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

The key answer of exercise 4

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 9.7 - 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

Complete the WRITING FOCUS with the phrases in purple in the box.

Answer

Summarise the current or recent situation.

  • In recent years ...

Make a general point that most people would agree with.

  • It is a well-known fact that ...

State that the issue is complicated, controversial or causes disagreement.

  • There is seemingly no simple answer to the question of ...
  • There is considerable debate as to whether ...

Summarise opposing views on the issue.

  • Supporters (of) ... argue that ..., whereas critics believe ...

Summarise your own opinion at the end (opinion essay).

  • I am inclined to believe that ...

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