Обучение написанию эссе на английском языке

How to write an essay.

Providing Solution to the Problems.

In this essay we discuss a problem and its causes as well as the expected results or consequences of our suggestions.

Instructions.

• After stating the problem and why it arose, mention that there are also several solutions.

• Discuss each suggestion in turn and include any expected results or consequences.
• Use the concluding paragraph to decide which option will give the best results and explain why this is the case.

Essay Plan.

Introduction (Paragraph 1)

State the problem and the possible cause(s)

Main Body (Paragraphs 2-4)

Suggestions and results/consequences

Conclusion (Final paragraph)

Summarize your opinion

Useful vocabulary.

• To make suggestions

A useful suggestion would be to …

Another solution is to …

… could be solved by …

Steps /measures should be taken in order to solve the problem of…

In this way the problem of … would be solved.

The situation could be improved if …

It would be a good idea if / to …

It would help if we …

Useful vocabulary.

• To present results and consequences

This would …

By doing this, we would …

If we do this, the result would be…

In this way, …

The effect / result / consequence of … would be …

Task

Your teacher has asked you to write an essay based on the following question:

Our town suffers from the negative effects of pollution. What are they and how can they be solved?

Write your essay. 150-180 words

These words can help you:

E cology, environment, litter, rubbish, oxygen, to poison, to cause, industrial waste, natural resources, carbon dioxide , endanger people’s lives , chemicals , a great danger for everything living .

Problems.

• air / water / soil pollution
• d e pletion of the ozone layer
• destruction of wildlife
• shortage of natural resources
• exhaust fumes from transport

Causes.

• dump or pour industrial waste into rivers
• the storage of nuclear waste
• n uclear power station causes radiation
• usage of aerosol sprays

Solutions.

• good filters at factories and plants
• c lear rubbish from lakes and rivers
• f eed birds in winter
• p lant more trees near your house
• w e must protest against … g overnment can pass the laws  …
• d o not litter with paper, cans or bottles