Agree, disagree, advantages, disadvantages, compare, contrast

1. Agree & disagree:

 It is true that + clause

Ex : It is true that progress (development) is often harmful, especially to people who are unable to
benefit from it.
Ex : It is true that different students have different learning methods.

 It is a common belief that + clause

Ex : It is a common belief that protecting the environment is more important than funding(tai tro) the
arts.
Ex : It is a common belief that the standard work week should be reduced to 30 hours.

 There is a more persuasive argument (quan diem thuyet phuc hon) that + clause
Ex : There is a more persuasive argument that the quality of education would improve if professors
received higher pay.
 It is evident that + clause
Ex : It is evident that the introduction of the interest ushered (dan den, mo ra) humanity into a new
age of technology.
Ex : It is evident that the introduction of the bus ushered humanity into a new era of public
transportation systems.
Ex : It is evident that climate change needs to be solved in the near future.
 I firmly believe that + clause
Ex: I firmly believe that a strong sense of determination (quyet tam) is a key factor to a successful life.
Ex : I firmly believe that graduating from a university should be the goal of every young student.
 I support the idea that + clause
Ex : I support the idea that government should invest in public transportation systems.
Ex : I support the idea that the store’s hours should be extended to midnight.
 I am of the opinion that + clause
Ex: I am of the opinion that the issue can be resolved by utilizing(su dung) alternative energy sources.
 Some people think that + clause
Ex: Some people think that children should learn a foreign language as soon as possible.
 I agree that + clause
Ex : I agree that children are better off growing up in the city because everything they need is
relatively close by.
 My view on this issue is that + clause
Ex : my view on this issue is that people pay too much attention to the lives of celebrities.
 I object to (toi phan doi viec) …/ I object that + clause
Ex : I object to paying a large sum of money to watch a live performance because I can experience the
same level of enjoyment watching the show on my TV.
Ex : I object to paying a large sum of money to travel in a foreign country because I can experience the
same level of enjoyment playing my VR glass at home.
 I am against (toi ko ung ho) ….
Ex : I am against guided tours because I feel they are too restrictive (han che) and include only tourist
attractions.
 It seems clear that + clause + for several reason
Ex : It seems clear that a sense of discipline (y thuc ky luat) is useful for several reasons.

 ....is crucial in (vo cung quan trong) Ving

Ex : Quick decisions are crucial in treating people during a medical crisis. (TH khan cap)
 2. Advantages & Disadvantages

 S + has its advantages and disadvantages

Ex : Attending a small-town university has its advantages and disadvantages.
Attending a studying abroad seminar has its advantages and disadvantages.
 It seems advantageous that (cho thay nhieu uu diem) + clause
Ex : It seems advantageous that consumers are now given more shopping choices.
 The main advantage/ disadvantage is that (uu/nhuoc diem chinh la) + clause
Ex : The main advantage is that the new electoral system (he thong bau cu) will not cost more than
the previous one.

3. Compare

 I prefer to - rather than…

Ex : I prefer to read news on my smartphone rather than watch televised (chieu tren tv) news.
 Similarly (tuong tu), clause
Ex : Similarly, advertising reveals a lot about a country’s culture, values and morals.
 Compared to…, clause
Ex : Compared to nonfiction, fiction can be a welcome distraction from real life.
 A is similar to B
Ex : complaning in writing (bang van ban) is similar to doing it in person(truc tiep) because a customer
is voicing(neu len, bay to)his opinion in each case.
 It is preferable for ….to…. (Ai do thich lam gi hon lam gi)
Ex : It is preferable for young people to choose a different type of job than their parents have.
 S + is more imperative than ever before (tro nen quan trong hon bao gio het)
Ex : Spending quality time with my family is more imperative than ever before because I will not have
the opportunity to meet them in the coming year.

4. Contrast

 On the one hand, clause

Ex : On the one hand, homeschooling a child can be very productive because the child receives the
full attention of the parent.
Ex : On the one hand, there are many benefits to living in a rural area.
 While it is undeniable that + clause, clause (mac du ko the phu nhan rang)
Ex : While it is undeniable that customers want to enjoy items from abroad (sp tu nuoc ngoai), it is
clear that buying domestic farm products should be our top priority (uu tien hang dau)
 In contrast, clause
Ex : In contrast, children of parents who forbid (cam) them to eat fast food end up(tro nen) trying it
but not eating it on a regular basis(thuong xuyen, dinh ky).
 On the contrary, clause (Mac khac )
Ex : On the contrary, studying in the library is motivating and free from distractions(loai bo nhung tac
nhan gay mat tap trung).
 However, unlike…, clause (tuy nhien, khac voi)
Ex : However, unlike lecture-style classes, discussing groups give students a chance to share their
opinions.