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Pros and Cons of Controversial Topics

The document outlines a structured approach to writing an opinion essay, emphasizing the importance of presenting both pros and cons. It provides various topic sentences, linking words, and concluding statements to support the argument being made. The overall aim is to demonstrate that the disadvantages of a certain viewpoint may outweigh its advantages.

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Pros and Cons of Controversial Topics

The document outlines a structured approach to writing an opinion essay, emphasizing the importance of presenting both pros and cons. It provides various topic sentences, linking words, and concluding statements to support the argument being made. The overall aim is to demonstrate that the disadvantages of a certain viewpoint may outweigh its advantages.

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I.

Introduction

Introduction Opinion Two parts Pros and cons

- As …., …. has - While this - This essay with - This essay is


always been a thinking is valid to demonstrate going to prove
topic of interest. a certain extent, I some ways … that … will do
believe that … more harm than
- It is argued that - In this answer, I
would have an good.
…., irrespective will look at …
adverse bearing on
of…. - This essay will
….
look at both the
- A school of
- Both viewpoints pros and cons
thought holds that
are justifiable, but I of …
S, irrespective of
personally lean
N, V
towards the latter.
- It is hard to
- I personally
overstate …
disagree with this
- Some assert that thinking for the
…, while … reasons provided
- However, there below.
are those who - While this
argue that …, thinking is
given …, and that somewhat
… justifiable, I would
- It is widely contend that …
acknowledge that

- With the advent
of …, some say
that …
- While there is no
denying …, I
believe … (that
can never be
completely
replaced)

II. Body

Topic sentences Explain Linking words

- There are many - Another pronounced - prompted by …


compelling reasons why drawback is that … (được thúc đẩy bởi)

- The first justification is - Let alone … (chưa
- Despite the that … kể…)
aforementioned benefits,
- On the individual level, - In addition to this,
I would contend that …
…/ On the societal level, …/ Additionally,…
- It is understandable …
why …. - This acts as a - leading to…
precursor to + N (hành
- On the one hand, … is - In fact,…/ The fact
động này như nền tảng
advantageous to a that …
cho…)
certain extent
- Given that …
- Therefore, it is
- On the other hand, I
apparent that … - Last but not least,
am convinced that the

aforementioned - However, this thinking
advantages pale in is flawed, since … - To this end, … (to
comparison with the achieve this)
- A major drawback is
significant - Without …, ….
that …
disadvantages of …
(những lợi ích bị mờ nhạt - One of the reasons is - By the same
so với bất lợi) simply that … token,. …
- However, - This is a testament to - Because of this, …/
notwithstanding the fact … In light of this, …
that …, I believe it would - It is absurb to … (nó vô - not only … but also
be … to … lý) …
- Several feasible - In other words, even if - The impact of … is
solutions can be …, …, ultimately leading …
implemented to remedy to
the aforementioned - … as it is, even for
issues. - Regarding sth, … …
- Opponents of - Compared to …, … - while …
renewables could cite does seem like an - either … or
several reasons for their unworthy cause
worries. - neither … nor …
- It could be said that …
- On the other hand, - and … alike
- It is evident that …
despite the - S, undoubtedly, V
aforementioned - The most obvious
setbacks benefit of his type of - It is no longer + adj
power is… + for sb + to V
- However, S have
engendered some valid - Another compelling - This allows + S +
concerns point is that …, … is the to + V
answer to …
- However, along with
widepread support, … - Most of the … are the
direct result of …
- As the impacts of
issues like … become - Another way in which
adj, … has become … … is through N
- …. is a good example/
is a telling example
- It is true that …
III. Conclusion
- In conclusion, while …. make it seem like a good idea, I believe that …
- In conclusion, I believe that + S + does not seem a good idea.
- In conclusion, while … is not without certain benefits, I would contend that
the given disadvantages do not make it a worthwhile path. (không phủ nhận
lợi ích, nhưng những bất lợi khiến cho idea này ko đáng giá)
- In conclusion, while …, the latter is by no means expendable (không thể bỏ
đi được)
- In conclusion, I am of the opinion that …
- In conclusion, while it seems that …, I am convinced that …
- In conclusion, I believe that … is far from significant than …. While there are
real challenges that we need to overcome to make …

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