Cấu trúc câu thông dụng Writing và Speaking VSTEP là nội dung quan trọng giúp thí sinh xây dựng câu trả lời rõ ràng, mạch lạc và nâng cao khả năng đạt điểm tốt trong kỳ thi VSTEP. Việc nắm chắc các cấu trúc câu thường gặp sẽ giúp bạn tự tin triển khai ý tưởng, diễn đạt chính xác và hạn chế lỗi ngữ pháp khi làm bài. Hãy cùng theo dõi bài viết dưới đây của Edulife để tổng hợp những cấu trúc hữu ích nhất cho Writing và Speaking VSTEP.
Template nhỏ/ cấu trúc nhỏ thông dụng Writing và Speaking
I. Lý thuyết:
1. I can take it or leave it: Tôi thì có cũng được, không có cũng không sao
-> On the one hand …. However, on the other hand….
VD: Do you like going to the park?
I can take it or leave it; on the one hand, it is fun and relaxing. However, on the other hand, it is/ it can be noisy and overcrowded/ uncomfortable.
2. Not only… but also: Không những….. mà còn…
VD: Do you like doing exercises?
Yes, I enjoy doing exercises because not only does exercise improve physical health, but it also reduces stress.
Writing:
Public transport not only reduces traffic congestion but also helps protect the environment.
3. (N) plays an important role in….: (N) đóng vai trò quan trọng trong…
Writing:
Education plays an important role in the development of a country.
Speaking:
I think exercise plays an important role in keeping people healthy.
4. (N) can help + ai đó + V: (N) có thể giúp ai đó làm gì
Writing:
Public transport can help people reduce their transportation costs.
Speaking:
Learning English can help me communicate with foreign people more confidently.
5. (N) allows/enables + ai đó + to V: (N) cho phép/tạo điều kiện cho ai đó làm gì
Writing:
Online learning allows students to study at their own pace.
Speaking:
Working part-time allows me to gain valuable experience.
6. This can lead to + N: Điều này có thể dẫn đến…
Writing:
Spending too much time on social media can lead to several health problems.
Speaking:
If people do not exercise regularly, this can lead to health problems.
7. As a result,…. : Kết quả là….
Writing:
Many people use private vehicles to travel to work. As a result, traffic congestion has become increasingly serious.
Speaking:
I usually make a plan before travelling. As a result, I can save a lot of time and money.
8. Compared with/to …: So với….
Writing:
Compared with private cars, public transport is more environmentally friendly.
Speaking:
Compared with living in the countryside, living in a big city is more convenient for me.
9. Although…..: Mặc dù….
Writing:
Although online learning is convenient, it may reduce students’ face-to-face interaction.
Speaking:
Although I am quite busy, I always try to spend time with my family.
10. It is true that … However, …: Đúng là… Tuy nhiên…
Writing:
It is true that cars are convenient. However, they contribute significantly to air pollution.
Speaking:
It is true that living in a big city is expensive. However, there are more job opportunities.
11. The more …, the more …: Càng… càng…
Writing:
The more people use public transport, the less traffic congestion there will be.
Speaking:
I think the more you practise English, the more confident you will become.
12. There is no doubt that …: Không còn nghi ngờ gì rằng…
Writing:
There is no doubt that technology has changed the way people communicate.
Speaking:
There is no doubt that English is important for students nowadays.
13. If + S + V, S will/can + V: Nếu…, thì…
Writing:
If people use public transport more frequently, traffic congestion will be reduced.
Speaking:
If I have enough money, I will travel to several countries in the future.
14. Unless + S + V, S will + V: Nếu không…
Writing:
Unless people change their consumption habits, environmental problems will become more serious.
Speaking:
Unless I have an important appointment, I usually spend my weekends with my family.
15. Either … or …: Hoặc… hoặc…
Writing:
People can either use public transport or cycle to work to reduce pollution.
Speaking:
At weekends, I usually either stay at home or go out with my friends.
II. Áp dụng:
Part 1. Choose the correct structure
1. I don’t have a strong opinion about going to the park. It is enjoyable, but sometimes it is too crowded.
→ Which expression best describes my opinion?
2. Exercise is good for people because it …. improves physical health ….. reduces stress.
3. Education ______ an important role in the development of society.
4. Public transport ______ people reduce their transportation costs.
5. Online learning ______ students to study whenever and wherever they want.
6. Spending too much time on social media ______ several health problems.
7. Many people now work from home. ______, they can save time and money on commuting.
8. ______ private cars, public transport produces less pollution.
9. ______ online learning is convenient, it may reduce face-to-face interaction.
10. ______ cars are convenient, but they can contribute to air pollution.
11. ______ people practise English, ______ confident they will become.
12. ______ technology has changed the way people communicate.
13. ______ people use public transport, traffic congestion will be reduced.
14. ______ people change their consumption habits, environmental problems will become more serious.
15. People can ______ use public transport ______ cycle to work.
Part 2. Choose the best answer in a VSTEP Speaking context
16. Do you like going to the park?
“I don’t really have a strong preference. ______, it is a good place to relax. However, ______, it can be crowded and noisy.”
17. Do you like doing exercise?
“Yes. I enjoy exercising because ______ improve my physical health, ______ it reduces stress.”
18. Why do you think education is important?
“I think education ______ an important role in helping people develop their knowledge and skills.”
19. How can learning English benefit you?
“Learning English ______ me communicate with people from different countries.”
20. Why do you prefer online learning?
“Online learning ______ students to study at their own pace.”
21. What are some disadvantages of using social media?
“Spending too much time on social media ______ sleep problems and stress.”
22. Why do you make a plan before travelling?
“I usually make a plan before travelling. ______, I can save time and avoid unnecessary problems.”
23. Which is better, living in the city or countryside?
“______ living in the countryside, living in a big city is more convenient because there are more job opportunities.”
24. Do you like studying online?
“______ online learning is convenient, I sometimes prefer studying in a classroom because I can interact directly with my teacher.”
25. Is living in a big city expensive?
“______ living in a big city is expensive. ______, it offers more job opportunities.”
26. Do you think practising English is important?
“Definitely. I think ______ you practise, ______ confident you will become.”
27. Do you think English is important nowadays?
“Yes. ______ English is important for students because it can help them study and work internationally.”
28. What will happen if more people use public transport?
“______ more people use public transport, traffic congestion ______ be reduced.”
29. What will happen if people don’t protect the environment?
“______ people take action, environmental problems will become more serious.”
30. How do you usually spend your weekends?
“I usually ______ stay at home ______ go out with my friends.”
Part 3. Choose the best structure to complete a VSTEP Writing paragraph
31. Public transport has many advantages. ______, it can reduce traffic congestion. ______, it is more environmentally friendly than private cars.
32. There are many benefits of working from home. It ______ employees save commuting time and money.
33. Online shopping has become increasingly popular. ______, many traditional shops are facing greater competition.
34. ______ traditional shopping, online shopping is often more convenient for consumers.
35. ______ online shopping is convenient, some people are concerned about product quality.
36. ______ people use renewable energy, ______ dependent society will become on fossil fuels.
37. ______ people use public transport, cities can reduce traffic congestion and air pollution.
38. ______ governments introduce stricter environmental policies, pollution may continue to increase.
39. People can ______ work from home ______ work in an office, depending on their job.
40. ______ technology has brought many changes to modern life. It has changed the way people work, study and communicate.
