TWO-PART QUESTION ESSAY

USEFUL LANGUAGE FOR PART 2

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Introduction Background statement:

 Some people say/claim/opine/believe that...
 There is no denying that...
 These days, .../ In this day and age, … / In today’s world,...
 It goes without saying that...
 It is universally accepted that...
 .... is one of the most important / imminent / alarming issues.
 People have divided / diverse opinions about …

Thesis statement:
 In my opinion,...
 I strongly opine / agree / believe that...
 Personally speaking,...
 In my view, ...
 Apparently, ...
 From my point of view, ...
 As far as I am concerned, ...
 From my perspective, ...
 I concur with ...
 To my way of thinking,...
 My own view on the matter is...
 This essay will examine both views before reaching a concrete decision.
 The following paragraphs discuss whether ...... or ...... and reach an
appropriate conclusion.
 The following essay takes a look at both sides of the argument.
 I oppose / support the view and my reasons will be explained in the
following paragraphs.
  To discuss this issue, this essay will both … and …

Body Body 1:
 It is true that...
 First / Firstly / First and foremost / First of all, ...
 Initially...
 To begin / start with...
 Some people think / believe that...
 Many support the view that...
 On the one hand…

Body 2:
 Second(ly)... (Không dùng 'Second of all' hay ‘Third of all’)
 Then / Next / Besides, ...
 In addition / Additionally, ...
 Consequently...
 What’s more, ...
 Furthermore / Moreover, ...
 Other people think / believe / opine that...
 On the other hand...
 Last but not least…
 Another point worth noting / considering is that ...

Lấy ví dụ, bổ trợ ý:

 As an example / illustration / instance, ...
 For example / instance,
 To show / give / cite an example...
 Take … as an example, …
 … is a prime example / evidence
 As a piece of evidence...
 … is a testament…
 Conclusion  In conclusion / summary, ...
 To conclude / sum up / summarize / elucidate , ...
 In general / Generally, ...
 Overall, …
 To draw the conclusion...
 In a nutshell...
 All things considered, ...
 By and large, ...
 Taking everything into account / consideration...
 Weighing up both sides of the argument…

POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE DEVELOPMENT?

In some countries, people spend long hours at work. Why does this happen? Is it positive or negative

development?

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.

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.

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 disorders 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 loved 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.

Vocabulary ghi điểm:

 Brings more harm than good: mang lại nhiều tác hại hơn lợi ích

 A large financial burden: gánh nặng tài chính lớn

 Breadwinner: trụ cột gia đình (về mặt tài chính)

 Climb the career ladder: thăng tiến trong công việc

In some parts of the world, people try to find out one’s own family history. Why do people do this? Do you

think it is positive or negative?

Ancestral lineage research has been argued by many people to be important in recent times. In this

essay, I will seek to show why individuals in certain regions make an endeavor in knowing more about their

families and reach an accord that the phenomenon is positive.

The trend of discovering family history can be explained by the urge to get closer to one’s own family

and the desire to learn about the health records of the family. Concerning the former reason, it is true that

ancestral lineage research enables the reconnection of family members. This could potentially be of great

comfort to orphans or those who do not know who their parents are. DNA tests, for example, have helped

many people without family to track down their long-lost relatives and discover brothers and sisters they

never knew they had. Turning to the second point, knowing the medical history of a family enhances the
understanding of genetically inheritable medical conditions such as asthma, obesity, and diabetes. Therefore,

people would take appropriate action to identify ways to mitigate the adverse effects of diseases.

From my perspective, the overwhelming desire of finding family history can be deemed positive due to

its role in preserving familial culture and customs and motivating individuals to overcome life’s troubles. Chief

among these is that the discovery of ancestry plays a crucial role in maintaining the culture and traditions of

one’s family. Once the descendants are fully aware of the significance of cultural values passed down from

previous generations, they would show more willingness in preserving as well as promoting those intangible

merits. Moreover, a means of self-motivation can be regarded as one of the worth-mentioning advantages of

examining family roots. During the discovery, people would be more mindful of obstacles that their ancestors

overcame, thereby driving them to be bold and brave in dealing with issues in life.

In conclusion, research on ancestors is prompted by the desire to form a close bond with former

generations and to know about familial health records. I would opine this development positively due to its

benefits in maintaining culture and boosting individuals’ will in life.

Vocabulary ghi điểm:

 Ancestral lineage research: nghiên cứu dòng dõi tổ tiên

 To make an endeavor: nỗ lực

 To track down their long-lost relatives: truy tìm những người thân đã mất liên lạc từ lâu của họ

 Genetically inheritable medical conditions: những bệnh di truyền

 To mitigate the adverse effects of diseases: giảm thiểu tác động xấu của bệnh

 To preserve familial culture and customs: bảo tồn văn hóa gia đình và phong tục

SOME OTHER TOPICS

TOPIC 1: Some parents buy their children whatever they ask for, and allow their children to do whatever they
want. Is this a good way to bring up children? What consequences could this way of parenting pose on
children as they get older?

TOPIC 2: Consumers are faced with increasing numbers of advertisements from competing companies. To
what extent do you think are consumers influenced by advertisements? What measures can be taken to
protect them?
TOPIC 3: Nowadays, the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In
what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or
negative development?