Discursive Composition
PLAN:
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make an introduction (state the problem)
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express your personal opinion and reasons for it
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give arguments for the other point of view and explain why you don't
agree with it
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draw a conclusion
Here are some useful
phrases/expressions.
INTRODUCTION:
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In today’s world … it is important.
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It can be ragarded as … but not without its problems.
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The problem of … appears to be controversial/burning.
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People always say/believe/think…
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There is no agreement…
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I have already wondered if/why…
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There are so many possible approaches to…
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In order to present this problem, let me begin with a famous
quote/proverb…
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I absolutely agree/ disagree with this statement…
ARGUMENTS FOR AND
AGAINST (+LINKING WORDS):
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Critics are quick to point out…
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Firstly, …, secondly, …, at last…
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On the on hand…, on the other hand…
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To begin with…
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Finally…
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In addition…
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Besides…
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Moreover…
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What is more…
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Furthermore…
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However…
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In fact/as a matter of fact…
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Despite this/in spite of this…
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Consequently…
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One major advantage is…
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There are many disadvantages/weaknesses/drawbacks/downsides…
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Socially/economically/psychologically…
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From a personal perspective…
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From the angle/viewpoint of…
CONCLUSION:
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All in all…
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To sum up…
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In conclusion…
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In summary…
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In general…
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The issue/debate is far from solving yet, but…
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It seems important to add/point out/remind that…
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And so…
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Coming back…
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One can only hope…
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Surely, it would be impossible to give full justice to…
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To come back to the point raised at the beginning…
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However, it must be added…
Write 200—250 words.
Exercise
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