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    UNIT 11 oninion Essays 41 Discuss the good and bad points of using the Internet, Gl 2 Listen to the cassette and match the viewpoints with the reasons, ‘Who speaks in favour of using the Internet and who speaks against it? ‘A. great way of communicating with people saves time going to libraries; is fast and {rom allover the world cheap to send messages B_ people should be more careful about how have conversations with people from they use it different places great way of getting information quickly Some of the information you can access is. not suitable, especially for children Opinion essays are formal in style. They require your opinion on a topic which Introduction rust be clearly stated and supported by reasons. tis necessary to include the | ** | ‘opposing viewpoint in another paragraph. Paragraph 7 Asuccesstul opinion essay should have: | state the topic and your 4) an introductory paragraph in which you state the topic and your opinion: ‘omer ceary | 'b) amain body which consists of two or more paragraphs. Each paragraph should presenta separate viewpoint supported by your reasons. Another paragraph | {giving the opposing viewpoint and reasons may be included; and | soe Body beh. ) a conclusion in which you restate your opinion using different words. | a Points to consider | viewpoint 1 and: reason ‘© Fist decide whether you agree or disagree with the subject of the topic and make f | alistof your points and reasons. Pacesraph 3 © Write well:developed paragraphs consisting of more than one sentence. viewpoint 2 and reason | © Begineach paragraph witha topic sentence which summarises what the | paragraph is about | | © Linking words shouldbe used throughout your compestion. rey ‘© Use the techniques shown on p. 66 to begin and end your essay. | give the opposing viewpoint | | and reasons } Useful Language | | Conclusion | To.xpress opinion: believe, Inmy opinion, think, Inmy view | strongly bolove, Tho a | way 300 It seems to me (hat) | To list points: In the first place, first of all, to start with, Firstly, to begin with: | Toadd more points: what is more, another major reason, also, furthermore, moreover, in | restate your opinion, using | adeiton to tistha, besides, apr from this, not to mention the fat that Giterent words To introduce contrasting viewpoints: tis argued that. People argue that, Opponents of this view say, Thre are people who oppose, Contrary to wnat most peop believe, + ich As opposed to the above ideas Pipes beet | To introduce examples: for example, for instance, such as, in particular, especially ‘nore paragraphs in the To conclude: To sum up, Alina, Althings considered, Taking eventing ito account oe N Unit 11 Opinion Essays 3 Read the model composition and write down the topic of each paragraph. Underline any linking words or phrases and replace them ‘with other similar ones. How else could you start this essay?” a “Are you in favour of or against exams being abolished?” 4s to0 much emphasis placed on examination results today? In my View, ther role needs to be re-examined if they are to continue to play ‘part in the educational system. In the first place, exams do not actualy test a person’s knowledge ‘of a subject but rather how much they can remember on the day of the exam. In addition, facts such as students feeling unwell or suffering from a case of nerves on the day of the exams are not taken into consideration. (ummary and your opinion) Furthermore, the exam system is unfair to people who have studied hard but have a poor memory for facts and figures. Also itis often the ‘case that people who have not studied can copy from someone else who has. It is argued that exams are the most efficient way of comparing the abilities of a group of people and that an exam will often encourage people to compete 0 get better graces. Making grades and exam results the main point of leaming though, gives students the wrong. ‘dea of what education is all about. Jn conclusion, it seems to me unfair to give a person only one chance to show what they are capable of. I think that the whole ‘educational system needs to be changed so that exams are not the only ‘way of assessing a student's knowledge. 4 “Cars are the greatest danger to human life today.” Give your opinion with reasons. Then read what these people think about cars and ‘match their viewpoints with their reasons. Suggest various ways to om my opin, cars begin and end this opinion essay as shown on p. 66. Finally, write a lk ze ee ie composition on this topic ee ii ee As | see it, cities would be less pollited if as life-threatening as cars were banned. aah wars or violent acts of crime give us more Itis people themseives ho cause the greatest harm 3 We can deci for ee eee a Every day we hear Exhaust umes are ourselves where and pana TIN cual cx ccc, MM on ofthe majr cases IM won vo wart orl ot aa cegeras Tee Mena ener saga MM pocorn, see en oe are killed or seriously ‘result, our health is at ‘on anyone else. eon ere vain n Opinion Essays 5 First give your opinions and reasons concerning the topic below, then read the model and give the topic of each paragraph. Next, replace the highlighted linking words with similar ones. Finally, underline the reason given for each viewpoint. Which quotation is included in this essay? Which techniques have been used to begin and end the essay? People spend too much time and money on fashion. Do you agree or disagree? Every season, the great fashion houses of Europe and America present their new collections inthe hope of persuading peoole fo renew their wardrobes by purchasing te latest designs. nm opinin, one does not ‘rave to be a save to fashion in order to look sar. To siart wih, folowing the laiest trends in fashion can be exremely expensive. Tis fs especialy tre for those who buy costy designer clotting. Ther is also the risk of geting ito deb inorder to keep up with tne atest fashions. In action fo ti, foflowers of fashion ten give up therincidualty forthe ‘sake of fashion. They choose clothes which suit neither ther fies nor thei personales. This is unfortunate, as the way we chess should refiet wo we realy an. (nthe otner and, some people argue tha its necessary to dress fashionably in crest create the correct mage for ter carers. This fs pariculary trv of those who work wih the publ, 2s they elect the image of ter company. Ths doesnot mean that the latest fashions are the most appropiate, however. Simple but wel-made clothes are almost always the best choice for business wear. To conol, I stongly elev tat itis advisable fo dress with syle by choosing ood

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