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RES_Relible English School Hanoi: No 89/27 Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung District, No 2/850 Lang Street, Dong Da District Hochiminh: No 42 Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, District 1/ No 1/56 Lu Gia Street, District 11 # FOCUS Paragraph structure Linking words - Advantage and Disadvantage Paragraph - Languages to describe advantages and dis - Discursive essay questions - Organization of argumentled essay - Writing introduction paragraph - Brainstorming and outlining - Relevant and irrelevant ideas - Writing conclusion paragraph - Discuss others’ opinions - Practice: Writing the whole essay ACTIVITIES Introduction - Writing Task - Types of Questions in the WT Paragraph Structure Features of a Paragraph Linking Words: Revision+ Practice Practice: Identify elements of a paragraph Homework Introduction: A&D paragraph A&D paragraph structure Useful language to describe A&D Logical order in a paragraph: Exercise Group writing Teacher’s feedback& model answer Homework Return HW of lesson with comments Introduction: Discursive essay questions Organization of discussion-type essay Introductory phrases to argument-led essays Practice: Writing introduction paragraph Teacher’s feedback and model answer Homework Return HW of lesson with comments Exercise: How to develop an idea Exercise: Relevant & Irrelevant ideas Introduction: Brainstorming and Outlining Exercise: Brainstorming and Outline Teacher’s feedback and model answer Homework Return HW of lesson with comments Conclusion paragraph Languages to write the conclusion Exercise: Discuss other’s opinion Practice: Outlining and Brainstorming + Writing the conclusion paragraph Teacher’s feedback and model answer Homework Return HW of lesson with comments Practice: Brainstorming and outlining Teacher’s feedback and decide one outline for the whole class Practice: Writing the whole essay Teacher’s feedback and model answer REVISION AND FINAL TEST Estimated Time 10 mins 15 mins 15 mins 15 mins 20 mins 30 mins mins 10 mins 10 mins 10 mins 20 mins 35 mins 20 mins mins 25 mins 10 mins 10 mins 10 mins 40 mins 20 mins mins 25 mins 10 mins 10 mins 10 mins 30 mins 20 mins mins 20 mins 10 mins mins 10 mins 40 mins 20 mins mins 25 mins 15 mins 10 mins 40 mins 20 mins MATERIAL N/A 5,6 or p.8 10,11 or 12,13 14, Key: 15 N/A N/A 17 18 or 19 20, Key: 21 22 23 24 or 25 27 28 or 29 30 or 31 32 33,34,35 36,37 39, Key:40 41, Key:42 N/A 43 44,45 53,55,57,59 N/A 47 48, Key:49 53,55,57,59 (Choose 1) 54,56,58,60 50 53,55,57,59 (Choose 1) Key: 54,56,58,60 RES_Relible English School Hanoi: No 89/27 Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung District, No 2/850 Lang Street, Dong Da District Hochiminh: No 42 Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, District 1/ No 1/56 Lu Gia Street, District 11 LESSON CONTENT - Introduction to Writing Task - Paragraph structure - Linking Words HOMEWORK - Advantage and Disadvantage Paragraph - Languages to describe advantages and disadvantages - Discursive essay questions - Organization of argument-led essay - Writing introduction paragraph Write an advantage/disadvantage paragraph - Brainstorming and outlining - Relevant and irrelevant ideas - Writing conclusion paragraph - Discuss others’ opinions - Practice: Writing the whole essay FINAL TEST Write a paragraph Write introduction paragraphs Make an outline for a discursive essay Write introduction and body paragraphs Write conclusion paragraphs/ Write a discursive essay RES_Relible English School Hanoi: No 89/27 Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung District, No 2/850 Lang Street, Dong Da District Hochiminh: No 42 Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, District 1/ No 1/56 Lu Gia Street, District 11 Content: Introduction to writing task Types of question in writing task Paragraph structure Features of a paragraph Practice: Identify elements of a paragraph (+Key) Homework RES_Relible English School Hanoi: No 89/27 Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung District, No 2/850 Lang Street, Dong Da District Hochiminh: No 42 Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, District 1/ No 1/56 Lu Gia Street, District 11 SAMPLE IELTS WRITING TASK QUESTIONS TOPIC 1: ………………………………………………………… You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Write about the following topic: Happiness is considered very important in life Why is it difficult to define? What factors are important in achieving happiness? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience Write at least 250 words TOPIC 2: ………………………………………………………… You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Write about the following topic: Creative artists should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas (in words, pictures, music or film) in whichever way they wish There should be no government restrictions on what they Do you agree with this statement? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience Write at least 250 words TOPIC 3: ……………………………………………………… You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Some people think that wealthy nations should be required to share their wealth among poorer nations by providing such things as food and education Others argue that it is responsibility of the governments of poorer nations to look after their citizens themselves Discuss both views What is your opinion? You should write at least 250 words RES_Relible English School Hanoi: No 89/27 Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung District, No 2/850 Lang Street, Dong Da District Hochiminh: No 42 Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, District 1/ No 1/56 Lu Gia Street, District 11 SAMPLE IELTS WRITING TASK QUESTIONS TOPIC 1: ACCOUNT QUESTION (Cause and Solution Question) You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Write about the following topic: Happiness is considered very important in life Why is it difficult to define? What factors are important in achieving happiness? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience Write at least 250 words TOPIC 2: ARGUMENTATIVE QUESTION You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Write about the following topic: Creative artists should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas (in words, pictures, music or film) in whichever way they wish There should be no government restrictions on what they Do you agree with this statement? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience Write at least 250 words TOPIC 3: DISCURSIVE QUESTION You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic: Some people think that wealthy nations should be required to share their wealth among poorer nations by providing such things as food and education Others argue that it is responsibility of the governments of poorer nations to look after their citizens themselves Discuss both views What is your opinion? You should write at least 250 words RES_Relible English School Hanoi: No 89/27 Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung District, No 2/850 Lang Street, Dong Da District Hochiminh: No 42 Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, District 1/ No 1/56 Lu Gia Street, District 11 THREE TYPES OF IELTS WRITING TASK QUESTIONS The argumentative questions This question asks directly for the writer's personal opinion It usually, though not always, has an additional question after the statement, which may take one of the following forms - To what extent you agree or disagree? - What you think (of this statement)? - What is your opinion about ? - Is it good idea to ? - To what extent is always good? - Which of the views you agree with? - "Should" starting questions, e.g., Should children be educated at home by their own parents? - Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the given statement The discursive questions/ the for-and-against questions This question asks for a discussion of both side of the issue raises It usually has an additional question after the statement, which may take one of the following forms: - Discuss (this opinion) Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? - Discuss both of the views Which you agree with? - Present arguments for and against he above opinion Which one you agree with? N.B The second additional question is given to remind you that you are expected to take side after discussing both sides of the issue It doesn't mean that you have to write an argument essay, too Cause and effect or cause and solution questions: This question asks for an account as the answer It is, therefore, also called Wh question It may take one of the following forms: - What you think are some of the problems facing a modern city? - What is your opinion can be done to help the poor improve their situation? - Discuss the reason why people move to live in cities RES_Relible English School Hanoi: No 89/27 Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung District, No 2/850 Lang Street, Dong Da District Hochiminh: No 42 Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, District 1/ No 1/56 Lu Gia Street, District 11 Topic Sentence: ……………………………………………………………………………… o ……………… ………………………………………………………………………… o ……………… ………………………………………………………………………… Supporting Sentence 1: ……………………………………………………………………… o Developing Sentence 1.1: o Developing Sentence 1.2: o Developing Sentence 1.3 Supporting Sentence 2: ……………………………………………………………………… o Developing Sentence 2.1 o Developing Sentence 2.2 o Developing Sentence 2.3 Supporting Sentence 3: ……………………………………………………………………… o Developing Sentence 3.1 o Developing Sentence 3.2 o Developing Sentence 3.3 Concluding Sentence: ……………………………………………………………………… RES_Relible English School Hanoi: No 89/27 Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung District, No 2/850 Lang Street, Dong Da District Hochiminh: No 42 Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, District 1/ No 1/56 Lu Gia Street, District 11 Topic Sentence:1 Sentence that state the purpose of the paragraph, including parts: o Topic: What you want to write about o Controlling Idea (Focus of the topic): The flow of ideas in the paragraph Supporting Sentence 1:The First Supporting idea for the Topic Sentence o Developing Sentence 1.1: o Developing Sentence 1.2: o Developing Sentence 1.3 Supporting Sentence 2: The Second Supporting idea for the Topic Sentence o Developing Sentence 2.1 o Developing Sentence 2.2 o Developing Sentence 2.3 Supporting Sentence 3:The Third Supporting idea for the Topic Sentence o Developing Sentence 3.1 o Developing Sentence 3.2 o Developing Sentence 3.3 Concluding Sentence: o Summary: Paraphrase the topic sentence o Open a new discussion RES_Relible English School Hanoi: No 89/27 Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung District, No 2/850 Lang Street, Dong Da District Hochiminh: No 42 Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, District 1/ No 1/56 Lu Gia Street, District 11 FEATURES OF A PARAGRAPH Topic sentence o Controls and guides the whole paragraph: when people read the topic sentence, they know what to expect in a paragraph o Should not be too specific o Should not be too general Supporting sentences: o Each supporting sentence gives ONE supporting idea for the topic sentence o All supporting sentences are related to the topic sentences and its controlling idea o Good supporting sentences give information that supports and explains the topic of the paragraph Developing sentences: There are several ways to develop a supporting idea o Give explanation o Give examples o Give analysis o Give facts and/or figures o Give description Concluding sentence: This sentence brings the paragraph to a logical conclusion There are several ways to conclude a paragraph, including: o Restate the main idea: Rephrase the topic sentence or summarize the main points of the paragraph o Offer a suggestion, give an opinion or make a prediction RES_Relible English School Hanoi: No 89/27 Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung District, No 2/850 Lang Street, Dong Da District Hochiminh: No 42 Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, District 1/ No 1/56 Lu Gia Street, District 11 Using coordination: Coordinating conjunctions are used to link two …………………………………… ………………………… Normally, two clauses are connected with a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction Purpose …………………………… …………………………… …………………………… …………………………… …………………………… Coordination Coordinating Example sentences conjunction The child hid behind his mother's skirt, for For he was afraid of the dog It was raining hard, and there was a strong And wind He did not study, yet he passed the exam But, Yet He was tired, so he went to bed early So We can go to the concert, or we just stay at Or, Nor home Using Subordination: Subordinations are used to link …………………………………………………… within one sentence Type of clause …………………… …………………… …………………… …………………… …………………… …………………… …………………… …………………… Subordinate Clauses Examples of subordinating Example sentences conjunctions When he won the money, he decided to When, before, after, until, since, as soon as buy a sports car She drove wherever she wanted Where, wherever She got a parking ticket because she Because, as, since parked illegally He drove fast so that he could get to So that, in order that work on time He drove so fast that he got a speeding So…that, such…that ticket If she hadn’t lost her way, she would If, unless have arrived in time for dinner Although she thought she was a good Although, even though drive r, she got a lot of tickets for speeding 10 RES_Relible English School Hanoi: No 89/27 Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung District, No 2/850 Lang Street, Dong Da District Hochiminh: No 42 Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, District 1/ No 1/56 Lu Gia Street, District 11 Content: Writing the conclusion paragraph Language: discussing others’ opinions Practice: Writing the conclusion Homework 46 RES_Relible English School Hanoi: No 89/27 Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung District, No 2/850 Lang Street, Dong Da District Hochiminh: No 42 Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, District 1/ No 1/56 Lu Gia Street, District 11 LANGUAGE FOR THE CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH Conclusion that expresses opinion indirectly In conclusion, In summary, In short, On balance, To sum up, To conclude, All in all, All things considered, Taking everything into account, Taking everything into consideration, it seems/ appears is clear/ obvious/ true is possible/ likely can be seen/ said/ claimed there is no doubt the conclusion to be drawn is that Example: Conclusion that expresses opinion directly In conclusion, In summary, In short, On balance, To sum up, To conclude, All in all, All things considered, Taking everything into account, Taking everything into consideration, I (firmly) believe/ feel/ think (strongly) agree/ disagree am inclined to believe that am convinced that it is my belief/ opinion that Example: To sum up, I think that although there are some clear drawbacks to having a pet, its companion makes our lives much easier Therefore, in my opinion, the benefit of having a pet in the house certainly offset the drawbacks 47 RES_Relible English School Hanoi: No 89/27 Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung District, No 2/850 Lang Street, Dong Da District Hochiminh: No 42 Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, District 1/ No 1/56 Lu Gia Street, District 11 DISCUSSING OTHER PEOPLE'S OPINIONS Read the Task question below and say which part of the question relates to: Some people believe that the arts should receive subsidies or sponsorship from government and big companies Others feel such spending is a luxury and that it would be better if it were invested in scientific projects Discuss both views and give your own opinion EXERCISE 1: Match the statements a-e with the best explanations 1-5 Example: a a The wealth of a nation is connected with scientific development b Science is now playing a more important role in our lives than in the past c Science is dull and boring d Many scientific experiments are dangerous to society e The work of scientists should not be tightly regulated by society It has an effect on everything we from eating to traveling By limiting scientific work, we might stop certain beneficial developments There are many examples where serious mistakes have been made Spending time alone in laboratories without much human contact is not interesting Modern economies cannot advance without a strong scientific base EXERCISE 2: Join your answers in exercise with phrases in the list Write down your answer on the first column of Exercise Examples: Some people think that the wealth of a nation is connected with scientific development They claim that modern economies cannot advance with a strong scientific base It is argued by some people that Yet others believe that Many people think that A commonly held belief is that Some people feel that They claim that They feel that They maintain that They argue that 48 RES_Relible English School Hanoi: No 89/27 Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung District, No 2/850 Lang Street, Dong Da District Hochiminh: No 42 Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, District 1/ No 1/56 Lu Gia Street, District 11 KEY FOR TEACHERS DISCUSSING OTHER PEOPLE'S OPINIONS Read the Task question below and say which part of the question relates to: Some people believe that the arts should receive subsidies or sponsorship from government and big companies Others feel such spending is a luxury and that it would be better if it were invested in scientific projects Discuss both views and give your own opinion EXERCISE 1: Match the statements a-e with the best explanations 1-5 ANSWER: a 5- b 1- c 4- d – e EXERCISE Some people think that f A commonly held belief is that Some people feel that It is argued by some people that Yet others believe that j People feel that They argue that They claim that They maintain that They maintain that The wealth of a nation is connected with scientific development g Science is now playing a more important role in our lives than in the past h Science is dull and boring i Many scientific experiments are dangerous to society The work of scientists should not be tightly regulated by society It has an effect on everything we from eating to traveling By limiting scientific work, we might stop certain beneficial developments There are many examples where serious mistakes have been made Spending time alone in laboratories without much human contact is not interesting 10 Modern economies cannot advance without a strong scientific base 49 RES_Relible English School Hanoi: No 89/27 Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung District, No 2/850 Lang Street, Dong Da District Hochiminh: No 42 Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, District 1/ No 1/56 Lu Gia Street, District 11 Write the conclusion paragraph for discursive essays on the following topics: Some people argue that there is no point in persevering old buildings when land is so valuable in our cities Others believe that old buildings are important part of our heritage and should be preserved Discuss both of these views and state your opinion ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to this ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 50 RES_Relible English School Hanoi: No 89/27 Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung District, No 2/850 Lang Street, Dong Da District Hochiminh: No 42 Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, District 1/ No 1/56 Lu Gia Street, District 11 In many countries, children are engaged in some kind of paid work Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learning and taking responsibility Discuss both of these views What are your opinions on this? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Some people believe that the arts should receive subsidies or sponsorship from government and big companies Others feel such spending is a luxury and that it would be better if it were invested in scientific projects Discuss both views and give your own opinion ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Some people prefer to work for a large company Others prefer to work for a small company Discuss both choices Which one would you prefer? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 51 RES_Relible English School Hanoi: No 89/27 Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung District, No 2/850 Lang Street, Dong Da District Hochiminh: No 42 Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, District 1/ No 1/56 Lu Gia Street, District 11 Content: Practice: Writing the whole essay 52 RES_Relible English School Hanoi: No 89/27 Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung District, No 2/850 Lang Street, Dong Da District Hochiminh: No 42 Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, District 1/ No 1/56 Lu Gia Street, District 11 Many people believe that the Internet has made life much easier for everybody Yet, some fear that it might also bring along many threats to the society Discuss both views and state your opinion OUTLINE: Advantages Supporting 1: Disadvantages Supporting 1: Developing 1.1: ……………………… Developing 1.1: ……………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… Developing 1.2: ……………………… Developing 1.2: ……………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… Developing 1.3: ……………………… Developing 1.3: ……………………… ……………………………………… ………………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… Supporting 2: Supporting 2: Developing 2.1: …………………… Developing 2.1: ……………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… Developing 2.2: …………………… Developing 2.2: ……………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… Developing 2.3: …………………… Developing 2.3: ……………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… 53 RES_Relible English School Hanoi: No 89/27 Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung District, No 2/850 Lang Street, Dong Da District Hochiminh: No 42 Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, District 1/ No 1/56 Lu Gia Street, District 11 MODEL ESSAY: Many people believe that the Internet has made life much easier for everybody Yet, some fear that it might also bring along many threats to the society Discuss both views and state your opinion Since its invention about half a century ago, the Internet has become an inseparable factor in people’s life The loss mankind will have to suffer if the Internet is down for just one hour is unimaginable Regardless of the benefits the Internet brings us, many people believe that it also contains hidden threats to our society This essay will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the Internet None can deny that the Internet is the biggest source of information People can access to many types of information such as weather, traffic, maps and latest news just by typing some websites’ addresses or clicking on some links Moreover, the Internet is also the fastest way to get information Students nowadays spend less time in the library to write their research papers or dissertations because most of the articles and books they need can be found easily on many online databases This gives students plenty of time for other activities such as playing sports or hanging out with friends However, beside these obvious benefits, the Internet also possesses unseen harm to our society Most Internet users have experienced the annoyance caused by computer viruses at least once in their life, and the fastest ways to spread viruses is the Internet Individuals can lose their valuable personal information if their computers are infected by viruses from the Internet Furthermore, children have the abilities to access to materials they are not supposed to see on the Internet Sexual or bloody contents can damage children’s mental health In conclusion, the Internet, one of mankind’s greatest inventions, brings us incredible advantages However, it also contains many invisible threats that might possibly outweigh its positive side If the law makers find more effective ways to control the Internet access, this global network will be a safer place for all users 54 RES_Relible English School Hanoi: No 89/27 Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung District, No 2/850 Lang Street, Dong Da District Hochiminh: No 42 Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, District 1/ No 1/56 Lu Gia Street, District 11 Some people prefer to devote their whole lives for one company, yet others tend to jump from jobs to jobs Discuss the advantages of both choices Which one you agree with? OUTLINE: One jobs Supporting 1: Many jobs Supporting 1: Developing 1.1: ……………………… Developing 1.1: ……………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… Developing 1.2: ……………………… Developing 1.2: ……………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… Developing 1.3: ……………………… Developing 1.3: ……………………… ……………………………………… ………………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… Supporting 2: Supporting 2: Developing 2.1: …………………… Developing 2.1: ……………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… Developing 2.2: …………………… Developing 2.2: ……………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… Developing 2.3: …………………… Developing 2.3: ……………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… 55 RES_Relible English School Hanoi: No 89/27 Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung District, No 2/850 Lang Street, Dong Da District Hochiminh: No 42 Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, District 1/ No 1/56 Lu Gia Street, District 11 MODEL ESSAY TOPIC: Some people prefer to devote their whole lives for one company, yet others tend to jump from jobs to jobs Discuss the advantages of both choices Which one you agree with? In the modern workplace there is no longer the attitude that ‘a job is for life’ Nowadays, many people take the option to change jobs, while others prefer not to In my essay, I will explore the good and bad points of the above attitudes One of the main benefits of staying in one job is security Changing employers often means a period of instability, where one may have to think about moving house, or temporarily losing a steady source of income Staying in one job means these problems are avoided Another benefit of not changing occupation is that one is able to gain a lot of experience and expertise in his specific profession, thus enhancing job security One’s company may recognize their loyalty and reward their services On the other hand, those who often change jobs may be seen as unreliable, lacking in experience and employers might be reluctant to hire and invest training in them However, there are arguments in favor of changing job frequently One is that a worker improves his employability Working in several different jobs often means that the individual has more skills Such people are seen as more dynamic and versatile Another benefit of changing jobs frequently is that one never gets stuck in a rut From my own experience, I got bored when I spent too long in a job Following this, the quality of my work would suffer I also believe that employers generally not tend to greatly reward loyalty or commitment Increased wages and promotion are often easier to attain by changing jobs Overall, it can be said that the disadvantages of changing jobs are the advantages of staying put, and vice versa In my opinion, I feel that changing jobs every once in a while is of more benefit 56 RES_Relible English School Hanoi: No 89/27 Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung District, No 2/850 Lang Street, Dong Da District Hochiminh: No 42 Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, District 1/ No 1/56 Lu Gia Street, District 11 Some businesses now say that no one can smoke cigarettes in any of their offices Some governments have banned smoking in all public places However, others argue that without smoking, people and especially the economy will suffer from a lot of negative effects Discuss both views and give your own opinion OUTLINE: One jobs Supporting 1: Many jobs Supporting 1: Developing 1.1: ……………………… Developing 1.1: ……………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… Developing 1.2: ……………………… Developing 1.2: ……………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… Developing 1.3: ……………………… Developing 1.3: ……………………… ……………………………………… ………………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… Supporting 2: Supporting 2: Developing 2.1: …………………… Developing 2.1: ……………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… Developing 2.2: …………………… Developing 2.2: ……………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… Developing 2.3: …………………… Developing 2.3: ……………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… 57 RES_Relible English School Hanoi: No 89/27 Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung District, No 2/850 Lang Street, Dong Da District Hochiminh: No 42 Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, District 1/ No 1/56 Lu Gia Street, District 11 MODEL ESSAY TOPIC: Some businesses now say that no one can smoke cigarettes in any of their offices Some governments have banned smoking in all public places However, others argue that without smoking, people and especially the economy will suffer from a lot of negative effects Discuss both views and give your own opinion Most firms, organization and companies as well as Government make restrictions on smoking in work places and public amenities respectively It has become fashion in the world today to blame smoking Although I feel that smoking can be harmful, but I don’t think it should be forbidden completely I would also argue that people should have the right to decide whether they smoke or not Let me deal with the three positive sides of smoking Firstly, smoking certainly helps many people to relax For some, it even improves concentration If someone is upset owing to debt or they have an exam, they may like to smoke to reduce the pressure or tension Many people like to smoke when they are relaxing with friends Secondly, governments throughout the world make huge profits from taxes on cigarettes The income obtained from taxes provide funds which are used for building schools, hospitals and public places such as parks, gardens, sports ground and foot paths Thirdly, tobacco industry also employs tens of thousands of people all over the world, particularly in poorer countries like Zimbabwe or India Without cigarettes, these people would have no jobs Despite these positive effects, there are lots of negative effects of smoking too Initially, smoking has been proven to be too dangerous for health One cigarette contain more then 4000 chemical substances, therefore, it causes many injurious diseases like heart attacks, asthma, bronchitis, lung cancer and cough According to the current report, in Britain about three thousand and five hundred people are killed each year in road accidents and 120,000 are killed by smoking Furthermore, smoking costs government millions of dollars because of the large number of people who need treatment in hospitals for smokingrelated problems Moreover, there is also concern today about passive smoking Recent research shows that non-smokers can suffer health problems if they spend long period of time among people who smoke In UK children whose parents are smokers are three times as likely to start smoking themselves In short, I think the world be a better place without cigarettes However, the decision as to whether smoke or not should be for each individual to make I suggest people should not smoke in a room or place there are non-smokers but surely they should be free to smoke elsewhere 58 RES_Relible English School Hanoi: No 89/27 Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung District, No 2/850 Lang Street, Dong Da District Hochiminh: No 42 Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, District 1/ No 1/56 Lu Gia Street, District 11 Some people prefer to work for a large company Others prefer to work for a small company Discuss both choices Which one would you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice OUTLINE: Large company Supporting 1: Small company Supporting 1: Developing 1.1: ……………………… Developing 1.1: ……………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… Developing 1.2: ……………………… Developing 1.2: ……………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… Developing 1.3: ……………………… Developing 1.3: ……………………… ……………………………………… ………………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… Supporting 2: Supporting 2: Developing 2.1: …………………… Developing 2.1: ……………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… Developing 2.2: …………………… Developing 2.2: ……………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… Developing 2.3: …………………… Developing 2.3: ……………………… ……………………………………… ……………………………………… 59 RES_Relible English School Hanoi: No 89/27 Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung District, No 2/850 Lang Street, Dong Da District Hochiminh: No 42 Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, District 1/ No 1/56 Lu Gia Street, District 11 MODEL ESSAY TOPIC: Some people prefer to work for a large company Others prefer to work for a small company Discuss both choices Which one would you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice The issue whether working for a large company is better than working for a small company is a controversial one From my everyday experience and observation I think that every option has its advantages and disadvantages I base my opinion on the following points From the one side working for a large company brings many benefits First of all, one has better medical insurance, higher salary Often employees of a large company have less responsibility Moreover, they feel more secure because their company has more clients and this means better chance to be promoted because one’s manager does not want to lose his or her job unless she or he is promoted too Also, from my observation, managers of a large company not pay much attention to one’s solutions and suggestions From the other side working for a small company has many advantages too Firstly, one has better chance to be promoted Secondly, one can talk to the owner of the company about any improvements that can be done in order to get more profit Another important aspect of working for a small company is the opportunities to find out more about how company works As a result of this one can gain more experience and get better recommendations However, this also has some disadvantages For instance, one can get less salary, worse medical benefits, etc To sum up, I think that every person chooses for himself what he or she wants If one wants better career and more responsibilities then a small company is better choice Otherwise, working for a large company may be a good option too 60 ... 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