PRACTICE TEST 8

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How to Write an Argument Essay

There are five main steps

Step 1: Read the essay

Read the question Decide what kind of essay it is - opinion, compare/contrast, problem and

solution, cause and effect, or a mixture The type of question will decide the layout and your ideas

Step 2: Underline

Underline key vocabulary in the question and write words with the same or related meaning This will really save you a lot of time later on It will also help to avoid repetition of words, and will show that you understand the question

Step 3: Get Ideas

Decide if you are for or against the idea Usually it is best to giveboth sides (for and against - one paragraph each) and then to give your opinion in the conclusion However there are other ways of laying out your essay

Step 4: Decide Layout

You should decide on a layout The easiest is 3773 That means four paragraphs: introduction (3 sentences) one side (7 sentences), the other side (7 sentences) and the conclusion (3 sentences) This will give you 20 sentences An average of about 12 words each, that is 240 words Perfect!

Step 5: Write

After you have written your plan, write your essay Follow the steps in this website for writing the introduction, body, and conclusion Check for fragments, run-ons and comma splices

VocabularyStep 1: Read and Underline Key Words

Should governments spend money on space exploration, or should they spend the money

on problems here first?

Step 2: Write Down Other Words with the Same Meaning (Move your mouse over links)

Should governments spend money on space exploration, or should they spend

the money on problems here first ?

Step 3: Use Your New Words in the Opening Sentences

With many global concerns such as war, poverty, hunger and pollution, many people do not think that nations should waste money on exploring space (One side) However, others are convinced that expenditure on space programs is justified.(Other side)

Step 4: Add a Thesis

With many global concerns such as war, poverty, hunger and pollution, many people question whether nations should waste money on exploring space However, others are convinced that

expenditure on space programs is justified This essay will examine some arguments for and against space exploration (Thesis)

Introductions

One easy way to write the introduction for an argument or opinion essay is to write THREE

sentences:

 two about the topic

 one thesis sentence

You can write either Situation or Opinion introductions There's not much difference between them

Sentence 1 One side of the present situation

Sentence 2 The other side of the present situation

Sentence 3 Thesis: What you are going to do in your essay

Who should take care of our old people?

Sentence 1 In my country, most old people live happily with their children

Sentence 2 Increasingly however, many families cannot take care of their parents

Sentence 3 (Thesis) This essay will describe some of the problems involved with taking care of oldpeople, and discuss who should be responsible.

Does Aid to Poor Countries Work?

Sentence(s) 1 For the last fifty years, poor countries have been receiving huge sums of

money from rich donor countries.

Sentence 2 Some of this money has improved lives, while much of it has disappeared or

made no difference.

Sentence 3 (Thesis) In this essay, I will discuss some arguments for and against foreign aid.

Should dangerous sports be banned?

Sentence 1 Every year, thousands of people are injured or killed in sports such as boxing or motor-racing.Sentence 2 Because of this, many people are opposed to such sports, and want them to

Does space exploration benefit mankind?

Sentence For Many people are excited about space exploration.

Sentence Against However, others feel it is a massive waste of money

Sentence 3 (Thesis) This essay will look at some of the arguments for and against space exploration

(32 words)

Does space exploration benefit mankind?

Sentence For Space, for many people, really is the final frontier They are excited by the exploration and potential of space

Sentence Against However, not everyone agrees that this money is well-spent Many people feel that we should solve problems here on earth before beginning our

journey to space Sentence 3 (Thesis) This essay will look at some of the arguments for and against space exploration.

(58 words)

Do Athletes Deserve Their High Salaries?

Sentence(s) 1 Everyday, we read about new record contracts and salaries earned by sportsmen and women Some people do not agree with these huge paymentsSentence 2 Others believe that our sports heroes deserve every penny.

Sentence 3 (Thesis) This essay will look at some of the arguments for and against the high salaries of athletes.

Finally, if you are having problem thinking about an introduction, leave some space and write it later

- AFTER you write the body or conclusion

Thesis Sentence

A thesis statement is a sentence (or two) that states what you are going to do in your essay It is a

kind of signpost or map that shows the reader what direction you will take It usually comes at the end of the Introduction.

In this essay, I will outline the arguments for and against sex education in schools.

In this essay, I will examine some reasons for the growth of the tourism industry.

You can leave out "I."

This essay looks at ideas in favour of and against early marriage.

This essay will discuss the benefits of having universal free health care.

Show how many parts your essay will have

Sometimes the reader can tell which paragraphs will follow the thesis statement

I am going to analyse the effects of drugs on the individual, the family, and society

In an essay with the thesis statement above, there will clearly be three parts - one on the effects of drugs on the individual, one part with the effects on the family, and another with the effects on society

Be Strong

Sometimes you don't need a "will" or "going to" Your thesis statement is so strong that it is clear what your opinion is

Beating children brutalizes parents, damages the parent-child relationship, and is completely unnecessary.

In an essay with the thesis statement above, there will clearly be three parts - one on the effects of corporal punishment on parents, one part with the effects relationship, and another which claims that beating is not needed

Words to use in the thesis sentence

analyze, look at, examine, discuss, outline, consider, describe

The Body

Two words: Use Paragraphs! Students who don't have paragraphs fail!

The body of the essay should ALWAYS be divided into paragraphs Never write just one long

paragraph Why?

 The white space makes your essay easier to read

 Having paragraphs shows that you have (probably) put related ideas together

How many paragraphs in the body? Either two paragraphs (3773) or three (35553)

When do I use 3773 or 35553 layouts?

When do I use two paragraphs or three paragraphs in the body? When do I use 3773 or 35553? It depends on your ideas.

 Use TWO paragraphs (3773) if you are giving both sides of the argument or situation -

one paragraph for, and one against (or the opposite)

 Use THREE paragraphs if you are only giving one side

 Use THREE paragraphs (35553) if you are agreeing in all threeparagraphs

 Use THREE paragraphs (35553) if you are disagreeing in all threeparagraphs

Finally, even if you are completely confused and your ideas are all mixed up, you should still make aparagraph Just skip a line somewhere Your essay will be easier to read

Conclusion

The conclusion is the end of the essay It is the last part of the essay and it is the part that the reader may remember most It should be clear and avoid confusing the reader

The reader expects the conclusion to do some or all of the following

 rephrase the question

 summarize the main ideas

 give your opinion, if you haven't given it already

 look to the future (say what will happen if the situation continues or changes)

The reader DOES NOT expect new information in the conclusion Never add a new idea just because you have thought of it at the end!

You must do all of this in just three or four sentences!

Vocabulary is Important

The conclusion is very similar to the introduction However, you should avoid repeating the same words This is why a few minutes spent at the start of the exam writing down synonyms (words withthe same meaning) and related words is very helpful

After all, if you only have a 250-word essay but use the same word 10 times, this will not show the examiner what you know

Wrapping Paper

Another way to look at the Introduction and the Conclusion is to think about gift wrapping paper Your intro and conclusion wrap around your essay like a piece of bright paper "wraps" a present They are not the main part of the essay, but they do make your essay look good

Your conclusion 'wraps' up the essay We don't put something valuable, like money or gold, hidden

in the wrapping paper, so don't put new information or important ideas in the conclusion

Argument Essay Topics

1 We are becoming increasingly dependent on computers They are used in businesses,

hospitals, crime detection and even to fly planes What things will they be used for in future?

Is this dependence on computers a good thing or should we be more suspicious of their benefits?

2 In what ways has information technology changed work and working practices in the past 10 years?

3 'Telecommuting' refers to workers doing their jobs from home for part of each week and communicating with their office using computer technology Telecommuting is growing in many countries and is expected to be common for most office workers in the coming

decades How do you think society will be affected by the growth of telecommuting?

4 Technology is making communication easier in today's world, but at the expense of personal contact as many people choose to work at home in front of a computer screen What dangersare there for a society which depends on computer screens rather than face-to-face contact for its main means of communication?

5 Some businesses now say that no one can smoke cigarettes in any of their offices Some governments have banned smoking in all public places Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons

6 Should the same laws which prohibit the sale and consumption of heroin be applied to

tobacco?

7 To what extent is the use of animals in scientific research acceptable?

8 Human beings do not need to eat meat in order to maintain good health because they can get all their food needs from meatless products and meatless substances A vegetarian diet is

as healthy as a diet containing meat Argue for or against the opinion above

9 Forests are the lungs of the earth Destruction of the world's forests amounts to death of the world we currently know To what extent do you agree or disagree?

10 Are our zoos cruel to wild animals? Discuss

11 Zoos are sometimes seen as necessary but not poor alternatives to a natural environment Discuss some of the arguments for and/or against keeping animals in zoos.

12 To what extent should economic planning be influenced by the need of environmental

15 Education is the single most important factor in the development of a country Do you agree?

16 What are factors which are related to academic success in high-school students?

17 Do the benefits of study abroad justify the difficulties? What advice would you offer to a prospective student?

18 The idea of going overseas for university study is an exciting prospect for many people But while it may offer some advantages, it is probably better to stay home because of the

difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in a different culture To what extent do you agree or disagree this statement? Give reasons for your answer

19 Write a report to your sponsoring agency describing the English-language skills overseas students require Make any recommendations you feel are necessary

20 What kind of listening challenges do overseas students face in tertiary education? What recommendations would you offer?

21 Write a report to your sponsoring agency describing the accommodation problems faced by foreign students in Britain/US/Australia, etc Make any necessary recommendations

22 Education is recognized as vital to the future of any society in today's world Governments throughout the world should make education compulsory for all children between the ages of

5 and 15 To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

23 Foreign language instruction should begin in kindergarten Discuss

24 Children should never be educated at home by their parents Do you agree or disagree?

25 Children learn best by observing behavior of adults and copying it To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

26 To what extent should universities function as training grounds for employment?

27 To what extent should university courses be geared to the economic needs of society?

28 Should wealthy nations be required to share their wealth among poorer nations by providing such things as food and education? Or is it a responsibility of the governments of poorer nations to look after their citizens themselves?

29 To what extent will migration from the developing world to the developed world become a social and political issue in the 21st century?

30 The dominance of black people in US sport is due to sociological rather than physiological factors Discuss

31 In Britain, when someone gets old, they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them Sometimes the government has to pay for this care Who should be responsible for our old people? Give reasons.

32 In some countries the average worker is obliged to retire at the age of 50, while in others people can work until they are 65 or 70 Until what age do you think people should be

encouraged to remain in paid employment? Give reasons for your answer

33 In your opinion should government intervene in the rights of the individual with regard to family planning?

34 To what extent has the traditional male role changed in the last 20 years?

35 Many people believe that women make better parents than men and that this is why they have the greater role in raising children in most societies Others claim that men are just as good as women at parenting Write an essay expressing your point of view Give reasons for your answer

36 The first car appeared on British roads in 1888 By the year 2000 there may be as many as

29 million vehicles on British roads Alternative forms of transport should be encouraged and international laws introduced to control car ownership and use What do you think?

37 The best way to reduce the number of traffic accidents is to make all young drivers complete

a safe driving education course before being licensed to drive

38 The rising levels of congestion and air pollution found in most of the world cities can be attributed directly to the rapidly increasing number of private cars in use Discuss possible ways to encourage the use of public transport

39 The threat of nuclear weapons maintains world peace Nuclear power provides cheap and clean energy The benefits of nuclear technology far overweigh the disadvantages Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer

40 News editors decide what to broadcast on TV and what to print in newspapers What factors

do you think influence their decisions?

41 Do we become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported?

42 TV: could you be without it? Discuss

43 The mass media, including TV, radio and newspapers, have great influence in shaping

people's ideas To what extent do you agree or disagree this statement? Give reasons for your answer

44 Tourism is becoming increasingly important as a source of revenue to many countries but its disadvantages should not be overlooked What are some of the problems of tourism?

45 Are women are better parents than men?

46 Should children should be taught sex education in schools?

47 Should money be spent on space exploration?

48 Should rich countries should forgive all debts for poor countries?

49 Will the Internet will bring people of the world closer together?

50 Does foreign aid helps donor countries more than the recipients?

51 Are zoos are necessary for education?

52 Is animal testing necessary?

53 Should rich countries should pay more for environmental damage?

54 Should retirement be compulsory at 65 years of age?

55 Most high level jobs are done by men Should the government encourage a certain

percentage of these jobs to be reserved for women?

56 Are famous people treated unfairly by the media ? Should they be given more privacy, or is the price of their fame an invasion into their private lives?

57 Should developing countries concentrate on Improving industrial skills or should they

promote education first?

58 Safety standards are important when building people's homes Who should be responsible forenforcing strict building codes - the government or the people who build the homes?

59 Does modern technology make life more convenient, or was life better when technology was simpler?

60 In your opinion what factors contribute to a good movie?

61 Does modern technology make life more convenient, or was life better when technology was simpler?

62 Does travel help to promote understanding and communication between countries?

63 If children behave badly ,should their parents accept responsibility and also be punished?

64 What should a government do for a country to become successful?

65 Should sports classes be sacrificed in High School so students can concentrate on Academic subjects?

66 Nowadays doctors can become very rich Maybe they should not focus on profitable activities such as plastic surgery or looking after rich patients and concentrate more on patients health, no matter how rich they are?

67 Will modern technology, such as the internet ever replace the book or the written word as the main source of information?

68 Discuss the advantage and disadvantage of giving international Aid to poor countries

69 Should criminals be punished with lengthy jail terms or re-educated and rehabituated, using community service programs for instance, before being reintroduced to society?

70 Computers can translate all kinds of languages well Do our children need to learn more languages in the future?

Love in your eyes

Sitting silent by my side

Going on Holding hand

Walking through the nights

Hold me up Hold me tight

Lift me up to touch the sky

Teaching me to love with heart

Helping me open my mind

I can fly

I'm proud that I can fly

To give the best of mine

Till the end of the time

Believe me I can fly

I'm proud that I can fly

To give the best of mine

The heaven in the sky

Stars in the sky

Wishing once upon a time

Give me love Make me smile

Till the end of life

Hold me up Hold me tight

Lift me up to touch the sky

Teaching me to love with heart

Helping me open my mind

I can fly

I'm proud that I can fly

To give the best of mine

Till the end of the time

Believe me I can fly

I'm proud that I can fly

To give the best of mine

The heaven in the sky

Can't you believe that you light up my way

No matter how that ease my path

I'll never lose my faith

See me fly

I'm proud to fly up high

Show you the best of mine

Till the end of the time

Believe me I can fly

I'm singing in the sky

Show you the best of mine

The heaven in the sky

Nothing can stop me

Spread my wings so wide

Cry On My Shoulder

If the hero never comes to you

If you need someone you're feeling blue

If you're away from love and you're alone

If you call your friends and nobody's home

You can run away but you can't hide

Through a storm and through a lonely night

Then I show you there's destiny

The best things in life

They're free

But if you wanna cry

Cry on my shoulder

If you need someone who cares for you

If you're feeling sad your heart gets colder

Yes I show you what real love can do

If your sky is grey oh let me know

There's a place in heaven where we'll go

If heaven is a million years away

Oh just call me and I make your day

When the nights are getting cold and blue

When the days are getting hard for you

I will always stay here by your side

I promise you I'll never hide

LỜI DỊCH

 ĐĂNG HOẶC SỬA BẢN DỊCH

Blah Blah

Khóc Trên Vai Anh

Nếu người hùng không bao giờ đến bên em

Nếu em cần ai đó khi cảm thấy ưu buồn

Nếu em cách xa tình yêu và thấy mình đơn độc

Nếu em gọi bạn bè nhưng không ai ở nhà

Em có thể lẩn trốn nhưng không thể che giấu đâu

Những cơn bão qua và đêm dài đơn độc

Anh sẽ khiến em nhận ra số phận

Rằng những điều tốt đẹp nhất trên đời

Nào phải mất tiền mua

Nhưng nếu em muốn òa khóc

Hãy tựa lấy bờ vai anh

Nếu em cần ai đó quan tâm đến em

Nếu lòng em ưu sầu và con tim em giá buốt

Anh sẽ cho em thấy điều tình yêu chân thành làm được

Nếu bầu trời nơi em tăm tối hãy cho anh hay

Nơi nào đó trên thiên đường sẽ

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Cry On My Shoulder

If the hero never comes to you

If you need someone you're feeling blue

If you're away from love and you're alone

If you call your friends and nobody's home

You can run away but you can't hide

Through a storm and through a lonely night

Then I show you there's destiny

The best things in life

They're free

But if you wanna cry

Cry on my shoulder

If you need someone who cares for you

If you're feeling sad your heart gets colder

Yes I show you what real love can do

If your sky is grey oh let me know

There's a place in heaven where we'll go

If heaven is a million years away

Oh just call me and I make your day

When the nights are getting cold and blue

When the days are getting hard for you

I will always stay here by your side

I promise you I'll never hide

LỜI DỊCH

 ĐĂNG HOẶC SỬA BẢN DỊCH

Blah Blah

Khóc Trên Vai Anh

Nếu người hùng không bao giờ đến bên em

Nếu em cần ai đó khi cảm thấy ưu buồn

Nếu em cách xa tình yêu và thấy mình đơn độc

Nếu em gọi bạn bè nhưng không ai ở nhà

Em có thể lẩn trốn nhưng không thể che giấu đâu

Những cơn bão qua và đêm dài đơn độc

Anh sẽ khiến em nhận ra số phận

Rằng những điều tốt đẹp nhất trên đời

Nào phải mất tiền mua

Nhưng nếu em muốn òa khóc

Hãy tựa lấy bờ vai anh

Nếu em cần ai đó quan tâm đến em

Nếu lòng em ưu sầu và con tim em giá buốt

Anh sẽ cho em thấy điều tình yêu chân thành làm được

Nếu bầu trời nơi em tăm tối hãy cho anh hay

Nơi nào đó trên thiên đường sẽ

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Cry On My Shoulder

If the hero never comes to you

If you need someone you're feeling blue

If you're away from love and you're alone

If you call your friends and nobody's home

You can run away but you can't hide

Through a storm and through a lonely night

Then I show you there's destiny

The best things in life

They're free

But if you wanna cry

Cry on my shoulder

If you need someone who cares for you

If you're feeling sad your heart gets colder

Yes I show you what real love can do

If your sky is grey oh let me know

There's a place in heaven where we'll go

If heaven is a million years away

Oh just call me and I make your day

When the nights are getting cold and blue

When the days are getting hard for you

I will always stay here by your side

I promise you I'll never hide

LỜI DỊCH

 ĐĂNG HOẶC SỬA BẢN DỊCH

Blah Blah

Khóc Trên Vai Anh

Nếu người hùng không bao giờ đến bên em

Nếu em cần ai đó khi cảm thấy ưu buồn

Nếu em cách xa tình yêu và thấy mình đơn độc

Nếu em gọi bạn bè nhưng không ai ở nhà

Em có thể lẩn trốn nhưng không thể che giấu đâu

Những cơn bão qua và đêm dài đơn độc

Anh sẽ khiến em nhận ra số phận

Rằng những điều tốt đẹp nhất trên đời

Nào phải mất tiền mua

Nhưng nếu em muốn òa khóc

Hãy tựa lấy bờ vai anh

Nếu em cần ai đó quan tâm đến em

Nếu lòng em ưu sầu và con tim em giá buốt

Anh sẽ cho em thấy điều tình yêu chân thành làm được

Nếu bầu trời nơi em tăm tối hãy cho anh hay

Nơi nào đó trên thiên đường sẽ

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Cry On My Shoulder

If the hero never comes to you

If you need someone you're feeling blue

If you're away from love and you're alone

If you call your friends and nobody's home

You can run away but you can't hide

Through a storm and through a lonely night

Then I show you there's destiny

The best things in life

They're free

But if you wanna cry

Cry on my shoulder

If you need someone who cares for you

If you're feeling sad your heart gets colder

Yes I show you what real love can do

If your sky is grey oh let me know

There's a place in heaven where we'll go

If heaven is a million years away

Oh just call me and I make your day

When the nights are getting cold and blue

When the days are getting hard for you

I will always stay here by your side

I promise you I'll never hide

LỜI DỊCH

 ĐĂNG HOẶC SỬA BẢN DỊCH

Blah Blah

Khóc Trên Vai Anh

Nếu người hùng không bao giờ đến bên em

Nếu em cần ai đó khi cảm thấy ưu buồn

Nếu em cách xa tình yêu và thấy mình đơn độc

Nếu em gọi bạn bè nhưng không ai ở nhà

Em có thể lẩn trốn nhưng không thể che giấu đâu

Những cơn bão qua và đêm dài đơn độc

Anh sẽ khiến em nhận ra số phận

Rằng những điều tốt đẹp nhất trên đời

Nào phải mất tiền mua

Nhưng nếu em muốn òa khóc

Hãy tựa lấy bờ vai anh

Nếu em cần ai đó quan tâm đến em

Nếu lòng em ưu sầu và con tim em giá buốt

Anh sẽ cho em thấy điều tình yêu chân thành làm được

Nếu bầu trời nơi em tăm tối hãy cho anh hay

Nơi nào đó trên thiên đường sẽ

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Cry On My Shoulder

If the hero never comes to you

If you need someone you're feeling blue

If you're away from love and you're alone

If you call your friends and nobody's home