Стр.WB1 Writing Bank ГДЗ Starlight Баранова 9 класс
Приведем выдержку из задания из учебника Баранова, Дули, Копылова 9 класс, Просвещение: Writing bank 1
For-and-against essays
A for-and-against essay is an essay in which the advantages and disadvantages (or ‘pros and cons’) of an issue are discussed.
For-and-against essays include:
an introduction in which you present the topic generally, without giving your opinion;
a main body in which you present the ideas and give an argument for and an argument against, for each of the ideas in three separate paragraphs. You support your arguments with justifications/ examples. Each paragraph begins with a topic sentence outlining the main idea of the paragraph;
a conclusion in which you give your opinion or a balanced summary of the topic.
The style of a for-and-against essay is usually formal/ semi-formal, mild and impersonal, so avoid informal/ colloquial/strong language or strong personal feelings (Мanу people believe that Swig in the countryside is better than bring m a busy city. NOT I’m sure it’s better to lire in the countryside than a city). Formal linking words/ expressions are used throughout the essay (Although, In addition, for this reason, However, etc).
To make your writing more interesting, begin/ end with any of the following techniques:
address the reader directly e.g. You all know how frustrating it is getting stuck in heavy traffic.
include a quotation e.g. As Joseph Brodsky sad, «What I like about cities is that everything is king size, the beauty and the ugliness ‘
include a rhetorical question eg. Wouldn’t cities be more pleasant if everyone used а bike to get around rather than a car?
Useful Language
Listing points
Firstly,/To begin with,
Secondly,
Furthermore/Moreover,
Finally./lastly,
Introducing advantages/disadvantages
One/An important/The main advantage/ disadvantage of…
Another/An additional benefit/downside of …
Some/Many people are in favour of/ against… Justifying points/Giving examples
This is because …
This means that…
After all,…
Consequently,/As a result
For instance,/For example,…
… such as/like… Contrasting ideas
On the other hand, …
However,…
Despite/ln spite of (the fact that)…
Expressing opinion
In my opinion/view, …
I believe/think/feel that…
To my mind …
Concluding
All in all/In conclusion/All things considered,…
You have had a class discussion about young people who share a house or flat. Now your English teacher has asked you to write an essay based on the following statement: There are both advantages and disadvantages of having house or flatmates. Write your essay (120-180 words).
1 It can be difficult living alone. So what do you do when you want to study or work away from your home town? These days, it is very common for students or young professionals to share a house or flat with others. But is this always a good idea?
2 1) Firstly, one of main issues all house or flat-sharers face в financial. 2) One of the main benefits is that
living costs are dramatically reduced. For instance, the rent, bills and food costs can be shared between everyone.
3) Also, arguments can arise about how to split the hills, or if one person is slow in paying.
3 In a shared house, there is normally at least one other person around. 4) Some people are in favour, as it means that there is always a person to talk with or watch television with. You could make friends for life, sharing a house.
5) On the other hand, you could find yourself enemies! 6) For example, a housemate could be messy, noisy or irritating in some other way.
4 7) In addition to this downside is that, each housemate will have their own friends and relationships. 8) This is because these other people will be coming into the house from time to time. 9) As a result, you might have more fun, but also a lack of privacy.
5 10) In conclusion, while there are many advantages to sharing a house or flat, there are a few disadvantages, too. On the whole, though, couldn’t it be a valuable experience at a certain point in anyone’s life?
Practice
1 Read the model and choose the correct linking words.
2 Answer the questions.
1 What style of writing has the writer used? Give examples.
2 What techniques does the writer use to start/end the essay?
3 What is the writer’s opinion? Where is it stated?
3 Rewrite the beginning/ending using another technique. *Цитирирование части задания со ссылкой на учебник производится исключительно в учебных целях для лучшего понимания разбора решения задания.
Ответ
1.
1) financial
2) One of the main benefits is that
3) However
4) Many people are in favour of
5) However
6) For example
7) Another disadvantage
8) This is because
9) As a result
10) All in all
2.
- The writer uses a formal, semi-formal style. For example: “These days, it is very common…”, “One of the main benefits…”, “In conclusion…”. The language is impersonal and neutral.
- To start the essay, the writer uses a rhetorical question and addresses the reader indirectly: “But is this always a good idea?” To end it, the writer uses a rhetorical question in the conclusion: “couldn’t it be a valuable experience…?”
- The writer’s opinion is balanced: sharing a house or flat has advantages and disadvantages, but overall it can be a valuable experience. It is stated in the conclusion: “while there are many advantages… there are a few disadvantages, too. On the whole, though…”
3. Possible rewrite:
Have you ever thought about sharing a house or flat with other people? These days, it is very common for students or young professionals to live with flatmates. But is this always a good idea?
In conclusion, although there are many advantages to sharing a house or flat, there are a few disadvantages as well. All things considered, it can still be a valuable experience at some point in life.
