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WRITING TASK 2

Các 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 to

reducing traffic accidents. Others, however, believe that other measures (body 2) would be
more 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
I. ĐỀ BÀI

Gồm 2 thành phần:

1. Statement ( Nhận định 1-2 )
2. Question ( Câu hỏi 1-2 )

II. BỐ CỤC
1. Introduction: Mở bài
2. Body 1: Thân bài 1
3. Body 2: Than bài 2
4. Conclusion: Kết bài

1. INTRODUCTION: ( 2-3 Câu)

Câu 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 )

Đề bài : Some people think that...

=> Many individuals claim that...

A lot of citizens suppose that...

Most inhabitants believe that...

The majority of populations argue/debate that...

OVERVIEW: ( 1 câu )

Dạng 1 & 3: Opinion & Discussion and Opinion

 In my opinion...

 In my point of view...

 Personally, I believe that…

 It seems to me that….

 While many people think that… I hold ( an opposite ) view that…: tơi có một quan điểm trái

chiều rằng...

 While many people think that... I am in favor of the idea that....: tôi thiên về quan điểm cho

rằng...

 I complete/totallya agree/disagree with the idea that...: tơi hồn tồn đồng ý / không đồng ý

quan cho rằng....

 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 )

 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 cịn nghi ngờ gì ... ) ... Body 2: It cannot be denied
that ( 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 đến
lúc 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 means
that.

 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.

In recent times, online learning has gained a great popularity in every corner around the
world, especially during Covid-19 pandemic. However, some people believe learning through
the 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 other
websites 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 a
foreign 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

living. Secondly, students are able to develop independence. When people live overseas, they
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 feel
lonely 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 money
because of the high cost of living and expensive tuition fees in a foreign country, which affect
study 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 people
love 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 get
motivation and inspiration and have a good metal life.

On 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 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. 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 with
family 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 peaceful
and 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 has
been 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 with
their children when they teach children at home. As a result, they become closer, share great
moments 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 on
materials 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

activities. So that children lack social interaction with others and not enhance social skills and
communication skills.

To recapitulate, from the above analysis, homeschooling has both benefits and
drawbacks. Parents should consider homeschooling carefully to see whether it is suitable to
their 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 endless
opportunities 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 necessary
equipment.

To recapitulate, from the above analysis, extracurricular activities have many benefits and
drawbacks. In my opinion, activities outside the classroom are very essential for the
comprehensive development of students. Students should balance time between study and
these activities to get good results.

6. 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 a
decision to buy products. As a result, advertising allows manufacturers and sellers to make
higher 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, consumers
tend 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 on
advertisements 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.

In this society, many people choose to use public transportation but others prefer using their
private 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 of
toxic 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 public
transport, 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 should
encourage 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 is
considered 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

more tasks in less time; therefore, they can save a lot of time to do many other things.
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 task
suitably.

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 different
tasks 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, multitasking has 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 a
moment 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 activities
such as going jogging, playing sports and doing exercises. Therefore they can keep fit, stay
healthy and prevent health problems. Moreover , when enjoying city life, it improves their
mental 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 more
new 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. For
example, when people go to the zoo which can bring knowledge of animals such as birds,

squirrels and so on. Moreover, they can raise an awareness of the importance of nature and
environmental protection.

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 should
build 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 everyone
because of international business and study. Some people think that children should start
learning a foreign language at primary school while others believe it is better for students to
start learning it secondary school. In my opinion, it is essential for children to begin learning a
foreign 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 younger
age, 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 a
result, 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 ,

many 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 children
should 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 a
controversial 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 with
classmates, 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 good

preparation 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 can
deal with important personal and family matters, choose the most suitable learning method or
gain 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.

Others believe that the media prepare children for the real world. To what extent should
children be encouraged to use the media? Write an essay to an educated reader to
express your opinion.

Nowadays, there is an increasing use of the mass media such as TV, the Internet and the
radio among children. While I believe that the mass media offer children great advantages, I
also argue that they are negative for children in several ways. In my opinion, children should
use the media in a controlled way.

On the one hand, using the mass media has many advantages. To begin with, the mass
media enables children to broaden their knowledge. For instance, the Internet provides an
unlimited source of information about life. Besides, there are many educational and
informative TV programs so it is beneficial for study. In addition, the mass media are great
tools for entertainment because children can release stress after hard studying hours by
watching comedies or exciting game shows on TV or the Internet.

On the other hand, the media has several bad effects. The first one is that using the
mass media has a negative impact on children. Using the mass media too much can lead to
health problems for children like shortsightedness, obesity and exhaustion. Furthermore, the
mass media contain content that is inappropriate to children. For example, some websites or
programs show violent and sexual images or content, which leads them to imitate negative

behaviors and learn negative things. Last but not least, the mass media influence children’s
academic performance badly. Children spending a great deal of time on the mass media makes
children become addicted to using them and distract children from their study. As a result,
they get bad learning results.

To recapitulate, from the above analysis, the mass media have many benefits and
drawbacks. In my opinion, their pros far outweigh their cons. Parents had better limit the time
children spend on the mass media so that children can make use of the benefits.
13. Medical studies have shown that smoking not only leads to health problems for
smoker, but also for people close by. For the reason, smoking should not be allowed in
public places. Opponents argue that banning smoking would possibly affect the freedom
of choice or lead to the closure of many bars and pubs. However, supporters of this ban
place people’s health problems at the top of the scale. Now, write an essay to an educated
reader to discuss your options about whether public smoking should be banned or not.

These days the number of smokers is on the increase although smoking is believed to do
harm to both smokers and non-smokers. I totally agree that smoking should be banned in
public places for the following reasons.

First and foremost, smoking has negative impacts on people’s health. As cigarettes contain
a lot of toxic elements and chemicals, it increases the risk of various health problems such as
lung diseases, lung cancer, heart disease and even leads to death. Furthermore, smoking
results in negative effects on passive smokers. For instance, people especially children and
pregnant women who are nearby smokers can get some diseases easily when breathing
secondhand smoke. Moreover, most people feel uncomfortable when being near smokers.

The second reason is that smoking is extremely harmful to the environment. Smokers
tend to litter the land by throwing their cigarettes on the ground everywhere they go. In
addition, cigarette bolts which are released into water pollution harm marine life. Also, smoke
is toxic and polluted so it affects the air pollution.

The final reason is that smokers set a bad example for children to follow. When children
see an adult smoke, they tend to imitate this wrong action very quickly because they cannot
know whether it is wrong and right. Besides, some teenagers learn to smoke in order to
express their coolness. As a result, they lead an unhealthy lifestyle.

To recapitulate, from the above analysis, smoking should not be allowed in public places
because it has a lot of disadvantages like impacts on smokers, their surrounding people and the
environment. In my opinion, people should not smoke to have good health, keep the
environment clean and enhance the quality of life.
14. Nowadays an increasing number of high school students choose to go to universities.
However the lack of skilled workers for the labor market. Therefore, students should be
encouraged to go to vocational schools to learn skills which are of use for specific jobs.
Do you agree or disagree? Write an essay to an educated reader to express your opinion.

Nowadays more and more high school students want to attend university instead of going
to vocational schools so that there are nor enough workers. While I suppose that pursuing
university education offers students huge advantages, I also believe that vocational training is
beneficial to students and the society in several ways.

On the one hand, there are benefits of going to university. First and foremost,
students seek a well- paid occupation. It is because most highest-paying jobs require applicants
to obtain at least one bachelor’s degree. The second merit is that university education
provides students with in-depth knowledge and skills about their specialty. As a result,
students can become excellent experts in their field and reach high-ranking positions in big
companies or organizations. Last but not least, university education benefits society a lot.
They have a chance to work in fields requiring a high level of skills and academic understanding
such as lawyer and doctor, which boosts the development of a knowledge-based economy.

On the other hand, vocational training brings individuals and the society plenty of

benefits. To begin with, students are equipped with job related skills. For instance, vocational
training courses enable them to gain technical skills and practical experience. Consequently,
they find it easy to get a job and perform specific tasks better when joining the labor market.
The second is that vocational training reduces time and financial burden on students because
they just take two years to complete a vocational course instead of a four - years university
course. Finally, vocational schools provide skilled and qualified workers for society.
Nowadays, there is a higher demand for manual workers to develop the economy.

To recapitulate, from the above analysis, merits that pursuing higher education and
taking vocational courses offer students are apparent. In my opinion, students need to take this
matter into consideration carefully to choose a study path which suis their ability and interest.
15. People often consider satisfaction and high salary when choosing a job. Many people
believe that satisfaction is more important than a high salary because when people love
their jobs, they devote their time to them and can gain great achievements. People can
receive their salary every month but satisfaction every day and forever.

Nowadays, there are many factors for people to consider when they choose a job. While
some people believe that job satisfaction is more essential than a high salary, others do not
think so. In my opinion, both job satisfaction and high salary are equally important
because of the following reasons.

On the one hand, job satisfaction brings people many benefits. The first merit is that
people are put in a good mood. When people get a job they are interested in, they stay more
motivated to complete it with high concentration, which increases their work efficiency.
Another merit is that enjoyment in a job enables people to release stress. It is clear that some
jobs are very stressful and challenging, so if they are interested in their work, they will not feel
bored or stressed. As a result, they will feel healthier and lead a happier life.

On the other hand, high income is very important to people’s lives because of some
causes. To begin with, high income is essential for people to meet basic needs. Getting a well-

paid jobs they can cover basic living expenses such as food, accommodation, vehicle,... What is
more, it ensures a more decent life for them and their family. For instance, they are able to
enjoy better healthcare services and give their children better education, which leads to a
higher quality of life. Last but not least, money is a crucial contributing factor to job
satisfaction. When people earn more money, they feel more pleased with their job.

To recapitulate, from the above analysis, it depends on each person to choose job
satisfaction or a high salary when he applies for a job. In my opinion, the pleasure in a job is

more important than the size of salary people gain because if they are eager to do their job, they
will also earn well.
16. It is now possible for people to buy products made in other countries. For example,
people in Vietnam are able to order products easily from Amazon.com or Alibaba.com Do
the benefits of this trend outweigh the drawbacks? Write an essay to an educated reader
to express your opinion.
With the development of online shopping websites, buying products made in other nations has
become more common and easier. This trend brings both benefits and drawbacks to customers.
My essay will discuss both advantages and drawbacks of buying goods produced in other
countries and give my opinion.

On the one hand, buying goods produced in other countries has many advantages.
First and foremost one is that buyer options for a wide range of products at competitive
prices. Global shopping websites provide consumers with multiple options such as models,
prices and quality of each specific product. Moreover, customers can make a comparison to
buy products at low cost and better quality. The second merit is that this trend promotes the
growth of international trade. People are able to purchase products which are unavailable in
their own countries. When exporting goods to other countries, the local economy can avoid
waste of items when production of goods is more than local demand.

On the other hand, there are some drawbacks of buying products produced in other

countries. The first drawback is that it is a big threat to the local economy. More specifically,
the greater demand for imported goods causes the decreased sales of national products.
Besides, this leads to an increasing number of local people losing jobs and a loss of some
traditional work. What is more, purchasing items from other countries is money and time
consuming. Imported products can be costly because of expensive shipping costs and takes a
longer time for products to be delivered home to customers.

To recapitulate, from the above analysis, global trading has both positives and negatives
to individuals and society. In my opinion, people should consider choosing suitable and quality
products from reputable shops.
17. Nowadays, many families can earn enough money to have a housekeeper. Therefore,
some people believe that children do not need to learn how to cook or do housework.
Others think that children should be required to help with other household tasks as soon
as they are able to do so. Do you agree or disagree? Write an essay to an educated reader
to express your opinion.

Some people think that it is necessary for children to cook or do housework while others

believe that they have to do these tasks when they are able to do so. I agree with the latter

idea because of some following reasons.

To begin with, doing housework allows children to play their role in their family. When

children do some tasks such as cleaning the house and washing dishes, they can feel proud of

finishing something and being a part of their family. Besides, children become more

responsible at an early stage,which is beneficial to their future life. When they grow uo, they

learn how to take responsibility for every task they do.

The second merit is that children are equipped with essential skills to make a good

preparation for their future life. For instance, they have chances to learn how to take good care

of themselves and their family by preparing meals and cleaning the house, which make them

become more mature and independent. As a result, they can use these skills in their adult life,

especially when they leave home to live alone. Additionally, children can improve personal

skills such as communication skills, work with group skills.

Last but not least, children assisting their parents in doing household chores creates a

happier family. Most parents feel stressed and tired after hard working hours so if children

share work with them, they will become happy and relaxed. Moreover, sharing housework

enables parents and children to enjoy great life moments together as well as save time to spend

on doing other relaxing things.

To recapitulate, from the above analysis, doing housework has numerous positive

impacts on children and their family. Parents should give children tasks which are suitable with

their age and ability, and teach children how to do them.

C. DISCUSSION ESSAYS.

DẠNG THẢO LUẬN CẢ 2 VẤN ĐỀ VÀ NÊU QUAN ĐIỂM CỦA MÌNH

Đề bài có dạng câu hỏi như sau:

 Discuss both views and give your opinion?

 In your opinion, do advantages outweigh disadvantages?

Benefits outweigh Drawbacks Positive outweigh Negatives

Pros outweigh Cons Upside outweigh Downside

Outweigh = overshadow = to be eclipsed

18. Important research has already been done for decades on the negative effects of

gaming, including addiction, depression and aggression. However, many people believe

that playing video games may boost children learning problem-solving skills and social

skills. Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss both views and give your opinion.

In modern life, video games have attracted the interest of many people, especially children.
While I accept that video games have positive impacts on children, I also believe that
kid’s lives might be ruined by playing these games.

On the one hand, there are several advantages to playing video games. First and
foremost one is that most games are created for entertainment purposes. When players play

some interesting games and enter the online world, they can feel relaxed and excited. Secondly,
computer games stimulate children’s imagination and creativity. Playing a game such as a
puzzle requires children to have problem-solving skills and logical thinking so as to get the
highest point or win the game, which is advantageous for their study and real life. Last but not
least, gaming enables children to enhance social skills. When players take part in multiplayer
games, they have a large circle of friends and broaden their social relationships.

On the other hand, there are some negative consequences of playing computer games.
To begin with, it leaves harmful effects on children’s health. It is easy for children to get
addicted to games; as a result, spending lots of time getting stuck in health problems such as
obesity, eye strain, exhaustion and so on. The second negative is that video games make
children distracted from their study. Childrens tend to waste a lot of time playing games so they
do not focus on study, which leads to bad learning results. The final negative side is that
gaming impacts children’s behaviors severely. Many games contain violent actions or
aggressive characters, therefore, children can imitate problem behaviors in their daily life.

To recapitulate, from the above analysis, playing computer games is both positive and
negative. In my opinion, their cons far outweigh their pros. Parents should control their
children’s time playing games so that children can focus on their studies and real life.
19. English is not only used as a mere communication tool, but it is also used in business,
diplomatic policies, tourism, in entertainment and educational sectors, and to
communicate between two non-English native nations. Thus, English has become an
international language and people should only learn English instead of their mother
tongue. However, many people believe that English will not replace the native language
because it is related to the culture of a country. Write an essay to an educated reader to
discuss both views and give your opinion.

English, which is one of the most dominating languages in the world, plays a crucial role in
every field of life. White it is claimed that people should have the option to learn English instead
of their native language, some people argue that English will not be a replacement for the

mother tongue. My essay will discuss both views and give my personal opinion.

On the one hand, English should replace the native language because of some
reasons. First and foremost, English has gained the status as an international language.

According to statistics, it is used as the first or second language in over 60 countries. With a
quarter of the population in the world speaking English, acquiring English is essential to
integrate into the world. In the second place, English is a popular medium in almost every
aspect of life. For instance, it is a useful means of communication among people of different
backgrounds. Moreover, it is a popular language in industries, technology, education and so on.
As a result, mastering English enables people to access the global world and promote their
future success. Last but not least, it is easier to acquire English than other languages. With a
simple letter system, easy-to-understand vocabulary, people can learn English very easily.

On the other hand, there are reasons why the mother tongue cannot be replaced by
other languages including English. The first place is that it allows effective communication
among native speakers. It enables them to interact with native-language communities.
Additionally, it helps to avoid misunderstanding which may arise by communicating in English
as a second language. The second main reason is that the traditional language has a close
relation with the culture and the language strengthens the cultural identity of a country.
Because the origin of a native language is linked with culture, it shows the cultural identity of a
country. People need to learn their mother tongue to know well about their origin and culture.

To recapitulate, from the above analysis, although english has special roles in society,
it cannot replace the native language. In my opinion, people should learn two languages at the
same time to get their benefits.
20. Some people believe that the subjects that children are taught in schools should be
decided by central authorities because they can guarantee the standardization of
teaching. Others say that teachers, not politicians, should be responsible for this task as
they can choose subjects based on students’ interests and abilities, which can promote

learning. Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss both views and give your
opinion.

The curriculum is of great importance to the quality of education. Many people state that
governments should be in charge of determining school subjects, others argue that the decision
of educational programs should be made by teachers. My essay will discuss both views and
give my personal opinion.

On the one hand, thera are some reasons why central authorities should decide
subjects taught to children. First and foremost, they take responsibility for guaranteeing the
standardization of the national education system. They compare educational needs of different
schools and decide education standards. Therefore they can choose a suitable learning program
for different levels, aiming to increase the level of education of the country. In addition, they
are well aware of society’s demands. Politicians know what knowledge and skills are needed in

society so they can decide subjects that are useful for children's life and help them have a good
job with high salary in the future.

On the other hand, teachers should be responsible for designing school curriculum
due to some causes. The first one is that teachers are more experienced in teaching than
politicians. As a result, they are more concerned about what and how to educate children in the
best way. They are also able to adapt teaching materials and change the syllabus to make it
more suitable with their students. Furthermore, they determine educational materials based
on students’ interests. When learning favorite subjects, students feel more interested in
learning. As a consequence, they can gain better academic performance.

To recapitulate, from the above analysis, both governmental and educators play
essential parts in determining national education programs. In my opinion, it is advisable that
both parties share a common responsibility of selecting the most appropriate school curriculum
and enhancing the quality of the education system.

D. DISCUSSION ESSAYS.
CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS = MEASURES, WAYS, METHODS: NGUYÊN NHÂN VÀ KẾT QUẢ
PROMBLEMS= ISSUE = MATTER AND IMPACTS,= INFLUENCES = EFFECTS: VẤN ĐỀ VÀ ẢNH
HƯỞNG/HỆ QUẢ

Đề bài có dạng câu hỏi như sau:
 What are the causes of... and its effects?
 What are the problems of ... and suggest some solutions?
 How ....?
 What should + S + V ....? What can..... ?

21. Read the following text from a book about staying single.
Over the last twenty years, there has been a huge increase in the number of people who

remain single. Most people who live alone are young adults who postpone marriage into
their late twenties, but some are in their thirties and forties. One reason they often give
for staying single is that they have not met the right person. Others say that marriage
involves too much commitment and responsibility or that they prefer the single lifestyle.
Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss the causes of this trend and possible
effects of this trend to society.

In today’s world, many people prefer to lead a single life instead of getting married because
of various reasons. However, this trend is also obvious in their life. This essay will discuss the
causes of this trend and its possible effects.

There are several reasons why people desire to become a singleton. The first and foremost
reason is that they have complete control over their lifestyle and have unlimited privacy. It