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📋 Introduction — Ấn tượng đầu tiên
Introduction gồm 2 phần
Mục tiêu: 40-60 từ, 2-3 câu. KHÔNG viết dài!
Tại sao Introduction quan trọng?
- Giám khảo đọc Introduction đầu tiên → quyết định ấn tượng ban đầu
- Introduction cho thấy bạn hiểu đề bài (Task Response)
- Thesis statement giúp bài viết có hướng đi rõ ràng
📝 Kỹ thuật Paraphrase
5 cách paraphrase đề bài
| Kỹ thuật | Đề gốc | Paraphrase |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Đổi từ đồng nghĩa | “children” | “young people” / “youngsters” |
| 2. Đổi cấu trúc câu | “People think that X is good” | “X is considered beneficial by many” |
| 3. Đổi dạng từ | “education” (n) | “educate” (v) / “educational” (adj) |
| 4. Active ↔ Passive | “People believe that…” | “It is believed that…” |
| 5. Đổi vị trí | “A causes B” | “B is caused by A” |
Ví dụ paraphrase
Đề gốc: “Some people think that the internet has a negative effect on society.”
| Cách | Paraphrase |
|---|---|
| Đồng nghĩa | “Many individuals believe that the internet has a harmful impact on communities.” |
| Đổi cấu trúc | “The internet is considered by some to have a detrimental influence on society.” |
| Passive | “It is argued that society has been negatively affected by the internet.” |
⚠️ KHÔNG paraphrase từ chuyên ngành — “internet”, “government”, “education” không cần đổi!
📝 Thesis Statement cho từng dạng essay
Opinion Essay
| Mẫu | Ví dụ |
|---|---|
| “I completely agree that…” | “I completely agree that children should learn a foreign language early.” |
| “In my opinion, … because…” | “In my opinion, this is beneficial because it improves cognitive skills.” |
| “I strongly believe that…” | “I strongly believe that governments should invest more in education.” |
Discussion Essay
| Mẫu | Ví dụ |
|---|---|
| “While both views have merit, I believe…” | “While both views have merit, I believe that experience is more valuable than qualifications.” |
| “Although …, I am more inclined to…” | “Although some disagree, I am more inclined to support the view that…” |
Problem/Solution Essay
| Mẫu | Ví dụ |
|---|---|
| “This essay will examine the causes and suggest solutions.” | (Không cần nêu quan điểm) |
| “There are several reasons for this, and steps can be taken to address it.” |
Advantages/Disadvantages Essay
| Mẫu | Ví dụ |
|---|---|
| “In my view, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.” | (Khi đề hỏi “outweigh”) |
| “This essay will discuss both the benefits and drawbacks.” | (Khi đề chỉ hỏi liệt kê) |
📖 Introduction mẫu cho 4 dạng
1. Opinion
Đề: “Some people think university education should be free. To what extent do you agree?”
Intro: It is often argued that higher education should be provided at no cost to students. I strongly agree with this view because free university education can reduce inequality and benefit society as a whole.
2. Discussion
Đề: “Some people prefer to live in the city, while others prefer the countryside. Discuss both views.”
Intro: There is a growing debate about whether urban or rural living offers a better quality of life. While city life provides more opportunities, I believe that the countryside offers greater advantages in terms of health and well-being.
3. Problem/Solution
Đề: “Many people are becoming overweight. What are the causes and solutions?”
Intro: Obesity has become a significant health concern in many countries around the world. This essay will examine the main causes of this problem and propose some practical solutions to address it.
4. Advantages/Disadvantages
Đề: “More people are shopping online. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?”
Intro: Online shopping has grown rapidly in recent years, transforming the way people purchase goods. Although there are some drawbacks, I believe the benefits of this trend significantly outweigh its disadvantages.
🎧 Bài tập thực hành
Bài tập 1: Paraphrase
Paraphrase các câu sau (dùng ít nhất 2 kỹ thuật):
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“Many children spend too much time watching television.” → __________
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“The government should invest more money in public healthcare.” → __________
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“Some people think that exercise is the key to good health.” → __________
Bài tập 2: Viết Thesis Statement
Viết thesis statement cho mỗi đề bài:
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(Opinion) “Schools should teach students practical skills like cooking. Agree or disagree?” → __________
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(Discussion) “Some think technology improves education. Others disagree. Discuss both views.” → __________
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(Problem/Solution) “Youth unemployment is rising. What causes this and how can it be solved?” → __________
Bài tập 3: Viết Introduction hoàn chỉnh
Viết 3 Introduction (mỗi cái 40-60 từ) cho 3 đề bài ở Bài tập 2.
✅ Đáp án gợi ý
Bài tập 1
- “A large number of young people are spending excessive amounts of time in front of the TV.”
- “Greater financial resources should be allocated to the public health sector by the government.”
- “Physical activity is regarded by some as the most important factor in maintaining good health.”
Bài tập 2
- “I completely agree that schools should incorporate practical life skills such as cooking into their curriculum.”
- “While both perspectives are valid, I believe that technology, when used effectively, enhances the learning experience.”
- “This essay will explore the key factors contributing to rising youth unemployment and suggest measures to tackle this issue.”
💡 Tips cho Introduction
- ĐỪNG copy nguyên đề bài — paraphrase là bắt buộc
- ĐỪNG viết quá dài — 2-3 câu, 40-60 từ là đủ
- ĐỪNG cho ví dụ trong Introduction — để dành cho Body
- ĐỪNG viết “In this essay, I will discuss…” — quá máy móc
- Thesis phải RÕ RÀNG — giám khảo phải biết ngay quan điểm của bạn
🎯 Tổng kết Day 1
Hôm nay bạn đã học:
- ✅ Cấu trúc Introduction: Paraphrase + Thesis Statement
- ✅ 5 kỹ thuật paraphrase — đồng nghĩa, đổi cấu trúc, dạng từ, passive, đổi vị trí
- ✅ Thesis template cho 4 dạng essay
- ✅ 4 Introduction mẫu Band 6+
- ✅ Luyện viết Introduction trong 5 phút
🌟 Introduction tốt = bước đầu vững chắc! Ngày mai: Body Paragraph Structure — xây dựng đoạn thân bài chắc chắn 💪✍️