Make an introduction Raise a problem The problem

Make an introduction (Raise a problem) The problem of …… is discussed a lot nowadays (state the problem). Some people think (that)…. (Give one opinion). Others believe (that)…. (Give a different opinion). As a result this is not an easy question to answer (there is no easy answer to this question).

Express your personal opinion and give reasons (2 -3) for it As far as I am concerned, … (state your opinion). (Here are some arguments to support my point of view. ) Firstly, (give your first argument for). In addition (Moreover), …. (enlarge your argument for). Secondly, … (give the second argument for). As a result…Thirdly, … (give third argument for).

Express an opposing opinion give 1 -2 reasons for it On the contrary (however, nevertheless), there are some people who disagree with my point of view. In their opinion… (give the first argument against). In addition (moreover), … (give the second argument against). [or Consequently… Last, but not least, …]

Explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion However, I cannot agree with them because …(say why you disagree with them ). In addition (What is more… ), … (enlarge your argument).

Draw a conclusion (Restate your position) To sum up (in conclusion, on the whole), it can be argued that…, but in spite of the arguments of other people I still think that (Give a one-sentence summary of your opinion or state your opinion in a different way. )

The lottery can ruin people’s lives. What is your opinion? The problem of winning the lottery is discussed a lot nowadays. is a bad thing, as it Many people argue that lottery encourages people to waste money. However other people say lottery is a useful thing as it helps at least a few people. As a result this is not an easy question to answer.

As far as I am concerned First of all, In addition, Secondly, Thirdly, lottery cannot make your life worse. lottery is exciting and entertaining. it is always fascinating to see how the winners can change their lives. the winners can make the lives of their friends and families a lot easier. some of the money can be donated to charity.

On the contrary, some people disagree with my point of view. In their opinion lottery can have a negative effect on people. Furthermore, people might become addicted to gambling and obsessed with lucky numbers. Last but not least, winning a million pounds does not guarantee happiness as you may lose your friends.

However, I cannot agree with them the winners can always help those in need. because many lotteries some of the profit is given to What is more, incharity, so even if you do not win, you are helping someone indirectly.

In conclusion, I would like to say that people may be right but in spite of the arguments of other people I strongly believe never ruins people’s lives. It helps to fund charities and makes a that lottery few people lucky. Nevertheless, I must admit that, people are able to choose whether they want to play the lottery or not.

The problem of winning the lottery is discussed a lot nowadays. Many people argue that lottery is a bad thing, as it encourages people to waste money. However, other people say lottery is a useful thing as it helps at least a few people. As a result this is not an easy question to answer. As far as I am concerned, lottery cannot make your life worse. First of all, lottery is exciting and entertaining. In addition, it always fascinating to see how the winners can change their lives. Secondly, the winners can make the lives of their friends and families a lot easier. Thirdly, some of the money can be donated to charity. On the contrary, some people disagree with my point of view. In their opinion lottery can have a negative effect on people. Furthermore, people might become addicted to gambling and obsessed with lucky numbers. Last but not least, winning a million pounds does not guarantee happiness as you may lose your friends. However, I cannot agree with them because the winners can help those in need. What is more, in many lotteries some of the profit is given to charity, so even if you do not win, you are helping someone indirectly In conclusion, I would like to say that people may be right but in spite of the arguments of other people I strongly believe that lottery never ruins people’s lives. It helps to fund charities and makes a few people lucky. Nevertheless, I must admit that, people are able to choose whether they want to play the lottery or not.

References: Matrix Intermediate Workbook Jayne Wildman with Kathy Gude University press Oxford