5. Should you choose 'positive' or 'negative', or can you discuss both?
Feel free to answer these questions in the comments area. I'll give you my answers
tomorrow, and I'll try to write a full essay for next week.
Note:
Please don't send me full essays. I can't check them or give you a score.
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Road safety could be the topic of a "problem/solution" essay:
Despite improvements in vehicle technology, there are still large numbers of road
accidents. Explain some of the causes of these accidents, and suggest some
measures that could be taken to address the problem.
Here are some ideas from my
Causes:
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Driving while tired or drunk is extremely dangerous.
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Mobile phones can be a dangerous distraction for drivers.
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They draw the driver’s attention away from the road.
Solutions:
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The use of phones while driving has been banned in many countries.
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Punishments are becoming stricter.
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Television campaigns are used to remind people to drive safely.
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Speed cameras have become more common.
You could also add the causes mentioned in yesterday's lesson.
Some people think schools should group pupils according to their academic ability,
but others believe pupils with different abilities should be educated together.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Here are some "band 7" (or higher) ideas from my
For grouping by ability:
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Teachers can work at the right speed for their students.
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Teachers can plan more suitable lessons.
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High-level groups may progress faster.
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Lower level groups can benefit from a slower pace.
Against grouping by ability:
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Grouping by ability may have a negative impact on students.
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Children do not want to be seen as less intelligent than others.
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Being in a lower level group could damage their self esteem.
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Mixed ability classes encourage children of all abilities to cooperate.
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Here are some example introductions for 3 different types of essay. My technique is
to write 2 sentences:
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