For-and-against essay
Список вопросов теста
Вопрос 1
Match.
1.
A short sentence to introduce the topic and the question asked in the task.
2.
Author’s opinion in answer to the question.
Варианты ответов
- Introduction
- Summary
Вопрос 2
Put the parts of the essay in the correct order.
Варианты ответов
- Introduction
- Arguments for and against
- Giving opinion
- Ending
Вопрос 3
Match the parts of the essay with the examples.
1.
On the one hand,
On the other hand,
Another advantage is that
Moreover,
2.
Many people believe
is it worth it?
Nowadays many/more and more people
3.
I believe
It seems,
In my opinion,
4.
In conclusion, …
To sum up,
Варианты ответов
- Arguments for and against
- Introduction
- Giving opinion
- Ending
Вопрос 4
Match the parts of the essay with the examples.
1.
In conclusion, I think we should use the money to help the environment.
2.
In my opinion, we have more important problems here on Earth.
3.
Another advantage is that we could discover new forms of life.
4.
One reason for doing this is to find another planet to live on.
Варианты ответов
- Arguments for and against
- Introduction
- Giving opinion
- Ending
Вопрос 5
Read the arguments. Are theу FOR 1) or AGAINST 2) the reality TV shows?
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Вопрос 6
Put the parts of the text in the correct order.
Варианты ответов
Вопрос 7
Match the parts of the essay with the examples.
1.
Advertising is an effective way of selling new products, and many people argue that its effectiveness brainwashes us into unnecessary spending. Others, however, disagree. As Jeremy Tunstall says, "Advertising can't sell any product can only help to sell a product the people want to buy."
2.
One of the main arguments for advertising is that it generates wealth for a country. That is to say, taxes paid on goods sold, help governments to pay for essential services such as education and health care. Moreover, the number of jobs created for producing, marketing and servicing these goods helps to reduce the unemployment problem, which is also a great advantage for a country's economy.
3.
In addition to this, advertising creates materialism and causes people to place too much importance or material goods. The fact that people are prepared to work long hours, or even turn to crime in order to gain the goods on offer, shows that advertising persuade;
4.
In conclusion, I believe that advertising exists to generate wealth by encouraging people to spend unnecessarily. It fosters greed and breeds dissatisfaction while distracting us from focusing on more vital things. As Marion Harper Jr said, "Advertising is found in societies which have passed the point of satisfying the basic animal needs."
Варианты ответов
- Introduction
- Arguments for
- Arguments against
- Ending
Вопрос 8
Match.
1.
They present the writer’s personal opinion of the topic, supported with examples and reasons.
2.
They present both sides of an issue in a balanced way. In the concluding paragraph you can say why you find one side more convincing than the other.
Варианты ответов
- Opinion essays.
- For and against essays.
Вопрос 9
Make up the word.
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Вопрос 10
What are the parts of the for-and-against essay?
Варианты ответов
- Introduction
- Summary
- Arguments for and against
- Giving opinion
- Address
- Complementary closing
- Salutation






