WRITING AN ESSAY PRACTICE

Essayan article presenting a certain

idea or topic

Essayan article presenting a certain

idea or topic

Types of an Essay

A “FOR- AND -AGAINST” ESSAYA “FOR- AND -

AGAINST” ESSAYAN “OPINION” ESSAYAN “OPINION” ESSAY

Personal opinion

on a topic

Personal opinion

on a topic

Advantages and disadvantages

of a topic

Advantages and disadvantages

of a topic

Structure of an Essay

A “FOR- AND -AGAINST” ESSAYA “FOR- AND -AGAINST” ESSAY AN “OPINION” ESSAYAN “OPINION” ESSAY

1. An introduction of a topic without one’s personal opinion

2. A main body A paragraph with 3 or

more arguments for the issue

A paragraph with 2or more arguments against the issue

3. A conclusion considering your opinion

1. An introduction of a topic without one’s personal opinion

2. A main body A paragraph with 3 or

more arguments for the issue

A paragraph with 2or more arguments against the issue

3. A conclusion considering your opinion

1. An introduction of a topic and one’s personal opinion

2. A main body 2 or more paragraphs

supported by reasons for your idea

1 or more paragraphs presenting the opposite view point

3. A conclusion considering the statement of one’s opinion

1. An introduction of a topic and one’s personal opinion

2. A main body 2 or more paragraphs

supported by reasons for your idea

1 or more paragraphs presenting the opposite view point

3. A conclusion considering the statement of one’s opinion

FormalStyle and Vocabulary

No! short sentences

colloquial expressions idioms

No! short sentences

colloquial expressions idioms

Match the following expressions with their Russian equivalents

1. Я думаю, считаю

2. Я бы не согласился

3. Я –за…/я выступаю за…

4. Я согласен

5. С моей точки зрения

6. Мне кажется

7. Я- против

8. Я бы поспорил

9. Что касается меня

10. Большинство людей согласятся,

11. Есть много положительных аспектов

1. Я думаю, считаю

2. Я бы не согласился

3. Я –за…/я выступаю за…

4. Я согласен

5. С моей точки зрения

6. Мне кажется

7. Я- против

8. Я бы поспорил

9. Что касается меня

10. Большинство людей согласятся,

11. Есть много положительных аспектов

a. It seems/appears to me

b. as far as I am concerned…

c. In my opinion/view…

d. I am opposed to/against

e. Most people would agree…

f. I would argue that…

g. I think/believe that…

h. I agree with…

i. There are many positive aspects to…

j. I would disagree…

k. I am in favour of…

a. I think/believe that…

b. I would disagree…

c. I am in favour of…

d. I agree with…

e. In my opinion/view…

f. It seems/appears to me

g. I am opposed to/against

h. I would argue that…

i. As far as I am concerned…

j. Most people would agree…

k. There are many positive aspects to…

a. I think/believe that…

b. I would disagree…

c. I am in favour of…

d. I agree with…

e. In my opinion/view…

f. It seems/appears to me

g. I am opposed to/against

h. I would argue that…

i. As far as I am concerned…

j. Most people would agree…

k. There are many positive aspects to…

Complete the rubrics with appropriate linking words:

to introduce : Consequently,…to list points: Firstly,…to add a point: Also,…to contrast: However,…to conclude: All things considered,…

Complete the rubrics with appropriate linking words:

to introduce : Consequently,…to list points: Firstly,…to add a point: Also,…to contrast: However,…to conclude: All things considered,…

Linking Words

Complete the rubrics with appropriate linking words:

to introduce : Consequently,…to begin with therefore as a result for example such as for instance for this reason

to list points: Firstly,…secondly finally lastly to begin with

to add a point: Also,…in addition apart from not only…but what is more moreover furthermore

to contrast: However, nevertheless although …but on the one hand…, on the other hand in contrast while

to conclude: All things considered to sum up to summarize all in all on the whole

Complete the rubrics with appropriate linking words:

to introduce : Consequently,…to begin with therefore as a result for example such as for instance for this reason

to list points: Firstly,…secondly finally lastly to begin with

to add a point: Also,…in addition apart from not only…but what is more moreover furthermore

to contrast: However, nevertheless although …but on the one hand…, on the other hand in contrast while

to conclude: All things considered to sum up to summarize all in all on the whole

Fill in the gaps of the essay

For several years now, schools have debated whether or not pupils should be allowed to bring their mobile phones to school. While there are some advantages to having mobiles at school, I personally believe that it is better for students to leave them at home.

First of all they can be a serious distraction in classrooms. It is impossible for teachers and students to focus on classwork if there are constant interruptions from mobile phones ringing. Moreover, students cannot listen to the teacher and concentrate fully on their work if they are sending text messages or playing games.

Secondly, there are possible risks to the safety and general welfare of students if they are allowed to bring their mobiles to school. There have been quite a few cases, for instance, of students being attacked and robbed of their phones on their way to and from school. In addition, the classroom should not be used as a place to show off possessions.

On the other hand, however, there are times when it can be useful for students to have mobiles at school. For example, some parents prefer their children to have their phones with them so that they can contact each other during the day in case of an emergency.

AII in all, although allowing mobiles in schools can be beneficial to a certain extent, it seems to me that they are an unnecessary distraction, especially in class.

For several years now, schools have debated whether or not pupils should be allowed to bring their mobile phones to school. While there are some advantages to having mobiles at school, I personally believe that it is better for students to leave them at home.

First of all they can be a serious distraction in classrooms. It is impossible for teachers and students to focus on classwork if there are constant interruptions from mobile phones ringing. Moreover, students cannot listen to the teacher and concentrate fully on their work if they are sending text messages or playing games.

Secondly, there are possible risks to the safety and general welfare of students if they are allowed to bring their mobiles to school. There have been quite a few cases, for instance, of students being attacked and robbed of their phones on their way to and from school. In addition, the classroom should not be used as a place to show off possessions.

On the other hand, however, there are times when it can be useful for students to have mobiles at school. For example, some parents prefer their children to have their phones with them so that they can contact each other during the day in case of an emergency.

AII in all, although allowing mobiles in schools can be beneficial to a certain extent, it seems to me that they are an unnecessary distraction, especially in class.

Should animals live in

captivity?

Should animals live in

captivity?

Advantages and

disadvantag

es of keeping

animals in zoos.

Advantages and disadvantages of keeping animals in zoos.

Most people would agree that zoos are very important. Only at zoos we can enjoy the variety of nature. Nowhere but at zoos we can observe a wide range of animals, their behavior and habits. However many people believe that animals suffer in captivity and feel much happier in their natural habitats

Disadvantages

On the one hand there are a number of disadvantages to keeping animals in zoos. To begin with, in some zoos animals are kept in small cages. Consequently, they experience loneliness and laсk of motion which causes depression and illnesses. Sick and injured animals often do not get medical help.

Then animals are not fed enough. Also zookeepers exploit animals making them entertain people on beaches and in parks. What is more, very often the animals are teased and even beaten. As a result, in poor and unhealthy conditions animals degrade and die.

Advantages

But on the other hand there are many positive aspects to keeping animals in well-organized zoos.

Firstly, animals live in spacious enclosures, similar to their natural habitats.

Secondly, animals are provided with proper food, and excellent medical service, including qualified medical operations.

Furthermore, zoos offer care for baby animals left without parents. And finally, zoos conduct breeding and conservations programmes to help endangered species and to increase their population.

All things considered, the advantages of keeping animals in zoos outweigh the disadvantages. Zoos are important in the preservation of animals since human activity greatly damaged their habitats.

I also believe that zoos teach people, especially children, to be kind, patient, to love and understand nature. For these reasons I strongly agree that zoos are necessary for the protection of animals