WRITING HELP
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UNIT 1: HUMAN PLANET
SECTION 1.2, PAGE 9, EXERCISE 8
WRITING
WRITING A SHORT PARAGRAPH DESCRIBING THE
CLIMATE IN YOUR COUNTRY.
1
Start by describing the general climate in your
country: hot, cold or rainy. You write about the
country’s average temperature.
The weather in X is hot in general. The normal/average
temperature is ….
2.
Specify the seasons in your country.
There are two seasons in my country; summer and
winter. Summer starts in … and lasts till …. The rainy
season is in ....
3.
Explain if the weather in your country is changing.
The weather is changing because of the …. In the past,
winter was …, now it is…..
4.
Describe how does the weather affect the way
people live: clothes, work/school schedule…
People’s lives are affected by the weather. When it’s too
hot, they …. During the rainy season, they ....
5.
You may end your paragraph by expressing your
opinion about the weather in your country.
I like the weather in my country. I can enjoy … and also
….
UNIT 1: HUMAN PLANET
SECTION 1.4, PAGE 13, EXERCISE 10
WRITING SKILLS
WRITING A SHORT DESCRIPTION OF A CITY.
1. Start by writing an introductory paragraph
mentioning a few facts about the city.
(X city) is a small/big city in (country). It is an old/
modern city. (X number) of people live there. It is most
famous for ….
2.
In the second paragraph explain when it is best to
visit the city- give reasons.
The best time to visit the city is (season/month). The
weather then is …. You could see the …. There are no …
during that time.
3.
In Write a list of what people can/should do when
they visit.
•You have to visit the …
•Make sure you go for a walk in/on …
•Do not miss seeing the …
•Be sure to …
UNIT 2: PEOPLE
SECTION 2.1, PAGE 15, EXERCISE 9
WRITING
WRITING A SHORT DESCRIPTION OF A DETERMINED
PERSON.
1. Start by introducing the person you chose to talk
about and briefly explain why you think he/she is
determined.
XY is a very determined person. He/She is very hard
working person. He/She does not quit.
2.
Develop your description by specifying what he/she
studied and/or worked and their accomplishments.
He/She studied … in …. Then he/she went to … to
continue …. He/She then worked as a doctor/teacher/
architect/nurse … in …. He/She was able to …. He/She
was honored by … for …
3.
End with a closing statement on why you admire
him/her.
He/She is a good example one can follow. / He/She
teaches me to …..
UNIT 2: PEOPLE
SECTION 2.4, PAGE 21, EXERCISE 10
WRITING SKILLS
WRITING A REFLECTIVE BLOG.
1. Start by writing about an experience you had.
Today/Yesterday I …. During/While …, I ….
2.
They write about what you have learned from the
experience.
This taught me that …. I also learned that ….
3.
After some time- a couple of days or weeks, reflect
on/evaluate what you wrote. Did your writing skills
improve? Did your English improve?
UNIT 3: THE MEDIA
SECTION 3.4, PAGE 29, EXERCISE 12
WRITING SKILLS
WRITING A TV PROGRAMME REVIEW.
1. Start by writing a very brief summary of the
programme 2-3 sentences.
The TV programme X is about …. / In the X programme,
….
2.
Talk about the story’s plot.
The story has a very interesting and rich plot …. / The
plot doesn’t make any sense because ….
