Phân tích đề"The use of social media is replacing face-to-face interaction among many people in society. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?" IELTS WRITING TASK 2 (Đề Thi 3/9/2022 Canada & 7/9/2025)

Bên cạnh Phân tích bài essay về "The number of visitors in the UK" IELTS WRITING TASK 1 (table), IELTS TUTOR hướng dẫn Phân tích đề"The use of social media is replacing face-to-face interaction among many people in society. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?" IELTS WRITING TASK 2 (Đề Thi 3/9/2022 Canada)

"The use of social media is replacing face-to-face interaction among many people in society. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?" (Đề Thi 3/9/2022 Canada)

IELTS TUTOR lưu ý:

• social media = social networking sites = online media = online platforms = social networks = social technologies 
• virtual conversational exchanges = online communication = interact online
• advantages = benefits
• disadvantages = drawbacks = setbacks. >> IELTS TUTOR lưu ý Cách paraphrase "outweigh", "advantage" & "disadvantage"
• is replacing = a substitute 
• interaction = communication

IELTS TUTOR lưu ý:

• To infiltrate into something: Thâm nhập vào đâu đó/cái gì đó
• To facilitate communication: Thúc đẩy sự giao tiếp
• To globally connect with somebody: Kết nối toàn cầu với ai
• make it much easier for somebody to do something: trở nên dễ dàng cho ai đó làm gì
• keep in contact with somebody = keep in touch with somebody: giữ liên lạc với ai
• loved ones: những người thân yêu
• regardless of …: không thể tới …
• on a daily basis: hàng ngày
• a powerful tool: một công cụ mạnh mẽ, quyền lực
• newly-released products: các sản phẩm mới được tung ra thị trường
• a great deal of = a lot of: nhiều
• do more harm than good: hại nhiều hơn lợi
• the overuse of …: việc sử dụng cái gì quá mức. >> IELTS TUTOR lưu ý Cách dùng giới từ tiếng Anh (Prepositions)
• to be addicted to …: nghiện cái gì
• prevalence: sự phổ biến
• to keep in touch: giữ liên lạc
• beloved ones: những người thân yêu
• regardless of: bất chấp, bất kể
• to keep sb updated with: cập nhật tình hình
• a myriad of sth: vô số
• to downplay: hạ xuống, hạ bệ
• to prevent sb from sth: ngăn ai khỏi làm gì
• be of great significance: có ý nghĩa lớn, rất quan trọng
• to impede cản trở
• reliance on sth: sự dựa dẫm vào
• to get into the habit of sth: có thói quen
• abbreviation: viết tắt
• slang: tiếng lóng
• to adversely affect: ảnh hưởng xấu
• unprecedented convenience : sự tiện lợi chưa từng thấy
• pay attention to …: chú ý tới …
• abbreviated words: các từ viết tắt
• have a habit of …: có thói quen làm gì
• To share common interests: Có những mối quan tâm giống nhau
• Live streaming service: Dịch vụ live stream
• To have access to something: Có thể tiếp cận tới cái gì
• To fall prey to online communication abuse: Trở thành nạn nhân của sự lạm dụng giao tiếp trên mạng (tạm dịch)
• Online bullying and harassment: Sự quấy rối và bắt nạn trên mạng. >> IELTS TUTOR lưu ý Cách dùng từ "bully" tiếng anh
• A toxic environment: Một môi trường độc hại
• To be verbally assaulted: Bị tấn công bằng lời nói
• Hateful or abusive contents: Những nội dung cay động
• Reclusive users: Những người dùng không thích sự giao thiệp thực tế (tạm dịch)
• A virtual world: Một thế giới ảo
• To engage in real-life relationships: Tham gia vào những mối quan hệ thực tế
• Serious mental effects: Có ảnh hưởng nghiệm trọng đến sức khỏe tinh thần (tạm dịch)

IELTS TUTOR lưu ý:

• Dạng outweigh có 2 cách làm tuỳ theo target mình hướng đến:
  • Cách 1: Theo hướng Totally (disadvantages>advantages)
    • Body 1: Nêu lí do thứ 1 vì sao disadvantages>advantages
      • Main idea: fall prey to online communication abuse (online bullying and harassment)
      • Supporting idea:
        • These sites are becoming more and more dominant and attract large numbers of new users every day >> social networking websites can become a toxic environment where users can be verbally assaulted because there are only a few rules, most of which are spoken rules rather than established guidelines, that restrict hateful or abusive contents. >> IELTS TUTOR lưu ý Cách dùng động từ "restrict" tiếng anh
      • Example: A group of students maliciously creates a fake social media account for a classmate, posting embarrassing content and sending threatening messages, causing severe humiliation and trauma to the victim.

    • Body 2: Nêu lí do thứ 2 vì sao disadvantages>advantages
      • Main idea: downplay the importance of direct contact with other people in real life
      • Supporting idea: Nowadays, many young and reclusive users prefer living in a virtual world on social sites than engaging in real-life relationships. This may have serious mental effects, such as increased stress, anxiety and loneliness. >> IELTS TUTOR lưu ý Cách dùng danh từ "anxiety" tiếng anh
      • Example: A young adult's excessive social media use, neglecting studies and relationships, leads to stress, anxiety, and a pervasive sense of loneliness and isolation.

  • Cách 2: Theo hướng Partly (partly - CHỈ RIÊNG với dạng OUTWEIGH này thì nếu target 7.0 có thể viết còn các dạng khác không nên viết partly nhé) 
    • Intro câu 2, advantages = disadvantages (this trend could have positive and negative consequences in equal measures)
    • Body 1: On the one hand, viết về advantages 
      • Main idea 1: globally connect with old friends, relatives or with people who share common interests, study sessions are happening online (HOẶC: social networking sites have made it much easier for us to keep in contact with our loved ones, regardless of geographic location)
        • Supporting idea:
        • Example: Facebook is currently providing service for 2.4 billion users who can choose to connect and interact with anyone they want, regardless of where they are (HOẶC: Students studying abroad, for example, can keep in touch with their families and friends on a daily basis using the video call features of Skype, Facebook or various other apps)
      • Main idea 2: Social media is also a powerful tool in marketing and business. 
        • Supporting idea: In this digital age, companies can keep their clients updated regarding newly-released products or promotions by posting their campaigns on Facebook or Instagram, which helps save a great deal of time and expense compared to the traditional methods of advertising in newspapers or magazines. >> IELTS TUTOR lưu ý Từ vựng & ideas topic "news/newspaper"(báo chí) IELTS
    • Body 2: On the other hand, viết về disadvantages 
      • Main idea 1: fall prey to online communication abuse (online bullying and harassment)
        • Supporting idea: These sites are becoming more and more dominant and attract large numbers of new users every day >> social networking websites can become a toxic environment where users can be verbally assaulted because there are only a few rules, most of which are spoken rules rather than established guidelines, that restrict hateful or abusive contents. >> IELTS  TUTOR lưu ý Cách dùng từ "hated" tiếng anh
      • Main idea 2: downplay the importance of direct contact with other people in real life
        • Supporting idea: Nowadays, many young and reclusive users prefer living in a virtual world on social sites than engaging in real-life relationships. This may have serious mental effects, such as increased stress, anxiety and loneliness.

IELTS TUTOR gợi ý bài tham khảo:

The widespread use of social media has significantly transformed the way people communicate in modern society. I do believe that this trend could have positive and negative consequences in equal measures (ảnh hưởng tích cực và tiêu cực ở mức ngang nhau – effects that are equally good and bad)

On the one hand, social networking platforms allow users to remain globally connected (kết nối toàn cầu – able to stay in touch worldwide) with relatives, old friends, or individuals who share similar interests. For instance, students studying overseas can easily keep in touch with (giữ liên lạc – maintain communication with) their families through video calls on applications like Skype or Facebook. Another notable benefit is that social media serves as a powerful tool (công cụ hữu hiệu – something highly effective for achieving a goal) in business and marketing. In today’s digital age (kỷ nguyên số – the modern era dominated by technology), enterprises can promote newly launched products or campaigns on Instagram or Facebook, thereby saving substantial advertising costs compared with traditional newspapers or magazines.>> tham khảo CẦN VIẾT & THU ÂM BAO NHIÊU BÀI ĐỂ ĐẠT 8.0 SPEAKING & 7.0 WRITING?

On the other hand, heavy reliance on online communication may cause individuals to fall prey to (trở thành nạn nhân – to become harmed or affected by) cyberbullying and harassment. These websites, due to their lack of strict regulations, sometimes become a toxic environment (môi trường độc hại – harmful and damaging surroundings) where users face verbal abuse. Moreover, the dominance of social media tends to downplay (coi nhẹ – to reduce the importance of) face-to-face interaction. Many young and reclusive users (người sống tách biệt – people who avoid social contact) prefer immersing themselves in virtual worlds rather than building real-life relationships, which may lead to mental health problems such as stress, anxiety, and loneliness.

In conclusion, while social media offers unprecedented opportunities for connection and business, its drawbacks regarding abuse and declining personal interaction are equally serious.

New Vocabulary with Explanation

1. positive and negative consequences in equal measures = Ảnh hưởng tích cực và tiêu cực ở mức ngang nhau (balanced effects)

   • Synonyms: balanced outcomes, mixed impacts, equal pros and cons

   • Antonyms: one-sided effects, overwhelming benefits, overwhelming drawbacks

   • IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “While this trend could have positive and negative consequences in equal measures...”

2. globally connected = kết nối toàn cầu (stay in touch worldwide)

   • Synonyms: internationally linked, worldwide connected, universally tied

   • Antonyms: isolated, disconnected, cut off

   • IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “allow users to remain globally connected with relatives...”

3. keep in touch with = giữ liên lạc (maintain communication)

   • Synonyms: stay connected with, maintain contact with, stay in communication with

   • Antonyms: lose contact with, cut off from, detach from

   • IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “students studying overseas can easily keep in touch with their families...”

4. powerful tool = công cụ hữu hiệu (effective method)

   • Synonyms: effective instrument, valuable means, potent mechanism

   • Antonyms: weak tool, ineffective method, useless means

   • IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “social media serves as a powerful tool in business and marketing.”

5. digital age = kỷ nguyên số (modern technological era)

   • Synonyms: information era, technological age, computer age

   • Antonyms: pre-digital era, analog age, traditional era

   • IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “In today’s digital age, enterprises can promote newly launched products...”

6. fall prey to = trở thành nạn nhân (be harmed by)

   • Synonyms: be victimized by, succumb to, be exploited by

   • Antonyms: resist, protect against, overcome

   • IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “may cause individuals to fall prey to cyberbullying...”

7. toxic environment = môi trường độc hại (damaging atmosphere)

   • Synonyms: harmful setting, hostile environment, poisonous atmosphere

   • Antonyms: healthy environment, safe space, positive surroundings

   • IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “become a toxic environment where users face verbal abuse.”

8. downplay = coi nhẹ (reduce importance)

   • Synonyms: underestimate, minimize, trivialize

   • Antonyms: emphasize, highlight, magnify

   • IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “the dominance of social media tends to downplay face-to-face interaction.”

9. reclusive users = người sống tách biệt (avoid social contact)

   • Synonyms: isolated users, withdrawn individuals, unsociable people

   • Antonyms: outgoing users, sociable individuals, extroverts

   • IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “Many young and reclusive users prefer immersing themselves in virtual worlds...”

Difficult Grammar Structures

1. “While this trend could have positive and negative consequences in equal measures, its overall impact is far-reaching.”

   • (While + clause = contrast structure)

   • Vietnamese: “Mặc dù xu hướng này có thể có cả ảnh hưởng tích cực lẫn tiêu cực ở mức ngang nhau, tác động tổng thể của nó là rất lớn.”

2. “Another notable benefit is that social media serves as a powerful tool in business and marketing.”

   • (Noun clause introduced by that)

   • Vietnamese: “Một lợi ích đáng chú ý khác là mạng xã hội đóng vai trò là công cụ hữu hiệu trong kinh doanh và tiếp thị.”

3. “Many young and reclusive users prefer immersing themselves in virtual worlds rather than building real-life relationships.”

   • (Prefer + V-ing … rather than + V-ing)

   • Vietnamese: “Nhiều người trẻ và sống tách biệt thích đắm mình trong thế giới ảo hơn là xây dựng các mối quan hệ thực tế.”

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