Question

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Read the Writing Strategy. Underline two rhetorical questions in the essay in exercise 2. What are the expected answers?

Writing Strategy Rhetorical questions can make an essay more persuasive, provided you only include one or two. You do not have to answer the questions, but always make sure that the expected answer is clear, e.g. Some people work long hours for very low pay. How can this be right? (Expected answer: It can't be right.)

Answer 1

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Some people maintain that the benefits of vocational courses are greater than those of more traditional ones. That is the question we need to consider.

It is certainly true that the workplace is becoming more competitive. A vocational course may be a more direct route into employment compared to traditional courses. It is also undeniable that certain jobs (for example nurse, hairdresser) are only available to people with a vocational qualification.

On the other hand, choosing a vocational course means deciding what job you want to do when you are still at school. Many people believe this is too early. How can a teenager know what job is right for him or her? Another problem is that vocational courses only focus on what you need to learn for a particular job. Is it not better for students to explore other interests while at university?

On balance, I do not believe that students should choose vocational courses unless they are sure what career they want to follow. It is wiser to opt for a course that really interests you.

- The two rhetorical questions in the essay are:

(Hai câu hỏi tu từ trong bài văn là:)

1. How can a teenager know what job is right for him or her?

(Làm thế nào một thiếu niên có thể biết công việc nào phù hợp với mình?)

=> Expected answer: A teenager cannot know what job is right for him or her.

(Dự kiến câu trả lời: Một thiếu niên không thể biết công việc nào phù hợp với mình.)

2. Is it not better for students to explore other interests while at university?

(Không phải tốt hơn cho sinh viên khám phá những sở thích khác khi ở trường đại học sao?)

=> Expected answer: Yes, it is better for students to explore other interests while at university.

(Câu trả lời mong đợi: Có, tốt hơn hết là sinh viên nên khám phá những sở thích khác khi ở trường đại học.)