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리치한의 “I am NEAT”

April 14, 2014 - 11:02 By Korea Herald
NEAT 2nd Level ― Short Essay Writing

The following chart shows the advantages and disadvantages of going to the movies. After choosing a side, write an introduction and come up with a third reason. Then, write about all three reasons and make a conclusion. (80―120 words)

Advantages

- relieve stress
- inspire creativity
- _______________________________

Disadvantages

- cost lots of money
- take time away from studying
- _______________________________

Personally, I believe that there are several benefits to going to the movies. To begin with, watching movies can help you relieve stress. That is because you don’t have to worry about your problems ― instead you can just enjoy the movie’s story. Next, going to the movies can inspire creativity. If you see a new or interesting idea, you may strive to do something similar in your own life. Thirdly, spending time at a movie theater is a great way to make fun memories with your friends. You can laugh, eat candy and popcorn, and enjoy great films. To summarize, it is very advantageous to frequently go to the movies.

Personally, I believe that there are several problems with going to the movies. To begin with, watching movies can cost a lot of money. For instance, in some theaters, you must pay more than $10 to see a film. Next, going to the movies takes time away from studying or working. If you have lots of things to do, movies are bad distractions. Thirdly, children can learn bad things from movies. They may see inappropriate scenes such as people fighting, dying, or even using bad language. To summarize, it is very disadvantageous to frequently go to the movies.