Cover of the textbook Focus 5 (2nd edition) - Student's Book

The key answer of exercise 3

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 2.7 - Writing for the textbook Focus 5 (2nd edition) - Student's Book with authors Sue Kay, Vaughan Jones, Monica Berlis, Heather Jones and Daniel Brawshaw from Pearson Education

Question

Read the WRITING FOCUS. For each point, find more examples in the article on page 24.

Answer

Addressing the reader directly

  • ... make sure
  • Let’s take a look.
  • your job prospects
  • your future options
  • you’re at a disadvantage
  • you’re a graduate
  • your life
  • Did you know
  • Go for it!
  • I would advise you

Direct questions

  • Going to university – is it still worth it?
  • What are the benefits?
  • But is it the only study element of university that can make a difference to your life?
  • So do the costs outweigh the benefits?
  • Did you know that in recent years, there have been eighty-three applicants for most graduate jobs in the UK?

Quotations

  • ‘University is massively character building,’
  • ‘I now make a point of interviewing people first who have spent their time travelling or working instead of doing a degree because this shows they’re prepared to stand out from the crowd.’

Exclamations

  • When you’re a graduate, the world’s your oyster!
  • No!
  • Go for it!

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