Topic two:
The City Zoo Should Not Be Relocated to the Rural Area
First, it's a waste of money to build an entirely new zoo in the rural area._________________________________
Second, the relocation of the zoo brings visitors certain inconveniences._________________________________
Finally, unable to attract enough zoo-goers due to a great distance from the city, the zoo won't be profitable enough to support itself financially._________________________________
Practice 5-5-6
Read the following situation:
A new factory wants to locate in a peaceful town, but the townspeople have conflicting opinions about the construction of the new factory.
Read each of the following statements made by the townspeople, and then complete the following tasks.
Step 1.Read the following three statements that argue for (“pros”) the new factory and then refute each of them.An answer is provided only for the first statement as a suggestion.
A.“This industry might increase crime because of the many strangers in town.”
B.“Industry causes pollution.”
C.“Traffic jams are usually caused by large factories.”
Step 2.Read the following three statements that argue against (“cons”) the new factory and then refute each of them.An answer is provided only for the first statement as a suggestion.
A.“A new factory helps boost the town's economy.”
B.“Industrialization can lower the unemployment rate.”
C.“The factory will create a demand for the construction of many new apart-ments.”
Practice 5-5-7
Choose one of the following controversial essay topics, and write an argument essay with the appropriate number of body paragraphs.After you finish your essay, check it against the Argument Essay Checklist at the end of this practice.
1.In the past few years, we have been witnessing a growing number of Chinese people who celebrate Western festivals, such as Valentine's Day, Halloween, and Christmas.Discuss your attitude (in favor of or against) towards such practices.