Английский язык. Экспресс-репетитор для подготовки к ЕГЭ. «Письмо»

Task 29. Comment on the following statement.

Today some scientists claim that cloning experiments should not be subject to government scrutiny.

What is your opinion? Should governments oversee human cloning research?

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 30. Comment on the following statement.

Some people think that graffiti is another form of expressing art; others think that graffiti is vandalism.

What can you say for and against graffiti?

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 31. Comment on the following statement.

Some people think that science plays the most important role in the development of our civilisation; others believe that our world would be impossible without poetry.

What is your opinion? Which is more important in our lives, science or poetry?

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

SPORTS

Task 32. Comment on the following statement.

Lots of people enjoy different sports. However, there are people who think that sport is not really useful.

What can you say for and against doing sports?

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 33. Comment on the following statement.

Extreme sports have taken off in a big way over the last twenty years. However, quite a few people object to these dangerous sports, highlighting the risk of accident.

What is your opinion? Do you understand people who are fond of extreme sports?

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

TELEVISION

Task 34. Comment on the following statement.

Some people enjoy watching reality shows. However, others consider them a complete waste of time.

What can you say for and against reality TV?

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