This document compares and contrasts a "for-and-against" essay with an "opinion" essay. A for-and-against essay presents arguments both for and against a topic without stating the author's personal opinion, while an opinion essay introduces a topic and the author's view, presents reasons to support their stance, and considers opposing views before restating their opinion.

1. Essay
an article presenting a certain idea or
topic

2. A “FOR- AND -AGAINST” AN “OPINION” ESSAY
ESSAY
Advantages Personal opinion
and disadvantages on a topic
of a topic

3. A “FOR- AND -AGAINST” ESSAY AN “OPINION” ESSAY
1. An introduction of a topic 1. An introduction of a topic and
without one’s personal one’s personal opinion
opinion 2. A main body
2. A main body  2 or more paragraphs
 A paragraph with 3 or supported by reasons for your
more arguments for the idea
issue
 1 or more paragraphs
 A paragraph with 2or
more arguments against presenting the opposite view
the issue point
3. A conclusion considering 3. A conclusion considering the
your opinion statement of one’s opinion

4. No!
 short sentences
 colloquial expressions
 idioms

6. 1. Я думаю, считаю a.
a. It think/believe that…
I seems/appears to me
2. Я бы не согласился b. aswould I am concerned…
b. I far as disagree…
3. Я –за…/я выступаю за…
c.
c. Inam in favour of…
I my opinion/view…
4. Я согласен
d.
d. I am opposed to/against
I agree with…
5. С моей точки зрения
e.
e. Most people would agree…
In my opinion/view…
6. Мне кажется
7. Я- против f.
f. I would argue that…
It seems/appears to me
8. Я бы поспорил g.
g. I think/believeto/against
I am opposed that…
9. Что касается меня h.
h. I agree with… that…
I would argue
10. Большинство людей согласятся, i. There are I am concerned…
i. As far as many positive aspects to…
11. Есть много положительных j. I would disagree… agree…
j. Most people would
аспектов
k. I am inare many positive aspects to…
k. There favour of…

8. Complete the rubrics with appropriate linking
words:
to introduce : Consequently,…
to list points: Firstly,…
to add a point: Also,…
to contrast: However,…
to conclude: All things considered,…

9. Complete the rubrics with appropriate linking
words:
to introduce : Consequently,…to begin with therefore as a
result for example such as for instance for this reason
to list points: Firstly,…secondly finally lastly to begin with
to add a point: Also,…in addition apart from not only…but
what is more moreover furthermore
to contrast: However, nevertheless although …but on the
one hand…, on the other hand in contrast while
to conclude: All things considered to sum up to summarize
all in all on the whole

11.  For several years now, schools have debated whether or not pupils should be
allowed to bring their mobile phones to school. While there are some advantages
to having mobiles at school, I personally believe that it is better for students to
leave them at home.
 First of all they can be a serious distraction in classrooms. It is impossible for
teachers and students to focus on classwork if there are constant interruptions
from mobile phones ringing. Moreover, students cannot listen to the teacher and
concentrate fully on their work if they are sending text messages or playing games.
 Secondly, there are possible risks to the safety and general welfare of students if
they are allowed to bring their mobiles to school. There have been quite a few
cases, for instance, of students being attacked and robbed of their phones on their
way to and from school. In addition, the classroom should not be used as a place to
show off possessions.
 On the other hand, however, there are times when it can be useful for students to
have mobiles at school. For example, some parents prefer their children to have
their phones with them so that they can contact each other during the day in case
of an emergency.
 AII in all, although allowing mobiles in schools can be beneficial to a certain
extent, it seems to me that they are an unnecessary distraction, especially in class.

13. Advantages
Should
and
animals
disadvantages
live in
of keeping
captivity?
animals in zoos.

15.  Most people would agree that zoos are very
important. Only at zoos we can enjoy the
variety of nature. Nowhere but at zoos we can
observe a wide range of animals, their behavior
and habits. However many people believe that
animals suffer in captivity and feel much
happier in their natural habitats

17.  On the one hand there are a number of
disadvantages to keeping animals in zoos. To
begin with, in some zoos animals are kept in
small cages. Consequently, they experience
loneliness and laсk of motion which causes
depression and illnesses. Sick and injured
animals often do not get medical help.
 Then animals are not fed enough. Also
zookeepers exploit animals making them
entertain people on beaches and in parks. What
is more, very often the animals are teased and
even beaten. As a result, in poor and unhealthy
conditions animals degrade and die.

19.  But on the other hand there are many positive
aspects to keeping animals in well-organized
zoos.
 Firstly, animals live in spacious enclosures,
similar to their natural habitats.
 Secondly, animals are provided with proper
food, and excellent medical service, including
qualified medical operations.
 Furthermore, zoos offer care for baby animals
left without parents. And finally, zoos conduct
breeding and conservations programmes to
help endangered species and to increase their
population.

20.  I also believe that zoos
teach people, especially
children, to be kind,
patient, to love and
understand nature. For
these reasons I strongly
agree that zoos are
 All things considered, the necessary for the
advantages of keeping protection of animals
animals in zoos outweigh
the disadvantages. Zoos
are important in the
preservation of animals
since human activity
greatly damaged their
habitats.