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2. Day 3-topic sentences

3. Review 2014.07.19 The government has the duty to ensure its citizens have a healthy diet, while others believe it is individuals’ responsibility. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 2014.08.09 Some people think that governments should ban dangerous sports. Others, however, believe that people should have the freedom of choosing sports activities they like. Discuss both views and give your opinion. 2012.09.01 Many countries spend a lot of money preparing competitors to take part in major sports competitions such as the Olympics, football world cup etc. Some people think that it would be better to use this money to encourage children to participate in sports activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree ？ Please write the introduction and conclusion paragraphs (finish in 25 minutes) 5 mins/ one topic

4. Review 2013.10.10 Some people believe that giving aid to poorer countries has more negative effects than positive effects. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 2012.02.09 The spread of multinational companies and resulting increase of globalization produces positive effects for everyone. To what extent to you agree or disagree? Please write the structure of these topics

5. Learning objectives express should/ should not/ important/ not important bad/ good/ benefits / drawbacks/ solve problems/ reduce problems/ concession/ refutation agree/ disagree write topic sentences; reason sentences Agree disagree/ both views / advantages or disadvantages

6. At the end of this lesson, your recipe should look like this Learning objectives Example: Some people think that all the students can benefit from having a gap year before university studies, do you agree or disagree? Agree/Disagree yes/ no Introduction: It is common for students to have a gap year between secondary schools and universities. I believe that this will benefit all students. (22words) Body1: Having a gap year after a period of study time contributes to students’ development. Body2: Admittedly, it is true that there are certain risks in taking time off at that important age. One risk is that However, we must take into consideration Conclusion: In conclusion, although there are slim chances that a gap year can affect students negatively, I suppose this trend will be conducive to every student’s wellbeing. (26words)

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8. Recipes Agree/disagree yes/no Example question: Some people think that all the students can benefit from having a gap year before university studies, do you agree or disagree? exampleyour example Body 1 : TS Having a gap year after a period of study time contributes to students’ development. Body2: concession/ refutation Admittedly, it is true that there are certain risks in taking time off at that important age.One risk is that However, we must take into consideration

9. Recipes Agree/disagree both Example question: Some people believe that governments should not support the arts (painting, music, sculpture) and instead support other areas such as public health or education. To what extent do you agree or disagree? exampleyour example Body 1 : TS It is imperative for the government to support arts. Body2: TSNevertheless, governments should not be oblivious to allocating money for facilitating the development of education and public health.

10. Recipes Both views A/B Example question: Some people believe that students should have a gap year before university studies; others think this will have negative impacts on students. Discuss both views and provide your own opinion. exampleyour example Body 1 : TS People who support having a gap year may have following reasons. Body2: TSThose who are against students taking a year off may think

11. Recipes Both views A&B Example question: Some people believe that governments should not support the arts (painting, music, sculpture). Others think governments should support other areas such as public health and education. Discuss both views and provide your own opinion. exampleyour example Body 1 : TS People who think governments should fund arts may have following reasons. Body2: TSThose who think governments need to allocate money for facilitating the development of public sectors may think

12. Recipes Advantages/Disadvantages Example question: Do the advantages for having a gap year before university studies outweigh disadvantages? exampleyour example Body 1: TS Having a gap year after a period of study time has several benefits to students’ development. Body2: TS Nevertheless, there are certain drawbacks in taking time off at that important age.

13. Recipes Positive/negative trend Example question: Nowadays, there are many students who take a gap year before university studies. Is it a positive or negative trend? exampleyour example Body 1 : TS Having a gap year after a period of study time contributes to students’ development. Body2: concession/ refutation Admittedly, it is true that there are certain risks in taking time off at that important age.One risk is that However, we must take into consideration

14. Homework Please write introduction and conclusion; topic sentence; Keep practicing until you can finish one topic in 5 mins