Writing a discussion essay: Discuss two views and give your opinion

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📝 Writing a Discussion Essay – Exercise 2

B1–B2 English: Impersonal Structures

📚 Instructions:Rewrite each sentence using the suggested impersonal structure. Use the verb in bold as a clue. For example: It is believed that X → X is believed to be…
  1. It is known that the internet has a negative impact on social interaction.
    ⇒ The internet a negative impact on social interaction.
  2. It is believed that vaping is a safer option than smoking.
    ⇒ Vaping a safer option than smoking.
  3. It has been proven that living in a city has negative effects on people's health.
    ⇒ Living in a city negative effects on people's health.
  4. Some people argue that AI poses a threat to society.
    ⇒ AI a threat to society.
  5. Some people have claimed that the death penalty serves as a just punishment for the most heinous crimes.
    that the death penalty serves as a just punishment for the most heinous crimes.
  6. It is known that exercise is the key to good health.
    ⇒ Exercise the key to good health.
  7. It is said that being a parent is the most difficult job in the world.
    ⇒ Being a parent the most difficult job in the world.
  8. Some people believe that smartphones have negative effects on children.
    that smartphones have negative effects on children.

✨ Impersonal structures make your discussion essays sound objective and academic! ✨