ГДЗ по английскому языку 11 Класс класс упражнение - 54 р. 1 b

1. b) In pairs, decide which of the following statements are T (true) and which are F (false) when writing an opinion essay. Read the theory box and check.  

 

1. Express your own opinion before you start writing.  
2. Write in formal style.   
3. Disagree with opposing opinion.   
4. State your opinion in the first paragraph only.   
5. Use a variety of linking words.   
6. State the topic in the introduction.  
7. When presenting a new viewpoint, begin a new paragraph.   
8. Never include a quotation.   
9. Present the opposing viewpoint first. 
10. Begin each paragraph however you like. 
11. You don’t have to support every viewpoint with reasons or examples.   

 

Opinion essays require your clear opinion on a topic, supported by reasons and examples. They should contain: an introduction (stating the topic & your opinion), a main body (several paragraphs each with a topic sentence presenting a separate viewpoint supported by reasons/examples, and including a paragraph presenting the opposing viewpoint) & a conclusion (restating your opinion in other words). 

 

Points to consider:

 

• Decide on your opinion before you start writing i.e.whether you agree/disagree and how strongly, as this will affect the structure of your essay.
• Use  present  tenses  and  formal style, avoiding colloquial expressions, short forms & personal examples. 
• Include phrases to express your opinion, a variety of appropriate linking words and interesting techniques to begin/end your essay, e.g. a quotation, a rhetorical question.

 

Useful Language:

 

To express opinion: In my opinion/view, It seems to me that, The way I see it, To my mind, I (strongly completely) agree/disagree/believe that, I am totally against

 

To list points: First of all, In the first place, Firstly/Secondly, To start with, To begin with 

 

To add more points: Also, Moreover, Furthermore, In addition, Besides, Apart from this, Another major reason

 

To introduce contrasting viewpoints: On the other hand, However, It is argued that, Opponents of this view say

 

To introduce examples: for example/instance, such as, in particular, especially

 

To conclude: To sum up, In conclusion, All in all, All things considered, Taking everything into account