1.
Write a discussion essay with the title: Developing countries
would Benefit more from having access to cheap technology than
money from charities. Discuss. (write 100-150 words)
2. Write an opinion essay with the title: “Charity work should not be
needed today; people should look after themselves”
3. Write an opinion essay with the title: “Tourism rarely benefits the
countries tourist visit”
4. Write a discussion essay with the title: “We are who we are
because of the people around us”. Discuss.
5. Write a discussion essay with the title: “Thanks to social
networking, in today’s society it is easy to have lots of relationships
with people, but not really know anyone”. Discuss.
6. Write an essay with the title: “People can learn as much outside a
classroom as they can inside one”. Discuss.
Discussion essay= For and against
In a for an against you consider a topic or statement from opposite points of view,
before giving your own opinion. NEVER YOUR OPINION, LEAVE THIS FOR THE FINAL
PARAGRAPH. Use FORMAL LANGUAGE. SUPORT YOUR ARGUMENTS BY GIVING
EVIDENCE
1. Introduction the topic
2. Arguments for the statement
3. Arguments against the statement
4. Your ow opinion and conclusion
Use passives and impersonal distancing language (It is said, are helped, it is
thought, many people say, many people believe, being helped, is not paid)
FORMAL LANGUAGE.
Give a general introduction (there are both advantages and disadvantages to
this idea,)
Use modal verbs to make suggestions and recommendations (should do, should
be, should not be, ought to be encouraged)
Use linkers to contrast (on one hand, on the other hand)
Useful Language
Introducing the Topic:
In the recent years, nowadays, some people consider, many people
think, however, others,
There are strong arguments for and against this idea
There are both advantages and disadvantages to this idea
Adding Ideas
Furthermore, moreover, what is more, in addition to this…
Giving reasons and results
Because, because of, as a result of this, one effect, one result of this
is that…
Introducing contrasting ideas
On the one hand, one the other hand, on balance
However, nevertheless, it can also be argued that…
One advantage of that is…, another argument for that is, another
argument against that is, another advantage is that…another
disadvantage is that…
Giving Evidence
According to
It is clear that…
It has been proved that
we do not have any evidence that…
Research has shown that….
Making suggestions or recommendations
Should not…ought not to…
Shouldn’t people be able to…
Would (noun / verb+ing) be a better solution, be a better alternative
Expressing your own opinion
Personally, I think, I believe, I feel
I am of the opinion that…
I strongly agree/disagree that…
In my opinion…
In my view….
Although I partly agree that….
Overall…
I think…
A TOPIC ESSAY
In a topic essay you EXPRES YOUR OPINION ON A TOPIC AND THEN
PROVIDE ARGUMENTS WITH EXAMPLES, before restarting your
position on the topic.
1. General introduction to the topic and your expressing your opinion
2. Arguments with EXAMPLES
3. Conclusion and restarting of your opinion
4. To sum up (dues linies per acabar)
Give a GENERAL INTRODUCTION
State your opinion (EXPRESA LA TEVA OPINIÓ)
Provide arguments (Firstly, Secondly)
Give examples
Use cause and result statements (as a result of…)
Repeat (restate) your opinion at the end (Personally, I believe that…)
Useful Language
Ordering your arguments
Firstly, first of all, secondly,
Secondly
What’s more
Finally
Adding Ideas
Furthermore (a mes a mes), Moreover(per alter part), What is more,
In addition to this…(a mes d’això)
Giving causes and results
Because, as, so…
Because of this
As a result of this
One effect of this
One result of this is that…
Therefore…
Consequently…
Since…
Giving EVIDENCES
According to…
It is clear that…
It has been proven that…
We do not have any evidence that…
Research has shown that…
Expressing your opinion
Personally, I don’t think, I believe, I feel that…
I am of the opinion that…
I personally believe…
I strongly agree/disagree that…with the statements
(DECLARACIONS) that…
In my opinion…
In my view…
Although I partly agree that…, overall, I think…
It is clear to me that…
Summarizing (To sum up)
To sum up...( I per acabar, per a finaltizar…)
In conclusion…
