1. Opinion composition
Учитель: Петрова Т.П.

2. Tips on writing an opinion composition
Read the task carefully
Make a plan
Use a formal style
Begin with a general statement of the topic
Organize your ideas into clear paragraphs
Choose three main points for the 2 paragraph and give examples or supporting arguments
Choose two main points for the 3 paragraph and give supporting and opposing arguments
Use a wide range of grammar and vocabulary
Use linking words and expressions
Summarize the contents in the conclusion
Check for mistakes in grammar, spelling and punctuation
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3. Opinion composition For and against composition 1.Introduction
2.Arguments ‘for’
3.Arguments ‘against’
4.Conclusion
1.Introduction
2.Express your personal opinion and reasons for it
3.Give arguments for the other point of view and explain why you don’t agree with it
4.Conclusion

4. Should cigarette advertising be banned ?
Nowadays cigarette advertising is a popular topic for discussion, as an increasing number of people believe it is immoral and should be banned. I support this view for a variety of reasons.
In the first place, cigarette advertising should be stopped because an unhealthy product is being promoted. According to many medical reports, tobacco is a major cause of lung cancer. What is more, smoking can have harmful effects on non-smokers, they have no choice but to breath in second-hand smoke.
In addition, these adverts show cigarettes together with luxurious cars and cottages as signs of successful life. Teenagers become attracted to this glamorous representation of smoking which leads to their taking up the habit.
Furthermore, the average teenager wants to seem grown – up and does not consider the harmful effects of smoking.
In their defence, however, tobacco companies argue that their products are legally sold. They also say that they want to cause smokers to switch brands. Moreover, they strongly deny targeting young people in their adverts.
In conclusion, I believe that cigarette companies are only interested in making money, as their advertising campaigns are unethical and aimed at teenagers. It is not good to promote an unhealthy product, so in my opinion, cigarette advertising should be banned.

6. Linking words: Some people claim/say/believe…but I disagree because…
I can not accept this point of view as…
I have a different opinion…
On the contrary…

7. Arguments for the other point of view
In their defence, however, tobacco companies argue that their products are legally sold. They also say that they want to cause smokers to switch brands. They strongly deny targeting young people in their adverts.

8. 1. Pro & Contra
In their defence, however, tobacco companies argue that their products are legally sold and they have the right for advertising. As I see it, their right should be restricted by law because of the destructive influence on the health of people.

9. 2. Pro & Contra
They also say that they want to cause smokers to switch brands, but as we know, new kinds of cigarettes tend to be more expensive with the same quality and are aimed at making more profit.

10. 3. Pro & Contra
They strongly deny that they target young people in their adverts as they use photographs of adults. On the contrary, survey shows that the very teenagers help cigarette companies make half of profit. Besides, companies deceive youngsters because they never show old sick people suffering from incurable diseases. I would offer not to use photos at all.

11. Should bicycles be banned in the center of St. Petersburg ?
allowed

12. Should bicycles be banned in the center of St. Petersburg ?
cheap
banned
Bicycles
allowed
Ecological
healthy

13. Should bicycles be banned in the center of St. Petersburg ?
No lanes
banned
Bicycles
allowed
weather
Dangerous

14. Should bicycles be banned in the center of St. Petersburg ?
cheap
No lanes
banned
Bicycles
allowed
weather
Ecological
Dangerous
healthy

15. Should bicycles be banned in the center of St. Petersburg ?
cheap
No lanes
banned
Bicycles
allowed
Parking space
healthy
Ecological
Dangerous
weather
Limit speed
Special tyres

16. Should bicycles be banned in the center of St. Petersburg ?
cheap
No lanes
Slow,
uncomfortable
banned
Bicycles
allowed
weather
Ecological
Dangerous
healthy
Another
sport
Filters on
cars