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Unit 4

✍️ Writing

Argumentative Essay
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✍️ Argumentative Essay

📌 Topic

"Should governments prioritize environmental protection over economic growth?"

📌 Structure

1. Introduction

Topic + thesis + plan

2. Body

Arguments + examples + counter-argument

3. Conclusion

Summary + final thought

📝 Model Answer

Introduction: The debate between environmental protection and economic growth is one of the most important issues of our time. Some people believe that economic growth should be prioritized, while others argue that protecting the environment is more important. In this essay, I will argue that governments should prioritize environmental protection over economic growth.

Body: Firstly, environmental degradation has serious consequences for human health and well-being. Pollution, climate change, and loss of biodiversity threaten our future. Secondly, investing in green technologies can create jobs and stimulate economic growth. For example, renewable energy industries are growing rapidly and creating new employment opportunities.

However, some argue that environmental protection slows down economic growth. While this may be true in the short term, the long-term benefits of a healthy environment far outweigh the costs. Sustainable development is not a choice between the environment and the economy; it is about finding a balance.

Conclusion: In conclusion, governments should prioritize environmental protection because it is essential for our survival and well-being. Economic growth should be sustainable and respect the limits of our planet.

🇲🇦 نموذج: مقال حجاجي حول حماية البيئة والنمو الاقتصادي
✏️ Practice

Write an argumentative essay

Write an argumentative essay on the following topic:

"Should plastic bags be banned?"

🔗 Useful Linking Words

Addition: firstly, moreover, in addition

Opposition: however, on the other hand

Cause/Effect: because, therefore, as a result

Conclusion: in conclusion, to sum up

MathMaroc · Learning guide

Sustainable Development — Plan, write, improve

Original practice material · explained answers · no official-exam attribution

Writing task

Propose a realistic water-saving project. Plan your answer before writing. State the main idea, explain it and support it with a relevant example. Keep the details realistic and the language respectful. This is an original practice prompt, not an official examination task.

A useful plan

Opening: introduce the issue. Development: give a reason or explain an event, then illustrate it. Ending: answer the question or draw a reasonable conclusion. For a narrative, use chronological order; for an opinion, use logical connections. Follow any word limit specified by your teacher.

Practise and explain your answer

01How will you improve your first draft?
Check whether it answers the actual question. Remove repetitions, add an example and correct verb forms and linking words.
02What makes an example convincing?
It is specific, relevant to the main idea and explained. It should not be an unsupported statistic or an invented quotation.
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