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In an opinion essay, we give and justify our personal opinion on a given subject.

TOPIC

How can you account for the growing number of pets in European families ? Give you opinion about this social phenomenon. (250 à 300 words)

PLAN INTRODUCTION paragraph 1

State the topic and make a general comment. Then, and say that there are at least two possible different opinions or views on the subject.

EXAMPLE Nowadays it cannot be denied that the number of people who keep pets has increased in European countries. Many people adopt a puppy or a pussy-cat to amuse their children. They give a pet as a present just as they would give a new toy or some useless gadget. However, other people keep pets because they suffer from solitude. They need a living creature to talk to, to take care of. Many buy dogs because they are afraid of burglars or because they think that a big growling dog is a good deterrent for troublesome peddlers. Some species are very much in demand because they add a touch of elegance to fashionable ladies’ appearance.

On the one hand there are many reasons why people keep pets but the basic one is the rise in living standards that has been taking place for a MAIN BODY few decades. Moreover, the trade in pets, and Paragraphs 2, 3 …. more especially in dogs, is flourishing. Furthermore, some are sold at a very high price. Justify what you say Then, it costs a lot to feed them and provide them by giving facts and examples. Each time with necessary accessories and vaccines, not to you introduce a new mention dogs’ beauty parlours or shops. idea, begin a new However, money is not the only factor to be taken paragraph. into account. For some years now, there have been so many campaigns for the protection of animals, in particular against the experimenting on animals for medical research, that people sometimes adopt pets in order to save them from this cruel practice.

CONCLUSION

To conclude keeping pets can be said to be a social phenomenon insofar as it stems from the Sum up and give social and economic situation of Europe and your opinion. corresponds to a social need. last paragraph

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

INTRODUCTION paragraph 1

Life nowadays … During the last century we have seen….. However…. Nevertheless … This is a controversial topic …

MAIN BODY Paragraphs 2, 3 ….

On the one hand … / In the first place…. / Then … Secondly… / Besides… However… / furthermore…. / Finally….

CONCLUSION last paragraph

To conclude… / To sum up… / All in all… / All things considered… In my opinion…. / To my mind… / As far as I am concerned…. / I believe that… /