A08 - Ch7 ComparisonSamples

Comparison / Contrast Essay introductions: 

Advanced 08 - Chapter 7 Comparison / Contrast Essay introductions

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Japan $317.25 a week for food: 

Japan $317.25 a week for food

Introductions: Food: 

There are several different ways to write the first paragraph of an essay. The thesis sentence will be the last in the paragraph, and should be specific (related to the topic). This example is an introduction for a compare and contrast essay on What the World Eats. Introductions : Food

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One side, other side Today many people have so much food that obesity is a major problem . However, hundreds of millions of people worldwide still do not have enough to eat. This essay will compare and contrast the types of food that people eat and give reasons for some of these choices. One side, other side - Alternative Today , many billions of people are lucky to have a huge variety of food available. Other less fortunate people still live on very restricted diets. This essay will look at some of the differences in what people eat in different parts of the world and examine some of the reasons for this.

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Past, Present In the past, most societies had a limited variety and quantity of food. Food was grown locally and eaten fresh or was stored for later use. Nowadays, however, due to improved communication and the growth of trade and cities, people have access to a huge variety of food. In this essay, I will look at the food choices of families in some parts of the world, and discuss some of the reasons for these choices. Situation With over 6.5 billion people on the planet. it is perhaps just as well that we eat different things. The human diet is influenced by geography, climate, culture, and spending power. In this essay, I will look at some of the food choices of families in different parts of the world and discuss the reasons for their choices .

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Story / Example My grandfather never had yogurt, pizza, or Tom Yang Goong . I don't know what he would have thought of balsamic vinegar, Pringles, or McDonalds. He did, however, have buttermilk and potatoes and vegetables from his own farm. His choices were partly cultural, partly geographical, partly social, and partly economic. In this essay I will look at the effect some of these factors have on the choice of foods in some families across the world. Question Why do Italians eat tomatoes? Why do the Irish eat potatoes? What did children eat before McDonalds and pizza? This essay will look at some of the geographic, cultural and economic factor which affect people's choice of food worldwide.

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Cats and dogs make excellent pets, but an appropriate choice depends on pet management, cost, and accommodations. The first difference between cats and dogs is management. Cats don’t have to be watched during the day. And it is easier to get care if the owner travels. In contrast, dogs shouldn’t be left alone. They may get in trouble if left by themselves. And it is more difficult to find a good dog resort or someone to look after the dog if the owner travels. The second difference is cost. Cats are less expensive to own and take care of . Food and health care costs are usually fairly low. Also, cats are less likely to damage property or hurt themselves. On the other hand, dogs often chew on furniture, damage gates or fences and sometimes they get into fights and hurt themselves . Moreover, overbreeding in dogs create serious health problems in the long run. The final difference is accommodations. Cats don’t take up much space . They don’t need a large area to run around. And they can take care of themselves most of the time. They don’t cause trouble to their owners or other people . Dogs , however, often need a yard or fence. And because they like to bark and run around , they need more safety and protective measures. When considering adopting a pet, you must consider the management, cost and accommodations that the pet would require. Owners who don’t think about these aspects will often not care for their pet in a safe manner .

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Cats and dogs make excellent pets, but an appropriate choice depends on pet management, cost, and accommodations.

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1 . Topic : Management Topic 1 - Aspect 1: Cats • Detail: Don’t have to be watched during the day • Detail: Topic 2 - Aspect 1: Dogs • Detail: Shouldn’t be left alone • Detail: 2. Topic: Topic 1 - Aspect 2: Cats • Detail: Detail: Topic 2 - Aspect 2: Dogs • Detail: • Detail: 3 . Topic: Topic 1 - Aspect 3: Cats • Detail: • Detail: Topic 2 - Aspect 3: Dogs • Detail: • Detail:

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When considering adopting a pet, a prospective owner must consider the lifestyle, finances, and household accommodations that the pet would require. Owners who neglect to compare these aspects will often not care for their pet in a safe manner .