WRITING TASK 2

Topic 1: Wearing traditional Japanese clothing properly is not easy. Give

your opinion.
Direction for writing introduction:
Easy = not difficult, clothing = attire, difficult = complex = complicated =
hard
Dạng 1: Dùng chủ ngữ thật để paraphrase lại đề bài
People find it difficult to wear traditional Japanese attire properly.
Dạng 2: Dùng chủ ngữ giả
It is adj for sb to do st
It is difficult (for people) to wear traditional Japanese attire properly.
Dạng 3: Dùng danh động từ làm chủ ngữ
Wearing traditional Japanese clothing properly is not easy / difficult.
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Topic 2: In some countries, it is now illegal for employers to reject someone
applying for a job because of his/ her age. Is this a negative or positive
development?
Illegal = unlawful = prohibited
Employers = boss = manager = business man = business owners
someone applying for a job = job applicants
reject = refuse
country = nation
Cách 1: In some countries, business owners are refused to accept a job
applicant because of their age, which is unlawful.
Business owners in some nations are not allowed to reject/ refuse job
applicants on the basis of their age.
Business owners in some nations will be considered illegally if they reject job
applicants on the basis of their age.
Cách 3:
Rejecting job applicants on the basis of their age which will be considered
illegally to/for business owners in some nations.
Topic 3: In some parts of the world, it is becoming popular to research
the history of one's own family.
Popular = common = well-liked = general
Research = study = investigate = explore = examine
1. People find it common to study the history of one own’s family in some
parts of the world.
2. Researching the history of one's own family is being generally in some
parts of the world.
Topic 4: Countries are becoming more and more similar because people
are able to buy the same products anywhere around the world.
Countries = nations, similar = comparable = alike = same
Products = items = goods
around the world = global
anywhere = where ever = everywhere
1. It is easy for nations to become more and more comparable because
people can purchase the similar items anywhere in the world.
2. Being similar for nations is becoming because people can buy the same
goods anywhere in the world.
 CÁCH BIỂN ĐỔI CÂU THÀNH CỤM DANH TỪ

Example: Ăn nhiều thức ăn nhanh dẫn đến nhiều vấn đề sức khỏe như
béo phì, tiểu đường hay đột quỵ

Eating fast food can lead to a lot of health problems like/ such as
obesity, diabetes and heart attack.

It is dangerous for people’ health problems like obesity, diabetes and

heart attack when they eat much fast food
Eat = Consume => Consumption

Consuming a lot of fast food can lead to many health problems…

The excessive consumption of fast food can lead to ….
The fast food consumption

Example: Đưa máy tính vào trường học làm cho trẻ em học kiến thức
dễ dàng hơn.
Using computers at school makes children acquire knowledge easier.

Introducing computers at school could make it easier for children

to gain knowledge.
make it easier = facilitate
The introduction of computers at school could facilitate children’s
acquisition of knowledge.

HOMEWORK
1. Nowadays online shopping becomes more popular than in-store
shopping. Is it a positive or a negative development? Give your
reasons and examples.
Online shopping = Home shopping = Mall order = Non-direct
purchase = virtual shopping = shopping internet
Popular = common = general = well-like
 In-store shopping = direct shopping = offline shopping = direct
purchase = buy at the store
Nowadays = In recent days = On these days
 In recent days, home shopping tends to be more general than
direct purchase.
 In recent days, it is more convenient for people to be mall order
than direct purchase.
 On these days, the purchase of online becomes more common
than offline shopping.
2. Some people like to travel with a companion. Other people prefer to
travel alone. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and
examples to support your choice.
Like to = tend to = favor
Travel = take a trip = journey = go
Companion = partner = accompaniment = friend = fellow
Prefer = would prefer = would rather
Alone = by themselves = isolated = unaccompanied = single = on
one’s own = lonely = lone
 It is interesting to go

3. In order to solve traffic problems, government should tax private car
owners heavily and use the money to improve public transportation.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution?
Traffic problems = traffic jam
Solve with = deal with = cope with = resolve
Should = had better = ought to = give suggestion
Private car owner = personal vehicle
Improve = develop = advance = expand
Public = communal
Transportation = transport = means vehicle

4. Smoking not only harms the smoker, but also those who are nearby.
Therefore, smoking should be banned in public places. To what
extent, do you agree or disagree?
Smoking = using tobacco
Harm = damage = bad affect (harm => harmful >< harmless)
Nearby = close = neighboring
Public places = communal places = environment
Ban = prohibited = out-law = disallowed
5. Nowadays many people have access to computers on a wide basis
and a large number of children play computer games. What are the
positive and negative impacts of playing computer games and what
can be done to minimize the bad effects?

6. Organize tours to remote community and other countries are

increasingly popular. Is it a positive or negative development for
local people and the local environment?
7. Tourism has become one of the fastest growing industries in the
world. Millions of people today are travelling farther and farther
throughout the year. Some people argue that the development
of tourism has had negative effects on local communities; others
think that its influences are positive.
8. Levels of youth crime are increasing rapidly in major cities in
Vietnam. What are the reasons for this? Suggest some solutions.
9. Some people believe the aim of university education is to help
graduates get better jobs. Other believe that are much wider benefits
of university education for both individuals and society.
10. In many western countries there is an increasing number of
couples choosing to have no children. What are the advantages and
disadvantages to couples having no children?
11. The role of education is to prepare children for the modem world.
Schools should cut art and music out of the curriculum so that
children can focus on useful subjects such as information
technology. To what extent do you agree?
12. Some families decide not to buy televisions because they
influence the development of the creativity of children. What do you
think?
13. Many people believe that alcohol causes many problems and
there have been frequent calls for the government to ban it. To what
extent do you agree?
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CÁCH TRIỂN KHAI Ý TƯỞNG TRONG WRITING
ĐỂ KHÔNG BỊ BÍ Ý

Ý chính (luận điểm) => Nguyên nhân => Kết quả => Giải thích

Ex: The drawbacks of having a partner for student

Main idea: Having a partner makes students study worse
 Having a partner might lead to a deterioration in academic
performance amongst young students. (Task achievement)
 This is because they have to spend their spare time for their
partner instead of studying such as going out, taking message and
calling.
Having a partner might lead to a deterioration in academic
performance amongst young students because/ since/ as they often
spend a great deal of time with their lovers. Instead of taking time/
devoting time to revise the examinations, these students tend to chat
or hang out with their girlfriends or boyfriends, which is why they
usually get lower academic scores then those who are single.
Final:
One of the major drawbacks of being in love is that this might lead
to a deterioration in academic performance amongst students since
they often spend a great deal of time with their partners. Instead of
devoting time to revision for final exams, these students tend to chat,
call or hang out with their partners, which is why they usually get
lower academic scores than those who are single.
KÉO DÀI IDEA BẰNG CÁCH NÓI NGƯỢC
Ex: Advertising provides job opportunity for people.
If there are no advertisement, people will become unemployment.
Without advertising, many people would become unemployed.
One of the benefits of advertising is that it provides job opportunity
for people. Without advertising, many people would become
unemployed.
One of main benefits to go to university is that students can acquire
a degree. Without qualifications, students might find it hard to get a
good job in the competitive labor market.
Zoo = Animal conservation place
Face the risk of extinction
Example 1: Một lợi ích của shopping online là con người có thể mua
hàng ở nhà. (Chuyển câu sang tiếng anh và kéo dài idea bằng viết
ngược lại câu gốc)
One of main benefit of…
Example 2: Một lợi ích của máy tính là nó cho phép học sinh truy
cập được những bài giảng online, e-books miễn phí hay diễn đàn để
mà hỏi. (Chuyển câu sang tiếng anh và kéo dài idea bằng viết ngược
lại câu gốc)
 CÁCH TRIỂN KHAI MỘT Ý NHỜ CÁC TỪ NỐI
VỀ NGUYÊN NHÂN, KẾT QUẢ
Example:
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important
goal.
Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important
for a country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
1. other types: education, health
2. economic progress = economic growth = economic development = a
healthy economy.
3. Body 1: There are some reasons why economic growth is considered as a
crucial goal for countries.
Reasons:
A healthy economy => more jobs are created, unemployment decreases =>
population/ citizens can earn better salary => improve the standard of
living.
Firstly, a healthy economy means that more jobs are created, the level of
unemployment is lower, and citizens can earn better salary, leading to an
improvement in the country’s living standards.

Example 1: Many people believe that alcohol causes many problems and
there have been frequent calls for the government to ban it. To what
extent do you agree?

Example 2: Some families decide not to buy televisions because they

influence the development of the creativity of children. What do you
think?
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CONCLUSION
In conclusion/ To sum up/ In the end/ In summary/ To sum up/ In short/ In a
nutshell, To put it in a nutshell/ All things considered.
- Paraphrase lại đề bài
- 1 lần nữa đưa ra quan điểm của mình theo 1 cách viết khác.
 THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON PEOPLE’S INTERACTION
Topic: The use of social media is replacing face to face interaction among many people
in society. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantage?
Brainstorming:
social media = social network = internet community
face-to-face interaction = direct communication = communicating directly = offline
communication
replace = change = take a place = instead of = exchange
society = the general public = populace
advantages = benefits = good points = pros = positive effects
disadvantages = drawbacks = bad points = cons = negative effects
people = everyone = human
Introduction:
- Instead of doing X, people do Y….
- Instead of doing X, it has become increasingly popular for people to do
Y.
- While + S1 + V1, S2 + V2.
B1- It is true that instead of engaging in face to face interaction, it has become
increasingly popular for people to use social media. While it has many disadvantages, I
think that there are more advantages.
B2- It is true that instead of engaging in human interaction/ direct communication, it has
become increasingly popular for people to use social media. While there are some
drawbacks of using social network, I believe that the benefits are more significant.
C1- It is true that instead of being the presence of another to engage in human interaction,
it has become increasingly popular for people to use social media. While there are
certain drawbacks of using this tendency, I believe that the benefits are more
significant.
Body:
Body 1:
Body 2:
Body 3:
 TOPIC: CHILDREN AND EDUCATION
Essay: Some people think children have the freedom to make mistakes, while other
people believe that adults should prevent children from making mistakes. Discuss both
sides and give your opinion.
I. Brainstorming:
Children = youngster = youth = teens / teenager = young people
Freedom = liberty = independence = flexibility = self-determination = have the right
to V
Prevent sb from st = stop sb doing dt = don’t allow = prohibit = wrongdoings
prevention
Adults = mature = grown – up
Making mistakes = make errors = get it wrong = clanger
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TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS
Essay: People think that government should increase the cost of fuel for cars and other
vehicles to solve environmental problems. Give your opinion.
Body:
Body 1: Advantages
- Limit environmental problems => problems: air pollution, noise pollution,
- Limit the traffic jam.
- Increase the creation about electric vehicles such as: electric bike, car,
motorbike.
Body 2: Disadvantages:
- Inconvenience: inactive movement, lower speed.
- Economic shortage about fossil fuel industry, increase unemployment rate.
Body 3:

Essay: Some people claim that museums and art galleries are not needed today, because
everyone can see historical objects or art works by computer. Do you agree or disagree?
Essay: In some countries, more and more adults are continuing to live with their
parents even after they have completed education and found jobs. Do the
advantages outweigh the disadvantages?