CHỮA 5 đề VSTEP WRITING TASK 2

VSTEP WRITING LỚP VSTEP B1B2C1 CÔ THỦY – THẦY CƯƠNG LUYỆN THI TRỌNG TÂM – CẤP TỐC – ĐẠT CHỨNG CHỈ CHỮA CÁC ĐỀ WRITING TASK ĐÃ RA TRONG CÁC KỲ THI VSTEP #1 Some people think that newspapers are the best way to get news However, others believe that they can get news better through other media platforms Discuss both views and give your opinion Bài mẫu tham khảo Opinions diverge widely on the importance of different news sources While some people consider reading newspapers to be the most effective way to receive news, I would argue that it is no longer the best way to get the news due to the proliferation of online news sources On the one hand, there are good grounds for arguing that newspapers still are the most popular among newsreaders even though we are living in a digital world Firstly, since newspapers have existed long before the introduction of the internet, most senior citizens have developed a habit of reading a newspaper every day, and they not want to change this habit.(1) Secondly, newspapers are considered a more reliable source of information compared to other sources nowadays This is because newspapers are usually written by professional journalists, and are thoroughly checked, edited and censored prior to their publication On the other hand, the Internet has become an increasingly dominant news source these days due to the benefits it offers.(2) The first thing that attracts people to reading news online is its easy access With the widespread presence of the Internet, people with portable devices, such as a smartphone, can access a huge storage of news in just a few clicks Furthermore, online news channels have brought a greater reading experience to readers, thanks to the constant advancement in technology, which has made it possible to upload videos and audio recordings online For instance, soccer fans these days can re-watch their favourite matches whenever they want with only a laptop connected to the Internet, which a mere newspaper cannot do.(3) In conclusion, although I agree that printed newspapers are very popular amongst certain groups of people, I disagree that it is the best way to receive the news as more and more people are drawn to using the Internet Facebook: Thủy Nguyễn (Englishall) / Hội ôn thi Vstep B1B2C1 VSTEP WRITING LỚP VSTEP B1B2C1 CÔ THỦY – THẦY CƯƠNG LUYỆN THI TRỌNG TÂM – CẤP TỐC – ĐẠT CHỨNG CHỈ TỪ VỰNG The proliferation of online news sources: bùng nổ nguồn thông tin mạng A digital world: giới điện tử Senior citizens: người già A more reliable source of information: nguồn thông tin đáng tin cậy Professional journalists: nhà báo chuyên nghiệp To be thoroughly checked, edited and censored prior to their publication: kiểm tra, chỉnh sửa kiểm duỵêt kỹ lưỡng trước xuất An increasingly dominant news source: nguồn đọc tin tức ngày phát triển Portable devices: loại thiết bị cầm tay, mang To access a huge storage of news in just a few clicks: truy cập vào lượng lớn thông tin với vài cú clicks The constant advancement in technology: phát triển liên tục công nghệ CẤU TRÚC CÂU Câu (1): Firstly, since newspapers have existed long before the introduction of the internet, most senior citizens have developed a habit of reading a newspaper every day, and they not want to change this habit Cấu trúc cần lưu ý: “to develop a habit of doing something” đồng nghĩa với “to start doing something regularly”, có nghĩa có thói quen làm “Firstly” trạng từ dùng người viết muốn đưa luận điểm Câu (2): On the other hand, the Internet has become an increasingly dominant news source these days due to the benefits it offers Cấu trúc cần lưu ý: “due to + Noun/Noun phrase/Gerund” đồng nghĩa với “because of something”, có nghĩa Cụm từ nối “On the other hand” dùng để đưa luận điểm đối lập với luận điểm trước Cụm từ thường sử dụng với cụm từ “on the one hand” Facebook: Thủy Nguyễn (Englishall) / Hội ôn thi Vstep B1B2C1 VSTEP WRITING LỚP VSTEP B1B2C1 CÔ THỦY – THẦY CƯƠNG LUYỆN THI TRỌNG TÂM – CẤP TỐC – ĐẠT CHỨNG CHỈ Câu (3): For instance, soccer fans these days can re-watch their favourite matches whenever they want with only a laptop connected to the Internet, which a mere newspaper cannot Cấu trúc cần lưu ý: “For instance” cụm từ dùng người viết muốn đưa ví dụ cho luận điểm họ #2 More and more people want to buy clothes, cars and other products from well-known brands What are the reasons? Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Bài mẫu tham khảo Nowadays, purchasing items such as cars or clothes from famous brands is becoming increasingly popular among a large number of people The reasons behind this trend will be outlined in the following essay and, in my opinion, it could bring both positive and negative consequences in equal measure To begin with, the tendency of using large brand products mostly stems from people’s beliefs on personal possessions reflecting wealth, social status, and appearance.(1) More specifically, many people associate clothes and accessories from popular brand names such as Nike or Adidas with high quality and fashionable designs Therefore, these items are more suitable for enhancing people’s appearance than the products from smaller brands In addition, some types of goods like cars from luxurious brands are usually sold at exorbitant prices because of their expensive materials or unique features.(2) Hence, these items are often considered as a tool for the rich to show off their social status or their wealth On the other hand, more people purchasing goods from famous brands can bring both merits and drawbacks to the business world Countries where famous brands are based are more likely to have a strong and healthy economy For instance, the US - the home country of many large brands, such as Apple and Microsoft, has been the strongest economic superpower since the late 20th century partly since the products of these enterprises are favored not only in domestic but also in foreign markets.(3) However, the rise of dominant brand names can be a factor leading to monopoly as large companies will attempt to dominate and finally wipe out smaller rivals to maintain their positions In conclusion, the tendency of consuming goods from famous brands largely comes from people’s perception of personal belongings showing their wealth, social status and appearance This trend can bring both positive and harmful effects to the business market and, therefore, should be well-considered by the government to prevent large-scale monopoly Facebook: Thủy Nguyễn (Englishall) / Hội ôn thi Vstep B1B2C1 VSTEP WRITING LỚP VSTEP B1B2C1 CÔ THỦY – THẦY CƯƠNG LUYỆN THI TRỌNG TÂM – CẤP TỐC – ĐẠT CHỨNG CHỈ TỪ VỰNG Personal possessions reflect wealth, social status, and appearance: tài sản cá nhân phản ánh giàu sang, địa vị xã hội, bề To enhance people’s appearance: làm đẹp vẻ bề Luxurious brands: nhãn hàng xa xỉ To be sold at exorbitant prices: bán với giá cao To show off their social status or their wealth: khoe địa vị xã hội hay giàu có The strongest economic superpower: cường quốc kinh tế mạnh Dominant brand names: nhãn hàng thịnh hành To maintain their positions: giữ vững vị To prevent large-scale monopoly: ngăn cản độc quyền theo quy mô lớn CẤU TRÚC CÂU Câu (1): To begin with, the tendency of using large brand products mostly stems from people’s beliefs on personal possessions reflecting wealth, social status, and appearance Cấu trúc cần lưu ý: Mệnh đề “reflecting wealth, social status, and appearance” mệnh đề quan hệ rút gọn (dạng chủ động) bổ sung thông tin cho “personal possessions” Cấu trúc “the tendency of something/V-ing” đồng nghĩa “tend to something”, mang nghĩa xu hướng việc gì/thói quen Cấu trúc “stem from something” đồng nghĩa với “to be the result of something”, mang nghĩa kết điều Từ nối “To begin with” đứng đầu câu, để trình bày ý đoạn Câu (2): In addition, some types of goods like cars from luxurious brands are usually sold at exorbitant prices because of their expensive materials or unique features Cấu trúc cần lưu ý: Facebook: Thủy Nguyễn (Englishall) / Hội ôn thi Vstep B1B2C1 VSTEP WRITING LỚP VSTEP B1B2C1 CÔ THỦY – THẦY CƯƠNG LUYỆN THI TRỌNG TÂM – CẤP TỐC – ĐẠT CHỨNG CHỈ Cấu trúc “like + N” đồng nghĩa với “such as + N”, dùng để đưa ví dụ để minh họa, làm rõ cho danh từ Cấu trúc “because of something/V-ing” đồng nghĩa với “due to something/V-ing”, dùng để đưa nguyên nhân Từ nối “In addition” đứng đầu câu, dùng người viết muốn đưa thêm luận điểm Câu (3): For instance, the US - the home country of many large brands, such as Apple and Microsoft, has been the strongest economic superpower since the late 20th century partly since the products of these enterprises are favored not only in domestic but also in foreign markets Cấu trúc cần lưu ý: Mệnh đề “the home of many large brands” bổ ngữ bố sung thông tin cho “The US” Cấu trúc “not only … but also …” mang nghĩa không (“not only”) mà (“but also”) với khác Từ nối “since + mệnh đề” đồng nghĩa với “because”, có chức đưa nguyên nhân Từ nối “For instance” dùng muốn đưa ví dụ, đứng đầu câu theo sau phải mệnh đề Facebook: Thủy Nguyễn (Englishall) / Hội ôn thi Vstep B1B2C1 VSTEP WRITING LỚP VSTEP B1B2C1 CÔ THỦY – THẦY CƯƠNG LUYỆN THI TRỌNG TÂM – CẤP TỐC – ĐẠT CHỨNG CHỈ #3 In most successful companies, some people think that communication between employers and workers is the most important factor Other people say that other factors are more important Discuss both views and give your opinion Bài mẫu tham khảo Some people think that effective communication between managers and subordinate employees is the most important feature of an organization’s success However, there are other contributing factors to an organization’s success that may be more important I will discuss both sides of this argument in this essay Managers make decisions about the direction of an organization and employees implement those decisions Consequently, it is important that, when a decision is made, this decision can be communicated effectively to the workers.(1) If the workers misinterpret a decision, the consequences could range from a minor discrepancy, to a serious setback for the organization Effective communication and implementation of decisions will result in the organization running as the managers want it to be run There are many other factors that contribute to a company’s success, some of which could be considered more important than effective communication.(2) For example, the competency of managers themselves contributes significantly to success It does not matter if a worker can effectively employ a policy if the policy, created by the manager, is useless or detrimental to the organization’s success.(3) Another contributing factor to success is the reliability and availability of good workers An organization could have the best managers in the world, but if there is not a skilled and reliable work force available to them, progress will be slow and success difficult to come by I believe that both of these factors are more important than communication between managers and workers itself Communication between managers and workers is an important factor in an organization’s success However, in order for communication to be effective, an organization needs competent managers and a reliable, skilled workforce Facebook: Thủy Nguyễn (Englishall) / Hội ôn thi Vstep B1B2C1 VSTEP WRITING LỚP VSTEP B1B2C1 CÔ THỦY – THẦY CƯƠNG LUYỆN THI TRỌNG TÂM – CẤP TỐC – ĐẠT CHỨNG CHỈ TỪ VỰNG To implement those decisions: thực thi định To misinterpret a decision: hiểu nhầm định Effective communication and implementation of decisions: giao tiếp thực thi định cách hiệu The reliability and availability of good workers: đáng tin cậy có sẵn người lao động chất lượng tốt A skilled and reliable work force: nguồn lao động đáng tin cậy lành nghề CẤU TRÚC CÂU Câu (1): Consequently, it is important that, when a decision is made, this decision can be communicated effectively to the workers Cấu trúc cần lưu ý: Cấu trúc “make a decision about something” đồng nghĩa với “decide to something”, có nghĩa đưa định Từ nối “Consequently” tương tự với “as a result” mang nghĩa đó, để đưa kết Câu (2): There are many other factors that contribute to a company’s success, some of which could be considered more important than effective communication Cấu trúc cần lưu ý: Mệnh đề “that contribute to a company’s success” mệnh đề quan hệ, bổ sung thêm thông tin cho dành từ “factors” Cấu trúc “contribute to something”: Đóng góp vào Cấu trúc “be considered something”: Được coi/nhìn nhận Câu (3): It does not matter if a worker can effectively employ a policy if the policy, created by the manager, is useless or detrimental to the organization’s success Cấu trúc cần lưu ý: Mệnh đề “created by the manager” mệnh đề quan hệ rút gọn, bổ sung thông tin cho danh từ “the policy” Cấu trúc “be + detrimental to something” đồng nghĩa với “to be harmful to something”, có nghĩa có hại cho Facebook: Thủy Nguyễn (Englishall) / Hội ôn thi Vstep B1B2C1 VSTEP WRITING LỚP VSTEP B1B2C1 CÔ THỦY – THẦY CƯƠNG LUYỆN THI TRỌNG TÂM – CẤP TỐC – ĐẠT CHỨNG CHỈ #4 Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will be no longer necessary because people can see historical objects and works of art by using a computer Do you agree or disagree? Bài mẫu tham khảo In current times, we can read about and view images of artistically, culturally and historically significant works from anywhere with an internet connection Some people believe that the advent of the internet has made the existence of art galleries and public museums obsolete I personally disagree, and my view will be explained in this essay The internet has brought us the ability to search for information and images about most things we consider to be historically or culturally significant.(1) This information can be found by using search engines like Google; video streaming sites like YouTube; or regular information websites such as Wikipedia Some people claim that to obtain information about art, history or culture through one of these channels provides us with sufficient understanding of that particular topic.(2) Therefore, we no longer need museums and galleries However, I believe the information regarding an object is different from the experience of being in the presence of the object itself This experience is unique and should be preserved Furthermore, the designs of museums and art galleries are usually based on a country’s architectural style People can enjoy viewing art works and artifacts and learning about the history and art of the country they are visiting while admiring the grandeur of these places.(3) Millions of people visit The Louvre Museum every year not just because it exhibits a huge collection of priceless national masterpieces but also because it is a prime example of the aesthetic appeal of French architecture.(4) Information about almost any work of art or historical object can be found on the internet today However, the experience of knowing about something and the experience of being in the presence of that thing are two different ideas I believe both of them are important and therefore museums and galleries are still needed Facebook: Thủy Nguyễn (Englishall) / Hội ôn thi Vstep B1B2C1 VSTEP WRITING LỚP VSTEP B1B2C1 CÔ THỦY – THẦY CƯƠNG LUYỆN THI TRỌNG TÂM – CẤP TỐC – ĐẠT CHỨNG CHỈ TỪ VỰNG To obtain information about art, history or culture: lấy thông tin nghệ thuật, lịch sử văn hóa To provide us with sufficient understanding of something: cung cấp cho đủ hiểu biết To be in the presence of something: tận mắt chiêm ngưỡng A country’s architectural style: phong cách kiến trúc quốc gia phản ánh văn hóa lịch sử quốc gia To admire the grandeur of these places: ngắm nhìn trang nghiêm oai vệ địa điểm To exhibit a huge collection of priceless national masterpieces: trưng bày sưu tầm khổng lồ kiệt tác quốc gia The aesthetic appeal of French architecture: sức hấp dẫn mặt thẩm mỹ kiến trúc nước Pháp CẤU TRÚC CÂU Câu (1): The Internet has brought us the ability to search for information and images about most things we consider to be historically or culturally significant Cấu trúc cần lưu ý: Mệnh đề “we consider to be historically or culturally significant” mệnh đề quan hệ bổ sung thông tin cho danh từ “most things” Cấu trúc “bring somebody something” mang nghĩa mang đến cho điều Cấu trúc “consider something to be + adjective” mang nghĩa coi cho thứ Câu (2): Some people claim that to obtain information about art, history or culture through one of these channels provides us with sufficient understanding of that particular topic Cấu trúc cần lưu ý: Cấu trúc “some people claim that” sử dụng để đưa quan điểm người vấn đề Facebook: Thủy Nguyễn (Englishall) / Hội ơn thi Vstep B1B2C1 VSTEP WRITING LỚP VSTEP B1B2C1 CÔ THỦY – THẦY CƯƠNG LUYỆN THI TRỌNG TÂM – CẤP TỐC – ĐẠT CHỨNG CHỈ Cấu trúc “provide somebody with something” đồng nghĩa với “give something to somebody”, mang nghĩa cung cấp cho Cấu trúc “to obtain something” mang nghĩa đạt thơng qua nhiều nỗ lực Câu (3): People can enjoy viewing art works and artifacts and learning about the history and art of the country they are visiting while admiring the grandeur of these places Cấu trúc cần lưu ý: Mệnh đề “they are visiting” mệnh đề quan hệ (thể rút gọn) bổ nghĩa cho danh từ “the country” Câu (4): Millions of people visit The Louvre Museum every year not just because it exhibits a huge collection of priceless national masterpieces but also because it is a prime example of the aesthetic appeal of French architecture Cấu trúc cần lưu ý: Cấu trúc “not only … but also …” mang nghĩa không (“not only”) mà (“but also”) với khác 10 Facebook: Thủy Nguyễn (Englishall) / Hội ôn thi Vstep B1B2C1 VSTEP WRITING LỚP VSTEP B1B2C1 CÔ THỦY – THẦY CƯƠNG LUYỆN THI TRỌNG TÂM – CẤP TỐC – ĐẠT CHỨNG CHỈ #5 The world of work is rapidly changing and employees cannot depend on having the same job or the same working conditions for life Why is it the case? Can you suggest some ways to prepare people to work in the future? Bài mẫu tham khảo These days, people’s workplaces are constantly changing and evolving to meet the demands of modern society Furthermore, the roles and responsibilities of jobs are also undergoing changes to adapt to new ways of working and living This essay will discuss the possible reasons for these changes, and suggest some ways that people can better prepare themselves for their future careers Firstly, due to the developments in hi-tech machines and artificial intelligence, millions of people all around the world are losing their jobs and being replaced by automated processes For example, millions of factory workers have lost their jobs because they have been replaced by machines that are able to their job quicker and more effectively.(1) Furthermore, as a result of the ever-increasing desire to cut expenses and increase profits, many jobs are being outsourced to countries where the wages are lower For instance, when a person calls a tech support help line in an English speaking country, they will most likely be connected to someone in another country, like India or Philippines, where the wages are lower.(2) However, there are a number of ways that people can prepare for changes in their workplaces in the future Firstly, students preparing to leave high school need to be advised about the sustainability of the career path they are choosing To illustrate, autonomous vehicles are predicted to replace most delivery and taxi driver jobs in the very near future, so this is not a job that someone should expect to have for a very long time Furthermore, while some jobs are being replaced by technology, many jobs are simply incorporating technology into their process, and therefore people will need to be able to keep up to date with these changes.(3) To help achieve this, specific courses could be designed to help educate people on the use of modern technology in their workplaces In conclusion, although there are many changes in the workplace these days, educating people to carefully choose their career and to keep up to date with modern technology, is the key to avoiding any major problems 11 Facebook: Thủy Nguyễn (Englishall) / Hội ôn thi Vstep B1B2C1 VSTEP WRITING LỚP VSTEP B1B2C1 CÔ THỦY – THẦY CƯƠNG LUYỆN THI TRỌNG TÂM – CẤP TỐC – ĐẠT CHỨNG CHỈ TỪ VỰNG To change and evolve to meet the demands of modern society: thay đổi phát triển để đáp ứng yêu cầu xã hội đại To adapt to something: thích nghi với The developments in hi-tech machines and artificial intelligence: phát triển máy móc cơng nghệ cao trí thơng minh nhân tạo Be replaced by automated processes: bị thay quy trình tự động The ever-increasing desire to cut expenses and increase profits: nhu cầu tăng lên việc cắt giảm chi tiêu tối đa lợi nhuận Outsourced: thực bên khác Autonomous vehicles: phương tiện tự động To incorporate technology into their process: kết hợp công nghệ vào quy trình To keep up to date with something: cập nhật với (xu hướng, cơng nghệ…) CẦU TRÚC CÂU Câu (1): For example, millions of factory workers have lost their jobs because they have been replaced by machines that are able to their job quicker and more effectively Cấu trúc cần lưu ý: Mệnh đề “are able to their job quicker and more effectively” mệnh đề quan hệ bổ sung nghĩa cho “machines” Cấu trúc “be able to something” nghĩa có khả làm điều Cấu trúc “be replaced by something” nghĩa bị thay Từ nối “For example” dùng người viết muốn đưa ví dụ, tương tự với For instance Cấu trúc “because + mệnh đề” có chức đưa nguyên nhân 12 Facebook: Thủy Nguyễn (Englishall) / Hội ôn thi Vstep B1B2C1 VSTEP WRITING LỚP VSTEP B1B2C1 CÔ THỦY – THẦY CƯƠNG LUYỆN THI TRỌNG TÂM – CẤP TỐC – ĐẠT CHỨNG CHỈ Câu (2): For instance, when a person calls a tech support help line in an English speaking country, they will most likely be connected to someone in another country, like India or Philippines, where the wages are lower Cấu trúc cần lưu ý: Mệnh đề “when a person calls a tech support help line in an English speaking country”, mệnh đề thời gian bổ sung thơng tin cho mệnh đề Mệnh đề “the wages are lower” mệnh đề quan hệ bổ sung nghĩa cho “India or Philippines” Từ nối “For instance” dùng người viết muốn đưa ví dụ, tương tự với “For example” Câu (3): Furthermore, while some jobs are being replaced by technology, many jobs are simply incorporating technology into their process, and therefore people will need to be able to keep up to date with these changes Cấu trúc cần lưu ý: Mệnh đề “while some jobs are being replaced by technology” mệnh đề phụ thuộc nhằm bổ sung thơng tin cho câu sau đó, viết thể bị động tiếp diễn Cấu trúc “keep up to date with something” mang nghĩa cập nhật thường xuyên Cấu trúc “While S+V, S+V” dùng người viết muốn so sánh hai thông tin khác Từ nối “therefore” tương tự với “As a result” mang nghĩa đó, để đưa kết Từ nối “Furthermore” đứng đầu câu, để trình bày thêm luận điểm 13 Facebook: Thủy Nguyễn (Englishall) / Hội ôn thi Vstep B1B2C1 VSTEP WRITING 14 LỚP VSTEP B1B2C1 CÔ THỦY – 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