ex 5 / page 149

a).1. I think
2. That way
3. Theres no point
4. In my opinion
5. Firstly
6. As a result
b).A a friend of mine or a close relative
B the editor of a magazine or newspaper readers or
my teacher
ex 6/ page 150
a).1. b
2. a
3. c
4. e
5. d
b).I am writing with regard to a letter in your
magazine about the town councils plants to build a
new motorway in our area. I wish to express my
disapproval of this proposal.
Obviously, it is a disastrous plan. First of all, we would
lose all greenery in the area.
I am writing in connection with the governments plan
to ban cars from the city centre. I am totally in favour
of this idea.
ex 7/ page 150
a).2. I am of the opinion that the town councils plan
to introduce a recycling scheme is a good idea.
3. I am totally opposed to the plan to close down the
zoo.
4. It seems to me that abolishing school uniforms is
not a good idea.
5. I am in favour of providing free public transport.
b).2. e If a recycling scheme were introduced, the
result would be that we could conserve valuable
resources.
3. c This would mean that children would not be able
to learn about wildlife.
4 a The reason is that students would feel pressure to
be fashionable.
5 d Then, there would be fewer cars on the street.
ex 8/ page 150
Key words to be underlined: composition; giving your
opinion; Earning money is more important than
getting a good education.
1. a composition
2. my teacher
3. formal/ semi-formal because it is for a person in
authority who I know
4. I disagree.
5. To start with, an education is more valuable than
money. What is more, a good education often leads to
financial success.
6. Knowledge of different subjects helps us in all aspects
of life. Well-educated people have better employment
prospects and earn higher wages than poorly educated
people.
ex 9/ page 151
a).Model A is an appropriate answer.
b).Model A 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 and restates the
writers opinion.
Model B uses simple language patters, restates the
writers opinion and uses everyday English.
c).Sentences to be underlined:
First of all, education is the key to development. What
is more, a good education can help to achieve
economic success. Of course, there are people who
argue an education is not necessary in order to make
lots of money.

Alternatives:
To begin with, having a good education enables us to
develop, as people and as a society. In addition, a
good education leads to financial rewards later in life.
On the other hand, it is not uncommon for people
with no real education to make a fortune.
d).Beginning: 4
Ending: 1