Cấu trúc cơ bản & nâng cao

• Simple sentence (topic sentence, main idea) S V O C

• Compound sentence (linking words)

• Complex Sentence - Compound-complex sentence: Although the research indicates a significant correlation between sleep and academic performance, many students still prioritize social activities over rest, and this trend may affect their grades

• parallel structure she likes hiking, swimming, and biking

• Conditional sentences (5)

• Inverted sentences

• Transitional sentence (While the first theory focuses on individual behavior, the second emphasizes social influences.)

Academic style of writing

• Formal tone

  • Avoid colloquialisms and slang

  • objective tone (instead of will --> can/ could, you -> people

  • Avoid overgeneralization: all students use social media ---> a significant majority of students use social media.

  • Precise vocabulary

    • Specific and appropriate terminology (VD: topic environment: net carbon emitter, net zero emission, climate change, carbon footprint) 

    • Referencing technique: It --> This/ these + N

      
      

• Example: specific and relevant

• Coherence and Cohesion

  • transition words (additionally, however, nevertheless, thus, hence, therefore. thereby)

  • Logic (off-topic)

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B1: Read the question

B2: Title

B3: keywords

B4: Predictions

Dictation: Longman

IDEAS - EXPAND YOUR IDEAS

• Expand (minimum 4 sentences/ answer)

  • Wh-questions

  • Comparison: Past - Present - Future (what are some changes in your neighborhood recently)

  • Liên hệ (tiền, gia đình, cảm xúc)

• General - details

Vocabulary: Topic-specific/ idiomatic languages

• Topic Internet:

  • Collective knowledge of human

  • offer a window into diverse cultures and perspective

  • revolutionize the way we communicate

  • vast repository of information

  • over-dependence on technology

  • the eyes glued on the screen

• News:

  • mainstream/ reputable newspapers

  • misinformation & disinformation

  • maintain a constant flow of information

  • provide insight into sth

  • the dominance of online news is undeniable - print newspapers may not vanish entirely

  • disseminate the latest information

• Topic: childhood & Computer

• Childhood

  • filled with love and care of family

  • instill in me the value I need

  • strep outside of my comfort zone and embrace new challenges

  • my biggest cheerleaders

  • remain crystal clear >< hazy

• GRAMMAR (tense, verb)

• PRONUNCIATION IPA stress (history) ending sound played

VOCAB:

• Academic -> boost

• Dịch bài đọc

• indispensable tools/integral part of daily life --> engage with / stay current with modern world

• take note on digital document

• access vast expanse of the internet

Childhood:

• Pure and enjoyable period of time/ memories

• lend a hand and cheer me on

• a social butterfly = extrovert

• indulge in watching cartoons

1. A social butterfly

2. Step outside my comfort zone

3. serves as a means of entertainment /unwind

4. Gain new perspective/broaden view point

5. Foster a deeper pond/build connection

6. expand your social circle

Topic Computer:

1. Stay abreast of sth/stick to sth

2. Indispensable tools/Integral tools

3. Tech-savvy

4. Raising awareness/spreading knowledge