Dạng 1: Discuss the advantages and disadvantages

(KHÔNG NÊU Ý KIẾN)

1. Introduction:
1.1. General statement: (paraphrase the topic: diễn đạt lại đề bài bằng
ngôn ngữ của người viết )
 Nowadays,…
 It is increasingly clear that .....
 The fact that…..
Example: (The use of social networks such as Facebook and Tiktok is replacing face-
to-face contact with people. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using social
networks? )
Nowadays, social media such as Facebook and Tiktok has deeply infiltrated into
everyone’s life and is believed to be replacing our face-to-face interaction.

1.2. Thesis statement

Trong phần này ta nêu lên những vấn đề chính cần phân tích( Thesis statement)

Example: This situation, although positive in certain aspects, is generally negative

aspects to true human communication in the long run.
 It is also believed that ...... has its/ their own advantages and
disadvantages
 This situation, although positive in certain aspects, is generally
negative aspects
 While this development still has its own drawbacks, there are far
more benefits.
Pros and cons
Example for the introduction
The use of social networks such as Facebook and Tiktok is replacing face-to-face contact
with people. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using social networks? Write
an essay (in 250 words ) about the situation.
Ex: Nowadays, social media such as Facebook and Tiktok has deeply infiltrated into
everyone’s life and is believed to be replacing our face-to-face interaction. This situation,
although positive in certain aspects, is generally negative aspects to true human
communication in the long run.
 2. Body: (thân bài, có 2 đoạn)
2.1. Paragraph 1: advantages (Viết về mặt tốt của vấn đề)
 Câu topic sentence 1: 
Ex: It can be said that ..... has some positive effects ….
Ex: There are some advantages in………….
 Nói về ưu điểm 1: 
Ex: The main/most important advantage/benefit of .... is that ....
 Nói về ưu điểm 2: 
Ex: One/Another/An additional advantage of .... would be .... 
Có thể mở đầu đoạn 1 bằng cụm từ ( on the one hand)
Ví dụ cho câu chủ đề đoạn 1
On the one hand, (It can be said that) there are a number of benefits from using social
networks such as face book or tiktok to communicate.

2.2. Paragraph 2: disadvantages (Viết về mặt xấu của vấn đề)

 Câu topic sentence 2: 
Ex: Despite these enormous benefits, several drawbacks do exist.
Ex: However, .... is not completely benefit, there are several negative
aspects that should be taken into consideration.
 Nói về khuyết điểm 1: 
Ex: The main/most/serious disadvantage of ... is ...
 Nói về khuyết điểm 2: 
Ex: One/An additional disadvantage of .... would be ....
Lưu ý:
2 đoạn thân bài có độ dài bằng nhau, để tạo sự công bằng cho vấn đề.

Ví dụ cho câu chủ đề đoạn 2

On the one hand, (Despite these enormous benefits,) there are still several drawbacks .

3. Conclusion:
Lưu ý: (Vì đề không hỏi quan điểm nên kết bài cũng không nêu quan
điểm)
 In conclusion,/ To sum up, /To conclude, it is worth considering
that there are both advantage and disadvantage of ...
Studying online have changed the way we study. Write an essay to
discuss both advantages and disadvantages of online studying.
Viết phần mở bài ( introduction) cho chủ đề trên.
Nowadays, studying online is a method of distance learning that is
being widely applied in many schools, especially after the covid 19 happened.
Studying at home for a long time has changed some students' study habits. This
situation, although positive in certain aspects, is generally negative aspects to
student’s studying.
On the one hand, it can be said that studying online has some positive
effects . The first, an online course can provides students flexible timing. They
can choose the most suitable learning time for themselves. The second, It is
easy to join an online course if there is internet connection. What all the learner
need is a device that has internet connected. So the learners can study every
time and every they want. Easy to choose learning time, and to connect the
internet make studying easier. We can’t deny these benefits, especially during
the covid 19 .
On the other hand, studying online still have it’s disadvantages. The
worst thing of studying online is there is less teacher and student interaction. It
lacks of face to face communication. For a long time, it makes studying more
boring. The second, studying online requires the self-study. The learners must
be hardworking and determine. If they don’t try them best, they will be fail. In
addition, learning online depends on internet connection so much. If there is bad
quality connection, the learners also have a lot of difficulties.
In conclusion, studying online always have two sides itself. The
learners should consider the pros and cons which is suitable before making
decision.