"What usually happens to criminals? In the UK, when the police catch criminals. They go to court and then they usually go to prison. However in New Zealand they have a different system for young people who break the law, the system comes from the Maori people. They were the first inhabitants of New Zealand and they have ancient and respected traditions. They understand that crime hurts many people: the victim, the victim's family, the criminal's family and the criminal too. In Maori society, when a young person breaks the law, the community has a meeting, the people who are affected by the crime sit down together and talk about the situation. In this way, young criminals understand the effects of their actions. They have to meet the person who they have hurt. For example teenagers who have been in a fight have to face each other again and talk about the problem. In the meetings, families decide what the young offender must do in order to compensate their victims. One of the most important things that the offender has to do is apologise to the victim. This is a very difficult and uncomfortable thing for most young offenders to do. If a teenager steals something from a classmate, the community asks him or her to say sorry to the classmate, Most young people say this is the hardest thing to do. The Maori system helps young people to change their behaviour, it tries to bring something positive from a negative situation, and most of the time it succeeds."

Do you think the Maori system is a good idea? Why?/ Why not?

viết bài nói Topic 2 

. Let’s talk about global warming and solutions to this problem.

The following questions may help you.

What is global warming?

What are the main causes of this problem?

What concerns you most about global warming?

Which countries will be most affected by global warming? Is Viet Nam in the list?

What should we do to solve this problem?

Write a short essay about 200 words about what community can do to help the homeless.

The passage below is a sample writing. Choose the correct answer to complete the essay.

In today society, not all of people are able to live in big house and enjoy their lives. There have several people who even don't have a home to stay. They need care from society. In my perspectives, (1) ______.

First and foremost, (2) ______. Society need to build some particular apartment for homeless people, which can be stared for a long time. To give homeless people a home is capable to solve the most important problem of them.

Second, (3)______. Homeless people usually feel lonely and depressed because they usually stay alone on the streets and feel hopeless of future. Volunteers can use their enthusiasm to let homeless people feel warm. Therefore to use volunteer help homeless people is not only good for their physical health but also mental health.

The last but not least, (4) ____. Many homeless people still have ability to do some manual works, so society need to give them some opportunities and help them get suitable works. When homeless people get jobs, they are not homeless anymore.

In conclusion, (5)______. I think this is what homeless people want.

Question 2:

A. to be a volunteer help homeless people's daily life in their apartment.

B. society should help homeless people find a place to live.

C. society can offer some appropriate jobs for homeless people.

D. the way to help homeless people have a good life from giving their material conditions to giving them a new opportunity to create their lives

Write a short essay about 200 words about what community can do to help the homeless.

The passage below is a sample writing. Choose the correct answer to complete the essay.

In today society, not all of people are able to live in big house and enjoy their lives. There have several people who even don't have a home to stay. They need care from society. In my perspectives, (1) ______.

First and foremost, (2) ______. Society need to build some particular apartment for homeless people, which can be stared for a long time. To give homeless people a home is capable to solve the most important problem of them.

Second, (3)______. Homeless people usually feel lonely and depressed because they usually stay alone on the streets and feel hopeless of future. Volunteers can use their enthusiasm to let homeless people feel warm. Therefore to use volunteer help homeless people is not only good for their physical health but also mental health.

The last but not least, (4) ____. Many homeless people still have ability to do some manual works, so society need to give them some opportunities and help them get suitable works. When homeless people get jobs, they are not homeless anymore.

In conclusion, (5)______. I think this is what homeless people want.

Question 3:

A. to be a volunteer help homeless people's daily life in their apartment.

B. the way to help homeless people have a good life from giving their material conditions to giving them a new opportunity to create their lives

C. volunteers should provide food to the homeless.

D. society can offer some appropriate jobs for homeless people.

Write a short essay about 200 words about what community can do to help the homeless.

The passage below is a sample writing. Choose the correct answer to complete the essay.

In today society, not all of people are able to live in big house and enjoy their lives. There have several people who even don't have a home to stay. They need care from society. In my perspectives, (1) ______.

First and foremost, (2) ______. Society need to build some particular apartment for homeless people, which can be stared for a long time. To give homeless people a home is capable to solve the most important problem of them.

Second, (3)______. Homeless people usually feel lonely and depressed because they usually stay alone on the streets and feel hopeless of future. Volunteers can use their enthusiasm to let homeless people feel warm. Therefore to use volunteer help homeless people is not only good for their physical health but also mental health.

The last but not least, (4) ____. Many homeless people still have ability to do some manual works, so society need to give them some opportunities and help them get suitable works. When homeless people get jobs, they are not homeless anymore.

In conclusion, (5)______. I think this is what homeless people want.

Question 5:

A. volunteers play an important role in supporting and helping the homeless have a better life

B. organizations should invite donations from the public.

C. the way to help homeless people have a good life from giving their material conditions to giving them a new opportunity to create their lives

D. If the homeless people get a better life, they will contribute to the society

Write a short essay about 200 words about what community can do to help the homeless.

The passage below is a sample writing. Choose the correct answer to complete the essay.

In today society, not all of people are able to live in big house and enjoy their lives. There have several people who even don't have a home to stay. They need care from society. In my perspectives, (1) ______.

First and foremost, (2) ______. Society need to build some particular apartment for homeless people, which can be stared for a long time. To give homeless people a home is capable to solve the most important problem of them.

Second, (3)______. Homeless people usually feel lonely and depressed because they usually stay alone on the streets and feel hopeless of future. Volunteers can use their enthusiasm to let homeless people feel warm. Therefore to use volunteer help homeless people is not only good for their physical health but also mental health.

The last but not least, (4) ____. Many homeless people still have ability to do some manual works, so society need to give them some opportunities and help them get suitable works. When homeless people get jobs, they are not homeless anymore.

In conclusion, (5)______. I think this is what homeless people want.

Question 1:

A. society should help homeless people find a place to live.

B. society should assist these homeless people to have a beautiful life by using below three methods.

C. society can offer some appropriate jobs for homeless people.

D. to be a volunteer help homeless people's daily life in their apartment.

Write a short essay about 200 words about what community can do to help the homeless.

The passage below is a sample writing. Choose the correct answer to complete the essay.

In today society, not all of people are able to live in big house and enjoy their lives. There have several people who even don't have a home to stay. They need care from society. In my perspectives, (1) ______.

First and foremost, (2) ______. Society need to build some particular apartment for homeless people, which can be stared for a long time. To give homeless people a home is capable to solve the most important problem of them.

Second, (3)______. Homeless people usually feel lonely and depressed because they usually stay alone on the streets and feel hopeless of future. Volunteers can use their enthusiasm to let homeless people feel warm. Therefore to use volunteer help homeless people is not only good for their physical health but also mental health.

The last but not least, (4) ____. Many homeless people still have ability to do some manual works, so society need to give them some opportunities and help them get suitable works. When homeless people get jobs, they are not homeless anymore.

In conclusion, (5)______. I think this is what homeless people want.

Question 4:

A. homeless people don't need to work because of donated money.

B. society can offer some appropriate jobs for homeless people.

C. the way to help homeless people have a good life from giving their material conditions to giving them a new opportunity to create their lives

D. helping the homeless get accessed to the Internet is the responsibility of the vonlunteers.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Times are tough. The nightly news is filled with stories of people who have lost their jobs due to the economic crisis, or lost their homes in a fire or natural disaster. Have you ever seen people who have just endured an awful situation? Some focus on what they have lost, and this is easy to understand. But other people focus on what they did not lose, and they start thinking about a better future.

One good piece of advice to remember is that you cannot always control situations or other people. The only thing you can control is your own personal reaction to bad situations. Sometimes a situation may really be overwhelming. However, in many cases, you really can influence our own moods by the way you think about negative situations.

Imagine two families: Both have lost their homes and all their belongings in a devastating storm. One family cannot mask their grief. They feel that everything they hold dear has been destroyed. They cannot imagine how they will ever be able to replace things and start over again. Their normal life seems to have been completely lost. In contrast, a second family is crying with joy. All of the people in their family are unharmed and safe. This family is just happy that everyone has survived. This family is already trying to figure out how they can recover. You can’t really blame the first family for experiencing a very normal reaction to a terrible situation. However, the second family certainly seems to be better off. They are thinking about making progress rather than focusing on the tragic events.

Though this scenario is extreme, everyone experiences setbacks that seem just awful at the time. This could be a job loss, illness, or problems with family members. Nobody gets through life without having some bad things happen. In these situations, try to focus on the steps you can take to remedy the situation, instead of how awful the setback is. By doing this, you will be laying the foundation for a better tomorrow. And you will not suffer as much pain today.

Actually, controlling how you feel and trying to maintain a positive attitude can help you through many tough situations. The bottom line is, no matter what the problem is, you are more likely to fix it if you can stay positive and work out a plan. Also, never be afraid to seek help when you need it. The advice of a friend, family member, or even a professional may be all it takes to get back on track.

It may sound like a cliché. While a positive attitude may not be the answer to every problem, it can certainly give you an advantage in surviving most of life’s minor setbacks.

(Adapted from “Select Readings – Upper Intermediate” by Linda Lee and Erik Gundersen)

According to paragraph 5, what is the major thing you should do when you have troubles?

A. Be optimistic and make out a plan.  

B. Ask other people for help when necessary.

C. Control your emotions.

D. Determine how serious the problem is.