Trường THPT Chuyên Tiền Giang / Lớp IELTS Writing Task 2
Giáo viên:Huỳnh Hữu Hạnh Nguyên
DISCUSSION ESSAYS
IDEA DEVELOPMENT
1. General format :
2. Useful languages: SUGGESTED OUTLINE
Paragraph 1: Side 1 of the problem: For
- Those who support the ______ claim that_______
- On the one hand, ____
- It is certainly true that _____
That is to say, ___ / This is because ___. Additionally, ___
According to a recent survey / For example, ____. This can result in ___
Paragraph 2: The other side of the problem: Against
- Meanwhile, opponents of ____ claim that ____
- On the other hand, ________
- Nevertheless, I support the idea that _______
- However, there is a more persuasive argument that ______
This means that / Therefore___. Furthermore, ___
For instance, ____. This demonstrates + how + clause
Paragraph 3: Your own opinion
- In my opinion, it is important to look at alternative methods. ____/ I believe that __ is inevitable.
The most conspicuous (=clear) case-in-point (=example) is when __. This demonstrates + how __.
3. Sample: Body sample: (199 words)
Those who support the expansion of global free trade claim that economies grow faster when they can
specialise in just a few industries in which they have a strong advantage. As a result, each region or country
produces something of value to the world economy. For example, East Asia manufactures electronic goods,
1 Introduction: Introduce the topic in your own words (Background/ Thesis statement/Transition)
2 Body:
- Paragraph 1: Discuss one side of the argument (explanation + example)
- Paragraph 2: Discuss the other side of the argument (explanation + example)
- Paragraph 3: Your own opinion
3. Conclusion: Summary + Final comment
NOTE: Phần đưa quan điểm cá nhân có thể nằm riêng Paragraph 3 ( thân bài) hay chèn vào kết
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