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.
Alternative 2 – Pros and cons
Write an essay discussing the pros and cons of one of the following topics, or of one of your own choice:
Write approximately 300 words. Use language that you have focused on in this unit, as outlined in Alternative 1, above.