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The document outlines strategies for writing IELTS Task 2 essays, emphasizing the importance of paraphrasing, presenting opposing views, and structuring arguments effectively. It provides examples of common essay questions and suggests ways to discuss various perspectives while formulating personal opinions. Additionally, it includes homework prompts to practice these writing techniques.

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Writing Task 2-Intro

The document outlines strategies for writing IELTS Task 2 essays, emphasizing the importance of paraphrasing, presenting opposing views, and structuring arguments effectively. It provides examples of common essay questions and suggests ways to discuss various perspectives while formulating personal opinions. Additionally, it includes homework prompts to practice these writing techniques.

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WRITING TASK 2

HOW TO DO IELTS.com
Friedman's technique
-> learn +reteach a 3rd grader

Introduction
paraphrase

1 view
2 opposing views (1 số người tin rằng…, một số ngừoi khác…)

=> overuse synonyms-> risky (not sure about meanings)


people/inhabitants (nơi nào)/residents (nơi nào)/ citizens (người dân thành
phố/nước nào)
 PARAPHRASE:
 Word form
 word order
 synonyms: well acknowledge
The country's economy=> the economy

1st phase-Viết khá máy móc-automatically

1 view:
In………., ……………have/has become increasingly (càng ngày càng)......
 in recent times,
 in today’s society,-> chung chung
 in today's fast-paced world-> gắn tính từ-> gắn trực tiếp chủ đề (nhịp sống
nhanh-> hàng xóm xa cách)
 in today’s digital world (trẻ em chơi game nhiều hơn-> công nghệ
 in our everyday lives (cá nhân một xíu)
-> tuỳ đề (cuộc sống/công nghệ)

Question 1:
Some feel that governments should prioritise healthcare instead of other
important areas.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

-> đề có xã hội

In today's society, healthcare has become increasingly important and some


argue that governments should prioritise it over other sectors.

Question 2:
Around the world, rural people are moving to cities and urban areas, so
populations in the countryside are decreasing.
Is this a positive or negative development?
In today’s fast-paced world, more and more(~become) people in the rural areas
are moving to major cities/metropolises, leading to the decreased rural
populations(nói chung).

2 opposing views (1 số người tin rằng…, một số ngừoi khác…)


There are different/conflicting (trái ngược luôn) opinions as
to(regarding/concerning-về) whether(liệu,có phải không)/what/ when(khi nào
chúng ta sẽ sẵn sàng)/who/ how/ where/S-V.

Collocations
spent on
allocate to
Present sb with sth (gây cho ai cái gì)

Question 3:

Around the world, people are now living longer than ever
before in the past. Some say an ageing population creates
problems for governments. Others believe there are benefits to
society having more elderly people.
To what extent do the advantages of possessing an ageing
population outweigh the disadvantages?

-> ageing population: dân số già hoá

There are conflicting opinions as to whether an ageing population presents/poses


the government with challenges.

Question 4:

Many university students want to learn about different


subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others feel it is
important to give all their time and attention to studying for
their qualification.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

-> môn học của mình thôi hay học các môn học khác nữa (không liên quan)

There are conflicting opinions as to whether university students should only


concentrate on the main disciplines/subject areas instead of taking courses that
are irrelevant to their majors.
Answer the questions
1. Ask for opinion: choice (quan điểm mà bắt mình chọn)
 agree/disagree- to what extent)
 Discuss both view
=> opinion
 positive/ negative development
 ad/disadvantages outweigh
In my opinion, although…………..(nó tích cực/tiêu cực),........ nhưng mà thế kia (nhưng nhìn chung vẫn là negative/positive development.
 it is still largely a negative/ positive development
 there are still more benefits than the potential) drawbacks -ngược lại
2. Ask for a list (kể ra)
 Ad+disadvantages
 Causes
 Problems
 Effects
 Solutions
In this essay, I will outline/present some (Ad+disadvantages/Causes/Problems/Effectd/Solutions)
 Ad+disadvantages +of
 Causes+ of
 reasons+ behind
 Problems/risks+associated with
 Effects/impacts+of …on… (vấn đề của cái gì lên cái gì)
 Solutions to
 benefits/ drawbacks to

In this essay, I will outline/present some (Ad+disadvantages/Causes/Problems/Effects/Solutions) and propose (đề xuất) ….
(this phenomenon/trend/issue)
to address/ to tackle

Dạng ask for opinions

Question 5:
Fossil fuel is the main source of energy. In some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy is encouraged. To

what extent do you think is it a positive or negative development?

In my opinion, although fossil fuels might be the most important source of energy, the replacement of this energy source by other more
environmentally-friendly alternatives is largely a positive development.

Dạng ask for a list


Question 6:

Today, many people do not know their neighbors in large cities.

What problems does this cause?

What can be done about this?

In this essay, I will outline some reasons behind this issue and propose the solutions to it/ to address it.

Homework:

1. Nowadays, not enough students choose science subjects at


university in many countries.
Why is this?
What effects does this have on society?

2. In many countries, people increasingly talk about money such as


how much they earn or how much they pay for things in their daily
conversations.
Why?
Is this a positive or negative trend?

3. Some countries have legal ages at which people can drink. Other
countries believe not having strict laws is a better policy.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

4. Some people think that social networking sites have a huge


negative impact on both individuals and society.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

5. It is important for people to take risks, in both their professional


lives and personal lives.
Do the advantages of taking these risks outweigh the
disadvantages?

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