Задание

Choose which of the the following techniques are used in the parts of the essay. More than one option is possible

Beginnings

  • start with an objective statement
  • make reference to a strange scene/situation
  • address the reader directly
  • include a quotation/a rhetorical question
  • state a problem that needs a solution

Endings

  • give your opinion on the topic

  • give the reader something to consider

  • include a quotation or rhetorical question

    All in all, while there are several disadvantages to city life, I personally believe that there are far more advantages. At the end of the day, though, it is a matter of personal choice whether we prefer to live in a city or not.

Techniques:

  • give your opinion on the topic

  • give the reader something to consider

  • include a quotation or rhetorical question

    In recent years, children have been eating much more junk food in place of the healthier, home-cooked meals that they used to eat in the past. As far as I am concerned, one of the ways in which we can help to change this situation is to totally ban junk food adverts on television.

Techniques:

  • start with an objective statement

  • make reference to a strange scene/situation

  • address the reader directly

  • include a quotation/a rhetorical question

  • state a problem that needs a solution

    Our towns and cities have seen a steady increase in the number of petty crimes being committed, such as shoplifting and vandalism. Is there something that can be done about this?

Techniques:

  • start with an objective statement

  • make reference to a strange scene/situation

  • address the reader directly

  • include a quotation/a rhetorical question

  • state a problem that needs a solution

    You get on and off a crowded bus, push through the noisy people in the street and breathe in horrible car fumes. This is the more unpleasant side of city life, but many people say that the benefits of living in a city far outweigh the drawbacks.

Techniques:

  • start with an objective statement

  • make reference to a strange scene/situation

  • address the reader directly

  • include a quotation/a rhetorical question

  • state a problem that needs a solution

    In summary, there are several measures that can be taken to lower the rate of petty crime in our towns and cities. After all, a lower crime rate would benefit all of us, so why shouldn't we all play our part in achieving it?

Techniques:

  • give your opinion on the topic
  • give the reader something to consider
  • include a quotation or rhetorical question

In summary, social networking is so popular withpeople because it offers communication across theborders, entertainment and information. It is a tool thatopens up a whole new world for those who use it. In thewords of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, "This social-networking thing takes you to crazy places."

Techniques:

  • give your opinion on the topic
  • give the reader something to consider
  • include a quotation or rhetorical question