Review

What is the purpose of this sentence ?

“ Nowadays tourism generates a significant portion of national income for many countries, but it has certain drawbacks too.”

• paraphrase the question (restate the problem)

• tell the examiner what you're going to describe in your essay

What do you do in the introduction of an advantage - disadvantage essay?

• Paraphrase the question

• Give an example

• Give the negative ideas

• Summarize your ideas

What is the purpose of this sentence ?

“This essay will examine the advantages and disadvantages of tourism and provide a logical conclusion.”

• tell the examiner what you’re going to describe in your essay

• paraphrase the question (restate the problem)

 In advantages and disadvantages essays, can we use only a one-sided approach (only write about the advantages or disadvantages)?

• Yes

• No

What should be included in the body?

• Ideas, explain, examples

• Ideas, analyze, examples

• Explain, examples

• Summarize the key points

Which of these topics is about advantages and disadvantages essay? 

• Every year an increasing number of students choose to go to another country for their higher education. Do you think the benefits of this development outweigh the problems associated with it?

• Some people think that in the modern world we are more dependent on each other, while others think that people have become more independent. Discuss both views and give your opinion ?

• Families who send their children to private schools should not be required to pay taxes that support the state education system. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement ?

Which of these sentences can be a thesis statement for the "Discuss both advantages and disadvantages" essay?

• While there were advantages of living in a big family in the past, the disadvantages were greater.

• This essay will argue that the advantages of this outweigh the drawbacks.

• While I accept that these games can sometimes have a positive effect on the user, I believe that they are more likely to have a harmful impact.

• I will discuss both benefits and drawbacks in my essay below.

What is the function of a thesis statement? 

• show the direction the paragraph will take.

• state the main idea of the essay 

• summarize the information in the paragraph.

Which of these sentences can be the thesis statement for the "Does the advantages outweigh the disadvantages" essay?

• Below is a discussion about both the pros and cons of this development.

• While I accept that these games can sometimes have a positive effect on the user, I believe that they are more likely to have a harmful impact.

• However, there are not only benefits but also several negative aspects that should be taken into consideration.

• This essay will discuss both advantages and disadvantages of using private cars.

 Which one does NOT appear in the conclusion paragraph? 

• a focused summary of the main points

• your opinion about the topic 

• an outline statement