Writing. Part 2. Домбровская И.В - 21 стр.

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        Another suggestion is to help young people find work. The problem of
unemployment could be helped if the government created jobs and work
programmes for young people.
        An important part of deterring young people from violent crime is better
education. If taught that violence is not the answer to their problems, young
people would be less likely to turn to crime.
        To sum up, perhaps the best solution to the problem of violent crime is
better, more vigilant policing, which will ensure that more criminals are caught.
The importance of this was emphasised by the Earl of Arran when he said "It's
not the people in prison who worry me. It's the people who aren't." Creating
longer prison sentences for convicted criminals would also deter most would-be
offenders from committing a violent crime.

                Expressing arguments for and against a topic
       When you are giving arguments for and against a topic you should
present both views in a fair way. Discuss them in equal details and show no bias.
Do not give your own opinion but end with a well-balanced consideration of the
points discussed.


          Outline: expressing arguments for and against a topic
Introduction: Introduce the subject of the essay. State why it is an important
               issue at the present time.
Main body:     para. 2 Give the arguments in favour of the statement.
               para. 3 Give the arguments against the statement.
Conclusion:    Conclude by giving a well-balanced consideration.

Exercise 16
Read the model and give the arguments for and against it. Then underline
the linking words.
"Technological and scientific advancements are necessary for society."
Write a composition for your teacher discussing this statement.
       Moving towards the 21st century, technological advancement has
become a focus of today's society. Technology has entered the lives of even the
poorest members of society, and it is very rare to find anyone who does not have
some form of modern technology, such as a TV or a food processor, in their
home.
       There are many things to be said in favour of technological advancement,
the most obvious being that it undoubtedly makes people's lives easier. Without
the benefits that technology brings, the world would be a much harder place to
live in. For example, how would any business operate without faxes,
photocopiers or telephones?
       On the other hand, technology also has the potential to destroy
everything at the touch of a button - a point eloquently made by Quentin