Lesson №7 Writing

Handout 5
1 The utility company should raise its prices.
a. Some people think the utility company’s prices should increase.
b. Some people think the utility company should spend less money instead of
raising prices.
c. Some people think the utility company provides a good service.
2 Parents should give their children a weekly allowance.
a. However, children should not get an allowance unless they earn it.
b. However, children should get at least $10 for allowance.
c. However, children should try to do well in school.
3 The government should spend more money on scientific research.
a. On the other hand, it is more important to spend money on education.
b. On the other hand, scientifi c research should be a priority.
c. On the other hand, many scientists make important contributions.
4 People should not take out loans.
a. However, it is important to avoid borrowing money.
b. However, debt can be diffi cult to pay off .
c. However, home and school loans are oft en necessary.
5 The government should raise taxes to build new roads.
a. On the other hand, private companies could spend more money on roads.
b. A tax increase would help pay for new roads.
c. We need new roads all around the country, not just in our
Handout 6
Number the sentences in order. Put the opinion first, the counterargument second, and the refutation third.
1 On the other hand, you should have a fund for unexpected expenses at any age.
Therefore, you should save at least 15 percent of your income regardless of your age. Saving money is less urgent when you are young.
2 However, cutting a small expense, such as a cup of coffee, can be easier.
Cutting both large and small expenses may be the best way to save money.
When saving money, it is most effective to cut large expenses.
3 However, teenagers may need a cell phone to learn about new job openings and apply for them.
Teenagers should have a small, inexpensive cell phone plan if they do not have a job.
Teenagers should not have a cell phone if they do not have a job.
4 Electronics stores have sales, so even a person on a budget can sometimes buy new electronic devices.
However, new electronic devices are often expensive.
It’s best to buy new electronic devices.
Literature
1. Skills for effective writing2. Cambridge university press. 2013. p.94