(
课件网) WRITING WORKSHOP UNIT 11 CONFLICT AND COMPROMISE LEARNING OBJECTIVES To read and talk about writing an opinion essay; To understand the structure of an opinion essay; To identify the writing skills used in an opinion essay; To read for general understanding; To read for specific information and deep understanding; To compare personal opinions with the ideas of others; To understand and learn words and expressions in context; To write an opinion essay. KEY POINTS AND DIFFICULT POINTS More time is needed to write an opinion essay; To analyse the the structure of an opinion essay; To answer the comprehension questions; To get general idea and key information in the text; To struggle with sentence construction and spelling; To struggle with grammar rules and usage; To compose writing through outlining, drafting and editing. LEADING IN What do you think of these foods Do you like them Should TV Advertisements for Unhealthy Products Be Banned GET READY FOR WRITING Group Work You are going to write an opinion essay on a topic of your interest. · Discuss in groups and choose a topic. · Find out every group member’s opinion about the topic. Then brainstorm possible reasons for or against the topic. Should TV Advertisements for Unhealthy Products Be Banned In many countries, there are already laws which do not allow advertising for tobacco products like cigarettes. In my opinion, we should go further and ban advertisements for any unhealthy products such as alcohol and fried food. “PubNet” has put forward the topic, “Should TV Advertisements for Unhealthy Products Be Banned ” They invite the public to offer their opinions. Read one of the essays and find out the writer’s opinion and the supporting reasons provided. READ FOR WRITING Undoubtedly, unhealthy products harm our health. It is clearly desirable to limit TV advertisements for fast food. The rate of obesity has increased greatly. In some countries, it is second only to smoking as a cause of death. In addition, drinking alcohol results in a wide range of diseases. If children see fewer advertisements on TV of people doing these activities, they are much less likely to try to copy their behaviour. A reason why people are against the idea is that making the products creates jobs and brings in large amounts of tax. READ FOR WRITING However, surely this is a false argument. The money invested in making these unhealthy products could be used for more worthwhile businesses, such as those that improve our environment. Furthermore, it is not right to make money from activities which harm human health. To conclude, laws to ban TV advertisements of unhealthy products are beneficial to society. They help to save lives and improve the health of a nation. READ FOR WRITING Read the essay. Answer the questions. READ FOR WRITING 1. What is the author's opinion Why does the author think so The author thinks it’s necessary to go further and ban ... ...
