2. Which model:

• has well developed paragraphs? • introduces the topic clearly? • uses a variety of linking words/ phrases? • uses topic sentences to introduce paragraphs? • has appropriate supporting sentences?

• gives examples to support arguments? • uses simple language patterns? • restates the writer's opinion? • uses everyday English?

c. Underline the topic sentences in model A and suggest alternatives.

d. Choose a more suitable alternative beginning and ending for model B from those below.

1. Overall, while earning money is important for a good standard of living, it is not the most important thing in life. I believe education is priceless.

2. To sum up, a degree or diploma is useful but it doesn't guarantee a good wage. Many rich and successful people made their fortunes through hard work alone, which proves an education is not always necessary to become rich.

3. In my view, a poorly educated person is destined to be financially poor because he lacks the basic ingredient for success which is knowledge.

4. I strongly disagree with the statement. I feel that in this age of information, education is the most valuable thing you can possess.

► Giving opposing views

Ex 10.

a. Use the useful language in the box to rewrite the prompts (1-6) as full topic sentences.

• On the other hand, ...	• The opposing view is ...
• Alternatively, ...	• The opposite viewpoint
• It can/ could be argued that...	• In contrast, ...
• However, ..	• The conflicting view is ...
• Nonetheless, ...

1. a number of disadvantages / to have / own car

However, there are a number of disadvantages to having your own car.

2. some drawbacks / to be / own boss

3. many people think / boys and girls / be educated separately

4. some benefits / to have / zoos

5. a number of arguments / against working mothers

6. a lot of people / mobile phones / useful

b. In pairs, think of appropriate supporting sentences for each topic sentence you have written.

► Error Correction

Ex 11.

The model below has a number of mistakes in it. Underline them, then correct them. Think about:

• wrong prepositions • missing words • unnecessary words • punctuation errors

• wrong tenses • inappropriate linkers • overly informal language • paragraphing

Lots people believe that school uniforms are not necessary and students should be able to wear what they like to school. I don't agree with this view. School uniforms is very important in a number of ways, I feel.

To start with, I think school uniforms are giving students a sense of identity. Wearing the same clothes as everyone else introduces a sense of belonging.

Without, those students would lose some of their unity and the student body would break out into small groups related to what clothes they wear. There is and more, wearing the same clothes breaks down the barriers between children from different economic backgrounds.

It's difficult to tell who comes from a rich or a poor family when everyone is dressing the same. On the other hand, some people feel that uniform limits personal freedom to express yourself through the image you present to others. Nevertheless, many schools have a choice of uniforms, so teenagers can still express themselves in a small way.

All in all I, am strongly in favour of school uniforms. I believe they play a valuable part in school life.

► Discuss & Write

Ex 12.

Read the rubrics, underline the key words and answer the questions for each one.

Using the information you have learned in this unit, and your answers to the questions, write the tasks. You should write between 120 and 180 words.

A. The following statement was recently printed in a local newspaper.

English is the only foreign language worth learning.

Your teacher has now asked you to write a composition giving your opinion on this subject.

B. You recently read a newspaper article asking readers what the general public can do to help reduce the crime rate in your town. Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper, giving your opinion and making your suggestions.

3. Your have seen this announcement in your college magazine.

"Continuing your education beyond high school is essential if you want to get a good job."