Речевые клише для написания эссе в формате ЕГЭ

Речевые клише для написания эссе (в формате ЕГЭ) Useful vocabulary

INTRODUCTION (Вступление) Make an introduction (state the problem) People have been V-ing. . . since time immemorial/in recent years. Today we still want/have/V. . . getting more and more. . . increasing/decreasing. . . What/How. . . ? It is often suggested /believed that … Many people are in favour of idea that. . . Many people are convinced that. . . Some people are against … Can you imagine. . . ? Isn’t it amazing. . . ? Have you ever thought of. . . ? Isn’t it strange … ?

BODY (Основная часть) § 1: Express your personal opinion and give 2– 3 reasons for your opinion 1. To express opinion: In my opinion. . . I believe. . . It seems to me. . . The way I see it. . . From my point of view. . . Personally I believe that … I feel strongly that … It seems to me that … As far as I am concerned … 2. To list points: In the first place … Firstly/First of all, . . . Secondly, . . . Finally, . . . Last but not least. . . As a result, . . .

3. To add more points to the same topic: What is more … Furthermore. . . Moreover. . . In addition to this. . . Furthermore, /Moreover, /What is more, As well as…. /In addition to this/that… Besides, /……. also…. Not only…. , but…… as well. 4. To introduce examples: For example. . . For instance …. . . such as. . . in particular. . . There are many things to be said in favour of … The best/ thing about. . . is …

§ 2: Express an opposing opinion and give 1– 2 reasons for this opposing Opinion Besides, . . . Apart from this. . . It is argued that. . . People argue that. . . Opponents of this view say. . . There are people who oppose. . . On the other hand, some people believe that. . . However, other people believe that. . . so/because. . .

§ 3: Explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion I strongly disagree with this statement, because. . . I think it’s absolutely wrong to … I completely disagree that …

CONCLUSION (Заключение) Make a conclusion restating your position Despite other people's opinion, I still believe that. . . To sum up. . . All in all. . . On the whole. . . In conclusion. . . Taking everything into account. . . As was previously stated. . . All things considered. . . Although there are some disadvantages. . . , I believe. . . All in all, I believe that there are more advantages than disadvantages. . . Taking everything into account, . . .