TASK 2

TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE? ESSAYS

Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree
or disagree with this statement? (Sometimes given as “Do you agree or disagree?)

1. Introduction:
- From general to specific
- Paraphrase the question (Grammar - Vocab)
- Thesis Statement (I completely/strongly/totally agree-disagree with the idea
that ..................................................... / as-because-since they
are ..................... , ................, and ....................
Some people claim that investing into the construction of railways rather than
roads is much more reasonable. I strongly agree with the idea that governments
ought to/had better spent more on railways because they are more environmentally
friendly, safer, and convenient.
2. Body 1 – Body 2 – Body 3: +++ / ++ / +/
- Topic Sentence
- Explain
- Example / Illustrate / Discuss
- Concluding (so what?)
First of all, it is much better to build railways as they save the nature / they are
environmentally friendly. This is mainly due to the fact that funding railways
encourages green travel since improving railways may result in a decrease in the
amount of private car use. As cars are one of the main factors which contribute to
the emission of C02, spending money to build roads will clearly pollute the
atmosphere and even may end up in the depletion of Ozone Layer. However, if
governments build more subway or tram lines to make it easier for people to take
them to get around, more people will choose railways which will help people to
reduce carbon emission. Therefore, railways may create a greener and healthier
environment.
3. Conclusion:
- Paraphrase your thesis + Give your reasons
- Recommendation /Solution/Prediction
In conclusion, I personally believe that governments had better spare more of their
budgets into the development and construction of railways mainly because they
help to preserve the Mother Nature, increase our level of safety,
and ....................... . All in all, in order to have a greener and a more stable and
safer future, it is much better to construct railway systems.

DOUBLE OPINION QUESTIONS

- In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and
fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures
could be taken to solve them?
 1. Introduction:
- From general to specific
- Paraphrase the question (Grammar - Vocab)
- Thesis Statement ( Although there are two main reasons that result in an increase
in the number of people who put on weight [which are having an unbalanced diet
and also leading a sedentary lifestyle], I believe that by taking two simple but
effective precautions this problem may be handled.
2. Body 1 – Causes
-First Reason: First and the most significant reason why people are getting fatter is
that they mostly have an unbalanced diet.
-Explain
-Example / Illustrate / Discuss
- Second Reason: Another reason is that.............. /Moreover/ In addition/Furthermore
-Explain
Example / Illustrate /Discuss
3. Body 2 – Measures
-First Measure:
-Explain
-Example / Illustrate / Discuss
- Second Measure: Another measure to be taken is that.............. /Moreover/ In
addition/Furthermore
-Explain
Example / Illustrate /Discuss
4. Conclusion:
- Paraphrase your thesis + Give your reasons
- Recommendation /Solution/Prediction

- Today more people are travelling than ever before. Why is this the case? What are the
benefits of travelling for the traveller?

- Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of
technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make?
Has this become a positive or negative development?

ADVANTAGE – DISADVANTAGE ESSAYS

1. In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between
finishing high school and starting university studies. Do the advantages outweigh the
disadvantages for young people who decide to do this?
1. Introduction:
- From general to specific
- Paraphrase the question (Grammar - Vocab)
- Thesis Statement – Despite the fact that taking a gap year may have a few
drawbacks, I believe that its advantages clearly outweigh the disadvantages it
brings.
 2. Body 1 – Counterview – Disadvantages (One fully developed disadvantage -100
words-) (Two disadvantages)
3. Body 2 – Your view – Advantages (Two advantages in length)
4. Conclusion:
- Paraphrase your thesis + Give your reasons
- Recommendation /Solution/Prediction
2. In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between
finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and
disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.

1. Introduction:

- From general to specific

- Paraphrase the question (Grammar - Vocab)
3. Thesis Statement – In my opinion, taking a gap year before starting university has not
only advantages but also disadvantages for students who decide to do this.
4. Body 1 – Advantages - 2 Advantages
5. Body 2 – Disadvantages – 2 Disadvantages
6. Conclusion:
- Paraphrase your thesis + Give your reasons
- Recommendation /Solution/Prediction

DISCUSS BOTH THESE VIEWS and GIVE YOUR OWN OPINION!

Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others
believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become more useful
adults. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

1. Introduction:

- From general to specific

- Paraphrase the question (Grammar - Vocab)
- Thesis Statement – Although both teaching kids how to compete and cooperate are
commonly held in society, I personally believe that children ought to be raised by
teaching them how to cooperate.
2. Body 1 – Competition ( 2 reasons)
3. Body 2 – Cooperation (2 reasons)
4. Body 3 – I believe / In my opinion
5. Conclusion:
- Paraphrase your thesis + Give your reasons
- Recommendation /Solution/Prediction