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4 . W R I T I N G A PARAGRAPH EXPRESSING AN OPINION
A. Discuss. B. Read the texts below and answer the questions.
• How important are 1. In which text does the writer have a positive opinion about computers? How can
computers in your life? you tell?
2. Which words/phrases do the writers use to list their points? Underline them.
3. Which phrases do the writers use to state their final opinion?
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Jack Morris, London Stan White, Bath
It is true that computers are very popular Computers help people in more than one way
nowadays, but they can do more harm than good. and are becoming more and more popular with
First of all, they are harmful to our health. people of all ages. To begin with, computers
Using a computer for too many hours can damage are very useful as they help us organise
your eyes and cause backaches. What is more, our work and, as a result, we work faster.
children, teenagers and even adults can easily Also, we can store important information or
become addicted to computers and spend hours photos on the computer and with one click
in front of the screen instead of socialising open the file we need. In addition, people who
with other people. Lastly, computers that have have an Internet connection can download a
an Internet connection are useful, but they great amount of information, as well as keep
are not safe. They can get viruses which can in touch with family and friends. In my opinion,
destroy all the programs and delete information. computers are an important part of our lives
Personally, I believe that computers are not as and we cannot live without them.
important or useful as many people think and we
can definitely do without them. COM ›15
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C. Complete the text with the correct words. WRITING TASK
D. Imagine that your school magazine has asked you
In my (1) , the TV is a very
to write your opinion about mobile phones. Write a
important invention. (2) of all, paragraph using the ideas in the speaking activity. Your
paragraph should be between 80-100 words. Go to the
it’s a popular form of entertainment for many Workbook, p. 54.
people. In (3) , there are lots When writing a paragraph expressing your opinion:
use linking words to list points: firstly, first of all, to begin with,
of programmes, like documentaries that inform
secondly, also, in addition, what is more, finally, lastly.
you about the world. You can (4) use phrases like: In my opinion..., Personally I believe...
give reasons to support your opinion, by using clear examples.
watch the news. (5) , it is a very
cheap form of entertainment.
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