SAMPLE ANSWER

ESSAY

Some people believe that humans should not eat meat. Do you agree?

Notes

Write about:

- meat as a main ingredient of our diet

- vegetarians

- (your own idea)

Sample answer:

Most people think, myself included, that since animals eat other animals, it
is natural for humans to eat meat. However, some disagree, and a growing
number of people are choosing to become vegetarians. So what rationalism
stays behind these two beliefs.

You start with Paragraph 1- Introduction

Here you include:

A general statement/rhetorical question (its already given on the topic, your

task is to paraphrase it- use different words or grammar structures). In the
sample answer weve used most instead of some, believe was changed to
think etc.

Qualify the argument

Explain further and maybe try to show several sides of the issue, consider it
from different angles, thinking, This part is right if This is true, except when
This might work if The reason this happens is because The underlying
issues are

First of all I would like to say that humans have always hunted and eaten
animals. Maybe it is our natural instinct inherited by ancestors that forces
us to seek this type of food, however, it is undeniable, that meat is rich in
vitamins and protein, which help to build muscles and bones.

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Paragraph 2:

Introduction = topic sentence which states the general idea discussed in this
paragraph

Advantage 1 Reason Advantage 1 - Specific example 1

Make sure you use the following phrases when writing paragraph 2:

Introducing the topic

First of all I would like to say that
The first point I would like to make is
I would like to begin by
Many people think that
Some people say/claim
Why do some people believe ?
However, if that is the case, then why ?
Advantages
In the first place
The main advantage is that you are free to
There is no one else to
Then there is
Whats more

Another advantage is that

Another point worth mentioning is the fact it is difficult to have a balanced

diet without this crucial ingredient. In order to avoid some health problems
such as lack of energy or splitting nails we should make lean meat a part of
our meal.

Paragraph 3:

Introduction = topic sentence which states the general idea discussed in this
paragraph

Advantage 2 Reason Advantage 2 - Specific example 2

Your Advantage 2- is actually the point that hasnt been given in the task.
However, its the last point- your own idea.

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Make sure you use the following phrases when writing paragraph 3:

Introducing the topic

Second of all I would like to say that
The next point I would like to make is
I would like to add
Many people think that
Some people say/claim
Why do some people believe ?
However, if that is the case, then why ?
Advantages
In the second place
The other advantage is that you are free to
There is no one else to
Then there is
Whats more

Another advantage is that

On the other hand, many vegetarians believe that eating meat is not only
unnecessary but also unhealthy. We can easily grow plants that give us all
we need in our diet, moreover there are numerous shops which provide
supplements that substitute meat.

Paragraph 4:

Introduction -use topic sentence

Disadvantage 1 Reason Disadvantage 1 - Specific example 1

Make sure you include the other point mentioned in the topic and add your own
idea + the following phrases when writing paragraph 3:

Disadvantages
On the other hand
Secondly,
Another disadvantage is
Last but not least, . .

In my view, there are strong health reasons for not eating meat. However,
if we become vegetarians for moral reasons, I think we should also not wear
fur or leather.

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Paragraph 5- Conclusion

Summarise your view using different words from the introduction. You might
want to add some further comment.

Summarising phrases you have to use:

In conclusion (I believe that)

To sum up, there are arguments

However, in my view .

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