Use the following plan:
Make an introduction (state the problem).
Express your personal opinion and give 2 – 2 reasons for your opinion.
Express an opposing opinion and give 1 – 2 reasons for this opposing opinion.
Explain why you don`t agree with the opposing opinion.
Make a conclusion restating your position.
Useful Language.
To express opinion: I believe, In my opinion, I think, In my view, I strongly believe, The way I see it, It seems to me (that).
To list points: In the first place, first of all, to start with, Firstly, to begin with.
To add more points: what is more, another major reason, also, furthermore, moreover, in addition to this/that, besides, apart from this, not to mention the fact that.
To introduce contrasting viewpoints: It is argued that, People argue that, Opponents of this view say, There are people who oppose, Contrary to what most people believe, As opposed to the above ideas.
To introduce examples: for examples, for instance, such as, in particular, especially.
To conclude: To sum up, All in all, All things considered, Taking everything into account.
Points to consider.
First decide whether you agree or disagree with the subject of the topic and make a list of your points and reasons.
Write well-developed paragraphs consisting of more than one sentence.
Begin each paragraph with a topic sentence which summarises what the paragraph is about.
Linking words should be used throughout your composition.
Techniques for beginnings and endings.
The first paragraph may.
Make reference to a strange scene or situation.
Address the reader directly or ask a rhetorical question.
Start with a quotation.
State a personal opinion (express your opinion)
The last paragraph may:
State a personal opinion.
Give the reader something to consider.
End with a quotation, a rhetorical question.
What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement?
Write 200-250 words.
Use the following plan:
Make an introduction (state the problem)
Express your personal opinion and give 2 – 2 reasons for your opinion.
Express an opposing opinion and give 1 – 2 reasons for this opposing opinion.
Explain why you don`t agree with the opposing opinion.
Make a conclusion restating your position.
Useful Language.
To express opinion: I believe, In my opinion, I think, In my view, I strongly believe, The way I see it, It seems to me (that).
To list points: In the first place, first of all, to start with, Firstly, to begin with.
To add more points: what is more, another major reason, also, furthermore, moreover, in addition to this/that, besides, apart from this, not to mention the fact that.
To introduce contrasting viewpoints: It is argued that, People argue that, Opponents of this view say, There are people who oppose, Contrary to what most people believe, As opposed to the above ideas.
To introduce examples: for examples, for instance, such as, in particular, especially.
To conclude: To sum up, All in all, All thing considered, Taking everything into account.
Points to consider.
First decide whether you agree or disagree with the subject of the topic and make a list of your points and reasons.
Write well-developed paragraphs consisting of more than one sentence.
Begin each paragraph with a topic sentence which summarises what the paragraph is about.
Linking words should be used throughout your composition.
Techniques for beginnings and endings.
The first paragraph may.
Make reference to a strange scene or situation.
Address the reader directly or ask a rhetorical question.
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