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C Look at the highlighted words/phrases in the essay, and use them to complete the table below.

LINKING WORDS/PHRASES

but, however, ,
EXPRESSING CONTRAST
on the one hand,
GIVING EXAMPLES , , such as

SUMMING UP to sum up, in conclusion, all in all, ,
taking everything into consideration

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1. Travelling alone allows you to be more lexible
and independent. You get bored easily without
company.
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Plan
An essay discussing advantages
and disadvantages
2. Walking tours can be a good way to explore a city.
They are tiring. INTRODUCTION
Introduce the subject of the essay and both sides
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of the topic.
MAIN PART (2 PARAGRAPHS)
Refer to the advantages/disadvantages in
But separate paragraphs. Cover both sides of the
topic equally.
CONCLUSION
Make a general statement summing up, and state
your opinion.
E Read the writing task below, and make a list of
advantages and disadvantages in the table.
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TIP! When writing an essay discussing
advantages and disadvantages, you should:
You have been asked to write an essay on think about the topic carefully, and choose
the following topic: two or three ideas/points (the ones you
can explain and support the most) for
What are the advantages and each paragraph of the main part.
disadvantages of a camping holiday? Don’t try to deal with too many points.
explain or justify each point and,
ADVANTAGES if possible, provide an example.
use a variety of linking words/phrases
to list and add points (see page 47),
express contrast, give examples,
give your opinion, sum up, etc.
DISADVANTAGES write in a formal style and do not
use short forms.
avoid introducing any new ideas
in the conclusion.
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