WRITING INTRODUCTION FOR ESSAYS Keep in Touch 2014

WRITING INTRODUCTION FOR ESSAYS “Keep in Touch”, 2014

One of possible ways to write an introduction • [SENTENCE 1] Introduction of a topic (by paraphrasing the title and / or expanding it a bit) • [SENTENCE 2] The indication of different views on the problem (by means of a general statement) • [SENTENCE 3] The indication of the importance which the problem may have • [SENTENCE 4] The indication of our position regarding the problem

[SENTENCE 1] INTRODUCTION OF A TOPIC • WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF TAKING PART IN SPORT AT SCHOOL AND SHOULD IT BE COMPULSORY? DISCUSS YOUR VIEWS ON THIS TOPIC [SENTENCE 1]: School years are a period of human life which implies a thorough development of juvenile personality, including abilities to do sport…

[SENTENCE 1] INTRODUCTION OF A TOPIC • IN SOME COUNTRIES CHILDREN HAVE VERY STRICT RULES OF BEHAVIOR, IN OTHER COUNTRIES THEY ARE ALLOWED TO DO ALMOST ANYTHING THEY WANT. TO WHAT EXTENT SHOULD CHILDREN HAVE TO FOLLOW RULES? [SENTENCE 1]: Children from different countries with their own cultural, religious and social peculiarities behave differently…

[SENTENCE 1] INTRODUCTION OF A TOPIC • TODAY, HIGH SALES OF POPULAR CONSUMER GOODS REFLECT THE POWER OF ADVERTISING AND NOT THE REAL NEEDS OF THE SOCIETY IN WHICH THEY ARE SOLD. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE? GIVE REASONS FOR YOUR ANSWER AND INCLUDE RELEVANT EXAMPLES FROM YOUR OWN EXPERIENCE. [SENTENCE 1]: Advertising industry seems to be one of the most consistent spheres to make money, as a result of which merchandise advertisements have drawn public attention for many years…

[SENTENCE 1] INTRODUCTION OF A TOPIC • NOWADAYS HISTORIC BUILDINGS ARE BEING DESTROYED TO BUILD NEW CONSTRUCTIONS, IS THIS A POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT? EXPLAIN YOUR POINT OF VIEW. [SENTENCE 1]: There is no doubt that historic buildings form a considerable part of this or that country’s cultural legacy and somehow reveal historic features of the past…

[SENTENCE 2] THE INDICATION OF DIFFERENT VIEWS ON THE PROBLEM • IN SOME COUNTRIES CHILDREN HAVE VERY STRICT RULES OF BEHAVIOR, IN OTHER COUNTRIES THEY ARE ALLOWED TO DO ALMOST ANYTHING THEY WANT. TO WHAT EXTENT SHOULD CHILDREN HAVE TO FOLLOW RULES? [SENTENCE 2]: Some parents let their offspring conduct the way they think it right, while others teach their children to follow special rules of behavior from an early age…

[SENTENCE 2] THE INDICATION OF DIFFERENT VIEWS ON THE PROBLEM • NOWADAYS HISTORIC BUILDINGS ARE BEING DESTROYED TO BUILD NEW CONSTRUCTIONS, IS THIS A POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT? EXPLAIN YOUR POINT OF VIEW. [SENTENCE 2]: Some countries attempt to preserve their constructions relating to their history as they pursue the goal of attracting tourists. By comparison, there are countries whose authorities find it necessary to pull down erections of a historic meaning in favor of new buildings…

[SENTENCE 2] THE INDICATION OF DIFFERENT VIEWS ON THE PROBLEM • TODAY, HIGH SALES OF POPULAR CONSUMER GOODS REFLECT THE POWER OF ADVERTISING AND NOT THE REAL NEEDS OF THE SOCIETY IN WHICH THEY ARE SOLD. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE? GIVE REASONS FOR YOUR ANSWER AND INCLUDE RELEVANT EXAMPLES FROM YOUR OWN EXPERIENCE. [SENTENCE 2]: However, it is highly debatable to what extent they reflect modern people’s true needs…

[SENTENCE 2] THE INDICATION OF DIFFERENT VIEWS ON THE PROBLEM • BEING A CELEBRITY – SUCH AS A FAMOUS FILM STAR OR SPORTS PERSONALITY – BRINGS PROBLEMS AS WELL AS BENEFITS. DO YOU THINK THAT BEING A CELEBRITY BRINGS MORE BENEFITS OR MORE PROBLEMS? [SENTENCE 2]: Some people say that the way famous people live is just unequalled and, thus, they are what is called the elite of society. Others, contrariwise, are conscious of the fact that to meet the standards of the highest social class, celebrities have to spend the exceeding number of efforts and time and they are, consequently, unhappy people…

[SENTENCE 3] THE INDICATION OF THE IMPORTANCE THE PROBLEM MAY HAVE • TODAY, HIGH SALES OF POPULAR CONSUMER GOODS REFLECT THE POWER OF ADVERTISING AND NOT THE REAL NEEDS OF THE SOCIETY IN WHICH THEY ARE SOLD. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE? GIVE REASONS FOR YOUR ANSWER AND INCLUDE RELEVANT EXAMPLES FROM YOUR OWN EXPERIENCE. [SENTENCE 3]: This issue is so important because its consideration is likely to help us judge people’s interests and aspirations and evaluate the contemporary social state from both material and spiritual points of view…

[SENTENCE 3] THE INDICATION OF THE IMPORTANCE THE PROBLEM MAY HAVE • BEING A CELEBRITY – SUCH AS A FAMOUS FILM STAR OR SPORTS PERSONALITY – BRINGS PROBLEMS AS WELL AS BENEFITS. DO YOU THINK THAT BEING A CELEBRITY BRINGS MORE BENEFITS OR MORE PROBLEMS? [SENTENCE 3]: The issue of whether being at the peak of one’s fame creates more challenges or, vice versa, advantages is controversial enough and its close consideration may illuminate background facts about the famous…

[SENTENCE 4] THE INDICATION OF OUR POSITION REGARDING THE PROBLEM • WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF TAKING PART IN SPORT AT SCHOOL AND SHOULD IT BE COMPULSORY? DISCUSS YOUR VIEWS ON THIS TOPIC [SENTENCE 4]: Participating in sporting games at school can’t but have numerous advantages, so let’s consider some of them.

[SENTENCE 4] THE INDICATION OF OUR POSITION REGARDING THE PROBLEM • IN SOME COUNTRIES CHILDREN HAVE VERY STRICT RULES OF BEHAVIOR, IN OTHER COUNTRIES THEY ARE ALLOWED TO DO ALMOST ANYTHING THEY WANT. TO WHAT EXTENT SHOULD CHILDREN HAVE TO FOLLOW RULES? [SENTENCE 4]: • I’m of the opinion that prescriptions for proper behavior not only prevent youngsters from making possible mistakes in their life but also give a contribution to decent upbringing.

[SENTENCE 4] THE INDICATION OF OUR POSITION REGARDING THE PROBLEM • NOWADAYS HISTORIC BUILDINGS ARE BEING DESTROYED TO BUILD NEW CONSTRUCTIONS, IS THIS A POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT? EXPLAIN YOUR POINT OF VIEW. [SENTENCE 4]: • The current essay will focus on the explanation why the trend of destroying historic buildings has rather advantages than disadvantages and, hence, is not positive at all.

[SENTENCE 4] THE INDICATION OF OUR POSITION REGARDING THE PROBLEM • TODAY, HIGH SALES OF POPULAR CONSUMER GOODS REFLECT THE POWER OF ADVERTISING AND NOT THE REAL NEEDS OF THE SOCIETY IN WHICH THEY ARE SOLD. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE? GIVE REASONS FOR YOUR ANSWER AND INCLUDE RELEVANT EXAMPLES FROM YOUR OWN EXPERIENCE. [SENTENCE 4]: • This essay will discuss some arguments for the human necessity to struggle with an overwhelming advertising strength to get out of its influence.

[SENTENCE 4] THE INDICATION OF OUR POSITION REGARDING THE PROBLEM • BEING A CELEBRITY – SUCH AS A FAMOUS FILM STAR OR SPORTS PERSONALITY – BRINGS PROBLEMS AS WELL AS BENEFITS. DO YOU THINK THAT BEING A CELEBRITY BRINGS MORE BENEFITS OR MORE PROBLEMS? [SENTENCE 4]: • This essay will discuss both possible strengths and weaknesses of the status when you’re in the public limelight. Also, the author’s view of the problem will be substantially grounded.

NOW PRACTISE YOURSELVES!