How to Write the Opinion Essay. Подготовка к ЕГЭ

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How to Write the Opinion Essay
"Подготовка к ЕГЭ"
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Григорян Анна Арзумановна
учитель английского языка
МАОУ СОШ № 4
Абинск, 2015

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LAYOUT
Introduction
Main
body
Conclusion

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Linking Words
INTRODUCTION
MAIN BODY
Have you
considered…?
In order to present
this problem…
This problem should
be considered…
There is no doubt
that…
In today`s world it is
important…
I have always
wanted…
On the one hand,
On the other hand,
In contrast
On the contrary
Although
Despite
In spite of
Moreover,
Furthermore,
Firstly,
Secondly,
In addition,
CONCLUSION
In conclusion,
To sum up:
In short,
In brief,
On the whole,
To summarize,
All things
considered…
Taking everything
into account…

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Complete the text
with the linking words:
Many people claim that camping holidays can be a lot of fun and especially relaxing. Others
don` t think it is a good idea to live in a tent if you want to enjoy your holidays. I would like
to say which is more attractive for me.
I think being out in the open air close to nature is exciting experience. It is so comforting
to wake up to the sounds of the forest or the sea. ___________, you are able to have fun
doing all sorts of activities. You can go swimming, cycling or climbing. If you are not the
energetic type, you can sunbathe and read a book. _____________, there is no better way
to end the day than sitting around the campfire with your friends or family.
_____________, some people prefer comfortable hotels. They say that sleeping on the
ground in an uncomfortable sleeping bag is not in any way enjoyable. _____________,
they hate pitching a tent and cooking over a fire. They consider it exhausting. I would like
to convince these people to go on a camping holiday for a change. Living in a hotel with all
conveniences is the same as living in a flat.
_____________, tastes differ. If people can` t do without a cozy bedroom or a bathroom,
they will choose a package tour . They will have ' bed and breakfast' and excursions with a tour
guide. _____________, I would choose to camp in the mountains or on the beach. It is very
All in all
In addition
As for me
Moreover
However
Finally

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A
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In addition to this, teenagers who have a job earn their own money and this has several
advantages. Parents who are perhaps struggling financially, for example, will no longer need
to find pocket money for their son or daughter. Furthermore, when teenagers earn their
own money, they are usually more careful when deciding how to spend it. In this way, they
learn how to handle money responsibly.
B
2
Is it a good idea for teenagers to have part-time jobs while they are still at school? In
my view, teenagers who have part-time jobs gain more than just money from their
experience. I believe, therefore, that both parents and teachers should encourage
teenagers to work part-time.
C
3
To conclude, the way I see it, teenagers learn both responsibility and independence
through a part-time job. Why not learn some important life lessons at an early age? After all,
as they say, “Today’s teenagers are tomorrow’s adults”.
D
4
To start with, getting a job teaches young adults early in life how to become reliable
individuals and citizens. An employer expects you to do your job well, and when someone
depends on you, you feel a sense of responsibility. Moreover, a part-time job can teach valuable
skills essential for your future career, such as learning to be on time, handling money and
dealing with customers.
E
5
On the other hand, some people argue that it’s unwise for teenagers to work while still
studying. In particular, they fear that having a job can take up too much time and cause a
student’s school work to suffer seriously.