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Task 9. Comment on the following statement.

Lots of young people choose to continue their education after finishing school. However, a number of school-leavers would rather find a job and start working.

What can you say for and against further 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

ENVIRONMENT

Task 10. Comment on the following statement.

Is it fair to keep animals in zoos?

What is your opinion? Do you think that people should keep animals in zoos?

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 11. Comment on the following statement.

Some people think that cars should be banned from the centres of big cities.

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

FAMILY AND FAMILY RELATIONS

Task 12. Comment on the following statement.

Some families have an only child; others choose to have two, three or even more children.

What can you say for and against being an only child in the family?

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

FOOD

Task 13. Comment on the following statement.

Fast food is very popular among teenagers. However, many experts consider fast food harmful to our health.

What can you say for and against fast food? What kind of food do you prefer?

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 14. Comment on the following statement.

Many people believe that the only way to lose weight is following a special diet. However, doctors consider dieting harmful to our health.

What can you say for and against following a diet? Which way of keeping fit do you prefer?

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