WRITING TASK 2:

Content
1. Types of question
2. Structure
3. How to Write Body
4. Important Languages for Task 2
5. Practice Writing Body Agree/ Disagree

1. Types of question
- Agree/ Disagree
- Discuss both Views
- Advantages/ disadvantages
- Positive/ Negative
- 2 parts questions (Causes - solutions/ Problems-solutions/ Causes - Effects)
2. Structure
- Introduction
- Body 1
- Body 2
- Conclusion
3. How to Write Body

If old people are no longer physically, mentally, or financially able to take after
themselves, younger family members should be legally responsible for supporting
them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

On the one hand, young people should take legal responsibility for taking care of
their older relatives. The law can force youngsters to take on the responsibility
of providing financial support for the elderly, which can help ease the
government’s burden, allowing it to allocate more financial resources to other
areas. For example, in China, adult children are legally required to cover the
living and healthcare expenses of their older parents. As a result, this regulation
allows the government to save a significant amount on social welfare and
invest more in education and medical system.

+ Luận điểm (point/topic sentence): câu thể hiện quan điểm của đoạn văn
thường viết chung chung để người đọc hiểu đoạn văn sẽ phân tích quan
điểm gì.
+ Luận cứ (explanation): để giải thích cho quan điểm ở trên, thường nêu ra
những nguyên nhân ( reasons) và/hoặc kết quả (results)
+ Ví dụ ( example): nêu ra dẫn chứng để cụ thể hóa cho phần giải thích
nhằm tăng tính thuyết phục (specific subject + actions + results)
● Những lưu ý khi viết ví dụ: không nên viết quá cụ thể ( overgeneralisation),
không bịa số liệu, ……
4. IMPORTANT LANGUAGES FOR WRITING TASK 2

(1) Introduce other people’s opinion:

- 1 opinion: Some people think that/ There is a belief that/ It is argued that/ One
school of thought holds that S + V
- 2 opinions:
+ Opinions are divided on whether S + V/ N or S+ V/ N
+ While some people argue/think/believe/say that S + V, others
argue/think/believe/say that S + V
(2) Introduce your opinion: I believe that / I think that / In my opinion,../ I am of an
opinion that S + V
(3) Referencing: This/ these/that/those/it/ they/them/their/ such… ( environmental
issues-> such problems (these issues)/ an environmental issue -> such a problem)
(4) Introduce a fact: it is true that/ It is observed that/ There is a fact that/ In fact, …
(5) Introduce a reason:
- in a sentence: Given/considering/due to/ because of + N, S + V/
Because/as/since S + V, S + V -> because of increasingly high workload, the
stress levels among youngster is rising/ because workload is becoming
heavier, the stress levels among youngster is rising.
- in a separate sentence: A -> C. This is because/ The reason for this is that S +
V
(6) Introduce a cause (negative):
- in a sentence: S + stems from/ arises from/ results from/ is caused by + O
EX: the degradation of the environment is caused by the use of fossil fuels.
- In a separate sentence: A -> C. One major cause of this is that S + V/ This
problem is driven by/originated from + N/ V-ing
EX: The use of cars can contribute to air pollution. One major cause of this is
that cars are often powered by fossil fuels, which releases CO2.
(7) Introduce a result:
- in a sentence: allow/enable/ help / result in/ lead to/ give rise to
EX: using electric vehicles can help reduce carbon emissions
- In a separate sentence: This means that S + V/ As a result/ Therefore/
Thus/Consequently, S + V

EX: The use of combustion engine vehicles leads to higher production of

carbon dioxide. As a result, encouraging people to buy such means of
transport can worsen the status qou of the environment.
(8) Introduce a concession : Although S + V, S + V/ despite + N, S + V
(9) Introduce a solution: Tackle/deal with/ measure/ solve (solution)/ remedy/
address/approach/ initiative
EX: this problem can be solved by a number of approaches.
(10) Introduce an example: For example, S + V / For instance, S + V/ To illustrate,
(11) Introduce a list of examples: such as/ like
(12) Hedging: Can/may/could/might/ possibly/potentially/ tend to/ is likely
to/sometimes/often/ some/many…
 Ex: Some Vietnamese youngsters are addicted to smartphones
Ex:I think that using smartphones is problematic -> I think that using smartphones
can be problematic.
(13) Complex sentences :
- Mệnh đề quan hệ: which/who/where/that ( dinh nghia va khong dung sau
dau phay)
- Mệnh đề danh từ: mệnh đề That S + V/ question clause How/why/how
often/how much/ how many S + V
- Mệnh đề trạng từ: while/when/ S + V, S + V/ mệnh đề if (1,2,3)….
Some people think that social media, which is relatively addictive, should be banned among
children, and that adult should monitor what their children consume online.
(14) Compound sentences: S + V, FANBOYS S + V ( for,and,nor,but,or,yet,so)
(15) Collocations: V + adv/ adj + N/ adv + adj/ adv + adj + N/ N + N
- The temperature is higher every day -> The increasingly higher temperature
can be seen in this day and age
- Social media is becoming popular in this day and age -> there is the
popularity of social media these days

5. PRACTICE AGREE/ DISAGREE

DẠNG CÂU HỎI AGREE/ DISAGREE

Hướng trả lời Cách làm

One-sided Body1: first reason

Body2: second reason

Balanced Body 1: Reasons for the opposed view

Body 2: Reasons for the favoured view

TEMPLATE
One-sided essay
Intro ● Paraphrase the topic
● Thesis statement: I completely agree ( disagree) with this view
for several reasons

Body 1 ● Topic sentence 1: The first argument given to support my

opinion is that S + V
● Explanation ( reasons/results)
● Example

Body 2 ● Topic sentence 2: Another rationale behind my belief is that S

+V
● Explanation ( reasons/results)
● Example

Conclusion In conclusion, I strongly believe that S + V partly because ( first

 reason) and partly because ( second reason)
Balanced essay

Intro ● Paraphrase the topic

● Thesis statement: while I think that S + V, I still believe that S
+V

Body 1: ● Topic sentence 1: There are some reasons that explain why S
+V
● First reason: Chief among these is that S + V
-> Support: reasons/results/example
● Second reason: The second reason is that/ Moreover/
Furthermore, S + V
-> Support second reason: reasons/results/example

Body 2: ● Topic sentence 2: However, there are more compelling

Favoured reasons to say that S + V
● First reason: To begin with, / The first reason is that S + V
-> Support: reasons/results/ example (S + actions + results)
● Second reason: Another reason worth mentioning is that S +
V
-> Support: reasons/results/example (S + actions + results)

Conclusion In conclusion, although I agree ( disagree) S + V, I am of the opinion

that S + V

VIẾT FULL TOPIC BÊN DƯỚI

Rich countries often give money to poorer countries, but it does not solve
poverty. Therefore, developed countries should give other types of help to
poorer countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?

GỢI Ý TỪ VỰNG
 Rich developed nations / wealthy nations / economically
countries advanced countries / industrialized countries

Poorer developing nations / less developed countries /

countries economically disadvantaged countries /
underdeveloped regions

Give money provide financial assistance / offer monetary aid /

grant funds / deliver financial support

It does not fails to eradicate poverty / cannot eliminate

solve poverty destitution / has little impact on poverty reduction /
does not effectively address poverty

Other types alternative forms of assistance / non-financial support

of help / other means of aid / practical or technical help

Financial aid monetary assistance / cash donations / funding

support / economic aid

GỢI Ý IDEAS: Các em có thể xem xét một những khía cạnh về kinh tế, giáo dục, nông
nghiệp, lương thực và công nghệ.

VÍ DỤ

Luận điểm 1: Có một số lý do giải thích tại sao những quốc gia phát triển nên cung cấp sự
hỗ trợ tài chính cho những quốc gia kém phát triển.
Luận cứ 1:
+ reason: Khoản tiền này có thể giúp họ đầu tư vào những cơ sở hạ tầng quan trọng
(essential infrastructure)
+ result: điều này có thể giúp cải thiện cuộc sống người dân ( improve the living
standards of citizens) và thúc đẩy sự phát triển kinh tế ( foster economic gain).
Ví dụ 1: Những quốc gia kém phát triển có thể sự dụng khoản tiền được hỗ trợ để xây dựng
bệnh viện, trường học, và nâng cấp hệ thống giao thông ( ungrade the transport system). As
a result, người dân có thể được tiếp cận với giáo dục và chăm sóc y tế nhiều hơn ( gain
access to education and medical care), và hàng hóa được vẫn chuyển dễ dàng( goods can
be transported easily), giúp thúc đẩy giao thương ( helping stimulate commercial exchange).

Luận điểm 2: Tuy nhiên, những những lý do thuyết phục hơn để nói rằng những quốc gia
nghèo cần nhận được nhữ sự hỗ trợ khác ( other forms of support).
Luận cứ 2:
+ reason: Một trong những nguyên nhân chính dẫn đến việc các quốc gia này không
thể thoát nghèo là sự thiếu hụt nguồn nhân lực chất lượng cao ( a shortage of skilled
workers). Ví Dụ 2: Một số Quốc gia ở Châu Á như Singapore hay Nhật Bản, mặt dù
điều kiện tự nhiên không thuận lợi ( limited natural resources and harsh
 environmental conditions) nhưng vẫn giàu vì có nhiều nhân tài (talented human
resources).
+ result: Do đó việc hỗ trợ giáo dục ( educational support) như cung cấp chuyên gia
giỏi đến những trường đại học (sending top specialists to local universities) hay trao
học bổng du học ( granting study-abroad scholarships) để đào tạo người tài
( cultivate talents) ở những quốc gia nghèo có thể giúp họ tự thoát nghèo ( lift
themselves out of poverty).