Tài liệu đưa ra 3 dạng bài thi thường gặp trong đề thi Ielts Writing Task 2 là bài luận Opinion, Discuss, và Twopart question; cách sử lý từng dạng đề kèm các ví dụ cho từng dạng đề và một số cách sử lý mẫu.
Tổng hợp: fanpage https://www.facebook.com/luyenvietIELTS Onluyenthi.IELTS@gmail.com THI IELTS WRITING TASK Opinion essay (Một số tài liệu gọi Argumentative essays) I Một số câu hỏi thường gặp - To what extent you agree or disagree? (Some people believe that hobbies need to be difficult to be enjoyable To what extent you agree or disagree?) - What you think? (Some British families decide not to buy televisions because they influence the development of the creativity of children What you think?) - Do you agree or disagree? (Some people think that all teenagers should be required to unpaid work in their free time to help the local community They believe this would benefit both the individual teenager and society as a whole Do you agree or disagree?) - To what extent you agree or disagree with this statement? (We cannot help everyone in the world that needs help, so we should only be concerned with our own communities and countries To what extent you agree or disagree with this statement?) II Lựa chọn cách viết: Đối với dạng Opinion, đề muốn hỏi qua điểm b n vấ đề Công việc bạn phải đưa quan điểm xuyên suốt toàn viết (cả mở (introduction) kết luận (conclusion)), bạn đồng ý (totally/ absolutely/ completely + agree), không đồng ý (totally/ absolutely/ completely + disagree) đồng ý phần (partly agree) Tổng hợp: fanpage https://www.facebook.com/luyenvietIELTS Onluyenthi.IELTS@gmail.com Page Tổng hợp: fanpage https://www.facebook.com/luyenvietIELTS Onluyenthi.IELTS@gmail.com - Với việc đồng ý hoàn toàn (totally/ absolutely/ completely + agree) không đồng ý (totally/ absolutely/ completely + disagree) thông thường gọi viết mặt (one side of the argument) - Còn việc đồng ý phần (partly agree) thông thường gọi viết hai mặt (both sides of the argument) Một số ý kiến cho rằng, viết mặt dễ viết hai mặt, người bắt đầu nên viết mặt Theo ý kiến mình, lựa chọn cách viết mặt hay hai mặt luận Opinion phụ thuộc vào đầu đưa ra, cách viết có thuận lợi khó khă riê - Đối với kiểu viết mặt, bạn dễ tìm ý hơn, support cho ideas lối viết khó khăn khó triển khai ý - Đối với kiểu viết hai mặt khó tìm ý hơn, rõ ràng với viết hai mặt viết chắn phong phú bạn “khoe” vốn từ vựng cách hiệu Vấ đề quan trọng nhất, theo mình, lựa chọn lối viết phải bám vào đề đưa Ví dụ với đề sau: Universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every subject To what extent you agree or disagree? (Các trường đại học nên chấp nhận số sinh viên nam nữ tất môn học Trong chừng mực bạn đồng ý hay không đồng ý?) Đề rõ ràng đưa vấn đề thiếu thực tế gầ hư khô thể thực hiệ Như cố viết theo lối hai mặt đồng ý phần Tổng hợp: fanpage https://www.facebook.com/luyenvietIELTS Onluyenthi.IELTS@gmail.com Page Tổng hợp: fanpage https://www.facebook.com/luyenvietIELTS Onluyenthi.IELTS@gmail.com (nghĩa ùng hộ ý kiến vài điểm đó) khó khăn tìm ý khó support cho ideas đưa Chúng ta xem Mở kết luậ đề mà Simon viết: Intro: In my opinion, men and women should have the same educational opportunities However, I not agree with the idea of accepting equal proportions of each gender in every university subject Conclusion: In conclusion, the selection of university students should be based on merit, and it would be both impractical and unfair to change to a selection procedure based on gender Thêm ví dụ : Some people believe that exams are an inappropriate way of measuring stude ts’ performance and should be replaced by continuous assessment Do you agree or disagree with this view? (Một số người tin thi cử cách thức không phù hợp để đánh giá lực sinh viên nên thay hình thức đánh giá thường xuyên Bạn đồng ý hay không đồng ý với ý kiên trên?) Đề đưa vấn đề việc đánh giá lực sinh viên thi cử Rõ ràng việc thi cử gây nhiều áp lực cho sinh viên, không đánh giá lực sinh viên cách trọn vẹn, nhiên bỏ thi cử bỏ sinh viên thờ với việc học hành (students could lose the good study habits and Tổng hợp: fanpage https://www.facebook.com/luyenvietIELTS Onluyenthi.IELTS@gmail.com Page Tổng hợp: fanpage https://www.facebook.com/luyenvietIELTS Onluyenthi.IELTS@gmail.com sense of discipline they had when they were in a formal academic structure) Mặc dù chúng xem xét hình thức kiểm tra lực sinh viên cách thường xuyên (continuous assessment) để giảm bớt áp lực thi cử cho sinh viên (to relieve the students of exam pressure) Chúng ta xem phần mở kết luận mà Dominic Cole viết nhé: Intro: There is some dispute whether the best method of assessing students is to use examinations or some form of continuous assessment This is a complex issue and my belief is that there is probably no one method that applies to all educational systems Conclusion: In conclusion, while continuous assessment may be fairer in some contexts, there are still times when traditional exams may be more appropriate A possible compromise would be to use both forms of testing together, allowing teachers to reward both ability and hard work III Cấu trúc viết Opinion: Đây lời khuyên Simon cấu trúc luận Opinion: IELTS Writing Task 2: agree, disagree, or both? For 'agree or disagree' essays, you think you should give both sides of the argument or just one side? The answer is that you can either A) Essay structure for one side of the argument: Tổng hợp: fanpage https://www.facebook.com/luyenvietIELTS Onluyenthi.IELTS@gmail.com Page Tổng hợp: fanpage https://www.facebook.com/luyenvietIELTS Onluyenthi.IELTS@gmail.com Introduction: topic + your opinion (either agree or disagree) First idea to support your opinion Second idea to support your opinion Conclusion: repeat your opinion B) Essay structure for giving both sides: Introduction: topic + say that you 'partly agree' On the one hand, On the other hand, Conclusion: repeat that you accept elements of both arguments Remember: it's very important to get the introduction right This tells the examiner whether you are going to give one side of the argument or both sides Một lời khuyên quan trọng Simon nhé: IELTS Writing Task 2: opinion, not discussion If the question asks whether you agree or disagree, it is asking for your opinion You should express your opinion in the introduction, and support it in the rest of the essay Don’t structure an “opinion” essay like this: Introduction Paragraph supporting the opposite opinion Paragraph supporting my opinion Conclusion The problem with this essay structure is that paragraph is not consistent with my opinion This is a “discussion” essay structure! Think of it this way: your task when you answer an “agree or disagree” question is to persuade the reader that your view is right Each paragraph should defendyour opinion Tổng hợp: fanpage https://www.facebook.com/luyenvietIELTS Onluyenthi.IELTS@gmail.com Page Tổng hợp: fanpage https://www.facebook.com/luyenvietIELTS Onluyenthi.IELTS@gmail.com Discuss essay I Một số câu hỏi thường gặp - Discuss both views and give your opinion đưa qua điểm b ãy bà uậ qua điểm Example: Some people think that museums should be enjoyable places to entertain people, while others believe that the purpose of museums is to educate Discuss both views and give you own opinion - In your opinion, the drawbacks of … outweigh the benefits? heo qua điểm b h điểm bất ợi của…có ả h hưở h điểm t ch cực không?) Example: Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a useful educational tool Others, however, believe that videos games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them In your opinion, the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits? - Is this a positive or negative development? tiêu cực y hát triể t ch cực hay Example: In some countries, using the internet in schools is getting more popular Is this a positive or negative development? - Do you think there are more advantages or disadvantages to this trend? có h r ợi ch hiều h hay bất ợi hiều h xu hướ ày Example: In many countries recently young single people have been living far from their parents, from the time they began studies or work and until they married Do you think there are more advantages or disadvantages to this trend? Tổng hợp: fanpage https://www.facebook.com/luyenvietIELTS Onluyenthi.IELTS@gmail.com Page Tổng hợp: fanpage https://www.facebook.com/luyenvietIELTS Onluyenthi.IELTS@gmail.com ựa chọn c ch viết Đối với dạng iscuss nhìn chung cần phải viết kh th n với Body 1: Drawbacks (Benefits) mặt vấn đề Body 2: Advantages (Disadvantages) + your opinion tr nh bày mặt c n l i ột lưu c đ số đề h n b t b n đưa quan m mà ch y u c u b n phân t ch mặt vấn đề dụ số câu hỏi như: - Discuss - Is this a positive or negative development? ậy bạn khô thể quan điểm ột số v dụ m ết luận luận d n iscuss Example 1: Some people think that museums should be enjoyable places to entertain people, while others believe that the purpose of museums is to educate Discuss both views and give you own opinion Intro: People have different views about the role and function of museums In my opinion, museums can and should be both entertaining and educational Body 1: Entertaining Body 2: Educational Conclusion: In conclusion, it seems to me that a good museum should be able to offer an interesting, enjoyable and educational experience so that people can have fun and learn something at the same time Tổng hợp: fanpage https://www.facebook.com/luyenvietIELTS Onluyenthi.IELTS@gmail.com Page Tổng hợp: fanpage https://www.facebook.com/luyenvietIELTS Onluyenthi.IELTS@gmail.com hư d ro hầ u ày tro b cầ hải viết c u v ara hrase ê chủ đề chu iới thiệu hai mặt vấ đề mà ch ch tro ro hầ c u ày b iả imo đầu ta s thể hiệ trọ u b khổ th hải ê đưa thêm qua điểm m h o c usio cách khác ara hrase cấu tr c đ kh đ h i qua điểm m h ic u hầ mở khô su ort cho qua điểm th ói đưa qua điểm khác iả s tro khác b ối với hầ th ê viết ody m i ody s viết mặt vấ đề dụ Body 1: On the one hand, it can be argued that the main role of a museum is to entertain … Body 2: On the other hand, some people argue that museums should focus on education … Example 2: Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school Discuss both views and give your opinion Tổng hợp: fanpage https://www.facebook.com/luyenvietIELTS Onluyenthi.IELTS@gmail.com Page Tổng hợp: fanpage https://www.facebook.com/luyenvietIELTS Onluyenthi.IELTS@gmail.com Intro: When they finish school, teenagers face the dilemma of whether to get a job or continue their education While there are some benefits to getting a job straight after school, I would argue that it is better to go to college or university Body 1: The option to start work straight after school is attractive for several reasons … Body 2: On the other hand, I believe that it is more beneficial for students to continue their studies ( hể hiệ qua điểm m h su ort tro c u to ic se te ce) … Conclusion: For the reasons mentioned above, it seems to me that students are more likely to be successful in their careers if they continue their studies beyond school level óm i h chu ch ta ê viết theo cấu tr c sau : Intro: sentences Body1: Topic sentence - Idea o Supporting - Idea o Supporting Body2: Topic sentence + Your opinion - Idea o Supporting - Idea o Supporting o c usio … Tổng hợp: fanpage https://www.facebook.com/luyenvietIELTS Onluyenthi.IELTS@gmail.com Page Tổng hợp: fanpage https://www.facebook.com/luyenvietIELTS Onluyenthi.IELTS@gmail.com wo-part question (or series questions) essay Simon: rư hợ auses o utio s Đối dạng nhiều c u hỏi dạng Causes olutions ph biến, đầu đưa vấn đề, hỏi nguyên nh n (Causes) iải pháp (Solutions) dụ: In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing populations Đối với dạng viết m i kh th n tương ứng với c u hỏi, cụ thể sau Intro: It is true that people in industrialised nations can expect to live longer than ever before Although there will undoubtedly be some negative consequences of this trend, societies can take steps to mitigate these potential problems Sentance ara hrase i to ic đầu c se te ce uậ v đọc c u ày ay vấ đề ch ọi đ y o ic i đọc hải hiểu ta đ h viết Tổng hợp: fanpage https://www.facebook.com/luyenvietIELTS Onluyenthi.IELTS@gmail.com Page 10 Tổng hợp: fanpage https://www.facebook.com/luyenvietIELTS Onluyenthi.IELTS@gmail.com n c c d n trước câu Sentence 2: th hi n nội dun đ nh viết tron ph n m b n s ph i h thân cụ th ody : c c nguyên nhân (Although there will undoubtedly be some negative consequences of this trend) ody : i i ph p societies can take steps to mitigate these potential problems) Body 1: As people live longer and the populations of developed countries grow older, several related problems can be anticipated (Topic sentence) The main issue is that there will obviously be more people of retirement age who will be eligible to receive a pension The proportion of younger, working adults will be smaller, and governments will therefore receive less money in taxes in relation to the size of the population In other words, an ageing population will mean a greater tax burden for working adults Further pressures will include a rise in the demand for healthcare, and the fact young adults will increasingly have to look after their elderly relatives Body 2: There are several actions that governments could take to solve the problems described above (topic sentence) Firstly, a simple solution would be to increase the retirement age for working adults, perhaps from 65 to 70 Nowadays, people of this age tend to be healthy enough to continue a productive working life A second measure would be for governments to encourage immigration in order to increase the number of working adults who pay taxes Finally, money from national budgets will need to be taken from other areas and spent on vital healthcare, accommodation and transport facilities for the rising numbers of older citizens o c usio v c u ara hrase i c u th đề Tổng hợp: fanpage https://www.facebook.com/luyenvietIELTS Onluyenthi.IELTS@gmail.com Page 11 Tổng hợp: fanpage https://www.facebook.com/luyenvietIELTS Onluyenthi.IELTS@gmail.com In conclusion, various measures can be taken to tackle the problems that are certain to arise as the populations of countries grow older rư hợ h đầu khô hải trư hợ dụ : There are many different types of music in the world today Why we need music? Is the traditional music of a country more important than the international music that is heard everywhere nowadays? ới đề b n v n tri n hai m i h thân tư n n với t n câu hỏi đề dụ : Explain some of the ways in which humans are damaging the environment What can governments to address these problems? What can individual people do? Đề c th thân m i h ọi series questions r ràn b n c th viết h i i t n ph n Body 1: Explain some of the ways in which humans are damaging the environment Body 2: What can governments to address these problems? Body 3: What can individual people do? h cân đối số lư n t vựn m i h đề viết h n qu dài nh dụ : More and more qualified people are moving from poor to rich countries to fill vacancies in specialist areas like engineering, computing and medicine Some people believe that by encouraging the movement of such people, rich Tổng hợp: fanpage https://www.facebook.com/luyenvietIELTS Onluyenthi.IELTS@gmail.com Page 12 Tổng hợp: fanpage https://www.facebook.com/luyenvietIELTS Onluyenthi.IELTS@gmail.com countries are stealing from poor countries Others feel that this is only part of the natural movement of workers around the world + What is your opinion? + Do you think rich countries should pay poorer countries for the people they encourage to come? + What other measures could rich countries take to encourage qualified people to stay and help develop their own countries? Đây d n câu hỏi h i h c ch t nhưn b n ch s nhận ch n ta c th viết ody cho đọc câu hỏi đ u ody câu hỏi th tr lời câu hỏi th Body 1: + What is your opinion? + Do you think rich countries should pay poorer countries for the people they encourage to come? Body 2: + What other measures could rich countries take to encourage qualified people to stay and help develop their own countries? rư hợ đặc biệt Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology Tổng hợp: fanpage https://www.facebook.com/luyenvietIELTS Onluyenthi.IELTS@gmail.com Page 13 Tổng hợp: fanpage https://www.facebook.com/luyenvietIELTS Onluyenthi.IELTS@gmail.com In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships that people make? Has this been a positive or negative development? ho t h th đầu trê d ày hư c u h i thực tế th điểm đặc biệt đ y c u h i th positive or negative development? i thuộc d ày ch khổ th th trả viết theo kiểu ta v i cho t khổ th triể khai c uh i d hư ởd Has this been a iscuss b h thư khổ th óv m i khổ th iscuss hư ối với b ói ọ tro ara h c thể hư sau Body 1: Technology has had an impact on relationships in business, education and social life Firstly, telephones and the Internet allow business people in different countries to interact without ever meeting each other Secondly, services like Skype create new possibilities for relationships between students and teachers For example, a student can now take video lessons with a teacher in a different city or country Finally, many people use social networks, like Facebook, to make new friends and find people who share common interests, and they interact through their computers rather than face to face Body 2: On the one hand, these developments can be extremely positive Cooperation between people in different countries was much more difficult when communication was limited to written letters or telegrams Nowadays, interactions by email, phone or video are almost as good as face-to-face meetings, and many of us benefit from these interactions, either in work or social contexts On the other hand, the availability of new communication technologies can also have the result of isolating people and discouraging real interaction Tổng hợp: fanpage https://www.facebook.com/luyenvietIELTS Onluyenthi.IELTS@gmail.com Page 14 Tổng hợp: fanpage https://www.facebook.com/luyenvietIELTS Onluyenthi.IELTS@gmail.com For example, many young people choose to make friends online rather than mixing with their peers in the real world, and these „virtual‟ relationships are a poor substitute for real friendships ó thể thấy r Về c bả ody ch ta v cầ h t ch hai mặt vấ đề m i đề l i có cách x lý khác nhau, b n c viết theo cách b n thấy phù hợp với ă ực, theo cách mà b n cảm thấy phô diễn hết ă IELTS kỳ thi kiểm tra ực tiếng Anh (vì ă ực tiếng Anh b n,) Việc đọc nhiều luận m u Simon, Dominic Cole b n s hiểu r cách x d đề, giúp b có h d đề IELTS Writing task r h lý t ng m i Rất khó để đưa công th c chung cho tất viết Và m h c “ hái độ b công b v n c nhấn m nh r ng việc học đ nh thành ” CHÚC CÁC B N HỌC TỐT ! 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