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МатематикаВопрос:
7 Read the sentences (1-2) and find the phrases that are used to express an opinion. What is the writer's opinion in the essay in Ex. 2? Which phrase is used to express it? 1 I am totally opposed to installing CCTV cameras in every school and workplace. 2 I am very much in support of banning smoking in all public places.
Ответ:
Задание: Прочитать предложения и найти фразы, используемые для выражения мнения. Какое мнение высказывает автор в эссе в упражнении 2? Какая фраза используется для его выражения?
- Фраза: I am totally opposed to … (Я полностью против…)
- Фраза: I am very much in support of … (Я очень поддерживаю…)
В эссе в упражнении 2 автор пишет: «I strongly believe parents should decide which games their children play and for how long. Therefore, there is no need to ban them.» (Я твердо верю, что родители должны решать, в какие игры играть их детям и как долго. Следовательно, нет необходимости их запрещать.)
Фраза для выражения мнения: I strongly believe … (Я твердо верю…)
Ответ: Указаны фразы и мнение автора.
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- b Read the rubric and answer the questions. Computer games are hugely popular with children but many parents would like to see them banned. Your teacher has asked you to write an essay (180-220 words) discussing the pros and cons of banning video games. 1 What do you have to write? 2 Who are you writing for? 3 What style should you use?
- 2 In pairs, try to think of three arguments for banning video games and three against it (e.g. for: someone who plays violent computer games all the time might become violent themselves). Read the essay and check if any of your ideas were mentioned.
- 3 Which paragraph (1-5) contains: • the first point for/against with justifications/examples? • the writer's opinion? • the third point for/against with justifications/ examples? • the second point for/against with justifications/ examples? • a clear presentation of the topic?
- 4 Find the topic sentences in each main body paragraph. List the arguments for and against. Which sentences: justify the points? give examples?
- 5 a Which of the highlighted items in the text: introduce points? show contrast? conclude? introduce examples/justifications?
- b Replace each of the items with one from the list below. • In conclusion. Lastly • like In addition • All the same. Nevertheless. In the first place In spite of this For this reason • For instance Because of this
- 6 Find the correct linking words/phrases. 1 One point in favour of/Some people claim that banning violent TV programmes is that viewers may begin to identify themselves with the aggressive characters. Consequently/ On the other hand, they may become violent themselves. 2 The main advantage of/Many people are against young people travelling in groups at night is that they are a lot safer. As a result/ However, fewer youngsters will become victims of street crime. 3 Some people believe that/This is why motorcycles should be banned from motorways because they are too dangerous. In particular/In this way, the number of deaths due to motorcycle accidents is extremely high.
- 8 Writing (a for-and-against essay) Read the rubric and find the key words. What do you have to write and in what style? What are the two sides of the argument?: Your school newspaper has asked for essays discussing the arguments for and against banning violent sports. Write your essay (180-220 words).
- 9 a Match the arguments against banning violent sports with the arguments for.
- b Match the justifications/examples (i-vi) to arguments 1-3 (for) and arguments a-c (against). Arguments for Arguments against 1 a 2 b 3 c i Aggressive behaviour learnt on-field carries over to conflicts outside the world of sport. II They are barbaric and express the worst side of human nature. Ill Testing yourself in this way is vital to a person's all-round development. iv They are a healthy way to let off steam. v More protective clothing can be used. vi Many young boxers are seriously injured every year.
- 10 Use your answers from Ex. 9 and the plan below to write your essay (180-220 words). Make sure you start each main body paragraph with a topic sentence. Plan Introduction Para 1: present the topic (without giving opinion). Main body Para 2: for & against of first point with justifications/examples Para 3: for & against of second point with justifications/examples Para 4: for & against of third point with justifications/examples Conclusion Para 5: summarise the main arguments and give your personal opinion
