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Module 4. Environmental Issues. Unit 4.9. Writing: argumentative - номер 2, страница 117.

Условие.

2 a) Read the rubric and answer the questions.

You have had a class discussion about different types of holidays. Now your teacher has asked you to write an essay giving your views on the following statement.

There are both pros and cons to choosing a package holiday.

Write your essay (200-250 words).

1 What are you going to write about?

2 Who is going to read your piece of writing?

3 What advantages/disadvantages of package holidays can you think of?

4 What style of writing should you use?

b) Read the two models and decide which one is the best. Justify your decision.

c) Find the topic sentences in the main body paragraphs in Model I. Replace them with other appropriate ones.

THE PROS AND CONS OF PACKAGE HOLIDAYS

MODEL 1

Without doubt, package holidays are the most popular type of holiday. However, tourists must carefully weigh up the good and bad points before choosing one.

First of all, there is the important question of cost. Travel agents are able to offer package deals which are much cheaper than any holiday an individual could arrange for themselves. This means that tourists visit places they would otherwise never see. One drawback of this is that there is less privacy. Keeping prices down means travelling in large groups, frequently on coach tours, which may not suit all tastes.

Next comes the matter of travel arrangements. One advantage of package holidays is that everything is arranged for you. There is no anxiety about booking tickets or accommodation or planning activities. However, this also means less flexibility since the tourist has less freedom to decide what they want to do each day.

Finally, we should mention the choice available. There is a huge range of package holidays on offer. For example, people can go sightseeing in Italy, skiing in the Alps or snorkelling in the Seychelles. Therefore, even the most demanding tourist is catered for. An important disadvantage of such holidays is that tourists often stay in large hotels or resort complexes. As a result, they miss the opportunity to learn about the local culture.

To sum up, package holidays have both pros and cons. From one point of view, they are cheap and convenient. On the other hand, they can be restrictive.

MODEL 2

Package holidays are the best type of holidays. There are so many advantages to booking a package holiday and very few disadvantages.

First of all, it couldn't be easier. The travel agent makes all the arrangements and the flights, hotel and meals are included and paid for ahead of time. Also, there is a wide choice of destinations. Finally, package holidays are cheap. Travel agents are able to get huge discounts for bulk bookings that individuals cannot. Therefore, they can offer package deals that cost less than the sum of the individual parts. They pass these discounts on to you and me, and so we can go on a cruise around the Med or a safari in Kenya or skiing holiday in the Alps for a reasonable price.

All in all, it is easy to see why package holidays are so popular. They are the cheapest and easiest option.

Решение 1.

Решение 2.

Решение 3.

2 a) Прочитайте инструкцию и ответьте на вопросы.

1. О чем вы собираетесь писать?

Ответ: I am going to write an essay about the pros and cons of package holidays. / Я собираюсь написать эссе о плюсах и минусах пакетных туров.

2. Кто будет читать ваше произведение?

Ответ: My teacher is going to read my essay. / Мое эссе будет читать мой учитель.

3. Какие преимущества/недостатки пакетных туров вы можете назвать?

Ответ:

Advantages:	They are often cheaper because travel agents buy in bulk. Everything is arranged for you, so it's very convenient and there's no stress. There is a wide choice of destinations and types of holidays.
Disadvantages:	There can be less flexibility, as the itinerary is often fixed. You might travel in large groups, which means less privacy. Also, by staying in large tourist resorts, you can miss the opportunity to experience the local culture.

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Преимущества:	Они часто дешевле, потому что турагенты делают оптовые закупки. Все для вас организовано, так что это очень удобно и без стресса. Есть широкий выбор направлений и типов отдыха.
Недостатки:	Может быть меньше гибкости, так как маршрут часто фиксирован. Возможно, придется путешествовать в больших группах, что означает меньше личного пространства. Кроме того, останавливаясь в больших туристических комплексах, можно упустить возможность познакомиться с местной культурой.

4. Какой стиль письма вам следует использовать?

Ответ: I should use a formal or semi-formal style, suitable for a discursive essay that presents a balanced view of both sides of an argument. / Мне следует использовать официальный или полуофициальный стиль, подходящий для эссе-рассуждения, в котором представлен сбалансированный взгляд на обе стороны аргумента.

b) Прочитайте две модели и решите, какая из них лучше. Обоснуйте свое решение.

Ответ: Model 1 is the best. The task is to write about "both pros and cons", and Model 1 does this by presenting a balanced view. It discusses an advantage and a disadvantage for each point (cost, arrangements, choice). In contrast, Model 2 is very one-sided and biased towards the advantages, almost ignoring the disadvantages, which does not fit the essay prompt. / Модель 1 — лучшая. Задание состоит в том, чтобы написать о "плюсах и минусах", и Модель 1 справляется с этим, представляя сбалансированную точку зрения. В ней обсуждаются преимущество и недостаток для каждого пункта (стоимость, организация, выбор). В отличие от этого, Модель 2 очень односторонняя и смещена в сторону преимуществ, почти игнорируя недостатки, что не соответствует заданию эссе.

c) Найдите тематические предложения в основных абзацах Модели 1. Замените их другими подходящими.

Ответ:
Original topic sentences:
Paragraph 2: "First of all, there is the important question of cost."
Paragraph 3: "Next comes the matter of travel arrangements."
Paragraph 4: "Finally, we should mention the choice available."

Alternative topic sentences:
For Paragraph 2: "To begin with, one of the main arguments in favour of package holidays is their affordability."
For Paragraph 3: "Another point to consider is the convenience that package holidays offer."
For Paragraph 4: "Furthermore, a wide variety of options is usually available to tourists."

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Оригинальные тематические предложения:
Абзац 2: "Прежде всего, возникает важный вопрос стоимости."
Абзац 3: "Далее следует вопрос организации поездки."
Абзац 4: "Наконец, следует упомянуть доступный выбор."

Альтернативные тематические предложения:
Для Абзаца 2: "Начнем с того, что одним из главных аргументов в пользу пакетных туров является их доступность."
Для Абзаца 3: "Еще один момент, который следует учесть, — это удобство, которое предлагают пакетные туры."
Для Абзаца 4: "Более того, туристам обычно доступно большое разнообразие вариантов."