UNIT 1 Writing practice
Writing skills: step 1 Writing skills: step 2
1 Choose the correct options. 3 Read the text and match paragraphs A–D with the
1 These / Those days, many people don’t care descriptions 1–4.
about using correct grammar. 1 Additional reason with examples ……
2 As well as traditional methods, it is also important 2 Conclusion and repetition of opinion ……
to believe / consider the use of technology in 3 Introduction to topic and statement of opinion ……
schools. 4 Reason for opinion with examples ……
3 In my conclusion / opinion, everyone should
‘Teenagers should not be allowed to use slang,
learn a foreign language.
dialects or incorrect grammar while they are at
4 I will / would say that mobile phones have made
school.’ Do you agree?
our lives a lot easier.
5 I don’t speak any French, but despite that / A Many teenagers use a type of language that their
what is more, I managed to communicate with parents and teachers do not use, might not
people in Paris. understand, and probably do not like. This language
6 Besides chatting online, we must also / as well helps teenagers to feel like part of a group and to
meet up for a coffee some time! establish their identity. (1) …………………… that, in
7 To be successful in business you need to work formal environments, like school, I think that
very hard, and for instance / furthermore, you teenagers should speak using standard language.
must have excellent communication skills.
B First and (2) ……………………, good language
8 Therefore / While the internet makes a lot of tasks
skills are important when you need to get a job. Many
quicker and easier, it can also cause people to
jobs require good, clear communication, and
waste a lot of time!
employees must be able to relate to people from
2 Correct the mistakes in the punctuation. Two various backgrounds. In some roles – for instance,
sentences are correct. teacher or politician – employees must sound
1 A laptop, for example is useful when you travel for educated and responsible. Furthermore, applicants for
work. ………………………
any job are unlikely to do well in an interview if they
2 Deaf children like, all children want to play, with
speak badly.
their friends. ………………………
3 I regularly download films music and TV C What (3) ……………………, I believe that in life
programmes onto my computer. generally young people need to be able to
……………………… communicate effectively with lots of different kinds of
4 It’s nice of her to call, but I wish she wouldn't talk people, not just other teenagers. When they are
for so long! ……………………… travelling, for example, others will not understand
5 First of all I wrote him a letter. ……………………… them if they use non-standard language. They
6 Although I emailed Sharon, she never replied. (4) …………………… need to learn appropriate
……………………… writing skills for formal situations, such as an email
enquiry or a letter of complaint.
D In conclusion, (5) …………………… teenagers’
own style of language is appropriate for them to use
among their friends, I think it is important for them to
be able to speak and write more formally as well, so I
agree that they should not be allowed to use slang at
school.
4 Complete the essay with suitable words.
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