73 Self-assessment talk about knowledge and technology discuss how to access information write a blog comment talk about learning computer skills write a report talk about copyright and piracy explain how to do something write an online article What kinds of expressions are typically used for giving advice? imperatives and modals linking words choose … you need … firstly … so that … Look at these examples from different articles. Complete the gaps with possible words or expressions. 1 Organise your desk. working, throw away any unused papers, receipts, etc. 2 When for clothes, always make sure you look at the label for natural fibres. 3 It more than just writing down words on a piece of paper to create a song. 4 The here is to use a strong deodorant, not a cheap supermarket kind. 5 you find out what you’re good at, stick with it! What ‘How to’ articles do you think the extracts are from? Plan to write your own ‘How to …’ article. Work in groups of three. Choose one of these topics or your own idea. How to … ■■ get rid of a boy/girlfriend ■■ decide on your future career ■■ initiate a first date ■■ reduce your weekly expenses ■■ be a good person ■■ overcome a fear of exams Brainstorm ideas, and take notes. Write the article together including between three and six steps (using one paragraph per step, the advice in 34a and your notes. Write around 250 words. On your own, write an article about a different topic. Choose one from the list in 36 or make up your own. In your article (around 250 words), you should: ■■ explain why people need to know How to … ■■ describe the activity step by step ■■ point out common mistakes Structure your article into paragraphs and don’t forget to provide a title. 1 Writing guide: Article, p. 198. 35 a b c 36 a b c 37 Language skills Extras Explore 5 It’s an online world Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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