How to write an essay.

1. How to write an essay.

2. В четвёртой части письменного экзамена 2 задания. На их выполнение отводится 60 минут. Черновые пометки делаются прямо на листе сзаданиями (они не оцениваются). Только полный вариант ответазаносится в бланк ответов №2. Одним из важных умений при выполнении заданий С1 (письмо другу) и С2 (эссе) является способностьнаписать текст заданного объёма (определённое количество слов).

3. 200-250 words. The plan: ☺ make an introduction; ☺ express your personal opinion and give reasons for it; ☺ give arguments for the other point of view ☺ explain why you don’t agree with the other point of view; ☺ draw a conclusion.

4. Hot tip! • Think about: length, grammar, spelling, handwriting, vocabulary, organization of ideas and paragraphing, use of linking expressions, logical order of arguments, appropriate language for context. 2. Underline key words in the instruction. 3. Write a plan. 4. Write a draft, check it carefully. 5. From now until the exam write at least one extra composition a week. Spend 40 minutes (no more, no less) planning, writing and checking your answer.

5. Linking words and expressions: • A lot of people think that • There are people who think • … has many advantages and disadvantages • The main problem with … is… • On the one hand, • But on the other hand, • At the same time • Nevertheless, • Nowadays, • First of all • As well as this, • Therefore • However • To sum up, • Furthermore • So • In spite, despite (вопреки) • In addition • Although • In conclusion, • All this considerate, I feel that • This looks like… • I am absolutely convinced that • Moreover, it seems to me… • Firstly, Secondly, Finally

6. Example 1:Pollution is the greatest problem created by people People’s opinions on the subject of global problems differ widely. Some people think that pollution is the most serious of all, while others believe that people have created more important crises. Let us discuss who is right. It is my firm belief that pollution is the biggest problem that the world is facing today. Firstly, it is almost impossible to cure the planet from pollution, because the latter results in destroying the atmosphere and hydrosphere. Secondly, pollution affects not only human but also animals and plants and may lead to a total extinction of all the living things. However, there are opponents of this view who say that people have created more serious crises since they kill valuable species of animals for money and cut forests, creating a lack of oxygen. They do not care that destroyed nature is impossible to restore. I strongly disagree withthis opinion because it is common knowledge that killing animals and plants is being highly restricted and reduced step by step, in contrast with pollution which is spreading farther and farther. Taking everything into account, I would like to repeat that the problem of pollution is the biggest in the world. Although somebody may think that people have created more important problems such as endangered animals and plants, pollution definitely outweighs other crises. I hope my arguments are convincing enough and time will prove that I am right. 235 words