Drill Read the following question and answers, and answer the following question.
Question: Which do you prefer, cats or dogs? Why?
Answer A: I prefer dogs to cats. Dogs are cute. I have had my dog
since he was a puppy. He is so cute that I spend most of my free time with him.
Dogs are also smart. They learn many tricks. My dog can sit, stay, and fetch a
ball. He also plays frisbee and ball. He sings and dances with me, too. He’s so
smart. Therefore, I like dogs better than cats.
Answer B: I prefer dogs to cats. Dogs show feelings and sympathy more
often than cats. Dogs are also smarter than cats. Cats never learn tricks, but
dogs do. My dog also plays ball and dances with me. My cat never
joins us. She comes close to me only when she is hungry. I think cats are like
that. Therefore, I like dogs better than cats.
Question: Which do you think is the more appropriate way to answer
the question? Why? Hint: Circle dog(s) and cat(s) in the answers in different
colors respectively, and compare how many and where the words are.
Question
Some people enjoy socializing in large groups, finding energy and
excitement in the diverse interactions. Others prefer spending time with a few
close friends, valuing deep and meaningful conversations. Which of these two
ways of spending social time do you prefer and why?
☆Let’s think
1.
Are
you an extrovert or and introvert? Why do you think so?
2.
What
are the advantages of these two choices?
☆Hints for Points
Advantages of
socializing with large groups of friends
1.
It
involves activities that requires a large number of participants such as sporting
events.
2.
It
offers various experiences, information, and opportunities.
3.
It
nurtures social skills.
4.
A
large group has magic moments of many people laughing together or collaborating
in a project.
Advantages of
having a few close friends
1.
It
is more relaxing.
2.
Discussions
about sensitive issues such as politics and religion are made possible.
3.
Knowing
a person deeply can help develop a long-lasting intimate relationship.
4.
Decision-making
is easy because of mutual interests.
☆Sample Responses
Read and
study the structures of each sample. Note that they both compare and contrast
the two choices and tell the decisive reason why they choose one over the
other.
Sample
A
【Thesis】Although I may want to have a few close
friends in the future, I would like to socialize with as many kinds of people
as possible for the time being.
【Point One】Interactions with various individuals, especially those with people
with different backgrounds from yours help know yourself through
self-reflection in the awareness of the difference.
【Point Two】Another reason is a large network, which will keep you informed of
general affairs and facilitate solutions in case of problems. For example, it
is easy to find company for a new kind of music or movie from a wide range of
acquaintances.
【Counterargument-treatment】The drawback is lack of mutual
interests. For instance, a protest group sharing a cause is usually made up of
members that do not always share the same stands on the other causes not to
speak of the same backgrounds such as religion or custom. Such relations hardly
lead to deep and emotional ties. But such a friend is difficult to find anyway,
since even family members do not always share the same values and tastes.
【Conclusion】Therefore, I would rather have a wide circle of friends, hoping to get
a soul mate in the course of mingling with them. (197
words)
Sample B
【Large Groups】Socializing with large groups of people makes
you more accustomed to people. You will be freer from prejudice and tolerant to
small differences in habits and customs. This helps build more worldly and
mature character, which can contribute to becoming a good member of society.
【Close Friends】On the other hand, close relationship with a
small group of people helps bonding. As Mia points out, intimate interactions
with only a few friends helps you know each other well and build close-knit
friendships. This will lead to feeling of security and happiness in daily
lives.
【Your Choice】Although I know the necessity of networking
with various people to make the most out of life, I am too shy and tactless to
handle a variety of acquaintances simultaneously, which makes me exhausted
without feeling of any satisfaction that I expect from a friend.
【Conclusion】So, I would rather spend time with a few close
friends. (181 words)
For Your Note
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【Conclusion】
Write your response in 10 minutes. Show each other your responses.
Write down questions or suggestions to each other’s response.
DRAFT
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