Read the text. Choose the correct headings for the key features of the essays
Why do we need to write essays? Where can they be useful? How are they different from other types of writing?

An essay in English is a kind of creative work that shows the author's opinion on particular social, cultural, historical or other topics. Writing an essay develops imagination and helps to develop analytical thinking. It can be necessary while studying, passing exams and entering university. If your job is connected with writing (for example, you're a writer, a journalist or an editor) then good essay writing skills are a must.

The key features of an essay in English are:

• [Clear structure.|Detailed problem analysis.|Short description.|The author's opinion.|The topic and the problem.] A specific narrow topic that has a problem must be present and encourage the reader to think and discuss their point of view.
• [Clear structure.|Detailed problem analysis.|Short description.|The author's opinion.|The topic and the problem.] Each point of view must be proved on the basis of factual material.
• [Clear structure.|Detailed problem analysis.|Short description.|The author's opinion.|The topic and the problem.] The presence of the author's view on the problem and their attitude to it.
• [Clear structure.|Detailed problem analysis.|Short description.|The author's opinion.|The topic and the problem.] There are three main parts — the introduction, the main body and the conclusion.
• [Clear structure.|Detailed problem analysis.|Short description.|The author's opinion.|The topic and the problem.] An essay in English is a short piece of writing. The number of words in it is about 200–250 characters.