Read the Writing Strategy and the task below. Identify the verbs in each point that tell you what you should do

Writing

1. SPEAKING Ask and answer the questions about internet forums.

(Hỏi và trả lời các câu hỏi về diễn đàn internet)

1. What is an internet forum?

2. Have you ever contributed to one? If so, what type of forum was it? Why did you contribute?

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Writing Strategy 

Each point in the task will ask you to doa different thing, such as describe, recommend, relate, express an opinion, suggest, etc. Read the task carefully and make sure that you understand exactly what you are being askedtodo.

2. Read the Writing Strategy and the task below. Identify the verbs in each point that tell you what you should do.

(Đọc Chiến lược viết và nhiệm vụ bên dưới. Xác định các động từ trong mỗi điểm cho bạn biết bạn nên làm gì)

You recently bought a new computer. Write a forum post in which you

* describe your experience of using the computer.

* compare it with another computer you have used.

* present the opinions of people who think teenagers rely too much on computers.

* ask other contributors to react to your post.

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3. Read the forum posts. Did both writers cover all four points in the way described in the task? Explain your answers.

(Đọc các bài viết diễn đàn. Cả hai người viết có trình bày tất cả bốn điểm theo cách được mô tả trong nhiệm vụ không? Giải thích câu trả lời của bạn)

SAM 245

Last month I bought a new laptop. I use it every day for schoolwork and for accessing social media. It’s also great for messaging my friends.

I used to have a desktop computer. Although it was powerful, it was very slow and it didn’t have much storage. Despite its small size, the laptop is lightning-quick and has a massive 1TB hard drive.

Unfortunately my parents are always telling me to get off the computer. They think that teenagers should spend less time interacting with people via a screen and more time talking face-to-face.

I’d be interested to hear what you think about this. Should we spend less time at our computers?

HOLY XX

I love my new PC! It’s an all-in-one desktop with a widescreen display. It’s a really up-to-date model, despite the fact that I got it second-hand on eBay. It’s bright green with a black keyboard and a wireless mouse.

Until now, I’ve always used my mum's old laptop. The screen was much smaller and the operating system was old so it was often impossible to download new software.

I agree that teenagers rely a lot on computers, although I don't really think it’s a serious problem.

What do you think? Do you agree with me? Have you bought a new PC recently? What's it like?

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LEARN THIS! Concession clauses

a. Using concession clauses can make your arguments more balanced.

b. We can use although or even though to introduce a concession clause. The clause can come before or after the main clause.

The computer is quite powerful even though its quite small.

Although it's quite small, the computer is quite powerful.

c. In spite of and despite also express concession, but are followed by a noun or -ing form, not a clause.

In spite of / Despite its size, it's still quite powerful.

4. Read the Learn this! box. Underline four examples of concession clauses in the forum posts.

(Đọc Learn this. Gạch dưới bốn ví dụ về mệnh đề nhượng bộ trong các bài đăng trên diễn đàn)

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5. Read the task below. Identify the key words in the four points that tell you what you should do.

(Đọc nhiệm vụ dưới đây. Xác định các từ khóa trong bốn điểm cho bạn biết bạn nên làm gì)

You recently bought a new tablet. Write a forum post in which you

* describe the tablet and some of its features.

* give other forum contributors brief instructions on how to use it or one of its features (e.g. taking a photo).

* give your overall opinion of the tablet.

* explain how it helps you with your schoolwork.

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6. Brainstorm ideas for each of the four points in the task in exercise 5.

(Động não các ý tưởng cho từng điểm trong số bốn điểm trong nhiệm vụ ở bài tập 5)

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7. Write your forum post (100-120 words).

(Viết bài diễn đàn của bạn (100-120 từ)

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