that famous athletes and entertainers have such high salaries because we need them. They like doctors for our minds and soles. Scientists say that people usually spend the same amount of money for their food and entertainment. I think this fact tells a lot.

The second reason for this is that famous athletes have to work hard in order to get good results. I am sure that achievements they make is the result of hard work, persistence and pain. They sometimes risk their lives and health. For example, I am a big fun of L. Amstrong, the most famous cyclist in world's history. He faced probably, the most challenging difficulty in his life, cancer. He was very young for this disease. Amstrong was in his early twenties when he found out about it. I read a book about his life, and what impressed me were his words after his victory in France. He said: "Cancer was the best thing that ever happened to me ".He defeated the disease only because he believed in himself and did not give up. I think such person deserves to have a high salary and be loved by many people through out the world.

In conclusions, I want to say that if people get high salaries it means they are needed and their contribution to the society is huge.

Many teachers assign homework to students every day. Do you think that daily homework is necessary for students? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

Homework helps students to understand material more deeply. However, some people believe that homework does not bring any benefits. Personally, I think that this issue has some advantages and disadvantages. In this essay first I will focus on the reasons why I support this idea about daily homework and then I will move on to analyzing its disadvantages.

From the one side, daily homework brings many benefits. As I already mentioned, it helps students understand subjects more deeply. Also, young people learn how to arrange their time to have all things done on time. In addition to those practical benefits daily homework teaches students how to make their own research if something is not clear. Curiosity is one of the main reasons that leads a person to a success. Students learn to make their research, work with different kinds of informational resources such as an Internet, books, magazines, journals and newspapers. I think it is a great experience and it is very good for a long run.

From the other side, daily homework can bring many disadvantages. For instance, if a person has no interest in biology, but has a huge interest in music he has to spend his precious time doing his homework and reading uninteresting books instead of spending this time practicing new melodies. Another important aspect of this that a student can have no time for his physical activities. So, basically, doing daily homework will not keep him in a good shape.

To sum up, I think that an intermediate position can be taken. For example, a student will have to do his daily homework if he is going to specialize in this field in the future.

People have different ways of escaping the stress and difficulties of modern life. Some read; some exercise; others work in their gardens. What do you think are the best
ways of reducing stress? Use specific details and examples in your answer.

Modern life has become so demanding nowadays that everyone is facing the problem of
stress. In order to escape the stress due to work pressure people try out different ways to
become stress free. These include reading, gardening, cycling, playing and many more
things as per their choice. For me the best ways to escape stress are listening to music of
your choice, going on a short trip and spending time with family. The reasons for the
above choices are mentioned below.

Firstly, listening to good music is the best way to escape from stress as because it takes us
into a different world. While listening to the sweetly composed tunes it makes us forget all
the worldly worries. Also we can listen to music anywhere using portable systems. This
helps us in avoiding stress whenever we feel so. Therefore I think listening music is an
excellent way to avoid stress.

Secondly, going on a short trip refreshes us and helps us to escape stress. Whenever we go
for such trips we just leave aside our daily routine and just try to relax. We enjoy doing
things out of the daily schedule. So this change simply lifts our spirits and helps us to
escape stress.

Also whenever we spent time with our family, we talk our heart out to our loved ones,
listen to their sweet thoughts and play like a child with the young ones. All these helps us
releasing all our thoughts, which create, stress and make us young and fresh at heart.

In conclusion, I would like to say again that listening to music, going for a trip and
spending time with family certainly releases stress as supported by the above-mentioned
points.

In your opinion, what is the most important characteristic (for example, honesty, intelligence, a sense of humor) that a person can have to be successful in life? Use specific reasons and examples from your experience to explain your answer. When you write your answer, you are not limited to the examples listed in the question.

Many people believe that one can be successful if he /she is committed, honest, faithful or intelligence. But, the foundation of each of these qualities lies in believing the power the
person has, and working accordingly to achieve the goal. There are many people, who are
honest, beautiful, good and soft spoken, intelligent and even faithful, but only some are
successful in achieving their goal. While all of these characteristics are equally important
and act as the medium for success, the most important is the power to cope with
circumstances and keep our spirit goes on in the most difficult situations.

As it is well said that we cannot direct the wind but we can adjust the sail, similarly, in the
way to our destination, we will come across lot of obstacles, but we need to find the way to
come across that situation. This is where the success lies. No matter how low we fall, but
what matters is how high we bounce back Success can be measured by what we have and
how much of the power we are using to achieve our goal. For, example while in playing
games, it is sure that one team will win and other will lose, but the spirit is not just in
winning but also in learning new techniques and improving the team sprit and cooperation.
Winner team cannot always be successful, but the successful team is the one, which has
improved a lot with respect to its earlier performance.

Though the person is honest, intelligent, faithful and committed, it is not sure that he will
be successful. The most important rather than these are to know the environment and the
need, and implementing best of the best ideas and actions. No matter how smaller step it
can be, but it can bring great changes. As Shiva Khera has said, “Winners don’t do
different things but they do things differently”, better explains the meaning of being
successful. Success is not just winning, but also more than that is how much we are
satisfied with whatever we are doing. So, all qualities like honesty, intelligence, and
faithfulness are directly proportional to the success.

The definition of success for each of us may vary. Some may think root cause for success
is honesty while others may think it is the commitment. But, in my opinion, where there is
will there is power, so each of us should know our strength, and work accordingly to be
successful. And we should measure our success not with others but with what we have and
what we have achieved.

Some people think that children should begin their formal education at a very early age and should spend most of their time on school studies. Others believe that young children should spend most of their time playing. Compare these two views. Which view do you agree with? Why?

People learn through their entire lives. Curiosity was always the basic characteristic of a human being. We always want to break limits and learn more. At this point some people think that children should begin their formal education at a very early age and spend most of their time on school studies. This will help them to succeed in the future. However, for several reasons, which I will explain bellow, I think that children should not study at a very early age.

Of cause, children who begin to study at a very early age have more chances to succeed in the future. They gain more knowledge and experience which are priceless and valuable. In addition, studying more now they will give them the opportunity to perfect their knowledge in the future and become better professionals.

However, I think that every child must have his or her childhood. Children should learn through playing and communication with their friends and parents. I think that such basic qualities as kindness, self-confidence and just a good sense of humor can not be gained from studying. Children should more time spend with their family, playing and learning with their parents. Imagine that a child instead of playing with his friends does his homework and feel exhausted and tired. Another important aspect of this is that children at their early ages need more exercise because at this age the development of their body is a very essential aspect. Children first of all must be healthy.

To sum up, I think that children should have their careless childhood with no responsibilities. Moreover, I am sure that playing helps them develop not only their bones and muscles but their ability to make decisions, analyze things, make conclusions, which is very good for their future

Some people say that the Internet provides people with a lot of valuable information. Others think access to so much information creates problems. Which view do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

There is no doubt that the Internet is one of the greatest humankind's inventions of the last century. It is fast and easy way to get a lot of valuable information. However, some people believe that the Internet creates many problems. From my point of view I think that the Internet brings us advantages as well as disadvantages.

First of all, I think that the Internet brings us many benefits. People can have access to the latest news, weather, traffic, bid-and-asked quotations, etc. Another important benefit is that the Internet is a great means of communication. A few years ago it was rather difficult to imagine that it would be possible to communicate with people from all around the world. Students have the opportunity to speak to the professors from prestigious universities, ask their opinions and extend their range of interests. People have the opportunity to communicate with the people from other countries, find out their customs, traditions and even visit each other. I think that the Internet makes our world smaller and friendlier. We' ve got the chance to learn more about the world's history, our forefathers and gain more knowledge.

From the other hand, many questions and difficulties arose with the appearance of the Internet. For example, children got the easy access to the information they are not supposed to read. Also, people's security and privacy are often violated through steeling and gathering information about people and then selling it. Many banks had to increase their Internet security because of hacking.

However, I believe that Internet gave us more advantages and opportunities than disadvantages and problems.

Is the ability to read and write more important today than in the past? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

While some countries have strong programs against illiteracy, others still do not care that much. But, illiteracy has become a big obstacle during the last century and is still problematic question now with quick development of technology and automation. From my everyday experience and observation I can state several factors, which defend the statement, that reading and writing now is more important than ever before.

First of all, it is essential for a person to have at least basic knowledge of reading and writing to survive in our society. While in the past, some people could live in wilderness or even in cities without any knowledge of written language, now it is almost impossible. The way of living has change so much that it is impossible to be a part of nation, especially in developed countries, without ability to read and write your bills, to understand your mortgage documents or job applications. Moreover, you can go nowhere by yourself but in your own small town without reading the maps and signs on the roads and in cities.

Second, nowadays, most of jobs require reading and writing as necessary skills and tendency that these skills will be more and more important for future jobs increases. In fact, because of sharp development of technology, more of jobs on the labor market are for literate people and less of them are for people without any or slight reading or writing knowledge. For example, there are not needed so much people who can work on lands or select parts in auto-factories because the machines do that kinds of jobs now. On the other hand, factories and corporations need people who can read the instructions and control the machines. It is barely true that without jobs that need only physical abilities, illiterate people are forced to be constantly on unemployment lists.

In conclusion, the most scare part of living illiterate in our society is maybe living dependable of someone. An illiterate person will have difficulties not only to do simple tasks such as writing bills, withdrawing money from cash machines, or reading menu in a restaurant, but also to be a productive and useful individual of our society with job and normal life.