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Introduction: It is true that _giới thiệu topic__.. Template viết bài dạng "What are the advantages and the disadvantages?" Introduction: It is true that __giới thiệu topic__.. In my op

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Writing task 2: ESSAYS

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Introduction: It is true that _(giới thiệu topic) While I accept that _ can sometimes have a

positive effect on the user, I believe that they are more likely to have a harmful impact

Body I: On the one hand, _ is beneficial in some ways Firstly,…Secondly,…Finally

Body II However, I would argue that these benefits are outweighed by the drawbacks

Firstly,…Secondly,…Finally…

Conclusion: In conclusion, it seems to me that the potential dangers of _ are more significant

than the possible benefits

Ví dụ áp dụng:

TOPIC: Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a useful educational tool

Others, however, believe that videos games are having an adverse effect on the people who play

them In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?

ANSWER:

It is true that many people, and children in particular, enjoy playing computer games While I accept that these games can sometimes have a positive effect on the user, I believe that they are more likely to have a harmful impact

On the one hand, video games can be both entertaining and educational Firstly, users, or gamers,

are transported into virtual worlds which are often more exciting and engaging than real-life

pastimes From an educational perspective, these games encourage imagination and creativity, as

well as concentration, logical thinking and problem solving, all of which are useful skills outside

the gaming context Furthermore, it has been shown that computer simulation games can improve

users’ motor skills and help to prepare them for real-world tasks, such as flying a plane

However, I would argue that these benefits are outweighed by the drawbacks Gaming can be

highly addictive because users are constantly given scores, new targets and frequent rewards to keep them playing Many children now spend hours each day trying to progress through the levels of a game or to get a higher score than their friends This type of addiction can have effects ranging from lack of sleep to problems at school, when homework is sacrificed for a few more hours on the

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computer or console The rise in obesity in recent years has also been linked in part to the sedentary lifestyle and lack of exercise that often accompany gaming addiction

In conclusion, it seems to me that the potential dangers of video games are more significant than the possible benefits

(Written by Simon Ielts Examiner, 258 words, band 9)

2 Template viết bài dạng "What are the advantages and the disadvantages?"

Introduction: It is true that (giới thiệu topic) This essay will shed some light on the merits and

demerits of this prevailing trend

Body I:.Benefits arising from ( topic) are tangible Firstly,…Secondly,…Finally

Body II However, the drawbacks of XXX are numerous Firstly,…Secondly,…Finally…

Conclusion: From the points enlisted above, XXX could be both benefited and detrimentally affected

In my opinion, I think

Ví dụ áp dụng:

TOPIC: The development of tourism contributed to English becoming the most prominent language

in the world Some people think this will lead to English becoming the only language to be spoken globally

What are the advantages and disadvantages to having one language in the world?

ANSWER

It is true that the rapid growth of tourism has made English become the most popular language in

the world today, potentially leading to the eventual disappearance of other languages This essay will

shed some light on the merits and demerits of this prevailing trend

Benefits arising from having one global language are tangible It would aid greater understanding

among countries, which would promote learning, the flow of information and ideas For instance,

with all people speaking the same language, anyone wanting to study and work abroad does not need

to worry about language barriers and culture misunderstanding anymore Doctors, economists and scientists could effortlessly understand difficult English terms in their field, hopefully resulting in

new inventions, technological advances or even healthier world economy Moreover, individuals

would have great opportunities to expand their social networks by making friend with people all over the world

Despite the positive aspects, its downsides also persist Firstly, nobody could deny that language

is an essential part of every culture; if a language disappear, a whole way of life may disappear with

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it The ubiquitous spread of English could be the culprit of the loss of cultural diversity Secondly, it

would result in the collapse of tourism because hardly would people have interest in travel for pleasure

if all countries had the same language and similar cultures, thereby affecting negatively many countries’ economies which rely on tourism as a source of income

From the points enlisted above, having one language worldwide could be both benefited and detrimentally affected I strongly believe that preserving local languages is an admirable objective

because it plays a vital role in our cultural heritage

3 Template viết bài dạng "Do you agree or disagree?" “What is your opinion?”

3.1 Cách viết thứ nhất: Hoàn toàn đồng ý/ Hoàn toàn không đồng ý

Introduction: These days, it is true that (giới thiệu topic) While some may argue that…, I completely

agree/disagree with the idea/ think that…

Body 1: (First reason)

Body 2: (Second reason)

Conclusion: In conclusion, I fully support/oppose with the view that (paraphrase the given idea)

Ví dụ áp dụng:

TOPIC: When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out It is

pointless to try and keep them alive Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

ANSWER

These days, it is true that the technological revolution and their rapid and wide applications are

having a great influence on a nation’s traditional skills and ways of life While some argue that it

is pointless to preserve conventional skills and custom values, I completely think that protecting

connections with our past is an admirable objective and we all have responsibilities to do this

First of all, I agree that with the development of technology, people could work together from long

distances by using state-of-the-art devices However, there are some traditional views and values

which we should not cancel, especially in today’s competitive job market like working hard, doing one’s best, and taking pride in one’s work Other characteristics that are perhaps seen as traditional are politeness and good manners In our globalised world, young adults can expect to come into contact with people from a huge variety of backgrounds, and it is more important than ever to treat others with respect

Furthermore, although the technology is developing rapidly, the traditional skill used products are

still having a high position in the marketing field For example, France perfumes gain a huge

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popularity all over the world, making a huge money for this country Many foreign tourists come to Hoi An ancient town, Vietnam to buy handmade clothes, shoes and cards, proving that traditional products still stand up till now

In conclusion, I fully oppose to the view that traditional skills and lifestyles should not exist, and

I believe that we should do everything to protect them

2.2 Cách viết balanced: Đồng ý/ Phản đối một nửa

Introduction: It is true that/ it is sometimes argued that _ While I agree that , I believe that Body 1: On the one hand, I agree that (support the statement)

Body 2: On the other hand, I believe that (give examples or arguments to point out that the

statement is wrong) _

Conclusion: In conclusion, while_(restate the statement) _, I do not believe that _(you reject

the statement in some cases)

Ví dụ áp dụng:

TOPIC: When choosing a job, the salary is the most important consideration To what extent

do you agree or disagree?

ANSWER:

It is true that many people choose their jobs based on the size of the salary offered Personally, I disagree with the idea that money is the key consideration when deciding on a career, because I

believe that other factors are equally important

On the one hand, I agree that money is necessary in order for people to meet their basic needs For

example, we all need money to pay for housing, food, bills, health care, and education Most people consider it a priority to at least earn a salary that allows them to cover these needs and have a reasonable quality of life If people chose their jobs based on enjoyment or other non-financial factors, they might find it difficult to support themselves Artists and musicians, for instance, are known for choosing a career path that they love, but that does not always provide them with enough money to live comfortably and raise a family

On the other hand, I believe that other considerations are just as important as what we earn in our

jobs Firstly, personal relationships and the atmosphere in a workplace are extremely important when

choosing a job Having a good manager or friendly colleagues, for example, can make a huge difference to workers’ levels of happiness and general quality of life Secondly, many people’s feelings of job satisfaction come from their professional achievements, the skills they learn, and the

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position they reach, rather than the money they earn Finally, some people choose a career because they want to help others and contribute something positive to society

In conclusion, while salaries certainly affect people’s choice of profession, I do not believe that

money outweighs all other motivators

(Written by Simon Ielts Examiner 275 words, band 9)

4 Template viết dạng bài "What are the effects? What are the solutions"

Introduction: It is true that (giới thiệu topic) Although there will undoubtedly be some negative

consequences of this trend, XXX can take steps to mitigate these potential problems

Body 1: As _(something happens) _, several related problems can be anticipated The main issue

is that _ Furthermore,

Body 2: There are several actions that XXX could take to solve the problems described above Firstly

Secondly Finally

Conclusion: In conclusion, various measures can be taken to tackle the problems that are certain to

arise as (something happens) _

Ví dụ:

TOPIC: In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing What problems will this cause

for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing populations

ANSWER:

It is true that people in industrialized nations can expect to live longer than ever before Although there will undoubtedly be some negative consequences of this trend, societies can take steps to mitigate these potential problems

As people live longer and the populations of developed countries grow older, several related problems can be anticipated The main issue is that there will obviously be more people of

retirement age who will be eligible to receive a pension The proportion of younger, working adults will be smaller, and governments will therefore receive less money in taxes in relation to the size of the population In other words, an ageing population will mean a greater tax burden for working adults Further pressures will include a rise in the demand for healthcare, and the fact young adults will increasingly have to look after their elderly relatives

There are several actions that governments could take to solve the problems described above Firstly, a simple solution would be to increase the retirement age for working adults, perhaps from

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65 to 70 Nowadays, people of this age tend to be healthy enough to continue a productive working

life A second measure would be for governments to encourage immigration in order to increase the number of working adults who pay taxes Finally, money from national budgets will need to be taken

from other areas and spent on vital healthcare, accommodation and transport facilities for the rising numbers of older citizens

In conclusion, various measures can be taken to tackle the problems that are certain to arise as

the populations of countries grow older

(Written by Simon Ielts Examiner ,265 words, band 9)

Introduction: These days, A has become a hot issue discussed everywhere because it has haunted

human beings and caused detrimental effects on XXX This essay will investigate the underlying causes and offer some practical measures to address the problem

Body 1: There are several reasons why this is the case The main culprit is that _ Furthermore, Body 2: There are several actions that XXX could take to solve the problems described above Firstly

Secondly Finally

Conclusion: In conclusion, there are many reasons making A a headache for human beings in the

modern society, I believe that we can join hands to lessen the harmful consequences

Introduction: It is true that (giới thiệu topic) While it can be argued that (view A) , I believe

that (view B)

Body 1: There are several reasons why (view A) Firstly Secondly Finally

Body II: Despite the above arguments, I believe that (view B)

Conclusion, In conclusion (view A) , but (view B)

Ví dụ áp dụng:

TOPIC: Several languages are in danger of extinction because they are spoken by very small

numbers of people Some people say that governments should spend public money on saving these languages, while others believe that would be a waste of money

Discuss both these views and give your opinion

ANSWER:

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It is true that some minority languages may disappear in the near future Although it can be argued that governments could save money by allowing this to happen, I believe that these languages should

be protected and preserved

There are several reasons why saving minority languages could be seen as a waste of money Firstly,

if a language is only spoken by a small number of people, expensive education programmes will be needed to make sure that more people learn it, and the state will have to pay for facilities, teachers and marketing This money might be better spent on other public services Secondly, it would be much cheaper and more efficient for countries to have just one language Governments could cut all kinds of costs related to communicating with each minority group

Despite the above arguments, I believe that governments should try to preserve languages that are

less widely spoken A language is much more than simply a means of communication; it has a vital connection with the cultural identity of the people who speak it If a language disappears, a whole way of life will disappear with it, and we will lose the rich cultural diversity that makes societies more interesting By spending money to protect minority languages, governments can also preserve traditions, customs and behaviours that are part of a country’s history

In conclusion, it may save money in the short term if we allow minority languages to disappear, but

in the long term this would have an extremely negative impact on our cultural heritage

( Written by Simon Ielts Examiner, Band 9)

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The most common mistakes in IELTS Writing

Using contractions (for example ‘I don’t think’ or ‘We can’t say ) instead of the full form (‘I

do not think’ or ‘we cannot say.’) Never use contractions in academic writing

Writing too few words If you write much less than the required word count, the examiner has to

reduce your score, even if your essay is good quality You should count the number of words in your essay after each paragraph and keep a continuous total; this way, you can be sure of reaching at least

250 words in 40 minutes

Writing too many words The examiner is paid to mark on an ‘essay per hour basis,’ and so will not

read the end of an essay if it exceeds the minimum word count by more than about 100 words This means he or she will not see the end of your argument, and your score will reduce considerably Remember: 250 words minimum, and about 350 words maximum in Academic Task 2 writing

Having handwriting that is difficult to read IELTS is still a handwritten exam, and the examiners

will not spend time trying to understand your writing You must make sure that your handwriting can

be read quickly You should focus on writing clearly when you do your practice essays Ask friends

or other students to give you an honest opinion about whether your writing is easy to read

Using informal words (for example ‘a nice idea’ or ‘a silly thing to do’) instead of academic words

(for example ‘a positive idea’ or ‘a regrettable thing to do.’) Remember that academic vocabulary is

different from the language you would use in English when talking to friends

Giving personal opinion in an IDEAS type Task Check if the Task is asking for your opinion or

not The first question you should ask yourself is ‘Is this an OPINION or an IDEAS Task?’

Telling stories about your personal history, friends or family The Task tells you to use ‘examples

from your own experience,’ but this does not mean describing stories from your life or people you

know! It means describing examples of things in the world that you know about, have studied or have learned about in the media

Giving evidence which is too detailed or specific to a subject You may be an expert in a particular

social or scientific field, but the examiner probably has a different specialty You need to make your ideas and examples accessible to a general reader For example, if the Task topic is about money and you are an accountant, do not use specialized accounting terms

Being emotional or too dramatic when giving your opinion in an OPINION Task You may feel

strongly about issues such as animals or crime, but academic writing must be unemotional So avoid

phrases such as ‘a disgusting idea’ or ‘I detest this concept.’ It is much better to say ‘an unacceptable

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idea’ or ‘I disapprove of this concept,’ which is more impersonal and academic; similar to the type

of writing that people use in business reports or university essays

Not following the basic structures presented in this book The examiners want to see a clear,

well-structured essay that is easy to read They are accustomed to seeing the structures we have presented

in this book, and they will feel more positive about your essay if they can recognize these structures

in what you write Give the examiners what they want, and they will reward you with a high score, even if there are some grammatical mistakes in your English

(IELTS Cambridge Consultants)