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6 What techniques does the writer use in the
model in Ex. 2 to begin/end the essay?
Choose either the beginning or the ending
and write an alternative one using different
techniques. Compare with your partner.
4 Find the two topic sentences in the model
in Ex. 2. Which sentences support them?
which include: reasons/justifications?
examples? Replace the topic sentences with
other appropriate ones.
b) Write supporting sentences for the
following topic sentence using
appropriate linking words/expressions.
Compare with a partner.
There are many reasons why using a bike to get
around a city is a good idea.
Your Turn
7 Read the rubric and underline the key
words, then answer the questions.
1 What exactly do you have to write and who/
what for?
2 What kind of language will you use?
3 What will you include in each paragraph?
4 Which of the following are: pros? cons?
• easier to find a job in a big city
• often crowded
• homes often small/cramped
• rents can be high
• crime rates often high
• never get bored
• can be lonely, impersonal places
5 Which of the justifications/examples below
match the ideas in question 4? Try to think of
more pros/cons & their justifications/examples.
• close to amenities and entertainment such
as shops, restaurants and theatres
• many big companies have their offices in cities
• there are often traffic jams, public transport
is busy and the streets are full of people
• people in cities rush around & don’t take
time to get to know each other
• have to be careful travelling alone at night
You have seen the following notice in an
international student magazine.
Write your essay (120-180 words).
Even though city centres can be dirty,
chaotic places, many people still prefer to
live in them. What are the advantages and
disadvantages of living in the city centre?
8 Use your answers in Ex. 7 to do the task.
Follow the plan below.
Plan
Para 1: present the topic
Para 2: arguments for & justifications/examples
Para 3: arguments against & justifications/examples
Para 4: conclusion, opinion
Writing Bank 1 p. WB1
To start with, they can keep an eye on your
house when you’re not at home.
Not only this but it’s great to have good,
supportive friends living close by.
There are many advantages to getting on well
with your neighbours.
They can water your plants and feed your pets
when you’re on holiday, for example and would
notice any vandals or burglars.
These days, our busy lives can be lonely and
difficult and it helps greatly if a neighbour can pop
round for a cup of coffee or walk your dog when
you are ill.
A
B
C
D
E
5 a) Put the sentences (A-E) in the paragraph
in the correct order. Which is the topic
sentence?