LESSON 20 – ESSAYS

100% IELTS ACADEMIC WRITING TASK 2

40 PHÚT:
TIÊU CHÍ:
PHÂN LOẠI ĐỀ: 11 DẠNG ĐỀ BÀI:
1. Lợi + hại ( pros and cons / advantages and disadvantages/ benefits and drawbacks) (Dễ nhất –
nhiều trong VSTEP , hiếm gặp IELTS)
DẤU HIỆU:
Từ vựng :
pros cons
Advantages = benefits= upsides Disadvantages = drawbacks= downsides
Merits(n) Demerits(n)
Beneficial = Positive= advantageous = GOOD Negative= (dis)advantageous= Harmful=
(a) detrimental(c2) = BAD (a)

Nhìn câu hỏi đề ra:

2 phần:
Phần 1: đặt vấn đề (chủ đề là gì) – (đối tượng – phạm vi).
Phần 2: câu hỏi
LƠI/HẠI: what are advantages and disadvantages of …..?
Hoặc: DISCUSS advantages and disadvantages of….

2. Lợi > hai OR hại > lợi (so sánh : Advantages/ disadvantages OR/ OUTWEIGH: NHIỀU HƠN/
positive OR negative?
3. Discuss both views and give opinion : (THIÊN VỊ/ CHỌN 1)
4. Discuss both views and give opinion: (SONG SONG).
5. Causes and effects : nguyên nhân + hậu quả
6. Causes + solutions: nguyên nhân + giải pháp.
7. Effects + solutions: hậu quả + giải pháp.
8. Totally agree: đồng ý toàn phần
9. Totally disagree : k đồng ý toàn phần
10. Partly agree: đồng ý 1 phần (50-50).
11. 2-part question: câu hỏi có 2 phần rời rạc.
CÁCH RA ĐỀ: 2 phần:

TYPE 1 – PROS AND CONS

Topic 1: Nowadays, technology is more and more important in our lives. One of the most
significant inventions is the Internet by its advantages. However, others think that there are
several bad things when using it.
Write an essay to discuss the pros and cons of the Internet.
Chủ đề là gì the internet / using the internet / the use of the internet /
Đối tượng : people / người dùng = internet users
Phạm vi : toàn câu (k thấy trên đề = bỏ).
250 từ- 300
Opening: 40-60: 2 câu – 3 câu – 4 câu :
Vấn đề 1: chủ đề kla fgi f/ đối tượng (phạm vi).
Vân đề 2: trả lơi dc câu hỏi: bài văn này : EM LÀM GÌ?
VOCAB + GRAM + TƯ DUY + CÁCH VIẾT + VĂN PHONG KHÁC
1 SỐ MẪU:
1. Khóa trước:
These days, one of the most notable developments (worldwide) has been the increasing trend toward
ĐỀ among ĐỐI TƯỢNG. While there are several benefits to this, I believe that its drawbacks should
be carefully considered.
Ex:
These days, one of the most notable developments worldwide has been the increasing trend towards
using the internet among people. While there are several benefits to this, I believe that its drawbacks
should be carefully considered.
Bối cảnh: these days : ngày nay.
Khoa học công nghê: In (the) light of technological advancements, (c1)
In (the) light of technological advancements, one of the most notable developments worldwide has
been the increasing trend towards using the internet among people of all age brackets. While there are
several benefits to this, I believe that its drawbacks should be carefully considered. (44 từ) = 8+
Age brackets = age groups: nhóm tuổi
Children
Topic 2: In more recent decades, many students from developing countries have a tendency to
leave their country to move to developed countries in the world to study abroad programs at well-
known universities such as Harvard University, Yale University, University of Oxford, University of
Cambridge, etc. For generations; however, many students from the USA chose famous capitals
such as London, Paris, Rome and Madrid to pursue their educational dream.
Write an essay to present the benefits and the drawbacks of studying abroad?

Topic 3: Nowadays, there are a lot of forms of entertainment which probably depend on where we
live, how old we are and what things we like to do in our free time, and even everyone’s hobbies in
life. They can be TV, music, live events, computer games or video games. Many people think that
video games have become widely popular in life. Beside demerits of playing video games, many
scientists and psychologists, like James Paul Gee, find that video games actually have many
benefits for children when playing them, so children are into spending a lot of time playing them.
What are the negatives and positives of playing video games?
Topic 4: These days, thanks to the development of technology, TV is one of the most significant
inventions for people’s lives. However, more and more children spend a lot of their free time
watching TV rather than concentration on their study at school and other useful activities as well in
daily life.i
What are the advantages and the disadvantages of this problem?
These days, one of the most notable developments worldwide has been the increasing
trend towards watching TV among children. While there are several benefits to this, I
believe that its drawbacks should be carefully considered.
Internet => đúng
TV? Đúng hay k?
In the light of technological advancements, television has increasingly become an
indispensable part of every household throughout the world and attracted greater attention
of viewers, especially among premature individuals. While this trend serves multiple merits,
I firmly believe that its demerits should also be taken into consideration.
Cách 2: khó hơn, hay hơn: 9.
In contemporary society, it is widely acknowledged that [topic] has become increasingly prevalent and has
attracted considerable attention, (especially among + cụ thể ai đó). While this trend offers several
noteworthy benefits, it also gives rise to certain drawbacks, both of which will be examined in this essay.
Cách 3: 5-6 điểm:
In today’s modern life, it is true that (topic) has become extremely popular among children in the world.
While this trend has several benefits, I think that it also has some drawbacks. In this essay, I am going to
discuss both pros and cons of this development.

THÂN BÀI: 2 đoạn rất rõ rêt.

Thân 1: LỢI. 5 câu:
Câu 1: on the one hand, it is seemingly understandable why many people think that (topic) is
extremely important for (ai đó) nowadays. (b1).

� on the one hand, it is seemingly understandable why many support the view that (topic) has
had a positive impact on + đối tượng nowadays. (b2).
� on the one hand, it is seemingly understandable why many subscribe to the viewpoint that
(topic) has exerted a profound impact on (đối tượng) in recent decades. (c1)
� On the one hand, it is seemingly understandable why many advocate for the viewpoint that
[TOPIC] offers several compelling advantages.= has some clear benefits.
Học cơ bản:
It is seemingly understandable :
Many people => many
Think that = support the view that = subscribe to the view that= advocate for the viewpoint that
Notion = stance =viewpoint = VIEW =IDEA(C2)
Has a good impact on : có ảnh hưởng tốt đến ai.
Good => positive = profound
Bad -> negative => detrimental
Câu 2-3-4-5 : áp dụng y chang speaking part 3: phần benefits:
Câu 2: the first benefit of A is that SVO.
Câu 3: chứng minh,(4 cách + 5)
Câu 4: another benefit of A is that SVO.
Câu 5: chứng minh. (B1).
Nâng cấp :
One of the most notable benefits is that…………. CHỨNG MINH. Another argument supporting this view
is that SVO2. CHỨNG MINH.
Note: CHỨNG MINH: dùng 1 hoặc nhiều câu.
B1: ideas + 1 chứng minh
B2C1: ideas, + chứng minh + phải có cái gì nữa kết thúc ý.
Thân bài 2: bất lợi: 5 câu:
Câu 1: câu dẫn: on the other hand, I also believe that (topic) has some clear drawbacks. (b1).
On the one hand, I also believe that (topic) has a bad impact on (Ai đó) in many ways.
Despite the aforementioned advantages of (TOPIC), I am convinced that this development can pose
several challenges. The first major drawback is that... CM. Another notable disadvantage is that....
CM
(9) Notwithstanding the aforementioned merits of V-ing/N, I am convinced that this tendency has an
adverse impact on sb in different ways. The first major drawback is that SVO. CM.
Câu 2-3-4-5:
The primary concern is that …………….. (CHỨNG MINH). Another disadvantageous point is that
SVO. CM. (CC + GRAM + VOCAB)
=
The first drawback is that …CM. Another negative side is that SVO. CM.(điểm CC)
KẾT LUẬN: COPY.
In conclusion, while it is undeniable that [topic] offers undeniable advantages, it also poses
considerable challenges that cannot be overlooked.
=
In conclusion, while it is true that (topic) offers several clear advantages, it also causes certain
disadvantages.
Tuyên bố: có lợi nhưng cũng có hại.
K cao/ vẫn dở. THIẾU CC.
CAO NHẤT:
In conclusion, while it is undeniable that [topic] offers undeniable advantages(gồm communication+
gì?), it also poses considerable challenges(health problems+ gì) that cannot be overlooked.
(diễn đạt đồng nghĩa những lợi ích + bất lợi tren thân bài -> cụm danh từ chèn vào kết luận) =>
nominalization.
Interent :-> giao tiếp(lợi)+ gì?
Hại -> đau mắt (sk ) + gì>

Học lại kĩ bài speaking p3 : lợi + hại (Chứng minh idea).

15 phút: soát format :
Hoan thành MỞ BAI: 4 ĐỀ.
THÂN BÀI:
ĐỌC MẪU + TÌM Ý + HỌC VOCAB + HỌC CẤU TRÚC :
TÌM Ý: thư giãn: phát triển nó.
Gõ: pros and cons of ĐỀ.
HOAN THIỆN BÀI 1. THE INTERNET
COPY : playing games/ using computers/ using smartphones/ watching TV/ shopping online/ studying
abroad.
TEMPLATE
OPENING:
In contemporary society, it is widely acknowledged that [topic] has become increasingly prevalent and has
attracted considerable public attention. While this trend offers several noteworthy benefits, it also gives rise
to certain drawbacks, both of which will be examined in this essay.

BODY 1:
On the one hand, it is seemingly understandable why many subscribe to the view that [TOPIC] offers
several compelling advantages. One of the most notable benefits is that…………. This is largely
because……….. For instance, ……., which clearly illustrates how [TOPIC] can be beneficial in everyday
life. Furthermore, …….., thereby contributing to …..

BODY 2
On the other hand, despite the aforementioned advantages, [TOPIC] is not without its drawbacks. The
primary concern is that …………….. (CHỨNG MINH) As a consequence, ……., which may eventually
result in ……. For example, …., In addition, ….., further exacerbating the overall problem.
IN CONCLUSION
In conclusion, while it is undeniable that [topic] offers undeniable advantages, it also poses considerable
challenges that cannot be overlooked.

PRACTICE 1:

BẢNG NOTE PROS & CONS – TOPIC: THE INTERNET

ADVANTAGES (PROS)
Main idea Explanation (Why?) Examples Impacts / Results
Information is available Online libraries, Google,
Easy access to Improves learning efficiency
instantly regardless of academic journals, online
information and self-study
location courses
Global The Internet removes Email, video calls, social Strengthens international
communication geographical barriers media cooperation and relationships
Convenience in Many services can be Online shopping, banking, Saves time and effort
daily life=
Main idea Explanation (Why?) Examples Impacts / Results
convenient done online booking tickets
MOOCs, YouTube
Educational Learning is no longer
tutorials, IELTS online Promotes lifelong learning
opportunities limited to classrooms
courses
Boosts productivity and job
Businesses can reach E-commerce, digital creation
Economic growth
global markets marketing

Reduce stress/ unwind ⇨ Feel relaxed/ mentally

Short videos/ all music
Entertainment after hours of work / refreshed => boost
genres / movies/ comedies
study productivity

On the one hand, it is seemingly understandable why many subscribe to the view that the use of the
internet offers several compelling advantages. One of the most notable benefits is that it is extremely
convenient. This is largely because it can help people complete a wide range of tasks online at any
given time from the comfort of their homes. For instance, they can use the internet in order to shop
online, transfer money or even book tickets, which clearly illustrates how the internet can be beneficial
in everyday life. Furthermore, the internet is a great tool of entertainment. In other words, it can allow
people to relax after hours of work. For example, there are various short videos, movies for internet users to
enjoy 24/7, which helps them feel relaxed and mentally refreshed.

DISADVANTAGES (CONS)

Main idea Explanation (Why?) Examples Impacts / Results

Prolonged screen time affects Eye strain, poor posture, Decline in overall well-
Health problems
physical health sleep disorders being
Users may lose control over Online games, social media Poor academic/work
Internet addiction
usage scrolling performance
Online interaction replaces face- Less family bonding, fewer Weakens interpersonal
Social isolation
to-face communication real conversations skills
Cybersecurity Financial loss, privacy
Personal data can be stolen Hacking, online scams
risks invasion
Exposure to Not all online information is Misinformation and
Fake news, violent content
harmful content reliable negative behavior
Example 1:
- Firstly, the internet is a powerful tool for accessing information. Thanks to the Internet, people can
easily search for knowledge, news, and learning materials within a short time. For example, students
can study online, watch educational videos, or find useful documents for their assignments. As a result,
the Internet helps people save time and improve their learning efficiency.
- In addition, the Internet makes communication more convenient and faster. People can keep in touch
with friends, family members, and colleagues through emails, messaging apps, or video calls, even if
they live far away. This not only strengthens relationships but also supports work and study in an
increasingly globalized world.
- One major drawback is that spending too much time online can cause health problems. Many people
spend long hours using smartphones or computers, which may lead to eye strain and lack of physical
activity.
- Another disadvantage is the risk of Internet addiction. Some users, especially young people, become
addicted to online games or social media, which can reduce their concentration on study or work.
Moreover, overusing the Internet can reduce face-to-face communication, making people feel more
isolated. Therefore, excessive Internet use can have a negative impact on both physical health and
social relationships.
Example 2:
- The first benefit of using the internet is its ability to deliver instant access to information. Owing to the
vast number of online resources available, individuals can easily obtain academic knowledge, real-time
news, and practical guidance within seconds. For instance, students are able to participate in online
 courses, consult digital libraries, and exchange ideas with experts across the globe, thereby enhancing
learning efficiency and intellectual independence.
- Furthermore, the Internet has revolutionized communication by eliminating geographical barriers.
Through emails, social networking platforms, and video conferencing tools, people can maintain
personal and professional relationships regardless of physical distance. This level of connectivity not
only facilitates international collaboration but also contributes to the formation of a more
interconnected global community.
- One major concern is that excessive Internet use can have detrimental effects on physical and mental
health. Prolonged exposure to screens is associated with eye strain, sleep disturbances, and a sedentary
lifestyle, all of which pose serious risks to long-term well-being.
- Another significant drawback lies in the growing problem of Internet addiction. Many users,
particularly young people, develop an unhealthy dependence on social media or online entertainment,
which can undermine academic performance and reduce meaningful face-to-face interaction.
Consequently, overreliance on digital communication may weaken social bonds and contribute to
feelings of isolation.
PRACTICE 2: