Discussion Essay on Government Regulation of Water Usage | Môn Writing AE2 - Trường Đại học Quốc tế, Đại học Quốc gia Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh

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IELTS WRITING TASK 2- DISCUSSION ESSAY
TOPIC- GOVERNMENT REGULATION INTRODUCTION:
1/ Some people think that the government
Although both perspectives offer merits, I
should strictly control the supply of fresh
express a strong alignment with the latter,
water, while others think we can use as much
and further explanation will shed light on
water as we want. Discuss both views and give my opinion in this essay. your opinion.(17/2)
=> be at liberty to do sth= be free to do sth
While some posit that people should be at
liberty to use water without any restrictions
Opinions are divided on whether citizens’
freedom of the consumption the fresh
water should be strictly restricted or not.
While I accept that the state’s regulation is a
should, I still hold a strong belief that
people should be freely accessed the drinkable water sources. •
Dạng “Do you agree or disagree” chỉ
đơn thuần yêu cầu người viết đưa ra
quan điểm ở hai hướng, 1 là đồng ý,
2 là không đồng ý với nhận định ở
câu đề. Như vậy, người viết chọn
một phía rõ ràng và tập trung vào
việc hỗ trợ quan điểm đó. •
Dạng “To what extent do you agree
or disagree” yêu cầu người viết đưa ra quan điểm lOMoAR cPSD| 58137911
của mình và đánh giá mức độ đồng
ý hoặc không đồng ý với nhận định
được đề cập. Như vậy, có 4 luồng
quan điểm là: đồng ý hoàn toàn,
không đồng ý hoàn toàn, đồng ý
một phần, không đồng ý một phần.
2/ Any country should be able to sell goods to
From my personal perspective, I totally
other countries without the restrictions of the
disagree with this opinion, and further
government. Agree or disagree? (7/5)
reasons will elucidate my opinion in the essay
3/ Some people believe that the government
should not spend money on international aid
when they have their own disadvantaged
people, like the homeless and unemployed. Agree?25/6)
4/ Many people believe that scientific research
should be carried out and controlled by
governments rather than private
companies.Agree or disagree?.(15/9)
1. GOVERNMENT: => state/authority/government body/government agency/
government department/ the bureaucrats (Quan chức nhà nước) 1.1.
funds, money, aid, assistance, backing, funding, grant, subsidy, support |
expenditure, spending, allocation # cuts 1.2.
minister, official, representative, spokesman- sources
EX: According to government sources, two people died in the incident. 1.3. lawmakers /
legislators– elected officials deciding laws/ senators
(thượng nghị sĩ) / congressmen (đại biểu quốc hội) / representatives (đại biểu)– specific lawmakers 1.4.
figures, statistics | post (vị trí) | reshuffle (sự cải tổ về nhân sựchính trị)
EX: The former minister was relieved of his post in last month's extensive government reshuffle. lOMoAR cPSD| 58137911 1.5.
decisions, legislation, measures, plans, policy, proposals | report | propaganda (sự tuyên truyền)
2. CONTROL(v)=> control-regulate-limit=> (n) | intervention, limitation, regulation 2.1.
ADV: carefully, strictly, tightly
EX: Conditions in the greenhouse are carefully controlled.
Expenditure within the company is tightly controlled. 2.2.
VERB + CONTROL: impose, introduce, enforce, enact / tighten# ease, relax, remove
EX: The government has imposed strict controls on new building.
The country has tightened its border controls. | Relax price controls 2.3.
ADJ: strict, stringent, tight, tough | lax(lỏng lẻo) |
EX: border, export, price calls for tougher export controls
3. spark/ provoke a heated/hot/intense debate: khơi mào/kích động một cuộc tranh cái
nảy lửa/nóng hổi/quyết liệt
4. spend money on s.th = invest money in s.th = allocate money to s.th = pour money into
doing sth = provide financial support for = offer financial assistance to = give money to = help from the state
= rely on alternative sources of financial support
TOPICS AND RELATED-HIGHLIGHT COLLOCATION 1/ Some people think
CONTROL THE SUPPLY OF FRESHWATER# that the government
# have freedom to use freshwater
should strictly control
- have right to use freshwater freely the supply of fresh
- regulate the amount of freshwater citizen can use water, while others
- have unrestricted/free access to freshwater think we can use as
- have unlimited consumption of freshwater much water as we
1/ SHOULD STRICTLY CONTROL FRESHWATER want. Discuss both
- non-renewable natural resource- Scarce resource= views and give your
scarcity of freshwater=>non-stop overexploitation and opinion.(17/2)
over-usage for indefinitely unnecessary purposes => wastage=> water shortage lOMoAR cPSD| 58137911
- Increasing demand on growing population - Water-stressed region
- Prolong the supply of freshwater
- The possibility that freshwater has been being drained/depleted completely
- Setting the maximum limits for water consumption+
punish those who overuse water supply
2/ HAVE RIGHTS TO USE FRESHWATER FREELY
- People pay for the bill=> should be able to use as much
as they desire/ they deserve to use fresh water for any
daily demands such as drinking, cooking, cleaning=>
hard to calculate how much is required for each individual=
- The technological advancement=> the transformation of
impure water to fresh water is feasible.
- The gap between the rich and the poor=> freshwater is
primarily catered for the already wealthy while the
underprivileged still struggle=> unfair regulation
- Government should use tax payers’ money to promote
sustainable water management and improve sewage
system instead of limiting the water amount
- Raise people awareness about how to save and use
water efficiently and the importance of drinkable water 2/ Any country should -
International free trade be able to sell goods to
• Unrestricted international commerce other countries • Free trade agreement without the restrictions
• unrestrictedly cross-border trading of products of the government. Do
• unrestrained transnational commerce you agree or disagree? • commercial freedom (7/5)
• exchanging goods under no governmental restrictions lOMoAR cPSD| 58137911 lOMoAR cPSD| 58137911 cross-border commerce
- Domestic manufacturer/ local industries/ domestic business
- Tariffs and taxes (n) thuế xuất nhập khẩu - smuggling (n)
- the proliferation of illegal trading
- detrimental impacts on local culture
- stimulates importing and exporting activities
- boosts the growth of the economy domestically and internationally - far-flung regions (n)
- marijuana/ illegal drugs (n) - assimilation(n)
SHOULD CONTROL THE CROSS-BORDING TRADING OF PRODUCTS
- transporting commodities without thorough inspection-
the spread of diseases- goods with numerous indefinite
dangerous fungi/ contagious viruses/ harmful
microorganisms– widely transmitted- pose a threat to
human’s health- fatal disease- leading to thousands of deaths
- impact on the prosperity of local/ domestic businesses-
face fierce competition – exotic products from
international market with ease bestows consumers a
abundance of choices with better/ competitive prices-
locallyproduced products are less favorable- local
enterprises may suffer from various challenges to
compete- decrease in revenues- even face bankruptcy
the international free trading leaves domestic manufacturers a
burden to face a fierce competition. This is due to the fact that with
cross-border commerce, exotic products from international market
bestows consumers a abundance of choices with competitive
prices; as a result, locally-produced products are less favorable, so
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SHOULD NOT CONTROL THE FREE TRADING -
boost national economic growth
+ allow domestic manufacturers to search for new
markets+ attract foreign investment + local companies
will also have better access to the latest technologies via
foreign partnership=> improve their technical
proficiency => improve domestic manufacturing and associated industries. -
average cost of goods will be far lower without
imposed government tariffs and taxes=> consumers will be
able to purchase imported goods at cheaper prices, and
have access to a wider range of products. - Offer greater job opportunities- lOMoAR cPSD| 58137911 3/ Some people believe -
state budget/ offering financial assistance that the government - Provide oversea fiscal aid should not spend - Receive monetary assistance money on -
Underprevileged/impoverished citizens international aid when
SHOULD NOT SPEND MONEY ON INTERNATIONAL AID they have their own -
should use the government budget to improve free disadvantaged people,
social services such as healthcare, education and like the homeless and
shelters for unfortunate individuals. unemployed. To what -
the bare minimum living standards- finanicially stable- extent do you agree or develop national economy disagree?(25/6)
SHOULD SPEND MONEY ON INTERNATIONAL AID -
strengthen international relations and creates a strong
bond between nations.= enhance the solidarity among
nations= strenghthen unity of different nations/ foster
the cross-border friendship/ intensify their friendly relations/ -
lower the tax barriers which help domestic companies
to penetrate new markets easily. -
Become strategic partners in terms of global
ecoconomy=> financially benefit -
Promote humanity/ benevolence- show national care and empathy for those in less
economically developed countries 4/ Many people believe that scientific research should be carried out and controlled by governments rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?(15/9)
COUNTERARGUMENT Deductive: lOMoAR cPSD| 58137911 My position and
I completely agree because staying in the same job is argument
rewarding, and also increase your chance of promotion
The counterargumen Some people might say it is boring to stay in the same t job Conceding a point
It is true that there is less variety Refuting this point
However, I believe changing jobs too often can be un
settling and you may actually learn less Inductive The counterargum
Some people might say it is boring to stay in the same ent job Conceding a point
It is true that there is less variety Refuting this point
However, I believe changing jobs too often can be un settling and you may actually learn less My position and
I completely agree because staying in the same job is argument
rewarding, and also increase your chance of promotion
Language of concede/ refute
- Concede: I understand the opposing argument, and it has some good points,
but…/ Admittedly,… Some people may argue…
- Refute: …but I still don’t agree with, nevertheless, while, although, having said that
STRUCTURE THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED:
1. It can be conceded that…This is predicated on/upon the assumption that…However,
this line of reasoning is not compelling because it fails to factor in the fact that…
2. Admittedly, some people argue that…Having said that… Example: lOMoAR cPSD| 58137911
Topic: Some people think that if a country is already rich, any addition in economic
wealth does not make its citizen happier. Do you agree or disagree?
It can be conceded that economic growth can lead to increased access to resources,
including healthcare, education and social service. This is predicated on the
assumption that with the increased wealth, a country can allocate more resources
towards improving public services, expanding infrastructure, and enhancing the
quality of life of its citizens. However, this line of reasoning is not feasible because it
fails to factor in the fact that these benefits are not always equally distributed among
the population. In many cases, economic growth can exacerbate existing inequalities
with the benefits occurring primarily to the already wealthy while the poor continue to struggle. PRACTICE Deductiv e
Topic: Fewer young people do farming work in rural area. Why? Should young
people be encouraged to do farming work? My position and
They should be fairly encouraged to invest in working as a argument farmer with smarter ways.
The counterargumen youngsters are able to earn more money to ameliorate t
their life if they move to municipal areas. Conceding a point
various jobs are available with well-paid salary lOMoAR cPSD| 58137911 Refuting this point
have to pay for multiple expenses- exorbitant rental
settle, food shortage and rapid natural resources
exhaustion due to the overpopulation.