WRITING TASK 2 - OPINION
A. EXAMPLES
1. Some people believe that social networking sites have a huge negative impact on both individuals and
society. Do you agree or disagree?
2. Although physical punishment is banned in many countries in the world, many people argue that it is a
good way to educate children.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
3. Today, many people are using the Internet to transfer money to friends, family and businesses.
Is this a positive or negative development?
B. GENERAL OUTLINE (Agree / Disagree)
Introduction 1. Paraphrase the given opinion
2. Thesis statement:
a. Totally agree / disagree
From my viewpoint, there are many strong arguments to in favor of / against the
given opinion.
b. Partly agree
Although I agree that S + V, I do not believe that S + V.
Ex: Although I agree that children should go outside, I do not believe that taking part in
outdoor activities is better than playing video games.
Body 1 Topic sentence - Main point 1 (1 sentence)
To begin with / Firstly, S + V.
Explanations / Examples (2-3 sentences)
Body 2 Topic sentence - Main point 2 (1 sentence)
a. Totally agree / disagree
Another reason to support / oppose the given opinion is that, S + V.
b. Partly agree
On the other hand, S + V.
Explanations / Examples (2-3 sentences)
***Tất cả giải thích & ví dụ đều phải hỗ trợ cho 1 ý chính duy nhất trên topic sentence.
TUYỆT ĐỐI KHÔNG thêm ý chính mới hoặc lan man qua ý khác
Conclusion a. Totally agree / disagree:
In conclusion / To conclude, because of the mentioned reasons, I firmly believe that S
+ V.
b. Partly agree:
In conclusion, because of the mentioned reasons, I do believe that S + V, but I
disagree that S + V.
*** TUYỆT ĐỐI KHÔNG thêm ý mới vào kết bài, không cho lời khuyên lan man, chỉ
KHẲNG ĐỊNH LẠI là đồng ý hay không đồng ý với ý kiến đã cho.
C. PRACTICE TASK
Many people believe that competitive sports, both team and individual, have no place in the school
curriculum. How much do you agree or disagree.
Vocabulary
School curriculum (n) chương trình học chính Have no place in sth (v) not suitable or right for sth
khóa
Quality (n) a characteristic and feature of Social skills (n) skills relating to interpersonal
someone or something (phẩm chất) relationships (kỹ năng xã hội / kỹ năng liên quan đến
Good qualities (n) phẩm chất tốt các mối quan hệ giữa người với người)
Radically (adv) completely Disciplined (a) behaving in a very controlled way (kỷ
Ex: Playing sports radically improves students' luật)
performance in other subjects Self-reliant (a) depending on self rather than finding
help from others (tự lực)
Perseverant (a) continuing to make efforts to do or
achieve sth, especially when it is difficult or takes a
long time (bền chí)
Determine (v) control or influence sth / decide Set aside (v) decide not to consider sth (đặt qua 1
that sth will happen (là yếu tố quyết định cái gì) bên / không cân nhắc đến)
Ex: Athletes' efforts determine their Ego (n) a person's sense of self-importance (cái tôi)
achievements. (Nỗ lực của vận động viên quyết Set aside one's ego to cooperate with others (v) đặt
định thành tích của họ) cái tôi của bản thân qua 1 bên để hợp tác với người
khác
Physical education (n) giáo dục thể chất Thrilling (a) exciting / causing excitement and
Competitive sports (n) sports in which one has to pleasure (gay cấn)
compete with another team or person (football, Ex: a thrilling match
basketball, boxing, etc.)
Leisure sports (n) sports which are done for fun
(skateboarding, surfing, etc.)
Appeal to sb (v) interest or attract sb (hấp dẫn / Vibrant (a) energetic and full of excitement (sôi nổi,
gây hứng thú cho ai) đầy sức sống)
Ex: vibrant young children and teenagers
