TOPIC: TECHNOLOGY

Question: Everyone should have and should use mobile phones in their daily lives. Do
you agree or disagree with this statement?

1. Analyzing question:

 Theme (Broad topic): Communication technology

 Issue (Topic): Everyone should have and should use mobile phones in
their daily lives

 Organizing word(s): agree or disagree

2. Brainstorming ideas:

AGREE DISAGREE
Reason 1: to keep in touch Reason 1: cause addiction to not only mobile
 make phone calls, exchange text massages phones but also to the internet.
è make use of modern communication apps like  Many children consider their phone as an
FB, messenger, viber or zalo allowing users to indispensable item.
communitcate with each other via texting, audio, è Result in distraction in learning and poor
video calls. health.
Reason 2: for entertainment Reason 2: cause social isolation.
è relax and release stress after school or work by  Prefer have conversation on the virtual
getting access to various forms of recreation platforms to face-to-face.
 Lose basic communication skills.
available both on and off line such as: listening to
music, watchinh films or video clips on Youtube,
play interactive games,...
Reason 3: to widen one’s knowledge and Reason 3: face the danger of cyberattacks.
understanding  Lose confidential information because of
è Can be used a useful learning or working hackers or viruses.
 Have your bank counts hacked/ stolen  a
device enabling users to surf to the internet and
loss of money.
get access to unlimited sources of information. è Become the target of bad people.

A. INTRO:

No one would dispute the fact that communication technology plays a vital role in modern
life./ an array of breakthroughs have been attained in communication technology, wide
spreading its impacts to all aspects of human life.
There is a wide claim that mobile phone possession and utilization on the daily basis are
advisable.

From my personal perspective, I agree with this idea owing to the following reasons.

B.BODY:

1. Introduce the Reason why you agree/ disagree with the matter under
discussion.

Firstly, a quite convincing opinion to support the above position is that mobile
device enables users to keep in touch with other people much more easily and
effectively./ is effective contact maintain with other people.

2. Explain your opinion.

BODY PARA.1:

From this what is meant is that instead of meeting and have a face-to-face
conversation, cell phone users can make phone calls, or exchange text messages instantly
and conveniently anywhere and anytime they want to. Additionally, the worry about
costly fees or poor service quality can be eliminated as modern communication apps like
FB messenger, viber, or zalo allowing users to communicate with each other via texting,
audio, and video calls are all available. (đã đề cập tới các apps => ko cần thêm ví dụ)

Another explanation as to why this standpoint should be supported/ oppose is that dv

to widen one’s knowledge and understanding

 Can be used a useful learning or working device enabling users to surf to the internet
and get access to unlimited sources of information.

BODY PARA.2:

In a more or less similar position, another opinion for this issue is knowledge and
understanding enrichment/expansion. The reason for this is that handphones,
especially
the smart ones can be adopted as a useful learning or working device enabling users to
surf to the internet and get access to unlimited sources of information. What is more,
being compact and portable, mobile phones rather than laptops are more prevalently
used to search for information by both students and office workers in urgent cases to
solve their problems. Reality has proved that study and work groups are established on
most people's cell phones as an effective channel for contmunication and idea exchanges.

BODY PARA.3: 3 WHY PATTERN

The discussion would not be complete if we did not look at the fact that the
ownership and utilization of mobile phones daily spice up users' lives with various
forms of entertainment. That is to say, thanks to the built-in recreational utilities such
as: music, videos, or games available in most phone versions, especially the smart
ones, those having phones can select their preferred channels to relax and release
stress after school or work available in both on and off-line platforms. That is not
all, such enjoyment is not done passively but very interactive state when phone users can
interact with other people making use of the same app or playing the same games, which
augments/improves their satisfaction.

BODY PARA.3: COUNTER ARGUMENT

Looking at this matter from a completely different angle of viewpoint, some

other
people are of the opinion that possessing and using cell phones regularly will result
in phone addiction. This is partly true when phone owners, especially children and
teenagers, do not know how to curb their using time, and obviously, such prolong
exposure will lead to many other serious problems. However, what they fail to
consider is that like any other technological devices, the hand phone is just an
accessory invented to make our lives more convenient, not an indispensable item that
should be used all day long. Therefore, such drawback should not be overestimated.
CONCLUSION

As a rule, people have to weigh up in their thoughts to what extent this issue
should
be supported. However, the discussions are convincing enough to lead me to the
conclusion that everyone should have and use mobile phones/daily.

TOPIC: Some people claim that young people are more creative than older people in
business or in the workplace. Do you agree or disagree with this?

Use examples from your own knowledge and experience to support your answer.

You should write at least 300 words.

Analyzing the question:

- Theme: work performance/ capacity.

- Issue: young people are more creative than older people in business or in the
workplace.
- Organizing word: agree/ disagree.

MODAL INTRODUCTION

It is an irrefutable fact that work performance has long been a controversial issue,
especially when this term is compared between gender and age groups. Therefore, there is
a wide claim that at work, young employees are superior to their older partners in terms of
creativeness. From my personal perspective, I think this argument is corretct/misguided
for the following reasons.

Body paragraph 1

Firstly, a quite convincing opinion to support the above position is that

younger age employees are used to being creative. This is owing to the fact that as a
consequence of being educated and trained in a completely new way, youngsters have
already formed the habit of thinking critically rather than accepting terms, concepts or
conventional working styles passively. What is more, in order to prove to everyone
especially the boss
that they are more competitive and possess much better work performance, less
experienced workers tend to spare a lot more time on brainstorming and hatching new
ideas to complete the assigned task effectively, which enhances their creativeness.

Body paragraph 2

In addition, those who have a similar standing for this issue maintain that
young people possess vital work-related soft skills especially in the areas of computer
and foreign languages that older ones must obtain from on-the-job training. The reason
for this is that being exposed to diverse sources of information and mastering computer
skills and from a very young age, they not only have necessary skills in using the needed
software or hardware to produce creative work but can also implement these privileges
into their work in a more effective way. Furthermore, with much better foreign language
abilities, they can synthesize ideas from a far wider variety of both domestic and
international sources. That is not all, with a fresher perspective in life, different from
their older aged partners, junior labourers are more open to new ideas and new ways of
doing business, which helps to define both their ability and identity to the employer.

Body paragraph 3

The discussion would not be complete if we did not look at the fact that
compared with senior workers, junior ones are more willing to devote themselves to
work. That is to say, because of not being preoccupied or distracted with family issues
such as housework, childcare or savings, they can obviously spare much more time not
only at the workplace but at home as well for the given duty. As a result, without doubt,
such an investment in time will definitely opens up chances for them to widen their
knowledge and
understanding about their expertise, which, in return, boosts their creativeness.

TOPIC : VIOLENCE
Questions: It is said that the amount of violence on TV programmes has negative
effects on our social development and therefore should be reduced. To what exent
do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Question analysis:

- Theme: violence
- Issue: whether or not the number of violent TV programs should be reduced. /
whether or not there should be a restriction in the number of disturbinh images/
scenes on TV shows.
- Organizing word: agree / disagree.

INTRODUCTION:

It is an irrefutable fact that VIOLENCE has become a cause of concern in many

societies. Some people claim that the number of violent TV programs should be
reduced. From my personal perspective, I agree with this idea owing to the
following reasons.

Structure:

Introduction The theme No one would dispute the fact that + clause.
The topic It is widely claimed that + clause.
State your From my personal perspective, I agree with this idea
viewpoint owing to the following reasons.
Body 1 Main idea 1 Firstly, a quite convincing opinion to support the
above position is that + clause.
Supporting 1 This is owning to the fact that....
(explanation)
Example For instance, .....
Supporting 2 Additionally,....

Body 2 Main idea 2 In addition, those who have a similar standing

for/against this issue maintain that + clause.
 Supporing 1 The reason for this is that.......
Supporting 2 What is more,............
Evidence Reality has proved that..............

Conclusion As a rule, people have to weigh up in their thoughts to what extent this
issue should be supported. However, the discussions are convincing
enough to lead me to the conclusion that + clause. (reconfirm your
position)
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Các mẫu câu cần dùng trong writing.

Triển khai supporting ideas.

• Technical devices: cụ thể là thiết bị gì (What)

• Communicate: liên lạc thế nào (How)

• Much more effectively: hiệu quả thế nào (How)

I. PARAPHRASING ĐỀ BÀI

dummy subject + for sb to do sth

It is / There is + adj + to do sth

` 1. Bắt đầu câu với IT

It is important for the government to create more employment opportunities for young
people.

2. Bắt đầu câu với THERE

There is a need for the government to create more employment opportunities for young

People.

3. Bắt đầu câu với WITH ( Cấu trúc: With S1 + V1 -ing, S2 + V2...)

With the labour market becoming increasingly competitive, the government should

create more employment opportunities for young people.

4. Câu bị động (có bổ sung AS A WAY TO)

More employment opportunities should be created by the government AS A WAY TO

support young job seekers.

It is important to recyle on a regular basis as a way to reduce the effects of climate

change.

5. Clauses starting with WHETHER

 Whether mobile phones bring more harm than good to us has caused a heated
debate.
 Whether the increase of fuel price can solve the world’s environmental problem is
a controversial issue.
 Whether universities should provide students with practical skills or academic
know-ledge is a controversial issue.

Diễn đạt câu nguyên nhân – kết quả => sử dụng conditional clauses.

Câu gốc: If children gain effective communication skills at school, they are more likely to
be successful in their future careers.

1. SỬ DỤNG CÁC CỤM DANH TỪ

Đưa các S+V+O thành Noun Phrase. VD:

* children gain effective communication skills -> effective communication skills

* they will be more likely to be successful in their future careers -> career success

 Câu viết lại sẽ thành:

Effective communication skills (gained from schools) may contribute to career

success later in life.

2. SỬ DỤNG MỆNH ĐỀ PHỤ BẮT ĐẦU VỚI HOW (CÁCH MÀ...)

The communication skills children gain at school may affect how successful they are in

their future careers.

II. COMPLEX SENTENCE

1. Clauses starting with what

What governments should do is to create policies to encourage low-carbon development.

What most companies and workforces need is not robots, but creative people who can
contribute ideas. ( MIX RELATIVE CLAUSE).

What the poor countries need most is not money, but advanced technologies and talents
in some key areas.

2. Mệnh đề trạng ngữ

2.1 Mệnh đề trạng ngữ chỉ điều kiện – IF (Adverb clause of condition)

o If a student wants to learn about job-specific information, they do not need to sit
in a classroom to get it.

o If a person loses a job but can get assistance, or a minority still has an equal
opportunity of success, then we can say this country is advanced.
 o Many medications and procedures currently in use would not exist if animal
testing were banned.
2.2 Mệnh đề trạng ngữ chỉ sự đối lập (bắt đầu bằng while)
o While people traditionally prioritize caring, sharing and generosity in life and
work, modern people seem to be more self-absorbed and self-concerned.

o While the economic development has made our life more comfortable, it has also
polarized the society in the distribution of wealth.

o While traditional buildings might look nice from the outside, they are often not
very user-friendly

3. Mệnh đề tính ngữ

3.1 Mệnh đề tính ngữ bắt đầu bằng who (bổ nghĩa cho danh từ/cụm danh từ chỉ
người)

Those who...

- Those who feel that sports stars’ salaries are justified might argue that the number
of professionals with real talent is very few.

Students who ...

- Students without teachers will surely be lost, but students who simply rely on
teachers for knowledge are not really learning.

Children who ...

- Children who enter school at an early age are generally more confident and
independent than children who stay at home with their parents.

3.2 Mệnh đề tính ngữ bắt đầu bằng that (bổ nghĩa cho danh từ/cụm danh từ chỉ sự
vật, sự việc)
 - Likewise, economics is a fundamental discipline that allows societies to be stable
and move forward.

- The workload that could take months to finish by manual labor could be done
flawlessly by robots in minutes.

- How to handle criminals is a problem (that) all countries and societies lace.

- Advertisement is an effective marketing tool (that) almost every company uses.

3.3 Mệnh đề tính ngữ bắt đầu bằng which, phía trước which là dấu phẩy (còn được
gọi là mệnh đề tính ngữ không giới hạn, bổ nghĩa cho mệnh đề đứng trước)

- If fuel prices go up, either fewer people will drive or people will drive less, which
makes sense for reducing pollution.

- Demand for various commodities creates a huge market for the local and
international businesses, which in turn increases demand for the labor market.

- Governments should develop and launch a good traffic control system, which can
monitor and facilitate traffic flows on major roads for better and safer road
usage, reducing the chances of accidents.

4 Not only …, but also …..

Ví dụ: Various companies not only attempt to establish worldwide networks but also
provide mobile devices at more affordable prices, making them accessible to those with
low income.

5 Clause, thereby + V-ing….

Ví dụ: This could help relieve the pressure on road transport, thereby potentially easing
congestion.

6 Because of + N/ phrase N, S – V(inf)

Ví dụ: Because of not being preoccupied or distracted with family issues such as
housework, childcare or savings, they can obviously spare much more time not only at the
workplace but at home as well for the given duty.

DISCUSSION BOTH VIEW

TOPIC:

Some people think that children should learn how to compete, but others think that
children should be taught to cooperate to become more useful adults. Express some
reasons for both views and give your own opinions.

 Issue: vital soft skills a child should be taught

 Two views: competitiveness / Cooperativeness
 Organizing words: discuss both views and give opinion.

INTRO:

There exist two contrasting stances with regard to whether children should be
taught to compete or cooperate in their education. While it is widely believed that it is
important for children to acquire competitive skills, there are those who argue that they
must learn the way to connect with others to become more valuable members of society in
their adulthood. Personally, I am inclined to support the latter perspective.

BODY PARA.1:

On close inspection, it is easy to follow the rationale behind the idea that
competitiveness is what school children need to learn. The most important
point is that such requirement/ characteristic has been proved to give them
essential inspiration to make the greatest efforts for the achievement of their set
target both in academic and daily life activities. This is simply because at this
age, without the need to be superior to their classmates in learning or to win
their opponents in a sport game, it is impossible for children to find out their
hidden strengths and to know their limits. Yet, the demerit/ downside is that
competitiveness puts children under pressure, makes them feel stressed and
even exhausted for fear of failure.

BODY PARA. 2:

Nevertheless, the concept of being trained to be cooperafive in order to become

useful grown-ups also rests on solid foundations. One obvious reason is that
cooperativeness teaches children the importance of team work, good communication and
empathy. That is to say, in order to complete an assigned task, team members are expected
to undergo a long process from idea exchange, discussion, negotiation or even
compromise, in which tactfulness in communicative ability as well as interpersonal skills
will be greatly developed. In reality, a child who is used to working as part of a team in
school will also find it is easy to work or even lead teams at work as an adult. A further
justification for this is that, g cooperative basis for bringing up a child is more
emotionally beneficial and results in confident, balanced young people who know they
have the support of others.

CONCLUSION:

In conclusion, it is undoubtedly true that the reasons appear valid on both sides, yet
my opinion leans towards cooperation-based approach to bringing up children, which
brings out the best in youngsters.
 IN CLASS PRACTICE

Nowadays education quality is very low. Some people think we should encourage
our students to evaluate and criticize their teachers. Others believe that it will result in a
loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

BRAINSTORMING IDEAS:

This practice should be encouraged:

1. Teachers: regognise their teaching problems: teaching methods, teaching speed,

teaching manners...  adjust for ỉmprovement  enhance the teaching quality.
2. Learners: speak out their preference: point the teaching problems;
tell the teachers what they find easy or difficult..  organise their
thought about their teachers; have to think about how they
themselves learn best and what kind of help they need.  improve
the learning quality.
3. School administrators: be aware of the true teaching and training quality; know
which teachers are doing well and students expect  make innovation/ education
reforms.

This practice will result in a loss of respect and discipline:

1. Disrespect :

- CHILDREN/ADOLESCENTS: immature  not tactful enough in choosing the most

suitable ways and language for comments.  hurt teachers' feeling  feel being
undervalued.

- IMMATURE/ MATURE STUDENTS: be fully conscious of their given power to the

their teachers' jobs have disruptive behaviours: constantly interupt the lesson to give
comments which are not constructive  instead of listening to the lecture, try to find
faults with to annoy their teachers.

- INDISCIPLINE:
 TEACHERS unable to maintain the natural authority over students
=> chaotic class;

STUDENTS: rank themselves at the same level as their teachers

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TEACHERS AND STUDENTS be distorted => students
with little expertise knowledge, and work and life experience are given the right fo
evaluate their feachers' teaching ability.

USEFUL VOCAB:

- EDUCATION QUALITY = eaching and training/ teaching and learning qualit

- TO EVALUATE = to assess to judge
- EVALUATION (n) assessment/ judgement
- TO CRITICISE = to give feedback/commen
- Constructive comment (n)
- Disruptive students = trouble makers
- Teaching quality/teaching performance
- To meet one's need/ requirement
- To satisfy one's demand
- Improve/ enhance the teachin
- To respect = to look up to someon
- To disrespect = to look down on someone; to undervalue
- Respect (n) => disrespect (n)
- Discipline (n) rule: regulation
- Indiscipline:
 THEME: EDUCATION (10/11/2023)

Question: Some people think that schools should select pupils according to their
academic abilities, while others believe that it is better to have pupils with different
abilities study together. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In class practice: Many different countries have most shops and products that are the
same. Some people consider this to be a positive development, while others think it is a
negative development. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In-class practice: some people like travelling alone while others prefer travelling in
groups with a tour guide with families or friends. Discuss BOTH views and give your
opinion.

Theme: travelling

Issue: Travelling alone or in groups

Dạng: Discuss both views and give your opinion

Brainstorming ides:

TRAVELLING ALONE

- To get to know yourself better: your strengths and weaknesses when having to solve
unexpected problems; challenge your limits and ability to cope with obstacles.

- Boost your confidence: gain valuable skills => turn you into a more confident person.

- Set free oneself from the normal daily life bonds which hinder him/her from being
his/her true self.

TRAVELLING IN GROUPS
- Share all the wonderful new experiences with some of your closest friends.(**)

- Have a chance to make new friends. (cô ko đề cập)

- Be more cost saving, time saving & safer (***)

INTRODUCTION (Vy):

Travelling is a matter which has heated debate. While it is generally agreed

that travelling alone is a wonderful way to enjoy our trip, there are those who argue that
it is better to travel in groups with a tour guide with families or friends. Although
each side of opinions has its own reasons and reality, which will be included in a further
discussion below, I am still more convinced that travelling in groups. Followings are
why I hold these viewpoints.

INTRODUCTION (Cô):

Undoubtedly, travelling is one of the most popular hobbies among young

people these days. However, who should we travel with is a matter which has fueled
heated debate. While it is generally agreed that travelling with family members or
friends on a guided four has its own benefits, there are those who argue that travelling by
oneself is more enjoyable. Although the latter standpoint sounds plausible, I am
personally in favour of the former one.

BODY PARA.1:

On the one hand, the position that taking guided tour with our nears and
dears is befter choice is perfectly valid for the following reasons. First of all, the most
important point is that it is more economical. That is to say, when traveling in groups as
we can save a huge sum of money on fransportation, accommodation and food. Really
has proved that buying tourism services in large numbers is always cheaper than
individually as a result of being qualified for whole sale prices. It should also be noted
that thanks to the organisation of the travel agent and the assistance of a four guide,
tourists do not have to worry about anything but enough our vacation to the full. A
further explanation is that sharing all the wonderd new experiences with our family and
closest friends will make our trip unforgettable which is also a good chance to tighten
our essential relationships. Yet, the drawback is that holiday makers have few chances to
satisfy their personal holiday needs.

BODY PARA.2:

On the other hand, there are persuasive arguments in favour of traveling by

oneself. One obvious reason is that this is a good chance for the solo traveller to get to
know himself better when having to solve unexpected problems, thereby discovering his
strengths and weaknesses. Another fact worth noting is that once being able to
overcome all of the challenges, solo travellers' confidence will be boosted, and so
gaining valuable skills to become a more confident person is inevitable. A further
justification for this is that some people choose this way of travelling to set free
themselves from their daily family and social bonds, to enjoy, behave, and do what they
like as who they are without having to feel worried about the comment criticism from
anyone.

CONCLUSION:

To conclude, a thorough discussion for this issue copes with both angles in a
broader sense, In a more personal aspect, the support tends to be more on the fact that
although fravelling in groups can bring about certain advantages, going on holiday
alone seems to be a much better option.