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  • Each line maps to a question.
  • If the delimiter is used in a question, the question should be surrounded by double quotes: "My, question","My, answer"
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Chores should be compulsory. Provide 1 FOR and 1 AGAINST reason in 30 seconds.
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"Children should choose subjects they learn at school." Provide 1 FOR and 1 AGAINST reason in 30 seconds.
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"School canteens should only sell healthy food". Provide 1 FOR and 1 AGAINST reason in 30 seconds.
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"Should schools ban Pokemon trading cards?". Provide 1 FOR and 1 AGAINST reason in 30 seconds.
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"Should swimming lessons be free for all children?". Provide 1 FOR and 1 AGAINST reason in 30 seconds.
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"Should homework be banned?". Provide 1 FOR and 1 AGAINST reason in 30 seconds.
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"Should school start earlier?". Provide 1 FOR and 1 AGAINST reason in 30 seconds.
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"Should children be allowed to own pets?". Provide 1 FOR and 1 AGAINST reason in 30 seconds.
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"Screen time for children should be limited to 30 minutes per day". Provide 1 FOR and 1 AGAINST reason in 30 seconds.
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"School uniforms should be banned". Provide 1 FOR and 1 AGAINST reason in 30 seconds.
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Firstly, secondly, and finally are examples of _______________ words.
 
time sequence
 
signalling
 
contrasting
 
None of the above
We mainly use the __________ tense in discussion texts.
 
present simple
 
present perfect
 
present continuous
 
past simple
You MUST NOT provide your opinion in the text.
 
False
 
True
The introductory paragraph should include...
 
All of the above
 
provide a brief overview of the differing views and opinions
 
a statement of issue
 
briefly introduce the for and against arguments
Your audience may or may not have an interest in the topic.
 
False
 
True
Providing evidence from reliable sources is optional.
 
False
 
True
Both sides of the arguments MUST be provided in an unbiased manner.
 
True
 
False
A discussion text is very similar to a persuasive text.
 
False
 
True
It is expected that the reader has prior knowledge of the topic.
 
False
 
True
What is the purpose of a discussion text?
 
To inform
 
To persuade
 
To entertain
 
To clarify