1. Write essays based on the plans below. Do not write more than 500 words. Construiţi eseuri pe baza planurilor de mai jos. Nu scrieţi mai mult de 500 cuvinte:
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Title: The sea
Type: descriptive-reflective
Main idea: people have different attitudes concernind the sea, according to circumstances.
Brainstorming:
- travelling
- this is a watery planet; therefore, we have more water than land
- holiday; cruise
- the sea means life
- water provides food
- minerals
- it is also the home of many creatures
- source of mystery
- the sea is a blue immensity
Introduction:
- the sea, in its general understanding, refers to the Pacific Ocean: immensity
- the Pacific Ocean seen from outer space
- this is a watery planet we are living in
- Man’s attitude towards water depends on the circumstances
Body:
- in the past, water meant the unknown ad people were afraid to face it
- at present, people are not so scared any longer; still, humans have much to learn
- different people have different opinions concerning the sea: those living close to it (islanders, for instance) love it, respect it, as it is their source of life and food; those living far inland see it as a mystery
- the average person connects it to holidays
- scientists study water – exploration, source of minerals, food, life and death, creatures living on the bottom of the sea, mysteries buried there
Conclusion:
- the sea represents a challenge
- regardless of attitude, perhaps the sea contains the solution to many of our greatest problems.
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Title: Greatness
Type: abstract
Main Idea: ordinary men and women are capable of greatness
Introduction:
- when thinking about great men and women one word comes to our mind: achievement
- we are accustomed to measure greatness in terms of achievement
- this idea could be wrong – ordinary people can be great, too
Body:
- achievement: great names in various fields (arts, science, history etc.): da Vinci, Michelangelo, Magellan, Shakespeare, Pasteur etc. – they are great not only for themselvesas individuals, but also for what they did
- what is a “great” life? - enjoyment of work and play; qualities of tolerance, consideration, understanding, peace of mind etc.
- difficult to achieve because it requires deep understanding of oneself and one’s place in the world
- achievement can be attained in ordinary life by ordinary people, too: careers, family life, happiness – a combination of them is the key
Conclusion:
- seen in this light, it is possible for certain ordinary men and women to lead “great” lives
- they will not be remembered for their achievements in arts or science, but this makes them no less great.
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2. Choose from the title below to plan and write one essay of between 600 and 700 words. Take special care to interpret the topic and establish the type of your essay. Alegeţi unul dintre titlurile de mai jos pentru a planifica şi redacta un eseu de 600-700 cuvinte. Înainte de a începe interpretaţi subiectul şi stabiliţi tipul viitorului eseu:
Fashion
Justice
On having a mind
Modesty
Television
Festivities
On maturity
On human nature
Immortality
Luck
On being an outcast
On having fights
Pain
Corruption
Holidays
