Liên kết từ và các cách diễn đạt để liên kết ý từ lâu đã được biết đến là nhân tố làm cho một bài viết trở nên mạch lạc và lô gic. Dù là ngôn ngữ nào được sử dụng thì việc dùng các liên kết từ hợp lý sẽ giúp bài văn trở nên dễ hiểu và gây ấn tượng tốt hơn với người đọc. Các liên kết từ và các cách diễn đạt liên kết ý chính là dấu hiệu để người đọc có thể dự đoán được ý mà mình sẽ đọc và nắm bắt được mục đích của tác giả. Trong tiếng Anh, các cách diễn đạt này (connectors hay connective expressions) giúp cho bài viết trở nên khoa học và mang tính học thuật cao hơn. Qua việc sử dụng các cách diễn đạt liên kết ý, người đọc cũng có thể đánh giá được khả năng sử dụng ngôn ngữ của người viết. Do vậy việc dạy học sinh cách sử dụng các cách diễn đạt liên kết ý trong khi viết bài luận là rất quan trọng. Ngoài lợi ích dễ thấy trong viết văn, việc hiểu được các cách diễn đạt này còn giúp học sinh tăng khả năng đọc hiểu. Hơn thế nữa, trong những năm gần đây các đề thi ĐH hay đề thi Trung Học Phổ Thông Quốc Gia (THPT QG) đều nhắc đến phần kiến thức này trong các câu hỏi trắc nghiệm, multiple choice. Từ thực tế trên, tác giả chuyên đề này xin giới thiệu một hệ thống các cách diễn đạt liên kết ý thông dụng trong viết luận tiếng Anh phục vụ cho các em học sinh lớp 12. Mặc dù mục đích chính của chuyên đề hướng vào phần viết luận nhưng phạm vi ảnh hưởng của nó còn có thể hướng tới cả phần bài đọc hiểu và các phần ngữ pháp và từ vựng trong phần câu hỏi trắc nghiệm. Hy vọng rằng chuyên đề này sẽ là một nguồn tham khảo bổ ích cho các em học sinh trong quá trình ôn thi.
SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO TỈNH VĨNH PHÚC TRƯỜNG THPT …………… =====***===== BÁO CÁO CHUYÊN ĐỀ CÁC CÁCH DIỄN ĐẠT THÔNG DỤNG TRONG VĂN VIẾT TIẾNG ANH Tác giả chuyên đề: ………… Tổ : Ngoại ngữ Email: …………… …………… CÁC CÁCH DIỄN ĐẠT THÔNG DỤNG TRONG BÀI VIẾT NỘI DUNG A CÁC CÁCH DIỄN ĐẠT LIÊN KẾT Ý TRONG TIẾNG ANH Các liên kết từ thể ý thêm vào (to add) Các liên từ thể ý liệt kê (to list) Các liên từ diễn đạt mức độ quan trọng (order of importance) Các cách diễn đạt thể nguyên nhân, lý (to express reason) Các cách diễn đạt kết (express result) Các cách diễn đạt dùng để đưa dẫn chứng, ví dụ (to give an example) Các cách diễn đạt dùng để giải thích (to explain, làm rõ ý) Các cách diễn đạt dùng để nhấn mạnh (to emphasize) Các cách diễn đạt dùng để tổng kết, kết luận (to summarize/ to conclude) 10 Các cách diễn đạt thể ý tương tự (to express similarity) 11 Các cách diễn đạt dùng để nhắc lại ý đề cập đến trước (to repeat) 12 Các cách diễn đạt thể chuyển tiếp (to express transition) 13 Các cách diễn đạt mục đích (to express purposes) 14 Các cách diễn đạt ý trái ngược (to express direct opposition) 15 Các cách diễn đạt kết không mong đợi (to express unexpected results) 16 Các cách diễn đạt điều kiện (to express condition) 17 Các cách diễn đạt điều kiện ngược lại (to express negative condition) 18 Các cách diễn đạt ý thay thế, thay (to express an alternative) 19 Các cách diễn đạt thông tin cụ thể đặc trưng cho thơng tin trước (to particularize) 20 Các cách diễn đạt thông tin rõ ràng xác ( to correct) 21 Các cách diễn đạt thời gian (to express time) B MỘT SỐ CÁCH DIỄN ĐẠT QUEN THUỘC KHÁC TRONG VIẾT BÀI NGHỊ LUẬN VÀ BÀI BÁO CÁO TRONG TIẾNG ANH Các cách diễn đạt để giới thiệu câu chủ đề Các phát triển ý đoạn văn Các cách diễn đạt quan điểm Các cách diễn đạt khả Các cách diễn đạt so sánh C BÀI TẬP ỨNG DỤNG I LỜI NÓI ĐẦU Liên kết từ cách diễn đạt để liên kết ý từ lâu biết đến nhân tố làm cho viết trở nên mạch lạc lô gic Dù ngôn ngữ sử dụng việc dùng liên kết từ hợp lý giúp văn trở nên dễ hiểu gây ấn tượng tốt với người đọc Các liên kết từ cách diễn đạt liên kết ý dấu hiệu để người đọc dự đốn ý mà đọc nắm bắt mục đích tác giả Trong tiếng Anh, cách diễn đạt (connectors hay connective expressions) giúp cho viết trở nên khoa học mang tính học thuật cao Qua việc sử dụng cách diễn đạt liên kết ý, người đọc đánh giá khả sử dụng ngôn ngữ người viết Do việc dạy học sinh cách sử dụng cách diễn đạt liên kết ý viết luận quan trọng Ngồi lợi ích dễ thấy viết văn, việc hiểu cách diễn đạt giúp học sinh tăng khả đọc hiểu Hơn nữa, năm gần đề thi ĐH hay đề thi Trung Học Phổ Thông Quốc Gia (THPT QG) nhắc đến phần kiến thức câu hỏi trắc nghiệm, multiple choice Từ thực tế trên, tác giả chuyên đề xin giới thiệu hệ thống cách diễn đạt liên kết ý thông dụng viết luận tiếng Anh phục vụ cho em học sinh lớp 12 Mặc dù mục đích chuyên đề hướng vào phần viết luận phạm vi ảnh hưởng hướng tới phần đọc hiểu phần ngữ pháp từ vựng phần câu hỏi trắc nghiệm Hy vọng chuyên đề nguồn tham khảo bổ ích cho em học sinh q trình ơn thi Thời gian thực chun đề tiết học, ngồi nhắc lại tất viết luận mà em học sinh lớp 12 yêu cầu viết q trình ơn thi THPTQG Có nhiều tư liệu phân loại liên kết từ theo tiêu chuẩn khác nhau, cách xếp phân loại sau theo tác giả hợp lý dễ hiểu II NỘI DUNG CHÍNH A CÁC LIÊN TỪ TRONG TIẾNG ANH Các cách diễn đạt thể ý thêm vào (to add) And Also Besides In addition In addition to Moreover E.g Further As well Furthermore What is more - We kissed and hugged each other - You can pay your bills in cash You can also write a check - My sister works full-time at the school cafeteria Besides this, she is taking 18 credits at school - I have to study this evening In addition, I have to cook dinner - Pets need nutritious food Furthermore, they need vaccinations - As your professor, I will teach you to write better Moreover, I will increase your vocabulary - The police have found the missing money What is more, they have arrested the thief - Mary won the gymnastics competition She graduated with honors as well Các cách diễn đạt thể ý liệt kê (to list) Các liên từ thường dùng để làm dấu hiệu nhiện biết ý First / Second / Third /Last/ Last of all / Last but not least Firstly / Secondly / Thirdly / Lastly In the first place / In the second place / In the third place First of all / To begin with / Next / Then / Later / After that/ Afterward / Finally For one thing / For another thing As well as / Too E.g - First of all, I’d like to talk about the benefits of having a pet pig - To begin with, pet pigs are cleaner than dogs - For one thing, they’re completely loyal to their owners - For another thing, you might want to consider how cute they look in pyjamas - Secondly, their impressive numeracy skills must be mentioned - In the third place, you can always count on your pet pig to perform some tricks for you when you’d like to impress a pretty girl - Finally, pet pigs are fantastic guards No burglar would ever have the heart to hurt a pet pig - Lastly, your reputation as an eccentric will rapidly grow in the neighbourhood if you’re seen walking a pet pig on a leash every morning Các cách diễn đạt mức độ quan trọng (to express order of importance) Primarily More importantly E.g Essentially Basically More significantly Most importantly Most significantly - I’d like to talk to you about how to keep calm at your workplace Most importantly, never go to the canteen while your boss is there - You’ll have to focus on your immediate surroundings Primarily, on your computer screen - Above all, don’t ever look up from your notes when people are around - Most significantly, avoid eye-contact at all costs - How can I put this? Essentially, having an affair with one of your colleagues should be the last thing on your mind Các cách diễn đạt thể nguyên nhân, lý (to express reason) Because Since On account of Owing to Caused by Thanks to E.g Results from In view of As Due to Accordingly, for As a result of The reason for this is For fear of/that Given that - We can't go to Julia's party because we're going away that weekend - Since we've got a few minutes to wait for the train, let's have a cup of coffee - He doesn't drink alcohol on account of his health - Most heart attacks are caused by blood clots - His difficulty in walking results from a childhood illness - The reason for this is that the traffic was too heavy - Plenty of tourists visit the area in summer Accordingly, selling hand-made objects is the main source of income for locals - In view of what you've said, I think we should reconsider our proposed course of action - It's thanks to Sandy that I heard about the job - They wouldn't let their cat outside for fear (that) it would get run over - Given (the fact) that he's had six months to this, he hasn't made much progress Các cách diễn đạt kết (express result) So Hence Thus Accordingly Consequently Therefore Because of this/that For this/that reason As a result/consequence (of) With this in mind E.g Bearing this in mind Taking this into account That is why - I’ve done a pranic healing course As a result, I’ve been able to cure my neighbour’s sick cat - Zack has skipped school on many occasions As a consequence, he’s failed his French test - We’re going to experience some meteor showers in the next few days Therefore, the number of miraculous self-healings will rise - You didn’t tell me you wanted to come Thus, we won’t be taking you with us - Plenty of tourists visit the area in summer Accordingly, selling hand-made objects is the main source of income for locals - Cats have flexible spines Hence, they can many physical maneuvers that people cannot - Jennifer realized that her job was at a dead end With this in mind, she went back to college to learn more skills - Jennifer realized that her job was at a dead end Take this into account, she went back to college to learn more skills Các cách diễn đạt dùng để đưa dẫn chứng, ví dụ (to give an example) For example For instance Such as To demonstrate E.g To illustrate e.g - To solve this problem, you might want to try making small gestures For example, making your spouse’s favourite meal for dinner or giving him a massage after a tiring day - Appreciate the small things your spouse does for you For instance, leave thank you notes for them every now and then - Misunderstandings can be highly destructive To illustrate, if your spouse sees you with a friend of the opposite sex in a café, he might not understand why he hasn’t been invited and demand an explanation - That sum of money is to cover costs such as travel and accommodation Các cách diễn đạt dùng để giải thích (to explain, làm rõ ý) That is Namely To put it differently E.g That is to say i.e To put it in a different way In other words To put it in another way - I have a very good reason for not trusting my ex Namely, he’s a convicted felon - Don’t be unsociable In other words, go out and make some friends - John has managed to get over Jane Put differently, he’s started seeing other women - Keep romance alive That is to say, don’t let your lovelife fall into routine Các cách diễn đạt dùng để nhấn mạnh (to emphasize) In fact/Actually Indeed Definitely Extremely As a matter of fact Surprisingly Unquestionably Absolutely Certainly Surely Without doubt Undoubtedly E.g - I love sleeping with my pet pig As a matter of fact, I can’t fall asleep unless he’s in my bed - I told them not to invite Rachel to the party In fact, I was the only person who saw what a party pooper she really was - I think it would be a good idea to send her some flowers Actually, you should get her a hundred orchids - He may be the best-dressed man around Indeed, he has a really good taste in fashion - Not surprisingly, the jury found them guilty - It's absolutely impossible to work with all this noise - Undoubtedly , she was the best candidate Các cách diễn đạt dùng để tổng kết, kết luận (to summarize/ to conclude) In short In brief In conclusion In Summary To sum up E.g To be brief To conclude All in all To summarize - In conclusion, it may be said that pigs make the best pets - "So you didn't enjoy the party then." "In brief, no." - In summary, it may not be the best idea to frequent the same pubs as your boss - To sum up, some people are better suited to working from home than others - All in all, you have to make sure both you and your customers are satisfied with your work 10 Các cách diễn đạt thể ý tương tự (to express similarity) Likewise In the same way Correspondingly Similarly E.g In the same manner Also - You can’t give your phone number to every man who asks for it Likewise, you can’t go out with everyone who fancies you - You’re not allowed to use your phone here Similarly, you have to switch it off when you’re in the library - She’s an excellent photographer Correspondingly, her paintings are works of art - Cutting down on sugar will help you lose weight In the same way, doing more exercise will help you get rid of a few kilos - I want to talk to Prince Harry when I’m in England Also, I want to meet his sister-in-law 11 Các cách diễn đạt dùng để nhắc lại ý đề cập đến trước (to repeat) As aforementioned As noted before/above As explained earlier E.g As mentioned earlier/above As has been noted As mentioned previously - As aforementioned, the Sun was once believed to move around the Earth - As explained earlier, trees repire at night by absorbing oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide into the air 12 Các cách diễn đạt thể chuyển tiếp (to express transition) As far as With regard toAs regards As to/for With respect to As far as X is concerned Regarding E.g - I’m going to Janet’s party at the weekend As for Mary’s, I think I’ll pass - Starting your own IT company may be the one of the best things you can right now With respect to opening a pet shop, it’s hard to say the same thing - Start your day with making the most important phone calls Regarding emails, you might put them off until later - With regard to handling complaints, you might want to keep in mind that your customers are always right - Working from home has many advantages As regards disadvantages, it might be difficult to keep your cat off your keyboard - As far as dogs are concerned, they might give you a chance to get up from your desk and get some exercise during the day 13 Các cách diễn đạt mục đích (to express purposes) To In order to So as to With the purpose of With a view to E.g So that In order that - In order to make a cake, you need to some instructions - With the purpose of widening their knowledge, many students choose to study abroad - The antique table needs refinishing For this purpose, we are stripping away the old varnish and sanding the wood 14 Các cách diễn đạt ý trái ngược (to express direct opposition) However Conversely By contrast But Compared to On the other hand In contrast Whereas By comparison E.g Compared with On the contrary Contrary to - Some language teachers believe in memorizing dialogues However, others think that memorization is not as good as engaging in natural conversations with native speakers - House prices have gone up this year In contrast, car prices seem to be stagnating - England has the best language schools On the other hand, it has the worst weather - Going out with Jim has its risks By comparison, being with Tim is as easy as falling off a log - I don’t hate Jim On the contrary, I’m rather fond of him - You eat a massive plate of food for lunch, whereas I have just a sandwich 15 Các cách diễn đạt kết không mong đợi (to express unexpected results) However Nevertheless Though Despite In spite of the fact that Still Nonetheless Although In spite of Even so yet All the same Despite the fact that E.g Even though In any case - This restaurant has the best kitchen in town However, their staff are quite rude - I was in so much pain I didn’t want to get up in the morning Nevertheless, I went to football practice as usual - I don’t think Sean has serious behavioural problems Nonetheless, I’ll talk to him first thing in the morning - I’ve asked you a thousand times not to leave your dirty socks on the floor Yet, you keep doing it - I was thinking of going round Jim’s place In any case, I haven’t been invited - Yes, he’s very good-looking All the same, I don’t think you should go out with him 16 Các cách diễn đạt điều kiện (to express condition) So long as As long as If Only if E.g Provided (that) Providing (that) - So long as the standard condition is given, the chemical reaction will happen - If the children spend too much time in front of computer screen, their eyes will be affected 17 Các cách diễn đạt điều kiện ngược lại (to express negative condition) Or else E.g Otherwise - Children should be take a good care of, or else/ otherwise they will be easily influenced by temptation 18 Các cách diễn đạt ý thay thế, thay (to express an alternative) Alternatively E.g Instead Instead of - You can save this computer program on your hard drive Alternatively, you can put it on a floppy disc - Instead of travelling to the place, children can read books to know about it 19 Các cách diễn đạt thông tin cụ thể tiêu biểu, đặc trưng cho thơng tin trước (to particularize) In particular E.g Particularly (More) Specifically Especially - Children are easily affected by the media Violent movies may be especially harmful to them - Nearly a third of marriages end in divorce In particular, it’s middle-aged couples that yearn for much more from life - Couples tend to argue about financial issues More specifically, they argue when one of them is out of work 20 Các cách diễn đạt thông tin rõ ràng xác ( to correct) Rather E.g To be (more) precise To be (more) exact - I thought it was a good idea to get a ferret Rather, it had always been my dream to get one - You might want to change a few things To be more precise, I think you should start again from scratch 21 Các cách diễn đạt thời gian (to express time) At first after next before at the same time First Later afterwards before that meanwhile Second after that previously at that time while Third then before finally in the meanwhile As E.g when as soon as soon since - It wasn’t a piece of cake to learn English At first, I couldn’t pronounce all the words correctly - Then, I couldn’t spell all the words correctly - Afterwards, I had a hard time understanding the tenses - Later, I couldn’t memorize phrasal verbs and idioms - In the meantime, I was getting some help from my English teacher - Meanwhile, I was enjoying my skype lessons more and more B MỘT SỐ CÁCH DIỄN ĐẠT SỬ DỤNG TRONG VIẾT BÀI NGHỊ LUẬN VÀ BÀI BÁO CÁO, TƯỜNG THUẬT Các cách diễn đạt để giới thiệu câu chủ đề - It is often said/ asserted/ claimed that…… - One of the most striking features/aspects of this - It is universal/acknowledged that… problem/issue/topic/question … - It is a well-known fact that …… - A number of key issues arise from … - For the great majority of people … - Firs of all, let us try to understand /consider … - A problem that is often debated nowadays is that - By way of introduction … of… Các phát triển ý đoạn văn - What we are mainly concerned with here is … - This brings up to the question of whether… - Incidentally, we must not forget… - On the one hand…… On the other hand…… - As far as … is concerned … - As for … Các cách diễn đạt quan điểm - Added to that …… - I think/don’t think that … - In my opinion/view … - I think it is probable that … - From my point of view… - I believe that … - For me … - My own view of this is that … - As I see it … - Personally speaking … - A lot of people claim that … - It seems to me that… - For me, the gist of the matter is that … - I feel strongly that … Các cách diễn đạt khả - It is highly probable that …… - It would appear/ it would seem that … - There’s a strong chance that… - It is within the bounds of possibility that … - It is reasonable to think that… - There is reason to believe that … - It stands to reason that… Các cách diễn đạt so sánh - There are grounds for believing/ for the belief that … - In comparison with/ Compared with/ When - As opposed to/ Unlike … compared with… - The former … the latter… - By comparison … - There is some resemblance/ similariiy between … - If you compare … and… - Whereas/ Whilst… - It is greatly superior to … - In contrast to … - It is much inferior to…… CÁC ĐỀ ĐẠI HỌC VÀ THPTQG NHỮNG NĂM TRƯỚC CÓ SỬ DỤNG PHẦN KIẾN THỨC TRONG CHUYÊN ĐỀ NÀY Đề thi ĐH năm 2006 Câu 8: _ the storm, the ship couldn't reach its destination on time A In case of B In spite of C Because of D But for Câu 59: Tom's very good at science when his brother is absolutely hopeless A B C D Đề thi ĐH năm 2007 Câu 26: The building has a smoke detector any fires can be detected immediately A so that B if C such as D as if Câu 29: Ensure there is at least a 3cm space allow adequate ventilation A so that B with a view to C in view of D so as to Câu 38: I hadn’t realized she was English she spoke A in case B only after C until D when Câu 47: , he felt so unhappy and lonely A Despite of his wealth B Rich as he was C Rich as was he D Despite he was so rich Câu 53: In my opinion, I think this book is more interesting than the other one A B C D Đề thi ĐH năm 2008 Câu 8: The price of fruit has increased recently, the price of vegetables has gone down A otherwise B when C whether D whereas Câu 11: The doctor decided to give her a thorough examination he could identify the causes of her illness A unless B after C so that D so as ĐỀ THI ĐH NĂM 2009 Question 23: Even though the extremely bad weather in the mountains, the climbers A B decided not to cancel their climb C D ĐỀ THI ĐH NĂM 2010 Question 31: “You can go to the party tonight you are sober when you come home.” A as long as B as far as C as well as D as soon as Question 69: Because they erected a barn, the cattle couldn’t get out into the wheat field A They erected a barn, and as a result, the cattle couldn’t get out into the wheat field B They erected a barn so that the cattle would get into the wheat field C They erected a barn in case the cattle couldn’t get out into the wheat field D In order not to keep the cattle away from the wheat field, they erected a barn ĐỀ THI ĐH NĂM 2012 Question 21: You should look up the meaning of new words in the dictionary misuse them A so that not to B so as not to C so that not D so not to Question 24: smoking is a causative factor of many diseases, there is no ban on tobacco advertising A In spite of B However Question 27: He is a very intelligent boy; A otherwise B so C Although D Therefore , he sometimes gets bad marks C thus D however ĐỀ THI ĐH NĂM 2013 Question 18: The pool should not be made so deep small children can be safe there A if B so as to C though D so that Question 33: his brother, Mike is active and friendly A Alike B Unlike C Dislike D Liking Question 36: John Kennedy was elected president, he was the youngest American President ever A When B While C Before D As long as C PRACTICE EXERCISE I Circle the letter that correctly identifies the nature of the underlined transition in each of the following sentences A water main downtown broke this morning, so several businesses had no water for hours a addition b time c comparison d cause and effect Even though most Americans are primarily concerned about AIDS as it exists in the U.S., it should be remembered that it is now nearly a worldwide disease a addition b time c contrast d comparison Larry will probably be a late bloomer socially, just like his older brothers a time b contrast c comparison d cause and effect There are ways you can make boring tasks more pleasant For instance, bring a portable radio and listen to music on the earphones while you work a contrast b comparison c illustration/example d cause and effect The lazy checkout clerk forced the six-pack of cola into the bottom of the bag, tearing it Then she shrugged her shoulders and said, “I guess you’ll have to carry the bag from the bottom.” a time b contrast c comparison d illustration/example Science-fiction writer Arthur C Clarke correctly predicted that satellites would be used for communication Moreover, in 1947 he correctly predicted that 1959 would be the year the first rocket to the moon was launched a addition b time c contrast d cause and effect Some people in New Jersey built their houses very close to the shoreline Consequently, they have had to spend a lot of money trying to protect their property from the sea a addition b contrast c illustration/example d cause and effect Running can make people more aware of their physical surroundings, such as the scent of honeysuckle or the changing moods of the trees a addition b contrast c illustration/example d cause and effect Residents complain bitterly about potholes in the streets and sloppy trash pick-up, yet these same people resist paying higher taxes for the improvement of these services a time b contrast c comparison d illustration/example 10.Telephone interviewing allows for a large number of responses in a short time and at relatively low cost Moreover, the method permits interviewers to reach respondents at specific times of the day; this is an important consideration in the study of radio and TV listening habits a addition Key: d b time C c c contrast 4.c 5.a 6.a d comparison 7.d 9.c 10.b EXERCISE II Circle the letter of the word that correctly identifies the appropriate transition word or phrase Then underline the kind of transition you have used the invention of television, people probably spent more of their leisure time reading a Nevertheless b Because c Before The transition word indicates: addition cause and effect time If you’re having company for dinner, try to get as much done in advance as possible , set the table the day before a For instance b In contrast c Similarly The transition word indicates: illustration/example comparison contrast I’m very allergic to flowers, my boyfriend bought a bouquet of roses a Until b Because c Even though The transition word indicates: time contrast addition My grandfather loves to say, “You’re as nervous a long-tailed cat in a roomful of rocking chairs.” a after b as c as a result The transition word indicates: cause and effect time comparison Manny’s car stereo was on full blast, I could see his lips moving, but I had no idea what he was saying a Moreover b Because c Just as The transition word indicates: comparison addition cause and effect Key: 1.c 2.a 3.c 4.b 5.b EXERCISE III The following passages have words deleted Choose the word or phrase that best completes each passage When a student cheats, he reveals two things about himself In getting help from another student, he proclaims that someone else is more competent than himself; , the cheater shows his perfectionist tendency by suggesting that he is being measured against unrealistic standards a in addition b on the contrary c as a result d in short The adolescent attitude towards study is that it is a task to be avoided if at all possible At best it is an unpleasant chore It is begun under duress and escaped as soon as the opportunity presents itself The mark of truly adult learning, , is that it is done with no sense of being forced It is entirely voluntary and carried on with a sense of enjoyment and satisfaction a likewise b however c in other words d finally Frequent moves made by the average American family put a strain upon young people, who often grow up feeling they have no real home and that they owe no allegiance to anyone; , crime, divorce, and other social problems have increased in recent times a consequently b at the same time c in other words d for instance What we were once taught as common courtesies, saying “please” and “thank you,” are becoming less common a thus Key: 1.b b before 2.b 3.a c first d such as 4.d EXERCISE IV Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence Many Americans think that gambling and prostitution are victimless crimes in which no one is injured except for the offender , there has been pressure from some groups to decriminalize such activities a However b For Example c Consequently d Also Most animals sleep in the same fashion as humans do; they relax their muscles and lie down , birds and horses sleep in an upright position a However b For example c Likewise d Therefore Jogging provides many positive health benefits for runners in their middle and senior years , joggers tend to have a lower incidence of heart attacks than non-joggers a For example b In conclusion Key: 1.c 3.a 2.a c In addition d Nevertheless EXERCISE V Read the essay and, for each blank, decide which two of the three given answers are right and which wrong “Who learns faster - children or adults?” Small children seem to learn very quickly, _ (1) adults sometimes appear to lose the ability to pick up new subjects such as languages, music, games, or computer programs In this essay, I will discuss _ (2) children or adults make the best learners It is _ (3) that children seem to learn very quickly In just a few years, they can learn how to play a musical instrument, speak one or even two new languages, and deal with many subjects at school They _ (4) have time for sports and hobbies,and become experts in their favorite pastimes _ (5), how much of this is social pressure and how much is genetic? I am convinced that while children's brains have a natural ability to absorb new information as part of their developmental growth, much of their achievement is because of social pressure Schools force them to take many subjects Parents force them to practice new sports or to learn music Even their playmates force them to become better at computer games or to read Harry Potter novels faster _ (6), children may enjoy learning, but their environment also is a big motivating factor Adults _ (7) are supposed to be poor learners _ (8), I disagree with people who say that adults cannot learn quickly Adults have many skills that compensate for the decline in the ability of the brain to grasp and remember new material They can organize their learning by setting times for reading or practice They can build on skills and experiences they know already Adults usually cannot learn to ballet or to play the violin, but _ (9) these physical challenges, their motivation can often be higher than a child's _ (10), society does not encourage many adults to learn People are busy with families and work, and some adults may feel that further learning is pointless, _ (11) they have already achieved many goals at work or in their personal life _ (12), I feel that we cannot generalize about children or adults being better learners It depends on the situation and the motivation of the person, and the level of enthusiasm he or she has for learning a while b whereas c since a if b whereas c whether a obvious b undoubtedly true c completely truth a even b even though c also a despite b nevertheless c however a as regards b in summary c to sum up a on the contrary b opposite c on the other hand a however b although c nevertheless a even in spite of b even though c even despite 10 a unfortunately b unluckily c unlikely 11 a furthermore b since c due to the fact that 12 a in summary b to cut a long story short c in conclusion 4.a 8.a Key: 1.a 2.c 3.b 5.c 6.b 7.c 9.c 10.a 11.b EXERCISE VI Put the following transitions in the appropriate spaces: To sum up, Moreover, In fact , In addition, Consequently , Furthermore, Fortunately, However, Moreover , For example, In other words, As time goes by 12.c The Weekend Market Many tourists I have met have told me that one place they have to go is the weekend market This market is huge and has everything from bags, souvenirs and handicrafts to many kinds of animals, many kinds of plants and it also has a variety of local food _, the weekend market is a great place for shopping and experiencing the local culture The market is located near the city's main bus station so people come from all over the country to buy and sell goods , it is also near a sky train station and a subway station which makes it very convenient for city people, especially young people who don't have cars The market is very large and full of hundreds of small shops and stalls 3. , it can be confusing to get around _, if you get lost, it is a good idea to look for the clock tower which is right in the middle of the market It will help you find your way When I walk into the market early on a Sunday morning there are people and cars and motorcycles everywhere You have to be careful where you walk Many people are bringing their goods to sell in big bags on carts and trolleys , you might even have to jump out of the sellers' way as they charge along the narrow walkways with their goods _ to the sellers, tourists and locals are pouring in looking for something to eat or ready to start shopping , the market gets more and more crowded and you have to start squeezing past people to keep moving As you walk through the market you will experience many sensations _, there are many smells, scents and aromas One moment you will be smelling the aromas of stir-friend cooking dishes from a small restaurant and the next you smell the scents of orchids and other flowers as you pass through the cooler and more relaxing garden section _, walking deeper into the market, your eyes will have trouble recording so many products with their many colors, designs and sizes After a while you may feel dizzy and look for a quiet place to have a rest and a refreshing drink 10 , there are many small cafes and drink stalls selling fresh coconut juice, orange juice or iced water 11. , a day at the weekend market is both a day of shopping and a unique experience for your senses It is a kind of magical journey that is great as a first experience for tourists and anescape from daily life for locals 12 _ while it is usually hot and crowded, the atmosphere is friendly and good-natured Key: In other words Moreover Consequently However In fact In addition As time goes by For example Furthermore 10 Fortunately 11 To sum up 12 Moreover KẾT LUẬN Các kiến thức chuyên đề tác giả áp dụng cho học sinh lớp 12, đối tượng chuẩn bị tham dự kỳ thi THPT QG thường xuyên tiếp xúc với dạng tập viết luận tiếng Anh Vì chuyên đề thiết thực em Mặc dù áp dụng tiết kết chuyên đề chưa thể đánh giá phần kiến thức em học sinh sử dụng nhiều suốt q trình ơn tập lớp 12 Mọi đánh giá kết luận xác định xác vào cuối năm học, nhiên phần kiến thức nên hứa hẹn phục vụ đắc lực cho em TÀI LIỆU THAM KHẢO Yoffie, S Sentence connectors for use in writing composition Retrieved from: http://fumproject8semester.weebly.com/uploads/2/5/8/2/25825614/connectors_3.pdf Sentence connectors Retrieved from: www.awc.metu.edu.tr/handouts/Connectors.pdf Essay writing – connectors and useful expressions Retrieved from: www.iesjacaranda.es/ /Connectors%20and%20useful Explicit/implicit relationships within and between sentences List of Sentence Connectors in English with Examples Retried from: http://www.myenglishteacher.eu/question/list-of-sentence-connectors-in-english/ Transitional words and phrases showing relationships within and between sentences ... văn Các cách diễn đạt quan điểm Các cách diễn đạt khả Các cách diễn đạt so sánh C BÀI TẬP ỨNG DỤNG I LỜI NÓI ĐẦU Liên kết từ cách diễn đạt để liên kết ý từ lâu biết đến nhân tố làm cho viết trở... ( to correct) 21 Các cách diễn đạt thời gian (to express time) B MỘT SỐ CÁCH DIỄN ĐẠT QUEN THUỘC KHÁC TRONG VIẾT BÀI NGHỊ LUẬN VÀ BÀI BÁO CÁO TRONG TIẾNG ANH Các cách diễn đạt để giới thiệu câu...CÁC CÁCH DIỄN ĐẠT THÔNG DỤNG TRONG BÀI VIẾT NỘI DUNG A CÁC CÁCH DIỄN ĐẠT LIÊN KẾT Ý TRONG TIẾNG ANH Các liên kết từ thể ý thêm vào (to add) Các liên từ thể ý liệt kê (to list) Các liên từ diễn đạt