Discussion Text

What is presented in a DISCUSSION TEXT?

(two answers)

• an issue

• a fairy tale

• a problem

• news

How many point(s) of view is/are needed in a DISCUSSION TEXT?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The fourth generic structure is ...

• Issue

• Conclusion

• Argument Pro

• Argument Cons

Ecologists commented that H5N 1 virus still remains a bird virus and has no scientific evidences of human‑to‑human transmission. They said there are billions of people across Asia which only 118 are reported being affected by avian flu. So, how do they calculate to show that 150 million or more deaths will come from avian flu. The global panic, according to the Ecologist, is the result of “scare tactics" created by politicians, medical officers, and the media.

The underlined word refers to ....

• Human

• Scare tactics

• ecologists

• Bird viruses

• Medical officers

What is the generic structure of the text?

• Arguments-Recommendation-Thesis

• Recommendation-Issue-Arguments-Thesis

• Issue-Supporting Points-Contrasting Points-Conclusion

• Thesis-Supporting Points-Contrasting Points-Reiteration

• Reiteration-Arguments-Thesis

“Another advantage is that they are really useful in emergency situations.

The similar meaning of the underlined word is . . .

• busy

• spare

• critical

• important

• impossible

What kind of the text above?

• Explanation

• Cause Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Description

• Discussion

What is the main problem in the text?

• The violence happened because of the influence of computer games

• Games are bad

• Games are good for children

• Games are only for entertain

• Games disturb people health

What is the plus point of gaming?

• Violence habit

• Time spending

• Entertaining

• Addictive

• Money spending

Which does not belong to a discussion text?

• Benefit and Harm of Mall Development

• Advantage and Disadvantage of Nuclear Weapon

• Pros and Cons of Immunization

• Where Do You Stand on Internet Limited Access?

• The Benefit of Open Own Business