Cấu trúc bài viết opinion: Films and computer games

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Essay: Films and computer games which contain violence are very popular. Some people believe they have a negative effect on society and so should be banned. Other people, however, say they are just harmless and help people to relax. Discuss both these points of view and give your own opinion.

Dạng bài: opinion (Dựa vào cụm từ give your own opinion)

Mở bài

• Nêu topic: Films and computer games which contain violence are very popular in today’s society.
• Nêu 2 view cùa bài: However, they also spark a lot of controversy and debate about their effects on people’s behavior and attitudes. Some people believe that violent media should be banned because they have a negative impact on society, such as increasing aggression, desensitizing people to real violence, and promoting harmful stereotypes. (view 1) Other people, however, argue that violent media are just harmless forms of entertainment that help people to relax, express themselves, and cope with stress.They also claim that violent media do not cause violence, but rather reflect the existing problems in society (view 2)
• Kế hoạch viết bài: In this essay, I will discuss both these points of view and give my own opinion.

Thân bài

Body 1 (view 1)

 Topic sentence (main idea 1): In the first place, it is undeniable that violent media are very appealing to many people, especially young people who enjoy the thrill, excitement, and challenge of these forms of media

support 1: Violent media can also provide a way for people to vent their frustrations, emotions, and fantasies in a safe and controlled environment.

Main idea 2 : violent media can have some positive effects on people’s cognitive and social skills, such as improving their problem-solving abilities, hand-eye coordination, teamwork, and creativity

support 2: banning violent media would deprive people of these benefits and limit their freedom of choice and expression.

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Body 2 (view 2)

Topic sentence (main idea 1): it is also evident that violent media can have some negative effects on people’s psychology and behavior.

Support 1: For instance, violent media can increase people’s aggression, hostility, and impulsivity by exposing them to unrealistic and exaggerated scenes of violence that can desensitize them to real violence and make them more likely to imitate or accept violent behavior as normal or acceptable.

Main idea 2: Furthermore, violent media can reinforce harmful stereotypes and prejudices about certain groups of people, such as women, minorities, or foreigners, by portraying them as victims or enemies that deserve to be harmed or killed.

Support 2: This can lead to discrimination, hatred, and violence in real life. Therefore, banning violent media would protect people from these harms and promote a more peaceful and tolerant society.

Kết bài:

• Tóm tắt lại ý chính và nêu quan điểm của bản thân: In conclusion, I think that violent media have both positive and negative effects on society and individuals. However, I believe that the negative effects outweigh the positive ones and that violent media should be regulated or restricted to prevent or reduce their harmful impacts. I think that people should be more aware of the consequences of consuming violent media and choose more constructive and positive forms of entertainment that can enrich their lives and society.