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WorksheetsReview Writing task 2 + Opinion essay
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 25mins
What type of question is this?
"Some people think spoken communication is more powerful than written
communication. To what extent do you agree or disagree?"
Discussion
Opinion
Discussion & Opinion
Two questions
What type of question is this?
"Today, many countries import food from different parts of the world.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?"
Discussion
Opinion
Discussion & Opinion
Two questions
Is this introduction appropriate for an Opinion essay?
"These days, the amount of violence in media is growing. While some people argue that this trend will undoubtedly lead humans to dangerous future, others claim that it has no damaging effect on the society. I believe that in most cases media violence does not affect people's behavior."
Yes
No
Is this introduction appropriate for an Opinion essay?
"Nowadays, people enjoy shopping in large malls or supermarket instead of small-scale retailers. However, I still prefer going to independent stores."
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No
Is this introduction appropriate for an Opinion essay?
"Nowadays, people prefer shopping online. That is why small shops disappear in the future. I completely agree with this argument."
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No
Is this sentence grammatically correct?
"Although it has both advantages and disadvantages, however, I believe the drawbacks outweigh the benefits."
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Is this sentence grammatically correct?
"Even though children prefer fast food. It can cause them many illnesses."
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Is this introduction appropriate for the topic?
"Nowadays, more and more people are using cashless methods to pay for their bills. In my opinion, the merits of paying by credit cards overshadow the traditional way."
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Is this introduction appropriate for an Opinion essay?
"Many people argue that cash management is one of the most important life skills. Therefore, it ought to be taught to students in junior or senior high school. Personally, I completely agree with this view."
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No
Choose 1 linking word to fill in the blank in this body paragraph:
"There are two main reasons why financial control should become a school subject. Firstly, money control is a requirement for anyone to become successful. If pupils do not possess techniques to manage their finance, they can easily spend all of their income. .................. , when they need a large amount of fund to develop their career, they will have to borrow money from the bank or other sources which may end up in debt."
In addition
However
For instance
As a result
Choose 1 linking word to fill in the blank in this body paragraph:
"...Secondly, as life is unpredictable, being able to manage students’ finance can benefit them in the long run. By having knowledge about money, they will be able to save money. This amount of reserved money can facilitate pupils when they are in their hard time. .............................. a person’s monthly income is one thousand dollars. If he can save a hundred dollars each month, in ten years, he will have a reserve fund of twelve thousand dollars in case there is any problem such as illness, unemployment, and so on."
For example
For example,
Although
Although,
Is this conclusion appropriate for an Opinion essay?
"In conclusion, for the reasons I have mentioned above, I strongly believe that money management is one of the most significant skills in life. As a result, it needs to be taught to students in middle school as well as high school."
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No
Choose an appropriate conclusion for this introduction:
"It is often argued that reading comic books, instead of academic books, is wasting youngsters' time. I firmly disagree with that statement..."
In conclusion, for the reasons I have mentioned above, I believe young people can learn more from academic books. Therefore, parents should not allow their children to read comic books.
In conclusion, for the reasons I have mentioned above, I believe beside serious books, story books are also beneficial to children. Therefore, parents should be more open-minded to comic and story books.
What should we include in the introduction of an opinion essay?
You can choose MORE THAN ONE answer below.
your opinion
supporting evidence
"the argument has both advantages and disadvantages."
background
topic
What should we include in each body paragraph of an opinion essay?
You can choose MORE THAN ONE answer below.
illustration(s)
explanation(s)
background of topic
main point
personal examples
Which outline can we follow to write the body part of an opinion essay?
You can choose MORE THAN ONE answer below.
- Body 1: Support the other side (long & strong)
- Body 2: Support chosen side (short & weak)
- Body 1: Support chosen side (long & strong)
- Body 2: Support the other side (short & weak)
All body paragraphs: Equally support the chosen side
All body paragraphs: Support the chosen side (1 long + 1 short paragraph)
What should we include in the conclusion of an opinion essay?
You can choose MORE THAN ONE answer below.
topic
explanation(s) for main points
your opinion
new supporting evidence
main points
