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Writing: sports role in contemporary society
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Some people think that sports play an important role in the development of society. Others think they are nothing more than a leisure activity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Analysis:
| Topic | sports role in contemporary society |
| Viewpoint | (1) sports as recreational actitivities (2) sports as a fundamental part of social and cultural development |
| Question | Discuss and give your own opinion |
Brainstorm:
| Introduction | [TOPIC] has become a perpetual concern/contentious topic to the public in recent years. Some individuals believe that [VIEWPOINT 1], while others argue that [VIEWPOINT 2]. In this essay, I would like to discuss both of these perspectives before drawing a reasoned conclusion. |
| Body 1 | sports as recreational activities SUPPORT : (1) alleviate the harmful impacts of the win-at-all-cost attitude among elite players. (2) high stakes attitude detrimentally affect school education and student development |
| Body 2 | sports as social and cultural development tool SUPPORT: (1) shape citizens’ understanding of socio-economic issues (2) unique power to mobilize and inspire people |
| Conclusion | GIVE YOUR OWN OPINION |
Essay:
Sport activities have become a perpetual concern for the public in recent years. Some individuals believe that sports are nothing but purely recreational activities, while others aruge that sports play an essential role in social and cultural advancement in any community. In this essay, I would like to discuss both of these perspectives before drawing a reasoned conclusion.
On the one hand, some people claim that sports should only be considered physical recreations due to the high stakes inflicted upon elite athletes and knock-on effects on school education. Firstly, recreationalizing sports might alleviate the detrimental repercussions of the win-at-all-cost attitudes from elite players as they flagrantly disregard their own welfare. Professional atheltes tend to neglect injuries and continue playing with pain, resulting in long-term health impacts, or they might even resort to unethical means and athletic performance-enhancing drugs, including doping, for achieving championship. Secondly, the high stakes attitude could devastate school sports field and other aspects of school. While the benefits of exercise to kids’ physical and mental wellbeing are well-documented, there is a huge discrepancy between kids kicking a ball around a park and them being subject to highly structured, high-stress and high-stakes organized sports. Pushing students to the limits by partaking in overly arduous sports under the socially constructed pressure might become self-harmful and ultimately bring disruption to their personal and school lives.
On the other hand, sports activities are essential to society as a telling reflection of a society’s values. Firsly, sports in scoeity can even influence citizens’ understanding of socio-economic issues, and they can help frame national identity or divert attention to pressing issues. For instane, the recent Colin Kaepernick controversy, in which he led a movement of NFL players kneeeling during the national anthem, raised awareness of police brutality against African Americans, and led to th NFL agreeing to devote substantial funds to help reverse the trend in cities across America. Secondly, while sports can also, at times negatively impact society with corruption, scandal, and the incitement of violence, their positive influence far outweighs their negative aspects as it has an unique power to attract, mobilize and inspire people. In fact, sports are synonymous with human values, including respect for the opponent, acceptance of binding rules, teamwork and fairness. Physical activities like sports, whether for recreational, professional or educational purposes, are not merely about fitness and victory; above all, they are an essential building block of a prosperous and healthy society. Much like a country’s educational system, media, or political and social movement,s sporting events bring disparte people together by strengthening ties and celebrating the common ideals of fairness, sacrifice, hope and sportmanship.
In conclusion, despite certain validity in support of considering sports as physical recreations, I still believe that sports should serve as a fundamental part of social and human advancement.
Words: 468
Vocabulary and Collocations:
| high stakes | high risk |
| elite sports/professional sports elite/professional players/athletes |
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| inflict upon | cause |
| knock-on effect | hiệu ứng sâu rộng |
| detrimental repercussions | tác động bất lợi |
| win-at-all-cost attitude | thái độ thắng bằng mọi giá |
| unethical means | phương tiện phi đạo đức |
| athletic performance-enhancing drugs | thuốc tăng cương thành tích thể thảo |
| arduous | physicall demanding |
| bring disruption to | mang lại sự gián đoạn/đổ vỡ cho….. |
| telling reflection of | phản ánh quan trọng về |
| national identity | bản sắc dân tộc |
| police brutality | sự tàn bạo của cảnh sát |
| incitement of violence | kích động bạo lực |
| political and social movements | phong trào chính trị/xã hội |
| common ideals | lý tưởng chung |
| acceptance of binding rules | chấp nhận những quy tắc chung |
| sportmanship | tinh thần thể thao |
| essential building block of | một khối thiết yếu của…. |
Writing task 2: Extreme sports
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Some people think that governments should ban dangerous sports, while others think people should have freedom to do any sports or activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Analysis:
| Topic | Extreme sports = high-risk activities/high-adrenaline sports |
| Viewpoint | 1- an absolute ban on extreme sports 2- individuals should have freedom |
| Question | Discuss and give your own opinion |
Brainstorm:
| Introduction | [TOPIC] has become a perpetual concern/contentious topic. Some individuals believe that [VIEWPOINT 1], while other claim tht [VIEWPOINT 2]. In this essay, I would like to discuss both of these viewpoints/perspectives before drawing a reasoned conclusion. |
| Body 1 | the administration’s interest to protect health and life of citizens 1- commercialization of risk, influencing on inexperienced participants to engage in these activities with nearly no knowledge or preparation 2- the intensity of belonging to extreme culture with the social media and TV coverage |
| Body 2 | infringement on personal liberty 1- personal freedom the cornerstone of constitutionalized states → outright ban would contravene personal choices about physical activities and hobbies 2- show the disjointed governance of the government
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| Conclusion | GIVE OUR OWN OPINION |
Essay:
A wide range of high-risk, high-adrenaline activities, collectively known as extreme sports, has grown exponentially in popularity in recent years. As a result, some individuals believe that the administration should issue an outright ban on these sports, while others think that the personal liberty of choosing sports should not be violated. In this essay, I would like to discuss both of these perspectives before drawing a reasoned conclusion.
On the one hand, a complete prohibition on high-risk sports is of the administration’s interest to protect life and health of citizens, especially those inexperienced and amateurs influenced by commercial ads and media coverage. Firstly, the commercialization of risk through various tourist-oriented avenues strips the real prospect of injuries and death from the extremity, causing inexperienced non-athletes to engage in these activities for self-centered glory and fantasy while lacking basic awareness of imminent risk of harm or proper training sessions of specialized equipment use. Secondly, the intensity of belonging to a culture of extremity is repeatedly amplified through social media and TV coverage, encouraging the general public to partaking in these high-risk sports with an illusion that they are becoming part of elite athletes. This discourse surrounding extreme sports suggests that they are offering something more than conventional sports could ever offer to participants. Therefore, an absolute ban of extreme sports could reduce the life-threatening injury possibility for ill-informed participants.
On the other hand, I still argue that the decision to engage in high-adrenaline activities should be reserved for each individual as an outright ban could violently infringe on personal liberty and cause a loss of trust and confidence towards the government. Firstly, immediate personal freedom in areas of civic life has always been a cornerstone of any constitutionalized society, which means a complete prohibition on popular outdoor sports could contravene the foundational right, the right of choosing their hobbies and physical activities. Also, the failure of regulating extreme sports leading to an outright ban only shows the disjointed and siloed governance of the administration. In fact, athletes would keep venturing into mountains or high-risk sites without even less oversight in the absence of legalization. Therefore, policy makers should devise more thoughful reforms, requirng stricter mandatory kits, certifications, proper training, and improvement in infrastructure and various measures for safety, allowing individuals to make their decision on partaking in these actitvities.
In conclusion, despite well-intentioned aims to protect citizens’ life and health, I believe that people should be allowed to choose their outdoor activities as the administration should refer to refroms to achieve better regulation rather than an outright ban on extreme sports.
Words: 430.
Vocabulary and Collocations:
| grow exponentially in popularity | become extremely popular |
| isssue an outright ban on…... | đưa ra lệnh cấm hoàn toàn |
| outright = complete =absolute | ban=prohibition |
| commercialization of risk | thương mại hóa nguy cơ |
| personal liberty/freedom/individualism | chủ nghĩa/tự do cá nhân |
| imminent risk of harm | nguy cơ tổn hại tiềm tàng |
| under-informed | thiếu thông tin |
| ill-prepared | thiếu chuẩn bị |
| loss of confidence | mất niềm tin |
| cornerstone | nền tảng |
| constitutionalized state | quốc gia hoạt động dựa trên Hiến pháp (Pháp quyền) |
| venture into | dấn thân vào |
| oversight | sự giám sát |
| devise reforms | đưa ra các cải cách |
| well-intentioned aims | mục đích có thiện chí/mục đích có ý tốt |
Writing task 2: Sports (3)
Đề bài:
Large companies use sports events to promote their products.
Some people think this has a negative impact on sports.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Type: OPINION
Topic: Sports
Subtopic: Impacts of advertisements on sports
Introduction
Background information
In recent decades, it has been observed that large corporations have been increasingly utilizing athletic events for the purpose of marketing and selling their goods.
- for the purpose of + doing sth: để làm được điều gì đó
- Increasingly utilizing (adv + v) tăng cường sử dụng
Statement
Whether this trend has brought about more benefits or drawbacks for sports remains a debatable issue, and this essay serves to give an insight into the situation.
- Sth remains a debatable issue: điều gì đó vẫn còn là vấn đề gây tranh cãi
- This essay serves to give an insight into the situation: Bài luận này nhằm đưa ra góc nhìn về vấn đề này
Body 1
On the one hand, it is fair to say that the monetization integrated into sports events could result in a number of disadvantages.
- Monetization (n) kiếm tiền (từ tài sản, hoạt động kinh doanh)
Firstly, as money is being poured into sports, athletes are required to allocate a remarkable amount of time to serving sponsorship contracts by showing up in promotional events and taking part in tiring advertisement productions.
- Allocate a remarkable amount of time to + N/V-ing: Dành một khoảng thời gian đáng kể vào việc gì đó
- To be poured: Được đổ vào
As a result, it could exhaust their energy, which could be better spent on practicing and competing at high levels, thus leading to poorer performance.
A well-known case of this issue in Vietnam is that of a national goalkeeper, Nguyen Van A, who was expected to be the best to guard the goal for our nation in the upcoming years. As he devoted too much of his time to acting in adverts, he gradually lost focus and confidence during important matches, which negatively affected his reputation.
- Thus + V-ing: Vì vậy + hành động
- Devote time: Dành thời gian
Secondly, it is a fact that in global sports competitions like the Euros, World Cup or NBA, there are often tens or hundreds of brands advertising in various approaches and forms.
- It is a(n) (actual) fact that: Đó là một sự thật rằng
Consequently, it leads to the audience’s negative feelings of being bombarded with annoying and frustrating commercials, adversely influencing the pure enjoyment of sports that they expect.
Body 2
On the other hand, there is no denying that financial gains from advertisements in sports could bring significant advantages for several reasons.
- There is no denying that: Không thể chối từ rằng
With a huge source of money flowing in, establishments could invest in constructing and maintaining stadiums and arenas, improving the quality of medical treatments given to players and staff, and ensuring security throughout sports events
The positive outcome of this could be the immense joy of sports lovers around the world, which could sometimes be memorable for a lifetime.
The success of an athletic event could also boost the image of the host country, leading to more commercial opportunities or political advantages in the future.
- Immense (adj): rất lớn
- Memorable (adj): đáng nhớ
Furthermore, more money would be a big motivation for youngsters who want to pursue a career in professional sports.
For example, advertisements have given sports stars like Ronaldo, Messi life-changing payment, allowing them to fully concentrate on playing football and achieving admirable performances.
- Pursue (v) pursuit (n) : theo đuổi
- Admirable (adj) đáng ngưỡng mộ
Conclusion
In conclusion, it is undeniable that there are both merits and demerits of commercialization in sports.
- Merit (n) ưu điểm >< demerit (n) nhược điểm
Nevertheless, I am personally convinced that the benefits outweigh the drawbacks, as financial gains from advertising allow better conditions for sports competitions, as well as motivate young people to take part in sports and perform the best.
Bài mẫu hoàn chỉnh:
In recent decades, it has been observed that large corporations have been increasingly utilizing athletic events for the purpose of marketing and selling their goods. Whether this trend has brought about more benefits or drawbacks for sports remains a debatable issue, and this essay serves to give an insight into the situation.
On the one hand, it is fair to say that the monetization integrated into sports events could result in a number of disadvantages. Firstly, as money is being poured into sports, athletes are required to allocate a remarkable amount of time to serving sponsorship contracts by showing up in promotional events and taking part in tiring advertisement productions. As a result, it could exhaust their energy, which could be better spent on practicing and competing at high levels, thus leading to poorer performance. A well-known case of this issue in Vietnam is that of a national goalkeeper, Nguyen Van A, who was expected to be the best to guard the goal for our nation in the upcoming years. As he devoted too much of his time to acting in adverts, he gradually lost focus and confidence during important matches, which negatively affected his reputation. Secondly, it is a fact that in global sports competitions like the Euros, World Cup or NBA, there are often tens or hundreds of brands advertising in various approaches and forms. Consequently, it leads to the audience’s negative feelings of being bombarded with annoying and frustrating commercials, adversely influencing the pure enjoyment of sports that they expect.
On the other hand, there is no denying that financial gains from advertisements in sports could bring significant advantages for several reasons. With a huge source of money flowing in, establishments could invest in constructing and maintaining stadiums and arenas, improving the quality of medical treatments given to players and staff, and ensuring security throughout sports events. The positive outcome of this could be the immense joy of sports lovers around the world, which could sometimes be memorable for a lifetime. The success of an athletic event could also boost the image of the host country, leading to more commercial opportunities or political advantages in the future. Furthermore, more money would be a big motivation for youngsters who want to pursue a career in professional sports. For example, advertisements have given sports stars like Ronaldo, Messi life-changing payment, allowing them to fully concentrate on playing football and achieving admirable performances.
In conclusion, it is undeniable that there are both merits and demerits of commercialization in sports. Nevertheless, I am personally convinced that the benefits outweigh the drawbacks, as financial gains from advertising allow better conditions for sports competitions, as well as motivate young people to take part in sports and perform the best.
Từ vựng và collocation:
For the purpose of + doing sth: để làm được điều gì đó
Increasingly utilizing (adv + v): tăng cường sử dụng
Sth remains a debatable issue: điều gì đó vẫn còn là vấn đề gây tranh cãi
This essay serves to give an insight into the situation: Bài luận này nhằm đưa ra góc nhìn về vấn đề này
Monetization (n) kiếm tiền (từ tài sản, hoạt động kinh doanh)
Allocate a remarkable amount of time to + N/V-ing: Dành một khoảng thời gian đáng kể vào việc gì đó
To be poured: Được đổ vào
Thus + V-ing: Vì vậy + hành động
Devote time: Dành thời gian
It is a(n) (actual) fact that: Đó là một sự thật rằng
There is no denying that: Không thể chối từ rằng
Immense (adj): rất lớn
Memorable (adj): đáng nhớ
Pursue (v) pursuit (n) : theo đuổi
Admirable (adj) đáng ngưỡng mộ
Bài mẫu số 4
Đề bài: Some people think that hosting an international sports event is good for the country, while others think it is bad. Discuss both views and state your opinions.
Analysis:
| Topic | Hosting international games |
| Viewpoint | Beneficial to the hosting country detrimental |
| Question | Discuss and give own opinion |
Brainstorm:
| Introduction | [Topic] has become a widely perpetual concern. Some individuals argue that [Viewpoint 1], while others believe the opposite is true. In this essay, I would discuss both of these perspectives before drawing my own reasoned conclusion. |
| Body 1 | Tổ chức sự kiện thể thao mang đến gánh nặng về tài chính và xã hội Support: (1) tài chính: chi phí đầu tư cho cơ sở hạ tầng phục vụ cho các môn thể thao; (2) khả năng vỡ nợ nếu ko được kiếm soát tốt. |
| Body 2 | Nếu như được tổ chức hợp lí, sự kiện thể thao mang lại nhiều lợi ích về hình ảnh quốc gia và cải thiện đầu tư Support: (1) thu hút được sự chú ý của truyền thông và công chúng thể giới, (2) đầu tư dài hạn cho cơ sở hạ tầng → phát triển kinh tế. |
| Conclusion | Give own opinion |
Essay:
Hosting the Olympics and other major international sports events has become a perpetual concern. Some individuals believe that it is of great benefit for the hosting country, while others argue that the opposite is true. In this essay, I would discuss both of these perspectives before drawing my own reasoned conclusion.
On the one hand, organizing international games could bring adverse implications on their hosts financially and socially. Firstly, the cost burden associated with infrastructure and sporting venues construction could be detrimental to a hosting country’s whole economy. Most of those venues built for specific sports and potentially falling into disuse right after the event due to limited practicality and relevance to the general public might be wasteful to an already meager state budget. Secondly, related costs, involving security, food, staff, and advertising, before and after the events could be challenging for any country given a financial year. For example, the extravagant 2004 Olympics in Athens, which later caused Greece to debt and existential crisis, could exemplify any future hosting country to be cautious about its ambition to host a costly global game, such as the Olympics and World Cup.
On the other hand, I think that, if properly organized, international sporting events could be significantly advantageous to its hosting country. The most outstanding benefit is that it boosts the country’s national image and improves its standing in the global political arena. Successfully hosting an event that would be heavily covered by the global media would certainly help promote the wave of tourists coming to watch the games, which indirectly impacts the hospitality and travel industry by the influx of overseas travellers to local hotels and restaurants. Secondly, throwing money into infrastructure projects, including apartment complexes for athletes, venues for various competitions, road and airport extension, and subway line construction for incoming tourists, should be considered long-term investment that would benefit the general public and the future generation. These projects could hugely contribute to the GDP growth, create thousands of additional jobs, and potentially build up a world-class infrastructure system for citizens to use long after sporting events.
In conclusion, while some adverse impacts might be caused by hosting an international game, I believe that there are more benefits to the hosting country if the event is thoroughly planned and organized to maximize the use of sporting venues after the event.
Words: 391
Vocabulary and Collocations:
| Fall into disuse | Ko sử dụng |
| meager state budget | ngân sách nhà nước ít ỏi |
| financial year | năm tài chính |
| public debt crisis | khủng hoảng nợ công |
| existential crisis | khủng hoảng tồn tại |
| boost national image | nâng cao hình ảnh quốc gia |
| improve standing | cải thiện vị thế |
| influx | làn sóng/dòng chảy |
| world-class infrastructure | cơ sở hạ tầng đẳng cấp thế giới |
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