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 In the texts
1 a Who do you think wrote the text at the top of page 24?

b What important information is in the opening paragraph?

c Why is it in formal language?

d The text is a petition. Why is a petition a type of exposition? Hint: see page ix.

e Good expositions contain language with high modality, which shows strong feeling and
meaning, eg you must, it is a disgrace. Write examples of high modality from the letter.

2 Read Putting the car before the horse.

a Who writes editorials?
b Write “Calls for a new pedestrian bridge are misguided” in your own words.

c Newspaper headlines often play with well-known sayings. What saying has been changed to
write the headline?

d What does this saying mean?

3 What is the purpose of a survey?

4 What do you think St Sebastian Council wants to find out by conducting the survey
on page 25?

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5 Mark your answers with  yes,  no or ? maybe.
A survey should:
a  have pictures g  offer a prize
b  tell you to keep the form h  thank people for answering
c  say who sent it i  have instructions
d  say what to do with the form j  ask for your name
e  be 10 pages long k  ask long questions
f  punish you for answering l  explain the survey’s purpose.
6 The survey on page 25 asks people to tick boxes and write numbers.
Why can’t people just write what they want to?

Read and learn

1 Why do the petition writers want a bridge?

2 Where do they want the bridge? Why there?

3 Write definitions for these words and terms.

a pedestrian:
b citizen:
c long-term:
d peak hour:
4 Complete these sentences.
There is a major __________________________ where Falcon Road meets __________________________ Road.
On average, there has been one accident there every __________________________ months for the past
18 months. The Council must begin to __________________________ for a new bridge.
5 Rewrite “Falcon Street is congested” in your own words.

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 6 Why does the editorial writer put “expert” in quotation marks?

7 What do you think the Council could do to reduce traffic on Falcon Road?

8 Give reasons for and against building the structures in the photgraphs on pages 24 and 25.
reasons for reasons against
a ramp wheelchairs can use it

b stairs

c elevator expensive

d covered bridge needs a bigger bridge

e tunnel under
road
9 In your opinion, what should St Sebastian Council do?
You may tick more than one option.
The Council should:  do nothing  build a crossing for Falcon Road
 reduce traffic on Falcon Road.
They should build:  nothing  a tunnel  a bridge.
A bridge should have:  a ramp  stairs  an elevator  a cover.
Give reasons for your choices.

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 An exposition argues
for or
against something. It ha
s:
• the author’s point of
Your turn • arguments with supp
view
orting
1 How could your school be improved? Write an exposition arguing for evidence
• persuasive words
an improvement to your school. It might be more playing space, new • a conclusion
computers, a school hall or gym, better food at the canteen, or safer • a recommendation
for further action.
road crossings! Write your choice as part of your exposition’s title.
We Need ________________________________________________________________________

Write an introduction.
Introduce the topic
and clearly state your
opinion.

Write supporting
arguments, one point
in each paragraph. Back
up your arguments with
evidence. You could
say who agrees with
you about the topic,
and write what they
said. Check that your
arguments are in a
logical order.

Sum up your opinion.

Remember: you are
trying to persuade your
reader.

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Written and spoken language
1 Written and spoken language have different purposes. Sort the following texts into
written or spoken situations: circle written texts in red and spoken texts in blue.
radio interview magazine email
debate Internet news report newspaper editorial
talkback radio radio news bulletin telephone chat
class discussion newspaper report
2 Written texts usually contain details and background information.
Underline the important details in the letter on page 24. Done
3 Spoken language is often informal. It may use prompts and questions from
people who are listening.
a Rewrite the first paragraph of the letter on page 24 as if you were speaking directly to the
Council’s Mayor.

b How might the Mayor reply, to help you decide what to say next?

4 A written text is often for a wide audience, while a spoken text can be changed
according to the audience listening. How would you say the third paragraph of the letter
on page 24 to these audiences?
a your friends:

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 b your parents’ friends:

c What are the differences?

5 Write formal versions of these informal sentences.

a You’ve got to get started on planning now.

b The Council is just plain stupid and they should stop being so lazy.

c Glad you made an effort. Thanks mate.

6 Complete the table.

Written or spoken? Text might be from?
Get out of my way, you fool! spoken an angry, rude person
All amounts shown in the overdue
column must be paid immediately.
Let’s go and give him a surprise!

Departures: running on time.

Arrivals: 4–6 minutes late.
No, I can’t make it. Too bad!

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