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DISCUSSION TEXT Discussion is a text which presents a problematic discourse. This problem will be discussed from different points of view. It presents pro and contra opinion on certain issue.The purpose of a discussion text is to present arguments and information from differing viewpoints. Discussion texts are usually written in the present tense.

Generic Structure 1. Issue

- Statement - Preview 2. Arguments for and or againts statement of differing points of view - Point - Elaboration 3. Conslussion or recomendation

: Stating an issue of concern or an introduction the case to be discussed : Statement about some opinions : Glance Preview : Arguments for and against a statement or a different viewpoint : The points obtained from several corner debate : elaboration or deepening of the issues and some opinions by authors : It is used to tell how to solve issue by concerning the arguments for and against.

- Modality and Modulation, e.g., must, should, might , etc.

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General Statement introduces the topic

Junk-Food Facts Are you a junk-food junkie? Here's what you need to know.

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It's the 21st century and "junk food" has gone Generic global. For better or for worse (mostly worse), junk human food is now available all over the world. We see it participants most everywhere we go - in grocery and convenience stores, fast-food restaurants, on television - usually looking very appealing. But just what are the facts about junk food? "Junk food" generally refers to foods that contribute lots of calories but little nutritional value. Of course, what's considered "junk food" depends on whom you ask. Some might say pizza is junk food, for example. But I personally don't think so, since it contributes real food with nutrients, like cheese and tomato sauce. Add whole-wheat or part wholewheat crust, plus veggies as a topping, and I'd say pizza completely exits the junk food category.

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One problem with junk foods is that they're low in satiation value - that is, people don't tend to feel as full when they eat them - which can lead to overeating. Another problem is that junk food tends to replace other, more nutritious foods. When people drink lots of soda, for example, they are usually not getting plenty of lowfat dairy or other healthful beverages like green tea or orange juice. When they're snacking on chips and cookies, they're usually not loading up on fruits and vegetables. Most "junk food" falls into the categories of either "snack food" or "fast food." And then there are things like breakfast cereals. They seem innocent enough, but some of them could definitely be considered "junk food," as they mostly contain sugar or high-fructose corn syrup and white flour or milled corn.

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Gene Splicing Material Process

Genetic research has produced both exciting and frightening possibilities. Scientists are now able to create new form of life in the laboratory due to the development of gene splicing. Relational Process On the one hand, the ability to create life in the laboratory could greedy benefit mankind. For example, because it is very expensive to obtain insulin form natural sources, scientists have developed a method to manufacture it inexpensively in the laboratory.

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An other beneficial application of gene splicing is in a agriculture. Scientists foresee the day when new plants will be developed using nitrogen from the air instead of from fertilizer. Therefore food production Conjuntive relation could be increased. In addition, entirely new plants could be developed to feed the world’s hungry people. Argument Not everyone is excited about gene splicing, againts Point however, some people feel that it could have terrible Argument consequences. A laboratory accident for example, might againts cause an epidemic of an unknown disease that could Elaboration wipe out humanity. As a result of the controversy, the government Conclusion or has made rules to control genetic experiment. While Recomendation some of the scientific community feel that this rule are too strict, many other people feel that they are still not strict enough. Mental Process Modality