Have you got a few minutes?0:08
I have to write an essay, and I'm short on ideas.0:10
I was wondering if I could pick your brain.0:13
It should be mandatory for all young people to do charity work to protect the environment.0:19
Oh, I have to write that one too.0:24
Let's see, we need two viewpoints which are in agreement with the statement.0:26
How about, "This work would benefit young people in the future.0:31
You know, things like cleaning up beaches and planting trees would teach them how to work as part of a team.0:36
That's useful for their future jobs."0:42
They'd also develop a greater sense of responsibility.0:46
That's another quality bosses appreciate.0:49
On the other hand, wouldn't kids think it's unfair to be forced to give up their free time to do unpaid work?0:52
Well, maybe, and we could mention that in the essay.0:58
After all, they could argue that they're already under a lot of pressure with their studies, or work if they've got a job.1:01
But the most important point we should make is that young people should try to help solve environmental problems because they help to cause them.1:10
Well, for example, anyone who travels by car or uses public transportation is helping to increase the problem of air pollution.1:19
Young people travel to school or work every day.1:27
Also, PCs, TVs, game consoles, DVD players, and so on use a lot of electricity, and young people use these all the time.1:30
A lot of young people I know spend most of their time online or playing on their Xbox or PlayStation.1:41
And I suppose you could say they've got more time and energy than their parents to get involved with charity work.1:47
We've just managed to find ideas for 3 main viewpoints.1:54
Thanks for your help.1:59
You're welcome, Bill.2:01
Now we just have to write a good introduction and conclusion.2:02
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