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TEMPLATE: PROS & CONS ESSAY INTRODUCTION: General (1) The
- X plays an important/ integral/etc. role/part in stateme impact of [...] nt the topic
- Thanks to/Owing to/With the help of X, [...] (2) The
- The problem/issue of X is a major concern/ a concern cause about the of concern. topic
- There has been increasing/mounting/etc. interest in X.
- X has attracted numerous/ considerable concern.
- X has become a topic of broad interest. (3) The
- X has become a source of major controversy.
disagreemen - X is a topic of controversy/ subject of intense t over the debate. topic
- X is causing growing concern/ constant controversy.
- X has sparked heated controversy/debate
worldwide/all over the world/on global scale.
- X has been/become a controversial issue/ topic/ problem/etc.
- Opinions are divided when the issue of X is brought into view. (4) The
- More and more people/ An increasing number of popularity of people have … the topic
- It is a growing trend that …
- X has gained in popularity in the past few years.
-> More and more people are learning/ have learnt from home. Thesis Advantages
- From my perspective, although there are some/ stateme vs
several benefits/ drawbacks of X, the nt Disadvantag
benefits/drawbacks it brings are weightier/ more es profound/ more significant. Positive or
- Although there are some/ several benefits/ Negative
drawbacks of X, I believe that it is overall a
positive/ negative trend/ development/ phenomenon. (Balanced)
- In my opinion, this trend/ development/
phenomenon could have positive/ negative consequences. (Strong) BODY: Advantages vs Disadvantages Positive or Negative
Body 1 (the weaker side) -> Topic The strong approach:
sentence 1: On the one hand, X is Body 1: First advantage/
advantageous/ disadvantageous in
disadvantage -> Topic sentence 1: several ways.
The most notable benefit/ drawback - Advantage/ Disadvantage 1: of X is […] + Explanation - Explanation + Example - Example - Advantage/ Disadvantage 2: Body 2: Second advantage/ + Explanation
disadvantage -> Topic sentence 2: + Example Another remarkable benefit/
Body 2 (the stronger side) -> Topic drawback of X is […]
sentence 2: On the other hand, I - Explanation
reckon that the merits/ demerits of - Example
X are weightier/ more profound/ The balanced approach: more significant.
Body 1 (the weaker side) -> Topic - Advantage/ Disadvantage 1:
sentence 1: On the one hand, X is + Explanation
advantageous/ disadvantageous in + Example several ways. - Advantage/ Disadvantage 2: - Advantage/ Disadvantage 1: + Explanation + Explanation + Example + Example - Advantage/ Disadvantage 2: + Explanation + Example
Body 2 (the stronger side) -> Topic
sentence 2: On the other hand, I
reckon that the merits/ demerits of
X are weightier/ more profound/ more significant. - Advantage/ Disadvantage 1: + Explanation + Example - Advantage/ Disadvantage 2: + Explanation + Example CONCLUSION: Advantages vs Disadvantages Positive or Negative
In conclusion, while I recognise The strong approach: the possible advantages/
In conclusion, I opine that X leads to
disadvantages of X, I assert that
desirable/ undesirable effects. X (help)/
the advantages/ disadvantages it (support)/ (enable)/ (allow)/ (enhance)/ brings are weightier/ more
(boost)/ (enrich) … (Summarize ideas) profound/ more significant.
OR: X (prevent)/ (hinder)/ (reduce)/
[Summarize weaker side], but at
(discourage) … (Summarize ideas) the same time, [Summarize The balanced approach: stronger side]
In conclusion, while I recognise the
possible advantages/ disadvantages of
X, I consider this to be a positive/ negative trend/ development/
phenomenon overall. [Summarize
weaker side], but at the same time, [Summarize stronger side]
TEMPLATE: AGREE, DISAGREE & DISCUSSION INTRODUCTION: Discussion Agree & Disagree General
The disagreement over the
The concern about the topic stateme topic - The problem/issue of X is a nt - People have different views major concern/ a cause of about X concern. - X has become a source of - There has been increasing/ major controversy. mounting/etc. interest in X.
- X is a topic of controversy/ - X has attracted numerous/ subject of intense debate. considerable concern.
- X is causing growing concern/ - X has become a topic of constant controversy. broad interest. - X has sparked heated
The opinions about the topic: controversy/debate - Many people believe/ state/ worldwide/all over the world/ claim/ argue/contend/ assert/ on global scale. maintain that [...] - X has been/become a - It is often/ commonly/ controversial issue/ topic/ frequently problem/etc. believed/ stated/ claimed/ - Opinions are divided when argued that [...]
the issue of X is brought into view. * X = N/ V-ing/ whether + S + V Thesis - Although there are good - Strongly agree: From my stateme arguments in favour of... perspective, I totally agree nt
(weaker side), I personally that …
believe that... (stronger side) - Strongly disagree: From my
- While there are good reasons perspective, I do not agree
why … (weaker side), I that … personally believe that... - Partly agree: While I agree (stronger side)
that …, I do not assert that …
- While there are benefits to …
(weaker side), I would argue
that it is better to … (stronger side) BODY: Discussion Agree & Disagree Body
Topic sentence 1 (weaker Strongly agree: 1
side): On the one hand, the
Topic sentence 1: One important idea that … is justified to
reason why I am in favour of X is …/ some extent. is that … - Reason 1: - Explanation + Explanation - Example + Example Strongly disagree: - Reason 2:
Topic sentence 1: One important + Explanation
reason why I hold objection to X is + Example …/ is that … - Explanation - Example Partly agree:
Topic sentence 1: On the one hand, I
am in favour of the idea that … - Reason 1: + Explanation + Example - Reason 2: + Explanation + Example Body
Topic sentence 2 (stronger Strongly agree: 2
side): On the other hand, I Topic sentence 2: Another tend to be in favour of the
justification for X is …/ is that … view that … - Explanation - Reason 1: - Example + Explanation Strongly disagree: + Example
Topic sentence 2: Another argument - Reason 2: against X is …/ is that … + Explanation - Explanation + Example - Example Partly agree:
Topic sentence 2: On the other
hand, I am opposed to the view that … - Reason 1: + Explanation + Example - Reason 2: + Explanation + Example CONCLUSION: Discussion Agree & Disagree
In conclusion, it is well grounded
Strongly agree/ disagree:
that … [+ summarize your points]
In conclusion, I concur with the
(weaker side). However, I hold the
belief that … [+ summarize your
belief that … [+ summarize your points]
points] … (stronger side) Strongly disagree:
In conclusion, I oppose the belief
that … [+ summarize your points] Partly agree:
In conclusion, while I concur with the
belief that … [+ summarize your
points], I do not think that … [+ summarize your points]
PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS: INTRODUCTION: Causes - Solutions Effects - Solutions General
The concern about the topic statement
- The problem/issue of X is a major concern/ a cause of concern.
- There has been increasing/ mounting/etc. interest in X.
- X has attracted numerous/ considerable concern.
- X has become a topic of broad interest. Thesis In my opinion, X is caused In my opinion, X leads to statement by some factors and steps negative effects and steps needed to be taken to solve
needed to be taken to solve it. it. Body 1
There are some reasons for X There are some consequences - Cause 1: of X. + Explanation - Effect 1: + Example + Explanation - Cause 2: + Example + Explanation - Effect 2: + Example + Explanation + Example Body 2 Several measures can be Several measures can be adopted to tackle X. adopted to tackle X. - Solution 1: - Solution 1: + Explanation + Explanation + Example + Example - Solution 2: - Solution 2: + Explanation + Explanation + Example + Example Conclusion
In conclusion, X is the result In conclusion, X is an of … [summarize causes]. In undesirable trend/ order to solve it, … phenomenon because … [summarize solutions] [summarize effects]. In order to solve it, … [summarize solutions]
DISCUSSION/ AGREE & DISAGREE ESSAYS Types of questions: Discussion: 2 sides : 1 side Agree & Disagree
Some people think that youngsters Some people think that all
should get involved in unpaid work,
teenagers should be required to do
while others oppose as it may affect
unpaid work in their free time to
their career. Discuss both the sides
help the local community. They and give your opinion.
believe this would benefit both the
individual teenager and society as a
whole. Do you agree or disagree? What is your opinion?
To what extent do you agree or disagree? Structure:
Introduction: General statement + Thesis statement
Body: Paragraph 1 + Paragraph 2
Conclusion: Paraphrase thesis statement + Summarize ideas Template: INTRODUCTION: Discussion Agree & Disagree General
The disagreement over the
The concern about the topic stateme topic - The problem/issue of X is a nt - People have different views major concern/ a cause of about X concern. - X has become a source of - There has been increasing/ major controversy. mounting/etc. interest in X.
- X is a topic of controversy/ - X has attracted numerous/ subject of intense debate. considerable concern.
- X is causing growing concern/ - X has become a topic of constant controversy. broad interest. - X has sparked heated
The opinions about the topic: controversy/debate - Many people believe/ state/ worldwide/all over the world/ claim/ argue/contend/ assert/ on global scale. maintain that [...] - X has been/become a - It is often/ commonly/ controversial issue/ topic/ frequently problem/etc. believed/ stated/ claimed/ - Opinions are divided when argued that [...]
the issue of X is brought into view. * X = N/ V-ing/ whether + S + V Thesis - Although there are good - Strongly agree: From my stateme arguments in favour of... perspective, I totally agree nt
(weaker side), I personally that …
believe that... (stronger side) - Strongly disagree: From my
- While there are good reasons perspective, I do not agree
why … (weaker side), I that … personally believe that... - Partly agree: While I agree (stronger side)
that …, I do not assert that …
- While there are benefits to …
(weaker side), I would argue
that it is better to … (stronger side) BODY: Discussion Agree & Disagree Body
Topic sentence 1 (weaker Strongly agree: 1
side): On the one hand, the
Topic sentence 1: One important idea that … is justified to
reason why I am in favour of X is …/ some extent. is that … - Reason 1: - Explanation + Explanation - Example + Example Strongly disagree: - Reason 2:
Topic sentence 1: One important + Explanation
reason why I hold objection to X is + Example …/ is that … - Explanation - Example Partly agree:
Topic sentence 1: On the one hand,
I am in favour of the idea that … - Reason 1: + Explanation + Example - Reason 2: + Explanation + Example Body
Topic sentence 2 (stronger Strongly agree: 2
side): On the other hand, I Topic sentence 2: Another tend to be in favour of the
justification for X is …/ is that … view that … - Explanation - Reason 1: - Example + Explanation Strongly disagree: + Example Topic sentence 2: Another - Reason 2:
argument against X is …/ is that … + Explanation - Explanation + Example - Example Partly agree:
Topic sentence 2: On the other
hand, I am opposed to the view that … - Reason 1: + Explanation + Example - Reason 2: + Explanation + Example CONCLUSION: Discussion Agree & Disagree
In conclusion, it is well grounded
Strongly agree/ disagree:
that … [+ summarize your points]
In conclusion, I concur with the
(weaker side). However, I hold the
belief that … [+ summarize your
belief that … [+ summarize your points]
points] … (stronger side) Strongly disagree:
In conclusion, I oppose the belief
that … [+ summarize your points] Partly agree:
In conclusion, while I concur with the
belief that … [+ summarize your
points], I do not think that … [+ summarize your points] Practice:
Some people think that youngsters should get involved in unpaid work, while
others oppose as it may affect their career. Discuss both the sides and give your opinion.
Some people think that all teenagers should be required to do unpaid work in
their free time to help the local community. They believe this would benefit
both the individual teenager and society as a whole. Do you agree or disagree?