WRITING TASK 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task

Write about the following topic:

Some people think that planning for the future is a waste of time. They believe it is more important to focus on the present. To what extent 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:

Some people believe that making future plans is a futile exercise, and that focusing on the present moment is more important. Personally, I feel that both perspectives are of equal importance and should be lived simultaneously.

On the one hand, I believe that it is quite important to plan for the future. People need to have goals and dreams to strive towards in order to have a sense of purpose and direction in their lives. And to achieve and fulfil these goals and be successful, it is essential that they make plans. I am certain that any successful businessman, or millionaire, will tell you that one of the key elements in their success was their careful planning for the future. However, the future is always uncertain, so it is also necessary to have a backup plan when things do not work out as expected.

On the other hand, it is also extremely important to maintain focus on the present. Many people would claim that there are far too many factors that influence our future, and therefore it is out of our control. So, it is necessary that we stay focused on the present moment in order to be able to react and respond appropriately to our current situation and needs. If you are too focused on the future, you may not make very good decisions about your present life. Furthermore, nobody knows when their life will end, so it is also important to live your life to the fullest in each passing moment.

In conclusion, I believe it is important to maintain a balance between planning for the future and staying focused on the present moment. It is necessary to make plans in order to achieve goals, but it is also necessary to be flexible and be able to adapt to the current changing situations and circumstances.

PHÂN TÍCH TỪ VỰNG:

• Futile (adj) /ˈfjuː.taɪl/: vô ích, không có hiệu quả (having no effect or achieving nothing)

          Exp: “It's completely futile trying to reason with him - he just won't listen.”

• Simultaneously (adv) /ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/: đồng thời, xảy ra cùng lúc (happening or being done at exactly the same time)

          Exp: “Two children answered the teacher's question simultaneously.”

• Backup (n) /ˈbæk.ʌp/: dự phòng (something that you have arranged in case your main plans, equipment, etc. go wrong)

          Exp: “We're going to need some professional backup for this project.”