Argumentative/Opinion/Agree or Disagree

1) Introduction

 Paraphrase the question

 State two supporting reasons

 Some people argue that… while others say that…

 It is considered by some…. while there are others who think….
 It is often argued that... whilst others disagree and think...
 There is a discussion going on whether to…or
 People have differing views with regard to

 Give your opinion

While it is reasonable that people bear the cost of healthcare and education, it is
my firm belief that the government should take responsibility to ensure free
education and treatment to its citizens.

 Hoặc. This essay will discuss on the views and my opinion on both.

2) Main body paragraph 1

 Topic sentence – outline the view you don’t agree with

 Explanation – explain why this view is held by some people
 Example – give an example

On the one hand, (topic sentence) some people believe that health and
education is a personal matter as it is the responsibility of each individual to
maintain own their health and education

Give 2 advantages of this view. A good example of this ( give example )

3) Main body paragraph 2

 Topic sentence – outline the view you do agree with

 Explanation – explain why this view is held by some people
 Example – give an example

On the other hand, (topic sentence) I sincerely believe that it is the government's
responsibility to provide standard health care and decent education to their
people.

Give 2 advantages of this view. A good example of this ( give example)

4) Conclusion

 Summarise the key points and state your opinion

In conclusion, although each individual's must be responsible for their own education
and healthcare, I believe that that it is the government's task to provide education
and healthcare for their people..

In conclusion, to a certain point, I would agree each individual's must be responsible

for their own education and healthcare. However, I argue that it is the government's
task to provide education and healthcare for their people.

Tips: viết về advantages

 The first/main/most advantage of ….is ….

Ex: The main advantage of fast food is its convenience.
 One/ another/an additional advantage of ….is ….
 What makes … stand out/important/… is …
 One/Another point in favor of ….is ….

Ex: Another point in favor of fast food is its convenience.