DISCUSSION ESSAY TEMPLATE Question:
Some people think that zoos are cruel and should be closed down. Others, however, believe that
zoos can be useful in protecting wild animals.
Discuss both views and give your opinion. Introduction:
Sentence 1: Suggested structures
1. Many people argue that .... 2. It is true that ...
3. It is sometimes argued that ...
Sentence 2: Suggested structures
1. While there are some benefits to…, I maintain/ am of the opinion that ...
2. Many people believe that …, whereas I believe/ am of the opinion that … Example:
a. Many people argue that zoos are important in preserving wild creatures. While there are some
benefits to build up these premises, I maintain that we should completely abolish them.
b. It is true that the existence of zoos is a topic of much debate. While there might be some
reasons to support their existence, I am of the opinion that they should be completely abolished. Body 1:
Topic sentence: Suggested structures
1. On the one hand, the option to … is attractive for several reasons.
2. On the one hand, the idea of … is beneficial to some extent.
3. The argument that ... is reasonable to some extent. Point 1 introduction: Firstly, .... Point 2 introduction: Secondly, ... Example:
a. On the one hand, the option to allow zoos to exist is attractive for several reasons. Firstly, ... Secondly, ...
b. On the one hand, the argument that zoos should be allowed to exist is reasonable to some
extent. Firstly, ... Secondly, ... Body 2:
Topic sentence: Suggested structures
1. Nevertheless, I believe that ....
2. On the other hand, there are a variety of reasons why I believe ...
3. Despite the above mentioned ideas, I believe that ... Point 1 introduction The main one is ...
The first reason relates to ... Point 2 introduction Furthermore, ...
The second reason relates to ... Example:
a. Nevertheless, I believe that all zoos should be required to close. The first reason is that ... Furthermore, ...
b. On the other hand, there are a variety of reasons why I believe zoos should be required to
close... The first reason relates to ... The second one is that ...
Conclusion: Suggested structures
1. In conclusion, while some maintain that ..., I believe it is better to ... It is predicted that...
2. In conclusion, it seems evident that both … and … have its own unique advantages, but I
maintain that ... Therefore, it is advisable that... Example:
a. In conclusion, while some maintain that zoos help protect endangered animals, I believe it is
better to close these premises. In my opinion, governments should create more national parks
while safeguarding natural forests to prevent precious species from dying out.
b. In conclusion, it seems evident that both sides of the idea have its own unique advantages, but
I maintain that zoos should not continue to exist. In my opinion, governments should create
more national parks while safeguarding natural forests to prevent precious species from dying out. OPINION ESSAY TEMPLATE
I. Partly Agree/ Disagree Introduction:
Sentence 1: Suggested structures
1. Many people argue that .... 2. It is true that ...
3. It is sometimes argued that ...
Sentence 2: Suggested structures
1. While there are some benefits to…, I maintain/ am of the opinion that …
2. Many people believe that …, whereas I believe/ am of the opinion that … Example:
a. Many people argue that children should enjoy a range of outdoor games. While there are some
benefits for children to play these games, I maintain that we should not support that idea.
b. It is true that many people encourage their offspring to enjoy a range of outdoor games. While
there might be some reasons to support that idea, I believe children should rather spend time doing something else. Body 1:
Topic sentence: Suggested structures
1. On the one hand, the option to … is attractive for several reasons.
2. On the one hand, the idea of … is beneficial to some extent.
3. The argument that ... is reasonable to some extent. Point 1 introduction: Firstly, .... Point 2 introduction: Secondly, ... Example:
a. On the one hand, the option to integrate outdoor activities into a child’s life is attractive for
several reasons. Firstly, ... Secondly, ...
b. On the one hand, the argument that children should be motivated to engage in outdoor
activities is reasonable to some extent. Firstly, ... Secondly, ... Body 2:
Topic sentence: Suggested structures
1. Nevertheless, I believe that ....
2. On the other hand, there are a variety of reasons why I believe ...
3. Despite the above mentioned ideas, I believe that ... Point 1 introduction The main one is ...
The first reason relates to ...
Point 2 introduction Furthermore, ...
The second reason relates to ... Example:
a. Nevertheless, I believe that indoors activities appear to be a better option. The first reason is that ... Furthermore, ...
b. On the other hand, there are a variety of reasons why ... The first reason relates to ... The second one is that ...
Conclusion: Suggested structures
1. In conclusion, while some maintain that ..., I believe it is better to ... It is predicted that...
2. In conclusion, it seems evident that both … and … have its own unique advantages, but I
maintain that ... Therefore, it is advisable that... Example:
a. In conclusion, while some maintain that playing outdoors helps children to enhance their
physical strength, I believe it is better not to play outdoor games because of the risk of injury.
Therefore, parents should consider suitable indoor activities such as board games for their children.
b. In conclusion, it seems evident that both sides of the idea have its own unique advantages, but
I maintain that outdoor recreation is an ideal option for children. In the future, it is predicted that
more parents will understand the importance of outdoor games and ask their children to participate in.
II. Completely Agree/ Disagree Introduction:
Sentence 1: Suggested structures
1. Many people argue that ....
2. It is true that many people prefer ...
3. It is sometimes argued that ...
Sentence 2: Suggested structures
1. Personally, I completely agree with this view.
2. In my opinion, it would be wrong/ right to ... Example:
a. Many people argue that children should enjoy a range of outdoor games. Personally, I
completely agree with this view.
b. It is true that many people encourage their offspring to enjoy a range of outdoor games. In my
opinion, it would be wrong for children to play outside. Body 1:
Topic sentence: Point 1 introduction Body 2:
Topic sentence: Point 2 introduction Body 3:
Topic sentence: Point 3 introduction
Conclusion: Suggested structures
1. In conclusion, it seems to me that ... It is predicted that ...
2. In conclusion, for the reasons I have mentioned above, I maintain that ... It is advisable that ... Example:
a. In conclusion, it seems to me that outdoor games play an irreplaceable role in child
development. Therefore, parents should actively encourage their children to spend time outdoors.
b. In conclusion, for the reasons I have mentioned above, I maintain that outdoor games play an
irreplaceable role in child development. Therefore, it is advisable that parents should actively
encourage their children to spend time outdoors.
PROBLEM SOLUTION ESSAY TEMPLATE
TYPE 1: CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS Introduction:
Sentence 1: Suggested structures It is true that ....
Sentence 2: Suggested structures
There are a number of reasons behind this phenomenon/tendency/trend/view
and several solutions should be adopted (by governments and individuals) to improve the situation. Example:
It is true that many offenders recommit crimes after being released from prison.
There are a number of reasons behind this phenomenon, and several solutions
should be adopted by the governments to improve the situation. Body 1:
Topic sentence: Suggested structures
There are two primary reasons why the … Point 1 introduction: One reason is that … Point 2 introduction: Furthermore … Example:
There are two primary reasons why many crimes are committed by ex-prisoners.
One reason is that ... Furthermore, ... Body 2:
Topic sentence: Suggested structures
Fortunately, several measures could be taken to alleviate this problem Point 1 introduction:
The first solution would be … Point 2 introduction:
The second measure would be … Example:
Fortunately, several measures could be taken to alleviate this problem. The first
solution would be ... The second measure would be ... Conclusion:
In conclusion, it is clear that there are various reasons for …, and steps need to be taken to tackle this problem. Example:
In conclusion, it is clear that there are various reasons for ex-prisoners to commit
more crimes, and steps need to be taken to tackle this problem.
TYPE 2: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS Introduction:
Sentence 1: Suggested structures It is true that ....
Sentence 2: Suggested structures
Several problems have resulted from this tendency and they should be tackled by
a number of effective solutions from … Example:
It is true that many offenders recommit crimes after being released from prison.
There are a number of reasons behind this phenomenon, and several solutions
should be adopted by the governments to improve the situation. Body 1:
Topic sentence: Suggested structures
As …, several related problems can be anticipated. Point 1 introduction: The main issue is that … Point 2 introduction:
Another problem is that … Example:
As ex-prisoners are committing more crimes, several related problems can be
anticipated. The main issue is that ... Another problem is that ... Body 2:
Topic sentence: Suggested structures
Since such issues are serious, the government and individuals should immediately
take steps to address these problems. Point 1 introduction:
The first solution would be … Point 2 introduction:
The second measure would be … Example:
Since such issues are serious, the government should immediately take steps to
address these problems. The first solution would be ... The second measure would be ... Conclusion:
In conclusion, there are various negative consequences of … and appropriate steps
need to be taken to tackle these problems (not only by the government but also by individuals). Example:
In conclusion, there are various negative consequences of re-committing crimes
and appropriate steps need to be taken to tackle these problems.
ADVANTAGES vs DISADVANTAGES
In today’s world, there has been an accelerating trend of students taking a break from
studying before pursuing tertiary education. While this trend is beneficial in some respects, its
shortcomings are more significant for the followers of this trend.
A gap year may enable students to enrich themselves with real-life experiences that are
beneficial to their future. These may include having a paid job, from which those who have just
entered adulthood may learn many working skills, such as communication, teamwork and
following orders. The youngsters taking a gap year, as a result, are better prepared for their
future jobs. Some gap-year-takers may also travel the world and absorb knowledge of diverse
cultural settings and from different geographical contexts. In this globalised world, such
knowledge is essential for developing a successful career.
Nevertheless, the disadvantages of taking a gap year for recent high-school graduates are
serious, far outweighing the advantages The primary reason is that . the young can be
overwhelmed by the unwanted difficulties of life outside of school campus. A physically
demanding job, for example, can be exhausting for most high-school-leavers. Another
significant reason is that to some youngsters without firm academic goals, earning money and
living without the discipline of formal schooling could be more appealing than returning to
school after the gap year. If they choose not to go back to school, they may lose the chance of
obtaining academic knowledge and university degrees, which may help them earn even more money in the future.
In summary, despite potential gains, there are more serious drawbacks associated with a
gap year such as the overwhelming difficulties when starting to work too soon and the prospect
of not acquiring any university knowledge and degrees. It is recommended that students should
take a university course right after they finish their high school. Agree/disagree Discussion Pros n cons CPS