WRITING TASK 2

BALANCED DISCUSSION ESSAY

A. EXAMPLE:

 Some people think that environmental problems should be solved

globally while others believe it is better to deal with them nationally.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

 Some people say the best way to reduce crime is using death penalty
while others believe that other measures are better.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

 Some people claim that it’s better to live in cities while others say
that we should live in the countryside.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

B. STRUCTURE
1. INTRODUCTION

* Step 1: Paraphrase the question

* Step 2: State clearly what you are going to do in the essay

+ “In this essay, I will examine both arguments and then give my personal
opinion.”

+ “I will analyze both sides of the argument and express my personal opinion in
the essay below”

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 C. GUIDED EXERCISE
Some people say students should live alone when going to university while
others believe they should live with their parents during this period. 
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

STEP 1: INTRODUCTION (Paraphrase the question and state what you’re

going to do)

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STEP 2: WRITE TWO BODY PARAGRAPHS

BODY 1: (Benefits of living alone)
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STEP 3: WRITE THE CONCLUSION

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 D. SELF-PRACTICE EXERCISE

Some people claim that it’s better to live in cities while others say that we
should live in the countryside.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

PRACTICE WRITING

*Suggestions

Body 1: it is true that people will gain a lot of significant benefits from living in cities.

- By living in urban areas, citizens will have more chances to entertain.

- Children can study with better education.
- Another major advantage of living in cities is the abundance of employment
opportunities for graduates.

Body 2: Settling in the countryside also has many advantages that are worth
mentioning.

- The atmosphere in rural areas is significantly cleaner thanks to the smaller

number of factories and the lower amount of exhaust fumes.
- The small volume of traffic in the countryside also makes commuting much
safer and less frustrating

CONCLUSION

“In conclusion, neither living in cities nor settling in the countryside should be
considered the absolute best option for every person. What actually matters, in my
opinion, is that people must be fully aware of the drawbacks they might have to
overcome, as well as the possible benefits they might gain from both decisions.”