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ENGLISH SPEAKING + ESSAY Ms.Phuong Phuong
TOPICS-OPINION ESSAYS
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IELTS OPINION ESSAY
**((To what extent) do you agree or disagree…)
TYPE 1: Balance between AGREE and DISAGREE (BALANCED OPINION) INTRODUCTION: Introduce the topic:** _It is undeniable/ indisputable/ obvious/ apparent/ conspicuous/ the fact that___________. State both sides: While I concur that (first side) ______, there is no doubt that (second side) _______. BODY PARAGRAPH 1: Topic sentence (introduce one side): On the one hand, I agree that _______. + Supporting sentences. BODY PARAGRAPH 2: Topic sentence (introduce the other side): _On the other hand/ Nevertheless, I believe that________________ + Supporting sentences. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, while____ ( restate the statement ) , I do not believe that ____ ( you reject the statement in some cases ).
TYPE 2: In favor of ONE SIDE (STRONG OPINION / ONE-SIDED ESSAYS) INTRODUCTION: Introduce the topic: _It is undeniable/ indisputable/ obvious/ apparent/ conspicuous/ the fact that___________. State your side: While some people advocate/oppose that ____, I am supportive of/ I disagree with/ completely agree/disagree with this notion. BODY PARAGRAPH 1: Introduce the FIRST + SECOND REASONS: People should first recognize that ______. + Supporting sentences. BODY PARAGRAPH 2: Introduce the THIRD + FOURTH REASONS: Another benefit/threat associated with + O + is that + S + V./Another primary aspects of the case for/against… is that S + V. + Supporting sentences. CONCLUSION: Summarize your ideas and restate your opinion: _______
TYPE 3: In favor of ONE SIDE but also include COUNTER-ARGUMENT (COUNTER- ARGUMENT ESSAYS) INTRODUCTION: Introduce the topic: _It is undeniable/ indisputable/ obvious/ apparent/ conspicuous/ the fact that___________. State your side: While some people
advocate/oppose that ____, I am supportive of/ I disagree with/ completely agree/disagree with this notion. BODY PARAGRAPH 1: Introduce the opposing view: Many people on one side of this argument claim that ______. State why you disagree with this view: However, I believe this to be a very shortsighted view as I believe _______. + Supporting sentences. BODY PARAGRAPH 2: Introduce the opposing view: Another argument in favor of ______would be that_________. State why you disagree with this view: In fact, ________. + Supporting sentences. CONCLUSION: Restate your opinion: In conclusion, I believe that___________, and it would be___________. DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OPINION INTRUDUCTION
**0. Background Information/ Current Situation
- General statement** : Paraphrase Question (There is currently a contentious argument over whether S + V.) 2. Thesis statement : Answer the question + Give your OPINION (Although it can be argued that + the side you oppose , I am of the opinion that + the side you support. BODY 1 : THE SIDE YOU **OPPOSE
- Topic sentence:** Introduce one side (Many people on one side of this argument claim that S+V.) 2. Supporting sentences : Explain the reasons (and examples)
- _According to these people, …
- The main reason for believing this is that…_
- _They state/believe that…
- Also/Additionally, …_ BODY 2 : THE SIDE YOU **SUPPORT
- Topic sentence:** Introduce the other side (I would be inclined to argue against this as I believe …)
Paragraph 2: it is not POSSIBLE. [1] cost of building and running enough universities to educate the increased number of students would be prohibitive [2] entry standards would have to be lowered from their present levels, making it easy for youngsters to achieve the entrance grades. Standard of university education would be lowered. Paragraph 3: it is not USEFUL. [1] vocational training is essential to have a workforce with practical skills. Examples of different fields: construction workers, agricultural workers, nurses….. Conclusion: fully agree with the statement. Vocabulary feasible [adjective]: that is possible, and likely to be achieved E.g. It is not feasible to make a film for less than $1million dollars in Hollywood. prohibitive /prəˈhɪbətɪv/ [adjective]: such a high cost that it prevents people from buying something or doing something E.g. Nobody can afford to buy a house in this city – the prices are prohibitive. intake [noun]: the number of people allowed to enter a school or college in a particular period E.g. The annual student intake in this university is 5,000. unprecedented [adjective]: that has never happened or been known before E.g. The stadium has never been so full of people – the number of spectators is unprecedented. gain admittance [expression]: to be allowed to enter a building or an institution E.g. The ticket will allow you to gain admittance to all the special exhibitions in the museum. service sector [noun]: the part of the economy that does not produce goods, but provides things which the public needs E.g. Entertainment, health care, transport and investment are all included as part of the service sector of a country’s economy. vocational [adjective]: connected to the skills or knowledge that you need to do a particular job E.g. She is doing vocational classes in the evenings to help her to qualify as an accountant. school-leaver [noun]: a person who has just finished school E.g. This year, there are more school-leavers than there are job vacancies. on the job [expression]: while doing a particular job E.g. This company provides on the job experience, with good promotion opportunities.
2. Some people think that people who choose a job early and keep doing it are more likely to have a satisfying career life than those who frequently change jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Essay Plan Introduction: difficult to decide which leads to the best career life. Opinion – despite benefits of changing jobs, staying in the same job gives more satisfaction Paragraph 2: advantages of job – hopping [1] people acquire a wide range of skills useful in the workplace [2] people have the chance to discover the type of job which suits them Paragraph 3: advantages of staying in the same job: [1] employees enjoy better job prospects – promotion/pay increases [2] making contacts and the enjoyment of support from long-term colleagues. Conclusion: staying in the same job = more satisfying career. Vocabulary To acquire experience/knowledge/skill: to gain experience/knowledge/skill by your own efforts or behavior
E.g. Some school leavers prefer to acquire experience working in a chosen profession rather than entering university. Put knowledge gained into practice: to put to practical use the knowledge that you have acquired E.g. Vocational training courses enable students to put the knowledge gained during their studies into practice. A desk job: a job in an office, where you sit and work all day at a table or desk E.g. Many young people enjoy the excitement of a dangerous profession to the boring routine of a desk job. Job prospects: the chances of being successful and having more opportunities at work E.g. People with qualifications and experience usually have the best job prospects. to dismiss somebody (from something): to officially remove somebody from their job E.g. Employment legislation prevents employers from dismissing an employee without a good reason. To move up the career ladder: a series of stages by which you can make progress in your career E.g. Ambitious employees look for a job in which there is a chance to move up the career ladder. Holiday entitlement: the number of days off work that you are allowed as holidays E.g. It is important to know the holiday entitlement before accepting a job. Sick leave: permission to stay away from work because of illness or injury E.g. Important factors when choosing a job include holiday entitlement, sick leave and a company pension scheme. A generous retirement package: A lot of money or other benefits that you receive from a company or organization when you stop working there because of your age E.g. Companies who value their employees should offer a generous retirement package. To have no career ambitions: to have no desire to be successful or to move up the career ladder E.g. Those who are content to do the same job and have no career ambitions are often happier in their work and do not suffer from stress. The best way to resolve the international environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Essay Plan Introduction: International experts proposed many ways to solve global environmental issues. Disagree that the best solution if to raise fuel prices Paragraph 2 – Increasing cost of fuel would lead to a reduction in car use, and thus a reduction in exhaust emissions and [1] slow the process of global warming [2] reduce dependence on fossil fuels Paragraph 3 – other measures more effective [1] restrict use of private vehicles – London [2] invest in alternative energy [3] international scientific sharing of knowledge – energy, the oceans, agriculture. Conclusion: although increasing fuel costs would have some effect on tackling some global environmental problems, there are more effective ways to do this. Vocabulary
International bodies: organizations which operate in many countries E.g. National governments ought to give funds to international bodies , like the Red Cross and the United Nations, to deal with emergency situations. To exert pressure on: to use power to influence somebody or something E.g. Environmental organizations should exert pressure on governments to invest in renewable energy projects. To introduce restrictions on: to limit what people can do or what can happen E.g. The government must introduce restrictions on smoking in public places. High on the agenda: something which is among the first things in the list of actions to be taken E.g. The rehabilitation of prisoners must be high on the agenda of prison authorities everywhere. Congestion charge: an amount of money that people have to pay for driving their cars into the centre of some cities, as a way of stopping the city centre from becoming too full of traffic E.g. More cities should follow the example of London and introduce a congestion charge in order to ease traffic flow in the city centre. To allocate resources to: to make money and materials available to do something E.g. If governments allocate more resources to improving public transport, this will reduce the problem of traffic congestion in cities. Alternative energy sources: refers to any energy source that is an alternative to fossil fuel E.g. Clean energy which does not pollute the Earth can only come from greater reliance on alternative energy sources. To achieve sustainable development: economic development that is achieved without depleting natural resources E.g. Organic methods must be introduced everywhere in order to achieve sustainable development in agriculture. To be a government priority: something which is so important that the government should deal with it first. E.g. In developing countries, spending on health and education should be top government priorities. Renewable energy: energy is renewable when it source, like the sun or wind, cannot be exhausted or can easily be replaced (like wood, as we can plant trees for energy) E.g. More funding is required from government funds to help companies to develop renewable energy , such as companies which produce solar panels for buildings. In the future, it seems it will be more difficult to live on the Earth. Some people think more money should be spent on researching other planets to live, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
1. It is beyond question that + clause = It is undoubted/unquestionable/indisputable that + clause: Điều gì đó/ cái gì đó là không thể tranh cãi E.g. It is beyond question that our planet will soon become unable to support human life. 2. To face something = to encounter something = to confront something = to have to deal with something : Đối mặt với điều gì E.g. There are related and important reasons why our planet is facing an ecological crisis, which will result in the extinction of most species, including humans. 3. To face an ecological crisis: đối mặt với khủng hoảng sinh thái 4. Result in the extinction of most species: dẫn đến sự tuyệt chủng của hầu hết các loài E.g. Firstly, the world population will soon reach 10 billion, putting an enormous strain on the environment and accelerating habitat destruction and pollution. 5. To put a strain on something/somebody: to put a burden on something/somebody 6. To deplete something = to drain something: Bòn rút, rút cạn, tiêu hao cái gì E.g. Secondly, this growing population is depleting - and will eventually exhaust - natural resources on our planet. ‘ Deplete natural resources ’: tiêu hao tài nguyên thiên nhiên 7. To remain apathetic = to remain indifferent = to remain nonchalant : Tỏ thái độ hờ hững, không quan tâm ‘The public has remained apathetic’ : công chúng tỏ thái độ hờ hững E.g. Finally, the public has remained apathetic while governments have failed to take action on global warming and to fight climate change, processes which have now become irreversible. 8. To pour money into something = to invest in something : Đầu tư cho điều gì E.g. Governments must therefore pour money into space research urgently. ‘ Pour money into space research ’: đầu tư cho nghiên cứu vũ trụ 9. The quest for something = the search for something : Công cuộc tìm kiếm cái gì E.g. These are necessary technological steps in the quest for a new homeland capable of sustaining human life. ‘ the quest for a new homeland’ : công cuộc tìm kiếm vùng đất sinh sống mới
To summarize, providing funds for space research to enhance living
circumstances on Earth is seen as a critical choice for governments.
Before considering space research, governments should, in my opinion,
address earth concerns and improve people's quality of life.
Viết 2 BÀI THÔI NHA! - một bài thuii cô ui :
It is beyond question that staying on the earth is becoming limited is only
a matter of time, many people believe that the investment in searching
for “a second home" should be intensified. I am not on the same page
with this statement on the following grounds.
Firstly, problems on the Earth can be solved as long as humans figure it
out in the full spring. Our planet is confronted with numerous
environmental and moral issues. However, we can eradicate them by
some measures, such as: using more eco-friendly appliances, finding
alternative energy sources, to name but a few. Moreover, the public has
remained apathetic while governments have failed to take action on
global warming and to fight climate change, processes which have now
become irreversible. In order to create a better world, people should stop
remaining indifferent this way. They have to be educated on the fact that
all the problems happening right now must be held responsibility by every
single person in the Earth.
Secondly, the quest for a new homeland is a risky business. It takes
much time and effort to research on another planet. These elements
cause a waste of valuable resources, however, there is no certainty of a
fruitful result after all. On the other side, the afforementioned factors
can be utilized to fulfill other living standards on the Earth. For example,
human should pour money into medical and educational fields as well
as improving forthcoming problems instead.
To summarize, providing funds for space research to enhance living
circumstances on Earth is seen as a critical choice for governments.
However, before considering space research, governments should, in
my opinion, address earth concerns and improve people's quality of life
on the Earth.
TOPIC 1
In the world full of constantly changing events these days, there is a
perception that the act of providing university places for the majority of
adolescents is either impossible and useless. In my perspective, I
completely agree with this statement and will provide further
arguments in the following part of this essay.
To commence with, it is obviously observed that the aim to establish
more high-level institutions is unobtainable. Firstly, it is evident a fact
that the constructing cost is unaffordable.
VIẾT 1 BÀI CŨNG ĐƯỢC NHA!
- It is obviously observed that the aim to establish more high-
level institutions is unobtainable
+ Unaffordable cost to meet the requirement of construction
and education
+ lú ý r :))
- The increase in universities number is ineffective
+ Create a lower-skilled outcome
+ Create an abundant workforce.
To recapitulate briefly,…
TOPIC #
Much beneficial as thế method is. There still some noticeable drawback
Group 2: Văn Huy - Anh Đức - Hoàng Minh - Hoài
Bảo
- Some people think that people who choose a job early and keep doing it are more likely to have a satisfying career life than those who frequently change jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Introduction: In today's society, It is of great importance for employers to not only attract more employees but also to keep their enthusiasm for the job. although changing jobs might be beneficial for some people, maintaining a job could be a better choice to consider in my perspective. Body: Benefit of a stable job
- Working experience accumulate throughout the working years\ reduce the amount of stress relating to jobs
- Higher and stable salary Body 2: why shouldn't change jobs
- work-Life imbalance
- new environment In the developing world nowadays, it is of great importance for employers to not only attract more employees but also to keep their enthusiasm for the job. Although changing jobs might be beneficial for some people, maintaining a job could be a better choice to consider in my perspective. On the one hand, I agree that maintaining one same job has some advantages. To begin with, having a stable job means focusing only on one skill. Therefore one does not need to invest their time and effort into learning more new techniques. Furthermore, they cannot suffer from stress and depression after they have settled in a job. For example, if someone already has a job and position in a company or organization, they will not have to worry about it anymore. Moreover, after years and years of working, they will as well gain more knowledge and experience from doing that job. Last but not least, they will also benefit from getting more salary from maintaining an occupation. On the other hand, it is undoubtedly that there will be some issues regarding job hoppers. Initially, they have to cope with the new working environment, such as working with new managers and colleagues. They might also need more time working than usual, which can lead to work-life imbalance. Secondly, when evaluating the aplicants’ job
- Some people say that what children watch influences their behavior. Others believe the amount of time they spend on television influences their behavior most. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Introduction:
All in all, bad programs take their toll on the way every child behaves and the quantity of time is thought to have malign effects on children’s health. YOU SHOULD PARAPHRASE THE CONCLUSION AGAIN.
Group 3: Mỹ Anh - Trâm Anh - Hồng Ngọc - Minh
Ngọc
Topic 5: Some people say that what children watch influences their behavior. Others believe the amount of time they spend on television influences their behavior most. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Introduction: The content shown on television has been perceived as a massive impact on children's actions.
Body paragraph 1: What children watch influences their behavior.
- Young children are still not capable of full awareness about the moralities and faults of the world. => Starting to form the way of perceiving life by mimicking others. Ex. The tv programs containing offensive scenes may distort young minds and invoke violent behavior in your children.
- Even a small amount of time watching the unappropriate or disturbing content can lead to those images haunting them for a considerable time. Body paragraph 2: The amount of time they spend on television influences their behavior most.
- Appropriate amount of time:
- Children should spend an appropriate amount of time consuming television content → no big consequences + children can learn from TV.
- Excessive amount of time:
- If not supervised, adolescents will be addicted to television and lose motivation.
- Higher risk of teenage couch potatoes.
- Children are not satisfied with the amount of content they are allowed to view.
- Lose opportunity for children to learn while having fun discovering shows and videos. Conclusion:
- The behaviour of the children will be affected by both type and duration of watching TV.
- Parents should take responsibility for the selection of what their pupils doing and their time management.
Essay:
There is no doubt that watching TV has a great impact on teenagers. While some people advocate for the idea that the length of time spent watching them has a significant effect on growing minds, others beg to differ and claim that the real problem is the content that is exposed to children. From my point of view, both the content and the duration of television viewing play important parts in influencing the developing mind of adolescents. One of the reasons why adults are skeptical about what children watch on their own is because of their fragile perception of the world. Young children are still not capable of full awareness about the moralities and faults of the world. When parents neglect the upbringing of their children, they start to form the way of perceiving life by mimicking others on social media and television. For example, TV programs containing offensive depictions and imagery may distort young minds and invoke early violent behavior in your children. Even a small amount of time watching unappropriate or disturbing content can mold young people’s personality in unwanted ways. Many teenagers and adults have testified that they were “raised by the small screen”,
Introduction: People believe that people who do a temporary job are easy to lose interest in their works than who do it persistently and a long time ago. I completely agree with this statement ● Body paragraph 1: The overall experience they have accumulated from their corresponding field. ● Easier achievements on grounds of time and effort spent on the specific career ● Advantages from being involved in the field at an early stage ● Gaining reputation and personal branding on the specific market. ● Body paragraph 2: have to spend time adapting with new working conditions and cannot work effectively ● Lack of required knowledge and proficiency ● Dissatisfaction from not being able to get desired occupation ● More difficult to get motivations conclusion: fully agree with that opinion Essay BÀI CỦA NHÓM MÌNH ĐÂU RỒI????
Group 5: Minh Quang - Thùy Trang - Thanh Minh
- The best way to resolve international environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree? INTRO : increasing the fuel pricing is a good way but not the most effective measure to tackle international environmental issues. Partly agree. Para 1 : The advantages of putting on the cost of fuel.
- the increase in fuel's price discourages the utilization of private vehicles, and increase the use of public transportations → less car emission and air pollution
- reduction in demand for fuel minimizes the problems relating to the shortage of mineral oils and the overexploitation of natural resources. Part 2 : the increase in the cost of fuel is also at a disadvantage compared with other methods.
- increasing the fuel pricing cannot minimize the global dependence on it → Fuel plays an indispensable role in a majority of industry. Therefore, many factories might be willing to spend a huge amount of money on fuel to operate their machines.
- Constant use of petrol-powered vehicles leads to continuous fuel consumption.
