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Posts by mandyduong
Name: Huong Duong
Joined: Apr 23, 2017
Last Post: May 21, 2017
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mandyduong   
May 21, 2017
Writing Feedback / [IELTS Writing part 2] Playing computer games is harmful. Do you agree with it? [3]

the influence of computer games on players



In recent decades, playing computer games has become a popular activity for children of all ages. Many people claim that this hobby offers few benefits beyond entertainment or relaxation and may, in fact, be harmful to a child's development. Do you agree with this statement?

Recently, computer games have become greatly popular all over the world, especially to the young people. While many people don't think this sort of entertainment can bring any good impacts to children, I personally support it as long as the children use it under parental guidance.

Children should be playing computer games after schools or classes because it is very useful and relaxing. They can learn plenty skills from the games such as problem solving, teamwork and strategic skills. For example, Play Stations, a popular football game is designed carefully and visually which encourages kids' develop their creativity and strategies. They learn and practice how to control the ball, pass them to teammates and goal skillfully. It is believed that under parents' observation, the kids also practice their discipline and time management when dads and moms set times to do their homework or assignments. The kids are rewarded to play games if they meet the deadlines.

Playing games is also an economical form of entertainment.Spending time at bars, clubs or live-shows can cost the youth millions Vietnam dongs whereas they can merely stay home and enjoy video games with their family and friends with a small amount of money or even none. Joining outdoor activities require equipment, vehicles or expensive outfits. In contrast, children can access online games by laptops or cellphones without buying any other extra appliances. A game, for example, averagely charges under 30,000 dongs for annual use which is very budget saving.

It is said that computer games can addict the young people at all ages from which they get distracted and ignore important things in their life. However, I believe the benefits online games bring to us outweigh the drawbacks. Online games themselves are not harmful, thus how they are used within control to make the best use is the most important.
mandyduong   
May 19, 2017
Writing Feedback / Should foreigners pay more for tourism ? Should the host country require more money ? [2]

@tranvinhquang720
Hi, I would like to give you my brief feedback about the essay. First of all, I assume this is the IELTS Writing task 2, so I would suggest you to write this in the topic too, so that we can use the IELTS criterion to comment. And if yes, it's IELTS-based, I would suggest you to develop your body paragraphs into 2 or 3 parts which can make your essay longer and informative (ideally 250 words). Simply, you choose the opinion that you support, pick up 2 topic sentences and then develop them. Second of all, do double check your essay before submitting to avoid spelling mistakes (e.g. this vs dis), also it helps you to ensure Subject and Verb agreement from which you don't make singular and plural nouns errors. Last but not least, please use more synonyms, paraphrases to enrich your vocabulary such as local, overseas, international, and foreign.

Hope it helps.
Practice makes perfect. Good luck to you!
mandyduong   
May 19, 2017
Writing Feedback / [IELTS Writing part 2] Money should be spent on health education instead of medical technology [5]

@Ahmadham
Hi, thanks for your feedback. I'm really appreciated.
As I know there are two types of essays which can be confusingly mistaken. They are argument-led (which is non-personal) and thesis-led (which is personal) essays, and following the topic above, I believe I can choose either of them to work on. What do you think?

Thanks - Mandy
mandyduong   
May 16, 2017
Writing Feedback / The line graph: tourists to England who visited four different attractions in Brighton. [2]

Hi
I think you have been working hard with pies/charts/diagrams. That's why your language use is good such as accounted for, proportions, reach a peak at... So keep up with your good work.

On the other hand, I believe you can rephrase the introduction much better: The line graph compares the proportion ... e.g The figures/proportions of visitors to England who traveled to Art Gallery, Pavilon, Pier and Festival are depicted in the line chart. In my viewpoint, it makes your paraphrasing much different.

Also, Brighton or Brition in the introduction?
Best
mandyduong   
May 15, 2017
Writing Feedback / [IELTS Writing part 2] Money should be spent on health education instead of medical technology [5]

Topic: Most developed countries spend a large proportion of their health budget on expensive medical technology and procedures. This money should, instead, be spent on health education to keep people well. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

health investments



Health care are well considered in the modern society. Most people think a huge amount of money should be invested in high cost medical equipment as well as its processes, especially in developed countries whereas other people agree spending budgets on health education is enough to get people healthy.

Many people support the fact the governments put money in equipping plenty of medical gadgets and procedure because it provides accurate diagnoses and treatment. With precise and thorough analysis, it helps reduce heavy duty jobs such as evaluating samples of blood. Additionally, they likely avoid trial-and-errors which could cause serious harm and time and money consuming issues. Besides, advanced technology and procedures bring efficient support in emergency cases. For instance, a person who accidentally gets hit on the street or has a heart attack can be physically and mentally in danger without appropriate assistance from those machines. However, receiving treatment from those massively expensive medical tools means people must afford over thousands or even millions dollars. Even if people are capable of paying, it doesn't encourage healthy lifestyles as patients tend to rely too much on the high tech medical processes.

A large number of people believe health education offers basic common preventative measures such as guidance on healthy lifestyles and first aids. Specifically, equipped essential knowledge about sleeping, eating and exercising habits, not only people can keep their bodies in shape, they are also able to protect themselves from many diseases. More importantly, health education is accessible to an enormous number of countries all over the world economically which means everyone can benefit from it online and offline without paying a massive amount of money. On the other hand, health care knowledge is so easy to get from forums, websites and tabloids that people tend to handle their health issues by themselves and refuse to ask for professional advice. Buying medicines without doctors' prescriptions or overusing aspirins and vitamins cause serious health problems.

In a nutshell, it is believed that developed countries should spend more money on advanced medical technology and processes meanwhile others are in favor of taking care of their health through many educational channels. In my opinion, those two forms of health care are equally important; therefore, both of them should be invested properly.
mandyduong   
May 15, 2017
Writing Feedback / Task 2: Living in big cities is bad for your health. To what extent do you agree or disagree [2]

Hi,
I believe you have a wide range of knowledge about this topic or at least do careful research, no wonder you have a very informative essay as a result.

For me, there are jut a few minor mistakes you should avoid next time such as singular and plural nouns. Another suggestion is to use more adjectives like harmful, contaminated, polluted in order to enhance your tones.

In sum, keep up your good work!
mandyduong   
Apr 24, 2017
Writing Feedback / Having a gap-year is more and more common in recent years. IELTS Writing Task 2 [6]

Hi, I think I have learned so much from your writing.
Just a few things I believe you need to notice next time:
1. loss vs. lost: we use loss as a noun
2. benefits and drawbacks, advantages and disadvantages. All are plural countable nouns
3. Repetition. I agree with Holt that you should be specific with graduates (which are secondary or high schools) besides that use synonyms to avoid repetition, e.g. the youth = youngsters = young people...

Keep it forward! Good luck!
mandyduong   
Apr 23, 2017
Writing Feedback / The chart below shows participation in certain leisure activities by children in Australia [6]

Hi, nice try on IELTS Writing Task 1.
1. I think you have used % and percent at the same time which is not necessary (and even wrong I think), so just choose 1.
2. Try to use more synonyms e.g. pastime = free time = availabilities ...
3. Use more influencers (markers) e.g Concerning, As regards, As for... to move/ connect to the new points
4. Try to make each paragraph with at least 3 sentences.
Work hard and good luck!
mandyduong   
Apr 23, 2017
Writing Feedback / The transformation that happened on Taft University's campus from 1980 to 2005 is depicted on maps [3]

[IELTS] Summarize the info by reporting the main features about changes of Taft University

university development and change



The transformation that happened on Taft University's campus from 1980 to 2005 is depicted in the maps. Overall, the campus changed from very basic administrative buildings with vast open lands to more academic areas with fewer trees and more open spaces.

To the North of the Main Library and the College of Science, an open space was converted into some blocks of dormitories. Across from this area, in the Northeast, many houses were cleared and replaced with apartments. Moreover, some trees surroundings the Student Union were cut down to make way for an Arts Center and Laboratories in 1984. Seven years later, a bookstore was put in between the Arts Center and the complexes. Furthermore, a hospital was built opposite the Administration meanwhile to the far-east of the hospital, a church was installed on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Palmer Street.

To the West of the supermarket, in the South, a huge open space was transformed into a Sports and Wellness Facility in 2003. To the Southwest of this area, apart from the two new parking lots, an Event Office was established in the same year. Looking at the maps, an airport was installed after demolishing an industrial area in the Southeast corner
mandyduong   
Apr 23, 2017
Writing Feedback / IELTS TASK 2 Cause and effect. Topic: Crime and safety in a society [7]

Hi, I think I made similar issues when I first started writing essays, so practice makes perfect.
For your writing, I think you have some problems with usage of word: e.g popular (it's for positive things) so you can use common instead. Also, you always need to provide "full sentences" (which basically offers a VERB): e.g. such as earthquake... It's not a completed sentence. S+V agreement is also something you need to work on as you make quite a lot tenses mistakes.

Again, don't feel down but practice more and more. Good luck!
mandyduong   
Apr 23, 2017
Research Papers / Title: Why should people pay more attention to protect forest? - Introduction [6]

Apart from informal style of essay as Holt stated, you just make a few grammatical mistakes and use of words. Instead of using people don't have a perception of..., I think you should use people are not aware of or people don't have a strong awareness that... Also, pay attention to + V-ing / gerund. Last but not least, a valuable resource or a wide range of resources or valuable resources. Anyway, keep up your good work. Regards.
mandyduong   
Apr 23, 2017
Writing Feedback / [IELTS] Summarise the information by reporting the main features of cement and concrete production [6]

making cement for concrete as constructional materials



The charts depict the numbers of steps and tools included in the process of making cement from which produces concrete as constructional materials. Overall, the cement making process involves four equipment with fewer input materials while the concrete production process requires only one tool with more raw materials.

In the cement making production, limestone and clay are first poured in a crusher to make a combination. This mixture is then blended in a mixer to be thoroughly combined. Next, the blended powder goes through a rotating heater where they are heated to remove moisture. Finally, the powder is conveyed in a grinder to make the fine powder prior to being packed.

On the other hand, in the process of producing concrete from cement, as the one and only step, cement, water and gravel which is small stones in the set ratios of 15%, 10%. 25% and 50%, respectively are mixed in a concrete mixer to be completely blended which outputs the concrete product.
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