Writing. Part 2. Домбровская И.В - 22 стр.

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Reynolds when he said, "The scientists split the atom; now the atom is splitting
us". The danger of technological advancement is that machines will completely
replace humans, leaving fewer jobs and reducing human contact in everyday
life, which cannot be a good thing for society.
        In conclusion, although technology has the potential to provide a better
quality of life for everyone, it is also capable of destroying everything within a
very short space of time. As such it should be developed with caution and
should never be allowed to take the place of human contact, because this is what
ultimately holds a society together.


                               Discursive Essay
       In a discursive essay discuss the subject as broadly as possible without
losing direction or flow. Take different viewpoints and discuss them together
with the opposite opinion. Include some of the following aspects: moral,
personal, scientific, political, geographical, social, historical, religious,
economic, artistic.

                           Outline for discursive essays
Introduction:       Make a general statement about the topic.
Main body:          Write various points of view in separate paragraphs. In each
                    paragraph you should include the opposite point of view.
Conclusion:         Conclude by giving your own opinion on the subject.

Exercise 17
Read the model and the discussion clock to find which aspects are included
in the composition. Then underline the opposite points of view. Finally,
think of any other aspects about sport.
                               Psychological
       Personal                                           Religious

       Geographical                                             Scientific
                                     Discursive
       Historical                      essays                   Artistic

       Moral                                                    Economic

       Political                       Social                   Educational


                           The Importance of Sport
        Sport is an important part of today's society and plays a large role in
many people's lives. Now more than ever, sport events dominate headlines and
athletes have become national heroes. The question is, does sport merit this kind