Write a paragraph supporting one of the opinions below.

State your opinion in

the topic sentence and then support it with several specific reasons or
examples. Remember to organize your paragraph according to order of
importance, and use signal words. When you are done with your first draft, use the
Revising Checklist to improve your paragraph.

 Hotels (should or should not) allow pets.

 People turning sixty-five should have to retake the driver's test to keep their license.
 Television commercials have a bad effect on children.
 Single-sex (all-girl or all-boy) schools are a good idea.
 There are several (advantages or disadvantages) of using credit cards.
 Living in the country is better than living in the city. OR Living in the city is better than
living in the country.
 Students should be required to spend a certain amount of time doing volunteer work in
order to graduate.

There are several advantages and disadvantages of using credit cards. The
advantages of using credit cards;
Firstly, it is safer than carrying cash. For example, if your money or wallet is lost,
there is a high probability of losing the relevant amount. However, the credit card in the
wallet is less likely to be used by someone else. Also, this risk can be reduced by quickly
canceling the credit card. Secondly, allows you to earn points. For example, when a
transaction is made from a credit card, a certain amount of these transactions is reflected
on the credit card as points. Finally, currency-independent transactions can be made. For
instance, in transactions made from abroad with a credit card, it is possible to make your
purchases without any problems, regardless of the currency of the product.
The disadvantages of using credit cards;
Firstly credit card fraud. For example, credit cards are not a product used only at
ATMs. It is also used in e-commerce transactions. This is why scams to obtain card
information are very common. Secondly paying high-interest rates. If you do not pay your
full-term debt, interest will be charged on your remaining debt. And finally, damage to
your credit rating. Delayed credit card payments and ongoing debts are recorded in your
credit file and may affect your chances of getting a loan later. If you are thinking about
buying a credit card, it is important to consider the advantages and disadvantages they
offer on your own terms.