5. Write.
Choose one of the two alternatives.
Alternative 1 – Advantages and disadvantages
Choose one of the following topics and write a short report outlining the advantages and disadvantages, and summarising your point of view.
Try to incorporate the language that you have focused on in this section. For example:
Generalising: as a rule, by and large, generally speaking, in general, in most cases, in principle, on the whole, to a great extent
Contrasting: but, however, on the other hand, whereas, while
Emphasising contrast: in spite of this, mind you, still, yet
Adding: besides, in addition, in any case, moreover, on top of that, what's more
Summarising: all in all, in conclusion, in short, to sum up
Write no more than 300 words. Check spelling, grammar and organisation carefully before sending the text to your tutor.
Alternative 2 – Pros and cons
Write an essay to your tutor discussing the pros and cons of one of the following topics, or of one of your own choice:
(This essay will be useful for you to refer to during the Speaking Tutorial, which follows.)
Write approximately 300 words. Use language that you have focused on in this unit, as outlined in Alternative 1, above. Check spelling, grammar and organisation carefully before sending the text to your tutor.