WRITING TASK 2
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Paragraphing
How to develop your idea
Single-idea paragraph & double-idea paragraph
01 02
Single-idea paragraph Double-idea paragraph
❏ Step 1: Present 1 main idea ❏ Step 1: Topic sentence
(summarize the main ideas)
❏ Step 2: Provide extra details (an
example should be included) ❏ Step 2: Present the first idea &
supporting details
❏ Step 3: Expand further (results,
consequences or effects) ❏ Step 3: Present the second
idea & supporting details
Writing Task 2: Types of essay
1, Discussion
Discuss both views.
Discuss both views and give your opinion
2, Opinion
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
3, Advantages & Disadvantages
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
4, Causes - Problems - Solutions
What are the reasons for this?
What are effects caused by this issue?
What can be done to solve this problem?
5, 2-part question
(2 specific questions related to the prompt)
ADVANTAGES &
DISADVANTAGES
WRITING TASK 2:
Nowadays, fast food is becoming cheaper
and more available.
What are the advantages & disadvantages of
this development?
Nowadays, fast food is becoming cheaper
and more available.
Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its
disadvantages?
What is the difference between the 2 topics?
Introduction - Background statement: It is true that … (paraphrase the topic)
- Thesis statement:
-Advantages - Disadvantages: This trend could bring certain benefits but there are also some drawbacks
-Advantages > Disadvantages: I am of the opinion that this trend brings about more benefits compared to any negative
aspects it might bring
-Advantages < Disadvantages: While this development may bring about some benefits, I would argue they are
eclipsed/overshadowed/dwarfed by the drawbacks
Body - Advantages - Disadvantages
Body 1: On the one hand, certain merits can be offered by …
Body 2: On the other hand, some drawbacks from … can be anticipated.
- Advantages > Disadvantages
Body 1: Admittedly, there are some minor drawbacks from
Body 2: Despite the disadvantages above, I believe … could bring significant benefits
- Advantages < Disadvantages
Body 1: Admittedly, there are some basic benefits of…
Body 2: Despite the advantages above, I believe … could result in serious drawbacks
Conclusion - Advantages - Disadvantages: Although (Summarized disadvantages), (Summarized advantages)
- Advantages > Disadvantages: I believer that (Summarized advantages)... clearly outweigh/dwarf/overshadow any of the
negligible downsides that could result from …(Summarized disadvantages)
- Advantages < Disadvantages: I believe that (Summarized disadvantages)... clearly outweigh/dwarf/overshadow any of
the minor benefits that could result from …(Summarized advantages)
1, Introduction:
•Trend: (1) Recently it is true that there is an (exponentially) growing tendency to/among ....
(2) Or: It is increasingly common for ..... to.... / It is increasingly common that ....
•The trend could bring certain benefits, but there are also several drawbacks ( upsides
and downsides/advantages and disadvantages/merits and demerits.positives and
negatives)
•Advantage = disadvantage: In this essay, I will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of
...
•Advantages > Disadvantages: I am of the opinion that this trend brings about more benefits
compared to any negative aspects it might bring
•Advantages < Disadvantages: While this development may bring about some benefits, I
would argue they are eclipsed/overshadowed/dwarfed by the drawbacks.
2, Body:
TH1: Advantages = Disadvantages
Body 1: ADVANTAGES
On the one hand, certain merits can be offered by …/It is obviously
seen that .... has a range/number off advantages.
Supporting 1 (Advantage 1) + details + example: One of the main
benefits is that ... / ... Allow sb to do sth...
Supporting 2 (Advantage 2): In addition, another advantage is
.../Another demerit of ... is that .... give sb a chance to do sth/for sth.
((triển khai như con làm, topic sentence --> supporting ideas -->
details --> example)
Body 2: DISADVANTAGES
However/On the other hand,
One of the biggest disadvantages of .... is that
S + may pose risks/threats/danger to sb/sth /// S + may
experience / sustain / undergo / suffer...
TH2: Advantages > Disadvantages
Body 1: Admittedly, there are some minor drawbacks
from
Body 2: Despite the disadvantages above, I believe …
could bring significant benefits
TH3: Advantages < Disadvantages
Body 1: Admittedly, there are some basic benefits of…
Body 2: Despite the advantages above, I believe … could result in serious
drawbacks
3, Conclusion:
-Advantages - Disadvantages: Although (Summarized disadvantages),
(Summarized advantages)
-Advantages > Disadvantages: I believe that (Summarized advantages)...
clearly outweigh/dwarf/overshadow any of the negligible downsides that
could result from …(Summarized disadvantages)
-Advantages < Disadvantages: I believe that (Summarized
disadvantages)... clearly outweigh/dwarf/overshadow any of the minor
benefits that could result from …(Summarized advantages)
DISCUSSION
How do you structure your essay?
Some people consider public libraries to be unnecessary due to
the availability of the Internet. Others, however, believe that
libraries play an important role in society.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Opening
Background statement: It is sometimes argue that…/ Opinions are divided over…
Thesis statement:
Although there are some benefits to…, I am of the opinion that…
While many people believe that…, I maintain the opinion that
Body 1
Support the opposite view
On the one hand, the idea of … is beneficial for several reasons
The argument that ... is reasonable to some extent.
Body 2
Support your view
Despite the above mentioned ideas, I believe that…
On the other hand, there are a variety of reasons why I believe
Essay Conclusion
In conclusion, while some claim that…, I believe that…
*Summarize your ideas
Structure
Quick tip
In discussion essays, sometimes you are not required to
present your opinion. For example:
Some people think that the internet has brought people
together while others think that people have become more
isolated now.
Discuss both views.
In this case: Do not include your opinion
Opening
Background statement: It is sometimes argue that…/ Opinions are divided over…
Thesis statement:
Although there are some benefits to…, there are also good reasons why…
Body 1
Support the first view
On the one hand, the idea of … is beneficial for several reasons
Body 2
Support the second view
On the other hand, it is also understandable that
Essay Conclusion
Structure In conclusion, while there are convincing arguments for …,
… is reasonable to some extent.
*Summarize your ideas
without opinion
Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are
played in teams, like football, while other people think that taking part in
individual sports, like tennis or swimming, is better.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
*Vocab Revision – Quizlet:
- grim (adj) = harmful
*Listening:
- redundant (adj) = unnecessary 16. developing confidence ~ with muscles comes the confidence
- crack down on = deal with C – high-stress weight units … pumping irons
17. reducing stress = beating the tension of life
- inclusive (adj) = complete (adj) E, G => …what’s much better; C – jogger will tell you … jogging
- on occasion = sometimes machines
18. building fitness = improving your general well-being
- by virtue of = because of E – optimum way
- virtue (n) = good characteristic 19. meeting others ~ conversation; really get to know people
B: meet others there – yoga enthusiasts => limit the range
- be liable to do sth = tend to do sth F – everyone showers after…
20. finding information = knowing more about a greater variety of
subjects
D: can…, but…
B – look at the notice board in the yoga studio
- academic transcript = bảng điểm
*Writing Task 2 – Technology:
1. A lot of people have become dependent on technology as it plays a big role in our daily lives.
Do you agree that living in computer age has more advantages than disadvantages?
*Many significant advantages – living in technology age:
- Can replace people to do in the labour industry:
=> In China, when Covid 19 broke out, they made a robot to help the doctor to test the Covid 19
- Some devices can reduce the time of doing housework
=> People will become less stressed by not having to do much work after their working time in
their company.
*The majority of people spend their time on the Ie
=> Youngsters are easily addicted to social networking sites; Glue on to computer screen,
disconnect themselves from other people
=> Affect their health, decrease the academic result
=> Ex: there is a negative correlation between the amount of time students spend on the Internet
and their grades at school
2. Nowadays more and more people have access to the Internet, but constant availability of any information worsens
people’s memory and critical thinking skills.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
*People tend to depend on too much Ie => serious repercussion on mental health
- Make people become slave, hugely depending
=> Ex: when a problem arises, they don’t immediately think of a solution, rather they would turn to the Ie
*Abundance of data => easily distracted by the huge amount of information
=> Lose concentration on the topic concerned
=> Deteriorate their thinking credentials
- Help people with fully deliberate sources => does not help people with their ability to debate or argue
3. Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since computer technology can replace their functions. Do you agree or
disagree?
*It’s more convenient to read online with electronic devices
- Contain larger number of books in a variety of languages
- Less effort in searching. When a person goes to the library, he/she will have to spend a lot of time for finding the correct
book
=> But with e-book, a click is all it takes
*Have to spend a lot of money to maintain the library (staff member, book preserving, up-to-date materials)
- With e-library – lower cost – more amount of data to store, taking less space unlike physical libraries.
=> Ex:
4. Modern technology is now very common in most workplaces.
How do you think this has changed the way we work?
Do you think there are disadvantages to relying too much on technology?
*More than before
- Many companies equipped with … => better collaborations among workers
=> People can communicate in diverse channels
- Save worker’s time in workplace
=> Ex: In the pats >< Now using the computer
*Some drawbacks:
- Become more lazy
=> Let people not perform any mathematical calculations
- If everything is done by robots…
=> Unemployment + health problems
*Writing Task 2 – Sport:
1. Some people think that sport teaches children how to compete, while others believe that
children can learn teamwork. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
*Compete:
- The nature of competition plays a vital role in each phase of the growing process
=> If people don’t know the significance of competition against rivals, determination would
not arrive, they would be easily defeated
=> Consequence: accelerate 2-3 times, those who do not possess competitiveness can not
improve and are at the same position.
- Ex: Professional swimmers have to spend long hours to do the workout everyday if they want
to break the Olympic records.
2. With an increasing overweight population, some people think universities should make sport a compulsory module
on all degree courses.
To what extent do you agree?
*Essential:
- University requires students to spend a lot of time in front of computer to conduct research…
=> …
- When they do outside activities => cut down weight, remain healthy
- Ex: Implementation of adding exercise courses in Universities in some developing countries has certain dramatic
results in…
=> The better their health, the more productive they will be
*Increase awareness of a healthier life:
- People and the government spend abundant of money in healthcare issue every year, if the students can learn the
health lesson and importance of sport in human’s life
=> Prevention is better than cure
- Reduce the marketing of health campaigns. A lot of advertisement about “functional food” appear on media, if you
don’t have enough knowledge about this subject, you might be tricked
3. Nowadays, sports is a big business with high earnings for professional sports people and companies involved both financially and in
other ways.
Is this a positive or negative development for sports?
*In terms of finance:
- When athletes win, they have more money => more motivation for their career
- For the company, they can earn many from many sources (sponsorships)
=> improve equipment
*Contribute to not only its own development but also to many other fields
- Education: virtues from sportsman can be inspirational
- Approaching more audiences => creating a trend among people to maintain their well-being, also young talents joining these activities.
4. A lot of people who wanted to become professional athletes gave up this idea because of the fear of failure and parents' pressure. Do you
think that parents should support their children who want to do a career in sports?
*Should support:
- Encouragement plays a crucial role in maintaining the passion
- If they can get the backing from family, they’ll have more motivation => keep training without thinking of failing
*Sports are susceptible to mental health problems
- During practice and competition
=> Parents should prompt
- Ex: A football player on the field
