Task 2 Write an essay discussing the advantages and disadvantages of working out at a gym. When you’re writing an essay discussing advantages and disadvantages, organise your ideas according to the plan below. Write in a formal style. Do not use short forms or abbreviations.
INTRODUCTION
Introduce the subject of the essay and both sides of the topic.
MAIN PART (2 PARAGRAPHS)
Present the advantages in one paragraph and the disadvantages in another paragraph. Cover both sides of the topic equally. Use linking words/phrases:
To list points: firstly, first of all, to begin with, secondly, also, in addition, what is more, finally,
lastly, etc.
To express contrast: however, on the one hand, on the other hand, etc.
CONCLUSION
Make a general statement. Use phrases like:
In conclusion,...
To sum up,...
State your opinion if you want to. Use phrases like:
In my opinion,...
Personally, I believe...
I (definitely) think...
In my view,...
Use the table to organise your ideas:
Advantages Disadvantages
• get professional help by an instructor
• have available equipment
• can exercise regardless of the weather conditions • can be boring after a short while
• it costs
• can be crowded
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[8 points]
Criteria for writing:
-Use essay structure ( an introduction, main body of two paragraphs, conclusion) -2
- Use vocabulary words on the topic -2
- Use grammatically correct sentences -2
- Use linking and opinion words -2
ошибки исправлены и в скобках написано (ОШИБКА). хотя и слово favorite я бы исправила на favoUrite, но возможен и такой вариант.
My name is Dasha.
I'm your (1) new penfriend. I am from Russia. I (2) live in Voronezh. I’m 25. I’m a (3) web designer. I work for a popular newspaper. It’s called Voronezh Times.
My family is(12) not very big: father, mother, my sister and me. My father is an engineer and my Mum is (4) a librarian.
My sister is fifteen. Her(5) name is Ann. She is at school. We have two pets. I have(6) a dog and my sister has a hamster. I prefer dogs. They are nice.
I like reading. My favorite writer is Den Brown. My favorite book is(7) Da Vinci’s Code. My favorite sport is tennis.
My favorite sports star is(8) Sharapova. She is a good athlete and she is so beautiful! She is like a model!
When I am(9) free, I like singing and dancing. My favorite music is rap and R&B. My favorite pop star is Britney Spears.
She is great! At the weekend I like going to the(10) cinema with my friends. My favorite film is Pirates of the Caribbean. My
favorite film star is Johnny Depp. He is(11) great!
What music do you like? Who is your favorite star?
Write soon,
Dasha