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1. Analyze the Task 审题
Argumentation Yes or No and Why
a) Today it is not allowed to raise pets in many cities, especially in modern cities. Should urban citizens be allowed to keep pets? Give your reaons
b) Nowadays, some people think the city is no longer a good place for children’s education and development. They suggest the country is a better choice. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement.
Discussion
c) Some foreign fast food is developing more and more popular. It replaces some traditional food. Some people think it is good, while others disagree. Wht’s your opinion about it. Give your reasons.
d) Nowadays, more and more young people are choosing to live by themselves once they get their first job and have a relatively stable income. What do you think of their choices? And give your reasons.
2. Brainstorming Process构思
a) For:
Pets: a faithful, obedient companion
a great comfort for elderly people
bring joy, drive away loneliness
very helpful, some well-trained pet dog, guardian, doorkeeper, guide dog for the blind
helps children to develop a tender loving heart, learn to care for nor only oneslef,
Against:
Pets: some pet-owners / lovers love their pets only, indiferent to others
a waste of time for young people, they should make better use of their precious time
dirty, pissing and shitting in public places, spread some disease
noise, barking
bite, attack
a costly, time-consuming hobby
b) For:
City: better schools, colorful life, better medical service, shopping, activities, job opportunities, transport facilities, communication means
Against
City: high living expenses, pressures, distractions, temptations, crimes, money-oriented, no fresh air, feel isolated
Country:
For: fresh air, unpolluted water, peaceful, tranquil, quiet, friendly and simple-minded people, a sense of belonging, low living expenses, less pressure, less competition, better social order
Against: boring, monotonous, poor school, backword, isolated from the modern world
c) Fast food
For: convenient, time-saving, trendy, exotic, air-conditioned environment, clean,
Against: not nutritious, noisy, crowded, not fast at all
d) Living by oneself
For: no interference, freedom, indepence, learn to solve all your problems independently
Against: inconvenience, costly, loneliness,
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