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FOR		AGAINST
1. choosing sex of our children 2. creating ideal people for any job 3. curing diseases 4. providing food for everyone 5. new species of plants created	    	6. morally wrong to alter humans 7. dividing world into rich and poor 8. loss of national characteristics 9. unpredictable consequences 10. creating too large a population	    

Now read the theory and the plan below and listen to the cassette again. Then, using the linking words and phrases below as well as your notes give a one-minute talk on the advantages and disadvantages of genetic engineering.
One major advantage of, A further advantage of, In addition, On the other hand, Moreover, Finally

A "for and against" essay is a formal piece of writing in which a topic is considered from opposing points of view You should present both sides in a fair way by dis­cussing them objectively and in equal detail.

A good essay of this type should consist of:

1. 
   an introductory paragraph in which you clearly state the topic to be discussed, without giving your opinion,
   
2. 
   a main body in which the points for and against along with your justifications, examples or reasons are presented in separate paragraphs; and
   
3. 
   a closing paragraph in which you state your opinion or give a balanced consid­eration of the topic.
   

Note: Opinion words (I think, I believe, In my opinion, etc.) can only be used in the closing paragraph where you give your opinion on the topic.