An opinion essay: Family and friends

Your class has had a discussion on the importance of family and friends. Your teacher has
now asked you to write a composition giving your opinion on this statement:

The members of your family are your best friends.

There is no doubt, people like to be surrounded by other people. Sometimes, we think our
friends are better than our family, but it could be not true. In this essay I am going to
explain my own opinion about family and friendship.

Firstly, the importance of friendships usually depends on the people´s personality.

Teenagers are focused on his friends, they think them are essential. However, when a
person gets old spend less time meeting their mates and do not believe that is a problem.

On the other hand, family is another thing. There are so many types of families, and we
need to get used to it. Everybody wants to be loved, so that we care abour our
parents. Moreover, in spite of the fact that we do not understand them always, we really
appreciate their advice.

To sum up, humans are social animals. For that, we love to have fun with some friends or
to celebrate an event with our family. The most important thing is not if family is our best
friend but to know how to make them especial to us.

A report: About your company

The managers of the company you work for are worried about what its own
staff and people in the local community think about the company. The
managers have decided to ask staff what they think about this. Write a report
for your company, say: how staff feel about the company, what people in the
local community think about the company, what the company should do to
improve its image.

Our restaurant company

After interwiewing my co-workers and some of our clients, I am going to explain
what they think about our company and how I would do to improve our image.

Staff´s feelings
The timetable is one of the things about staff blame most. They explain that
they had been working more hours, which do not belong to them. So workers
are quite stressful and disappointed.

Local community thoughts

Our clients would rather eat some different aliments. In addition, they think that
our food is a bit more expensive than in other companies. Even so, they said
that the atmosphere and music of the restaurant is marvellous.
Recommendations
There is no doubt that we need to make changes. First of all, I would
recommend you to talk with your employers and find a way to agree about
timetable. Maybe you could pay them these hours a little higher. In the other
hand, in order to have happy clients, you had better offering new menus or at
least changing some of the ingredients of the food dishes.

An opinion essay: The purpose of television

You have had a class discussion on the purpose of television. Now your teacher has
asked you to write a composition answering the following question:

Television entertains, but can it also educate?

Nowadays, technology is very important in our life. Television is one kind of it, which
people spent much time with. In this essay I am going to explain some arguments for
and against the educational value of television entertains.

First of all, it is commonly to think that television is a waste of time. Everyday teenagers
watch it for hours, instead of studying or going out of their rooms. That is the reason
why the insensible use of television would be dangerous.

In addition, this invent is a social media. Some people believe that it is unnecessary; they
explain that our predecessors had not used electronic gadgets and they could relate with
others.

On the other hand, the strongest opinion in favor the television is that it would be a
great resource of information if we choose the right programme. There are educational
shows which teachers think are inspirational for children learning.

To sum up, people usually have fun in too many different ways, and television is one of
them. From my point of view, we can educate with television as long as we know how
to find useful tools.
A composition: How people's lives will change in the future
You have had a class discussion on how people’s lives will change in the future. Now
your teacher has asked you to write a composition on the following statement: People’s
lives will change dramatically in the next 50 years.

Nowadays we can all agree that actual society is really different than it was one
hundred years ago. For that reason, many people think that their lives will change
dramatically in the next 50 years. In this essay, I am going to explain two different
ideas about how our lives might be.

First of all, it is the fact that houses probably will be different. As a result of new
technology, we would live in smartest flats which waste less energy and do housing
tasks by themselves. As a result of that, women who have been working at their house
for much time, can not necessary do it for now on.

Secondly, our ways of spending leisure time also will change. We had watched
television enough and, for that reason, we would rather discover sorprising
gadgets. Maybe, we will love playing sports with virtually reality glasses.

To sum up, there is no doubt that the invents can change our lives. However, this is not
the most important thing but we should know how to enjoy our days taking pleasure in
all the little things.

An article: Learning English

You have been asked to write a short article for your school magazine with the title: My
reasons for learning English. Describe your reasons for learning English and explain
why it is important to you.

ENGLISH AS AN OPEN DOOR.

Have you ever imagined talking in English as a native guy? That would be amazing! If
you want to know why learning English is so important to me, keep on reading and you
will understand.

The first reason why I have been studying this language for six years is an educational
training. For me, whether you speak English fluently, you will get the job that you
desire. Forget working so many hours for a low salary, and enjoy yourself earning your
living.

Going abroad is a great thing. I used to participate in many English gatherings

because I was looking forward to travelling a lot. What would you say if I told you that
you may meet your soulmate in London?

In conclusion, learning a new language is not an easy thing but it´s worth
it. Remember, nowadays speaking English is essential. So, if you´re a beginner at this,
share your experience with me!
An opinion essay: Health or wealth?
You have recently had a class discussion about the importance of taking care of your
health. Now your English teacher has asked you to write an essay giving your opinions
on the following statement: It is more important to be healthy than to be rich.

It is more important to be healthy than to be rich.

Nowadays it is a fact that all of us want to be healthy, but not everybody thinks it is the
most important thing. In this essay I am going to explain my arguments for being fit and
healthy.

First of all, our job. If you only care about money, you will desire a very well paid
job. However, from my view, you should pay more attention to keeping yourself
sane. Because if you got sick, you may lose your living.

On the other hand, everyone wants to live a long life. Accordingto recent research,
medicine has improved a lot, and many illnesses have a cure lately. Even so, for me,
we must take care of ourselves: doing sport and eating properly.

Lastly, being healthy is essential to be happy. I believe that happiness is a state of

mind. Whatever you have is nothing compared to the satisfaction of sharing good
moments with your beloved persons.

To sum up, we can all agree that money is necessary in our days. But I am totally sure
about health is better than wealth.

An opinion essay: Books and technology

Should computers and tablets completely replace books in schools and universities?

TECHNOLOGY INSTEAD OF BOOKS

Technology is a reality nowadays. Some people claim that tablets and computers are the best
tools for school learning, due to they let students do interactive tasks. However, these gadgets
could not be so beneficial for us.

First of all, after reading some recent research, visual problems are increasing lately because
we are getting used to spending much time on our mobile phones, laptops... For this reason, if
books are replaced by technology at schools this problem may become more dangerous.

Secondly, it is a fact that everybody could not afford buying this kind of devices. So schools
would have to spend a lot of money in equipment and educational applications, which is not
always possible.

Lastly, children have been studying with books for many years, who have obtained good
results. However,it is necessary to actualize our learning resources. Maybe using technology
such as virtual reality glasses in order to improve the quality of our educational system.

To sum up, for me, the best thing is knowing how to use technology properly. Whether
we did it, Education would be a way of changing the world.
An article : The area where you live
A local magazine wants to publish articles about the advantages and disadvantages of
living in different areas of your town or city. You decide to write an article about your
area. In your article, describe your area, explain the advantages and disadvantages of
living there and suggest at least one improvement you would like to see.

My charming place.

Have you always wanted to live where you are right now? I'm fascinated with my little
neighbourhood, so I'm going to explain you why in case of you need to move.

Firstly, my house is surrounded by some buildings and we have a school, a park and
shops near. What would you say if I told you that you could live in a four-storey house?

On the other hand, for me, the best thing of the area where I live is quiet. It's on the
outskirts where not many people reside so there isn't much traffic noise. However,
some of us would rather have a better communication to the town centre. Taking the
bus can be frustrating!

Finally, our neighbourhood is increasing more and more. For that reason, I believe that
it would need some improvements. I would suggest creating public car parks and a big
shopping mall.

In conclusion, you should move to my area, why not? It doesn't matter if you don't
know anyone yet. I'm sure we're going to be the new meeting point of the city!

An opinion essay: Social networking

Do you think the popularity of social networking sites is a positive thing, or the end of
privacy?
SOCIAL NETWORKINGS.

Nowadays everybody has social networking sites in which they like to post their photos
and feelings. However, some people believe that this is the end of privacy. I am going
to explain some arguments for and against social networks.

Firstly, the best thing of Instagram or Facebook, for example, is that using them you
may meet new people. You have to log in them and immediately you can find many
people with your similar interests.

On the other hand, according to some experts, when you share a photo in the Internet
you are not totally able to control who sees it. In order to avoid the lack of privacy, it is
advisable to private your account on social networkings, but it could be not enough.

Finally, it is the fact of the dangers of the Internet. A lot of teenagers have been victims
of bullying online. For this reason, we must educate our children about the risks and
the right use of the social websites.

To sum up, social networkings have connected people in the last few years. For me,
these are a great social resource but only if we use them in a responsible manner.
An article (for a newspaper or magazine): The school of the future
You see a request for articles in a magazine: We invite you to write about: The School
of the Future. In what ways do you think schools will be different in the future? In what
ways might they still be the same? The writer of the best article will win a prize!
Write your article.

LEARNING A NEW LANGUAGE

Some experts claim that learning at least one foreign language is essential,
especially to the youngsters. In this essay I am going to explain some
arguments for studying a new language.

Firstly, people would rather learn English due to it is an international language

to communicate in other countries. The main advantage is that they would be
able to travel all over the world, which was not common some years ago.

Secondly, getting a job is not a problem whether you are capable of

communicate with foreign people in their mother tongue. In addition, unlike
some decades ago, many companies are looking for international managers
who can get new bussinesses abroad.

Finally, according to recent surveys, in the last few years young people have
been travelling abroad not only for economic reasons but also to meet new
friends. For that, if you want to improve your level of English, I would suggest
you joining in a conversation club.

To sum up, we live in a globalized world. Our customs have changed such as
the kind of jobs, our hobbies... So it is advisable to speak some different
languages.

An email: A conversation club

You receive the following email from the local language school.

Dear Student

Do you want to improve your English? Would you like to make new friends? The
language school is organising a Conversation Club for students of all levels. Would you
like to join it? Email us for more information.

Sue Wallace (organiser) The ABC School of English Conversation Club

Write an email to the organiser

 Ask about the day and the time.

 Ask about the other members of the club.
 Tell her why you want to join the club.
 Tell her your level of English and ask if the Club would be goodfor you.
Dear, Ms. Wallace.

First of all, I am grateful for receiving your email. I have been studyung English
since I was ten years old, but this summer I would like to improve my level
meeting new people. For that reason, I want to apply for joining in the English
Conversation Club.

Secondly, I am writing you asking for further information. Could you tell me what
day will we go to the club and how many hours would be by week? In addition, I
also would rather know some of the other members of the club.

Finally, I got my preliminary qualification last year. I am conscious of the fact

that I do not have a high certificate, but I am good at English and usually learn
quickly. However, I am not sure about the club would be good for me, what
would you recommend me?

Please, do not hesitate to ask me if you any further information. I look forward to
hearing from you soon.

Yours sincerely,

Sandra.

A letter: A problem
There is a problem in your street. Write a letter to the local town council explaining who
you are, what the problem is and what you hope will be done about it.

Dear mayor,

First of all, I am going to introduce myself. I am Sandra, a neighbour of Santa

Isabel neighbourhood, who have been noticing a problem in my street. I am
writing to you in order to explain what is happening and why we would need to
solve it.
For several days, there have been various car accidents, which is not very
common. This morning I have seen one traffic light is not working in the main
avenue. I think this is the reason why cars collided. For that, I want to warn you
about it.
However, I am not sure about who should help us. But we would rather meet
someone who can change that traffic light. And, in addition, my street also
would need a new stop signal. The old one is broken and, sometimes, drivers
do not know if they have the preference or have to let the other car pass.
Do not hesitate to contact me whether you need further information. I look
forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours sincerely,

Sandra.
A letter: A problem
There is a problem in your street. Write a letter to the local town council explaining who
you are, what the problem is and what you hope will be done about it.

INTRODUCTION
After watching the television programme for several days, I could say Masterchef Spain
is one of the most successful shows. I am going to explain why I think it is becoming so
popular.
LEARNING ABOUT COOKING
Masterchef shows a great knowledge of cooking. We would learn a lot of some
ingredients and food from other countries. People also like to take notes of recipes,
which maybe they try to cook someday.
CELEBRITY EDITIONS
Famous contestants are one of the strongest interests of this television programme,
who only participates at special editions. In addition, that is amusing due to we are
used to seeing them in different situations, but we never thought they know how to
cook.
WEEKLY CHALLENGES
I believe that they have been having a high audience because their original
challenges. In fact, amateur cookers have imited professional chefs' dishes, which was
more difficult depending on where they were cooking.

RECOMMENDATIONS
To sum up, I would recommend people watch Masterchef Spain. You can enjoy it as
long as you learn something new. However, I would rather watch it at the weekend
beucause it finishes too late for me.

An opinion essay: Professional footballers

Professional footballers earn really high salaries nowadays; far more than they did in the
past. Do you think they deserve these salaries or are they paid too much for what they
do?
There is no doubt, football players have become more popular in our society in the last
few decades. However, many citiziens claim that the salary they earn is exaggerated. In
this article, I am going to explain some arguments against their high standard of living.
First of all, some professional coaches explain that football players' salary is high
due to they have to train hard during many hours. Despite this, they are used to
earning twice as much money as another employee only playing a few matches.
In addition, nowadays soccer players are one of the best paid career. This makes some
workers lose their temper because they can not believe that other essential
professions, for instance doctors, earn a lower salary.
Finally, according to recent surveys, footballers have also been earning high incomes
doing commercial advertisements. Unless they participate in some charity events in
order to help needed people, they will not spend their money properly.
To sum up, be a professional athlete is a serious job. But we must not forget that our
society needs more than that. Instead of giving more money to wealthy people, we
could distribute it to devaluated areas.

A report: School visitors

Your English school has students who come from around the world to study. Your class is going
to make a video about interesting places to visit in your town, for the school website. Your
teacher has asked each student to write a report suggesting two places that should be filmed
and why. Write your report.
Introduction
My city is a marvellous place. Answering to our teacher´s task, I am going to suggest
two places that we should film, explaining why I think that they are so interesting.

"Palace of Aljafería"
One of the most famous historic buildings is the "Palace of Aljaferia". From my views,
the importance of this place is due to it is a Muslim castle where we can learn a lot
about the Islamic art and culture. In addition, nowadays it is used to celebrate some
political meetings.

"Galachos of Juslibol"
Zaragoza has different natural zones but, for me, the "Galachos of Juslibol" is the best
one. I would suggest recording there because it is a special geographical formation of
Ebro river, which much people do not know. For that reason, we have to show this
beautiful landscape to the world.

Recommendations
In my opinion, we should film representative places of Zaragoza in order to record the
constrasts of our town. However, it could be difficult unless we plan each detail of the
video. In fact, I would recommend us start to film early, just to exploit the maxium of
the sunlight.