You have received this email from an English speaking friend, Alex.
Read
part of his email below.
Some friends of mine are going backpacking next month around Vietnam.
They would like to learn about Vietnamese culture and its history.
Where should they begin the trip? What's the easiest way to get around?
Where should they stay as they are on a tight budget?
Write an email responding to him. You should write at least 120 words.
You are not allowed to include your name
Dear Alex,
I hope this letter finds you well. It's fantastic that your friends are planning a backpacking trip to
Vietnam, so I hope I can answer the questions you have !
First of all, to immerse themselves in Vietnamese culture and history, they should kick off their journey
in Hanoi. This vibrant city is rich in historical sites like the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Old Quarter,
offering a glimpse into the nation's past. For getting around, I recommend utilizing Vietnam's extensive
bus and train networks. They're not only budget-friendly but also provide a scenic route through the
country. To save on accommodation costs, your friends might consider guest houses or budget-friendly
hostels, especially in areas like Hanoi's Old Quarter
I hope this information will be of assistance. Wishing them an incredible adventure exploring Vietnam's
diverse landscapes and cultural treasures!
Best regards,
Read the following text from an education magazine. While compulsory
education in some countries such as England begins at the age offive (with
many children actually starting at four), in countries such as Sweden,
Denmark and Finland, school does not begin until the age of seven. There
are two different points of view regarding this. Some people think that
children should begin their formal education at a very early age and
should spend most of their time on school studies. Others believe that
young children should spend most of their time playing. Write an essay to
an educated reader to tell which point of view you agree with. Include
specific reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer. You
should write at least 250 words.
there is a divergence of opinion on whether children should start their formal education as early as
possible or delay it until they are at least 7 years old. In my point of view, I believe an early
commencement of study would be far more beneficial than a later start.
Firstly, starting school at a young age would generate a number of positive outcomes. Undeniably, the
younger an individual is, the easier it is for them to acquire new knowledge and information. As a result,
these children would have a head start over their peers pursuing higher education. Besides this, they
would have opportunities to figure out their natural talents. Most Vietnamese children, for example, are
sent to kindergarten at the age of 3 or 4 to learn some basic skills such as addition and subtraction. After
a couple of months, those showing potential will be cared for by teachers with an aim to train them to
become specialized students in the future.
However, several individuals advocate a later start to formal schooling due to a number of reasons. It is
believed that commencing school at a later age will offer kids more time to learn many things via their
parents at home. As a result, these children will become more mature and integrate more easily into the
educational environment in the upcoming years. In addition, it might also be more beneficial for children
to have a childhood in which they can cultivate their own skills and interests through normal activities at
home.
To conclude, despite being safe with their parents at home, children would have fewer chances to
engage in extracurricular activities which would equip them with vital soft skills including teamwork and
communication skills. Not to mention, while not at school, many children tend to lead an unhealthy
lifestyle as their free time is devoted to online games, which gradually isolate them from society.
Therefore, I believe that it would be well-advised that parents send their children to school at an early
age.
