решебник.рф ГДЗ по английскому языку 11 Класс класс Афанасьева О.В., Дули Д., Михеева И. В. упражнение - 6 стр. 55
- a) Read the theory box. Say which of the paragraphs below are introductions and which are conclusions. Which techniques do they use? Which has the writer used in the model essay in Ex. 2?
- All things considered, I strongly believe that parents have a huge influence on the behaviour of a teenager. As the saying goes, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
- When was the last time you did something to protect the environment? I strongly believe that we all have a responsibility to look after our planet. As Marshall Mcluhan said, “There are no passengers on Spaceship Earth; we are all crew.”
- To sum up, whilst many teenagers are not very politically-minded, I believe that teenagers should be allowed to vote if they want to. After all, don’t they represent the next generation of adults?
- b) In pairs, write a suitable introduction and conclusion for the essay title below, using appropriate techniques and expressing your opinion. Compare with another pair.
All teenagers should help to look after younger siblings.
Paragraph A — Conclusion
- Summarizes the opinion (“All things considered, I strongly believe…”)
- Ends with a saying/quotation (“the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree”)
Paragraph B — Introduction
- Addresses the reader directly (“When was the last time you…?”)
- States the writer’s opinion clearly (“I strongly believe…”)
- Uses a quotation to engage the reader (Marshall McLuhan’s quote)
Paragraph C — Conclusion
- Summarizes the opinion (“To sum up, whilst many teenagers…”)
- Ends with a rhetorical question (“After all, don’t they represent…?”)
The introduction of the model essay:
- addresses the reader indirectly by posing the question about the topic.
- clearly states the writer’s opinion.
The conclusion of the model essay:
- restating the opinion and giving a reader something to consider: “After all, as they say, today’s teenagers are tomorrow’s adults.”
Introduction
Have you ever thought about the important role teenagers play in their families? I firmly believe that all teenagers should help look after their younger siblings because it teaches responsibility, strengthens family bonds, and develops important life skills. As the saying goes, “Family is not an important thing, it’s everything.”
Conclusion
To sum up, helping younger siblings is not just a duty but a valuable opportunity for teenagers to grow as responsible and caring individuals. After all, is not learning to support others one of the most important lessons in life?