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Topic: Express your views on the two perspectives regarding not abusing antibiotics and using them for a quick recovery.
Sample essay discussing different opinions on the issue
I. Outline for a persuasive discussion to encourage people to abandon the habit of antibiotic misuse:
1. Introduction:
- Present the issue and state the opinion.
2. Development:
- Express your personal stance on agreeing or disagreeing with the presented issue.
- Explain the reasons for agreeing with the perspective of not abusing antibiotics and disagreeing with the use of antibiotics for quick recovery:
+ Explain the concept of antibiotics.
+ Highlight the current situation of antibiotic misuse.
+ Present the consequences of antibiotic misuse.
+ Propose some solutions for resolution.
3. Conclusion:
- Summarize and reaffirm the issue.
Sample essay persuading everyone to give up the habit of antibiotic abuse
II. Sample persuasive speech convincing everyone to abandon the habit of antibiotic abuse:
In today's Speaking and Listening session discussing different opinions on a topic, I present to you my presentation on the issue: 'Some believe that antibiotics should not be abused, but many think that when sick, it is best to use antibiotics to recover quickly.' I invite you all to listen.
Certainly, each of us knows that in the context of the world facing more and more diseases nowadays, people cannot help but feel worried. To prevent diseases, what will you do? Boost immunity with synthetic vitamins or have a balanced diet? So, if in case we have tried everything and still get sick, what will you do to cure yourself? How many of you sitting here will go to the hospital? And how many will go to the drugstores to buy and use medicine without a doctor's prescription? It's surprising because the number is higher than you think. That habit unintentionally leads to the abuse of antibiotics!
Similar to many of you, a considerable number of people believe that when sick, it's best to use antibiotics for a quick recovery. I strongly disagree with this opinion because the misuse of antibiotics can have unpredictable consequences for individuals, communities, and society.
Firstly, we need to clarify what antibiotics are. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines antibiotics as 'antibacterial substances produced by microorganisms (fungi, bacteria, Actinomycetes) that inhibit the growth of other microorganisms.' Therefore, antibiotics cannot be taken without the consent of a doctor.
However, many people still have the habit of buying antibiotics when they show signs of illness because they consider it a 'miracle' cure for all diseases. Despite the widespread awareness of the harmful effects of self-medication, many pharmacists continue to sell antibiotics at the request of patients. Even doctors prescribe antibiotics to non-infected patients and recommend prolonged use, unnecessarily. It reveals significant gaps in awareness and laxity in the supervision and dispensing of antibiotics.
Currently, many scientists and healthcare professionals are concerned about the presence of superbugs because they can defeat all existing antibiotics. If we use antibiotics excessively, even a small cut can lead to blood infection and death.
