Read the Writing Strategy. Underline two rhetorical questions in the essay in exercise 2. What are the expected answers?

Writing

1. SPEAKING Work in pairs. Read the definition of vocational. Then think of three jobs for which you would need to do a vocational degree.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Đọc định nghĩa về dạy nghề. Sau đó, nghĩ về ba công việc mà bạn sẽ cần phải có bằng cấp nghề)

vocational /vau'kerfanl/ adj (of education or training) preparing students for a particular job:

Vocational courses such as costume design and catering are becoming very popular

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2. Read the task and the essay. Do you agree with the writer’s general opinion? Why? / Why not?

(Đọc nhiệm vụ và bài luận. Bạn có đồng ý với quan điểm chung của người viết không? Tại sao? / Tại sao không?)

Students should be encouraged to choose vocational courses at university instead of more traditional courses. Discuss.

Some people maintain that the benefits of vocational courses are greater than those of more traditional ones. That is the question we need to consider. It is certainly true that the workplace is becoming more competitive. A vocational course may be a more direct route into employment compared to traditional courses. It is also undeniable that certain jobs (for example nurse, hairdresser) are only available to people with a vocational qualification. On the other hand, choosing a vocational course means deciding what job you want to do when you are still at school. Many people believe this is too early. How can a teenager know what job is right for him or her? Another problem is that vocational courses only focus on what you need to learn for a particular job. Is it not better for students to explore other interests while at university? On balance, I do not believe that students should choose vocational courses unless they are sure what career they want to follow. It is wiser to opt for a course that really interests you.

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3. Look at the paragraph plan for a for and against essay. Then decide where the paragraph breaks should come in the essay in exercise 2.

(Nhìn vào kế hoạch đoạn văn cho một bài luận ủng hộ và chống lại. Sau đó quyết định vị trí ngắt đoạn trong bài luận ở bài tập 2)

Paragraph 1: Introduction

Paragraph 2: Arguments for

Paragraph 3: Arguments against

Paragraph 4: Conclusion (the writer's opinion)

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4. Look at the essay in exercise 2 again. What phrase does the writer use to

(Xem lại bài viết ở bài tập 2. Tác giả dùng cụm từ nào để)

1. introduce the first argument for?

2. introduce the second argument for?

3. introduce the first argument against?

4. introduce the second argument against?

5. begin the conclusion?

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6. Read the task. Then plan your essay following the paragraph plan below.

(Đọc nhiệm vụ. Sau đó lập kế hoạch cho bài luận của bạn theo kế hoạch đoạn dưới đây)

More students should choose to do voluntary work during the long holidays rather than working for money. Discuss.

Paragraph 1: Introduction (rephrase the statement in the task)

Paragraph 2: Arguments for (include two)

Paragraph 3: Arguments against (include two)

Paragraph 4: Conclusion (state your opinion)

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7. Write your essay (150-180 words) using your plan from exercise 6. Include one or two rhetorical questions.

(Viết bài luận của bạn (150-180 từ) sử dụng kế hoạch của bạn từ bài tập 6. Bao gồm một hoặc hai câu hỏi tu từ)

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