1 F (State your opinion in the opening paragraph.)
2 T
3 T
4 F (Present the opposing viewpoint in the third main body paragraph.)
5 T
6 T
7 F (Restate your opinion in the concluding paragraph using different words from the introduction.)
8 F (Use mostly present tenses.)
9 T
10 F (Use formal expressions and full verb forms.)
2 T
3 T
4 F (Present the opposing viewpoint in the third main body paragraph.)
5 T
6 T
7 F (Restate your opinion in the concluding paragraph using different words from the introduction.)
8 F (Use mostly present tenses.)
9 T
10 F (Use formal expressions and full verb forms.)
I disagree with this statement because while extreme sports may be dangerous, those who participate in them do so regardless of the risks. Individuals should be allowed to decide whether or not they wish to take part in an extreme sport. Also, adequate safety measures and proper equipment help to prevent injuries.
Viewpoints – Reasons/examples
They involve high risk – Can lead to serious injury or even death
Expensive – Cost of equipment & travel to special locations
Proper safety precautions are taken – They are well-trained and carry safety equipment
Everyday tasks are also risky – More lives are lost in road accidents/natural disasters
They involve high risk – Can lead to serious injury or even death
Expensive – Cost of equipment & travel to special locations
Proper safety precautions are taken – They are well-trained and carry safety equipment
Everyday tasks are also risky – More lives are lost in road accidents/natural disasters
1 It improves overall health/Prevents obesity and heart disease.
It’s fun and sociable/Encourages young people to interact with their peers.
2 It is highly nutritious/lnsects contain more protein and less fat than meat.
It reduces the cost of food production/Much cheaper to farm insects than rear animals.
It’s fun and sociable/Encourages young people to interact with their peers.
2 It is highly nutritious/lnsects contain more protein and less fat than meat.
It reduces the cost of food production/Much cheaper to farm insects than rear animals.
To list points: in the first place, firstly, to begin with, lastly, secondly
To add more points: also, moreover, in addition, furthermore
To introduce opposing viewpoints: on the other hand, however, apart from this, alternatively, in contrast, while
To introduce examples/reasons: for example, therefore, for instance, in particular, because, since, such as
To conclude: to sum up, all things considered, taking everything into account
To begin with – In the first place
What is more – Furthermore
for example – for instance
On the other hand – Alternatively
Also – Moreover
All in all – All things considered
To add more points: also, moreover, in addition, furthermore
To introduce opposing viewpoints: on the other hand, however, apart from this, alternatively, in contrast, while
To introduce examples/reasons: for example, therefore, for instance, in particular, because, since, such as
To conclude: to sum up, all things considered, taking everything into account
To begin with – In the first place
What is more – Furthermore
for example – for instance
On the other hand – Alternatively
Also – Moreover
All in all – All things considered
1 Firstly, taking part in sport improves overall health. This is because regular exercise prevents obesity and heart disease. Also, it’s fun and sociable. For example, team sports in particular encourage young people to interact with their peers.
2 To begin with, insect-eating is highly nutritious. This is because insects contain more protein and less fat than meat. Also, it reduces the cost of food production as it is much cheaper to farm insects than rear animals.
2 To begin with, insect-eating is highly nutritious. This is because insects contain more protein and less fat than meat. Also, it reduces the cost of food production as it is much cheaper to farm insects than rear animals.
2 I believe, violent films affect the behaviour of some children.
3 As far as I am concerned ive should not try to travel through time.
4 To my mind, BASE jumping is too dangerous and should be banned.
3 As far as I am concerned ive should not try to travel through time.
4 To my mind, BASE jumping is too dangerous and should be banned.
Beginnings: A, C
Endings: В
Address the reader directly: C
Asks a rhetorical question: A
Uses direct speech/а quotation: В
In the model, the writer begins the essay with a quotation and ends it by stating their opinion.
Endings: В
Address the reader directly: C
Asks a rhetorical question: A
Uses direct speech/а quotation: В
In the model, the writer begins the essay with a quotation and ends it by stating their opinion.
a)
1 I am going to write an opinion essay in formal style.
2 boxing, martial arts, rugby
b)
A disagrees В agrees C agrees
A Referees are always present during boxing matches to ensure that participants follow the rules and that they are fit to continue.
В Contestants win by causing physical injury to their opponents, so fans of the sport mimic their sporting heroes’ behaviour and believe that violence is acceptable.
C Head injuries are common among boxers and these could cause permanent brain damage.
1 I am going to write an opinion essay in formal style.
2 boxing, martial arts, rugby
b)
A disagrees В agrees C agrees
A Referees are always present during boxing matches to ensure that participants follow the rules and that they are fit to continue.
В Contestants win by causing physical injury to their opponents, so fans of the sport mimic their sporting heroes’ behaviour and believe that violence is acceptable.
C Head injuries are common among boxers and these could cause permanent brain damage.
a)
Encourage violence – boxers physically injure their opponents – glorifies violence – supporters mimic their sporting heroes behaviour-think it’s acceptable
Boxers get seriously injured – head injuries, brain damage
Strictly controlled referees – ensure boxers are fit – can continue
b)
Have you ever participated in a violent sport? While some people support them, I strongly believe that they should be banned.
Firstly, sports such as boxing encourage violence in society. Since contestants win by causing physical injury to their opponents, fans of the sport mimic their sporting heroes’ behaviour and believe that violence is acceptable. Moreover, a high percentage of participants get seriously injured while competing in violent sporting events. In particular, head injuries are common among boxers and these could cause permanent brain damage. Alternatively, some people argue that violent sports should not be banned. They maintain that sports such as boxing are strictly controlled with rules and regulations. For instance, referees are always present during matches to ensure that participants follow the rules and are fit to continue.
All things considered, I believe that violent sports need to be banned. They can leave the participants permanently and seriously injured and they make violence in general seem acceptable.
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Encourage violence – boxers physically injure their opponents – glorifies violence – supporters mimic their sporting heroes behaviour-think it’s acceptable
Boxers get seriously injured – head injuries, brain damage
Strictly controlled referees – ensure boxers are fit – can continue
b)
Have you ever participated in a violent sport? While some people support them, I strongly believe that they should be banned.
Firstly, sports such as boxing encourage violence in society. Since contestants win by causing physical injury to their opponents, fans of the sport mimic their sporting heroes’ behaviour and believe that violence is acceptable. Moreover, a high percentage of participants get seriously injured while competing in violent sporting events. In particular, head injuries are common among boxers and these could cause permanent brain damage. Alternatively, some people argue that violent sports should not be banned. They maintain that sports such as boxing are strictly controlled with rules and regulations. For instance, referees are always present during matches to ensure that participants follow the rules and are fit to continue.
All things considered, I believe that violent sports need to be banned. They can leave the participants permanently and seriously injured and they make violence in general seem acceptable.