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Some topics for Essays- a- OPINION/ d/ ac? Some people think that children should begin to study a foreign language at an early age Others believe that children should spend most of their time playing What is your opinion? – A Playing computer games give children some skills that may not be taught at school Others are worried about the negative effects of computer games Discuss two sides of computer games – D To solve traffic problems, Vietnamese government should tax private car owners heavily and use the money to improve public transportation What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution? - D Recent development in technology leads to the fact that humans are replaced by machines What are some problems caused by this trend and what are the solutions to this? – AC Some say that we have to think carefully before deciding to eat fast food for health problems Others think this kind of food is a good choice for those with a busy life Which opinion you agree with? – A Levels of crimes among the young people are increasing rapidly in big cities What are the reasons for this? Suggest some solutions – AC What are the positive and negative impacts of playing computer games and what can be done to reduce the bad effects? AC Some suggest that schools should ask their students to comment on their teachers Others disagree What you think? A What are the advantages and disadvantages of keeping pets? - D 10 In some countries, some young people use illegal drugs at an early age What are the causes, effects and solutions for this? AC 11 Some young people now like watching films with violence What are the problems and solutions for this trend? AC 12 Nowadays, many people are under stress What are the causes and effects of this? AC 13 In some countries, teenagers have jobs while they are still students Do you think this is a good idea? A 14 Some young children spend a lot of time practicing sports Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this D 15 Do you think that using a computer every day can have more negative than positive effects on young children? A A ESSAYS Some suggest that schools should ask their students to comment on their teachers Others disagree What you think? A- OPINION IN INTRODUCTION I THINK THAT schools should ask their students to teachers comment 1.INTRODUCTION- OPINION 2.BOY 2.1 BODY 2.2 BODY 3.CONCLUSION on their Should/ Shouldn’t Students should comment on their teachers Students are ( NOT) advised to comment on their teachers (Students are supposed to comment on their teachers Students are expected to comment on their teachers ) S+ (BE)+ ADVISED/ SUPPOSED/ EXPECTED+ TO V STUDENTS ARE ADVISED TO WEAR UNIFORMS It is a good idea for students to comment on their teachers It is good for… (It is beneficial for … It is a good practice for …) Commenting on teachers is a good idea for students Commenting on teachers is good for students Some suggest that schools should ask their students to comment on their teachers Others disagree What you think? A- OPINION IN INTRODUCTION People hold different opinions about the fact that students comment on their teachers People hold different opinions about students commenting on their teacher Some think that students are not ADVISED to so OTHER PEOPLE, however, suggest that it is a good idea for students to comment on their teachers I find the second/ first view much better for the following reasons + On balance, MY OPINION IS THAT this practice is both good and bad for the following reasons In some countries, teenagers have jobs when they are still at school What you think? People hold different opinions about teenagers having jobs Some think that teenagers are not ADVISED to so when they are school Others, however, SUGGEST that getting jobs is a good idea for teenagers + I find the second/ first view much better for the following reasons + In the final analysis, I am of the opinion that this practice is both good and bad for the following reasons Argumentative essays- opinion in Introduction I Introduction People hold different opinions about N/ NP// Ving/ Wh Some think that (disagreement) OTHER PEOPLE, however, SUGGEST that (agreement) - I find the second/ first view MUCH BETTER for the following reasons - ON BALANCE, I am of the opinion that… II Body: Paragraph 1: AT THE BEGINNING, it is clear that (topic sentence 1) To be more detailed, more sentences Paragraph In addition to the first view, WE CAN SEE THAT (topic sentence 2) To make this view much clearer, one good reason for this might be that + more sentences III Conclusion All in all, it is my opinion that + restate your opinion- Khẳng định lại ý kiến cách viết lại câu cuối câu phần mở This can be explained by the fact that + summarize main points.- Tổng kết lại ý nói phần Thân I Three types of essay questions Argumentative essays (A/ Opinion essays) – YOUR OPINION IN INTRODUCTION- Opinion essays a It asks directly for the writer’s personal opinion – b It usually has the following forms (To what extent) you agree or disagree? What you think (of the statement)? What is your opinion about…? Which of the views you agree with? “Should” starting questions? Should children be educated at home? Discuss the extent which you agree or disagree with the given statement? Discursive essays (D essays) - YOUR OPINION IN CONCLUSION a It asks for a discussion of both sides/ each side of the issue - OPINION IN CONCLUSION b It usually has the following forms Discuss two sides? What is your opinion? Discuss both of the views Which you agree with? What are the advantages and disadvantages of… and what is your opinion? What are the advantages OR disadvantages of … and give your opinion? Account essays – Explanation essays – “Wh” essays (Ac essays) YOUR OPINION IN CONCLUSION - Problem and solution essays - Cause and effect essays - (Mixed essays)