Tổng hợp các bài mẫu writing task 2 band 9.0

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TỔNG HỢP CÁC BÀI MẪU WRITING TASK 2 BAND 9.0 
VIẾT BỞI THẦY SIMON 
Dưới đây là 25 bài sample essays được viết bởi thầy Simon. Mình tổng hợp lại và cập nhật 
thêm các bài viết mẫu gần đây của thầy. Ngoài ra mình có chia các bài theo từng dạng câu hỏi 
để các bạn tiện tra cứu và tham khảo. 
--- Thuy Phuong --- 
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Contents 
DẠNG CÂU HỎI DISCUSSION + OPINION .............................................................................. 3 
1. Road safety ....................................................................................................................... 3 
2. Independence .................................................................................................................... 4 
3. Artist ................................................................................................................................. 5 
4. Animal testing .................................................................................................................. 6 
5. Minority language ............................................................................................................ 7 
6. Museum ............................................................................................................................ 8 
7. Studying or working ......................................................................................................... 9 
8. Video games ................................................................................................................... 10 
DẠNG CÂU HỎI OPINION ........................................................................................................ 11 
1. Wild animals .................................................................................................................. 11 
2. Private schools................................................................................................................ 12 
3. Salary .............................................................................................................................. 13 
4. Foreign tourists ............................................................................................................... 14 
5. Unpaid work ................................................................................................................... 15 
6. Hobbies........................................................................................................................... 16 
7. Help ................................................................................................................................ 17 
8. Equality .......................................................................................................................... 18 
9. Gender and university .................................................................................................... 19 
DẠNG CÂU HỎI TWO-PART QUESTION ............................................................................... 20 
1. Happiness ....................................................................................................................... 20 
2. Parental roles .................................................................................................................. 21 
3. Economic success ........................................................................................................... 22 
4. Music .............................................................................................................................. 23 
5. Technology ..................................................................................................................... 24 
6. Career ............................................................................................................................. 25 
DẠNG CÂU HỎI PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS ........................................................................ 26 
1. Life expectancy .............................................................................................................. 26 
2. Environment ................................................................................................................... 27 
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DẠNG CÂU HỎI DISCUSSION + OPINION 
 1. Road safety 
Some people think that strict punishments for driving offences are the key to reducing traffic 
accidents. Others, however, believe that other measures would be more effective in 
improving road safety. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. 
People have differing views with regard to the question of how to make our roads safer. In my 
view, both punishments and a range of other measures can be used together to promote better 
driving habits. 
On the one hand, strict punishments can certainly help to encourage people to drive more 
safely. Penalties for dangerous drivers can act as a deterrent, meaning that people avoid 
repeating the same offence. There are various types of driving penalty, such as small fines, 
licence suspension, driver awareness courses, and even prison sentences. The aim of these 
punishments is to show dangerous drivers that their actions have negative consequences. As a 
result, we would hope that drivers become more disciplined and alert, and that they follow the 
rules more carefully. 
On the other hand, I believe that safe driving can be promoted in several different ways that 
do not punish drivers. Firstly, it is vitally important to educate people properly before they 
start to drive, and this could be done in schools or even as part of an extended or more difficult 
driving test. Secondly, more attention could be paid to safe road design. For example, signs 
can be used to warn people, speed bumps and road bends can be added to calm traffic, and 
speed cameras ca ... s 
These days more fathers stay at home and take care of their children while mothers go out 
to work. What could be the reasons for this? Do you think it is a positive or a negative 
development? 
It is true that men are increasingly likely to take on the role of househusband, while more 
women than ever are the breadwinners in their families. There could be several reasons for 
this, and I consider it to be a very positive trend. 
In recent years, parents have had to adapt to various changes in our societies. Equal rights 
movements have made great progress, and it has become normal for women to gain 
qualifications and pursue a career. It has also become socially acceptable for men to stay at 
home and look after their children. At the same time, the rising cost of living has meant that 
both marriage partners usually need to work and save money before starting a family. 
Therefore, when couples have children, they may decide who works and who stays at home 
depending on the personal preference of each partner, or based on which partner earns the most 
money. 
In my view, the changes described above should be seen as progress. We should be happy to 
live in a society in which men and women have equal opportunities, and in which women are 
not put under pressure to sacrifice their careers. Equally, it seems only fair that men should be 
free to leave their jobs in order to assume childcare responsibilities if this is what they wish to 
do. Couples should be left to make their own decisions about which parental role each partner 
takes, according to their particular circumstances and needs. 
In conclusion, the changing roles of men and women in the family are a result of wider changes 
in society, and I believe that these developments are desirable. 
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3. Economic success 
Economic progress is often used to measure a country's success. However, some people 
believe that other factors are more important. What other factors should also be considered 
when measuring a country's success? Do you think one factor is more important than 
others? 
The relative success of different countries is usually defined in economic terms. There are 
several other factors, apart from the economy, that could be used to assess a country, and in 
my opinion education is the most important of all. 
Standards of education, health and individual human rights should certainly be considered 
when measuring a country’s status. A good education system is vital for the development of 
any nation, with schools, colleges and universities bearing the responsibility for the quality of 
future generations of workers. Healthcare provision is also an indicator of the standard of living 
within a country, and this can be measured by looking at average life expectancy rates or 
availability of medical services. Finally, human rights and levels of equality could be taken 
into account. For example, a country in which women do not have the same opportunities as 
men might be considered less successful than a country with better gender equality. 
In my view, a country’s education system should be seen as the most important indicator of its 
success and level of development. This is because education has a considerable effect on the 
other two factors mentioned above. It affects people’s health in the sense that doctors and 
nurses need to be trained, and scientists need to be educated to the highest levels before they 
can carry out medical research. It also affects the economy in the sense that a well-educated 
workforce will allow a variety of companies and industries to flourish, leading to trade with 
other countries, and increased wealth. 
In conclusion, nations can be assessed and compared in a variety of ways, but I would argue 
that the standard of a country's education system is the best measure of its success. 
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4. Music 
There are many different types of music in the world today. Why do we need music? Is the 
traditional music of a country more important than the international music that is heard 
everywhere nowadays? 
It is true that a rich variety of musical styles can be found around the world. Music is a vital 
part of all human cultures for a range of reasons, and I would argue that traditional music is 
more important than modern, international music. 
Music is something that accompanies all of us throughout our lives. As children, we are taught 
songs by our parents and teachers as a means of learning language, or simply as a form of 
enjoyment. Children delight in singing with others, and it would appear that the act of singing 
in a group creates a connection between participants, regardless of their age. Later in life, 
people’s musical preferences develop, and we come to see our favourite songs as part of our 
life stories. Music both expresses and arouses emotions in a way that words alone cannot. In 
short, it is difficult to imagine life without it. 
In my opinion, traditional music should be valued over the international music that has become 
so popular. International pop music is often catchy and fun, but it is essentially a commercial 
product that is marketed and sold by business people. Traditional music, by contrast, expresses 
the culture, customs and history of a country. Traditional styles, such as ...(example)..., connect 
us to the past and form part of our cultural identity. It would be a real pity if pop music became 
so predominant that these national styles disappeared. 
In conclusion, music is a necessary part of human existence, and I believe that traditional music 
should be given more importance than international music. 
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5. Technology 
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. 
In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships that people make? Has this 
been a positive or negative development? 
It is true that new technologies have had an influence on communication between people. 
Technology has affected relationships in various ways, and in my opinion there are both 
positive and negative effects. 
Technology has had an impact on relationships in business, education and social life. Firstly, 
telephones and the Internet allow business people in different countries to interact without ever 
meeting each other. Secondly, services like Skype create new possibilities for relationships 
between students and teachers. For example, a student can now take video lessons with a 
teacher in a different city or country. Finally, many people use social networks, like Facebook, 
to make new friends and find people who share common interests, and they interact through 
their computers rather than face to face. 
On the one hand, these developments can be extremely positive. Cooperation between people 
in different countries was much more difficult when communication was limited to written 
letters or telegrams. Nowadays, interactions by email, phone or video are almost as good as 
face-to-face meetings, and many of us benefit from these interactions, either in work or social 
contexts. On the other hand, the availability of new communication technologies can also have 
the result of isolating people and discouraging real interaction. For example, many young 
people choose to make friends online rather than mixing with their peers in the real world, and 
these ‘virtual’ relationships are a poor substitute for real friendships. 
In conclusion, technology has certainly revolutionised communication between people, but not 
all of the outcomes of this revolution have been positive. 
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6. Career 
Many people decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it. This, they argue, 
leads to a more satisfying working life. To what extent do you agree with this view? What 
other things can people do in order to have a satisfying working life? 
It is true that some people know from an early age what career they want to pursue, and they 
are happy to spend the rest of their lives in the same profession. While I accept that this may 
suit many people, I believe that others enjoy changing careers or seeking job satisfaction in 
different ways. 
On the one hand, having a defined career path can certainly lead to a satisfying working life. 
Many people decide as young children what they want to do as adults, and it gives them a great 
sense of satisfaction to work towards their goals and gradually achieve them. For example, 
many children dream of becoming doctors, but to realise this ambition they need to gain the 
relevant qualifications and undertake years of training. In my experience, very few people who 
have qualified as doctors choose to change career because they find their work so rewarding, 
and because they have invested so much time and effort to reach their goal. 
On the other hand, people find happiness in their working lives in different ways. Firstly, not 
everyone dreams of doing a particular job, and it can be equally rewarding to try a variety of 
professions; starting out on a completely new career path can be a reinvigorating experience. 
Secondly, some people see their jobs as simply a means of earning money, and they are happy 
if their salary is high enough to allow them to enjoy life outside work. Finally, job satisfaction 
is often the result of working conditions, rather than the career itself. For example, a positive 
working atmosphere, enthusiastic colleagues, and an inspirational boss can make working life 
much more satisfying, regardless of the profession. 
In conclusion, it can certainly be satisfying to pursue a particular career for the whole of one’s 
life, but this is by no means the only route to fulfilment. 
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DẠNG CÂU HỎI PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS 
1. Life expectancy 
In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause 
for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact 
of ageing populations. 
It is true that people in industrialised nations can expect to live longer than ever before. 
Although there will undoubtedly be some negative consequences of this trend, societies can 
take steps to mitigate these potential problems. 
As people live longer and the populations of developed countries grow older, several related 
problems can be anticipated. The main issue is that there will obviously be more people of 
retirement age who will be eligible to receive a pension. The proportion of younger, working 
adults will be smaller, and governments will therefore receive less money in taxes in relation 
to the size of the population. In other words, an ageing population will mean a greater tax 
burden for working adults. Further pressures will include a rise in the demand for healthcare, 
and the fact young adults will increasingly have to look after their elderly relatives. 
There are several actions that governments could take to solve the problems described above. 
Firstly, a simple solution would be to increase the retirement age for working adults, perhaps 
from 65 to 70. Nowadays, people of this age tend to be healthy enough to continue a productive 
working life. A second measure would be for governments to encourage immigration in order 
to increase the number of working adults who pay taxes. Finally, money from national budgets 
will need to be taken from other areas and spent on vital healthcare, accommodation and 
transport facilities for the rising numbers of older citizens. 
In conclusion, various measures can be taken to tackle the problems that are certain to arise as 
the populations of countries grow older. 
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2. Environment 
Explain some of the ways in which humans are damaging the environment. What can 
governments do to address these problems? What can individual people do? 
Humans are responsible for a variety of environmental problems, but we can also take steps to 
reduce the damage that we are causing to the planet. This essay will discuss environmental 
problems and the measures that governments and individuals can take to address these 
problems. 
Two of the biggest threats to the environment are air pollution and waste. Gas emissions from 
factories and exhaust fumes from vehicles lead to global warming, which may have a 
devastating effect on the planet in the future. As the human population increases, we are also 
producing ever greater quantities of waste, which contaminates the earth and pollutes rivers 
and oceans. 
Governments could certainly make more effort to reduce air pollution. They could introduce 
laws to limit emissions from factories or to force companies to use renewable energy from 
solar, wind or water power. They could also impose ‘green taxes’ on drivers and airline 
companies. In this way, people would be encouraged to use public transport and to take fewer 
flights abroad, therefore reducing emissions. 
Individuals should also take responsibility for the impact they have on the environment. They 
can take public transport rather than driving, choose products with less packaging, and recycle 
as much as possible. Most supermarkets now provide reusable bags for shoppers as well as 
‘banks’ for recycling glass, plastic and paper in their car parks. By reusing and recycling, we 
can help to reduce waste. 
In conclusion, both national governments and individuals must play their part in looking after 
the environment. 
(250 words, band 9)