Đề so sánh hai đối tượng (A tốt hơn B?) có 2 hướng tiếp cận. Cách 1: chọn một cái tốt hơn — Body 1 nêu lợi ích của cái đó, Body 2 nêu bất lợi của cái còn lại. Cách 2: cả 2 quan trọng như nhau — mỗi body so sánh ở một tiêu chí.
Khung bài & phương pháp
Mở bài — Intro: chọn hướng & nêu thesis
Paraphrase đề, chọn cách 1 (một cái hơn) hoặc cách 2 (ngang nhau), nêu thesis rõ ràng.
- Some people believe that ... is better than ...
- I completely agree / I disagree with this idea.
- Both groups make equally valuable contributions ... (nếu chọn cách 2).
Thân 1 — Body 1 (Cách 1): lợi ích của cái tốt hơn
Nêu lợi ích nổi bật của đối tượng bạn ủng hộ, có lý do và ví dụ cụ thể.
- On the one hand, ... plays a pivotal role in ...
- This is because ... For instance, ...
- Such benefits undermine the argument that ...
Thân 2 — Body 2 (Cách 1): bất lợi của cái còn lại
Chỉ ra hạn chế của đối tượng kia, củng cố lựa chọn của bạn.
- On the other hand, ... can significantly diminish ...
- This can result in ...
- Taken together, these problems raise valid concerns about ...
Kết bài — Conclusion
Khẳng định lại lựa chọn (hoặc cả 2 ngang nhau) và lý do chính.
- In conclusion, although ..., I believe that ... should come first.
- As such, their contributions are equally valuable (cách 2).
Model snippet
Some people say it is more important to plant trees in the open spaces in towns and cities than to build more housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that it is better to plant trees in cities than to build more houses. I completely agree with this idea. This position can be demonstrated by examining how trees bring important environmental benefits, while building too many houses can cause serious social problems.
On the one hand, urban tree planting plays a pivotal role in enhancing environmental quality in cities. Trees absorb harmful pollutants such as carbon dioxide and release oxygen, contributing to cleaner air. This becomes especially important in major cities, where traffic and industry release vast emissions. For instance, in overcrowded cities like Hanoi or Jakarta, green spaces are often referred to as 'urban lungs'. Such environmental benefits undermine the argument that constructing more homes is more important than green areas.
On the other hand, excessive housing development at the expense of green spaces can significantly diminish the quality of urban life. When land is used almost exclusively for residential buildings, it leaves little room for parks or pedestrian-friendly zones. This can leave residents confined to cramped apartments with limited chances to relax. Over time, such conditions may contribute to stress and mental health issues. Taken together, these problems raise valid concerns about prioritising housing over urban greenery.
In conclusion, although cities need more housing to support growing populations, I believe that planting trees should come first, because green areas protect the environment and improve quality of life, while too much construction can make cities unhealthy and crowded.