MBH module 8 Fame and fortune Writing Linking ideas and arguments a The sentences below describe some of the advantages and disadvantages of being rich. Underline the linkers (phrases that link the ideas together). 1 Rich people may not have to worry about Paying the bills. However, wealth brings other worries ofits own. 2 Whereas most of us worry about not having enough money, rich people worry ‘about what to do with all the money they have. 3. Although being famous has its own rewards, it can mean a loss of privacy. 4. Rich and famous people find it hard to trust people; what is more, other people find it hard to behave naturally when they meet. For this reason, many famous people find it hard to make true friends, 5. Despite having achieved a great deal in life, many rich people still feel very insecure. » Write the linkers in the correct section of the table. 11 to link arguments for and against However 2. to give more reasons for your argument 3 to explain the consequences of something 4 to compare two different situations ‘Add these linkers to the correct group in exercise 1b. besides even though furthermore in spite of nevertheless on the other hand therefore while > Read Language summary D on page 153. 3 Choose the best linkers in the composition about mobile phones. 92 Mobi es: should the be banned in public places? Many people have mixed feelings about the use of ‘mobile phones in public places like restaurants and cinemas. (a) Whereas / However they were almost Unknown twenty years ago, these days they are part of everyone's life, and the world would now feel a strange place without them. ‘One of the strongest arguments in favour of banning mobile phones is the annoyance they cause other people.(b) Although / Despite people are always asked to turn off their mobiles when ‘they go to the cinema, you can be sure that the film you are watching will be interrupted by the sound of at least five ringing tones! (c) Therefore / What is more many people insist on continuing their conversation, (d) in spite of / even though hundreds of people can hear them! (e) For this reason / Besides many people would welcome a ban on mobile phones in places where they might initate other people, (On the other hand / Although there are a number of arguments against such a ban. Its really dificult to stop people bringing their mobile phones into public places, and (g) however / therefore it would be virtually impossible to enforce any ban. ‘Some people would see this as an infringement of their rights, (h) even though / while other people would say they need them in case of an emergency. And () despite / besides being asked to turn their mobile phones off, some people insist on leaving them on, or simply forget to silence them. Perhaps the most important point is that, @) although / in spite of all the disadvantages, many people these days simply fee! that they can't live without their mobile, lt seems to me that a ban on mobile phones would be pointless. People will always find a way round any ban. (k) Nevertheless / Although, people should be discouraged from using them in places like restaurants, unless itis absolutely necessary. People should be made aware that it's very bad manners to uso them at certain times. () However / Furthermore, there will always be ‘someone who thinks their call is much more important than other people's peace and quiet!Caching tye 82 _ ee HN module 8 Fame and fortune Writing Linking ideas and arguments 2 The sentences below describe some of the advantages and disadvantages of being rich. Underline the linkers (phrases that link the ideas together). 1. Rich people may not have to worry about paying the bills, However, wealth brings ‘other worties of ts own, 2. Whereas most of us worry about not having enough money, rich people worry about what todo with all the money they have. 3. Although being famous has its own rewards, it can mean a loss of privacy 4 Rich and famous people find it hard to tiust people; what is more, other people find it hard to behave naturally when they meet. For this reason, many famous people find it hard to make true friends. 5 jite having achieved a great deal in life, many rich people stl feel very insecure, b Write the linkers in the correct section of the table [F felink argumenisforand against ‘| however /although/despite 12. to alve more reasons for vou araument ' what is more 4+ [to explain the consequences of something for Hhis reason to compate two diferent situations whereas ‘Add these linkers to the correct group in exercise 1b. besides 2 eventhough 1 furthermore 2 inspiteof { nevertheless 1 ontheotherhand_{ therefore 3 whie p+ 4 > Read Language summary D on page 153, Choose the best linkers in the composition about mobile phones. 92 Many people have mixed feelings about the use of mobile phones in public places like restaurants and cinemas. (a) Whereas / However they were almost Unknown twenty years ago, these days they are part of ‘everyone's life, and the world would now feel a strange place without them. (One of the strongest arguments in favour of banning mobile phones is the annoyance they cause other people.(b) Although / Despite people are always asked to tur off thelr mobiles when they go to the cinema, you can be sure that the film you are ‘watching will be interrupted by the sound of at least five ringing tones! (o) Therefore / What is more many people insist on ‘continuing their conversation, (d) in spite of / even though hundreds of people can hear them! (e) For this reason / Besides ‘many people would welcome a ban on mobile phones in places where they might iritate other people. (9 On the other hand / Although there are a number of arguments against such a ban. Itis really dificult to stop people bringing their mobile phones into public places, and (g) however / therefore it would be virtually impossible to enforce any ban, ‘Some people would see this as an infringement of their rights, (h) even though / while other people would say they need them in case of an emergency. And () despite / besides being asked ‘to turn their mobile phones off, some people insist on leaving them on, or simply forget to silence them. Perhaps the most important point is that, Q) although /\n spite of al the disadvantages, many people these days simply feel that they can't live without their mobile, It seems to me that a ban on mobile phones would be pointless. People will always find a way round any ban. (k) Nevertheless / Although, people should be discouraged from using them in Places lke restaurants, unless itis absolutely necessary. People should be made aware that it's very bad manners to use them at certain times. () However / Ppapenprasesthere will always be ‘someone who thinks their call is much more important than ther people's peace and quiet!