1. education
2. english as a second language

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Topic: Some people think that in the modern world we are more dependent
on each other, while others think that people have become more independent.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Type:
Opinion essay
*General outline of this type of essay:
A/ Detailed outline:
1) Introduction:
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- State the topic by paraphrasing two points of view.
- Give your opinion.
“People have different views about whether we are more or less dependent on
others nowadays. In my view, modern life forces us to be more independent than
people were in the past.”
2) Main body:
- Write both sides of the argument.
- Write a similar amount of each point of view.
- Structure: viewpoint sentence+ supporting sentence
(example/explanation) + concluding sentence = V + S + C
a. Paragraph 1:
“There are two main reasons why it could be argued that we are more
dependent on each other now. (V1) Firstly, life is more complex and difficult,
especially because the cost of living has increased so dramatically. (S-Explain)
For example, young adults tend to rely on their parents for help when buying a
house. Property prices are higher than ever, and without help it would be
impossible for many people to pay a deposit and a mortgage. (S-Example)
Secondly, people seem to be more ambitious nowadays, and they want a better
quality of life for their families. (S-Explain) This means that both parents usually
need to work full-time, and they depend on support from grandparents and
babysitters for child care. (S-Explain)”
b. Paragraph 2:
“However, I would agree with those who believe that people are more
independent these days. (V2) In most countries, families are becoming smaller and
more dispersed, which means that people cannot count on relatives as much as they
used to. (S-Explain) We also have more freedom to travel and live far away from
our home towns. (S-Explain) For example, many students choose to study abroad
instead of going to their local university, and this experience makes them more
independent as they learn to live alone. (S-Example) Another factor in this
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growing independence is technology, which allows us to work alone and from any
part of the world. (S-Explain)”
3) Conclusion:
- Summarize/restate your opinion.
“In conclusion, while there are some reasons to believe that people now depend
on each other more, my own view is that we are more independent than ever.”
B/ Ideas:
1) Viewpoint 1:
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2)
Viewpoint 2:
C/ Vocabulary:
Word
Pronunciation
Dependent
(adj)
/dɪˈpɛnd(ə)nt/
Definition
_ Requiring someone or
something for financial or
other support
_Phụ thuộc, lệ thuộc
Force (v)
/ fɔːs/
_ Make (someone) do
Example
An
economy heavily dependent on
oil exports is not a balance
economy.
She was forced into early
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something against their will.
retirement.
_Bắt buộc, ép buộc, cưỡng ép
Complex
(adj)
/ˈkɒmplɛks/
_Not easy to analyse or under
The situation is more complex
s-tand; complicated or intricate
than it appears.
_Phức tạp, rắc rối
Rely (v)
/rɪˈlʌɪ/
_Depend on with
full trust or confidence
I know I can rely on
your discretion.
_Tin cậy, trông cậy, dựa vào
Property (n)
/ˈprɒpəti/
_A thing or
she wanted Oliver and his
things belonging to
property out of her flat.
someone; possessions collectivel
y
_Tài sản, của cải
Deposit (n)
/dɪˈpɒzɪt/
_ A sum payable as a
first instalment on
the purchase of something or as
a pledge for a contract, the
balance being payable later
we’ve saved enough for
a deposit on a house.
_Tiền đặt cọc
Mortgage (n)
/ˈmɔːɡɪdʒ/
_A legal agreement by which
a
bank, building society, .... lends
money at interest in exchange for
taking title of
the debtor’s property, with
the condition that
the conveyance of title becomes
void upon the payment of
the debt
They take out mortgages and
life insurance policies.
_Sự thế chấp, tiền thế chấp
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/amˈbɪʃəs/
Ambitious
(adj)
_Having or showing a
Is he ambitious and keen to
strong desire and determination t succeed by seeing you enjoy
o succeed
commercial success?.
_Có nhiều tham vọng
Disperse (v)
/dɪˈspəːs/
_Distribute or spread over
a wide area
Storms can disperse seeds via
high altitudes.
_Phân tán, rải rác
D/ Linking words and phrases:
1_ People have different views about….(clause)...: …
2_ In my view,…(clause)….
3_ This means that…(clause)…
4_I would agree with those who believe that….(clause)….
5_ Another factor….is….
6_ While there are some reasons to believe that ….(clause)…, my own view is
that… (clause)…
7_ Cost of living: chi phí sinh hoạt
8_Count on something/somebody: hy vọng/trông mong ở ai/cái gì
9_Depend on somebody/something: tin tưởng/trông cậy/dựa vào ai/cái gì
E/ Common synonyms: (To paraphrase while writing essay)
a_ Depend on = rely on = count on
b_ Live alone = live independently = live far away
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