Writing stance or opinion paragraphs. Duruş ya da fikir paragrafları yazmak için aşağıdaki örneğe bakabilirsiniz.
TASK: ‘Due to limited resources, and an environment that is changing for the worse, humans need to make bold technological decisions to survive.’ Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Dikkat etmeniz gereken noktalar (Points to consider):
1- Konuya önce genel bir giriş yapın (Use a general introduction to the topic)
2- Task olarak verilen metne değinin (Refer to the task statement)
3- Bu iddiaya katılıp katılmadığınızı belirtin (Write if you agree or disagree)
4- Fikrinizi desteklemek için en az bir örnek verin (Use evidence to support your claim)
5- Task metni ile fikrinizi/duruşunuzu gösteren bir sonuç cümlesi yazın. (Write a conclusion sentence that sums up your stance and refer to the task title in your sentence)
6- İddianızı savunurken kesin dil kullanmayın (Use hedging language to moderate claims). Kullanabileceğiniz yapılar:
Modals:
May/might/could
Verbs/phrases:
indicates/suggests/thinks/believes/
appear to be/seem to be/
is thought to be/
it is probable/likely that
it is possible that
Other: (Reporting)
According to/A minority view is that/Tha majority view is that/…noted that/…commented that/In …..’s opinion
Perhaps/is clearly…/
Samples/Örnekler
1- The Death of Thought due to Technology
Our resources are not endless. Our environment is dying because of human activities. Some people say that due to limited resources and an environment that is changing for the worse, humans need to make bold technological decisions to survive. I disagree with this statement because I want to develop ideas to live on, not technology. We are developing technology unconsciously and the environment is being damaged but we can find new solutions. For example, we need to limit pollution by using solar power. This could mean that we need to improve our thoughts to limit pollution by using natural resources such as solar energy and I think technology is not necessary to do this.
2- Due to limited resources and an environment that is changing for the worse, humans need to make bold technological decisions to survive. I agree with this statement because the world’s population is increasing from day to day. We need to find new places. There seem to be major problems with our current home, the Earth. We are destroying our planet. This could mean that environmental damage cannot be repaired. Maybe, we should develop a spacecraft and move to new planets. Perhaps, this is the answer to our problem to start everything again with new technologies.
Note: General introduction is missing in this paragraph. (Paragrafa daha geniş bir giriş eklenmeli)
3- Due to limited resources and an environment that is changing for the worse, humans need to make bold technological decisions to survive. I agree with this statement. Global warming appears to affect people’s life. We could prevent global warming. First, we should use natural energy sources and we can use them efficiently with the help of technology. Secondly, some surveys show that freshwater resources are decreasing. We could get fresh water with the help of technology. For example, we can get potable water from salt water thanks to devices used for distillation and desalination.
Note: General introduction is missing in this paragraph. (
Bonus ESSAY
CHALLENGES AND TECHNOLOGY
The world is facing unprecedented challenges, from limited resources to a rapidly changing environment. As a result, there is an ongoing debate on whether humans need to make bold technological decisions to survive. In this essay, I will discuss my stance on this statement and provide supporting evidence.
I agree with the statement that humans need to make bold technological decisions to survive. The world’s population is increasing at an alarming rate, putting pressure on resources such as water, food, and energy. To address this issue, technology could be used to help us use our resources more efficiently and effectively. Innovative solutions like renewable energy, precision agriculture, and smart water management systems could potentially help alleviate these challenges.
Moreover, the environment appears to be changing at an unprecedented rate, and technology can help us mitigate its adverse effects. For instance, there are technologies such as carbon capture and storage, which can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. Additionally, there are advancements in materials science that can help us develop new materials that are more sustainable, durable, and recyclable.
In conclusion, I firmly believe that humans need to make bold technological decisions to survive. Technology can play a significant role in ensuring sustainable development and mitigating the adverse effects of climate change. However, it is essential to balance technological advancements with ethical considerations, such as ensuring that they benefit all members of society and do not cause harm. The future of our planet depends on our ability to harness technology to create a sustainable and equitable world for generations to come.
