Discussion text digunakan untuk mendikusikan atau membandingkan beberapa argumen mengenai masalah tertentu, tentu saja yang namanya argumen pasti ada yang pro dan yang kontra seperti layaknya ketika sedang berdiskusi baik dengan teman, keluarga atau rekan bisnis.
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1.
Purpose :
to discuss or compare opinion about issues in more than one side
2.
Generic structures
a.
Issue :
some statements outlining the issue
b.
Argument :
evidence for diferrent arguments ‘for’ and ‘against’ the issue
c.
Conclusion :
conclusion or recommendation
3.
Languange features
1.
Simple present tense
2.
Relating verb/to be : is, am, are, etc
3.
Thinking verb :
feel, hope, believe, etc
4.
General and abstract noun : alcohol, abortion, smoking, etc
5.
Conjunction/transition : although, even, if, etc
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Modality :
must, should, etc
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Adverb of manner :
hopefully, etc
Example:
The Advantages and the Disadvantages
of Nuclear Energy
Issue:
Nuclear energy is commonly offered as an alternative to overcome the crisis of energy. The debate of whether the use of nuclear energy is an appropriate choice has not come to an end. Some people agree with the utilization of it because of its benefits. Some others, however, disagree because of its risks to the environment.
Argument ‘pro’:
Those who agree with the operation of nuclear reactors usually argue that nuclear energy is the only feasible choice to answer the ever-increasing
energy needs. In their opinion, the other sources of energy: oil, coal, andliquid
natural gas are
not renewable and safe, while nuclear
energy can be sustainable when
produced in a safe way.
Argument "contra":
However, people who disagree with the use of nuclear energy point out that the waste of nuclear products can completely destroy the environment and human lives. A meltdown in a reactor, for example, usually results in the contamination of the surrounding soil and water. Take for example, the blow up of the nuclear reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Station in Russia twenty years ago. The serious contamination imperiled people and the environment severely.
Argument "contra":
However, people who disagree with the use of nuclear energy point out that the waste of nuclear products can completely destroy the environment and human lives. A meltdown in a reactor, for example, usually results in the contamination of the surrounding soil and water. Take for example, the blow up of the nuclear reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Station in Russia twenty years ago. The serious contamination imperiled people and the environment severely.
Conclusion:
It is obvious that nuclear energy should be avoided because it really endangers the environment but what about a less polluted energy instead of nuclear energy? Is there any alternative energy to overcome the crisis of energy?
It is obvious that nuclear energy should be avoided because it really endangers the environment but what about a less polluted energy instead of nuclear energy? Is there any alternative energy to overcome the crisis of energy?
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