Paragraph 1 1 What are the government’s plans?
The government plans to …
2 In general, do you think that this would have positive or negative consequences?
In my view, …
Paragraph 2
3 What will be the effects of this law?
If this law is introduced, … will …
4 Is the law fair or unfair?
I think that this would be fair / unfair, because …
Paragraph 3
5 What do you think?
In conclusion, I feel (strongly) that …
Now let’s look at a simple structure you can use to write opinion essays.
1) Introduction
• Paraphrase the question
• Give your opinion
• State two supporting reasons
2) Main body paragraph 1
• Topic sentence – outline 1st reason for supporting this view
• Explanation – explain this idea
• Example – give an example
3) Main body paragraph 2
• Topic sentence – outline 2nd reason for supporting this view
• Explanation – explain this idea
• Example – give an example
4. Conclusion
In conclusion/ In the end/ So….
Pavel Bure: The man in this picture is middle-aged. He's got short hair. His eyes are shiny and smiling. He has a straight nose and a big mouth with white teeth. He is smiling at the picture. I suppose he is a wise man with a good sense of humor.
Mark Twain: The man in this picture a person, getting on in years. He's got white curly hair. His eyes are very serious. He has a big nose and he wears bushy moustache. He is frowning at the picture. I think that he is a wise and serious man.
Mother Teresa: At this picture we can see an old woman, Her hair is hidden with shawl. Her face is wrinkly. She has got little smiling eyes. She has a big nose and a little mouth with thin lips. I think she is a wise woman with the big life experience.
Irina Rodnina: The woman in this picture is middle-aged. She has short hair. Her eyes are kind and lively. She has a straight nose and a big mouth. I think she is a kind woman.
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