an
introductory paragraph in
which you clearly state the problem, what has caused it, and the
consequences;
a
main body in
which you present several suggested solutions, each in a separated
paragraph together with its consequences/results; and
a
conclusion
in
which you summarise your opinion.
You
can also use the techniques given as tips for writing an
introductory paragraphs of an opinion essay.
Appropriate
linking words should be used to show the connection between
paragraphs and to link sentences within a paragraph.
Use
these expressions to describe problems
& solutions:
Steps
should so as to
solve/ overcome
(=преодолеть)…
Measures must
be taken
could
in order to deal
with/eradicate(=искоренить)…
-
One (possible) solve/overcome
this problem would be
Another way
to deal with
An alternative
eradicate the problem (of)… is
…
-
The effect/consequence of (=noun) would
be…
outcome=result
(V=ing) might be…Your successful essay suggesting solutions to problems includes:
So, choose any of the problems you have discussed in groups of three and present its/their solutions in writing (in about 350 words) using the information from the box above.
SUB-UNIT 5.3. Family Life and Poverty
Task 1. In your opinion how can Coca-Cola, single-parenthood and unemployment of teen-agers be connected with the problem of poverty? Complete the following scheme by putting the missing arrows between the things that you consider to be interconnected. Illustrate these connections with some examples, sharing you ideas in groups. After reading the suggested article you will be able to compare your suppositions with some real facts sociologists have discovered.
One of the skills necessary for every modern specialist is taking notes. Being a student you already have some experience in taking notes during your lectures.
Task 2. Interview your group-mate about his/her habits of notes-taking. Look through he following list of the elements of notes taking process and tick () those he/she usually uses. Present the results of your mini-interview to the group:
___ clear headings to show where the notes come from (a book, a lecture, etc.) and the date.
___ highlighting the most important ideas by using headings, underlining, circles, colours, arrows, etc.
___ missing out words which are obvious (for example, articles in English) and using abbreviations for common words.
___ including your own opinions, thoughts and doubts, but differentiating them from the actual notes (for example using the space of margins or a different colour).
___ including interesting quotations you would like to remember.
Ask your group-mate about some special techniques he/she uses while taking notes.
Now look through the page of notes and find examples of the above mentioned elements:
15.01.05 Sociology
Review, Volume 10, Number 1, September 00 Family
life and Poverty, by John Williams pp 30-31 Britain
market driven & Americanised changes
over past 50 ys:
+
disposable
income, health & life expectancy -
national
diff-ces
dissapearing,
improved
growth
of intern.conglomerates (Cola,
McDon),
kids’ diets become less
healthy
soft drinks
!!! “…the diets of poor British families seem to have suffered under the recent welter (хаос, сумбур) of advertising aimed at young consumers”
Compare the given notes with the body of the article they have been based on. Do you find these notes effective? Will you personally use the, while preparing for the examination, for example? What other points of information would you include?