Cách viết Opinion Essay thi FCE

                                              Viết Opinion Essay thi FCE
                                 (How to write an Opinion Essay -  FCE Writing)

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• An opinion essay is a formal piece of writing which presents the author' s point of view on a particular subject supported by examples and reasons. 
• In the writing for FCE exam, you may be asked to write an opinion essay. For example "Write an article and give your opinion on the following statement: "modern technology has given us more leisure time than before."
• Here is what you need to keep in mind in order to write a good opinion essay:

       + Decide your opinion as for the topic discussed. 

       + Make a list of examples, viewpoints and reasons to support your opinion.

       + Write well-developed paragraphs

       + Use linking words and phrases to join the sentences and the paragraphs within the text.

       + Write in a formal style, introduce the topic clearly and state convincing arguments. 

        Normally, an opinion essay should be divided into 3 parts

• Part 1: Open

      In this part you should introduce the topic and state opinion clearly. 

         You may want to use some of these expressions.

       + Some people claim/believe/say....

       + It is sometimes said that.....

       + The question is....

       + We often read/hear that.....

       + In my opinion..., I strongly believe that..., I am in favor of..., it seems to me that....

       + From my point of view, as far as I can see, as I see it....

• Part 2: body

     In this part you use examples and reasons to support your viewpoint (at least 2 paragraphs).You can also include a paragraph presenting the opposing point of view and reason why you think it is an unconvincing idea.

        Some useful expressions

    - Making extra points

        + What's more...

        + In addition...

        + Furthermore, moreover....

    - Introducing a contradictory point

         + Although, even though....

         + Despite...

         + Despite the fact that....

         + However..

     - Contrasting views for and against

          + On the one hand/side....on the other...

          + While it's true that.....

          + You could also argue that........

          + Nevertheless..../ However...

          + One advantage..../ Another disadvantage is that.... 

• Part 3: Conclusion

         In this part you should summarize the main points of the essay and restate your opinion in other words.

          You may think of using some of these

            + On balance...,

            + I feel../I believe that....

            + Summarizing...,

            + To sum up.../in conclusion../

            + All in all, I believe that....

            + Given this, it can be concluded that.....       

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