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CAUSE AND EFFECT ESSAYS

Cause: (n) reason, root, source, foundation, basis, origin, motivation


(v) bring about, instigate, lead to, trigger off, affect, stem from, to result from, as a
result/consequence of, to have an effect on, thereby + V-ing
Effect: (n) consequence, outcome, result, end product
(v) bring about, carry out, produce, create, make, to result in, to

Introduction:
- It is apparent/quite clear that
- It is generally/ widely believed/ accepted that
- It is often said that
- There is a public debate that
- It goes without saying that
- There is an ever-growing/ ever-increasing number of
- Recently the phenomenon has aroused wide/ much concern
- Recently the problem/ issue has been brought into focus
- Nowadays there is a growing tendency/ awareness
- Nowhere in the history has the issue been more visible than
- One of the heated issue/ controversial questions is

Conclusion:
- In short
- In brief
- In conclusion
In brief, these above-mentioned factors are plausible explanations for the growing
tendency of poor health conditions in advanced countries./ Therefore, both governments and
citizens should put emphasis on the current situation to come up with sensible solutions.
Transition words and phrases:
- Therefore = Thus, Hence, Consequently, As a result/consequence, Accordingly, so, then
- Because = Due to, Since, As a result of,
- Besides = In addition, likewise, Additionally, withal (He was a man of great means, and
of great intellect withal), Moreover, Futhermore
- However = Nonetheless, Nevertheless
- Moreover = Futhermore,
- Although = Despite, In spite of, Regardless of, (N +) Notwithstanding + N, Albeit +
adj/adv/prepositional phrases
- Paradoxically (Nghịch lý thay)
- Sadly enough
- Ironically (Mỉa mai thay)
- Adv (Culturaly/ Legally/ Economically/ Environmentally) + speaking

Vocabulary:
- Increase: (n) proliferation, expansion, development, progression
(v) boost, raise, rise, progress, develop, advance, establish, evolve, flourish,
promote, grow
- Increasing = progressing, progressive, developing
- Decrease: (n) decomposition
(v) reduce, decline, deteriorate (harm), diminish, decay (to become gradually
damaged, worse, less), decompose
- The lack of = The paucity/ scarcity of
- Via + N = Through sth/ Using sth
- To be of the opinion that
- Badly = woefully, extremely, greatly, severely
- Especially = Notably, Chiefly (Mainly), Principally, Exclusively (Only, Solely),
Specifically,
- Not good enough, not effective = inadequate, deficient, poor, impractical
- Effective = efficient, practical, sufficient, useful, productive
- Compelling = strong (evidence), persuasive, conclusive
- Expenditure = Expenses = Cost
- Free = complimentary (paid by the government), chargeless, costless
- Perpetually = always or very often
- Feasible = possible, likely, reasonable
- Drastically, Drastic (sacrifices) = severe or very noticeable effects
- to deprive sb from sth/ to be deprived of sth: tước/ bị tước đoạt điều gì đó quan trọng
- to put emphasis on = focus on/ pay attention to sth important
- Flexible = Versatile, adaptable, multifunctioned, handy, malleable
- Harmful/Negative = Deleterious, detrimental, pernicious, disadvantageous, disastrous,
noxious, adverse, unhealthy, unsafe, catastrophic (n: catastrophe)
- Possitive =
- Important = critical, crucial, vital, decisive, influential, noticeable, significant
- Indispensable = too important not to have = essential, necessary
- Useful = Advantageous, beneficial, convenient, handy, helpful, profitable, fruitful
(producing good results), worthwhile (worthy = deserving respect, admiration or support)
- Useless = counterproductive, idle, worthless, ineffectual, ineffective, fruitless, futile,
meaningless, pointless, of no use
- Successful = prosperous (earning a lot of money), lucrative (producing a lot of money),
outstanding,
- Apprentice scheme: học việc, thực tập
- Vocational training: dạy nghề

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