Argumentation Topics - Presentation-Debate-Writing(学生用)

Argumentation
III.W riting practice
基本模式：
Some people think that AAA…
Others argue that BBB…
In my opinion,…
Different people have different views on AAA. Some people support AAA by claiming that _____1支持AAA 的理由___________. For example, they think _____2 举例说明_____________. And it will bring them ____3 为他们带来的好处_________________.
Some people, on the other hand, think differently. They say that ____4 反对AAA 的理由__________________________. For instance, _____5 举例说明________________.
In my opinion, although everything has its both positive and negative sides，I would like to agree to the former. ______6 表明我赞同AAA_________.
The reason goes as follows.
Firstly, ______7 理由（1）_______.
Secondly, _______________8___理由（2）____________.
Thirdly, _______________9___理由（3）____________.
From all what I have said, I agree to the thought that ____10 我对文章所讨论主题的看法________________.
Suggested Topics: Write an ARGUMENTATIVE essay of 400 words Instructions:
In the first part of the essay you should state clearly your main argument (identify the controversy and your position), and in the second part you should support your argument with appropriate details (refute, in a graceful and intelligent way, two or three opposing viewpoints and elaborate yours). In the last part you should bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summary.
You should supply an appropriate title for your essay.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, language and appropriateness. (Word your proposition clearly and support it with strong evidence, including facts，personal experience/observations，statistics, and quotations from reliable sources．) Failure to the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.
1.2011年英专八级写作试题(45MINS)
According to a recent newspaper report, many famous sites of historical interest in China have begun or are considering charging tourists entry fees during peak travel seasons. This has aroused a lot of public attention and public debate. What is your opinion? Should famous Chinese sites of historical interest charge higher fees during peak travel seasons?
2. Cheating in exams is an age-old practice and a hard nut to crack. It will never be stamped out until exams are abolished. Some people argue that cheating in exams is no doubt wrong, but under special circumstances, it is acceptable, e.g. when the examinee does this for a noble cause or for the sake of others, while others think that plagiarism should be banned as it requires creative work instead of borrowing other people’s ideas. What is your opinion?
Other suggested writing topics for argumentation: Choose one of the following controversial issues, one that you feel strongly about. Study all sides of the issue so you can argue effectively and appeal to a particular audience. Support your position with logical evidence.
1. Is it correct for university authorities to ban school romance?
2. Should students in higher education be charged tuition fees?
1.Should museum entry be free?
2.Purchasing Foreign Commodities: Pro and Con
3.Say No to Sexual Discrimination
4.Write an essay in which you argue for or against some moral, social, or political
issue currently debated in our society
5.College teachers should (should not) be formally evaluated by their students each
term.
6.The U.S. is too involved (is not too involved) in the politics of other countries.
pulsory retirement at 60 should (should not) be abolished.
8.In the new millennium,human beings should (should not) lay emphasis on
environmental protection rather than on economic development.。