DISCUSSING BOTH VIEWS

DISCUSSING BOTH VIEWS TASK QUESTION Some people believe that robots will play an important role in future societies, while others argue that robots might have negative effects on society Discuss both views and give your opinion TASK QUESTION Some people believe that robots will play an important role in future societies, while others argue that robots might have negative effects on society Discuss both views and give your opinion cheap, fast, productive labor POSITIVE (+) more free time for humans better quality of life lazy people NEGATIVE (-) less human interaction rising numerous problems (unemployment, crime, etc.) PRACTICE 1/ page Some people think schools should group pupils according to their academic ability, but others believe pupils with different abilities should be educated together Discuss both views and give your opinion more convenient groupwork 1ST VIEW controllable lessons equal students’ performance evaluation upgraded knowledge 2ND VIEW various classroom activities Many people say that we now live in 'consumer societies' where money and possessions are given too much importance Others believe that consumer culture has played a vital role in improving our lives Discuss both views and give your opinion Underrated social and family values 1ST VIEW More criminals Higher costs of living 2ND VIEW Stronger needs of better service These days, internet-based courses have become a popular alternative to university-based courses Some students prefer this type of learning because they not need to attend lectures Others, however, argue that it is important to stay at university Discuss both these views and give your opinion less study time in classrooms 1ST VIEW (+) lively courses numerous study resources constrained technological competence 2ND VIEW (-) inequality of students’ access to the Internet more teachers’ time investment in every lesson Some people feel that it is cruel to keep animals in zoos while other people believe that zoos provide important opportunities for research and education Some people feel that it is cruel to keep animals in zoos; in contrast, other people believe that zoos provide important opportunities for research and education Many adults struggle with weight gain whereas obesity is a problem for many children Many adults struggle with weight gain, yet obesity is a problem for many children Children in small families get a lot of adult attention, but children in large families may not get all the adult attention they need Children in small families get more necessary adult attention than those in large families WRITING AN INTRODUCTION PRACTICE 3/ PAGE Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of the society Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this Discuss both views and give your opinion SUGGESTED ANSWER Many people believe that parents should help their children to become a good citizen whereas some others think that schools provide better education In my opinion, both types have their own strengths and weaknesses Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences Others, however, believe there are better alternative ways of reducing crime Discuss both views and give your opinion SUGGESTED ANSWER There are many solutions to crime reduction Notwithstanding the best one –longer prison sentences, many people still expect more new measures In this essay, I present both views and state my preference A growing number of people feel that animals should not be exploited by people and that they should have the same rights as humans, while others argue that humans must employ animals to satisfy their various needs, including uses for food and research Discuss both views and give your opinion SUGGESTED ANSWER There has been a concern whether humans should exploit all animals for their demands or both should possess the same claim As for me, I have a stronger preference for animals’ rights protection, but despite this humans still need animals’ products to survive FURTHER WRITING PRACTICE These days, internet-based courses have become a popular alternative to university-based courses Some students prefer this type of learning because they not need to attend lectures Others, however, argue that it is important to stay at university Discuss both these views and give your opinion USEFUL STRUCTURE Notwithstanding+sth, S+V… = Despite/ In spite of + sth Notwithstanding huge benefits of the Internet, many users confront many problems USEFUL STRUCTURE Notwithstanding+sth, S+V… = Despite/ In spite of + sth Notwithstanding huge benefits of the Internet, many users confront many problems VOCAB PRACTICE/ PAGE 11 compete competitive competitions competitively selective select selection selectively decision 10 decide 11 decisively 12 decisive 13 persistent 14 persistence 15 persistently 16 persist ... food and research Discuss both views and give your opinion SUGGESTED ANSWER There has been a concern whether humans should exploit all animals for their demands or both should possess the same... future societies, while others argue that robots might have negative effects on society Discuss both views and give your opinion cheap, fast, productive labor POSITIVE (+) more free time for humans... ability, but others believe pupils with different abilities should be educated together Discuss both views and give your opinion more convenient groupwork 1ST VIEW controllable lessons equal students’