Linkers

addition, contrast,
summarising
You have had a class discussion about travel and transport. Your
teacher has asked you to write an essay for homework.

You will see the essay title and some notes you have written below.
Now write your essay using all your notes and giving reasons for
your point of view.

Essay title: People should not use cars in the city centre

Notes. Things to write about:

1 cars create pollution
2 cars are convenient
3 your own idea

Write 140 – 190 words

Introduction
(General statements about the topic)

There is usually a lot of traffic in city centres, especially at rush hour. Many people enjoy using cars to travel around cities, while
others think that they have too many disavantages.
Paragraph 1
(Arguments for the essay statement)

On the one hand, cars create a lot of pollution. This makes cities less pleasant to live in or visit, and it can also cause
health problems. What is more, a lot of traffic can make city centres dangerous places to cyclists and pedestrians.
Paragraph 2
(Arguments against the essay statement)

On the other hand, going by car can be a very convenient way to travel. Public transport is not always very reliable, and it often
takes more time to reach your destination. In addition, travelling in a crowded bus or train is not very enjoyable for passengers.
Conclusion
(A personal opinion)

Overall, I agree with the statement. In my opinion, city centres would be much cleaner and quieter places if we
banned cars. However, I think that cities also need to have good public transport systems as an alternative.
TIP: When writing an essay you will need to use a more
formal style of writing. Use linkers to do so.

Complete the categories with the following linkers.

although | as well | despite | furthermore | in conclusion |

in spite of | moreover | nevertheless | on the whole | to
sum up | whereas

Addition:______________________________________
Contrast: although_______________________________
Summarising: __________________________________
 Look at the people in the photos and and imagine what they think
about life in the city / countryside. Write at least two sentences for
each person using linkers.

I hate using public transport. Nevertheless, it is cheaper

My favourite place is the lake. I like hiking as well.
than having my own car.
Ready to write
You have had a class discussion about city and country life. Your
teacher has asked you to write an essay for homework.

You will see the essay and some notes you have written below. Now
write your essay using all your notes and giving reasons for your point
of view.

Essay title: Living in a city is better than living in the countryside

Notes. Things to write about

1 shopping
2 transport
3 your own idea

Write 140 – 190 words.

Answer

1. What arguments can you think for and against the statement?

2. What is your opinion?

OTHER TIPS

- Give an introduction to the topic in the first paragraph

- Use a different paragraph for each main argument

- USE ALL THE NOTES IN THE TASK.

- Give a conclusion in the final paragraph and state your

opinion clearly
Paragraph plan (Because you cannot build
a house without a blueprint.)

MAIN TOPIC POINTS TO INCLUDE

Para 1: Introduction
Para 2: (tip: choose two ideas
from the previous activity)

Para 3: (tip: choose two ideas

from the previous activity)

Para 4: Conclusion