Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
कम्तिमा २५० शब्द लेख्नुहोस्। तपाईंले यो कार्यमा लगभग ४० मिनेट बिताउनु पर्छ।
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Step 1
यस विषयको लागि परीक्षक सुझावहरू
For this 'Discuss both views' essay, dedicate one full body paragraph to each perspective presented in the prompt. For instance, your first body paragraph should thoroughly explore the arguments for learning a language solely for travel or work, while the second should delve into the broader benefits. Avoid introducing your personal opinion until the conclusion to maintain objectivity and ensure a balanced discussion.
To strengthen your arguments, consider specific examples. For the 'travel/work' view, you could mention the economic advantages for multinational corporations operating in emerging markets like China or the career prospects for individuals fluent in German within the European engineering sector. For the 'other reasons' view, highlight cognitive benefits such as enhanced problem-solving skills, or cultural enrichment gained from directly accessing literature or cinema from countries like Japan or France, fostering a deeper global understanding.
The most common mistake on this question is failing to adequately address the word 'only' in the first view and 'not the only' in the second. Many students merely list reasons for learning a language without explicitly engaging with the exclusivity implied by the first view or the breadth implied by the second. To avoid this, ensure your arguments for View 1 directly support why travel/work might be considered the primary or sole driver for some, and for View 2, clearly articulate why other benefits are equally, if not more, compelling and diverse.
When transitioning between the two opposing views, use clear contrasting language to signal a shift in perspective. Phrases like 'While the aforementioned arguments highlight the pragmatic utility of language acquisition, others contend that its value extends far beyond mere instrumentality...' or 'Conversely, proponents of a broader view argue that...' effectively guide the reader and demonstrate sophisticated cohesion. This ensures a smooth flow and clearly delineates the different viewpoints.
For a band 8-9 on this specific question, examiners look for a nuanced discussion that acknowledges the validity of both perspectives before presenting a well-reasoned and consistent personal opinion. This means not just listing reasons, but critically evaluating why some might consider travel/work as the sole driver, and why others see a much broader spectrum of benefits, using sophisticated vocabulary related to cognitive development, cultural exchange, and global citizenship. Furthermore, the essay must demonstrate excellent control of complex grammatical structures and seamless cohesion, linking ideas logically and persuasively throughout.
Step 2
सिफारिस गरिएको अनुच्छेद संरचना
1परिचय
बहसका दुवै पक्षको परिचय दिनुहोस् र कुन पक्षमाथि छलफल गर्नुहुनेछ भनी बताउनुहोस्।
- तपाईंले दुवै दृष्टिकोण बुझ्नुभएको छ भनी परीक्षकलाई देखाउनुहोस्।
- वैकल्पिक रूपमा तपाईं कुन पक्षमा झुक्नुहुन्छ भनी बताउनुहोस्।
- यसलाई तटस्थ र सन्तुलित स्वरमा राख्नुहोस्।
सुरुवाती वाक्यांशहरू
There are differing opinions on whether...While some people believe that..., others argue that...This essay will examine both perspectives before reaching a conclusion.2मुख्य अनुच्छेद १ — पहिलो दृष्टिकोण
तर्कको एउटा पक्षलाई प्रमाणसहित निष्पक्ष रूपमा प्रस्तुत गर्नुहोस्।
- तपाईं असहमत भए पनि, यो विचारलाई सम्मानपूर्वक र वास्तविक उदाहरणका साथ प्रस्तुत गर्नुहोस्।
- रिपोर्टिङ भाषा प्रयोग गर्नुहोस्: 'Some argue...', 'Proponents suggest...'
- यस दृष्टिकोणको बललाई स्वीकार गरेर अन्त्य गर्नुहोस्।
सुरुवाती वाक्यांशहरू
On the one hand, supporters of this view argue that...Those in favour point out that...A key argument for this position is...3मुख्य अनुच्छेद २ — विपरीत दृष्टिकोण
अर्को पक्षलाई समान गहिराइ र प्रमाणका साथ प्रस्तुत गर्नुहोस्।
- सन्तुलनको लागि अनुच्छेद १ को संरचनालाई प्रतिबिम्बित गर्नुहोस्।
- परिवर्तन सङ्केत गर्न विपरीत लिङ्किङ शब्दहरू प्रयोग गर्नुहोस्।
- यदि तपाईंसँग कुनै राय छ भने, यो अनुच्छेद अलि बलियो हुन सक्छ।
सुरुवाती वाक्यांशहरू
On the other hand, critics contend that...However, there is a strong counter-argument...Conversely, many people feel that...4निष्कर्ष
दुवै विचारहरूलाई सङ्क्षेपीकरण गर्नुहोस् र (यदि सोधियो भने) आफ्नो राय दिनुहोस्।
- दुवै पक्षको वैधतालाई स्वीकार गर्नुहोस्।
- यदि प्रश्नले 'give your opinion' सोध्छ भने आफ्नो प्राथमिकता स्पष्ट रूपमा बताउनुहोस्।
- कहिले पनि पूर्ण रूपमा तटस्थ नबस्नुहोस् — एउटा पक्ष लिनुहोस्।
सुरुवाती वाक्यांशहरू
In conclusion, while both sides have merit, I believe that...Having considered both arguments, it seems that...Step 3
मुख्य शब्दावली
Step 4
Academic Phrases for This Essay Type
It is widely acknowledged thatThere is compelling evidence to suggestThis phenomenon can be attributed toA growing body of research indicatesThe implications of this are far-reachingThis raises important questions aboutFrom a broader perspectiveIt would be short-sighted to ignoreथप
MoreoverFurthermoreIn additionWhat is moreविपरीत
HoweverNeverthelessOn the other handConverselyकारण / प्रभाव
ConsequentlyAs a resultThereforeThis leads toउदाहरण
For instanceTo illustrateA case in point isSuch asछुट
AlthoughWhile it is true thatDespiteAdmittedlyStep 5
Grammar Patterns for Band 7+
सहुलियत सहितको जटिल वाक्य
Although some argue that technology isolates people, the evidence suggests it strengthens connections.
तपाईंले अधीनस्थ खण्डहरूलाई कसरी सम्हाल्न सक्नुहुन्छ भनी परीक्षकलाई देखाउँछ। 'Although/While' + विपरीत दृष्टिकोणबाट सुरु गर्नुहोस्, त्यसपछि आफ्नो दृष्टिकोण बताउनुहोस्।
सशर्त (प्रकार २)
If governments invested more in public transport, traffic congestion would decrease significantly.
काल्पनिक तर्क र समाधानहरूको लागि उत्तम। 'If + past simple, would + infinitive'।
शैक्षिक स्वरका लागि निष्क्रिय
It is often argued that education should be free. However, this view overlooks the practical challenges.
शैक्षिक लेखनमा निष्क्रिय संरचनाहरूलाई प्राथमिकता दिइन्छ। 'It is + past participle + that' ले आधिकारिकता झल्काउँछ।
सापेक्ष खण्ड
Students who study abroad, which is becoming increasingly common, tend to develop greater independence.
सापेक्ष खण्डहरूले नयाँ वाक्य सुरु नगरी विवरणहरू थप्छन्। मानिसहरूका लागि 'who', वस्तुहरूका लागि 'which' प्रयोग गर्नुहोस्।
घनत्वको लागि संज्ञा वाक्यांश
The rapid expansion of urban areas has led to increased pollution levels.
धेरै छोटो वाक्यहरू प्रयोग गर्नुको सट्टा संज्ञा वाक्यांशहरूमा जानकारी प्याक गर्नुहोस्। यसले तपाईंको Lexical Resource स्कोर बढाउँछ।
Step 6
मोडेल उत्तर
यस विषयको लागि पूर्ण मोडेल उत्तर पढ्न नि:शुल्क साइन अप गर्नुहोस्।
मोडेल उत्तर पढ्न साइन अप गर्नुहोस्कागजमा अभ्यास गर्नुहोस्
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