DAY 03
Advantages & Disadvantages + Technology
D¿ng câu hỏi Advantage Di – sadvantage
Với d¿ng bài Advantages - Disadvantages đề bài s¿ đ±a ra một vấn đề hoặc ý kiến và yêu
cầu b¿n phải chß ra những nh±ợc điểm cing nh± ±u điểm cÿa nó.
Thông th±ờng d¿ng bài Advantages - Disadvantages đ±ợc chia làm 2 lo¿i:
Lo¿i 1: Chß liệt kê ra các ưu iểm và nhược iểm (gần giống như d¿ng 2)
Ví dÿ: The internet has made knowledge immediately available to people through computers
and smartphones all around the world. Much of this knowledge is also free. Discuss the
advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
Lo¿i 2: Người viết cần chß ra liệu ưu iểm có lấn át ược nhược iểm hay không
Ví dÿ: Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language
at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
-> Chúng ta có thể thấy về cn bản thì 2 d¿ng bài này đều đòi hßi ng±ời viết viết về ±u và
nh±ợc điểm cÿa vấn đề, tuy nhiên với lo¿i 2 thì cần phải khẳng đßnh rõ trong bài viết cÿa
mình cái nào chiếm ±u thế h¡n từ mở bài cho đến khi kết bài.
Yêu cầu bắt buộc khi làm bài Thời gian Số tÿ Ghi chú ßc ề + Ra ý 5 minutes
Viết mở bài 5 minutes 35-45
Viết Body 1+ 2 20 minutes 105-120 *2= 210-240
Viết kết bài 3 minutes 20-30 ßc l i ¿ bài 2 minutes 265-310
Lo¿i 1 (dựa vào d¿ng 2: Discuss both view) OPENING
Topic (l±u ý cần paraphrase đề)+ Outline Sentence BODY
Body 1: Opening/ Advantage 1/ Explain
1/ Advantage 2(Example)/ Example/(Sum)
Body 2: Opening/ Disadvantage 1/ Explain 1/ Disadvantage 2(Example)/(Sum) SUM Outline Lo¿i 2 OPENING
Topic (l±u ý cần paraphrase đề)+ Your opinion (answer the question) BODY
(>) Body 1: Opening/ (Dis)Advantage 1/ Explain 1/ (Dis)Advantage
2(Example)/ Example/(Sum)
(<) Body 2: Opening/ (Dis)Advantage 1/ Explain 1/ (Dis)Advantage 2(Example)/(Sum)
SUM Reaffirm the opinion
Mẫu form gợi ý ( lo¿i 1) Opening
There is an irrefutable fact that S + V. This issue has both positive and negative consequences
and this essay deals both with them. Body 1
It is generally believed that S has some noteworthy positive effects. The main/most important
advantage/benefit of Noun is that S + .
V To put it simply, S + V. One/Another/An additional
advantage of Noun would be. (As t ..
he prime example/ Therefore . (Ge S+ V) nerally, S + V) Body 2
However, .... is not completely benefit, there are several negative aspects that should be taken
into consideration. The main/most/serious disadvantage of Noun is ... Specifically, S + . V
One/An additional disadvantage of Noun would be ... (From my perspectives, S + . V) (As all
things mentioned above, S+ V) Sum
In conclusion, it is worth considering that there are both advantage and disadvantage of ...
Mẫu form gợi ý ( lo¿i 2) Opening
There is an irrefutable fact that S + V. This trend would introduce both pros and cons, but I think
that the benefits do outweigh the drawbacks. (ho c ng ặ c l ượ i) ¿ Body 1
It is generally believed that S + V has some noteworthy positive effects. The main/most
important advantage/benefit of Noun is that S + .
V To put it simply, S + . V One/Another/An
additional advantage of Noun would be... (As the prime example/ Therefore S+ V). (Generally, S + V) Body 2
However, .... is not completely benefit, there are several negative aspects that should be taken
into consideration. The main/most/serious disadvantage of Noun is ... Specifically, S + . V
One/An additional disadvantage of Noun would be ... (From my perspectives, S + . V) (As all
things mentioned above, S+ V) Sum
Advantage > disadvantage
In conclusion, while&&&may have some positive aspects, I believe they are outweighed by
the more significant negative aspects.
Advantage < disadvantage
In conclusion, it seems to me that the disadvantages of &&& are more considerable than its advantages.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
With the popularity of credit and debit cards, banknotes and coins seem disappearing
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge. Write at least 250 words.
There is an irrefutable fact that S + V. This issue has both positive and negative consequences
and this essay deals both with them.
There is an irrefutable fact that electronic transactions are slowly replacing the conventional
banking system and also the usage of banknotes has been supplanted by debit and credit
cards. This issue has both positive and negative consequences and this essay deals both with them.
There is an irrefutable fact that electronic transactions are slowly replacing the conventional
banking system and also the usage of banknotes has been supplanted by debit and credit
cards. This trend would introduce both pros and cons, but I think that the benefits do outweigh the drawbacks
It is generally believed that S has some noteworthy positive effects. The main/most important
advantage/benefit of Noun is that S + .
V To put it simply, S + V. One/Another/An additional
advantage of Noun would be. (As t ..
he prime example/ Therefore . (Ge S+ V) nerally, S + V)
It is generally believed that plastic money replacements have some noteworthy positive
effects. The main important benefit of this trend is that cards have not only provided users with
convenience, it has also saved them the inconvenience of carrying standard banknotes. To
put it simply, when a working executive9s job involves frequent inter-state travel she or he has
to entail considerable expenses such as food, accommodation, travel, and so on. In such a
situation not only is it burdensome to carry cash, but it also poses a risk of theft. One additional
advantage of Noun would be that cards facilitate online transactions or paying from home.
Therefore, it paves the way for making online payments, transfer of funds, and several other
transactions in just a few clicks.
However, .... is not completely benefit, there are several negative aspects that should be taken
into consideration. The main/most/serious disadvantage of Noun is ... Specifically, S + V.
One/An additional disadvantage of Noun would be ... (From my perspectives, S + V). (As all
things mentioned above, S+ V)
However, the trend is not completely benefit, there are several negative aspects that should
be taken into consideration. The serious disadvantage of Noun is cybersecurity and hacking
Specifically, once a credit card is cloned or its sensitive data is hacked, the owner would suffer
a great financial loss. An additional disadvantage of Noun would be due to the easy
availability of credit cards people may purchase without consideration and consequences
and this can land them into debt. While it is true that credit cards give cardholders ample time
to pay for purchases made through it, high-interest is charged if they fail to pay on the lapse of a period.
In conclusion, it is worth considering that there are both advantage and disadvantage of ...
In conclusion, it is worth considering that there are both advantage and disadvantage of
digital credit and debit cards. It goes without saying that these cards are of great help, but
everyone should understand that it is not the case always.
In conclusion, while digital credit and debit cards may have some positive aspects, I believe
they are outweighed by the more significant negative aspects. TOPIC: TECHNOLOGY
to access websites/email: truy cập vào trang web, th± điện tử
to back up files: l±u trữ dữ liệu
a computer buff: ng±ời dùng máy tính thành thÿc
to crash: bất chợt treo máy
to enter a web address: nhập đßa chß web
a gadget: thiết bß điện tử (điện tho¿i, máy tính, laptop&)
Internet security: an ninh m¿ng
intranet: m¿ng nội bộ
operating system: hệ điều hành
social media: m¿ng xã hội (Facebook, Twitter,&) a techie:
ng±ời yêu thích công nghệ
to upgrade: nâng cấp (phần mềm, bộ nhớ,..)
wireless hotspot: điểm truy cập m¿ng không dây
wireless network: m¿ng không dây
technological advances = technological developments: tiến bộ trong công nghệ
people9s personal and professional relationships: mối quan hệ cá nhân và sự nghiệp
keep in contact with = keep in touch with: giữ liên l¿c với
a way of communication: 1 cách thức giao tiếp
technological devices and applications: những ứng dÿng và thiết bß công nghệ
expand business network: mở rộng m¿ng l±ới kinh doanh
telecommunication services: các dßch vÿ viễn thông
an internet-connected smartphone: 1 chiếc điện tho¿i đ±ợc kết nối internet
do multiple tasks all at the same time: thực hiện nhiều công việc cùng 1 lúc
suffer from social isolation: bß sự cô lập xã hội
surf/browse the internet: l±ớt web
take part in interactive activities : tham gia vào các ho¿t động có tính t±¡ng tác
take video lessons with someone: tham dự buổi hßc video với ai đó
interact through computers rather than face to face: t±¡ng tác thông qua máy tính thay vì trực tiếp
face-to-face meetings: các cuộc hßp gặp mặt trực tiếp
online meetings = virtual meetings: các cuộc hßp online
discourage real interaction: ngn cản sự t±¡ng tác thực
the loss of traditional cultures: sự mất đi cÿa các vn hóa truyền thống
improve the quality of life: cải thiện chất l±ợng cuộc sống
give someone access to information: cho ai đó sự truy cập vào thông tin HOMEWORK
Write about the following topic:
The food industry is currently reaching to the new level, today, the imported food is the top
favored choice, however some people think that eating it will bring back some drawbacks.
Do you think the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?