📖 AVTC2_Unit 7_Opinion Paragraphs_Structure and Brainstorming

ANSWER KEY
I. Pre-writing

Task 1
1. Students wear uniforms at school.
2. School uniforms should be mandatory for all students.
3. The writer gives three reasons to support the opinion:
- uniforms make everyone equal
- getting ready for school every morning can be much faster and easier.
- school uniforms make students perform better in school.
4. - In this way, kids with many nice things can be at the same level as those with fewer things.
(Explanation)
- Many kids waste time choosing what to wear to school, and they are often unhappy with their
final choice. (Example)
- This is because students can focus more on their lessons instead of caring about how they
and their peers look. (Explanation)
5. First of all, In addition, Most importantly, For all these reasons.

Task 2
OUTLINE
Topic Sentence: School uniforms should be mandatory for all students for a number of
important reasons
Supporting Sentence 1: First of all, uniforms make everyone equal.
Detail 1: In this way, kids with a lot of nice things can be at the same level as those with
fewer things.
Supporting Sentence 2: In addition, getting ready for school every morning can be much faster
and easier.
Detail 2: Many kids waste time choosing what to wear to school, and they are often unhappy
with their final choice.
Supporting Sentence 3: Most importantly, some studies show that school uniforms make
students perform better in school.
Detail 3: This is because students can focus more on their lessons instead of caring about
how they and their peers look.

[FOR INTERNAL USE AT VAN LANG UNIVERSITY ONLY] - page 16

📖 AVTC2_Unit 7_Opinion Paragraphs_Structure and Brainstorming

Concluding Sentence: For all these reasons, I believe that uniforms are useful to students and
all schools should require students to wear them every day.

Task 3
3. O
4. F
5. F
6. O

Task 4
SUGGESTED ANSWERS:
a. Homework: I don't think that doing homework is useful to students at elementary levels.

b. Money: I believe that having a lot of money can make people happier.

c. Sports: Watching a basketball game is more interesting than watching a football match.

d. Online games: I believe that online games have negative effects on children.

Task 5
1. Danang is the best place for vacation.
2. There are many kinds of wild cats in the world, but tigers are my favorite.

3. The most effective way to learn English is watching videos on Youtube.

Task 6
SUGGESTED ANSWERS:
a. Homework: I don't think that doing homework is useful to students at elementary levels.
- Why isn’t homework good for young children?
- Is there anything to prove this opinion?
- Is there any example?

b. Money: I believe that having a lot of money can make people happier.
- What can happen if a person does not have much money?
- What problems can having a lot of money solve?

c. Sports: Watching a basketball game is more interesting than watching a football match.
- Why is the basic difference between a basketball game and a football match?
- What makes a basketball game more appealing?

[FOR INTERNAL USE AT VAN LANG UNIVERSITY ONLY] - page 17

📖 AVTC2_Unit 7_Opinion Paragraphs_Structure and Brainstorming

Task 7
ANSWER MAY VARY.

Task 8

Positive points Negative points

- convenience: shoppers do not have to move - shipping delays; especially on special
from one store to another and can compare periods like Covid-19
prices easily. - products may be different from what they
- better price: many promotion programs on advertise: many stories about how the real
different e-commerce sites products are different from their pictures on
- no crowds: especially on special occasions the site.
like Christmas or Tet holiday

=> more arguments on the positive side.

II. While-writing

Task 9
ANSWER MAY VARY.

Task 10
1. Which kind of pet is best, a dog or a cat?

Topic Sentence: In my opinion, dogs are the best pets for many reasons.

Supporting Sentence 1: Dogs can be great friends.

Detail 1: Dogs are patient and great listeners. Many people tell dogs things they can't tell
anyone else.
Supporting Sentence 2: Dogs can keep you safe.
Detail 2: Most dogs will bark if there is danger. Specially trained dogs can also find missing
people and help the disabled.
Supporting Sentence 3: Dogs can make you healthier.
Detail 3: A dog needs daily exercise. The owner who walks his or her dog also benefits from
this. Daily exercise can help keep you healthy. It also strengthens your muscles and bones.

Concluding Sentence: There are many benefits to having a dog. Therefore, if you are looking for
a pet, a dog might be your perfect companion!

[FOR INTERNAL USE AT VAN LANG UNIVERSITY ONLY] - page 18

📖 AVTC2_Unit 7_Opinion Paragraphs_Structure and Brainstorming

(Adapted from: Utah Education Network. (n.d.). Retrieved March 20, 2022, from https://www.uen.org/core/l anguagearts/ downloads/3_W1_on_
demand_writing.pdf)

2. Should students have part-time jobs when studying at university?

Topic Sentence: Working part-time can bring students many benefits.

Supporting Sentence 1: Students can get more practical experiences for their future jobs.
Detail 1: In fact, most lessons at colleges or universities only provide students with a basic
background or theoretical knowledge.
Supporting Sentence 2: Students can also improve essential soft skills.
Detail 2: Through part-time jobs, students can learn about time management,
communication, problem-solving skills.
Supporting Sentence 3: Students can have extra money to cover their daily expenses or even
tuition fee.
Detail 3: The cost of living and tuition fees are increasing, so having extra money can be
really helpful for students.

Concluding Sentence: For these reasons, I think students should have part-time jobs while they
are still studying at university.

III. Post-writing

Task 12
Sample answers will be provided in the next lesson.

[FOR INTERNAL USE AT VAN LANG UNIVERSITY ONLY] - page 19