Topic 1: Does increasing travels between countries enable people to learn different cultures or to

particularly a good choice, as there are many health and medical specialists.
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As suggested above, considering the fact that nowadays, many elderly people are able to 
remain healthy and active, they should be given the chances to participate in social and family 
activities as well as pursuing hobbies and other interests. Only when their ill health or 
emotional well-being becomes a serious problem, should a nursing home be taken into 
consideration. 
1. Swelling=growing=expanding
2. Inescapable=unavoidable=inevitable
3. Rethink=reassess=re-evaluate
4. Excluded=expelled=isolated=insulated
5. Company=accompany
6. Lingering=lasting=enduring=persistent
7. Frail=weak=fragile=feeble
8. Passive=inert=inactive
9. Shoulder=bear
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Topic 75: In many countries, women join the army as men do. However, some people 
argue that the army solely needs males. What is your opinion?
(cope with the heavy workload at home), (undertake childcare responsibilities) ;
(maternity leave);
(gain acceptance from their male counterparts), (receive equal credit for their performance ), ( face 
sex discrimination), ( sexual harassment) ;
(vulnerable), (intensely physical), (carry heavy loads); (do not function well in appalling 
conditions), ( do not have a strong will)
(caring professions) (perform clerical jobs ) ;
(overcome physical limitation/muscle disadvantage) , (remote-controlled),
Stepping into the 21st century, women have set foot in nearly every walk of life. 
However, the army is still a male-dominated area in much of the world. A great many people 
hold bios against women's enrolment in the army. In my view, females can contribute to the 
army just as males do, despite some of their shortcomings.
The first standpoint to conscribe females is that they now have more chances to receive 
education. In comparison with the past, where the army recruitment policies focused on 
strength and fitness, the current focus is on academic ability. Physical fighting either armed or 
unarmed, no longer features in modern warfare. It has been replaced by battles between tanks, 
amours, missiles or warplanes, most of which are computerized. In other words, females can 
perform military tasks as their male counterparts do, provided that they are well-educated and 
well-trained.
Secondly, women have inborn merits that stand them in good stead. Females are less 
likely to commit faults, for they are accustomed to dealing with matters with accuracy and 
caution. Patience and consideration of others account for the high presence of females in army 
hospitals or logistics departments. Other impressive personality traits include their endurance 
of hardships, especially in grueling conditions, and their tenderness, a character required in 
the caring profession in the army.
Notwithstanding their strengths, females have some limitations they may need to 
overcome. The first obstacle is the social attitudes. Females have to cope with the pressure 
exerted by their families, acquaintances, or friends, as serving the army is widely seen as a 
deadly job, which is exclusively for males. The second obstacle is sexual discrimination and 
harassment, which seems common in most armies and can discourage females from serving 
their countries.
In conclusion, females' presence in the army should be approved and encouraged. Their 
performance can be guaranteed by their innate strengths, despite the fact that they might have 
to cope with prejudices and other external disturbances.
1. Bias=prejudice=preconceived notion
2. Conscribe=enlist=enroll.
3. Stand sb. in good stead=advantage
4. Grueling=harsh=tough=difficult=severe=arduous
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