Discursive Composition. Exercise 1

You have 40 minutes to do this task. Comment on the following statement.

When photography was invented some people predicted that painting would not last very long but it still exists, attracts our attention and is not likely to disappear.

What can you say for and against painting in comparison with photography?

Write 200-250 words.

Use the following plan:

• give a general statement of the problem;
• outline the points FOR;
• outline the points AGAINST;
• draw a conclusion weighing up the points outlined.