Writing Practice 3 a for and Against Essay

Writing Practice 3 – A for and against essay

Practising connectors

1Underline the connector that is in the wrong list.

aConnectors of addition:

furthermore what’s more although in addition

bConnectors of contrast:

nevertheless on the one hand moreover
however on the other hand despite

2Complete the sentences with an appropriate connector.

1It is very important to eat a balanced diet. ______, we should also watch how much we eat.

2______milk contains a lot of fat, it is also a great source of protein.

3______, people these days eat more junk food. , we are all living longer.

4______giving up chocolate, Amanda hasn’t lost any weight.

5Teenagers lead busy lives and are always on the go. ______, most of them still eat a healthy diet.

Improving your writing

3Read the essay below and note the teacher’s comments.

‘Human beings don’t need to eat meat to be healthy because we can get all the nutrients we need from other sources.’ Discuss
A growing number of people argue that eating meat is unnecessary because we can stay just as healthy, if not healthier, by eating fruit, vegetables and dairy products. Although I can see their point, I also think that there are a lot of good reasons why people should continue to be meat-eaters if they want to.
On the one hand, red meat is a very rich source of vitamins A, B and D as well as iron and many minerals. 1^There is as much as six milligrams of iron in a regular steak.2^ Meat contains more iron and zinc than any other food group, and these are key to being healthy. Moreover, 3^food experts say that it is a ‘super-food’ because even a small amount of meat has a large number of nutrients. Despite the high fat content, eating meat is also a really good way of staying slim because meat protein contains all the essential amino acids in the correct proportions required by the body for the optimum growth of lean, calorie-burning tissue.4^ Meat makes us healthy!
5^ Meat is such a vital source of healthy nutrients that I think human beings should eat meat to be healthy so long as they don’t have personal or moral objections to eating it.
Good analysis of cons
No arguments in favour of the statement!!
Add phrases to give examples and to conclude.

4Improve the essay by inserting the phrases below where there is an insert symbol. Change the words that follow where necessary.

aIn fact …dTo sum up …

bAccording to …eFor example …

cThanks to …

5Write the missing ‘pro’ paragraph using the notes below. Use connectors to join the ideas.

… other food groups such as fish, fruit and vegetables are equally healthy … meat is an excellent source of protein … dairy products and some vegetables are a great source of protein, too … fruit and vegetables are healthier and cheaper and more sustainable to produce …

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6Write a for and against essay about the subject below (about 100 words). Use appropriate connectors.

‘Experiments on animals are essential if we are to find out about and cure diseases.’ Discuss.

•Introduce both sides of the argument.

•Give reasons to support the statement.

•Give reasons against the statement.

•Conclude with your opinion.

7Check your written work carefully and correct any errors.