DISCUSSION ESSAY TEMPLATE

(Nội dung giống như phần Partly agree/disagree của dạng Opinion Template)

Question:

Some people think that zoos are cruel and should be closed down. Others, however,
believe that zoos can be useful in protecting wild animals.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Introduction:

Sentence 1: Suggested structures

1. Many people argue that ....
2. It is true that ...
3. It is sometimes argued that ...
Sentence 2: Suggested structures
1. While there are some benefits to…, I maintain/ am of the opinion that ...
2. Many people believe that …, whereas I believe/ am of the opinion that …

Example:

a. Many people argue that zoos are important in preserving wild creatures.
While there are some benefits to building these premises, I maintain that we
should completely abolish them.
b. It is true that the existence of zoos is a topic of much debate. While there
might be some reasons to support their existence, I am of the opinion that
they should be completely abolished.

Body 1:

Topic sentence: Suggested structures

1. On the one hand, the option to … is attractive for several reasons.
2. On the one hand, the idea of … is beneficial to some extent.
3. The argument that ... is reasonable to some extent.
Point 1 introduction:
Firstly, ....
Point 2 introduction:
Secondly, ...

Example:

a. On the one hand, the option to allow zoos to exist is attractive for several
reasons. Firstly, ... Secondly, ...
 b. On the one hand, the argument that zoos should be allowed to exist is reasonable
to some extent. Firstly, ... Secondly, ...

Body 2:

Topic sentence: Suggested structures

1. Nevertheless, I believe that ....

2. On the other hand, there are a variety of reasons why I believe ...
3. Despite the above mentioned ideas, I believe that ...
Point 1 introduction
The main one is ...
The first reason relates to ...
Point 2 introduction
Furthermore, ...
The second reason relates to ...

Example:

a. Nevertheless, I believe that all zoos should be required to close. The first reason
is that ... Furthermore, ...
b. On the other hand, there are a variety of reasons why I believe zoos should be
required to close... The first reason relates to ... The second one is that ...

Conclusion: Suggested structures

1. In conclusion, while some maintain that ..., I believe it is better to ... It is

predicted that...
2. In conclusion, it seems evident that both … and … have their own unique
advantages, but I maintain that ... Therefore, it is advisable that...

Example:

a. In conclusion, while some maintain that zoos help protect endangered

animals, I believe it is better to close these premises. In my opinion,
governments should create more national parks while safeguarding natural
forests to prevent precious species from dying out.
b. In conclusion, it seems evident that both sides of the idea have their own
unique advantages, but I maintain that zoos should not continue to exist. In
my opinion, governments should create more national parks while
safeguarding natural forests to prevent precious species from dying out.