3. Заключение

В заключительной части следует еще раз выразить свое мнение по выдвинутому вопросу. Постарайтесь сформулировать ту же самую мысль, что и во введении, только другими словами. В конце можно поставить риторический вопрос, чтобы дать возможность читателю еще раз задуматься и проанализировать суть проблемы. Следует отметить, что одним из важнейших критериев оценки является фиксированный объем сочинения. важнейших критериев оценки является фиксированный объем сочинения. Так, к примеру, требуемый объем для развернутого ответа на ЕГЭ составляет 200—250 слов (минимум 180, максимум 275 слов).

Выводы:

In conclusion, I would like to emphasize that tastes differ...	В заключение я хотела бы подчеркнуть, что о вкусах не спорят...
So it’s up to you to decide whether... or not...	Так, каждый должен решить для себя... или нет...
In summary, I believe that...	Подводя итог вышесказанному, я считаю, что...
To sum up...	Подводя итог...
Taking into consideration all mentioned above...	Принимая во внимание все вышеупомянутое...
All in all, I still strongly believe that...	Так или иначе, я твердо считаю, что...
To summarize...	Подводя итог...
In conclusion, it should be noted that although...	В заключение следует отметить, что, хотя...
To draw the conclusion, it should be observed that...	В заключение следует отметить, что...

Помните, эссе — это ваша визитная карточка, которая непременно откроет перед вами двери в любое учебное заведение.

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2. Pressing problems of the modern world

Sample Essays

• Some people think that smoking should be banned in public places. What is your opinion? Do you agree with the statement?

One issue that has caused lots of controversy over the years is a ban on smoking in public places. Since cigarette smoke is very harmful to people’s health, it is not humane to expose nonsmokers to second-hand smoke without their consent. However, there are people who still ignore this rule. In this essay I intend to show the importance of banning smoking in public places.

To begin with, every person has a right to safety. That is why it is not only hazardous but even illegal to make non-smokers inhale this dangerous second-hand smoke. Furthermore, it is common knowledge that smoking causes lots of diseases such as cancer, asthma, emphysema and many others. Thereby, I believe that the ban on smoking can make people think about their health.

Nevertheless, some people think that smoking bans significantly infringe on the legitimate rights of smokers. The problem is that many public places, such as restaurants, bars and airplanes become unsuitable for smokers. But on the other hand, smokers can always go outside or light up in a smoking area. Moreover, this inconvenience can in the long run help people to reduce their cigarettes intake.

All in all, I still strongly believe that smoking should be banned in all isolated public places such as airports, workplaces, restaurants and bars. So, it is up to you whether to smoke or not, but it is unfair to make other people suffer from second-hand smoke and its negative effects.

(242 words)

• Some people spend too much money on their pets while lots of stray animals need a shelter. Do you agree with this statement?

What is your opinion?

There is no doubt that the problem of stray animals is one of the most pressing issues in the modern world. My personal view is that all people must take care not only of their pets but do their best to improve the quality of life and welfare for homeless animals.

The first thing that needs to be said is that people should not remain indifferent to this problem. On the contrary, if all of us join our efforts we can change the world for the better. First of all, people can focus on saving money instead of spending too much for their pets. Secondly, it is common knowledge that lots of animals live outdoors, starve and freeze to death. That is why we must direct our efforts to creating shelters for them. Furthermore, it is necessary to mention about the problem of animal overpopulation. In my opinion, people should create action groups of volunteers who direct their attention to the spaying and neutering program.

However, there are people who consider that stray animals must be put down. According to their opinion, stray animals constitute a real threat to people since they are sick and contagious. Personally, I think it is cruel because nobody has a right to take life from any living being. Instead of killing sick animals it is better to cure them and find a shelter.

In conclusion, the problem of stray animals is still urgent. All in all, I strongly believe that people should be more human and show concern about all poor homeless creatures.

(259 words)

• Some people think that euthanasia should be legalized. Do you agree with this statement? What is your opinion?

There is no doubt that the problem of euthanasia is one of the most pressing issues in the modern world. It should be noted that countries with the official legitimation of this procedure such as Belgium and the Netherlands are rather the exception, than the rule. The question is should euthanasia be legalized?

Personally, I think that from a religious point of view, euthanasia or assisted suicide is a real murder. Nobody has a right to take life from any human being. Another thing that should be» mentioned is that medicine does not stand still. For instance, some fatal diseases of the past, such as tuberculosis or cholera are now treatable. Moreover, euthanasia can indirectly lead to the increase in numbers of deaths. Experts say that greedy relatives can enter into conclusion with medical staff to enter into possession of a fortune as soon as possible.

But there are still those who support the idea of legalizing euthanasia. According to their point of view, patients with no hope of recovering have a right to die. In their opinion, it is inhuman to torture patients with incurable diseases. My personal view is that “while there is life there is hope and painkillers”.

Taking into consideration all mentioned above, I think that people should better catch at straws to rescue their nearest and dearest rather than condemn them to death. (21H words)

• Some people think that death penalty should be legal. Do you agree with this statement? What is your opinion?

One issue that has caused lots of controversy over the years is legalization of capital punishment. Advocates and opponents of death penalty have not arrived at a common opinion so far. So, is capital punishment a necessity or not?

To begin with, capital punishment has existed since ancient times. For our purpose here, it is enough to remember just some of them: beheading, crucifixion, guillotine and burning at the stake. It goes without saying that now all these instruments of torture are survivals of the past but capital punishment still exists in many countries of the world. I strongly believe that crime must be punishable. But from a religious point of view it is a murder. Moreover, experts say that many people around the world are often condemned for crimes they never committed. Undoubtedly, to err is human but not in the case of passing a judgment.

But there are still supporters of capital punishment. According to their opinion, in the countries where capital punishment is legal the rate of crime is considerably decreased. There is a simple reason for this: fear of death, which is peculiar to all human beings. Besides, capital punishment can save government funding aimed at maintenance of life-term prisoners. In my opinion, it is inhuman to throw life and money into the scales.

Taking into consideration all mentioned above, I think that life imprisonment is even more harsh punishment than death penalty because criminals are forced to live with guilt-feeling and pangs of conscience for all their life. (253 words)

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