The causes and effects of pollution on mankind and the environment Suggest possible measures that should be taken to reduce pollution. Suggest possible measures that should be taken to protect endangered animals. Causes and consequences of student stress Effects of the popularity of televisions/ Internet Consequences of eating an unbalanced diet/fast food/convenience food Talk about the problems of overpopulation in big cities, and suggest some solutions to this problem. 2. The advantages/ disadvantages The advantages/ disadvantages of books/ reading books/ English The advantages/ disadvantages of technology/ Internet/ computer/ cell phones (in education) The advantages/ disadvantages of daily exercises / balanced diet The advantages/ disadvantages of city life/ rural life 3. Education and work The most difficult school objects you are studying and what you would like your friends and your teacher to do to help you learn that subject more effectively Why should you attend a university/ how important is tertiary study to you? Would you prefer to do an undergraduate course abroad or in your country? Explain your choice Should students study abroad/ wear uniforms? Talk about a job you may do after you finish school Suppose you are looking for a part-time job as a librarian during the summer holiday at a university in the UK, write a letter of application for the University's Employment Service Which international organizations would you like to work for WWF. WHO, or the UN? Why? 4. Describe People and Place Write a letter to a pen pal about your family (rules)/ a person you like most in your family Describe a teacher/ a close friend/ a famous person/ a childhood friend Write a letter to a pen pal recommending a significant place you are familiar with (SGK 12) A place you want to travel most Describe your ideal home or place to live What are the differences between urban life and rural life? 5. Life in the future What are the differences between a traditional Vietnamese family and a modern Vietnamese family? Do you think life will be better in the future? Why and why not? The changes in our lives in the next 30 years How technology will influence our life in the future? Describe the world in which you would like to live in the future Which factors do you think might help people have a long and healthy life? Married women should not go to work? The changes in women's role in the family in comparison with that 50 years ago