Writing

Ad/Disad

Introduction General Statement: Paraphrase the task

Thesis Statement: What are you going to do in this essay?
In this essay, I will
This essay will
=> illustrate/present ad/disad => concluding there are more ad> disads /ad outweigh
disads
(1): ad > disad
(2): disad > ad

Body 1 (1) Body 1: Present Disad

Body 2 (1)
Body 2: However/ Despite - Present Ad
● Số lượng: 2 disad - 3 ads
● Chất lượng: 2 disad - 2ad (stronger support)

Body 1 (2) Body 1: Present Ad

Body 2 (2)
Body 2: However/ Despite - Present Disad

Conclusion S1: Summarize ad/disad (Noun phrases)

=> while
S2: Suggestion / Prediction

Differences between countries become less evident each year. Nowadays, all over the world people share the
same advertising, brands, eating habits and TV channels. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Ad Disad

Main 1: Culture exchange Main 1: Loss of cultural identity

=>Foster mutual understanding => same habits/lifestyle => diluted local traditions

Main 2: Increased quality of life Main 2: Homogenization => lost of individuality/

uniqueness
Main: Cultural Diversity

=>Write down =>Write down

First, this global similarity fosters cultural diversity. As First, this trend would lead to a loss of cultural identity.
various products and services are promoted cross- Since the same habits and lifestyles are embraced, local
borders, mutual understanding about other nations’ traditions would be diluted and unfavourable. Hence, the
traditions is likely to be improved. For example, in citizens are likely to disappreciate their own country’s
Vietnam, the residents could experience some typical local brands
dishes in British restaurants, which fosters their gasp of
international food cuisine. local tradition > local brand
● Same scope of idea

With the increasing demand for energy sources of oil and gas, people should look for sources of oil and gas in remote
and untouched natural places. Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages of damaging such areas？

=> Tự làm
*What are the ads and disads of Topic

Causes/Problems/Solutions

Introduction (2 sentences)
General Statement: Paraphrase the task
Thesis Statement: give a general plan for the task. Never give an opinion!
Useful expression:
● In this essay, some negative consequences of this issue are discussed before several
measures are proposed.
● This essay will present some negative consequences of this issue before proposing possible
measures to tackle them.
● This essay will shed light on why … is happening before proposing possible measures.
● This essay will present some negative consequences of this issue and the reasons why it
happened.

Problems - Solutions Body 1 - Problems / Body 2 - Solutions

(5 sentences each paragraph) Solutions must be relevant to the problems
Topic: Traffic Jam
Problems: Time-consuming
Solutions: Build more infrastructure
Topic: Teenage stress
Problem: Lack of Sleep
Solution: Use medicine/therapy

Causes - Solutions Body 1 - Causes / Body 2 - Solutions

(5 sentences each paragraph) Solutions must be relevant to the causes

Topic: Traffic Jam

Cause: Narrow roads
Solutions: Widen roads

Cause: personal vehicles

Solutions: encourage public transport

Causes - Effects Body 1 - Causes - Body 2 - Effects

(5 sentences each paragraph)

Conclusion (2 sentences)
Restatement of key point & Give suggestions

Useful expressions for writing about problems

● X might exert negative impacts/influences on Y

Introductory ● There are a number of causes for …

● X could pose a threat to Y

● X might impair/ruin Y
Supporting ● X can restrict Y
Idea ● The first consequence is that + SV
● Another unwanted result is that + SV

Useful expressions for writing about causes

● X can be derived from ….

Introductory ● There are some explanations for the problem of ….

● One cause of X is that + SV

● The consequence of X is that + SV
Supporting ● One factor leading to X is that + SV
Idea ● The first reason is that + SV
● Another reason is that + SV

Technique for introducing solutions

1. Use different ways to express solutions to add variety to your answer.
2. Use should for strong suggestions, could and might are used for possible suggestions.
3. Other phrases you can use are: Another/Further solution/step/possibility/measure/approach is to V
4. Conditional sentences are also useful to talk about problems and solutions.
Nowadays public transport prices are constantly increasing. Why do you think it is happening? How can this problem
be solved?

Scientists tell us that some activities are good for health and others are bad. Despite knowing that, millions of people
still continue doing unhealthy activities. What are the causes and what are the solutions for this?

In many countries, mainly tourists, but not local people, visit museums and historical sites. Why does this happen, and
what can be done to attract more local people to visit these places?

eating fast food + drink sugary drinks

sedentary lifestyle
excessive use of smartphone
unhealthy routines

Causes Solutions
- ingrained habits
- hectic lifestyle - time management/organizing skill
- work-life imbalance - digital detox: set app limits
- technological advances - - try other recreational activities: musical
instruments,sports
-

2-part Question

Parents are delaying childbirth nowadays more than in the old days. Why is this? Do the advantages of late childbirth
outweigh the disadvantages?

In some countries, only few young people go to classical music concerts or play classical music. Why? Should young
people be encouraged to attend and learn more?

In some countries, people spend long hours at work. Why does this happen? Is it positive or negative development?
Câu 1: Causes
Câu 2: Opinion
=> Thesis : What r u going to do?

Nowadays, working overtime is increasingly common for employees in many different parts of the world. There are many reasons
behind this phenomenon and I believe this brings more harm than good to people.

Body 1: Causes

Linking devices

Compound or Complex

+ Conditional sentence
+ Relative clause
+ FANBOY

There are two main reasons for the extension of working hours among people. Firstly, people want to earn more
money, which will satisfy their demand of affording their lives. In this day and age, the living cost is much higher than
before, not only in metropolises but also in rural areas. This puts a large financial burden on employees, especially ones
who are the breadwinner in the family. As a result, people have to work extra hours to feed themselves and their family,
and also to increase the living standard. Secondly, people have to cope with a heavy workload these days, which
makes them spend longer hours at work. If people do not extend their working hours, they may not meet the deadlines
and be unable to finish given tasks, which prevents them from climbing the career ladder.

Body 2: Opinions (Noun phrase)

Main idea 1: Health risks

Main idea 2: Work-life imbalance

Despite the benefits that this trend may bring to people, I believe it is negative due to two major reasons. One is that it causes a lot
of detrimental health effects when people spend too much time working. Overworking gives people little time to rest, and if this
situation continues for a long time, it may cause some physical diseases relating to the back, neck, eyes and even heart. Moreover,
dealing with a high volume of work continuously also makes people suffer from mental problems such as stress, sleep disoders or
even depression. Another negative impact of this trend is people can not get a work-life balance. Many people tend to spend more
than half a day working, which makes it impossible for them to spend enough time for themselves and their beloved ones including
family and friends. This leads to the fact that people may find no fun in life because they have no time for family and their
relationships are also likely to be broken.

In conclusion, the tendency of working extra hours is caused by the increasing living expenses and overwhelming workload.
Personally, I believe this brings more negative impacts to individuals.

Speaking

Number
What's your favorite number?

4/lucky number/ for ex/ sit an exam

Are you good at remembering phone numbers?

Actually no/ admit/ forgetful/ other kinds of info

Do you usually use numbers?

Not only for subjects/ apply in daily life (calculation)

Are you good at math?

quite good for figure /solve quickly/ not much a big problem

Pen & Pencil

Do you usually use a pen or a pencil?

on a daily basis / important for studying/ jot sth down

Which do you use more often? Pen or pencil?

pencil / easy to erase/more convenient /easy to fix

When was the last time you bought a pen or pencil?

a week ago/ such an absent minded / lost it multiple times

What do you think if someone gives you a pen or pencil as a present?

quite practical / lose it all the time /grateful.

Art
Do you like art?
Do you like visiting art galleries?
Do you want to be an artist?
Do you like modern art or traditional art?

Describe someone you know who made a good decision recently

You should say
Who he/she is-cousin
When he/she made the decision-2 years ago
What decision he/she made-choose her major regardless of parents
Why it was a good decision-strengths-diplomatic, large cooperations, fulfilling
And explain how you felt about the decision- happy,hope

Part 3

Do you think parents are the best people to make decisions about their children's education?

At what age do you think children can be allowed to make decisions by themselves?

Why do most children find it difficult to make decisions?

How should parents help their children make decisions?

Describe a piece of good news that you heard about someone you know well
You should say:
What it was - cousin got accepted by his dream uni
When you heard it- last summer
How you knew it- call
And explain how you felt about it- happy, relieved

Part 3:

Is it good to share something on social media?

Should the media only publish good news?

How does social media help people access information?

What kind of good news do people often share in the community? Do most people like to share good news with
others?

Describe an indoor or outdoor place where it is easy for you to study

You should say:

Where it is-bedroom

What it is like-cosy,
When you go there-after school
What you study there-homework, extra
And explain why you would like to study in this place-doors sound insulated,

Part 3
What's the difference between learning face-to-face with teachers and learning by yourself?

Do most people like to study in a noisy place?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying with other people?

Describe a time when you received money as a gift

You should say:
When it happened-last birthday
Who gave you money-parents
Why he/she gave you money-buy new laptop, own pre
And explain how you used the money-over the moon,excited,grateful - remaining savings

Part 3:
Why do people rarely use cash now?
When do children begin to comprehend the value of money?
Is it good and necessary to teach children to save money?
Should parents reward children with money?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using credit cards?
Do you think it's a good thing that more people are using digital payment?