Cover of the textbook On Screen B1+ - Student's Book

The key answer of exercise 8

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 1f - Writing for the textbook On Screen B1+ - Student's Book with authors Virginia Evans and Jenny Dooley from Express Publishing

Question

  1. Read the rubric and underline the key words.
  2. Match the viewpoints (1-3) to the supporting sentences (a-c).
  3. Use appropriate words / phrases from the Useful Language box to introduce the viewpoints and join them to their supporting sentences.

Answer

  1. Key words: teacher, essay, 'It is good to be part of an extended family.' opinion with reasons to support your point of view, 120-160 words
  2. 1) c; 2) a; 3) b
  3. To start with, in an extended family you rarely feel lonely. For example, you can spend your free time together instead of by yourself. Therefore, you can share your interests and experiences. Secondly, family members can provide support to each other. For instance, you can help each other with your problems. On the other hand, you may need to share a room. As a result, you may lack privacy.