I. Essays on quotes and proverbs
1. Antoine de Saint-Exupery once said, “Language is the source of misunderstandings.”
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give at least two reasons for your answer and include at least one relevant example from your own knowledge and experience.
Write at least 250 words.
Remember! Your essay should consist of the introduction, the body of paragraphs and the conclusion.
Matching Exercise
Перетащите предложения в правильные зоны.
A. A common language fosters a sense of belonging, enabling individuals to identify with a cultural or national community.
B. Through language, societies preserve traditions, pass on scientific discoveries, and cultivate intellectual heritage.
C. Everyday conversation allows people to build friendships, express emotions, and maintain social ties.
D. Lingua francas such as English enable scholars, diplomats, and professionals from diverse backgrounds to cooperate effectively.
E. The absence of a shared language can obstruct communication, creating misunderstandings and exclusion.
F. Accents and dialects may be stigmatized, reinforcing class distinctions and regional prejudices.
G. Language often becomes a marker of ethnic identity, distinguishing ‘us’ from ‘them’ and sometimes fuelling conflict.
H. Fluency in a dominant language can determine access to education, employment, and political participation, marginalizing those without it.
How language connects us
How language divides us
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II. In the template of the to-what-extend-do-you-agree essay below fill in the gaps with the right pieces.
...once said that... / The proverb under analysis / This, obviously, implies that...
The discussion will be structured around clarifying the general validity of the proverb [full agreement]/ indicating the circumstances under which the saying /quote proves most or least applicable [partial agreement]/assessing the potential drawbacks of adopting such a perspective [disagreement] …
First and foremost, …
This can be attributed to …
Nevertheless, …
All this indicates that ...
For instance, ...
I totally / largely agree / disagree with this view, as…
Therefore, ...
Another compelling reason is that …
Admittedly, …
In conclusion, …
On balance, …
A case in point is ...
| Section | Function / Cue | Drop here the active phrase |
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| Introduction | Explanation of the quote's /proverb's meaning |
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| Introduction | Thesis: clear stance (extent of agreement) |
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| Introduction | Roadmap / what the essay will do |
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| Body 1 | Topic sentence: reason 1 |
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| Body 1 | Explanation: cause / mechanism |
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| Body 1 | Example: concrete illustration |
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| Body 1 | Link-back / mini-conclusion |
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| Body 2 | Topic sentence: reason 2 |
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| Body 2 | Alternative example phrasing |
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| Body 2 | Link-back / mini-conclusion |
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| Counterargument | Concession / acknowledging the other side |
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| Counterargument | Refutation / limiting the counterpoint |
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| Conclusion | Signal conclusion & synthesize |
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| Conclusion | Final position / evaluation |
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III. Using the template above, write an essay on the famous quote below.
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IV. Learn new idioms:put the words from the box into the sentences
Перетащите слова из банка в пропуски. Некоторые слова не используются.
angry
dull
fat
merry
blind
early
good
neat
brave
empty
great
null
dirty
faint
hard
small
- Don't wash your linen in public.
- Eat, drink and be , for tomorrow we die.
- vessels make the most noise.
- heart never won fair lady.
- Good things come in packages.
- minds think alike.
- In the kingdom of the the one-eyed man is king.
- It ain't over till the lady sings.
- It's the bird that catches the worm.
- No news is news.
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