Writing Section Intro Background Info

Question 1

1. Two sides of opinions on the essay topic

Answer 1

• There are different views on […/ the causes of… in the world today]. Some argue that…, while others point to… In my opinion
• There are differing opinions on […/whether children should…]. Some people think that… Other people, however, argue…I, myself, agree with the latter as it…
• People take/hold different views toward… Some people… Other…. As far as I am concerned / personally..

Question 2

2. General public’s opinions

Answer 2

• Society generally holds the idea that…[people who graduate from…]
• It is generally believed that…[success comes through hard work and luck does not play a part]
• There is a widely held perception that…[children should begin…]

Question 3

3. Introduce a fact that raises a question about the essay topic

Answer 3

• …does this or that. However, this raises the question of…

* As […/ modern technology plays an increasing role in our lives],many people have begun to question whether…

Question 4

4. Introduce a debate on the essay topic

Answer 4

• Topic xy is …There is much debate over whether or not
• The debate on…. [the competition between economic development and the protection of endangered species] has been going on for…
• Recent development has caused… People are often confronted with the argument concerning…

Question 5

5. Mention the advantage or disadvantage of a subject as a way to contrast your main opinion on the subject.

Answer 5

• Since their creation…. While they offer the clear advantage of convenience, they come with some negative effects, as well…
• … has become a huge part of …While there are negative societal consequences of cell phones, it´s also true that they can bring many benefits…