OPINION QUESTION STRUCTURE

INTRODUCTION

It is believed that ...[Clause (to introduce the topic)]....

I think this trend/development could have both positive and
negative influences in equal measure, as now will be discussed.

BODY 1

Write about the positives of this trend and develops your ideas
...[topic noun phrase ] ..... can be seen as beneficial for several reasons.
Firstly, [Clause to introduce the first supporting idea] because....
[ explain the first supporting idea].
For instance, [clause to give an example for the first supporting idea]...
Secondly, ..[Clause to introduce the second supporting idea]..., for ....
[explain the second supporting idea]...
A telling example is ....[clause to give an example for the second
supporting idea].

BODY 2

Write about the negatives of this trends and develop your ideas.
Despite the good impacts mentioned above, I believe that ...[topic -
noun phrase].... is/are also a detrimental development/trend to some
extent.
The main drawback is ......
Another downside of this trend is...

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, despite/in spite of some positive impacts on...., I hold

the opinion that ....topic [noun phrase] also triggers adverse effects
on....
 DISCUSSION QUESTION STRUCTURE

INTRODUCTION

People have differing views with regards to + [topic (noun phrase]....

While some people hold the opinion that + ... [view 1 (clause)]...,
I believe that ...[view 2 (clause)]...

BODY 1

Introduce view 1 + give explanation + example:

+ On the one hand, there are some reasons why a common belief
is that + ...[view 1 (clause)]....
The main cause is + ...[supporting idea 1 (clause)]....
Give example
Another reason is + ...[supporting idea 2 (clause)]...
Give example

BODY 2

State that you support view 2 + give explanation + example

+ On the other hand, I believe that + ...[view 2 (clause)...]
Firstly, ...
Secondly,....
Finally,...

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, while + ...[view 1 (clause)]..., I believe that + ...[view 2

(clause)]...
 CAUSES - EFFECTS STRUCTURE

INTRODUCTION

Clause (to introduce the topic). This problem happens due to

some reasons, and it may trigger some adverse influences on....

BODY 1

Several reasons can explain why + Clause (paraphrase the topic).

Firstly, [Clause to introduce the first supporting idea] because....
[ explain the first supporting idea].
For instance, [clause to give an example for the first supporting
idea]...
Secondly, ..[Clause to introduce the second supporting idea]...,
for .... [explain the second supporting idea]...
A telling example is ....[clause to give an example for the second
supporting idea].

BODY 2

Topic [noun phrase]... may result in many detrimental impacts on....

The main drawback of this trend is ....
Another downside is ....

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, topic [noun phrase] is caused by several factors, and

this problem might bring about serious impacts on ...
 TWO-PART QUESTION STRUCTURE

INTRODUCTION

+ Paraphrase question
+ Answer to both questions

BODY 1

+ Answer the first question directly

+ Giving supporting ideas, then explain why and give examples

BODY 2

+ Answer the second question directly

+ Giving supporting ideas, then explain why and give examples.

CONCLUSION

+ Summarize your answer to both questions

 BENEFITS vs DRAWBACKS

NOUN

- drawback
+ benefit - disadvantage
+ advantage - demerit
+ merit - downside
+ pros - shortcoming
- cons

ADJECTIVES

- detrimental to
+ beneficial - disadvantageous
+ constructive - adverse
+ advantageous - destructive
+ positive - disastrous
- catastrophic

NOUN PHRASE

+ beneficial effect - an adverse impact / influence / effect

+ positive impact - a negative point / effect...
+ good point

OTHER PHRASES

- pose great threats to ....

- affect negatively...
- damage ...
- do more harm than good
 CAUSES vs SOLUTIONS

NOUNS

- reason + solution
- culprit + measure
- cause + answer
- rationale + action

ADJECTIVES

+ chief + effective
+ main + workable
+ feasible
+ major
+ practical
+ principal
+ optimal
+ primary

VERBS

- lead to + address
- give rise to + mitigate
- trigger + solve
- attribute sth to sth + tackle
+ resolve
+ alleviate
OTHER PHRASES

- stem from + foster

+ contain (=control)