Презентация по английскому языку на тему "Writing an essay" (10-11класс)

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  Writing an essay
  

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  Useful Language (FOR and AGAINST essay)
  Introduction ( state the topic /problem , you talk generally about the topic, you may ask a question or start with a quotation)
  As a general rule……. It is popularly believed that…….. It is often suggested…….People often claim that…….A lot of people think that…….. Many people are in favour of…… / are convinced that…..
  We all know that…
  Can you imagine …….? Isn’t it amazing……..? Have you ever thought of….? Isn’t it strange…?
  There are both advantages and disadvantages ……….. Let’s begin with………
  
  

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  II. Main Body (points FOR and AGAINST , along with your justification, appear in two separate paragraphs)
  To introduce points
  The main / most important / greatest advantage of……is that……
  Another advantage/ disadvantage of…… A further advantage/ disadvantage of……
  One point of view in favour of / against… The best/ worst thing about……is………
  To list points
  In the first place… First of all……… To start with… To begin with…
  Secondly… Thirdly…… Finally……… Last but not least………
  To add more points to the same topic
  What is more… Furthermore ……. Moreover………
  In addition to this…. Besides……… Apart from this……….
  To make contrasting points
  on the other hand …… however…… in spite of the fact that ……… despite the fact that………
  while……nevertheless… even though…… although…. it can be argued that………
  To introduce examples
  - for example……… for instance… such as…….. in particular…………
  

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  III. Conclusion ( you give either your opinion or a balanced consideration of the topic, or give the reader something to consider, or to end with a quotation)
  To conclude
  to sum up…….. all in all …........ on the whole………. in conclusion ………
  taking everything into account………/ as was previously stated
  All things considered , although there are some disadvantages…….., I believe it is…….
  All in all, I believe that there are more advantages than disadvantages….. 
  

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  Useful Language (OPINION essay)
  
  Introduction ( state the topic/ problem ; you may ask a question or start with a quotation; state your opinion)
  state the topic /problem
  -Is too much emphasis placed on……?
  - Nowadays, we are often told …… Every day… There is no doubt that……..
  - Over the past few years,……. Are you among those who……..? Why has……become…?
  - There are various facts that support this opinion.
  To express opinion
  - In my opinion……… I believe………. It seems to me…… The way I see it……..
  
  

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  II. Main Body (each paragraph should present a separate viewpoint supported by your reason, another paragraph should present the opposing viewpoint)
  To list points
  In the first place… First of all……… To start with… To begin with…
  Secondly… Thirdly…… Finally……… Last but not least………
  To add more points to the same topic
  What is more… Furthermore ……. Moreover………
  In addition to this… Besides……… Apart from this……….
  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 believe……….
  To introduce examples
  -for example………for instance… such as…….. in particular…………
  
  

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  III. Conclusion ( you restate your opinion using different words)
  To conclude
  to sum up…….. all in all ……….. all things considered….... on the whole……….
  in conclusion ……… taking everything into account………/ as was previously stated
  All in all, I still feel that the benefits of ……..outweigh the disadvantages.
  

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  Exercise 1. Read the closing paragraphs below and say whether they express a balanced consideration or the writer's opinion.
  
  In conclusion, getting married has, to my mind, more advantages than dis­advantages. After all, what can be more fulfilling than a steady relation­ship with the person you love that lasts for the rest of your life?
  To sum up, camping holidays do have advantages, the main one being that they are far cheaper than other holidays. In my opinion, however, there is too much hard work involved for them to ever feel like a real holiday.
  To conclude, by looking after ani­mals and helping them to breed, zoos play an important part in pro­tecting many species from becom­ing extinct. Therefore, the negative aspects of keeping animals in cap­tivity are balanced out by the posi­tive ones.
  All in all, computers have both advantages and disadvantages. They may have replaced humans in many jobs, but they have also made our lives considerably easier, and it is now difficult to imagine life without them.
  On the whole, while most people go on holiday to rest, this is one thing you are unlikely to do on an adven­ture holiday. In my opinion, this dis­advantage outweighs all the advan­tages associated with this kind of holiday.
  Taking everything into account, there are both advantages and dis­advantages in keeping pets. In the end it is up to the individual to decide whether the pleasure associ­ated with owning a pet is worth the work that goes with it.
  
  

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  Exercise 2. Put these jumbled sentences in the correct order. Then write them out in two separate paragraphs, one including all the advantages, the other all the disadvantages. Finally, write a suitable beginning and ending for this topic.
  Package holidays: Good or Bad?
  A However, there are disadvantages to going on a package holiday.
  В То start with, package holidays are cheaper than travelling on your own, as the price includes the air fare and hotel accommodation.
  С Another negative aspect is that as you have paid for your accom­modation in advance, you often feel obliged to stay in that place rather than move around and explore.
  D Furthermore, the brochures from which most people select a package holiday usually give you a good idea of what the resort offers, therefore reducing the chances of disappointment.
  E Package holidays have several advantages.
  F In the first place, as package holidays are less expensive, the hotel is unlikely to be top-class.
  G Last but not least, when visiting a new place it is often much easier to have all the details arranged in advance as it can be rather con­fusing to plan everything by yourself.
  H Also package holiday destinations are usually popular tourist resorts, thus there is little opportunity to experience the true culture of the country you are visiting
  

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  Exercise 3. Underline the correct linking word/phrase
  Besides/Despite, television affects the way we think.
  Many people are against/argue that we need advertisements in order to keep up to date with the latest products on the market.
  One point of view against/in favour of travelling is that it allows you to meet people from different cultures.
  Even though/Nevertheless most people nowadays use a computer at work, it will be a while before we stop putting our ideas down on paper.
  For instance/Still, people who know how to play a musical instrument are usually popular and make friends more easily than others.
  
  

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  Exercise 4. Read the opinions about motorcycles and match them to their justification. Which are points for motorcycles and which are against?
  

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  Exercise 5. Which of these sentences express the opinion given in the heading, and which express the opposing point of view?
  
  "Having a pet is good for you."
  
  1 In my opinion, owning a pet teaches children to become responsible adults.
  2 In addition, a pet can be amusing.
  3 However, pets need a lot of care and attention.
  4 What is more, certain pets can be useful if you train them properly.
  5 On the other hand, pets can be a nuisance.
  6 Firstly, a pet can be good company.
  
  

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  Exercise6.  
  Match the viewpoints to the reasons. Is each point for watching TV, or against?
  
  

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  Example: You have 40 minutes to do this task. 
  Comment on the following statement.
  Fast food is very popular and saves time for busy working people. However, many experts say that it is not completely healthy.
  What can you say for and against fast food? Write 200-250 words.
   HELP! Fast Food Restaurants
  For
  They are quick and you don’t have to wait
  The food is fairly cheap, especially for young people
  They are the same everywhere, so you know what to expect
  The restaurants are usually very clean and the waiters wear special uniforms (it’s pleasant to look at them)
  They do their best to attract children, some of them organize parties for children ( for busy parents it saves a lot of trouble and time)
  Against
  The restaurants create litter
  Rain forests are cut down to provide land for cattle for the fast food industry
  The food contains a lot of fat and all is placed in a bun - that is unhealthy
  You don’t really sit down to eat
  The food is the same everywhere and you can’t order the dishes which you enjoy most of all or get used to
  You can’t visit the restaurant before opening hours ( early in the morning)