В задании приводится некое утверждение. Вам нужно написать сочинение-рассуждение, в котором вы выражаете собственное мнение касательно данного утверждения (opinion essay).

НАПИСАНИЕ ЭССЕ В ЕГЭ 2018 ГОДА ПО АНГЛИЙСКОМУ ЯЗЫКУ

Эссе должно быть чётко структурировано и включать в себя следующие части (каждая начинается с нового абзаца):

  1. Вступление. Здесь вы должны обозначить проблему, указанную в задании. Важно перефразировать её, а не переписать слово в слово. Например, задание «In order to get a good adecation one should go abroad” можно переформулировать так: “Nowadays, the problem of studying abroad causes great argument and controversy” . Также следует дополнить этот тезис небольшим комментарием-пояснением. Закончить вступление можно риторическим вопросом.
  2. Выражение собственного мнения. В данном абзаце необходимо тезисно отразить ваше личное отношение к данной проблеме и подкрепить его 2-3 развернутыми аргументами. Важно, чтобы доводы были убедительными, ёмкими и логичными. Аргументы вводятся с помощью универсальных слов-связок и фраз.
  3. Выражение противоположного мнения. Третий абзац эссе должен содержать точку зрения оппонента. Этот тезис также необходимо подкрепить 1-2 аргументами. Важно, чтобы аргументов у оппонента было на 1 меньше (т.е., если во 2-м абзаце у вас три аргумента, в 3-м должно быть два), потому что наша цель – доказать собственную правоту.
  4. Несогласие с мнением оппонентов. Здесь следует опровергнуть мнение оппонента, выразить свое несогласие и подкрепить его 1-2 контраргументами. Помните, что вы приводите контраргументы к доводам оппонента, их количество должно быть одинаковым (2 аргумента оппонента = 2 ваших контраргумента).
  5. Заключение. Последний абзац должен содержать обобщенный вывод касательно обсуждаемого вопроса, который также дополняется комментарием. Можно использовать универсальную фразу, которая заставит читателя задуматься над проблемой.

План работы над заданием №40

I. Внимательно прочитайте фразу-стимул

II. 1 абзац: введение в проблему Увидеть в задании 2 противоположных точки зрения Перефразировать фразу Написать 3 предложения 2 абзац: свое мнение 2-3 аргумента 3 абзац: противоположное мнение 1-2 аргумента 4 абзац: контраргументы НЕ перечислять уже названные свои аргументы 5 абзац: заключение Перефразировать 1 абзац

III. Соединить абзацы с помощью вводных слов.

V. Проверить орфографию и пунктуацию (обязательно выделить запятой вводные слова)

Ниже приведена таблица с образцами вводных слов и фраз.

СТРУКТУРА ЭССЕ В ЕГЭ 2018 ПО АНГЛИЙСКОМУ ЯЗЫКУ

Абзац Предложение Образец
1. Вступление Обозначение проблемы Nowadays, the problem of … causes great argument and controversy.
In today’s world,
the issue of … is considered to be a matter of common concern/the main concern of …
Комментарий к проблеме Some people believe that … while others think…
On the one hand, … on the other hand … .
Риторический вопрос Where is the truth?
Who is right?
2. Выражение собственного мнения Тезис In my opinion, …
As for me, I believe that…
My personal view is that…
1 аргумент To begin with,
To start with,
Firstly,
2 аргумент What is more,
Furthermore,
Secondly,
3 аргумент Finally,
Additionally,
Thirdly,
3. Выражение противопо-ложного мнения Тезис However, there exists another point of view on this issue.
Nevertheless, one can consider this problem from another angle.
1 аргумент First of all,
The first thing to be considered is …
2 аргумент Another fact is that …
Besides,
4. Несогласие с мнением оппонентов Тезис + 1-й контраргумент Despite my respect for this opinion, I cannot share it because …
Nevertheless, I cannot agree with this statement, because…
2- й контраргумент Moreover, one should not ignore the fact that…
Finally, …
5. Заключение Вывод In conclusion, I would like to say that the problem of… is still to be discussed.
Taking into consideration all mentioned above, It is impotant to understand…
Комментарий As far as I am concerned, the point is to…

УНИВЕРСАЛЬНЫЙ ШАБЛОН ЭССЕ ПО АНГЛИЙСКОМУ ЯЗЫКУ

Nowadays, the problem of … causes great argument and controversy. Some people believe that … while others think … . Who is right?

In my opinion, … . To begin with, … . What is more, … . Additionally,… .

However, there exists another point of view on this issue. First of all, … . Besides, … .

Despite my respect for this opinion, I cannot share it because… . … .

In conclusion, I would like to say that the problem of … is still to be discussed. As far as I am concerned, the point is to…

Еще один шаблон:

Шаблон эссе-мнения (Opinion essay pattern)
Что можно написать в каждом абзаце (примерный шаблон):

1) The problem of _____ (тема) ______ has always aroused heated debates. Some people are convinced that ______ _____. However, the others believe _____ ______. Let us speculate what makes them think so.

2) I cannot but agree that ______ (мнение, с которым вы согласны) _____. Firstly, _____ (первый аргумент) ______. Secondly, _____ (второй аргумент) ______. Thirdly, _____ (третий аргумент) ______.

3) Some opponents might argue that ______ (мнение, с которым вы не согласны) ______. They suggest that ______ (первый аргумент оппонентов) ______. Moreover, ______ (второй аргумент оппонентов) ______.

4) Nevertheless, I do not support the above mentioned ideas . One should take into account the fact that ______ ( разрушение аргументов оппонентов ) ______. Besides, ______ (разрушение аргументов оппонентов) ______.

5) All in all, ______ (мнение, с которым вы согласны) ______. Despite the arguments of various skeptics I am convinced that our ______ (SOCIETY / PLANET / FAMILIES / CHILDREN / ENVIRONMENT / SENIORS / SOULS) ______ need(s) ______ ( кратко мнение , с которым вы согласны ) ______.

Таким образом мы уже имеем 76 слов, и они серьезно облегчают работу над эссе!

ОБРАЗЕЦ ГОТОВОГО ЭССЕ ЕГЭ ПО АНГЛИЙСКОМУ ЯЗЫКУ

  • Comment on the following statement:

In order to get a good adecation one should go abroad.

What is your opinion? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

Примеры готовых ЭССЕ:

Единый язык для всей планеты. За и против

No doubt that learning languages takes up a lot of time. That is why some people think that it would be better to have only one language on our planet. But will it be really beneficial for mankind?

In my opinion, the reduction of the number of languages is a disaster because it will totally destroy our great cultural heritage. With each loss of a language comes a loss of a culture, a loss of a way of life that deserves to be protected and treated as valuable. I also believe that leaving one language for communication will greatly reduce the linguistic diversity of our planet, which is the key to our survival. What is more, it will be rather difficult to choose which language to use and it may even lead to wars.

Many people think that if we have only one language, communication will become easier and there will be no need to learn foreign languages. I cannot agree with them because knowledge of foreign languages makes a person educated and well rounded. You cannot broaden your mind if you see the world only from the perspective of your own culture. Besides, people are a lot more helpful if you speak their language.

In conclusion, I would argue that we should try our best to preserve the linguistic diversity of our planet. I think that larger cultures should have a respect for minority languages, but first of all the younger generation must want to preserve their native language.

Животные в зоопарке. Как вы к этому относитесь. Справедливо ли это

There are a lot of zoos in the world and millions of people visit them every year. But are zoos harmful or helpful to animals which are caged there?

I strongly believe that we should not keep animals in zoos because captivity is not natural for them and it is a constant stress to a wild animal. Keeping animals in zoos harms them by denying them freedom of movement and association. What is more, zoos are like prisons for animals as they live in small cages and do not get necessary food. In addition, animals become very aggressive and unpredictable as they get older and often attack zoo keepers and other people.

However, most people think that zoos help endangered species survive. But this is not true because most rare animals are extremely difficult to breed in captivity. Besides, in zoos, it is almost impossible to meet the animals’ natural needs. Another argument for keeping animals in zoos is that people learn something new about these animals. Actually, zoos do not teach us much because animals do not act the way they would in the wild. I think we can learn more about animals by watching wildlife programs on TV.

In conclusion, I would argue that zoos do not seem to help endangered species and keeping animals behind bars only for the sake of our entertainment is not quite fair. In my opinion, people must create nature reserves, where wild animals will be able to live in their natural environment.

Запрещение машин в центрах больших городов. За или против

There is no doubt that the invention of the car changed the world and nowadays we can hardly find a family without a car. Nevertheless, some people are against cars, especially in the centers of big cities.

In my opinion, cars should not be allowed into the city centers as they add to pollution and poison the air we breathe. We must also think about the people who live in the center and suffer from the noise made by cars. Moreover, the streets in the center are usually narrow therefore people are often stuck in traffic for many hours and, as a result, arrive late at their destination. Finally, with ho cars in city centers, there would be no need for large ugly car parks, which would allow more space for parks.

However, many people believe we would not be able to survive without cars because most of the products for shops and other businesses are transported by cars. Besides, they are afraid that public transport would be overloaded. I am sure it is possible to solve these problems by introducing a reliable high frequency tram service as well as developing the underground. As for goods, we could use electric vehicles for their delivery.

To sum up, I believe that a clean, reliable and environmentally friendly public service would encourage people to use public transport and help smooth the transition to a car-free zone.

Изучение иностранного языка – лучшее, что может быть, изучать его в стране, где на нем разговаривают. Согласны ли вы

Nowadays people spend lots of money in order to go to an English-speaking country to improve their language skills. But is it really the most effective way of learning a language? In my view, studying in a foreign country has certain drawbacks.

Firstly, this way is very expensive as the tuition fee for overseas students is rather high. Besides, when you study abroad, you have to adapt to a very different way of life, which can be quite stressful. What is more, English teachers do not speak Russian so if you don’t know English well, you will not understand their explanation.

It is often assumed that it is better to study a language abroad because you can always use it speaking with native speakers. However, I doubt that we will have lots of opportunities to speak abroad as we do not know many people there. It is also believed that Russian teachers are not as qualified as those in England. I totally disagree with this opinion because Russian teachers can compare two languages and explain grammar rules better.

To sum up, I would argue that the best way to learn a language is to study it in your native country because you can always get the necessary help from your teachers. Moreover, today we have lots of opportunities to improve our skills such as communicating with English pen-friends over the Internet. I think that we should travel abroad so as to practise a language but not to study it.

Иностранные языки. Сейчас в школах изучают по 2-3 языка. За и против

Most people understand that without knowledge of foreign languages it is difficult to survive in the modern world. Therefore they send their children to schools where they can study two or even three foreign languages. However, is it good to study several languages simultaneously?

On the one hand, foreign languages are the main part of our culture so they help us to expand our outlook. We cannot broaden our minds if we see the world only from the perspective of our own culture. In addition, learning languages is a good exercise for the intellect. Moreover, if pupils know at least one foreign language, they learn new languages much faster.

On the other hand, many pupils find it confusing to learn two or three languages at a time, especially languages that are similar, because children usually mix up lots of words. Besides, some languages are tricky enough to learn. For example, in English there are more exceptions than rules. In this case, children can be overloaded with homework. More than that, some pupils do not know their native language well and learning several foreign languages could prevent them from mastering their own language.

In conclusion, I want to say that learning languages is extremely beneficial and I would like to know different foreign languages. However, I believe children should not learn too many languages at the same time so as not to get confused. They ought to get a solid base in one language before they start learning a new one.

Интернет. За и против

We live in the age of information technology and nowadays the Internet is nearly as common as the telephone. No doubt that it is a unique invention, which has influenced all areas of our lives. However, some people consider the Internet one of the greatest evils of our time.

On the one hand, the Internet is very useful, because it lets us access a world of facts, figures and knowledge. In addition, with the Internet, it is now possible to speak to friends and relatives any-where in the world cheaply and quickly. Other services are also available through the Internet such as booking tickets or buying things. Moreover, the Internet allows a lot of talented people to show the world their achievements and makes it easier to find a job.

On the other hand, the Internet can become a disaster for our society, because people spend hours in front of their computers and neglect their everyday duties. Another worry is the activities of cybercriminals. For example, hackers can steal your money or even your property while cyberterrorists may ‘attack’ the world’s computers, causing chaos, and making planes and trains crash. What is more, leaders of different terrorist or oppositional organizations can use the Internet to find new followers.

In conclusion, I strongly believe that despite the criticisms by some and the fears of others, the Internet seems to have changed our world to the better and we must try to make the best use of it.

Клонирование. За и против

Recent advances in genetic biology have led us to quite a doubtful situation. People all over the world argue whether human cloning research should be controlled by the government as solving problems connected with human cloning is definitely not a piece of cake.

In my opinion, human cloning experiments are extremely dangerous because there are huge risks of abnormalities in human clones. Moreover, if clones have been made, they will obviously have serious psychological problems connected with their unusual birth. Finally, there is no doubt that human cloning will change our perception of what is the value of a human life as we might change from having children to manufacturing them.

However, scientists claim that human cloning could be very beneficial as therapeutic cloning could provide stem cells for regenerative medicine and tissues for transplantation. Besides, re-productive cloning will probably give parents who are both infertile an opportunity to have children. I am afraid that this technology is not safe enough to use on humans. It is also possible that clones will age quicker since the cell used in the cloning procedure has already been used in a real life individual.

To sum up, we must question whether human cloning is really worth it when weighed against the problems it raises. From my point of view, human reproductive cloning should be under the tight control of the government and the UN because it is dangerous to interfere with nature and the consequences can be really disastrous.

Книги или компьютеры. Кто победит в будущем

The latest advances in information technology make people think that schools of the future will use computers instead of printed books. Although electronic books have not been widely accepted yet, they have certain advantages over traditional paper volumes. But will they be able to replace printed books?

In my opinion, students will be widely using computers for studying in the future. To begin with, computers can store lots of books in their memory and modern software allows us to find quickly the necessary information. Besides, with the interactive programs on computers studying will be much more exciting. What is more, electronic books will not degrade overtime like their printed counterparts.

On the other hand, lots of disbelievers argue that computers will not replace printed books because a printed book is better for human eyes than a computer screen. In addition, books are cheaper and easier to use since they do not need electricity or the Internet connection. I cannot agree with this because modern computer screens emit no radiation and allow us to read even in low light conditions. Of course we will have to pay for electricity but I think it will be cheaper than to pay for printed books, which are very expensive nowadays.

To sum up, I think computers and printed books will peacefully coexist for years to come, but in the future technological progress will make it possible for students to carry laptops or even palmtops instead of traditional bags with lots of heavy books.

Компьютерные игры. За и против

People have always had different hobbies but technological progress has caused the appearance of computers and computer games, which can keep a child occupied for hours. However, adults consider computer games a complete waste of time.

As for me, I believe computer games are more than mindless entertainment. To begin with, computer games can teach people to achieve their aims as they regularly put obstacles and traps in the way of players which are necessary to overcome in order to progress through the rest of the game. Additionally, computer games can be a valuable source of accidental learning that can be applied to school, home, and social events. Moreover, teachers have also started to appreciate educational games as an opportunity to make their lessons more exciting.

Nevertheless, quite a few people are against this activity as they find it rather addictive and harmful for children’s health. They argue that computer games make students neglect their school work. However, if we learn to control our computer use and play games for an hour just to relax after a hard day at school, this will not do us any harm. What is more, modern technology made it possible to eliminate the bad effect of computers on our eyes.

To sum up, I believe that computer games have more advantages than drawbacks. They make us persistent, develop our logical reasoning and help us to escape from everyday problems. The thing is to find a right balance between virtual reality and everyday reality.

Космос. За и против исследований в космосе

Space exploration can mean a major leap for mankind. However, it is often criticized because the price for these space experiments is too high, especially while poverty still exists in many parts of the world.

On the one hand, space research is extremely beneficial as it advances technology. As a result of this work, we have lots of inventions, which have made our lives much more comfortable. In addition, through the exploration of space, we could find new elements, minerals or even discover new laws of physics and eventually learn more about ourselves. What is more, space exploration will allow us to establish a human civilization on another planet as a hedge against the catastrophe that might occur on the Earth.

On the other hand, the benefits of space exploration are not self-evident, no matter how real they are. It costs billions of dollars to fund the projects of space science whereas this money should rather be spent on meeting the needs of the underprivileged. Besides, some of the technology we develop through space science can be used in a destructive manner if it is in the wrong hands. Finally, a travel to space can be dangerous as we may discover something that is extremely harmful for the living beings on Earth.

To conclude, I want to say that space exploration satisfies the human desire for adventure therefore most people are interested in space research. Nevertheless, I believe our governments should find the right balance between social and space programs.

ПРАВИЛА НАПИСАНИЯ ЭССЕ В ЕГЭ

  • Считайте слова

Обязательно нужно уложиться в заданный объём: 200-250 слов (допускается отклонение на 10% в обе стороны, т.е. 180-275 слов). Если в эссе ≤179 слов, то за задание ставится 0 баллов. Если ≥276 слов, то проверяются только первые 250 слов. Помните, что 1 слово – это всё, что находится между двумя пробелами. Дефисы (-), и апострофы (’) не являются пробелами, поэтому слова из разряда world’s, open-minded, UK, считаются за одно слово. Тренируйтесь писать письма на экзаменационных бланках – так вы научитесь на глазок определять количество слов и будете меньше тратить времени на их подсчёт.

  • Пишите в официальном стиле

Нельзя использовать сокращения (только полные формы I am , cannot ), а также начинать предложения с неформальных слов-связок well, also , but ). Используйте безличные формы глагола (one should ). Богатый словарный запас и разноообразие грамматических и синтаксических конструкций демонстрирует высокий уровень знания английского языка.

  • Правильно рассчитайте время

На выполнение этого задания выделите себе 40 минут: 20 минут на черновик, 15 мин. на чистовик и 5 мин. на подсчёт слов и проверку. Обязательно проверьте эссе перед сдачей!

Верьте в себя, и всё получится! Удачи на экзаменах!

Без особых прикрас можно сказать, что в экзамене ЕГЭ по английскому языку эссе является наиболее трудной задачей. Как можно правильно выразить свою мысль, дать ей логические аргументы, подкрепить их примерами и объяснениями, и при этом грамотно и без ошибок оформить текст, да еще и не выйти за пределы по количеству слов? В этой статье мы постараемся разобрать структуру эссе и дать советы по улучшению качества Вашего эссе.

Начнем с конца. Написанное Вами эссе будет оцениваться по следующим критериям:

Максимальное количество баллов, которое Вы можете получить за эссе – 14 баллов.


Перед тем как задумываться о правильном выполнении каждого критерия, сначала давайте сделаем наше эссе по английскому языку пригодным для проверки. Самое главное здесь – объем.

Формально Ваше эссе по английскому языку должно уложиться в 200-250 слов. Это не надо воспринимать буквально и паниковать, если Вы написали 198 слов. Однако, имейте в виду, что эссе не будет проверяться, если количество слов в нем менее 180. Если же у Вас получится более 275 слов, то проверяющий отсчитает от начала эссе 250 слов, отчертит остальное и проверит всё вплоть до черты. То есть, при первом раскладе Вы теряете всё эссе; при втором, скорее всего, потеряете заключение, что тоже немаловажно.

Прежде всего, Ваше эссе по английскому языку должно осветить ВСЕ аспекты, изложенные в задании, а также должно быть написанным в соответствующем стиле (нейтральном). Оно должно логично делиться на абзацы и соответствовать предложенному в задании плану.

Чтобы не запутаться в процессе написания Вашего эссе, надо потратить 5-7 минут на обдумывание плана и подготовку всех аргументов. Традиционно мы будем делить эссе на пять абзацев.

Абзац 1. Вступление

Здесь должна быть постановка проблемы. Поскольку постановка проблемы уже изложена в задании, Ваша задача – грамотно её пересказать. Именно ПЕРЕСКАЗАТЬ, а не перефразировать.

Совет: Не перечитывайте задание 10 раз, пока формулировки не вдолбятся Вам в голову. Тогда писать вступление своими словами будет очень и очень трудно. Прочитайте данную в задании ситуацию один или два раза, убедитесь, что Вы правильно её поняли. Закройте готовую ситуацию и попытайтесь её пересказать на английском языке именно так, как Вы её поняли, как будто Вы рассказываете об этом другу, который не понял, о чём там шла речь. ВНИМАНИЕ: после того как Вы это сделали, обязательно откройте ситуацию и убедитесь, что Ваш пересказ по сути совпадает с данной Вам ситуацией. Теперь можно ехать дальше.

Вместо банальных “Some people think, ... Others think, ... ” можно использовать:

Some people claim that ..., while others argue that ...

После того как Вы описали суть проблемы, можно задать непосредственно вопрос, на который Вы и будете отвечать в своём эссе. Например: “What is better: ... or ...?”, “What should we do: ... or ...?” и т.д. В 2018 году вышло уточнение, которое отнесло риторические вопросы к стилистическим ошибкам. Поэтому их мы не используем.

Последним предложением вступительного абзаца Вы должны поставить цель Вашего эссе. Это можно сделать, например, так:

In this essay I will try to look upon this issue.
In this essay I will try to express my opinion on this issue.
In this essay I would like to express my point of view on this issue.
In this essay I will try to answer this question. (Это наиболее простой вариант, если предыдущие два Вам вспомнить будет трудно, вспомните его)

Абзац 2. Ваше мнение

Начать этот абзац логичнее всего с высказывания Вашей позиции касательно данного вопроса. Полезные фразы (обязательно соблюдайте данную пунктуацию!):

In my opinion, ...
From my point of view, ...
To my mind, ...
Personally, I think that ...
I am certain that ... (Обратите внимание! Мы не сокращаем: пишем I am...)
As far as I am concerned, ...

Далее надо дать 2-3 аргумента, подтверждающие Вашу точку зрения. Аргументы могут быть любые, если Вы их грамотно истолкуете. То есть такие, чтобы с ними сложно было поспорить (в разумных пределах, разумеется).

Совет: Лучше дать 2 аргумента и подробно их оправдать и привести примеры в их поддержку, чем 3 кратких и не полностью раскрытых. Помните, что количество слов в эссе ограничено.

Здесь не надо забывать про средства логической связи предложений. Первый аргумент хорошо начать с:

Firstly, ...
To start with, ...
To begin with, ...
First of all, ...

После того как Вы сформулировали первый аргумент, надо его подтвердить и/или дать пример в подтверждение. Вот самые простые модели, как это можно сделать:

<аргумент>, because ...
<аргумент>. That is why ...
<аргумент>. For example, ...

Если Вы начинали словом “Firstly, ...” , то второй аргумент следует начать словом Secondly, ...

Если первый аргумент шел с фразами “To start with, ...”, “To begin with, ...”, то второй можно начать следующими словами:

Moreover, ...
Furthermore, ...
Besides, ...
In addition, ...

Второй аргумент надо также подкрепить примером или доказательством.

Абзац 3. Противоположное мнение

Начинать абзац Вы будете с постановки противоположного мнения по предложенной теме или вопросу. Сделать это можно так:

Others believe that ...
Some people argue that ...
However, some people think that ...

Далее следуют 1-2 аргумента, подтверждающие противоположное мнение. Советую изначально подумать о двух. А уж сколько в итоге написать: 1 или 2 – решите в процессе, исходя их получающегося размера Вашего эссе.

Совет: Противоположные аргументы Вам потом предстоит оспорить, поэтому, придумывая их изначально, продумывайте, как Вы будете их оспаривать. Если на придуманный аргумент Вам нечем возразить, лучше сразу его заменить на другой, чтобы не делать это во время написания эссе. Оно ведь тоже ограничено!
Совет: При оспаривании аргументов, Вы не должны повторять ничего из написанного во втором абзаце. Поэтому, если у Вас не получается придумать контраргумент, не повторяясь, попробуйте придумать что-то другое. Как вариант, Вы можете придумать другие аргументы «за», пока сочинение еще не написано. В любом случае, лучше это продумать изначально, пока Вы составляете план эссе, нежели чем в процессе написания!

Абзац 4. Ваши контраргументы

Суть этого абзаца – объяснить, почему Вы не согласны с противоположным мнением. Начать абзац можно, например, с предложения:

I cannot agree with this opinion because ...
I am afraid I cannot agree with this idea because ...
Немного странно звучит “I am afraid”, а не “I"m afraid”, но лучше не сокращать, т.к. за это можно поплатиться драгоценными баллами.

ВНИМАНИЕ: если Вы дали два аргумента в предыдущем абзаце, то и опровергнуть надо обязательно оба. Разграничить их можно следующими фразами:

As for ...,
Speaking about ...,
As far as ... is concerned,

Совет: При опровержении противоположных аргументов лучше всего предлагать пути их решения, а не доказывать их недееспособность. Например, если кто-то считает, что домашние животные опасные, то не надо утверждать, что они, на самом деле, безобидные. Лучше обратить этот недостаток в достоинство, сказав, что зато они являются отличными охранниками в загородных домах.

Абзац 5. Заключение

Самая частая ошибка многих учеников: в заключении они просто высказывают свое мнение. Этого не достаточно. Ведь заключение относится ко всему эссе, а не только ко второму абзацу.

Таким образом, в заключении надо суммировать всё, о чем говорилось в эссе и выразить свою точку зрения. Также можно дать свои рекомендации по существующей проблеме. Самое главное: в заключении не должно быть никакой новой информации.

In conclusion, ...
To sum up, ...
To conclude, ...

Далее даём читающему понять, что существует две точки зрения на данную проблему, и несмотря на противоположную точку зрения, мы всё-таки придерживаемся своей. Например, сделать это можно по следующей схеме:

Despite the fact that ..., I am convinced that ...
Taking into consideration different opinions on this issue, I believe that ...

Языковое оформление эссе

После того как Вы написали ЕГЭ эссе по английскому, обязательно пересмотрите его еще раз на предмет возможных ошибок. Из моего опыта наиболее частых ошибок, советую обратить внимание на следующие вещи.

Самым сложным, по моему мнению, заданием на ЕГЭ по английскому языку является задание 40 , которое представляет собой письменное высказывание с элементами рассуждения (Opinion Essay) . Чтобы выполнить его качественно, вы должны ознакомиться с правилами написания эссе и критериями оценивания этого задания.

Максимальный балл, который вы можете получить за задание 40 — 14 баллов.

5 критериев оценивания письменного высказывания с элементами рассуждения:

1) Решение коммуникативной задачи (3 балла)

Эксперты оценивают

  • есть ли в вашей работе вступление с постановкой проблемы (перефразируйте проблему);
  • высказано ли мнение автора по предложенной проблеме с аргументами;
  • представлена ли в вашем сочинении противоположная точка зрения;
  • есть ли объяснение, почему автор не согласен с другой точкой зрения (контраргументы);
  • есть ли в конце вашего сочинения заключительная фраза с выводом;
  • правильно ли вы выбрали стиль для оформления высказывания (нейтральный)
2) Организация текста (3 балла)

Эксперты оценивают

  • насколько логично вы построили высказывание;
  • были ли использованы вами средства логической связи (союзы, вводные слова, местоимения);
  • есть ли деление на абзацы (их должно быть 5 )
3) Лексическое оформление (3 балла)

Эксперты оценивают

  • соответствует ли лексика, которую вы использовали в высказывании, поставленной коммуникативной задаче;
  • правильность употребления лексических словосочетаний и способов словообразования (e. g. to go on foot);
  • ваш словарный запас и разнообразие используемой лексики (синонимы, антонимы, фразеологизмы -give up smoking)
4) Грамматика (3 балла)

Эксперты оценивают

  • соответствует ли выбор грамматических конструкций цели высказывания;
  • отсутствие грубых грамматических ошибок (допускаются 2 — 3 ошибки);
  • разнообразие и сложность использованных грамматических средств
5) Орфография и пунктуация (2 балла)

Эксперты оценивают

  • соблюдаете ли вы правила пунктуации в английском языке (заглавная буква, точка, запятая, восклицательный и вопросительный знак);
  • соблюдаете ли вы нормы орфографии в английском языке

Несомненно, приступая к выполнению данного задания, вы должны быть хорошо знакомы на практике с его форматом. Задание 40 носит коммуникативный характер. Вам будет предложено высказать свое личное мнение по определенной проблеме. Выполняя это задание, вы должны следовать подробному плану ответа:

Write 200 — 250 words.

Use the following plan:

  • Make the introduction (state the problem)
  • Express your personal opinion and give 2 – 3 reasons for your opinion
  • Express the opposing opinion and give 1 – 2 reasons for this opposing opinion
  • Explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion
  • Make a conclusion restating your position

На просторах интернета вы можете найти много различных образцов эссе, написанных как профессионалами, так и обычными школьниками. Ознакомьтесь с интересными вариантами и напишите свою версию по заданной теме.

В этой статье предлагаю вам на рассмотрение сочинение-рассуждение, которое привлекло мое внимание на одном из обучающих сайтов.

Используя 5 критериев оценивания письменного высказывания с элементами рассуждения, вы сможете определить примерный балл, который можно получить за эту работу.

Задание 40

Sample answer

Inventions of email and text messaging have been wonderful for communication between people.

Nowadays email and text messaging are widespread all over the world. Thousands of people can communicate, sending each other short and long messages. But some people think that it is not a convenient way to contact and find a lot of disadvantages of it. (44)

In my opinion, email and text messaging is an excellent way to connect and converse with people.
Firstly , this kind of communication can save our time. For examp le, if you need to say some information to several people, you can send it using an email and contact a group of people at once. Secondl y, when you do not have any possibility to make a phone call being on a noisy bus or at an important meeting, texting will be a great solution in these situations. Moreover , sending emails and messages are cheaper and sometimes without any cost. For instance, some telecommunication companies make a good offer like free text messages. (154)

However, some people find a lot of disadvantages in using these technologies. They believe that a person who prefers such way of communication loses speaking skills. What is more, he becomes a phone addict as he gets stuck to his phone and does not notice what is happening around him. (204)

I cannot fully agree with this point of view because there are a lot of shy people. They obviously become more sociable using emails than when they talk with others face to face. (237)

In conclusion, I want to say that invention of email and text messages simplifies our life and makes communication between people more convenient. (260)

Помните!

При получении экзаменуемым 0 баллов по критерию «Содержание» все задание оценивается в 0 баллов!

Темы некоторых сочинений эссе по английскому языку ЕГЭ имеют неясные и запутанные формулировки. Что делать в этом случае? В таких сочинениях очень важно уже во вступительной части детализировать формулировку вопроса, сделать ее четкой, ясной и понятной.

Пример

Вопрос «Some people think that Russian is easier to learn than English. Do you agree or disagree?» является размытым и непонятным. О чем он? Об изучении русскими школьниками русского и английского языков? Об изучении английского языка русскими, а русского языка английскими студентами? Об изучении русского и английского как иностранных языков? Какие две точки зрения нужно сравнивать?

Познакомьтесь с примерами сочинений на данную тему и комментариями к ним.


Эссе 1

Learning foreign languages is always hard work. Are some foreign languages easier to learn than others? There is an opinion that Russian is easier to learn as a foreign language than English. The opposing opinion is also popular.

I support the opposing viewpoint. The main reason is that there are much more materials in bookshops and online for learning the English language than the Russian language. As a result, with this wide variety learning English is quicker, more effective and more interesting in comparison to learning Russian. In addition, using the Internet as a tool for leaning a foreign language is more effective with those students who try to master English but not Russian. For example, people from different countries communicate online in English. This gives an opportunity to English learners to practise their English and to develop their English skills. On the other hand, students who learn Russian as a foreign language lack this opportunity.

However, some Russian people argueRussian is easier to learn as a foreign language than English because it does not have so many dialects as English does. I do not agree with that. When students learn the most spread English, they will understand the other dialects.

To conclude, I strongly believe that English is easier to learn as a foreign language than Russian. There are more materials for learning English than Russian and more opportunities to practice it.

Эссе 2

Learning foreign languages is always hard work. However, learning a native language is not easy too. Some people think that it is easier for Russian schoolchildren to learn Russian in comparison to English . Other people think that English as a school subject is easier than Russian.

I support the first viewpoint. The main reason is that Russian children live in the Russian speaking environment. They speak the language everywhere: at school and at home, when travelling around and relaxing. Moreover, they read books in Russian and watch films in Russian. Also, all the subjects are taught in Russian at school. As a result, they learn the language every minute either actively in Russian classes at school, or passively in everyday life. On the contrary, the time for learning the English language is restricted to two or three hours a week.

On the other hand, many people believe that English as a school subject is easier than Russian because its grammar does not have as many exceptions as the Russian grammar does. I do not agree with that. When students learn a foreign language besides grammar rules they have to master all the aspects of the language such as word formation, pronunciation and understanding the language. As I mentioned before, this can be done the best in this language speaking environment.

To conclude, I totally agree with the opinion that it is easier for Russian schoolchildren to learn Russian in comparison to English because they live and study in the Russian speaking environment.

Эссе по иностранному языку требует качественного содержания и хорошей организационной структуры, а также грамотного языкового оформления.

Является одним из самых проблемных заданий при сдаче единого государственного экзамена. По сложности конкуренцию ему может составлять только аудирование. Поэтому тренировка в составлении эссе должна быть особенно усиленной и интенсивной.

С 2012 года время, выделенное на весь экзамен по иностранным языкам, увеличено до 180 минут. Так как остальные задания экзамена не были изменены, мы рекомендуем вам потратить дополнительное время именно на письменную часть (80 минут). Более того, уточняется план к заданиям, что может облегчить задачу в написании.

In my opinion, cars should not be allowed into the city centers as they add to pollution and poison the air we breathe. We must also think about the people who live in the center and suffer from the noise made by cars. Moreover, the streets in the center are usually narrow therefore people are often stuck in traffic for many hours and, as a result, arrive late at their destination. Final-ly, with ho cars in city centers, there would be no need for large ugly car parks, which would allow more space for parks. However, many people believe we would not be able to survive without cars because most of the products for shops and other businesses are transported by cars. Besides, they are afraid that public transport would be overloaded. I am sure it is possible to solve these problems by introducing a reliable high frequency tram service as well as developing the underground. As for goods, we could use electric vehicles for their delivery.

To sum up, I believe that a clean, reliable and environmentally friendly public service would encourage people to use public transport and help smooth the transition to a car-free zone.

Изучение иностранного языка – лучшее, что может быть, изучать его в стране, где на нем разговаривают. Согласны ли вы

Nowadays people spend lots of money in order to go to an English-speaking country to improve their language skills. But is it really the most effective way of learning a language? In my view, studying in a foreign country has certain drawbacks. Firstly, this way is very expensive as the tuition fee for overseas students is rather high. Besides, when you study abroad, you have to adapt to a very different way of life, which can be quite stressful. What is more, English teachers do not speak Russian so if you don’t know English well, you will not understand their explanation.

It is often assumed that it is better to study a language abroad because you can always use it speaking with native speakers. However, I doubt that we will have lots of opportunities to speak abroad as we do not know many people there. It is also believed that Russian teachers are not as qualified as those in England. I totally disagree with this opinion because Russian teachers can compare two languages and explain grammar rules better.

To sum up, I would argue that the best way to learn a language is to study it in your native country because you can always get the necessary help from your teachers. Moreover, today we have lots of opportunities to improve our skills such as communicating with English pen-friends over the Internet. I think that we should travel abroad so as to practise a language but not to study it.

Иностранные языки. Сейчас в школах изучают по 2-3 языка. За и против

Most people understand that without knowledge of foreign languages it is difficult to survive in the modern world. Therefore they send their children to schools where they can study two or even three foreign languages. However, is it good to study several languages simultaneously? On the one hand, foreign languages are the main part of our culture so they help us to expand our outlook. We cannot broaden our minds if we see the world only from the perspective of our own culture. In addition, learning languages is a good exercise for the intellect. Moreover, if pupils know at least one foreign language, they learn new languages much faster. On the other hand, many pupils find it confusing to learn two or three languages at a time, especially languages that are similar, because children usually mix up lots of words. Besides, some languages are tricky enough to learn. For example, in English there are more exceptions than rules. In this case, children can be overloaded with homework. More than that, some pupils do not know their native language well and learning several foreign languages could prevent them from mastering their own language.

In conclusion, I want to say that learning languages is extremely beneficial and I would like to know different foreign languages. However, I believe children should not learn too many languages at the same time so as not to get confused. They ought to get a solid base in one language before they start learning a new one. 16. Интернет. За и против We live in the age of information technology and nowadays the Internet is nearly as common as the telephone. No doubt that it is a unique invention, which has influenced all areas of our lives. However, some people consider the Internet one of the greatest evils of our time. On the one hand, the Internet is very useful, because it lets us access a world of facts, figures and knowledge. In addition, with the Internet, it is now possible to speak to friends and relatives any-where in the world cheaply and quickly. Other services are also available through the Internet such as booking tickets or buying things. Moreover, the Internet allows a lot of talented people to show the world their achievements and makes it easier to find a job. On the other hand, the Internet can become a disaster for our society, because people spend hours in front of their computers and neglect their everyday duties. Another worry is the activities of cybercriminals. For example, hackers can steal your money or even your property while cyberterrorists may ‘attack’ the world’s computers, causing chaos, and making planes and trains crash. What is more, leaders of different terrorist or oppositional organizations can use the Internet to find new followers.

In conclusion, I strongly believe that despite the criticisms by some and the fears of others, the Internet seems to have changed our world to the better and we must try to make the best use of it.

Клонирование. За и против

Recent advances in genetic biology have led us to quite a doubtful situation. People all over the world argue whether human cloning research should be controlled by the government as solving problems connected with human cloning is definitely not a piece of cake. In my opinion, human cloning experiments are extremely dangerous because there are huge risks of abnormalities in human clones. Moreover, if clones have been made, they will obviously have serious psychological problems connected with their unusual birth. Finally, there is no doubt that human cloning will change our perception of what is the value of a human life as we might change from having children to manufacturing them. However, scientists claim that human cloning could be very beneficial as therapeutic cloning could provide stem cells for regenerative medicine and tissues for transplantation. Besides, re-productive cloning will probably give parents who are both infertile an opportunity to have children. I am afraid that this technology is not safe enough to use on humans. It is also possible that clones will age quicker since the cell used in the cloning procedure has already been used in a real life individual.

To sum up, we must question whether human cloning is really worth it when weighed against the problems it raises. From my point of view, human reproductive cloning should be under the tight control of the government and the UN because it is dangerous to interfere with nature and the consequences can be really disastrous.

Книги или компьютеры. Кто победит в будущем

The latest advances in information technology make people think that schools of the future will use computers instead of printed books. Although electronic books have not been widely accepted yet, they have certain advantages over traditional paper volumes. But will they be able to replace printed books? In my opinion, students will be widely using computers for studying in the future. To begin with, computers can store lots of books in their memory and modern software allows us to find quickly the necessary information. Besides, with the interactive programs on computers studying will be much more exciting. What is more, electronic books will not degrade overtime like their printed counterparts. On the other hand, lots of disbelievers argue that computers will not replace printed books because a printed book is better for human eyes than a computer screen. In addition, books are cheaper and easier to use since they do not need electricity or the Internet connection. I cannot agree with this because modern computer screens emit no radiation and allow us to read even in low light conditions. Of course we will have to pay for electricity but I think it will be cheaper than to pay for printed books, which are very expensive nowadays.

To sum up, I think computers and printed books will peacefully coexist for years to come, but in the future technological progress will make it possible for students to carry laptops or even palmtops instead of traditional bags with lots of heavy books.

Компьютерные игры. За и против

People have always had different hobbies but technological progress has caused the appearance of computers and computer games, which can keep a child occupied for hours. However, adults consider computer games a complete waste of time. As for me, I believe computer games are more than mindless entertainment. To begin with, computer games can teach people to achieve their aims as they regularly put obstacles and traps in the way of players which are necessary to overcome in order to progress through the rest of the game. Additionally, computer games can be a valuable source of accidental learning that can be applied to school, home, and social events. Moreover, teachers have also started to appreciate educational games as an opportunity to make their lessons more exciting. Nevertheless, quite a few people are against this activity as they find it rather addictive and harmful for children’s health. They argue that computer games make students neglect their school work. However, if we learn to control our computer use and play games for an hour just to relax after a hard day at school, this will not do us any harm. What is more, modern technology made it possible to eliminate the bad effect of computers on our eyes.

To sum up, I believe that computer games have more advantages than drawbacks. They make us persistent, develop our logical reasoning and help us to escape from everyday problems. The thing is to find a right balance between virtual reality and everyday reality.

Космос. За и против исследований в космосе

Space exploration can mean a major leap for mankind. However, it is often criticized because the price for these space experiments is too high, especially while poverty still exists in many parts of the world. On the one hand, space research is extremely beneficial as it advances technology. As a result of this work, we have lots of inventions, which have made our lives much more comfortable. In addition, through the exploration of space, we could find new elements, minerals or even discover new laws of physics and eventually learn more about ourselves. What is more, space exploration will allow us to establish a human civilization on another planet as a hedge against the catastrophe that might occur on the Earth. On the other hand, the benefits of space exploration are not self-evident, no matter how real they are. It costs billions of dollars to fund the projects of space science whereas this money should rather be spent on meeting the needs of the underprivileged. Besides, some of the technology we develop through space science can be used in a destructive manner if it is in the wrong hands. Finally, a travel to space can be dangerous as we may discover something that is extremely harmful for the living beings on Earth.

To conclude, I want to say that space exploration satisfies the human desire for adventure therefore most people are interested in space research. Nevertheless, I believe our governments should find the right balance between social and space programs.