Стр.100-101 Модуль 5 ГДЗ Starlight Баранова 8 класс
Read the rubric and answer the questions.
You have seen the following announcement in an international travel magazine:
“Should all school-leavers take a gap year before starting work or university?”
Send us an essay discussing the pros and cons of this proposal. Write your essay (200–250 words).
- What type of essay do you have to write?
- What style will you write it in?
- Decide which of the items 1–8 related to taking a gap year are advantages and which are disadvantages.
1) welcome break after studying
2) can be a waste of time without good planning
3) teaches life skills & builds character
4) expensive & can create debt
5) chance to see the world/learn about different cultures
6) friends will have ‘moved on’ when you return
7) makes you more mature & responsible
8) more time to decide what you really want to do with your lifeRead the essay. Which techniques has the writer used to start/end the essay?
Which paragraph (1–5):
gives the writer’s opinion?
presents the topic?
gives the arguments against?
gives the arguments for?Find the correct words, then replace the linkers in bold in the text with alternatives.
- To begin with, there are many advantages to using the Internet in the classroom. For example, it has a lot more information than the average school library.
- Some people feel that students should be allowed to study subjects that interest them because they would learn more effectively.
- In contrast, some people argue that online learning facilitates learning. For instance, students must be well-organised to be able to keep up with the pace of the course.
Put the sentences in the correct order 1–5. Which is the topic sentence? Suggest an alternative.
A) They believe students who are keen for sports will find an outlet for their interests on their own, outside school.
B) For example, one school found that 30 minutes of exercise improved students’ reading scores.
C) First of all, there is evidence that brain activity is enhanced by physical exercise.
D) There are many advantages to making PE a compulsory subject in schools.
E) However, some people argue that we must not force students to exercise if they do not wish to.
Read the rubric, find the key words and answer the questions.
A website for students is asking for opinions on the following issue:
Should all teaching and learning take place online these days?
Write a for-and-against essay discussing the pros and cons of this proposal (200–250 words).
- What do you have to write and who will read it?
- What will each paragraph include?
- How could you begin/end your essay?
- Which sentence (1–3) is in favour of the proposal and which is against it? Match each viewpoint with a justification/example (A–C) below.
1) Students can participate in lessons from anywhere in the world.
2) Online teaching and learning can be cold and impersonal.
3) It is more convenient than traditional schools and classrooms.A) There are no fixed hours and students can log on and off when they want.
B) A computer cannot replace the face-to-face communication between a teacher and a class.
C) Students living in remote areas can still have access to an education.5) Think of more advantages/disadvantages and justifications/examples to support them.
Use your ideas in Ex. 6 to write your essay. Follow the plan below. Use different techniques to start/end your essay.
Plan
Para 1: present topic
Paras 2–4: an advantage with justifications/examples and a disadvantage with justifications/examples
Para 5: conclusion & own opinion
1) A for-and-against essay.
2) A formal, impersonal style.
3)
- Advantages: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8
- Disadvantages: 2, 4, 6
2
The writer has used a rhetorical question to start the essay and a quotation to end it.
3
1 presents the topic.
2-4 give the arguments for and against.
5 gives the writer’s opinion.
4
1) For example → For instance
2) against → that
3) In contrast → However
4) For instance → For example
5
Correct order: D, C, B, E, A.
Topic sentence: D. There are many advantages to making PE a compulsory subject in schools.
Alternative topic sentence: Making PE compulsory in schools has several advantages.
6
1) A for-and-against essay for a website for students.
2) Each paragraph should include one point for or against the proposal, with a justification or example.
3) You could begin with a rhetorical question and end with your opinion or a quotation.
4)
- In favour: 1, 3
- Against: 2
- Matches: 1 – C, 2 – B, 3 – A
7
Should all teaching and learning take place online these days?
Nowadays, online education is becoming more and more common, and many people believe that all teaching and learning should take place online. However, this idea has both advantages and disadvantages.
On the one hand, online learning is very convenient. Students can participate in lessons from anywhere in the world, which is especially useful for those living in remote areas. In addition, there are no fixed hours, so learners can log on and off when they want. This makes education more flexible and accessible.
On the other hand, online teaching can be cold and impersonal. A computer cannot replace face-to-face communication between a teacher and a class, and many students find it harder to stay motivated without direct contact. Moreover, some subjects are better taught in a real classroom, where students can work together more easily.
In conclusion, although online learning has clear benefits, I do not think it should replace traditional education completely. A combination of online and classroom learning would be the best solution.
