Page 5 - SUMMARY OF WRITING TASK TWO

Giving Opinion/Discussion

✓ Introduction
❖ Question
The subject matter of X has recently been open to/a matter for/the subject of
debate, with some asserting that …. While others go on to argue that ….
Although both lines of argument are somewhat justifiable, I think otherwise/tend to
think differently/hold a different belief.
✓ Body Paragraph of 1 side to debate:
st
❖ Giving reason:
The former group defend/come to defense of their argument by stating that …
Those who support/advocate/are in favor of X argue that …
On one level it is claimed/suggested/maintained that …
❖ Giving example or evidence:
This is clearly shown by …
For example, / By way of illustration, ….
❖ Flaw or Drawback:
However, it should not be overlooked that …
✓ Body Paragraph of 2 side to debate:
nd
❖ Giving Reason
Nevertheless, opponents/sceptics/critics make a case that ….
Many others, on the other hand, hold/claim that ….
But on another level, it is generally believed/felt/argued that ….
❖ Giving example or evidence:
One clear/striking/typical example of X is …
For example, / By way of illustration, ….
❖ Flaw or Drawback:
But then again, / But even so, / Nevertheless, …
✓ Body Paragraph of Writer’s view:
❖ Introducing idea:
However, I firmly believe/am firmly convinced/definitely feel that …
Personally, it is my firm belief / main contention / main conviction that …
To my way of thinking, …
Looked at from X(adjective) viewpoint, ….
❖ Giving reasons:
The justification/argument/primary reason for my opinion is that ….
❖ Giving example or evidence:
, especially/particularly/not least …(noun)...
✓ Conclusion
❖ Summary
In sum, although X can…, it, if viewed contrarily, will …
❖ Direct Answer
Having said that, / Be that as it may, / With that in mind, it would seem that …

“If short of interesting ideas or convincing reasons, you may simply refer to DISCUSSION
CLOCK, which helps you examine a topic from various perspectives. These angles can
include psychological, technological, artistic, economic. Social, educational, moral,
health, historical, and personal.”