1 Free time activities My number one interest is playing sports I like playing every sport, especially tennis Behind my house, there is tennis court In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis with my sister or my brother, but sometimes I play with my father because he is also a fan of this game He says that tennis is a fashionable sport for young people or old people Besides playing sports, I would love to go for a walk with my friends We usually go for a ride to remote villages to get fresh air and see wonderful views in the countryside Alternatively, if I don’t have outdoor activities, I feel like watching TV at home with coffee and some biscuits There are hundreds of fascinating channels these days Because I am busy with my study during the week, I really appreciate doing things that I like in my free time (148 words) An important person An important person who has influenced my life in the most positive way is my friend, Minh Firstly, Minh has a unique sense of humor She creates the impression that she perceives everything as a joke and she never complains about her own problems This attitude towards life has a great impact on me I learn from Minh how to be optimistic and positive She makes merealize the importance of being open-‐ minded when interacting with other people, trying to find something I like about everybody in order to create a pleasant experience for both sides For the two years that I have known her, other than becoming one of my best friends, she has managed to make me reconsider my values, the way I view myself, and the way I perceive life in general I am indebted to her for all what she has brought to my life (149 words) A memorable event (embarrassing) Some things are easier to remember, and some are easier to forget I can remember my most embarrassing moment as if it happened yesterday Every break in school, my friends and I walked through the same corridor, where the science labs were, that lead to the field That day, however, was different My friends and I were joking and laughing around As a ‘joke’, my friend shoved me Never did I think that such a little force would put me on the spot Due to all the bags that were scattered on the floor, I stumbled on a few and tumbled on to someone I was extremely ashamed to look at who it was But I remember seeing some seniors standing there My so -‐ called friends were having a giggle while trying to help me up How such a stupid act! At that moment it was extremely embarrassing for me but now we have a laugh about it These small moments makes our life interesting (166 words) most important qualities that lead tosuccess Three most important traits that I think define what true success in life is all about are passion, patience and honesty Firstly, successful people inject passion into what they In addition, a person with passion typically exudes confidence, and confidence creates value for themselves and others When you're passionate, you make those around you feel excited and everyone wins Secondly, we need to be patient to be successful in life Basically, patience is waiting with difficulties It's confidence in yourself, with a good feeling of hope It helps you tackle difficult circumstances Lastly, “honesty is the best policy” Honesty can breed trust and trust makes it easier to build business Life is easier for honest people to get a successful business, since they can win trust from people dealing with them To sum up, I am convinced that being passionate, patient and honest will lead everyone to success and happiness in life (153 words) Advantages Studying abroad Studying oversea has become common in last few years It is true that going abroad for studying has had several benefits not only for the students learning oversea but for the government and their countries as well Firstly, studying in a different country is seen as the best opportunity to obtain new knowledge as well as accumulate significant skills for their future Moreover, when living in the foreign countries, the international students have to get along with teammates who come from different parts of the world Hence, they would be interacting with a number of various cultures, which helps them to broaden their mind and building self-‐ confidence as well In addition, these students will become key workforce for their countries where they will go back after finishing the course in foreign countries From these points of view, the advantages of studying oversea are countless (144 words) Bad effects of using facebook to students? Using Facebook does harm the students in some ways Firstly, the motivation to use facebook is to socialize The students’ irresistible need to connect with their peers, coupled with the development of 24/7 accessible technologies, makes facebook a time consuming tool They push their homework aside to chat with friends, update their statuses, taking some selfies or check up on all the latest gossips Spending too much time on facebook makes student become lazy in reading, doing assignments, which leads to lower grades and their missing the right step to the future In addition, facebook does affect face-‐to-‐ face communication People become so distracted in social networking that they often forget about communicating in the most influential way and they have little hope of being connected to people personally Instead of meeting in person, many people choose to virtually chat via Facebook’s instant messenger or comment section To sum up, the bad effects of using facebook need to be considered despite the fact that people are becoming more and more addicted to it (172 words) MY IDOL Everybody has an idol in their life and it can be a source of inspiration to walk on Idols inspire us in many ways from life style to behaviour or characteristics For me, I particularly admire NickVujicic, who is well-‐known for his extraordinary fortitude Born without arms or legs, Nick Vujicic overcame his disability to live not just independently but a rich, fulfilling life, becoming a model for anyone seeking true happiness Now an internationally successful motivational speaker, his central message is that the most important goal for anyone is to find their life’s purpose despite whatever difficulties or seemingly impossible odds stand in their way Nick’s life has no worries but is always filled with joy He can play football, skateboarding, and swimming The way of his living has inspired millions of people in the entire world Therefore, he is always an idol in my mind (148 words) THE BENEFITS OF COMPUTER In the age of advanced technology, the computer is one of the most widely used technologies and it plays an important role in every field of life It now enables people to solve many problems without much loss of time For instance, people are using computers for paying their bills, managing their home budgets, searching for information or evenWORKING FROM HOME it also makes it possible for people to stay at home and enjoy what they want by giving access to their favorite songs, books, films and computer games Additionally, the computer is being used in other fields of life such as medicine, business, industry, airline and weather forecasting For example, many organizations and banks are using computers for keeping the records of their customers Thereby, management processes are easier and more convenient Therefore, it could be said that computer is an indispensable part in our lives (148 words) A FAMOUS PLACE IN THE WORLD London, which is the capital city of England, has been a great settlement for thousands of people in several decades located on the River Thames, London is a leading global city with strengths in arts, education, entertainment, finance, healthcare, services and development in the last ages As a result, London has been described as the world’s cultural capital Another interesting feature is that London is known as a multiracial city, which has a diverse range of people and cultures and more than 300 languages are spoken within its boundaries Additionally, London is home to numerous museums, galleries, libraries such as The National Gallery, The British Museum Thanks to the development in many fields, London today has become one of the most modern cities in the world Consequently, it could be said that London is a perfect place for those who want to settle down and colonize (146 words) 10 WHY GO TO UNIVERSITY? Education plays an indispensable role in the development of modern society Consequently, university, which is a nice medium to gain more knowledge, new experience, career preparation and many useful lessons in human relations, has become the best choice of many students after graduating from high school First and foremost, with the knowledge learned at a university, we have a deep understanding of our society.Furthermore, high-‐paid jobs always require capacity and qualifications Thus, by obtaining a university degree, we are able to get a decent job Additionally, a university is like a small world with numerous types of people where we have chances to meet and talk to people of different charactertistics Thereby, we learn how to interact with other people appropriately In truth, university is the key to open almost every opportunity in life Therefore, it could be described as a great environment for people to learn and grow up (154 words) 11 YOUR PREDICTION FOR THE WORLD IN 2050 It is hard to visualize the changes of the world in every aspect of our lives First of all, global population reaches nine billion and rapidly advancing technology will constantly progress ever more rapidly For instance, internet will continue to radically transform media and substitute for traditional model of what a news organization is Environmentally speaking, it is likely out of control rises in sea levels, enormous crop shortfalls, and global warming Besides, rainfall intensity will increase by 20%; majority animal and plant life will be extinct In other fields of our daily lives; such as health issues and education, humans will live longer and remain healthier because people will have vaccines and cures for many diseases, and have more opportunities for learning and working Therefore, it could be said that what humans today will create a perfect world in the future 12 HOW TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT Today, environmental problems have become more crucial as the world is moving into a constantly advanced industrialization We all know that a clean environment is very necessary to live a peaceful and healthy life But in fact, our environment is getting dirty day by day because of some negligence of human beings Thus, it is high time we acted to protect the environment Fundamentally, reducing, reusing and recycling are some of majority ways to keep surroundings cleaner For instance, recycling is the best way to lessen and avoid global warming and climate change Additionally, it also helps to reduce the pollution caused by waste and uses less energy In this way, we have contributed much to preservation natural resources for the future More importantly, our health is also improved that brings a better quality of life Therefore, the protection of the environment could be described as such a duty that people have to