Writing Portfolio

WRITING
PORTFOLIO
Nguyễn Thủy Linh

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Cover page 01
Table of Content 02
Entry 1: Persuasive essay 03
Entry 2: Opinion essay 09
Entry 3: Descriptive - Narrative essay 15

TABLE OF CONTENT
Self Reflection 21
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PERSUASIVE ESSAY
Draft
Is mankind to blame for global warming? For the time being, the
Earth turns out to be more and more polluted day after day, which is
mostly the result of humans’ industrial activities. The possibility of
humans being the only cause of climate changes is now no longer
obscure.
To begin with, it is humans’ everyday activity that lets greenhouse
gases come off and harm the global air quality. Various energy
sources, including fossil fuels, oil, petrol, emit a great amount of carbon
dioxide, methane, and nitrous dioxide. These gases then trap heat in
the atmosphere surrounding the Earth, which results in increasing
global temperatures. According to the United States Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), worldwide net emissions of greenhouse
gases used for human activities, such as transportation or energy
production, rose by 43 percent between 1990 and 2015. The statistics
do speak up and act as a credible piece of evidence for the statement
accusing mankind of contaminating the air.
In addition, the reduction of forests globally also exerts negative
impacts on global warming. Annually, the forest area is narrowed
substantially. Though forests bring many benefits to the Earth’s
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PERSUASIVE ESSAY
Draft
atmosphere, people still cut down about 15.3 billion trees a year, as
stated in a study of Nature.
Some may argue that, aside from greenhouse gases emissions, there
are limitless natural factors that contribute to climate changes. For
instance, volcanic eruptions, along with any changes in the orbit and
rotation of the Earth, are allegedly the grounds of this phenomenon.
However, there must be a limit to the influence of these natural factors
as they occur frequently and have existed for such a long time - ever
since the Earth was formed. It is what humans have done that put
forward the process of climate change.
To conclude, it is visible that humankind is totally at fault for climate
changes. Nevertheless, as problems of the environment are gaining
more attention from both experts and normal individuals, solutions to
this threatening phenomenon are likely to be given out at any time.
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PERSUASIVE ESSAY
Revised
obscure.
To begin with, it is humans’ everyday activities that lets greenhouse
global temperatures. According to the US Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA), global net emissions of greenhouse gases used in
human activities such as transportation or energy production
increased by 43% between 1990 and 2015. The statistics do speak up
and act as a credible piece of evidence for the statement accusing
mankind of contaminating the air.
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PERSUASIVE ESSAY
Revised
stated in a study of Nature. This act not only reduces the amount of
oxygen released by trees, which leads to an increase in greenhouse
gases, but also making changes to the local terrain and consequently
causes climate change.
Some may argue that, aside from greenhouse gases emissions,
there are limitless natural factors that contribute to climate changes.
For instance, volcanic eruptions, along with any changes in the orbit
and rotation of the Earth, are allegedly the grounds of this
phenomenon. However, there must be a limit to the influence of these
natural factors as they occur frequently and have existed for such a
long time - ever since the Earth was formed. It is what humans have
done that put forward the process of climate change.
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PERSUASIVE ESSAY
Final
obscure.
To begin with, it is humans’ everyday activities that lets greenhouse
global temperatures. According to the US Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA), global net emissions of greenhouse gases used in
human activities such as transportation or energy production
increased by 43% between 1990 and 2015. The statistics do speak up
and act as a credible piece of evidence for the statement accusing
mankind of contaminating the air.
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PERSUASIVE ESSAY
Final
stated in a study of Nature. This act not only reduces the amount of
oxygen released by trees, which leads to an increase in greenhouse
gases, but also making changes to the local terrain and consequently
causes climate change.
Some may argue that, aside from greenhouse gases emissions,
there are limitless natural factors that contribute to climate changes.
For instance, volcanic eruptions, along with any changes in the orbit
and rotation of the Earth, are allegedly the grounds of this
phenomenon. However, there must be a limit to the influence of these
natural factors as they occur frequently and have existed for such a
long time - ever since the Earth was formed. It is what humans have
done that put forward the process of climate change.
08
OPINION ESSAY
Draft
Due to the advancement of technology, applications are becoming
more and more sophisticated, as well as appealing to smartphone
users. That is the reason why many people hold the belief that these
applications are what make users deeply immersed in smartphones.
From my perspective, I partially agree with the opinion above.
However, I am convinced that applications are merely one of many
causes of reliance on smartphones.
On the one hand, the system of applications assists humans
tremendously when it comes to performing and completing tasks. In
the present, not only making calls or exchanging messages,
smartphones can also help with our study, work, and even
entertaining. To put it another way, almost every task in our life can be
accomplished if we own a smartphone. For instance, applications for
plans, or focus timer, notes are beneficial for studying and working.
They contribute to people being more prepared and productive.
On the other hand, I presume that humans being addictive also
depends on the environment and their own condition. In detail, when
people surrounding us use electronic devices frequently, we tend to
follow that habit, even without our awareness. In addition, as people
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OPINION ESSAY
Draft
do not feel well mentally, or are under pressure, they may manage to
search for something to freshen themselves. And applications on their
smartphone can come to the rescue because of their convenience.
To conclude, it is my firm belief that, although applications remain a
major root of smartphone addiction, there are still, both subjective and
objective, reasons for the incident. I am convinced that, with full
awareness and moderate use of smartphones, addiction can be
avoided.
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OPINION ESSAY
Revised
follow that habit, even without realizing it. In addition, as people do
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OPINION ESSAY
Revised
not feel well mentally, or are under pressure, they may manage to
objective, reasons for the incident. I am full of hope that, with sufficient
avoided.
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OPINION ESSAY
Final
follow that habit, even without realizing it. In addition, as people do
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OPINION ESSAY
Final
not feel well mentally, or are under pressure, they may manage to
objective, reasons for the incident. I am full of hope that, with sufficient
avoided.
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DESCRIPTIVE NARRATIVE ESSAY
Draft
Nearly half a century has passed, Vietnam may no longer undergo
difficulties during wartime, however, contemporary stories will remain
forever. My grandfather used to tell me stories of various genres and
about diverse topics when I was a child. From time to time, he chose to
relate stories about his own experience, not only to expand my
knowledge of my compatriots' lives in the past, but also to nurture my
patriotism and gratefulness. I still remember the story in which my
grandfather survived after the bombardment from the US. The event
occured on October 17th, 1965 in Thai Nguyen. Due to his description,
it was a totally frightening, yet common, experience during the time.
My grandfather was assigned to work in Thai Nguyen just before the
incident. It was on a beautiful Sunday that he decided to have a walk
and go sightseeing in the area of Gia Bay Bridge. When he was only
hundreds of meters away from the bridge, a group of approximately
thirty warplanes suddenly appeared in the sky. My grandfather was
astonished and immediately in a hurry trying to find an air raid shelter.
He got down there with a small number of people. The shelter was
constructed rudimentarily with wooden planks. It was narrow, low and
damp. Mosquitoes and insects were everywhere, buzzing around
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Draft
everyone present at the time. The warplanes started releasing bombs
and missile right into Gia Bay bridge and the surrounded area. Though
it was not my grandfather’s first time facing a lethal situation as he
was, he told me he was extremely stunned. He could feel his fear
enlarges, feel his heart beats, feel every single bomb blasts outside the
shelter. From my grandfather’s tone, I could tell that the experience
was certainly traumatizing. Just the idea of hearing bombs exploding
within close range has already terrified me. However, the story did not
stop there.
A while after the bombardment came to a halt, people from shelter
rushed out. Honestly, I felt relieved that my grandfather was not
injured seriously. Yet a heart-breaking scene. The area bombed was in
awful condition: the bridge collapsed, houses were destroyed, or on
fire, bomb craters were all over the place. Especially, the river was
covered in red because of blood from casualties.
To me, the story was unforgettable. It gave me a clear picture of how
devastating a war was. I am grateful to my predecessors for having
sacrificed to bring to our generation peace and a better future.
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Revised
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Revised
stop there.
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Final
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Final
stop there.
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SELF REFLECTION
After finishing my writing portfolio, I gained some experience and
improved my adaptability to the English specialist setting. In this
paper, I'd like to share some of my improvements as well as my
comments on this course.
First and foremost, I had the opportunity to brush up on my linguistic
skills. My writing ability is where I've made the most progress. I was
taught how to correctly organize my essay and develop the primary
ideas in order to match the topic's requirements in great detail. Not
only did I improve my ability to communicate my views, but I also
learnt how to deal with various types of essays.
However, I am well aware that my advanced vocabulary is very
limited. Sometimes it's difficult for me to express myself clearly in
writing. Furthermore, I make mistakes from time to time. Some words
are misused, or the improper collocation is used. As a result, I believe it
is important for me to expand my vocabulary.
There are a variety of approaches employed in the Reading and
Writing course to help us improve our skills. Studying now is more
interesting and productive. Students, for example, are forced to work
in organizations on a regular basis. As a result, students can improve
their collaborative abilities while also learning from one another.
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SELF REFLECTION
Furthermore, the students must develop presentations concerning the
lessons in groups. This allows us to improve our self-research skills
and be better prepared for the lesson. Furthermore, the instructors are
quite helpful and enthusiastic. They are always willing to answer our
questions and clarify things further so that we are all clear about the
work
To make the course more engaging to students, I propose that specific
lessons be revised frequently. We may feel a little overwhelmed by the
knowledge and assignments because we have to learn and write in
virtually every lesson. The revision does not have to be exhaustive or
time-consuming. It could be in the shape of a tiny activity or a
minigame.
To sum up, I am grateful for the opportunity to take a course with a
well-organized curriculum and a professional program. I can certainly
see myself progressing in my studies, particularly in all of the
improvements listed above. I'm hoping that during my forthcoming
journey, I'll be able to easily absorb and use what I've learned..
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Entry 1: Persuasive essay 03

Entry 2: Opinion essay 09

Entry 3: Descriptive - Narrative essay 15

mostly the result of humans’ industrial activities. The possibility of

humans being the only cause of climate changes is now no longer

To begin with, it is humans’ everyday activity that lets greenhouse

the atmosphere surrounding the Earth, which results in increasing

global temperatures. According to the United States Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA), worldwide net emissions of greenhouse

gases used for human activities, such as transportation or energy

production, rose by 43 percent between 1990 and 2015. The statistics

do speak up and act as a credible piece of evidence for the statement

accusing mankind of contaminating the air.

In addition, the reduction of forests globally also exerts negative

impacts on global warming. Annually, the forest area is narrowed

substantially. Though forests bring many benefits to the Earth’s

stated in a study of Nature.

are limitless natural factors that contribute to climate changes. For

rotation of the Earth, are allegedly the grounds of this phenomenon.

However, there must be a limit to the influence of these natural factors

forward the process of climate change.

To conclude, it is visible that humankind is totally at fault for climate

changes. Nevertheless, as problems of the environment are gaining

more attention from both experts and normal individuals, solutions to

this threatening phenomenon are likely to be given out at any time.

mostly the result of humans’ industrial activities. The possibility of

humans being the only cause of climate changes is now no longer

To begin with, it is humans’ everyday activities that lets greenhouse

the atmosphere surrounding the Earth, which results in increasing

global temperatures. According to the US Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA), global net emissions of greenhouse gases used in

human activities such as transportation or energy production

increased by 43% between 1990 and 2015. The statistics do speak up

and act as a credible piece of evidence for the statement accusing

mankind of contaminating the air.

In addition, the reduction of forests globally also exerts negative

impacts on global warming. Annually, the forest area is narrowed

substantially. Though forests bring many benefits to the Earth’s

oxygen released by trees, which leads to an increase in greenhouse

causes climate change.

Some may argue that, aside from greenhouse gases emissions,

there are limitless natural factors that contribute to climate changes.

and rotation of the Earth, are allegedly the grounds of this

phenomenon. However, there must be a limit to the influence of these

done that put forward the process of climate change.

To conclude, it is visible that humankind is totally at fault for climate

changes. Nevertheless, as problems of the environment are gaining

more attention from both experts and normal individuals, solutions to

this threatening phenomenon are likely to be given out at any time.

mostly the result of humans’ industrial activities. The possibility of

humans being the only cause of climate changes is now no longer

To begin with, it is humans’ everyday activities that lets greenhouse

the atmosphere surrounding the Earth, which results in increasing

global temperatures. According to the US Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA), global net emissions of greenhouse gases used in

human activities such as transportation or energy production

increased by 43% between 1990 and 2015. The statistics do speak up

and act as a credible piece of evidence for the statement accusing

mankind of contaminating the air.

In addition, the reduction of forests globally also exerts negative