DISCUSSING BOTH VIEWS

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 op

DISCUSSING BOTH VIEWS

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

TASK QUESTION

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.

PRACTICE 1/ page 2

1

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.

2

1 ST VIEW

2 ND VIEW

Underrated social and family values

More criminals

Higher costs of living

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 do not need to attend lectures Others, however, argue that it is important to stay at university.

Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

3

to the Internet more teachers’ time investment in every lesson

READING/ PAGE 4

PRACTICE 4/ page 10

1 Although exercise is important for

maintaining health, many people don't

exercise regularly

1 Exercise is important for maintaining

health; however, many people don't exercise regularly

2 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.

2 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.

3 Many adults struggle with weight gain

whereas obesity is a problem for many children.

3 Many adults struggle with weight gain, yet

obesity is a problem for many children.

4 Children in small families get a lot of adult attention, but children in large families may not get all the adult attention they need.

4 Children in small families get more necessary adult attention than those in large families.

WRITING AN INTRODUCTION

PRACTICE 3/ PAGE 7

1 Some people think that parents should teachchildren how to be good members of thesociety Others, however, believe that school isthe place to learn this

Discuss both views and give your opinion

SUGGESTED ANSWER

Many people believe that parents should helptheir children to become a good citizen whereassome others think that schools provide better

education In my opinion, both types have their

own strengths and weaknesses

2 Some people think that the best way toreduce crime is to give longer prisonsentences Others, however, believe there arebetter 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 prisonsentences, many people still expect more newmeasures In this essay, I present both views andstate my preference

3 A growing number of people feel thatanimals should not be exploited by people andthat they should have the same rights as humans,while others argue that humans must employanimals to satisfy their various needs, includinguses for food and research.

Discuss both views and give your opinion

SUGGESTED ANSWER

There has been a concern whether humans shouldexploit all animals for their demands or both

should possess the same claim As for me, I have

a stronger preference for animals’ rightsprotection, but despite this humans still needanimals’ 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 becausethey do not need to attend lectures Others,however, argue that it is important to stay atuniversity

Discuss both these views and give your opinion

VOCAB PRACTICE/ PAGE 11