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5 92 Key Topic sentences g Page 62 2, not used, 5, 4, 1, 3 Analysing the structure of a text g Page 62 4, 8, 3, 7, 2, 5, 1 Not used: 6 Reading: Seven ways to write an introduction g Page 63 b) 1. Telling an anecdote, 2. Working with all senses, 3. Narrowing down the focus, 4. Stating numbers of a survey, 5. Giving a quote, 6. Raising a question, 7. Giving a definition Writing: Best practice examples for writing an introduction g Page 64 b) 1. Narrowing down the focus, 2. Giving a quote, 3. Raising a question, 4. Working with all senses, 5. Giving a definition, 6. Telling an anecdote, 7. Stating numbers of a survey Working with words: Writing an introduction g Page 65 Beispielantwort 1. Mobile phones and the internet are two great innovations for communication and have been useful for people for a long time. These technologies are widely used in almost all the countries of the world and have become a part of our daily lives. We can’t deny the usefulness of these technologies, as they have made our lives easier than they ever were before. In my opinion, the advantages of these two devices far outweigh the disadvantages they have. 2. Every human being with an ambition of getting higher knowledge needs to attend a college or a university. The reasons for doing so may differ from person to person. Some may want to achieve greater knowledge, some may just want to earn a certificate or others might do so as a step towards career development. 3. Compared with people in the past, we are concerned far less with the preparation of food today, thanks to the development of agriculture and scientific technology. This obviously also has a great impact on our daily lives. Reading: Concluding paragraphs g Page 65 b) 1. to do something, 2. various other aspects, 3. to think about, 4. statement of opinion or fact, 5. remember the text, 6. summarises the main points, 7. ends the discussion, 8. make a point in a powerful way, 9. convinces the readers of Working with words: Writing a conclusion g Page 66 Beispielantwort 1. To conclude, I recommend that the only sensible way to solve this problem is to teach young people about the dangers of drug use and to take steps to reduce the pressure of competition placed upon them. 2. To sum up, if the population explosion continues, many more people will die of starvation in poor countries, and life in the cities, even in affluent nations, will become increasingly difficult. 3. In conclusion, nuclear technology certainly has positive uses but is nonetheless dangerous. It would have been better if it had never been used to create nuclear weapons. If life on Earth is to continue, all the nuclear nations of the world should agree to disarm as soon as possible. 4. All things considered, bikes are certainly the better option for solving transport problems in cities. Logical build-up g Page 67 b) Beispielantwort I have witnessed many such incidents. People take their mobile phones and take selfies of themselves. At the same time, they wear headphones and listen to music. Taking selfies and listening to music on their mobile device or picking up the phone when they are driving can be very dangerous, as people often forget about obstacles, people and the traffic around them. We all have experienced this. Distraction by mobile devices is a major problem nowadays. And it is not only the people who do it that are at risk. In fact, everybody around them could be harmed. So how can this be prevented? One way of doing it is convincing people that it does not make sense to stay online or play around with mobile devices without paying attention to the world around them. Most people will be reasonable enough to take this to heart. Another option would be to fine people who are caught when they break these safety rules. However, such measures are not very effective because many people might think that breaking the rules is something to which they are entitled as long as nobody is watching. Finally, insurance companies could refuse to pay out damages if somebody is harmed in such an incident. Being negligent would not entitle to payments from the insurance company in case of damage. Is it worth it to risk your health just because you are unable to resist your digital toys? 50  51  52  53  54  55  56  57  Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv