Говорят, что если вы были поражены красотой женщины, но не можете вспомнить, во что она была одета, — значит, она была одета идеально. Следите за модой? Одеваетесь идеально? А впрочем, главное же, чтобы вам нравилось, не так ли? Важно не забывать жить разумом, а не модой. Today"s discussion is about fashion.

Essay on About fashion

There is a proverb: “Good clothes open all doors”. It means that when people don’t know you they judge you by appearance and especially clothes. When you see the person wearing a perfect expensive suit your brain creates the image of successful businessmen in front of you. Instead, the person wearing old jeans and simple T-shirt won’t be allowed to enter the restaurant or many other establishments. It’s considered normal, but should it be this way?

For the vast majority of people, the word “fashion” means a lot and makes their way of living. Nowadays it’s still associated with clothes and accessories but, moreover, it influences our choice of food, technologies and even medicine. A lot of people waste money in order to seem to be fashionable and follow modern tendencies. Furthermore, they don’t choose the things they like just to correspond with social demands. Running this rat race people forget about their personal identity, their tastes and wishes.

One more important thing that we lose trying to be in fashion is our comfort. Most clothes perfectly suit fashion shows and ideal model bodies but not the real life. Choosing extremely fashionable things you risk looking funny and dull. Anyway, the power of fashion industry is so strong that it’s difficult to struggle with the desire to be similar to people from magazine covers or billboards.

I also think the thing is that the fashion changes so rapidly that there is no sense in following it all the time. I don’t see any necessity in buying expensive fashionable dresses which will be out of fashion in several months and you will look "wrong" wearing it.

I’m absolutely convinced that there is no better thing than feeling comfortable and confident in things you wear. I prefer to invest in good quality products that are fashionable all the time rather than wasting money trying to impress everyone around me.

Сочинение на тему О моде

Существует такая пословица: «Добротная одежда открывает все двери». Это значит, что когда люди не знают вас, они судят о вас по внешности и особенно по одежде. Когда вы видите человека, одетого в идеальный дорогой костюм, перед вами создается образ успешного бизнесмена. И наоборот, человеку, одетому в старые джинсы и простую футболку, вряд ли позволят войти в ресторан или многие другие заведения. Это считается нормой, но должно ли это так быть?

Для большинства людей слово мода означает довольно много и создает их образ жизни. На сегодняшний день оно все еще ассоциируется с одеждой и аксессуарами, но, более того, мода влияет на наш выбор еды, техники и даже лекарств. Многие люди впустую тратят деньги с целью казаться модными и следовать современным тенденциям. Кроме того, они не выбирают вещи, которые им нравятся, только для того, чтобы соответствовать требованиям общества. Из-за этих крысиных бегов люди забывают об индивидуальности, их вкусах и желаниях.

Еще одна вещь, которую мы теряем, пытаясь быть модным — это наш комфорт. Много одежды идеально подходит для модных показов и идеальных фигур моделей, но не для реальной жизни. Выбирая чрезмерно модные вещи, вы рискуете выглядеть смешно и глупо. Тем не менее, сила модной индустрии настолько велика, что очень сложно противостоять желанию быть похожим на людей с обложек журналов или билбордов.

Я также думаю, что проблема заключается в быстроменяющейся моде, и что нет никакого смысла в том, чтобы следовать ей все время. Я не вижу никакой необходимости в покупке дорогих модных платьев, которые через несколько месяцев выйдут из моды, и вы будете выглядеть "неправильно", нося его.

Я абсолютно убеждена, что нет ничего лучше, чем чувствовать себя комфортно и уверенно в одежде, которую носишь. Я предпочитаю инвестировать в вещи хорошего качества, которые никогда не выйдут из моды, чем впустую тратить деньги, пытаясь впечатлить всех вокруг меня.

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Лексина Ксения. Комсомольский-на-Амуре государственный технический университет, Комсомольск-на-Амуре, Хабаровский край, Россия
Сочинение на английском языке с переводом. Номинация Люди и общество.

You should not judge people by the clothes they wear

It goes without saying, that there are proverbs about people’s attitude to the clothes in every language. It means that this subject has always been one of the most essential in different cultures. Let’s take Russian «По одежде встречают, по уму провожают» and English «Good clothes open all doors».

From ancient times the things people wore were not just clothes but a means of estimation. Ancient people used different accessories to show their social status. For example, tribes’ chiefs wore beads made of animal fangs,birds’ feathers. These were distinctive features of chiefe’s superiority. During Middle Ages people’s clothes demonstrated detailed information about his or her origin, occupation, family and social status.

Nobody can refuse the fact that nowadays it is common to judge people by the clothes they wear. Does not it mean that, in spite of the social progress, the way of thinking, estimating and perceiving the world of many people is still primitive?

Considering a question in all its aspects I cannot help mentioning that clothes can be an additional source of getting information about a person’s character, inner qualities, behavior, merits and weaknesses, self-esteem, virtues, occupation, likes and dislikes, the place of living, nationality, emotional state and life problems. I really believe that such a way of estimation cannot be the only one.

Unfortunately, there is a tendency in a modern world to judge people only by their appearance. Have youever come across the situation when we could remember a mentioned person only by the clothes he or she was wearing at the time? I guess it is the way it is because of a number of stereotypes on the basis of which an image of a successful, modern person is created. The estimation of personal qualities is often reduced to: beautiful or not, well- or bad-dressed.

In my opinion, the way of judging people in Western and Oriental cultures differs greatly. Europeans and Americans in their daily life do not care about the style, fashion. They prefer casual comfortable and practical clothes. It is very difficult to distinguish a millionaire from a poor man, as they both can wear similar clothes. That is why a principle of judging by clothes is not effective in Western society. Speaking about Russia, I think it is important to point out that Russians, especially citizens of small provincial towns, cannot but pay great attention to the clothes they wear. The reason of it is that many of them lack cultural life, possibilities for self-realisation etc. We can speak about the phenomenon of cult of clothes.

According to statistics, about 80% of Russian population in big cities meeting a person for the first time estimates his/her clothes and appearance. Of course, this factor can become most essential in different life situations. For example, while getting a new job and passing an interview, choosing a boy- or a girlfriend etc.

I think that it is very important to explain to children how to treat and to judge other people. I am sure it is a very good tendency to bring a school uniform into schools. It gives good opportunities to children to judge people by their doings, qualities and inner world and not by their clothes.

Без сомнения в каждом языке существуют пословицы выражающие отношение людей к одежде. Это означает, что в различных культурах данная тема являлась всегда одной из самых существенных. В русском языке« По одежде встречают, по уму провожают», в английском «Good clothes open all doors» («Хорошая одежда открывает все двери»).

В древние времена вещи, которые люди носили, являлись не просто одеждой, но и выражало оценку человека. Древние люди использовали различные аксессуары, для того чтобы показать социальное положение человека. Например, вожди племен носили бусы из клыков животных, птичьи перья. Это являлось отличительной чертой превосходства вождей. В средневековый период одежда могла подробно рассказать о происхождении, роде деятельности, семейном и социальном статусе человека.

Никто не может отрицать, что в наши дни судить о людях по их одежде это довольно обычное явление. Не значит ли это, что вопреки общественному прогрессу размышления, оценивание и понимание мира людьми до сих пор первобытное?

Учитывая все аспекты данного вопроса, я не могу удержаться от напоминания, что одежда может быть дополнительным источником получения информациио характере человека, внутренних качествах, поведении, достоинствах и недостатках, самолюбии, целомудрие, виде деятельности, сходствах и различиях, месте жительства, национальности, эмоциональном состоянии и жизненных проблемах. Я по-настоящему верю, что такой путь оценивания не может быть единственным.

К сожалению, в современном мире является тенденцией судить о людях только по их внешнему виду. Вы когда-нибудь сталкивались с такой ситуацией, когда мы могли вспомнить человека по тому, как он или она были одеты? Я предполагаю, что это из-за того, что некоторые стереотипы, которые отражают успешного, современного человека уже созданы. Оценка человеческих качеств часто сводится к тому, красивый или нет, хорошо или плохо одет.

По моему мнению, способы оценивания людей в Западной и Восточной культурах очень разные. Европейцы и Американцы в своей повседневной жизни не заботятся о стиле, моде. Они предпочитают удобную и практичную повседневную одежду. Очень трудно будетотличить миллионера и бедного человека, так как они оба могут носить похожую одежду. Поэтому способ суждения по одежде не эффективен в западном обществе. Говоря о России, я думаю, что этому уделяется большое внимание. Русские люди, особенно жители небольших провинциальных городах, не могут не обращать большое внимания на одежду, которую они носят. Причина этого нехватка культурной жизни, возможностей для самореализации и т.д. Мы можем сказать о таком феномене, как культ одежды.

Согласно статистике, около 80% русского населения в больших городах при первой встрече оценивают одежду и внешний вид человека. Конечно, этот фактор мажет стать самым существенным в различных жизненных ситуациях. Например, при устройстве на новую работу и случайном собеседование, выборе парня или девушки и т.д.

Я думаю, что очень важно объяснять детям, как рассматривать и судить о других людях. Я уверена, что это очень хорошая тенденция вводить в школах школьную форму. Это дает детям хорошуювозможность судить о людях по их делам и внутреннему миру, а не по одежде.

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Fashion

Most people believe that it"s important to look nice. However, some people say that we place too much importance on appearance and fashion.
One will hardly disagree that it is pleasant to look at a person who is neatly and beautifully dressed. A person usually chooses clothes according to his or her age, social class, financial position and occupation. People also choose clothes according to their preferences and character.
To my mind, if a person wants to produce a good impression and to be successful, he or she must look nice. When people speak to you, they always pay attention to your appearance and your clothes. If you look sloppy and untidy, they will try to avoid you. There is a saying that "good clothes open all doors" and I quite agree with it.
But some people place too much importance on their appearance. They spend much money on expensive clothes and sometimes they look ridiculous trying to be fashionable. There are some styles that can surprise and even shock people such as punks, hippies or Goths. It looks strange when a person wears razor blades instead of earrings, dyes his or her hair bright red or purple or puts on shoes on enormous platform. Some teenagers are fond of bright make-up, black fingernails, scruffy long hair or baggy clothes. But I think it is silly to slavishly follow the current fashions.
In conclusion, I"d like to say that nowadays fashion becomes even more influential than it was in the past. It effects and moulds public taste. I believe that people should follow fashion and pay attention to their appearance, but it should never become a kind of obsession.

Some teenagers think that clothes make the man, while others don"t care much about what they wear.
Nowadays the word "fashion" is a synonym for beauty, style and glamour. Every shop offers a wide choice of fashionable clothes and it is hard to resist the temptation to buy something new. But is it all right to put so much attention to clothes?
Personally, I am sure that there are more important things in life than fashion. To my mind, people speak too much about it and waste a lot of money on clothes. I have a pair of jeans and I wear them every day. I think jeans are comfortable and cheap. I never go for the latest styles or buy very expensive clothes.
However, most teenagers say that clothes show their personality. Besides, they are the first thing people see when they meet them. Teenagers believe that clothes help them produce a favourable impression and they say they feel better when they are dressed well. Young people also use bright make-up, cut and dye their hair and carry different accessories such as bags, purses, glasses, jewellery, hats or scarves in order to attract attention. Some youngsters are fond of experimenting with their look and mixing styles. But I don"t think it is wise to become a fashion victim.
To conclude, I believe that clothes do not make the man. The main aim of clothes is to protect the human body from extreme weather, insects, chemicals and other hazards. The second aim is to attract attention and to indicate status. In my opinion, the main thing about clothes is comfort. As for beauty and style, they are less important.

The question of what pupils should wear to school rouses strong feelings on both sides. Some people give many reasons in favor of school uniforms. However, there are a lot of people who are against them.
The problem of school uniforms is discussed in every school. The majority of schoolchildren have a negative attitude to wearing a uniform. Nevertheless, there are arguments for school uniforms that should not be discounted.
To my mind, the school uniform has a lot of advantages. Firstly, some teenagers wear clothes that are not appropriate at school such as short skirts or clothes with vulgar language. Secondly, teachers say that uniforms help improve discipline and reduce peer pressure and bullying. It should also be noted that most pupils don"t mind wearing uniforms. The wearing of school uniforms helps pupils realize that a person"s unique gifts and personality traits go deeper than their clothes. What is more, the school uniform promotes equality because everyone has to wear the same.
However, some teachers believe that bringing in uniforms will not solve the school discipline problem. Clothes are not the main cause of bullying and therefore it will continue, regardless of dress policy. Most pupils are convinced that school uniforms interfere with their rights for self-expression. Some parents are also against uniforms because they are not cheap. But on the other hand, it is true that teenagers place too much importance on appearance and fashion. So pupils whose parents cannot afford to buy them fashionable clothes often become outsiders and suffer from bullying and emotional stress. So I think that a school uniform can prove to be a cheaper way of dressing children.
To conclude, school uniforms still remain a hot topic. I believe it is up to pupils, their teachers and parents to decide whether children should wear uniforms or not.

Some people like fur coats and hats, while others think that wearing fur is unacceptable.
Animal furs have long served to make clothes or to decorate them. However, the use of fur as clothing and decoration is considered controversial by some people.
Personally, 1 don"t wear fur for several reasons. Firstly, the production of fur coats and hats involves cruelty to animals. Millions of foxes, rabbits, minks, beavers, chinchillas and other animals are killed on farms because of their commercially valuable fur. Many of these animals are raised in cages which leave them little room to move around. Most animal rights groups object to the trapping and killing of wildlife. The anti-fur movement involves celebrities who try to convince people that fur is not fashionable. Secondly, nowadays there are a lot of materials that will not let you freeze. Thirdly, fur is very expensive and I can"t afford to buy fur coats and hats.
On the other hand, in some climates it is so cold that people can"t do without fur. For some regions in Russia fur trade is the only business that gives people an opportunity to support their families. Besides, some people prefer furs to artificial materials because they are healthier and much more beautiful. Anyway, it is difficult to convince people not to buy fur.
To sum up, it is unacceptable to wear furs only because of their beauty. I strongly feel that fur must be worn only as a necessity.

Most fashion houses complain that producers of knockoff versions copy and sell their designs. Some people say that copies are much worse than the original. However, the knock-off industry brings some positive effects to trends and to the designers as well.
A lot of manufacturers copy famous designers and produce knockoff suits, dresses, jeans, bags and accessories. Some people can"t decide whether the massive knockoff industry is a good or bad thing.
Personally, I think that the fashion industry is an expensive one. So it is no wonder the knock-off business is so successful. Ordinary people want to have access to the latest styles and trends as much as the wealthy do. Most middle class consumers cannot afford to pay 1000 euros for designer jeans, but they can buy a 100 euro imitation. As a rule everybody knows that they buy copies, and so there are no complaints about the quality. What is more, knockoff clothes can be in the shops within two or three days of a fashion show, before the original is available for sale.
On the other hand, the quality of most copies is extremely low. Poorly made knockoff suits lose colour; bags fall apart. Fashion houses say that they are losing sales because of the knockoff industry. Besides, knockoff versions have a negative effect on their image. But to my mind, knockoffs bring more good than bad to the fashion industry because they actually promote the brand or designer, which encourages consumers to buy fashion labels.
To conclude, the copying of brand names and logos is outlawed. However, the knockoff industry is thriving and producers of copies are becoming richer and richer. But in spite of the knockoff business, fashion designers have remained more than wealthy. Therefore, I believe that prohibiting knockoffs would be eliminating more good than bad.

A lot of young people cover their bodies with tattoos and decorate them with piercing. However, others say that body art has many drawbacks.
Tattooing and piercing are popular in many parts of the world and they are practiced for decorative, religious or other reasons. As the use of body art grows, it is becoming a controversial issue.
In my opinion, tattoos and piercing don"t make people more beautiful. Most employers don"t want employees to have tattoos and piercing because it gives them an air of unprofessionalism. Some people are asked to remove belly rings or tongue studs when they are at work. Employees often have to wear long sleeves and trousers to hide their tattoos. Sometimes young people are allowed to show their tattoos if they are not offensive, but most companies still prefer conventional looks. Furthermore, doctors warn people against possible dangers of tattooing and piercing including bacterial infection and allergic reactions. These procedures are painful and risky. Besides, one should remember that it is difficult to remove a tattoo. Some people have to pay much money to undergo laser erasure treatments.
However, some young people say that their tattoos and piercing make them feel attractive and rebellious. They also believe that body art gives them an opportunity to show their individuality. Anyway, when you are invited to a firm for a job interview, you can hide your tattoos and remove all jewellery. But I still believe that body art is unsightly.
To ccmclude, tastes differ. You may admire the huge dragon on your back, but your relatives, friends and colleagues may dislike it. If you want to improve your job prospects and to stay healthy, you"d better leave your body unadorned.

Из учебного пособия

Most people believe that it’s important to look nice. However, some people say that we place too much importance on appearance and fashion. One will hardly disagree that it is pleasant to look at a person who is neatly and beautifully dressed. A person usually chooses clothes according to his or her age, social class, financial position and occupation. People also choose clothes according to their preferences and character.

To my mind, if a person wants to produce a good impression and to be successful, he or she must look nice. When people speak to you, they always pay attention to your appearance and your clothes. If you look sloppy and untidy, they will try to avoid you. There is a saying that "good clothes open all doors” and I quite agree with it.

But some people place too much importance on their appearance. They spend much money on expensive clothes and sometimes they look ridiculous trying to be fashionable. There are some styles that can surprise and even shock people such as punks, hippies or Goths. It looks strange when a person wears razor blades instead of earrings, dyes his or her hair bright red or purple or puts on shoes on enormous platform. Some teenagers are fond of bright make-up, black finger­nails, scruffy long hair or baggy clothes. But I think it is silly to slavishly follow the current fashions.

In conclusion, I’d like to say that nowadays fashion becomes even more influential than it was in the past. It effects and moulds public taste. I believe that people should follow fashion and pay attention to their appearance, but it should never become a kind of obsession.

Эссе / сочинение 2

Some teenagers think that clothes make the man, while others don’t care much about what they wear. Nowadays the word "fashion” is a synonym for beauty, style and glamour.

Every shop offers a wide choice of fashionable clothes and it is hard to resist the temptation to buy something new. But is it all right to put so much attention to clothes? Personally, I am sure that there are more important things in life than fashion. To my mind, people speak too much about it and waste a lot of money on clothes. I have a pair of jeans and I wear them every day. I think jeans are comfortable and cheap. I never go for the latest styles or buy very expensive clothes.

However, most teenagers say that clothes show their personality. Besides, they are the first thing people see when they meet them. Teenagers believe that clothes help them produce a favourable impression and they say they feel better when they are dressed well. Young people also use bright make-up, cut and dye their hair and carry different accessories such as bags, purses, glasses, jewellery, hats or scarves in order to attract attention. Some youngsters are fond of experimenting with their look and mixing styles. But I don’t think it is wise to become a fashion victim.

To conclude, I believe that clothes do not make the man. The main aim of clothes is to protect the human body from extreme weather, insects, chemicals and other hazards. The second aim is to attract attention and to indicate status. In my opinion, the main thing about clothes is com­fort. As for beauty and style, they are less important.

Эссе / сочинение 3

The question of what pupils should wear to school rouses strong feelings on both sides. Some people give many reasons in favor of school uniforms. However, there are a lot of people who are against them. The problem of school uniforms is discussed in every school. The majority of schoolchildren have a negative attitude to wearing a uniform. Nevertheless, there are arguments for school uniforms that should not be discounted.

To my mind, the school uniform has a lot of advantages. Firstly, some teenagers wear clothes that are not appropriate at school such as short skirts or clothes with vulgar language. Secondly, teachers say that uniforms help improve discipline and reduce peer pressure and bullying. It should also be noted that most pupils don’t mind wearing uniforms. The wearing of school uniforms helps pupils realize that a person’s unique gifts and personality traits go deeper than their clothes. What is more, the school uniform promotes equality because everyone has to wear the same.

However, some teachers believe that bringing in uniforms will not solve the school discipline problem. Clothes are not the main cause of bullying and therefore it will continue, regardless of dress policy. Most pupils are convinced that school uniforms interfere with their rights for self-expression. Some parents are also against uniforms because they are not cheap. But on the other hand, it is true that teenagers place too much importance on appearance and fashion. So pupils whose parents cannot afford to buy them fashionable clothes often become outsiders and suffer from bullying and emotional stress. So I think that a school uniform can prove to be a cheaper way of dressing children.

To conclude, school uniforms still remain a hot topic. I believe it is up to pupils, their teachers and parents to decide whether children should wear uniforms or not.

Эссе / сочинение 4

Some people like fur coats and hats, while others think that wearing fur is unacceptable. Animal furs have long served to make clothes or to decorate them. However, the use of fur as clothing and decoration is considered controversial by some people.

Personally, I don’t wear fur for several reasons. Firstly, the production of fur coats and hats involves cruelty to animals. Millions of foxes, rabbits, minks, beavers, chinchillas and other ani­mals are killed on farms because of their commercially valuable fur. Many of these animals are raised in cages which leave them little room to move around. Most animal rights groups object to the trapping and killing of wildlife. The anti-fur movement involves celebrities who try to convince people that fur is not fashionable. Secondly, nowadays there are a lot of materials that will not let you freeze. Thirdly, fur is very expensive and I can’t afford to buy fur coats and hats.

On the other hand, in some climates it is so cold that people can’t do without fur. For some regions in Russia fur trade is the only business that gives people an opportunity to support their families. Besides, some people prefer furs to artificial materials because they are healthier and much more beautiful. Anyway, it is difficult to convince people not to buy fur.

To sum up, it is unacceptable to wear furs only because of their beauty. I strongly feel that fur must be worn only as a necessity.

Эссе / сочинение 5

Most fashion houses complain that producers of knockoff versions copy and sell their designs. Some people say that copies are much worse than the original. However, the knock­off industry brings some positive effects to trends and to the designers as well. A lot of manufacturers copy famous designers and produce knockoff suits, dresses, jeans, bags and accessories. Some people can’t decide whether the massive knockoff industry is a good or bad thing.

Personally, I think that the fashion industry is an expensive one. So it is no wonder the knock­off business is so successful. Ordinary people want to have access to the latest styles and trends as much as the wealthy do. Most middle class consumers cannot afford to pay 1000 euros for designer jeans, but they can buy a 100 euro imitation. As a rule everybody knows that they buy copies, and so there are no complaints about the quality. What is more, knockoff clothes can be in the shops within two or three days of a fashion show, before the original is available for sale.

On the other hand, the quality of most copies is extremely low. Poorly made knockoff suits lose colour; bags fall apart. Fashion houses say that they are losing sales because of the knockoff industry. Besides, knockoff versions have a negative effect on their image. But to my mind, knockoffs bring more good than bad to the fashion industry because they actually promote the brand or designer, which encourages consumers to buy fashion labels.

To conclude, the copying of brand names and logos is outlawed. However, the knockoff industry is thriving and producers of copies are becoming richer and richer. But in spite of the knockoff business, fashion designers have remained more than wealthy. Therefore, I believe that prohibit­ing knockoffs would be eliminating more good than bad.

Эссе / сочинение 6

A lot of young people cover their bodies with tattoos and decorate them with piercing. However, others say that body art has many drawbacks. Tattooing and piercing are popular in many parts of the world and they are practiced for decora­tive, religious or other reasons. As the use of body art grows, it is becoming a controversial issue.

In my opinion, tattoos and piercing don’t make people more beautiful. Most employers don’t want employees to have tattoos and piercing because it gives them an air of unprofessionalism. Some people are asked to remove belly rings or tongue studs when they are at work. Employees often have to wear long sleeves and trousers to hide their tattoos. Sometimes young people are allowed to show their tattoos if they are not offensive, but most companies still prefer conventional looks. Furthermore, doctors warn people against possible dangers of tattooing and piercing including bacterial infection and allergic reactions. These procedures are painful and risky. Besides, one should remember that it is difficult to remove a tattoo. Some people have to pay much money to undergo laser erasure treatments.

However, some young people say that their tattoos and piercing make them feel attractive and rebellious. They also believe that body art gives them an opportunity to show their individuali­ty. Anyway, when you are invited to a firm for a job interview, you can hide your tattoos and remove all jewellery. But I still believe that body art is unsightly.

To conclude, tastes differ. You may admire the huge dragon on your back, but your relatives, friends and colleagues may dislike it. If you want to improve your job prospects and to stay healthy, you’d better leave your body unadorned.

Рекомендации при написании эссе (сочинения с элементами рассуждения)

На первый взгляд может показаться, что написать эссе (сочинение) на английском языке – это чрезвычайно сложно. Но если знать и соблюдать некоторые правила, то написание эссе (сочинения) будет не таким уж и страшным делом. Итак, при написании эссе (сочинения) учитывайте следующие моменты:

1. Придерживайтесь формального стиля письма. Помните, что сокращения типа don’t, can’t, I’m, it’s – это не формальный стиль. Также избегайте восклицательных знаков, что тоже не соответствует нейтральности формального стиля. Следите за лексикой и не используйте таких фраз, как: well, to tell the truth и др. Эти фразы не соответствуют формальному стилю.
   
2. Разделите ваше эссе (сочинение) на несколько логических частей (абзацев). В первом абзаце представьте проблему, которую будете рассматривать в эссе. Чтобы правильно это сделать, переформулируйте тему. Не повторяйте тему, а переформулируйте ее!
   
3. Далее рассмотрите проблему с двух сторон – найдите два-три аргумента, поддерживающих одну точку зрения и столько же – в пользу другой. Не надо писать все аргументы, которые приходят в голову. Выберите два-три самых весомых и изложите их.
   
4. Выскажите свое отношение к проблеме. В двух-трех предложениях объясните, почему вы так думаете. Не повторяйте дословно уже приведенную аргументацию. Используйте перефразирование.
   
5. В последнем абзаце сделайте вывод по проблеме.
   
6. Следите за объемом эссе (сочинения). Принцип "чем больше, тем лучше” здесь неприменим. Эксперт, проверяющий вашу работу жестко отсчитывает нужное количество слов и проверяет только тот объем, который укладывается в норму. Эссе (сочинение) менее установленного объема вообще не проверяется и никак не оценивается.