2 PARTS QUESTION - WEEK 2
Topic sentence: there are factors
Point 1: poverty
Explain: struggle to afford nutritious food
Example: developing countries, a significant portion
Result: malnutrition and hunger
Point 2: unequal distribution of resources
Explain: concentration of wealth and power
Example: small elite controls agricultural land and resources
Cause - solution
More people are becoming overweight
Topic sentence: cause
Point: sedentary lifestyle
Explain: autonomy + technology rise - physical activities decrease
Example: people - more time sitting - screen-based activities
Result: decrease in calories expenditure
Point : fast food consumption
Explain: convenience and affordability >< high in calories, unhealthy fats, and
sugar
Result: weight gain and other health issues.
What can be done about this ?
Regular exercise - hit the gym/ tutorial videos - be motivated by the trainer and
the atmosphere
Parents: limit the time children use smartphones, organize outdoor activities
Government: build more parks, public areas for exercising, organize more
sporting events
Have a healthy diet - a balance between nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins),
home-cooked meals
ADVANTAGE - DISADVANTAGE
WEEK 3
Outweigh = more important than
Introduction
Body 1: disadvantage (2)
Body 2: Topic sentence. advantage (2)
Conclusion
Balanced
BRAINSTORM
Private Healthcare
Advantage
Disadvantage
Modern facilities
Good service
High-experienced staff
Short waiting time
Financial resources -> hire high-quality doctors/ experts
Personalized care
High cost
No specialization
Fraud / Misdiagnosis / unnecessary testing - profit-driven nature
Quality of the medical staff - poor professional training
Limited health insurance/ coverage
Some people think that good health is very important to every person, so
medical service
should not be run by profit-making companies. Do the advantages of private
healthcare
outweigh the disadvantages?
[ONE SIDE] AGREE - DISAGREE
People living in the 21st century have a better quality of life than those who
lived in previous centuries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Brainstorm
FOOD
EDUCATION
[P]:
COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGY
[P]: communication
[E]: internet + social media -> contact regardless time or places
[R]: save time [for work] >< letter
[P]: education
TRANSPORTATION
[P]: more types of vehicles
[E]: plane/boat/subway -> meet different passengers’ needs
[R]: save time + easy mobility for all sectors in society
[ONLY WAY] AGREE - DISAGREE
Topic: The only way to improve road safety is to give much stricter punishments
on driving offenses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
TEMPLATE
Introduction
Paraphrase
Thesis statement: While I acknowledge …, I still disagree with the given
statement as there are other … that are more/ equally effective.
Body 1
Topic sentence: Many people believe that …/ It is undeniable that …
2 points cho đề bài
Body 2
Topic sentence: Nevertheless, I argue that/ I believe that/ I am convinced that
[topic] can be achieved through other measures.
2 measures khác đề bài
Conclusion
Although [topic] can be effective to some extent, I believe that [summarize 2
measures ở body 2]
[COUNTER ARGUMENT] AGREE - DISAGREE
Topic:
Some people think that employers should not care about the way their
employees dress, because what matters is the quality of their work.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Agree
[P1]: comfortable environment
[E]: show - individuality - preferences
Create vibrant atmosphere
[R]: creativity - enhance productivity, positive energy
[P2]: motivation
[E]: confident/ limited - boost - mood
[R]: satisfaction - work efficiency
Disagree
[P1]: equality
[E]: the same bridge the gap - rich / poor, personal background - reflect - outfit
[R]: avoid comparison/ gossip
→ create positive working environment, eliminate discrimination
DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS - 16/4
Some people think that e-books are the death of paper books, while others think
that paper books will never disappear.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Body 1: e-books/ digital books
[P]: convenience
[E]: need - 1 device >< a pile of books, latest update, customized features: font,
background color
[R]: cater different needs and reading references
[P]: saving cost
[E]: readers → some materials - free or usually cheaper
Publication → save - printing / distribution → lower cost
[P]: environment protection
[E]: no - cut down tree, reduce - packaging
[R]: remain green space, slow down climate change
Counter: Blue light exposure, over reliance on technology, electricity + e-waste
Body 2: Paper books/ Traditional books/ Printed books
GROUP 1
(P1) Reduce eye strain
(E) readers - be not exposed to - blue light, like phones, tablets, or computers,
which can contribute to eye strain.
( R) natural light - good - eyes, especially over long period.
(P2): Improve concentration
(E): you are not interrupted by message, and notification like when you using
phone or tablet.
( R): stay focused and enhance memorization.
GROUP 2
P1: technology independence → more accessibility
E:No battery needed, no worries about software errors, power outages, device
damage
R: You can read books everywhere and anytime without charging battery or
internet connection.
P2: easy to concentrate
E: Reading and turning pages is visually stimulating, no interruption
notifications and relax more
R: immerse , understand the content in depth.
GROUP 3
[P1] concentrate on reading paper book
[E] don’t be disrupted by the other apps
[R] gain knowledge of books - more effectively
[P2] attractive - sentimental value
[E2] cover / eye-catching and various kinds of materials
[R2] meaningful gift - spark readers’ interest in reading
TEMPLATE
Introduction
-paraphrasing the essay title
-thesis statement:
This essay will examine both viewpoints and I am more inclined to the former/
latter.
• Body 1: View 1
On the one hand, it is possible to say that …………….
• Body 2: View 2
On the other hand, despite the aforementioned reason, I still embrace the idea
that ……………..
• Conclusion
- In conclusion, there are good reasons why ………………(view 1), but in
my opinion, ………………………..(view 2) is immensely necessary [because
…………….. and ………………..]
- In conclusion, I believe that both views of this argument have their own
advantages. On balance, however, I I am more inclined to ………………….
(View 2) because [reason 1 and reason 2].
Có thể viết theo cách viết balance hoặc counter argument
