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2º BACHILLERATO
WRITING PRACTICE

UNIT 1

A For and Against Essay

1 Choose the correct answer.
1. As well as / Despite / Even though the expense, I’m going to study abroad.
2. Besides / Furthermore / However offering beginners’ French, we have intermediate and advanced courses.
3. In addition / In spite of / Although we have morning lessons, most students prefer evening classes.
4. Teachers meet with students regularly. Nevertheless / On the one hand / Also, the teachers and parents
rarely meet.
5. You will be given two projects each term. But / Moreover / As well as, you will have regular homework assignments.

2 Complete the sentences with the words and phrases below.

It’s quite common for • However, is this really true • In short • As I see it • For example
1. Some experts say children ought to learn to read before beginning school. ………………………………………… ?
2. ………………………………………… parents to teach their children basic words.
3. ………………………………………… , children’s time would be better spent playing outdoors.
4. ………………………………………… , taking part in simple games like “hide and seek” can teach important
social skills.
5. ………………………………………… , I believe games benefit young children more than learning to read at
an early age.

3 Complete the chart with the phrases below to show the correct plan for a for and against essay.
Adds supporting details and examples • States the writer’s opinion
Presents the issue • Gives arguments for both sides of the issue
Opening

Body

Closing

4 These sentences are taken from a for and against essay. Write where they belong:
O (in the opening), B (in the body) or C (in the closing).
...... 1. On the one hand, spending so much time with your parents can prevent you from making friends your
own age.
...... 2. To sum up, the parents may choose where their child gets an education.
...... 3. On the other hand, most home-schooled children have time to develop their own strengths and pursue
the subjects they are most interested in.
...... 4. However, in my opinion, the advantages of home-schooling outweigh any disadvantages it might have.
...... 5. An increasing number of parents are disappointed with the educational system and are choosing to
home-school their children.

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UNIT 2

An Opinion Essay
1 Choose the TWO correct answers.
1. The boy didn’t go to the concert so / because / since the tickets were too expensive.
2. As / Due to / Because of the noise from the street, the children were unable to sleep.
3. The fundraising event needed a lot of organisation. Therefore / Consequently / Because, the students stayed
late to finish the work.
4. The charity organisation needed money. For this reason / As a result / As a result of, they held a fundraising
event.
5. The woman wanted to help the baby so / as / since it was crying loudly.

2 Complete the passage with the expressions below.

Secondly • As I see it, this would be a wise decision • In conclusion
The fact is that • For a start • I believe that
Should CCTV be installed in schools?
Due to the recent increase in theft, it has been suggested our school install CCTV cameras.
1. …………………… . There are several reasons why 2. …………………… cameras would help.
3. …………………… , CCTV cameras will actually improve the behaviour of all students.

4. …………………… when people feel they are being watched, they behave better.

5. …………………… , we can use the film to catch anyone who steals things. 6. …………………… ,

CCTV cameras will help us prevent theft and ensure students behave well.

3 Complete the chart with the expressions below to show the correct plan for an opinion essay.
Gives specific reasons, facts and examples to support opinion • Introduces the issue
Restates the writer’s opinion • States the writer’s opinion for the first time

Opening

Body
Closing

4 These sentences are taken from different opinion essays. Write where they belong:
O (in the opening), B (in the body) or C (in the closing).
...... 1. In my opinion, this would be a mistake.
...... 2. Firstly, a recent survey indicates social media and social networking sites are increasingly used
to keep up close social relationships.
...... 3. In short, I think that donations of money aren’t always the best solution.
...... 4. The fact is that there are over 200,000 stay-at-home dads in the UK today.
...... 5. Experts have suggested raising the driving age to 20.

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UNIT 3
A Narrative
1 Complete the sentences with the words below.
During • Finally • Once • All of a sudden • To begin with • While
1. …………………… the flight, the pilot announced we would be late.
2. …………………… there was a crash of thunder.
3. …………………… we were all safe inside the tent, we could relax.
4. …………………… I was having dinner, there was a knock on the door.
5. …………………… , it was a rainy day and we thought the sun would never come out.
6. …………………… , the day was over and we could go home.

2 Match the sentence beginnings in A to the endings in B.

A B
1. It all began ...... a. summer, we went on a school trip to Paris.
2. All in all, it was ...... b. when I fell asleep on the aeroplane.
3. Before I knew ...... c. ago, something very strange happened as I was walking to school.
4. Two years ...... d. a wonderful experience that I will never forget.
5. Last ...... e. it, someone had taken my seat.

3 Complete the chart with the expressions below to show the correct plan for a narrative.
Describes what the person saw • Explains where the activity took place and when it happened
Gives an opinion of the event • Introduces the activity and people • Says how the person felt
Gives details of what happened • Mentions plans for the future

Opening

Body

Closing

4 These sentences are taken from different narratives. Write where they belong:
O (in the opening), B (in the body) or C (in the closing).
...... 1. Finally, we all went home, exhausted even though we hadn’t really gone anywhere.
...... 2. Luckily, no one was hurt.
...... 3. Once all the students had got out of the bus, our teacher called the police.
...... 4. The next thing we knew, the bus went off the road and hit a tree.
...... 5. The sun was shining and we were all sitting on the bus and telling jokes.
...... 6. Then, all of a sudden, it began to snow really hard.
...... 7. To begin with, everything on our school trip was going very well.

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UNIT 4
A Summary
1 Replace the expressions in bold with the words below.
Fortunately • Apparently • Obviously • Unfortunately • Consequently
1. The lake is polluted. As a result, many fish are dying. ……………………
2. We were lucky the forest wasn’t destroyed. ……………………
3. It seems that the supermarket decided to stop using plastic bags. ……………………
4. It’s clear that something must be done. ……………………
5. It’s disappointing that we weren’t able to install solar panels. ……………………

2 Read the short text below. Then look at the paraphrased sentences and decide which one is paraphrased better.
The Airbus A380, which can seat between 500 and 850 people, is the largest passenger-carrying aircraft in
the world. Already more energy efficient than other aircraft, the Airbus has set a goal to further reduce
noise pollution and carbon emissions to the atmosphere over the years to come.
a. The world’s largest and most energy efficient aircraft, the Airbus A380, is working to further reduce noise and
atmosphere pollution in the future.
b. With seating for up to 800 passengers, the already efficient Airbus A380 is working to further reduce noise pollution
and carbon emissions to the atmosphere in the future.

3 Paraphrase the following excerpts using the words given.

1. In spite of the fact that many people believe that young adults in today’s world are more aware of environmental issues
than their parents were when they were young, this assumption has recently been challenged by a study which was
published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
Although / many people believe / today’s young adults / more environmentally aware /
their parents / at the same age / this assumption / challenged / by a recent study.
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2. Researchers have found a decline in young adults’ concern about the environment. The findings were based on two
surveys of high-school seniors and first-year college students by the University of Michigan and Higher Education
Research Institute, which have been carried out regularly over the last four decades.
Two surveys / carried out regularly over the last four decades / show / decline in young adults’ concern / environment.
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4 Paraphrase the following.
After looking at 20 years of research, a group of 41 international experts, including UK researchers from Imperial College
London, the University of Cambridge, University College London and the Open University, have determined that the
extinction of dinosaurs and other species was caused by a massive asteroid which is believed to have hit the planet in
Mexico about 65 million years ago.
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UNIT 5
A Biography
1 Choose the correct answer.
1. He went to university to / so that study zoology.
2. So as to / So as not to get lost, he used Google Maps.
3. The flowers were sent by air so as not to / in order to damage them.
4. She travelled to South America so as to / so that she could study the wildlife there.
5. She studied the gorillas so that / so as to understand their family relationships.

2 Complete the sentences with the phrases below.

at the age of • once said • during his childhood • was born in • grew up to be
1. Leonardo da Vinci ………………………………………… Italy in 1452.
2. ………………………………………… , he developed an interest in nature and painting.
3. ………………………………………… 15, he was sent to work with the famous artist Andrea Verrocchio.
4. He ………………………………………… one of the greatest artists ever, known for his accurate illustration
of everything natural.
5. Leonardo ………………………………………… , “Nature never breaks her own laws.”

3 Complete the chart with the phrases below to show the correct plan for a biography.
Gives information about the person’s life and career • Gives a summary of the person’s achievements
May mention future plans or give a quote • Introduces the person and explains why he / she is special
Provides relevant details of the person’s birth, childhood

Opening

Body

Closing

4 These sentences are taken from a biography. Write where they belong:
O (in the opening), B (in the body) or C (in the closing).
...... 1. Darwin was born in England in 1809 and developed an interest in science at a young age.
...... 2. Darwin’s theories changed the understanding of evolution and still have influence today.
...... 3. Charles Darwin was a famous naturalist of the 19th century.
...... 4. He based his famous book on research and specimens he collected on the ship’s voyage.
...... 5. In 1831, he got a job on a ship called The Beagle so that he could study nature.
...... 6. It’s hardly surprising that this man is considered one of the greatest naturalists of all times.
...... 7. He is best known for his theory of evolution presented in his book On the Origin of Species.

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UNIT 6

A Formal E-mail
1 Complete the sentences with the words and phrases below.
despite • in addition to • as a result of • once • consequently • in order to
1. He spoke Italian at home. …………………… , his Italian is fluent.
2. …………………… my lack of experience, I believe I’m the best candidate for this position.
3. …………………… my CV, I enclose a reference from my last place of employment.
4. I took a computer programming course …………………… improve my computer skills.
5. …………………… I have completed my studies, I will be able to work full-time.
6. …………………… my experience working with children, I decided to study psychology.

2 These expressions and sentences are taken from different formal e-mails. Write where they belong:
G (greeting), O (opening remarks), B (body), C (closing remarks) or S (signing off).
...... 1. I hope you will consider my application favourably.
...... 2. I look forward to your reply.
...... 3. Yours sincerely,
...... 4. Dear Sir / Madam,
...... 5. I am writing in response to your advertisement.
...... 6. I feel I am well suited for the position of office assistant.

3 Write formal phrases or sentences to replace the informal phrases below.

1. Hi, Mr Andrews, ................................................................................................................................................
2. Tell me more about your company. ...................................................................................................................
3. I’ll come to an interview whenever you say. .......................................................................................................
4. I’m writing about your advert for the sales assistant job. .....................................................................................
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4 Below is a letter Jessica wrote applying for a job. Complete her formal e-mail with the phrases below.
well-suited for • finally • in response to • I look forward to • apply for the position of
Yours sincerely • do not hesitate to • as well as
Dear Mrs Jackson,
………………………………………… your advertisement, I am writing to 2. …………………………………………
1.

London tour guide with your company.

I believe I am 3. ………………………………………… this position. I have been working as a tour guide for a company
in Manchester for two years. 4. ………………………………………… speaking English, I am also fluent in Spanish and
French. 5. ………………………………………… , I have a degree in architecture which I believe will be an advantage
when discussing some of London’s architecture with the tourists.
Please 6. ………………………………………… contact me should you need further information.
7. ………………………………………… hearing from you in the near future.
8.………………………………………… ,
Jessica Bardan
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ANSWER KEY
1 EXTRA WRITING PRACTICE
1 1. Despite
2. Besides
3. Although
4. Nevertheless,
5. Moreover,
2 1. However, is this really true?
2. It’s quite common for
3. As I see it
4. For example
5. In short
3 Opening: Presents the issue
Body: Adds supporting details and examples, Gives arguments for both sides of the issue
Closing: States the writer’s opinion
4 1. B 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. O

2 EXTRA WRITING PRACTICE

1 1. because, since
2. Due to, Because of
3. Therefore, Consequently
4. For this reason, As a result
5. as, since
2 1. As I see it, this would be a wise decision
2. I believe that
3. For a start
4. The fact is that
5. Secondly
6. In conclusion
3 Opening: Introduces the issue, States the writer’s opinion for the first time
Body: Gives specific reasons, facts and examples to support opinion
Closing: Restates the writer’s opinion
4 1. O 2. B 3. C 4. B 5. O

3 EXTRA WRITING PRACTICE

1 1. During
2. All of a sudden
3. Once
4. While
5. To begin with
6. Finally
2 1. b 2. d 3. f 4. c 5. a
3 Opening: Explains where the activity took place and when it happened, Introduces the activity and people
Body: Describes what the person saw, Says how the person felt, Gives details of what happened
Closing: Gives an opinion of the event, mentions plans for the future
4 1. C 2. B 3. B 4. B 5. O 6. B 7. O

4 EXTRA WRITING PRACTICE

1 1. Consequently
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2. Fortunately
3. Apparently
4. Obviously
5. Unfortunately
2 a
3 1. Although many people believe that today’s young adults are more environmentally aware than their parents were at
the same age, this assumption has been challenged by a recent study.
2. Two surveys that have been carried out regularly over the last four decades show a decline in young adults’ concern
about the environment.
4 After decades of research, a group of international experts and UK researchers have concluded that the extinction of
dinosaurs and other species was caused by a massive asteroid which hit Mexico about 65 million years ago.

5 EXTRA WRITING PRACTICE

1 1. to
2. So as not to
3. so as not to
4. so that
5. so as to
2 1. was born in
2. During his childhood
3. At the age of
4. grew up to be
5. once said
3 Opening: Introduces the person and explains why he / she is special
Body: Gives information about the person’s life and career, Provides relevant details of the person’s birth, childhood
Closing: Gives a summary of the person’s achievements, May mention future plans or give
a quote
4 1. B 2. O/C 3. O 4. B 5. B 6. C 7. O

6 EXTRA WRITING PRACTICE

1 1. Consequently
2. Despite
3. In addition to
4. in order to
5. Once
6. As a result of
2 1. C 2. C 3. S 4. G 5. O 6. B
3 1. Dear Mr Andrews,
2. I would like more information about your company.
3. I would be happy to attend an interview at a time that is convenient for you.
4. I am writing in response to your advertisement for the sales assistant job.
4 1. In response to
2. apply for the position of
3. well-suited for
4. As well as
5. Finally
6. do not hesitate to
7. I look forward to
8. Yours sincerely