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However, a negative side to this development is the impact that this has on the environment. One of
the biggest problems in the world today is global warming, and transporting millions of tonnes of food
every day by air will add significantly to this problem as just one flight releases large amounts of
carbon dioxide and other gases into the environment.
On balance, therefore, I believe that the advantages of exporting fruits and vegetables by air outweigh
the disadvantages. This trend should be encouraged so that countries around the world can continue
to enjoy the benefits of the development.
(284 words)
Unit Summary
As you can see with these opinion essays, they are all fairly similar and can be based around
the same brainstorming ideas. They basically need to you consider two sides of an issue (or
one side if you 100% agree/disagree in this type of essay).
Although there are slight differences in the way you need to organize them, don’t get overly
worried about whether your opinion should be in the introduction, conclusion or both. Any
will be ok as long as it is very clear what your opinion is, and that your essay supports the
opinion you have given.
It is a good idea to put your opinion in the introduction so the examiner can see from the start
what your position is and then can follow this within the essay, but it is not a requirement to
do this.
You need to look through the possible essay organizations and practice them using some
essay questions. Then decide which organization you are most comfortable with.
Links
Here are some links to other sample opinion essays. Take a look at them and decide what
organisational pattern they follow:
Agree / Disagree – Human Cloning
Agree / Disagree – Social Interaction and the Internet
Agree / Disagree – Free University Education
Agree / Disagree – Scientific Research
Agree / Disagree – Banning Smoking
Discuss Two Opinions – University Education
Discuss Two Opinions – Reducing Crime
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