book of letters (письмо)
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T a s k 13: Opinion Essay (С2)
Comment on the following statement.
Some people think that trucks are the main cause of ecological problems in big cities.
What is your opinion?
W rite 200—250 words.
Use the following plan:
-make an introduction (state the problem)
-express your personal opinion and give 2-3 reasons for your opinion
-express an opposing opinion and give 1-2 reasons for this opposing opinion
-explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion
- make a conclusion restating your position |
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P L A N YO U R O P IN IO N ESSAY |
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Nowadays some people think that ... |
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However, others disagree. They are sure th at... |
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A t the same time, I feel th at... |
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Bank of arguments |
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Ecological problems in big cities are caused by heavy transport es pecially trucks.
Heavy transport produces a great amount of engine exhaust fumes which pollute the city environment.
Trucks are one of the main causes of traffic jams which also damage the air we breathe in.
These cars can transport harmful things which can be dangerous for citizens.
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There are a lot of factors which cause ecological problems in big cities and trucks cannot be the main ones.
Trucks provides life in big cities with different goods, foodstuffs, etc.
There are a lot of factories and plants in big cities and they have a considerable impact upon city environment.
Modern trucks have improved the sys tem of gas cleaning which makes it far more ecological friendly to run.
Quotations and proverbs
Environmentally friendly cars will soon cease to be an option ... they will become a necessity. (Fujio Сho)
If every man would sweep before his own door, the city would soon be clean. (Italian Proverb)
We all want to solve traffic problems but nobody wants to pay for it. We need to bite the bullet and get these projects done. (Michael DiTerlizzi)
There was a lot of truck traffic. You don’t expect trucks to use alternate routes. But there was a lot less automobile traffic than you’d normally see there. (Bob McKenzie)
The American people have a right to air that they and their children can breathe without fear. (Lyndon Baines Johnson)
W RITE YO U R O PIN IO N ESSAY
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A N A L Y Z E Y O U R O P IN I O N E SSA Y
Reread your opinion essay; analyze it according to the evaluation criteria. Complete the evaluation table. Discuss strong and weak points of your essay.
Task 14: Personal Letter (Cl)
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Kelly who writes:
..All my friends have hobbies. They enjoy different activities and spend a lot of time doing them. As for me, my hobby is cooking. I can make wonderful dishes and I collect recipes from different countries. What about you? What is your hobby? What special skills and equipment are needed for your hobby? Do you need any special equipment? Have you got any friends who have the same interests as you?
By the way, I ’m going to visit my cousin who lives in Brighton.
W rite a letter to Kelly.
In your letter
-answer her questions
-ask 3 questions about her cousin.
W rite 100—140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
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P L A N Y O U R LETTER
Focus on the 3rd criterion of evaluation
В соответствии с третьим критерием оценивания личного письма мы обращаем внимание на важную роль соответствия используемо го словарного запаса и грамматических структур; необходимо избе гать орфографических и пунктуационных ошибок. Так, допускается не более 2-х негрубых лексико-грамматических ошибок или/и не более 2-х негрубых орфографических и пунктуационных ошибок. Для этого в ходе написания письма важно концентрировать внимание не только на реализации содержательных аспектов, но и на языковой правильности высказывания в целом. Также перед переписыванием письма на чистовик необходимо выделить время на проверку текста.
___________________________________________________Useful words and phrases
to be fond of collecting/ reading/ dancing/ jogging/ drawing, the most popular pastimes, to play computer games, to surf the Internet, climbing, interest, strong muscles, to be brave, to have good friends, special clothes, ropes, a harness, a helmet, to discuss problems related to the hobby, to spend time together
W RITE YO U R LETTER
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A N A L Y Z E Y O U R L E T T E R
Reread your personal letter; analyze it according to the evaluation criteria. Complete the evaluation table. Discuss strong and weak points of your letter.
Task 14: Opinion Essay (C2)
Comment on the following statement.
Some people think that books are the best resources to learn different aspects of life.
What is your opinion?
W rite 200—250 words.
Use the following plan:
-make an introduction (state the problem)
-express your personal opinion and give 2-3 reasons for your opinion
-express an opposing opinion and give 1-2 reasons for this opposing opinion
-explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion
-make a conclusion restating your position
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Other people are of the opinion th at... |
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The 2nd paragraph |
I consider that... |
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The 3rd paragraph |
A t the same time, we can find the opposite opinion. |
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The 4th paragraph |
Nevertheless, I cannot agree with this opinion com |
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The 5th paragraph |
From the above what I have discussed, we can draw a |
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Bank of arguments |
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The best way to learn different «aspects of life is reading books.
Learning different aspects of life is based on different re sources.
Books are based on different events and they can teach us how to behave in differ ent situations.
We can understand people around us easier if we pay attention to the feelings of char acters.
Books provide us with the life experience which includes different aspects of life.
People can learn different aspects of life during their trips and journeys.
Another way to explore different aspects of life is by communication with other peo ple.
We learn by self-analysis and it is the best way to examine the world around us.
__________ Quotations and proverbs
Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most ac cessible and wisest of counselors and the most patient of teachers. (Charles W illiam Eliot)
A great book should leave you with many experiences and slightly ex hausted at the end. You live several lives while reading. (W illiam Styron)
A book, too, can be a star, a living fire to lighten the darkness, leading out into the expanding universe. (Madeleine L ’Engle)
Books are the treasured wealth of the world and the fit inheritance of gen erations and nations. (Henry David Thoreau)
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You can travel around the world and never leave your chair when you read a book. (Sherry K. Plummer)
You can’t judge a book by its cover. (Proverb)
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A N A L Y Z E Y O U R O P IN I O N E S SA Y
Reread your opinion essay; analyze it according to the evaluation criteria. Complete the evaluation table. Discuss strong and weak points of your essay.
Task 15: Personal Letter (Cl)
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Barbara who writes:
...Today I ’ve had my favourite class which is Geography. We usually learn a lot of interesting things and the time always goes fast. What is your favourite school subject? What did you do during the last class? Is this subject connected to your future career?
XBy the way, I ’m preparing for the trip to Madrid.
W rite a letter to Barbara.
In your letter
-answer her questions
-ask 3 questions about her trip to Madrid.
W rite 100—140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
P L A N YO U R LETTER
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Грамматические ошибки, проявляющиеся в письменной речи, связа ны с неправильным использованием грамматических времен и их форм, употреблением артикля, соблюдением порядка слов, а также с затрудне ниями при согласовании подлежащего и сказуемого. При проверке пись ма, перед тем как переписывать на чистовик, важно обратить внимание на эти языковые явления, чтобы предупредить возможные ошибки.
Useful words and phrases
Maths, Geography, Biology, Physics, Russian, Literature, English, Art, to be fond of, to be interested in, to want to become, to solve problems, presentations, to do experiments, to read poems, to analyze, to learn new facts, to discuss problems, to do sums, to learn laws
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W RITE Y O U R LETTER
A N A L Y Z E Y O U R L E T T E R
Reread your personal letter; analyze it according to the evaluation criteria. Complete the evaluation table. Discuss strong and weak points of your letter.
Task 15: Opinion Essay (C2) |
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Task 15: Opinion Essay (C2)
Comment on the following statement.
According to Fred Allen's opinion, television is the triumph of machine overpeople.
Do you agree with his opinion?
W rite 200-250 words.
Use the following plan:
-make an introduction (state the problem)
-express your personal opinion and give 2-3 reasons for your opinion
-express an opposing opinion and give 1-2 reasons for this opposing opinion
-explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion
-make a conclusion restating your position
P L A N Y O U R O P IN IO N ESSAY
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Essay Model |
The 1stparagraph |
Nowadays some people believe th at... |
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Others are sure that... |
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The 2nd paragraph |
According to my point of view, ... |
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Additionally,... |
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The 3rd paragraph |
Nevertheless, some people maintain the idea th at... |
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The 4th paragraph |
Personally, I consider th at... |
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The 5th paragraph |
Based on the above discussion, I can conclude that... |
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Bank of arguments |
Opinions |
Arguments |
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