Progress Test Term 4 Writing essay

Time: 50 minutes

Instructions: Write a problem/solution essay of (about) 250 words in 50 minutes on ONE of the following topics:

1. During Covid-19 pandemic, some parents refuse to vaccinate their children for a variety of reasons.  What are the best solutions to encourage the parents to accept vaccination when they think it is dangerous?

- Remember problem-solution is a method for analyzing and writing about a topic by identifying a problem and proposing one or more solutions. Therefore, the problem and solution should be stated in clear language. They should be easy to recognize and understand. 

- Before writing, you need to draft the structure. A good structure will result in a good essay, so it’s important to have a plan before you start.

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Covid 19 is the global pandemic now. Since the first case was discovered in Wuhan, China, there are approximately 350 millions of cases and causes 5.5 millions deaths. Many countries have to apply strict policies to stop the spread, including quarantine, social distancing and closing the border. Vaccines were invented and became the light at the end of the tunnel. Over time, Vaccines were approved for effectiveness to prevent the serious and death rate. Unfortunately, some parents still hesitate to vaccinate their children for some reasons. In my opinion, there are some solutions to encourage parents to accept vaccination.

Firstly, it is essential to inform parents to understand how dangerous the covid 19 epidemic is. This is a new and unknown disease, people do not have enough data and research on it. Moreover, the rapid spreading and severity makes the health system overloaded. Many patients did not receive on time treatment and did not survive. This information should be done in all media such as television, newspapers and also on social networks regularly. In addition, it is necessary to include real images, real stories to help parents understand the danger that always threatens their lovely children.

The second solution is to provide evidence that the vaccine is safe for children. This should be done in three ways at the same time. The first is to present scientific evidence, medical studies and be evaluated by reputable experts. In addition, the media regularly reports on vaccination. Always ensure continuous, transparent and verifiable information. Finally, there is a need for medical staff to consult, answer questions directly to parents as well as help them access good and reputable vaccine sources.

Finally, the government needs to manage anti-vaccination groups, fight against fake news and untrue news that confuse parents. This can be said to be the most difficult and complex problem. The development of science and technology as well as social networks makes it possible for anyone to give their personal views as well as become a field reporter. However, many people have taken advantage of social networks to spread rumors and fake news. In my point of view, there are three ways to effectively manage. First, we should build management tools powerful enough to warn or track unverified information. Second, the government has to ask businesses that manage social networks to set community standards to not spread this information. Third, it is necessary to develop and perfect the law, to ensure strict penalties for creators of fake news and prevent the equivalent things.

In conclusion, informing about the danger of covid 19 epidemic, giving evidence of vaccine safety and strictly controlling the spread of fake news, anti-vaccination groups are three effective solutions to encourage parents to be ready to take their children for vaccination. The covid 19 epidemic has seriously affected our lives and vaccines are a shield to help protect children from disease. Get vaccinated to protect your child's smile and to prevent disease.