EN QUE CONSISTE

Se trata de un texto formal en el que tienes que hacer referencia a las dos ideas propuestas y aportar además una tercera idea de tu elección.

Hay diferentes tipos de essays, este en particular es «Problema – Solución» en el cual requiere analizar un problema y proponer soluciones lógicas.

EJEMPLO

How to Reduce Pollution and Protect the Planet

There is no doubt that nowadays pollution has a significant negative impact on the environment. This raises the issue of whether these problems can actually be solved.

In the first place, we must take into account transport. Research has proved that it has a negative influence on air quality and public health, as vehicles release harmful gases. The first step towards solving this problem would be to invest in clean public transport and encourage cycling or walking.

In the second place, it is necessary to mention, rivers and seas, since plastic pollution leads to harm to wildlife and ecosystem damage. The most appropriate response to this situation would be enforcing stricter laws against dumping waste into the water and improving recycling systems.

In the third place, the amount of energy used at home is another factor to be considered, as it contributes to global warming. As a consequence, there is a need to switch to renewable resources, such as LED lighting and solar power.

All in all, it seems to me that although pollution is continually increasing, the prospects for the future would be less grim if these solutions were applied worldwide.

ASPECTOS QUE HAY QUE INCLUIR Y TENER EN CUENTA

ESTRUCTURA

El criterio de Organisation es fundamental en la calificación. El corrector dispone de pocos minutos para leer tu ensayo, por lo que necesita encontrar una estructura clara y fácil de seguir.

TÍTULO

How to Reduce Pollution and Protect the Planet

INTRODUCCIÓN

There is no doubt that nowadays pollution has a significant negative impact on the environment

CONECCIÓN: Introducción y párrafos

This raises the issue of whether these problems can actually be solved.

PARRAFO 1

In the first place, we must take into account transport. Research has proved that it has a negative influence on air quality and public health, as vehicles release harmful gases. The first step towards solving this problem would be to invest in clean public transport and encourage cycling or walking.

PARRAFO 2

In the second place, it is necessary to mention, rivers and seas, since plastic pollution leads to harm to wildlife and ecosystem damage. The most appropriate response to this situation would be enforcing stricter laws against dumping waste into the water and improving recycling systems.

PARRAFO 3

In the third place, the amount of energy used at home is another factor to be considered, as it contributes to global warming. As a consequence, there is a need to switch to renewable resources, such as LED lighting and solar power.

CONCLUSIÓN: Punto de vista PERSONAL incluido.

All in all, it seems to me that although pollution is continually increasing, the prospects for the future would be less grim if these solutions were applied worldwide.

FRASES INTRODUCTORIAS

Al emplear expresiones como There is no doubt…, This raises the issue of whether…, We must take into account…, The situation has only been exacerbated by… y The first step towards…, demuestras un registro formal y un vocabulario variado, algo que Cambridge valora mucho en el Writing.

CONECTORES

Los conectores son como señales de trafico para quien lee tu texto. Le avisan de lo que viene a continuación (añadir ideas, dar ejemplo, expresar causa y efecto…). Mejoran la claridad del ensayo y te ayudaran a obtener una puntuación más alta.

OTRO TIPO DE ESSAY: EL ENSAYO DE OPINION

Hasta ahora hemos visto un ensayo de tipo problema-solución; ahora vamos a analizar otro tipo: el ensayo de opinión. Esto sirve para que veáis que, independientemente del tipo de essay, siempre hay que tener en cuenta los aspectos mencionados anteriormente.

EJEMPLO

FASHION GLAMOUR OR HARM

There is no doubt that the fashion industry has an impact on the way we see ourselves. This raises the issue of whether its effects are more harmful than beneficial.

In the first place, we must take into account appearance. Even though looking good can provide confidence, research has proved that this pressure also influences negatively on mental health, especially among young people. In addition, the situation has only been exacerbated by social media.

In the second place, it is necessary to mention the price of clothes. Designer brands can be extremely expensive leading to discrimination. As a consequence people wearing cheaper clothes might be considered less successful or less sophisticated.

In the third place, mass production is another factor to be considered as it has an impact on the environment causing habitat destruction. Furthermore, it exploits workers as factories offer workers low salaries in order to have more profits.

All in all, it seems to me that although fashion may appear glamorous it has a dark side due to the fact that its pressure creates damages, prices lead to discrimination, mass production harms the environment and gives rise to vulnerable workers.

ELEMENTOS UTILIZADOS EN AMBOS POR IGUAL

Expresando una opinion

There is no doubt……

Introduciendo un tema:

This raises the issue of whether…
We must take into account
It is necessary to mention
????? is another factor to be considered

Enumerando las diferentes secciones:

In the first place
In the second place
In the third place

Haciendo referencia a fuentes:

Research has proved that

Consecuencias:

the situation has only been exacerbated by
infuences negatively on
has an impact on

Haciendo referencia a soluciones:

The most appropriate response to this situation would be..
The first step towards solving this problem would be…
As a consequence, there is a need to…

Conclusion y opinion personal (siempre al final)

All in all..
It seems to me…

Verbos

Provide
Lead to

Conectors

In addition..
Futhermore..
As a consequence..
As..
Due to the fact that..