WRITING TASK 2: ADVANTAGES AND DISAVANTAGES ESSAY

(250 words)

1. Introduction:
 General statement: paraphrase lại đề bài
It is increasingly clear that / There is an irrefutable fact that + (clause)

 Thesis statement: xét cả 2 mặt tốt và xấu của đề bài.

I think / believe that ……..... has its own advantages and disadvantages.

2. Body 1 – advantages
 Topic sentence
On the one hand, it is clear that ……... would create several advantages.

 1st advantage (explain & give an example)

The main/most important advantage/benefit of ….... is that …………

 2nd advantage (explain & give an example)

Another/An additional advantage of ……... would be ……....

3. Body 2 – disadvantages
 Topic sentence
On the other hand, there are some obvious disadvantages that would arise.

 1st disadvantage (explain & give an example)

First of all/ First, ……………..
 2nd disadvantage (explain & give an example)
Secondly, ……………

4. Conclusion
In conclusion, …… could bring about certain benefits, but its negative consequences
should not be overlooked

Synonyms for ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES

Advantages Disadvantages

Benefit(s) Drawback(s)
Strength(s) Weakness(es)
Positive aspect(s) Negative aspect(s)
Plus point(s) Minus point(s)

Upside (uncountable noun) Downside (uncountable noun)