ТЕМА: Some people think that tattoos and piercing make them more attractive.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement?
Write 200 – 250 words.
Use the following plan:
− make an introduction (state the problem)
− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion
− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion
− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion
− make a conclusion restating your position

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Тему выбрал Иванов Иван Николаевич,
ученик 10 класса МБОУ "СОШ № 4" города Екатеринбурга,
учитель Сергеева Антонина Дмитриевна.

Тему выбрала Яркова Светлана Сергеевна,
ученица 8 класса МБОУ "СОШ № 7" города Бийска,
учитель Береснева Татьяна Викторовна

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Тема открыта для публикации текста вашего конкурсного эссе до 10 ноября 2015 года.

Today tattoos and piercing have become one of the most fashionable ways to "decorate themselves" for teens, youth and even adults. Tattoos and piercing appeared in ancient times. As a rule, people didn’t do them for the sake of beauty. Tattoos could be a decoration for bravery or a symbol of punishment. In Dumas’ novel "the Three Musketeers" Milady had a tattoo in the shape of Lily. In those days it meant that the woman committed a crime.
I personally don’t support these forms of body art. Today, some people choose to be tattooed for cosmetic reasons. Others do piercing and tattoo in order to pay attention to themselves. First of all, they forget that no one knows how such decorations will look over time. Then some specialists say it can cause infection and allergic reactions. Moreover, tattoo is difficult to remove. Sometimes there are complications in the form of scars.
On the other hand, we have to admit that lots of people have pierced ears. Any dress won’t look beautiful and elegant without earrings and jewelry. There’s also an alternative to tattoos. Temporary tattoos are popular with models and children. It isn’t dangerous or expensive. You can be original and stylish.
However, there are many other ways to express yourself. For example, teens can play sports or acting. We shouldn’t forget that intelligence stands out.
In conclusion, I’d like to say that the medal has two sides and to every plus there is a minus. The English proverb says “Score twice before you cut once”.