BLOSSOM LESSON 3
Focus: Writing – Discussion
Topic vocabulary: Technology
❶Getting to know
Discuss with your partner and find the difference between the following prompts:
1. Some people think that it is a. Some people think that it is
more beneficial to take part in sports more beneficial to take part in sports
which are played in teams, like which are played in teams, like
football, while other people think that football, while other people think that
taking part in individual sports, like taking part in individual sports, like
tennis or swimming, is better. Discuss tennis or swimming, is better. Discuss
both views and give your own opinion. both views
2. Research shows that business b. Research shows that business
meetings, discussions and training are meetings, discussions and training are
happening online nowadays. Do the happening online nowadays. What are
advantages outweigh the the advantages and disadvantages?
disadvantages?
Fill in the blank with one of the following words: one notion, two notions, with
opinion, without opinion
One notion_____ __two notion
Do the advantages outweigh Discuss both views and give
_____with______
the disadvantages? your opinion
What are the advantages and Discuss both views
_____without___
disadvantages?
❷ Sample analysis:
Read the following samples and answer the questions:
- What is the main idea of each paragraph? Where is the author's opinion
included?
- What should be included in the introduction? Can you find any template?
- What should be included in the body paragraph? What are the features of a
topic sentence, sub-topic sentence and supporting sentence?
- What should be included in the conclusion?
- What will you do to improve the writing? (*)
Sample 1: Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which
are played in teams, like football, while other people think that taking part in
individual sports, like tennis or swimming, is better. Discuss both views and give
your own opinion.
Some people argue that playing team sports provides people with more
benefits while others support participating in individual sports. This essay will Viết lại đề
analyze both of these views and argue in favor of the former. bài & outline
On the one hand, team sports, such as football and basketball, provide a
number of benefits to those who play. For example, team sports give players
the opportunity to develop interpersonal skills (kĩ năng xã hội), like teamwork
and communication skills, which will not only help people in their day-to-day Tại sao nhận
social interactions but also benefit them in their workplace. In addition, team định 1 lại đúng
sports also offer players the chance to develop a sense of unity, friendship, and
sportsmanship between teammates, which can really add value to people’s lives
by making them feel a part of something.
On the other hand, individual sports, like tennis and swimming, also have their
merits. When someone plays an individual sport, it usually gives them more
opportunities to enhance their personal skills, such as being able to manage
emotions, cope with stress, and build confidence and self-esteem. When people
are playing an individual sport, they usually have no one else to rely on for
support during the game or match, and therefore, individuals will need to
develop a strong mindset to be able to deal with and overcome any setbacks
they may face. Individual sports also provide better opportunities for people to
challenge themselves by setting goals and achieving personal bests.
Overall, I feel that while individual sports offer great benefits in terms of personal
skills, developing team working skills and relationship is more critical to one’s
overall development. Therefore, I believe that playing team sports can offer
more significant benefits
Sample 2: Research shows that business meetings, discussions and training are
happening online nowadays. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Holding business meetings and training via the internet has gained
Viết lại đề
enormous popularity in recent years. This situation, although bài & outline
disadvantageous in certain aspects, is generally a benefit to people.
On the one hand, conducting meetings and training sessions online
may have some major disadvantages. The first drawback is the
technical limitations that participants may have, which may reduce
the effectiveness of discussions or meetings. For example, the elderly
may find it hard to understand and make use of latest programs and
software, while other participants may lose track of the progress of a
Tác hại của
meeting due to a slow internet connection or platform malfunction.
sự việc
The second disadvantage is the lack of face-to-face interaction which
is often considered as the key to a successful meeting or training
session. While online attendants may be easily distracted by other
interesting, yet non-productive online activities, the physical
presence of hosts or trainers would no doubt provide a more
engaging and active meeting or training session.
However, I am convinced that the advantages of virtual meetings are
more significant. Compared to traditional face-to-face meetings,
those held online consume much less time and money. In the past,
attendants had to make long trips just to meet with other employees
from other branches, however with online meetings, all team
members can join the conference from any place, without the need
to travel. Another advantage of online communication is that
members who join meetings and training can share and present
easily and conveniently. The content can also be edited or revised by
other members, facilitating collaboration within the whole team.
In conclusion, it seems that the merits of virtual meetings and
trainings are more significant than the downsides.
❸ Practice
Exercise 1: Rearrange these paragraphs into a full essay
The use of social media is replacing face-to-face interaction among many
people in society. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
● As these sites are becoming more and more dominant and attract large
numbers of new users every day, people can fall prey to online
communication abuse, such as online bullying and harassment. In fact, social
networking websites can become a toxic environment where users can be
verbally assaulted because there are only a few rules, most of which are
spoken rules rather than established guidelines, that restrict hateful or
abusive contents. – P2,2
● Social media has deeply infiltrated into everyone’s life and is believed to be
replacing our face-to-face interaction. - MB
● Secondly, study sessions are frequently happening on social networking
websites through live streaming services. Therefore, learners around the
world now can have free access to online classes on such sites. – P1, 3
● This situation, although advantageous in certain aspects, is generally a
detriment to true human communication in the long run. – MB, 2
● On the one hand, there are a number of benefits from using social networks
to communicate. – P1,1
● In conclusion, the downsides of social media replacing face-to-face interaction
are more significant than the benefits users could reap from those sites. – KB,
1
● On the other hand, the disadvantages of social media replacing face-to-face
interaction are much more concerning. – P2, 1
● Firstly, they facilitate communication in the modern times as now people
can globally connect with old friends and relatives or with others who share
common interests. For example, Facebook is currently providing service for
2.4 billion users who can choose to connect and interact with anyone they
want, regardless of where they are. – P1, 2
● Furthermore, overuse of social media to communicate can lead to people
downplaying the importance of face-to-face interaction on which true human
relationships thrive. Nowadays, many young and reclusive users prefer living
in a virtual world on social sites than engaging in real-life relationships. This
may have serious mental effects, such as increased stress, anxiety and
loneliness. _ p2, 3
Bài 2: Develop ideas according to the topic sentences
In many places, people’s lifestyles are changing rapidly, and this affects family
relationships. Do you think the advantages of such developments outweigh the
disadvantages?
In the present age, people have dramatically changed the way they live, which in turn
affects their family relationships. Personally, I think this tendency comes with both
positive and negative effects.
On the one hand, changing lifestyles bring about various positive impacts on family
connections.
Nowadays, in contrast to the past, equality between men and women is prioritized,
and as a result, female family members also work to support their families financially.
This not only improves the living standard for families but also lessens the disdain that
the father once frequently showed toward the mother when he was the family's
primary provider of income. As a result, gender inequality rights are more widely
known among youngsters in families and domestic violence has been greatly
reduced. In addition, in the age of advanced technology, social networks and current
electronic devices are helpful instruments to facilitate family member
communication. These are particularly beneficial for persons who are separated over
long distances.
On the other hand, changes in lifestyles also have their downsides when it comes to
family relationships.
Adults in the household now frequently prioritize their work over spending time
with their kids. For instance, whereas in the past, a family could have shared a meal
at dinnertime, children these days spend the majority of the day by themselves, and
parents frequently arrive home from work late. This unintentionally draws parents
and children away, creates a generation gap, and severely harms family connections.
The misuse of technological devices also makes children turn away from their
parents. While adults are engrossed in social media or online shopping, youngsters
are attracted to video games. Gradually, the amount of time that the family spends
together is significantly reduced, harming the bond between family members.
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Sample:
On the one hand, changing lifestyles bring about various positive impacts on family
connections. Firstly, people are paying more attention to their well-being nowadays,
and therefore family members tend to go to fitness centres together to lead healthier
lifestyles. As a result, spending me working out together will help to bridge the
generation gap and promote better communication between family members. To
illustrate, when a child takes part in some forms of sport or physical activities with
their parents, they will feel more open to share things and seek advice from them.
Secondly, thanks to developments in technology, devices such as smart- phones,
tablets and laptop computers have not only become an indispensable part of our lives
but have also helped to make communicating with our friends and families much
easier, particularly between those who are separated by long distances.
On the other hand, changes in lifestyles also have their downsides when it comes to
family relationships. To begin with, the overuse of such technological devices
mentioned above, can also hurt family relationships. For example, if family members
become too immersed in using their devices for individual recreational purposes, like
checking their social media accounts or browsing their favourite websites, they may
neglect their relationships with other family members. Consequently, the amount of
quality me that a family spends together is likely to reduce, negatively impacting
family relations. Furthermore, these days, people are becoming more and more
career-oriented and are subsequently losing the balance between work and family
life. In fact, it has become more common that family members are less available at
home, even outside of official working time, leading to weakened family interactions.
Exercise 3: Write a full essay for the following topic
Some people say that modern technology has made shopping today easier while
others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion
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Bài viết mẫu:
Technological advancements are considered by some to have positively impacted
shopping by making it easier, while there are others who disagree with this. In my
opinion, I believe that overall, technology has made retail an easier experience in
most cases despite some drawbacks.
On the one hand, some individuals feel technology has made shopping more difficult
due to a number of reasons. Although technology has brought about the advent of
online shopping, it has also brought about endless options which can lead
to indecision and too much time wasted to find the right item to buy. In addition,
shopping may be more difficult because when buying certain items online, it may be
difficult to gauge the correct size of items. For example, online sales does not allow
for fitting before purchase when buying clothing or shoes.
On the other hand, technology has made shopping easier due to convenience. Today’s
technology has brought about a number of advancements such as online shopping,
which has allowed individuals who are limited in mobility to buy what they need
without going out. For instance, the COVID-19 pandemic has made shopping difficult
with many in-person stores closed. With technology, people can now order products
through the internet without leaving their homes. In addition, shopping is made
easier by including delivery. In a traditional store, people need to have some way to
transport their new items back home, which may be difficult for those without
personal vehicles. Finally, if an individual cannot find what they want in one online
store, they can easily go on another website or app to find the product instead of
having to travel to another store.
In conclusion, although there are a few drawbacks to shopping online such as endless
options and difficulty with sizing, technology has made shopping easier by making it
vastly more convenient for people. To conclude, because individuals no longer need
to leave their homes and do not have to organize transportation, shopping online is
the easier option.
Vocabulary highlight:
● To infiltrate into something: Thâm nhập vào đâu đó/cái gì đó
● To facilitate communication: Thúc đẩy sự giao tiếp
● To globally connect with somebody: Kết nối toàn cầu với ai
● To share common interests: Có những mối quan tâm giống nhau
● Live streaming service: Dịch vụ live stream
● To have access to something: Có thể tiếp cận tới cái gì
● To fall prey to online communication abuse: Trở thành nạn nhân của sự lạm dụng giao
tiếp trên mạng (tạm dịch)
● Online bullying and harassment: Sự quấy rối và bắt nạn trên mạng
● A toxic environment: Một môi trường độc hại
● To be verbally assaulted: Bị tấn công bằng lời nói
● Hateful or abusive contents: Những nội dung cay động
● Reclusive users: Những người dùng không thích sự giao thiệp thực tế (tạm dịch)
● A virtual world: Một thế giới ảo
● To engage in real-life relationships: Tham gia vào những mối quan hệ thực tế
● Serious mental effects: Có ảnh hưởng nghiệm trọng đến sức khỏe tinh thần (tạm dịch)
● Technological advancements: phát triển công nghệ
● endless options: vô vàn lựa chọn
● gauge the correct size of items: tìm kích cỡ phù hợp
● limited in mobility: khó di chuyển
Từ vựng liên quan đến dạng Advantage & Disadvantage
● Although advantageous in certain aspects: Mặc dù có lợi ở vài khía cạnh nhất định
(cấu trúc tóm gọn của “althouh clause 1, clause 2”, chỉ dùng được khi đồng chủ ngữ)
● To be a detriment to something: Là cái có hại cho cái gì (dùng để nói về
Disadvantages)
● There are a number of benefits from … : Có vài ích lợi từ cái gì đó (dùng để mở đoạn
Advantages)
● The disadvantages of … are much more concerning: Bất lợi của …. còn đáng lo hơn
nhiều (dùng để mở đoạn Disadvantages)
● The downsides of … are more significant than the benefits: Bất lợi của … đáng lo hơn
so với những lợi ích (dùng cho kết bài)
Homework:
Write a full essay for the following topic
Some people believe that technological inventions are improving humans’
relationships, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people argue that technological inventions are enhancing humans’ connections,
while others believe the opposite. This essay will go through both opinions in detail
and argue in favor of the latter.
On the one hand, technological inventions help strengthen human relationships.
Smartphones and computers can be considered as a miracle in the real world when
they can help people living halfway around the world can communicate with each
other with just a finger tap. Moreover, with chat or messaging apps like Discord,
Snapchat, or social networks like Instagram, Facebook, nowadays, people can easily
become a part of a large community, which can broaden their social network.
On the other side, technological advancements increase the distance between
individuals and lead to social isolation. For instance, people used to congregate
around the dinner table and spend quality time with one another in the past, but
today, people are constantly checking social media while dining, and even after eating
or sleeping, they are still unable to control their use of mobile devices. In addition, the
majority of individuals today, especially young people, are addicted to technology.
Everyone is too obsessed with their computers, cellphones, or televisions to engage in
things like going out to meet relatives and friends. In this way, they are isolated from
the society in which they live.
In conclusion, I assert that although advantageous in certain aspects, the
downsides of technological inventions are more significant than the benefits, it all
depends on the people of how they are using them.
