TEMPLATE WRITING TASK 2

Dạng bài: Agree - Disagree

Task 2: Some people think that social networking sites have a huge negative impact on both
individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

1/ Totally agree hoặc Totally disagree

Introduction

- General statement: Paraphrase the question topic

- Thesis statement: I strongly/ totally/ completely agree/disagree with this opinion/ policy/
action/ solution and this essay will explain my reasons (because of reason 1 and reason 2).

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In conclusion, I strongly agree/ disagree with this opinion because reason 1 and reason 2

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 Sample: Totally Agree

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Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages
together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

It is often said that music has the power to unite and connect people, regardless of their cultural
backgrounds or ages. I completely agree with this view and will give my reasons below.

Music can certainly reach across cultural and national boundaries and bring people together.
Perhaps the best example of this would be the Live Aid concerts that took place back in the
1980s, and which were broadcast to a global audience. Two live events were held simultaneously
in the UK and the US, and the objective was to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. The
concerts were a huge success, both in terms of the number of people around the world who
watched them and their impact on international public awareness of the famine. They
demonstrated, I believe, that music truly is the planet’s global language.

Just as it transcends cultures, music also has the ability to connect people from different
generations. Regardless of age, we can all enjoy a memorable melody, a strong rhythm or a
beautiful singing voice, and the best songs seem to have the same magical effect on all of us.
This would explain why televised music competitions, such as ‘The X Factor’ or ‘The Voice’,
are such popular prime-time shows. These programmes attract incredibly broad audiences
because singing and popular songs appeal to children, parents and grandparents alike. I would
argue that no other form of entertainment can bring families together in this way.

In conclusion, I believe that music is unique in its capacity to create shared experiences between
people, irrespective of culture and age.

(by Simon, ex-IELTS examiner)

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2/ Partly agree

Introduction

- General statement: Paraphrase the question topic

- Thesis statement: While I agree that S +V, I believe that S + V. (Nêu rõ đồng ý khía cạnh nào
và không đồng ý khía cạnh nào)

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On the one hand, the idea that you agree with

(Cách viết khác: Admittedly, …)

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- Secondly, reason 2 - Explanation - Example

Body 2:

On the other hand, the idea that you disagree with

(Cách viết khác: However, …)

- A convincing explanation is that S + V. For instance,…

- Another reason is that S + V. Explanation

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In conclusion, although S + V, I believe S + V

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 Sample : Partly agree

The older generations tend to have very traditional ideas about how people should live, think
and behave. However, some people believe that these ideas are not helpful in preparing
younger generations for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

It is true that many older people believe in traditional values that often seem incompatible with
the needs of younger people. While I agree that some traditional ideas are outdated, I believe
that others are still useful and should not be forgotten.

On the one hand, many of the ideas that elderly people have about life are becoming less
relevant for younger people. In the past, for example, people were advised to learn a profession
and find a secure job for life, but today’s workers expect much more variety and diversity from
their careers. At the same time, the ‘rules’ around relationships are being eroded as young adults
make their own choices about who and when to marry. However, perhaps the greatest disparity
between the generations can be seen in their attitudes towards gender roles. The traditional roles
of men and women, as breadwinners and housewives, are no longer accepted as necessary or
appropriate by most younger people.

On the other hand, some traditional views and values are certainly applicable to the modern
world. For example, older generations attach great importance to working hard, doing one’s best,
and taking pride in one’s work, and these behaviours can surely benefit young people as they
enter today’s competitive job market. Other characteristics that are perhaps seen as traditional are
politeness and good manners. In our globalised world, young adults can expect to come into
contact with people from a huge variety of backgrounds, and it is more important than ever to
treat others with respect. Finally, I believe that young people would lead happier lives if they had
a more ‘old-fashioned’ sense of community and neighbourliness.

In conclusion, although the views of older people may sometimes seem unhelpful in today’s
world, we should not dismiss all traditional ideas as irrelevant.

(by Simon, ex-IELTS examiner)

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