WRITING TASK 2

REASONS & SOLUTIONS / CAUSES & EFFECTS

TEMPLATE
__P__ (traffic jam / global warming / young delinquency) is one of the most
pressing issues facing _(đố i tượ ng bị ả nh hưở ng)__ nowadays. This essay will
examine the fundamental reasons behind this phenomenon (worrying issue /
trend) before proposing viable / possible / feasible / effective solutions to
alleviate / mitigate / curb / ameliorate its effects.

There are two main reasons why __P_. One of these is _R1__. Supporting details.
_R2_ is another contributing factor to _P_. Supporting details.

In order to resolve the aforementioned problem, the following measures /

steps / approaches can be adopted / implemented. First and foremost, (One
could be for sb to)__S1__. Supporting details (By doing so,___ / This could result
in / lead to ___) . This approach should be taken in tandem with (together
with / alongside with) _S2_. Supporting details (If ___,___).

In conclusion, _R1_ and _R2_ are to blame for _P_. However, this problem could
be resolved with a combination of (a two – pronged approach which includes)
_S1__ and _S2__
PRACTICE

Children find it difficult to concentrate on or pay attention to school.

What are the reasons? How can we solve this problem?
Paraphrasing:
Children  schoolchildren / adolescents
To struggle to = to find it more challenging
To focus on = to maintain their concentration / attention to
During lessons
Maintain + N
Remain + adj
Brainstorm ideas:

REASONS
- The ubiquity of digital devices
(smartphones, tablets, etc)
+ social media, online games, messaging
apps) – constant source of distractions.
- The traditional teaching method: one-
size-fit-all >< not cater to a diverse range
of learning styles, needs and abilities of
children  some feel disengaged and
unmotivated.
+ lesson: too difficult / abstract / dull
- Sleep deprivation (mấ t ngủ )
+ academic pressure & late night phone
use  not get enough sleep  affect
cognitive ability, memory & attention span
(khoả ng tgian ghi nhớ )
SOLUTIONS
- Parents and teachers (= educators):
+ promote digital literacy (khả nă ng sd
thiết bị) & responsible use: setting aside
screen-free time for studying.
- The educational system:
+ adopt individualized education: cater to
different learning style ability, need of each
child
+ e.g, smaller class size & offer special
support for struggling students (failing
behind)
- Both school and parents:
+ reduce homework
+ not allow phone use before bedtime
Answer:
Finding it more challenging to maintain their concentration or attention during
lessons is one of the most pressing issues facing schoolchildren nowadays. This
essay will examine the fundamental reasons behind this phenomenon before
proposing viable solutions to alleviate its effects.
Increasing ly = more and more
Allure = attraction
Compete for sth = try to obtain:
Divert: phân cách, chia cách
engage: hướng thú >< disengage
dedicate for: dành cho
differentiated (a)
tailor (n): thợ may
to tailor sth to sth: thay đổi cái j để phù hợp cho cái j
to blame for sb
responsible (a): có trách nhiệm
Homework

Every day, millions of tons of food are wasted all over the world. = food
wastage
Why do you think this is happening? And how can we solve this problem?
Why  k cần liệt kê nhiều reasons
What  cần liệt kê nhiều reasons
Paraphrasing:
Everyday  daily / each day/ on a daily basis
Millions of tons of food  large / enormous amounts of food
thrown away
In many parts of the world / across the globe
Brainstorm ideas:
REASONS SOLUTIONS
- Consumer behaviour: - Change consumer behaviour /
+ purchase more than they need attitude
(necessary)  influenced by + through public awareness
advertisements & marketing  some campaign: importance of responsible
become spoiled before being used. food consumption & encouraging
+ refuse (v)/ be reluctant (a) to use smaller purchases & embracing (đó ng
imperfect (ugly) products. nhậ n) less-than-perfect produc &
- Inefficient transportation system using left-overs creatively
(global food supply chan – chuỗ i - Improve / upgrade the food
cung ứ ng thự c phẩ m) supply chain
+ inadequate transportation network, + invest in better storage and
distribution and storage facilities & distribution networks
travel long distances  face spoilage + use technology to monitor and
before reaching final destinations. mâ nge inventory.