examination practice
• Do you use the Internet on a daily basis?
• In your opinion, what are the advantages of using the Internet? Are there any disadvantages?
A. Read the rubric, the article and the sample essay. Do you agree with the opinions expressed by the writer of the
essay? Why / Why not?
1. discuss
writing an opinion essay
2. Focus on content and organisation
Young people today spend a lot of time using the Internet. However, it is believed that they must be careful when using it, because
it can cause various health problems and it is not always as reliable and safe as one may think. Discuss your opinion, supporting it
with examples.
1. What is the topic sentence of each paragraph?
2. In which paragraph does the writer give an example that develops the idea in the topic sentence?
3. In which paragraph does the writer develop the topic sentence by explaining the consequences of something?
B. Read the essay again and answer the questions that follow.
THE EVENING POST
Yesterday, sociologist Dave Kirby announced the results of
research he carried out relating to teenagers and the Internet.
Approximately 10,000 teenagers in the city completed a
questionnaire that asked them about the amount of time they
spend on the Net as well as how they believe this affects them.
The research findings make disturbing reading for us all.
T E E N S
and the INTERNET
The Internet may have become an important
part of young people’s everyday life but that
does not mean that it has only advantages.
Whether at home or in libraries, younger
generations spend a great deal of time on
the Internet. If it is not used wisely, it can do
more harm than good.
First of all, surfing the Internet can
sometimes be harmful to their health. This
is because using a computer for too many
hours can damage their eyes as well as cause
backaches. What is more, young people can
easily become addicted to the Internet and
spend hours in front of a screen. As a result,
they socialise less with people their age.
Moreover, some websites may not be reliable
or safe. For instance, because anyone
can upload information on the Internet,
information that is incorrect on purpose or
due to lack of research may exist. Apart from
that, when searching for information on the
Internet, a virus from a site may accidentally
be downloaded, which may cause serious
problems to their computer.
In short, although the Internet is very
useful, it should not be overused. Young
people should learn how to use the Internet
properly. This way they can avoid some
of the dangers that come with using the
Internet.
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3. Focus on linking words/phrases
A. Place the highlighted linking words/phrases in the
essay in the correct category below.
Write the essay based on the outline you have made.
4. Brainstorming
When writing an essay expressing your
opinion, follow the outline below.
introduction
• Introduce the subject of the essay.
main pa rt (2 paragraphs)
• Choose two main aspects of the issue.
• Group related ideas in two paragraphs and
support them with justification/examples.
conclusion
• Summarise your points.
• State your overall opinion
of the issue.
Adding more points
, in addition,
furthermore, , besides,
, not only... but also
Emphasising
in fact, as a matter of fact,
actually, no matter how,
however + adjective
Giving examples , for example,
such as, like
Expressing result or
consequence
, so, therefore,
consequently, for this reason
Expressing contrast
, on the other hand
but, however, nevertheless,
in contrast, despite, in spite of
Summarising
, to sum up,
to summarise, all in all,
on the whole, in summary
B. Circle the correct linking words in the essay.
• Do you use the Internet on a daily basis?
• In your opinion, what are the advantages of using the Internet? Are there any disadvantages?
A. Read the rubric, the article and the sample essay. Do you agree with the opinions expressed by the writer of the
essay? Why / Why not?
1. discuss
writing an opinion essay
2. Focus on content and organisation
Young people today spend a lot of time using the Internet. However, it is believed that they must be careful when using it, because
it can cause various health problems and it is not always as reliable and safe as one may think. Discuss your opinion, supporting it
with examples.
1. What is the topic sentence of each paragraph?
2. In which paragraph does the writer give an example that develops the idea in the topic sentence?
3. In which paragraph does the writer develop the topic sentence by explaining the consequences of something?
B. Read the essay again and answer the questions that follow.
THE EVENING POST
Yesterday, sociologist Dave Kirby announced the results of
research he carried out relating to teenagers and the Internet.
Approximately 10,000 teenagers in the city completed a
questionnaire that asked them about the amount of time they
spend on the Net as well as how they believe this affects them.
The research findings make disturbing reading for us all.
T E E N S
and the INTERNET
The Internet may have become an important
part of young people’s everyday life but that
does not mean that it has only advantages.
Whether at home or in libraries, younger
generations spend a great deal of time on
the Internet. If it is not used wisely, it can do
more harm than good.
First of all, surfing the Internet can
sometimes be harmful to their health. This
is because using a computer for too many
hours can damage their eyes as well as cause
backaches. What is more, young people can
easily become addicted to the Internet and
spend hours in front of a screen. As a result,
they socialise less with people their age.
Moreover, some websites may not be reliable
or safe. For instance, because anyone
can upload information on the Internet,
information that is incorrect on purpose or
due to lack of research may exist. Apart from
that, when searching for information on the
Internet, a virus from a site may accidentally
be downloaded, which may cause serious
problems to their computer.
In short, although the Internet is very
useful, it should not be overused. Young
people should learn how to use the Internet
properly. This way they can avoid some
of the dangers that come with using the
Internet.
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3. Focus on linking words/phrases
A. Place the highlighted linking words/phrases in the
essay in the correct category below.
Write the essay based on the outline you have made.
4. Brainstorming
When writing an essay expressing your
opinion, follow the outline below.
introduction
• Introduce the subject of the essay.
main pa rt (2 paragraphs)
• Choose two main aspects of the issue.
• Group related ideas in two paragraphs and
support them with justification/examples.
conclusion
• Summarise your points.
• State your overall opinion
of the issue.
Adding more points
, in addition,
furthermore, , besides,
, not only... but also
Emphasising
in fact, as a matter of fact,
actually, no matter how,
however + adjective
Giving examples , for example,
such as, like
Expressing result or
consequence
, so, therefore,
consequently, for this reason
Expressing contrast
, on the other hand
but, however, nevertheless,
in contrast, despite, in spite of
Summarising
, to sum up,
to summarise, all in all,
on the whole, in summary
B. Circle the correct linking words in the essay.
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