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The topic will be a question or an issue which people generally have different opinions about. The essay could present both sides of the argument, or just one, depending on the instructions given in the task. An essay should be written in a formal or neutral register and should be well organised, with an introduction, main body and a conclusion. It should include language appropriate for expressing opinions, agreeing and disagreeing. The vocabulary required will depend upon the topic.  \nTips for writing an essay  \nLanguage  \n• think about the audience that the essay is for  \n• the tone of most essays should be neutral or formal  \n• your essay should clearly present opinions related to the topic  \n• include a range of grammatical structures and related vocabulary  \n• avoid writing very simple sentences with the same grammatical structures and simple repetitive vocabulary.  \nOrganisation:  \nAn essay should be well organised, with an introduction, main body and a conclusion. It should include welldeveloped ideas.  \nYou should use linking words/phrases which suit a more formal type of writing (e.g. furthermore, however, in conclusion, etc. ) to link ideas in sentences and paragraphs.  \nOne way to structure your essay is to have a balanced argument focusing on one side of the argument, then on the other side of the argument:  \n• Introduction – briefly outline the argument that the essay will discuss. Engage the reader to make them interested in the topic, for example, ask a rhetorical question to make a point and create a stronger effect.  \n• Present one side of the argument. Support your ideas with examples and/or reasons.  \n• Present the other side of the argument. Support your ideas with examples and/or reasons.  \n• Conclusion – this should briefly summarise what you have said and what you think about the  \nargument. You can link your conclusion back to the beginning and/or encourage the reader to decide what they think about the same viewpoint.  \nAlternatively, an essay can be one-sided. You present one side of the argument, supported with examples and/or reasons. In this case, the organisation of your essay would be the same as above, with either one extended paragraph for the main body, or two or more shorter paragraphs each presenting a different reason to support your point of view.  \nExample of an essay  \n\n|  | Comments |\n| --- | --- |\n|  Teenagers love fast food. But is it good for them, or should they avoid it?\u003Cbr> To begin with,  it’s usually quite tasty. Furthermore, it’s quick and easy if you choose to eat fast food. You walk in to a restaurant, give your order, and your food is ready in just few minutes. When you’re in a hurry, getting fast food is a good option.\u003Cbr> However, there are some disadvantages.  The main one is health.  Fast food contains fat, sugar and salt – all things that are bad for you and make you gain weight and becoming ill. The truth is that fresh food, cooked at home, is much better for you, even if it sounds boring to most teenagers. Fast food is also waste of money. It might to seem cheap, but if you buy it a lot, your money will soon disappear.\u003Cbr> Overall, I believe eating fast food ocasionally isn’t a problem, but fresh home-cooked food is best. |  The candidate introduces the topic in the first paragraph and uses a rhetorical question to engage the reader. No heading is required for an essay.\u003Cbr> The candidate presents arguments in favour of fast food. The second opinion is well supported with reasons.\u003Cbr> The candidate uses a range of appropriate linking words, ‘to begin with’, ‘furthermore’, ‘so’, ‘however’ and‘also’, to link their ideas together.\u003Cbr> In the third paragraph, the candidate presents arguments against fast food and both opinions are well supported with reasons.\u003Cbr> The candidate includes the ideas from the comments, but uses their own ","cbCaisI8NszLKJ5N","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisI8NszLKJ5N","pdf",665428,"English","# Overview\n# Tips for writing an essay\n## Language\n## Organisation\n# Example of an essay","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of an essay?\",\"answer\":\"An essay presents an argument or a point of view and supports it with examples or reasons. 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