Стр.69 Unit 6 ГДЗ Вербицкая Forward 11 класс

Приведем выдержку из задания из учебника Вербицкая, Камине Д.Карр, Парсонс 11 класс, Просвещение: 3 Look at the essay again and follow the instructions.
1 For each of the underlined linkers, think of an alternative with the same meaning.
2 Look at the adjectives in red. What effect do they have on the student’s arguments?
3 Decide why the student uses a short statement at the very beginning of the essay.
4 How many examples of the passive can you find? What effect does it have on the style of the essay?
4 In Train Your Brain match sentence beginnings 1-4 with their endings a-d and check your answers to Exercise 3.
TRAIN YOUR BRAIN Writing skills
Opinion essay: arguing persuasively
1 Start the essay with a short, ‘punchy’ statement or question
2 Use a variety of linking words and phrases
3 Use the passive
4 Include a variety of ‘strong’ adjectives a to make the style of the essay more impersonal.
a to make the style of the essay more impersonal
b to catch the reader’s attention.
c to organise your arguments.
d to make your arguments more persuasive.
* 5 Study the use of even though, even if and even so in a-c. Then complete sentences 1-3 with the correct phrase.
a Even though he didn’t like science, Matt got a grade A in his science exam.
b I don’t think Lola will pass her history exam, even if she studies hard.
c Tim had an important exam in the morning. Even so, he went out with his friends the night before.
1 I know you can find useful information on the Internet. Even so, you’re spending too much time on the computer.
2 Sue started checking her emails, even though it was very late when she got home.
3 Even if you’re right about who stole my mobile phone, we can’t prove it, can we?
6 Complete the sentences with the appropriate linkers. In some cases several linkers are possible.
The Internet is here to stay. An overwhelming number of Russians, especially young people, use it. 1) To begin with, the Internet is a great source of information. 2) On the one hand (For instance), here you can find an answer to practically any question. 3) On the other hand (What is more), here you can read many books online. 4) Even so, many people waste their time playing silly games on the Internet.
7 Discuss these questions in small groups. Make a note of any interesting points other students make, which could be useful for an essay on this subject.
• Have you visited an Internet chat room, or do you know anyone who has?
• How common is it for young people in Russia to spend time in chat rooms?
• Why do people visit them?
• What do people talk about?
• Why are they sometimes considered anti-social or even dangerous?
* 8 Project idea. Look at the essay question. Make a list of arguments for and against the statement and decide whether you agree with it or not. Use Train Your Brain and prepare to write an essay.
Essay question
‘Internet chat rooms do not serve a useful purpose.»
What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement?
Write an opinion essay (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 *Цитирирование части задания со ссылкой на учебник производится исключительно в учебных целях для лучшего понимания разбора решения задания.

Ответ

4. Train Your Brain

5.

1. Even so — I know you can find useful information on the Internet. Even so, you’re spending too much time on the computer.
2. Even though — Sue started checking her emails, even though it was very late when she got home.
3. Even if — Even if you’re right about who stole my mobile phone, we can’t prove it, can we?

6. Possible answers:

1) To begin with, the Internet is a great source of information.
2) For instance, here you can find an answer to practically any question.
3) What is more, here you can read many books online.
4) Even so, many people waste their time playing silly games on the Internet.

3.

1. The underlined linkers can be replaced by similar expressions, for example: to begin with = firstly, for instance = for example, what is more = moreover, even so = however.
2. The adjectives in red make the arguments sound stronger and more convincing.
3. The short statement at the beginning is used to catch the reader’s attention.
4. There are several examples of the passive. It makes the style more impersonal and formal.