CC CU TRC LP LUN WRITING TASK 2

PREVIOUS SENTENCES STRUCTURE NOTE

SUPPORTING SENTENCES
Firstly, peoples lives are much more convenient because
Modern technology has a lun im v gii thch lun trong cng 1 cu.
we have devices such as mobile phones, which means
improved peoples lives in
that/ meaning that people can communicate when and
many ways. (Connective), (idea), meaning that (explanation)
where they like, not just in the office or home.
1. Ni di cu bng with
(idea), with (noun phrases)
In addition, people are living much longer lives due to the
2. Bin cu thnh cm danh t bng
advances in medical technology, with doctors now able
that/which/who
to carry out complicated heart surgery and other
My house was painted black and blue that matched
operations that were not possible many years ago.
my favorite skirts.

*ABLE TO mnh tnh t rt ngn nn k c be

Lp lun bng cch ch ra kt qu/ hu qu ca vic

(idea) and this has resulted in

On the other hand, a particular
Many everyday practices are now performed by smt
dire effect of developments in
machines instead of people and this has resulted in less - To Result in = to lead to = to cause = to
technology has been
need for labour. contribute to smt
automation.
- Because = the (main) influence/reason/cause/
ground of smt = in response to (Bphone 2017 has
been introduced recently in response to public
pressure.

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The effects on peoples
lifestyles have note all been
positive.
The main benefits of chemicals
in food are to the companies
and not to the customer.
Firstly, an increase in airline
taxes is not fair because it will
adversely affect people on
lower incomes.
Students should participate in
constructive activities such as
travelling, volunteering and
working.
GIVING EXAMPLES
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Although mobile phone have simplified the way we
Although/while (idea 1), (idea 2)
communicate, there is growing evidence that heavy use
may affect a persons brain functioning long-term,
especially children who may use them from a young age.
Machines have steadily replaced the work that people do
leading to redundancies at factories as they strive for
profit and efficiency.
Although companies claim that these food additives are
safe and they have research to support this, the research
is quite possibly biased as it comes from their own
companies or people with connections to these
companies.
Such a tax would have to be a fixed amount paid equally
whether you are rich or poor, which means that those on
lower incomes would find it more difficult to travel, but it
would likely have little effect on the lives of those with
higher incomes.
(By) getting their hands on various tasks through
volunteering and working, students are likely to accrue
practical experience, thereby becoming more mature,
acquiring better job prospects, and gaining a new
appreciation for their college degrees.
1. So snh 2 v dng although/ while
2. a lp lun bng there is evidence that
3. S dng especially + noun + mnh
(idea), especially + noun + who/which/that + clause
a l do bng as thay cho because
Cu c pht trin tng hp t cc phn tch
trn:
- Although/while
- And ni cu ghp
- As dng thay cho because
1. Dng such nhn mnh v lin kt cu trc vs
sau
2. Which means that c gii thch bn trn
3. Dng t but ni cu ghp
*have little effect on smt = no/ little influence on
smt
1. Cu trc rt ngn Adj clause:
Students, getting their hands on various tasks
through volunteering and working, are likely to .
>>> Getting their hands on various tasks through
volunteering and working, students are likely to
2. Thereby doing smt = therefore/ thus/hence
3. Cu trc ng dng V-ing, V-ing and V-ing

Peoples lives have also
improved around the home.
Many everyday practices are
now performed by machines
instead of people and this has
resulted in less need for labour.
By getting their hands on
various tasks through
volunteering and working,
students are likely to accrue
practical experience, thereby
becoming more mature,
acquiring better job prospects,
and gaining a new appreciation
for their college degrees.
CAUSES
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a v d qua cm t:
Evidence of this can be seen with all the machines that
Evidence of this can be seen with ABC that
are now readily available to people that save time such
A good example of this is ABC (that)
as washing machines and dish washers.
*cu trc ng dng: that, (and) that
For example, in recent decades nearly all major banks 1. a v d bng For example/ for instance,.
have replaced telephone operators with telephone Hoc c th vit theo cch: all major banks, for
switchboards that have recorded messages and all banks example, have replaced.
now have automated teller machines (ATMs). This 2. a v d bng cu trc a clear illustration of
reduces the need for people to visit the bank itself and this is that
has resulted in a corresponding decrease in the need for 3. Ni 2 cu vi nhau qua t and b sung ; ch
bank staff. cch ni ny chnh l ni ca cu ghp
4. Dng this thay cho iu ni bn trn
A clear illustration of this is that all major banks have 5. Cu trc ng dng: this reduces and has
replaced resulted in
1. Dng Even ni cu.
Even a blue-collar job performed in the year break can be
2. a v d bng cu trc can be an excellent
an excellent source of understanding how the real world
example/ case/ instance/ illustration of
might look like after their graduation.
Driverless cars can be an excellent example of
advanced technology.
Topic sentence:
There are several reasons/causes/ grounds why/ for
a lun im nguyn nhn:
The predominant factor
The predominant factor resulting in global warming is
(One of) the most significant/ important/ main
the emission of carbon dioxide.
reason for/why
Another cause of this is
 Topic sentence:
- The effects (of this) have been very critical/serious/ *** an adverse/ detrimental (C2) effect = a very
adverse/ detrimental. serious/ harmful effect
EFFECTS - This tendency could have negative consequences in >>> be adversely affected sb/smt
terms of both individuals and society.
An important concern for is that
Another negative factor is that
Topic sentence:
- Some immediate measures should be taken by
government to tackle such problems.
SOLUTIONS - There are potential ways to solve these problems, or
at least reduce/alleviate the effects.
- The Government should take steps immediately to
address the problems.
Topic sentence:
To face up to a challenge/ problem
PROBLEMS - There are several issues that ABC faces up to/ ABC is
= to be faced with an issue
faced with.
Topic sentence:
- There are several important benefits for ABC
- I believe there are important benefits, which
ADVANTAGES
outweighs the drawback.
- I believe that the benefits are more significant than
such ( nhn mnh) drawbacks.
Topic sentence:
- There are 2 major drawbacks when/of ABC
- (However/ on the other hand,) I support the view of
DISADVANTAGES
those who believe that the disadvantages of ABC
outweighs the advantages.
- (However/ on the other hand,) I would argue that

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Practice exercises
TOPIC SENTENCES SUPPORTING SENTENCES
There are many reasons for why temperatures are increasing.

Firstly, there are now too many cars on the roads.

Secondly, to produce energy fossil fuels such as coal and

natural gas are burned.

One of the biggest threats to the environment are air pollution.

GIVING EXAMPLES
Despite the increase in causes of global warning, there are a

number of ways people could help to lower the impact. Firstly,

more alternative and natural energy sources should be used.

Finally, governments should place laws and restrictions on

companies.

Individuals should also take responsibility for the impact they

have on the environment.

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