1 a for-and-against essay
2 a formal, impersonal style
2 a formal, impersonal style
1А 3А 5A 7A
2D 4D 6D 8A
2D 4D 6D 8A
The writer has addressed the reader directly to start the essay and has used a quotation to end the essay.
Paragraph 1 presents the topic, paragraph 2 gives the arguments for, paragraph 3 gives the arguments against and paragraph 4 gives the writer’s opinion.
1 To begin with, For example
2 Some people feel that, because
3 In contrast, For instance
Without a doubt – Certainly
To begin with – Firstly
Consequently – As a result
In addition – Furthermore
Lastly – Finally
On the other hand – In contrast
Firstly – To start with
Moreover – In addition
As a result – Consequently
In conclusion – All in all
2 Some people feel that, because
3 In contrast, For instance
Without a doubt – Certainly
To begin with – Firstly
Consequently – As a result
In addition – Furthermore
Lastly – Finally
On the other hand – In contrast
Firstly – To start with
Moreover – In addition
As a result – Consequently
In conclusion – All in all
A5 В3 C2 D1 E4
Sentence D is the topic sentence.
Certainly there are many arguments in favour of making PE a compulsory subject in schools.
Sentence D is the topic sentence.
Certainly there are many arguments in favour of making PE a compulsory subject in schools.
Key words: Should all teaching and learning take place online these days? for-and-against essay, pros and cons
1 I have to write a for-and-against essay. Students who read the website will read it.
2 Paragraph 1 will present the topic, paragraph 2 will present the arguments for, paragraph 3 will present the arguments against and paragraph 4 will present my opinion.
3 I could begin with a rhetorical question and I could end by addressing the reader directly.
4 A 3 (for) В 2 (against) С 1 (for)
5 To start with, online learning requires computer hardware and an Internet connection which can be expensive. Therefore, students from an underprivileged background would not be able to afford to buy the equipment. Also, online learning requires computer skills which many students may not have and may not have the opportunity to learn. This would put them at a great disadvantage.
1 I have to write a for-and-against essay. Students who read the website will read it.
2 Paragraph 1 will present the topic, paragraph 2 will present the arguments for, paragraph 3 will present the arguments against and paragraph 4 will present my opinion.
3 I could begin with a rhetorical question and I could end by addressing the reader directly.
4 A 3 (for) В 2 (against) С 1 (for)
5 To start with, online learning requires computer hardware and an Internet connection which can be expensive. Therefore, students from an underprivileged background would not be able to afford to buy the equipment. Also, online learning requires computer skills which many students may not have and may not have the opportunity to learn. This would put them at a great disadvantage.
How would you like to have all your lessons online instead of going to school? Many school subjects already have a high ICT content these days. However, is it a sensible proposal to conduct all lessons online and what are the drawbacks?
Some people feel that there are a number of advantages to online learning. Firstly, it is more convenient than traditional schools and classrooms. For example, there are no fixed hours and students can log on and off when they want. Furthermore, students can participate in lessons from anywhere in the world. As a result, students living in remote areas can still have access to an education.
On the other hand, there are also disadvantages to online teaching and learning. To start with, it can be cold and impersonal. A computer cannot replace the face-to-face communication between a teacher and a class. Moreover, online learning requires computer hardware and an Internet connection which can be expensive. Therefore, students from underprivileged backgrounds would not be able to afford to buy the equipment. Furthermore, online learning requires computer skills which many students may not have and may not have
the opportunity to learn. This would put them at a great disadvantage.
Overall, I believe that online teaching and learning has many drawbacks and we need to interact with teachers and classmates to learn properly. After all, as Benjamin Franklin said, “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”
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Some people feel that there are a number of advantages to online learning. Firstly, it is more convenient than traditional schools and classrooms. For example, there are no fixed hours and students can log on and off when they want. Furthermore, students can participate in lessons from anywhere in the world. As a result, students living in remote areas can still have access to an education.
On the other hand, there are also disadvantages to online teaching and learning. To start with, it can be cold and impersonal. A computer cannot replace the face-to-face communication between a teacher and a class. Moreover, online learning requires computer hardware and an Internet connection which can be expensive. Therefore, students from underprivileged backgrounds would not be able to afford to buy the equipment. Furthermore, online learning requires computer skills which many students may not have and may not have
the opportunity to learn. This would put them at a great disadvantage.
Overall, I believe that online teaching and learning has many drawbacks and we need to interact with teachers and classmates to learn properly. After all, as Benjamin Franklin said, “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”