12E: Compare and Contrast Options

Compare and Contrast Options

Communication

A.

- I have made some big decisions like choosing a high school to study, deciding to stop playing the piano to concentrate on study.

(Tôi đã đưa ra một số quyết định lớn như chọn một trường trung học để học, quyết định dừng chơi piano để tập trung cho việc học.)

- In the future I will make decisions like choosing a university, a career, buying a house, etc.

(Trong tương lai, tôi sẽ đưa ra các quyết định như chọn trường đại học, nghề nghiệp, mua nhà, v.v.)

B.

1. moving to another country

2. asking someone to marry you

3. buying a house

4. applying for a job

5. buying your first car

6. getting a student loan

7. choosing a phone

8. deciding what to wear to a party

C.

1. He should ask both a bank and his friends for a loan.

(Anh ấy nên hỏi vay cả ngân hàng và bạn bè cử mình.)

2. She should study abroad. There are lots of social media on the Internet so she can easily keep in touch with her family and friends in Vietnam.

(Cô ấy nên đi du học. Có rất nhiều phương tiện truyền thông xã hội trên Internet vì vậy cô ấy có thể dễ dàng giữ liên lạc với gia đình và bạn bè của mình ở Việt Nam.)

3. She should divide the money into some parts and use a part for the charity.

(Cô nên chia số tiền thành một số phần và dùng một phần cho quỹ từ thiện.)

Writing

E.

- This person is writing to the friend who has won the scholarship.

G.

1. On the whole

2.  On the other hand 

3. However

WRITING SKILLS: Compare and Contrast
When you compare and contrast different ideas and choices, you can use these linking words and phrases:
Describing similarities: It also... / In addition,... | Similarly,... / Both...
Comparing differences: On the one hand,... / On the other hand,... / However,.../
In contrast...
Concluding: Overall,... On the whole,... / I think... / In conclusion,...

Goal check

Subject: Helping You Choose the Right School

Hi [Friend’s Name],

I hope you’re doing great! I heard you’re deciding between [School A] and [School B], and I wanted to share my thoughts to help you make the best choice.

[School A] seems like a great option because it has [mention a positive aspect, e.g., excellent teachers, good location, or strong academic reputation]. Also, their [specific program or feature] could really help you achieve your goals. However, the downside is that [mention a drawback, e.g., it’s far from home, or the tuition is expensive].

On the other hand, [School B] offers [mention its advantages, e.g., a relaxed atmosphere, smaller classes, or more extracurricular activities]. It’s also [mention something practical, e.g., closer to home or more affordable]. But, keep in mind that [mention a drawback, e.g., it might not have as many resources for your field of interest].

If you’re looking for [specific priority, e.g., academic excellence or affordability], I think [School A or School B] might be a better fit. Either way, I’m sure you’ll succeed no matter where you go!

Let me know what you decide—I’d love to hear about your choice.

Best,
[Your Name]