Opiniones

We write this sort of essay to convince the reader that our point of view is correct.

Life in big cities

Opening: Presentation of issue and opinion

Much of the world’s population lives in big cities. Therefore, it seems that cities must be a wonderful place to live. However, in my opinion, this is not true

Body: Specific reasons and facts to support opinion

First of all, cities are noisy and dirty. People live with the constant sound of cars, lorries and buses in the background. These vehicles also pollute the air, making it dangerous to breathe, In addition, city streets are dirty and full of rubbish.

Secondly, life in cities is crowded and pressured. Neighbours live very close together, so there is very little privacy. Traffic jams make it difficult to get from place to place. As a result, people are tense and always in a hurry. Conclusion

Summing up and restatement of opinion

In conclusion, I feel that life in cities is far from idea. As far as I am concerned, the environment there it is unhealthy both physically and psychologically. I strongly believe that the country, which is cleaner, quieter and calmer, it is a better place to live.

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Tourists are good for a country. Discuss.

This question can be looked at from several points of view. Firstly, tourism should be considered in relation to a country’s economy. Secondly it can be seen in terms of its effect on the countryside and environment. Thirdly, the influence of the tourist industry on culture must be taken into account

The economy of a country often benefits as a result of tourism; foreign visitors come and spend their money, and this creates jobs for those who run hotel and restaurants. However, there are also certain drawbacks. Whereas the people directly involved in the industry may benefit, others may find that they are worse off. This is because the cost of living goes up and goods become more expensive since tourists are prepared to pay more for them.

As far as the effect on the environment is concerned, tourism is often a bad thing. While it is true to say that development results in better roads being built and improvements for poorer areas, it is sometimes very harmful. In some countries, huge hotels and skyscrapers have ruined areas of unspoilt beauty.

The cultural influence of tourism is difficult to measure. In some countries foreign influence can destroy the local way of life. On the other hand, countries which do not encourage tourism may miss the benefits that foreign technology and investment can bring.

In conclusion, it can be seen that tourism has both advantages and disadvantages; if it is controlled properly, it can be good for a country, but there will always be a danger that it may do a great deal of harm.

Top sports people today earn too much money. Discuss

Top sports people today earn huge amounts of money and in the future they’ll probably earn much more. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with this at all.

Sport today is big business. As a result a lot of business people make a lot of money from it. In my opinion tops sports people should be free o make a lot of money from sports as well. If they’re the best in their sport, they should therefore be paid a lot. Secondly, they can only play their sport for a short time. For this reason they should be able to earn as much as possible while they can, in order to carry on living comfortably after they stop. Top sports people can earn a lot from advertising and sponsorship too. Consequently, I believe that it is practically impossible to limit the money they receive. Also, as far as I am concerned, they are entertainers. Top entertainers have always been paid extremely well, so it seems to me that top sports people should be paid well too, so as to reward them for the pleasure they give us.

In conclusion, I don’t think that top sports people earn too much money because they deserve it. It is also clear that we couldn’t stop the m anyway.