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UNIT 7: ARCHITECTURE
SECTION 7.5, PAGE 75, EXERCISE 10
WRITING SKILLS
WRITING AN OPINION-LED ESSAY
1. In the first paragraph, present the argument
objectively for and against the controversial issue
you’ve chosen to write about and state your opinion.
Some people believe that…. It is claimed that…
However, others state that…
This is not true…. This is a misconception…
2.
Develop your essay by stating your argument to
support your opinion with evidence. Start by the
strongest. You could include the opinion of other
writers and evaluate it.
The best advantages of… The most significant fact is
that…
Another major advantage is that…
3.
State the counter-argument and challenge it; provide
supportive information.
Critics point out/report/ state that… This is not true/
questionable.
4. Conclude your essay by stating your opinion
strongly to ling with the opening paragraph. Use
strong adjectives and adverbs.
To sum up… Undoubtedly… Unquestionably… More
importantly…
5.
Edit your essay. Make sure you avoid repetition of
nouns, verbs, adverbs and phrases by using others
with similar meaning.
not true= false= misconception= questionable; offer=
provide= foster;
perfect= faultless= just right; believe= consider= state
UNIT 8: GLOBALISATION
SECTION 8.5, PAGE 85, EXERCISE 10
WRITING SKILLS
WRITING A SUMMARY
1. Read the original text; you should understand every
word. Take note of the key points (usually the topic
sentence).
2.
Paraphrase the points using your own words. Do not
use quotations. Keep the order of ideas
believe= state= argue; provide= offer= supply; creation=
innovation; publicise= make known= advertise; help=
assist= aid; increase= raise= boost
3.
Remember that you cannot include your opinion
and the summary should be about one third in
length of the original text.
UNIT 9: ART
SECTION 9.5, PAGE 94, EXERCISE 10
WRITING
WRITING AN ONLINE REVIEW
1. Decide on the trip you’ve made and want to write
about. You may do research to get information about
the place.
2.
Identify a site or two that you have visited and
describe them. Include your impression about
them. Use appropriate vocabulary; avoid general
adjectives.
Scenery: pharming, picturesque; People: friendly, witty;
Atmosphere: relaxing, restful; Food: delicious, tasty;
clothes: trendy, stylish
3.
You may mention any interesting experience.
When we were walking…, we could see...
UNIT 10: PSYCHOLOGY
SECTION 10.3, PAGE 101, EXERCISE 11
WRITING
[same as Unit 8: Globalisation; Section 8.5, Page 85,
Exercise 10; Writing Skills]
