WRITING TASK 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task

Write about the following topic:

Advertising has become part of everyone’s life. Some people say that advertising has a positive impact on our lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

BÀI TRẢ LỜI MẪU:

Nowadays, people are confronted with advertisements of all kinds on a daily basis. Some people believe this has both positive and negative impacts on our lives, and personally, I completely agree with such viewpoint.

People in the modern world come into contact with advertisements almost everywhere, from online commercials, to banners displayed on crowded streets. Frequent exposure to advertisments of the same, or similar types of products, helps consumers make a clear comparison of certain aspects of the product, such as function or price, before deciding which items are suitable for their needs. For instance, thanks to the commercials of Iphone X and Samsung Galaxy S10, people wishing to purchase a smartphone can easily weigh up the pros and cons of these two products, and then choose the right one that serves their demand.

However, widespread advertising can also have some negative consequences that are worthy of consideration. First, the information delivered in advertisements is not always accurate, as many companies exaggerate the features of their products in order to draw attention from the public. As a result, consumers are likely to receive products of much lower quality than advertised. Second, the heavy cost of producing a range of advertisments can raise the market price of many products, meaning that people will have to pay more money to buy an item that they want.

In conclusion, the fact that advertisements of all types surround people can influence their lives in both positive and negative ways, and companies should consider giving the accurate information, and reduce their budgets for advertising to mitigate the drawbacks mentioned above.

PHÂN TÍCH TỪ VỰNG:

• Confronted (adj) /kənˈfrʌn.tɪd/: đối đầu, đối mặt (having to deal with something or someone that you find difficult or threatening)

         Exp: “Through communications technology we are ever more confronted with the evil and horrors of our world.”

• Exaggerate (v) /ɪɡˈzædʒ.ə.reɪt/: phóng đại, thêu dệt (to make something seem larger, more important, better, or worse than it really is)

         Exp: “The threat of attack has been greatly exaggerated.”

• Mitigate (v) /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/: giảm nhẹ, giảm thiểu (to make something less harmful, unpleasant, or bad)

         Exp: “It is unclear how to mitigate the effects of tourism on the island.”