1. Read the essay and complete the gaps (1-4) with the missing sentences (A-D).

(Đọc bài luận và hoàn thành các khoảng trống (1-4) với các câu còn thiếu (A-D).)

Should teens restrict their use of TECHNOLOGICAL devices to be healthy?

1 ☐ I think they should use them less.

2 ☐ For example, teens nowadays complain of itchy tired eyes, backache and problems sleeping. Since these are caused by staring at a screen for hours, reducing device use is sure to improve things. Furthermore, cutting down on screen time will open up the space to do other things. 3 ◻ As a result, the quality of a teen's life will increase, and perhaps their fitness too.

To sum up, I believe less time on their screens can only have positive results for teens. This would be better for their health and provide teens with more free time. 4 ◻

A This could mean taking up a hobby or even a sport.

B Don't you think you would benefit from such a change?

C To begin with, using technology less will have positive benefits for their health.

D Many people these days think teenagers use too much technology which is not be good for them.

2. Complete the table with ideas from the essay in Exercise 1 in your notebook.

(Hoàn thành bảng ý kiến của bài văn ở bài tập 1 vào vở.)

3. Read the introduction and conclusion of the essay in Exercise 1. Which contains a general statement? Which addresses the reader directly?

(Đọc phần giới thiệu và kết luận của bài luận trong Bài tập 1. Phần nào chứa một tuyên bố tổng quát? Phần nào đề cập trực tiếp đến độc giả.)

4. Match the reasons (1-2) to the justifications/examples (A-B).

(Nối lý do (1-2) với lý lẽ/ví dụ (A-B).)

Reasons

1 ☐ A healthy diet will help teens at present.

2 ☐ A healthy diet will have lifelong benefits.

Justifications

A. A healthy diet as a teen grows makes their body stronger and fewer health problems.

B. Improves conditions like acne, depression and being overweight.

5. Write an essay (about 150-180 words) expressing your opinion on the topic: Should young people eat a healthy diet?

(Viết bài văn (khoảng 150-180 từ) bày tỏ quan điểm của anh/chị về chủ đề: Tuổi trẻ có nên ăn uống lành mạnh?)

Plan

Introduction

(Paragraph 1) stating the topic and your opinion

Main body

(Paragraph 2) writing your first reason with justification(s)/result(s)

(Paragraph 3) writing your second reason with justification(s)/result(s)

Conclusion

(Paragraph 4) restating the topic and your opinion using different words