宠物正方观点指导.doc

北京西城区“新国人杯”英语综合素质风采大赛复赛饲养宠物快乐还是烦恼参辩指导正方Keeping Pets Joyful vs. Troublesome GUIDANCEforTHE AFFIRMATIVEHow to Debate Research the topic thoroughly and back up the argument with facts. Arm yourself with enough factual information to lessen the likelihood of resorting to an emotional plea. Construct the argument on paper and memorize it. Define the introduction, important points to cover and a conclusion. Be sure to include reasons the opponents position is incorrect-dismantle their argument, to disprove their point. Practice, before the actual debate. Be comfortable enough with the material to convincingly deliver it. Think about word choice and plan the transition from one point to another. Incorporate gestures and body language that communicate conviction. Learn to project an air of authority that clearly conveys confidence in the point youre arguing. Listen carefully to the opponent and be prepared to answer any questions she may pose. Research the opposing argument to know what to expect and deconstruct major points.Possible Arguments:A. Many people consider their pets to be members of the family, and treat them with love and respect. The feeling often appears to be mutual, as our dogs and cats seek us out to play, to be petted, or to just simply sit in our laps. They provide unconditional love and devotion. To deny them and us this relationship seems unthinkable to some.B .We feel happy to have a pet that we can love and care for. Essentially, a pet gives a person a sense of fulfillment.We derive joy playing with and talking with a pet. This is especially true for the elderly or those who live a lonely existence. So in that sense, a pet has a positive impact on a person. It is no wonder then that people like keeping pets. It is not a new phenomenon either humans have kept pets through the ages.C. Pets are creatures with whom we share a world, and we rejoice in their companionship. You dont have to anthropomorphize to recognize that the feelings are returned. If we are wise enough to see, they teach us about humility and empathy and loyalty. Their eyes hold the spark of life, the same as ours. Let us be close and cherish each other always. D. Humans and some animals can have a special relationship of friendship and care. Keeping a pet adds to the quality of life of both the owner and the animal. The animal receives shelter, is well fed and looked after. It is likely to live much longer than similar wild animals, and will have better health. The owner can enjoy the total love of another creature (with some pets at least). All owners gain from the interest and stimulus which comes from caring for and playing with their pet.E. There is very little risk to human health from pets. Almost always simple hand washing and good cleaning will keep both pet and owner safe. Diseases which can jump from one species to another are very rare and almost never fatal. Overall, having a pet improves human health. For example, children on farms and in homes with furry pets are less likely to have allergies. Elderly and lonely people can have better mental health if they share their life with a pet. And walking a dog or riding a horse gives healthy exercise to hundreds of millions of people.F. Having a pet is great for children.it teaches them to take responsibility for something other than themselves. Caring for an animal makes them more thoughtful about the world and others. It also keeps them fitter, and makes them more dependable.Possible Counter-Arguments:A. The cats, dogs and other pets suffer too much at our hands. animals suffer abandonment, cruelty, and neglect in the real world. B. Keeping pets is a bad use of resources. Pets are costly to keep in time, money and energy.C. Keeping pets is a risk to human health. Many animals can pass diseases on to people (such an illness is called zoonosis).所有辩手谨记：1, Prepare for Both Sides of the Resolution, for Youre Not Positioned Until the Draw.赛场抽签决定正反辩方，请提前准备双方辩题。2, Hard Evidence for Your Contention (refer to GENERAL REFERENCES or World Wide Web) Lays Solid Foundation for a Successful Debate.为你的论点寻找确凿有效的论据（可参照综合信息参考资料或互联网），它是辩论成功的坚实基础。3，Entice No