The Contemporary World: The Globalization of World Politics
Writing test 2 discussion essay
1. Colegio San José
Guarnizo-El Astillero
NAME: DATE:
ENGLISH LANGUAGE 4 – WRITING TEST 2
DISCUSSION ESSAY
(Write 2 discussion essays and choose the best one for your teacher).
Write an essay giving your opinion about:
a) Advertising on television (80 words)
b) “Black Friday” shopping day (80 words)
PARAGRAPHS you must use:
1. Arguments for the topic.
2. Arguments against the topic.
SOME KEY PHRASES AND LINKERS to introduce your ideas:
In my opinion …
On the one hand …
On the other hand …
Although …
However …
In addition …
Conditionals (with if, unless, as soon as, …)
And the vocabulary you know: advertising and consumerism.