Стр.40-41 Модуль 2 ГДЗ Starlight Баранова 9 класс
Decide whether the statements below are T (true) or F (false) when writing an opinion essay. Correct the false statements. Check in the Writing Bank.
- Write three paragraphs in the main body.
- Always give your opinion in the introduction.
- Use colloquial expressions, short verb forms and chatty language.
- Present the arguments supporting your opinion in the first main body paragraph.
- Support every argument with examples.
- Present the argument opposing your viewpoint in the second main body paragraph.
- Start each main body paragraph with a topic sentence.
- Attack the argument opposing your opinion in the third main body paragraph.
- Use fairly formal language.
- Restate your opinion in the concluding paragraph.
Read the rubric. Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Why? Compare ideas with your partner.
Comment on the following statement: Extreme sports are too dangerous and should be banned.
What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write your essay (180–220 words).
Read the essay and complete the table.
Actor Tom Welling once said, “If I was invincible, maybe I would take up some extreme sports.” Although participating in extreme sports can give you a sense of freedom, many feel the dangers far outweigh this. I strongly believe they should be banned.
To begin with, they involve high risk. Most extreme sports are very dangerous to attempt and can lead to serious injury or even death. What is more, extreme sports are very expensive. They often involve buying expensive equipment and travelling to special locations with mountains, snow or huge waves, for example. This requires a great deal of money.
On the other hand, it can be argued that while there is a certain amount of risk involved, enthusiasts take proper safety precautions. They are well-trained and carry safety equipment which helps to prevent injury. More lives are lost every year through road accidents or natural disasters than through extreme sports.
However, these precautions are still not enough, as extreme-sports enthusiasts are killed and injured. Road accidents and so on may be more common, but that is because they are an unavoidable consequence of our daily lives. Their victims do not deliberately put themselves in danger. Meanwhile, media coverage of extreme sports also encourages young people to try similar “stunts” at home.
All in all, while extreme sports are exciting and fun to some, I feel that they should be banned as they are extremely dangerous. It seems to me that a ban would save the lives of many people.
Paragraph Argument Opposing viewpoint Reasons/examples Paragraph 1 Use the linking words/phrases to complete the table, then find the linking words/phrases in the essay in Ex. 3 and suggest alternatives.
in the first place; also; for example; to sum up; secondly; moreover; firstly; to begin with; all things considered; on the other hand; however; apart from this; alternatively; therefore; for instance; in particular; in addition; because; since; in contrast; furthermore; lastly; while; such as; taking everything into account
Suggest two arguments to support each viewpoint. Use them to write main body paragraphs like the first in the model in your notebook.
- All young people should take part in sport.
- Governments should spend money on promoting insect-eating.
Use expressions from the Useful language box to expand the prompts.
Useful language for giving opinions
I believe/think/feel (that)…
I strongly believe (that)…
In my opinion …
To my mind …
The way I see it…
It seems/appears to me (that)…
I (do not) agree that/with…
My opinion is that…
As far as I am concerned …
I (completely/totally) agree that/with …
I am totally opposed to…- actors/not do/own stunts
- violent films/affect behaviour/some children
- we/not try/travel through time
- base jumping/too dangerous/be banned
Read the extracts below. Which are beginnings? Endings? Which:
- addresses the reader directly?
- asks a rhetorical question?
- uses direct speech or quotation?
How does the writer begin/end the essay in Ex. 3?
A Is it possible that letting children play the roles of criminals in violent video games can do them harm? Some say this is nonsense, but others think these games encourage children to become violent in real life.
B All in all, while many people think that competitive sports encourage aggression, I believe that they encourage people to excel. As John Wooden said, “It’s not so important who starts the game but who finishes it.”
C Have you ever wanted to turn off the TV after seeing a contestant in a reality show covered in cockroaches? Many people love these shows, but some say they go too far.
Read the rubric and answer the questions.
Comment on the following statement: Violent sports such as boxing should be banned.
What is your opinion? Do you agree with the statement? Write your essay (120–180 words).
- What will you write? In what style?
- Can you name some violent sports?
b) Which of the viewpoints below agree/disagree with the statement in the rubric? Think of reasons/examples for each viewpoint.
A It is a strictly controlled sport with rules and regulations.
B It encourages violence in society.
C A high percentage of participants get seriously injured.
a) Listen to two people talking about violent sports and make notes.
b) Write your essay using your answers from Ex. 9 and your notes in your notebook. Follow the plan.
Plan
Para 1: state topic
Para 2: give your opinion & supporting arguments
Para 3: give an opposing argument
Para 4: attack the opposing argument
Para 5: state your opinion in other words
1
1 F — Write two main body paragraphs.
2 F — Give your opinion in the conclusion.
3 F — Use fairly formal language.
4 T
5 T
6 T
7 T
8 F — Refute the argument opposing your opinion.
9 T
10 T
3
| Paragraph | Content |
|---|---|
| Paragraph 1 | Introduction: extreme sports are dangerous; writer’s opinion is stated. |
| Paragraph 2 | Argument 1: very risky |
| Paragraph 3 | Argument 2: very expensive |
| Paragraph 4 | Opposing viewpoint: enthusiasts take safety precautions; they are well-trained. |
| Paragraph 5 | Attack on opposing viewpoint: precautions are not enough; people still get injured or killed. |
| Paragraph 6 | Conclusion: extreme sports should be banned. |
4
| Adding points | Contrasting points | Giving examples | Giving reasons | Concluding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| firstly, to begin with, secondly, moreover, in addition, furthermore, also, apart from this, in the first place, lastly | on the other hand, however, alternatively, in contrast, while | for example, for instance, such as, in particular | because, since, therefore | to sum up, all things considered, taking everything into account |
Alternatives from the essay:
Although → while, despite the fact that
To begin with → Firstly, In the first place
What is more → Moreover, Furthermore
On the other hand → However, In contrast
However → Nevertheless, Still
All in all → To sum up, Taking everything into account
6
2 In my opinion, violent films can affect the behaviour of some children.
3 We should not try to travel through time.
4 Base jumping is too dangerous and should be banned.
7
A — beginning; addresses the reader directly; asks a rhetorical question.
B — ending; uses direct speech/quotation.
C — beginning; addresses the reader directly.
The essay in Ex. 3 begins with a quotation and ends with a clear conclusion that restates the writer’s opinion.
8
1 I will write an opinion essay in a fairly formal style.
2 Boxing, wrestling, karate, kickboxing, judo.
8b
A — disagree
B — agree
C — agree
