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2. FOR/AGAINST ESSAY

Read the model essay and do the 2 online exercises. Send me a screenshot of your final score for each exercise.

https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing/upper-intermediate-b2-writing/against-essay-about-internet

Animal rights, unit 5, page 58-59

EXERCISE 12, PAGE 58,.STEP 1: Write down 5 reasons why keeping animals in captivity is wrong.

Write your answer in your notebook

MODEL ANSWER FOR EXERCISE 12, STEP 1:

Reasons why keeping animals in captivity is wrong:

• Animals have a life of their own. They are not just means for human entertainment.
• Animals are more sensitive than we might think, so they do not like being restricted. Therefore, they may suffer from depression.
• Animals are more intelligent than we may think. They understand that they are being held captive and they suffer because of it. Furthermore, they may feel bored as they lack the stimuli of the natural world.
• Many kinds of animals respond extremely badly at being held captive.
• It is very difficult, sometimes even impossible, to replicate ana animal’s habitat. Most of the time there is simply not enough room or they feel lonely because there are no other animals of their own kind around.
• Some animals are very sociable and hate being separated from other animals of their kind. Captivity deprives them of their natural social structure and companionship.
• Most probably the training of animals in circuses involves cruelty.

STEP 2: Write down at least 2 advantages of keeping animals in captivity.

Write your answer in your notebook.

MODEL ANSWER FOR EXERCISE 12, STEP 2:

Advantages of keeping animals in captivity:

• Some endangered species may be protected from extinction by being kept in zoos.
• Animals live longer as they are protected from predators and are provided with health care {the refute (αντικρούω) for this argument being that the quality of their lives is poor}

EXERCISE 14, PAGE 59:

STEP 1: Look at the photographs in your book. They show animals in different conditions. Compare and contrast them. Note down some advantages and disadvantages to each animal's living conditions.

STEP 2: Use the notes from step 1 and the paragraph plan below to write an essay on the following topic:

Write an essay presenting the advantages and disadvantages of keeping animals in captivity (120-180 words)

(γράψτε την έκθεσή σας σε ένα έγγραφο word και στείλτε την με μήνυμα στην eclass. Εναλλακτικά γράψτε την στο τεράδιό σας ή σε ένα φύλλο χαρτί)

At the end of the unit you will find attached a document with instructions on how to write for/against essays.

For-and-against essays/ Plan:

(Para 1) State the topic/state that

there are both arguments for and against.

 (Para 2) Topic sentence (There are number of arguments for

keeping animals in captivity)/2 arguments for

&reasons/results/examples/elaboration.

(Para 3) Topic sentence (However, there are certain drawbacks to keeping animals in captivity)/

2 arguments against&reasons/results/examples/elaboration.

(Para 4) Summarize and/or state your opinion

MODEL ESSAY:

You have had a class discussion about video games. Now your teacher has asked you to write an essay discussing the pros and cons of children playing video games (120-180 words).

At one time people seemed to be against children playing video games. Lately, though, experts have taken a more positive view. So, what exactly are the advantages and disadvantages of computer games?

Without a doubt, playing video games offers certain benefits. To start with, youngsters develop logic and problem-solving skills. This means that they learn to overcome real life difficulties better, too. Furthermore, video games provide relief from stress. For example, if a child is sitting a difficult exam, playing a game afterwards can help them relax.

On the other hand, there are certain drawbacks to playing video games. First, video games are extremely addictive and time-consuming. As a result, players may neglect schoolwork, physical exercise or even forget to eat properly. In addition, some people claim there is too much violence in some video games. This can make players insensitive to the pain and suffering of others.

All in all, there are both advantages and disadvantages to playing computer games. I believe that video games can be entertaining and provide stress relief provided children enjoy them in moderation.