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Instructions Now practise everything you have learned in this unit. Choose a question below and write an essay. Remember, first of all, to use the PQRS technique to analyse the question. To find information and evidence for your essay, you can use the links below, as well as your own research. You may also find useful articles in online newspapers. For more suggestions on how to research effectively, refer to the Research unit. In particular, look at The research process, Keywords and Evaluating websites.
Essay questions 1. Carbon emissions from flights are eight times as high as emissions from trains. It is time to tax airlines in line with the environmental harm they create. 2. University education should be funded by governments. Every country needs well-educated graduates to drive future growth. 3. 'The world needs to increase food production dramatically in the next 50 years in order to feed a rapidly expanding global population. This can only be achieved with the help of genetically engineered (GE) or genetically modified (GM) food.' Do the advantages of this type of food outweigh the disadvantages? 4. Obesity is a ticking time bomb which will cause healthcare costs to explode. To defuse this situation, all fast-food advertising should be banned.
Possible research items Question 1 International Air Transport Association American Airlines Friends of the Earth Airport Watch
What is the PQRS technique? P is for Parts: How many PARTS are there to the question? You must check the question carefully to make sure you address every part.
Question 2 Russell Group (association of top UK universities) National Union of Students (UK)
Q is for Question words: Essay questions use KEY WORDS that signal the essay type: for example, discuss, outline, compare. You must follow this instruction.
Question 3 biotech.about.com Alliance for Better Foods (pro GM) Center for Food safety (anti GM)
R is for Relevant: Your answer must be relevant to the question. A fascinating essay that doesn’t answer the question will always be marked down.
Question 4 Grocery Manufacturers Association World Health Organisation My Health News Daily
S is for Structure: Essays should be well-structured. This helps the examiner follow your argument, and shows you think clearly, and can organise information.
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