OPINION/DISCUSS

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1. Some people think history has nothing or little to tell us, but others think that studying past
history can help us better understand the present. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2. Rich countries often give money to poorer countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore,
developed countries should give other types of help to poor countries rather than financial aid. Do
you agree or disagree?

3. Some people believe that success in sports depends on physical ability while others believe that
there are more important factors involved in success in sports. Discuss both views and give your
own opinion.

4. Some experts believe that when a country is already rich, any additional increase in economic
wealth does not make its citizens any more satisfied. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

5. Some people think that the best way to increase road safety is to increase the minimum legal age
for driving cars or riding motorbikes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

6. Some people think that art is an essential subject for children at school while others think it is a
waste of time. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.?

Some say social media has a negative impact, while others think it is
positive. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

A school of thought holds that social network platforms are detrimental

to our society, while others are convinced that they are beneficial for
individuals. While both points of view are justifiable to a certain degree,
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I gravitate towards the latter standpoint, for the reasons given below.

Bad for
=> negatively affect
=> is detrimental to = Thinking about tomorrow's exam is detrimental to
my mental health.
=> have an unfavorable effect on
=> take a toll on
=> Wreak havoc on

Good for
=> have an desirable/favorable effect on
=> to be + beneficial for,
=> benefits something ( exercise everyday benefits my health)
=> offer positive effects.

Gravity

Some individuals assume that social network platforms negatively affect

our society, while others think it offers positive effects. While both
points of view are justifiable to a certain degree, I lean towards the latter
standpoint, for the reasons given below.

Some say social media has a negative impact, while others think it is
positive. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

A school of thought holds that social network platforms are detrimental to our society, while
others are convinced that they are beneficial for individuals. While both points of view are
justifiable to a certain degree, I gravitate towards the latter standpoint, for the reasons given
below.

Admittedly, it is understandable why some argue that social media has an unfavorable effect on
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users. One justification for their argument is that social media can take a toll on our study
results. This is because when students abuse social network platforms, such as Facebook,
Instagram or tiktok, they might not focus on lessons in school as well as neglecting their
homework, which leaves a void in their understanding of those subjects. As a consequence,
social media addicts might not achieve their desired academic performance. Another concern is
cyberbullying. Lately, cyberbullying has become increasingly common among students. For
example, last year, in Vietnam, there was a female student uploading her dancing and singing
video on Facebook, but people criticized and body shamed her. Consequently, she suffered from
a range of mental illnesses, including anxiety, depression, and eventually she committed suicide.

Despite the above-mentioned arguments, I believe that social media has favorable effects on
society and individuals. One reason for my belief is that it removes geographical barriers. This
can be seen in the way that when we connect with new friends from groups on social media
platforms, either local or international, we can build relationships and share our insights. This
can expand mutual knowledge of each other's culture, tradition, and practices. Another
convincing point is that social network platforms can create employment opportunities.
Facebook is a prime example. In order for this app to function smoothly, this company would
have to hire a large number of employees for different positions, such as developers, marketing,
human resources, and quality engineer, which effectively reduces the rate of unemployment.

In conclusion, although social media platforms can have an adverse bearing on academic
performance, as well as raise concerns on online harassment, I believe that their popularity is
more beneficial, as they allow us to connect with people, and spur job growth.

Create Job/ employment opportunities :

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when dùng mang xh, join hội nhóm of like-minded people , expand our social circle.
For example,

when students move from rural areas to cities for education, he can
When we connect with new friends, not only nearby but also around the world, from there
we can build relationships and share our insights.

When we connect with new friends from groups on social media platforms, either local or
international, we can build relationships and share our insights. This can expand mutual
knowledge of each other's culture, tradition, and practices.

Another concern

A tool for people to entertain.

Remove geographical barriers.

Create Job/ employment opportunities :

Provide a wealth of career paths for people

Make opportunities for people’s occupations ạ

When people use social media, they can join groups of like-minded people from
numerous nations. This allows them to expand their social circle, which can remove the
feeling of loneliness, especially for those who live alone.
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when + clause, clause. This + v + o, thus + ving.

When people use social networks, they can join floods of groups of like- minded people from
various locations across the globe. As such, they can expand their social circle.For example, in
Viet Nam, many students have used social network platforms to connect with people around the
globe in order to improve their language skills. As a result, they can refine their language skills,
while learning about cultural diversity.

Wh

when + mệnh đề, mệnh đề. This + v + o, thus + ving

When using social network platforms, people can join a number of groups of like-minded people.

This allows users to expand their social circle, thus alleviating the feeling of isolation, especially
those living alone. For instance, When highschool graduates migrate to cities for greater
education and employment opportunities, they can use Facebook, Zalo or Instagram to keep in
touch with their old friends, or socialize with new relationships. As a result, they might feel less
lonely from homesickness.

when using social network platforms, which lend a hand to join a few or myriad groups of like-
minded people, expand our social circle.

When highschool graduates migrate to cities for greater education and employment
opportunities, they can use Facebook, Zalo or Instagram to keep in touch with their old friends,
or socialize with new relationships. As a result, they might feel less lonely from homesickness.

When rural high school students move to cities in order to study at universities or work, they can
use smartphones to connect people on social network platforms such as Facebook, Zalo or
Instagram. This helps them keep in touch with their old friends by video calls, or sharing status
everyday and know a lot of new friends, thus removing the feeling of loneliness, experiencing
many new things.
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cross-contagion

a man criticized because eat bun dau tuong ot with chili sauce on facebook ,
consequently , he suffered from a range of mental illnesses , including
anxiety ...

Commited suicide

criticized and body shamed on Facebook. Consequently, she suffered from a

range of mental illnesses, includingAnxiety.
Depression.
Suicidal tendency.

Another concern is cyberbully. For example, a Korean girl was criticized and body
shamed by many users on Facebook, Twitter,and Instagram. Consequently, she
suffered from a range of metal illnesses, including depression, anxiety and chronic
stress, and finally she committed suicide in 2019.

Another concern is cyberbully. Lately, cyberbullying has become increasingly

common among students. For example, last year, in Vietnam, there was a female
student uploading her dancing and singing video on Facebook, but people
criticized and body shamed her. Consequently, she suffered from a range of mental
illnesses, including anxiety, depression, suicidal tendency.

when people spend a lot of time surfing the Internet, which can miss some
knowledge and might not have enough time to solve their assignments.AS a
consequence, they might fail to get their desired academic outcome.
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When students use social networks too much, such as Facebook, Instagram, and
Tiktok, they might struggle in focusing on their self study, which leads to a void in
their understanding of subjects at school. As a consequence, they might fail to
perform well in their test, leading to undesirable academic outcomes.

As a consequence, they will not be able to take the exams because of being stupid.

When + mệnh đề, mệnh đề, which + v + o. As a consequence, mệnh đề

When students abuse social network platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram or

tiktok, they might not focus on lessons in school as well as neglecting their
homework, which leaves a void in their understanding of those subjects. As a
consequence, social media addicts might not achieve their desired academic
performance.

Abuse :
Rely excessively on

General statement A school of thought holds that ……. while others are
convinced that
Opinion While both points of view are justifiable to a certain degree, I
gravitate towards the former/latter standpoint, for the reasons
given below.
Topic Sentence Granted, it is understandable why some argue that
On the one hand, we cannot afford to underestimate …..
Luận điểm 1 Their argument might be predicated on the assumption that
One justification for their argument is that
Reason/example This is because
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Luận điểm 2 In addition , …….

Reason/example A clear demonstration for this is …………
Topic Sentence One the other hand,
Despite the above-mentioned arguments, I believe that…
Luận điểm 1 One reason for this belief is …….
Reason/example This can be seen in the way
Luận điểm 2 Another convincing point is
Reason/example For instance/this is because
Conclusion 1 In conclusion, for the reasons listed , I strongly believe that
…
It seems evident that both … and … have their own unique
advantages
Câu 2 ( optional )