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Trang 1WRITING TASK 2Các bước làm bài Writing task 2 Essay:
1 Đọc kỹ đề bài và xác định dạng đề ( 1 trong 5 dạng ).
2 Xác định 2 cụm từ khóa để dựa vào 2 body.
3 Brainstorming: Liệt kê các từ, cụm từ liên quan tới 2 body.
Eg:Some people think that strict punishments (body 1) for driving offenses are the key toreducing traffic accidents Others, however, believe that other measures (body 2) would bemore effective in improving road safety Discuss both these views and give you own opinion,
( đề bài có 1 nhận định và 1 câu hỏi: dạng bài Discuss and opinion )
Paraphrase = strict = heavy = serious = severe = diễn giải
Punishment = fine = penalty = phạt
Driving offenses = people offenses transport regulation = diving offenders = vi phạm luật giao thông
Reduce = decrease = decline = lessen = mitigate = curb = ease = relive = làm giảm
Improve = enhance = boost = trigger = innovate - renovate = reform = cải thiện
Ex Body 1= strict punishments = small fine, warning = public serve = inform to the office = license
= suspension = conserve vehicle = sentence to prison
Ex Body 2 = other measures = road design = erect signals = mirrors = lines = speed bump = speed
camera = traffic law course = traffic education at school
4 Outline: Lập dàn ý
Atc as : có tác dụng
Deter/prevent/stop/discourage/dissuade + SB + from + V-ing : ngăn chặn ai làm gì
Limit/minimize/ease/mtigate/lessen/reduce : hạn chế
Remind SB of ST = remind SB (not) to + V : nhắc nhở
Raise public/people’s awareness of ST : nâng cao nhận thức của ai
2 Body 1: Thân bài 1
3 Body 2: Than bài 2
4 Conclusion: Kết bài
1 INTRODUCTION: ( 2-3 Câu)
Trang 2Câu 1: (không bắt buộc ) = General statement ( câu dẫn nhập , câu vào đề )
Câu 2 : ( bắt buộc ) = Paraphase: Viết lại đề bài ( diễn đạt lại đề bài bằng một từ ngữ khác Câu 3 : ( bắt buộc ) = Thesis statement/overview ( trả lời trực tiếp yêu cầu của đề bài = thỏa
mãn 1 trong 5 dạng bài
Có 5 cách paraphase:
1 Sủ dụng synonyms ( từ đồng nghĩa )
A lot of citizens suppose that
Most inhabitants believe that
The majority of populations argue/debate that
I partly/partially/somewhat/ agree with the idea that
Dạng 2 & 4: Disscusion & Causes and Solutions
This essay will discuss/mention/analyze/explain both … and …
This essay will discuss both the causes and its effects of … on …
Both … and … will be analyzed in detail in this essay.
This essay will discuss both the c causes and suggest some solutions to deal with …
Dạng 5: Two-part question
This essay both statement/situation amd causes/solutions
Dạng này chia làm 5 đoạn văn ( 3 thân bài ) : statement + trả lời câu 1 + trả lời câu 2
2 BODY ( Thường chia làm 3 hoặc 4 phần )
BODY = Topic sentence + Supporting sentence + Example or Explanation + Results ( không bắt buộc )
Trang 3 Topic Sentence ( câu chủ đề ) : khái quát ý chính cau đoạn ( 1 câu )
Body 1: On the one hand ( một mặt ) Body 2: On the other hand ( mặt khác )
Body 1: There is no doubt that ( không còn nghi ngờ gì ) Body 2: It cannot be deniedthat ( không thể phụ nhận rằng )
Body 1: It is true that ( sự thật rằng ) Body 2: It is high time + SB + V(quá khứ )( đã đếnlúc ai đó phải làm gì) (4)
Affect (v) tác động, ảnh hưởng Effect (n) sự ảnh hưởng
Supporting Sentence ( câu bổ trợ ): 2 3 câu
Body 1: Firstly Secondly Moreover/Furthermore/In addition
Body 2: One reason is that Another compelling reason is that Finally
Examples ( ví dụ ) // Explanations ( câu giải thích )
Body 1:For example / S, for example, + V + / S + V + O for example // This meansthat
Results ( câu kết đoạn ) ( 1 câu )
Body 1: As a result = Consequently ( kết quả là, do vâỵ )
Body 2: This leads to = By doing this ( điều này dẫn đến )
3 CONCLUSION ( KẾT BÀI 1-2 Câu )
In conclusion, /( tóm tắt lại vấn đề đã nêu trên / bày tỏ thái đô quan điểm )
To sum up, although + causes 1 + cause 2 (overview)
To conclude, while + cause 1 + cause 2 (conclusion )
In summary
All in all
III CÁC DẠNG BÀI TASK 2
A ADVANTAGE AND DISADVANTAGE ESSAYS.
DẠNG THẢO LUẬN (2 MẶT CỦA VẤN ĐỀ )
Đề bài có dạng câu hỏi như sau:
Discuss both (point of ) views
What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of ?
Benefits / Drawbacks Pros / Cons
Positives / Negatives Upside / Downside
1 Online learning is a great, revolutionary alternative to traditional training Online learning is a form of distance learning that takes place over the Internet including online courses, exams, gamified quizzes, and certification training Some people believe that e- learning will replace traditional classes in the future Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of online learning.
Trang 4In recent times, online learning has gained a great popularity in every corner around theworld, especially during Covid-19 pandemic However, some people believe learning throughthe Internet has replaced studying in traditional classes and will be a phenomenon in the future.
This essay will discuss both benefits and drawbacks of learning online.
On the one hand, learning online has many benefits First of all, online learning is a
convenient way of learning People can learn every time and anywhere, they just have a laptop
or smartphone connected to the Internet Besides, on the Internet, there are many courses, everyone can choose the one that suits them best Secondly, online learning is not only time
saving but also money-saving They do not have to go to class so they can save time and money
by traveling Also, they can take low-cost or even free online courses because there is no need
to rent equipment or classrooms Lastly, a lot of learners can take over an online course that is
easily accessible to a wide range of people
On the other hand, there are some drawbacks of e-learning The first one is that online
learning can be harmful to people’s health Learners can suffer from health problems such as
headaches, being overweight, and so on Moreover, it decreases real human interaction In fact,
students have few opportunities to discuss topics with their classmates and teacher directly, so
e-learning has negative effects on learners' soft skills Finally, when people are learning on the
Internet, they find it easy to get distracted from their study because they might access otherwebsites such as Youtube, Facebook, So that is the reason why they get bad learning results
To recapitulate, from the above analysis, online learning brings learners both benefits
and drawbacks People should control the time they spend online suitably to learn better
2 Studying abroad may be one of the most beneficial experiences for a student When studying abroad, students have the opportunity to study in a foreign nation and obtain
an international degree which is an advantage for their future personal development and better job opportunities However, students also have a number of difficulties such
as language barrier and homesickness Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of studying overseas.
In recent times, studying abroad has been a trend lately in many nations Taking a course in aforeign country brings many benefits to young people, from knowledge to experiences.However, every coin has two sides, studying abroad has its own disadvantages and can be
unsuitable for some individuals This essay will discuss both benefits and drawbacks of studying abroad.
On the one hand, studying abroad has many benefits First of all, foreign educational institutions provide students with better courses than their home country Therefore, they
have opportunities to seek a better job with high salary and contribute to a higher standard of
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have to do everything by themselves such as cooking, cleaning house and getting money So it
helps students become more mature and gain a lot of skills in life Lastly, students have more
chances to widen their knowledge and relationships, for example build more new friendships,explore new destinations,…
On the other hand, there are some drawbacks of studying in another country Firstly,
living abroad can make students feel homesick When living far from home, students may feellonely and depressed that they cannot concentrate on studying and that affects their health
badly Moreover, language barrier is another detrimental side of overseas life Mastering a
foreign language is a challenging task, therefore, many students have difficulty in
communicating with foreigners Last but not least, studying in another country costs a great
deal of money Many students have to get a part-time job after school to earn more moneybecause of the high cost of living and expensive tuition fees in a foreign country, which affectstudy badly
To recapitulate, from the above analysis, studying in another country has both benefits
and drawbacks I believe that people should be encouraged to study abroad to have a better life
in the future
3 Famous people of various kinds, including movie stars and royalty, are often closely followed by the press There have been stories of journalists digging through garbage bins to find little bits of information on the private lives of the rich and famous Some press photographers try to take photographs of famous people in their most private moments to sell to the world’s media Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being famous.
These days, fame seems to be one of the most desirable things among people Many peoplelove to achieve stardom in hope of having a life - transforming opportunity however, fame
brings people plenty of drawbacks This essay will discuss both benefits and drawbacks of becoming famous.
On the one hand, becoming famous has many benefits First of all, becoming famous
allows people to earn a great deal of money so it leads to a better and easier life For example,
they have enough money to buy luxurious cars, expensive clothes and other things In the second place, well-known people get special treatment everywhere Celebrities, singers and
actors often get good services and special things such as a special seat in public places or events
Last but not least, becoming famous people have a large number of fans who have great
admiration for them They always receive love and support from their fans so they getmotivation and inspiration and have a good metal life
Trang 6On the other hand, there are some drawbacks of becoming famous The first one is that celebrities have to face the lack of privacy in their life Famous people are often closely
followed by the press There have been stories of journalists digging through garbage bins tofind little bits of information on the private lives of the rich and famous Some pressphotographers try to take photographs of famous people in their most private moments to sell
to the world’s media Therefore it makes celebrities always feel worried and uncomfortable
which leads to stress Besides, a busy schedule makes famous people unable to spend much
time with their family and friends Hence, it brings negative effects on the relationship withfamily or friends and they possibly cope with loneliness and depression
To recapitulate, from the above analysis , becoming celebrities has both benefits and
drawbacks From my point of view, it is better to become a normal person to lead a peacefuland happy life with belovl people around
4 Homeschooling, also known as home education, is the education of school-aged children at home or a variety of places other than school Many homeschooling families use less formal, more personalized methods of learning that are not always found in schools Children are usually taught some basic subjects by their parents, tutors or online teachers Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of homeschooling.
In developed countries such as the United State of America, Australia, homeschooling hasbeen one of the study methods besides going to traditional classes at school Homeschooling is
for students who have difficulties in distance, health, However, every coin has two sides This essay will discuss both benefits and drawbacks of homeschooling.
On the one hand, homeschooling has many benefits First, parents have complete
control over the curriculum and schooling schedule of their children They can decide on how to
educate children , choose study programs suited for children Moreover, homeschooling
improves the relationship between parents and children Parents can spend more time withtheir children when they teach children at home As a result, they become closer, share greatmoments in life and especially parents not miss crucial developmental stages
On the other hand, there are some drawbacks of homeschooling First and foremost,
parents need a lot of time and effort to do homeschooling because they spend a lot of time onmaterials and lesson preparation and make a great effort to apply teaching methods that suit
children Besides, education at home leads families to face financial problems When homeschooling, moms or dads have to get up work, so they can earn a lot of money The second disadvantage is that homeschooling has negative effects on children’s social life When
learning at home, children do not have friends or playmates and do not take part in school
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To recapitulate, from the above analysis, homeschooling has both benefits and
drawbacks Parents should consider homeschooling carefully to see whether it is suitable totheir children’s personality and abilities or not
5 Outside the standard framework of any educational curriculum, there are endless opportunities for students to learn new skills and boost academic performance Extracurricular activities such as sport teams, special-interest clubs and art groups are a vital element for student’s development Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of extracurricular activity.
Outside the standard framework of any educational curriculum, there are endlessopportunities for students to learn new skills and boost academic performance Activities
outside the classroom are a vital element for a student's development This essay will discuss both benefits and drawbacks of extracurricular activities.
On the one hand, extracurricular activities have many benefits The first merit is that
outdoor activities promote students’ self-exploration and development of talents For example,they have a chance to do what they take interest in, therefore, they become more confident
Moreover students can enhance other skills such as communication, language, teamwork, Also, doing these activities help them refresh their mind after hard-studying hours Secondly, extracurricular activities help students improve social skills When students join
extracurricular activities, they can have a larger circle of friends so it builds more new
relationships Last but not least, taking part in outdoor activities is beneficial to students’
physical health so students become healthy and keep fit
On the other hand, there are some drawbacks of extracurricular activities First of all,
students consume a great deal of time to participate in outdoor activities Students may find it
difficult to arrange time suitably Besides, students may feel tired or stressed after doing these
activities, which have harmful effects on mental health that can influence academic
performance In addition, these activities come with plenty of extra expenses More specifically,
students are required to spend extra money on paying tuition fees and buying necessaryequipment
To recapitulate, from the above analysis, extracurricular activities have many benefits and
drawbacks In my opinion, activities outside the classroom are very essential for thecomprehensive development of students Students should balance time between study andthese activities to get good results
Trang 86 Advertising is a very common feature of all our daily media In fact, in most daily newspapers, advertising makes up the majority of the content Very large amounts of money are spent on advertising A television commercial can easily cost many thousands
of dollars per second Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of advertising.
Advertising is a very common feature of all our daily media In fact, in most daily newspapers,advertising makes up the majority of the content and businesses are willing to pay large
amounts of money for advertising This essay will discuss both the benefits and drawbacks
of advertising.
On the one hand, advertising has many benefits To begin with, advertisements make
people well-informed about different products and their comparative prices When people see
advertising, they can make a comparison of the quality and price As a consequence, they can purchase the best one at a reasonable price, which helps them save a great deal of money What
is more, advertising helps businesses to increase the sales of products Advertising brings
information about new product brands from quality, model to price that leads to making adecision to buy products As a result, advertising allows manufacturers and sellers to makehigher profits
On the other hand, there are many drawbacks of advertising The first drawback is that it is likely for buyers to make a purchase of low-quality products Advertisements
sometimes do not give exact information about products and services which makes consumers
misunderstand their quality Consequently, they may get goods which are different from what
is advertised and this may make them feel bored and annoyed Secondly, consumers find it
difficult to choose products because they have too many advertisements about one product It is
hard for them to choose a suitable one The final drawback is that advertising results in
unnecessary purchase For example, due to the attractiveness of advertisements, consumerstend to buy items without considering their necessity, which causes a waste of money
To recapitulate, from the above analysis, although advertising is beneficial to sellers
and buyers, it has its own drawbacks Consumers should consider information onadvertisements carefully to buy the best products
7 Public transport has become popular in Vietnam, especially in big cities Millions of people today are traveling by public transport Some people think that using public transport brings a lot of advantages to society in general and to themselves in particular; others argue that they have some difficulties when using public transport Write an essay
to an educated reader to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using public transport.
Trang 9In this society, many people choose to use public transportation but others prefer using theirprivate vehicles In most developed nations, using public transportations such as the metro,
bus, … has been a trend for almost twenty years This essay will discuss both the benefits and drawbacks of public transport.
On the one hand, public transport has many benefits The first and foremost one is that using public transport makes a great contribution to preserving the environment When
more people use public transport like bus, trains instead of private vehicles, the quantity oftoxic emissions released from vehicles will decline, which reduces air pollution and improves
air quality This also helps people less suffer from health problems The second benefit is that
it is a good way to reduce traffic jams during rush hours If people choose to travel by publictransport, the number of private vehicles will decrease so traffic jams will lessen and travel will
be more convenient Finally, using public transport helps people to save money Because bus or
train tickets are very cheap, people can save a lot of transportation costs
On the other hand, there are some drawbacks of traveling by public transport To begin with, public transport provides users with low-quality services For example, some buses
are so old that sometimes the air conditioning system does not work, which makes people feel
uncomfortable The second weakness is that travelers may face unsafe conditions such as
criminals or pickpockets stealing money and possessions Therefore, they may feel very
worried and unsafe when going by public transport The final drawback is that public
transport is unreliable For example, sometimes public vehicles like buses don't arrive on time
so people may go to school or work late so this influences their study or work time negatively
To recapitulate, from the above analysis, using transport has both benefits and drawbacks.
However, its benefits far outweigh its drawbacks In my opinion, the government shouldencourage people to use public transport
8 Multitasking is the act of working on different tasks at the same time or switching from one distinct task to another with almost mp interval Many people believe that multitasking can save time and increase proficiency and productivity However, others claim that it can cause stress and decreased quality Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of multitasking.
Multitasking is defined as the capacity to complete different things at the same time It isconsidered as a skill that benefits people a lot However, there are obvious disadvantages they
need to consider This essay will discuss both of the benefits and drawbacks of multitasking.
On the one hand, multitasking has many benefits First and foremost, multitasking is a
good way to increase efficiency and productivity To be more specific, people can complete
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Furthermore, it contributes to strengthening people’s minds because people have to concentrate on doing many things at the same time Besides, as multitasking is often stressful and challenging, it makes people have a sense of achievement Last but not least, multitasking
helps to improve flexibility because they can decide how and when to complete each tasksuitably
On the other hand, there are some drawbacks of multitasking In the first place, it
leads to a decline in the quality of work Because when multitasking, people undertake differenttasks simultaneously, it is easy for them to make plenty of mistakes that lead to poorer work
quality Secondly, it has negative effects on people’s health because having to solve many problems at a time causes a lot of stress Besides, people might feel tired and bored to perform
too many things at a time
To recapitulate, from the above analysis,multitaskinghas both benefits and drawbacks.
People should consider multitasking if they can arrange time suitably
9 Public spaces like the parks and squares are great places for people to get away for a moment from the bustle of a busy daily life Thus, public spaces are becoming more and more important to city residents in terms of improving people’s health, increasing social interaction and learning about nature Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss the importance of public spaces to city life.
Public spaces like the parks and squares are great places for people to get away for amoment from the bustle of a busy daily life These spaces bring people several benefits such as
improving their health, social interaction and knowledge about nature This essay will discuss the above advantages of public space.
First and foremost, public spaces have positive impacts on people’s health For instance,
green spaces like parks offer people great places to participate in different outdoor activitiessuch as going jogging, playing sports and doing exercises Therefore they can keep fit, stayhealthy and prevent health problems Moreover , when enjoying city life, it improves theirmental well-being
In the second place, public spaces promote increased social interaction When coming to
public places, people have more chances to meet up with friends and communicate with morenew people As a result, they can build more new friendships and broaden their social network
Last but not least, public spaces assist people in improving their knowledge about nature.
Open spaces in urban areas provide good opportunities for people to contract with nature Forexample, when people go to the zoo which can bring knowledge of animals such as birds,
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To recapitulate, from the above analysis, public spaces are good places for people to
improve their health, their interaction with others and explore nature The government shouldbuild more public spaces to help people have a better life
B OPTIONS ESSAYS.
DẠNG BÀI NÊU QUAN ĐIỂM CỦA MÌNH ( 1 NHẬN ĐỊNH + 1 CÂU HỎI )
Đề bài có dạng câu hỏi như sau:
What ís your opinion?
Give your opinion?
Do you think this positive or negative ?
Do you agree or disagree?
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
How far do you agree or disagree?
How true do you agree or disagree?
10 Being able to speak a foreign language ís an advantage these days Some people think that children should start learning a foreign language at primary school while others think children should begin at secondary school Now , write an essay to an educated reader to discuss what ages in your opinion are more suitable to begin learning a foreign language.
These days, learning a foreign language has become more and more important to everyonebecause of international business and study Some people think that children should startlearning a foreign language at primary school while others believe it is better for students tostart learning it secondary school In my opinion, it is essential for children to begin learning aforeign language at an early stage instead of at secondary school for several reasons
On the one hand, starting to learn a foreign language early brings younger learns various merits First and foremost, younger children memorize newly learned words and
pick up pronunciation of the language better Several studies show that at a youngerage, learners can imitate things or acquire new things or acquire new things faster Moreover,children feel less shy and self-conscious when speaking the language than elderly ones As aresult, they can have more native-like pronunciation
On the other hand, the opponents argue that beginning to learn a foreign language at
an early age has several disadvantages The first weakness is that children have a busy time with other subjects such as their mother tongue, science and art subjects Moreover ,
Trang 12many others claim that the foreign language might interfere with the native language However,learning foreign language at an early age is fun with fascinating games and activities.
To recapitulate, from the above analysis, it is clear that starting learning a foreign
language at primary school brings children more benefits than drawbacks Therefore childrenshould be encouraged to start their foreign language learning at the early stage of their life
11 Some people believe that university students are required to attend classes Professors view class attendance as an individual student responsibility However, many students want to be given the freedom to decide which classes to attend Therefore, going to class should be optional for students Write an essay to an educated reader to tell which point of view you agree with.
These days, whether it is compulsory for students to attend classes or not has been acontroversial topic Some people believe that university students are required to attend classes
while others believe that it should be optional for students to decide to go to class or not In my opinion, class attendance should be compulsory but students have freedom to be absent from some classes.
On the one hand, there are some reasons why attendance in university should be compulsory First and foremost, students benefit from learning with their profession When
students are learning classes, teachers provide students with knowledge about various aspects
of life, and help them have a deep understanding of subjects Furthermore, face-to-face interaction with teachers makes students learn better Lastly, students have more chances to
develop various skills For instance, when students work in groups or have discussions withclassmates, which helps students enhance group work and communication skills
On the other hand, it is optional for students to attend some classes In the first place, students should be allowed to be absent from class when they have health problems, deal with family related matters Besides, students are mature enough to decide which is the
most effective method for them If students have freedom to optional for the class of their
interest, they will feel more eager to learn and are able to learn better Last but not least, some
students want to obtain practical experience besides academic knowledge to make a goodpreparation for their future career
To recapitulate, from the above analysis, attending classes play a crucial part in students’
learning process However, some lessons should be made optional for students so that they candeal with important personal and family matters, choose the most suitable learning method orgain practical experience
12 Nowadays children spend a lot of time using the media such as TV, the radio and the Internet This has negative effects on children’s health and their performance at school.