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Task 2. Comment on the following statement.

Mobile telephones have become very popular nowadays. However, some people say that their use should be restricted.

What can you say for and against using a mobile telephone?

Write 200–250 words.

Use the following plan:

– make an introduction (state the problem)

– give arguments “for”

– give arguments “against”

– draw a conclusion based on the given arguments

EDUCATION

Task 3. Comment on the following statement.

Most teachers believe that all subjects at school are equally useful.

What is your opinion? Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Write 200–250 words.

Use the following plan:

– make an introduction (state the problem)

– express your personal opinion and give reasons for it

– give arguments for the other point of view and explain why you don’t agree with it

– draw a conclusion

Task 4. Comment on the following statement.

Online education is a growing industry, but is it a blessing or a curse?

What can you say for and against distant learning?

Write 200–250 words.

Use the following plan:

– make an introduction (state the problem)

– give arguments “for”

– give arguments “against”

– draw a conclusion based on the given arguments

Task 5. Comment on the following statement.

The future of education – books or computers?

What is your opinion? Are computers going to replace printed books in the future?

Write 200–250 words.

Use the following plan:

– make an introduction (state the problem)

– express your personal opinion and give reasons for it

– give arguments for the other point of view and explain why you don’t agree with it

– draw a conclusion

Task 6. Comment on the following statement.

Education is compulsory, school is not.

What can you say for and against home education?

Write 200–250 words.

Use the following plan:

– make an introduction (state the problem)

– give arguments “for”

– give arguments “against”

– draw a conclusion based on the given arguments

Task 7. Comment on the following statement.

Many parents encourage their children to study well by giving extra pocket money for each good mark.

What can you say for and against this practice?

Write 200–250 words.

Use the following plan:

– make an introduction (state the problem)

– give arguments “for”

– give arguments “against”

– draw a conclusion based on the given arguments

Task 8. Comment on the following statement.

Exams are a fair way of testing students.

What can you say for and against taking exams?

Write 200–250 words.

Use the following plan:

– make an introduction (state the problem)

– give arguments “for”

– give arguments “against”

– draw a conclusion based on the given arguments