Question 5: Essay Writing

Lesson Procedure

1. Students brainstorm as many words as possible related to the topic of exercise: for example: nouns, verbs, adjectives, expressions. Teacher feedback to board.

2. In pairs students think of the advantages and disdavantages of doing exercises. Feedback to whole class.

3. Students read the essay and compare their list of advantages and disadvantages with the essay.

4. Students highlight the useful functional language and linkers in the essay.

5. Students write an essay about a similar topic.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing exercise? (120-150 words)

With so much in the news about the importance of exercise in our lives, it is a relevant topic for people of all ages. However, doing regular exercise has both advantages and disadvantages, which I will discuss in this essay.

Firstly, doing exercise clearly improves your physical well-being. Not only does it It help you to lose weight, it aso helps you to keep fit and reduces the risk of several serious illness, such as diabetes and heart disease. In addition, it relaxes you, often burning adrenalineand allowing you to get a better night’s sleep. Another point to add is that regular exercise makes you look better; it tones your muscles and increases your muscle mass. It is also thought to provide a good option to a healthy social life, particularly for teenagers, who spend time and dedication practising team sports, such as hockey and basketball, instead of just hanging out in city centres.

Nevertheless, exercising also has some drawbacks. The most important ones are that it takes up time, young people may spend from 6 -10 hours a week training and taking part in matches. It can also be costly, as you need to pay for classes, expensive equipment ad transport to and from training and matches. Another disadvantage is that young people, in particular, may suffer serious injuries while exercising, which interfere with their daily lives.

To sum up, I would say that exercising clearly has many advantages and is definitely worth doing, because of the health benefits it has. However, it is important to choose what type of exercise you do, so that it does not take up too much of your free time.

from Mary Finbow

KEY

What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing exercise?

With so much in the news about the importance of exercise, it is a topic of importance to people of all ages. However, doing regular exercise has both advantages and disadvantages, which I will discuss in this essay.

Firstly, doing exercise clearly improves your physical well-being. Not only does it It help you to lose weight, it also helps you to keep fit and reduces the risk of several serious illness, such as diabetes and heart disease. In addition, it relaxes you, often burning adrenaline and allowing you to get a better night’s sleep. Another point to add is that regular exercise makes you look better; it tones your muscles and increases your muscle mass. It is also thought to provide a good option to a healthy social life, particularly for teenagers, who spend time and dedication practising team sports, like hockey and basketball, instead of just hanging out in city centres.

Nevertheless, exercising also has some drawbacks. The most important ones are that it takes up time, young people may spend from 6 -10 hours a week training and taking part in matches. It can also be costly, as you need to pay for classes, expensive equipment ad transport to and from training and matches. Another disadvantage is that young people, in particular, may suffer serious injuries while exercising, which interfere with their daily lives.

To sum up, I would say that exercising clearly has many advantages and is definitely worth doing, because of the health benefits it has. However, it is important to choose what type of exercise you do, so that it does not take up too much of your free time.