Monday, 13 April 2026

Writing- Environmental issues

LINKERS/CONNECTORS PRACTICE: 

Passive practice:


PARAGRAPH 1
·         Introduce the topic and give your opinion. Say whether you agree or disagree with the statement.
PARAGRAPH 2
·         Give a reason to support your opinion.
PARAGRAPH 3
·         Give a second reason to support your opinion.
PARAGRAPH 4
·         Summarize your ideas and repeat your opinion using different words.

BASIC DOS IN WRITING AN OPINION ESSAY
Introduce each paragraph with a topic sentence, outlining the main ideas.
Do not write about advantages or disadvantages or points for or against.
Write in formal style.

BASIC DON’TS IN WRITING AN OPINION ESSAY
Don’t use colloquial expressions.
Don’t use short forms.
Don’t use emotive vocabulary.
Don’t give personal examples.

EXPRESSING OPINIONS
In my opinion, ….  
Personally, I think/ I believe (that)…
I strongly believe that….
It is clear (to me) that…
I feel very strongly that…
I (completely) agree/disagree with …
It seems to me that…
As I see it, …
To my mind….
In my view,…
From my point of view, ….
As far I am concerned, …
I am sure/ convinced that …
I (dis)agree with the statement, because …

GIVING REASONS
My main reason is….
Another reason is…
One reason for… is ….
Many people say/ believe that…
Because…
Since…
Because of/ due to…

EXPRESSING FACTS
It is widely known that…
It is a well-known fact that …
Research has shown that…
There are definitely…
It is a fact that…
It is clear/ true that…
For example/ for instance,...
 
ADDING IDEAS
What is more,…
Moreover/ furthermore/ in addition (to)
Apart from (that)…
Firstly,…
First of all,…
Secondly,..
Thirdly,…
Lastly,…
Finally,…

EXPRESSING CONTRAST (LINKERS OF CONTRAST)
ALTHOUGH 
Although I was feeling depressed, I went to the party.
DESPITE
Despite the rain, I went to the party.
Despite feeling depressed, I went to the party.
IN SPITE OF 
In spite of the rain, I went to the party.
In spite of feeling depressed, I went to the party.
EVEN IF 
I will go to the party, even if I feel depressed.
WHEREAS 
Adults can make their own decisions, whereas teenagers have to do what other people tell them.
HOWEVER 
Mike is a very good singer. However, he can’t play any instruments.
IN CONTRAST
BUT 
Their music is very good. But, their lyrics are not very interesting.
ON THE ONE HAND….. ON THE OTHER HAND 
On the one hand, they are extremely rich. But on the other hand, they have lots of debts.

EXPRESSING PURPOSE (LINKERS OF PURPOSE)

We use linkers of purpose to introduce reasons:
SO (THAT) 
I have brought a microphone so that the audience will be able to hear us.
IN ORDER TO
We need to register with the council in order to vote.
TO 
I am phoning to ask information about the event.
SO AS TO
We all need to vote so as to express our opinions.
 
CONCLUDING THE ESSAY
TO SUM UP,…

TO CONCLUDE...

IN CONCLUSION,…
IT IS CLEAR THAT…
IN SHORT
ON THE WHOLE
ALL IN ALL,…
 
ThingLink of an example of writing

 Writing topics:

  1. Should electric scooters and bikes be allowed on the pavement?
  2. Humans are responsible for global climate change. Do you agree?
  3. Should animals be used for scientific testing and trials


Global warming

Gases such as carbon dioxide trap heat from the sun

This causes global temperatures to rise

This process is known as the greenhouse effect

Human activity is a major factor in the rise of the greenhouse gases

Factories and vehicles produce emissions and exhaust fumes

Many developing countries are becoming industrialized

The number of cars on our streets is growing

Cheap air travel is allowing more people to fly

Effects of Global Warming

Global warming will have a significant impact on our planet

Rising temperature will cause melting of the polar ice caps

Sea levels will rise

We can expect more extreme weather conditions

Flooding and droughts may become more common

Impacts of humans on the environment

The increasing world population is putting pressure on natural resources

Fossil fuels like oil and gas are running out

We are destroying wildlife habitats

We have cut down enormous areas of rainforest

This has led to the extinction of many species of animals and plants

Solutions to environment problems

Governments could introduce laws to limit emissions from factories

They should invest in renewable energy from solar, wind or water power

They could impose “green taxes” on drivers and airlines companies

Government campaigns should promote recycling

Natural areas and wild animals should be protected

Individuals should also try to be greener

We should take fewer flights abroad for holidays

We should take public transport rather than driving

We should choose products with less packaging

We should recycle as much as possible

Waste/rubbish

The amount of waster we produce has increased

This problem is a result of our consumer culture

Products are not made to last

If something breaks, we throw it way and buy a new one

Advertisers encourage is to buy the newest fashions

Packaging is an important part of selling

Most foods are sold in non-biodegradable plastics packaging

The amount of household waste is growing

This waste ends up in landfill sites

Litter

People do not think about the consequences of dropping rubbish

They assume that somebody is pad to clean the streest

Plastic packaging does not break down easily

Most of the litter seen on streets is fast food packaging

Recycling and other solutions

Companies should make goods that last longer

They should not use so much packaging

Governments should be stricter, about waster produced by companies

They should put legal limits on packaging

Consumers should avoid buying over-packaged products

We should recycle and reuse useful materials.

There are collection banks for glass, paper and plastic bottles

Households can use several rubbish bins to separate waste

Recycling saves energy and raw materials.






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