Chi tiết: Discuss Both Views

Dạng Discuss Both Views chiếm khoảng 40% đề thi thật — phổ biến nhất trong các dạng essay.

Nhận diện: Đề hỏi hai quan điểm trái chiều: “Some people think… while others believe…”

Cấu trúc chung

Phần	Nội dung	Số từ
Introduction	Giới thiệu chủ đề + nêu 2 quan điểm	30–40 từ
Body 1	Quan điểm A + 2 ý + giải thích + ví dụ	80–110 từ
Body 2	Quan điểm B + 2 ý + giải thích + ví dụ	80–110 từ
Conclusion	Tóm tắt + quan điểm cá nhân rõ ràng	25–35 từ

Tổng bài: ≥ 250 từ.

Mẹo nghĩ ý trong 2 phút

Đề luôn cho sẵn 2 quan điểm → không cần tự nghĩ hướng, chỉ cần nghĩ ý hỗ trợ cho mỗi bên.

Với mỗi quan điểm, tự hỏi: “Tại sao người ta nghĩ vậy?” → chọn 2 ý từ bảng dưới (xem thêm kho ý tưởng vạn năng):

Nhóm ý	Tiếng Anh	Ví dụ dùng cho
Tiết kiệm thời gian / tiền	save time, save money, cheaper	online learning, fast food, technology
Tiện lợi	convenient, easier	city life, online shopping
Tốt cho sức khỏe	good for health, reduce stress	countryside, exercise, cooking at home
Kết nối con người	connect with people, make friends	school, countryside, team sports
Cơ hội việc làm	job opportunities, higher salary	city life, university education
Tập trung / hiệu quả	focus better, more effective	school, books, no distractions

Ví dụ 1: City vs Countryside

Đề: Some people prefer living in the city, while others think that living in the countryside is better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Dàn ý

Body 1 — City
Ý 1: More job opportunities (nhóm: công việc)	Many companies, higher salary
Ý 2: Convenient — save time (nhóm: tiện lợi)	Hospitals, shops, schools nearby

Body 2 — Countryside
Ý 1: Good for health (nhóm: sức khỏe)	Fresh air, less pollution, less stress
Ý 2: Connect with people (nhóm: quan hệ)	Neighbours are friendly, people help each other

Bài mẫu hoàn chỉnh

📝 Bài mẫu — City vs Countryside

Nowadays, there is a growing debate about where to live. Some people believe that living in the city is better, while others argue that the countryside is a better place to live. This essay will discuss both perspectives.

On the one hand, some people believe that living in the city has many advantages. Firstly, there are more job opportunities in the city because there are many companies and factories. For example, young people can easily find a job with a higher salary, so they can support their family better. Secondly, city life is very convenient because hospitals, shops, and schools are all nearby. This means that people can save time on travelling and have more time for their work or study.

On the other hand, others argue that living in the countryside is better. Firstly, it is good for health because the air is fresh and there is less pollution. For example, people in the countryside often feel less stressed than people in the city because they live in a quiet environment. Secondly, people in the countryside can connect with each other more easily. Neighbours are friendly and they often help each other in daily life. As a result, people feel happier and less lonely than those who live in big cities.

In conclusion, both the city and the countryside have their own advantages. However, I personally believe that living in the city is better for young people because it offers more job opportunities and is more convenient for daily life.

Phần in đậm = cấu trúc cố định (dùng lại cho mọi đề). Phần thường = nội dung thay đổi theo đề.

Ví dụ 2: Online vs School (chỉ dàn ý)

Đề: Some people think that students should study online, while others believe that studying at school is better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Body 1 — Study online
Ý 1: Save time (nhóm: tiện lợi)	No need to travel → use that time to review lessons
Ý 2: Cheaper (nhóm: tiền)	Lower cost → more students can study

Body 2 — Study at school
Ý 1: Connect with teachers (nhóm: quan hệ)	Ask questions → get answers immediately
Ý 2: Focus better (nhóm: học tập)	Less distracted by social media and games

→ Lắp vào template Khung A là xong.

Cụm từ hữu ích

Mở đoạn Body

Cụm từ	Ví dụ câu hoàn chỉnh
On the one hand,	On the one hand, some people believe that online learning is better.
On the other hand,	On the other hand, others argue that schools are more effective.
Firstly, / Secondly,	Firstly, it helps students save time.

Giải thích và ví dụ

Cụm từ	Ví dụ câu hoàn chỉnh
This is because…	This is because students can study at home.
This means that…	This means that more students can afford it.
For example,	For example, they can ask questions directly.

Kết luận

Cụm từ	Ví dụ câu hoàn chỉnh
In conclusion,	In conclusion, both viewpoints have their own merits.
However, I personally believe that…	However, I personally believe that schools are better.

▶ 🔼 Nâng cao — Viết Body chặt chẽ hơn (P-E-E)

Cấu trúc P-E-E (Point – Explanation – Example)

Point (ý chính): One advantage of exercise is that it improves mental health.
Explanation (giải thích): This is because physical activity releases chemicals that reduce stress.
Example (ví dụ): For instance, studies show that people who exercise regularly have lower rates of depression.

Paraphrase mở bài

Không chép lại đề — diễn đạt lại:

Đề: “Some people think that technology is harmful.”
Mở bài: “In today’s digital age, there is growing debate about whether modern technology has a negative impact on society.”