4.5 Writing Task 2 - Lesson 2

Cấu trúc P.I.E.

Cấu trúc P.I.E. giúp người viết triển khai ý tưởng 1 cách có logic hơn. ​

Multiple Choice

To begin with, I believe university students should do part-time jobs because they can gain early experience. (.......................) What's the next sentence?

• As a result, they can learn several real lessons and improve their job performance in the future.

• This is because part-time jobs can provide them with space and time so that they can apply their knowledge to reality.

Multiple Choice

(............................). Therefore, overseas students can have many chances to interact with various cultures, which extends their understanding.

Which sentence should stand in the front?

• On the one hand, studying abroad brings many benefits to learners.

• For example, when Vietnamese students study in another country, like America, they can be grouped and work with other international students from different nations, such as China, Germany, and Australia.

Multiple Choice

Fill in the gaps with suitable linking words.

One benefit of online courses is that they allow students to study with flexibility. (1)................ students do not need to travel to classes to attend lessons but can join the lessons wherever possible as long as there is a good Internet connection. (2)................, during the Covid-19 pandemic, Vietnamese students did not need to gather in their traditional classrooms. Instead, they could stay at home and log in to online learning platforms for their lessons. (3)................, this learning experience was convenient for those students, especially those who live far away from their schools.

• (1) For instance; (2) Such as; (3) Thus

• (1) This is because; (2) For example; (3) Moreover

• (1) This is because; (2) For example; (3) Thus

Multiple Choice

Fill in the gaps with suitable linking words.

(1)................, there are several drawbacks to online courses. (2)................, the interaction between the teacher and students is limited. (3)................, some students might find it uncomfortable to reveal themselves through cameras, so they tend to turn off their videos, which hinders interaction with teachers. (4)................, it is difficult for students to concentrate on the lessons. Online learning requires tremendous self-discipline as well as organization and time management skills, while students usually struggle to balance their coursework and other priorities. (5)................, students’ learning performances might be badly affected.

• (1) However; (2) First; (3) To be specific; (4) Second; (5) Consequently

• (1) Nevertheless; (2) First; (3) As a result; (4) Second; (5) For example

• (1) First; (2) This is because; (3) Consequently; (4) On the other hand; (5) For example

HOW TO WRITE A GOOD TOPIC SENTENCE

A good topic sentence should include two parts.

One benefit of smartphones is that they provide children with a great deal of information.

​the topic of the question

main point

A good topic sentence should include two parts.

However, there are several drawbacks if children are allowed to use smartphones.

​the topic of the question

main point

- However, there are several drawbacks if children are allowed to use smartphones.

- Playing video games has a number of benefits for children.

Double-idea paragraph

- I believe children should not be banned from playing video games because this is a great way for children to relax.

- One benefit of smartphones is that they provide children with a great deal of information.

Single-idea paragraph

TOPIC SENTENCE
of single-idea and double-idea paragraphs

Multiple Choice

The topic sentence of the single-idea paragraph is more (1).................... than the topic sentence of the double-idea paragraph, which only contains (2).................... concepts.

• (1) general; (2) detailed

• (1) detailed; (2) general

Multiple Choice

Which type of paragraph's topic sentence is this?

There are some drawbacks of studying overseas.

• single-idea paragraph

• double-idea paragraph

Multiple Choice

Which type of paragraph's topic sentence is this?

On the one hand, I think university students should do part-time jobs because they can gain early experience.

• single-idea paragraph

• double-idea paragraph

Multiple Choice

Which type of paragraph's topic sentence is this?

One major advantage of parenting courses is that they could help parents deal with raising their children.

• single-idea paragraph

• double-idea paragraph

Multiple Choice

Which type of paragraph's topic sentence is this?

The use of food from other places comes with a number of disadvantages.

• single-idea paragraph

• double-idea paragraph